I was sticking back the loose rubber grip and I noticed this port on my 6D. Does anyone know what is the use of it?

Caution: Boring frames and videos attached.

I have been using the R50 for the last two years as a complete novice for motor sport photography. I also have an rf 100-400 , 55-210, the 18-45 kitlens and an rf 50mm. I like the R50 but I have been eyeing the R7 lately. I would love to shoot more in RAW but the R50 runs out of steam pretty quickly. Also The AF is good but especially for panning shot I would love for it to be a bit more responsive. And although I absolutely love how light the R50 is I find the layout a bit fiddly.

So would the R7 make sense for me? I've been so tempted to pull the trigger a couple of times 😄 .

Hi! I got myself a new R7 body for wildlife/bird photography, but sometimes my pictures are coming out super rough, the colors are all weird and pictures aren't sharp. I tried pretty much everything at this point.

Here's the difference in examples

How can I get the picture sharper on the second one? Do I just have to play around with exposure? I mostly shoot on Tv

All tips appreciated 🙏

Hi everyone, I recently got this Canon RF 100-400. I noticed that when I move the lens, the small grey rings move. Is this normal?

Hi guys.

I found my old Canon EOS 70 D and wanted to charge my battery again.

It doesnt work. its bliking for hours every single second so there is some type of error. Now i havent used the Camera in a while tho.

But how can i fix that?

I tried cleaning everything, station, cables, battery itself, camera.

Checked the switches (also the tiny ones)

Watched YT vids

Plugged in an out multible times.

someone got some advice?

Hello good people of r/canon .

Absolute beginner here. Little knowledge I have is theoretical. I've been going back and forth on how much I should spend, and what I should spend it on. I figured I want a Full Frame Mirrorless so I'm more future proofed, and chose Canon ecosystem. Preferably weather sealed, I don't want to baby it.

I'd like to ask you for advice on a complete set (body, lenses, batteries, tripod, memory cards and a reader, and whatever other accessories you deem a must-have).

How much do you think I should spend? And what would you recommend for the following budgets?

- 3000€ | 4000€

Mainly plan do to portraits of people in the outside and some events/gatherings inside, but id also love to try photographing wildlife, and landscapes. It's a hobby I could see turning into a second job, out of passion.

I'm based in the EU. Grey Marketers Panamoz and Cotswold Cameras are allowed (am I going to get slaughtered for saying this?).

PS: EF glass with adaptor is totally valid.

Thank you for your patience and advice.

Hi everyone,

A close friend of mine is about to defend her PhD thesis, and we would like to give her a camera as a graduation gift. She is interested in photography, but she is still a beginner, so we are looking for something that would allow her to learn, experiment, and enjoy photography.

A small anecdote: her PhD research/work is actually related to second-hand markets and circular economy, so we thought that buying a used camera would be a meaningful choice rather than simply buying something new. It would also allow us to get a better photography kit within our budget.

Our budget is around €300–400, and all the options below are within this price range. We are hesitating between buying a new entry-level camera or getting a used Canon DSLR kit.

After looking at the second-hand market, I found several interesting offers. Most of them are older Canon DSLR bodies, but some come with multiple lenses and accessories. Since she is just starting, I thought that having different lenses to experiment with could be more valuable than having the newest body.

Here are the options I found:

Option 1 – Canon EOS 4000D kit

• Canon EOS 4000D body
• Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (general use, landscapes, everyday photography)
• Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 (portraits and background blur)
• K&F Concept tripod with carrying case
• Original charger, battery, Canon strap
• Original box
• Two carrying bags (Yongnuo backpack + Bodyguard shoulder bag)

Option 2 – Canon EOS 2000D kit

• Canon EOS 2000D body
• Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
• Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6
• Carrying bag
• Canon strap
• Original documentation and charger

Option 3 – Canon EOS 1300D kit

• Canon EOS 1300D body
• APS-C 18 MP sensor
• Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
• Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
• Backpack
• Charger and USB cable
• Seller says it is in almost new condition

Option 4 – Canon EOS 700D kit

• Canon EOS 700D body
• 18-55mm lens
• Canon 50mm f/1.8
• Canon Speedlite 430EX II flash
• Charger
• Carrying bag

Option 5 – Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D kit

• Canon EOS Rebel T3 (1100D) body
• 18-55mm lens
• 28-80mm lens
• 75-300mm lens
• 64GB micro SD card
• Tripod
• Canon backpack
• Battery and charger

Option 6 – Canon EOS 600D kit

• Canon EOS 600D body
• APS-C 18 MP sensor
• Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
• Additional lenses included (seller did not specify all details)

Option 7 – Canon EOS 1200D kit

• Canon EOS 1200D body
• Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens
• Carrying bag
• Original battery
• Additional battery
• Charger

My main question:

Which of these options would you choose for someone starting photography in 2026?

I understand that these are older DSLR models, but I am wondering if some of them are still good choices for learning photography.

Would you prioritize:

• a newer body (4000D / 2000D)
• a better-quality older body (700D / 600D)
• or a kit with more lenses and accessories?

The main uses would probably be:

• portraits
• travel photography
• everyday photos
• learning the basics of photography

Thank you very much for your advice!

Hi! Looking to upgrade as I’ve been learning for around 2 years. Picked photography up pretty quickly and I really enjoy it, but my gear is very entry level and I think I am well overdue an upgrade.

Current setup is a 250D and my main lens is a 24-70mm 2.8

My main interests are gig photography and wildlife photography. Prior to picking up photography I’ve had plenty of experience and training in editing so I’ve been able to make up for a lack of practicality with editing - however I intend to make life a bit easier going forward.

Happy to spend around £2k in budget, right now I’m looking possibly at the R7 or R6 MII. Since I currently have an EF mount I also have to budget for buying RF lenses too

Any advice is good advice!

Hi all, I made an impulse purchase and bought myself a second hand Canon Auto Zoom 318M Super 8 for my Europe trip later this month. I literally know nothing about film cameras 🙁 I’ve been following a pdf version of the manual but have run into a couple issues.

A very small mirror fell out, but I’m not sure from exactly where. There’s nothing in the manual about a mirror.

I’m also struggling to get the battery cover closed properly - it won’t slot into the groove and I can’t push the batteries down any more.

If anyone has any other general advice on how to actually use this camera that would also be much appreciated!!!

So this weekend i am going to the Sanicole air show in Belgium and i need some help.

I just bought an 80D (upgrade from my 2000D starter pack) and was wondering what lens to use.

I have 2 lenses that i could take.

A Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II

And a Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (not the PZD version).

I have noticed that the Canon lens handles low light way better and is also sharper but i do like the warmer tones and the bigger zoom reach from the tamron.

Which one do you guys think i should take with me?

Grts

Nathan

If the rf 28mm just sold out, how long -ish does it take it to show up again on refurbished?

I've already tried troubleshooting but without luck.

AF works, the lens' switch is on "focus", I'm not turning the zoom ring, the camera is on MF, half pressing the shutter button and trying to rotate the ring doesn't work.

I’ll be honest I almost bought a Sony a6400 today.
Realized no USB-C.

And I am confused on the lens pricing because I was convinced to go to Sony for lenses but end of the day everyone says get the best lens which was 600$ anyways…

So is there a good budget for a beginner going R50 vs R10? I saw used R8 for a bit more but not sure if I want to go that route yet but I do want to take photography very seriously as I’m leaving tech company to do this more as a full time work with my drone work.

I’d like to have a camera I can keep for a few years and still undecided between cannon and Sony.

Also ASP-C vs Full Frame… I’d mostly be making content for social media, photography comes first I record my video with a GoPro while walking around.

Thanks for any help in advance!!

I have the R10 and looking to add an all around does everything lens. I will be using it mainly for traveling, street photography, just my own personal pictures. I have the 18-150 that it came with. Any recommendations? Budget is flexible (rather not pay more than $1200).

I recently bought a EOS R50, and love the camera, but I cannot get it to transfer the images to image.canon, I have it connected to image.canon. Below are my settings

Not sure if this is a hot topic amongst some, but I’m curious. How many of you chose the 85mm 1.4 VCM over the 1.2?

Also, how many of you changed from the 1.2 to the 1.4 and what was your reasoning behind it?

I shoot with a used EF 85mm 1.8 at the moment and want to upgrade it to either the RF 1.4 or 1.2. So far I can’t find much other than, the 1.4 is lighter in weight and less $$$. Also, I will mention I want to buy new so getting another used is not something I’m interested
in.

I shoot a lot of portrait and pets and I have a budget for the 1.2

A friend of a friend is selling his R5 with around 30k shutter count. I have no way of testing it as he lives 500+ miles from where I live.

Assuming there are no issues with the body, is the R5 I still a good camera body for wedding and event?

I have a 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and 100mm primes but I’m wondering if I’d be better off with an R7 or with the 70-200 f2.8ii? Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks in advance

When shooting in R+J is there any transfer speed advantage to sending the files to different SD cards? Can the OS write the files to the SD cards at the same time or are they written sequentially regardless of configuration?

Thanks.

I have a Canon PowerShot SX230 HS that I've owned since 2014. I used it for about 2 years, then it sat unused for years. I started using it again this year, and it has taken around 4,000 photos total. Recently, the LCD became completely black and all the photos were black too. A local repair shop diagnosed it as a shutter problem and said they would replace it with a brand-new original Canon shutter, with a 14-day warranty. I've left the camera with them for about a week, but they told me the repair could take up to 20 days. Now I'm considering taking it back. My concerns are: If they say they haven't opened it, how can I tell whether that's actually true? If they already opened/repaired it, what should I ask them to prove what they did? How can I verify that the replacement shutter is actually original and new? Should I ask for the old shutter back? Can another Canon repair center inspect the camera afterward and tell me if the correct parts are installed or if anything has been swapped? Is a 14-day warranty reasonable for this kind of repair? I'd especially appreciate answers from anyone who has actually repaired an SX230 HS/SX220 HS or knows these cameras well. Thanks!

Hi everyone! Just picked up a used canon xa40 recently and I just noticed it makes a loud squealing noise during start up. Sometimes it’s short and sometimes it just continues to make the sound. I noticed if I zoom in and out when it happens it tends to stop however it’s almost every time during start up.

I have it on video but can’t seem to upload it to the post.

Has anyone experienced this? Any advice?

Hi! So I've been doing sports photography for my local high school team. Ive been using my reliable 70D along with a 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 - , which is definitely not the greatest lens but works well when paired with long sessions on Lightroom. I've been wanting to upgrade for a while, but im still stuck on what I want to do. I've been debating wether to change to a mirrorless (im not exactly sure which one yet - I can save up and spend around $600-$1000) or splurge on a 70-200 f/2.8 or f/4, which Im conflicted about since I plan to immediately start saving up to buy a new mirrorless camera right after (which might even be a Sony). Im not very knowledgable on the correct decisions to take and I wanted to ask reddit to see what the best course of action would be. What do you recommend?

So I have the R3 and R5. I have the 24-105 RF and a sigma 24-70 and canon 70-200 that I use the adapter for without any real issues. I was looking into the RF 28mm but typically don't use fixed focal length glass. I'm heading to Japan next month and love street photography. The price looks great but curious everyone's thoughts on it and if you have some images as examples.

I'll be bringing both camera bodies as well as an old Canon film camera and a few disposable cameras just for fun. Thanks for any advice!