(Part 2) Best products from r/canon

You really need to define "something cheap" for this crowd.

For example the 70-200 F4L is described as "cheap" (and it totally is cheap.... relatively), but $600 for a lens ($470ish used) if the $300 body is a stretch may not seem "cheap" to you.

As other's have said the 50mm is your best bang for buck. If every $$ is critical you may save an a bit on a used older MK II version which isn't as good or as quiet but on the 5D may be just as fine. If you want to go really cheap YONGNUO has a 50mm F1.8 for $50 new. Going with a name like Yongnuo can be scary (compared to canon) but the 50mm (unlike the other yongnuo knock offs) gets good reviews by users on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QEXM4YC/

If you want some more flexibility, a bit more reach, and a cheap price, something like the much derided, gets no respect, 70-300 can be had for $100ish used/refurbished or you can get tamron/sigma version for $100-$200. You'll get the flexibility of a zoom and you can get some decent pictures (in good light) with the 5D.

Other lens to consider are the 85mm F1.8 ($350ish new) and the 100mm F2.8 USM ($600 new but $300ish used). These may be a bit better for traditional portraits as the 50mm is a bit wide for that use. Like the 50mm they both deliver a lot of bang for the $$.

Unfortunately on the wide end it's a bit more challenging: The 40mm is not much wider than the 50 and goes for $200ish. Even at that price and the slower speed it's a fine alternative to the 50mm . The old version of the 35mm/F2 still goes for $200 used as does the 24mm F2.8. YONGNUO has a 35mm F2 knockoff that sells for $90 but reviews are fairly meh. For a wide/normal zoom the 28-70 F35-45 for $100ish is probably the best bang for your buck but here are a slew of other options in that range (35-80, 30-80 etc) that may be worth researching:
http://www.opticallimits.com/Reviews/187-canon-ef-28-70mm-f35-45-ii-test-report--review

Consider adding a flash to your kit. The low-light AF/performance on the 5D is abysmal but with a flash equipped with an AF assist lamp/beam it improves greatly. I use a 580EX (Version 1 sells used for $100ish) but there are some 3rd party knock offs that may work just as well for a few less $$. The 580EX AF asssit lamp is really.... gentle. It paints your target with faint red stripes that are so great compared to the blinding white light or blinding strobe used for AF assist on other cameras.

The 5D is fun but it can be really challenging. One thing I did not realize when I first started using the camera is that there are two different "on" positions and the camera behaves differently depending on which one is selected. I was driving myself crazy, thinking I had a defective model "It just worked a few minutes ago!"

Also check on the status of the mirror repair for the 5D you are buying. It's a known issue and if it has not been repaired using the original canon repair kit (no longer available) it may fail. Mine failed after a month and the vendor fixed it but for me and since then has been fine. (knock on wood) but as it's not the genuine canon repair with the re-enforced mount I figure it will fail again, hopefully not before I get my $300 worth out of the camera.

https://petapixel.com/2015/05/13/canon-warns-the-original-5d-may-suffer-from-mirror-separation/

If you don't mind a slight lag, you can save some money and use an app if you're on Android. I use one of 2 apps that display the live view on my phone and has remote control features.

DSLR Controller is a more basic app that does this. but I prefer qDSLRDashboard as it offers many more features -- just not free and I can't recall the price.

I got a hotshoe mount for my phone like this one, but not this one and a USB OTG adapter like this and connect the phone to my DSLR via USB.

Benefits are the phone (or tablet) then displays my camera's live view, the touch screen becomes the camera's touch screen for things like touch to focus, the apps can control the camera and use their own overlays (I like qDSLRDashboard's focus peaking feature).

Bonus: Both support live view over WiFi and you can install custom firmware on a TP-Link TL-MR3040 portable router, then plug the router into your camera and have wireless control via either app to your camera.

There's a slight delay between the camera and what's displayed on phone, more so over wifi. So if you need precision, this isn't your answer. But if you want something kinda fun and cheaper than a monitor, give this a shot.

As someone who moved from a 5DMk2 to a Sony A7rii (ducks!), perhaps I can shine some light (so to speak).

The lens adapters that you can buy which'll allow you use Canon lenses on a Sony body work within limitations. e.g. My Canon 70-200 f2.8 Mk2 focuses well up to 135mm focal lengths, but was confused with the metabones adapter I got for longer focal lengths. The Canon 24-70 f2.8 focused throughout the zoom range.

That said, native Sony lenses always were always more snappier and responsive than going through an adapter. That's no surprise, however, what did surprise me is how f'ing expensive Sony glass was compared to the equivalent Canon glass. You'll be paying a pretty high premium.

Sony Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens is $2,598 US

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II is $1,899 US

In hindsight, I still love the Sony sensor that came with the a7rii (incredible dynamic range and color) and the compact body, but I do miss the choice of Canon lenses.

Just my 2 cents.

I actually have a 70D as well, and i use a Sigma 30mm f/1.4, i got one on eBay in immaculate condition with the hood and case for $207.00 shipped. I like this lens a lot, its not super sharp until f/1.8-2.0, but even then it manages to pull a lot of light in, and its focus is able to be adjusted manually after AF without damaging the AF motors, which is pretty handy for super busy shots where you want to get that very narrow range of focus just right. Also, 30 x 1.6 (aps-c crop factor) = 48mm, the closest youll get to the equivalent of a 50mm full frame. I definitely recommend

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007U0GZM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lIiWCbMFMSC9X

> the Canon speedlites are too expensive for me

I would honestly reconsider the Speedlite 430EX-III RT. It gets 4.8 stars on Amazon. Pretty much nothing on Amazon reviews that well.

I have a Canon EOS 650D and the first flash I purchased for it was the 430EX-II and it's a really good flash. Totally changed my photography game.

Also, this book is super helpful, too: https://www.amazon.com/Speedliters-Handbook-Learning-Craft-Speedlites/dp/0134007913/

Yes! I did get this working will need some more tweaking to get a higher resolution live stream but, the basics are this.

- Get the Elgato Cam Link (https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/cam-link-4k). This will allow your PC to view the M100 essentially as a WebCam :)

- Get a Micro HDMI to HDMI cable to plug the camera into the Elgato

- Get a battery/AC Adapter to Power the camera during the live stream so it doesn't turn off (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00VNSD7LW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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- Set the Camera to Video Mode, in the Settings set to Manual Focus so the face tracking square doesn't mirror to the live stream. You will then have a clean output from the camera to a live stream.

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If you want to ensure you have a higher resolution input to Facebook use OBS to setup the stream!

I have two Yongnuo 568 EX II flashes, and they are quite good, and inexpensive. This model has TTL metering, which you might want, though if you can live without TTL you can get a cheaper model probably. Amazon Link
I also got a tripod + umbrella setup to use with this flash, which I recommend for studio work; this kind of setup is pretty cheap on amazon as well. You can use flash slave mode, by using your on-camera flash at 1/128th, though you may have to get a remote and receiver pair for better results.

I've heard good things about Yongnuo's clone of the ST-E3-RT Amazon link here being compatible with the new Canon -RT flash lineup while costing much less. It also looks pretty much identical to the real deal.

I have their clone of the 600EX-RT and it works well, but I've never tried the wireless capabilities. That being said, Amazon is pretty good about returns so I would try it and return it if it doesn't work.

u/mathias-orsen u/Hifi_Hokie u/theguyfromuncle420_ Thanks for your help, I've been looking at all those options. I've found this filter which is quite cheaper (half the price of the B+W) than the rest but seems to be from a good, reputable brand: [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FZ83LNU/?coliid=ILXAKUTY98XMK&colid=2BWPOXPQYA7R3&psc=1&ref\_=lv\_ov\_lig\_dp\_it](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FZ83LNU/?coliid=ILXAKUTY98XMK&colid=2BWPOXPQYA7R3&psc=1&ref=lv_ov_lig_dp_it)

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What do you think? I understand it won't be top of the line but according to what I've read it should be quite good.

As I mentioned in your thread the other day there isn’t an official one for the camera.

The 200D range also uses its own body size, so none of the other grips for other Canon cameras will fit.

Vello do make one and they sell on Amazon. However, they don't sell it on the UK store, so you'd have to do something like buy on the US store and import https://www.amazon.com/Vello-BG-C17-Battery-Canon-Rebel/dp/B07GY4SJ5Q

Honestly cheaper option might be to buy high capacity 3rd party batteries: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Charger-RAVPower-1000mAh-Batteries-Black/dp/B00EQWV8PY

So, for still automotive photography, it looks like a wide angle, high aperture lens would be a good bet regardless of having stabilization.

I assumed that I would want a different lens for portrait, so I'll definitely keep that in mind. When reading lenses, my 18-135 would then mean a maximum aperture of 18 on a 135mm body, correct?

Thank you!

Edit: with your suggestion, would something like this be decent for a wide angle? I'm just trying to make sure I'm reading the specs right. I know this one has the stabilizer which wouldn't be 100% necessary.

The wifi feature actually comes in really handy; it's great for quick uploads as others have mentioned. However, one of its most useful features is the remote shooting function. It really expands your options for creative shots. You can use it to control the 6d, but it works great as an external wireless display.

To get the most out of it, buy a smartphone hot-shoe mount. Allows you to mount the phone to the 6d for shooting at odd angles. Or put your camera on tripod, flip the phone around, and now you can actually see what you're shooting (stills only though, no video). Setting the 6d to liveview with AF face detection works really well.

This is what I use ($15): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C3QF4GY

Im fine waiting longer and saving some more money, maybe $400-500. What would be a good C/F one that is durable? I dont really care about how much the unit weighs itself, or how about how small it collapses to. Im mainly going car camping, so i need something that stays stable for 3-4 hours. Attached below is the camera and lens im planning on using, so it gives you a bit more information, weight wise, and size wise on the camera equipment.

Camera

Lens

I'm pretty good at tech stuff and boy is that connection method difficult! The setup instructions walk you through the way they want you to connect through a home router which are designed to allow you to connect to things on the network easily, for example a printer. A public wifi should be preventing you from doing what you need to do, which is to see other things on that network.

Without having the camera in front of me I can't tell you if it will work but follow the instructions on page 91 for connecting to a smartphone. On step 5 instead of connecting a phone, look for the network information from step 4 on the laptop wifi and try to connect to it. Then try to run the canon software on the laptop and see if it can find the camera. It's a long shot but it might work.

Other than that, it looks like you can use a usb cable on the camera. When looking at the rear of the camera (the screen) open the door on the right side of the camera (it swings to the front). At the top there is a usb port (it uses mini B). You need a cable like this. It looks similar to the micro usb cables that phones use but it is slightly larger. Any place that sells cameras or laptops should have one.

Just searched amazon for larger capacity 7.4v batteries and prime Canada doesn't have anything higher than 2800mah. I did find some 1.2 V li-ion rechargeable batteries I would love to go this route if I could. Not really sure how to go about it to be honest. So would the Anker out through the USB cable to a carriage holding 2 x 1.2V batteries then to camera grip do the trick? Or would I have to gut the Anker?

I would go for a refurbished/used Canon 55-250mm STM IS; superior image quality, ($139 on Amazon). (I agree with other commenters - one of its big advantages is it's light weight; I have the Canon 70-200 IS II, and I use the 55-250mm much more often simply because of the weight.)

Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 is STM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Renewed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010FAU86K/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_J0D2CbJ14KW3T


With small extension tube:
https://imgur.com/wG0ycnK.jpg

Cropped:
https://imgur.com/LUuBzjQ.jpg

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(Photos taken with mine, refurbished by Canon, via Amazon)

55-250 IS STM I've got one, and I love it. Light, sharp, and cheap, especially if you shop sales/used/refurbished. The extra 50 mm from 250 to 300 isn't a big difference, and the 55-250 IS STM is sharper than most other lenses under a grand

I've used some generic rain gear but there are some that have holes for both your hands to go through that are a godsend! Something like this instead of just the plastic bag is what I like to use. They can tend to get expensive but totally worth it if you're planning to go out in rain or harsher conditions! Also if it is cold and wet your Lenses tend to fog up. Do not remove your lens immediately it can screw up your camera. Instead let it get to room temperature and the fog disappears before removing the lenses.

Altura Photo Professional Rain Cover for Large Canon Nikon DSLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AH10K8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6iv.Bb824BTB0

So you're going to need an A/C adapter.

The one I use

Canon official

You need a mini HDMI cable. I purchased this adapter so my screen isn't completely covered and I can use any HDMI cable I have laying around.

That plugs into an Elgato Cam Link but any capture card should work.

Make sure the camera is set to video mode. I'm not at the camera now so I can't get you my exact settings but disable any auto shutoff and HDMI interface. There is no way to disable the side screen from shutting off after 30 minutes max.

Bonus: I've got it clamped to the back of my monitor with this mount.

Have you thought about getting the Viltrox EF-EFm speedbooster? That way you'll have close to a true EF field of view.


It looks like the speedbooster is currently on amazon for $160: https://www.amazon.com/VILTROX-EF-EOS-Adapter-Booster-Mirrorless/dp/B07K7CQCCN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=viltrox+efm+speed+booster&qid=1574182101&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySTFTSUY4SlNZMEFFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDc2NDIyMUlMTEdOTjVZT1E1WCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTkwNjAxM0I1N1RJOEMzOFZVUSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

You might as well get one that supports eTTL and high speed sync like YONGNUO YN-568EX II. If you've got a couple more bucks, the YN-600EX-RT II is what I currently use. It's got a built in wireless receiver so if you pick up a transmitter you can go off camera full eTTL/HSS.

For connecting it to a PC?

Use a standard USB A to Mini USB B cable, something a bit like this

If it's to connect it to a TV, then you want a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable, like this one

If it's the connector for remote shutter control, then this is what you might need

Hope this helps

Do you know what lenses she currently has? In the price range it may be a little difficult to find a really nice one. You could always go with a Canon kit lens like the 18-55mm. It's going for $200 new on Amazon but you can very easily find it for less with a little research. I'll link it for you below. At 18mm it will be fairly wide.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B000V5K3FG

Personally I found this amazing LP-E12 that work so great on an M, but the battery holder on the M50 is a tiny bit tighter and the same model tend to get stuck. These batteries has more mhA. https://www.amazon.com/DOT-01-Replacement-LP-E12-Battery-Digital/dp/B00WUOJYC4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1550524682&sr=8-2&keywords=LP-e12+dot-1

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I still keep them for my M50, that extra mhA is great!

This lens is the kit lens for canon APS-C cameras. It has a good zoom range (~28-88 equivilant) which makes it a good lens for both landscape and portrait work.

70-200 F2.8L IS II - I can't afford it yet but every time I've used one or seen the images they've produced I've been amazed.

Same thing as santhonyl but cheaper third party version

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QEXM4YC/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1502897239&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=canon+50mm+1.8&dpPl=1&dpID=4184rTci0eL&ref=plSrch

What is your budget? That will play a huge role in what flash you can get. If it is really low, you are looking at a manual only flash. If you have a bit more, you can get into a flash that works with Canon's TTL system, High-Speed Sync, etc. I have the Canon 600EX-RT Speedlite (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-600EX-RT-Speedlite-Flash-Black/dp/B007FH1KX2) and it is a beast, probably way overkill for your first flash, depending on what you shoot. However, I also own the Yongnuo YN600EX-RT (http://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN600EX-RT-YN600-EX-RT-Speedlite-600EX-RT/dp/B00OUU7W8O) which is essentially a copy cat of the way more expensive Canon flash. However, in my using them in the field I have not been able to tell a difference. $120 vs $470 and nearly identical besides some minor build differences, up to you. I would buy another Yongnuo in a hearbeat. In fact, I am looking at picking up another along with their YN-E3-RT (http://www.amazon.com/YN-E3-RT-Speedlite-Wireless-Transmitter-600EX-RT/dp/B00V62FTB6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450215512&sr=8-2&keywords=ST-E3-RT) so I can get all my flashes off camera and still control every aspect of them.

Oh, one more thing, the Yongnuo and Canon radio systems are compatible, so they talk to each other which is beyond cool.

I'm not sure how wide your dad wants to go, but you could check out the 24mm f2.8 for $150.

If you think he would want to go wider, maybe spend a hundred more than you want to and get the 10-18mm.

The YN560II is a manual flash only. It will not support E-TTL. If this is your first flashgun I'd pick one which supports TTL. The YN560II only has one pin at the bottom to communicate with the camera opposed to 5 pins which full function flashguns have.

The Yongnyo 568IIEX does that I believe.
http://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN568-Flash-Speedlite-Speed/dp/B00DB21TCM/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1452083815&sr=1-1&keywords=yn568ex+ii+canon

The 560II is excellent as a slave flash but very limited as first choice.

I used a cheap 50mm to get this photo last weekend that's similar

https://i.imgur.com/adTHYJg.jpg

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This $45 one to be exact: Yongnuo 50mm

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7CQCCN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9ls8Bb206V3YW