I just bought a new Canon digital camera, an SX110IS, and have discovered that it doesn't have the stitch assist mode. I may yet return it, but I'm wondering what would I need to do to still do a decent panorama without the assist? Obviously I have to frame the photos for overlap, but the real benefit of stitch assist mode was the exposure control. What should I do, manually, to get good panoramas as a result? [more inside]
posted by intermod on Nov 16, 2009 - 10 answers

What have I done to my camera (Canon Rebel Xti)? [more inside]
posted by quodlibet on Oct 31, 2009 - 22 answers

How to repair a weather balloon, in the context of aerial photography? How to do aerial photography at all? [more inside]
posted by Tufa on Oct 21, 2009 - 8 answers

Following my previous question, I've narrowed down my camera options and done a lot of reading, but I'd love some Hivemind input. [more inside]
posted by TravellingCari on Sep 6, 2009 - 21 answers

Help me make the absolute best of my new external camera flash! [more inside]
posted by nfg on Aug 5, 2009 - 10 answers

I've inherited a Canon Optura 100 1.3 Megapixel video camera. There's a tiny video of my dad on there that I want to put on YouTube for relatives. I haven't owned a video camera before and really want to learn how to use this, also for other things... but the manual is huge! I've tried sifting through it, but I have a Mac and I see nothing about Mac compatibility anywhere and I don't see any cables that look familiar. I know it *should* be easy... hellppp! [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Jun 21, 2009 - 4 answers

Are there are any pocket-sized digital cameras that allows optical zooming while shooting in video mode? Big bonus points if it can shoot HD (720p) video. [more inside]
posted by jaimev on Jun 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Does anyone know if Canon has plans for releasing a consumer DSLR that will have Multi-Aspect Ratio Shooting, as Olympus has done? [more inside]
posted by albernathy0 on Jun 7, 2009 - 3 answers

Digital SLR - does anyone have experience with the Pentax K2000 (comparing with the Nikon D40) [more inside]
posted by mikepop on Jun 3, 2009 - 7 answers

What's the best camera for a cash-poor graphic designer? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex on May 29, 2009 - 21 answers

How could a digital camera break like this? Is it worth fixing? [more inside]
posted by Nelson on Apr 5, 2009 - 11 answers

Buy the Canon 450Xsi or wait for the 500TSi? [more inside]
posted by DrAlbin on Apr 1, 2009 - 12 answers

Got a Canon PowerShot A590 IS, and am interested in what add-on lenses are available for it. Looking ideally for something with the physical turn-to-focus-or-zoom like on an SLR, but honestly I'm just looking for any information that can point me in the right direction.
posted by DoctorFedora on Feb 16, 2009 - 10 answers

I've got a Canon Powershot SD850 IS. It doesn't work. (I already asked Canon and tried fixing it, so don't tell me to try again.) What should I do with the parts? [more inside]
posted by cmchap on Jan 12, 2009 - 6 answers

So a while ago I was wondering whether to get a Canon 1000D (Digital Rebel XTi) or the 450D (Digital Rebel XT). Now, thanks to a Christmas bonus, my choice has widened - 450d or 40d? [more inside]
posted by mippy on Dec 18, 2008 - 21 answers

Photography tips, please: I'm photographing some flat but textured textile art, and want to capture the texture in as much detail as possible. And I don't so much know what I'm doing. [more inside]
posted by doift on Dec 13, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me decide which Canon DSLR to save up for as my first DSLR. [more inside]
posted by mippy on Dec 1, 2008 - 27 answers

I have a Canon PowerShot A720 IS and I'm looking to replace it with a new compact camera. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by remi on Nov 18, 2008 - 10 answers

Where to list my video equipment for rental? [more inside]
posted by JMB1138 on Nov 6, 2008 - 4 answers

Which camera to buy? Canon 40d or Canon 50d? [more inside]
posted by sliderjc on Oct 29, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I find software to connect my computer to my camera? I have a Dell running Windows XP and an old Canon Powershot G2 from 2001. [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion on Sep 9, 2008 - 14 answers

I am a hobbyist photographer starting to do some serious studio work and I need help deciding on lighting equipment. [more inside]
posted by arniec on Sep 8, 2008 - 5 answers

Will buying a new camera provide better photos or is it just me? [more inside]
posted by miles1972 on Sep 5, 2008 - 23 answers

Recently on the trip in Japan I bought a Canon IXY Digital point-and-shoot camera. Unfortunately it stooped working, all the guarantee papers are in Japanese. Would someone by chance know where I could send camera for repair (Canon Japan). [more inside]
posted by chexov on Jul 28, 2008 - 3 answers

Mac osx/canon hg10 cannot get stills off camera. Video yes, stills no. We're supposed to have a baby any day now and this sucker ain't behaving (the camera-mac connection). I haven't had this kind of problem with a mac in 10 years. [more inside]
posted by willep on Jul 12, 2008 - 4 answers

Why can't my laptop get my photos off my camera? I have a Canon Powershot TX1, and all of a sudden, my laptop stopped "seeing" the photos on it. When I plug the camera into my (windows xp OS) laptop using a usb cable, it recognizes the camera, but just hangs and shows no data on the drive. [more inside]
posted by kilikina73 on Jun 8, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me figure out my new Canon dSLR camera's 9-point autofocus feature! [more inside]
posted by jrholt on May 30, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I take night shots with my Canon Rebel XTi without looking like a nerd with a tripod? [more inside]
posted by jimdanger on May 20, 2008 - 20 answers

What's a good Canon lens for family photographs? [more inside]
posted by pb on Mar 15, 2008 - 17 answers

I have a Canon Ixus 65 and I want to get the photos off the camera and onto my iPhoto-less Mac (10.4.10). I tried to go to Canon's website to download their Image Browser software but I can only find an update that works if you have a previous version of Image Browser on your computer. I don't have the discs that came with my camera and Image Browser is not installed. I refuse to believe I'm screwed. [more inside]
posted by sveskemus on Jan 2, 2008 - 5 answers

Independent camera stores - Canon 40d, lenses - in Broward county, Florida?
posted by VeniceGlass on Dec 25, 2007 - 1 answer

Time to update my Canon G2... but I really like the swivel LCD. Does anyone make a high-end digital camera (pref with exchangeable lenses) that has a swivel LCD? If not, why not? Is there some negative to it that I should be aware of?
posted by dobbs on Dec 4, 2007 - 12 answers

Will image stabilization on Digital Cameras stabilize the video recording as well? I have a Canon Elph, which does not have IS. I was looking at the Canon SD700 IS, but only if it worked for recording video too. I have an older Sony TRV-22 handicam that has steadyshot, but I find using the digital elph much more convenient. Great photos, and nice video quality too, except the obvious lack of video stabilization.
posted by passtehbrainz on Nov 28, 2007 - 5 answers

I’m no photographer, but a friend has asked me to use her Canon A610 camera to take a few photos of some kids, who’ll be wearing pageant costumes, in what she says is a large, high-ceilinged, windowless room lit by bright fluorescent lights. I can’t get to the room early and won’t have time to experiment once I’m there. What setting(s) should I use on this camera? (Assume I’ve considered and rejected the possibility of using a different camera or hiring a photographer.) I’d like to be able to give her decently-lit pictures with natural-looking color. [more inside]
posted by Dave 9 on Nov 27, 2007 - 9 answers

Someone stole my Canon SD400 the other day and I need to replace it. Preferably with another Canon, but their current line-up is bewildering with 7 current SD models. Can anyone help me sort it out? I had no major problems with the SD400.
posted by smackfu on Nov 13, 2007 - 14 answers

I was given a SLR camera for my birthday (yay!) and I am a complete novice in photography. I'd like to learn how to take decent pictures. Tips? Essential online readings? Forums? [more inside]
posted by Sijeka on Nov 12, 2007 - 20 answers

When movies taken with a digital camera have been transferred to iPhoto, how to get one out to one's iPod to show around? [more inside]
posted by keijo on Oct 30, 2007 - 3 answers

Emergency camera question: I'm staying at an astronomical observatory all night tonight and want to take some pictures of some really dark subjects. I borrowed a Canon Digital Rebel XTi from my school but don't have the manual... [more inside]
posted by Gankmore on Oct 27, 2007 - 7 answers

Can someone with a canon powershot SD400 walk me through the steps I need to take to delete all the pictures on my SD card? Bonus Question: Is there something I can do to reset the camera to it's default settings? [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on Oct 27, 2007 - 7 answers

I recently shot an 8min .avi video with my Canon point 'n' shoot (SD800 IS). Now, I'm unable to upload the file onto ANY of my computers (pc, macbook, ibook). Is the 1gig .avi file just too big? [more inside]
posted by arielmeadow on Oct 22, 2007 - 4 answers

Sand in my Ixus camera! Should I pay the repair charge or try to fix this myself? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Aug 7, 2007 - 6 answers

I want to step into the big bad world of digital SLRs but don't really have a huge budget. Please help me choose between the Nikon D40 and the Canon Digital Rebel XTi (also known as EOS 400D). [more inside]
posted by madman on Aug 2, 2007 - 27 answers

On the fifth day of using my Canon SD800, sand got in the internals and it died. How do I fix it for the cheapest? [more inside]
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim on Jul 2, 2007 - 10 answers

Help me choose which Canon DSLR to buy and where to buy it. [more inside]
posted by hammerthyme on Jun 5, 2007 - 16 answers

A (very) amateur photographer needs help with toning photos in Photoshop. [more inside]
posted by dead_ on May 29, 2007 - 14 answers

New camera or new flash? [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on May 18, 2007 - 16 answers

Prospective DSLR user ISO decent budget lenses for shooting babies, beautiful scenery, (and maybe) blooms. [more inside]
posted by DakotaPaul on May 8, 2007 - 23 answers

I'm going to be purchasing a DSLR camera, and am looking for some input on which lens(es) to purchase. [more inside]
posted by tomorama on Apr 26, 2007 - 45 answers

Help me pick which lenses and accessores to buy with a Canon 400D (Rebel XTi) for urban travel / shooting. [more inside]
posted by ahughey on Apr 7, 2007 - 18 answers

Digital Camera Filter: I have a Canon Powershot A300 that I have used for a couple years, but recently got strange lines that appear on my pictures. Example of picture with lines (Notice the horizontal lines across the face/body) I have made no settings changes. Is this fixable? And if so, will it be worth the money?
posted by unceman on Feb 28, 2007 - 8 answers