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The Canon EOS Rebel SL2

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  A solid choice for any photographer or filmmaker looking for an ultra compact DSLR that won't break the bank. Capable of 24.2megapixel stills and 1080p at 60 frames per second.  Paired here with the Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 STM lens, it's perfect for low light, portrait, indoor and bokeh photos and video.  One could say it's the jack of all trades setup.

Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR Camera

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  The Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR Camera blends the experience of the best point-and-shoot features with the creative freedom allowed through traditional DSLR technology.   It's the first DSLR camera that can track and stay focused on moving subjects during video recording.  Making it a great buy for low budget filmmakers and photographers.

Whats in your camera bag?

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  Every photographer and filmmaker has a bag, and every bag has a story behind it. Tell us your bags story. Why that camera (or cameras) those lenses? what's missing from your bag?  

Origins of Image Stabilization for DSLR Lenses

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  Did you know?   The origins of Image Stabilization for 35mm DSLR lenses dates back to the EF 75-300mm 4-5.6IS USM lens released by Canon back in September of 1995.  These lenses predated the mainstream adoption of digital technology by a long shot, but pioneered the way for many more to come.  In 1995 you could buy an EOS DCS 3, but it was only a 1.3MP camera and would cost you around $20,000, so needless to say many continued to use film at that time.  Because Canon developed the technology prior to mainstream DSLR adoption, putting stabilization in the lens made the most sense. The only other way it could have been done would be to physically move the 35mm film up and down/left to right to counteract vibrations, which would be an engineering nightmare.   The system Canon developed works by physically moving elements inside the lens to counteract any vibrations in the camera body.   Utilizing a lens with image stabilization allows you to drop to lower shutter speeds without sacrifi

Used Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 STM Lens

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  Up for sale is a used Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 STM Lens. All photos are of the actual item. All exterior surfaces have been detailed.  Includes the original box! Canon ‘ s most compact 50mm lens, the EF 50mm f / 1 . 8 STM has a rugged metal mount, plus an improved minimum focusing distance of 1.15 ft. (0.35m) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x.  Known by many as the nifty fifty. Perfect for low light, portrait, indoor and bokeh photos and video. One could say the lens is the jack of all trades. Full specifications can be found on Canon’s website: https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/lenses/ef/standard-medium-telephoto/ef-50mm-f-1-8-stm

Nifty Fifty Battle - Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II vs Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 STM Lenses

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  Canon lovers have long enjoyed the 50mm lens, so much so that they nicknamed it the Nifty Fifty. Over the years Canon has come out with a few variations of it.  We're going to compare two of those, the Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II , and the Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 STM . Both lenses are of course 50mm, have an aperture of 1:1.8, and lack image stabilization, so we're going to focus more on the differences between the two in this blog post. Lens mount - [Winner] Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 STM Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 STM: Metal Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II: Plastic Starting with the painfully obvious difference between the two, the Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 STM features a metal lens mount, which means it'll hold up a lot longer when it comes to users that switch lenses on a regular basis.  If you're the type that sticks with just one lens, I wouldn't consider this a deal breaker. Aperture blades - [Winner] Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 STM Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 STM: 7 blades Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II: 5 blades