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How can I turn off the shutter noise on my Canon digital EOS camera?

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ V - Misc
You can’t. The sound you hear is the real thing. All Canon digital EOS cameras contain moving parts which click and clack when you take a photograph. They aren’t like mobile phones and consumer cameras which play simulated shutter release noises through tiny loudspeakers so that people know when the camera has taken a photo. There are two components which make up the characteristic sound of an SLR in operation.
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Can I use my Canon EOS lenses on the SD10 digital camera?

Sigma - Frequently Asked Questions
The Sigma SD10 uses Sigma's exclusive SA lens mount, the same as used on Sigma's 35mm SLR cameras. There is a full array of lenses available, from 8mm Circular Fisheye to 800mm APO telephoto, including three 1:1 macro lenses; and zoom lenses from 10-20mm to 300-800mm. By the way the SD10 features a stainless steel camera mount , and all lenses for it feature metal lens mount.
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I have an old flash unit. Will it work on my new Canon digital EOS camera?

Flash Photography with Canon EOS Cameras - Part I.
Canon digital cameras can only use Canon Speedlite flash models with names ending in EX. If your Canon flash unit has a model name which ends with E or EZ or anything else then it will not work with any Canon digital EOS camera. for flash units manufactured by other makers, check its specifications to see if it supports “E-TTL flash metering.” If it does not, or only lists “Canon TTL flash metering” then it most likely will not work.
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Can I use a non-Canon, non-dedicated flash with my EOS camera?

Canon EOS FAQ 2.4 - Flash
Before using any unfamiliar studio strobe or other non-dedicated flash unit with an EOS camera, we STRONGLY recommend that you determine its trigger circuit voltage. Excessive trigger circuit voltage can damage the shutter units and X-contacts of most modern 35mm SLR cameras. Please be aware of the following information: Trigger Circuit Voltage: The "trigger circuit" is the part of any electronic flash that detects the X-sync signal from the camera and then fires the flash.
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Why are Canon EOS digital cameras so expensive?

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ V - Misc
Very simply, it’s because it costs more to build a digital camera than a film camera given today’s technology. Technology is, however, changing at an incredible rate, and it’s just a matter of time before the two technologies are reversed when it comes to cost, just as CDs once cost considerably more than vinyl records. Canon have produced a number of digital cameras compatible with the EOS system over the years.
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Which lens should I buy for my EOS digital camera?

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ III - Lenses
There are two things that are important to keep in mind when shopping for lenses for an EOS digital camera, such as the EOS 10D, rather than an EOS film camera. First, EOS digitals are still not as cheap as film cameras, so don’t just try to find the cheapest lens you can. And if you’re going to be shelling out this much money for the camera body, buying the cheapest lens you can find is not merely false economy, it’s downright foolish, if you ask me.
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Are already-written entries in the current turn canon?

Frequently Asked Questions - Gamegrene - Ghyll
far as timing inside the Ghyll world, all entries happen simultaneously, such that they're all mass-canonized "at once" by the Encyclopedants. But, from the standpoint of the players themselves, once an entry has been written, it should be taken as canon immediately - otherwise, anyone can come along, write an entry that does something drastic, and invalidate all the other entries on that turn (ie.
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When I press the shutter button, the camera doesn't shoot immediately. What can I do?

EVOLT E-510 > Frequently Asked Questions
In the default AUTO AF Frame Selection setting, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the three AF frames in the viewfinder and selects the most appropriate AF frame. If the subject is complex or the camera is moving, it may cause the camera to take more time selecting which AF frame to use. The camera will respond more rapidly if only one AF frame is selected ? the center AF frame, for example.
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What is “Err 99” on my digital EOS camera?

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ V - Misc
This error condition is analogous to the “bC” error with film cameras. It’s most likely caused by using an incompatible lens or dirty lens contacts. Try a different lens and see if the camera works normally. Many older Sigma lenses in particular do not work with digital EOS cameras. Try also lightly cleaning the lens and camera metal contacts - this frequently clears up the condition.
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CAN I USE MY CANON EF (EOS) LENSES?

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Yes, but please note there is a limitation with Canon EF lenses. Because the aperture is electronic (instead of mechanical), the EF lenses do not allow you to close the aperture without being connected to a canon digital camera body. Despite this limitation, we've seen great footage coming out of EF lenses.
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Can I use my digital camera as a webcam?

Digital Photography FAQ
Some cameras are designed for this, so you should check your manual. It's rare to find this feature in high quality digital cameras, but lower quality multifunction cameras with CMOS sensors sometimes offer this. See, for example, AipTek. If your camera doesn't already support some webcam features, you may still be able to do it if you have a video capture card (or USB device) of some kind, by connecting the video out from your camera to the video in on your PC.
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How much do I need to spend for a digital camera?

TableTop Studio - Frequently Asked Questions about Product P...
The good news is, unless you are shooting close-up pictures of jewelry, you don't need an expensive camera to take good product shots. If you are shooting pictures for use on websites and not for print, you can get a good camera for less than $200. The quality of your images is going to depend much less on the sophistication of your camera and much more on your lighting and how well you operate the camera.
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What is the minimum shutter speed I should use to avoid blurry photos due to camera shake?

Digital Photography FAQ
This depends upon a number of factors including the focal length, the steadiness of your hands, and vibrations caused by the mechanical parts of your camera, e.g., mirror slap in SLRs. If your lens has a (35 mm equivalent) focal length of X mm, then a good rule of thumb is to shoot at 1/X or faster. Small movements of the camera shift the image more at long focal lengths.
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Why doesn’t the back screen on my EOS digital camera display a live video preview?

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ V - Misc
Unlike point and shoot digital cameras, Canon EOS digital cameras are SLRs, which means they use mirrors. The image sensor is situated behind the mirror, so no light reaches the image sensor normally but is instead deflected up into the viewfinder. When a picture is taken the mirror flips up out of the way, blacking out the viewfinder and letting light reach the image sensor.
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Why do you recommend the Canon EOS Rebel 2000?

FAQ - Ask the Expert
Two reasons mainly: 1. The Rebel weighs only 13 oz (368.54 grams) with film, batteries and 28-80 zoom lens. 2. The camera quality at this price point is astonishing. The lower the weight, the more control you have and the less movement. Other 35 mm cameras may be used as long as they have auto wind and electric shutter release. We can custom configure for other types of cameras. Canon has come out with a 6+ Digital Camera on the Rebel body. Both cameras can be used on the same aerial system.
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What other general categories of Canon EOS-compatible lenses are there?

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ III - Lenses
In addition to the aforementioned L series lenses most other Canon EF lenses fall into a number of broad categories. Note, however, that these are not official Canon-named categories. As far as Canon is concerned, EF lenses come in two categories - L and all the rest. Nonetheless these informal categories are useful to keep in mind when lens shopping. the bottom of the consumer line are the cheapies - ultra-low cost, low-quality, slow lenses with plastic mounts and no distance scales.
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Can you use non-Canon lenses with EOS cameras?

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ III - Lenses
That depends. Many third party lensmakers - Tamron, Sigma and Tokina being the big three - manufacture lenses specifically designed to fit Canon EOS cameras. These lenses will, of course, work fine with EOS cameras. The main caveat is the compatibility with the electronics detailed above. However, if you have a third-party lens which does not physically fit onto your EOS camera then you can obviously assume that the lens will not work with EOS cameras.
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My camera will not turn on. Is there anything that I can do?

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If your camera will not turn on, please ensure that you have inserted both the memory card and the batteries correctly. Additionally, make sure that you are using new or fully charged batteries as digital cameras are high drain devices and may not turn on if there is not enough charge left in the batteries. Using NiMH or Lithium batteries will provide a longer life on these devices.
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Sometimes when I turn off the EVOLT E-510, I feel a slight vibration or hear a noise. Why is that?

EVOLT E-510 > Frequently Asked Questions
When the camera is powered down, slight vibration and noise occur as the Supersonic Wave Drive motor resets the image sensor to its default position. The camera takes this action when shooting with the Image Stabilizer function set to I.S. 1 or I.S. 2. In either mode, the camera moves the sensor during shooting in order to counter the effects of camera shake. When the power is turned off, the camera moves the sensor back into the default position.
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How do I switch off the camera shutter sound?

Nokia N95 NSeries FAQ (N95 8GB, N81, N82, etc) - Bootstrike....
Try switching off Warning Tones in the current profile. If it still does not work, you can try this free utility - cCamera.
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What about shutter speed? Doesn't the camera move around ?

FAQ - Ask the Expert
The Blimp is designed to be very stable, even in winds up to 20 MPH. (The SkyDoc Balloon is even more stable, up to 110 MPH) Because of the heavy duty construction of the Floatopod, winds can be much higer. The tail fins orient the blimp and SkyDoc Balloon, keeping its nose pointed into the wind. The Blimp will fly perfectly if it is setup correctly (slightly nose high). Floatograph's Tether Harness allows for perfect setup regardless of camera placement.
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When and why should I use the camera's Eyepiece Shutter?

E-3 > Frequently Asked Questions
During normal shooting, the photographer's face and the camera's eyecup work together to shade the viewfinder and prevent light from entering the camera's metering system through the viewfinder. When the camera is on a tripod or Live View is enabled, light can enter the viewfinder from behind the camera because the photographer may be standing away from the camera.
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Can I trigger my camera's electronic shutter with a photogate?

FAQ-Triggers
This is a useful thing to be able to do if you're, say, photographing insects, birds, or other unpredictable subjects. You simply can't hold the shutter open waiting for the subject to do its thing. Although the photogate trigger kits described on the HiViz site are designed for triggering flash units, we've used them successfully to trigger some camera shutters. For example, we've used the Nikon MC-22 remote cord to trigger Nikon D1/D1x cameras with a photogate.
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How do I disable the camera shutter sound on a w700i?

W800i Tips / Tricks / Shortcuts / FAQ and Resources & ...
Tejasvi - I believe you can’t do it in W700i; but I’m not sure on it, the behavior might vary based on the firmware too. I think its not possible to remove shutter sound in W700i. That option is available only in latter phones. You can make the phone to silent mode and then take pictures, in this case the shutter sound will also go into silent mode. Bobby - You didn’t provide much detail. I assume you have a problem with Camera.
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How do I choose a digital x-ray camera?

Rad-icon Imaging Corporation - Frequently Asked Questions
There are many camera specs that are important to the end user, including size, resolution, sensitivity, frame rate, ease-of-use, cost etc. Different camera technologies often excel at different applications. For a more detailed comparison of various x-ray sensor technologies such as amorphous silicon, CCDs and CMOS sensors, please see our white paper titled "Large Area Digital X-ray Specific Imagers" (application note AN02).
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Is there a way to use a ring flash with my digital camera?

Digital Photography FAQ
Probably, but depending upon your camera's support for standard external flashes, it may require some persistence and some workarounds:
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What are the best kind of batteries to use for my digital camera?

Digital Photography FAQ
Many manufacturers offer proprietary lithium ion battery systems with their cameras. These are very sophisticated batteries with very long life. Sony's Infolithium battery system is perhaps the best example of this technology. In addition to offering very long life, this system can give an accurate measurement of the amount of operating time left on a charge. The negative side of lithium ion battery systems is that these proprietary systems tend to be very expensive.
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What is the best digital camera to buy for product photography?

TableTop Studio - Frequently Asked Questions about Product P...
The features that make a good camera for product photography are not necessarily the features that are important for other types of photography like portraits or everyday family photos. That's not to say that the camera you choose for product photography won't work well for other uses, but you may weight the relative importance of the various features differently.
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Do you have a camcorder/digital camera/tape recorder I can check out?

FAQ - Abilene Christian University
Camcorders can only be checked out for school projects with permission from the Audio-Visual Supervisor. Currently there are no digital cameras to check out. Tape recorders are for building use only. The CopyCat in the Learning Commons has digital cameras and camcorders you can rent. For pricing and other questions please call their extension at 2990. Do you have a color printer? How much does it cost? There is a color printer available to print to in the Learning Commons.
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