Canon F1 Camera Serial Numbers
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Is it true that the 5D has a more 'Film Look' in terms of image quality?
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Problem with metering?
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Canon 5D & '3D' Vintage Lenses
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5D classic or 5D mark II?
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what apeture do you find the 85mm 1.2 to be sharpest at?
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Another lens dilemma - 300mm f/4 L IS USM
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Eye-Fi Card & Canon 5D
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Canon F1 Camera For Sale
Larger apertures like f2.8 or even f1.8 are highly desirable because they let in more light and allow you to shoot in low light conditions without getting camera shake. (for more on that read 5 Tips for getting sharper images or Why the 50mm lens is your new best friend ) This will vary from lens to lens and you may actually see a range of numbers such as 3.5-6.3.