Canon EOS Rebel T4i/650D For Dummies

While not as funny as some of the other "Dummies" books I've read, "Canon EOS Rebel T4i/650D For Dummies" has been informative and an easy read. Like the title itself, the prose is utilitarian. ("Canon EOS Rebel T4i/650D For Dummies" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.). Where possible, Ms. king makes Canon's rather opaque labeling more comprehensible and memorable. Where that's not possible, she shrugs and admits she didn't create the labels. I keep my T4i at my side as I read it so I can try each of the procedures Ms. King describes. Doing so helps me to remember more of what I'm reading, and I'm using it in the field. I've had my T4i for three weeks and have already taken some awesome photos. I'll take some of the credit (well, a lot of it!); some is a function of this awesome camera. I'll also give Ms. King credit for helping me get there so quickly. She's helped me fall in love with my camera!

This is the best guide I have ever seen for the Rebel. I have three others and they all have their good features, but this is a superb guide for the beginner and the Rebel owner who has been able to limp along ok with the camera. The author is extremely thorough and covers all aspects of the camera with simple, easy to follow steps. The other guides I have seem to have just added the touch screen features of this amazing camera as an afterthought--as though updating a Word file that had started with earlier versions of the Rebel. But this guide shows the reader how unleash the power of the touchscreen. She does the same for all the features. There are photographs which further explain what she says on every page of the book. And, instead of dismissing the simple camera settings the way other guides do, she shows how to exploit their strengths. So, don't delay, buy it! This will be the best camera guide you've ever purchased.

The basic instructions were easier to comprehend than the manual that came with the camera. It was a very forthright introduction and step by step with photos. The book also contained a lot of advanced applications and techniques which as a new owner of a SLR Digital camera were difficult to comprehend, but with experience and practice will probably be quite helpful. The author is very knowledgeable and occasionally talks over the head of newcomers. I would reccomend this book to any new owner of the subject camera. I have found all of the Dummies series to be very informative.

I ordered this book as a suplement to a beginners online photo class. WOW! Julie Adair King has this camera nailed, and her lessons on general photography topics are invaluable! What a great go-to guide. I am not reading it cover to cover, but rather in short topics and subjects that are of interest to me at the time. I've really enjoyed just randomly opening the book to find a new tip about my specific camera that I probably would have never learned with the true owners manual and users guide. The PICTURES ARE FABULOUS and correspond well to the point she is teaching. The new camera is fantastic, and after just a few days with the Rebel "Dummies Book" I am happy to report that I have totally weaned myself from the "auto" button. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all new Rebel T4i cameras. You will never open that little owners manual again!

Just purchased a Canon T4i a month ago and purchased this book a couple days later. Went from a point and shoot to a DSLR, so I have a lot to learn. Any one who has picked up .....For Dummies books before know how well written they are and this is no different. This book will help you get into using your new camera, though when you become more proficient you might want to take a class or pick up a more advanced book, but this is great to get you started. Highly Recommended.

The Dummies book explains everything about the Canon 4Ti in depth. I'll never use a lot of the features of the 4Ti (which is a GREAT camera) but if I do want to understand an unused capability I can learn about it in this book. The book is very approachable. (I guess the dummies title gives a clue to that.) It takes the reader through a through a step-by-step approach. I actually bought two copies over time. I loaned one to a friend and I don't think she wants to give it back since she uses it a lot, so I took the path of least resistance and purchased another copy since I value it that much.

this book is great for people who know nothing about a professional camera. it explains things in a way that is fairly easy to understand. But I will say, just playing around with your camera ALOT is the best way to learn by far.

Book does a good job of covering the T4i's functions. Easy to read and understand. Do not recommend getting the kindle version unless maybe on the Fire. Photos, tables, illustrations, etc. are all pretty much useless in that format so you miss out on a lot. If you are familiar with DSLRs you won't learn a whole lot more here than with the owner's manual.

Since I've purchased that camera i bought 2 previous books on that model that I found too technical! With hesitation I took this one of the serie For Dummies and Miracle!! The infos Inside are well spread out and not so "dumb" to comprehend after all... Great help for this amateur! :-)

This is a really useful book for beginners with this camera. I was new to digital SLR photography so got the 650D as a good entry level camera. This book is so easy to use and is worded so average Joe can understand. This is not a patronising book though, just straight forward, but still full of information. I sat going through this book with my camera and it really helped me to understand all of the different functions and buttons to help you make the most of your camera. I looked at many manuals and books for this camera and this was the most complete and user friendly for my needs. I still use it to refresh my understanding of what I'm doing and for tips etc. Very pleased with my purchase and no problems with seller.

Received camera for Christmas and was overwhelmed with options and capabilities. Book recommended and it is FANTASTIC!!!! Easy to read, easy to understand and helpful in utilizing full potential of camera. Enjoying my camera and not at all intimidated as I have instant knowledge and reference at my fingertips.

I have bought this camera by sharing the cost 50 50 with my girlfriend. I know a little bit but she wants to learn as a beginner. This is good as it matches the camera exactly so everything is relevant to the camera she is now using. Still useful if you don't have this model of camera but there is a dummies book for digital SLR which may be better for you if you want something more generic and not model specific.

Not a bad book, I got this for my girlfriend along with the camera. It lays everything out clearly, although it does repeat a lot of what is in the camera manual (but with colour pictures). Some other useful bits, good for beginners but will need to invest in another guide once she's learnt the basics.