Canon Eos Rebel T4i / 650d: From Snapshots to Great Shots

This is my first SLR, I bought the T4i almost right after it was released for over $1K; I also got a Fish Eye lens $270. After paying that much I determined that I will never ever shoot in any type of auto mode again. First I read The Digital Photography by Scott Kelby plus the whole T4i manual and I watched some videos in You Tube. However, I felt that I needed to know exactly what my camera is capable to do and this book really served that purpose. The book is easy to read with nice examples, and pretty much cover the basic question of why and when you need to use the variety of settings offered by the T4i. By the way, the T4i is an awesome camera as well, there a lot of things that have been improved in this particular Canon camera, this improvements such as the sensor, the processor, STM motor in the lens (18-135) etc, are going to be added to the rest of the EOS lineup eventually. In sum, one of the best ways to make sure you are using all the potential of your T4i is by reading this book!

There is a lot of information in this book that is great to know if you dint already. I have been using the t4i for about a year and there were things in this book along with ideas I never thought about. I would recommend this book to everyone that has a t4i armature and pro. I Shoot photos professionally and am told I am very good at what I do, however I still read as much as I can and learn more and more if I can. This book helped me to learn more about the t4i. I like it quite a bit. It does go into details of the different camera modes (I only use manual), however it does explain the best time to use all the different modes. I am saying if you are looking foe a book to help you to learn the t4i and how to use it this is a good step to take.

I was originally given the 600D series book to take away on a holiday after buying a new 650D. As I was a complete novice to the DSLR world I found the combination if pictures, layout & the accompanying explanations in this book very instructive & easy to understand. As a result I thought I'd register this book & upgrade to the one that was applicable to my specific camera (650D). It's still a great book but as the two camera systems are so similar, much of the book apart from a chapter is pretty much a rehash (which is fair enough given the topics discussed). Would highly recommend this book to those new to DSLRs or this camera system.

This book brought me through a very complex piece of equipment teaching not only how to utilize the advanced technology but it also included a good primer on basic digital photography techniques. Each chapter ends with practical tips for strengthening your knowledge, which I found very helpful and worth the time invested. The online chapters on camera accessories and utilizing the video features were also very helpful. Unless you are an experienced photographer a book like this is a must-read and it will greatly enhance your skills. I plan on re-reading this in the near future (repetition is the mother of all learning) and using it as a reference as I advance my own skills. I would strongly recommend this book.

Being a budding photographer...I am ingesting all the input and knowledge that I am able to absorb to utilize the abundance of capabilities that are "hidden" inside my new Canon T4i. Jeff shares his experience(s) in an easy to understand manner. He suggests many exercises to help use the camera to it's fullest. He also critiques all of the photographs in the book which gives the reader/photographer/newbie! much food for thought. I have bookmarked many pages and refer back to his instructions frequently. I would recommend this read for anyone new to DSLR photography with the new Canon T4i.

Wow! Purchased Davids Busch's Compact Field Guide for T4i and read that first. Then I read Jeff's book "from Snapshots to Great Shots. You NEED to read THIS book first! Use David's guide for the field, AFTER your objectives are clear. I LOVE the exercises that you are encouraged to try (do them!) at the end of each chapter. I am not new to photography, BUT I am new to digital. THIS book held my hand and brought me back to old practices in a new technology. Buy both books BUT read this one FIRST!

I haven't read the entire book but so far I like the way it's designed. This is the perfect book for beginners to advanced beginners (or beyond) looking to learn some great techniques. If you want to learn to really utilize your T4i capabilities - or at the least learn some of it's abilities - buy this book. I think I am going to feel confident enough to move the dial off Automatic and take some great shots!

I really like the books by Jeff Revell. I had bought his book for the T3i and then turned around and replaced that camera with the T4i so I could get the new bigger lens and the better video capability on the camera. Naturally I had to get the book that matched the new camera! Jeff suggests specific settings that he thinks are best such as single point focus to start shooting with. Good information - well presented. I felt I got shooting with the slightly more complex T4i much quicker because of his book

Welche Einstellung an der Kamera benutze ich für was? Der Autor erklärt anschaulich und in einem netten Erzählstil all das was man wirklich wissen muss um professionell mit einer Spiegelreflex arbeiten zu können!

A very clear and helpful book.

Arrived on time, just what we wanted, tailored for the new camera, easy to read and understand without all the heavy jargon. Informative, certainly helps get the most out of your photography, would recommend.

The walk through guide is excellent. Book is full of colorful illustrations starting from the basic to the advance. i would recommend this book for a new starter to DSLR

I just bought my first DSLR and this book is a great addition to the manual. While manual only tells you "HOW", this book explains "WHY". I would recommend it to any new owner of T4i.