Canon T4i / 650D Review

[@PilotReidB]

I started taking pictures about 8 months ago and my dad gave me his old t4i since he has a 5d mk3 and I shoot a lot of car photos at tracks around Florida, now I have a 5d mk3 and I still use the T4i as a second body and it's amazing, 18-135 lens on it all day and the pictures are great

[@froknowsphoto]

You are very right that it doesnt matter what camera you get as long as you know what your doing. I know I can get great images with whatever camera I pick up. I did talk about this in the written review on the site as well.

[@geritisdale-brock7247]

Saw this as a recommended video and it did not disappoint. I actually bought this camera used 4yrs ago, for my first dslr. I'm still using it and love it! A lot of other photographers are impressed when I tell them what I shoot with.

[@SyntheticFuture]

Jared, I LOVE the setup you got here. It's very pleasing to watch this format with the clean background and the chair of to the right. Very professional, just wanted to say that.

[@ebozyn]

Do all the Canon L series lenses work with the Canon T4i? I own the T4i and for portraits +, I'm looking into either the 135mm F/2L USM, the 85mm f/1.2 L II, the 24-105 f/4L IS, and the 70-200 f/2.8 IS II USM. ect. I would like to know; if one L lens is compatible, that all the L lenses are compatible with the Canon T4. thank you for any help.

[@kai_00123]

Yes. L series lenses are all EF mount and the T4i accepts both EF & EF-S mount lenses. No need to worry. :)

[@froknowsphoto]

The 40mm still had noise as well.

[@Dulcedeletii]

Glad I found your channel! I'm buying my first SLR camera (I've been wanting one since I was 12 and I'm turning 25 next month) so making the right decision after saving up for so long is crucial for me. I appreciate the videos!

[@CAnativemom]

Bought the t4i at best buy on sale a few weeks ago as we'll...it is working great. I am just learning, but I am having fun with it every day. I love shooting RAW, you are right about that! Thanks for your reviews and informative videos.

[@NicolasLarrea]

Was waiting for this review,,.. can but only respect more the Fro for his honest and mature review. Canon is great, Nikon is great; whichever brand you choose at this point is the same.

[@plotcoalition]

Finally! A good review on this camera! I have been saving up for this camera for a couple of weeks now. It works way better than my older one :P

[@tobiasvs]

Dear Jared. The continuous autofocus in video is still making noise because the 18-55mm does not have a STM motor. A STM is required for the new, smooth continuous video AF feature of the T4i! The new 40mm 2.8 STM and the upcoming 18-135 STM both have the silent autofocus motor, designed for the continuous video-AF of the T4i. Using a non-STM motor on the T4i in video mode still gives you the benefit of phase-AF instead of contrast-based AF, but is missing the smooth focusing movement.

[@FiniteLoss]

t4i/650d is great for low-light shooting. I almost never use flash, but take most of my pictures indoors, so 6400, 12800, and even 25600 ISO is a must to get non-blurry images.

[@froknowsphoto]

Yes I think its better.

[@MrDissiuk]

all the xxD ranger a "cheaper" cameras compared to the pro range, and cheaper is different to cheap. Good glass is good glass whatever camera you put it on. My favourite lens is the 24-105 ƒ4 L and I use that on a 550D and there is a noticeable improvement over the kit lens or the 50 ƒ1.8 etc. As for 70-200 on a crop body... I've used the ƒ2.8 mkII and it was awesome but also very long in terms of focal length working out as 112-320mm. Do you need that reach?

[@CRANKYONE100]

Cool review Fro..I liked your little jab at ThatCameraStore guys vid.review(going on about the buffer filling for sports!). I didn't see anywhere Canon advertising it as a sports shooter?...It's a "beginner" all rounder with some cool new technology...review it that way....well done.

[@Hichris808]

as far as the touch screen... it turns off automatically when your face gets too close. this is default and prevents touching the buttons w/your face w/o locking the screen. it turns back on once it senses nothing is near it. i'm not sure if it is a heat sensor or whatever it is, but it works nicely.

[@goldyhall8053]

I love it when u said ''fro knows photos'',ur voice soooo flicking epic!

[@infniteloop2031]

Nice video! I am trying to decide between 60d and 650d kits. I can get the 60d with 18-135(non STM) 100 euros more than the 650d with 18-135 STM. I am an enthousiast, I own no camera right now, used to own a 550d, but cannot wait for the 60d replacement. I have read all reviews about features etc.. 60d: better grip and controls,VF,battery, body, wheel. 650d: digic5, touch screen, video AF etc. Which would you recommend? I am doing mostly stills but want to do video too. What do u recommend?

[@Davidka1978Xoroshiy]

its very light. One of the lightest DSLRs. One of the reasons i chose this series T3i/T4i/T5i was the weight and comfort in hand.

[@Dulcedeletii]

One question though, if anyone can answer- if I am planning on taking classes and maybe one day being a professional photographer, is the touch-screen going to affect my knowledge of SLR cameras? As in, should I get used to the buttons, etc... or is getting the t4i okay although I will be used to a touch-screen? Thanks!

[@MrFanman888]

Hey Jared, I recently got into photography and picked up the T4i (with kit lens) as well as the 50mm f1.8 lens. I was wondering what are you suggestions for flash and another lens under $1000? I like taking portraits and landscape shots, some macro on the side as well. Thanks! Jason

[@carl_oak]

The best thing you said! "Don't overthink!". I'll really try to do that. Thank you very much!

[@sirmoak]

Actually, you're quite right. If anyone thinks of going pro, then the cheapest "new" camera from the Canon range for them is the 7D. If their goal is shooting sports, then I think that's the way to go. For weddings, studio work, portrait shooting the 5D mk II is a beast and can be bought used at about the price of a new 7D now. In terms of image quality the lower end Canons are fine, but after about a year of shooting you start to miss some of the functions the more expensive bodies have.

[@MediaLocke]

Hello Jared, I have a question. Which lapel mic system do you use? Thanks, look forward to seeing you in London!

[@Mixedpuppy]

Hey Jared! I really enjoyed your videos especially as a beginner. Keep up the good work. I wanted to ask a question. I made the jump to DSLR, and I'm an underwater hobbiest (SCUBA). Do you or any colleagues have any experience with underwater photography? What about taking photo shots of aquariums (studio quality)? Your videos are very helpful and entertaining. Looking forward to watching more.

[@MaverickN21]

Thanks for this review, are you still planning on doing the how to/tutorial for the T4i?

[@Zolatour]

hey, I was just about to ask the same question, I think that lens is a must for this camera over the basic version, but I did grab the 40mm pancake excited to use it on the T4i body.

[@froknowsphoto]

Its a sony wirless mic pack.

[@AlejandroRuiz18]

what lens should i get, the 50mm f1.8 or the 40mm f2.8 pancake?

[@WhhiteRaven]

If you do video, the 50mm, if you do photo, get the 40mm, and get the 50mm later.

[@mariaesposito4249]

Dear Jared.... so I am new at this whole SLR cameras and want to start shooting and all that fun stuff, but what camara do you recomend for me ? I hope you reply, btw keep it up with the videos!

[@elliottaleksndr]

As a beginner, would you recommend the t4i or the 60d? I kind of want to grow and learn to be a pro photographer so i don't care much about video. The 1st glass i plan on getting is the 50mm 1.8....what is your opinion?

[@hnies]

Hi Jared, I was just wondering if you had any chance to test the T4i with the 18-135 STM lens from Canon? I hear good comments from that lens.

[@CostelloFilmsLive]

listen to this video, or any of his videos really, with headphones on. There's a slight hiss that is really easy to fix by just adding a lowpass filter and adjusting it until you find the right frequency that gets rid of the hiss.

[@KimberlyCooley]

Thoughts on the T4i as a first cam for a budding sports photographer?

[@cobphotography3660]

Ok, I'm posting this comment only because I own the canon T4i, I have also put it up beside the 70D & to be honest. The t4i with the L series lens I have on it takes as good of photos as the canon 70D with 18-250 lens, the t4i isn't a beginner camera. I use the T4i to shoot wedding photos and ALWAYS get very good comments on how the photos turn out. Low light Bright light it doesn't matter the T4i stands its own ground, the only thing BETTER is the 5D mark 3, and that body is around 2500.00 US

[@froknowsphoto]

no not every camera is great but just about all cameras have more positives than negatives at this point.

[@Macdsisters]

Hey great video!! If i am interested in shooting mainly video, what lens would you recommend that i purchase, so that i will get a beautiful and professional looking video??

[@fetzinger10]

You´re right! But that´s just marketing language, it really boils down to some simple questions. Do you need the plus in sturdiness, weather-sealing, speed, high-iso-capabilities and dedicated buttons of a pro body and do you need it enough to pay (a lot) more for it and the additional gear you need?. I´ve been a photo-enthusiast for 35 years I got great shots out of all cameras I´ve had over the years. Presently I´m working with the T4i, which is perfectly fine for me as a non-beginner!

[@DasMediocreMan]

So if I were to film a movie like a full length movie would this be okay? I love the feel, one of my friends has one and said they are one of the best cameras to film with next to the 5D obviously lol. I want to hear your input.

[@BigJyYari]

hey Tonster did you got the t4i yet? Just wondering, I am on the same boat and from Reading Pa also.

[@dmbers892]

@JaredPolin -- Out of curiousity for purely video would you recomend the 60D body only or the T4i generally speaking you are talking about a $50-ish difference?

[@janchocholac469]

Heya Jared. I have one little question: Is this camera good idea for photo-blogging and video-casts? If not can you suggest me another one? I mean it like my first mirror camera. Btw I love your videos. Keep it going:). Thank you. Jan

[@crazyNCman]

I bought this with the 18-55mm and 75-300mm as a kit for $859. I love it but of course I am a beginner to dslr cameras. It does shoot great video but if I am shooting video I go to my Canon Vixia HFS20.

[@k3n12ock]

t4i or t5i? I hear it's basically the same except the t5i has the forever spinning dial.

[@zivarad123]

***** me too and i think what is cheeper... they have almost the same specs

[@vampireknightx101]

im planning on getting this as a starter camera and i was wondering if i should skip the kit lens and get the body only with 50mm 1.8 lens? but would my sacrifice for the zoom in the kit lens make a big difference? Thanks

[@cobphotography3660]

Sorry this message is WAY late but I just joined youtube, I agree 100% with you that the canon t4i is NOT a beginner camera, I use it for wedding photography and by far the results are about the same as the 60D and 70D even though its 18MP and the 70D is a bit more, the t4i Stands its ground very well and honestly does a better gob then the 60D

[@ahumpedgoblin]

The few main things drawing me into the Canon is the touch screen, that fact that I already own a Canon with compatible lenses and the price at the moment as the Nikon is yet to drop. I honestly feel like my Canon feels a bit plasticy and too consumer friendly, while the Nikons I've felt have in my opinion been a bit tougher and more sturdy. I do what a camera with capable video as well as still images, but both appear to have equal ups and downs.

[@alexlovesjapan]

Hey Fro Man, Do you only review or talk about Canon and Nikon? I am interested in Sony's a57 and a77 and would love to hear your two cents :) Alex, London

[@ReviewFever]

atm there's a sale on amazon for the kit with the 18-135 stm and if you get a 55-250 IS2 with it u save another $150. brings total to $881. i've been on the fence tonight about getting this package right now... sadly, about 4 hours ago it was $200 off bringing the package to $831, but i'm really having a difficult time deciding if i should get a sony a77, canon 60d, or the t4i. killing me. i really want a camera for shots but mainly video and the small detractions from sony pull me to canon

[@ActionFreestyle]

Hey Jared! I got the 550d with the 18-55 kit. Im getting tired of the old kit lens and thinking about replacing it. I mainly make action videos and then think of buying the tokina 11-16. Can you recommend this lens?

[@DCassidy42]

Why is there video with the big ass hydrant? @ 4:14? or was that video shot on the t4i?

[@kelkiepiekisses]

Hi Jared, I am looking at purchasing this as my first dslr camera. Mainly for video but photography as well. If I was to buy just the body what would you recommend as 2 or 3 good starter lenses on the cheaper side? Thank You! :)

[@CostelloFilmsLive]

lol well you may want to get them checked out because I'm using a pair of sennheiser hd280 that I use to edit all my videos and there is definitely a hiss. I even used a pair a earbuds to double check and yeah it's still there and on pretty much all his videos where he's using a lav mic.

[@MYGUNMYCITY]

Hey Jared I have a quick question that I've been meaning to get answered from an expert. Would you say I should get the D3200 Nikon or the Canon t4i. This will be my first DSLR purchase. Thank you.

[@AdrienHartmann]

@jaredpolin i KNOW i would too ... but my question is : is it "useful" or " good " to get a cheap camera and but a good lense on it ... a L series ...

[@AdrienHartmann]

@JaredPolin what lens as a not beginner would u recommande for this 650 ? 70-200 ? or it s stupid because the camera is not that good ( crop sensor ) and le lense is super cool !

[@alexcorona]

Just because it's a crop doesn't mean it's a bad camera at all, for years the 1D was a crop and is still Canon's top of the line camera. Having a crop sensor means it will get the sweet spot of a full frame lens so it some terms it's better.

[@samiratjeu]

Hey would you recommend buyinbg the 650d with the kit lens or the 18-135mm lens? Want to buy one, but need some help with the choise of lens ...

[@dominicgleeson5843]

hey jared, if you had to choose between the Nikon d3200 or the Canon 650d which one would you choose, i was hoping you could help?

[@ebozyn]

Thanks a Lot for the info about the canon L series lenses being compatible with the T4i. It's much appreciated.

[@dx-xb]

I want to get my DSLR camera for taking pictures on holidays and product photography. I am from the uk and would like to choose between NIKON D5200 and CANON 650D could you please tell me which on is better? Nikon is 599pounds and canon is 499 with a 18-55 kit both. Cheers mate

[@2003shaker]

Fair enough. You make a good point as well, that it is important to have room to grow. I love my D5100 but wish it had in-body AF, dedicated switches for common functions and the abililty to couple with AI-S/non-CPU lenses. Would have gotten a D7000 or D300s if the budget had allowed. When the successor(s) to these come out, I may be looking to upgrade.

[@RobertNZ]

D'oh... 650D/T4i recalled today in NZ

[@2003shaker]

I still shoot my early 80's Canon FD system cameras and everything available now is extremely feature- and capability- rich in comparison.

[@RambunctiousPictures]

Hey Jared! In your opinion... is the $200 difference between the t4i and the t3i WORTH it? I was looking to get a t3i, but was recommended to get the t4i. I'll be using it for video nearly 100% of the time but I heard the active tracking isn't really that great. I'd really appreciate your feedback buddy, I love your reviews! -Tony, Reading, PA

[@Nipelll]

I really can't decide between this and the T3i :( Also I don't want the stock 18-55mm lens that they come with, I am looking to buy 1 or 2 lenses instead, investing about $500 into some good glass. what would you suggest Jared? I am looking to invest about $1200 max (total). I am not a beginner photographer, I consider myself intermediate, I am always on manual, just I am tight on money :)

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

I own a Canon Rebel SL1, which is essentially a shrunken version of this camera. Only difference is that only one auto focus point is cross type on the SL1 and the SL1 has a smaller battery life. The SL1 was perfect for me to replace my Canon Rebel XT.

[@hugh6025]

FinalLugiaGuardian same sensor, other than that there's pretty much nothing in common

[@iOZKERTV]

I'm buying this camera in a few days, this will be my first DSLR, I will be shooting lots of still and some video, I'm only buying the body so what lens do you recommend ?

[@ricardooper]

hi jared.. can you help me decide what to purchase. should i go with the nikon d3200 or with the t4i????

[@MrMosinNagant1937]

When the t4i has things that the MK D II doesn't have and keeps right up with the 60d its not a beginner camera.

[@LKProductions01]

what would you reccomend for someone that likes to film sports the D3200 or the Cannon t3i?????

[@IsaacJDean]

D5200's AF system may swing it for you if you want quicker/more accurate AF

[@sosvocaloid]

A basic or semi-pro camera with a top quality lens is ALWAYS a good combination. I think you should go for the 650D/70-200 & buy a 50mm.

[@AdurianJ]

Pentaprism and additional scroll wheel is what the 60D brings. For some that's important (like me) for others it's not. Though the 60D has horrendous soft buttons so it's hard to tell if they're pressed.

[@TheAndrelopez123]

can someone please tell me what to choose!! 60D vs 650D? i have knowledge of iso,shutter speed and aperture i am both in to photography and videography.

[@bratosin1]

Hei jared do u think the d90 is still better than 650d ??? or the 650d is better ??

[@Jezzachiv]

They are pretty even, although the 60d is larger and has top LCD panel. 70d/7d mark 2 should be coming soon though.

[@ConaMooreDesigns]

I dont care about video but shall i get this or the Nikon D5100?

[@jaredalto9261]

It depends on how much you want to use your DSLR for video. If it's stills, go with a used 7D, which is the same priced lightly used, as a 6D. If you're going to be filming a LOT of video, the 7D is still good at it... but the T4i is the best HDSLR out right now.

[@DetonatorJack]

which one would you recommend for a behinner jared, nikon d3200 or canon650d?

[@ajaxwebcet]

hey Jared!... this or 3200? for still photography....

[@nylonguitar1]

I also just picked it up on that eBay special for 599 with the kit lens, I shoot with the 7D and was looking for a second body, seemed like a great deal.

[@PaceyPimp]

how does it stack up against the D3200?

[@leokop]

jared, at 4:10, did you say, "thats the image quality , im happy with it" or "unhappy with it?" great review though.

[@prettdboy]

Would recommend the canon 60d over the t4i?

[@MixMnms]

Cam u do a canon t5 how to video

[@felipestanggremio]

Could anyone help me! What camera is better? Canon T4i or Nikon D3200? I will use the camera to plane spotting (shooting and making videos of airplanes, both inside and outside the aircraft).

[@galiiacopini]

at 3:11... what kind of steadycam is that?

[@lav3nd3r09]

Which is better for taking both photos and videos? 650D or the 60D?

[@seanchoi3263]

would you recommend this lens for shooting landscapes??

[@JacksonWelch]

What dose it mean to overrun the buffer?

[@joshkim4876]

Which lens is plastic fantastic that jared often talks about?

[@iiLikeGaming]

Hi, I want to be as good as I can be when I'm taking shots, but im just a beginner. I wanted to just buy the lens kit, but now I am unsure, if there were any lens you would recommend for a beginner which one would it be? Someone please answer! P.S the rebel T4i is the camera I have decided on

[@FRonTLinES10064]

@JaredPolin t3i or Nikon d3200?? I'm a beginner thanks

[@crazyants_de]

so the hyrbid af ist crap in video hmm why should I buy it then?

[@Night1989]

Jared, you forget something! Increasing the Iso affects tonal range, dynamic range etc. It's not only the noise...

[@hatebullet]

Somebody knows why does when im trying to record videos the camera send a message saying that the recording was stop automatically?

[@Fugslidy]

what i hate about 650D is that they removed accelerometer so when u shoot in portrait for example it doesnt write this info into the picture, u have to rotate pictures manualy on a computer or in a camera by yourself

[@froknowsphoto]

You are very right that it doesnt matter what camera you get as long as you know what your doing. I know I can get great images with whatever camera I pick up. I did talk about this in the written review on the site as well.