Creative Modes on the T4i

[@photorectoby]

Great Question! The number reported with a lens f/something is that lens's maximum aperture. So a 50 f/1.4 can be set from 1.4 to 22. Most lenses have an upper limit around 22. But it really is the widest number folks care about. When a lens reports a range like f/3.5 to f/5.6 this means the lens has a variable maximum aperture - as you zoom the maximum aperture you have available decreases. I have a post all about lens aperture on my blog - I added a link above.

[@photorectoby]

Yes you can! In low light it is a tougher lens to work with but in most situations it works just fine is quite capable - people are much harsher on the kit lenses than they should be. (sorry for the slow response, I have been traveling)

[@photorectoby]

I don't have lots of experience in off camera lighting beyond flahses, what I can suggest is shooting RAW and adjusting color in Lightroom or set a custom white balance before you shoot- taking test shots until the image on the back of the camera matches what you see. This should probably be my next video - white balance, such a huge topic.

[@photorectoby]

Thanks! If you have other topics you would like to see covered or any questions answered - let me know.

[@photorectoby]

I appreciate that comment! Thanks and don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.

[@photorectoby]

Thank you! Welcome and don't hesitate to ask questions. Best, T

[@galaxydreaming]

It is good. Just went out and played with my 650D (never owned a Canon before) - lots to learn, these vids are very helpful, I think I'll be watching them several times and trialling several times to really get the gist of the camera settings but I'm really excited to learn it all! Thanks for the great vids!

[@photorectoby]

I try, though sometimes what works for me might not work well for someone else, that is why I always try to listen to users needs. Thanks!

[@photorectoby]

You are very welcome. Feel free to ask questions anytime.

[@photorectoby]

You are very welcome. Don't hesitate to ask questions.

[@photorectoby]

Darcy, this was a lovely comment to start my day with - thank you! And you have a lovely voice. Feel free to let me know topics you would like to see covered and pop over to my facebook page, linked under the video and give it a like, a nice contest coming up and more tips and photo know how there.

[@photorectoby]

Thanks Patrice - Let me know if you have any questions.

[@photorectoby]

I think there is a chance we will see a Canon t5i in the summer but it is a pretty small chance and it is more likely we will see an updated 60D and 7D 2 this year and the t4i will remain through this year.

[@galaxydreaming]

oh good, I got the twin lens kit but also grabbed the 50mm 0.45m/1.5ft, if you have any other prime lenses you would recommend I'd defo check them out. Sorry last comment, I'm jammin up the feed

[@photorectoby]

Thank you and let me know if you have any questions.

[@photorectoby]

Thanks Andy, let me know if you have any questions. best, T

[@photorectoby]

BULB mode - shutter stays open as long as you hold the shutter button down :) Good for star sky photos and other seriously long exposures. Seriously - good comment and I will do a quick video on that sometime soon.

[@photorectoby]

Feel free to shoot me an email with a few images attached tobias@digital[dot]photorecommendations[dot]com

[@photorectoby]

Sorry I didn't respond sooner - this is one of those hard to answer questions. It all depends on the amount of light you have and the look you are going for. Let me repeat that - it is ALL about the light. If your light is crap it doesn't matter what shutter speed/aperture you are using. But the general rule of thumb is a shallow aperture with the eyes in sharp focus.

[@photorectoby]

Thanks - I have lots more videos - take some time to watch them all :) And you will be a master of your camera in no time!

[@Disturbeda21]

just bought my T4i about a week ago, and your videos are absolutely the greatest! keep up the good work and i look forward to learning more!

[@galaxydreaming]

I'm only 6 mins through watching so you may answer this later but I wonder are you filming with your 650d, if so which lens are you using, I did check description btw for the answer

[@photorectoby]

Happy I could help! Always willing to answer questions.

[@photorectoby]

Watch my quick tips playlist? Best advice I can give is to take lots of photos and review those photos, look at your meta data and see what your settings were - this will help you determine what some are blurry or dark or perfect :)

[@devilordx]

You are amazing my brother bought a T4i a couple of months ago and it just sat there but with these videos me and him are learning how to properly use it and take great pictures thank you

[@photorectoby]

I will also add that the T4i with nice prime lens does get you close to the same quality.

[@photorectoby]

Camera on a tripod? I'd probably shoot around 30-50mm range with the lens, IS turned off if on tripod and set your shutter speed 1/30 or 1/40. Aperture as large(smallest number possible) and ISO 400-800, how does that look? Shoot RAW and you should be able to brighten, sharpen a bit but watch out for noise in shadows if you have to increase exposure lots in Lightroom. Easiest/cheapest solution may be to use 50 f/1.8, depends on how much room you have.

[@photorectoby]

Hi - all depends on how much light you got down there and the lens(es) you have available to you. I have a video uploading now, be done in 45 minutes, that will help you answer this question. I am happy to give a better answer if you give me a bit more information.

[@photorectoby]

Adobe Premiere is fine, I prefer Adobe Lightroom, it works with RAW files very nicely but it does have a steeper learning curve.

[@photorectoby]

Hi - Don't use Macro mode - it doesn't do anything. Just put the camera on P or AV and focus as close as the lens is able, it will not pop up the flash in those modes. I do have a few videos that covers some of the video settings 1 is called "How I shoot my videos T4i - Setup, Gear & Settings" and the other "How to Shoot Video without Natural Light"

[@photorectoby]

I am using a 5D Mark III camera with 24-70 lens.

[@ashleyywtf11]

thank you so much for these videos! I bought my T4i today and have been watching your videos since the moment I opened the box. I have learned so much about my camera thanks to you!

[@mkaur1307]

Thanks for the great video! I've created a studio in my basement to shoot clothing on mannequins. The clothing have very intricate/shinny work on them and are on bright fabrics. What settings should I put my camera on to get a clear, focused picture so when I zoom into the images the embroidery is clear. Thanks in advance!

[@mkaur1307]

The Lamahawk lights are not bad, but I may need to add more light as I am still getting shadows. I find when I turn the camera flash on with the LED lights it the exposure it too much and makes the clothing appear brighter than it is. These pictures will be used for an online website and I will be using lightroom to touch them up but am unsure if that will actually help make the embroidery on the clothes more clear. Thanks for letting me pick your brain!

[@app00ppa]

Thanks for the great videos. A question however- In the P mode, you mention at 5:16 that if you turn the main dial to the left, it would reduce the shutter speed and increase it if you turn it right. But on my 650D/T4i, there is no such option. Where your camera shows the shutter speed and aperture, I have two faint blank rectangles visible on the screen like how your screen looks at 5:56and turning the dial makes no difference. Thanks

[@hollywoodf150]

So helpful! Just bought the T4i, first camera, and these videos have been such a relieve to find! Any advice for a novice?

[@mkaur1307]

The camera is on a tripod and I have both lenses so I'll try this out tonight after work. Do you have any suggestions on lighting? The mannequin is on a white background, cream skin colour and is 6 feet tall. I'm looking for lighting that won't wash out the clothes, keep their true colour while making the colour pop. I know lighting it important and am having trouble getting it right. As an extending thank you I will be shopping from your Amazon page to support your videos. Thanks again Toby!

[@Angiem19844]

You are a great Teacher! And free for people closer to the 'poor side' like me!! Thank you so much!

[@photorectoby]

Thank you!

[@niroshansenarathbandara307]

Hi..Toby, I bought the Canon 700D/ T5i as my first DSLR with 18-55mm STM kit lens, 75-300mm lens & 50mm 1.8 prime lens. I followed your most videos/ tutorials and its helps me to decide which one more suits to my needs. Thanks dude!!!! I'm only using Creative mode specially Manual mode and as you said "Trail & error" was the best way to learn. Again THANKS & upload more videos.

[@tijolex]

I have one simples question: Prime Lens, for example, a 40mm f/1.8, can only shoot at f/1.8? As a kit lens 18-55mm can shoot from f/3.5 to f/5.6, thats something i've been wondering. Thanks for the atention!

[@lacrahuntington]

what do you suggest for a portrait what exposure and shutter speed would you recommend? I wanna tell a story just by looking at the portrait. Preferably B&W It's indoors. thanks

[@pizzamand6]

I really want a DSLR, but i not sure which one i should buy. I had think about Canon T4i(650D), but are there a better camera for beginners? And i may first buy one at summer. Do you think there will come a new model of T4i in the summer?

[@tristanwarren2023]

Is the canon t4i good for adobe premiere elements 11

[@caiobapmusica]

Toby, you helped me buy the right camera and this video are helping me with lots and lots of things. Great KZbin channel! Thx man!

[@aLoveTart]

I really have to know about your lighting for videos! It's perfect. If love a tutorial with the t5i

[@photorectoby]

Agree!!

[@mkaur1307]

Thanks for the prompt response, I will be sure to check out your next video. I have an 18-135 STM Lens. The basement is dark, I have set up a pure white paper background and a Henry's employee suggested I use 2 Lumahawk LED lights, with that I also have a daylight bulb over the mannequins head. Previously I used a Westcott ApolloORB speedlight kit with a canon 430 flash and a reflector but that was too dark and then the employee suggested the Lumahawk lights.

[@darcyfox]

You're a fantastic teacher, as a very beginner photographer you are so very helpful, thank you!

[@photorectoby]

I do feel lucky to own such a sweet piece of equipment.

[@photorectoby]

You can't? Mine gets ESPN and HBO - Game of Thrones on that little screen is awesome ;)

[@JohnLaidler]

Hi Toby, I'm working my way through your T4i videos - very helpful, thanks! I've also liked your Facebook page and now receive your posts on my newsfeed.

[@poeto4]

Hi, thanks for ur videos. Can u tell me whether theres a function on the t4i where i can crop my pics ? thanks

[@photorectoby]

Thanks again!

[@vamshiplans]

(Awesome, great, nice video) You might have heard lot of it. I tell you what, you are an exceptional teacher. I am playing with cameras for quite a while but you have really taught me some basics. Thank you so much and really appreciate your time to do all this.

[@algawahmed]

I just got my very first DSLR, T5i, and been watching a lot of teaching videos about the basic concepts of photography lately as well as operational manuals. Your videos are simply the best. One question Toby, can I adjust the exposure/lighting in Manual mode without having to take multiple exposures? say I want to shoot in the snow on manual mode and want my pictures to be brighter. I know you showed how to do it in Av mode, but I can't do it in Manual mode. Thanks

[@anitajennings1891]

Hello, I've been watching your videos all day and they have been so helpful, thank you. I was wondering how I find out whether my camera is compatible for an eyefi card. I have a 700D, but don't seem to have the eyefi as a menu option. I had never heard of these cards before today and I now really, really want one. Thanks heaps for your help, Anita

[@Valentinebeats]

Dope, keep up the good work

[@photorectoby]

Thanks, will do!

[@412Lawn]

You really do some good work man! I love your videos and I will be purchasing a T4i because of this. I'm praying that I can use it though because it's my DSLR.

[@photorectoby]

very glad I could be helpful.

[@guyver1215]

I new all this already from playing around with mine and watching various videos but yours is the best. Your vids a great and super appreciated. Just wanted you to know :) thank you

[@photorectoby]

That and start saving for a prime lens.

[@qthn1452]

I'd read on a blog one guy said that small number of aperture will give you lil dof and big number of aperture will give a lot dof, and as i watch ur video as the aperture go down small the eye of the len willmopen bigger and increase the dof, and as the aperture go up bigger the eye of the len will close small and decrease the dof, so that guy made a mistake on writing about aperture? Im confuse

[@EliteMonsterVideos]

So helpful now i know a bit more on how to use this camera when i get it on saturday

[@rayhasan5257]

You are a very good teacher. All the best dude.

[@ninadkhade9993]

Hey thank you so much. By viewing your videos I got lots of information about photography. Also want to thank again because your review videos about Rebel T4i/T5i helped me buy my uncle a T5i just couple of days ago. Your videos are truly informative. :)

[@yassirusa]

Thank you, this is a really good photography course for a beginner like myself.

[@patricetourangeau]

Thank you very much for your clear explanations. Great job!!

[@photorectoby]

Thanks Matt. I have confidence in you :) Take some time, watch my videos and let me know if you have questions.

[@kiyerx12]

Hey Toby, great video and you stick to the actuals of the camera and not let your opinon get too much attention. Appreciate your assessments; sets expectations quite clear :)

[@rusho902]

Thank you Toby for videos....you save my day. one question, what is that icon right side of the battery icon is? Is it WiFi or Bluetooth? and Happy new year!!!!

[@qthn1452]

Very nice video this video just help me know what to do with my cammera

[@bradanderson9524]

Your videos are just amazing. Thanks for your doing those instructional videos. Question: 1. Sometimes when I am in a hurry, using the Live Shot view, when I depress the button to take a picture nothing happens, but then I turn off the Live Shot view and use the viewfinder I am able to shoot, but I missed the shot I wanted. Why the camera does not shoot when I am using Live Shot view? 2. I am thinking about purchasing the Tamron 16-300 lens instead of using the canon simply because when I go somewhere, I like the freedom to use the same lens for different shots (closeup, zoom, wide angle etc) and MOST of the times, the wind is blowing with dust and I am very concerned about changing lenses and have dust fetting into the camera (unless I go back to my car which is Very inconvenient). Am I going to loose the speed for focus etc using lens other than Canon? Thank you!!

[@GtarBeast97]

This Video helped me immensely, thank you soo much!

[@degoi]

Smooth and clear intrduction, thanks!

[@Angiem19844]

oh and yay! Blurred little f/stop will def. help me out!

[@knightky007]

Love your tutorials. I will definitely use the Amazon link in the future. I wish I knew about it a few days earlier. I just got a few things from Amazon a week ago.. Damn! Thanks for making these videos..

[@NikolaiNikBambalov]

Thanks for your tutorials Toby and keep up!

[@nitroperformanceguy]

What do you suggest for someone shooting top fuel and funny cars? They are very fast (as I'm sure you know) Should they be shot in Tv? How fast should the shutter be?

[@photorectoby]

TV is a good place to start. Start at maybe 1/800th and work your way up until the motion is frozen to your satisfaction

[@themustang181]

Hey man great job with the video! Very informative and helpful for us upstart photographers! =]

[@tijolex]

SUCH A GREAT VIDEO, man! Reeaaly enjoyed it! Definetely subscribed! Always keep this good job you're doing, and i'll aways be here watching. \õ

[@McBicbic]

Curious if "maximum aperture" means a higher F stop or a lower F stop? Like, is max aperture 3.5 or 5.6 on the 18-55 STM

[@photorectoby]

With a lens like the 18-55 it is a variable aperture lens and the numbers reported 3.5-5.6 represent the maximum aperture over the range of the lens. So f/3.5 is the max at 18mm and as you zoom the max decreases (because these numbers are actually fractions) and at 55mm your max aperture is f/5.6. Hope that helps.!

[@vamshiplans]

I will do that. Thank you again!

[@flenz22]

I think you can apply these rules to any camera.

[@bryansandiego]

Thank you for doing this!

[@w4wxp]

I'm going to have to hook my 650d up to my cable box so I can watch 'True Blood' on that setting!

[@wooloongabba]

great work ,helped me heaps

[@tijolex]

Thank you so much, Toby! Helped me a lot. =D

[@mkaur1307]

If you don't mind and if its easier for you, I can email you some pictures I have taken. Let me know!

[@TheJustonemore]

Thanks

[@photorectoby]

Aww in my last comment I was going to make a joke about questions regarding using an epilator on my bikini line but thought that it just went to far. . .;)

[@fionarogers7076]

Gosh I wish I had found you weeks ago...Thank you

[@galaxydreaming]

weeeellllll how long do ya have? Nah just jokes I'm subbed so will keep up to date with your howto vids, if you ever need to know how to wax somebody do feel free to watch my howto vids (LOL!)

[@galaxydreaming]

ohhhh... one day... :)

[@pizzamand6]

oka thanks :)

[@galaxydreaming]

HAHA ohhhh that's nothing compared to some, you gotta have some sense of humor to last on youtube - ya know it!

[@qthn1452]

Nvm i got it now it was a lil bit confused me

[@qthn1452]

Really ur awsome

[@w4wxp]

Okay, now I'm mad. When I bought this thing, I totally expected to be able to watch ESPN when I put it on 'Tv' mode.

[@srinivasan6671]

very goog