Canon Rebel T3i vs T4i: Which Should You Buy?

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As many of you know, I'm a proud owner of the Canon EOS Rebel T3i (Kiss X5) DSLR. However, thanks to my job at Best Buy, I was able to spend some quality time with the T4i during one of my shifts. After comparing the two, let me describe the perfect buyer of each camera.



I'd suggest that if this is your first DSLR, you should save the money by buying the Canon T3i and then use that cash to pick up some higher quality lenses for your new camera, such as the recently released 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens or a nice 75-300mm zoom lens. Maybe even use that money to pick up a higher quality microphone if you are going to be using this camera for YouTube. The T4i would really only be the choice for you if you feel you will significantly benefit from the continuous auto-focus in HD video mode, which as mentioned in this video, you can achieve a similar type effect if you keep your camera's lens in automatic.

No matter what interchangeable lens camera you choose, I'd love to hear your thoughts and decisions below! Leave any specific, personal questions about SLRs below as well :) Thanks so much for watching!

Three Features I Would Like to See on the Canon Rebel T4i

As you all know, the Canon Rebel T4i/650D is rumored to be announced any day, now. So, in this article, I am going to cover of some of the new features I would like to see on the new mid-range DSLR. 

1. A larger sensor. - Dont get me wrong, the current 18 megapixel CMOS sensor found on the current Canon Rebel T3i/600D is fantastic. After using the T3i for an extensive amount of time, I was amazed with the detail I seen from the photos. With that said, I would greatly appreciate possibly a new 20 megapixel sensor on the T4i. Personally, I think that 20 megapixels fits well in between beginner DSLR sensor sizes (usually 12 megapixels), and Prosumer DSLR sensor sizes (usually 23 megapixels).

 2. A Larger LCD Display. - At the moment, we have a 3 Inch LCD Display on the Canon Rebel T3i. This could still be to small for people, though. I think upgrading the display to a 3.5 Inch display on the Rebel T4i could really help people who's eyesight is not as good as some others. 

3. One Name for All. - If you don't already know, there are three different names for the Canon Rebel T3i. For the UK, the Canon DSLR is called the "EOS 600D," in China, it is called the "Kiss X5," and last but not least, the "Rebel T3i" for the US. This can be very complicated for beginner photographers, looking to purchase a Canon DSLR. Having 1 name for all would be so much more efficent. 

Well, that is what I would like to see from the Canon Rebel T4i. What would you like to see from it? Please explaing by leaving a comment down below. 

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III Experiencing "Light Leak" Issue

Just after the beastly Canon EOS 5D Mark III (3) was announced, consumers have been reporting that the Mark III’s top-mounted LCD display would leak light into the camera’s body, reach the Auto Exposure sensor, and affect auto-exposure settings. Canon has indeed confirmed that there is a problem with the hardware. Once a solution is found, more information will be posted on its Website, Canon went on to say. The multi-billion Dollar company said in their own words: 

In extremely dark environments, if the LCD panel illuminates, the displayed exposure value may change as a result of the AE sensor’s detection of light from the LCD panel.

At the moment, there is no word on how wide-spread the problem is. 

PetaPixel also reports that some folks have experienced the phenomenon when ambient light beams down on the panel as well.

The $3,500 Canon EOS Mark III (3) is a 22.3 megapixel machine equipped with a full-frame CMOS sensor, a max ISO of 102,400 and the ability to record up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds consecutively. Signs point to this being a pretty significant hardware oversight. If that’s the case, Canon sure has a PR nightmare on its hands.

Do you have a Mark III experiencing this problem? Please explain by leaving a comment down below. 

[Via TechnoBuffalo, Engadget, PetaPixel]

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How to Make a Follow Focus for Free

Follow focuses are an awesome piece of equipment for any DSLR owner to have; however, they could cost you upwards of $1000 for a quality follow focus. In this video, I show you how you can make your own follow focus using just two cheap household items!

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Why I Bought a 15" MacBook Pro

Many of you may have read the tweets but may not know the whole story. Last week, my 13" Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro suffered water damage. I was forced to replace it with a 15" Quad Core i7 MacBook Pro. Though the purchase was sudden, I am loving this machine. Here is the full explanation and my first impressions after a week with this computer.



Some of the main differences I've noticed is that the 15" screen can't be beat. Regardless of the larger screen size, this machine is still super portable and thinner than I was expecting. The speakers are also independent of the keyboard on the higher end 15" and 17" models so the sound quality is much better! I'm really appreciating the HD Facetime cam as well. Expect many more MacBook Pro videos in the near future.

Thanks for your continued support and I hope you are as excited as I am for my new project coming up!