As a professional photographer I recommend it!
588400
I have quite a few light modifiers. This on the FS Flash Disk is my new favorite. It's so fast to use and the light quality is very, very good. As a professional photographer I recommend it!
419389
I've been reading Jose's blog for a long time, and admire his work very much. I found out about his upcoming book and pre-ordered it, without giving it a second thought. It proved to be a wise choice: I've learned a lot in the past few days. Mostly little tidbits of info that had me go "ah hah!" A little photography, a little client interaction, a little marketing and business...while it wasn't all new to me as a working pro, there was enough to more than justify the price. And his work is, of course, beyond compare.

This is definitely a "how I shoot weddings" book from a very personal perspective. Jose shoots film, and some of his tips don't work if you shoot digitally. Fortunately, I and many other professional photographers are going back to film for people shots, and it was perfect if you fit that niche. Many of his photo techniques DO translate to the digital capture side though, so don't let that hold you back. More likely you'll just start doubting your recent dSLR purchase once you see his work!

Jose has his own style and way of doing things, and he's unapologetic about his techniques and methods. While you might not want to shoot just like Jose (but it certainly wouldn't hurt your pocket book to do so!), the book reinvigorates my desire to define my own style, and shoot weddings and portraits with a firm grasp of what that style is.
3448822
I have taken photos for two years, but nobody liked the,, so, i decided to buy this book and i want to say that it worked. Now, i became more professional. I recommend this book!
4044818
While I do own professional white balance cards, I must say that these white balance cards are quite impressive. I love taking photographs in my spare time but one thing I hate is having to adjust my camera settings all the time and finding out half way through a shoot that the white balance was not properly set. Professional white balance cards are such a hassle to use so being able to just grab these handy cards and shoot a quick test photo just makes them so much better. In this package you will receive three cards but the best part in my opinion is that I also received a lanyard to hold them all. This is definitely a plus feature because like I said, if i'm in the middle of a shoot and I need to adjust the balance I just take the lanyard & card and adjust my settings then get back to shooting. I just can't believe how much easier it is for me to grab these simple white balance cards instead of the professional ones I spent some serious $$$ on. All in all I just love have only positive things to say about these and have yet to find a flaw in the week I've been using them.
I was able to receive this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review and I hope that you will consider purchasing one after reading my review.
~Luv2dance
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Excellent quality pictures!  Although it looks like a normal "point and shoot," the pictures are very professional looking.  I am and inexperienced photographer used to a Cannon, which I can whip in and out of action at any time.  Although this camera takes an extra second to warm up, the pictures are worth it!
1547961
I really like it. it's not that good for professional photographer, but it's great for beginner.
You will get beautiful result.
824926
This camera is awesome! I was a bit skeptical that it would even last, given the low price but I had it professionally installed and it has worked like a dream! I highly recommend this little guy to anyone!
2465341
I have 2  Cannon DSLR's which I use professionally and I wanted something to take on non-photo based trips (like to NYC in the middle of a blizzard) to catch some good shots and have flexibility in case there was something special I wanted to shoot.  I was at CES this January and I went by the Cannon booth and they showed me the G16 and I knew I had to have it.  When I took it out and started shooting in a blizzard, my friends were shocked to see me with a point and shoot, when they saw the print on metal they were amazed.  I love this so much I've started using it in the studio as well.  The only down side is it's small and the buttons are close together, when I grab it to adjust or focus I tend to hit the menu button in the process.
909490
Professional Photographer ... Our's gets used quite often. Had it for a couple of months, no problems so far!
304648
I found this book very easy to read and the examples practical.  I would recommend to serious amatuer photographers and professional.
3766092
I am not going to lie. I've dropped this Camera 3 times since I bought it Nov. 25 2011. 3 times! ! ! First two drops were off a table... all drops were on carpet... but I just picked it up and tried to run off with it to take a quick picture and it was still attached to my computer... and slipped right out of my hand and SLAMMED on the floor. My heart stopped.

It's perfectly fine. No problems. Checked the lens, checked every setting, checked the screen, buttons, not even a scratch.

This is a good semi professional camera to add to your gift list for that person who has butter fingers like myself. <3

Oh... did I forget to mention it takes outstanding photos. I mean... the lens has a lot to do with how amazing some photos turn out over others, but with just the standard kit lens and some of the basic knowledge I am still learning... my photos come out amazing!

I highly recommend this camera for semi professionals... heck...even professionals <3
2638881
I gave this as a Christmas gift to my daughter's boyfriend who is a professional photographer. He absolutely loves it and says that it works great!
4807318
i bought this camera a year ago and love it. all my friends have commented that they love taking pictures with my camera because it makes everything look great.
i'm extremely interested in professional photography but i don't yet have the means to get an slr camera. for now, i couldn't be happier with what i have, which is a p&s that takes amazing shots! it has some pretty decent manual settings as well as digital macro. this camera works for an young aspiring photographer like myself.
not only does this camera work with with my interests, but my lifestyle. it's a really cute camera that is anything but bulky and awkward looking! i can bring it to parties and going out and take great pictures there too. it even has that great setting where you can choose a color in the shot to isolate :)
it's battery life is good. not exceptional, but it lasts.
when i went to buy this camera, i did a lot of research for the best camera for my money, and this was it.
3682020
I am so happy with this lens. It takes the most beautiful and professional portraits. I have used it at a few family events recently, and everyone loves the moments that I have captured.
4863430
I saw this pistol grip used by a person who is known in the photography world for taking hand held photographs that are as sharp as other people would get by using a tripod. So I thought that I would try it out myself. It really works great!! I can take very sharp photographs now by hand holding my camera and using the Fantaseal pistol grip camera mount. I no longer have to lug a tripod around with me!! I will definitely recommend the Fantaseal pistol grip camera mount to anyone wanting to improve their photography skills!
908459
I really like this camera.  It is a replacement for my Digital Rebel which has gotten pretty long in the tooth.  I use it for both personal and business use and was initially attracted by the physical package, which is much smaller than it's predecessor.  It was also recommended by a professional photographer who uses it for much of his day to day work.  It was relatively easy to learn the important functions, although I would have appreciated a better printed manual than comes with the camera.  Online resources are good, but I find it difficult to find answers there when I have a specific question.  In actual use, I think I have been most impressed by how fast the autofocus works.  It is extremely quick.  I take quite a few aerial pictures and often don't get much composition time.  My only question is how durable it will be.  I carry the camera around in my coat pocket, it lays on the seat of my pickup etc. So far I have had no issues and the quality of the pictures it takes is first rate.
4318514
This is a great professional grade full frame camera. I just bought a second body for my assistant. Really clean, crisp photos and lighting fast. I love it