Best video I've watched for a long time. And stunning images.

Bought my 5d mk2 today😂

New sub. Thank you for sharing. And I’m sorry for all of your hardship & heartaches. In a similar boat, on all fronts. Don’t overlook some of those lovely Chinese manual lenses. Many can be cheaper than adapting vintage, with much less risk of things like fungus/dust/oils/functionality issues…. I was missing my own involvement in my creativity & photography, as someone who started on an AE-1 Program. Lenses from companies like TTArtisan & 7Artisan have helped me to enjoy my mirrorless machine a lot more. I’m also very happy to adapt EF lenses, because I’ve found that many perform even better than they did on my DSLR. Sending well wishes to you, your wife, and your loved ones. Also hoping your channel grows swiftly enough to help ease some of your burdens. 🫂

Can you switch it with an EF version? Cheaper

This sucks! Having to part with, yes, a "thing", but a "thing" that has clearly brought *something " to your photography"life "... And, for freakin' *Medical Bills* ... I live in a country where I can keep doing photography, and dabbling in hobbies, even though I have had some rather "difficult" medical issues, because, in this country, and the two others that I have lived in, no one has to be bankrupted by medical bills... *We sll contribute* with taxes, and/or government insurance, to a pool of funds that provide medical care "to all, paid for by all* ; it's called a "society", where there is caring for everyone, by everyone, instead of a system of "I'm doing great, tough luck for you!" , and a system of "capitalism" that has gone so damned far that something like the ten "richest" people control more money than the total amount of 80% of the population, and who control the media, and medical costs... Sorry to go on and on, but your situation should just not be happening! You seem like a guy who should be happier, who shouldn't have to choose between his passport and his health.

I love my 5D ii. Out of all the cameras I own, it's still my favourite. Paired with some L lenses, it's beautiful.

The most amazing narration I have ever seen for 5dm2. Thanks...

Technical perfection kills creativity and aesthetic work. Look at all the iconic photographs from the past, they are by far technically not perfect by today's standards. But they stood the test of time! Whish you best of luck!

I recently sold my loved R5C and a fancy Hasselblad but replaced that with a GFX100ii for more professional work, however I also picked up a used Fuji X-Pro 1 and I will have to say I shoot that in JPEG only and it has brought be back to really enjoying photography from a non - professional standpoint. Really helps me just enjoy the moment, actually look for photography opportunities and not just shot anything random for the heck of it. I also in the past have enjoyed the 5D original, I've owned 2 of them, 5Dii and the 1Dsii with older EF lenses. Something about actually single point AF and recomposing, or just a few AF squares to choose from and actually having to make decisions based on available light, your subject and other factors is refreshing.

Love your content. Here’s to better times coming your way.

Amazing video, I am just starting with photography and that was just so inspiring

I don't think I could ever sell my EF 70-200L 2.8 IS II, thing cost me 1500.00. Was my first high dollar lens. I think the RF ones are way overpriced. I'd probably buy a used RF f4 one if it was under 1000.00 used, not sure I need it though.

I know sigma has some good older EF glass, i have a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG and it's pretty damn good. i know it's not too long of a focal length compared to the 200mm on your 70-200, but i find it can still get some pretty decent shots of things pretty far away. give it a look!! hope your situation improves, friend, peace and love❤

Hey man, I just found your channel about a week ago. I’m a photographer from the mountains a few hours north of you. I’ve found myself struggling with finding joy in photography for a little while now. Your videos have really helped me feel inspired again. I just wanted to take second to say thank you.

Thank you for stating the opposite mantra of the gated, money and attention heavy approach: We have permission to go out with old gear and less than perfect tools and make our art. No blessings from the consumerati necessary. Part of why I'm subscribed is that I do hope things will get better for you, and want to follow the updates as well as the philosophical asides. Keep moving.

Each day, as I work, I watch these videos; and following people tends to come along with that, as we form patterns that the algorithm then feeds more into of the same, or decides said pattern for us - anyway, so many on YT eventually then post, "ooh, I bought a Leica" or, "I bought..." basically one of all the things I cannot afford anymore since the world was forcibly changed in 2021-2 by socialist tyrants. Yesterday, I was shooting with my one and only lens (EF85) and trying hard to decide if I can afford a wider one and if so which and how much to spend. I believe most people would have forgotten that feeling. Forgotten that the decision can only be made once and that it has to count.

Put ya PayPal up ya pleb I’m happy to throw a few bucks your way for these amazing videos. Like this comment if you agree it’s worth a couple of bucks. It’s not a donation it’s a tip.

Not IF you turn things around WHEN you turn things around. Keep a good attitude and NEVER GIVE UP. Things will be okay brother. Love the raw emotion in this Video. Earned a new sub 👊🏾

Here I thought I was doing something wrong by using a weird Holga lens, 1960’s lenses that are imperfect, and almost always JPEG with a color profile I messed with. Watching your videos makes me feel better about it.

How are u filming your view finder

I’m a new photographer, going to be a year in March and watching your videos feel so real that it’s also weirdly inspiring? Love your videos and your commentary.

I’ve sold many things that were dear to me,, the one thing I could not part with was my camera gear.too much of my life is tied up in photography

Loved the snow dune pictures! Hope your situation gets better. And don’t give up on making videos.

Sell yourself and keep the lens. Those shots are awesome.

DO NOT SELL THAT LENS… you will regret it. Sell something else.

Nothing interesting except the models

超大车灯！

I really enjoy how real you keep it in these videos. So many other channels glow up everything and it's so tiresome and phony. Life sucks and we have to balance our creativity with demands life throws us into. I understand these feelings myself in life and find empathy.

Hey you have 70-200L on older mount as well, i think you won't miss that lens as much. It's heavy and big but it surely covers the R5 sensor and f/2.8LIS mk1 flares so nicely

Bored with pristine clean images. Wow, did I hear that. But that said, I consider my editing 1/3 of my process. I like getting in there. I shoot with a lot of vintage lenses, which means by nature, I'm looking at imperfections. A modern lens just isn't my bag these days. Though who knows? I think I'll always want one or two modern and/or autofocus for when I don't want to sink into my focusing. But just not as often. I love how you praised the seamless nature, but still want to go after things you might make some changes around. "I reject nothing." Love it.

Being way too tired of gear reviews/research I find your videos so much soothing and turning things easier. But I told you that already. I hope more people realize we reached the peak of tech and that taking steps back (both philosophically and gear-wise) is the new way forward. Should be at least.

Such a great voice.

I hope things get better for you! I may not have experience selling things for my creativitiy. My experience is limited there to motorcycles i had to sell because i was short on cash. no matter how often i did it or how much i had to stiffle my freedom there, it always really fucking sucked. hoping for the best

Your videos bring peace to me. And for that, thank you. I hope your situation will improve soon.

This is your own music too? Damned nice stuff man, do you have any presence for that online?

Man I love your videos. Keep it up. Hope things get better for you

I hope things get better for you. I love your videos.

I also got this lens because I could... I needed a long lens and didn't think much of alternatives, took the plunge. But it is an amazing, compact beast of a lens. Sad to hear you're parting ways with it but if you're thinking on getting an "older" one back, try the 135mm f2L. That has to be one of Canon's best hidden gems!

If you're still feeling a bit sore about missing that telephoto perspective, a 300 f4 can be found around the same price point of 300-400. I have one and its honestly my favorite lens to shoot with, thats more of a sports perspective but its still worth looking at. And selfishly if you bought that I would be able to see more telephoto results in your videos which are almost always my favorite of yours.

Pretty good evaluation of the Canon 5D MKII. I bought one not long after they came out. Spent a lot of money for it, but I shot a ton of weddings with it and two Canon 7Ds, one of which was used by an assistant and one in the case as a backup. I wish now I had bought two MK IIs, but they cost a lot. I still have all of them and use them on occasion. I teach workshops and not long ago during a field day during a workshop I took the 5D MKII and a 7D with me. Students had mirrorless cameras. If you put their images alongside the ones from the 5D MKII and the 7D, which I shot, you could not tell the difference. Those cameras are every bit as good as the new mirrorless. I do studio headshots with a Canon EOS R, a 30-megapixel camera and the other day I was looking at a headshot I did and your statement of "good enough" came to mind. I shot with a Canon RF 85mm f/2 lens at f/8, and it was too sharp (in my judgement) for a portrait or headshot. Enough is enough. I can't imagine going beyond 30 mp. Enough is enough. Let's instead concentrate on becoming good photographers with whatever gear we have, regardless of whether it's a DSLR or Mirrorless and not get into the "I have to buy it because it's new and has more megapixels." mode. I like your video; you make a lot of sense. However, unlike you I do have a nostalgic attitude toward my 5DMK II and the 7Ds and will never sell them. When I retire, I'll put them on a shelf to remind me of when I was a photographer.

Cherish your work - you really communicate your passion for fotography and can tell a story about it!! Inspiring - THX!

Great video, I do a lot of concert photography and mainly use my 2 Canon 6d's, but I just found out about the 1N and thinking of buying one because I can't afford the 1V . I need to do a little more research, but I like the look of it.

Load of BS

Mine finally went out but I still have it and want to fix it! The difference in image quality between it and my r5 is minimal… the biggest difference is a more efficient workflow.

As I watch this, I am editing images of my deceased mum to create a photobook of her life. It took me three years to start as it felt too raw, too painful to start it before.

It's not called Listen GPT. I laughed when it kept talking over you. Creatives like novelist and scriptwriters must be concerned.

just got a 5dmk2 last week, itll go in the bag with my 7d

Video hits hard, right in the feels.

I use MPB here in the UK a lot. their return policy is brilliant.......but.......the condition report seems to vary with who ever checks the equipment it seems ! Ive had As New in worse condition than plain old Good and Vice Versa !!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of my favorite photography videos 🤙🏻