$150 Camera VS. $5,400 Camera

The Ultimate camera challenge to prove if better cameras take better photos! 150$ camera vs $5,400. 12 years old DSLR vs mirrorless from 2017!
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People keep telling me they cannot take good pictures because they don't have a good camera. So... Today I'm taking the challenge!
I'm putting to the test a 12 years old DSLR camera, a Nikon D40, worth $150 VS. a Sony mirrorless camera A7R3 worth $5,400.
The results will surprise you greatly!!!
Results for the pictures:
#1 = Sony A7R3
#2 = Nikon D40
#3 = Sony A7R3
#4 = Nikon D40
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#camera

[@Pierretlambert]

What do You think?! What photo is what camera?! Note: It was a fun challenge. To be honest, I'm super surprised by the results...! I had good light conditions obviously to make it easier on the older camera - but Dang... I almost love the cheaper camera shots better! 💥instagram.com/pierretlambert. 💥Subscribe & hit that 🔔(new video Mo&Thu)! 👉 bit.ly/PierreTLambert 👉 Learn how I became a photographer! goo.gl/NyT83e ps: music includes soundcloud.com/dogjames, soundcloud.com/randuski & goo.gl/vgkStV

[@hedesanefrem8685]

Well first of all, I think you showed wich is wich, the idea is you should have used your shots both in the same scenario. Both with the sun up the head for example...and I did not remember (probably because I was drunk a little bit) but what lens you used on the sony?

[@zaghora]

What do you think of Nikon D5300??????

[@jacobschouten9980]

You can definitely set the ISO to auto, it's in the shooting settings. You can also set the focusing point, change exposure compensation, and check metering in the view finder. It would have benefited you to learn how the camera works. If you had, you would have probably been able to get better shots, especially when you were familiar with your A7 camera, which made it less of a fair comparison.

[@chedderc.477]

I love my Nikon d40x. Its so amazing with a vintage lens on it. It’s got its limitations but that’s what sparks the creativity.

[@junichinomura4810]

Nikon d40 wuth 50mm f1.8 manual prime lens is better than the sony shots

[@Pierretlambert]

Haha Yeap I can see why on low resolution :) new video is out! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GTdadqbbmKbbM Have a great day!

[@KoenMiseur]

@@Pierretlambert No hasn't anything to do with resolution, it's about composition and field of view, the wide angle on the Sony doesn't do it for this kind of portraits! Also my first dslr was a D40 so i'm very sure there is an auto-iso setting! Btw tip, there is a focus comfirmation dot in the viewfinder that even works with manuel-focus lenses!

[@duanemcclun]

@@KoenMiseur I have a D40 that I picked up used just to check the color saturation because I've been told the colors 'pop'. So I am going to use it when not using my D7100, D7200, D3300 or other cameras. I'm curious if you found for landscape or nature shots if vivid or vivid plus gave better colors than standard? Thanks.. Best wishes,

[@miguimau]

That´s still my rig!

[@w.r.vanstraalen17]

Weird comparison and conclusion. You could at least have used the same focal length or even the same lenses.

[@Pierretlambert]

Hey W.R.! I agree it's unfair, I did it for the fun and to prove a point on lenses! What conclusion did you get from it? :) Cheers, have a nice weekend!

[@unbroken1010]

Plenty of technical channels out there

[@RolandBenipayoART]

i agree

[@Br3adSt1ck]

I think Mr. Lambert was trying to prove that even an older camera can look great if you know what you're doing and have a quality lens!

[@MASSKA]

Pierre: "my game, my rules" Me: LMFAO

[@dimitrisbarelos9945]

SOOC, the shots from the D40 look better exposed and more vivid.

[@Pierretlambert]

Hey Dimitris! You're right!! Actually I underexposed all my Sony shots by 0.3EV. It's a habit - not always a good one though! Have a great day :)

[@MakingithappenVlog]

time to bring back my old Canon rebel out of retirement

[@Pierretlambert]

Haha 🤣 can’t wait to see your IG game 😜

[@ToxicChaos]

It's all about the lens. Creativity and editing as well.

[@Pierretlambert]

Yeap!! New video is out! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GTdadqbbmKbbM Have a great day!

[@unbroken1010]

What do you mean by editing I hope you're not talking about Photoshop

[@ToxicChaos]

@@unbroken1010 there are many editing software I personally use lightroom and photoshop depending on the project

[@unbroken1010]

@@ToxicChaos a lot of us for not trying to give money to Adobe they're screwing people with their subscriptions I'm trying to find other alternatives

[@alduswong]

I am still using D40. it has 3 focus points :) it can handle 20yrs old girl photography no problem. younger kid girl you will need a younger camera. it always said it has space for 8.8k pictures. it is ideal if you take pictures of something simply not moving much like dinosour bones. the photographer in this video is simply did not prepare to use D40. if he use it for one day, then he will feel less unsure.

[@Pierretlambert]

Good point! More training would have been great. I do love the results regardless :) ps: new video is out! Enjoy, kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2nQiWmfp8eho9k

[@miguimau]

Interesting test. Thanks, Pierre. I´m still use my Nikon D40 with a 50 mm 1.8

[@zulfphotography]

Great video, I have been using a T2i 550d for 9 years. ITS NOT THE GEAR Folks. Lol use your skills not your money.

[@Pierretlambert]

;)

[@Steve-bo6ht]

Exactly

[@geritisdale-brock7247]

I can definitely relate. I've had a used T4i for five years and honestly love it. I hope to upgrade one day, but currently don't feel the need to. I have gotten a few nice lenses, though.

[@prabhavagrawal7429]

@@stievesindol3531 using my Eos 600D / rebel t3i as webcam

[@jenohogan9254]

Honestly, If you're a good photographer, you can shoot with anything. Look at the old classic photographers, they didn't have digital, they shot with film. It's about composition and light, not the gear. The camera is just a tool. Its the individual who's taking the photo. :-)

[@Pierretlambert]

100% agreed!! :) ps: new video just dropped, enjoy it!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5bJo6xsibZ3n68

[@TheFilmmakingChannel]

You don't get anymore french than this guy!

[@Pierretlambert]

🤣 🥖 🍷

[@propfella]

To be honest I was glad when he stopped talking, ..... at the end of the video. I reckon he talks in his sleep and underwater. But back to the cameras. I don't own a good DSLR so I was looking at a D40 on Ebay. Judging by those photos, I think it may be a worthwhile purchase for around $70 USD. I just hope nobody else is interested.

[@Indignepourdeux]

@@Pierretlambert Tu parles trop mon vieux. Et quand on a une voix de merde on s'abstient de parler 99% du temps😑

[@hedesanefrem8685]

This review is wrong on so many levels.

[@radekrykowski7107]

Try the same with 12 old Sony and Nikon d850. Hahaha

[@Pierretlambert]

Haha good idea! Need a D850... 😐 anyone?! :D

[@radekrykowski7107]

Pierre T. Lambert find Nikon no problem, find Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 (mod.2006) that's problem.

[@geastman]

Yes, come to Seattle, you can use mine!

[@fernandopiresneto]

Best suggestion ever!!! Haha

[@TrashDaddy1]

It’s kinda sad with the over reliance on auto focus

[@HeriBrain]

Still have the D40x in my bags and it's still rocking

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh you have the x version!! Awesome! That’s the basic one :-)

[@joshuamallett3424]

I have a d40 I use it all the time, I need an upgrade any suggestions?

[@HeriBrain]

@@joshuamallett3424 If u have Nikon glass, maybe you can considering to have D7200 or the newer version

[@joshuamallett3424]

Ok thx, I got a D7100 but I had to return it because it was no good at close ups. That’s what I prefer doing. I’ll try find a D7200!

[@dr.apollo4226]

@@joshuamallett3424 just switch to Sony already

[@rotvonrat]

The Nikon images have much better depth and color.

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh you find?

[@erikforster980]

It's canon eos 1200d good White make Photo? But I have canon eos 1200d

[@gibboian]

The Nikon proved that the key to a great portrait is good composition, sharp focus and shallow depth of field. That doesn't need an expensive camera. An enthusiastic model helps too!

[@Pierretlambert]

Hey Ian!! Indeed! Haha model is key for portraits :-) luckily I have the best never too far haha.

[@AnthonyZammit]

Have to agree on this one. I never thought my Fuji x-e1 would be able to get the quality shots I’m getting now. Once you realize how much the lens does for a camera, you stop worrying about having to upgrade your camera. Saved myself a ton of money by buying good lenses and improve my composition first. Once you feel you have improved and you know what your doing, it’s nice to upgrade to new technologies that improve convenience more than anything. Best camera on the market will take the worst pictures if you don’t know what you are doing. I wanna finish my lens line up then at that point maybe consider upgrading the camera.

[@Pierretlambert]

Great point Anthony! I'm glad you noticed! It's definitely a huge part of why some pictures are better than others! Light + compo + lens = triple win! :)

[@drezryy6989]

Thanks Pierre ! This video prove that I don't need to spend my money for a new camera ! I just need to choose the correct lens for my D5100 .

[@Pierretlambert]

Yes!!! And if you’re not sure rent one to try! :)

[@fernandopiresneto]

Ezree Amree but dont use the nikon 50mm 1.8D. Super soft in 1.8. Unfurtunately, the best option is the more expensive 50mm 1.8G that has autofocus and is way sharper in 1.8.

[@Abirr]

This one was super unique.. Loved it!!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you Abir!

[@rhemaislife]

Does canon powershot 400sx is be mounted a lens 🤔

[@poormanoffline1529]

can you do a 10 or 5 years old highend camera vs new highend smartphone camera comparison?

[@kristersjoblom4025]

You can set auto ISO on the Nikon D40 and it has a light meter so you can get the right exposure in manual mode provided you are using a CPU lens (Nikon type G or D for example). The D40 produces nicer colors to my eyes than the Sony. Some photos were a bit underexposed, which of course is easy to fix in post. If you take it easy and plan your shots the D40 can produce beautiful photos! 😉

[@pKATastrofa6]

It is like CCD vs CMOS - as you see even old CCD sensor can handle pretty good colours. Few day ago I grab old D40 of my Father to compare it with my D7200 - it is impresive that 13yo camera can give you that amount of possibilities and fun.

[@Pierretlambert]

Right?:)

[@MegaMiniMedia]

When you dropped your hand away from you selfie cam (just after the intro) my brain did a little backflip and had a really hard time figuring out how there was still handheld motion without you holding it lol sneaky cam op handoff

[@thesufi]

Good job. The D40 is still an amazing camera esp. paired with manual film-era lenses. When i show people my portraits using a Nikkor 105/2.5 people can't believe it's only 6MP.

[@thequarantinecatholic]

I just found an old D40 laying around and your video just makes my day =)

[@marcp.1752]

Hey Pierre, i paid 650 EUR for my 6 MP DX APS-C D40, it does have around 8.550 Actuations, works & looks like new, bought into Winter 2006, after my D100 (also 6 MP into 2003)

[@stevesvids]

Great one Pierre... I only own an old Canon 7d mk1 and for a long time I believed the camera was to blame for average results. Then I borrowed a really great lens and was totally blown away with the clarity and fine detail achieved. The quality of the glass in front of the sensor is everything. Having said that... I'm still on a mission to save up for a better camera too. I just love it all too much. 😁 best wishes. Steve.

[@gibboian]

I think I need to hire an L series lens for the weekend!

[@Pierretlambert]

Do it Ian!!! The feeling I had when I did it the first was insane - it’s life changing !!! ☀️

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh awesome Steve! I can relate my first time blew me away!! Hehe save for the glass more than the camera then pickup second hand bodies :p

[@stevesvids]

Pierre T. Lambert that is 1st class advice. Thanks buddy... best wishes.

[@stangfox88]

This more shows the over reliance on auto focus and the camera doing the work. I've seen many of these comparisons where they mention the "auto whatever" isn't working as well... Can't remember the last time I've used anything but manual

[@NightShooter87]

Great vid. I still use a A100 from 2006 but it is dying, the metering is all over the place, I have other cameras which make life easier but I often use manual lens with them, sometimes just to challenge myself. I'm a new subscriber, loving the content.

[@Pierretlambert]

Hey NightShooter!! Welcome to the adventure man! :) Oh cool, those old manual lenses are really impressive in my opinion. If you can get the focus right the results are really great. What's your favorite lens?

[@michaelzutz6823]

You are really a positive person!

[@craigmarshallbodybuilding]

I have an even older Nikon D100 and shoot with it from time to time for fun. I've printed 24X36 inch prints from this camera in the past. I also used to sell 40 inch prints on the old D1X a five megapixel camera. Shot well pictured would look great, but you do have to spend a huge amount of time enhancing before print when photographing challenging areas like where you tested the D40. With camera like D40 and kit lens you have to choose background carefully and pay huge attention to light. Shooting with cameras like these made me a better photographer. I could shoot a wedding start to finish with this camera no problem. I would also be able to get good quality results in studio on this camera. The only problem is time, I would have to work a lot harder to get great results. You still don't need expensive pro gear though. I got the Sony a600 for $500 the 60mm f2.8 DN Art for $240 (superb image quality I will use for as much as I can), I will be getting the 30mm f1.4 DC DN lens for $340. Total expense $1,080. I currently have the 30mm f2.8 DN lens that cost $170 so my kit costs $910 For an older Nikon (if you want to save big) Nikon D300 camera $200 and Nikkor 35-70mm f2.8 lens $300 (don't spend less must be excellent condition) for total $500. If this is still too much Nikon D200 $110 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens $120. Total $230, this isn't much more than the d40, but has much larger true viewfinder, built in motor giving full support of Nikkor lenses, and great auto-focus/exposure lock button. I used to have my back button assigned to lock exposure, press it then move my focus spot to where I want it to focus, then squeeze shutter release while keeping my exposure locked. This older Nikon cameras had terrible focusing, you have to be really precise. I can get almost 100% tack sharp using this technique No you don't have all the mirrorless controls or some of the newer DSLR controls or functions. I know my camera, I know I can overexpose by 1/3 stop in raw with the D200, I know I can overexpose by 1 and a third stop with my D7000. I know I'm going to get a crap load of noise if I want to expose for subject and bright sky, so I know I'm going to need flash or reflectors to get fantastic image quality. I am not going to shoot images with this much dynamic range on the D40, I could do it with my D7000, but not the D40. I don't need to say know your dynamic range! The D40 has about 8 stops, but the D7000 has about 14 stops. With the D7000 I know I can overexpose the sky by 1 stop and then bring out the shadow detail in post. I know what the end result will look like in my mind. If I do this with the D40 the noise will be unacceptable. In my mind I can still see the image. You can do with mirrorless what takes many years to learn with DSLR, but the learning is soooo worth it. If I had to I would make the D40 work and have fun using it. I would take great pleasure in knowing I will get better photos than most photographers today can get with the most best and modern cameras. Where I won't have fun though is the post processing, but again if you are learning I think this is the best way to learn. I learnt how to be a better photographer because I got so fed up with sitting at a computer enhancing junky images. I can edit an entire wedding today in 1 hour, and it's because of practice like this. I would recommend all people begining to learn (I didn't say learning, because we are always learning) photography to start with a camera like this. Use it and shoot with it, and learn how to get better images than most people do with modern cameras. Most people are really now that good. Learn to shoot great images that look great even when printed up to 30 inches. It can be done, you have to find out what the limitations are with camera and lens. With a kit lens there will be a sweet spot (as there is with all lenses, but more obvious with the Kit) in the zoom range and aperture setting. Know this range, know what aperture at what focal length is best, and use that for large print. Know where to place subject in the frame for best results. Test test test, then test some more, when you are sick of testing, test test test some more. Happy shooting guys!

[@Pierretlambert]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Hey Craig!! I put the stars because your comment is gold. I want people to read it! I cannot agree more with you! Even I still have a lot I can learn from those cameras! Thanks for sharing. Love the setup recommendations, might point some people towards it :) Cheers Craig! Have a great weeekend & see you in the next episode! "I would recommend all people begining to learn (I didn't say learning, because we are always learning) photography to start with a camera like this." "The only problem is time, I would have to work a lot harder to get great results."

[@craigmarshallbodybuilding]

Pierre T. Lambert thank you

[@unbroken1010]

There's no way I'm reading all of that bottom line you can get great jpegs if you know how to do your settings in post-processing minimal half the things you're paying attention to a viewer never pays attention to if it's a good photograph

[@lueniopue2488]

I have the Nikon d40 paired with the 50mm f/1.4 and it’s an amazing little camera for casual shoot, street photography and family moment

[@Skunks_yt]

What camera should 8 get if my budget is under 200$

[@AFR0MAMBA]

4:15 the Nikon D40 flashes a small green dot in the viewfinder to confirm focus :)

[@vcr4497]

I think the scene is very boring , and it being in the middle of the day helps the D40 a lot. Would like to see a 2021 video in the streets of Chicago! Cool video nonetheless.

[@whatsupdate]

That was eye opening!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you 😊

[@paulm8157]

Ooof, low blow, Pierre, on several counts. The D40 was an entry level camera at its intro, your Sony not. You are used to the Sony and not the Nikon. (I had a Nikon D40x - shortly out of warranty it died - “unspecified error msg”. ) Great and crappy pics can be made by using contemporary gear when used proficiently (or not used well, in the latter instance). Great images are the result of a complex equation of gear specs/abilities, shooting conditions, photographer skills, knowledge and abilities, post processing, and (most importantly ... camera strap quality - Corinthian leather and diamond studs, a must 😉). Gear upgrades may be warranted when you really need the specific extra feature - or you have a discount coupon (just kidding.). BTW, on the vid sharing theme, when an on-line mag like Shutterbug writes about, and links to your YT posts - as Shutterbug did this time - do they send you a notice (courtesy)? Just curious.

[@Pierretlambert]

Hey Paul 👋! Haha totally a low blow - I said it was unfair haha buuuuuut I love the pics I got out of my D40 except for the missed focus 🙊 Another viewer said his D50 just died! Agreed no matter what you use you can get good pics - much easier with my latest camera though! Yes I speak with their editor they tell me :) Have a great weekend Paul!

[@renagadetechtog655]

Grab a Nikon D300 and Nikon 35mm f1.8g. Sorted... All you need

[@savageshutter7211]

ya i use d3400 and i bet you cant tell the diffrence between mine and any other ....24mp is all you need sometimes those sonys give to much information and looks to real

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh yeah!

[@Pierretlambert]

I did use my cropping ability a few times I have to say. But yeah 24mp is enough!

[@renagadetechtog655]

You don't really need 24mp unless your printing size of a door!! 12mp or 16mp is enough. I'm a published photographer and I can speak from experience and sales over 24 years. Lenses are what you need. Good glass!!

[@lawrenceatienza]

I still rock my d200, d300 and d810. All used for specific purposes based on the shoot. For the type of shoot you are doing, I can easily rock my d200. With the conditions of this shoot you should be able to produce equal web display photos.

[@mukultiwari5817]

Which laptop are you using

[@Pierretlambert]

Mbp 2013

You should have got the Nikon 35mm f1.8g on the D40 instead of the manual lens.

[@thiccpencil9191]

Wow on my older Nikon D70 from 2004 the iso can be set into auto I just thought it was strange a newer model wouldn’t have that

[@blackaureole2372]

I bought a D40 about four years ago for just $150 AUD ($106USD) and so stoked on it. Awesome camera.

[@Pierretlambert]

Right?!

[@blackaureole2372]

@@Pierretlambert you didn't like it! :-D

[@Expectvacancies]

At what point was the Riii $5,400?

[@Crushenator500]

You know if the D40 is in focus with manual lenses because there's a little green indicator light in the display that comes on when you hit the focus. It's actually a great little camera.

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks!

[@badger67]

@@Pierretlambert The green light comes on bottom left of the viewfinder. On a side note, The colour saturation on the D40 out did the Sony.

[@thesufi]

You can also get split-prism focussing screens for the D40 for precise manual focus.

[@acommunist1607]

What's a good lenses under 200$, also been waiting for ur video, from Instagram

[@Pierretlambert]

50mm 1.8! The best/cheapest! amzn.to/2KmC0lZ

[@robertortega1270]

I can see in some professional cases where high resolution is required you need top of the line. But to be creative and take amazing photos, you don't need much. I agree a good lens goes a long way. There's no need for pixel peeping when creating art. Do these people also count how many noodles are in their pasta!?

[@Pierretlambert]

Haha noodles counting sounds fun 🤣 Yeap you summed it up very well!!

[@unbroken1010]

550 noodles per pound

[@computerkid1416]

My parents bought a D40 back in 2007 and they still use it. It's actually a decent camera for being 11 years old.

[@Pierretlambert]

Absolutely! ps: new video is out! Enjoy!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f52rmIGaiJZghbc

[@SuparjitoTeo]

I am able to guess all the pictures correctly because of the focus. The shots with Nikon seems kind of soft. Great video, btw!

[@Pierretlambert]

Yeap definitely softer!! Thanks a lot Suparjito! :)

[@ayushagarwal9895]

For real, i didn't find any picture which could amaze me.

[@AFR0MAMBA]

Just bought a D40 for $27! JPEG colors are NICE :)

[@ellenrosecahilig9117]

if you dont want your old camera can u give it to me then? hahhahaha merry christmas

[@baronvonmaximillionsnell2757]

For street photography, you can use any.

[@MrRight-jr6ci]

Man behind the camera 😏

[@williamcudia8873]

I like d40 color redition and highlighted background..no editings needed...

[@Pierretlambert]

:)

[@aswinkumar4452]

Can anyone please suggest a good telephoto lens for the Nikon D5200?

[@Pierretlambert]

What focal length do you need? :)

[@aswinkumar4452]

Pierre T. Lambert Hi there, first of all thanks a lot for replying. Since I am a beginner, I think 55-200 mm would be good.

[@Pierretlambert]

If you want better pics I wouldn't take a zoom, take a fixed lens like 85mm 1.8 or 105 etc... Just my point of view :)

[@aswinkumar4452]

Pierre T. Lambert Sure, thanks for your suggestion. You are a pro and I am just a beginner, so any advice is really appreciated:)

[@fernandopiresneto]

Unfurtunately there is no great choice that is cheap. The 55-200 seems to be good at the price and has autofocus. The old 70-300 is completely garbage, dont know about the new one. I bought to my D7200 the 80-200 2.8 D used that have great image quality at a low price. But your camera doesnt have autofocus. You can try 80-200 2.8 af-s, 55-200, or 85 1.8 that seems to be awesome, but not so cheap.

[@duanemcclun]

Interesting topic considering how everyone seems to think newer = better when it comes to more megapixels, higher ISO, low light, better focusing, etc. This is not meant as a criticism but I think it would have been more fair had you got familiarized with the Nikon D40 before you began taking photos. (at least that's the impression I had watching the videos) It would be like me who uses Nikon equipment, to try and do a comparison with Canon and trying to figure out the Canon buttons and menus right before taking photographs. But still a interesting topic. Best wishes

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks!! Ah yes good point! I used to shoot Nikon for 4+ years before that :)

[@lebrigand4115]

Si tu passes un jour par la Suisse, fais-moi signe. Je te prêterai un appareil et tu pourras tenter le challenge "camera from 1917 vs. camera from 2017"... ;)

[@Pierretlambert]

Heya! Oh avec plaisir!!!!

[@bienveqe]

You might forget to use the old Nikon, but i tell you, practice a little, find a great lense boommm you'll get nice photos... i have a 6D (pretty old) but i still shoot with my EOS Rebel XS (discontinued) and get great photos ! Of course nowdays camaras give you a lot of possibilities to make a good photo, just add some creativity. Nice video man.

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you! Yes agreed!!! I clearly hadn’t practiced enough to have that camera in hand but it was fun! The 6D is still a great camera! The mkii didn’t bring much more to the table... have a great weekend!

[@andresdelacerna7846]

6d is a monster for night and astrophotography mate like Nikon d700

[@grungrlistener]

i never had new camera,last one i had it was 6 mp camera and now i have nikon d5000. It's old and for geek specs very weak,but i can take really great shoots with it. I have solid old glass and work on my skill for manual focus. I would like to have newer stuff but i cant afford so i invest in my skill and lenses :)

[@Pierretlambert]

The way to do it! Skills + lenses investment is key! You’re doing it right! Keep it up and have a great weekend!

[@Pierretlambert]

The way to do it!!! Have a great weekend! See you in the next episode;)

[@misterp1694]

The old cameras vastly improve your skills as a photographer! The more expensive ones as in 2000-3000 pound cameras take away that learning curve....might aswell get a point and shoot (:>)

[@Harvmorbi]

Why the 5 min. time limit to do a comparison test?

[@Pierretlambert]

Heya! Just to make it more fun to shoot :-)

[@usmc1927463]

It is manual shooting what you learn when you first start shoot. Some time we are lazy.

[@Pierretlambert]

Lazy can be good to focus on composition and the story sometimes! ps: new video is out!! Enjoy!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJvQfJ2rd9mSfMk

[@corentindockx]

Looks like two different colour settings were used. Actually many settings must be so different that a fair comparison cannot be made?

[@TreDeuce-qw3kv]

My takeaway... Trina(?) is too Kute! I will still keep shooting with my D40X. Bottom line...Trina is too cute, and the camera and lenses doesn't matter as much as the 'Minds Eye' of the shooter.

[@butlerpep]

when learning-use older camera to learn more

[@Pierretlambert]

True!! PS: I just dropped a new video kzbin.info/www/bejne/el6VqXiNl9SioJI enjoy!!!

[@nuoutdoor]

my nikon d50 just died...

[@nsnsk5929]

Great

[@omara.7107]

Moral of the video. You get what you pay for.lol

[@nuoutdoor]

my best lenses are often the cheapest, a low end prime is a way better than a way more expensive low end zoom.. but you have to work harder :-). a better gear makes the work easier most of the time , not better. (and I do not talk about business, where you need special features)

[@Pierretlambert]

Very well put! Easier not better! Thanks for watching! See you in the next episode! Have a nice weekend

[@nuoutdoor]

Thanx for your videos! Have a nice weekend!

[@mickyknight8217]

I have a Nikon d40 and a Nikon d3s and all my good shots come from my d40 there is not a better camera out there in its price range I have also had the Nikon d3200 and the Nikon d5100 both terrible cameras compare to the Nikon d40 the metering system is so acurute and amazing on the d40 it renders things beautifully

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh really?! Wow good to know! A hidden gem then : ) Just published the new video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKXFfmCQgrhqacU Enjoy!! Have a great day :-)

[@thedeadguy]

Flash is for bars,where concert lighting is murdering your af.

[@mark-gg7kj]

I got the nikon d40 used for an elective photography class I took last year. I am an engineering major, but that class really got me excited about photography and I am thinking of trying street photography this summer. I dont have a lot of money to invest in a new camera so the d40 has to do for now. I am buying a 70 -200 zoom lense so I can ease myself into finding the confidence to do street photography.

[@mais942]

My mum loves you because she loves photography too

[@Pierretlambert]

👋mum!

[@LordArioh]

Check out old DRTV videos 'pro tog cheap camera challenge'. You'll instantly see that only skill counts. Gear just gives you quality.

[@Pierretlambert]

True!!! Well I just released a new video, one of the point I mention is composition :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GTdadqbbmKbbM Have a great day!

[@williamcudia8873]

Dude its a 12 yr old cam..still in good shape with no editing needed..

[@Pierretlambert]

Right?! :)

[@notme1998]

Maybe is that I'm a nikon fanboy, but I prefered the Nikon + 50mm lens shots instead of the Sony ones.

[@Pierretlambert]

(Me too in a way - I preferred my framing and the 1.8 really made it more smooth!) Thanks for watching, just put the new episode out, kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqe4f5hjmbGib80 enjoy!!! 😊

[@fr0xk]

A fair comparison would be a cheap brand new camera with cheap brand new lens to an expensive Leica M10-rR

[@taz24787]

So ... $150 kit won due to f1.8 ...

[@Pierretlambert]

Haha the 1.8 really helps isolate subjects! :) See you in the new video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GTdadqbbmKbbM Have a great day!

[@taz24787]

I will, best wishes bro

[@Elyndyr]

You absolutly need a good cam to shoot good pictures, especially in low light

[@ILOVEMFEO]

dear sir, your aphorism begs the (philosophical) question: what is a "good picture''? Brassai, Doisneau, Lange, Adams had nothing of what we have today, and they pictured poetry. we are flooded with ''bad pictures" (again, what is a bad picture?), made on super capable cameras because we are more interested in upgrading our roster than upgrading our skills... greetings from an eternal photography beginner (with a poor, old nikon d40)

[@AlhambraDream]

1st and 3rd was better pics than other 2.

[@douglasriddle6447]

Sorry, but this was less about the cameras, then needing a camera that does everything for you. I was really surprised by how fluxed you were dealing with the manual focus on the Nikon’s lens. My friendly advise would be to take the Nikon and 50mm lens and spend a month or so of just shooting with that combination. I think it benefit your focusing and exposure skills.

[@Pierretlambert]

Hey Douglas! I agree, I think it would be a great learning experience for me. The manual focus threw me off because nothing except my eye could say what is in focus. Even old film cameras have guides that align when it's focused. If I shoot at f/4+ that's fine but 1.8 get challenging for me. Thanks for watching! See you in the next episode :)

[@broderperdurabo]

The lens makes the camera.

[@SytanOfficial]

Lol, the Nikon pictures are so much more vivid, depthy, and life like. On the Sony she looks dead and drained of color. I think you are not giving enough credit to the Nikon, it held up pretty well, despite some user error.

[@Pierretlambert]

It did held very well!! :)

[@tomislavmiletic_]

I liked your game, but in my mind, that was a bit of unfair game - D40 is APSC and DSLR, @7RIII is FF and mirrorless. It would be far more accurate if you had compared say D40 with @6000 series camera, or D3 with @7RIII. That being said, I was able to get great pictures out of just 5MP camera back in the day. However that was a bare minimum, anything lower than that is a waste of (any) money and time. I will agree with you that what's more important than a fancy camera is the lens and skills. My two cents...

[@Pierretlambert]

Hey Tomislav! Totally agree with you, it's unfair but it really showed you as pointed out that the lens really can make things look good! :) Have a great weekend!

[@andresdelacerna7846]

Minute 7:04 the best shot with the D40 definitely it looks like the camera get more light? The sony shots looks dark... Maybe a fair vs is against nikon d700 or canon 6d old ones but the quality just amazing and they are under 1000 aud and more lenses to try cos Sony lens are too expensive in my case First canon then Nikon for quality images and focusing colour than a really expensive camera Sony a7r3

[@Pierretlambert]

Might be the edit but also we lost direct light! :) ps: just dropped the new video, enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqofmhvrqeYmrM :)

[@doodle_pug]

I think it just comes down to your preference. If you are okay fiddling around with your camera more and save several hundred if not thousands of dollars than use a cheap gear. If you are rrolling in the dough and you need 90 percent of your shots to be accurate than invest in better gear.

[@Pierretlambert]

Good point! Hey for 150$ the money you save could go in a month long trip to Asia for 2k :)

[@djdottor]

For 150€ I got a D200 + grip :)

[@Pierretlambert]

oh cool!

[@blatz66]

i get paid for my work and i use 10 to 15 year old dslr's with expensive primes all day.

[@capt.samvimes768]

Go buy a manual 35mm film camera. Canon or Nikon and learn photography and process your own films. I understand Oliviero Toscani' now when he says "I give a camera to a monkey or a donkey and they click!" What is the best camera you have?

[@Pierretlambert]

Heya! The best camera I have is the one I have when I need to shoot - whether it'd be my phone or an expensive camera! :) See you in the next episode! ;-)

[@joshlim8595]

What happened to the sound quality? :(

[@joshlim8595]

9:10 thats gonna be a meme now...

[@Pierretlambert]

🤣

[@Pierretlambert]

At the end? I hit the mic against the windshield haha

[@joshlim8595]

The audio seems muffled? A little soft on my mac earlier. But now replying on my phone, the audio is fine 🤷🏻‍♂️ Maybe never got used to watching your video on a laptop

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh yeah huge difference when watch on laptop speakers vs phone etc... I find it easier to hear the voices without good music speakers for example :)

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

#2 is the a7riii

[@arunashamal]

Sony is a top of the range pro FX camera.. D40 is a amateur DX camera.. you should've compared with D700 or D3..which was Nikon's top of the range at the time... they would've given sony the run for its money..plus that lens works on auto focus on those bodies..

[@BladeOnFire]

why it's so cheap only $150 its 2018 model cost $530 in india

[@kp7345]

I like 1st and last pic

[@Pierretlambert]

😎