2022 CAMERA OF THE YEAR!! Pixel Awards

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0:00 Introduction
0:39 Squarespace promo
1:15 Smartphone camera of the year
2:46 Innovation of the Year
4:05 Firware Update
4:24 Drone of the Year
5:07 WTF of the year
7:22 Lens of the Year
8:37 Best Accessory for Stills
9:16 Best Accessory for Video
10:11 Website Host of the Year (midroll sponsor read)
11:25 Photo Trend
13:15 WORST CAMERA of the year
14:53 Best Videocentric Camera
17:27 CAMERA OF THE YEAR

[@PhotoReddy]

Best tripod, best editing software, best camera bag......

[@anshulsanghi8161]

I would be more interested in best tripod heads than the tripod itself.

[@klajd14]

1k $camera without its lens is not that affortable 🤦‍♂️

[@frankseophotos9633]

As a Canon shooter, I am so glad that Canon is the WTF of the year.

[@LeopoldoManuelRamirezMena]

Hahaha yeah! Worst thing ever...

[@platinum9898]

Lmao

[@amtank]

The FTC in the US really needs to go after companies for violating anti-trust regarding tying more diligently.

[@arvidjohansson3120]

I hope the big trend for next year is that more photographers print their work and use the gear they already own. I have now owned a interchangeable lens camera for and never printed any of my photos. Tomorrow I will fix that and print 43 pictures and give them away to friends and family. Most of the pictures are of memorable moments we have spent together. PS: I like you guys drunk!

[@jojjes3494]

Way to go , it is a really good feeling seeing your work on paper

[@_rhapsodist]

drunk lol, they are drinking water

[@martiipeacock4698]

@@_rhapsodist wished water coloured my cheeks that colour 😂

[@Raxilla]

I recently just bought an R10 as my first hobbyist/portrait camera(after researching dozens of cameras and watching 100s of videos, many of them yours) so it makes me feel good that it has your approval. I also bought a GX85 as a travel/every day camera to practice on.

[@unbroken1010]

It's expensive. Buy me one 😁. You seem rich 🧐

[@cameraz99]

Thumbs up on the GX85. Although it's 6 years old, it remains an extremely capable camera. Put a Leica Summilux 15mm f1.7 lens on it, and you'll get some amazing images.

[@PhatsoJuggalo806]

@@cameraz99 I'm pretty amazed by the GX9 for it being M43. i paired mine with an Olympus 12mm f2.0. it does pretty good for the sensor size

[@rudyreimer302]

Glad you choose an affordable camera that appeals to many and not a fancy one. Great stuff as always.

[@rjkral]

I'd love an entire extended WTF awards video!! Hilarious!!! And informative! Great round up guys!

[@scottgmaclean]

Thank you Tony and Chelsea - you continue to put out great videos even after many years, and still seem to be having fun in videos like this. You have both been a great help to my photography and videography. Have a great Christmas!

[@reyjes]

You guys are always so much fun to watch!!! loved all the aspects of this!

[@RyanH0809]

The WTF that didn't get bleeped made me lol.

[@Iruinyourkdr]

6:36 naughty Tony!

[@CineMobilePodcast]

Made me smile 🤣

[@martinruiz398]

What a potty mouth.

[@ShadyJay77]

Two heads are better than one. You guys have great videos that help consumers make well informed decisions without being overwhelmed with technicalities that discourage the average person. Also your content is fun to watch. Thanks guys. Happy Holidays

[@jayforcinema]

Thanks guys! It might be interesting if you have a 'choice in the brand' award or something, where you choose one particular camera from a brand that you find the most versatile or innovative. Most of us are tied-in to a couple of brands thanks to investing in lenses in that system (or a couple of systems), so looking at where that particular brand is going might be interesting :)

[@robnertney743]

I've been following you both for years! I bought your book and actually started to move from photos for myself into a little side business. I'm only commenting because I love this awards video☺...Also, this year a major retailer actually found my site and bought the rights to a photo of mine to sell in their stores!!! It will pay for my hobby for many years more. I still can't believe it...thank you so much!

[@unbroken1010]

Which retailer?

[@geofflongford2008]

Yeah.Which retailer?

[@mervswan1121]

dont tell them :)

[@dbsouza1]

You guys are awesome. Thanks for this information and the humor.

[@danoc51]

Two categories needed: 1) An affordable pocket camera (under $400) that fits easily in the pants pocket, with a retractable zoom lens, an electronic viewfinder (always needed on sunny days), and a convenient knob for adjusting automatic exposure. My Panasonic LX100 II is the closest thing to this but the lens protrudes too far for pocket storage ("Is that a camera or are you just happy to see me?"). This would be a travel camera that has to be ready to shoot very quickly. 30FPS at 1080P video would be a real bonus. I hate using my iPhone for photos. 2) An award for good ergonomics. This seems to be the last consideration on every camera company's mind. As good as Sony cameras might be, the company just raises its middle finger to the ease of use factor. This should really be a "Worst" award, just to humiliate those companies who such a poor job in this aspect. When it comes to ergonomics, it is like there's no field testing at all, and no company learns from its past cameras. I'll admit that I have big hands and come from a video background although I've had plenty of still cameras. Also, when reviewing cameras, take off mega points for no audio input jack (unless the camera is under $150). Thanks for your wonderful awards show!

[@mike_lambert]

My Pentax EI2000 from more than a decade ago had internal (and external) storage. Plus it had a scripting language!

[@everydaybrian]

You two are so much fun and so informative! Thanks for a great year and Happy Holidays from a fan!

[@CtrlSaltDelete]

I'd love to see a 'best experience' award - something that goes to the camera that sparked the most joy or made the photographer in question most excited to get out and take photos. Honestly I think the focus on results is pretty boring - almost every camera will put out results good enough for most people, but the experience of using one is a major factor I think is often ignored

[@photoman5943]

totally agree .....Just took out my old hasselblad 503 cw , had so much fun

[@unbroken1010]

Good point. Pick up a old Nikon 1 or Pentax q for fun

[@unbroken1010]

@@photoman5943 Really? Can barely focus that and they cost just as much

[@hoodie3810]

I agree. This is why I love my Zfc but won't use a Canon. Is the Zfc a close to a perfect camera? Absolutely not. But it's pretty, it's light and compact, and the film-style dials make it really fun to use. On the other hand, something like the Canon R3 might sound really good on paper, but I don't like the ergonomics or interface and this creates frustration which pulls me away from my enjoyment of taking a photo. I'm sure plenty of people will disagree and that's totally fine, but at the end of the day both cameras are capable of producing images I'm happy with, and the user experience on the Zfc is just better for me.

[@CtrlSaltDelete]

@@hoodie3810 Absolutely! Not that cameras are toys, but for me they should be fun to use, and so for much the same reasons as you I absolutely love my X-t3 :)

[@CDIPERRI67]

Chelsea, Tony - This episode was so entertaining, and informative. Chelsea you put the Golden touch with your humor and creative narrative. Just Love you guys thanks for a year of superb photo information and your candid opinions on the Photo industry and the tech. Yes, Chelsea I wish you could have your wish and wave your magic wand and reverse the Canon decision to cut out Third Party lenses. Wishing you and your loved ones a ver Happy Holiday and a Joyous New Year. Looking forward to next years Award show and your great KZbin channel. Thank You!

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Yeah Chelsea got some good ones in!

[@deechiluiza9526]

I love it!!! That's my new Camera, the R10, it also have the R5. Now I feel better for these two purchases of 2022 (quite $$$). Great great cameras, I really enjoy them. Thanks Chelsea and Tony.

[@quirkworks4076]

So cool that you chose an f/4 lens for lens of the year. It’s the design of things to come! (BTW, it’s pretty fun to see you just a tiny bit buzzed, Chelsea.)

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

They still got nothing on Chris and Jordan, though.

[@quirkworks4076]

@@JohnDrummondPhoto Yeah, the banter between those two is priceless.

[@ANONyme-xt4vb]

@Patrick Huynh With a good stabilization, you can achieve long shutter speed (especially at those pretty wide focal lengths) and thus expose correctly without cranking up the ISO.

[@quirkworks4076]

@patrickhuynh393 Like any lens, it has strengths and weaknesses, but the overall tech and feature list is impressive and a good harbinger of things to come. My plans is to use it for real estate and other commercial stills and video work, where it will prove to be excellent. All lenses could be called garbage if used for things other than what they are designed for. I respectfully think you misunderstood what Tony and Chelsea meant when they chose this lens for high honors.

[@unbroken1010]

Super zoom? They been around forever. What makes this one better

[@Rstamats]

A new category to consider are Bridge Cameras.

[@josephchan4198]

Love this channel. Happy Holidays.

[@TedNemeth]

Always love this annual video! Fun.

[@ghas4151]

No mention of the Fujifilm X-H2S for video? 😐 It outperforms the FX30 in every way apart from AF for video.

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always. Merry Christmas and a happy new year 🎄🎅👍❤️

[@DennisVris]

Hey Chelsea and Tony, great video as always. When I saw this video in my feed I knew I was in for a good time. That being said, do you guys think 2023 could be the year we get 4K video's instead of of Full HD? Would love to see that! PS. You accidentally mixed the Fuji XH2 camera's around. You said the XH2S has higher resolution, but it's actually the XH2 that uses the newer 40MP sensor.

[@rubyredphoto]

How many glasses of that stuff did Tony have before filming haha Edit: never mind, Chelsea has had a few too many as well lol love it!

[@platinum9898]

Soooo relieved you named canon R10 camera of the year...i bought it as a gift for my wife this Christmas and was worried i picked the wrong one...awesome! Now to spend the extra money on more lenses💪

[@mariahegdal5384]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both 😃

[@timlasure7103]

I love this video 😂 I think next year you need a tripod category.

[@obriendigital]

Great video, been considering the R10....on order now! Thanks!

[@tchin2020]

Happy holidays Tony and Chelsea, always a joy to watch and learn something new from your videos, looking forward to what’s news in 2023…

[@zoe4737]

You all built that award up really well. Entertaining!

[@GiNodrog]

Grate video , nice to see my first ever 35mm camera Miranda in gold.

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

People's Choice Award goes to Tony and Chelsea for the best photography videos. Hip hip hoorah!

[@hugorojas1452]

Luv You dolks! Thanks for this and All the Year through! Happy Everything!

[@jameswoods6900]

Love you Guys, Happy New Year!

[@aftvnorthamerica6318]

GREAT SHOW! I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS SINCE MY DAYS IN JAPAN AND NOW IN THE US. ALL THE BEST TO YOU GUYS IN 2023.

[@TedTehWC1968]

Great to see u guys again

[@ewtriplett]

The Leica TL and TL2 had internal storage years ago. Very helpful. Surprised more companies haven't used it.

[@unbroken1010]

Ricoh Pentax had it before then

[@arthurmarshall6825]

Knowing how much you have praised the R10 this year, I shouldn't have been surprised at your camera of the year. Still, I keep forgetting about the R10 because I would always get a R7 instead. Yes the R10 is good, but the R7 is so much more for $500 extra.

[@brianmiller921]

I agree. I was surprised they haven't recommended the R7 at all in the last few videos.

[@arthurmarshall6825]

@@brianmiller921 I'm guessing at the R7 price point there are decent full frames they would rather push people toward, where as the R10 price point full frames are just trash compare to it.

[@brianmiller921]

@@arthurmarshall6825 I assumed the same thing. You can get an A7 III, Z5, Z6, Z7 or Z6II all for around the same price or less.

[@PhatsoJuggalo806]

​@@brianmiller921 correct I got a deal on a A7C so I ended picking one of those up for $1500. I was plan on getting an r7 but the price and the locked RF mount. I have the Canon M6mII with the 32mp sensor and the A7c with less MP still takes a cleaner image.

[@dennissmeltzer4394]

At around 6:21 "The A7 (deeper voice) FOUR." LOL great looping!

[@samdavisphotographer]

More tipsy Tony and Chelsea please! Excellent award ceremony!

[@sess5206]

Love your work. Been watching, mostly silently in the background for several years now. Always enjoy your presentations. My nomination for best camera of 2022 is my GH5! I'm always learning new things with it. I finally got one in 2020, but it took quite alot of negotiations with my dear wife before I could get it! It will also be "best camera" for 23, 24, 25.... Best regards to you both as well as all the regular viewers of this channel from a happy amateur in Stockholm. If you two ever get to Stockholm, I'd love to show you the town

[@smashingfables6307]

I just upgraded from a Sony A7C to a Panasonic GH6 (yup full frame to a micro 4/3 sensor) and for video I am blown away. Everyone who has seen my videos has said they look like they were taken with a professional camera. I am not having the auto focus problems that everyone is mentioning. So far so good.

[@unbroken1010]

Send me the used 7ac. It's the holiday 😉

[@unbroken1010]

@@bbasleigh6149 who is the best reviewer. Kind of cryptic on that in a Epstein weird way. Eww

[@jennifercall9014]

I have been waiting all year. 🎉🎉🎉

[@orig_gee_man]

6:21 Sony A7 5 or 4? hahahaha Two different champagne glasses on this special event, please forward that issue to the event organizers. Nevertheless, very happy to see both of you enjoying the event 😀

[@rphandler]

You get the Golden Antique Award for choosing the Miranda. In 1967 my dad bought one. He was looking for an SLR system, but less costly than Nikon. He was using two Leica M3 bodies, M mount lenses and the Visoflex II with a short mount Leica 65mm macro. So he walked out of 47th St. Camera with a Miranda kit, a brick of 36 exp Ektachrome HS, and went to Denali. On our end my wife received his slides from Kodak Labs. All were black, no images. The brand new Miranda had a mirror which didn't flip up with shutter release. Maybe your gold plated Miranda was his copy? My dad bought a Nikon FTN (which I still have) + a Nikkormat as soon as he returned to NY.

[@kmgates]

This was funny and entertaining. Starting to respect the power zoom lens, too. Lol. Thank you!

[@TheSincioco]

So informative and funny at the same time. Thanks for making this video. ❤️🤗

[@PeekTravelTeam]

Love you guys; your natural sense of humor and charisma. Not to mention your great contents.

[@hitman036]

As recent buyer of the Canon R10 as my first camera, I feel so justified with my purchase!

[@cedricjamesjr1]

Just wondered did you guys consider or even looked at the canon C70 for the videocentric camera? I own this camera and wondered how you thought it stacked up to the FX30. I did enjoy this video great work.

[@johng5819]

Recently bought the R10 and while it's not the best camera out there, it certainly is the best bang-for-the-buck.

[@unbroken1010]

have Canon Sleeve up for the banging . Avoid the monkey pox family

[@mjanovec]

6:35 Forgot the bleep 😆

[@MrJupton1]

Do you find that getting (Kodak) film harder to get? e-6 and c-41? 35mm/120/220 4x5 ?

[@elprof6432]

Thanks for teaching an old school new tricks. You guys are brilliant!

[@abavariannormiepleb9470]

Could you add a short test to any camera review: If a camera supports RAW-over-HDMI, is it compatible with a Blackmagic Design Video Assist to record BRAW? Accidentally almost got a Sony camera thinking I could use it to get BRAW via that route.

[@DaveHaynie]

Yup... discussing HDMI output for video is important. Sony stuck with 8-bit only output until very recently. While of course anyone ought to look up the specs, part of a hood review is filling in those boxes and explaining what is important. Particulary with the rise of video, more folks shooting in Log and color grading, etc. it's important to know the video color resolution internally and over HDM I

[@tomi6261]

You two always deliver such great content! My only issue with this video was the actual "Camera of the Year". Canon deserved the WTF award for sure!! But after no third party lenses announcement, not Cam of the Year!!! LOL Wishing your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@nicoarcenas]

Agree on that. I'd rather the R7 awarded. It's a good alternative to the video awardee, FX30. R10 isn't "affordable" at all, putting into perspective with the actual affordable range. R10 feels like low-midrange, with no other lenses, and no stabilization. It was crippled, even though there was no other model to cannibalize. It's a monopolizing, a downplay for better future pricing and less specs of upcoming cameras.. and then we're back to no lenses! I hope Sony counter punches with better way better offerings. A7c II, new a6000/a7000 updates, better APS-C lenses. It's ironic Chelsea tells Sony "don't get cocky!". Just my two cents though.

[@tomi6261]

@user-ni8xl4ur5e Yeah, ok

[@andrebarroso72]

I agree. R10 is a great camera with top specs and a good price. Well done, Canon

[@charlesrodriguez491]

Sony CF express is so expensive! PS Vita Owners: "First time?"

[@PETERFRITZPHOTO]

I kinda suspected it would be the R7, but the R10 makes sense. I reckon you should both have a couple of vodka shots before filming the next awards... Loved this! 🙂

[@spooneater9001]

7:38 I've had the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 for quite a while now, why is in this year? Is there a new one?

[@PhotoTrekr]

The WTF award is my favorite. Always more fun when drinking is involved. This is the first year I can recall when new cameras have come out and I thought "I'm good. I don't need that.". I do photography and very little video. I hope manufacturers will always have cameras designed specifically for photographers. I shoot Sony, but I was glad to see the Fuji X-T5 which is aimed at photographers. Have a great new year!

[@marcstone8330]

Also can you please tell sony to add focus stacking the the A1 or any FF camera please

[@Vahagraphy]

R10 over R7?

[@ken830]

I bought the R7 over the R10. Well worth the extra money for IBIS, better video capabilities, and the battery.

[@nicoarcenas]

Surprised the R7 didn't get a mention. It's a good alternative to the FX30 even, for cheaper and features better for other uses.

[@RHelenius]

That Pentax prediction though... Didn't expect the news today I guess :D

[@GoTravelPlanet]

Hey guys, great video, thank you

[@dennisjwaltke4871]

You both are always a great show!

[@hygravity]

Enjoyed the video...did you miss an F bomb bleep @ 6:36?

[@susandoyle3944]

You two are fantastic! You can be funny and charming while also so informative! Love you!

[@MWB_FoolsParadisePictures]

I wonder what a "best hybrid" or "best consumer cinema camera" category would have looked like. Idk if I'm just super niche for my interests being #2 general stills and #1 narrative cinematography, but those priorities make my preferences differ quite a bit from those interested in most things "videography." For me, it's dynamic range, pixel res, and bit depth over autofocus, sensor size, and stabilization; and APS-C over both MFT and full frame. ANYONE else feel me? lol

[@ForrestWest]

I don't know a single person personally or in any of my photography Facebook groups that has even mentioned film in the last 12 months.

[@kaminobatto]

I shockingly agree that the R10 is one of the best cameras released this year in terms of price versus specs. The thing is loaded and great for all use cases. Other than this, the runner ups you mentioned were all very good cameras in their own rights. 2022 was a good year for photography gear. And it was funny seeing Chelsea getting tipsy on screen! Tony seemed just like his usual self, so is it less alcohol or higher tolerance? This very important question remains unanswered... That was fun to watch!

[@unbroken1010]

Lense cost a kidney

[@DaveHaynie]

The problem with an R10 or any APS-C Canon R is that Canon only makes consumer grade lenses for APS-C. So your APS-C lenses probably leave some image quality on the floor. Add a pricey FF lens... you're cropping, lowering quality, same problem except perhaps for R7 users on super pricey ultra-teles who'd be cropping FF anyway. The best normal photo use with any Canon APS-C has always been with 3rd party premium lenses. And that's a NO for EOS R now. Maybe less of a concern for R10 users at a lower price point, but still an issue. Hopefully factored into the decision, but it would've hard for me to pick the R10 as the top model given that affront to your image quality, even considering the intended use.

[@TRANBINH_VN]

Happy New year to Tony & Chelsea Northrup 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@THEREALDANNYD]

I really enjoyed Chelsea’s laughter and animated personality [did someone tip a few?] on this show. Very enjoyable show in many ways. I saved the link to this show for future reference when I buy a camera, lens, etc. I appreciate your opinions.

[@RalphHightower]

July 2013: I bought one of my bucket list cameras, a Canon F-1N. On a trip back home from Charleston, SC, I mentioned to my wife that KEH has an F-1N with the AE Finder FN and the AE Motor Drive FN for sale at $500. She asked "Is that their flagship camera?" I answered "Yes, for the '80s." She said "Buy it". I've checked from time to time and it appears to be holding in value or increasing. December 2013, she bought me a 5D III for Christmas.

[@marcushawkinsmusic]

Love this!

[@Access-Inner-Harmony]

Thank you, I just bought the SonyA7S3 this year. Still learning it. IPhone 14 I was considering though after your review I check out the one you thing is better. It looked like they have soften the face so as to be more flattering.

[@Art_Wine_And_Anarchy]

I just got the R10 and so far the only things I don't like are not having menu Dsiplay Options to shut off the EVF proximity sensor and not being able to slide my thumb on the touch screen while using the EVF like you can do on the EF-M cameras - I'll probably still turn to my M6II for a lot of my photography since my interest in the R10 was the 4K video.

[@zegzbrutal]

Put the LCD screen out, the EVF proximity sensor will shut off

[@Art_Wine_And_Anarchy]

@@zegzbrutal But then I can't slide my thumb across the screen for precise object targeting

[@slimphotog]

I like how Chris and Jordan get drunk during their awards show, while Chelsea and Tony seemed to have started before hitting record.

[@_mattparish]

You won't see me complaining with that outcome! 😅

[@slyfox720]

Tony, your reaction to the $1250 Sony card was priceless I about spit out my soda during that part....lol. Great video.

[@elvislikesphotos]

Honestly the only opinion I trust for cameras. Bought your book and loved it! Helped me create amazing content.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jonphoto5078]

IMHO, having used them, low light AF with the R7 and R10 is atrocious.

[@Mkel890]

i know how to set my camera D750 thanks to this man with white hair. i knew nothing about photography but now i know a lot. thank you both of you 👏👏👏

[@hazem0016]

For me, the fujifilm xs10 is better than canon r10, for the same price you have more lenses and in body stabilisation

[@hf2678]

I love the overdub "4" over the "5". Smooth.

[@chasingmanhattan]

I for sure thought you were going to go with the R7. It’s an incredible value proposition with top of the line tech. If only the sensor tech had been updated to BSI…

[@MattMakes]

I just bought the Canon R6ii - partly on your review, can't wait to really put it through its paces. Good to see it was a runner-up for Camera of the year!

[@realJonSpringer]

Z9 user here. The R6ii looks like an AMAZING camera. Looking forward to the Z8 and the R5ii. I love all camera brands.

[@unbroken1010]

Send me your old camera 😁. It's the holiday

[@unbroken1010]

@@realJonSpringer you all seem Rich. Send me a old camera..one of you must have something sitting on a shelf you don't use

[@realJonSpringer]

@@unbroken1010 I'm not rich, my friend (I had been saving up for the Z9 for awhile). But I do wish you a Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@NicholasStein]

I was looking for a video camera and almost fell for the Zv-1F. It got good reviews and sounded like a good camera until I started delving into the specs. It had less features than the other vlogging camera and cost more. So I went down the rabbit hole and started watching your youtube channel and ended up getting a Sony FX-30; which is shipping today.

[@unbroken1010]

I already picked it up from your mailbox 🤣

[@digitaldrew]

The ADR at 6:21 had me cracking up!

[@Deadolmite]

Hello is the R6 mark II a good camera to video weddings

[@robbinsdrones]

Mavic 3 @ 04:53 is a solid choice. With the latest firmware updates, it makes the zoom lens a lot more functional/useable...you may want to give it another shot!

[@uduogah3139]

Great production! how about and 'oldie but goodie camera' category? and shootout b/w the nikon D600/610 and Canon 6D,5D, II,III etc . great work guys!

[@LeopoldoManuelRamirezMena]

Yes! The R10 is a very cheap great camera, i also recomend the RP it's a very simple FF and cheap camera that fives great results as well

[@zzalg]

What can I say? This year I bought the Mavic 3, the RS3 and the FX30. And for that reason I simply love your video.😊👍😉

[@thayerbigelow6436]

😂Lots of fun. And happy to agree where I had a clue.