Camera Gear Beginners Actually Need

[@Codacolor]

Hey y'all. Since making this video I've made a few updates to my recommendations. You can check them out here. connects.codymitchell.com/camerakits

[@NoShame86]

Where’s LEICA on your list

[@flyingo]

I feel extremely fortunate to have learned filmmaking and photography basics in the 1960s when I was only 6 or 7 from my father and his best friend - a prominent local commercial photographer. The fundamentals never change and these recommendations are spot on. The only addition I would suggest are a few filters. Yellow orange & red are essential for black & white work and very helpful in color work (ND, polarizer). Happy filming to all.

[@PhotoTrekr]

I began doing photography with film cameras. My first camera was a Nikon FM. When light meters were first put in camera bodies, that was high tech at the time. When affordable digital cameras came along, I switched and never looked back. I shot film for 20 years. And if anyone is shooting film these days I would encourage them to set up a darkroom too. I've used a tripod since the beginning. So it is second nature for me. Buy the best that you can afford. The Gitzo that I use now, I've had for over 20 years. It will probably outlive me. The only quibbles I have is that I wouldn't recommend old zoom lenses. They were terrible. And I don't like buying cameras and lenses from eBay. I've bought lots of used gear and prefer using B&H, Adorama, KEH, MPB, or FredMiranda. This is the first video of yours that I've found. But, I'll be sure to check out others.

[@AchievingZeniths]

date the camera and marry the lens best quote i heard all year

[@alexsomeing8192]

Imo the best camera is the one you have all the time, and how easy it is to access. So it comes to size and weight and how you carry it

[@maxwmccoy]

cody has yelled at me 1,435 times about having a crappy tripod

[@matthiasice]

Just a recommendation. For a liiiiiittle bit more ($160 is the lowest I've seen it), the Smallrig AP-100 is a really nice "travel tripod". It's carbon fiber (still has a little heft to it) and the one-turn leg locking is so nice!! I don't do a lot of long exposures, but I'm thinking of getting into astro photography. We'll see how that goes with the AP-100, but I might need to dig around in my local classifieds for something a little more sturdy. PS - I carry that K&F bag daily. It's excellent. Well padded and the rigid parts of the padding are removable/collapsible. That was a big thing for me because I travel with my camera gear in another case, then transfer some gear to the small bag when I get where I'm going. It allows the bag to collapse down when empty.

[@ZuellenFuentesfuentes]

I use my kislux as a work bag and have had no issues at all. It’s a comfortable bag, fits a good amount and hadn’t lost its shape. With that being said, I also take care of all my bags and don’t carry a water bottle, pens, keys or anything that can damage the interio

[@qiao4874]

Finally you are back!

[@karasene2091]

I'm glad to see that I wasn't too far off when I bought my a6100 and tamron 17-70 a while back. and I splurged and spent $30 on a Bluetooth remote shutter release

[@coffeebuticed]

TBF remote shutter releases ARE nice, and in some cases necessary (like in firework capturing), but definitely not something most people need. At least the majority of them aren't that expensive.

[@sucreelbarbaro2138]

12:17 Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 would be my recommendation.

[@dobargento9480]

I’m glad you are back brother!!

[@nerdynautilus5373]

If your camera connects to a smartphone and has an app you can take photos with, use that - don’t get the shutter release cable (assuming you have a smart phone)

[@AlphaCharlieFour]

So I found the Nikon n75 that I got when I was in high school. I never really learned how to use it. I've been watching your videos. I think I'm going to buy some 35mm film.

[@LawsonPhotos]

Why do you tape the film speed in the portra box?

[@IntrovertAmateur]

Just enjoying your videos since you are uploading again :) Merry Christmas! :)

[@yakesbves3294]

Hi Cody, Thanks for this great video and for the link to the camera kits! My girlfriend and I are planning to invest in a Sony a6300 for capturing photos during our hikes and travels, as it’s lightweight and versatile. We were hoping you could recommend some lenses-ideally, one suited for mountain and landscape photography and another for close-up shots of flowers and shorter-range subjects. Thank you in advance for your recommendations!

[@MikaLoka-df8pn]

its ok to get super cool gear and more than u need, because u will reach often limitations tech wise with not good cameras. i really wish the camera i have now existed 15 years ago. I would had so much more videos and could had catched so many more moments. That said I spend most of the time edit photos. So priorities should be 1 --- Great places great subjects to photograph (thats where all the fun is) 2 --- a Camera which is capeable of doing what u need and a lens which gives u flexability 3 --- a good computer so u can edit fast and smooth because thats where u spend most time and the hardest part of the work is

[@OsamaRaoPK]

Thanks for that tip about getting used Peak Design bags. Didn't even cross my mind that its possible.

[@filmnerd.photography]

Great video mate! I agree with you, don't need to spend a fortune to make great photos. I have a shelf full of awesome film cameras and lenses as well as a couple of great digital kits (a Nikon D700 and an Olympus E300), all of which I picked up for free or for cheaper than a low fat soy mochalatte from Starbucks in Beverly Hills. I think the key is to shop around, get to know the little country town op shops (that's we call them here in Australia, think you call them "thrift shops" in the USA?), be patient, learn how to clean and do basic repairs and also to let your family and friends know that you are on the hunt for old camera gear and they will pass on their old stuff to you.

[@eggr17ify]

You should ask my wife about my camera collection when we got married lol I wasn't using half of them let alone the lenses. Sold like half of it for 10k and it bought us a trip to Costa Rica where I only ever used one point and shoot film camera which I loveeee.

[@maxwmccoy]

he's so back

[@the_last_rangefinder_society]

The 40mm ef pancake is ace on the eos 3

[@luzr6613]

Just some thoughts.... I would think the key questions that any gear purchase has to respond to are the ones around the 'what' and the 'when' of taking photos - so having some idea of the environments one spends one's time in along with what it is that one finds interesting about those environments is important. Then there's the determination of whether or not someone can afford the ongoing costs of shooting with film and, if so, whether they can afford to shoot often enough to develop their skills as quickly as they hope for. My own experience of film is that, when you start, you burn through a lot of rolls for a very low return in hits - if Digital had been around in 1980, i'd have been all over it. To me, one of the greatest things about Digital is simply that it allows a person to make mistakes for free, and it has the additional benefit of encouraging experimentation - also free. These days i'm a lot less inclined to screw up, so i'm able to interrupt my Digital schedule to casually enjoy shooting film with zero anxiety - so long as i remain mindful of the costs i'm incurring with every roll.

[@FA1ALERR0R]

Reqally enjoyed the video, but the only thing that confused me was the recommendation of using the kit lens with the A6700. As you said yourself earlier in the video, its better to spend a bit more on the lens instead of the body, so I'm confused why you would suggest using the kit lens for that camera, especially considering that particular kit lens isn't well regarded for its performance?

[@originalbumbu]

Love the advice here

[@DallyFaut]

I am 37, work hard, love fashion but I can't afford luxury. Last year I found out about kislux where I bought a real leather Fendigraphy for about ?50 (more than I usually spend)... I love it so much and it makes me feel good... I don't show off it's fake but anyone who knows me and knows the prices of Fendi knows it's not real... Maybe one day I will own a real Fendigraphy but for me I am happy with my fudge

[@melissas4874]

If meters are too expensive? The camera can be used for metering different areas by just moving it around and focusing if you use single point focus in manual mode.

[@briansolomon2969]

Necessity is the mother of invention.

[@f4stvp]

Okay magic man, I'm not buying another lens yet. Now, if we're being serious, great video.

[@randallstewart1224]

At 78, looking back to starting photography in 1959, all I can say is "been there, done that". The only thing I'd add IF you are shooting landscapes in B&W is a basic set of color filters, large enough so that one set can be adapted to all regularly used lenses.

[@mvw5721]

You're helping a lot of people, I suppose it's going to be more than a 12-step program, right? :) I humbly add that the Canon EOS 5 is also a gem on all fronts and very affordable.

[@carlosetejada10]

Love the recent content! I'm just starting with film photography is this is super useful! One quick question is, why do you have a Peak Design anchor on your tripod? Just curious! Welcome back!

[@tinaunglin]

What shoudl I be focusing to do if I have a fuji x100vi. I kind of wanted to do street photography but I am having hard time capturing people.

[@protoman1214]

If you specifically want to photograph people in candid ways, I would strongly encourage a different camera, probably a interchangeable lens system with a telephoto zoom lens. The x100 is too wide. You have to get too close to photograph people, and if it’s candid photography, it can be super intimidating getting so close to people. I use a 70-200mm to specifically photograph people. It offers lots of flexibility and I can keep my distance and snap photos without getting in their space.

[@_Just_Some1]

Is that Matt Day’s lamp on your desk??

[@fishtraphunter5607]

Love your content, new subscriber. Your presentation and content is strong enough; please consider getting rid of the music, it's very distracting. Thank you offering for your knowledge.

[@larrainlsd6546]

what is that website of the camera kit?

[@brianmckeever5280]

Of course, to me that begs the question: "What would your price-is-no-object kit consist of?"

[@unwantedscrub]

Going to get my first roll developed today! Used your exposure cheat sheets! Your point in this video applies in every hobby. As a musician, I'm always wanting to purchase more and more gear, but my best and most creative stuff usually stems from me limiting myself to a set number of tools.

[@dylan.thissen]

Biggest and best point in my opinion of everything you said in this video was the tripod point. Nothing sucks more than being in sub-freezing temperatures and having to twist lock a tripods legs. Got the PD tripod about 4 years ago and I won't say it's perfect but I've never considered buying a replacement tripod for it. I realise it's not relevant to everyone but I would not go back to my old tripod ever.

[@RaoBrandon]

Awesome vid ! Good to see you back bro :)

[@jeffmccarthy9073]

Good stuff

[@rohithk4659]

Is the R50 better than a6300?

[@carlosreyesf19]

Both are good. I would say the most important aspect is if you prefer building up a lens collection for the Sony E-mount or the Canon RF mount. So if you ever change the camera you can keep your lenses.

[@ebreevephoto]

Thanks for this. As always spot on advice!!!! After shooting for the last 20 years your advice would have been helpful in the beginning. I will be looking at those cheaper but good sticks. Thnx

[@locke_ytb]

Recently watched your previous video. Thanks.

[@KaushikCWCFA]

My first camera is on the way & its a film camera. Your post is in the right time

[@malikosbourne4276]

Can anyone confirm the ULANZI MT-55 👀✨

[@orion2250]

Ime easy..ime so poor that i can afford 10-12 year old pro gear.. Its pro..its old. But ive got good glass..its where i spend my poorness😅

[@deneirtubes]

Just watched your video on exposure and went to your profile to subscribe. Just so happens you uploaded this video as well. Perfect timing!

[@OchreFrame]

I was gifted a Nikon F55 a while back. It is FAR from the fanciest camera out there. However, it still exposes correctly with its internal light meter and has no light leaks. That's enough to work with!

[@Ryker3]

W

[@klartext2225]

Music is much too LOUD! Perhaps... totally unnecessary? I would say so. (Good riddance to people who leave because they miss MUSIC here, not?)