Canon 1200D Photowalk: Are Cheap Cameras Still a Joy to Use?

[@StreetPhotographyChannel]

I still work with a Rebel T7 (2000d) and yes, it is still a pleasure. Reflex are going to be abandoned but they have something more than mirrorless cameras: the optical viewfinder. And the experience is more similar to film photography. After a decade with p&s and mirrorless I switched back to DSLRs and I am happy.

[@ShutterKnack]

I fully agree. OVFs especially the best ones are the best.

[@JohnRusselRareza]

I have canon 1200d also. And i used it for videography. So far i still produce not quite enough quality but still landed on certain events that are well loved by most audiences and satisfied.

[@cameraexplorations]

Happy to know you're having a good time with your 1200D! While it may not excel in video, it holds up well and proves handy in various situations.

[@FlyBoyEnterprises]

Absolutely. The camera doesn't make the photographer, the photographer makes the camera. You have to learn the camera, study, learn and make the needed adjustments.

[@cameraexplorations]

I agree. In photography, even if you need 3 things to get results: the camera, the lens, the photographer - the latter will always be the most important.

[@graham2088]

Good clip mate! Much better than anyone explained/expressed!

[@cameraexplorations]

Ah, thank you so much! Glad you liked it! :D

[@CanoeToNewOrleans]

A few years ago, I bought a used Canon 300V (aka Kiss 5/Rebel Ti) film camera for about $20. I love it for hiking in the mountains. Compared to a digital or mirrorless camera, there aren't many internal parts so the 300V is very light. It only weighs 365 grams. My 5D2 weighs 810 grams. I pair the camera with a 50 mm Mark I and can hike all day without noticing the weight of my gear.

[@itwasme2435]

00:57 gorgeous shot, clean water =O

[@JosephKonickel]

I bought this 1200 d on Jan 2015. Still I am using . I am very happy with this camera. Now I am planning to buy efs 24 mm prime.

[@cameraexplorations]

Good to hear that you're still rocking the Canon 1200D!

[@user-yv4hg5jn2d]

You don’t have problems with shaky video or blurry photos? (since it has no image stabilization) i am planning to buy one too

[@free_pork_chop]

Multumesc! Now I know what to buy! I found one in my city(still in Romania but its a really small one:D)

[@amermeleitor]

I just want something cheap. I have seen old Sony Nex and a5000, a3000 for cheap, like oldie Fuji's, but the cheapest and with more cheapo lenses are the Canon and Nikon DSLR. An old 450D plus a 28-135mm for 70usd is not a rare case, same with old Nikons (D50, D40, D90, etc). Other alternative is 4/3 DSLR, and then lenses can be adapted to M4/3 with a cheaper adapter. Pentax DSLR is for the cheap too but without an a clear upgrade way to keep your DSLR lenses unlike Canon, Nikon or Olympus / Panasonic. I'm deciding, I have had some cameras before and I see an advantage in Canon and 4/3 DSLR: you can adapt old manual lenses, M42, Nikkor, Minolta, Pentax K, etc. Even you can have focus confirmation in Canon with an adapter with chip. So Canon and 4/3 are the best alternative for the cheapo I think.

[@cameraexplorations]

Wow! You really know gear and prices! I appreciate that! Malcom Gladwell, in his book "The Tipping Point" , had a word for such knowledgeable people: mavens. And yes, the conclusion is on point, I also believe that Canon and 4/3 are the best cheap alternatives. As a personal note: you can get very nice results with cheap gear and the most important thing is to enjoy what you are doing. There are people that own expensive cameras and don't even scratch the surface of what it means to have a good time/to grow with photography.

[@ShutterKnack]

Pentax DSLRs have IBIS and focus confirmation in the viewfinder by default. It's generally a better platform to adapt lenses with.

[@mrherusantoso]

For me, the question is the other way around. Can you enjoy photography with an expensive camera? Because with latest camera tech, this thing can think on its own basically and make the endeavor of taking pictures less fun.

[@cameraexplorations]

That`s a good point! With the rapid technological advancements, it will be hard to answer this question. I`m also curios what will people answer - maybe I`ll create a pool with that question, in the near future, on the community tab of this channel. Thank you for mentioning this!

[@arrow501]

Thank you for the review. You got some nice shots. How did you focus for the photo of the long street with the car? Are the samples jpegs or raws and did you do much editing? Your comments when photographing yourself in the mirror window were very funny 😄

[@cameraexplorations]

Thank you! Glad you liked my video! I do minor adjustments to each photo: a small crop/straightening, if needed, and slightly more saturation and brightness, that's it. Cheers!

[@MrYolo5]

Got the same camera! Love it 😊

[@cameraexplorations]

Great to hear that! 👍😀

[@user-yv4hg5jn2d]

You don’t have problems with shaky video or blurry photos? (since it has no image stabilization) or the lack of 4k video i am planning to buy one too

[@zahra_na98]

can i record long videos with that? like for youtube?

[@cameraexplorations]

I wouldn't recommend this camera for videos. It is an old entry level camera that has a washed out video recording. On top of that, it doesn't have a flip screen. For KZbin, these Canon dslr models are good: 70D, 800D, 77D, 80D, 250D. Hope it helps!

[@thatguitardad]

Older canon dslrs are the bomb

[@cameraexplorations]

I agree 👍

[@sodetewo326]

80d vs t8i...which should I go for...I'm new to photography but I've handled a camera (nikon d750)...I don't know which one to get here....and also which is better 80d or the nikon 750

[@cameraexplorations]

Hi! The canon T8i (or 850D), for sure, is better at image quality. It was released in 2020 - newer technology, no weather sealing, though, if you need it. The Nikon D750 is better than both of them because it has a bigger Full Frame sensor (superior in low light, superior dynamic range) . It all depends on what you want to do. If you want to make vlogs, more videos, go for the t8i. If you mainly want a camera for photography, go for the D750. At image quality the full frame sensor of the Nikon camera is clearly preferable.

[@sodetewo326]

@@cameraexplorations thank you very much

[@Sdcreators51214]

Bro which lens do you use to capture the flower?

[@cameraexplorations]

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM

[@yahyaettouil1784]

hey, thanks for the content that you make. i have a question, is it bearable to use the tiny pentamirror viewfinder ?

[@cameraexplorations]

Thank you too! The viewfinder is, indeed, a bit smaller than what we find on a more expensive Canon 80D, for example - but just a bit smaller. I didn't had any issues with Canon's 1200D viewfinder. It is comfortable to use. On every camera, it is very important to have a viewfinder protective patch (the rubber eyepiece). If you have that, there will be no problems.

[@yahyaettouil1784]

@@cameraexplorations thanks

[@vhgdseegames4090]

This lens is not good

[@cameraexplorations]

Opinions vary, and that's perfectly fine. It's to be expected, considering this lens dates back to 1990.

[@lukw.8616]

Nope, this Canon 24 mm f/2.8 STM lens is far newer - from 2014; in fact it's one of the latest efs lenses Canon has made (yes, 10 year old now ...). It's still on my wishlist and the reason I haven't bought it yet is the STM motor which in some Canon's STM lenses tend to self-refocus when not in use. A small break in shooting is just enough to get those lenses asleep, the lens' front element hides into the main tube, and it takes years to wake it up and start focusing right. In the meantime the decisive moment goes to hell... In opposition, the AD and USM motors haven't this issue at all - they still hold the focus distance as 've already measured, even when getting asleep or the camera is off, and it makes focusing easier and faster. Did You notice this sleepy issue in Canon 24 mm STM lens? Best wishes

[@vhgdseegames4090]

Actually 5 months ago i didn't know much about photography and gear, that is not a bad Lens by any means it's just nothing special about it @@cameraexplorations