CHEAP CAMERAS & LENSES = BAD PHOTOS???

[@froknowsphoto]

Who wants me to critique their BEST 10 IMAGES??? Drop me a link below!!! Don't forget I'm GIVING AWAY A CAMERA VALUED UP TO $4,999!!! Enter the Super HUGER Camera Giveaway right here bit.ly/megafro2020

[@tylermcneill1782]

Pinky promise you won’t yell and I’ll do it 👀

[@trashkwekwe]

After I bought my M50, I went on KZbin to learn how to use it, and that's how I discovered your channel. So basically you taught me how to use my camera... That means that if my picture are lame, it's a little bit your fault... Here's the link : flic.kr/s/aHsmNP5Jb3

[@wilduu]

Hi Jared! I'm super amateur and my best crap is available right here: instagram.com/max.preusse Buying an EOS R with RF 24-70 f2.8 next week, and your videos were incredibly helpful in narrowing down my lens choice.

[@sauravpradhan7881]

Meme

[@ItsWillLee]

@@tylermcneill1782 😆

[@funnygirl592]

Maybe it's just me but I feel like this one had a calmer vibe than most other ones I've watched? I enjoyed it and I loved how constructive the feedback was. Felt more laid back but still very informative as always.

[@gabriellee2917]

Gotta love those Critiquey McCritiquersons!

[@Lethalogica]

Maybe it's just me but this is what I come to photography youtube for, not reviews of bleeding edge tech that costs two years income

[@gabriellee2917]

Lethalogica Oh absolutely😂

[@ashmaterial]

- Fro, can you criticize my life? - It's fine, it's ok. Nothing special. I would live it differently

[@Valhalla.Studio]

These type of videos are my fav, critiquing other people photos or editing other peoples photos! I feel like I learn the most from them!

[@martian-sunset]

Your critique vids always have the right blend of civility, humility and teachability. Good stuff!

[@hussainazadyan9084]

i think its 90% about photographer skils &10% equipment

[@thatboypat07]

A lot like fitness : 90% nutrition and 10% fitness

[@dzsemx]

In case of artistic images this can be true, but try to shoot sport or wedding with a 18-55 kit lens. I tried. I failed.

[@dzsemx]

Try to shoot dim indoor/nighttime events with 18-55...

[@shark2075]

@@dzsemx I've shot an event hosted by my company and it was in a UV/low light themed warehouse. I used the kit 70-300mm 4.5-6.3 and got some great shots. Granted it's harder and you gotta crank those ISO's up and wait for the right timing of the flashing lights, but it's doable, and it's overly rewarding when you get an insane shot IMO.

[@dzsemx]

@@shark2075 you can get some good results in some circumstances but buying the cheapest F1.8-F2 primes makes a huge difference in low light

[@isa_nvallejo]

I get pretty frustrated when I think of my camera quality so thanks for saying that, I learn a lot from your videos. Thanks. I will still improving!!

[@RandomLifeProductions]

I am never letting the past go... the photos you get with those old lenses are awesome, not the sharpest admittedly.... but shooting manual... love it...

[@CanadianArchivist]

Always great to see you critique other people’s work. Little hints about what the lens does for distortion at wide angles. What looks good what doesn’t ( in your opinion), and how surprised you get when people use a kit lens and get results that even you don’t expect to see. Great video. Two thumbs up to the photographer for submitting work.

[@TheHappyWhisk]

Hi Jared! The shooting straight at a wider lens is something that I am currently working on because I struggle to get that still. The thumb I worked on yesterday at 16 x 9 was just off and I had to straighten it. It's interesting to learn that the wider shooting is harder for that. But I'm also learning about lines and when I am not straight enough for an overlay and started the use a make-shift C stand. As for my kit lens, I'm still on the kit lens Though I did see three sigmas but I'm not in need of that just yet. Though I do love the Canon 32mm EF-M but will wait just a bit more to keep learning. I decided recently to treat my kit lens as a prime and that's made me work closer to the food shots because instead of zooming, I'm learning to move around and see better. Anyway, I'm rambling. Love your videos. Thanks for your time. Cya!

[@00Skyfox]

I have to disagree on the pumpkins shot. Whatever the photographer did with the processing, the final result looks like a Norman Rockwell painting to me. I think it really works well. And very true about cheap cameras and lenses getting great shots. With my Canon S5IS point and shoot and my 60D with kit lens, I’ve been able to get some fantastic shots with them (as well as a lot of shit shots).

[@theallimoo]

Shot with a Canon 7D and 50mm f/1.8 for years and had arguably much better work than many of my peers who had their parents gift them top of the line full frame bodies along with L lenses. Having thorough knowledge on how to use what you have, in addition to editing (in my personal opinion), really makes a difference.

[@LE672AJ]

Some good points about the lenses. Ultimately, it’s always the photographer, and not just the gear.

[@JoeMcGuire]

"Do you see what I'm talking aboot?" I KNEW IT! YOU ARE A CANADIAN!

[@michaelballance1893]

Canadians don't say aboot. Only rude Americans say aboot.

[@oscarbaezsoria1650]

Eh?

[@stevendriver1399]

This was a great collection of what one can do with good basic DSLR's (3200/5300/7200) with relatively cheap lenses. This is my kind of portfolio - I'm a D7200, 18-300 and I hate changing lenses, but I may break down soon and get a 35/1.8, just of have it available indoors. I think a good exercise is to use the Aperture Priority mode with the fast lenses to see what you can get and how DOF and other things change with it. I think some of these were in full auto or P mode, with the ISO not set to auto, but at 400. That last photo could have been taken with the kit lens (50mm,f/8), but if you forced it to f/4 or wider, then you can see what happens and if you like it.

[@messylaura]

the canon 55-200mm kit lens is a very nice one i got with my M50, the soldier in the picture to me was framed good, it showed his shoulder emblems, that probaly was an important thing for him/the smudger to get in. Jared, tell some one at canon to make a native m-m x2 converter!!!!! challenge yourself to get hold of some really crap lenses and work to their best ability to get some decent shots

[@benjaminzerhusen4941]

Cant agree more on the soldier part. He didnt put on all this gear and his emblems, so you crop that stuff away and be like: Look a nice portrait of an old man.. he might be a soldier, but no clue what type of.. For most soldiers, they are proud of their company and their "weapons", like artillery or tank batallion and its part of their "identity", which makes taking photos of those persons quite challenging: If you cut away their shoulder pauldrons or the emblem on the hat, you will cut away a part of their identity. Well its just my 2 cents :)

[@l.ferrer7923]

Sorry but it really looks more like a snapshot. Jared was only being respectful. Proper portraits should be in “portrait mode” with appropriate reflective lighting to reduce shadows under his hat but carefully reducing eyeglass light rebound as well. Properly positioned in posture. Proper background with the right perspective - this one is like “shooting down at” the subject - not eye level. Therefore, a mere snapshot. What a disservice to a man of honor.

[@HoangVu-wo5zj]

Mr Fro made a big point here. While he consistently said that we should have the best tools to take the greatest photos, he also said that if we make make shitty images from thousands dollars gears, the problems lie in our fundamental skills, not the gear. When it comes to critique, he doesn't mention about eye AF, IBIZ or full-frame sensors; only colors, angles, compositions and exposures. If anybody think that his channels is all about promoting the most expensive cameras to monetize from big brands, this video will be my recommendation!

[@ItsMyLifeDaralynn]

I love the critiques , I really learn a lot but I'll be happy when it sticks in my head. I practice, practice, practice ...

[@ReclusiveEagle]

Jared do you critique images that are submitted but don't make it into a video?

[@whodey59]

The basketball photo shot with the D5300 was very nice.

[@lewinalejandroespinal6770]

this was a great critique of critique thanks jared

[@Breeg2011]

The technical details of your gear are static, but your skills are not. Go out and practice and after a while you will find out that you can achieve more with basic gear than you would think. Also, it is very rewarding to get great pictures with basic gear, because it shows that you really know what you are doing! Also, never think that great gear will make you a great photographer, because it won't. Great gear still has its advantages, but in most cases it is less decisive than one should think.

[@chrispylant8001]

I learn a *ton* from your reviews, please keep them coming!

[@jakeofalltrades4018]

Personally I loved the pumpkin shot! I'd hang that on my wall. Thanks for another great video!

[@CrystalMPhotography]

Thanks for the kind words on my photo

[@Zuzzanna]

Me too 👍

[@Mixer000999]

Me too. I liked the colors and the texture of the photo very much. The black background looks a little bit odd, but I really didn't pay much attention to it before Jared started talking about it.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I just submitted not only an updated Top 10 Images album, but my very first portfolio website (build via SquareSpace FWIW). I won't hold my breath given the hundreds, if not thousands, of images and portfolios you must get. But, I live in hope.

[@ItsWillLee]

Your Canadian accent is strong...I think you know what I'm talkin' "aboot" eh.

[@gregrones9113]

Thank you. Appreciate your thought process.

[@jakemelgar7591]

Hey Jared enjoy the video thanks for all the great info. I never really comment, I listen and try to implement what is suggested. But I have a question and I can’t find anyone talking about it. It great to take pictures and great to hear what equipment is recommended with stops and all that. But what equipment to print the photos from when your at home? That is something I was hoping you would touch base on and possibly make a video on. Thanks again really enjoy your content and thank you for your time.

[@nozra_z]

I have an a7 III with some Tamron glass; 17-28 f2.8 and 28-75 f2.8. I got the camera as a full time hobby but I'm starting to get offered photoshoots for food, interior, ads in general. So I'm thinking to upgrade to an A7r III for the higher megapixel count for prints. But what I'm stuck on is will the photos be sharp with Tamron lenses? 42 megapixels won't show any softenings from the lenses?

[@andrewbristoe1833]

ooo and ooo and oh and arrrr that bird on the wire triggered i want to see the bird not getting the lost in space ness show me the bird already lol

[@denisvyrobik4692]

I use 18-105 (kit lens too) with Nikon d7500 and its great.

[@cmflyer]

Bought mine with the 16-80 f2.8-4.0. Love it!

[@Vapor_Roads]

I love how he said About "aboot" man I wish I had some distinguishable accent

[@Valhalla.Studio]

D7200 can do 1/8000 shutter speed, I got the same camera, its probably the best crop sensor DSLR tbh. But its def starting to show its age a bit, and its terrible with video. Anyway, nice episode this was interesting cheers!

[@benjaminzerhusen4941]

Now this is odd.. 10 Minutes ago i did some testing with all my lenses, about which one might be best suited for a macro of shot of dragonflies... I'm more into wildlife, so i got a bunch of superteles and some other glass as well, but nothing "suited for macro" Result: Nikon 18-55 kit lens from wayyyyyy back in the shelf has the best magnification of all my collection.. even blows the 70-200 out of the water... Well... Kit lens it is :D

[@anthonyhershko]

I got the Canon 5D MK IV and I also have the old 6D, And I absolutely love the picture quality of the 6D, it also less noisy.

[@sexysilversurfer]

Anthony Hershko I have the 6D and was thinking of upgrading to the 5Dmkiv. I thought it had a better sensor, more DR and easier to recover shadow detail in post or are you talking about the shutter?

[@Twobarpsi]

Great critique!

[@Vahagraphy]

nice fro!!

[@GreenTekHaus]

Thanks, Jared! Nice vid and critiquer mccritiquerson!

[@allanwarmflash3462]

thanks for a great channel have a question we will be traveling all across the country im looking at tellaphoto lenses for my sony a 7 the make a 70 to 350 lens its about the best i can afford any thing you can add to the info would be of great help thanks

[@tysonator5433]

As a canon owner I have always been jealous of nikon owners. The lack of AA filter, better chip, better low light and the kit lenses are mostly pretty damn good! Not like the paper weight canon use in kit bundles. I no own sigma 17-70 contemporary which is pretty sharp ! I try to compose my images to Jared Polin standard, what would he say about my image, is it good enough, is it sharp, and most of my images would not pass the JP test ! Lol So keep practicing people

[@joshuaaxelio7631]

Hey any advice what to buy? A6400 or g85 same price with kit lenses

[@patrick.771]

depends on what you do. A6400 has larger APS-C sensor, better image quality and is probably the better camera. But G85 has image stabilization which is very helpful when you do video. Buy the camera that feels better for you and try it in a store before you buy it. G9 would be better than the G85. For the A6400 I would go with the 18-135 lens - much better than the 16-50 kit lens.

[@joshuaaxelio7631]

More on video , but i still need good photos . I have used a73 and fuji xt20 and d7500 . However im still looking for a good ecosystem software and lenses option . From your point of view do you think the ease of use of panasonic is better than sony like the settings ,software also glass options? Or is it not significant enought to make decision based on that and grab the better sensor from Sony ? Thanks

[@patrickdavis6954]

This gave me some confidence shooting with my d5600

[@MonologosInternos]

"pianAA" LOL

[@pers4855]

I'm a hobbyists photographer who loves old vintage nikon glass. I just don't see the need to buy expensive z glass that's going cost around 1k or more if im not doing paid professional work.

[@52701970]

I use vintage glass as well. I think he is wrong about new glass is far better than vintage. I think he is assuming. He just buys the most expensive glass and I don't think he has ever done a comparison. He is spiced so he pushes the latest gear.

[@pers4855]

@@52701970 yes he's definitely assuming. I would love to see a comparison and I bet some of those old vintage lenses will hold up nice

[@phynx2006]

Hahaha "you have to let the Nikon past go" that was deep Jared🤔

[@Stogieupsman]

Should I get a a7rii or a7iii in 2020? It’s random just curious?

[@vineetsingh4096]

Much love from India, Jared!! ❤️

[@RFGfotografie]

I LOVE these video's!

[@EpicNovA97]

Gotta love that Nikon D70-200

[@AdamMuise]

Hey Crystal McCord, love the basketball shot!

[@Britton0932]

I’m looking into the Tamron SP 45mm on a crop sensor mirrorless (M5) with and without a speed booster. Any thoughts anyone?

[@rayzzingthebar]

How do I post pics for you to see? I don’t have social media.

[@orphanuprising]

I think the first image would be better if they raised their angle. Maybe stood ontop of a car or something, so the staircase was directly straight on

[@Dahrenhorst]

Practically all of the most priced of photos offered by gallerists or hanging in art museums are made with cameras and lenses, which would not meet any of the criteria of the most basic gear of today. The gear does not make the exceptional photo, it's the photographer.

[@ethancorrales3789]

I use a nikon d3100 and a kitlens and got into 7 events just using those crappy body and lens and in terms of image quality its not the best but it gets the jobs done.

[@rickzimmerman9826]

raising 3 grand kids,if i could buy better camera stuff,i would..but it works..i been using a canon 20d ,thank you

[@martharetallick204]

Good gear won't make you better. It will challenge you to become better.

[@Sinn3r1337]

i aignt gunna lie, dem pumkins liti

[@JaySilva88]

Can't understand why does he have a 50mm f1.8 and shoot a portrait at f8: wtf? I'd understand f2.8 to make it more sharp and have more depth, worst case f4. Using F2.8 would be 2 stops, saving 2 stops from ISO from 640 to 160. Probably could reduce the shutter too so it got to ISO 100. But hey, getting the shot is top priority!

[@ZedExGaming]

Yeah I'd understand if there was something interesting about the background and they wanted to keep detail and story but I think it would have looked just as good opening up the aperture

[@JaySilva88]

@@ZedExGaming you're right. At f8 might as well just shoot with the kit lens.

[@CrystalMPhotography]

I was still new to photography when I did that portrait, plus I don’t take a lot of portraits as I am uncomfortable around people due to my Autism, but I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and try it. Looking back I agree with y’all that I should’ve shot it at 2.8.

[@robertegan7080]

Enjoy your channel

[@ssmith278]

Was that veteran in the Army Corps of Engineers? Is that what his collar button indicates?

[@ryonatkinson6637]

50mm 1.8g is the best money for value lens for crop camera (its a full frame lens)

[@darrengarner6000]

They work, they give you a nice shallow depth of field, the act more like a 75mm with the 1.5 crop factor, that said for street photography it means you get those shots you want but your not in people faces. All the best, #darrengarner2

[@snappic2867]

You can train everybody to have the exposure right ????? You didn’t know a friend of mine 😂 .....greetz from 🇩🇪

[@arundj2837]

I like the 📷 cameras very much.

[@brandishwar]

The Nikon 18-55mm kit lens DOES have VR. It's the kit 70-300mm that does NOT. But Nikon does make one with VR. Why they have one with and without VR is beyond me as I think they should have just the one with VR. And the 11-16mm lens is from Tokina, not Tamron.

[@rabrhee]

A few years ago (c 2016?) Nikon were doing a kit with a D3300 and an 18-55 without VR, when the 18-55VR and even the VR II had been out for a while. An odd setup but I can only think they had a lot of non-VR 18-55s about and wanted to push out a cheap christmas kit.

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

My 16 year old daughter has my old D3100 and kit zoom and she takes better photos than I do. Super annoying that.

[@StephenShreds]

I have missed these.

[@VishwasRavindran92]

That's the same mentality indian clients possess when it comes to shoot Indian weddings and functions

[@veritasjustice7878]

The 11-16 is a Tokina Lens

[@otnielyosia3753]

Kit lens is the best lens

[@JourneymanActor]

i actually thought the pumpkins was the best shot followed by the soldier. 🤷

[@itsmealbertsabu]

Please do review on Nikon D780..

[@gustavofischer9657]

I can totally see what you mean, as god and the devil are in the details. The advice speaks to me.

[@SchardtCinematic]

I love my 18-55mm thay came with my T3i. I now use it on my 90D. I have no lenses over $200.00

[@mirzamdmoonridoy6865]

Iam a wildlife photographer I use canon 1300d & 75-300mm

[@ademola5803]

I like the 🎃 pic colours

[@yousefsamir4784]

Like before watching ❤️

[@loco240]

The right and left shoulder patches are integral to the story of the soldier portrait. You just demonstrated your global ignorance by suggesting your crops of that image.

[@AxZonChaudhary32]

nice brother

[@gabriel84]

That was a beautiful piana

[@CrystalMPhotography]

Thank you, also you see more of my photos on my site at crystalmccordphotography.com

[@RE3DT]

Might send mine in, these are shocking. 🤣

[@Chemy.]

I would love to send you some pictures, but, not a photographer, not on a camera but a cell phone and just to see what should be done, not need to see it on a video

[@TheHellis]

Headshot on an old soldier.

[@eseseis7251]

pumkins are focus stacked?

[@CrystalMPhotography]

Nope, I actually have no clue how to do that lol

[@smashexentertainment676]

Nikon D 70 to 200.. LMAO )))

[@starboy3802]

9:43 maybe they are from Vienna ...

[@PixelVogue]

18-55 in this bisshhh

[@meneerhalfwerk7096]

D7200 gets to 1/8000 even the D7100

[@sjmphotonyc]

They need to lean off the vignette.

[@punkrachmaninoff]

dude... i use a $30 pentax prime lens on my fuji X-T3, it would smoke anything you got.

[@aungnainghtet666]

12 views 14 like in 1min Its weird

[@TheHellis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIrCY5p7odlmiaM

[@narsplace]

Funny how a guy who can't say Nikon correctly tells us how to pronounce piano. (Joking here, making fun of Americans.)

[@bunnyjumb]

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[@TheJubess]

Jared! be careful with the word 'headshot' around veteran soldiers ;)

[@JuanSanchez-zz3me]

What if Jared did a photo critique, but only from phone pictures No actual cameras

[@herbalgiles9468]

Juan Sanchez no one would care

[@sexysilversurfer]

Herbal Giles Apple would, queue sponsorship! 💰💰💰

[@irishcoffeys]

First

[@robertnelson3179]

Sound creacky

[@ronaldsand3000]

Bit boring