I Fell for the Gear Trap-Here’s What I Learned

[@ELa-pz9uj]

Well said! Best 8 Minutes spent about Photography this year.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

That is very nice to hear!Thank you so much for watching!🙏

[@Mr-S.C.]

Nice video Aris. I'm looking at used gear as well because I'm convinced some of the older stuff is better made than the new.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

I am just now exploring vintage lenses and vintage cameras. I don't know whether they are better but they definitely feel more soulful. Thank you so much for watching and commenting Sat!

[@LouisLuzuka]

I need to learn to use what I have and be happy 😊

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

That is the point!I am very glad it came across!Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts!🙏🙏

[@Obscurainc]

this channel speaks to me

[@whipsnadepoacher]

G A S. Been there. Top end Nikon and full set of lenses, cost a fortune! Now I have 3 cameras that I love, all are Olympus M43. Glass, good glass, is the most important thing. For street work I use an E M1 MkII, its waterproof! 3 primes, 34mm, 50mm and a 150mm telephoto. Small, light, sharp. The second hand market is teaming with great kit. (Note we double the focal length on M43 so my 50mm f1.2 is actually 25mm f1.2). Good words and good advice in all I have seen of your video's.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Nice one! I’d love to get my hands on some quality Olympus gear someday. I don’t have much experience with Olympus, but I know it has a loyal fan base-and that speaks volumes. I completely agree that the second-hand market is the best place to find great quality at reasonable prices. I’m all about solid budget-friendly options! Thanks so much for sharing your insights with me, and I’m really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@johnhagianis4581]

Thank you!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Thanks for watching John!🙏

[@Fifthimagez]

Well said I believe in the beginning all new photographers fall for the gear trap myself included. I have three canon Body’s and one Sony. I have no regrets all my gear gets used Canon for paid work Sony for personal projects and vacation

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

I totally get what you mean! It sounds like you've found a great balance with your setup, with each camera serving a specific purpose. That’s such a smart way to approach gear, especially when you’ve got equipment for both professional work and personal projects. I do the same-I don’t buy gear just for the sake of it; I make sure it serves a real purpose. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment! 😊📸

[@davehanner360]

Love these videos! Thank you!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

I am very glad!Thank you very much for watching!🙏

[@kaczynski2333]

Nice video. I do think the framing of your argument is a little off (only a little, and the distinction is nuanced); I assert the question is, 'do you want to do something your current gear cannot?' For me, I'm now shooting subject matter which has a lot of detail and demands to be printed large. I can't afford 8x10 or a Phase One, so I'm getting a nodal rail, and I'll stitch and stack. The nodal rail is cheap; upgrading my workstation, not so much. As an aside, I have no clue about all of the functionality of my digital gear.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Thanks! I agree this question is not far from the meaning of this video. If anything it is included as well. Maybe I didn't make it clear enough, however, I think there is the caveat that sometimes we think a piece of gear can't perform well in a certain aspect while it is actually us that we don't know how to get what we need from the gear we have. I hope this makes sense. I understand where you are coming from and I think this is the perfect example of what I am trying to say in the video. It is not the gear that will give us access to creative solutions but our own imagination and craftiness. Great stuff! Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts with me!

[@don7117]

Another great video. Regarding cameras and more megapixels, check out Chris Hau's video '12 VS 102 MEGAPIXELS'. Some of the most popular and celebrated photographers on youtube can't tell the difference. Quality is important, but that doesn't mean a $10,000 Hasselblad will produce better results that a $1000 apsc body. Practice, experience, knowing your gear in detail, and using it in the right circumstances will produce wonderful results. Whether it's my old Sony A7R2 or my new GR3, both are more than capable of capturing any image I attempt, and I don't expect that to ever change for the genre I shoot.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Thank you for the thoughtful comment, and I couldn’t agree more with your points! I’ll definitely check out Chris Hau’s video. it sounds very interesting! You’re absolutely right: gear is only part of the equation. Practice, creativity, and truly understanding your tools make the biggest difference in capturing compelling images. It’s refreshing to hear someone emphasize this, especially in a world where we’re often pushed to chase the latest and greatest tech. What genre do you primarily shoot? It sounds like you’ve found a sweet spot with you gear combo! Thanks a lot for watching Don! 😊📸

[@don7117]

@@AristeidisSfakianos I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts after watching the Chris Hau video. Might be a good subject for a video of your own! As for the genre I shoot, I mostly lean toward older urban landscape (not street), as well as landscape, with some aspect of older human impact or influence on the landscape included. And just about anything showing age or weathered texture 🙂