I tested the CHEAPEST CAMERA on Amazon...

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

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[@34Media]

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[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Cheers mate!

[@austinman1234567]

If the BBC would stop blocking VPN IP addresses on iPlayer I would sign up.

[@yakamo]

the tv show "Devs" is really good!

[@yakamo]

@Jeffrey Lear and the point is?

[@AndrewSowerby]

I've done the maths, and can confirm that the 18 Megapixels is exactly nine times better than the Pixel 2

[@slavkov_v]

*9 million times better

[@killerfelix4489]

It's great

[@ReinoldFZ]

I liked the photos from the cheap camera more than the pixel, I guess I'd use my soft gnd to get a bit more of dynamic range, a simple tripod for cellphones and that is all. The Pixel has much computational alteration to my taste.

[@misteragb7558]

The colors are quite nice, the tones are more yellow, which I like and the grain reminds me of film, which I like as well

[@darkdayzdawn4984]

I agree. The cheap camera has much better colors than the pixel and over all does not look bad. The down side is the cheap camera has a massive crop, it is over exposed, the clouds and sky are washed out, everything looks pulled in with less depth, and if you look at the grass close up the detail is a lot lower. Somehow I still think the cheap camera looks better over all.

[@lancheloth]

Me too...

[@KricksWorld]

I agree

[@sumanraj929]

I bought the camera it is absolutely amazing I'm loving it it's so good for beginners

[@photoangelov]

The term "digital lens" inspires a lot of confidence.

[@althejazzman]

Nice to know they've broken the laws of physics.

[@smartduck904]

I know right XD

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

Its an asset in a video game included in the packin cd-rom

[@lesliefranklin1870]

A "fresnel lens" is kind of digital. Although I wouldn't think it would improve photo quality.

[@yuriythebest]

You clearly didn’t understand- It’s digital in the sense that it’s virtual, it doesn’t ‘really’ exist even

[@DerVagabundli]

What I took from this video: if you're absolutely broke and want to make videos to share your photos on KZbin, the cheapest camera is actually kind of not totally unusable because viewed on a phone screen (like most users do) they look fine. Or at least as bad as anything else after KZbin's compression.

[@bookedsam]

£10 more can get you a used FullHD Sony Handicam

[@billywindsock9597]

My Therapist: What is the first thing you should do if you start to feel unhappy or low? Me: Click 'add to basket?'

[@digimon89]

the colors on the 18 megapixel camera looks better than the phone camera, imo

[@adinwalls]

I love how the spots where you stop to chat low-key absolutely epic vistas.

[@joeframo3347]

You just proved that you don't have to spend a whole lot of money on the camera to get beautiful pictures thank you thank you thank you 👍

[@lunarsquad6850]

Ill be honest, the photos when not cropped in are not the worst. Maybe good for kids to get the eye or even someone who is more veteran to refresh their eye I think it would be good!

[@NijiDash]

Bit late reply, but I think a second hand camera by a reputable brand would be better than this for teaching kids to develop an eye for this. If you look around, you can find great bargains (I found a Sony HX60 for 40 bucks for example). It even does 1080p50 video recording with image stabilization.

[@danielhenzphotography]

Oh no, he was on Amazon again. Emily, get his credit card or you won't get your new house. So, is that the camera you said you need to redo the "what's in my camera bag" video?

[@1b0r90]

I expected much worse. Tbh some of those photos were pretty okayish. I've seen some similar "cheap camera challenge" videos, but not a landscape photography version yet, so thanks James for this content! ✌

[@beckydean4374]

Endless Canon R5 reviews on youtube... nah I'm ok thanks. James Popsys reviewing a £29.99 'camera'... yes please!

[@xxOzzie63xx]

Doesn’t like tripods, don’t use them, don’t like them. So what’s that behind you at 5:18 but a bloody big tripod?? Maybe you are a secret tripod lover really 🤣

[@verablack3137]

You can find an Olympus Camedia C-5050 used for between $20-60 so, same price range and while it only has 5mp it's images are a million times better than that camera. It even has a reasonably sharp f/1.8 35-105mm eqv. zoom lens on it. You can get a good camera in this price range.

[@deepu_btbx]

I remember getting my first camera, Nikon coolpix. It taught be some times being lmited by your gear teaches you to step up your creativity

[@kenduejones]

Facts 💯

[@markusdoring1506]

Doesn't work with a tripod? Come on James, that was the moment we all knew the camera wouldn't fit to you. Step by step you slowly start to love long Exposure photography. Don't fight it anymore! Let it happen! We've been wainting for you on the dark side of photography.

[@aspilobo]

haha

[@lavalampsucculent2996]

Join us on the low-light side HAHA

[@befer]

i unironically really like the "retro nat-geo feel" of the cheap camera. The colors are interesting, the lightning is pretty shit to be fair, the sky is just a white blob. But it has potential to take interesting wildlife photos? maybe? I need to see how it performs on moving objects and maybe with lens

[@ohmwai]

I am so early today, i feel like i posted the video myself.

[@bromptonspotter]

Everyone over 50 (including me): My first camera was a Kodak Instamatic and I would have been thrilled - thrilled, I tell you - with image quality like that....

[@coltonreed4488]

Creative limits people! You don’t need the best stuff to make art that is worth while!

[@vIBEDoUT-Channel]

Yeah ☮️

[@UNSCPILOT]

And a challenging camera can be fun

[@barrywebber100]

It was never going to be "world beating" at £30 but some zoomed in comparisons between cheap camera, phone and Panasonic photos would have shown just how rubbish it was. The scenery was stunning. Thanks for posting, I hope you weren't blocking up the roads in Snowdonia! :-)

[@jeremyjs8863]

Your videos are always immensely enjoyable, making life seem a little more doable after watching. Must admit that to my eye the images from the 18mp look better than the phone here on YT, but obviously take your word for it. Hardly the point anyway :) Thanks

[@Chilcutte]

I have that Cam. Its pretty good for inside at conventions. I have tiny hands... so Mouse. It works for not too far apart in okay lighting and your subject is 10 feet or so away and to take pics of small stuff on tables. >its nice to have a point and shoot (or your phone) at events. Think snapshots and its FINE the size of the image gives you room to Crop out and frame people better. I also dont mind handing it to folks I carry extra cameras like this. I like to set kids up with one. Its a Great little teaching tool

[@Chilcutte]

Actually let a Tot use my GH4 and Rode Mic at a wedding recently. DEFINITELY not my Professional side (Just my personal Instagram) instagram.com/p/CCu5ZatJ-Zq/?igshid=12p923fr5dmq2

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

I thought the pictures looked pretty good on my computer monitor (~16" diagonal and an older screen). Maybe enlarged the pictures are crap but the camera appears to be better than nothing. I liked the test pics better than those by the cell phone. The pictures might be good for Instagram or similar online websites. Point and shoot (not a horrifying experience to one who didn't get into digital until I was +40 years old); don't need film (or the expense of processing that); don't know about battery life or if it's easy to find extra batteries; and almost zero control over how the camera sees (the macros weren't great, but I have trouble with flower pics using a better camera). I don't think it was a waste of money (it could be a tax write off, too!). It could be used as a gift after all.

[@nopunintended5096]

I really liked the first image, because it doesn’t look so crazy hdr-like and has a nice contrast and colors, almost like 35mm film. I know it blew the highlights but I like it. It kinda looks like a phone-shot edited with a warm vsco filter. So yes, off to amazon I guess 🚀

[@Treborbobuk]

Best of luck with the move - most stressful thing you can do - so they say.... wait until the kids come along though! Thanks again for another great vid!

[@ashtonghost4470]

You: definitely don't buy this Me: buys it I actually like the bad quality I want a cheap camera to haul around and take harmless pictures of things just for keepsakes. It'll be fun. :)

[@Brandobasso]

how’s it going so far with it?

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Snowdonia is beautiful. I do remember yelling at my phone, "TURN AROUND YA TWIT" as crepuscular rays danced behind you; and then you finally turned and commented "Right now, it's dark." I hope to see Snowdonia myself someday. Also, my own Google Pixel 2 kicks that camera's a$$.

[@shutterbug1076]

I've been trying to tell people asking me "what camera to buy" that mega pixels don't mean as much as they think for years now.

[@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785]

1st photo I was like: "well that's not to bad, init? The dynamic range and detail is even better than the Pixel 2, Oh.. wait... lol nevermind XD"

[@onlyClaire]

That cameras battery looks like the batteries that were in the old Nokia phones! I'd love to see you trying out a bridge camera like the P950 or P1000.

[@TheHellis]

It probably is. I remembered them from my contour video camera. Or at least they look like them.

[@akshaymykar5569]

You lack the patience of knowing how to utilise this masterpiece.

[@kunst6138]

what i learned here is if the landscape is wonderful then even the cheapeast camera can make good pictures

[@retroaesthetik]

As someone who enjoys shooting video on a Digital8 Camcorder as well as with my Sony FX3 and others, this little photo camera is honestly pretty cool. All cameras are kinda cool, photo- / videography is fun and great in general. People in the past would be crazy about having the ability to take nice looking images in such a compact and affordable format. Every camera has it's unique charm and character. Phones can be kind of meh, but it really comes down to putting more thought into the images you take on them - framing, lighting, ISO, colours, f-Stop, etc. can be manually adjusted and it's the job of the photographer to decide. This reminds me of the experiment where they compared a proper analogue camera with a disposable one and the film came out looking unique and each camera had it's own character. You could cut a hole into a box, put a lens on it and burn the image on some special paper and if you put thought into it, it can come out great.

[@ShreddedShredder0]

I'm personally a fan of cheap cameras because you can get some very interesting shots with them. I love that the shots from this cheap camera look like photos taken with one of those old disposable cameras. Very cool!

[@gatblau1]

I’m impressed it even has a removable rechargeable battery for that price.

[@CaveyMoth]

[Walks into B&H] "Y'all got any 18 Megapixels in stock?"

[@Lumynex8335]

Well good photos are not only about sharpness and more often about the colors and mood of the shot. That is why I like the pictures of the 18mp camera more, the colors are nicer and they aren’t oversharpened to a crisp like most phone pictures

[@alistairmcturk4085]

Just watched this, and it was exactly what I expected. So, not taken much away from this video, but have learned a lot from your others which I have been following for a while. What has prompted me to comment is that I am hugely jealous of the fact you are moving to somewhere near the Ogwen Valley. I have holidayed there for about 20 years, staying at Tai Neweddion which is on the old coach road. I've got a bit of a family connection to the area, as my grandmother was born and lived in Tregarth. Her father was a quarryman who worked at the Penrhyn Quarry (Are you going to do a video on the Zip wire??). I hope you get the house, I think you and Emily will love it there. Stay safe.:)

[@RealRaynedance]

There's something about your background music abruptly ending before you talk at the beginning of your videos that makes me laugh. I love that 00's point-and-shoot sticker aesthetic too. Makes me miss the SX130 IS I had that made me think "RIGHT. I want to actually try now." as a 15-year-old. Unfortunately used it so much that the electronics fried and it gets painfully hot with batteries in it while it's turned off.

[@sumeriano]

6:27 To save time..

[@alejandrocastro2711]

Damn, that’s a beautiful landscape

[@cathyann1601]

The camera may be rubbish, but look at how much fun you had in trying it out! That was worth the price of the camera right there! lol!

[@yl3903]

I have tried to shoot this kind of camera in lower pixel settings, smaller picture will come back better results. I always think large pixels is only designed if you need the photo comes large, as displayed on a big big screen, not on a normal computer screen, and usually a smaller picture with much smaller size that only to be seen on a computer screen or smaller prints will do just as fine, have more depth of view, more details, more 3-D, because there are less noise between the dense pixels.

[@corykphotography]

P.s. File this video under 'Comedy'. This was hilarious. That location was pure beauty, that camera was Funny. As well as your dad joke. A 'Pic-stop' lolol

[@lionheart5591]

It's not that I don't enjoy the photography stuff but I enjoy the silliness of his actions and his humour is why I pressed the bell icon. Lol

[@DaveAdams222]

I love my GR III. It's about the size of that toy but it's a street and landscape photography juggernaut. Crazy little camera for when I don't necessarily want to have my big lens-swapper. I highly recommend it to any photographer out there, regardless of your focus.

[@tombackhouse9121]

I didn't twig where you were until you said tryfan. I've taken pictures of the same mountain using an even cheaper camera; I made it from a matchbox I found on the ground, and part of a can from an emerge energy drink, a sliver of plastic I took from an ice cream tub, and a lot of black electrical tape. Pinholes ftw

[@marylebone4465]

This is great camera ~ Christmas Gift for CHILDREN 7 to 10 years old.

[@bryanbernart]

The images from this camera look better than those from the Pixel 2. I prefer its colors, too.

[@keithpinn152]

Was anyone surprised with the quality of this purchase. Emily must be a very loving and understanding partner. Donate it to a small child and you will be their best friend for ever! Keep safe. . . Cheers, Keith (Canada0

[@Azureus8389]

what about a review on the cheapeast possible camera with the best possible quality? that would be very interesting

[@billrankin]

Good camera for a child to have to take some holiday snaps without the worry of it getting lost, dropped or damaged.

[@joelrollins2841]

Maybe next year Americans will act adult enough that we'll be allowed to travel to the UK so we can attend one of your workshops. One can always hope.

[@tomcrookes5689]

The video you refer to at 4:40 was the first video of yours i watched, needless to say i have since binge watched them all! Sorry to hear you’re moving from the Peak’s but wow what a location. ...oh i almost forgot, the 18mp camera.... might be a good one for my 6 year old daughter!

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

An inexpensive but working camera can teach a youngster how to think like a photographer. Not heavy thought yet, but it will encourage her to notice her surroundings. A digital camera won't limit the number of pictures she can take (unlike a film camera, though they do teach one to be frugal). Her only limits will be the battery (so get extras) and the memory card. Oh, and her interest and focus, being young and having the world to explore. What fun!

[@johnbasford]

So your full review was “It’s rubbish”. Actually I did notice, even on KZbin that the skies were totally blown out in all the pictures even though the rest of the picture looked pretty dark. I remember many years ago a friend of mine bought a Lada car (Russian) and he told me how cheap it was. I was tempted until he gave me a ride in it - I immediately thought “It’s rubbish”. I enjoyed the views James, lovely place to live. Keep them coming.

[@richardturner81]

That camera looks epic! Looking forward to your workshops, the Wife has even given me permission to go to one next year! It’s probably some form of trap...

[@lylestavast7652]

thumbs up'ed this on just for the consistency of having a tripod dig in there. lol

[@lilbigdaddy2294]

A welcome screen that literally just says WELCOME. 😂

[@Dustii91]

Thanks for mentioning the newsletter! I'm late to the party but hey ho, any snowdonia events I'll gladly drive from Essex 👊🏼

[@GeneWaddle]

I have a 16 mp Fuji point and shoot I take out every now and then just to remind myself why I use my real camera instead. Maybe it would do better if I shot some 🐑 with it. I should try that.

[@carneyjg1]

Lools like my first digital camera I bought was in Singapore on the way to Iraq in 2003. At just under $300, it sported a massive 3mp and no type of zoom function. It was a beast though. Survived being thrashed around in my pack for 6 months in the desert. And captured many memories.

[@aattokorhonen6641]

alway get exited when you upload!

[@austinman1234567]

James: Do not buy one of these. Me: Going to order me one of these 18 Mega pixel cameras, just to see how bad it is James: Face slap.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

😂😂 Please save your money!

[@shadowpandapc]

Would be interesting to see you test a budget compact (a real one like a sony w800 or like a Panasonic TZ)

[@jhovanybernal5429]

I was waiting for the moment he cries " this is Sparta!"

[@Odinthesleepy]

Another pro photog here. Should post a video with the raw files because honestly......they looked good from here lol

[@nicklasveva]

I got a really nice second-hand analog camera for $25. Just a few scratches here and there. I also have a Canon EOS 350D from 2005. It still takes great quality pictures. An appreciated value for that camera is about $50.

[@darrin2382]

Chasing sheep with a £29 camera. Living the life James? (loving your channel btw)

[@willwatson1929]

love these type of fun videos

[@MSmith-Photography]

It's made of high-quality, space-age, military-grade material all for the low, low price of a bag of penny candy. 🤣

[@pwood5733]

Love the financial advice about buying an old phone hand set and dedicate it to a pocket camera

[@ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname]

🤣this just made my morning . we have a saying where I'm from with bad translation it is "you take what you have" ( man tager vad man haver sa kajsa varg)

[@johannesfickludd4396]

"Morgon", säger du att efter lunch är morgon?

[@ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname]

@@johannesfickludd4396 ja men har I USA var det morgon nar jag sag video 🤣

[@brentsummers7377]

Sadly, the cheapest Nokia or Vodafone branded smartphone on sale in the UK would probably destroy that camera.😂

[@brodieallen1845]

The Holga of digital cameras

[@borderlands6606]

To be fair, Holga and box cameras have massive resolution. Very little sharpness, but at least a hundred megapixel res if you scanned the negative optimally.

[@brodieallen1845]

Borderlands to be fair, it was a joke made to compare their status of quality in relation to their medium

[@borderlands6606]

@@brodieallen1845 It's more like the kind of junk you got for subscribing a magazine, or visiting a car showroom. Any weight would be metal ballast, and it would be called Olympian or Canom. A camera shaped object.

[@gregcooper2719]

My dad: I want a easy to use camera/action camera Me: check out this Canon/get a GoPro My dad: I’ve bought this

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

😂😂

[@im.weasel]

That little camera make everything look like a video game screen shot in some open world game or something lol. I think the photos look pretty good for that price to be honest.

[@janeevanz]

Hehhe your a laugh 😆 the battery is like a little biscuit! Your awesome made my day 😂❤ love your videos

[@Chilax]

perfect camera for traveling. if it gets stolen you only lost the memories instead of a ton of money and memories

[@TonySkraba]

Here in the states, it looks like 18MegaPixels is branded "AbergBest" and Amazon NA has the 21 MP version for $41. - but for only two more, $43, you can get *30 MP*. 30!

[@reyrey2971]

I am still waiting on the video of you cooking pasta

[@michaelglass8546]

My goodness what an incredible location! Any direction you look there's a shot.

[@jpokeefe]

Best reminder that gear isn't everything. Thanks! Next week: sponsored by Netflix. ;-)

[@joeframo3347]

Wishing you a lot of success in your business thank you ❤️

[@jefferyjames8292]

Lol I can't believe the 18 mp camera more powerful than the pixel.... the colour and quality of focus so good

[@TheHellis]

That looks like a spot on camera for you! As you said, no tripod mount, light, very small lens. I mean that is better than micro four thirds?

[@nore8141]

I hope you get the house near the park. Great video and commentary. Looking forward to many more.

[@MacarenaNieto99]

those the flash works automatically ? or is just light?

[@mrfacetious]

if it was a blind test then the only thing that would have stopped me from guessing that the toy images came from the pixel is the dynamic range

[@johnbuckingham6895]

Stunning scenery, James - it'll make for one hell of a backyard to your new house. Good luck with the purchase and move. (Also, the sound quality from that little Rode wireless pair is very impressive.) Thanks for another fun video, which also doubles as a vital public service announcement warning about very cheap anonymous digital cameras. You take on the rubbish so we won't have to.

[@happiestlaurenl]

funny how this video actually convinced me to buy one

[@seokinchung]

what this video proves is 30 pound camera in awesome place is much better than state of art expensive camera in backyard.

[@nazimsultan8613]

i clicked on this thinking it was a Thomas Heaton's video and then was like why is the voice sounds weird and realized it's James

[@gashead2]

1st experience of your channel and enjoyed the video, thanks

[@Munkaa]

Do you plan to try a film camera next? Good luck with the house btw. (I haven't finished watching the vid)

[@andyb_23]

More Snowdonia + less Amazon = more $ for house in Wales. Thanks James, love your optimism.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Coming right up!

[@j.stephenbrownphoto]

I carry my full EOS R kit in the original boxes... That's how you know I'm pro 🤣😜

[@Totus86]

Still takes better photos than me with my Sony a7III XD. Proves that camera gear doesn't matter. But then again. Buying a Lamborghini as your first car doesn't make you the best driver. But it will sure as hell make it a lot more fun to drive. XD

[@buchsg]

Yes the lambo will be fun to drive until you spin out or hit a wall 😅

[@pauly985]

Good luck on getting the new house, Wales has some great scenery and coastline.