Mirrorless Vs. Digital Camera Showdown: Is It Worth Paying An Extra $3000?

[@celinaortiz8283]

“Again, here we are with another gear doesn’t matter post” loved that!

[@TinyObservations]

Hahahahaha! I was recording the talking head part and realized what I was saying…LOL. I hope I didn’t seem too defeated 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@raleighpurtzer4601]

I don’t like these posts because they continue to point out that my obstacle in getting good pictures is me.

[@TinyObservations]

@@raleighpurtzer4601 hahaha! in your defense...these weren't just plain ole natural light photos. I had a full studio lighting set up going. I was really pleased with how the digicam performed in that setting.

[@agunemon]

Yes!!! Dig up old digicams!!! I was surprised that the pics and videos look way better on PC than the lcd hahahaha

[@TinyObservations]

Yoooo! Yeahhh! I heard the way computers compressed the files back then is what made them look bad…it wasn’t the cameras fault.

[@patrickwalker6802]

I’ve loved the resurgence of these digicams lately! I work at a camera store and recently picked up a Canon Powershot G9 and I’m absolutely blow away by the kind of images I’ve been able to create. Thank you for bringing more light to a style of camera that can make shooting fun again for a really great price!

[@TinyObservations]

There are some badass Powershots out there. People are sleeping on em! Grab a couple and wait for the KZbin hype…sell em for major profit! LOLOLOL

[@lindapryor3747]

I always enjoy the comparison shots with the expensive camera and the cheaper camera. I think it just shows the competence of the photographer and how he uses the equipment. Good to know that we can obtain pretty good shots without taking a mortgage on the house for a new camera.

[@TinyObservations]

I like working on a budget and challenging myself to make good work with less than perfect conditions sooo this was a fun example.

[@ArchiesLens]

This is such a fun idea! I love how you compared these. It's about the creative eye that you have not the gear. 🌸✨

[@TinyObservations]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! ✨💖✨

[@ArchiesLens]

@@TinyObservations 🙌🏾

[@mikemorse-yy6do]

Those Lumix are no joke and really stand up. It would be awesome to have one again.

[@simonshk]

a few years ago you couldn't give these things away but now they are worth their weight in gold

[@bratzillion]

I just ordered my first Lumix this week from Ebay. This makes me excited to try it out!

[@TinyObservations]

Post the photos on r/vintagedigitalcameras . The kids over there are great!

[@bratzillion]

@@TinyObservations Thanks! I just joined! 👍

[@xmxddie]

Love this shoot love your office decor!

[@TinyObservations]

Thanks DEXIE! ✨💖✨

[@GingerAnneBurton]

The Lumix Leica point and shoot was one of my very first cameras. I literally used it til the day it just wouldn't even turn on anymore. Immediately bought the exact same camera and used that one until it died as well. It's what got me hooked on that brand of camera for life. Nothing ever hits quite like a Leica.

[@TinyObservations]

Yesssssss. I bought one and loved it so much I bought like 4 more! Lol. Then someone gifted me another one so I thought it’d be a perfect giveaway. THANKS FOR COMMENTING! So funny I saw you yesterday lol!

[@GingerAnneBurton]

@@TinyObservations Yes!!! Also, you had the best outfit I'd seen all day! Lol! I'll have to join you guys on the next photowalk! It looked like tons of fun!!

[@alanpayne7656]

Which model was it?

[@mrRambleGamble]

Excellent comparisons. The digicam shots were on par and often better.

[@TinyObservations]

Thank you very much!

[@obedbrinkman]

I bought some 5 and 8 MP CCD Nikon Coolpix cameras and love them, great comparison video!

[@TinyObservations]

Nice! Those are classics!

[@alexandercope4049]

I always check out cameras at thrift stores for this reason

[@TinyObservations]

100%!

[@sambrumley_productions]

A Canon PowerShot SD1000 I bought at a thrift store for really cheap has become a favorite of mine, especially after loading an SD card with CHDK and gaining the ability to shoot DNG raw. I've been into film lately, but maybe I need to start making more videos about old digicams again

[@TinyObservations]

Rad! I was really surprised when I found a Powershot shot raw. I had always assumed they were just putting out Jpegs. Those cams can definitely slow down our film usage and save us some money.

[@ReinoldFZ]

I liked the Digicam photos better, maybe the R6 being meant for professional use gives a more neutral look? Very lovely 90's vibe in the theme!

[@TinyObservations]

There's some thing special about those CCD sensors. I could always color match the R6 files if I wanted to...🫠😂

[@netyaroze577]

​@@TinyObservationsmust say my CCD is really good at looking like CMOS

[@emlymdn]

Oooh here for this! 😮

[@TinyObservations]

Thanks, Emily!

[@travislpatterson]

Canon Powershot G(ang) for the win! I have so much love for the power of those little cameras. My G2 is incredible even at 4MP. 🎉

[@TinyObservations]

Such a good value! Such a fun cam.

[@crowonawirehome]

The G5 was a particularly good camera when new. I still use 2 kodaks regularly. They have a look.

[@thatguysgarage323]

Commenting to say I’m here lol! I love your photos btw - That Guy’s Wife 😊

[@TinyObservations]

Hey!!! Thanks! @tinyobservations on Instagram!

[@thatguysgarage323]

@@TinyObservations already followed! cactusbunnyy (:

[@uralpilot]

Great info! I am trying to get back into photography. THank you.

[@username10004]

these photos are so amazing! that’s how i want to capture my little family’s memories 😭🫶🏼

[@TinyObservations]

DEFINATELY PICK ONE UP! Make sure it has a CCD sensor and the photos will look more filmy!

[@itsvince0679]

i love digicams! my mom had one when i was younger and it started my love for photography !!!

[@TinyObservations]

i remember my family had a nikon coolpix that i used with an early version of photoshop....those were the days.

[@zblsk]

Great video! Here in Ukraine we have G5 for 20$ so maybe I will give it a try:)

[@TinyObservations]

I picked up 5 off ebay. I put one in my bag, car, office, and bike. They are so easy and fun to use!

[@zblsk]

@@TinyObservations wow!😂 I already own S70, so probably will go for at least one from G series))

[@KevinGaeke]

Nice video! I would love a digicam!

[@TinyObservations]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@thegroove2000]

Its nice to see the client was happy even with the $50 dollar camera images. Overall it was you with your eye and skills that sealed it.

[@d.r.martin6301]

Back in the early aughts I was shooting simple corporate projects with the G2, and everybody liked the stuff. If they needed to go big, I turned to Genuine Fractals. These were very capable cameras for their day.

[@TinyObservations]

Very capable. I want to research the effects of file compression back then. When looking back at old websites the files looked terrible. It had to be the compression right?

[@GregCarrick]

I use some digicams myself, and enjoy them. Looking at your posted images the digi loses all the variations on the hair colour, and transitions to the highlights are very abrupt. I wouldn't have shown the digi images to my client, as I wouldn't be happy with them against what came out of the R6

[@TinyObservations]

I agree totally, Greg. I wouldn't normally deliver those images, but my client was in on the test. She ended up liking the effect from the digicam and now other clients have actually requested it on upcoming shoots. I could manipulate the R6 files to look like the digicam, BUTTT I think the digicam does something else that's pretty important...it helps the subject relax since they aren't posing in front of a big, fancy, professional camera rig. I'm thinking this could be a good way to warm subjects up in the future before bringing out the R6.

[@GregCarrick]

@@TinyObservations There is that psychological aspect to it. Less threatening or invasive.

[@grandrapids57]

As for myself, I kept all my digitals cameras, from 1.3 MP to the 19mp I have now.... and from time to time I pull one out to use... and yes the feeling of using one, besides the familiarity with them, is working within their limitations (basically enough light, and not excessive contrast) makes one THINK about the shot more, but ultimately it is a pursuit of a novelty because the frustrations of processor speed, auto focus, and ISO will catch-up and one will be back to using an updated camera... (only to repeat the cycle later!)

[@TinyObservations]

I bought an old Leica M digital so I wouldn’t be tempted with high ISO and auto focus like on my canon digitals

[@ccderik]

Interesting to see this kind of David vs. Goliath comparison. Overall, I prefer the whites of the G5, but the R6 is obviously much smoother. At 1:56 I prefer the R6, but not at 2:02. 😅

[@greytsecks5937]

Did you use the Powershot for the beach photos? They look stunning!

[@TinyObservations]

Thank you! Most of the those in the beginning were from one of the Panasonic DMC series. Those are so small and easy to carry around. I love em.

[@lildiva1199]

stand for the powershot 💪🏻

[@TinyObservations]

Thanks Emily!

[@SMGJohn]

Olympus XZ1 made me love photography again, every shot I take, aint real life, I guess that makes sense, I grew up shooting Canon 400D as a teen, and that was a special camera, extremely painful to use, very situational, in poor light, forget it, needed a tripod 50% of the time in even dim lighting, but Christ when it got light? Amazing photos, I shot some of my best photos with that damn thing.

[@louhautdavid6451]

Great shooting ! I also prefer the old camera results, but I'm watching this video on my phone. If I was a professional, I probably wouldn't choose this gear if I had to print large. You know that these old cameras have limitations. If professional photographers rely on these old cameras, it's probably in a niche. Whatever, beyond their low cost, the nostalgia effect and the benefits the share images in communities, digicams can force you to put your efforts in the composition rather than expecting miracles from high technology.

[@TinyObservations]

The limitations are what make us get creative! If these were going to print I definitely wouldn’t use the old camera, but I knew she was likely only posting to Instagram, like 75% of my other clients. Wedding and families make prints…most others are just for web.

[@MrCdog12323]

Great video! What editing software do you use for your photos?

[@TinyObservations]

Lightroom Classic. Nothing fancy!

[@siofna9709]

As I always say. In most cases a digicam is good enough. I shoot digicams and DSLRs. A digicam is always in my bag :-). With greetings from lower Bavaria

[@TinyObservations]

Exactly! I always have a digicam in my bag!

[@juliashattuck2379]

Been using an Olympus 35mm w. digital zoom….one of these would be perfect to accompany it 🥲

[@TinyObservations]

Niiice. Crossing my fingers for you! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@itsmattgates]

I want one please.

[@TinyObservations]

K. Cool!

[@itsmattgates]

@@TinyObservations You can pick someone else. I found one.

[@stasmishchenko]

I really like the way Powershot rendered the skin, it looks a bit more natural. And in general the photo have less, hm, grey undertone? I don't know, the colours ARE a bit more life-like

[@TinyObservations]

100%...I feel like the Powershot looks more organic/natural and the R6 looks more commercial/clinical.

[@tomjohnson3728]

I've got 2 pocket cameras. One is a Lumix DMC-ZR3 and the other is an Olympus Tough TG-810 both take decent pictures. My main camera is a Canon D7 and the quality is better but the thing weighs a tom especially with the expensive 24 to 70 zoom. I would like to get a Canon G9 but the prices are going up on cameras because videos like this are pushing them...lol

[@TinyObservations]

I hate being part of the hype, but I want people to know these cameras are affordable and make really food photos.

[@BotUlysses-fy9ph]

are they edited?

[@TinyObservations]

Just slightly...Added a Kodak Gold profile in LR and pulled it down to like 5-10%.

[@outtathyme5679]

Great content. Difficult to hear you over the unnecessary/distracting music though

[@TinyObservations]

Thanks so much!!! I’ll look into the audio thing!

[@pinkpebble4148]

I've been doing a bunch of research and kinda decided that I'd just buy whatever random crappy camera i found first. It'd be awesome to get one from fate ! ! :P

[@TinyObservations]

🤞😎🤞 my friend. Thanks for watching!

[@mitchellwnorowski6747]

Have Samsungs wb35f and wb150f, consistently take better indoor photos than my ilc cameras.

[@gitawrongtranslation-youtu9701]

Phones don't have optical zoom

[@bretheoracle]

I've never had one of these, but they look like a vintage dream. 😭🤍

[@TinyObservations]

If you don’t win the giveaway check out eBay. They are still fairly reasonable at the moment!

[@kaylaguzman6350]

What those pics were taken with those! That’s awesome! Insane. They’re perfect for adventures !!🥲🤌🏼🤩

[@kaylaguzman6350]

It’s true gear doesn’t matter all the time! Gotta know how to use it ! And all depends on who is in front of the camera and what they want too! Love that more typical gear has come back around and people actually prefer it. I feel like there was a time that the slightest grain was the worst and had to have the best glass out there! (Of course, all depending on time and place and preference).

[@kaylaguzman6350]

Love both shots ! Cool vid

[@TinyObservations]

@@kaylaguzman6350 THANKS Yo! Totally...timing and aesthetic change LOL. I'm new to photo so I haven't lived through many trendy things yet...I cant wait to look back and be like.. uhhhhhhhh. :/