New Camera System Makes No Sense -Do Not Switch!

[@mattisulanto]

So many excellent comments below. It's a little overwhelming and I can't reply everyone. However, I do really appreciate and read all the comments. Many thanks to all commenters!

[@zenonbillings9008]

its well deserved matti ! zen billings

[@glennsak]

Bravo! You've really touched a nerve with this topic.

[@ninjaspam2000]

You should do a follow-up video on when it is a good idea to change systems and how to vet for systems. I invested into the Nikon 1 system and two years into having the camera I had a lens die they fixed it under warranty and then a second lens failed. I went looking to see if I could just get a new lens and found out that Nikon had dumped the entire system. So here I was looking at a camera that was eventually going to become obsolete or cost more than I spend on the camera just keeping the lenses in maintenance. At the time I was looking at the system I was debating whether I should go with Nikon or the micro four thirds. And I regret not going for the micro four thirds. Cuz even if I had decided I wanted to get a different camera body my lenses would have carried. If I had a lens fail other manufacturers made lenses, but with the Nikon you could only get Nikon lenses.

[@mattisulanto]

@@ninjaspam2000 Why not, because there are reasons to switch. Thanks for the idea.

[@marekanatol650]

@@mattisulanto What you have said is probably usually true, but not always :) I have switched the system 2 years ago, and here are my thoughts: - I strongly believe no features will ever come to my old system (Nikon APSC DSLR) - as it is, in fact, getting abandoned - features do not always come to the system; I don't think Fuji X-Trans matrix (which I really love for its noise characteristics, once I realized it I don't want to go back to Bayer matrix) will come to any other system any time soon - and sometimes features get removed; example: vertical grip and dual card slots (both very important for me) were available in Nikon D7x00 series for years, but with D7500 they got removed; now there are rumors that the upcoming Fuji X-T5 will not have a vertical grip either - for me this is a serious usability problem, as about 1/3 of my photos are vertical; I really hope Fuji will see a loss of sales and a lot of unhappy voices; I expect I will want to upgrade my X-T4 some day - cost and time to get used to new gear... true, even the lenses has to be turned the other way to attach/detach them, just about everything works differently. But... there used to be a COVID outbreak, I had to cancel all my travel plans (and I travel a lot - this is where I take almost all my photos), so I had plenty of money to spend on new gear, and plenty of time to learn it near home But I agree that switching systems, for example, every 2-3 years is just insane. Regards!

[@coriscotupi]

I still use the Canon 20D which I bought in 2004, and it has been serving me quite well. Yes, newer sensors would of course deliver better low-light performance with less noise, but that's not my cup of tea. So as long as the 20 is alive, I'm using it. So far, 18 years and counting.

[@ActualCounterfactual]

It used to be my go-to shooter back in the old days when I did weddings and stuff... it is built like a tank... so 18 years and counting does not surprise me... you might get another 18 on this LOL

[@cun_0092]

And here I thought shooting with a 10yr old Nikon D7100 was crazy enough for main events. I was thinking of migrating to fuji but after coming across this video I think I will stay in the Nikon environment but upgrade to FF from apsc.

[@ivarnordlkken8082]

I have had Pentax for almost 40 years, from my first Pentax MESuper to my current Pentax K70. Except for one camera (Minolta Vectis S1) I have only used Pentax. It's perfect for my needs. And I have 40 year old lenses I still use.

[@grahvis]

I acquired a Sony A7 just to use my Pentax lenses with. I have a Pentax K70 but I don't find focus indication very certain with the manual lenses, I wish they had the film split image viewing screens. I still have an ME Super, a Super A and an MX.

[@michaelhall2709]

I think gear commands more attention on KZbin than actual photography for two basic reasons: (1) many men are technofetishists at heart, and (2) at the end of the day it’s actually much easier for many of us to acquire the funds to purchase top-level gear than it is to acquire the talent or skill necessary to make full use of it. Note that I definitely don’t exclude myself, and in fact am speaking from experience.

[@artemt1987ify]

Totally agree. Actually I think it’s time to start a new era of camera gear. We forget photography and videography and start exercising dynamic range, bokeh, noise ration and etc. Open new KZbin where people start making “Vlog with best bokeh”, “traveling to Thailand with 16 stops of dynamic range camera”, “shot in prores 422 how to fry egg at home”. I would enjoy watching these kind of videos 🤣🤣🤣

[@ChanJENI]

I, personally, also find that videos about photos don't actually teach me anything. Photographers seem to talk about whether they're happy with their photos, whether they got good light, or whether they were happy with their compositions, without explaining why or what they're talking about. They break down camera specs, and make direct comparisons when talking gear. They don't do that with their actual photos, and don't give a real sense of why they feel how they do, or directly compare what they think works with what they think doesn't. I can make personal decisions about the hardware I might want to buy and use based on gear reviews. I can't really make decisions about how to take better or different photos based on videos of photographers just taking photos and showing the results to soothing background music.

[@Tarets]

Or maybe the technical aspects are changing faster than the photography techniques themselves? It's like complaining people watch car reviews instead of watching how to drive them.

[@drbarnack1885]

Spot on. It’s easier to buy something than it is to get good at something.

[@pbeeby]

Great point. It’s easy to fall into the trap of buying things rather than doing things. Buy a UTE and dream of living outdoor lifestyle, buy a boat and dream of fishing trips etc. we are sold commodities as lifestyles everywhere and hard to resist.

[@GodfreyMann]

Upgrading from M4/3rds to full frame was the best thing I ever did…the results are far better: I can print large, have more crop-ability, and have access to shorter DOF lenses.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks.

[@mack.attack]

isn't size of prints and crop-ability a function of resolution, not sensor size? all else being equal, the print size you can make from a 24MP full-frame and 24MP apsc are the same, just the apsc will be 1.5x focal length?

[@mattisulanto]

@@mack.attack Yes, but only regarding sensor resolution or pixel count.

[@GodfreyMann]

@@mack.attack yes but the maximum density of pixels is fixed for a given generation of chip technology, which means larger sensors will always have higher resolution for a given generation. Right now the highest resolution MFT sensors are only around 33MP while you can find 61MP on full frame, which makes sense given FF is roughly twice the area of MFT. There’s also better lowlight performance because full frame systems have lenses with wide apertures than MFT and therefore let in more light. This isn’t a benefit of sensor size but rather a choice by MFT manufactures to not release as fast glass.

[@chris5706]

Ironically I clicked on your video because it was about gear. But it makes so much sense. And I am also guilty of watching too many gear videos and taking too few pictures 🤫 So I am off to take more pictures but I am now interested in seeing your other videos.

[@tonprobe]

Oh, my goodness, that sentence really made my day: "Don't do what I have done, it is stupid." Such statements make you very sympathetic - again and again. By the way. It seems, I'm one of the few regular viewers who really prefers videos about photography itself and not so much about gear. ^^

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks so much.

[@Scripticus]

With age comes wisdom. I highly agree. Thank you for those fine words of wisdom!

[@StanNoteboom]

I agree. Sort of. I’m retired and started taking my photography more seriously. I started with M4/3, and that is the core of my work. But since I started collecting vintage lenses I wanted to see what the images would look like on full frame. So I have a Sony A7, Intrigued by Fuji I bought a X-E2s. I’m in agreement with the idea that there hasn’t been a “bad” camera made in 10 years. I agree. I haven’t switched systems so much as expanded my choices. Shooting with vintage lenses has sharpened my skills and shown me how good were the lenses in the 35mm film era were. Additionally, I have a new appreciation for the auto lenses of today. Learning new systems has added to the challenge, but it also exercises my brain.

[@bubu-px7gb]

这大实话是我看过的最好的视频之一。 Straightforward and true ， the best video about camera gears I have ever seen.

[@ImpManiac]

Really excellent advice, Matti! 🙂 Olympus M43 for me for nearly five years. I just bought a brand new Lumix G9 body and all my gear is compatible. I see no reason to switch system. I just love taking pictures with the tools available to me. 😎 Keep the superb videos coming. Paul 😎

[@julioamaral4391]

Great video! Thanks for inviting us to think about it! I use Canon FF DSLR system. Now they come with Mirrorless new autofocus system - almost a thousand focus points, following the animals' eyes... It seems my 5D Mk4 is very old and bad stuff... It's indeed a sturdy an precise pro body... A jewelry piece... Thanks, Greetings from South Brazil!

[@meibing4912]

Can agree - however, moving from Canon DSLR to Canon mirrorless really brought some advantages and most leases could be reused.

[@yannisvaroufakis9395]

Best advice I’ve heard from any KZbin photographer! Unfortunately, I learned this lesson the hard way, after trading in my beloved Canon 5D Mk III for a Fuji camera, took a big hit on the sale, then sold the Fuji to go back to Canon. I now have an R6 with RF lenses that I will keep forever. While it’s images are stunning, they are not a night and day difference from the 5DIII.

[@virtualworldsbyloff]

I teach Photography and would like to congratulate you for upgrading the most important tool in Photography - People's Brain

[@canderson1955]

One of the best videos I have seen for ages. As a sufferer of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome 😊) I really relate to this. I particularly like and agree with that we tend to focus on tiny differences between cameras and lenses. It is the images we take that matter.

[@SKOVDEPETE]

gas! You’re absolutely right 😊

[@fredlar9421]

Couldn't agree more. People like cameras more than photos.

[@steveworthington930]

Good points Matti, you must have spent a fortune. I was a Canon man back in film day,s, now Olympus, mainly for weight and size, plus affordability. Still learning about my OMD EM1 Mk2, live composite is a genious level feature unique to OLY.

[@sayharris1361]

You are absolutely right, I recently switched from Canon dslr to Sony mirrorless. I’m more than happy with the upgrade. The Sony 200-600mm lens has save my back A lot of pain. I certainly do not miss carrying around my first generation Canon 600mm lens which is a 12 pound beast. But my Canon System will stay in my safe. Selling it would be like throwing out the baby with the bathwater.

[@danev1969]

Great advice. Probably more than 99% of every image I have taken (and care about) in the last 10 years could have been taken with any other manufacturer's camera with a similar lens lineup. I suspect we tend to blame gear rather than our own skills.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks. It's easier to blame the darn camera than yourself😀

[@cjuk81]

True, alot of people change for changing sake, and also becasue they think it will give them a better image, when in most cases its untrue

[@WillieBloom]

I consider myself as lucky that I was able to start my high-end camera journey now (summer 2022) with a full-frame mirrorless camera. Just the startup costs for the camera body, accessories, one on-brand and one off-brand lens, and all the other do-dads and other peripheral accessories… Damn! I mean, damn! Nah, I’m not gonna for a long, long time. I’m committed to the decision I made.

[@creator_yo]

I love the tone of your video, and how grounded you are about camera gears/lenses. Common sense is lost when we consume too much KZbin videos.

[@ibfideliusadeltand1]

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! "The best camera is the one, You are carrying!"

[@njrivetelite]

Here is my argument for changing systems. I am invested decently deep into Canon. I own an R5 & R6 along with my old 5DMKII. I now own mostly RF glass & highly satisfied with them. Why am I considering switching to Sony? Do I feel Sony is better overall? Not really to a point to make me switch. So why am I still considering it? It's more because I'm annoyed with #Canon at the company level. I very much would like 3rd party lens support from Sigma & Tamron. But Canon refuses to open up their RF mount to them plus they're going to add another price increase to their already very expensive glass. This really annoys me. Some ppl say, just buy the Sigma EF glass & adapt it.. but I don't want that, I want to natively mount my lenses. It adds length & weight to the system. I shoot video often and I really want a great Hybrid system. Canon does an ok job with it and I absolutely love my R5. But... At the moment, Canon's L primes are a bit out of budget. I could definitely make use of a few Sigma Primes. I am just that frustrated with Canon that I've made some considerations towards Sony. And yes, I'd lose some money by selling off my Canon Gear. It's just the point of getting sick of the company not giving me what I want as a customer and deciding that maybe my money should go towards a company that does.

[@brugj03]

I know wht you feel, it`s like canon is always cheating you`re just never satisfied.

[@njrivetelite]

@@brugj03 it's really irking

[@VictorReynolds]

I love your candor. I went from Canon to Olympus and now back to Canon. I don’t plan to change anytime soon since I am more familiar with Canon. Plus, it’s the image not the gear.

[@mattisulanto]

Thank you!

[@samting1852]

When I started professional wedding photography back in 1974, we used Rolleiflex twin lens 120mm square cameras. Absolutely nothing automatic. For light (flash photography) we used a Honeywell single output flash powered by a 500w Eveready battery, which allowed about a five second recycle time. We would shoot six roles of 220 VPS Kodak 24 exposure films, typically getting a 144 images per wedding. We had to be able to sell between 120 and 130 images of each wedding, Film ISO (ASA) was 100. To get proper exposures there was a constant balance between distance from the subject, fill-flash, and exposure, which was attained by continuous of adjustments of shutter speed, aperture settings, and "available" light. There was never any talk of "switching" systems. If you couldn't produce great "negs" with the camera, you were relegated to making black and white prints in the studio lab. That's why today, I am happy with my Nikon D750 and its array of lenses.

[@lexlayabout5757]

My father was a part time pro doing weddings and portraits with a Rollei. He bought it because he thought it was the best and after that he gave it no more thought. There was no technical arms race back then, a camera was assumed to last a lifetime.

[@slagclan1]

I just started photography as a hobby. Honestly, the amount of choices and information is overwhelming. Thank you for your honesty and encouragement.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks

[@KoneStone1]

I started my self photography 2 years ago and was craving for new gear. I have lenses now but i moslty grap my quality EF 70-200mm f2.8 is usm ii and 1.4x extender. Results are always good. The way how i took gear was that i took area of photography like macro, wildlife, landscape, light setups and editing then learned how to do it step by step before moving to next area of this great hobby. Now i have knowledge about many areas of photography and i learned each time things that i am abelto ultilize in all areas of photography.

[@timothykieper]

All good points! Also, a 40-megapixel image is not needed for social media or most other applications. If one of my compositions needs a little help I can usually improve it with one of the new editing programs such as Ai software.

[@NickBarang]

I did switch brands but not for random reasons and don't intend to do it again. I went from full frame DSLR to APSC mirrorless because I wanted something lighter. I loved my Canon gear, but I just wasn't using it enough because I hated carrying it. I've been with Fuji for about 5 years now and I'm not going anywhere.

[@obscur_yoann]

That's why I use L mount. I can switch between Sigma/Leica/Panasonic without really switching ! 🤣😎 Other than that, I agree completely (I also made too many switches over the years) ! Except you are a pro and need a very specific feature/lens/something that your current system don't have, there are no reasons to switch... Adding a second kind of system though... that can be nice, for different style of shooting. But it's not a necessity.

[@willsouthdakota5153]

Your honesty earned you a follow. Thank you sir for the insight.

[@AHOBOINTEXAS]

My single favorite picture was taken with a Sony a6500, a 7 year old system, and boy lemme tell you, it was awesome 🥹 I loved that camera. When people talk about photography I usually like the people that have their unique style, some people take photos and yea they're good, but their style isnt original or too bland. Good photos but unoriginal. My favorite pics are always at night. It makes you work for your money

[@Eyeofdajjal]

Switching from Canon to Nikon changed everything for me. Noise, shadow detail and dynamics were the most dramatic improvements. I still use my canon gear where applicable, it has had its good sides. So, sometimes, it does make sense to switch! I’ve been using the same studio flashes for all my life though. I still run some from the 80ies, the most modern and expensive one actually turned out to be most unreliable, its flexibility aside. My analog Olympus gear is still from the 80ies, too, I only switched to digital in 2005. I really thought long and hard about the switch to Nikon. Make it count!

[@prose4ever]

I have been tempted to explore the Fujifilm line up as I used to own a point and shoot by Fujifilm back in high school. Nowadays, I still stick with my Olympus/OM System gear for my professional work, and my Lumix LX100II for my "playtime".

[@mofi3641]

you are so right!! :) i switched only once from Nikon DX to FX. it was a great decision. btw. you can "switch" without switching. I use sony lenses on my nikon Z via AF-Adapter. great!

[@marcomarcon5802]

Absolutely correct on both accounts, i.e. gear fetish and system switching. BTW I have been guilty of both

[@haiderhusain9964]

sir hats off for you... such a eye opening clip.. i have not seen even one vedio on KZbin that reflect true picture of camera market to manuplate people for gears thanks once again for opening my eyes .. stay blessed.....

[@mattisulanto]

Thank you.

[@SpikedPie]

I'm on the Pentax system and I love my K-70. For photos I don't think I would notice an improvement switching to another system. If I want to do any video work I'd have to switch to a camera that has the ability to shoot videos with higher bit depth. There are some options where I could adapt my lenses. But I don't have a need for pro video right now for any reason anyway so any time I'm window shopping It's just me getting caught up in new tech hype.

[@zaneclone]

I switched to Nikon (from Canon) because of the D300... Such a great "all rounder" with the best AF in class (by miles), fast (enough) frame rate and best implementation of auto iso... I STILL use a D300s... :)

[@samting1852]

I teach photography in my community. People attend my classes because they want to be better photographers. Some have asked which camera makes the best photos. My answer: Your eyes. I teach on the following basis of importance in making a photograph: 1) Light 2) Your eyes/brain 3) The subject 4) Composition 5) The camera. I've never been a systems switcher. Back from the 1970s to 2005 I used 120 negative film Mamiya cameras. When digital cameras started becoming more common place, I bought a Canon G9, and replaced it with a Canon G16 when the G9 failed. I have 24x36 prints from these Canon cameras which are sharp as a tack with excellent color reproduction. In 2018, when I had more money, I bought a Nikon D750 with 50mm f1.4 and Nikkor 24mm -120mm f4.5 lenses. I've since traveled all over the world with that camera and created some gorgeous work. I know how to balance shutter speeds and apertures with the appropriate ISO rating. What else do you need to know? The funny thing is that most of the students now taking my class are there to learn how to make better photographs with their iPhone. They are coming along fine, because I stress lighting and composition... I tell them we are not "technicians" we are "artists". The "camera" is just a tool as a hammer is a tool. The camera doesn't do anything until you pick it up, find a subject, compose it and press the shutter, or with the hammer, hit the nail on the head.

[@mikehenthorn1778]

i can make great images from my D70 with enough light. for low light i go with my D7100. the glass makes the biggest difference

[@grahvis]

I have a bad case of GAS, the only snag I love old cameras having used them for many years.

[@thepirateshoots]

I agree lab tests tend to exaggerate the minor differences you might see on your pc screen at 100%, but never in a photo book. A bad picture will not get better if shoot at 200 Megapixels. A good picture will not get so much worse even at 2000 x 3000 pixels! My recommendation: Get a camera with a decent user interface: feels good in the hand, good viewfinder and nice menu.

[@mattisulanto]

Good advice, thanks.

[@1957PLATO]

Hear, hear. Switching systems won’t make you a better photographer, just a more confused photographer.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks.

[@TheNewArtSchool]

The best camera the 5d mk I was rereleased ages ago. Any photographer that claims that that camera is not enough (unless shooting really fast moving subjects) needs to take more photos. Great video!!! 👏👏👏

[@mattisulanto]

I photographed many fast cars moving fast on the original 5D and it was a great camera indeed😀

[@TheNewArtSchool]

@@mattisulanto there is still some Photographers taking about its unique image quality.

[@mattisulanto]

@@TheNewArtSchool I have no idea what that means, but I agree anyway😀

[@TheNewArtSchool]

@@mattisulanto I have corrected the reply above. Terrible auto correct 😊🤣

[@silvestersze9968]

I’m going back to film 🎞 and will shoot with digital cameras correspondingly. I’ll follow what I’ve learned in this video. 🙏🏻

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

I switched from Canon DSLR to Canon mirrorless (R6) a couple of years ago. I never want to use a DSLR again. The focussing system (especially) and IBIS make the DSLR redundant. Are my photos any better? Probably not, but the ratio of “keeper” to “delete” is miles better, and that, for me, is enough.

[@kai64]

Love it. Very honest and capturing reality.

[@arian7339]

Agreed. You can also stop changing gears and start learning some software. For me, photography is not only showing "What can be seen", but also I like to show "What and how I want to be seen". So many of us can take benefit from stop changing gears and put the time on learning some software programs.

[@pedrobartolomei7707]

¡Gracias! Best video in years... Honestly going for gear it's the stupidest way to try improve your craft... Been there and done that too. I'm taking better pictures with my oldest gear just because I'M getting better. It's amazing the bombardment of "you should try this lens" or the "buy this and your pictures will be better" videos that we have. Hope its enought for the ☕ and thank you!

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for watching and support😀

[@palantir135]

I use Canon for over 45 years now. I had to change all my gear when digital cameras became affordable. I won’t do that a second time. I won’t change to mirrorless and buy new lenses.

[@Rimorox]

Vintage lens adapting is fun, it gives you interesting looks not possible anymore. Otherwise I agree, with my Sony a6000 camera I can use any lenses manual focused. I do want to upgrade to a Sony full frame one day.

[@argos-53]

That's why I stuck with my Pentax K10D until the K-1 arrived!

[@rebirth2526]

I do not switch from m43 but I just bought a second hand Olympus EM10 MKIII (price is good so I can't skip it even most of my lenses are Panasonic). I still keep GF8, even without IBIS, it still serve me great in many occasions. Now I realize I have to learn Olympus menu. The learning is okay, I can watch Peter and Robin's videos for tips and suggestions (which are pretty good,) but I just used EM10 Mark III in full auto all day and without knowing it, my photos are in green tint warm color. Now, I turn warm color off and use P or A with Natural color instead. Also, I start to miss the Panasonic iAuto+ mode too, the auto mode that has some controls with pleasing AWB and x4 digital zoom. Yes, I miss that red magenta tint and that mushy x4 digital zoom to compensate my broke wallet of not having a long telephoto lense.

[@ReinoldFZ]

I was about to say that I disagree but then I recalled that I use large sensored compact cameras with fixes lenses, so no systems for me. I like much Fujifilm colors, which I tweek with recipes.

[@paxperfect4101]

There is a lot of truth in what you say. Thank you.

[@ErnestLloyd716]

Great advice! The same theory applies to women too.

[@thorstenjaspert9394]

Invest in skills instead of permanent in new equipment. Take part in workshops. If you shoot with Micro4/3, APSc, Fullframe or Medium Format systems,the shape of your photos doesn't change, if you don't change tour way of photographing. The equipment is only a tool what makes possible to shoot good pictures. The photograph is the creator not the camera.

[@ShootOnFilm]

This is so true. I just discussed with my friend about this -- and him NOT changing from a good Canon DSLR system to a mirrorless any time soon :-)

[@stefanweilhartner4415]

mirrorless only makes sense if you need modern fast object (/eye) detection and/or video

[@geonerd]

Well, it's kinda hard to 'stick with the system' when the OEM company deliberately abandons the lens mount! My collection of FD glass works just fine on my Sony, and I have no intention of buying Canon gear ever again!

[@GodfreyMann]

Olympus MFTs users may not get the best new features, because the company that bought out Olympus isn’t the kind to invest in R&D.

[@bazilxp]

I think words are here … about lenses and best outcomes , I did not jump system for last 10 year and it’s best choice whAt I have done . Nikon dslr with certain amount lenses I like 28-300 16-35 4.0 and awesome D primes 50/35

[@thomaseriksson6256]

Greetings from Sweden. I’ll stay in the Nikon DSLR F-system but I will upgrade some lenses. I lack AFS 24-70F2.8 E VR and AFS 70-200mmF2.8 E VR and an AFS 400mmF2.8 G VR. I use Zeiss and Nikon primes today and Nikon D700 and D800E and I will get a 2nd hand D850 when I can afford it.

[@SolaresLarrave1]

I admit that I wanted to switch from Nikon to Sony because of the lens quality... but there were two or three bodies coming up between my initial decision and the moment when I could have actually done it, so I dropped the idea. I realized that, as you said, my passion is gear, so I simply abandoned the idea because the Sony gear was too expensive. Now, I am very happy with my Nikon because I simply realized that I can use it in the dark! :) Now, that's for digital. When it comes to film gear, I admit to having multiple systems because when I shoot film I take more time to compose and do everything... Thanks for your very clear and instructive video!

[@jerzyjablonski1432]

In Poland it is called "Passat syndrome", from VW Passat. You need to show your neighbour that you have better car then he has. I think it is same with camera systems. Some are getting camera to boast about having it and to feel better then others. But yes, unless there is a real reason to switch, there is no sense in switching whole system. The reasons I can think about is new camera system does not have features that we really need or when you get up/down in size. Not FF to APS-C but physical gear size. For various reasons: health issues with heavy gear, convenience of using really small camera etc. Last one would be dead camera and manufacturer no longer offering newer camera bodies or even support for older ones. I am gear head, so I think about switching like two times a week, but never did it. Too costly, no gain. I get more from spending money of photobook or photography course (real life or even online) then switching. So I am still using "soon to be death"

[@mattisulanto]

I like the Passat Syndrome😀

[@rkstudiomettur3416]

I just forwarded to my favourite camera selling store

[@Толянискательсокровищ]

I agree, but which system buy as a FIRST ? When you DONT know which genre you will love

[@mattisulanto]

That can go right or wrong and if it goes wrong, you have to switch😀

[@welshskies]

Sage advice! I've stuck to Pentax for years and I love the build quality, the ergonomics, the image quality and the plethora of lens, then along came the mirror less revolution so did I switch system? No, I just added Olympus. If I want to image landscapes or buildings or portraits or astro I have my Pentax K1 or KP. If I want to photograph animals or urban life I use my Olympus Pen-f or my OMD-E-M1. I can't see me switching camera systems this decade.

[@dance2jam]

You are absolutely correct on most of the premises you lay out in just the first two minutes. I know this video isn't for me, but as a wildlife photographer who used Nikon bodies and glass, I was seriously considering changing over to Canon or Sony several years ago. The state of affairs with Nikon and the superb AF that other brands in their mirrorless systems offered was enough to have me seriously considering the change. The cost of changing Nikon glass out kept me waiting a little longer. The move could have been justified given the state of affairs at that moment in time. I was a DSLR user and the writing was on the wall for several years prior to that. Then, Nikon released the Z9 - which was ground breaking for its mirrorless lineup and for me. I could now: 1. Continue to use my telephoto, and other f-mount glass, with the FTZii adapter. 2. No black out. 3. Significantly improved AF/AE with improved AI (people/animal eye detect - when appropriate). 4. Silent shooting. 5. Significantly higher frame rates. 6. Pre-capture/post-capture (occasionally used and special). 7. No shutter with only occasional rolling shutter or banding. 8. Sensor shield. 9. Significantly improved video for those that will use it. 10. Bright EVF. 11. Longer battery life. 12. Significant button customization. 13. (and the one that caught my former Nikon buds who jumped to Sony A1) - innovative lenses (400mm f/4.5, 800mm f/6.3, 400mm f/2.8 with built in TC, 600mm f/4 with built in TC - not released). Does any of this make us better photographers? Of course, gear has something to do with it in the right hands and knowing how to maximize the gains in technology. Switching, for switching sake, is insanity. The cost of switching is real. Am I happy I stayed with Nikon. Certainly, but I'm happier yet when I go out to shoot, because the Z9 has made the act of taking photos that much more enjoyable, and it's hard to put a price on that. As Columbo would have said: "Just one more thing". Perhaps you could make a video on why you switched so many times between systems - i.e. what was your rationale? We could learn from that as well! Thanks for sharing.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Awesome video! I shared this on my feed after release. Well done! :)

[@mattisulanto]

Awesome, thank you! Much appreciated❤️

[@drcoolcat]

Hi. I recently started taking pictures, and now I am planning to buy a camera as a novice. Could you please suggest any camera with which I can start this new hobby? Thank you.

[@v-gc7257]

Informative. No need to upgrade.

[@ajaypimpalapure1322]

lovely video I use nikon cameras and lenses never changed system its just waste of money

[@anthonyc1883]

The Next Big Thing is always right around the corner and then it’s time for a whole new round of “Tine to Switch?!?” videos. Camera equipment lust has always been a thing but in recent years it has been off the chart. And people being in love with camera gear more than photography is absolutely true.

[@SniperPhotography]

Great presentation This is why i love your channel. Well said. Thank you Sniper Photography

[@Hodenkat]

Waiting for features to come to your system also has it's pitfalls. I waited for better autofocus from Nikon, then they changed from the F mount to the Z mount.

[@adedotunajibade]

Gear review KZbinrs gon dislike you for this. Thanks for the revelation!

[@georgesmith4509]

At last a camera revue that makes sense. Now in my early 80s I started helping an uncle glaze contact prints when i was 6 or7 The best piece photo advice I ever got was don't change your camera to get a better result. "Buying a Nikon will make you Nikon owner. It may not make you better photographer" No matter which system you chose learn to operate it in total darkness so you can do it instinctively. like a speed type-ist or A concert pianist KNOW where the "buttons" are concentrate on the subject

[@adinwalls]

I agree that switching systems is pointless IF you have very old cameras. I recently switched from Fuji to Micro Four Thirds for video quality reasons and the switch made a very big difference. Also guys who have a very low end camera should eventually look at a more professional setup when they go professional. I agree regarding lenses, I lived my Fuji lenses and I just got lucky in buying very good Leica and Sigma lenses when I switched.

[@StevenCampbellFitness]

Except if you go from micro four thirds or APS-c to FULL FRAME.

[@retphotojourno9781]

I agree with your sentiments, I learned many many years ago that dependable durable photo gear does not require regular upgrades. I have several pro digital bodies the oldest is 22 years old and the newest being six years old. I can still make great images from the 4 MP camera Canon 1 D Classic. I have great Canon L-lenses that works with the oldest Canon body as well as the newest Canon DSLR body. I know the capabilities and limitations of my gear. Why should I dump my glass and bodies for a new system? Potential customers who may want my prints could careless what camera system I used Mirrorless or DSLR. I remember meeting guys on the football field and other sporting venues who wanted to talk gear while I was trying to get record amazing images to tell a story of a game. The Canon 1D Classic and the Canon 1DX Mark II has maintained the same feel and layout with a few minor differences, thus, for 26 years including the last Canon 1 Series last Pro Film Body ergonomics has been consistent in grip and menu layout. I am not changing anytime soon!

[@akahina]

Brett Weston taught us that the camera doesn't matter, it's the eye behind the camera that matters.

[@FakeNews_Ignored]

Very true!

[@petermach8635]

I love it when people change their gear, they're often the people who don't take many pictures so it gives lots and lots of opportunities to buy excellent, little used equipment at second-hand prices ..... it's exactly the same with my hobby of amateur radio, people trade equipment in every year in the hope it'll make them a better operator whilst other folk benefit from their lack of wisdom.

[@mattisulanto]

I just saw a used Sony A9 for sale. Shutter count approximately 7500. The seller said he has ordered a new camera😀

[@petermach8635]

@@mattisulanto Ahh, they just can't help themselves, can they ...... while this continues there will always be bargains to be found. At least that "shutter count" is electronic, I once worked out that my most used Nikon F3 had over 250,000 exposures through it, mostly using motor-drive, yet even now it works perfectly although it's a bit squeaky ..... and that's despite most of my work being done using a Linhof 5x4. PS ......your presentations are wonderful and your understated sense of humour is a pleasure to listen to, whilst I bought a Panasonic GX9 as my first proper digital camera after watching one of your reviews on here ..... I'm very happy with it, so many thanks.

[@mattisulanto]

@@petermach8635 Thanks for those kind words. Sometimes it's not so easy for me express myself in English, but I'm so happy to hear that I succeed every once in a while.

[@afalco54]

There are cases when changing camera system makes sense. For instance I had a Canon 7D (most successful enthusiast Canon camera) with lenses. That camera is APS C and I wanted to go to full frame. For this I had to buy a new body and new lenses as Canon APS-c lenses cannot be used on Canon full frame bodies. The best FF system I could afford then was the Nikon D750. So I switched and it was a wise move I think.

[@Meatwad650]

Sorry, but the switch from SLR to mirrorless made total sense. Yes I could adapt my EF lenses but I am much happier selling them, getting what I can, and not being encumbered by that legacy tech.

[@enricomarconi1767]

Finally!!! Thank you!!

[@ravineelakantan6417]

Very nice video... cannot agree more Matti.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks a ton!

[@verablack3137]

I am happy with the Sony Alpha mount/Minolta AF system and I am happy with my Minolta film bodies, but I would really like some features that I don't have on my Sony bodies. I am almost certain Sony isn't going to release any more Alpha mount cameras as the DSLR is dead now, but I could get most of what I want out of an A99 II but, to spend so much on a body that isn't in production any longer worries me.

[@Psychid5]

I mostly agree but not entirely. I agree that switching camera bodies every couple years doesn't bring much improvements and getting new tech is rather exciting. Having called myself a photographer for past 17 or so years I've switched bodies 5 times and every time it was a vertical jump to better tier of cameras rather than lateral jump for same tier with minor upgrades. The improvement in image quality and usability has always been drastic and that improvement itself has given me a motivation boost in times when I lacked the drive to go out and shoot. Having said that I've stuck with canon and invested to quality optics instead of the best body. Next switch will be to mirrorless and with newer focus technology I will likely get the focus right more often giving me more useful pictures. Thank you for the video! This really gives something to think about.

[@hVF8KZuQPeCc8u]

Hear, hear! Couldn't agree more. This may be a caricature, but I find many in the KZbin crowd are young bucks wanting the latest and greatest. Go to a reputable camera forum and you'll find seasoned camera vets who learn their (often older) gear because they have stuck with it and have come close to mastering it. GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) is so alive and well in our contemporary technological era. However, you do not have to have cutting edge camera technology to take good photos. The cliche is look at Ansel Adams or the like but still it is true. And I ask, is the constant drainage of finances for the latest and greatest a responsible way to use our money? I say that pointing the finger back at myself.

[@sutv6754]

Great insight. Thanks again. Gold

[@speecher1959]

For some of us, learning how to handle new gear is fun, but not if money dictates otherwise. I've been with the same camera system since film, now digital, of course, making sure that money spent was more lens focused, pun intended, than camera body. That means I lag a bit on the newest features, but even without IBIS and animal eye detect, I've nearly always gotten the shot I was after. Maybe that's an easier dynamic for those of us who started our "photo joy" during the film days. Auto focus? Cool! :-)

[@duncandrake2580]

I chose my camera based on how it felt on my hand and how easy it was for me to reach the controls. All the other features are not worth any painstaking decision. All main camera systems take good enough pictures for the kind of general photography that I do. Better to focus on learning photography and practice a lot.

[@lexlayabout5757]

It is now getting harder to find a bricks-and-mortar store in which to handle gear before buying it.

[@duncandrake2580]

@@lexlayabout5757 But friends can help. I used a Canon 70D on a project together with a friend. I liked the feel of it so later on I bought a 80D.

[@majaisakszon1475]

I use Canon from the first camera I got never switched system I love Canon. I will never switch from Canon. Maybe a mirrorless from Canon one day.

[@PeterKambey]

omg.. this video is so true...

[@macwmcel8430]

Great advice!!! Good photos good photographer

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks so much!

[@philmtx3fr]

A lot of great « truths » in this video probably coming from a guy who probably already experiment the switch :)… as I did and that s why I completely agree with him. KZbin is increasing this phenomena by publishing thousands of tests on new hardware putting one month after the other one new model on a unecessary piédestal… all of them been sponsored by brand who are the only winners in this area where camera and lenses are more and more expensive. So an advice : don t look at vidéos speaking of gears but on video speaking of photography. Full point.

[@Mr_Glenn]

People watch gear videos, because they just want to see what gear fits them. They might already know most of what's out there information wise. Gear is new by the day.