New Year, New Deal

[@Gregory_Laborde]

Dropping a Thank You bomb for making fewer videos! I endure the gear talk to get to your photography, which is awesome and inspiring. I am looking forward to you sharing the next chapter of your journey.

[@tylerdoestech]

This has been my favorite KZbin channel find of 2024, and I cannot wait to see how it morphs and compounds in 2025! Thank you for being brave enough to make the kind of videos you want to make at the expense of "the algorithm."

[@danthegeetarman]

I think a video explaining the 15 cameras you will be committed to this year and why would be a great way to introduce your journey for the upcoming year (and also give the curious bunch what they want as well - a breakdown of the 15 that ‘made it’. Happy new year and cheers to 2025. Hopefully it’s a _lot_ better than 2024 🤞

[@adamvanderpool]

Let me be among those of us offering all our support and encouragement. Hearing from other artists about their journeys can be so necessary. I've become deliberate about limiting my YT consumption, but this channel is always an exception and has really opened up doors for me. We all plow the sands looking for a camera that feels like home, but I love the way you've reframed the relationship between photographer and camera from a position of genuine love and knowledge. Maybe a year ago now, I did end up moving to a system you had shared and haven't looked back. Honestly, without this channel, I don't think it would've occurred to me. Best wishes in 2025.

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

I can't tell you how much this comment means to me. Thank you so much for the support and sharing a bit of your own journey!

[@futurefilm_]

In my quest to stop buying the next thing... I watch reviews/thoughts/usage of cameras and gear I already own. It's validating, informative, and sometimes people create things with things you own you hadn't thought or or hadn't thought possible. It's really helped to cure my G.A.S. Highly rec if you still enjoy watching KZbin gear things.

[@angelgrace1175]

I do a similar thing too! It does help keep me excited about current gear! 😊 This is helpful as well. Watch YT demos on a new piece of gear and weigh the pros/cons of it. The research helps slow me down long enough to decide whether or not it will fit my needs/preferences. There's been at least four cameras I can think of that I didn't buy because I researched first. 😁🎉

[@SpencerLupul]

as long as we hold off from hate commenting when people trash talk our existing gear 😂

[@NTXMarcusS]

Absolutely love your channel and your approach. I hope your dry January gives you peace and inspiration for the year ahead. We will be here waiting for you in February and can't wait to see what the new year brings. Happy New Year!

[@RumoHasIt]

Just found your channel. SO SO SO excited to find more female film photography content creators! ❤. I love the clear intention shared here, especially the dry January social media idea. Cant wait to see what projects you do in 2025

[@maverick85]

I literally just bought a leica Q2 so it should be easy now for me to join you on your resolution for 2025 :)! Thank you for the incredible content. It feels so authentic and special when a new video drops.

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Thank you! And bravo on your purchase; enjoy 2025 with it!

[@susiesilva4181]

I literally got an email last night about a refurbished full frame Canon I have had on my list for a while, and this morning you release this video, and now... I'm thinking very strongly that I might adopt your resolution and continue to ride it out with my Rebel! Love and look forward to your videos every time. Happy 2025!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

That's the spirit!

[@prizepictures1]

Really love what you’re doing on this channel. You are so brave in willing to be vulnerable sharing your journey with us. Thank you for your inspiration! It doesn’t hurt that you are beautiful too 🤩.

[@andrewbaines1831]

Love the channel , Happy New Year to you and the family and have a great 2025 !!

[@daveinportland]

Happy 2025 to you and yours. Thanks for all of the entertaining content you’ve shared with us.

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Thank you and happy new year to you as well!

[@asthmatyk]

Can't wait for a video that start with "Ok, I know I said I won't buy a new camera but..." 😂 Thanks for the video, as always good stuff. It's a great idea with the dry January with social media I might do that. All the best in the upcoming year and thanks for your videos!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

I encourage you to try this version of Dry January with me!

[@mipmipmipmipmip-v5x]

​@OneMonthTwoCameras considering! I do use KZbin to fall asleep over the tinnitus l, maybe stick to downloaded podcasts for a few weeks.

[@juliette-mansour]

Those sound like great commitments and cool camera choices! I'm glad actually that you don't have sponsors. I love the more authentic creator channels and to me, sponsorship doesn't feel authentic. I would love to hear at the end of January how it went for you! Also, regarding the film development, I have a darkroom set up in my basement but it has no running water in the actual space. There's a sink near by outside of that space and I wait to rinse at the end after it has processed anyway. I also used a changing bag (uber cheap) for years before I built my darkroom. Enjoy your "dry" January!

[@hongman24]

Great to hear your plans for 2025, and I am looking forward to learning about how your artistic projects turn out and evolve.... I like your resolution to not acquire any new cameras, and I am inspired to do the same...unless... a reeeeally great deal on a rare camera or lens pops up.. LOL..!

[@vincentsmink3585]

Dry January here as well. For a couple of years now I stop using social media, youtube and Ebay fort one month. So a lot of reading, photgraphing and just staring out of the window of the (commuting) train, this month. Good luck to you and hopefully a great year ahead! greetings ;-)

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

That’s wonderful! Taking a digital break is so rewarding.

[@lukenatewilson989]

These resolutions are really inspiring and exciting! I can’t wait until February now!!!

[@mipmipmipmipmip-v5x]

KZbin algorithm is brutal for anyone halting posts, it takes some guts! But it is the healthiest thing to do.

[@linhampton4827]

Thank you for the reviews and sharing this year. It looks like 2025 will be interesting and I look forward to seeing your new presentations. In the meantime I will finish catching up on your back catalogue, nearly there but something to do in January. Enjoy the New Year and Dry January and I look forward to seeing the new approach in February ish.

[@rushinrussia24]

Margaret is such an incredible photographer. I have a photo book of hers and now want to go back and review it. Would love to see the remaining 15 cameras! Happy New Year!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

She’s a true icon! The full list of cameras will be up soon, keep your eyes peeled!

[@EdProsser]

What a great set of goals for 2025, very brave on the no new camera decision too 😂. The no sponsorship thing is also really cool, I totally agree I think it keeps things cleaner and allows you to focus on the stuff you want to make, without any distractions or deadlines.

[@theangrymarmot8336]

You don't need a dedicated / large space to develop. I develop several rolls / sheets a week and my setup is really small. I have a large stainless bowl that keep the containers of chemistry (2 for C41, 1 for B&W, 1 photoflo,) measuring cups, stirrers, etc in - this keeps it from escaping in case of a leak - then when I develop I take them out and it is what I fill with water to warm my C41 chemicals. I have a small organizer that holds my reels/tanks/etc (jobo tanks/reels) that I can put on top of the bowl for storage. I use a Adorama "popup" small darkbag tent thing - it is so much better than the flat bagstyle darkbags and when Adorama has them in stock they are only ~60 bucks. When I develop the whole thing fits on my small oven's stove top with room to spare. I can do several rolls in less than an hour - then clean up and put back in storage on a small shelf in a cabinet. I shoot and develop a wide variety with this setup (110, 35mm, 120 (645, 6x6, 6x12,) and 4x5.)

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Love this! Thank you for sharing.

[@declandebarra]

Eveytime I think I need a new camera I pick up Koudelka’s Gyspsies and remember he achieved that with an Exacta camera and a single 25mm Flektogon f4 lens. Thank you for all your vids as usual. A breath of fresh air.

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

1000%! One of my favorite books and a factual detail I think of a lot

[@tedphillips2951]

Happy New Year to you. I won't call it a new years resolution but something that has evolved over the last few years is that I have spent too much time chasing cameras & not taking enough photos. I am going to sell most of my cameras this year & concentrate on the ones I enjoy using & learning to use what I have more proficiently. I guess that is sort of a resolution.

[@patrick8035]

Happy new year to you and your family and best of luck with your January away from socials and YT! This video has come at a poignant time for me, as I got back a few days ago from a 2 week holiday, and immediately purchased new camera gear 😅 (it’s a sickness) so I am determined to join you in your no new cameras for 2025. I almost got myself my first Sony mirrorless camera but have resisted thus far (looks like they have sorted out their colour in the new cameras) - and they look to be the camera brand to beat for specs and sheer a a availability of 1st and 3rd party lenses. Have a great January detoxing from socials and see you in Feb!

[@milktoastgregg]

Very excited to see a larger/more focused body of work! It's something I've been wanting to do since I left college but just haven't found the inspiration. my contributions of suggestions: Music: Tokyo Tea Room Book: photo work: forty photographers on process and practice

[@andrewewalker]

good for you - i am in the same position with my camera collection. i need to figure which ones to keep or to sell. the time has come. also no more buying gear. thanks for helping me add another new year's resolution to my list. i enjoy your channel.

[@LuxLaboratories]

I just picked up a Minolta a7 and Sony a850 about two months ago myself and definitely a sleeper combo. I found a a full set of Minolta AF lenses at Goodwill and I've been playing around with all of them! Can't wait to see the photos you create this year!

[@spearit66]

I can totally relate to your Dry January!! Cheers to 2025!!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Happy New Year to you as well!

[@Mygrainphotos]

I am here for this new year continuing your journey!

[@DennisJH]

Thank you for avoiding sponsherships, I appreciate you for this and am looking forward to seeing what 2025 will bring.

[@angloitalo]

May the New Year be a positive one for you and yours!

[@jonbuscall8901]

So look forward to following your journey in 2025. Thanks for creating so much fantastic photography content in 2024.

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Thank you Jon!

[@67comet]

NO NEW CAMERAS!? I do have to compliment you on the "three big digs" you've told us you're living with. If you had chosen a canon I would have had to think mean thoughts and given this monitor a dirty look ;) .. I hope we get to see you in February, enjoy your chill time away from the social mayhem .. It's your channel you do you! Bonus points for your hubs bringing you some warm goodness in a heated mug .. WHOOP! Go have fun!

[@owenhoward3178]

❤ your videos & will gladly wait till February to watch you again! Happy New Year 🎉

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Appreciate you so much ❤️ Happy New Year!

[@janw.jensen2490]

Running water in the darkroom is nice, but you don't need it. For 25 years I did ok with my darkroom without running water, just had the prints in containers with water and when I was finished took them out to my bathroom and rinsed them in my tub. The copys still look good. The films I always developed in my kitchen.

[@RawkustvOfficial]

Just wanna say the combination of light, bokeh and colours in this talking head = stupendously beautiful

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Oh thank you!!

[@KarySchump]

Happy New Year to you!!! Your projects and ideas for 2025 sound amazing and fun!!!! Enjoy your little break. If you do decide to share what your final line-up of cameras are, I would be interested in that video! Really, though, I just love your videos, photography, and to see what you're creating, so anything you want to share is great! 2025 will be a great year!!!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Thank you Kary! HNY!!

[@LieutenantLights]

Combined with this huge resolution of yours, I'm ok with your dry January. I'm obsessed with gear, enamoured with your reviews, but it's the work that garners my eternal fascination. How does this gear lend itself to the stories you're telling? Take this month to reformulate your process of both photography and the videos you make about it. Oh wow, Montana! I've always wanted to go. Bring us there. With this month, may I suggest spending time editing your previous work? Look at how the sequencing of images contributes to the documentary. Kudos to your historical reference to 'the new deal', as well.

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Yes love that suggestion and thank you for the kind words and support

[@thissidetowardscreen4553]

2024 was a year of realization for me, I did accomplish things I have not thought I would have done. I got involved in more group projects which helped when work was slow. Also broke the gear trap. Though I was given s Ricoh GRX as a surprise Christmas gift. As for any new gear, I am just going to see if I can get my Pentax KP fixed. Other than that going to shoot more film and re-visit my all too forgotten KZbin channel. Love your channel and content! Not going to make any resolutions, but I know I need to work on organizational skills...time management and re-evaluate internet consumption. Love looking back at photographic history and using older gear. Happy 2025!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

This is wonderful! Looking forward to your future posts.

[@karmagroovy]

Have a great new year with your family! A couple of suggestions... love, love, love your travel videos. The sharing of shots of your family in beautiful locations is always a favorite of mine. Also what kit you decide to bring on the road is always of keen interest. Looking forward to learning how you are going to navigate this revisiting of film developing thing. Are you going to just develop the film and then scan? Or are you going to go all in and set up a wet darkroom in one of your bathrooms?

[@AbrahamMusalem]

I will try doing this with you!!! I’m happy with my current kit and will focus on creating more

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Wonderful!!

[@deeowhite]

Will miss your content in January! Good luck with the new year resolution. It will be a tough one. I would love to see the list of 15 cameras that you have narrowed down!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Thank you for the support! I'll be sure to share the updated camera list, most likely as a community post rather than a video so keep your eyes out for that!

[@Curious-traveler]

I just found your channel and watched your video on Canon 5D, I hope you kept this one.

[@stuartblink]

Love the idea of the historic photo projects and the focus on creation rather than gear. I get too obsessed with gear so trying to push myself more on craft in 2025. I think I’ll create some wildlife photo challenges for myself. I loved having my own darkroom when I was a teenager. But I don’t miss the chemicals. The darkroom in my parent’s loft still smells of the chemicals 30 years later. 😢 My normally tolerant wife says I’m not allowed to do my own processing.

[@ry1sfly]

Return of the A-mount!!! ☺ I have the film Minolta 7, but can never find the glass I need to have the photos compare to my F3/Voigt pairing. Excited to see. Enjoy your Jan detox. Look forward to your insights!

[@CorentinHarbelot]

Bought a GR3 thanks to your video, and I’m so glad I did!!! Have a wonderful year!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Love that! Enjoy!!

[@CorentinHarbelot]

@ Thanks it’s really my new love ❤️

[@gioponti6359]

just when I got a 7C2, it turns out to be one of your favorites. coincidence! happy new year! ps: awaiting that in-depth report on the FF-Foveon Sigma. let’s hope it ever comes to life

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

It's a brilliant camera. And I hope the Sigma will one day arrive as well!

[@SDYA1995]

Three excellent choices! Covers most basses. They're all rather large though. Even a7cII is probably nearly 800 grams with lens. Feels like you may have space in your line up for something a bit more pocket friendly. Overall, I like the goal and think it will increase your output because you will learn each camera to a greater extent.

[@leeny1871]

Happy and healthy new year ❤

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

To you as well!

[@michaelbell75]

Nice! The A mount Sony cameras are really good. I shot Canon during those years and didnt know what I was missing until I recently picked up an a300 and a350 dirt cheap from a pawn shop. Im sure the 850 is even better. The really great thing is those old Minolta primes cost next to nothing but are very good IMO. They just have a really nice character to them, even the cheap ones.

[@VinceWatches]

I love my A850 especially with the Zeiss 24-70mm 2.8. Amazing combo with a good Minolta dna 🧬

[@yesteryearcameras]

Wow, what a challenge! This is harrd. But that makes me overthinking my obsession with gear...🙈 Btw, the Sony is a great camera, have fun! Good Luck for 2025!

[@MrBlaarghh]

Sony a850???!! I did not see that coming. Very happy. I love the early Sony/Minolta alpha cameras. Good luck to you on the Dry January! That sounds refreshing

[@jwbarsby]

That Minolta looks nice, it’s the one brand I haven’t tried. I’ve currently settled on a Canon A1 and a Nikon F80 for my main cameras with a Fuji XT30 for digital. Film developing and printing at home is brilliant and the main reason I shoot film. You don’t need much space. Just a plastic box big enough to hold some bottles and a sous vide to get the right temp. For printing or scanning an intrepid enlarger is quite compact on a small copy stand. I fit that and three chemical trays on a small desk for black and white, and colour just needs a Chibachrome tube which is even more compact. I manage the printing without running water in my garage, but I am planning on converting it to a real darkroom with a sink soon. The chemicals are no worse than household cleaning products. Ventilation and gloves are a good idea, but my kids have helped me develop and print without any issues. Good luck with your own plans.

[@1redgate8]

That would be no new lenses for me...

[@Thr3-Words]

I discovered your channel because of your videos on some cool old cameras, but the reason I’m still here is your photography journey. At some point new cameras just become distractions. Take/share more photos!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Thank you! Love hearing how you got here and what keeps you here.

[@josephlopez4735]

I went through a Sony/ Minolta Alpha Mount phase a few years ago. You’re gonna love it.

[@manugeee]

Okay, I come with you 😊 there is also to much gear in my cupboard. No reason to increase the amount, especially since I just have reduced it drastically and want to reduce even more to get to a core setup. Just deleted my Ebay filters and make projects out of what I have. 😊

[@ledheavy26]

I would print out the picture of your daughter at 2:01, like poster size, if I were you. That Minolta sure is sweet, I've always said advanced 35mm auto focus cameras are the best film cameras in my opinion. Who needs a 1/1000th shutter speed off centered non through the lens viewing! Happy holidays and happy new year, continue to age backwards while I speedrun forwards.

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Haha happy holidays!!!

[@theworldsworstperson]

happy new year!

[@daveyeatyourfries6493]

“I know that is shocking to both you and my husband” 😂 My significant other roll on the floor with laughter!

[@DavidMBanes]

As a hobby photographer I have a two camera rule. Main (Fujifilm X-S20) and 'daily' (Fujifilm X30) but I did break the rule over Christmas and the camera I was supposed to sell I re-gifted to myself, an X-M1 so I've failed again! Looking forward to your 2025 content.

[@alexk7046]

In just my jeep alone I keep a medium format film camera (and a few interchangeable backs), my nikon digital, and a 35mm film camera. I feel naked if I can't choose exactly how I want a certain shot to look.

[@simongardner4112]

Looking forward to the change of content and more focus on your photography journey, maybe with a few new cameras thrown in - we know yo won’t be able to resist! :-) Will miss your content in January as your channel is one of the few I eagerly await new videos. Will you do a BTS video at some point? Maybe a day in the life? Also, it would be great if you would consider Patreon - would love to contribute! Keep up the great work - love it!

[@johnmehalick]

Have a Happy New Year in 2025. I found your channel when I was looking about the Nikon 700. I have a few Nikon lens from my film cameras thought I would try the 700. I been using the Sony A7M4, waiting for the shutter to fail. Also, have the A7R. working but got wet and one of the dials are not working. I have the A6000 mostly use that for an auto snap shot shooting of family. I try to get back into film with my first camera I bought new Canon A-1 just taking pictures no developing. Did not go the way I liked. Sticking to digital for now.

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

I love digital. Makes everything so easy :)

[@KingJvpes]

Minolta a7 is such a beast!!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

It is AMAZING!!

[@theangrymarmot8336]

@@OneMonthTwoCameras I love mine - such a feature packed camera. I really like how similar the controls / handling is to my Minolta 7D. The Maxxum/Dynax/Alpha 7 and my Contax RX are my two favorite 35mm cameras I own. The nice thing about both - is you can set them to leave the film leader exposed which is really handy when self-developing your film

[@Vintage35MM]

Approach the A7 with caution and knowledge. I am a Minolta Fan Boy and I have many Minolta models. I bought 3 A7’s and none work. Earlier versions have an aperture control problem due to a loose polymer gear. It’s major major surgery to repair. I’m not brave enough or desperate enough to try to fix em. Also be aware that the A7 is available as a Japanese only language camera. This means than to use the back LCD effectively you need to be able to read Japanese. To my knowledge there is no way to change the language. My favorite Minoltas are the 800si, 70, and 9xi (with the H/S function card). I only use B&W film with the Minoltas, develop my own and scan with a digital camera on a converted enlarger stand with a 1:1 macro setup (90mm Minolta macro lens on a Sony A7ii). I develop in basement using 6ft folding table, dark bag, Paterson tank, a plastic bankers box with a wire rack and several gallons of water as my water bath. I use a modified Ilford washing technique with a gallon of water (for each roll) and a 5 gallon bucket for waste. The only need I have for running water is for cleanup. There’s more but this is my current film setup FWIW😀

[@gustavmoritz3526]

I hope you can do it ( no new camera’s) although I I think it will be really hard! All the best for you and your family in 2025! I’m already looking forward to your video in Februari!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Thank you! To you and yours as well!

[@gdjaybee742]

Sigma 50 1.4 the non-art is popular for beautiful bokeh in those times in its class, although it would be hard to find one that autofocus properly on any platforms. Its not as sharp as the art version, but decent sharpness is all you need for portrait any way. The Zeiss 24 to 70 2.8 is very affordable now, but that with the A900/a850 combo is ultra heavy.

[@dfigphoto]

After all these years, still appreciate you!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

🙏🏻😍💕✨

[@jocko_]

My Dry January is setting down my iPad and start reading the stacks of books I have waiting.

[@SteveMorton]

I think Ali is going into GAS re-hab! I am so going to miss those lovely long American long ‘R’ s during January ❤ See you in February

[@BeingWolfy]

No new cameras because you bought them all already. 😂 jk, kinda. Happy New Year!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Like I said, I have 15 so more than enough for well over a year! But down from over 100 :P

[@BeingWolfy]

@@OneMonthTwoCameras - 🙃

[@KingJvpes]

#minoltagang ;)

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

10000%!! I don’t talk about it in this video, but it will be in my in-depth review: Minolta glasses at the core of all of this 💥

[@dct124]

Have you gone cold winter shooting? If so what gloves do you wear?

[@christopherbgriffith]

I saw the a850 in your video with Omar. I’ve not brought myself to part with mine yet because I love using it with my Minolta A-mount lenses. With the beer can (70-210 f4) it’s really fantastic.

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

That combo is a classic and always a winner!

[@billr6983]

Odds are you will innocently stumble across the camera deal of a lifetime before two months are up. But good luck with your resolution. Hope you have a great 2025.

[@martingreenberg870]

The best deal of a lifetime is literally around the next block. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Haha! Very possible, but helps if I am not looking.

[@billr6983]

@@OneMonthTwoCameras But when you're NOT looking is always when it happens! lol

[@alexk7046]

In eager anticipation of the Pentax K1 Mk.III, I can't make any resolution like this lol. Maybe for me it will be nothing Leica for a year. (In which case I'll need to pick up that tri-elmar 21-24-28 soon)

[@Princeton_James]

2025 I'm looking forward to the A7V and Viltrox 1 2 lineup. Thats all I have planned to purchase. If Panasonic releases an S5iii, which i doubt they will, then I'll get that also.

[@dan.allen.digital]

For film development if you are worried about toxicity, Kodak X-tol is basically vitamin c and phenidone. Film scanning can be done fairly easily with a mirrorless camera and a macro lens.

[@arthvr-arts]

I love my Sony Alpha 100 from 2006. Don´t need anything else.

[@jlinwinter]

I'll join you for Dry January!! I am trying to decide on my camera for 2025 - it will likely be a Lumix S1 but I'm not totally sure.

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

That's a great option!

[@willc2883]

Are you still using the lumix S5iix for video?

[@1550592535]

how do you edit the Sony A850 files? They look incredible filmic!!

[@Austinite333]

I totally agree. My Contax RX arrives on the 30th and after that NO NEW CAMERAS! (Maybe)😅

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

LOL yes!!! We can do it!

[@theangrymarmot8336]

You will love the RX - I have one and it is a magical camera. Combine that with lenses like the Contax Zeiss 50mmF1.4 and it is such a fantastic thing.

[@Austinite333]

@ I have a Yashica 50 1.7 arriving with the camera. I might want a better 50.

[@theangrymarmot8336]

@@Austinite333 The first roll I shot with the Contax Zeiss 50mm F1.4 (portra 800) was in a musical instrument museum - so most of it was "wide open" at 1.4 of things with intricate detail. Soon as I pulled the negatives out of the tank and looked at them closely I was blown away. I pretty much immediately bought several other of the Contax Zeiss lenses. They are worth the money!

[@Austinite333]

@@theangrymarmot8336 the camera arrived a day early. Amazingly beautiful. 👍

[@JayTsPhoto]

I literally just sold my a850 and e500 to get a gfx 50s ii or gfx 100....whichever i feel like lmao. The a850 is such a good camera, i haven't even shipped it yet and im already regretting it...but i really want a gfx camera.

[@jfarleyanaheim]

I just purchased a Nikon D800E from KEH who has a great after Christmas Sale. First FF camera for me. 😊

[@kip388]

I think your battle against gear acquisition syndrome is noble and much-needed! Did you ever use the a7c ii?

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Absolutely! This video was shot with it!

[@patrickjclarke]

The Maxxum 7 is probably the best SLR I've ever used. it's my goto in 35mm film

[@MickBenjamins]

Like this comment, if you do not believe a single word of this 😂

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Will be watching this space in 2026 :)

[@MickBenjamins]

@ looking forward to your videos in 2025! ❤️

[@popselliott]

​​@@OneMonthTwoCamerasI wonder how many new cameras would you get in 2026.😂

[@WhoIsSerafin]

And I will no longer have sarcasm in any of my comments for 2025😂

[@yargnad]

​@@OneMonthTwoCameras If you hurry, there's still a few days left in 2024 to get a new camera or two... the 31st could even be your own photography Fat Tuesday!

[@seanb480]

Bravo! Does this include lenses? That's where I am. I have enough good cameras, but still shuffling lenses. And I'm quite like you, I picked up an Sony a77 several months back because I had several Minolta Maxxum lenses, and it has been such a treat to use, and the SOOC shots are amazing! I use it all the time especially with the kit Sony 16-50 weatherproof lens. HNY! Cya in February. :)

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

I love that! I've read such wonderful things about the A77. The Minolta glass is what has me under its spell right now and I love finding all these bodies that fulfill the promise of that Minolta look.

[@seanb480]

@ the best of mirrorless and DSLR all rolled into one!

[@pushingfilm]

Here's to a great 2025! 🙂

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

To you as well!! Sending all the best

[@mvonwalter6927]

But you are keeping the M262 right?

[@athmaid]

Did you use your OMTC profile for colour grading this video? Looks so dreamy! Love the shallow depth of field as well

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

I didn't! I haven't converted my profile into a LUT of any sort. Just hand graded this in Resolve.

[@mipmipmipmipmip-v5x]

Isn't the a850 still heavily relying on Minolta sensor and color tech? Maybe doesn't count as Sony as much 😊

[@Tekrel]

No on both the last sensor minolta made was a 6mp and I've read before when sony bought minolta some weirdness went on they didn't get the color portion.

[@nickthaskater]

FYI: Ember is terribly anti right to repair. The battery in my Ember thermos died. It's stupidly easy to disassemble and get to the battery, but Ember insisted it wasn't user-serviceable (despite me showing them it was) and wouldn't sell me a battery (which is a unique form factor with a proprietary battery management system). Instead, they told me to buy a whole new thermos. Awful company.

[@steveramsay5941]

Hope the M8 is still somewhere in your list….. here in Aus we do dry July…..

[@theotherlinh]

I’m curious to your final 15, heh. Also why having a blog is nice, it’s not social media 😛 I’ve been on and off with my photography and am trying to resist buying anything. Need to make more with what I have!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

I’ve actually been considering Substack as a new means of communicating in place of or in combination with YT as well!

[@fabipuello]

Have a great new year!

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

You as well!

[@camillaablom]

What happened to the canon m6, did you keep it as an edc?

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

It's staying with me! Still my EDC. :)

[@NPJensen]

I wish, I could do the same, but I hope to pick up an OM-System OM-5 in 2025 to complete my M4/3 kit. As a Minolta fan, I like your choices though.

[@paulanderson24]

I just did get a new camera. An Olympus/OM System OM1 with 7-14 and 12-40 f2.8 pro lenses. I sold my Lumix S5 to replace with this. The smaller body and significantly smaller lenses was the factor for me and better AF performance. A “workhorse” camera and will stand by me for planned safari trips in the future. Generally my Leica and GR3x are the usual suspects but grab for a trip