Photography Tips: Mirror-less Interchangeable Lens Cameras PT.2

[@johngrubb007]

Hi Mike. Good to see you are discovering what us Fuji X photographers have known for a while now. These camera's are very capable and just great to use. When I traveled with my big DSLR's, my image count would be around 600-800 over a 2 week period. On my last trip I took only my Fuji X-Pro1 and X100s to Paris for 1 week then London the following week. This was the biggest trip of my life and I trusted these 2 cameras to do the job for me. I came back with well over 3500 pictures. With these smaller cameras, it is just so easy always having 1 or both along every time you leave the hotel room and you just want to shoot as soon as you get out the door. These cameras (not just Fuji's but any of the high quality mirrorless) are the perfect tool for the traveler and they won't leave you wanting more on the quality side either. I could go on and on but I've already babbled too much as it is. Thanks for the great videos. Always looking forward to whats next.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks John Grubb - trying one out on the Burma workshop next week...

[@lordoftheflings]

I have the X-E2 which is essentially the X-T1 with a slightly different body and an X100s. I've since sold all of my dslr gear and haven't looked back. Fuji is awesome and is a company that actually listens to its customers and fans. Lugging my dslr around was a pain, but I take my fujis out everywhere. Image and color rendition is outstanding and images are clean to 3200 ISO.

[@jilliandennis2576]

+lordoftheflings Hi, i have to agree, Fuji colour rendition is simply amazing, skin tones are perfect

[@anthonyhazlewood5788]

Interesting video Mike.... You are very good at handling sudden "situations".... I'm not sure I want to go Mirrorless yet, but when the kit packs up I probably would... Thanks Mike

[@mickthomas5745]

" can i photograph your sausage mister? " Hilarious. It's little quips like that that make your videos and instruction so entertaining and a joy to watch. Keep it up.

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏😉... MIKE

[@f8bethere]

Always enjoy your videos. This was a good, enthusiastic, basic hands on. I use Canon DSLRs and Olympus Pen and OM-D models. There is room for all in my photographic life. Open mindedness increases options. Thanks

[@tomcraigphotoart]

Worth the wait for part 2 Mike, Mirror-less looks like the Future. Well Handled with the Bag Man lol

[@Darksideneo]

I have the same black Joby strap for my Sony A6000. And I like it.

[@jjccllgg]

Have you looked into the Pentax QS-1, the smallest interchangeable lenses camera in the world? I have one I purchased in Okinawa. Got the standard zoom, tele and prime with it. Wonderful small caeram, sharp images, a lot of menu options and LIGHT!

[@Jimmyjibbajabba]

Hello Mike, they have listened, with the full frame Nikon D750, which i have just pre ordered ! flippy out screen

[@jilliandennis2576]

Hi Mike, love to watch your vids. I use a Nikon DSLR, but bought a Sony a6000 in march...guess which camera get's used the most....mirror less is a wonderful thing.I use vintage prime lenses with the a 6000, i get perfect shots....i only shoot in manual.

[@MikeBrowne]

Good stuff +Jillian Dennis I love my XT-1 and it gets the most use overall though I find it a bit slow compared to my DSLR. - MIKE

[@mstrainjr]

3:28 - Enter the Creeper Another informative video as always. They're a bit pricey for me at the moment, but the prices on those things will eventually come down. It's exciting to see all the new awesome technology coming out. Now if only I could get one of those sausages....

[@DraculaNosferatu123]

The Fujifilm Xt1 was my other option but I choose the Sony A7. Both cameras are really good

[@jjccllgg]

Love the England's outdoor markets!

[@Berus7777]

Well, THAT was close. At 4:10 in the clip, we see Mike approached by a zombie, which are known to possess a fascination with mirrorless cameras. Courteous and unflappable, Mike calmly continues his presenting while the zombie moves into position for a bite on the clerk's wrist. Oddly, however, no carnage occurs, and the zombie shambles off after hovering hungrily for a few seconds. My only theory is that the smell of the bread (food for the living) interfered with the zombie's olfactory system, momentarily short-circuiting its bloodlust. Mike, clearly aware this would occur, remains calm and masterfully directs the group to proceed on to the sausage stand. Nicely done.

[@MikeBrowne]

:-) Bloody zombies - they get everywhere these days Berus7777

[@ABT212]

The self-invited stranger is a good example of what can happen when you go out there. Keep your chin up, be pleasant and move on as quickly as possible. You can't out chum them. LOL

[@ivan7453]

Mike, why not look more at an Olympus OMD EM5 Mk2 or Em1Mk2. They may have a cropped sensor but I'm sure you will like them if you were to give one a try

[@MikeBrowne]

They're good Ivan, but this was years ago and I've been shooting mostly Fuji since then. Personally I hate getting a new camera so won't be looking to change unless I have to. Here's a vid I did with an Olympus lent to me by a friend last year when I lost my XT-1... MIKE :-/ www.photographycourses.biz/videos/creative/lighting/landscape-photography-lighting

[@vinaysoni82]

Great video as always !!! Greeting from India

[@rolandherrera506]

This is hilarious... I mean you guys looked clueless (at around 6:55) about the Auto Aperture setting on the XF56 Having said that, with your charisma Mike, you make everything (no matter what) sound so fascinating! Well done Sir!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Roland Herrera

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Mike Lord Kitchener. My camera needs me. Your right as usual I haven't been snapping away like I should. Too busy. I know there are no excuses. Interesting new cameras with the morrorless design but I have sunk all my spare cash into my D3200 so that will have to do for now. Filming live on the street like this can be awkward and the visitor proves the point but you dealt with him well. ATB The Wiltshire Man

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Wiltshire Man :-)

[@rolandherrera506]

At 4:20 "we've got a visitor" I thought you handled the red-haired guy very eloquently.

[@amirpiloo]

Thank you Mike , you always cheer me up :)

[@NathanVdV]

im getting the X-T1 after this! and of course Zach Arias helped me also (crop factor or crap factor video) :-) i would love to see you in a real shoot with that X-T1 Mike Browne this was all fun and entertaining :-) keep it up!!

[@benhos12]

I have a so my A7R never changing !

[@junjunjr.llauderes4424]

mike I think you are better with that Fuji X-T1... you are an expert!!

[@tonyviall3414]

Nicely handled (re guy with bag!!) I guess the good points are that these compact cameras are, well, compact, but still provide the full camera options. But, and for me it's a big thing, I can't stand the LED viewfinder or using the LED screen on the back of a camera. For me, I'll keep the DSLR. By the way, nicely edited too! Great new software.

[@ThePowerPCHub]

Handled the smack-head prick very professionally - great video as always Mike. I recently switched to Mirrorless myself (Canon EOS M) and the tech is simply incredible, I'm just really struggling living without a viewfinder, which is a massive shame given the ridiculous price you can pick these M's up for now.

[@SiAnon]

I think i probably would have tried out an impact test on the camera with him lol

[@_moore]

Hi Mike, love your vids. I have 1 request and 1 question: Request: please do a video on full frame vs crop sensor DSLRs. What is the difference when you take a photo of the same composition, what considerations should you make etc. would love your advice on that. Question: I live near you (I think). Is there a camera shop in this area that you'd recommend? Thanks!

[@ammaralamen226]

Hi Mike , I saw all your videos and learned a lot , thanks buddy .. I have Nikon D810 and I will sale it for needy.. In the future I will buy Mirrorless camera, that sound good ??

[@MikeBrowne]

if that what your heart desires, you may also shop and have a try first on mirrorless so you have a feel first :) - Melissa pp Mike

[@mudgie069]

The only down side of Mirrorless cameras is really in the sports/wildlife department especially if the camera only has contrast detect (which is far better for still photography) compared to phase detect on a dslr. I use a GX7 and the image quality is fantastic from a sensor the size it is on micro 4/3. I wouldn't use it for fast moving subjects but portraits, landscapes and stills its hard to beat when you take into account the size/weight ratio.

[@zorglub76]

I have sony a6000 and the focus is really great. It has on-sensor phase detection sensors and tracks subjects while moving. I'm not a pro, and never had those "X" ff cameras that Nikon and Canon produce, but I guess that in ~10 years we could expect electronics to take over mechanics (say 60fps with pdaf tracking, which is something mirrors could never do). The only downside I see with (Sony) mirrorless cameras is that they don't want them to replace DSLRs. All the lenses are produced with "size over quality" philosophy - so no f2.8 tele zooms and, in general, no big lenses. That is a shame, because it cripples otherwise great little cameras.

[@atyl1972]

great vid mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks atyl1972 - Please help me make more complimentary videos by sharing them on forums, Facebook etc..

[@davegordon2187]

Hi Mike no captions on and ive watched this before the vid was ok then, did notice on another one also, some of the dialogue was iffy shall we say, maybe hacked ? hope you sort it mate

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry Dave Gordon I've looked at it and apart from KZbin captions (have to be corrected) which can be turned on and off - I can't see what you are.

[@Marius-Cristian]

8:03 The moment when Mike decided to buy the Fuji X-T1 :))

[@jonpowell8503]

Well handled with the encroacher!

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Great video, I honestly believe mirrorless is the future. I have a panasonic lumix GX7 and with the 12-35mm f2.8 (24-70mm equivalent) it takes amazing photos (and video) and fits in a small bag. Also well done handling the sozzled idiot with the plastic bag.

[@Federico84]

i think that is the future but with a larger sensor than a micro 4/3 imho

[@emmanuelgoldstein8233]

Tecnovlog sensor size doesn’t matter

[@jbello9398]

This video got me hungry at the end, lol

[@sski66]

My opinion, Mike u should have started off with the Sony, it woulda been more familiar to u, especially when u said, uoo a PASM dial, Fuji is a little different when it comes to controls, but a pro like u, it shouldn't take u any time to get used to the Mirrorless System, & it does do great stuff like uploading your pics right out on the street like u just experienced

[@BadMouse101]

After a bit of Facebook stalking, I'm confused on who Lorna Williams is? Is she your other Step Daughter?

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry i missed your comment ***** - I don't know a Lorna Williams as far as i know...

[@TommieHansen]

Why use the kitlens on the A7 instead of the 24-70 2.8, 35 or the excellent 55? The video is a bit unfair to the Sony in that regard.

[@MikeBrowne]

It's the lens that was in the shop at the time Tommie Hansen

[@TommieHansen]

Mike Browne Thanks for the answer! :) I do get that and that there can be certain circumstances etc. I just hope that you return to this subject and maybe do a more real comparison between the alternatives and their different strengths. I get that you cater to beginners but even so a rundown could be made without it becoming overly technical.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Tommie Hansen It was mostly me exploring what mirrorless cameras are (as i've never had anything to do with them) rather than a review / comparison.

[@wanneske1969]

Mirrorless cameras might be nearly as good as dslr's but I find them too small. I even find my Canon 500D and 6D too small for my hands, I prefer my 1D4.

[@darrendavenport3334]

johan bauwens are you an apeman or something?

[@IndyPindy]

Asking a lady if she want sausage? Mike Mike... :) Great video as always.

[@l.f.cliverpoolfilmclub4526]

Its took me two years getting to grips with a DSLR. Now 2years to the day you made this I see mirrorless cameras. I can't keep up with all the technological changes. Tony Jefferies.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks for your kind words Tony, i'm pleased you've learned so much in 2 years, well done. Your right it's difficult to keep up with all the technological changes, camera and equipment changes so often nowadays - MIKE :-)

[@l.f.cliverpoolfilmclub4526]

Please don't get me wrong I wasn't claiming I had mastered the dslr. I am still only learning the basics after two years. I am extremely slow with all technology. It will take me a lifetime just to get to grips with the DSLR.

[@MikeBrowne]

L.F.C Liverpool Film Club this still means you've learnt a lot in the time you've been doing photography so your doing great. keep plugging away at new ways of thinking and getting to grips with all the different ways you can photograph. You could sign up to our newsletter aswell, each one contains a new video... - MIKE :-) www.photographycourses.biz/videos

[@l.f.cliverpoolfilmclub4526]

Just watching photography tips with Bella West. I notice you are holding the reflector. I wish I had some photographer friends in Liverpool to learn from to be honest. Only so many flowers and bees I can photograph. To be honest I drifted into still photography from being a fringe actor and film maker. I realised that to get good at film making at 24 frames per second I needed to learn more about lighting and composition and tell a story in less than one second. I now always take my camera when I am rehearsing a play. My photography is improving but now I tend to forget my lines. Its a strange progression but would just love to get better at 56 years of age.

[@MikeBrowne]

L.F.C Liverpool Film Club a person is never too old to learn - MIKE :-)

[@jjccllgg]

where are you there?

[@MikeBrowne]

Winchester.. MIKE

[@Scrapia27]

Great video! Rumor has it that with these new cameras you don't need to shoot in RAW. Greetings from France ;-)

[@Jigsaw407]

That would only be true if they would extend the JPG format as they plan to. Until then you can't beat having 4,096 levels of brightness information per color channel (12 bit RAW), instead of a meager 256 levels per color channel in JPG. Even with a new camera like that you can't make up for the severe lack of data in JPG, which also uses lossy compression, affecting image quality negatively the very second it's being saved.

[@MaxArceus]

Jigsaw407 fit files go up to 32768 levels of brightness, I'd say that beats RAW.

[@Minoltalphafan]

Yes, the Fuji Xtrans sensor cameras make JPEG files that are amazing.

[@doctorlovera]

Due to the nature of Jpegs the restricted amount of data is matched to the human eye hability. The Raw formats are capable of much more information, information that you dont see but you can use in edition, so the Raw is very useful for extractng the real potential of a picture. There are big advantages editing Raw over editing Jpegs. But if you will not edit your files, then the size of jpeg is the clear winner. Grettings from colombia. J'habite en Colombie

[@berto1999]

The raw is always better than jpeg. Shooting in raw is not a whim, but it is a great option, it’s the professional option. The raw file is the the image sensor: when you edit a raw photo it is as if you would shoot that picture again, a second time, without losing details. The processing(editing) of a photo is always a destructive process. The raw format is almost "indestructible". With raw you get the highest level of quality and brightness, you can better adjust white balance, colors, lights and shadows. Finally: the software of a computer converts raw fotos in jpeg fotos BETTER than any software of any cameras.

[@NathanVdV]

Where is part 3 😁

[@MikeBrowne]

Just been filmed in Singapore Nathan Van de Velde - it'll be along soon.

[@KevinHarris]

Can I photograph your sausage please Mr.? loled so hard

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Kevin H, you don't get if you don't ask ;-) - MIKE

[@jaredjds2011]

4:26 was that dude extremely drunk or what? 😂

[@MattisProbably]

So that red haired bloke seemed annoying... Usually I'd use more colourful language to describe people like that :P Image quality looks pretty nice! Sure they are just JPEGs straight out of the camera but most high end mirrorless systems have APS-C sensors and the Sony even has a 35mm sensor, so image quality shouldn't be an issue anyway. But still, something strikes me as a little off about them... I noticed the way you are holding them. Your hand just barely fits on them, that would be too small for me. For me the perfect mirrorless camera would be DSLR shaped, which kind of defeats the purpose^^

[@jonfletcher147]

I'd like to purchase that 56 1.2 for.....£600!!! Really??!! ;)

[@Revangelistautube]

I think, the guy with the bag... is on drugs :)

[@davegordon2187]

Whats with the distracting on screen comments Mike ?

[@MikeBrowne]

Please can you tell me what on screen comments Dave Gordon ? Do you have captions on?

[@jjccllgg]

I don't know about you, but I need a viewfinder.

[@MikeBrowne]

Mee too.. MIKE

[@georgielol]

Fersttttttttt!not really , 112th!!!!!

[@vikdaddy]

Not one of your best videos Mike. A bit of a mess.

[@Jigsaw407]

I have to agree. The audio quality wasn't the best in that very noisy environment and as a whole it seemed a lot less thought out and more improvised than usual, which kept it from being as informative as it could have been. Oh, and that zombie was the worst case scenario. :D