The Best And Worst Photo/Video Gear Of 2021

[@RJW998]

Mates near Christmas getting drunk and arguing about camera gear, not sure why it works so well, but I love it every year. Keep it up chaps.

[@DavidDatura]

Yeah, it’s always fun to see these two gradually lose their shit as the video goes on due to the booze.

[@andreasmaier3034]

So true

[@steventhomas231]

My favourite one of the year. Cant believe its been a year since the last one.

[@invictushakil]

Jordan is a L E G E N D!!! Thank you guys for keeping us entertained for all this years, appreciate all your hard work to produce these videos.

[@jasonwhite6408]

I picked up on “there are four lights” right away! Total TNG nerd here!

[@MattAlan01]

This is my favorite video every year. Looking forward to it

[@TouchLifeStudio]

I look forward to this every year. I think it’s the 1st time a pre production camera (Z9) was the best camera of the year.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I'm stopping at 1:25 just to say, I can't wait to see how hammered you guys are by the end. I don't even care who you pick as Camera of the Year. We all know it's the Z9.

[@jordandoucet6887]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Azeemmerchant]

❤️🙌🏼

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

I wasn’t even mad after their argument for it, despite not thinking it’s really all that improved over the a1. It is certainly the biggest leap by a manufacturer in its internal line in many years.

[@Ildskalli]

As always, it’s a pleasure to watch your end-of-year video. We agree on most picks, too. I love how the Z fc also became an almost runner-up. It was also a great idea to divide the lenses by sensor format.

[@ReclusiveEagle]

Almost? It was a joke because Nikon users think Nikon is the best at everything despite it being a shadow in 2021 for anything other than Z9

[@HasselHaas]

Loved the TNG reference great episode of acting by Patrick Stewart

[@user-kj1yx5sg3g]

so glad there are others who know this. loved it. oh. now I said they also discussed.

[@ironspike171]

This is when i stopped the video and gave my thumbs up (i would give it anyway). There reference is so cool and confirms hes a man of culture 😀

[@niccollsvideo]

Or at least around 40 years old! 😄

[@kissfan1701]

The reference yes, but it was really bad

[@justinveenema]

I rarely comment on YT videos, but…. Oh man, this was great! Reminds me of the dynamic with my guy friends. Y’all have great on-camera personalities and you play off each other so well. I’ve seen your videos before, but this is the one that pushed me to subscribe. Hilarious, fun, informative and enjoyable. Literally spit my coffee out when he said “I f***ing hate it.” Lollllll. Appreciate the honesty!

[@danieldougan269]

I appreciated dividing up the lenses by mount.

[@110341]

Yeah that was a good move!

[@crashalot63]

It is such a great thing to wrap up a camera/lens year with Kriss and Jor-duh-n (wasn’t that the name of Superman’s father…???). Thanks for all the great content you have produced during 2021! Have a wonderful Christmas and New year guys!

[@lulo1843]

You guys have great comedic timing. I attribute this to the success you have had over the years. Always fun to watch.

[@kjltube]

Loved the half Russian half Greek accent Chris! One of your best Xmas videos for sure guys! Can’t wait for my Z9!

[@kbmats]

Oh I love this show! Can't wait for them to talk about my new camera the Sigma fpL

[@samcasey5143]

My favorite KZbin channel, by far! Awesome guys, awesome chemistry! Thanks for the good times!

[@future62]

Holidays don't start until Chris and Jordan get hammered... Thanks guys 👍🙌

[@jameshogg601]

Can't believe it's that time of the year again already. Cheers to you both

[@XxXx-ys4bb]

Barely commenting on YT, I want to thank you guys for the great, entertaining content! You are always fun to watch, love your chemistry & humour while presenting technical stuff… Have a merry time & keep on!

[@extremelydave]

It's always a gas seeing you two make these year end videos. I just wish Levi had let the cameras continue to roll so we would get some hilarious B-roll moments. Well, on to next year!!! Thanks for being here for us boys!!! Mazel Tov!!!

[@foxtowercommunications]

My most anticipated year-end review. Thanks for keep this going guys, and keeping it entertaining. As a former newspaper editor, who dealt with photographers' captions, I have a full appreciation of the lens-jockey's command of spelling. ;)

[@GLXLR]

You guys are awesome. Thank you for having so much fun and taking us for the ride

[@hyttennis]

Loved the Jean Luc Picard interrogation reference!

[@origin248]

Am I the only one who is worried about the sub count of this channel - this is by far the most entertaining and informative YT camera channel and it can't even break the 350k mark....WTF?

[@Joelsfilmer]

Not enough drama, click-bait, or shilling for the hype train. That's the way it is on KZbin these days.

[@stuntmonkey00]

Sub count across YT has probably been stagnant for a while. The majority of views on a lot of medium sized channels come from non-subscribers who just ride the algorithm

[@origin248]

@@Joelsfilmer yeah, I fee like they need to do more click-bait....

[@ExploreTravelCapture]

The laowa 35 .95 is my favorite lens out of all the lenses I’ve used in the last 4 years lol

[@0action847]

End result is more important than technical ability. My TTartisan 50 0.95 gets used more than my gmaster lenses.

[@itsmrjack_]

Agreed! Bad call Chris!

[@kalvin.]

That slap by Chris should be included in every DPReview montage going forward

[@denisgehlhaar8902]

Please do this every! This End of Year Celebration of Camera Gear with Chris and Jordan is the best youtube has to offer. For me, you guys are now Legends!

[@JanneRanta]

Pentax winner! Dominating the category.

[@tubularificationed]

because Pentax was the ONLY camera this year in this dying-out camera class (DSLR), by definition it is both the BEST as well as the WORST DSLR of 2021. It is Canadian politeness which turns the predicate "the only DSLR" into "the best DSLR" 😉

[@56floorer]

@@tubularificationed let it go buddy

[@BrendanEvan]

This is my favorite video from the DPReview team each year. Everyone had better subscribe to ensure we get another one in 2022!

[@ScottJWaldron]

"There are four lights" got me, lol!

[@ffl1409]

Best annual awards show...period. Try sitting through Academy awards or Emmy for 26 minutes straight.

[@Featherlightstudio]

This has become our annual holiday celebration here at the studio, thanks guys, awesome as always!!

[@agenericaccount3935]

This always ties GN’s disappointment build for my fave yearly wrapup. 📸

[@kane4013]

Who/what is GN?

[@Adrizzle]

@@kane4013 Gamer's Nexus, he's a pc hardware channel, takes all the worst hardware of the year and builds a pc with it lol

[@kane4013]

@@Adrizzle Oh okay, cheers. I’ll have a look 🤔

[@safemode8598]

By far the best Photo channel on KZbin.

[@everythingzen2428]

this is so underrated, i wish KZbin would recommend you more. Kudos guys

[@natealaimo8799]

Just commenting that I love these videos each year. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to all your videos in 2022!

[@linsnowx]

I’m having some financial issues this year so I didn’t buy any gear besides a Godox AD200 for work. Well at least I didn’t have to sell any of my gears to raise money. I haven’t paid as much attention to new gears this year for that reason so I’m a little lost in this video lol. Nevertheless Chris and Jordan I love you guys, through all the years :) Let’s hope we have a much better year in 2022 and maybe I will have a chance to visit Calgary and Camera store

[@sammyconductor8896]

It is also time for me to say thank you! Without you my new challenge (100s) would not have replaced all my old equipment. It's just a pleasure to see you again and again; all the best and here's to a better 2022!

[@pascallachapelle7628]

Love you guys! Don't stop doing this ...So much fun !

[@natsukashiiohayo1150]

The cat having the best throne in the house 0:16 is a good indicator that this is going to be stellar great.

[@dansaghin1]

I was waiting for this video, awesome! Love you, guys!

[@MJAdams-js7np]

One of my favorites every year!! Cheers guys!!

[@ScrattleGG]

This always gets me in the christmas mood. You guys have amazing chemestry and I would love a spin-off channel of you guys doing some fun photography/videography exploration. Fields you've never tried etc :D

[@stevek6418]

That plea got me. Subscribed, you monster.

[@jamilabbasy]

Best part was the "I see 4 lights!" Thank you for this moment!

[@MarkBanas]

If it wasn't 10:30 in the morning here, I'd be mixing up a drink just to watch this and laugh along with you. Alas, I just laughed and appreciated the hard work you both put in over 2021.

[@maxdmachy]

Is it possible that some viewers encounter exactly the same most interesting suggestion?

[@MarkBanas]

@@maxdmachy It's a show (& party) about the Pentax K-3 III 😘🌹

[@Juannic]

I have been looking forward to this video all year long!!

[@OrdinaryFilmmaker]

I think I'd be broken in a big way if I did that many shots. For DSLR, you should have done best DSLR of all time... Given we've seen the last fo the DSLR for most brands, it would be an interesting trip down memory lane. Love the year end video.

[@youknowwho9247]

If you got a people together to discuss "best DSLR ever", all you'd produce is a a bunch of voices telling you every which way that it's the D850. Nobody is ever going to disagree with that choice ever. :D

[@Bayonet1809]

@@youknowwho9247 True, the only way to get a different best is to make different categories for them. Best APS-C DSLR? Perhaps the K3 Mark III would win then, or would the D500 still beat it out?

[@youknowwho9247]

@@Bayonet1809 I might vote 90D actually. It's not as pro-grade as the D500, but it's more versatile.

[@StarskySTARS]

@@youknowwho9247 I have not used the 90D but why do you think it is more versatile? Afaik the D500 does the same things and is way faster.

[@balboa0621]

Appreciate that there was still some m43 love

[@fingersmcginty]

Another year-end tradition, well-served, funny and educational. You two are wonderful hosts. Next year try rum.

[@thomasmbr]

Can only done properly with bourbon!

[@jd_99]

Why not absinthe?

[@ulogy]

13:40 Real talk: The K-3iii is absurdly nice to shoot. They really need to get support from Sigma soon though.

[@dangerpig]

Way to go guys! Another very fun annual tradition!

[@MrTaco-ei5hl]

Thanks for another great year!! Cheers 🍻

[@alexagustin361]

You guys spells better than me. “Loved it”… I Appreciate Both of You, For what you do. Mainly, every end of the year’s Best and photo/Video Gear. Wishing You Both The Best of the Best Duo, A Merry Christmas and A Happy Prosperous New Year.

[@Chopperbob56]

Fantastic jobs guys!! And could not agree more. Nikon is back !!! Z9 ordered!!!!

[@benjhaisch]

It’s the most wonderful video of the year 🎶

[@rifz42]

Could you guys do a competition of which brand has the least crappy camera app? Get some photographers who have never used the tether apps and see which one can complete a whole photo shoot with it. shed some light on bad it is.. I hate that camera apps are "free" so they never need to work or be improved, and only come out with a new version that does nothing except support the latest camera model.

[@dimitrisskyhunter9827]

Thank you for the smiles and the laughs. The Zfc part was amazing, I mean it even has a sensor, finally someone aknowledged it!!

[@jimbolic0809]

You guys make me smile, and that has no value. Thanks! Have a wonderful holiday season, you two! And the camera man.

[@frankluo230]

Best content of the year. Whisky popcorn beef jerky, I am ready for the show.

[@frankluo230]

After watching the show, I am left a bit wanting. Best camera worst camera were not nearly as funny as previous years. I guess we have come to an age all new releases have become so competitive. Even the ZFc with 3 supported lenses.

[@esphotography6217]

Very fun video guys!! great new year for you!

[@acanuck1679]

I really like the work Chris and Jordan do for the rest of us; it is nice to get the skinny on photos from Canucks from the same place as I came from (Alberta--but not Calgary). Thanks, guys.

[@tofino12]

Thanks for another year of videos and another End of year holiday special… with drinks. 😄🍻

[@Kalua85]

Thank you for the Picard reference! And great video as always.

[@bredner94]

the whole year waiting for this! thank you!

[@Schwingi]

Awesome as usual. Thanks a lot, best youtube camera reviewers PERIOD

[@justnoted2995]

Great format.. well done guys

[@pottjunge5488]

Thank you for so many good time. Merry Christmas and a happy you year from Germany. You are the best!I See you!

[@Rationalific]

I'm a bit late viewing this (even though I'm subscribed), but I definitely had a really fun time! Thanks very much for this yearly tradition!

[@socas_nic]

I burst out laughing "you are just a big fat zero" 🤣 an example of two best friends!

[@markusschmidt6794]

BEST ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR IN TECH SHOW 2021 : Jordan and Kriss! 😂👍 Happy 2. Advent guys! 🕯️🕯️

[@timrosenthal46]

That was great....Merry Christmas guys ..

[@chu0nthat]

I was waiting for a review of the SX-70 on the coffee table. Bring back the old film camera reviews!

[@preiaen]

Best Video of the year. I loved it. Please keep doing what you do.

[@DONNYLAI95]

Being a huge Nikon fan, I’m extremely thrilled to see Nikon’s comeback in the camera game… I don’t know how Jordan and Chris are still able to stay sober and host the show after 10 shots… 😂😂😂 Anyways wish you a very happy new year…

[@davidgluck8726]

You are really very funny guys. Love your reviews!

[@mpxz999]

The Fujifilm GFX... $7800 CAD for the body only. Mother of god. If this episode were the price is right, I'd be oh so so wrong. I remember when I thought the Sony A7S was expensive at release! At half that! Inflation is a terrifying thing! But man, you guys rock! I loved this video! I love all your videos! Keep it up in 2022!

[@bmkq2007]

Always love this episode of the year, great contest folks

[@abrooklyngirllinda]

This was my first time watching you guys + I stayed til the end. Pretty funny + entertaining as well as informative! Thanks!

[@Joamonica]

There are simply not enough thumbs to raise up for this show. Love you guys!!!

[@twilightskateboard]

this was fun! it's probably the most I heard you swear and I was here for it)

[@sugardove6075]

Best APSC & FFlenses of the year. Well you knew this was coming... Pentax's new 16-50mm zoom, Pentax new 85mm. Thanks for the begrudging comments about the only, no competition APSC Camera of the year slander...Pentax K3III. To get the correct spelling of your 2021 Annual list, try undoing it.. reference The Guess Who song "Undun"

[@davidalanmedia]

Definitely a like even before I watch it. I look forward to this every year!

[@patrickjclarke]

Other than having to tilt my head 2 degrees to compensate for the camera not being level for parts it was entertaining as hell.

[@siopaomaster]

I always look forward to this every year. Awesome content as always

[@glennsak]

I look forward to this video more than any other on KZbin.

[@waynehu4086]

Thank you for another great year of work!

[@skyrunr]

The only things missing in this clip are: a fireplace screensaver on an Imac (angry), Asian acrobatic models (granger), the aero/sniff categories (Fro,) blurred out lake category (Toneh,) and a guy on a scooter (trolls two reviewers in one, Casey and Matt.) I don't even really support drinking in excess. However, this should be the new format for all DPR videos! :) Happy Holidays.

[@yaya-gearhive]

Best video of the year. Thanks for doing this, im so used to it now.

[@JennyDarukat]

Always a wintertime highlight, these episodes

[@MaartenSFS]

Thanks for another great year! Best camera gear reviewers on KZbin by far!

[@jshanni2066]

One of Christmas' great traditions. Well done, lads.

[@philyoung4804]

Great work and great spilling 😂😂

[@gerryphilpott9766]

Great way to wrap up 2021 in the camera world. Cheers!

[@mattaldrich7660]

Always funny and insightful

[@richardc1409]

I love Chris and Jordan’s videos. Informational and fun. Thanks guys!

[@zakcole2229]

One of your best guys! Hilarious. As a Nikon Z user, pleased to hear the Nikon Z9 was top of the pops!

[@AbhishekDey90]

This particular episode from you guys always reminds me, -- time flies

[@2020davidg]

Just gets better every year!

[@dchmielarski]

As always, fun to watch Great job! 👍

[@Grisildor]

I'm going to be honest. I check ebay frequently for cheap Sigma Fp and FpL in the hopes of catching one that someone rage posted, just because I want to experience the camera for myself... I've considered buying them Chris! They can't be THAT bad!

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

I love my Sigma FP for landscapes, and honestly being so tiny and shooting raw is a godsend for run and gun shooting. It's ISO 6 functionality let's me leave my most of my NDs at home, and I've installed the flip screen mod from Power Cheung so I've fixed the main problem with the camera (It's fixed screen) and now it's one of my favorite cameras I've owned. Just woshed it shot in 4k60fps