The Best Camera for Food Photography

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[@nwvideographotographer7186]

YOUR CAMERA DOES NOT MATTER!!! Your lens choice is way more important than your body. The lens you choose is going to have way more character and change the image more than a body, you can always color grade. Product photography does not require huge DR or a FF sensor. I was featured in El Restaraunte magazine with pictures I took with an FZ2500 which is a fixed lens camera with a 1" sensor. A cheap body with a nice glass selection is going to go way further than the greatest body and a kit lens.

[@ebeth55]

It’s all about the setup, lighting, settings... knowing how to master those and you can take brilliant shots with any camera. As obvious shown above.

[@szubal]

The best camera is the one you truly know how to use. That is where I am in in my amateur. I have a Nikon 3000 and a 5300 plus a Canon SL2 and T7i. Love all of them. I started with the 3000 and can still take darn good images with it, my only issue with it is no video capabilities. I do a mixture of both.

[@lebogangsekwati4305]

I've never seen power of attraction work like this before. I was just googling which cameras to buy for food photography. and bam, notification of a new video upload telling me which camera to buy

[@TheBiteShot]

ha ha ha! KZbin is always watching ;)

[@benharris3949]

Have you been reading “The Secret”?

[@FoodTechLife]

Well I was able to tell the 5D MKIV and the T2i but that's because I watch too many camera videos. :) But yes these days what matters most is knowing what to do with the tools you have instead of having the best tools. An analogy I like is like having a state of the art kitchen and not knowing how to cook vs knowing how to cook and having a regular kitchen :)

[@cartwheel43]

Just upgraded from a Canon SL1 to T6i and I'm enjoying it a lot. So pleased to see this comparison. Canon rocks!

[@MrNasserRadi]

Very good demonstration, where the secret of a good photograph depends on the photographer and skills. Thanks million.

[@TheHappyWhisk]

I recently (within the last year), jumped from Nikon dslr to Canon Mirrorless and I LOVE my Canon. I love the colour. I really got it for video because I was using my phone before and I wanted to learn more. So I went with what I could afford, which was the M50 and like you say, staying within a budget and really learning that camera. That's where I'm at now. Learning manual (which is new to me). But I love my new camera. It's so much nicer to shoot video and stills on than my phone or even my Nikon (heavy). Anyway, thank you for your video. I love the side by sides.

[@madelinedoyle3370]

Wow!! The Cannon Rebel was my favorite

[@jessbreheret]

Damn i thought the rebel shot was the 5DmIV ... I need to relearn photography especially lighting ... Which is the conclusion, to me, of this video : Great light will bring great shot no matter the gear ! Thanks for this 👌🏻

[@IruTheday]

I guessed correctly for every camera, but I had to really analyze the pics. I was able to to narrow down which canon because those 2 had the same same colours. Basically just down to the 2 canons and the nikon and the sony which had better resolution and I was able to guess. Honestly though, if I saw any of those pictures online I would think it looked nice and not think it looks like a cheap camera.

[@alex-E7WHU]

Had a nikon dslr, went to fuji x30, now have fuji xe2 and meike 35mm f1.4 lens, for me I prefer the more compact sizes of cameras over larger ones.

[@videoyoplait]

The images look very similar, to be honest. I made a pretty good guess at which were Canon, but, you'd need to know how the camera and lens render colours before really knowing which is which. And I'd say the lens really does makes a difference, more so than the camera body. I shoot with vintage Nikon and Zeiss lens and I've had quite a few people be surprised that I was not using a modern lens. My favourite lens is the Fuji 56mm/f1.2, but I've had some great results with my Nikkor AI 85mm. And definitely agree...understanding light and how to use the camera you have makes a difference. Thanks for the recommendation on the lighting and colour text books...awesome reads and really helped to improve my images by a huge factor. And thank you for the great content!

[@kevc.2958]

damn, B t2i has the most pleasing colour to my eyes XD

[@evonnelai6758]

Same! Who would have known!!! I was like I’m pretty sure that’s the 5Dmark4 🤣🤣🤣

[@madst7521]

I liked the D750 better exactly because of the truer to nature color. If colors are to be messed with, I prefer to make that decision over letting the camera do so. It's not really a fair comparison at all - of course the higher MPIX camera is the most useful for the flexibility it leaves you for post.

[@gourmetdoneskinny]

Great video! I love seeing the pictures side by side. So helpful!! Btw -I'm finally getting the hang of my 5 Mark D! I first used it in your class in Arizona in December. Love it!

[@asub3292]

I am 100% guilty as a pixel peeper, that fractional increase in sharpness makes me happy haha. Though I totally agree that people take way too much stock in gear. I was shooting on a D3200 with the Nikkor 35mm f1.8 (literally $300 TOTAL for that kit) and made some great images. When I "upgraded" to Nikons D800 line, and expensive lenses no one noticed, or cared haha. It makes me happy, so I dont regret it, but I also dont pretend like the gear made my pictures better.

[@TheBiteShot]

I love it

[@daylight1440]

I’m laughing at myself right now! I thought for SURE the canon rebel was the 5D. The funny thing is that I actually have the a T5i. It must just be my own photography skills that stink at this point 🤣

[@JaehoonMe]

me too

[@bikecommuter24]

I applaud you trying to answer this question and you offer some nice choices. Trying to shoot blindfolded? well maybe not but I got to point where I could just pick up my camera and shoot and get an image. I think just find a camera that fits your needs and budget don't get hung on what someone else is using. We all don't drive the same cars, some people need a Van-SUV because they got kids or haul a lot of gear and tools around and others drive a compact car because that is all they need. And here I'm looking for a camera myself. Those Tomatoes look good, now I want a BLT or a nice fresh tomato salad. 😁 ( tomatoes, cucumbers, onion with olive oil and a dash of lemon) My neighbor has got some of the big red ones, I'm trying to trade some of my Meyers Lemons for a few.

[@maicalausin]

This is very helpful! Glad my friend suggested your channel. I am planning to upgrade my vlogging and blogging camera soon ❤

[@1985recon]

I was always taught/told to value glass over bodies. As such, I did an incredible amount of research on older generation camera bodies that aged nicely. I found a low shutter count Nikon D700 for under 400 USD that I'm pretty sure knows more about photography than I do. I am in the "learn the tool of your trade" phase now and am loving it. For a 12MP camera from 2008, I am blown away by the images it produces.

[@Sparxdd]

This is a really awesome video. it's so easy to get caught up in all the hype when you're doing your camera browsing. also, used equipment is great. thanks for this very informative comparison :)

[@djvo1979]

I have a6000 and 50mm F1. 8. It completely covers all my needs

[@kingsamvisuals]

Interesting I loved A & B. Reds are notorious for stressing camera sensors.

[@kevc.2958]

I used nikon for ages and the red was never right and I moved to Canon m50 the red is just delicious

[@johnathansawyer8736]

Thanks so much for doing these vids! I'm a new photographer and am LOVING your videos.

[@carrieannkouri2151]

This was great. Thanks, Joanie!

[@supertaufiqr]

We all love B&H!

[@hzlkelly]

So glad I found this channel

[@carloscast1]

Good video. Everyone has to start somewhere so shoot with what you have or can get. Then worry about making your next purchase later.

[@LillaTwiggy]

This is a helpful vid, thank you. I currently shoot with an entry level Nikon 3100, but since learning how to shoot in manual, it has amped up the quality I am getting. I only shoot jpegs. Yes, I am looking at an upgrade because ultimately I would like a full frame, and I understand more the importance and nuances of lens choice. Baby steps.

[@magedojo]

Still rocking a T3i with a kit lens and nifty fifty. Maybe one day I'll bite the bullet and upgrade :)

[@KaileeWalters]

that was me for years up until this last summer when I upgraded!! it gets the job done!

[@daylight1440]

I’m using a T5i with the 50mm too! Want to upgrade but it’s sooo expensive

[@DavidSenteno]

T6i with 50mm. Works great and I just did a video about that lens. It works for me. 🥂

[@whitefox7059]

Same! I can't wait to upgrade to full frame

[@benharris3949]

Still rocking the T6, but I did just buy myself a 5D Classic- a camera I have loved since they came out 15 years ago 😂

[@TMM6900]

Shot b looks good and yummy xD, while shot d looks neutral. Shot a is a bit too red and hot. Shot c looks off

[@mohdfirdaus9050]

Can’t believe I chose Canon!

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

There are slight color differences in the 4 photos from different cameras with studio flash, however it is not that much at all. I would guess the Nikon and Sony are closer in color as Nikon often buys Sony sensors. The left tomato on the 2 Canons is more vivid redder than the other brands of Nikon and Sony which look more natural.

[@sandhyakamath23]

Once again, an excellent video from you Joanie! Thank you! Could you please make a video where you edit an image from Nikon using a free app like VSCO or Snapseed and compare with one edited using Lightroom? Would like to see the differences before I invest in a Lightroom subscription so would be super helpful :) Keep them coming!

[@raskhanphotography]

Yep, that is what always say; It is not the camera, it's who behiend it😅

[@majaelaly9630]

This is so perfect

[@magelin]

I LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS!

[@magedojo]

Also, your artificial light course is great! I ordered the Godox V860IIC + XPro trigger on your advice. It comes tomorrow. So excited!!!

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

Nathan Van Prooyen as the “Made in China” brand still flourishes. :-((

[@TheBiteShot]

Awesome! And glad you're enjoying the course!

[@richsuccessinvest8238]

Hi, I just discovered your channel yesterday and I cannot stop watching your videos. I am new in the photography world, I started to study about photography one month ago and I don't have a camera yet. I am thinking to buy the Canon SX70-HS. What do you think about that camera for a beginner like me? Do you find it a good camera for food photography? Thank you for all the lessons. I enjoy them a lot.

[@sakshivejani]

Really appreciate your work! This was super helpful!!! Thanks a LOT!

[@marinprskalo724]

Hi, great work you are doing. Which lense is better for home food photography Canon ef 50mm 1.8 stm or Canon ef-s 60 mm 2.8 macro usm on Canon 800d ( t7i ) body. Price does not matter. Tnx

[@brokebankvegan6328]

You read our minds! Joanie, you da bomb! What are your thoughts on high resolution (40-60MP) for food photography? Are there benefits for to staying in the 24MP range?

[@TheBiteShot]

40 - 60mp is helpful if you're in the higher end of the commercial advertising world, the ability to shoot wide and crop in while still having a large resolution. But, even 24mp is going to be fine as a baseline for most commercial work, even billboards since billboards don't technically need a gigantic resolution since they're being viewed from far away. But, for most photographers, professional and otherwise, 24 - 30mp is plenty.

[@benharris3949]

Scott Choucino has shot global campaigns on a 21MP 5Dii, and only recently upgraded to a 5DSR for pragmatic reasons (basically art directors are fickle- all explained on his channel). Joanie I’d love to see you chat with him at some point!

[@aquaticssfish]

from Cambodia. your video is good to learn. Thank you.

[@MANDEE7962]

Sooooo timely

[@bilias2410]

the only difference i can see on 5d's pic is the dynamic range of the shadows where has more details on bottom right...! but i believe all that matters the most is glass!

[@lineasdessertdiary]

So helpful, thank you!

[@BuzzLiteBeer]

I think the debate about color science and image quality is really quite silly, especially for an amateur or beginner photographer. Most crop sensor cameras are more than capable and you only notice a difference when pixel peeping and making large prints. For social media and 8x11 publications, the difference is negligible. The only good reason to shell out more money for a camera is if that camera offers a better shooting experience and has features that make shooting more enjoyable. In the case of studio photography, even that choice is pretty insignificant. I will say that shooting on iPhone is noticeably less impressive. You can get decent photos for social media, but even then I think you owe it to yourself if this is a serious hobby for you to go and buy a cheap but modern DSLR (used Nikon D3300 or Canon Rebel T6 can be had for under 300USD).

[@Yashaswita]

Hi Joanie!! Could you do a comparison video on 5DM4 vs. EOS R?

[@ihy8602]

Still rocking my old 7D (same sensor as that T2i) and there really aren't any new features I wish it had. IQ is still fantastic considering it's a 10+ year old camera, it's all about what you put in front of it. I've been eyeing the APS-C Sonys for a few years now for the more natural color processing (those oversaturated reds are a pain to fix when you shoot a lot of pasta!), but buying a whole new set of glass is scary.

[@Alvaro1Puentes]

I liked the first 2 because of the colors, i can't really pixel peep a 1080p stream even on my 4k monitor hahaha.

[@jonathanpagaoa]

thank you for sharing.. I learn a lot from your channel..

[@kingsamvisuals]

I have a canon m50 and lusting after a Fuji

[@irisking587]

This was super helpful as usual! Thank you!! I was given a canon rebel t4i body and am wondering what you would recommend as the best lens to double for food photography and taking KZbin cooking videos? I only have budget for one so I’m stressing a bit to not make the wrong choice. Thank you in advance Joanie!

[@photography3569]

I had the 24 -120 from Nikon, it was a piece of crap. Sold it after one week and in my frustation ive bought the 24 -85 ... and i was in love. The 24 -85 has by far a better image quality (or i had a bad 24 120 copy, i really dont know)

[@caitlinquinn79]

Just a KZbin thing, I was definitely subscribed to you, I was searching for a specific video of yours I remembered (found it) but I noticed I wasn't subscribed anymore- I'm not sure why KZbin does this, but I wanted to let you know it might be happening to your other subscribers too!

[@bogdanpopescu8406]

Funny, I choose B... (I am 5D Mark IV owner). For low-res photos the camera is irrelevant.

[@kimmorris8025]

Great advice.

[@MANDEE7962]

Great video

[@errordistrict666]

my guess was all correct .. :D

[@melinamenendez1732]

I really enjoyed this video, thank you much. I would've loved a comparison at 100% to see those pixels, though. Anyhow, I think your "social media" comment was very accurate. Have a nice day :)

[@BTPGamingPro]

Great suggestions thanks! Taylor Jackson recommended I check you out he said to say hi!

[@johnlochness]

I have a Canon 75-300 EF lens adapted to my Sony A6500 and I'm sure it gives brighter, more saturated colours, so that effect might be the glass, not the canon cameras?

[@beata6966]

Thank you for this video. Just now I'm hesitating between buying my first lamp or to buy a next new lens and now I think that learning how to manage a new reporter lamp will give me more improvement than a new lens.

[@SPFinfinity]

Anyone have a recommendation for a camera on the cheaper side that can record past the 30 minute limit?

[@patrickspahr825]

Why not a macro lens? Except for this comparison and not having one for each body...

[@MiAStudioPL]

Wait for R5!!! :)

[@Jonathancasson]

I have the Canon R6. Is this a good camera for food, Joanie?

[@crowneevietnam5582]

Hi Joanie. Can i ask about flash power? thank you!!!

[@cerberus30700]

You wanted to check output direct from camera.. but output in JPG??.. JPG isn't straight out of camera output.. it's been processed by the camera.. you would have been better outputting in raw and applying the same profile.

[@jasonp2906]

Hi Joanie! Have you tried a micro four thirds camera?

[@nicken86]

So many great videos on your channel! Where do I start if I know photography (I.e decent hobby level - I get paid for some portrait and wedding work from time to time) but want to learn more on food photography? :)

[@12ryuzacki]

No love for Fujifilm? Nikon, Canon and Sony aren't the only cameras out there.

[@Jazzafvlogger]

Useful keep doing like this comparing 🌷

[@MrRatingz]

B

[@woolybugger1962]

Used cameras and lens is almost always the way to go. Skip Ebay though and buy from reputable dealers like B&H

[@Fidi987]

Hm, I had always heard that Nikon had the most saturated colors in JPEG ooc. 🤔

[@Paterleano]

Hi Joanie, I'm a chef and I want to to self publish a cook book and take the photos myself to save money. The main purpose of the book is to raise the profile of our restaurant and mainly for our fans, (not really to get on publication best sellers lists). I have a Nikon D3500. I am a complete novice, assuming I will be good enough, will this camera good enough for the job or do I need a better one? Regards, Vinny

[@TheBiteShot]

Yep! That's a great one and will definitely do the job. Just mind the megapixels based on your printer...check out the video I published this past Thursday for details on that.

[@Paterleano]

@@TheBiteShot Brilliant, I will book your beginner course too, and purchase some recommended equipment, look forward to working together. I am aiming for around 100 original recipes, just in case you wanted check us out doosra.kitchen , regards, Vinny

[@Paterleano]

@@TheBiteShot PS we will be get the books professionally printed, everything else I'm going to do myself.

[@NoPlace-LikeHome]

Where can I find your new beginners course ?

[@TheBiteShot]

So sorry but it's currently closed. We have a series on getting started with Manual Mode here in case that's helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaipen2HfrVrgbs

[@MEEMsGourmet]

♥️♥️

[@brokenalgorithms4741]

I picked the canon cameras correctly. I have a 5d iv, my decisions were based on color. I had no opinion on the other two photos.

[@Ancorarte]

The way unrealistic that Canon renders color is the reason she has been using Nikon Z7 since the end of 2020

[@navidanjum7962]

Hello Joanie! I just love your food photos, those are very detailed and beautiful! Your videos are very helpful for me. I am a beginner in learning photography. I bought Canon 60D which is an 18.1 megapixels small budget camera and I have the kit lens which I got with it. I want to know that can I take detailed and professional-looking photos with it by just upgrading my lense after I learn to handle my camera well or I have to buy a better one?

[@Mr09260]

Get the Nikon Z7 and own the best possible camera in Arizona

[@emreerdinc7182]

I have nikon d800 (OVER 7 YEARS OLD AND 300000 SHUTTER) and canon 5ds ı know canon better than my old nikon but ı take better photos nikon. ı use canon customers want more pix or expensive camera:).Results are generally same or canon little better than nikon but customers cannot recognize difference reutoched works

[@CeVo100]

Now now Joanie. You didn't say which one you shot this video with. ;)

[@TheBiteShot]

Lol...you know 😎

[@Innovate-pq9ci]

where's Fuji??

[@sanjay9300]

Wish you'd stick more to the point and cut your video lengths by half. One has this desire to put one's learnings to practice ASAP too, right?