Which Camera (or Drone) Should I Buy - December 2016

[@TonyAndChelsea]

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[@carls.2649]

Awesomeness galore. Great to see a shout out for the little T3i. My first "real camera" was a used T3i from a pawn shop years ago. A GREAT starter DSLR, especially for the price. I think it's best to start on a camera WITHOUT a touchscreen to help the operation and handling get burned into your muscle memory. Not that I don't love my touchscreen now! Like my very first car, I have fond memories of the T3i, even if it wasn't the fanciest thing on the road.

[@itschriswinter]

Nice and clear Tony, good job.

[@MrThekikster]

So when are you doing your "giveaways"

[@simon_patterson]

FriscoFlo Christmas eve

[@piash246]

Whatever u told in 18 minutes it looks so easy on you to say like that... It can take a lot of time for people to research on this topic. Hats off.

[@43connor3]

To me, the d5300 with the 18-105 or 18-140 is a great video/photo camera. It works great for my work. Just ordered a d810.

[@Eiranion]

Dangerous video to watch right after buying my first camera, but I went with a used D5300 and the validation feels nice :-) Can't wait to get my hands on it.

[@ZeddicusTV]

Yes! What a great video. As the resident gear nerd in the family my entire Thanksgiving was spent getting asked "What Camera Should We Get" from everyone in my family. I already send everyone that asks me that to your channel but now I can send them straight to this specific video. I would absolutely love to see a yearly or bi-yearly version this video. BTW I've found parents like the idea of buying your book for their photo-obsessed kid for Christmas. I always recommend SDP as a stocking stuffer.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Thanks! We setup the shortcut sdp.io/WhichCamera to make it easier to send people here.

[@simon_patterson]

Clear and comprehensive. No longer do I need to answer people's questions about this topic. I will just send them the link to this video. Thanks Tony!

[@Karreth]

I'm very happy to see the a6000 on the list here since that's the camera I decided on a year ago when wanting to more properly get into photography. Especially since I find that landscape is what I enjoy shooting the most, though I didn't know that when I got the camera. The first extra lens I've also got for it is the Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN. It might not be a typical landscape lens, but it's appears to be the most affordable fast and sharp lens you can get for the system.

[@conrad2nr]

That Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 Sport is awesome! I love it on my D810 and D500. I've basically put aside my 70-200mm 2.8 ever since I got it. A plus is you get to build your arms and shoulders while shooting.

[@MJeffSantos]

Bought an D5300 this year to start studying photography. It's a damn good camera, perfect for an amateur like me. When I get better skills at photography, then I'll switch it up for a full-frame model. It will take a while tough.

[@highgroundproductions8590]

Tony and Chelsea, here are my recommendations: Level 1: D3300 / D3400 Level 2: Canon t7i Level 3: D750 with kit lens and perhaps a 2x teleconverter Level 4: D850 - wait till it comes out!

[@eksmaan]

I have been watching your channel. I really like he information you and Chelsea provide. Cheers and happy holidays!

[@AVKoshelev]

I had two drones P3 standard and they didn't fly more than 60 meters in city! Video quality is very goos but range is very limited. I use now P3A video is the same but range is very good. For holidays it's annoying to bring everywhere such big bag I will vote for mavic...

[@maddy9729]

Kudos to the labor you put in man, for compiling such info ! even if one doesnt want to go for your specific recommendations, it sure does give a starting point to move ahead from, and then get one that one's like . And, that, sure simplifies things a lot ! Great work :)

[@TausifHussain]

What do you think about the canon 80D. Also what setup would you recommend for someone vlogging on KZbin as well as doing tech reviews

[@joebeard7387]

I opine the following: so only 1 Pentax recommended and that a full-frame camera, showing as about $2,234 but that might be body only. I saw a video on the new K70 where the quality of the video looked excellent, perhaps you could review it. I realise frame rate affects use for sports, but for outdoor photography surely weatherproofing is a plus and with Pentax comes image stabilisation in the body. It would be very interesting if you do a weatherproof cameras review. I realise you did a great waterproof ie underwater video, and my compact Fuji works well there and also in rain. Before I bought my Pentax K-S2 after watching your review and others, I was going for a Canon but was unaware whether they did weatherproof.

[@bsodmike]

Hi @Tony - I sold my Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens as I found the zoom-throw is rather long. It takes almost a 180-degree turn of the focus ring, to go from 200 to 500mm. This makes it far less suited for shooting birds in flight (BIF) and therefore I prefer using my 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II Nikon. The Nikkor 200-500 is still a fantastic lens, especially for the price. Made in China - yes, but optically rather great. Ideal for stationary wild-life, large beasts etc. Should I look at getting a 1.4x/2x Teleconverter instead for my 70-200 Nikkor? Thanks!

[@Musicaadorecchio]

one thing that is clearly understated when talking about the marvels of mirrorless cameras when shooting videos is the difficulty of keeping their sensor clean. This is vital, since every time a lens is changed with another there is a high risk of dusk landing on the sensor, because the sensor is not protected by the mirror (as in the DSRL world), and as such is exposed to outside agents. There is no easy solution to this issue, because even to a close inspection to the sensor, dust can be difficult to be scanned and removed, with the result of possible visible artifacts on the highlights of a shot that can be vastely ruined. Another thing to keep in mind when judging mirrorless cameras like Sony A7 series, is that their native optics are electronic. This means that if a follow focus is needed for precise focus, you can't use it. Tracking focus in manual mode is different every and each time, and can't be repeated the same way twice in a row. DUST and MANUAL FOCUS TRACKING are issues that are easily dealt with in the DSRL world.

[@morganm3362]

Antonio PX1 I believe some of Sony's new g-master lenses have slightly improved focusing. It's still all electronic so you can't exactly make marks on a follow-focus, but it doesn't seem to have that effect where the speed you turn the focus determines how far you've turned it as well.

[@hcaerolah]

I would love to see more in the Still and Video section, many people really only can afford to go with one camera. It would be really helpful to see especially in the 80d or a6500 range. Thanks Tony

[@ewitte12]

I've been getting good results with d5300 and sigma 17-50 (Japan warranty). Especially after starting to learn to manipulate lighting.

[@SPDTDL]

How about using the A7RII for portraits, with the 85 1.4 G Master & Eye AF

[@smokey267]

I wouldn't rely on Eye AF, I've found manual focus to be more reliable than using that feature for me.

[@SPDTDL]

I've been looking at a KZbinr called Manny Ortiz and he is using Eye AF, and his shots are sharp and lovely bokeh with that G Master.

[@smokey267]

SPDTDL I should clarify, I mean overall hit rate. You can of course get really sharp images using that feature but I wouldn't exclusively rely on it, it's not that great.

[@adrianfaulkner1353]

I have the Sony A7rii and never had any problems with eye focus and found it very reliable, not sure why the sony's weren't mentioned for portraits, just my opinion but I'm very happy i swapped from a dlsr to the sony A7rii, just being able to see real time exposure, bokeh, eye focus and how sharp the photo's are, is for me enough to keep me with the sony A7rii

[@smokey267]

adrian faulkner Could simply be my experience/preference. I find manual focus on the A7RII to be awesome and I enjoy using that over autofocus too.

[@gattie12ben]

Congratulations on 600k :)

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Thanks!

[@paulwood3024]

Excellent as always Tony. Would love to see your ideas on backing up your photos with multiple external hard drives. How it works and which you recommend. Thanks.

[@hampuseriksson7356]

What about the d750 for portraits/ landscape? I just bought one together with the 16-35.

[@Raptorman0909]

Nice recommendations Tony, pretty well covers just about every use case out there. I have a couple D800E's but have not upgraded to the D810 -- I'll skip that and see what comes next. My last flagship camera, the Canon 1DsM2 lasted me from 2004 to 2012 so I expect to go to about 2020 with the D800E's. Also have the Inspire 1 Pro and have an order for the Phantom 4 Pro. The Inspire 2 with the X5S camera is tempting but I'll skip the 2 and probably wait for the 3. The Phantom 4 Pro with higher bit rate and nearly 30 minute flight times may be used more than the I1 Pro.

[@thedude_96]

Hi, First of all love the information you two give out it's been so helpful learning about photography for me. I'm a field ecologist/zoologist/student in Australia and I travel to a diverse set of climactic conditions from rainforest to deserts and get to see some pretty amazing wildlife as a result. The problem is I don't have much of a budget, I would like to ask as someone on a budget who would like to begin taking wildlife, night sky photos, and landscapes how a non-weather sealed camera (I've been interested in the Canon 750d) might hold up against the elements of heat, dust, and humidity. I don't have any intentions of operating the camera and lenses in rain, extreme heat or other adverse weather. Cheers

[@BryceBroom]

wouldn't the 70d be better for wildlife than the 7d because it's old?

[@Bobster986]

You can buy the perfect starter drones (Phantom 3 Professional, the Standard sucks) on eBay around $600-$700 kits. These drones have 4K video recording with a 14 MP camera, 3 axis stabilization gimbal, smart battery system, lightbridge (3 mile range), onscreen exposure controls, and safe "return to home" feature.

[@Bilalizaddin]

Very good thank you , but you didn't mentioned studio portrait shots, I have both 5dsr and fuji xt2 which are best of the best as I compared when switched from nikon

[@TonyAndChelsea]

+Bilal Izaddin my D810 recommendation is what we're now us in the studio (now that the new Nikon lens is available), but the 5dsr is still a great combo.

[@Parminderdill]

Great Information but what would be a good, light, travel camera and lense

[@iglesiasantacruz]

Hi, thanks for your channel and all your fabulous videos.i take pictures at my church,(Baptisms, weddings, mass) I have a Nikon d7100 and I want to change, my budget is $ 1200 to $ 1500, I have 70-300mm, 35mm 1.8, tokina 100mm, I have also sony a6000 with 50mm,18-55mm and I do not know if I buysony a7r or nikon d610 / d750, which Recommended, thank you very much again.

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

I have a Canon SL1 dslr with an 18-55mm stm lens. A good first buy for family portraits and basic macro?

[@Tatiacha]

I hope you guys will be getting an olympus om-d e-m1 mark two and putting it through its paces soon!

[@Manicsar1]

I just got my first DSLR used from a pawn shop, I traded even for it. It was a Nikon D3100, I really like it, at first I thought it was broke because everything was blurred or had tons of noise but after your help I'm taking pretty nice photos from where I started " I bought 4 of your books." I also probably watched over 40 hours of KZbin vids about photography as well. My goal is to take photographs just cause I enjoy getting out and going places and this gives me an excuse to go and something to do once there, however I would love to be able to make some money on the side since the investment is so much. I don't want to be a full time photographer, I just would like to cover my expenses for the hobby. Should I stick with the 2 lens that came with the Nikon D3100 and move to a D810 for example or could I go ahead and get the DX lenses and then upgrade my body to a 5500, 7100, 7200 later.

[@TheShozaya]

I'm trying to get into the DSLR/mirrorless game. I'm torn between cameras, XT2 or up the price and go with a D500. I'm a mountain guide by trade so landscape is important, but so is video and street photography. Just hard to decide what fits all my needs!

[@mountainhobo]

Tony, this may seem a bit out in the left field, but would you consider a similar recommendation with brief review summary for car-mounted video cameras? Objective would be to film the scenery as you're driving.

[@diegosolari3101]

I am pretty sure this isn't news to you guys, but the YongNuo also has the newer YN685 model for pretty much the same price. Might be worth mentioning as a flash option...

[@dustinhecker3986]

Curious about Tony and Chelsea's views about a used Olympus OM-D EM-1. Mark I. I have a couple of very good Olympus digital four thirds lens, which I would not want to have to replace. Staying with Olympus (or Panasonic, I suppose, in the MFT format) would allow me to use these lenses, albeit with an adapter.

[@lincolnabraham4695]

I would add to wildlife with the system that I'm using and am getting great results with (though it is indeed frustrating when you reach the limits of your gear) which is the canon t5i with the canon 55-250 used for about $675

[@lincolnabraham4695]

I've gotten very close to deer, great blue herons, blue jays, and owls with great results. I will admit I often reach limits. I was once in front of a bald eagle but even being directly under the tree I couldn't get close enough because it was too high up. Also, ISO performance is not grear

[@ghosface353]

Tony, are you ever going to update the "My camera gear" section in the notes? When was the last time you used a 70D and a Canon 5D Mark III (I guess when you did the 5DMark IV review)?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

+Olyphantastic LOL that definitely needs an update.

[@DynamixWarePro]

What about M4/3 for starting out into wildlife photography and maybe videos as well? It could cost quite a bit less than having an APS-C or FF camera with a long enough lens to get close to wildlife. I know the DOF, low light, dynamic range and maybe auto focus if you want to track a moving subject, may not be as good on a M4/3 camera compared to an APS-C or FF but the crop does make it useful for wildlife. Maybe a Panasonic GH4/G80/G7 and either a Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. lens or if you have a bit more of a budget, a Speedbooster and a Tamron 150-600mm for a much longer focal length, although I don't know if the sharpness would be as good as using the Leica on an M4/3 body. I have a GH4 and use it for bird photography and videos and find the crop quite useful, even if it would be better with more dynamic range and better low light capabilities, but for starting out, its quite good if you know how to work around those issues and the compact size of the camera and lenses is also good compared to the much larger ASP-C or FF equivalent lenses.

[@simianinc]

What lens do you use? I have the Panasonic 100-300mm, and frankly, I'm not that impressed. The GH4 has ok tracking, but it's really not up with the D500 or 7D Mk II - I'm hoping the GH5 is an improvement. Would love to try the 100-400mm, but hard for me to justify the cost for the small amount of wildlife I do. Im, not sure I would be happy with the isolation of f6.3, but I'd want to test.

[@DynamixWarePro]

simianinc I currently use the 100-300mm lens but I agree its not the sharpest lens and DXOMark only rates it as 5MP and quality is lower at 300mm. I would have looked at a better lens at the time I got it, but it was the only one I saw with that focal length with stabilisation. I was thinking of getting the Leica lens, but decided to hold off and save my money and look at getting a new camera next year and want to see how the GH5 is when its released next year, and see if its enough of an improvement in auto focus, has a bit better low light and more dynamic range and more accurate skin tones over the GH4, before deciding anything as I mostly use my GH4 for making wildlife videos and some wildlife photography.

[@simianinc]

DynamixWarePro I finally pulled the trigger on the Olly 40-150mm f2.8 + 1.4x teleconverter. Went to the zoo today, but the animals were lazing around. Will try with some birds tomorrow. The picture quality was fab though.

[@TheInternetEnzyme]

I'm curious as to why the Sony A6300 wasn't in the video and stills section. It has fantastic video and stills

[@TonyAndChelsea]

+Andy Beyer-Bowden really limited selection of sharp Sony APS-C lenses... Fuji won because of the lenses.

[@TheInternetEnzyme]

+Tony & Chelsea Northrup Yeah, the lenses are a weakness. They don't have many good lenses, but the Sony 50mm F1.8, Sony 18-105mm F4, and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 are pretty good. The Sigma is the sharpest Sony E-Mount lens on DXOMark, and it's also the fastest, with a T-Stop of 1.8.

[@ppage27]

surprised no mention of the sony 6300 or cannon 80d. great video. might wait for gh5

[@TonyAndChelsea]

+ppage27 the a6300 lacks a touchscreen and headphone jack, and native lenses are pretty limited. The 80d lacks 4k. But both are very workable cameras; there are many different ways to get a job done.

[@ppage27]

Thanks! looking forward to the review of the a6500

[@closmasmas9080]

Your next video should be which tripod should I use (updated version)

[@bengarrickmedia]

As I idea for a new video the older Canon and Nikon Pro body's such as the 1d iii and 1d iv are now incredibly cheap you can get a 1d iii for less than a 7d ii with many of the pro body benefits of course they have lower megapixel count but for a intermediate or semi-pro they are a great choice I have the 1d iii and it's a great camera for the money and forces you to get out of auto and be creative.

[@voikzz2622]

these cameras are to old, in the last few years the hole camera market changed so its better to get a newer camera I think

[@bengarrickmedia]

Yes I agree the 1d Mark iii is nowhere near the 1dx but for the price of a 70d or so it offers features you otherwise won't have like 10fps and vertical shooting etc...

[@slodays1158]

Thanks For All the info Tony. I'm not necessarily a fan of it but you forgot to include the Phantom 4 PRO in the drone options. Thanks again.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

+JDs Slo Days I didn't really forget it; I just think most people will be happier with the Mavic at that price point.

[@slodays1158]

If we ever get it. :-) Personally looking at the Mavic as well but the camera stats on the Phantom 4 Pro seems impressive. Thank you for your response Tony. Always following the channel.

[@jaredp3535]

Thinking of getting the d5300 or t6i. I will be doing mostly landscape, wildlife, and a little video. I will also be upgrading later on in life, but I'm new to photography. I would like to know which is better for what I'll do, my mother has a d7100 so she's trying to persuade me to go Nikon lol.

[@highgroundproductions8590]

nikon d750 - not far from 7d mark ii in price but full frame. Paired with nikkor 24-120mm f4 vr (normally priced around $1000) you get a pretty good deal, only $2300 for camera + lens and it's a great lens. Should be a beast combination and price may go even lower on large sales

[@williamtanadi1408]

Hi Tony, I am deciding to buy either SONY A7ii or FUJI X-T2 with kit lenses. I'm gonna do stills and videos, mostly for travelling. They are at the same price range and I presume image quality is better in the sony, but Fuji has 4k and better AF and burst. What do you think about it? Please let me know!

[@aerialview3933]

Great video! I own a Inspire 1 pro X5 and love its capabilities. Pair it with an app called Autopilot on Itunes and its very easy to use without a dedicated camera operator. I use a D7200 and Nikkor 200-500f/5.6 for wildlife and sports.

[@ronybose1]

You talked about sony a6000 even in your previous videos, I like it too. Currently I'm using a canon eos 1200d with both of its kit lenses and now I find myself to expand my photography skills. I'm interested in landscape mostly but others are also included starting from low light, long exposure to astrophotography. I need some recommendations on this, both about the cameras and the lenses' comaptibility and usability. Waiting for your suggestions......

[@MasteringHow-To]

No mention of the Nikon D810 with a 24-70mm lens.

[@blerimshabani]

Hi Tony and Chelsea , you are making phantastic job , i love your books that i did read .I want to ask you for the first time ...I'm portrait photographer , halp to choice for upgrade ...between nikon d750 or canon mark 3 and nikon d810 or canon eos mark 4

[@jacklancelott5416]

What do you think about the Pentax K50?

[@nsytr06]

I got a Sony A77 Mk1 w/ a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II APO DG HSM EX (_catchy name no?_) for $1,035 for my first* camera. I was lucky in that both body and lens were in better condition than described. *I've used a Rebel T3i for a class before.

[@flmoose1]

Interested in what your thoughts are on the Nikon D7100 and what lenses you'd recommend that would work well with this body. I currently have a Nikon 50 f1.4 and the Nikon 18-200, which is my go to lens primarily because it's so versatile and adaptable. Most of my photos are of pets, landscapes and aircraft. Do you think the Tamron SP 70-200 is better enough to ditch my Nikon 18-200? Or would you suggest adding the Nikon 200-500 lens?

[@Modelero]

So strange that the prices of new mid range bodies didn't drop in the US, the d5500 is like 550$ in Europe

[@hyperfoxartist9]

its about $700 with the 18-55mm kit lens here in the U.S

[@centereddev]

Hmm interesting, I'd probly get the Sony a6500 and the Phantom 4Pro, neither of which seemed to be mentioned

[@logtothebase2]

Request. Can you add the global model numbers for ( particularly for Canon)

[@awesomises]

Try google. t3=1100d, t6i=750d

[@PeeHooo]

But it requires googling Jerry.

[@RuvimYurovskiyh]

PeeHooo But but but what is Google?

[@Larspj3]

Hi Tony I like your videos. I have asked this before, but I'll try again What would you recommend for starting out with real estate/interior photography? I'm thinking best to go with full frame or not? Best wide angle lenses and tilt shift lenses. And best wifi control, flash system. Thank you. Keep up the good work

[@TouchLifeStudio]

Toni, Any thoughts on using D500 for a wedding with a portrait lens??? Focusing on D500 is so fast, these days full frame is no longer the only option. I could be wrong.

[@7betrayer]

Thanks for the info! I'm sort of an inbetweener where, for now, I mostly do street photography in NYC. (Cityscapes, some candid portraits, some dof shots, etc). I currently have a Canon 60D and a few lenses, but I'm wanting to step up into some higher picture quality, mostly for low light. The crop sensor is just a bit too noisy for me! I'm contemplating waiting for the not-yet-confirmed 6D mark ii, or maybe even a 6D mark I. But I'm also wondering if I should just sell everything and go Nikon ha. (Though the idea of trying to sell everything I own sounds like such a pain in the ass.) Likely don't want to spend more than $2k all told. Thoughts?

[@greyfur3026]

Interesting, learning to use my T3, lead me to this Chanel. So a year later I have a problem. It's the indoor soccer. I got a used Sigma 70-200 F2.8 for $400. Best I can do is 1/640 shutter speed at ISO 3200. I still have some fuzzy issues. At first I thought about going to a F1.8 lens, to get a faster shutter. How ever it has occurred to me, after watching hours of you-tube, that will shrink my focal length. My other idea is to go to a T6s or the T7i. Would this get me to a usable 6400 ISO and closer to1 /1000 shutter speed? Also is it worth the extra few bucks for 24pixels over the 18 of the T6i.

[@sigeamer]

how would you compare the d800e or d810 vs a d750 on a tamron 24-70 for an all purpose camera? thanks

[@slimbarti1300]

d3300 18-105 vs d5300 18-55 vs olympus e-m10 (all at the same price) - amateur photography. At the begining i am not planning to buy lenses i will stick to the kit. Photos of kids, portaits(blurred background), landscapes etc.Which of those 3 would be the best choice ? I cant make up my mind. Please help.

[@Alexxx---101]

Hi guys, just ordered your book online :) What's your thoughts on the Nikon D7200 for a wildlife camera? I was thinking of the nikkor 300mm VR prime lens with a 1.4 teleconverter ? I'm going to Zimbabwe for 2 months and worried about dust, dirt and rain. I want a camera that is going to survive harsh environments. Does the D500 have a good weather seal? Obviously I will try and keep my equipment clean as best I can. Cheers

[@gstaltnermedia3625]

At 10:11 it is the 200-500mm lens, you said 150-500mm. Just a tiny thing, awesome video as always!

[@jensvielmann7662]

Wow! Em, do have a comparison between the D800E and K1 ?? Esp. in regards to pic quality and dynamic range. That would be really interesting since they are about the same price (used) and are both 36MPix FF bodies.

[@Glemc]

could you please review sony a99ii- cheers from Oz

[@jacobeaston7807]

Great Video, Im surprised you didnt recommend the Tamron or Sigma 150 - 600 lenses for wild life. It would take a grand of the budget and produce great photos.

[@christiancurlett4628]

What about the Canon 5DS & 5DS-R for portraits and especially landscapes? You recommend the D810 but the 5DS & 5DS-R have WAYYY more megapixels.

[@paskrell]

Team, congratulations on your channel. I am looking into replacing my canon 85 1.8 for portraits. Knowing the sigma art has great reviews I wonder how tokina, Sigma and both canons compare. That would be a great video!

[@IFrancyISantosI]

i hope the fuji x-t20 gets the same video capabilities as the xt2.. even if recorded time is limited i would appreciate the the quality. hopefully they find a way to add headphone jack, but since xt2 doesnt have it, i hightly doubt it.

[@JohnRobertsTV]

Yes the Panasonic G7 is a great bargain for video, but the new G85 has image stabilization. Seems to me that if you're walking around somewhere on vacation that getting rid of hand-held jitters is really desirable, so while I think the G7 is a fantastic low price choice, I think you should have worked a camera with image stabilization into your higher level video suggestions (nothing against the GH4).

[@carlossantillana8058]

I have picked up two Olympus OMD EM5 for 300 dollars each (One with the kit lens and one without)! I don't see how the EM 10 is 500 dollars, unless it is the mark II. Love the Camera, and the Channel btw!

[@eoghanhennessy15]

Question on wildlife and portraits: I currently use a Sony a6000 for mainly street/travel photography and landscapes using the sigma 30mm f/2.8 and the samyang 12mm f/2. What would you recommend as a portrait and wildlife lens setup? Should I go down the used route of a canon 7D w/ 400mm lens, or 70-200 f/4, or should i get the sony 70-200 f/4? Or use the Canon 400mm with a metabones mkIV adaptor on my sony. I would like to eventually upgrade my body to a Sony A7II to shoot full frame.

[@eoghanhennessy15]

For reference, living in the UK; Canon 7D w/ 400mm both used £958. Sony 70-200 f/4 new £899. metabones mkIV w/ Canon 70-200 f/4 used £693

[@moustafahajaj2939]

great video I wished you talked about shutter count for those used one and does it matter

[@NANDHUnandcreations]

Hey tony really helpful presentation, thanks for that, am wondering y 70D/80D is not on your list, which category u'll place for these ones 😊

[@blueckaym]

Couple of my friends are looking for more budget friendly camera+lens for video or all-round stills+video+sports. While not the cheapest isn't the Sony a6500 + SELP18200 (Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS) a good all around combo? (of course if sports/fast objects aren't priority one can save ~400$ and get the a6300). Basically I wonder if the PowerZoom 18-200mm is fast enough for sports (being primarily designed for video, and as far as I know it has very decent sharpness and contrast for stills)?

[@gabic2664]

You talked in your videos about using micro four thirds cameras to shoot 4k video. I researched DXO mark and learned that micro four thirds lenses are generally half as sharp as full frame lenses. Their overall DXOmark score is also half that of full frame lenses. . Because of this difference in lens sharpness and overall quality, could I draw the conclusion that 4k video shot with micro 4 thirds is actually more like 2k video when compared with HD video shot with a full frame camera?

[@JessOconjr]

Always enjoy watching your guys... What about the 5D Mark III for portrait shots? I've notice you've favored the Nikon for the higher grade quality setups. Thank you in advance for your reply. I'm currently using Canon 7D & 60D with kits lenses... looking to upgrade lenses.

[@RussellDossett]

Sony A77 MK11 good FPS plus super focus for sports and also good for landscape and portraits it's not all about Nikon and Cannon.

[@brianbohn8734]

Thanks for the video. What Canon body would you recommend for commercial photography? Currently looking to upgrade from a heavily used 5DMIII. Shoot 95% product and portrait/lifestyle so the 5Ds and 5DsR are tempting given the large print size, crop potential and increased detail. However with the R I'm concerned with moire from patterns or fabric textures. Also read about needing slightly faster shutters to avoid blur do to high MP count. The 5DMIV looks to have a slight dynamic range edge over the 5Ds/r models and some additional upgrades to AF, touchscreen, etc. 30MP is a nice bump and will add some more crop ability over the 5DMIII however I'm wondering if one of the other models makes more sense or the 5DMIV updates are enough. Thoughts? And thank you!

[@MonacoMike]

Tony, My NIKON D70 with its 18-50mm and the 70-300mm lens has supported me well, for obviously quite a few years, but I have been recently considering getting a new camera. Occasionally I have to remove and reinsert the memory card to get the camera to recognize a card is present. This camera does everything I need to do but I would like to have one with image stabilization built it. I really don't need video capability as I have a SONY FDR AX100 this I use for video and a GoPro HERO 4 Black I can use with my 3DR SOLO Drone. Nikon has come out with so many different models that I am totally confused as to what all the differences really are. The marketing department IMHO is having a field day confusing us non-professional consumers! :-) Soooooo, what would you recommend as a replacement for my Nikon D70?

[@sipapito]

What happened to your own Gear Canon 70d?did not make it on this or is it too old?

[@johnburrow4124]

Hey, Tony and Chelsea! I have really enjoyed the videos. I am wanting to get into video/photography/vlogging as I am stepping up from my iphone. I plan on doing some landscape and sport video/photo taking mostly for an automotive blog I am running. The vlogging I plan on just doing for fun and for the blog. Any suggestions as far as cameras are concerned? I have been looking at Canon t6s/70D, Panasonic G85/GH4, and the Sony A6300. They are all in my price range in the used section. Thanks!

[@gas3dr]

Hello Tony, I am looking for a drone to fallow and film things like motorcycles. Size is not a big issue, does the larger ones like a phantom handle wind and move more smoothly through the the air over the Mavic?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

+Nathan the P4 pro is probably the best choice for that... If you don't have the budget for the Inspire. You will get the props in the shot when filming in the wind.

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

Hi , Thanks for the helpful video, T&C. If one could obtain a used D810 + 70-200E + 24-70 for the same price as a 5DS-R + 70-200 Mk II + 24-70 Mk II , which would provide cleanest, sharpest images for portraits and Landscapes? Thank you

[@bartalian]

Hi Tony I love your videos and books. A question I have not seen answered anywhere is how to handle all these pictures from all these devices. Let me add the variables. I take most of the family pictures but my wife and daughter use their iPhones extensively. I also have adult children living on their own. Right now we share pictures by facebook,, Flickr, emailing, sharing the memory card, but there is no central location that everyone has access to and houses all the pictures. I am also using Lightroom to touch up photos so I we have raw and edited photos floating around too. Is there a solution to this? Thanks.

[@SesakoFTW]

Hey Tony! Loving your show Ive wanted to ask you what do you think about this 2 setup? d7100 +s18-35 or d610+tamron24-70. Dxo says sigma is better optically, does fx makes any difference if Im only concerned about quality? Thanks for the answers, keep up the show Ill always watch you guys :)

[@marlondayday]

Hi Tony, i planned to buy DSLR Camera my option is Canon 80D, Nikon D5500, Nikon D7200. Can you recommend what would the best camera i will purchased?

[@PaulHildreth]

Hello Tony, I am getting into photography as a hobby and after spending a month looking at various reviews I have just purchased a Nikon d3400 with the AF-P VR 18-55mm Lens, My question is regarding lenses, I am assuming the kit lens will be fine for quick out and about shots but I am also looking for a couple of lenses that I can use for animals/landscapes and macro shots, however, I don't have a very large budget so was wondering what you would recommend, any advice would be much appreciated also, love your videos, for the last couple of days I have just watched one after the other, even the ones that are way out of my scope

[@KarakourNation]

I'm a bit confused by the suggestion of a 600 mm lens as you mention in an earlier video that it is to long for being hand held. Why do you recommend a 600mm now and not the 500mm? For the next time it might also be interesting what a good macro setup would be.

[@snigdhachakraborty2110]

I Love The Way And Your Presentation In This Video

[@Mrklutch1000]

For DX Nikon camera bodies (specifically D5300) which prime lens do you prefer the 35mm or 50mm

[@TonyAndChelsea]

+Chris Patterson the 50 is better for portraits and the 35 is better for general shooting

[@arnaudhuet1327]

Hi, good job but what about Street Photography ? What about Fuji and Sony ? Thank you

[@llvideos6268]

What about Canon 5D Mark III or IV? You can get great photos and great videos, dont you think?

[@SuperTusharmalik]

hello Tony i m a beginner in dslrs n i wanna buy one for general purpose nature n landscape photography n some videography. I have selected two models one is nikon d5600 (after watching ur vid on that). and second is sony alpha a68. i want to buy one one of those for long term use. so plz suggest me which one shud i go for.( i have heard that sony products performs well when they are new as tym passes by it become dull n annoying) plzz help me. Regards!!

[@raajayoga]

No nonsense, nice and quick. On which camera/camera's was this video shot and please list the audio gears and lights too ; ]