Useless Camera Features - Mike Browne

Cameras have many features. Most of them are confusing, useless and make the few controls a photographer needs, harder to find. There are only 3 controls we need and six that we wouldn't want to be without. Is there a place for a more streamlined, simpler to use camera?
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[@brin57]

Dump the obsession with video as a marker of quality in a stills camera!!

[@gjingodjango]

I believe Leica use ‘less is more’ as a selling point and ironically charge you more for it!

[@NextScamdemic]

Mr Browne, I was inspired by your videos to get my first camera-- a 35mm film camera. I’m impressed with all the features and technology in such a precision instrument from 40 years ago. I'm trying to create dramatic, cinematic looking scenes, not just blah snapshots. It's still a mystery to me why they sometimes come out like the former but most of the time like the latter. But when composition, subject, lighting, exposure and decisive moment all come together in glorious harmony, its got to be one of the best feelings of accomplishment. Thank you.

[@Digmen1]

Its like microwaves. All I want is to heat up my rice for 2 minutes.

[@bangroad4059]

I've never used video in any of my cameras if i wanted video I'd buy a camcorder

[@mikecritchlow1114]

I agree with your comments about a simple camera Mike. I have been "playing" with cameras since I was a boy, my father was the Regimental Photographer for the Parachute Regiment. My first proper camera was a Practica film camera in the early 1970's. It was totally manual, no fancy buttons or features, just a shutter speed knob, aperture setting on the lens and an in-built light meter. It was so simple. I used a Canon EOS something or other film camera in the 1990's for my C&G training. Today I have a second hand Nikon D7100 with so many features and so many options, but I rarely use them. Like you say, all we really need is the basic controls and a good eye for a decent photo! Thank you for all your brilliant free programs on KZbin. You are an inspiration!

[@cornwall_in_Squares]

I agree I have a semi pro camera and really only ever use the basics its frustrating to have to wade through multiple menus of features I never use nor need just to change a basic setting like ISO.

[@Tiger1200xrx]

“The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!”

[@bobdionne7708]

I use a Nikon D500. It doesn't have Auto mode or any creative modes....only P, A, S, and M modes. Lots of buttons on the body for quick control but so much better than having to poke through endless menus to adjust settings that need to be made quickly. I wouldn't want to give up the versatility of my current feature set. For quick and simple shooting my Galaxy S8+ is fantastic!

[@whafrog]

Yep, if Pentax made a digital K-1000, with a histogram and modifiable ISO, I'd buy it today. I could focus my old one in a snap, so I wouldn't even miss autofocus.

[@jacobjohnson2116]

Mike! I just wanted to say thank you!!! Thank for your videos. You taught me almost everything I know about photography when I was 12-13. I’m now a senior in 12th grade about to go to community college. I’m near Washington D.C and would love if you came to the states. But I just wanted to thank you for all of your videos on photography basics. I remember watching your motion blur video with the blue car and being amazed and my photos. You have truly impacted my life as a young photographer (now 18 years old) keep up the great videos sending love from USA.!!!

[@DLMlive]

Yes indeed and spot on... That's why I picked up the wonderful x100F Fuji for a walk around, but found it absolutely capable for so much more. What you say, parallels what we see in new cars today. I'd take a new '68 Road Runner with radio delete, and rubber floor mats, over a 2019 Z-28 with the potential to complete a moon mission... and really don't need the Italian leather lined glove box... The analog controls on the Fugi are what I like the best.

[@northof50now]

As Back2lay as mentioned, Leica has held to their roots as much as they can. Provided you have $20k for a basic kit, they're a joy to use. Also, I have to compliment you on your eye contact while interviewing. It is difficult to find anyone who can maintain eye contact while speaking face to face. Not certain if it's a result of so many dealing more with their devices than people. Bravo!

[@collincourtois8587]

Presenting such a complex art form with eloquence and yet finding a way to be encouraging, stimulating and inviting that is the Mike Browne way. Thank you so very much.

[@matthewkeisling2776]

It drives me MAD when people go on about how someone is not a "real" photographer until they "upgrade" to the camera they think is necessary. While I have used higher-end Nikon cameras for types of technical photography at work, my home camera was a D3100 for years. It did everything I wanted for years, and still is only missing one or two more advanced features which I might use on special occasions. I recently added a D7200 at home, but I am still not "real" because I don't have Full-Frame, or mirrorless, or whatever else someone thinks is required.

[@bobdionne7708]

Always happy to see a new Mike Browne video!!

[@DutchTugMaster]

Agree, that's why I use my Sony Ilce-7 the same way as I used my old Olympus OM2. Aperture mode, mostly 100 ISO (I used Fujicolor 100 postive slide film in my OM2 most of the time) and I still use my old Zuiko lenses via an adapter on the Ilce-7. And I like it that way, everything is slow, comfortable and enjoyable. And I like what I shoot. Keep spreading the idea Mike, greetings from Rotterdam.

[@isabelladavis1363]

Mike it would be hard to pick only one...but the girl dancing in the forest with the lLIGHT filtering through the trees...a masterpiece...thanks as always for sharing your knowledge..so appreciated...

[@villageblunder4787]

Anybody else note all the features needed in the photo montage towards the end.

[@MrCochise71]

Totally agree. !!! Add a bunch of features to crank up the price. 🤔 I've only used the basics . It should be about the basics and excellent quality!