Why Camera Companies Won't Talk To Me

[@cameraconspiracies]

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[@Fessoid]

17:51 What about Panasonic + Sony 200g600G lens combo?

[@o0YumRamen0o]

Let's continue supporting this guy. We need truth in this world!

[@TheNathanMChannel]

Companies want to work with agreeable yes men who will push their product. Corporate types also shy away from any whiff of humor or sarcasm, generally speaking. Regular people offering honest opinions on a product are more rare, but far more interesting to watch as a viewer in my opinion.

[@TK421-53]

Yes, but let’s be honest why would you spend time on someone who expects 240 or now 480fps slo mo and perfect stabilization, even while walking with a wide lens? Yes it is amusing, but these companies are not in it for the creativity, if you don’t fit the vision you are not in. You can be critical, but you have to get some credit first. Is it fair, no, but marketing isn’t fair. Let’s not kid ourselves, influencers are marketing.

[@ml.2770]

This guy nailed it.

[@Shurehlm]

They're ghosting him because he occasionally says anti-vax stuff.

[@Shurehlm]

They ghost him because he occasionally says antiv@x stuff.

[@POVwithRC]

​​@@TK421-53Basically this. There is no benefit to handing a pretend schizo with outlandish expectations your product, even if he is nice. Because the stink of him will taint your product even if he is nice to it. Mr. Stern has no introspection at all...

[@robertarmero6320]

the reason companies wont work with you, is part of the reason I watch your channel

[@ronniesiyum6679]

I watched a lot of your videos when I was deciding which camera to buy, learned valuable things, and helped me to decide.

[@krazywabbit]

Reads question. tosses phone on the ground. imparts upon us wisdom. Next level KZbinr

[@wmpx34]

Like God passing down the stone tablets to Moses

[@MrSonicAlchemy]

For me, the birds moving gracefully through the toneh stole the show.

[@ourtvchannel]

There is ONLY ONE reviewer of cameras I trust - YOU! plus you make me laugh which helps. Gerald Undone falls into second place due to lack of laughter.

[@yawningmarmot]

Gerald also tests overheating at 21°C in an airconditioned room, I mean, come on :D

[@LTPottenger]

There's soooo many possible gotchas when buying a camera or tech gear where it doesn't fit your use case and most reviewers today will never give you the info you need.

[@joggelweekend]

+ nVuFilms

[@77dris]

@@yawningmarmot Totally. Undone doesn't actually do any actual photography or video either. He's just permanently stuck in his parents' basement.

[@hotfootrabbit]

10:07 This is my biggest issue with many youtubers on new releases. Go use the dam camera or lens in a real world situation. Half of them just sit in a studio and show you the new specs in the studio environment or their backyard.

[@EOSHDTV]

Where's Gerald's shots?

[@BradsGuitarGarage]

I'm getting the same problem in the music gear industry. As a tech, I tear down pieces of gear and show their weaknesses. It's earning me enemies fast, both from the manufacturers as well as their fan-boi camps. For simply showing what exists in the world.

[@OfficialSushiSystemAmbassador]

I’m deeply fascinated by how much you are able to overthink, not only cameras & videography, but also life in general. They click on your video, then see that haircut. That’s all.

[@koreanwonders]

Username checks out 😂

[@andreichecko]

That’s why we all should support your channel man ❤

[@benplaster9943]

That Black Magic still just looks so phenomenal man

[@colonelangus8247]

Casey you are good enough and nice enough, bless your heart it's just impossible to understand why the camera manufacturers won't give you stuff to review.

[@NJBoden]

I agree, but sadly companies don’t want people to review their products, they want people to advertise. Anything that could contradict a super positive image of their products is a risk they don’t want to take. Casey is great because he is an actual reviewer, not a paid off “influencer”.

[@RichWithTech]

@@NJBoden "Hey guuuuuuuuuuuys Turbo Capitalism Corporation reached out to me and offered to show me around their facilities (doesn't mention business class flight and 5 star hotel was covered by company) and I think it's super cool that it can do this thing that I'll pretend is novel for this "review" and I'm just super excited about this old immerging tech and this video is sponsored by manscaped byyyyyeeeeeee"

[@Dr4gonDr0p]

And godammit people like him 😂

[@willusionist]

Kasey traveled back in time to record this video next to the Berlin Wall. Such a passion for the craft, such a passion for the Tonehs.

[@yawningmarmot]

For someone who always finds something wrong with cameras, your reviews are really useful to me :)

[@Localtraveler2376]

That’s the point. He doesn’t sell out.

[@Studiotek]

WOW!!! This was filmed on the BMOG???? It looks amazing! By far the best looking video in a long time!

[@stewart73]

This channel is the best. Even if you don't care about cameras. I will never leave you, sir.

[@uncles2000]

"You’re good enough, You’re smart enough, and doggone it, people like you."

[@GeorgeHolden]

Keep doing your thing man. Too many creators put the brand before the audience, we can get our hands on gear to review honestly without a brand sending us the camera 👍

[@uroshavalon]

You're too honest, that's the problem. Honest company would call you to see what you find in their product, but sadly all big companies have narcissistic-psychopathic leadership.

[@dangerrayy]

He has a need for a camera that does specific things. If the camera doesn't do that he somewhat bags it. Thats why we watch. But if you are a camera company, why help him bag your camera and reduce sales. He can do that himself. His humor is risky for a company to promote him also

[@olsonspeed]

Sycophants and yes men, many companies have been ruined by the fallacy; "surround yourself with like-mind people". Doing so creates an echo chamber environment where no one is willing to speak up as the CEO steers the company off a cliff to a chorus of "anything you say boss"... I am talking to YOU Adobe. We greatly appreciate Kasey's honest, informed opinions, the quirky humor is an added bonus.

[@33rdframe]

this is the same thing in FPV. the amount of achievements and passion i have in pushing the designs and community forward is close to unmatched but because i am not willing to let the companies use me like a sock puppet I am slandered at best, ignored at worst.

[@john240881111]

You have my support, keep the awesome vids coming!

[@jolladevices]

I am going to start a SIGMA only Channel, a spin-off in 2024. You gave me the inspiration. Not going to use this channel as the KZbin algorithm is already confused enough

[@BackusCreativeImaging]

2:25 - The Sony Burano is trash. The ND system Sony is using doesn't cut out infrared light. My magnetic Freewell Eiger IR Cut NDs do. IRND4, IRND8, IRND16, IRND32 and IRND64. Stack up to two for 2-11 stops of reduction. Granted, it's awkward compared to a variable ND, I agree that that an electronic variable ND should be a feature in more affordable cameras. Panasonic will do it right when they get around to it.

[@slangdoll]

“That guy is just making squishy sounds while he eats.”

[@workingwiththelight3119]

You review the cameras other KZbinrs promote them. Big difference! Keep up with good stuff 👍

[@charlesaryan8306]

Kasey, I think Sony, Panasonic, and Fuji all had a meeting about ghosting Camera Conspiracies. You should tell us about it.

[@ftlbaby]

THIS!

[@barb0ful]

IMHO one of the key things they don't like Kasey likes DJI cameras, especially how Pocket 3 kicks their assess :)

[@zacpdx]

Photographers are like people who ride unicycles.....coming from a dude riding an electric scooter.... OH BOY!!!

[@daleborntrager8817]

@ 7:44 "There's a Rabbit hole here though, we must dive into it. Bring a Ferret if you have one." 😂😂😂 One of the reasons I watch ...

[@GoodBaleadaMusic]

This is for sure the channel that a lot of camera associated KZbinrs secretly watch and never acknowledge.

[@johanbollen4262]

Hold that thought

[@chasing-liberty]

have you changed your audio device - it's seems a bit off compared to normal?

[@cameraconspiracies]

I didn't want to disturb the robins behind me, and I'm a little closer to the very loud road.

[@Dr4gonDr0p]

@@cameraconspiraciesI love the background here

[@rodmunch69]

That Nikon 105mm looks great, in particular zoomed out.

[@deingewissen_official]

😂

[@user-ml9tf2xw2t]

You've simultaneously offended and complemented me as a unicyclist/photographer. Thanks.

[@keensoundguy6637]

The monopod I use wasn't designed for photographers, but for shooters of a different kind. It's the Primos Trigger Stick Gen 2. There's not a plate or screw on top to attach your camera or lens, rather there's a sort of cradle arm in which I rest my large lens (well, actually, the cradle arm is removable, but the screw that remains is larger than the standard camera tripod mount, so you'd need to search for an adapter). The operation for adjusting the height is very quick and convenient. The handle is comfortable to hold, so the monopod could double as a walking stick as your age begins to rob you of sure footing.

[@yamahamusicians]

Spec sheets and advertising are designed to sell a product but rarely are they there to inform. I was in a similar situation a few years ago. Companies inviting me to meetings, asking for my input on future products, sending me the products for review and then...I started mentioning what was missing, what didn't quite work the way they said it did. Ooops 😂Yeah, off his ass outside the circle of trust. But on the bright side at least I can buy the products myself and say what I want about them. Always a silver lining 👍 Anyway, great video as always.

[@harkerb1977]

thanks for your honesty man. If you get the time, I would love to see some vids on stills.. Most of the shilltubers just spin me shit and i'm trying to work out a system (sony, nikon, cannon..... ) to buy into as i work toward being a full time professional photog.. I know its not always about the gear, but I don't want to start into system thats shit.. my feeling is Sony A7rV (A75 if it ever comes out..). My aim will be wedding and event stuff to pay the bills and then street/art for my own enjoyment...

[@billpeck1189]

Regardless of camera companies endorsements you will always prevail because you are funnier and provide the entertainment (and random tonah numbers) that we need. Your viewers support you. Where do I send bitcoin again?

[@cameraconspiracies]

Address is in the pinned comment and description :)

[@VespasianoNevio]

U Are the truthseeker of cameras! greets from berlin:D

[@TuckerPearce]

Sorry you got ghosted, always appreciate your perspectives.

[@ultraviesonic]

These should allow you to check out all their gear, and appreciate the brutal honesty of your reviews....most of us can smell the b💩 in most tubers hard sell....keep up the great work and fantastic to see your channel doing well.

[@iamalexchua]

All companies want to work with shills, for now. Once they realise that all the shills are loosing their credibilities, they will slowly work with honest people and drive them to become shills with more money. It's a vicious cycle.

[@rekthoughts6401]

Electronic ND is 2 pieces of glass that has electrified particles that act a lot like auto tinting on windows if I understand it right. I think it wud add bulk to the IBIS set up, but I wud absolutely love to have it on my FX30.

[@christinasmith9032]

I liked the location today. Yes, I would like the see the condo going up.

[@chcomes]

I understand the Leica 200mm conondrum. I have it and the 50-200 and... 1 stop difference but so much difference!

[@MonSumi]

I think we can all agree with this guy. All we want is a perfect camera.

[@bobtronic73]

Good ranting. That Voigtländer looked great on the OG. Bit of Moiré on the shirt but that's a known issue with the OG.

[@MotoJournoKris]

For a noob checking the audio is a yes/no situation. It's either on, and it's up to the gods whether it's any good. Or I've done something terribly wrong. Like not charge it, not turned it on, or forgot to plug it in properly.

[@garrettlison4992]

Anyone else read the title as "Why Camera Conspiracies Won't Talk To Me?"

[@DamienWalter]

This is why you're the only camera channel I watch regularly

[@transamericanlife]

That Black Magic color is effen magick!

[@DroseMr]

Notice anything differrent about me?! Im INVISIBLE😂got it off madd tv juice man🎉THANK YOU

[@ak4good]

I'm as gitty as a child that my inquiry re Pana 100-400 was featured. Since you mentioned wanting a 600mm prime: what are the issues with the Oly 300f/4, would it work on Pana esp if you're manually focusing anyway?

[@ak4good]

Also, dare I ask about the Oly 150-400mm F4.5?

[@sargisshirinyan207]

Hi Kasey, I think of getting the Fuji XT5 with the 16-80mm T4 lens, and adding the 70-300mm for bird, wildlife, and planespotting photo, and slow-motion videos (I really enjoy your bird slow-motion videos). Do you think this setup will be good enough for a hobbyist?

[@daveinportland]

We have a "famous" unicycle rider in Portland that plays a fire shooting set of bagpipes all while dressed in a Darth Vader theme.

[@davidswanson9269]

As to audio and wireless mics like DJI, the 32bit floating point recording option covers a multitude of recording level sins. Utilizing Davinci Resolve Studio's audio tools with dialogue leveler and voice isolation features can automatically reconstruct a bad scenario into acceptable or miraculous.

[@keysersmoze]

The shirt really carried the show. And the setting. You must have scouted days to find that. OK, the composition is good too.

[@koma2000music]

I'm surprised you were even invited to Panasonic launch events, Mitsubishi & Co don't seem to understand humour.. thanks for the daily videos, I always look forward to them after coming home from the gym in the evening!

[@LejendaryLoozer]

Nikkor 105 looks amazing.

[@SMGJohn]

Did you ever try the Olympus M.Zuiko 300mm F4 prime? Olympus have magical primes

[@stevenmitchellproductions8572]

Tonehture... that caught me off-guard, lol.

[@MikkoTolonen]

what is that phone clamp that you attach to your bag strap plate ?

[@Sk8Wine]

Amazing! Love you Casey!

[@truckernige]

Lol, there’s all kinds of birds behind you, taking liberties while you’re not looking… hah

[@robvision3888]

You’re the only camera reviewer that is not paid for. Not even one damn dollar. I mean we wish they’d pay you but they don’t.. and that’s why we trust you.

[@stunod1479]

Is this awesome guy Canadian Italian? Talks with his hands very effectively. 🇮🇹

[@Jambo1999]

Rocking that plaid. Hows the wood pile coming?

[@MassMediaArtistry]

Hello fine sir love your channel. Love your show. Keep up the great work. I have a question. What is the clip you use for your iPhone and what case are you using the one clips onto your backpack? Can you please share with me? Thank you.

[@cameraconspiracies]

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[@KonstantinProsnikov]

nice fart at 20:42 love the show

[@cameraconspiracies]

I'm carnivore, I don't fart.

[@danielx555]

6:30 there are birds moving around in the Toneh

[@amithasson8]

Did you keep the Batis 25mm T2? it is my favorite and most hated lens

[@cameraconspiracies]

I'm trying to sell it, but it's not garnering a lot of interest.

[@abavariannormiepleb9470]

Maybe camera companies mix you up with an unhinged Sam Rockwell character fearing their gear gets smashed on the ground while you perform a weirdly hypnotic dance over it.

[@LTPottenger]

Good call, if there was ever a CC movie Sam Rockwell would be the guy to get.

[@stunod1479]

Huh? Ive learned a ton from Sam and his chubby kids.

[@Carl-Camera]

What microphone is this? Great shot and composition. 😂

[@Carl-Camera]

Lav Mic into a wireless rode or similar?

[@cameraconspiracies]

Affiliate link amzn.to/3XMGxHD

[@iamionscat9035]

So you're saying that Cannon pre-cripple hammered you?

[@bencompson]

What a coincidence. Camera companies won't talk to me either! I mean not at word. And I have no idea why.

[@laika25]

I'm not a scientologist... 😂😂😂

[@NZOMV]

Stopped watching almost all camera reviews from every other camera youtube channel because they're too cliche, repetitive and pretty much commercial adverts. No soul what so ever. Still love this channel.

[@Bill-NM]

So why CAN'T a camera electronically go several stops below base ISO (more than the 2 or 3 stops that some cameras already do)? Sounds simple? A few lines of code?

[@markjob6354]

*If your device offers the ability to perform realtime monitoring of the audio signals, then, by all means, you should do so. The problem is many devices only offer an external Mic input, but no audio output connection.*

[@dtafneto]

You’re like the Norm Macdonald of the camera world. A Canadian comedian that won’t compromise on his integrity even if it means losing career opportunities.

[@JonackFilm]

Only camera channel I watch

[@felipehenaovideo]

Great time watching you

[@120spm]

Tony 22 on a kit lense, positioning yourself at 2/3rd of the hyperfocal distance would win todays video by a mile. I might be a philistine, but I know what I want. 😛

[@theronwolf3296]

Badge of honor.

[@mikecanzoneri2725]

hey casey, i'm with you on the prime vs zoom choice. for wildlife photography i use the nikkor 300mm and 500mm PF primes. my hands aren't steady, so i use a tripod with a gimbal head, tho i can get away with hand holding at high shutter speeds. i'm just getting into video, and hand holding would be a disaster for me with those focal lengths. BTW, all the lenses looked great on that rig today, but why not stick with either the sony with an AF lens or put that nikkor 85mm t/1.8 on a Z6iii (but use the nikon FTZ adapter) and enjoy AF instead of fumbling around with manual focus?

[@cameraconspiracies]

Because I've already tested all those combos, today is something new with the BMPCC OG with all the new Nikon lenses I've acquired. AF isn't always reliable for shots like these.

[@mikecanzoneri2725]

@@cameraconspiracies yes, i saw that you were using the black magic today. i recently got a sony A7C ii and the eye detection AF tracks beautifully in video. i'll have to do some more thorough testing to see how sticky and reliable it is with other distractions in the frame and when i'm farther from the camera. i know you like the A7S iii, but i think sony has improved their AF quite a bit since then.

[@cameraconspiracies]

@@mikecanzoneri2725 It can really mess up with Zeiss lenses, and standing further away from the camera like I do in these types of videos.

[@mikecanzoneri2725]

@@cameraconspiracies yeah, it's not surprising that non-native AF lenses would perform differently than native lenses. when i get a chance, i'll test out the A7C ii by standing far enough away to try to simulate what you're doing. I've got native sony and non-native lenses.

[@cameraconspiracies]

@@mikecanzoneri2725 They are native lenses. Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8 especially has Sony written all over it.

[@Sebastian-lw1ei]

Enemy of my enemy is my friend 😂

[@mvw5721]

Equivalents: no matter the sensor size, the lens' aperture ratio does not change. So any change in light capture capabilities is solely on the sensor, not the lens.

[@cameraconspiracies]

Tell that to the Toneh when you line up the same framing.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

The sensitivity to light doesn't change with sensor size. The depth of field does, owing largely to the increased distance to the subject and background required by M43 to achieve the same framing as FF.

[@mvw5721]

@@cameraconspiracies I know what you're saying, but the actual, physical aperture *ratio*, i.e. F-value, of the lens does not change, so making that physical ratio equivalent to the sensor size is cute and perhaps approaches what you think you observe, but it isn't factual. Just sayin', don't karate chop my head off :)

[@cameraconspiracies]

@@mvw5721 But we're not talking about that, we're talking about real life lol.

[@evenhandedcommentor6102]

The aperture ratio doesn't change, but the Toneh does. The Olympus 300mm f/4 shot wide open gathers light at f/4, but depth of field is Toneh 8. What part of that are you not getting?

[@jan-martinulvag1962]

Can someone verify my observations on the lumix LX100? I hardly ever used it cos when I zoom in on the pictures they are noisy and muchy. Two days ago I went out with the lumix and the canon 350D, yes the 350D and I took the same pictures with the two cameras and the canon was much better. Can you believe it?

[@Pixelpeeps-69]

Is any camera perfect?

[@furkonige]

we love your content

[@GerritSchulze]

Your experience sounds like mine as a QA engineer for software, but you are that for lenses. Sometimes developers hate me for finding weird bugs, or usability glitches.

[@IsawUupThere]

Panasonic needs a longer prime, but they probably don't want to directly compete with the 300mm f4, and 400mm might be a hard sell for a mft prime. But just to have one that works with the TC and has dual I.S. would be worth it. If Olympus and Panasonic didn't act like children and worked together to make their lenses work as good as they can be, that would be nice as well. But yes: just make it 350mm. That would distinguish it. People could break their heads trying to work out what 350 times two is and what that would be with a 1.4 TC... content for days!

[@cameraconspiracies]

Yep, Leica 350mm T4, something like that is desperately needed to keep up with Nikon.

[@mredben]

At 4:00 min it looks very bokeh. Ist it only the Voigtlander? Backpack looks very good.

[@KhristWay]

No matter what we look for an authentic, sincere & real review.

[@BryceShamwow]

Oh my god, look at that flock of robins blurred out to perfection from the toneh! It's all I can look at when you zoomed out or moved the camera back or whichever it was.

[@choppularmechanics]

Cobra strike 3 with quick release. Got me one too🤘📷🤘

[@DelmaRaySmithJr]

You know you're relevant when corporate gang stalks you.

[@ammarkhan3945]

Shouts to using the og blackmagic in 2024. Still looks great

[@_mark1]

Maybe it's because when you were asked out to lunch by their representatives, they were concerned with you downing bowls of gutter oil?