You Don’t Need A Pro Camera for Landscape Photography

[@TomazNMelo-tf9sc]

Hi Chris, in days that every channel in KZbin just talk about the most powerfull new mirrorless in the world it is very important someone prove that the most important think is you get out and have fun with the gear that you have. And yes, it is possible take good photos no matter the gear. The photographic skills are much more important. I see that people give more importance to have the most expensive gear and always forgot to study and try to improve your skills. Thanks for show everyone what is possible to do with any gear. Currently I use a 7d mk ii and a Canon 2000D and I'm very happy with the photos I take. The most important think for me is get out and enjoy nature.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Great comment Tomaz are you’re right. It’s more important to go out and have fun than to own the latest and greatest. How do you find the 7DMKii? I have the 7D but keep thinking about switching to the MKii.

[@TomazNMelo-tf9sc]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto was a big deal for me. On the occasion, I had just the 2000D and was saving money to buy a 90D for take better bird photography and was talked to a friend that switched to the Canon R6 and was selling the 7D mk ii. This was this year. Some friends asked me why I buyed a 7D mk ii in 2022, but for me it's the best camera I used. I don't want to move to the Canon mirrorless system because I have Sigma lens and seems that Canon just keep their own glass works fine regarding to autofocus in their mirrorless. Now I'm looking for a full frame DSLR for landscape photography.

[@marksadventures3889]

I just bought the EOS400D and seems I paid double what I should've - but I'll use it to learn with and it's my first - "proper camera". I have a few "4K" action Cams that were cheap and cheerful that have never seen 4K but they're okay because it they do fall off the bike or the kayak, I won't be broken hearted as long as I get the footage. I did want one proper camera for the good shots and the thumbnails. I will find a dslr that gives me video as well and upgrade but keep the 400D anyway. I'm just getting into proper vlogging and want to grow my channel - good gear and how to use it goes halfway I reckon. Good instructional video with the comparisons. I think I'll try some moody shots on the moors and the in the Ribble Valley - where I am.

[@valhala73]

Great video!!! I just purchased a Canon Eos 400 d, it was my first DSLR... Did you edit the photos? All the best

[@wanneske1969]

I guess in landscape photography at a low Iso, there will not be a huge difference but when you have to shoot a dark concert or a wedding, there will be a difference. The prize difference has a reason.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Oh definitely. There’s not a hope in hells chance that 400D would do anything other than what I was doing with it. But for a bit of fun you can’t beat them.

[@ronjenkins4257]

I've still got my 400D (aka Rebel XTi) that I got back in the day. Then Rebel T7i, and R8. The 400D doesn't see much action these days, but the build quality is better than lits of today's mid level cameras. Stay inside its limitations and you can get great shots.

[@jakeclaassen7521]

I love your video ... I bought a canon 400 D brand new in 2006 and it is still working fine quick snaps around the house brilliant . I have invested in a canon D7 mark 2 a few years ago and I use it for birds and sports photography and what a deference. I really like your channel cheers !!

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thank you Jake I appreciate your comment. I’ve only used the 400D a couple of times. Saw how cheap they are now and grabbed it a year back and honestly forgot I had it. Think I should make more videos around it? Seems a popular camera still.

[@SverreMyrsethWang]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto Yes please, make more videos where you compare the 400D and the 5D. When it comes to bang for the bucks it has wery few challengers.. Greetings from Norway.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Nice video, I think most of the basic or older DSLRs do a nice job on scenic shots, it's when (or if) you tackle more challenging areas of photography that the modern cameras really show their advantage, birds in flight, sports etc. All the best. MMMD

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Yeah I would agree with that. The older cameras work fine for what I do, but as soon as you start getting a little more technical they are going to show their age pretty quickly.

[@jeffguile4415]

Really enjoy your channel. I use an Canon Eos-R and I have a Canon 5DS for the times when I want some extra details in my photos. I started with the 400D, went to the 70D and now got this pair. Keep the videos coming please during 2023

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thank you Jeff I appreciate that! I’ve lost track of what I’ve had and what I currently have at this point 🤦🏻‍♂️ I have a thing of older cameras they’re just fun. Wouldn’t mind a 5Ds though that’s for sure. Couple nice cameras you have there!

[@humbersnapshot-wayneknight8523]

Great video again Chris 👏. I used to own a nikon d800. Full frame 36 megapixel and it did nothing for me. I think It comes down to why you do photography and what you want from it. I found it to big and cumbersome on the tripod and far to complicated for a few instagram photos. Opted for a new nikon z50 crop sensor and absolutely love going out with it. The advantage with moden gear is technology is advancing so quick.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thanks for the comment Wayne. Mate of mine still swears his old D800 was the best thing to ever happen despite some of its draw backs. I’ve not really looked at the Nikon Z line up in all honesty. What do you like about the Z50?

[@humbersnapshot-wayneknight8523]

Well for me, I found it pointless having a 50 Meg raw file to then reduce it to 1 Meg for instagram. Don't get me wrong, it felt and looked ace in your hand but was a big lump on a tripod. The z50 was a breath of fresh air. Its the modern technology for a start. The screen on the back is like your phone screen. It is small and light, which helps when you carry everything including a drone. The quality of the two crop sensor z lenses that where made for it are outstanding. All round am over the moon with me set up.

[@terryroth2855]

Nice video, Chris. I have been using my Canon M50 a lot for landscapes and it works very well. Also been using my Minolta SR-T 201 film camera for most everything. So much fun shooting film again. Take care now and have a Merry Christmas.👍👍

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I’ve heard good things about them little M50s and I still have a lens adapter for the EFM bodies. Might be something to look at. Merry Christmas Terry 🎄

[@kevinridley8883]

Hi Chris, tried canon, nikon FF & apsc & fuji but settled on M43 OM 1 mk iii for more pro if you like. A Panasonic GF 6 for sling in my pocket & just got a G1 converted for IR , lens wise 12-40 pro , 17 & 45mm f1.8 14-150mm every thing travel & anything else whan i need it :)

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thanks for the comment Kevin. I’m looking at an EM1 Mark ii for a pro body and keeping the EM5 for backup. The 12-40 Pro is on my list as an all rounder lens.

[@FalkinerTim]

Thank you. I chose incorrectly in two out of three. I have a Nikon D3300 and, although my go to camera is a Sony RX 10 Mk 1, I am coming back to using the D3300 and appreciating it as a camera that can take fine photos. I have purchased a prime lens for it and am going to do some experimenting with that.

[@ootnaboot2]

Great video. I use a Canon 30D, Canon 100D and Nikon D700. My favourite buy far is the D700 so easy to use and great image quality. The 100D is great as a lightweight travel camera for Street Photography especially with the 24mm ef-s lens. The 30D it's so cheap it's not worth selling on, I bought it for £24 great fun.

[@nigelcliff7390]

I have a Canon 450D and 40D that I never got rid of when I moved to Mirrorless because they have slight faults that made them not worth selling,I still use them on a fairly regular basis when the light is good and get superb results at anything up to 800 ISO,of course as software is so much better now if shot in Raw the results can match many more modern cameras

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I love older Canon cameras, there’s a lot of fun and value to be found on the used market now. Which mirrorless camera did you go for?

[@nigelcliff7390]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto I use a Sony A7 MK2 mainly with adapted mf lenses and an Olympus OMD EM-1 MK2 2 for my football and wildlife

[@lensman5762]

I bought my first Hasselblad 500 CM in 1981. My brother and I were just beginning to start a side business in portrait photography. I also had a Nikon FE, and FM at the time. My close friend had bought a Canon A1 with full compliment of lenses. When he looked at my set up, he commented how simp!e and basic the tech was compared to his A1. I told him that we paid an arm, a leg and a few fingers For the Hasselblad because it had to be reliable to the extreme. That was then the definition of pro gear. Well designed, rugged, functional and with great support. Yes his mostly plastic A1 was years ahead of my FE, FM and the 500 CM. These days it is all different, sadly.

[@vikkipeat4326]

The last image was my favourite 😊

[@KonicaHexanon]

With modern software these old cameras can do wonders. Lightroom Classic Denosie AI is absolutely mind blowing, allowing you to basically shoot ISO1600 and not worry at all about noise and loss of details. These 10MP RAWS are absolutely mind blowing with the right lens, lightning conditions and modern software.

[@bultie51]

I'm using a Canon 5DMKIII also with EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM, EF 70-200mm f4L IS USM and Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art and I love it.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

5D3 & the 24-105mm is my go to walking about combo. Versatile and good for most things. Nice set up. I’d like a 50mm 1.4 but I don’t have Sigma Art money I’m afraid 😞

[@marknorman389]

I like using the older models, 20D, 7D, 1D mark iii and 1400D their the ones i use, and for video i like to use my blackmagic 2.4K

[@iwilburnart5600]

That’s a lovely looking hat you have there.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Why thank you sir. I’m glad someone appreciates my sense in fashion.

[@markhoffman9655]

I made not need the PRO body for a bump in age quality - but I do need durable and dependable weather-sealing against rain, saltwater spray, wind blown sand and fish slime. So for this one criteria means even most middle range bodies and lenses from C,N and S are exempt. I had wasted 7 compacts and a Pentax K7 & WR lens to water damage. Not lost any lens or camera body in last 10 years since changing to Olympus 4/3 DSLRs and then M43.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

For the time I spend at the coast, touch wood, I’ve never lost a camera. I know it’s probably going to happen one day though. Do you know of any weather sealed MFT lenses I can throw on my EM5MKii?

[@davidvictory9764]

Is nikon 850d low light good ?

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Yes as far as I remember it’s quite capable in low light.

[@derekcoe9633]

I have a Nikon D610 and a D200, although the 610 outguns the 200 in just about every way, you guessed it, I nearly always take the D200, it’s strange how a camera that has ‘less’ makes you want to use it more 🤔

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

That’s brilliant and is similar to how my EOS RP ended up being my video camera I pushed me back to DSLRs. I think more doesn’t always mean better. And sometimes a more simple camera that “just takes photos” is more fun to use.

[@deanini7]

Hello fellow ulligan, if you were starting your journey of photography in 2023 which camera would you buy, please. Thanks in advance.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Depends what you’re after really. Good all rounder would be a Canon 200D it’s pretty modern with some fun quality of life features.

[@deanini7]

@Chris Baitson excellent, thank you.

[@colintraveller]

I have the 10-18mm It's excellent VFM . I use it alot along with 18-55, 18-135 ... all are great for what i use them for ie Sun captures and scenery . I've never bought a 1,000 plus lense because i simply can't justify the price. Though i'd love to be able to own a EF 600 but at 13,000 If i could i'buy a Camper van instead ...then i could venture further afield instead relying on Trains . Canon's pricing policy is erratic I can't fathom why a 5D mrk 2 Is still commanding a £2,500 price tag brand new . Especially with Canons push into the Mirrorless market

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I presume you mean the 5D4? And yes at £2500 new it’s ridiculous but I think the camera rose to popularity through KZbin. Canon are clearly just riding the wave still and if people are willing to buy… they’ll keep the price.

[@tompurvis1261]

5DM3 has live view.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

This is true.

[@gcprost]

That's a really nasty looking stocking cap. In Canada we call that a toque. You'd get laughed out of any bar I've ever been to.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

You’re joking?

[@gcprost]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto Yup.

[@DLeRoux]

lol, I got every single one wrong :)

[@OutRAjious]

That’s what I was saying …

[@DurandFilmsTV]

Coold video but the title should be more clear. You don’t need a pro camera for landscapes, nearly every camera out there can be excellent to worth with when you sit it on a tripod.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Done.