YOU should buy THIS camera!! (NOT sponsored)

[@VespaManInKorea]

I have been watching Tony and Chelsea for several years now and looking back, I didn't realize that they never accepted promotional sponsorships, but they have always said what I needed to hear when selecting gear and after buying them, I felt like what they said was right. Just didn't realize this until he pointed it out in this video at the beginning. Thank you, Tony and Chelsea.

[@arthurmarshall6825]

That's not quite right. They take sponsorships all the time. They just don't take sponsorships from camera makers. That's Canon, Sony and the like. They do take sponsorships for camera adjacent fields, like website and used camera stores.

[@-_--le3zk]

Is this a bot comment?feels very scripted and isn't quite right

[@davidarnold6376]

It's true they get sponsored by YT ads and Square Space, KEH and a hundred others, they are millionaire's!

[@Gundolf300]

Fujifilm are very well capable to most situations other than having "fun" and being fashionable. Great for astro, landscape, portrait, street to name a few.

[@rachelhaddock5531]

Fujifilm has some of the best lenses available. I wouldn't consider it a 2nd backup fun camera. This seems like an oversimplified and biased review not based on experience.

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks Tony for sharing your experience with great comments & recommendations....I am only a 79yr old hobbyist & just love my D500 ....I have stayed with Nikon as I have a few of their lenses & at this time do not want to change gear.... love your work and comments & prefer this type of videos to help me in the world of photography.... cheers from Australia 😀

[@ME2K23]

👍🙂👍Great to see you still have a passion for photography, and like you share it with us! I plan to retire soon and hope I can follow your trace since I will also finally get the time to fully enjoy it 📸

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks Tony...yes I retired at age 75 yrs old & although I have always been interested as a hobbyist, my enthusiasm increased with more time on my hands to get out & take pics.... cheers from Australia 😀

[@alanm.6096]

Very refreshing to hear someone advocate learning how to max out the cell phone before even thinking about a camera. In my travels I have seen too many examples of people purchasing more than they really needed, facing buyer’s remorse. If you start with your cell, you’ll quickly determine what you ‘feel’ you’re missing - and what you should consider if you move forward with a camera decision. I don’t know how many times I have told someone that a good point and shoot is all they need….and to forget shelling out thousands just to post pix on social media. Good job Tony, and thanks for your honesty.

[@jaimeriveras]

I had a first generation Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS laying around. I recently paired it to a used $350 Canon T6 and started taking photos of hummingbirds in front of my kitchen window. The results absolutely blew me away. Lesson: it's the lens that counts - although I wish I had faster autofocus 😊.

[@proksalevente]

You shall buy a newer canon body and their adapter and keep your old lens at first and get better autofocus performance. Or you can pop over to sony land, tamron 70-180 vxd + a7iii/a7IV will do you great.

[@STrentGlobalStudios]

Best time ever spent, I learned more from this couple then I did with 4 years for my BFA in Photography and Digital Imaging from Ringling School of Art and Design, graduated May 2007. I appreciated everything I did learn beyond photography at this school, it completely reshaped how I see, observe, and imagine a image in context and it’s development, but for actual photography knowledge this couple is the best. I greatly appreciate their efforts and support of every photographer and artist. They should be recommended for an award and recognition for their contributions to Art and Photography.

[@larryvaughn5843]

Should have attended the photo school at Daytona State College.

[@Just-a-Guy1]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the D850 at all. I also use the Nikon 28-300mm for its range and versatility. I've used it successfully in the studio and for landscape. I'm not debating your choices. I don't understand overlooking such a great tool.

[@skesinis]

Back in 2014 when I started watching your channel, based on your reviews back then (among some other channels too), I bought the Canon 700D with two kit lenses. The results that I’ve got out of it, made me extremely happy! Until then, the best camera that I owned was a super zoom one, and the difference in quality between the two was day and night! I upgraded to better camera bodies and lenses (80D, 5D Mark IV, 90D and a bunch of Sigma, Tamron and Canon lenses), when my skills improved to the point that the camera was the bottleneck in creativity. Thank you for all the advices that you gave us all these years, and for the effort you and Chelsea both put for making all your videos!

[@lex1111]

Too many comments to see if anybody has already mentioned it, but if on a very tight budget, but willing to learn photography, a used Nikon D90 is a dirt cheap but quite able camera. Paired with second hand, third party, F1,8-f2,8 lenses you will get the results your smartphone just can't give you. Have a much, much better camera nowadays, but still keep it charged and pick it up every once in a while for a random family photo. One of the most underestimated cameras of all time imho.

[@garymc8956]

Glad you mentioned the D500 with the 200-500. That combo is just south of the Z 9 at a fraction $. The crop eliminates the somewhat soft edges. I moved back to the D500 after frustration with the Z6&7ii’s for birds.

[@jimgulnac780]

Agreed, same here Gary.

[@dawdawes]

I'm only a hobby photographer but purchased the Fuji X T system. All went well until I wanted a long zoom. Gulp over£1300. Went to a second hand dealer in the UK, they took all my Fuji and I'm now a Canon DSLR owner, and absolutely loving it

[@samdavisphotographer]

I notice a distinct lack of Olympus/ Om system cameras, any micro four thirds cameras for that matter. Do you think Tony that smartphones have replaced this format? I'm surprised as if I was going to recommend a used camera to anyone to help them get into photography then I'd definitely recommend the Olympus EM-5 mkII as it's weather sealed and takes beautiful pictures. Some of the best portraits I've seen and also taken myself have been taken with Olympus 45mm f1.8. travel lens the 14-150mm. This gear you can pick up for a few hundred pounds / dollars. Also surprised as I bought this gear after watching Tony and Chelsea's videos!

[@TheBohrokMan]

I picked up a Canon RP last month based on your recommendations and I am loving it! You were spot on about its strengths, the full frame sensor is really fun for the kind of general, everyday photography I do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a way that is always practical and useful!

[@Wumphenour123]

I got an RP a couple months ago and absolutely love it, the one and only flaw I have with the camera is the burst speed. 4fps is a challenge for some sports but it hasn’t stopped me from getting some great photos out of it.

[@StatusQuo209]

RP is slept on. It's such a great camera that forces you to get good. But when you use it right, the pictures it gives you make it worth it and it's very rewarding. I upgraded to a A7IV, but the RP is a great backup.

[@harrison00xXx]

I had the RP for about 2 years, my first and for a while my last full frame camera. Yeah, it was great and i enjoyed it for all things i did, especially with RF 50mm 1.8 prime and a 50 and 100mm 2.8 Macro lens, but as soon i was interested more in wildlife and video, i realized HOW BAD the RP can be. The thing which lead me to keeping it for so long... weight and size! Rarely i hated the small and short lasting battery, but mostly i loved how small and light the RP was! Im now a happy R7 owner and as much i miss the full frame glory now, more often than not i can take advantage of the crop anyways and also for example the EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS USM lens is GREAT and super light, even smaller and lighter than a full frame 24-70 F4L, just little bit worse IQ and more disortion in the corners but absolutely worth it (and better in low light than the RP + F4 lens was) I dont regret using FF for a while, aswell that im back to APS-C again, in fact some things like astrophotography, super low light, ISO 50.000 video etc im now much more limited with the R7 than i was with the RP but it gives so much more back: sharper images, fast speed, great autofocus for wildlife, 120 fps video, nice 4k60 crop video, very high quality downsampled 4k from 7k, good IBIS even with adapted lenses (as long they are canon, 3rd party with IBIS make sometimes HUGE troubles)

[@jackcroft315]

when you gain more experience like i did go to the canon eos R then when you gain more experience go with the sony a7r3 it's half the price of the eos r5 without all the software bugs and issues canon r5 has

[@ladyethyme]

Same! I got mine from Canon refurbished for 599$!!!

[@houserhythm]

For wildlife, for $4400 I'd much rather have the Canon R7 + 100-500 L lens. You get more reach, better subject detection, higher framerate, better IBIS than the A7IV, a lighter, smaller lens with great MFD/max magnification if you're also into shooting insects. Only disadvantage would be high ISO performance, but noise is so easy to deal with in post nowdays that it's not a major issue.

[@robertfield4103]

I trust ebay sellers in Japan. When it says EXCELLENT condition with photos from all angles, sellers are very honest in descriptions.

[@Jviotr]

Nikon Z5 for $999 new. On sale now. I just regret I didn’t purchase it for the same price this time last year, or the year before. For general purpose stills/video (not 4K because it has a large crop), such a great value that Canon and Sony still don’t match at this price now. Sensor is still great and IBIS works great, and I find the autofocus sufficient for anything other than maybe professional sports/wildlife. Though it worked fine for casual Thanksgiving family football game with new 24-120! For wildlife, I prefer APS-C so I still use a Nikon D7500 with Tamron 100-400 for that.

[@robbinsdrones]

I still love shooting my Fujifilm X-T2...love the analog dials, and the straight out of camera JPGs are fantastic

[@Mamo878]

Fujifilm cameras are indeed frickin' fun to use. Especially if you're a film shooter. They are a great way to shoot the 'film' way with a digital camera. Which is nice in this time where film is very expensive and hard-to-find.

[@robbinsdrones]

@@Mamo878 Indeed! I tried quite a few different 'recipes' and landed on an Ilford HP5 one that I keep going back to for black and white, Astia has been my go-to lately for color.

[@eyegrey48]

I still use my X-T1. That got me hooked on the Fujifilm platforms. Between the X-T1 and my X70, I'm covered for my needs. Although I have been eyeing used X-T3's for that 4K video.

[@robbinsdrones]

@@eyegrey48 X-T1 to X-T3 would be a nice upgrade - looks like ~$800 on KEH/used market. I keep half an eye out for a crazy deal on the X-T4...not a need, but a want. 📷😄

[@axletv2]

Just picked up the X-T5 and this thing is insane. Switched from Sony APS-C with no regrets.

[@ArnoValentino]

Bought the Canon 70D this year. Started my career and it's really great. Got it for 100€ with kitlens and grip. Best decision ever as i do event photography 👌

[@rickymcc9072]

Pretty solid advice. Hard to get much more real significant benefit once breaching $5-6k as diminishing returns kick in. A photo 'nut' like me will always find new kit to splurge on, but it's technique and skill, beyond about $3k, that will help make the biggest gains. Heck that's probably true beyond $1k. I have 'loadsa kit' but I shoot a lot and it's one of my main life hobbies plus I can afford it, so that's justification enough for me. Each to their own.

[@ESKATEUK]

Been watching your videos for close to 10 years now. Always my go to, and I love that you both have kept up making videos for so long.

[@garrettsmith8286]

Ditto! Love these two!

[@RichardJPhotog]

Move on. This will inhibit your photography. Gear, doesnt make great photos. Understand light, posing, and composition and you will move foreward.

[@garrettsmith8286]

@@RichardJPhotog How will having the right camera for our needs and budget inhibit us? Why not start with the correct camera and use all of your skills?

[@RichardJPhotog]

@@garrettsmith8286 you can get the same results with any camera if you indersatand light, composition and photography

[@garrettsmith8286]

@@RichardJPhotog Thanks Rich! What type of photography do you shoot and what camera do you use? If you have a flickr account please share. I'm always learning.

[@AlexLancashirePersonalView]

Just got my Canon R6 mk2 today Tony. Will I be happy???

[@robneil8284]

Love your channel - you guys both manage to exhibit personality without it being all about you. Solid, valuable and easy-to-understand advice. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

[@ME2K23]

Realy good alternative as a compact camera or for beginner/budget buyer, with great performance 1 inch sensor is the Canon Powershot G5X. Won't describe all the goods here but look it up. I own many apsc and full frame camera with many lenses but that G5X (with its full frame equivalent 24mm f1.8 to 104mm f2.8) is the best compact for me; The camera I can easily bring everywhere and still get good quality photos. With its Raw file capability, it's like a miniature dslr/mirorless camera, full of features yet compact 📸

[@Angela_Jasmina3]

Giveaway package 📦....

[@samchu5335]

i own the g7x mk ii and absolutely love it!

[@WilliamJohnston]

R6 II looks like one of the best all round cameras for 90% of people, filling in almost all the gaps the R6 had, removal of 30m record limit, up from 20mp to 24mp, 180p slow mo, 40fps burst… can’t wait til they start coming up used when I’ll upgrade my R6!

[@amberhawke]

And I my R!

[@apurv_kumar]

I believe Nikon Z5 is much better than Canon RP and with the discounts running right now, its priced perfectly, IBIS, Lowlight advantage, dual SD, superior functionality which allows quick switching between various functions just outweighs cannon R(I)P entry level mirrorless functionality.

[@sugenpillay309]

The nikon z5 went quite cheap on black Friday was so tempted

[@apurv_kumar]

The discounts are still ongoing, and the 24-200 with any one of the S lenses(preferably 50 1.8s) will be a wonderful combination for this segment of photographers, it will cover most of the requirements. And, with the cash back it would be closer to 2k overall. Z5 results are phenomenal. I will personally never trade off IBIS given a choice because we don’t roam around with a tripod all the time.

[@cadenguizar8360]

as an amateur photographer who isn't a full time professional but still takes the hobby seriously and does paid photography work, i would sincerely suggest to anyone watching this video to go learn more about lenses. the lens that you use on your camera matters significantly more to what the final image looks like than your camera body does. sadly, cannon is pulling third party lens support from their new RF lens mount. there are still a ton of lower budget lens options that can be adapted onto their mirrorless cameras, but those lenses are older, and worse in nearly every way. by contrast, there is a plethora of sony e-mount and nikon z-mount lenses from third party lensmakers which produce better images for less money, fill niche lens needs, and overall spark competition and provide modern lens options for these systems. this is something cannon cameras are no longer going to have moving forward, and anyone who buys an RF mount camera will be stuck using the lenses and paying the prices that cannon wants them too. which is often hard to stomach given the price to performance ratio of their in-house lenses. :(

[@zefa3867]

Surprised the a6100/400 and the 70-350 wasn't mentioned for bird photography since it's not too expensive and the AF is good plus a fast burst speed

[@marcushawkinsmusic]

I’ve trusted y’all’s advice for years. Thanks for your commitment to the art

[@Texasphotoguy]

Another notable mention is the GoPro 11. Small and compact, waterproof, 23 MP, image stabilizer, 5K video at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, links to your mobil device for easy uploading and sharing. $400

[@gaetanomaximus8650]

At your recommendation a year ago, I bought a Google Pixel 6, which has been AMAZING. Last week, however, perhaps in defiance of your advice, I bought a Nikon Z6ii, primarily for tennis photography and low light things like fireworks or, like now, Christmas displays in NYC. Haven't been able to use it on tennis yet, but it could not be better for the Christmas displays in NYC.

[@StudioPluche]

I used a Canon 90D + 150-600mm Sigma lens for birds and wildlife but I still like to use my old Canon 5D MKII + 50mm lens for portraits.

[@FABLE-76]

I use A6400 and 35 f1.8 for my goofing around, it's fast and snappy, not sure if it get better result than the new iPhone pro max but it sure feels good in hand.

[@nbain66]

If you pixel peep, crop, or print anything from the iPhone it'll look worse than your Sony, especially in low light

[@freedomforevar1377]

I am having difficulties choosing my camera - I specialize in nature, macro, and landscape photography. I have narrowed down my camera to the Canon D90 with the 18-135mm kit lens ($1599). with an extra Canon battery ($79) And Start saving for a 10-18mm lens and the 1.4 and 2:0 times teleconverters as well as the extension kit so I can take macros I wanted to know What you thinkof myplan

[@ronstruble2860]

Tony, thanks for all the help you give to use still learning photography. I recently upgraded from a Nikon D750 to the Z9 and use my 24-70 F2.8 ED VR and 70-200 FL ED VR lens with the FTZ adapter. I found using the C1 and C2 focus fields while shorting high school basketball the eye tracking worked very well with almost 100 percent keeper rates. Again thanks for all you videos.

[@benicio1967]

Wow!!! I’m not even a “beginner” at this point. I’ve always loved taking pictures but never learned or was taught the technical stuff. It sure sounds like you know what equipment to use for great results. I’m going to write down the equipment you’ve mentioned because I’d like to record nature, birds, rain etc. I had a Nikon years ago and hate that I never replaced it. It was the best. Thanks for sharing. I’m trying to learn what I can to help me make good choices when I do finally make a purchase.

[@borgdylan]

Still in love with my M50 Mark II. It wasn't as expensive to start, invested more in other glass as I learnt.

[@kerrygrim7934]

Disappointing that you did not mention any of the Nikon mirrorless. While the Canon R5 is better for focusing with wildlife and and better for video (I think), the Nikon Z 7II is excellent for landscapes and general shooting and a lot cheaper with a better selection of telephotos than Canon. Similar situation with the R6 II and Z 6II. Nikon is being written off because because their focus system is not quite up to Canon and Sony. And no, I still use a Canon 6D with EF lenses. The camera has a dumbed-down focus system but I have gotten excellent results. There is no doubt that I would get satisfying images with either Sony, Canon, or Nikon, but I do think you are not giving Nikon a fair shake.

[@nerwin]

I'm really flabbergasted there was no recommendations for any of the Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. They are spectacular and can be had for amazing prices. To each their own 🤷‍♂

[@danrickard1911]

I was also looking for validation after purchasing my Z9. My preference is street and landscape photography. Unfortunately, I buy Nikon primarily due to fulfilling my early photgraphy years (70’s and 80’s) dreams of owning a Nikon. I watch Tony and Chelsea for thier knowledge, skill, and evaluation of cameras across the photography spectrum. They research, test, and use everything they talk about. As a result, they report honestly the results they experience….good or bad. I always enjoy seeing the differences, strengths and weaknesses of all the platforms they encounter, even if Nikon is not being unanimously hailed as the grail of cameras all the time😊. If the Z was not mentioned, I would hazard to guess, that it was not a recomendation due to other cameras filling the bill better for those niche photography areas. At least in Tony’s opinion. Of course, that is the key here. An opinion still allows us to be correct in our own opinion, even when it is in contrast to someone elses.

[@Humungojerry]

iirc the Z cameras got overlooked by the reviewers as it’s video wasn’t quite up to scratch, not that it was bad. i don’t really care about video and i understand the Z line are excellent for stills

[@nerwin]

@@Humungojerry I prefer the video I get out of my Z6II over the XT4 and A7III I had. It doesn't matter, kinda glad less people like the new Nikon Z system, makes things cheaper for me! 😁

[@Humungojerry]

@@nerwin nice. i was toying with the idea of full frame and thought the nikons looked good. i’m very happy with my fuji setup though

[@nerwin]

@@Humungojerry I enjoyed shooting Fujifilm for 5 years. They make really nice cameras and I like their color science but I prior to shooting Fujifilm I was shooting full frame and really missed having that extra dynamic range and low light noise performance. Honestly the size isn't that much different, my XT4 and the lenses I had weighed more than my Nikon Z6II kit!

[@bngr_bngr]

The 70-200mm lens is to short for field sports. Use a lens that is at least 400mm. Either fixed or a zoom.

[@farren7254]

Best bang for the buck camera I’ve found: Panasonic S5. Jack of all, master of a few (like video). I’m not a pro- just a beginner/enthusiast, but I still wanted to have quality equipment.

[@charlescarlson1290]

On the subject of learning, I believe you gave short shrift to the Fuji system. They’ve got great lens and a great camera line. For the most part, I don’t see much difference between the image quality. It’s not a that I don’t doubt there are differences, it’s that realistically, I don’t spend that much time obsessing over image quality differences. That may come with time, but even though I said that, I would point out that there are a number of professional photographers use in Fuji equipment. You want to blow a equipment, be my quest. You want to learn the basics of all the variables in realm of photography, Fuji certainly gets one started and provides a depth of exploration that just not possible on other camera systems. Not saying its the only choice.

[@punkrachmaninoff]

Nikon Z5 + Pentax logo superglued on the prism + vintage Pentax glass = Pentax mirrorless camera

[@Anon-zl4ne]

One thing that this video didn't touch upon is very important, and that is physical build quality, ergonomics, size, weight and how it feels to use the gear. I have wasted a lot of money in the past switching to another system because the gear I had wasn't enjoyable to use.

[@WparuSlowach]

OMD EM5mk2 with Olympus prime lenses - IPhone 14 pro have no comparison at all. I’ve checked on day scenario, on macro - photography my Watch collection, at night, at astro photography, at sport scenario, at zoom. You just need to know how to use camera. Iphone have decent pictures, but when you crop in, you see how many details you sacrifice, even to old camera and lenses. I really feel disappointed that many “pro” photographers avoid smaller sensor and smaller lenses. With DxO PureRaw 2 I have amazing RAW quality. I have great app to copy my pictures in minutes to smartphone or laptop.

[@tvphan7354]

Best all around value to start is D3300 for $150 with $100 35mm 1.8, 18-140VR, 70-300VR. Fullframe D600, D800, $600 RP .

[@MrMoonpie001]

I shoot for wildlife the Nikon D7500 with the Nikon 200-500 lens! For me this is match made in heaven, the body is cropped but who cares. I sometimes struggle with the autofocus any comments or tips would be helpful! Crop stuff is selling at fire sale prices and as a late adapter, I am fine with that. Rich

[@RP-ms7lu]

Why you missed canon 80D , one of the finest for still photography. Colors are exact and neutral. Images pin sharp and great detail.

[@laranitasantana]

MPB also sells used cameras

[@errol6788]

New to photography, I purchased this week, the Canon R5C with a CANON 70-200mm RF 2.8lL, and also THE CANON Prime 50mm “nifty 50” 1.8 STM, also ordered all their books, I fully wanted to commit to something I know I am going to enjoy, I am a truck driver looking to get out of the truck and spend. More time home with family and friends also, but supplement my income with the intent on taking this hobby to professionalism. Thanks for your many videos. Wanted to know whether or not there is a tutorial on the Canon R5C? I chose the R5C because I, through research, found out that this camera is a very good all around HYBRID camera.

[@takuan650]

It's reassuring that You are such a self proclaimed professional who one can trust without a doubt. Photography is that simple.

[@bngr_bngr]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mictadlo]

I was suprised not to see any Olympus/Lumix cameras which have very good in body stabilization.

[@careylymanjones]

No love for fast 85mm primes for portraiture (on full frame, 56mm on APS-C)? An 85mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 delivers bokehlicious portraits at a fraction of the cost of a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. And a fraction of the weight and bulk, too.

[@andreasbritzemeier6901]

Just wondering is there a reason why the X-H line from Fuji is not considered ?

[@keithteaser]

A lot of the cameras are pretty expensive. I still prefer my Nikon d90 at £130..Used with Adapt2all lenses..for group photo I use the leica d-lux 2 as it gives the best facial results. one of the best cameras ever made which I use a lot is the Konica Minolta Z3..4 megapixels..

[@jefferyrobbins3468]

Chelsea: Are you happy with your Sony A1 choice for wildlife since you made your camera choice? Do you like that Sony 200-600 lens? I'm considering switching to Sony. The Canon R5 + 100-500 lens is about the same price as your Sony A1 + the 200-600 lens. What say you??

[@arupian666]

1:46... Canon Camera Connect. Pair your camera and smartphone (and/or tablet). Shoot. Open the app and transfer images.

[@Topgunphoto]

I started shooting military airshows and sports, my D500 was awesome and the used D5 I picked up for indoor sports was just a great addition.

[@Angela_Jasmina3]

Giveaway package 📦....

[@MrRensan404]

You’re absolutely correct with your recommendations. I still keep my DSLRs, I have a 5D Mk lll full frame and an APSC 50D. But now a days my Apple 13 Pro Max stays in my pocket all the time. I like my iPhone, but I will never give up my DSLRs for serious photography.

[@lkrnpk]

And I disagree that iPhone is better than any dedicated camera, of course say if you shoot handheld in low light iPhone will produce better pictures right away, like my a5000 which is 8 year old entry level mirrorless, but if you know what you’re doing and use tripod and a lens like Sigma primes, iPhone will not compete. But of course most people today will be fine with an iPhone

[@xHIREDx]

Two years ago, I decided to find myself a hobby and buy my first ever camera. Fortunately for me, a friend was selling his Canon 60d in a near mint condition. For around 400USD I got the body and Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC. This year I purchased a used Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6 for around 150$. To be honest, even though the camera is quite old, I'm so happy with the photos I take with it. With the lenses I've got, I can take a huge range of different pictures, from portraits (which I'm definitely not good at) to wildlife. The only thing which the camera is bad at is low light photos, as iso1600 is very noisy. Still, I think that was a pretty nice deal for about a half the price of a new flagship phone. By the way, Stunning Digital Photography as a book is something incredible. All the knowledge, examples, videos... I really learned a lot from it. If anyone thinks of buying their first camera, they should definitely buy the book as well.

[@77dris]

I've done side by side comparisons of the R5 and R6 taking landscapes with the 15-35 RF lens. I upscaled the R6 files to 45 MP and honestly, even when zoomed in to 100% , it's hard to tell a difference. If you use Adobe Camera Raw enhance then the R6 files always looks better (especially for portraits) at 45 MP. Resolution seems to be overrrated, at least when you go over 20 MP to about 60 MP.

[@saschakotting7334]

for big prints it matters though

[@bngr_bngr]

That’s a three time increase in resolution. How can it not make a difference?

[@petercollins7848]

@@saschakotting7334Depends at what distance you are viewing the photo from. There is too much pixel peeping these days instead of considering the ‘subject’ and the creative aspects of the picture. All the great photos and photographers we admire from the past shot were on what today would be considered inferior equipment!

[@Janmayer]

I would never recommend T6i to nobody in any situation, I had one and I love it but today with so manny better options in the market. My recommendation for begginners is always ZV-E10 for the price and for the quality. It will make you happy for years and when you learned the technique and start to make some money with it you can buy a Full Frame camera.

[@tanmalston]

Trying to decide whether to keep my Canon SL3 or step up to a mirror less like the RP (I've heard you can also get good results with an M50 with a speed booster and my existing lenses, nifty 50 and 18-135 f2.8)

[@JohnAvantiBK]

I went from shooting 5diii to a 60Dii and an 80D got them for nothing and they are awsome. Sold the 5D's got most of my money back the 60Dii i got for 600.00 with a 45mm and the 80D i got for 750.00 both with grips. Smart phones shoot dynamic SLR does not. Galazy Note 20 Ultra has a better camera system and video camera, especially for Vloggers. Next camera I gor is a FUJI 645 or Medium format for portiture, still life and Architecture :)

[@alanartme1]

Great picks...But I would go for the Canon 80D instead of the 70D. The 70D produces a lot more noise in low light. The 80D has the right balance.....just sayin'...

[@benjidoerr]

Thanks for the video! I found the R6 plus lens combo to be closer to $2250 in reality, which is nearly $200 cheaper than what you said in the video. Perhaps this is an important difference for some, as you could get the RF 50 1.8 or 16 2.8 for those 200 saved dollars.

[@makarandtawde2371]

Which lens did you buy

[@benjidoerr]

@@makarandtawde2371 I actually went with an old Ef 20-35mm 2.8

[@makarandtawde2371]

@@benjidoerr 👍 thanks for the reply

[@marcjones7486]

You've been recommending the Nikon D5300-5600 for years now and it's okay. But for about the same price you can get a used D7100 with much better controls, far better autofocus and dual card slots.

[@maximo90019]

I thought I’d check for a few seconds but I couldn’t leave. You’re still the most compelling presenter.

[@benoittissier58]

A7iv for sports too...? Well, if you accept no more than 30 % of sharp pictures for people running straight. I'm bitterly disappointed by the A7iv for this use. I'm surprised to see it mentioned for wildlife but I can confirm it does a great job for portrait or landscape.

[@kevinhoronzy6011]

Hi With a budget of $1700 I am seeing a lot of cameras. I want new technology but seems like they are already 3 years old . My concern is buying one of these and a 2023 brings out new processors. I been using rx100ii then rx100 v. What is weatherproof, compact, great for filming grandson swimming, kicking soccer ball and recording especially on the beach where sand is always my fear?. I shoot raw and would like 4k for youtube upload and 1080p for dvd architecture rendering usually less then 50 meters. Thanks kevin

[@1717belle]

For sports & wildlife I’ll take a G9 paired with the awesome PL100-400. It destroys most of the stuff in this video inn performance per $ and pound. G9 with its hires mode is also awesome for landscape photography, and for video also

[@Bigricky06]

I will proudly recommend the Canon 90D for videos, portrait photography, sports photography and wildlife photography. I am very surprised that you did not mention it.

[@nordeaster1971]

Hard to beat used especially for starting out. But the saying goes, you date bodies and marry glass. How (if at all) does Canon's latest locking out of 3rd party lenses factor here in recommendations?

[@conchscooter]

I got a deal on a brand new g95 from Panasonic $700 with kit lens and access to tons of inexpensive 4/3 lenses. Stabilization,WiFi and easy menus which are friendly to computer enabled fingers and brains. Surely not a DSLR for a newbie?

[@itboy6934]

I got Nikon D810 used 120k shutter count $770 CAD. and Nikkor Af-s 50mm f1.8 $150 CAD will get Nikkor f2.8 24-70mm or/and f2.8 70-200 I am no professional, bought this for a fun. 😄

[@hazelnut49]

I shoot concert photography with an older DSLR Canon 6D for online reviews. I wish to upgrade to a more modern mirrorless camera. What camera should I buy? Was thinking maybe the Canon R6 mark 2 because I can but an adapter to use my EF lenses? Or I was thinking starting all over with the sony a74? Or ate these both wrong & I should consider a different camera for concert photography? Is a new phone all I need for concert photography? Why aren't mirrorless camera more like smart phones where you can eddit and post immediately on socisl media?

[@rhonaldjr]

I agree, a dedicated camera makes sense if you are willing to invest time to learn. Also, good camera suggestions. I've forwarded this video for a couple of friends looking for camera this Christmas season. Also, for landscape and studio, I'd recommend the GFX 100s, or the GFX 50s mark ii as the specialty cameras.

[@lydiacodding9308]

So glad you gave positive reviews of the RP. It was all I could afford and I had to buy an adapter to use my EF lens. I got lucky on eBay and have a Canon 85/1.8 and a Tamron 28-75/2.8. Both in great condition. Really wish I had more variety, but it’s not possible in my budget. However I love my setup, if it is lacking, then I’m unaware because I’m accustomed to what I have. I do both portraiture and still life in my little makeshift studio.

[@miketipton678]

So, basically an A1 and some different Sony lenses. Many times I've seriously considered the A1 personally, as we have them at our company here, but the A7RV is really ticking the blocks too!! Thanks Tony and have a great Holiday Season!!

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

the best camera is the one you have at the moment the photo happens- an old saying but true. lots of times i have seen something that would have been a good shot, but didnt have any camera with me.

[@kurasoe]

Why no R7 in the sports section? You did some videos touting that one. Considering that raw burst pre-shooting can only use the electronic shutter, and the severe rolling shutter when using the electronic shutter, that pre-shooting feature is only useful in a few cases... once you pan it's all over. But you'll get a little more out of your buffer, at least, it seems? I wish the Sony a1 and a7 line had pre-shooting. (And the R3, R5, R6...) I'm new and lack experience though, still deciding what I want to get. Found you guys a couple weeks ago - great source of information, thank you.

[@nafyah_media]

I was wondering this as well, why no mention of the R7 for its price?

[@kurasoe]

@@nafyah_media the R10 does most of the same. Slower electronic shutter but, with the rolling shutter craziness, it may not matter enough for an extra 30% speed. Otherwise they seem pretty similar. I do think there's a decent bit of difference with the R7's buffer. Nothing gigantic but certainly noticeable. I believe there's a slight mp difference too which may help with crop. I need better low light with indoor volleyball but I don't know that I can afford it. Also with the R6, Mk II is coming really soon I believe so might want to wait if you're thinking that and get something a little better or snag used once market adjusts. Even with the R6 upgrade it's still not fantastic. No 2 grand plus camera should be cheaping out on non cfexpress card slots honestly. Smh

[@amberhawke]

I wondered about that as well. I have the R7, and it is a wonderful sports camera, as well as a decent wildlife camera.

[@VolvoGuy1969]

If you’re unsure about a camera and/or lens that you want for the kind of work you do, go to your local camera shop or an online resource and rent it for a day or weekend and use the hell out of it. It’s worth it! That’s the only way you’ll know for sure if it will work for you. 😉

[@HaydnYick21]

Quick question, for wildlife, why not choose the A7RIVinstead of A7IV? But just in general, aside from video as well. Is the A7IV just better than the RIV?

[@VenomIIID]

I believe A7iv has better animal eye tracking algorithms.

[@chriscrowell6678]

@@VenomIIID I own the 7RIV and the 7IV I picked up the IV for the better video capability and because I dont always need the R's 61mp plus a second body is a must if ever doing weddings etc, so it made sense at the time. both have had firmware updates and in real world I actually find them about the same for the eye tracking if anything I find the R tracks faster however the R doesnt have specifically "bird" eye tracking in the menu ??? just human / animal vs human / animal / bird. I do like The Sony, shot canon for years but Sony was leaps ahead in mirrorless ( still are really ) and canon switched to the Rf lens when they released the R and RP so mirrorless meant replacing the glass either way. I would like to keep one of The Sony as my main body and sell the other to pick up the Canon R5 and just limit my RF lens to one or two.

[@henrybarnett]

I went to Botswana last year with a Nikon D7500 and a Sigma 120-600 f5/6.3 lens. Took some fabulous images too. My wife used a borrowed D90 and a kit zoom lens. The results were not the top. So I followed your advice and for this year's Kenya visit, I have added a D780 and a Nikon 70-200 f2.8. Can't wait to use them in Kenya. I've seen several of your KZbin videos and they are all very good and very informative. Your tips on the best settings have been very helpful. Going to get your Lightroom book and I'm subscribed. Keep up the tutorials.

[@alicenhardy]

Do u have a suggestion in between the upper end for wildlife w Eye focus? You named the Sony a74 w 200-600mm at $4400 and then jump to the A1 w S600GM at $20,000. Shoot mostly large animals ie wild horses, Big horn sheep, Moose, Elk. ect

[@GIJohn1994]

I'm very glad u mentioned the Nikon D5k range. I recently sold my Nikon 1 V2, bought the D5500 and the 50mm 1.8G (used). I hadn't seen your video at that point and sometimes thought if that had been the right combo compared to all the other possibilities.

[@tonykeltsflorida]

A Canon t6i for $314 at MPB is pretty good. MPB has a Canon M6 Mark II for $609 right now. It is a good mirrorless camera.

[@JamieS1992]

13:33 what about the kit lens 18-55mm with the 55-250mm lens as a bundle

[@amberhawke]

Probably because with the 18-135 EF-S, you have a better walk-around lens, you don't have to lose shots while switching out lenses, plus it will get most shots you'll want, only losing the higher 65mm of range.

[@shawnstallard]

Thanks for your insights Tony. I thoroughly enjoy my Canon R5 for the real estate and commercial work I do. It is my day to day work horse, so solid and dependable. As a backup I use the Panasonic Lumix G9. It is very well laid out, well balanced in the hand and the weight difference between that and full frame is amazing. It is a joy to shoot with and it is my go to camera when walking about and especially hiking. It has had lots of firmware upgrades and for video is almost a mini GH5, and for a camera with so many features it seems a good price even new. From my experience I can earnestly recommend both the R5 and G9. Again Tony, thanks for helping us know some of those options... there really are so many good cameras out there.

[@incor8253]

Agreed! I have a r5c, mostly for the ability to record in codecs that can easily match other cameras we use in a video production. But I primarily do photography. And the r5(c) never disappoints, it’s really good in low light high iso environments and is tack sharp even with old ef glass on a ef-rf adapter. Impressive highlight recovery and shadows too. Skin tones are excellent, use the 70-200 rf 2.8 and it’s amazing. Have the super old 24-105 but it’s so sharp I love it😂 also have a 17-40 for real estate and it’s great. Best camera I have personally ever used. 10/10

[@derekdaniel9839]

I generally shoot Events, Potrait & Product. Currently I am using a Nikon D7500 but I am planning on upgrading my camera setup. Nikon Z6ii ($1999.95) or Nikon Z7 (1799.95) is my best pick. Do you have any suggestions or any pointer about that?

[@Boat2food]

Here is another option for Wildlife on the cheap end. That would be the Sony a7r ii with the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. Its a great used setup! You can pick up this combo for 950-1100 euros.

[@fisheresque]

Just got my Z9 and had to take off for a business trip. Eager to get home and break it in! 📸

[@BelarusianInUk]

Many people reported A7r4 + 200-600g combination is not sharp. I would use A9 m1/2 or A1 instead for sports

[@johnkorth8599]

I just picked up photography and I've bought the Canon R10 for wildlife and sports photography, and after watching this video I feel like I made a good choice for starting out in my new hobby.

[@errol6788]

Just waiting on my autographed books from Tony and Chelsea at the moment, so as to get to it. It was days after i got the camera i got the nerve to pick it up and take pictures. Looks and feel daunting, there is so much to it and to learn, but looking at some of what I have seen on the internet and seminars thus, especially with the landscaping shots, I could seriously get to love this hobby. I would love to take really good pictures of the various landscapes in my over the road journeys, the sunrises, sunsets and the dozens of shooting stars in my journeys documented. Videos also is an area I would like to delve into. Thanks you guys for all the inspiration effort and hours you put into your business and the business of helping others!

[@Rolf_Kieft]

Hi Tony, Why don't you mention the Fuji Xt5 and the Xh2 (S)?

[@RHelenius]

I think we can all agree, like with golf. It's better to spend $200 on golf lessons than $2000 on a new set of wrenches .

[@marcp.1752]

Tony, it all depends, what you'd like todo, nowadays. You can even make landscape photography perfectly with (just) 10 or 12 MP gear, its only that you won't print that big, -huge hereby. But even for an A3 print size, it's perfectly fine, it's all about viewing distance. One usually doesn't rub the nose onto a gallery print on the wall. 🙂 And then, there's still that Adobe ACR "super resolution" feature to upscale the MP, in case it's being needed. Old gear isn't obsolete - but the industry wants to tell you that, because otherwise they don't sell anything new.

[@lance_medul]

my budget is $100 dollars 😅 and I shoot random because I haven't found my specialty yet. I bought a used nex 5 and coupled it with a helios 44. results are pretty good!

[@PJ-om2wq]

I got some good results from Nex 6

[@freemanchrisx]

I don't see any good reason at all to move from a 5D/5D Mark II/6D/ or 7D. Pair any of them with a nifty 50, 40mm 2.8, 28-135 USM, or go crazy and pick up a 24-70 2.8 L. These will wipe the floor with everything else.

[@iggytse]

The list in theory is sound. But in the used market in my area trying to find a lightly used d750 is difficult. Most have over 100k shutter count. It seems easier to find d810 under 20k shutter count.

[@petercollins7848]

Any camera will do. It is the photographer and the subjects that count. Think of all the great photos and photographers we admire from the past, they shot on what we would consider ‘inferior’ equipment today!

[@PJ-om2wq]

I was told that you can put a new shutter mech in a D750 for £200

[@mikearmstrong7956]

I have the Nikon D850. Excellent Camera. Focus tracking is really Good. With the 200-500 & V Grip. I have got some Great Wild life shots. Shoots 9f/second. Color & Quality is Excellent. Video is questiohable. Z72 would be my next step up. For the price right now a Better Camera!!