These are some compelling reasons why I went from full frame Canon to micro four thirds 1. Portability and Weight: The OM-1 and Micro Four Thirds lenses are significantly lighter and more compact compared to full-frame setups. This makes them ideal for travel, street, and wedding photography, where you need to be mobile and shoot for extended periods. 2. Innovative Features: The OM-1 offers unique features like Pro Capture, which can be a game-changer for action shots, wildlife, and unpredictable moments. Additionally, its computational photography capabilities rival those of much more expensive systems. 3. Affordability and Versatility: Micro Four Thirds lenses and bodies tend to be more affordable while offering a wide range of options. This makes the system highly versatile for different genres like video and weddings without breaking the bank!
@@FGGiskard “I never really left-I’ve been a filmmaker for 16 years. I’m deeply familiar with Canon and all my lenses, so switching brands isn’t an option. I’m not about to start over and buy everything from scratch.” These days it doesn’t matter what you use. Even a phone is powerfull enough. Its all about your content thats it.
Canon mirrorless shooter here. If you are thinking of buying camera gear or switching between systems, I encourage you to look elsewhere! The R series bodies are great, but lack of lenses is crippling and ultimately all the manufacturers now do similarly capable bodies with eye-autofocus, great ISO performance, etc.
@@WATSONMYDESK sorry I should've clarified I do mean they're lacking consumer / budget friendly lenses, or even mid-range lenses below £1000. Good example is the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2 (EF mount), which I adapt onto the R6 with an EF to RF adapter. Well-priced, versatile, quality lens. The image quality is unaffected by the adapter, but autofocus is now faulty after changing any settings, hunting rapidly. You have to switch the camera off and on again, which is not ideal in say weddings & wildlife scenarios. It's almost unusable and I can't afford £2k for the native canon 70-200 f2.8 RF. And why oh why don't canon put rubber gaskets on their budget glass, nor include hoods! Problem is, Canon knows Sigma(etc) can deliver brilliant glass for half the price, hence they've not allowed them to make lenses for fear of losing money. Canon doesn't have a monopoly on cameras, so to be fair it's not an unreasonable business model, just disappointing given they permitted third-party glass on DSLRs, so users expect the same on mirrorless.
Here's the deal . . . all the major brands have high quality cameras. The differences are mostly in the controls and interface. When people ask me I always tell them to pick the two or three best candidates for them then rent each for a couple of weeks. Then compare their experience and decide after that. By the time you invest in lenses and other support gear, once you pick a brand you usually stay with that brand. They all do a great job . . .
Right now, canon is one of the best… If you have the new R5 mk2, you never leave canon… even me with my r6 mark2 dont leave canon, because it give me more than i need. But, seriously… every camera right now offer you more than what you really need.
@ my point is… if you already have the R5, why would you switch? if you don’t have any cameras or lenses, ok, you go for the Z8 or Sony… but if you’re already a Canon user, and you have Canon lenses, why would you switch? if the R5 gives you all that, yes, it’s more expensive, but when you switch you have to change lenses and everything… in the end it ends up being a lot more expensive. in the video he says “canon people are switching to “ and i don’t think they’re changing, since the conditions are the same or similar… and really NOBODY, NOBODY, NOBODY uses all the capabilities of a basic camera, so imagine one of these professional levels. i use the R6 Mark 2, and it works great for me, i don’t even use 70% of what the camera is capable of and i wouldn’t switch to any other brand, since my camera gives me everything i need and more… if i had an R5 Mark 2, there wouldn’t be a chance of me considering switching cameras. do you get the point? If you don't have a camera or lenses to start out in photography, the R8 is a great camera, but if you already have one, the investment of changing your camera is not going to bring you any noticeable improvement or change your life for the better, and it will be an unjustified expense.
@@MillonPhotography it's not always using every feature/function of a camera, but how well the functions/features that you do use, work. For example, the R7's AF is well, not super great, with AF pulsing being a real issue, even with native RF lenses. That FPS is also useless since the buffer is so poor. An example of a camera with nice features, but poorly implemented. Having the feature doesn't guarantee it'll be well implemented. R5 has 45mp but being a FSI sensor design, rolling shutter, especially with birds in flight is well, not typically very good. The 45mp BSI stacked sensor of the R5II is a much better option, despite also being 45mp. One camera has a well designed and implemented system, the other not so much.
Switched from a Canon R6 to a Nikon ZF! My journey: I went from a Nikon D750 which I loved to a Sony A7R3 that I didn’t (ergonomics, dissatisfied with color) to a Canon R6. The Canons images were wonderfu but I was left with the choice of decent/not great 1.8 lenses or super expensive/super heavy 1.2’s = not happy. When the nikon ZF came out I switched back to nikon. Nikons 1.8 S lenses are fantastic and reasonably priced(24/50/85)and I combine those with the awesome small & light Tamron 24-70 2.8. I also appreciate the retro, film like feel of the ZF and have been enjoying photography again as a creative endeavor. The Sony and the canon feel more like plastic boxes. where as the ZF is, to me, more like a paintbrush.
Dude this is so accurate. Canon has such limited glass. Nikon has amazing selection of first party. Third party features as well. It's hard for me to recommend canon honestly
For me, it would be Nikon. That’s not purely because I’m a Nikon digital shooter at the moment, I just like the options on lenses, the functionality in the bodies, and the pricing. It helps that they are most purely a camera and optics company so that plays into my decision as well. With all of that above, I shoot Canon for film as well as Pentax and Yashica. Eventually I’ll pick myself up a decent Nikon F to shoot with as well and use all of my lenses :) Until that day comes though, I’m most agnostic on film but am a Nikon digital shooter and if freshly making the choice today I would STILL be a Nikon digital shooter.
Canon is really the opposite of Sony. Canon has amazing bodies for the price and awfully priced glass. Sony overcharges for their bodies and has the most amazing glass selection in the game.
Happily moved from the A1 with battery grip and the Tamron 35-150 to a Z9 and the Z-mount Tamron 35-150. It was that lens that convinced me to look at Nikon.
@@oldDan-l1c Nikon User here also.I'm still in the D850 camp. I thinking of trying to hold onto my 850 while getting a Z9/8. By that time the Z9 will be a 100 years old. How come you ended up with the R5? Wondering why i keep hearing the AF is horrible on the Nikons..
@@gewglesux a lot of people expect the camera to do everything for them, they expect to pick it up and point it and the AF will just take care of everything. Canon and Sony have been better than nikon at this for a long time now. Nikon AF has always been a bit more nuanced and required a bit more of a learning curve. The Z8/Z9 close the "effort" gap considerably. I chose the Canon because I'm one of these weirdos that believes the different platform produce fundamentally different results, outside of processing. The Canon just speaks to me more. It is purely a preference thing as I absolutely adored my NIkons and would 100% endorse their products any day. Sony IDK their images just look kind of flat and lifeless to me. I can pretty consistently pick the Sony out of a lineup and the images just aren't my cup of tea.
@@oldDan-l1cThanks for the reply.I agree with you about Nikon being a bit more challenging to use. i sort of think the same thing when using my rangefinder(not really a fair comparison)I will remain in the nikon camp. That's funny.. I have heard other people say the same thing about the Sony.Which is also funny because if i'm not mistaken Sony makes the sensor for everyone! I think i will pick up a Z9/8 within the year year or so. The 9 is already 100 years old. I was hoping to see something new from Nikon shortly.. but i think i already know better.
Many would have left some years ago. Some would have stayed waiting to see Canon finally admit that mirrorless was the future. Having done that with some decent camera bodies some users are probably now frustrated with the price of canon lenses and the fact they try and restrict third party lenses. If you treat your loyal users badly a few times eventually they move away.
I bought Canon several months ago as a beginner and have absolutely no regrets. I have Canon RP + RF 24-105 mm f4 and I love the quality and versatility of this small set up. I am planning on buying RF 70-200 mm f4 later this year
I’ve actually followed your patterns pretty closely. I shot Nikon DSLRs, then I think I went to Nikon mirrorless cameras before you did, then I switched to Sony while you were still on Canon. And now my day job provides me with Canon cameras that are sitting over in another room along with my Sony kit. So having used everything, I would go Nikon if I were starting out today, but there is no perfect system. I miss Nikon and they have the features everyone needs. The AF is really good now (I haven’t tried it in low light in a while), the video is great and the bang for your buck is the best in the industry. The only downside is the size of their lenses. The 70-200 is enormous, the 50mm 1.2 is enormous, the 85 mm 1.2 is enormous. The 135 1.8 is big, but not TOO big for what it is. I think when the A7V comes out, if they have uncropped 4K/60, we’d be completely set on Sony though.
Thanks for sharing. I'm on Nikon DSLR and I'm thinking of switching to Sony A7iv or V when it comes out, for the MP bump and insane AF and lens options. But I still like my Nikon D5200, I've shot unbelievable wildlife & Airshow shots with it. But the AF falls pretty badly when compared to Sony mirrorless. Canon is a no go for me, because of the MP bump and lens options being rather pricey.
@ Many are unnecessarily large and heavy. It’s mostly an issue with the Z9, which is also heavier than it needs to be. I talked to a rep about it in a camera store and he gave me the “no compromise” line and said the Z9 needed to be heavy to take a beating and then we both talked about how great the R3 was to use.
@@DieHardEddieEdwards You are saying something that a lot of people are saying about the lenses. They are unnecessary big. But I think Nikon made it for the traditional diehard Nikon Pro fanbase, who doesn’t look or even think of shooting other the Nikon, as they like heavy cameras and lenses.
I an a canon shooter. I have shot with both Nikon and SONY, but have always come back to Canon, For me the menu system makes sense. Yes the 3rd party support is lacking, but I think canon is slowly coming around to it. They have opened up 3rd party support for the APS-C line, and I have a feeling they will be opening it up to full frame as well. As far as innovation, I am not sure what innovation your referring to. Eye detect is spot on with canon, and I never have to wonder if the camera won't get the shot, usually if it doesn't it's my error and not the cameras.
If I was starting again I’d probably start in the Sony system, it’s so much smaller than my current canon system. Bodies are smaller, lenses are lighter and it’s generally a cheaper system to get into. I’m too deep now
I sold my Canon R6 and R to purchase a Sony A7R4 and A9II this year. I would have stayed with Canon if they just opened up their RF mount to third parties. With that said, I did keep my R6m2 for video and in hopes that some day there will be a 35-150 f2.8 for the Canon RF mount. I really enjoy working with Canon over Sony, but in the world of photography the glass you put on the camera matters more than the camera in most situations.
I've never been a fan of the Canon layout or functionality. My first camera was Nikon D3s then the D4s, on to the Z6ii and now Z9. I see no need to switch. However I may add the Hasselblad X2d to the arsenal in the next year but only because I've always wanted one for street and travel photography.
Interesting, as I'm the opposite - long time Canon user but have tried several Nikon cameras and hated the button UI. Even the Nikon AF system, as I understand it, is weird - you need to find the bird with a zone first, before engaging eye tracking...a 2 button operation. Whereas on Canon, I just get the bird in the viewfinder and press my button for animal eye tracking and voila. 1 less step.
@NineS5 that wasn't my point. On any Canon MLC, you can just enable your eye tracking AF and it will find and track the animal/person anywhere in the frame...(note: some lenses like the RF800 f11 don't have a focusing box that covers the entire frame). I can use zones and eye tracking AF on my R3, but don't really need to (so far).
I don't know of anyone leaving Canon and I too have no plans what so ever to leave Canon. And if I had nothing, I'd still go with Canon. When the day is done, all camera brands produce excellent products. Its on the photographer to learn how to leverage that gear to its maximum capabilities and potential. You can switch to every brand out there and still be a terrible photographer.
I was close to leaving Canon for the Lumix S5 Mark II but after renting one, I just felt Lumix wasn't going to work for me just yet. I stayed with my R6, R5, and am planning on getting the R5C soon.
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto I felt the same when I used it. For video, not having autofocus did not bother me so much but I need good auto focus on the photo side in a hybrid camera. I really do applaud where Lumix is going and feel they have the best value on the market for a hybrid shooter. I have even checked out Sony but the ergonomics of their bodies just did not feel right in my hands. Either way, to me a camera is just a tool and I have learned to work with what I have until something revolutionary hits the market.
@@MeAndMyOpinions_OverYours I chose the R5C over the R5 Mark II because I prefer the cinema menu and internal cooling fan of the R5C. Plus, I already own the R5 and I don't feel the R5II is that much of an upgrade over the original R5. The C80 would be amazing for video but it does not shoot photos and I do a lot of hybrid photo and video work and sometimes I can only have one camera body on me. Also, I tour internationally with bands doing photos and videos and the R5C's smaller size makes it more tour friendly than the C80. Plus, my company owns two C300 Mark II cinema rigs that still work great for our commercial and documentary shoots where a full-on cinema body is called for and I am not ready to replace them with C80s just yet.
@@ChadHensiak it's a Great Camera 🤳 will you leave bare and only internal battery or you think you'll slap a cage and throw on a Vmount ? 🔋 They've made improvements, especially with the last firmware they released about 2 weeks ago, in AF and Batt I think 🔋 but I shoot alot of continuous shoots and hate having worry about changing batteries to keep things going. A nice 99WH (get about +9hrs in 4k ) or 150wh( +4hrs) if using a monitor like a ninja V is solid 💪 Another way to save on batt is when in standby/on is to click into the playback / Media mode. Cuts the power consumption by half Had a guy about 2 weeks ago shoot a wedding on one and he ran thru like 12-16 batteries and was shooting off / on. Don't think he updated his firmware to get that extra boost 🧐 but I was like man, all that money on batteries could have bought you a couple Vmounts + accessories 🤣
Still have my old Canon DSLR, which isn't worth selling for peanuts as it still works perfectly. The 35-150 has been basically welded to my Sony, it weaned me off my primes-only obsession.
I buy a couple of 5D classics every year when i find them in good condition. It's my favourite camera and i want to make sure i grow old with them. Besides that i mainly shoot a Sony A7RV with the Tamron 35-150. This is a revelation lens and Canon as a company should never have turned their backs on Sigma and Tamron with whom they were strong partners for decades in the EF system. Such a dick move by them which is also hearting their sales in wedding photography @@TaylorJacksonPhoto
I feel this. I'm happy enough with my Canon gear, but would be SO much happier with some third party AF standard zooms (without adapting), and an 85mm f1.4. At least I would imagine the 85 is right around the corner since they've made the 24/35/50? I give Canon a ton of my money and aside from my insanely gorgeous 50 1.2, I don't feel like I have a lot to show for it. My money would so a lot farther with Sony.
Coming from filming strictly on rigged out smartphones to mirrorless cameras I was picking and choosing between either Sony or Canon. I decided to jump all in to Canon and purchased 3 cameras. You have to ignore all the trendy "leaving Canon for Sony" because it's the current UA-cam thing to do until the next move like " I switched from Sony to Lumix" and find what really suits you the best
@davidw3709 Which manufacturer and lens(s)? I'm only seeing apsc lenses right now. I know there are rumors for full frame but nothing released yet. UA-cam would be on fire if 3rd party FF lenses for Canon RF mount were released.
Canon has the market share here in New Zealand, id say 60% Canon maybe 20% Nikon (mostly DSLR Users) and 20% between the rest of the brands. Even though I shoot Nikon I can see why Canon Dominates our market, Reliability, lens selection, Customer support and of course the unmatched 5 year local warranty all mean a lot more too professional's than having the latest tech.
yeah I feel the same way, although I'd be agnostic brand wise and could easily pick Sony, Nikon or OM systems. I'm personally seeing a lot of birding photographers migrate to OM systems OM-1.
TBH, if you're doing Photos only (w/ some video), Canon would still be the way to go with Nikon being my next choice. Multiple amazing RF lenses, a large collection of EF L series glass (and EF Sigma/Tameron lenses) to chose from, great colors out of camera, and great bodies with amazing auto focus make it a great investment. Nikon only has two pro bodies worth buying (Z8 and Z9) and at that point, you could get two R5s or a R5 and R6 used. I personally almost sold off all my Canon gear to get a Z8 and multiple Z lenses, but I ended up getting the R6ii and 85mm f1.2 to double down on my investment.
Historically I shot Canon DSLR, then slowly moved to Sony r-series… then three years ago started buying back in to Canon for (in my view) the superior ergonomics (which I still don’t enjoy on Sony). Anyway, when the R5ii and 35 VCM launched I sold all my Canon gear and bought a Nikon z7ii and more recently a zf. Why? Well I enjoy well engineered primes, primarily for high resolution photography. Canon’s body strategy seems very video oriented, and after waiting years for a quality 35mm the VCM is absolutely not for me. Also Canon’s pricing in the EU/Europe is insane - compared to the other vendors. Nikon’s ergonomics are really nice, the z7 series is nicely pitched as a photographer’s camera, the primes are great quality and value - and the zf is a lot of fun. Although limited, the third party options are great too.
That's interesting about Canons EU pricing, I never thought of that. Even some Sony and Nikon lenses get pushed into a weird price point there where it makes it not reasonable to buy. Not sure why it's so different
@@Hegemonix08 rubbish. I have just left Canon. I had been adapting my old 70-200F4 EF to my R5, but the image quality and AF were not enough. I looked at buying an RF 70-200 but the cost of it was more than buying a new medium format GF 100-200. Absolutely absurd. So, I have stopped using my R5 now, will progressively sell of my lenses and am now the proud owner of a GFX 100S ii. Couldn't be happier. When RF lenses cost more than medium format and no third party options, then Canon is no longer an option for me
No one is leaving canon. There’s been several videos about the same thing recently. It’s all nonsense. If you have invested 10s of thousands of dollars in lenses you don’t just decide to change brands overnight.
I just saw a pro shooting funerals with Fuji. He had changed from Canon to Fuji because of the weight. You can get the same quality with half of the weight.
The people in my life as well as myself are having a reverse problem in a way. We just don't find any reason to change FROM Canon. Once the R6/R5/R6 II came out(and now the R5II), the bodies are just so good that it's more than we'd ever need in the first place. I'll probably use my R5 and R6II until they break. Zero reason to switch for virtually every job regarding photography(I don't do a ton of video but enough that both of these suit all my needs.) Third party glass could be neat but again I just...don't see a reason why I need anything that isn't in Canon's lineup. All that, and Canon bodies are just the most comfortable for me to use with big hands.
I’m a heavily invested Sony shooter for the last almost 10 years. My first five years in the industry was Cannon. I left for lack of innovation. Now with Nikon and red joining forces, they do look pretty tempting. We’ll see what they release in the coming years.
Yah the Red purchase was very surprising. We were at a tradeshow and very few (maybe any?) of the Nikon staff even knew it was happening. The next day their booth was very busy haha
Canon shooter here that does hybrid work. I rented an A7RV over the winter break to test and I’ll likely be making a full switch to Sony sometime in 2025
I took a few year break and got back into weddings. None of my couples knew I still shoot with Canon R6 and adapted lens. Photography matters more than gears.
Dude, that Canon's crude & rude way of thinking is nothing new. Too big to fail mentality. They still think they are on the top and that nobody can touch them. Canon was the first company to include video shooting in their DSLR's, but to this day no Canon's DSLR body didn't get focus peeking for precise manual focussing, allegedly course they are saving that for their cinema line. While being overtaken by literally everyone else. I'll never buy Canon ever agin. Well, except some old film stuff. Maybe...
Depends what improvements you were expecting for wedding photography in the Canon R5 mkII? For me, the improvements in auto-focus and FPS meant that I could replace my R3 with the Canon R5 mkII for this coming football season. Given that I am using the 600mm f4 and still needing to crop, the additional megapixels of the R5 mkII do make a substantial difference. Effectively the R5 mkII is comparable to the new A1 ii (and better in many video facets) for half the price.
interesting to see a sports shooter going with a 45mp sensor. Most seem perfectly happy with a 24mp sensor. How does the AF on the R5II compare to the AF on the R3 btw? (I own a R3).
@@davepastern comparable. The R5 mkII may be slightly better with identifying and staying with faces. I think if I shot a sport that was a lot closer than the sport I shoot I'd be perfectly happy with the R1/R3, however, as I'm often taking photos of subjects 100+ metres away the cropping ability is very useful.
@@spinkscapes775 I shoot birds, so was curious to see if the R5II offered any improvement (sounds like it doesn't). I love my R3. Just bought a RF200-800 and it's GARBAGE - piss poor AF and not particularly sharp either (but then, I am comparing it to a EF 500mm prime). To be fair, it's a mark 1 prime. Which I'm using with a mark 3 1.4x TC and EF to RF adaptor (both of which would be slowing down the AF performance and a very very small optical degradation from the TC). It absolutely smashes the RF200-800. I am more and more convinced that I've gotten a bad copy, or a unit that was returned by a previous buyer to the vendor who then knowingly sold me a dud in order to get rid of stock. Have just done some testing on my tripod/gimbal (all prior testing in the past 3 weeks had been handheld) and it's pretty damning against the RF200-800. As I said, GARBAGE. If Canon won't repair/replace it under warranty, I'll get a 3rd party repairer to test it and take on Canon with Fair Trade and force it to be repaired under warranty. Yes, I have little faith in Canon honoring any warranty and doing their best to dodge responsibility for dud units.
Canon shooter here, apsc though so happy about 3rd party lenses, at least for rf-s. From time to time I do think about switching, especially when I am thinking about full frame. That said: canon has the best screens in regards of Color accuracy, love the autofocus and especially my r7 is great for the kind of video work I do. Short: I get the results I need quicker with the r7, as I do with Sony. But yeah, you also can get used to Sony colors and menu but right now I am fine. Happy new year to everyone 🍀🥂
Many people are leaving Canon, but I'm planning to buy a Canon camera in the near future. My lens needs are simple and the RF mount has all of the lenses I want.
Is Canon still using that convoluted absurd way to set your custom white balance? (Take a photo, store the photo, go to WB, custom WB, search the photo, use the photo as a guide, get the WB, set the WB...) Or is just normal like any other brand? (Just point to the white or neutral grey shoot and done)
@@capture_the_stoke9646 in don't mean to assign a kelvin value from scratch, I mean to measure the part of the scene and then using the same WB for the session, even if the model change clothes or if I change the background, to keep consistency with the same illumination
@@capture_the_stoke9646 other cameras will let you set custom wb from a gray card in a few seconds. Canon is the only company that makes you take a picture and menu dive
You can actually do both ways now and you can even store white balance settings from shots in their memory. For instance if I shoot at a bunch of various indoor sporting locations I can save the white balance files and load them when I’m at that venue. Pretty cool IMO. Same with af settings and custom modes.
I use Canon because of EOS. All my EF lenses work fine on my Canon film cameras, my 5D's and with the adapter on my R5 and 6. Nothing more than that reason. I also use many other cameras too because I am curious about how good some others are and I just like photography. It could be any camera and I could figure it out.
Coming up on two decades of using canon as a full time commercial and wedding photographer and the overheating problem on the r system is real. I primarily shoot stills but take on video and hybrid projects from time to time and I’ve never been able to do that without the camera overheating! I have both an R5 and R6 and they overheat all the time. Mostly for video (4k 60fps) but it also happens shooting stills on hot days. I live in Vermont so I can’t imagine what it would be like in a warmer environment! I’m so invested in the system that I think I need to get a detected video solution that takes canon R glass this year but would warn anyone who’s considering canon that it’s a very real problem.
I like your comment about switching to Tamron more so than Sony because of the 35-150. That’s what I did, as well. That lens is such a game changer. I needed to switch recently from my Sony A7IV to have higher than 4k video recording for an additional long term video project outside of weddings. I really didn’t even consider Canon because of the lack of the 35-150 in their system. It would feel like going back to the dark ages to be stuck without that lens as an option. So I switched to the Nikon Z6 III for it’s 6k recording when I need it while still being a great wedding camera and having the 35-150mm available for the mount. But in reality, I’m like you Taylor, I haven’t really switched to Sony or Nikon, I’ve switched to the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8…
I was a canon DSLR shooter, went to A7III on release because I was looking to go FF at the time, then A7Riv on release until April 2024. Wanted to shoot sports at higher megapixels and would 100% have gone to the Canon R5, but the 35-150 isn't available, so I picked up a Z8 instead. Sony A1 series is too rich for my blood until I win the lottery... Only I don't play the lottery... The other great thing about Tamron lenses, and other 3rd party lenses, on the Z8/9 is they are not limited to 15 FPS. Sure 15 FPS is plenty for most cases, but seems silly to have a camera with capabilities to shoot much faster and not be able to take advantage of it. That's like buying a Porsche and limiting it to 160KPH on the Autobahn... Sure 140 is fast enough to get you where you're going, but what fun is that?!?!
Most of my friends are leaving canon, and indeed going Sony, the lenses for Canon are absurdly expensive, I kinda get it, but imo they still have the best cameras for weddings.
I don't think anyone is leaving Canon :D Not that I heard from anyone. I didn't go into Canon when going FF just because the lenses are so expensive and they closed off their mount licensing. R3, R1, R5II are absolutely stellar... only expensive...
but did you try rf 35mm 1.8, 24 1.8, 50mm 1.8 :D those lenses are cheap, light and good. I actually have problem going to sony or nikon due to those lenses. Even if I own 85mm 1.2 and 50mm 1.2 and 28-70 f2
The Sony 1.4 lenses are way waaay better than the canon 1.4 lenses. Then you have all of the third party lenses. There are so many great options with Sony right now
Started off on EOS 650/film/darkrooms, switched to Nikon DSLR’s, sold everything but iPhone waiting out the milc entrance wars, tested them all and snagged the Z6ii… couldn’t deal with unreliable AF, traded for the A7IV’s AF, customization, and 3rd party lenses. Upgraded to the A7RV and finally have the camera I wanted the A7IV to be with added bonus of the 26mp Crop mode (essentially a FF and ASPC in one). Sony’s menus are now excellent, their 4D rear screen mech is a game changer, the IBIS and screens on the A7RV are stellar. That said, I still love Nikon colors and files. If the Z7ii has a variable tilt LCD I might consider “going home” now that all the 3rd party lenses I use are on the Z mount. Nikon is also the new king of “kaizen”, their FW support has been awesome. I personally don’t like most of Nikon’s native glass though, I know how well they score, but their bokeh often feels…busy and a bit unnatural. I think many are simply leaving photography as it’s become extremely expensive. I could afford the EOS 650 out of High School, today you almost have to choose between getting a used car or a camera. Edit: Canon was never even an option due to having no 3rd party lens support… even with their amazing AF and overall interface and erg aesthetic.
I’ve been seeing a lot of Nikon Z8/9 cameras at these CFP games. I had been feeling lonely. Canons market share is more skewed by budget cameras vs Sony and Nikon.
Who are these "everyone's" who are leaving Canon? Loyal Canon owner here, and non of my colleagues are leaving. Can't wait to get my hands on the R5 II.
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto I own an R5C (mainly for video) and an R (mainly for photography.) The R5II will replace my R. It's improved photography features over the original are my main draw.
I've just gone back to Canon. Went to Lumix but the menu system is more complex to me than Canon. Not much difference in weight either. Retired photographer for a long time now.
People who have GAS can switch to Sony or Nikon as much as they want (Fuji people buy that camera for other reasons). But Canon just has this impecable quality and distinctive look. I am finally with Canon R6 mark ii since last year and it is like a dream come true. I will never switch to another brand.
Wedding and commercial photographer here. I upgraded from the 5D Mark iv to the canon R6 and I love the R6 but now I’m noticing some really disappointing things about it. The smaller megapixels is very noticeable, and I’ve just seen a general of the overall quality of the image is just not as good as my older camera. Also the freezing of the R6 is consistent and awful. One wedding the last pictures which were a photo of all the guests did not finish recording even though if showed as it did before turning off the camera. I and my clients were very disappointed not to have that shot. The camera froze during a ceremony, had to take batteries out then put it in to work eventually. This is becoming a consistent thing on shoots. Also the camera takes forever to turn on and off when needing to switch a lens. In wedding photography you need a camera that is fast and shutting down and turning on. Also the attachment to put older prime lenses in stuff on it. It’s just not looking as sharp or good. If I could afford to invest in a new camera brand I would. Selling all my gear and lenses sounds like a nightmare. I’m a canon girl, but right now I feel stuck with canon. Was going to upgrade to the r5 but the freeze issue with that one is common too.
Proof everybody is leaving canon ? Is it just to attract cliks ? I’m using an R5 and I love it. They just lack an ultra wide Lens with a bright Aperture
I just bought my first Canon. Came from a fuji and Olympus household, tried a Nikon DSLR, picked up a Canon and I'm pleasantly surprised. Modern cameras are so insanely powerful these days that really ergonomics and lenses should be a person's determining factor.
I have been switching from Olympus MFT to Nikon Z full frame over the last year and I bought the Olympus 40-150mm f2.8 yesterday and now I'm not ever leaving Olympus/OM System. The glass is beautiful. Nikon I am sticking with too. Maybe I'll get a Canon G1X III lol
I shoot Nikon because I'm colorblind and I need my images to look great straight out of camera. I can't tell when an images needs a different WB, or a bit more contrast etc.. And Nikon files always look nice, and have a bit of a style to them. While I feel like on Canon, and especially Sony, the raw files basically require post production.
I shot Canon DSLRs and still have them. However, I bought a used Nikon Z7 + 24-120mm, because that kit was cheaper than a used R5 body-only. A EF/Z adapter that works perfectly was the icing on the cake.
I actually just temporarily stepped away from Canon to shoot on a GFX for a few reasons: 1.) Canon hasn't really been innovative enough lately compared to Sony and Nikon. The R1 and R5 mark ii just left a lot to be desired. 2.) With how advanced modern mirrorless cameras are, I found myself getting lazy with getting a solid SOOC photo. Ultimately, this kind of made me feel uninspired (along with the lack of innovation). I knew I could take a photo and fix it in post. I was becoming less involved in focusing on the shot to get it just right. 4.) When I had my Phase One, and when I shot more film MF, I was forced to slow down, so I knew trying out the GFX would be a good way to try force me to find my inspiration again. 5.) MF just suits my shooting style more than full-frame.
Fuji XH2S user here, I keep looking at Canon every now and again but man they make it hard to contemplate that jump. You made all the points I would, and it's incredible how a single lens can make you change your entire system, I don't think the big brands really factor this properly at all yet!
Canon for sure, the R5 Mark II is a great camera from what I have learned. I know that Sony released their a1 II but it's actually much more expensive and less feature filled as compared to Canon R5 Mark II
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Stacked sensor for faster readout speed (less warping on moving subjects), no limit on video recording/ less overheating issues, faster and better autofocus (especially in low light), pre record/capture, upscaling pictures from 45mp to around 180mp, CLog2, 8K 60fps RAW in camera, taking pics while recording video, full size HDMI port and more!
This holiday I pulled the trigger on the Canon R6 mark ll. With a canon Refurbished RF 24-70 2.8L. I do have the EF-R adapter for my EF L glass. Also, purchased a Canon Refurbished Canon EF 70-200 2.8L III. I just can’t part from my Canon 7D mark ll. I been a Canon user since 2012. Including being a CPS member too. I also, use Olympus M4/3’s Cameras EM5 mark II, EM1, EM1X. Which I really enjoy using it too.
Eos R6 photo turned full video guy. The original R6 has no custom video shooting this reason alone is why I will leave canon, this was incredibly petty and no review at the time mentioned it. Imagine not being able to quickly switch h settings at a wedding. Even my first camera the Nikon D610 has this feature. I could put up with no third party lenses and manage the over heating but I'm not buying another canon for a long time because I have no idea what basic features are missing from the newer models nobody mentioned
I left Canon a very long time ago, but this is when the DSLR came out. I started doing black & white with Canon film cameras, but when DSLR cameras came out, I switched to Nikon. I haven't dipped my toes into the mirrorless world yet, but that's because my D750 and D850 bodies still offer everything I need for my landscape photography.
I have seen people moving to Canon much more than leaving. Canon is slowly reaching Sony, as they had slow start to mirrorless due to strong position in DSLR. No reason to believe that Canon doesn’t have a bright future ahead in mirrorless world.
It depends on what they want. The issue with Canon is the lack of 3rd party lens support. That usually is a BIG reason why people I know are leaving. I, myself, am not really leaving Canon but I am going to pick up a Panasonic Lumix S5II because of that spicy color science. lol.
I have been on the fence for years about which 50mm f1.4 to purchase. I was certain Canon would release a non L f1.4. I was really hopeful for a 70 to 135 f2, to pair with the 28 to 70 f2. Canon rarely inspires me to replace my EF glass.
Last day to get in on the deal: www.taylorjacksoncourses.com/10-step-pre-order-with-bonuses?coupon=DEC2024
These are some compelling reasons why I went from full frame Canon to micro four thirds
1. Portability and Weight: The OM-1 and Micro Four Thirds lenses are significantly lighter and more compact compared to full-frame setups. This makes them ideal for travel, street, and wedding photography, where you need to be mobile and shoot for extended periods.
2. Innovative Features: The OM-1 offers unique features like Pro Capture, which can be a game-changer for action shots, wildlife, and unpredictable moments. Additionally, its computational photography capabilities rival those of much more expensive systems.
3. Affordability and Versatility: Micro Four Thirds lenses and bodies tend to be more affordable while offering a wide range of options. This makes the system highly versatile for different genres like video and weddings without breaking the bank!
Only youtubers are leaving canon.
why would that be?
@@profitglento have something to talk about
Wedding photographer in my country also leaving canon
Yeah, and how many UA-camrs users/community are there compared to pro Canon users? UA-camr users/community matters.
RF glass is expensive and yeah there are EF to RF adaptors but they're annoying
Everyone's leaving Canon !? Never heard of that. In fact, I just bought one, and I know plenty of people doing the same
just got my c80 so not me.
Why did you go canon? Where you already invested into the system?
@@FGGiskard
“I never really left-I’ve been a filmmaker for 16 years. I’m deeply familiar with Canon and all my lenses, so switching brands isn’t an option. I’m not about to start over and buy everything from scratch.” These days it doesn’t matter what you use. Even a phone is powerfull enough. Its all about your content thats it.
UA-cam is a weird echo chamber. UA-cam makes it seem like everyone owns Sony but in reality, sales don't show that.
UA-cam makes it look like everyone owns that’s hasselblad haha
I own Sony, Olympus, and Canon. Each had its uses.
Mirrorless sales do kinda show it 😉
@@urosjovanovic3142 except they don't
sales can uses its own data, in reality just look everyone in youre city, its sony🤷🏻♂️
Canon mirrorless shooter here. If you are thinking of buying camera gear or switching between systems, I encourage you to look elsewhere! The R series bodies are great, but lack of lenses is crippling and ultimately all the manufacturers now do similarly capable bodies with eye-autofocus, great ISO performance, etc.
But your screen is beautiful!
what lenses are is Canon lacking? If your talking about consumer lens I agree. There their pro line is fully packed and ahead of their competition.
@@WATSONMYDESKEspecially in the high end 400 mm, 600 mm, 800 mm and even now 1200 mm primes. Something not even Nikon or Sony has.
@@WATSONMYDESK sorry I should've clarified I do mean they're lacking consumer / budget friendly lenses, or even mid-range lenses below £1000. Good example is the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2 (EF mount), which I adapt onto the R6 with an EF to RF adapter. Well-priced, versatile, quality lens. The image quality is unaffected by the adapter, but autofocus is now faulty after changing any settings, hunting rapidly. You have to switch the camera off and on again, which is not ideal in say weddings & wildlife scenarios. It's almost unusable and I can't afford £2k for the native canon 70-200 f2.8 RF. And why oh why don't canon put rubber gaskets on their budget glass, nor include hoods! Problem is, Canon knows Sigma(etc) can deliver brilliant glass for half the price, hence they've not allowed them to make lenses for fear of losing money. Canon doesn't have a monopoly on cameras, so to be fair it's not an unreasonable business model, just disappointing given they permitted third-party glass on DSLRs, so users expect the same on mirrorless.
@@WATSONMYDESKmid level lenses with linear motors. Sonys 1.4 lenses is why I went with Sony
Here's the deal . . . all the major brands have high quality cameras. The differences are mostly in the controls and interface. When people ask me I always tell them to pick the two or three best candidates for them then rent each for a couple of weeks. Then compare their experience and decide after that. By the time you invest in lenses and other support gear, once you pick a brand you usually stay with that brand. They all do a great job . . .
@@gordonelwell7084 Well said.
VERY TRUE
Right now, canon is one of the best… If you have the new R5 mk2, you never leave canon… even me with my r6 mark2 dont leave canon, because it give me more than i need. But, seriously… every camera right now offer you more than what you really need.
Hah this is true. Even the original R gives me most of what I need haha
the Z8 is just as good as that R5II...and it's cheaper. So your point is?
@ my point is… if you already have the R5, why would you switch? if you don’t have any cameras or lenses, ok, you go for the Z8 or Sony… but if you’re already a Canon user, and you have Canon lenses, why would you switch? if the R5 gives you all that, yes, it’s more expensive, but when you switch you have to change lenses and everything… in the end it ends up being a lot more expensive. in the video he says “canon people are switching to “ and i don’t think they’re changing, since the conditions are the same or similar… and really NOBODY, NOBODY, NOBODY uses all the capabilities of a basic camera, so imagine one of these professional levels. i use the R6 Mark 2, and it works great for me, i don’t even use 70% of what the camera is capable of and i wouldn’t switch to any other brand, since my camera gives me everything i need and more… if i had an R5 Mark 2, there wouldn’t be a chance of me considering switching cameras. do you get the point? If you don't have a camera or lenses to start out in photography, the R8 is a great camera, but if you already have one, the investment of changing your camera is not going to bring you any noticeable improvement or change your life for the better, and it will be an unjustified expense.
@@MillonPhotography it's not always using every feature/function of a camera, but how well the functions/features that you do use, work. For example, the R7's AF is well, not super great, with AF pulsing being a real issue, even with native RF lenses. That FPS is also useless since the buffer is so poor. An example of a camera with nice features, but poorly implemented. Having the feature doesn't guarantee it'll be well implemented.
R5 has 45mp but being a FSI sensor design, rolling shutter, especially with birds in flight is well, not typically very good. The 45mp BSI stacked sensor of the R5II is a much better option, despite also being 45mp. One camera has a well designed and implemented system, the other not so much.
I still shoot with the R5 and currently, you can save more than $2,000 by going that route. You can use the savings to invest in glass.
Switched from a Canon R6 to a Nikon ZF!
My journey: I went from a Nikon D750 which I loved to a Sony A7R3 that I didn’t (ergonomics, dissatisfied with color) to a Canon R6. The Canons images were wonderfu but I was left with the choice of decent/not great 1.8 lenses or super expensive/super heavy 1.2’s = not happy.
When the nikon ZF came out I switched back to nikon. Nikons 1.8 S lenses are fantastic and reasonably priced(24/50/85)and I combine those with the awesome small & light Tamron 24-70 2.8.
I also appreciate the retro, film like feel of the ZF and have been enjoying photography again as a creative endeavor.
The Sony and the canon feel more like plastic boxes. where as the ZF is, to me, more like a paintbrush.
I'm sorry you're no longer experiencing good Auto Focus though!
lol. Ha ha. Having owned both I will assume that’s a perspective from someone who hasn’t. Both have excellent autofocus.
Dude this is so accurate. Canon has such limited glass. Nikon has amazing selection of first party. Third party features as well. It's hard for me to recommend canon honestly
@@ErnstJacobsenYou honestly believe the ZF is on par with the R6? Really?
@merakiphotos4603 It's not that Canon is limited, it's that they don't have cheap Wildlife lenses for RF. Otherwise they are close.
I guess thats news to me, I’m not leaving Canon and most everyone I know is all on Canon.
For me, it would be Nikon. That’s not purely because I’m a Nikon digital shooter at the moment, I just like the options on lenses, the functionality in the bodies, and the pricing. It helps that they are most purely a camera and optics company so that plays into my decision as well.
With all of that above, I shoot Canon for film as well as Pentax and Yashica. Eventually I’ll pick myself up a decent Nikon F to shoot with as well and use all of my lenses :) Until that day comes though, I’m most agnostic on film but am a Nikon digital shooter and if freshly making the choice today I would STILL be a Nikon digital shooter.
Ive considered moving from Sony to Canon. The R5II is a do everything camera the way the A1 II is, but at 2/3rds the price.
Canon is really the opposite of Sony. Canon has amazing bodies for the price and awfully priced glass. Sony overcharges for their bodies and has the most amazing glass selection in the game.
@@Elijah-Peterson04 I buy sony bodies from Hong Kong, much cheaper than Canon.
@jukeboxjohnnie might have to try that
Happily moved from the A1 with battery grip and the Tamron 35-150 to a Z9 and the Z-mount Tamron 35-150. It was that lens that convinced me to look at Nikon.
Yes i agree with you Tay,, Canon didnt have handsome camera like Nikon ZF,,, like if you agree
Nikon user here, absolutely love my Nikons and the lenses. They just work for me and what I use them for.
How's that AF?
@@gewglesux modern Nikon AF is killer. I ended up with an R5II but owned the z9/z8 before it and the AF is just as good from a practical standpoint.
@@oldDan-l1c Nikon User here also.I'm still in the D850 camp. I thinking of trying to hold onto my 850 while getting a Z9/8. By that time the Z9 will be a 100 years old. How come you ended up with the R5? Wondering why i keep hearing the AF is horrible on the Nikons..
@@gewglesux a lot of people expect the camera to do everything for them, they expect to pick it up and point it and the AF will just take care of everything. Canon and Sony have been better than nikon at this for a long time now. Nikon AF has always been a bit more nuanced and required a bit more of a learning curve. The Z8/Z9 close the "effort" gap considerably. I chose the Canon because I'm one of these weirdos that believes the different platform produce fundamentally different results, outside of processing. The Canon just speaks to me more. It is purely a preference thing as I absolutely adored my NIkons and would 100% endorse their products any day. Sony IDK their images just look kind of flat and lifeless to me. I can pretty consistently pick the Sony out of a lineup and the images just aren't my cup of tea.
@@oldDan-l1cThanks for the reply.I agree with you about Nikon being a bit more challenging to use. i sort of think the same thing when using my rangefinder(not really a fair comparison)I will remain in the nikon camp.
That's funny.. I have heard other people say the same thing about the Sony.Which is also funny because if i'm not mistaken Sony makes the sensor for everyone!
I think i will pick up a Z9/8 within the year year or so. The 9 is already 100 years old. I was hoping to see something new from Nikon shortly.. but i think i already know better.
Many would have left some years ago. Some would have stayed waiting to see Canon finally admit that mirrorless was the future. Having done that with some decent camera bodies some users are probably now frustrated with the price of canon lenses and the fact they try and restrict third party lenses. If you treat your loyal users badly a few times eventually they move away.
spot on!
The comments section is going to be so interesting. Fanboys will be at each other's throats. 🍿
I bought Canon several months ago as a beginner and have absolutely no regrets. I have Canon RP + RF 24-105 mm f4 and I love the quality and versatility of this small set up. I am planning on buying RF 70-200 mm f4 later this year
I’ve actually followed your patterns pretty closely. I shot Nikon DSLRs, then I think I went to Nikon mirrorless cameras before you did, then I switched to Sony while you were still on Canon. And now my day job provides me with Canon cameras that are sitting over in another room along with my Sony kit.
So having used everything, I would go Nikon if I were starting out today, but there is no perfect system. I miss Nikon and they have the features everyone needs. The AF is really good now (I haven’t tried it in low light in a while), the video is great and the bang for your buck is the best in the industry. The only downside is the size of their lenses. The 70-200 is enormous, the 50mm 1.2 is enormous, the 85 mm 1.2 is enormous. The 135 1.8 is big, but not TOO big for what it is. I think when the A7V comes out, if they have uncropped 4K/60, we’d be completely set on Sony though.
Thanks for sharing. I'm on Nikon DSLR and I'm thinking of switching to Sony A7iv or V when it comes out, for the MP bump and insane AF and lens options.
But I still like my Nikon D5200, I've shot unbelievable wildlife & Airshow shots with it. But the AF falls pretty badly when compared to Sony mirrorless.
Canon is a no go for me, because of the MP bump and lens options being rather pricey.
@@skandhaprasath2767 I’m a Sony user and planning to switch to Nikon. After trying Nikon Z8, I really like it.
Yes, Nikon has the biggest FF lenses. Now with mirrorless cameras has become smaller people are more critical on large lenses.
@ Many are unnecessarily large and heavy. It’s mostly an issue with the Z9, which is also heavier than it needs to be. I talked to a rep about it in a camera store and he gave me the “no compromise” line and said the Z9 needed to be heavy to take a beating and then we both talked about how great the R3 was to use.
@@DieHardEddieEdwards You are saying something that a lot of people are saying about the lenses. They are unnecessary big. But I think Nikon made it for the traditional diehard Nikon Pro fanbase, who doesn’t look or even think of shooting other the Nikon, as they like heavy cameras and lenses.
I an a canon shooter. I have shot with both Nikon and SONY, but have always come back to Canon, For me the menu system makes sense. Yes the 3rd party support is lacking, but I think canon is slowly coming around to it. They have opened up 3rd party support for the APS-C line, and I have a feeling they will be opening it up to full frame as well. As far as innovation, I am not sure what innovation your referring to. Eye detect is spot on with canon, and I never have to wonder if the camera won't get the shot, usually if it doesn't it's my error and not the cameras.
I'm not leaving tho. Keeping my R5 and R3 for the next wedding season :)
Those cameras are both great!
If I was starting again I’d probably start in the Sony system, it’s so much smaller than my current canon system.
Bodies are smaller, lenses are lighter and it’s generally a cheaper system to get into.
I’m too deep now
I sold my Canon R6 and R to purchase a Sony A7R4 and A9II this year. I would have stayed with Canon if they just opened up their RF mount to third parties. With that said, I did keep my R6m2 for video and in hopes that some day there will be a 35-150 f2.8 for the Canon RF mount. I really enjoy working with Canon over Sony, but in the world of photography the glass you put on the camera matters more than the camera in most situations.
100%
In 2 months you'll come out with a video "DID I SWITCH BACK TO CANON?!?!" We know the cycle. It's getting old.
It’s unlikely. I’ll always shoot cameras for reviews, but for my real work it’ll be Sony and Nikon for the next few years
I've never been a fan of the Canon layout or functionality. My first camera was Nikon D3s then the D4s, on to the Z6ii and now Z9. I see no need to switch. However I may add the Hasselblad X2d to the arsenal in the next year but only because I've always wanted one for street and travel photography.
Interesting, as I'm the opposite - long time Canon user but have tried several Nikon cameras and hated the button UI. Even the Nikon AF system, as I understand it, is weird - you need to find the bird with a zone first, before engaging eye tracking...a 2 button operation. Whereas on Canon, I just get the bird in the viewfinder and press my button for animal eye tracking and voila. 1 less step.
@@davepastern eye tracking should be a 1 button operation on Nikon also, depends on the area AF chosen afaik.
@NineS5 that wasn't my point. On any Canon MLC, you can just enable your eye tracking AF and it will find and track the animal/person anywhere in the frame...(note: some lenses like the RF800 f11 don't have a focusing box that covers the entire frame). I can use zones and eye tracking AF on my R3, but don't really need to (so far).
I don't know of anyone leaving Canon and I too have no plans what so ever to leave Canon. And if I had nothing, I'd still go with Canon. When the day is done, all camera brands produce excellent products. Its on the photographer to learn how to leverage that gear to its maximum capabilities and potential. You can switch to every brand out there and still be a terrible photographer.
Almost everyone I know went Sony
I was close to leaving Canon for the Lumix S5 Mark II but after renting one, I just felt Lumix wasn't going to work for me just yet. I stayed with my R6, R5, and am planning on getting the R5C soon.
There's a lot of great features in that Lumix, but I'm just so used to canon/sony/nikon level autofocus and have gotten very lazy haha
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto I felt the same when I used it. For video, not having autofocus did not bother me so much but I need good auto focus on the photo side in a hybrid camera. I really do applaud where Lumix is going and feel they have the best value on the market for a hybrid shooter. I have even checked out Sony but the ergonomics of their bodies just did not feel right in my hands. Either way, to me a camera is just a tool and I have learned to work with what I have until something revolutionary hits the market.
Why the R5c? Why not the R5MII or C80?
@@MeAndMyOpinions_OverYours I chose the R5C over the R5 Mark II because I prefer the cinema menu and internal cooling fan of the R5C. Plus, I already own the R5 and I don't feel the R5II is that much of an upgrade over the original R5. The C80 would be amazing for video but it does not shoot photos and I do a lot of hybrid photo and video work and sometimes I can only have one camera body on me. Also, I tour internationally with bands doing photos and videos and the R5C's smaller size makes it more tour friendly than the C80. Plus, my company owns two C300 Mark II cinema rigs that still work great for our commercial and documentary shoots where a full-on cinema body is called for and I am not ready to replace them with C80s just yet.
@@ChadHensiak it's a Great Camera 🤳 will you leave bare and only internal battery or you think you'll slap a cage and throw on a Vmount ? 🔋
They've made improvements, especially with the last firmware they released about 2 weeks ago, in AF and Batt I think 🔋 but I shoot alot of continuous shoots and hate having worry about changing batteries to keep things going. A nice 99WH (get about +9hrs in 4k ) or 150wh( +4hrs) if using a monitor like a ninja V is solid 💪 Another way to save on batt is when in standby/on is to click into the playback / Media mode. Cuts the power consumption by half
Had a guy about 2 weeks ago shoot a wedding on one and he ran thru like 12-16 batteries and was shooting off / on. Don't think he updated his firmware to get that extra boost 🧐 but I was like man, all that money on batteries could have bought you a couple Vmounts + accessories 🤣
Everyone I know is changing to Canon.
That unusual.
Still have my old Canon DSLR, which isn't worth selling for peanuts as it still works perfectly. The 35-150 has been basically welded to my Sony, it weaned me off my primes-only obsession.
Hah. I actually know a lot of people that have picked up 5D originals and 5D IIs over the past year
I buy a couple of 5D classics every year when i find them in good condition. It's my favourite camera and i want to make sure i grow old with them. Besides that i mainly shoot a Sony A7RV with the Tamron 35-150. This is a revelation lens and Canon as a company should never have turned their backs on Sigma and Tamron with whom they were strong partners for decades in the EF system. Such a dick move by them which is also hearting their sales in wedding photography @@TaylorJacksonPhoto
I feel this. I'm happy enough with my Canon gear, but would be SO much happier with some third party AF standard zooms (without adapting), and an 85mm f1.4. At least I would imagine the 85 is right around the corner since they've made the 24/35/50? I give Canon a ton of my money and aside from my insanely gorgeous 50 1.2, I don't feel like I have a lot to show for it. My money would so a lot farther with Sony.
Coming from filming strictly on rigged out smartphones to mirrorless cameras I was picking and choosing between either Sony or Canon. I decided to jump all in to Canon and purchased 3 cameras. You have to ignore all the trendy "leaving Canon for Sony" because it's the current UA-cam thing to do until the next move like " I switched from Sony to Lumix" and find what really suits you the best
There's a best tool for everyone. Happy you found it!
If anything, I’m hearing people are switching TO canon…
Stock price agrees with you
Speaking for myself here. IF Canon allowed 3rd party lenses, I would consider Canon. I don't even look that way for that reason alone.
Canon green lighted 3rd party lens makers a couple of months ago. Expect good lenses from Tamron and Sigma soon.
For full frame?
@@TaylorJacksonPhotoyes
@davidw3709 Which manufacturer and lens(s)? I'm only seeing apsc lenses right now. I know there are rumors for full frame but nothing released yet. UA-cam would be on fire if 3rd party FF lenses for Canon RF mount were released.
@RodneyO1919 i was wrong, it was just a rumor about Sigma I thought was official.
Canon has the market share here in New Zealand, id say 60% Canon maybe 20% Nikon (mostly DSLR Users) and 20% between the rest of the brands. Even though I shoot Nikon I can see why Canon Dominates our market, Reliability, lens selection, Customer support and of course the unmatched 5 year local warranty all mean a lot more too professional's than having the latest tech.
I'm back on Canon and loving it! 2 years of Sony looking at menus, now Im back looking at what matters. :)
I won’t leave Canon,too heavily invested,but as a nature photographer starting out today I’d go Nikon. The lens choices are too good pass up.
yeah I feel the same way, although I'd be agnostic brand wise and could easily pick Sony, Nikon or OM systems. I'm personally seeing a lot of birding photographers migrate to OM systems OM-1.
Canon is popular among wildlife photographers (for photos, not video, silent shutter, 20 frames per second tracking bird in flight, eye detection)
Very nice features for sure
TBH, if you're doing Photos only (w/ some video), Canon would still be the way to go with Nikon being my next choice. Multiple amazing RF lenses, a large collection of EF L series glass (and EF Sigma/Tameron lenses) to chose from, great colors out of camera, and great bodies with amazing auto focus make it a great investment. Nikon only has two pro bodies worth buying (Z8 and Z9) and at that point, you could get two R5s or a R5 and R6 used. I personally almost sold off all my Canon gear to get a Z8 and multiple Z lenses, but I ended up getting the R6ii and 85mm f1.2 to double down on my investment.
Valid points here. No thoughts on Sony?
Historically I shot Canon DSLR, then slowly moved to Sony r-series… then three years ago started buying back in to Canon for (in my view) the superior ergonomics (which I still don’t enjoy on Sony).
Anyway, when the R5ii and 35 VCM launched I sold all my Canon gear and bought a Nikon z7ii and more recently a zf.
Why? Well I enjoy well engineered primes, primarily for high resolution photography. Canon’s body strategy seems very video oriented, and after waiting years for a quality 35mm the VCM is absolutely not for me. Also Canon’s pricing in the EU/Europe is insane - compared to the other vendors.
Nikon’s ergonomics are really nice, the z7 series is nicely pitched as a photographer’s camera, the primes are great quality and value - and the zf is a lot of fun. Although limited, the third party options are great too.
That's interesting about Canons EU pricing, I never thought of that. Even some Sony and Nikon lenses get pushed into a weird price point there where it makes it not reasonable to buy. Not sure why it's so different
@@TaylorJacksonPhotoIn EU Canon is the most expensive if you buy the f2.8 trinity of lenses, then Sony and at last Nikon.
Goodbye canon, thanks good now I am Sony!
if "everyone is leaving Canon" now it means that "everyone was Canon" at one point
Everyone he KNOWS. The title of the video was "Why Is Everyone I Know Leaving Canon?"
No it doesn't. Check your logic.
No cheap alternative lens like from sigma and tamron is big reason
even if they are allowed, they would not offer "cheap" solutions, it is a myth
@@Hegemonix08Yes, I also have that impression that Canon with put a high fee on licensing.
Quite nicely shooting with my Tamron 35 1.4 on my R6 m2.
@@Hegemonix08 rubbish. I have just left Canon. I had been adapting my old 70-200F4 EF to my R5, but the image quality and AF were not enough. I looked at buying an RF 70-200 but the cost of it was more than buying a new medium format GF 100-200. Absolutely absurd. So, I have stopped using my R5 now, will progressively sell of my lenses and am now the proud owner of a GFX 100S ii. Couldn't be happier. When RF lenses cost more than medium format and no third party options, then Canon is no longer an option for me
I use Sigma Art lenses on Canon R5, 6 & 6II with perfect AF. Not sure what you are referring to.
No one is leaving canon. There’s been several videos about the same thing recently. It’s all nonsense. If you have invested 10s of thousands of dollars in lenses you don’t just decide to change brands overnight.
I just saw a pro shooting funerals with Fuji. He had changed from Canon to Fuji because of the weight. You can get the same quality with half of the weight.
The people in my life as well as myself are having a reverse problem in a way. We just don't find any reason to change FROM Canon. Once the R6/R5/R6 II came out(and now the R5II), the bodies are just so good that it's more than we'd ever need in the first place. I'll probably use my R5 and R6II until they break. Zero reason to switch for virtually every job regarding photography(I don't do a ton of video but enough that both of these suit all my needs.) Third party glass could be neat but again I just...don't see a reason why I need anything that isn't in Canon's lineup. All that, and Canon bodies are just the most comfortable for me to use with big hands.
I’m a heavily invested Sony shooter for the last almost 10 years. My first five years in the industry was Cannon. I left for lack of innovation. Now with Nikon and red joining forces, they do look pretty tempting. We’ll see what they release in the coming years.
Yah the Red purchase was very surprising. We were at a tradeshow and very few (maybe any?) of the Nikon staff even knew it was happening. The next day their booth was very busy haha
Canon shooter here that does hybrid work. I rented an A7RV over the winter break to test and I’ll likely be making a full switch to Sony sometime in 2025
I took a few year break and got back into weddings. None of my couples knew I still shoot with Canon R6 and adapted lens. Photography matters more than gears.
Dude, that Canon's crude & rude way of thinking is nothing new. Too big to fail mentality. They still think they are on the top and that nobody can touch them. Canon was the first company to include video shooting in their DSLR's, but to this day no Canon's DSLR body didn't get focus peeking for precise manual focussing, allegedly course they are saving that for their cinema line. While being overtaken by literally everyone else. I'll never buy Canon ever agin. Well, except some old film stuff. Maybe...
Depends what improvements you were expecting for wedding photography in the Canon R5 mkII? For me, the improvements in auto-focus and FPS meant that I could replace my R3 with the Canon R5 mkII for this coming football season. Given that I am using the 600mm f4 and still needing to crop, the additional megapixels of the R5 mkII do make a substantial difference. Effectively the R5 mkII is comparable to the new A1 ii (and better in many video facets) for half the price.
interesting to see a sports shooter going with a 45mp sensor. Most seem perfectly happy with a 24mp sensor. How does the AF on the R5II compare to the AF on the R3 btw? (I own a R3).
@@davepastern comparable. The R5 mkII may be slightly better with identifying and staying with faces. I think if I shot a sport that was a lot closer than the sport I shoot I'd be perfectly happy with the R1/R3, however, as I'm often taking photos of subjects 100+ metres away the cropping ability is very useful.
@@spinkscapes775 I shoot birds, so was curious to see if the R5II offered any improvement (sounds like it doesn't). I love my R3. Just bought a RF200-800 and it's GARBAGE - piss poor AF and not particularly sharp either (but then, I am comparing it to a EF 500mm prime). To be fair, it's a mark 1 prime. Which I'm using with a mark 3 1.4x TC and EF to RF adaptor (both of which would be slowing down the AF performance and a very very small optical degradation from the TC). It absolutely smashes the RF200-800. I am more and more convinced that I've gotten a bad copy, or a unit that was returned by a previous buyer to the vendor who then knowingly sold me a dud in order to get rid of stock. Have just done some testing on my tripod/gimbal (all prior testing in the past 3 weeks had been handheld) and it's pretty damning against the RF200-800. As I said, GARBAGE. If Canon won't repair/replace it under warranty, I'll get a 3rd party repairer to test it and take on Canon with Fair Trade and force it to be repaired under warranty. Yes, I have little faith in Canon honoring any warranty and doing their best to dodge responsibility for dud units.
Most people I know are using Canon. My daughter uses Canon for her wedding videography and photography business.
Canon shooter here, apsc though so happy about 3rd party lenses, at least for rf-s.
From time to time I do think about switching, especially when I am thinking about full frame. That said: canon has the best screens in regards of Color accuracy, love the autofocus and especially my r7 is great for the kind of video work I do. Short: I get the results I need quicker with the r7, as I do with Sony. But yeah, you also can get used to Sony colors and menu but right now I am fine. Happy new year to everyone 🍀🥂
Canon is doing very nice things in the APSC space for sure
I know 2 people that are leaving canon. Both are going to Sony. I'm all in on Nikon ZF for wedding photography, main reason is cost.
Canon is the best for me, and no one is leaving canon...
I moved from Nikon Z8 to Canon R5II, I'm super happy about the switch
What were your reasons for switching from the Z8?
@TaylorJacksonPhoto The main reason was just not reliable eye AF. I mainly photograph children
Many people are leaving Canon, but I'm planning to buy a Canon camera in the near future. My lens needs are simple and the RF mount has all of the lenses I want.
Is Canon still using that convoluted absurd way to set your custom white balance? (Take a photo, store the photo, go to WB, custom WB, search the photo, use the photo as a guide, get the WB, set the WB...)
Or is just normal like any other brand? (Just point to the white or neutral grey shoot and done)
It’s so bad
You can custom set any of the dials to control wb, I’ve tried custom and now stick with auto wb anyway
@@capture_the_stoke9646 in don't mean to assign a kelvin value from scratch, I mean to measure the part of the scene and then using the same WB for the session, even if the model change clothes or if I change the background, to keep consistency with the same illumination
@@capture_the_stoke9646 other cameras will let you set custom wb from a gray card in a few seconds. Canon is the only company that makes you take a picture and menu dive
You can actually do both ways now and you can even store white balance settings from shots in their memory. For instance if I shoot at a bunch of various indoor sporting locations I can save the white balance files and load them when I’m at that venue. Pretty cool IMO. Same with af settings and custom modes.
I use Canon because of EOS. All my EF lenses work fine on my Canon film cameras, my 5D's and with the adapter on my R5 and 6. Nothing more than that reason. I also use many other cameras too because I am curious about how good some others are and I just like photography. It could be any camera and I could figure it out.
Coming up on two decades of using canon as a full time commercial and wedding photographer and the overheating problem on the r system is real. I primarily shoot stills but take on video and hybrid projects from time to time and I’ve never been able to do that without the camera overheating! I have both an R5 and R6 and they overheat all the time. Mostly for video (4k 60fps) but it also happens shooting stills on hot days. I live in Vermont so I can’t imagine what it would be like in a warmer environment!
I’m so invested in the system that I think I need to get a detected video solution that takes canon R glass this year but would warn anyone who’s considering canon that it’s a very real problem.
I like your comment about switching to Tamron more so than Sony because of the 35-150. That’s what I did, as well. That lens is such a game changer. I needed to switch recently from my Sony A7IV to have higher than 4k video recording for an additional long term video project outside of weddings. I really didn’t even consider Canon because of the lack of the 35-150 in their system. It would feel like going back to the dark ages to be stuck without that lens as an option. So I switched to the Nikon Z6 III for it’s 6k recording when I need it while still being a great wedding camera and having the 35-150mm available for the mount. But in reality, I’m like you Taylor, I haven’t really switched to Sony or Nikon, I’ve switched to the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8…
Hah happy to hear I wasn't the only one. Really love that lens on Nikon as well
I was a canon DSLR shooter, went to A7III on release because I was looking to go FF at the time, then A7Riv on release until April 2024. Wanted to shoot sports at higher megapixels and would 100% have gone to the Canon R5, but the 35-150 isn't available, so I picked up a Z8 instead. Sony A1 series is too rich for my blood until I win the lottery... Only I don't play the lottery... The other great thing about Tamron lenses, and other 3rd party lenses, on the Z8/9 is they are not limited to 15 FPS. Sure 15 FPS is plenty for most cases, but seems silly to have a camera with capabilities to shoot much faster and not be able to take advantage of it. That's like buying a Porsche and limiting it to 160KPH on the Autobahn... Sure 140 is fast enough to get you where you're going, but what fun is that?!?!
Most of my friends are leaving canon, and indeed going Sony, the lenses for Canon are absurdly expensive, I kinda get it, but imo they still have the best cameras for weddings.
Great bodies, expensive glass
@@Elijah-Peterson04 Justified to an extent though, their glass is still the sharpest and highest quality in the industry.
I don't think anyone is leaving Canon :D Not that I heard from anyone. I didn't go into Canon when going FF just because the lenses are so expensive and they closed off their mount licensing. R3, R1, R5II are absolutely stellar... only expensive...
but did you try rf 35mm 1.8, 24 1.8, 50mm 1.8 :D those lenses are cheap, light and good. I actually have problem going to sony or nikon due to those lenses. Even if I own 85mm 1.2 and 50mm 1.2 and 28-70 f2
The Sony 1.4 lenses are way waaay better than the canon 1.4 lenses. Then you have all of the third party lenses. There are so many great options with Sony right now
Started off on EOS 650/film/darkrooms, switched to Nikon DSLR’s, sold everything but iPhone waiting out the milc entrance wars, tested them all and snagged the Z6ii… couldn’t deal with unreliable AF, traded for the A7IV’s AF, customization, and 3rd party lenses. Upgraded to the A7RV and finally have the camera I wanted the A7IV to be with added bonus of the 26mp Crop mode (essentially a FF and ASPC in one). Sony’s menus are now excellent, their 4D rear screen mech is a game changer, the IBIS and screens on the A7RV are stellar. That said, I still love Nikon colors and files. If the Z7ii has a variable tilt LCD I might consider “going home” now that all the 3rd party lenses I use are on the Z mount. Nikon is also the new king of “kaizen”, their FW support has been awesome. I personally don’t like most of Nikon’s native glass though, I know how well they score, but their bokeh often feels…busy and a bit unnatural. I think many are simply leaving photography as it’s become extremely expensive. I could afford the EOS 650 out of High School, today you almost have to choose between getting a used car or a camera. Edit: Canon was never even an option due to having no 3rd party lens support… even with their amazing AF and overall interface and erg aesthetic.
I’ve been seeing a lot of Nikon Z8/9 cameras at these CFP games. I had been feeling lonely. Canons market share is more skewed by budget cameras vs Sony and Nikon.
Canon…without a doubt.
Why is that?
@ Dependability, Taylor. Or you can say reliability. Everything works.
By the way, I watched the video to the end and enjoyed it.
Who are these "everyone's" who are leaving Canon? Loyal Canon owner here, and non of my colleagues are leaving. Can't wait to get my hands on the R5 II.
Why are you going r5 II over the original?
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto I own an R5C (mainly for video) and an R (mainly for photography.) The R5II will replace my R. It's improved photography features over the original are my main draw.
I still use the 5d “classic,” 6d, and R6 - all with EF L glass. They’re all great cameras, with even better lenses.
I used to shoot Canon. Loved the colors and still do but I left them awhile back when they where crippling their cameras. Are they still doing this?
yes...
Two Canon 5D MarkIII's here. Not thinking of leaving Canon, not even thinking of leaving the 5D's! LOL...
Hah lots of people coming back to those cameras and the mk II
I've just gone back to Canon. Went to Lumix but the menu system is more complex to me than Canon. Not much difference in weight either. Retired photographer for a long time now.
The only thing that would move me off of Canon would be a move to Micro 4/3 and I don't see that happening anytime soon.
People who have GAS can switch to Sony or Nikon as much as they want (Fuji people buy that camera for other reasons). But Canon just has this impecable quality and distinctive look. I am finally with Canon R6 mark ii since last year and it is like a dream come true. I will never switch to another brand.
I’m happy you found the camera for you. They’re all great these days
I didn’t know everyone leaving Canon, first time I heard about it.
I just moved to canon from LUMIX 😂😂seeing this just freaked 😂
Haha it’s still a great system. For weddings I believe they’re the industry leader
I just left Lumix and went to Nikon...What camera did you leave and what camera did you switch to?
CANON 💯
Wedding and commercial photographer here. I upgraded from the 5D Mark iv to the canon R6 and I love the R6 but now I’m noticing some really disappointing things about it. The smaller megapixels is very noticeable, and I’ve just seen a general of the overall quality of the image is just not as good as my older camera. Also the freezing of the R6 is consistent and awful. One wedding the last pictures which were a photo of all the guests did not finish recording even though if showed as it did before turning off the camera. I and my clients were very disappointed not to have that shot.
The camera froze during a ceremony, had to take batteries out then put it in to work eventually.
This is becoming a consistent thing on shoots.
Also the camera takes forever to turn on and off when needing to switch a lens. In wedding photography you need a camera that is fast and shutting down and turning on.
Also the attachment to put older prime lenses in stuff on it. It’s just not looking as sharp or good.
If I could afford to invest in a new camera brand I would. Selling all my gear and lenses sounds like a nightmare. I’m a canon girl, but right now I feel stuck with canon.
Was going to upgrade to the r5 but the freeze issue with that one is common too.
Proof everybody is leaving canon ? Is it just to attract cliks ? I’m using an R5 and I love it. They just lack an ultra wide Lens with a bright Aperture
I’m in love with my R3 and canon colors. Not to compare, but Sony has a digital quality to it I don’t really dig as much.
Yah I loved the R3 for the season I used it
Sony has more dynamic range, maybe that’s what you’re seeing
Hogwash. Third party lenses never equal natives.
I just bought my first Canon. Came from a fuji and Olympus household, tried a Nikon DSLR, picked up a Canon and I'm pleasantly surprised. Modern cameras are so insanely powerful these days that really ergonomics and lenses should be a person's determining factor.
I have been switching from Olympus MFT to Nikon Z full frame over the last year and I bought the Olympus 40-150mm f2.8 yesterday and now I'm not ever leaving Olympus/OM System. The glass is beautiful. Nikon I am sticking with too. Maybe I'll get a Canon G1X III lol
I shoot Nikon because I'm colorblind and I need my images to look great straight out of camera. I can't tell when an images needs a different WB, or a bit more contrast etc.. And Nikon files always look nice, and have a bit of a style to them. While I feel like on Canon, and especially Sony, the raw files basically require post production.
Hah this is a unique situation I haven't heard before. True on Nikon files being very nice straight out of camera.
I work at a large camera store and we're seeing more Canon cameras going out the door over all the other brands.
What country?
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto US
I switched to Nikon last summer with the Z8! Z S Lens are incredible! ❤️
now 1$ tomorrow 2.000$ jajajaja the worst way to start a video. We are not idiots.
Great click bait.
I’m working my way up to rage bait to finally make it on Threads
I shot Canon DSLRs and still have them. However, I bought a used Nikon Z7 + 24-120mm, because that kit was cheaper than a used R5 body-only. A EF/Z adapter that works perfectly was the icing on the cake.
They Abandoned the EF-M mount pissing off new customers.
Yah I was sorry to hear about that
I actually just temporarily stepped away from Canon to shoot on a GFX for a few reasons:
1.) Canon hasn't really been innovative enough lately compared to Sony and Nikon. The R1 and R5 mark ii just left a lot to be desired.
2.) With how advanced modern mirrorless cameras are, I found myself getting lazy with getting a solid SOOC photo. Ultimately, this kind of made me feel uninspired (along with the lack of innovation). I knew I could take a photo and fix it in post. I was becoming less involved in focusing on the shot to get it just right.
4.) When I had my Phase One, and when I shot more film MF, I was forced to slow down, so I knew trying out the GFX would be a good way to try force me to find my inspiration again.
5.) MF just suits my shooting style more than full-frame.
Fuji XH2S user here, I keep looking at Canon every now and again but man they make it hard to contemplate that jump. You made all the points I would, and it's incredible how a single lens can make you change your entire system, I don't think the big brands really factor this properly at all yet!
Canon for sure, the R5 Mark II is a great camera from what I have learned. I know that Sony released their a1 II but it's actually much more expensive and less feature filled as compared to Canon R5 Mark II
Why do you go R5 II over the original?
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Stacked sensor for faster readout speed (less warping on moving subjects), no limit on video recording/ less overheating issues, faster and better autofocus (especially in low light), pre record/capture, upscaling pictures from 45mp to around 180mp, CLog2, 8K 60fps RAW in camera, taking pics while recording video, full size HDMI port and more!
This holiday I pulled the trigger on the Canon R6 mark ll. With a canon Refurbished RF 24-70 2.8L. I do have the EF-R adapter for my EF L glass. Also, purchased a Canon Refurbished Canon EF 70-200 2.8L III. I just can’t part from my Canon 7D mark ll. I been a Canon user since 2012. Including being a CPS member too. I also, use Olympus M4/3’s Cameras EM5 mark II, EM1, EM1X. Which I really enjoy using it too.
I’ve been with Canon for 41 years
All my homies leave canon
Eos R6 photo turned full video guy.
The original R6 has no custom video shooting this reason alone is why I will leave canon, this was incredibly petty and no review at the time mentioned it. Imagine not being able to quickly switch h settings at a wedding. Even my first camera the Nikon D610 has this feature. I could put up with no third party lenses and manage the over heating but I'm not buying another canon for a long time because I have no idea what basic features are missing from the newer models nobody mentioned
I left Canon a very long time ago, but this is when the DSLR came out. I started doing black & white with Canon film cameras, but when DSLR cameras came out, I switched to Nikon. I haven't dipped my toes into the mirrorless world yet, but that's because my D750 and D850 bodies still offer everything I need for my landscape photography.
I have seen people moving to Canon much more than leaving. Canon is slowly reaching Sony, as they had slow start to mirrorless due to strong position in DSLR. No reason to believe that Canon doesn’t have a bright future ahead in mirrorless world.
I moved from Nikon to Canon in 1990 and never looked back. Latest is the R5 mk II and I absolutely love it!
I'm not . . .
I know the lens mount and not allowing Sigma Tamron etc to make use of the cameras is a big issue for users on a budget for sure
It depends on what they want. The issue with Canon is the lack of 3rd party lens support. That usually is a BIG reason why people I know are leaving. I, myself, am not really leaving Canon but I am going to pick up a Panasonic Lumix S5II because of that spicy color science. lol.
I have been on the fence for years about which 50mm f1.4 to purchase. I was certain Canon would release a non L f1.4. I was really hopeful for a 70 to 135 f2, to pair with the 28 to 70 f2. Canon rarely inspires me to replace my EF glass.
I still love the original EF 50 f1.2 with it's crazy flare hah
I love canon!!!!