I've done it. sold all my Nikon gear.
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- Опубліковано 19 вер 2024
- I spent a couple of days on dartmoor meeting up with friends I've not seen in a while .
Also gave me the opportunity to try out my new camera, this is the first real trip I've taken it on and the first time I've used it, I've only had it a couple of weeks ,but in those 2 weeks I've studied and got to know the camera , so this is it's first use .
I did record the wildcamping hike, but this will be on my other channel called. Not your average Joe , link below.
I explain the reason for not uploading often, but I will go into more detail here, so get ready for a rant.
UA-cam have made it harder for people to get there videos noticed unless you are prepared to do a video a day to push there format ,if like me you just want to upload once a week or every 2 weeks, your videos will not get noticed due to the algorithm, tags in your video have little to no effect, HD thumb nails has little to no effect ,what you write down in the description box has little to no effect on the views of your videos , also to monetise your channel you need at least 1000 subscribers and 4000 public viewing hours a month my viewing hours a month has gone from 3.5k to 1.7k a month after 4 years which means my videos are not coming up in peoples feeds or being near top of search parameters, youtube are quick enough to put adverts in my videos so they get revenue off of my work where as I get nothing , so the only views my videos get is from the subscribers who actually watch my videos and considering I have 1500 subs only a small percentage less than 5% watch my videos. ( thanks for that).
The only way your videos get noticed is through comments and likes , my videos get one or two comments and very few likes . So as you can see I am not going to bow down to the people who run youtube by promoting their brand they can go fuck themselves, and I'm certainly not going to chase the algorithm, so I've made the decision to upload a video when I can be arsed or the situation warrants it.
All us smaller channels want is a fair chance , which we are not getting , so if you are subscribed and don't watch my videos or comment or like ,not even once in a while , then please do me a favour and sod off because your not helping the channel.
Again, if you found this offensive, tough shit , I'm not here to be anyone's mate.
So, as you can see, if the subscribers or people in general can not be bothered to watch, then why should I bust a bollock making videos.
Either way it's more fun without a video camera , which I am finding myself doing a lot of.
Filmed on gopro Hero 8 on location in the Dartmoor National Park.
My other channel.
/ @notyouraveragejoe32 .
#photography #nikon #algorithm
Please read description box .
I am 72 years old, and I recently gave all of my heavy Canon equipment to my granddaughter. I bought a Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Digital Pocket Camera. I just shoot wide angle shots now. Good luck with your new camera equipment. I really enjoy your UA-cam channel and will continue to watch it. Take Care!
Thank you, Dan.. I had a small sony point and shoot ,I gave it to my wife to use because I got the Panasonic lx100 for me , now I've sold the lx100 , I'm going to take the sony back 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Good to hear you are sticking around..
Thank you for watching
Thanks Joe for sharing...yes I am 81 yrs old and know what you mean...I have arthritis as well so I am now restricted in my walking so I had to change my thinking..I still have my D500 Nikon camera but only carry one lens ... interesting comments on your camera change ... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
I still do keep active, I have an active job and of course I walk alot ,
Olympus / om-system is the way to go lightweight
Totally agree 👍
I made almost the same decision. The E-M1 III feels better in my hand. What should not be underestimated is the weather resistance of the OMs. I don't have to tell a Brit anything about the weather. I only use the D500 in the city, with the Tamron 10-24mm.
Greetings from the Black Forest.
Ha ha 😂. I know what you mean . I brought a pair of boots 2 weeks ago, and what made me buy them was their selling point, which was.. British weatherproof. 🤣🤣🤣.
I had the tamron 10-24 it's a superb lens..
Just found you, new sub- just read your description: 100% support you, UA-cam & instagram as bad as each other - forcing you to post constantly and to get engagement otherwise you just don’t get seen. Really killing the casual poster. So I’m with you, good for you- do what works for you and feck the system 😄 great content and look forward to seeing how you get on. I’m thinking to sell my Sony gear as it’s too big and too expensive so interested in M43, low light and speed/autofocus is my concern coming from full frame . Anyway….. look forward to your next video - whenever it is 😄
Glad you agree with me but lots don't but I don't give a flying lol.
M43 has gone forwards in leeps and bounds in the last few years and in my opinion at the front when it comes to camera tech. 7.5 stops ibis 50 and 80mp raw high res images lots lots more , it was a big step for me to sell up but after this weekend on dartmoor , I know I made the right decision . What fun that camera is.
Thank you for watching.
I’m a new subscriber.
I have the EM5 mkiii which I am taking on an overseas trip. At the moment I’ve decided to include the 12-32 kit lens from Panasonic to make the gear lighter and the plastic fantastic 40-150 Olympus. I’m also tucking in the bag a back up body EPL9. Advantage is they take the same battery. Still contemplating whether to swap the 12-32 with my 12-45 pro lens ( which tho ‘lightweight’ is considerably heavier than the Panasonic lens). Oh I forgot I’m also taking the Panasonic Lumix 20 mm 1.7. I’m a total amateur but find the Olympus / Panasonic gear to suit my needs. Good luck with your OM5 gear I may well sell my other camera equipment and upgrade to that model next year but for now the EM5 mkiii is fine for me.
Having been out on the moor with Joe I can confirm that he is very happy with his new camera.
Yep. Indeed I am. 😊
Good decision to make a clean break. I have both (FF & MFT), and it is my MFT I grab going out the door. I then feel guilty for not using the FF stuff enough, but my back thanks me.
Morning joe nice to see you back i know what you mean about your arthritis i got the same problem looking forward to your next video when at all possible 😊
It doesn't bother me in pain most of the time because I keep on top of it ( please read my comment to flying haggis films) . But we all have off days.
Thank you for watching.
OM Systems are fantastic as are Nikon and canon and Sony and any other company but they are all not suited for everyone that’s why we have so many manufacturers so when people attack others for what they use i generally think they have very little going on in their sad little lives ,so keep doing what you do and just enjoy the time God has given you and keep up the fun videos .
Had a Lumix G81 for Hiking years ago. Still regret selling it, especially the Leica 12mm lens.
MFT is a great system for outdoors.
Just found your channel. I’m some years older than you and yes, I only use Olympus/OMS/Lumix camera gear now, though still have my Nikon D7500. The OM5 is light, and a beautiful camera to carry. Just watch the shutter in a year or two. Mine is a replacement for my EM5iii, which had known shutter sticking problems, and the thumb cover on the back right hand side, can come off. I believe these have followed into the OM5. Like you, I find the OM1 a little heavy and doesn’t suit my smaller hand. The OM5 is an improvement over the EM5iii, complete with ND filters (manual and shutter modes only), starry sky and the things you mentioned. Enjoy!🇦🇺
Good to hear those points you mentioned , I did extensive research ( literature, not youtube), and the sticky shutter was mentioned, but could not put a definitive answer to it being addressed .
I've a long way to go with this om-5, and learning of a new camera is such fun..
I just purchased an OM D EM-1. It is an amazing camera for its age. I have the Mark I.
Hello Patrica . You never know what's around the corner for me .
With my Nikon gear, I was primarily a wildlife photographer, which I will still do, I am going to a couple of nature reserves in the cotswolds today ( I live near them) to try out the om-5 for wildlife with the 100-400mm olympus lens , should prove interesting. But I was looking at the em-1 mkiii . I still might , just for wildlife.
Thank you for watching
I'm finding myself narrowing it down to one lens that I'm always reaching for, my 45mm...there goes the weight. good luck with the new stuff.
I tell you something Steven ,it was an absolute joy doing a two day hike with this camera . The 45mm hasn't arrived yet, but it is on the way to me as we speak. Otherwise, I would have taken that lens because I know the set up would fit in my cargo pocket of my trousers . Thank you for watching.
I can remember lugging my old Canon 6D and gear about , so I understand fully why you have gone for a lighter system Joe. I hope it makes life more fun out on your trips and regarding UA-cam which only seems to promote the clickbait shite which seems to flood our homepages 😂 Happy snapping atb Dave
Hello Dave. Hope you are well.
It was an absolute blast using this system, so lightweight and the tech inside is mind blowing. I wo t give up on UA-cam I will continue to upload on this channel once in a while ,but know where near as often..
I'm going to concentrate more on my other channel which has mire success..
Thank you for watching Dave.. stay well.
Welcome to the dark side.
Dark side light there is.
Cheers to many more years of getting out there and enjoying the journey. I just bought an OM-5 as well. 62 yrs old and lots of ear and tear on the old body. Very happy that the quality is top tier yet does not weigh me down. Pun intended lol. Thanks for sharing your journey 🙌
Your Welcome Murphy. Let's begin our journey together.
The OM-5 with the 12-45 f/4 is one of my favorite combos. The 40-150 f/4 and the 20mm f/1.4 also pair nicely ... small and light weight. And everything weather sealed.
Really enjoyed using the 12-45 on this two day hike , but I might look out for a small wide-angle prime for the next trip down here. At least then it will fit in my pocket . I have not tried my 100-400 yet for wildlife , I'm going out today, 18th Sept, to a couple of nature reserve to try that out.
As always Joe, just do it for yourself and go and enjoy the wildlife, and if you are kind enough to share it then please do. I agree, some of your videos have not shown up on my YT feed even though I have been subscribed for a few years. Bloody YT :(
Thank you, Matt. UA-cam just doesn't like the small upload once in a while creator.
CONGRATULATIONS! When I decided to getbback into photography, size & weight wer my two biggest concerns. I originally chose a bridge camera, and bought more than one, well used, to see if I liked them. I did, but the sensor size bothered me, so I went with M43. It's very nice, and I'm not selling photos, so this is all just for me. When I started back, I watched some YT videos & consulted my oldest son, who's an enthusiastic amateur. My camera was an old Pentax K10D, which, as I'm sure you know, is a big heavy camera. He recommendded full frame, but after I looked at what photographers had to carry, I decided as you did. After all, this supposed to be FUN. Anyway, new subscriber & glad to make your acquaintance. I hope you like M43 as much as I do.
Hello Steven, welcome aboard. You are right wholeheartedly. Photography is fun, and I think a lot of people get caught up in the snobbery of it and bragging rights on there kit , I've one small sentence for that lot , but I won't say it here . Needless to say, when I go out to do photography, whether it's woodland, landscape, or wildlife, I go out and have fun .
Thank you for watching.
Great to see you out Joe. Yes, keep going in light mode. I'm off 1o years opioid type meds which caused restless leg, constipation and low mood, now use paracetamol and ocassionally a wad of anti inflammatory jell, and rest, great result largely pain free mobility at last. Thinking of downing olive oil at dawn? Good luck with your pain control and new methods. Take care. Harry
Thank you Harry, good news, you are getting more mobility without pain , I largely do have a lot of good days , I take two glucosamine , one turmeric and a multi vitamin tablet a day which in itself keeps on top of things , I do have prescribed pain killers but I o ly take them when I'm literally on my knees lol.
This new lightweight camera system will ensure I can do photography without issues for years to come..
Thank you for watching.
Thank you for sharing your decision. I am looking forward to hearing how you like the IQ, colours and DR. My main lens on the em10m2 is the PA12-60 lens.
No idea what your on about . I just take pictures , other channels that care about that stuff on UA-cam , this isn't one of them..
Light is always right as far as I'm concerned. I still use my Nikon D7500 with some heavy lens but only at home for photographing the knives, just a bit too heavy and bulky when travelling on foot or by bike.
New camera looks fab :)
Yep really pleased with the om-5 . Light as fcuk and just a grat camera.
❤I have all Olympuses and Cannon fullføres, but I have bought Leica MA filmkamera so I'm back whete I started in 69❤
Going full circle is always good .
I’m 67. I try too keep my mileage under 10 if possible. 10 litre Fjällräven waist pack holds everything I need including my Ricoh GR111. That’s it. Your camera strap is twice as heavy as it needs too be !
I've gone from a big pack to one camera one lens that weighs less than 1/2 a bag of sugar. But as for milage, one tends to get carried away..
That's what I did after years with Canon / Nikon / Sony. The weight eventually gets to you, and it's just not worth it. M43 is REALLY good these days.
I really did my research on this , in what would be good for me physically and not following the crowd. You are, of course, right in what you say that m43 has come a long way and, in my opinion, at the front as regards to tech in cameras .. this om-5 is a blast to use and is ideal for what I do.
Thank you for watching.
Next time wear the mic on your shirt. Nearly impossible to follow you with the wind noise and I cut out at 5:19 unable to take it any longer.
Don't care really . I used internal mics , like I'm going to lug a microphone around the Moors, plenty of other channels out there that use external microphones for your delicate ears. So move on there's a good chap.
Sound ok for me.
Yes, I know it was . Some people expect studio quality audio. I do use a wireless audio system, but when I'm hiking, I use a gopro Hero 8 and use the internal mics with a couple of rycot windjammers on the mics .
And leave it at that. If they don't like it, leave a thumbs down if it makes them feel a rebel and move on , I seriously don't give a shit.
I shoot mostly on a Lumix G9 now with a 12-35 f2.8 lens mostly and no tripod because of ibis
However I use my Nikon D800 ( a heavy camera ) for some Landscapes and Astro, on a tripod
I never take it on holidays where I have to fly
I'm 65 now and have Arthritic issues since my early 20''s 🤣
Ps good luck with MF3, you won't regret it 📷👍
I am sure I will not regret it . Buying into the M43 system will ensure I can carry on doing what I love doing for years to come without the restriction of weight hindering my progress . Putting less pressure on my arthritic knees , this is something I am really looking forward to.
I have that camera, but have not given up on Nikon yet. I use both systems to take advantage of each systems strengths.
Good for you.
New subscriber. I have Nikon but wrestle with the weight. I am considering the OM system, but have not cut the cord yet. I'm anxious to see how you like it.
So far things are looking good . Shooting 50 and 80mp raw images with 6.5 stops ibis whats not to like.
Fuji XT5?? Fuju X100Vi
What about them .
Just as heavy as the rest. MFT is another league of light.
@@haakon_b my view on the weight of the gear is get the right backpack that fits properly. I recently invested in the German made backpack yeah that really expensive one and now I understand why it's expensive because you can put a heap of gear in it and it's fine I'm 54 and relatively fit, but oh my gosh that backpack fits really well....campagnon
Will your pictures now be better and justify any cost?
What a complete tool. Go away.