UA-cam is a giant ad space. Literally every channel for cameras or film gear are just ads for these companies. Sony leveraged this the best. And people going on vacation think they need an fx3 😂 marketing works.
Started off with an M50, moved up to an R6, 24-70L. 16, 35, 50, 85 non L. I like my Canon gear, I’m a CPS member. I’d never recommend Canon to anyone. They created a new hot shoe and the adapter for it is always out of stock. Well known concern about hot shoes coming loose, 400 dollar fix. Micro HDMI. 30 min record limit for my R6 that should have been at least extended to 45 mins via firmware. Clunky app. Overpriced battery grips. I could go on.
C70 user here. We use it in my video agency and have done video work for Rolls Royce, Duracel, Bluetti and many more. In my opinion, the people who always complain and switch cameras are the people who don't know how to use them so they can blame the camera companies.
Maybe to an extent but I remember when I was starting on on a T3i and then moved to a T6s Canon wasn’t really upgrading enough important features. That’s when the Sony a7iii came out, and for the price blew away the competition. I haven’t looked back since. These days though you can’t really go wrong with any brand.
Sony is killing the Doc work to and the Cinema too with the venice. He right canon lost the next generation of shooters. Nikon used to be #1 before Canon. SONY IS THE MORE HUNGRY COMPANY. WE USED TO LAUGH AT SONY. NOW WE LAUGH AT CANON. LOL
This is a dumb take. Why do you own a c70 instead of whatever camera you owned before that? Because the tech gets better every year. Companies that request a certain camera, would never request c70. They request either arri or red or sometimes a high end sony camera. I worked with samsung and we shot stuff on iphone and fx3. Working with big brands says absolutely nothing about the camera being good or not. People often switch brands because their current brand is letting them down. That is why people are mostly switching to Sony and not from sony.
@@mbismbismb completely agree, and don't get me wrong i fell in the trap and went from sony to canon. But i will not be switching again. I've learned it's all the same, don't like the colors? Convert it, don't like the lenses? Adapters exist and work great. I currently use canon r6 mii and it's a beast but so was my a7iv when i had it. They are the same with a few different gimmicks
I would agree with this 100% - Sony A7iii -> A7S III & now FX3 owner and the only thing I MIGHT (big might) switch to, is RED - but that has A LOT of expensive strings attached to it, including new lenses, media and workflow... Especially when I can get 85%-90% (maybe closer even) of the look of some really expensive RED cameras with my current setup...
@@115chandler1 yes of course we can convert to the colours we like its just that canon colours is always spot on if u have thousands of wedding files, and heavy workloads... canon is just perfect professional wants to get their jobs done quick to generate money, sony is for hobbyist u hv plenty of time to edit not suitable for business
I'm on sony. been using an FX3 for the past year or so for work and then finally bought my own rig this year. it's a BEAST of a camera, and paired with Gmaster glass it's just beautiful.
Agreed. Brands and their technology will always improve so switching for a feature is … not smart. I think that people who switch brands must not have any investment in glass and are chasing the latest “thing”. I saw a comment that the brand didn’t “show me love”… Do I need Canon or Sony to “show me love”? Seriously, I’ve wore Nike for 40+ years and never received a check… the goal should never be for the brand to recognize you, or anyone else for that matter. Be creative because you love it!
I've been on Lumix for 7 years, having started with the G7 in late 2017 because it was a cheap 4K capable camera that provided more video support than anything else in its price range. That tiny camera carried me for 6 years until I upgraded to the G9ii last year. If I had all the money in the world I might just get an A7Siii or FX3, but Micro Four Thirds has saved me in size, weight and cost, and Lumix camera bodies never fail to steamroll their contemporaries when it comes to support for video shooters. Depth of field and low light performance are the two big limitations, but at the learning stage I'm at I feel that over-relying on bokeh can be a huge crutch, and being forced to light my scenes will teach me more than just always relying on ambient light. The dreams of shooting ultra-shallow-depth-of-field star-lit scenes shall be saved for another time.
I personally use the S5ii, and use an FX3 at work. I feel like the the S5ii is easier (for me) to just grab, go, and shoot. And the Lumix ibis makes my gimbal collect dust 🤣
@@Vesnic8if you want natively supported non adapted glass you’ll end up paying more. l mount doesn’t have nearly the same third party support and the native branded glass is stupid expensive. You can go G, Gmaster, Sigma, Sigma Art, Tamron, Samyang and the half dozen other Chinese companies that make lenses for Sony. There’s a lens for just a bout every price range. You’ll pay more for the body but less for the glass in the long run. Vs the Panasonic where you’ll save on the body but the glass will kill you lol.
Surely we have to speak about how captivating your scenes are as you continue to explain your reasoning and logic in this video! Love how you put so much effort into this video especially since it’s an explainer of your opinion of why you switched over! The effort put into this is absolutely amazing, thank you! 🥺✨
@@YCImaging The booklet sucks. I am going to have to get online to learn how to set everything up that I want to use on this beast. I did take my first shots and the raw looks pretty great in comparison to my R5 and R62.
I’m on Canon…works great for my needs and I’m too lazy to switch. I do agree with you on some frustrations work Canon but to your point, I think we’ve hit a plateau in the overall market. It’s almost like cell phones coming out every year. Not much can be changed in a year. With that said, I was disappointed in the R5 M2…you think after 4 years it would have a little more. I’ll probably keep my R5 for several more years. It’s a fantastic portrait lens, mainly what I shoot. Thanks for the video and love your content.
@@sharpasl307 overheating issues, decent hybrid though. A7S III was a competitor for cheaper, FX3 is better for sure. R5C is okay too. The biggest limitation is Canon lens choice and features...
Lets be honest, the truth is: We all want video specs, we all want to use a diversity of lenses on our camera. Canon stopped in time about video specs and RF mount was a shot in the foot. I was a Canon DSLR user, but now im a hater because of these things. Canon, stop being DUMB and open the mount for other manufacturers AND make better VIDEO cameras. Thats it. And Sony, please learn how to make a decent menu!!!
The lens mount hysteria is so overblown its comical. I own the R5, R7, C70, about to pick up the R5II, and multiple DSLRs and have not needed to buy a single RF mount lens. The RF mount is fantastic actually because it allows me to use the Meike vND adapter which turns all of the RF mount cameras into a mini C70. I have shot for ad agencies, big events, promo videos, commercial work, etc. nearly daily, and never once gave the lens mount a second thought. Just buy into whatever ecosystem best works for you, but stressing over a lens mount when you have almost 30yrs worth of cheap high quality EF lenses at your disposal is truly comical. If I had to buy a new lens tomorrow I would get an EF lens just so that I can keep using the vND adapter.
Yes!! This! When I looking for a new camera I admittedly went to try out a Sony. I was on Canon already but I wanted to see what the fuss was about. I couldn't get that menu system at all! So I went and picked up an R5 on sale instead.
What I like about my Nikon of 1979 is that there are no menus. Just shoot. I'm not a fan of menus, too many options that lead to doing the same one thing, taking a picture. Can do most of it on a vintage camera without a menu system.
Hey @YCImaging, I've been a longtime fan of your channel and have always appreciated the authenticity and valuable insights you've shared from your experiences. Lately, though, it feels like the content is leaning more towards monetization rather than connecting with us, your core audience, who really value hearing your personal stories and advice. I understand that everyone needs to make a living, but I hope you continue to stay true to yourself and what originally made your channel special. Looking forward to seeing more of the genuine content that made me a fan in the first place!
Oh im on Fuji because I’ve always been an admirer of film looking scenes and shots, but I’m also into video so pairing those ideas is why I use my Fuji xs20.
for me (someone who was CPS for years, shot canon for more than a decade, etc), the third-party lens debacle is like a microcosm of what's so frustrating about canon right now, and what makes me so anxious about investing in the canon ecosystem. it wasn't just that canon harmed a lot of manufacturers (and also obviously customers) by aggressively shutting down third-party lenses and adapters. canon caused serious damage to customers' trust in them and in the RF platform, and quite simply they haven't done anything to **actively** repair that trust. they seem to hope that the trust will simply regrow on its own. but that's not how it works after you've damaged things. if canon had reached out to manufacturers to help them develop third-party lenses and adapters, rather than dragging their feet and reluctantly allowing sigma (and maybe one other manufacturer?) to make a few lenses, then canon shooters like me might feel like the RF mount isn't a cul-de-sac of a lens platform. instead, i'm looking at the E mount and the L mount and i'm thinking those mounts are thriving. edit: i'll also say i upgraded to an RF body years ago, but i've been so reluctant to get RF lenses because i became apprehensive about the long-term value of RF lenses when i started hearing rumors about them shutting down third-party manufacturers, and i don't want to throw good money after bad. canon should have never precipitated this situation where people credibly feel that way about their lenses, and they should work to undo that. they shouldn't just coast along hoping things get better; they need to find a way to undo that atmosphere of dread they've created.
Yep! Canon did not think that strategy through. I get that professionals need professional glass, but is that the only market? I love being able to adapt glass on Lumix and not worry.
@@FPVwineUK that, and: there's a lot to say for sigma and other lenses, which sometimes deliver image quality on par with L series lenses. and of course the lenses that are just strange experimentations that canon would never think or bother to implement (like weird probe lenses and stuff that Laowa has made). even if the image quality isn't at the level of sigma's ART series, i have plenty of strange and interesting lenses that simply bring a lot of character to shots, so to me it's not even about budget vs high-end; it's about the latitude to get a shot that's only available with a particular lens. canon doesn't seem to want to support that, and it isn't reassuring when they drag their feet and seem really put-upon just to allow a couple of third-party lenses intrude into what they appear to think is their domain
The lens mount hysteria is so overblown its comical. I own the R5, R7, C70, about to pick up the R5II, and multiple DSLRs and have not needed to buy a single RF mount lens. The RF mount is fantastic actually because it allows me to use the Meike vND adapter which turns all of the RF mount cameras into a mini C70. I have shot for ad agencies, big events, promo videos, commercial work, etc. nearly daily, and never once gave the lens mount a second thought. Just buy into whatever ecosystem best works for you, but stressing over a lens mount when you have almost 30yrs worth of cheap high quality EF lenses at your disposal is truly comical. If I had to buy a new lens tomorrow I would get an EF lens just so that I can keep using the vND adapter.
Simple reason: Sony hit us with full-frame, 4k, and low light performance with more people (creators) showing love for the Sony brand name. It looked cleaner and sharper even if the color wasn't as good as Canon. Canon had/has better color, but Sony looks pro and with some color correction, it looks better.
It’s not only that canon doesn’t learn from their mistakes, they just don’t care to offer more to the customers, as you said, Sony goes back and corrects mistakes, meaning, it doesn’t matter if a APSC camera drops from Sony, the improvements made prior are going into that camera, with canon they don’t, canon just care about the top of the line products, but they lose on the back end because they not doing enough to pull people in…. Sony is blowing canon out the water and it’s as if its too late for them
I started on Sony because of you back in those 6300 days. I picked one up and never looked to another brand. Built a business with Sony, and traveled the world with Sony. Im rocking with a a7iv now because of my hybrid style of work is needed but YC can you please make a rec709 and a lut pack for these new sensors lol.. my color game is solid but still this day i can never get my footage to Look as good or close to yours #respect EVERYBODY THUMB THIS UP FOR YC TO CONSIDER THE IDEA 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
The only time I hear about [insert manufacturer here] users switching to Sony is online. Every professional I know in real life has stuck with their stuff unless they were switching from DSLR to mirrorless, which most still stuck with their manufacturer. Canon is indeed like Apple. They let everyone else figure stuff out for them and then implement the best features. That's why they're so polished vs. early iterations from places like Sony. Since the R3/R5/R6(Especially R6II), the bodies are on par or better than anyone else. The R5 is still a BARGAIN imo if your main use case is photos. The RF glass is among the best in the industry(and the cost shows.) Only real criticism is that they should open up the lens mount to 3rd party glass. Then they'd basically have a perfect hardware ecosystem. It's also kind of odd that these video specific shooters keep expecting every body to fulfill that purpose. Canon themselves have said the R5 bodies(aside from C) are photo focused bodies with some video functionality. I've switched systems from Nikon(DSLR days), Fujifilm X series and GFX 50 bodies for studio stuff, and some Sony. My first Sony was the A6100 I think, then the A6300, then the A7R2(I think, may have been the first one), then the A7III. Had a mix of GM glass and 3rd party stuff. Mainly photos but a slight bit of video once I got the A7III. Every single body I had issues with and eventually gave up and moved to Canon when the R5 came out and I have not had an issue since. Sold off everything else and have been pleasantly surprised with the products. I think if I need a dedicated video rig I might splurge on the FX3(if budget allowed) or something but for photography/hybrid stuff, I just don't see how I could need more from a camera than what I have.
Sony and Nikon have more choices and higher quality when it comes to lenses over canon. I has an r5 twice and sold it off both times because my images we sub par compared to work I was doing on my Nikon z7 and sony a7riv. Id rather use a Nikon z7 over a canon r5.
I started on Canon about 10-11 years ago and switched to Sony after a few years as it was the “industry standard” for TV and docos but I was never happy with the image and colour grading always infuriated me lol. Then in 2020 I used the EOS R for a lol and did not expect to switch back to Canon so quickly - it’s so easy to grade, user friendly, doesn’t get in my way. Sure, Canon aren’t superior technically, but for me the C70 and R6mk2 nail everything I need/want from a system, except for one thing - I do miss that internal variable ND haha
Are you talking about the menu system? Because Canon's menu system has changed quit a bit since 1997 and it's seems like you've already had to learn new systems over time anyway.
@@tjsn-4vision ah ok gotcha, yeah I love Canon actually. The C300 is my most favorite camera of all time. I just feel like it's kind of impossible to compare Canon to Sony if you've never used a Sony before.
I jumped on the Canon wagon a couple of years ago to start creating content and after a while, when I started learning more and more about camera and all, I started regretting deeply my choice. The fact that I'm stuck in that environment, with little to no option of having third party lenses is what break the deal for me. I'm considering changing systems when I'm financially capable and will most likely be Sony. Your videos are cool, just subscribed!
It looks like canon is losing the next generation of photographers,videographers and cinematographers. The sad thing is they don’t see it coming. People are starting out on EV1, A7…, A6.. and then moving on to FX3, FX6 and then fit in to big Cinema with the Venice, with Emount lenses all the way through including cinema glass. That used to be canon’s road map. Canon has killed the RF lens mount. It will never be what EF mount was it’s to late for them now. They will fall out of favor once the old timers leave. They have a terrible long term road map. They lost the documentary space already and never had the big cinema market presence. It not looking good for Canon. Their glass is too expensive to gain any traction to finance any further R&D. Business 101 customers have to buy it, like and want it. People are speaking with their wallets. Poor employees more lay-offs coming.
I used Cannon since 1993, I became a photographer when film was the thing, until 3 years ago, I totally switched to Sony and I have not looked back, smartest choice I have ever made as a creator and business man, This is the most honest video I have seen in a while!
I recently sold my C70 and R6 and picked up a FX3. I still have 2 5D mark ii’s for photography along with the 85, 50, 24-70, and sigma 70 to 200. I’ve always been a canon user, but I’ve had my eye on Sony since the A7S ii. It was only a matter of time. Like you said, all cameras are pretty good now. This ecosystem suits me better.
@@benarnoux yup. My 5D mark iii is the weapon of choice for pics. That L series 24-70 never leaves it, but for video, and to avoid all the calculated shenanigans Canon has for their video, I had to go A7s iii over the R5 and won’t go back.
Loved the content flow and transitions on this vid. The yellow time marker bar on the advertisement was brilliant. I even watched the whole advert because i could tell when it would end. Nice job.
Actually switched from Canon to Sony in May got a Sony A7RV & Sony FX3. I loved Canon but I don’t regret the switch at all! The low light & auto focus with Sony is hard to beat!
I keep battling between Sony and Canon as my next Full Frame camera. I love all the Sony features except the color science. Can the SLog3 be color graded to match with Canon's rich and eye catching color science?
Started with an A6400 and now full frame FX3. Love the way you produce your video. First time viewing and I have to mention that your ad placement wasn't even an ad placement, it didn't seem like one, any way. Very smooth. Subscribed for sure. Very insightful video. Thank you.
@@BrianHallmond I keep battling between Sony and Canon as my next Full Frame camera. I love all the Sony features except the color science. Can the SLog3 be color graded to match with Canon's rich and eye catching color science?
@@TravAlligator I don't think Canon is that far ahead with colour science anymore and their third party hogging is annoying. I went with Canon, but wish I stayed with Sony. If Nikon brings out something new next year with more modern features, I wanna switch to Nikon.
As a hobbyist/part time photographer, I left Canon and went back to Sony because Canon RF mounts are prohibatively expensive to build out a kit. Sony has an extensive third party and used selection. I still prefer Canon's ergonomics, and the menus probably are a bit more intuitive. But really Sony lets me actually build my kit and get the photos I need to get, without selling a kidney.
Although it is taking time, at least Canon is finally starting to open up to 3rd parties again. Just have to continue to wait. Still not stopping me from going to a LUMIX S5II tho… lol! I’ll keep my canon gear though as I do enjoy the more intuitive menu system, as you mentioned. I’m just used to it.
I’m on sony because when i first got started, the a6100 was right in my budget and had the features i wanted for video and photo. At least i thought so. Told myself i didn’t need the a6400 because i would never shoot log. Upgraded to a used a7iii for 4k/24 log shooting (lol) and the budget third party glass.
Strike, this clickbaity video is a massive reach. According to this video your main reasons for switching to Sony seem to be: 1. Sony are indiscriminate on the content creators who receive and test new Sony camera models (content creators might care about this but it is, frankly, not something an average person should care about); 2. The Sony mount is open to third party lenses and batteries (some people may care about this, I don't, it's a negligible issue); 3. Sony has better auto-focus than Canon (maybe in the last iteration and generation.Wwith the R5 mkII and R1, on review, seemingly being better at autofocusing than the Sony equivalents); 4. The Canon R5 mk II is a disappointment to people online (honestly hadn't heard this one, but where I'm from it's cheaper than the original R5 was at launch, it improves in a number of pertinent and substantive ways on the original, it is a better hybrid camera than basically anything Sony offers, the closest being the A1 which is far more expensive); and 5. the Sony camera is a better fit for you (if this is correct, I don't work iin your space, then this might be the first legitimate point you made all video. As a hybrid shooter the R5 and R5 mkII is a much better fit for me). Then you backtrack massively in the last 30 seconds where you make the generic "all camera brands make good cameras" comment. I also use the Fuji GFX 100 ii when I want to shoot landscapes, I use my Canon R3 (soon to be R1) for my sports photography, I use Panasonic, Z-Cam and Blackmagic when I have large video shoots. Too often we concentrate on the supposed limitations of our gear, rather than realise these sulphurous considerations are getting in the way of what we should be actually doing - creating legitimate content. So where's your content? Do you have a second channel that is more than just gear reviews and vlogs? I think we need to get past these "shock" titles and video introductions. Be better than the algorithm's demands.
If Sony didn't feel like holding a computer up to my eyes, I might be in to them. But they're a consumer electronics company that just bought up camera tech companies and people and slapped their own brand on 'em. Happy to have them out there as competition to make everyone better, but the products are soulless.
Well said! I turned on Canon when Canon turned on me. The lack of ability to purchase third party lenses was a decisive issue for me. This policy followed the lack of Windows 11 support for a long-held but still very useful Canon printer, i.e. no updated driver. You can get me cranky once, but don't do it twice or you are dead to me.
The biggest reason is marketing. Canon's hardware is fantastic, to me the best in the industry. But Sony goes after UA-camrs and influencers HARD... like way harder than all other camera companies combined. Sony has some decent specs in their cams, but when I've actually tried them, I just don't like them all that much. Also, people have been brainwashed into the whole "Sony listens to its customers and Canon doesn't" which is hogwash. Sony still has really bad LCDs from 15 years ago. Their menus are "OK" but they refused to listen to customers when it came to things like Firmwares, etc too. Meanwhile since Canon first put out the R, every new iteration has been answering most the requests that customers have had. The R5 from when it was released to where it was a couple years later was SO different. From added Clog 3 (R6 as well), to adding dual video recording (R6 too), to new codecs and bitrates, and actually fixing the overheating issue on the R5. Then the R6 II came out and addressed almost all of the shortcomings of the R6 original. No more record limits, no more overheating, dedicated photo/video switch, more custom modes, higher resolution, and so much more. Meanwhile Sony and Panasonic still only have 1.5x 4k60 crops for their competitors to the R6 II , and much slower photo bursts and much worse rolling shutter. Now the R5 II is out with Clog2, and new cinema codecs and a lot more. And the third party glass is starting to come slowly... at least for APSC. Meanwhile the great news is that unlike Nikon or Sony, Canon's DSLR glass adapts perfectly with no downsides and work as well as native RF glass in most cases. Who really cares about global shutter outside of the 3 people that need to shoot photos with flash in the sun. It has way more negatives than positives at this point.
The "Sony is all marketing," line is copium. The R5 got updates because they launched an early-access product that literally didn't do the thing it said it could do. I mean it did. For 5 minutes before it had to cool down for 45 minutes. The R had terrible autofocus, terrible battery life and one card slot at launch. It was essentially an A7II. It's not okay that they've cut out third-parties. There's no road-map for third-parties on full-frame but it's okay because it takes old lenses. Why buy the new system, then? Their lenses consistently cost more than the competition and are made of plastic. These are things that should bother you. This is a grift, and you're a mark.
@boundaryscience sony and canon quality is basically the same at the end of the day. Sony will always be more expensive when it comes to lenses and the lenses aren't worth the higher price. Many old old EF lenses are still going strong after many years. I know videoogrpahers that use Canon bc yes the cameras have a plastic body but that's lighter on a gimbal. Not to mention sonys video editing software has always been subpar. To say canon is better than sony or sony is better than canon is all opinions and preference at this point. The differences are very small and each manufacturer have cameras for different purposes.
Sony is just better than canon at video, and imo photography. The only people who stick with canon are people who care more about the camera body itself over the final product.
"Decent specs" I had to pause reading that. Sony is usually the first with new technology. Look how long it took canon to get mirrorless cameras and stacked sensors. A9iii this year has global shutter. The one thing sony drags their feet with is with firmware updates. Other companies are way better at that.
its clear that canon is in the state of "I've got to save my own a**". The issue is, while companies like godox, DJI, and sony are doing it by improvement and innovation. by giving solid effort to bring their audience great gear. Canon is choosing to do it by forcing us to be locked in to squeeze us for each dollar to make their bottom line better. No 3rd party batteries, no 3rd party lenses? What is canon thinking? time for everyone to jump shimp and let them die off or relearn how to actually improve and HELP their customers get the end results we're looking for instead of just being sure they can get the biggest piece of pie they can from us in the short term.
Canon user here for 30 years, own two R5's and loads of RF glass, and gotta say that Canon deserve a lot of hate for their arrogant attitude towards customers. 30 minute record limits on the R5, banning 3rd party lenses and now stopping third party battery compatibility with the R5 MK2 smacks of a company that is in a war against its customers rather than helping them to create better content.
I left Canon years ago when year after year, they refused to improve the dynamic range of their sensors. I know their sensors are fine now, but I see they are still slow as mollases in responding to customer requested features.
I keep battling between Sony and Canon as my next Full Frame camera. I love all the Sony features except the color science. Can the SLog3 be color graded to match with Canon's rich and eye catching color science?
i started with Sony and was doing portraits, bought all the GM lenses but i was never happy with the colors... took me forever to edit. Switched to the Canon R5 and never watched another UA-cam video about camera gear since. BUT i still have 7k in sony lenses lol BUT your edits and coloring are amazing bro, i dont think it would matter what camera you use, your quality is dope! but for photos of people I will never leave Canon, i dont think its possible for another company to catch up to the color science of the skin Canon has. Even in your sony video, the colors you use are more artistic than "real" SO thats why i think any brand would serve you well since your so artistic and talented... btw I almost bought the A7cii but it doesnt do 120fps 4k. I wanted to keep a sony camera cause i loves how small everything is.
A focusrite color checker passport will give you correct standard colors for any camera. It costs $100. Nikon and Sony have better straight out of camera colors though imo
@@Yupthereitism ive got that, still no comparison. i believe color science is a real thing and were used to seeing certain tones... alot of it may be personal preference but everytime i put Canon photos side by side with Sony or Nikon I can see a clear difference. But to each his own i guess, like i said i still have alot of sony lenses, maybe ill try it again at some point for video. not for still photos..
@@JohnMihelakis I agree. I keep battling between Sony and Canon as my next Full Frame camera. I love all the Sony features except the color science. The rich and natural colors that Canon produces is so damn good and very difficult to match in post using a Sony footage.
Honestly, I think the main reason so many are leaving is that there's a lot of good 3rd party lenses nowadays and after 7 years Canon still hasn't really opened up the ecosystem, something that helped them grow a lot during the tail end of the DSLR days.
I’m on LUMIX S5II and I love the improvements they did on the camera. Yes it has a crop at 60 but for 2k you can beat it. I was thinking about Sony but I feel like there menu system is complicated and will be a learning curve. I’m hoping LUMIX does something dope with the S1H soon. Sony cameras are dope though.
I am sure the S1H II is going to be great, but I think it is going to be pretty darn expensive. What I really hoped is that Panasonic would release a Lumix version of the a7S II: Basically, a 12 (or 16)MP sensor with a fast readout speed that can deliver 4K 60p uncropped and 4K 120 with a SLIGHT crop. I would assume that Panasonic COULD pull that off for the $2,500 mark. Is it relevant now in late summer of 2024??? Not sure others would be down, but for me, it would be great. (Having said all that, I do like my S5 IIX quite a bit).
I used the original S5 for 3 years and S5II for a bit as well and the new Sony menus are better than LUMIX. Figured out the FX30 menu fast and remembered things, S5 even after 3 years I would still have to dig.
I’ve got a way older Canon so selling it won’t get me enough to upgrade to a different system. Just saving money and watching videos like this to figure out if I should switch when I’ve got enough!
I said that when the 5D II came out. Never know what will happen; Nikon bought RED and is getting serious about cinema. They probably will adapt RED RAW + sensor tech & color science into a mirrorless in the next few years. The RED RAW is true RAW, its way different than anyone's but Arri.
I own three Canon DSLRs and I still love them. However, Canon was too slow to enter the mirrorless market. When Canon finally did, the RF lenses were absurdly expensive and there weren’t any third party options. Then there’s auto-focus. Went all in with Sony in 2019 and haven’t looked back.
I’ve been with Canon for at least 30 years now. Retired wedding and landscape photographer. Now shooting with the R6 mkii. I love the camera. However, Sony has tempted me several times. Honestly, the cost of a system change has stopped me. Maybe one day. Until then I’ll stay with Canon, as I’m still very happy with the image quality and performance. Thank for the video and keeping our eyes fresh!
I won an Fx3 in a contest and it had been my favorite camera ever since. The truth is that you can shoot great videos without having great cameras. The most important thing is lighting and composition. I really enjoy your videos because you spend so much time making the lighting in the composition in the angles interesting for the viewer. Even if the titles aren’t interesting to me personally, I like to watch your videos because I learn new things about capturing attention of the viewer. I really do enjoy the Sony ecosystem. I have many different cameras that I use from them. Especially the FX three in the FX 30. I really enjoy how small and versatile they are and how amazing the colors and clarity are even very dim light.
All professional users will use canon. That’s just a fact. But……. Sony on that a$$… I was looking into Sony the other day. I just love my r6 mark 2 and r5 c.
Sony is the standard for video and photo now. Pretty much every corporate shoot I see now is with a Sony. Canons are for casuals and Sony is for professionals.
Dude, they're already starting. They're careening wildly into Playstation 3 launch territory. Always go with third-place if you can. That's why I have Sony AND Nikon. Nikon's just trying harder and my Sony lenses work just fine on it.
I'm still working with the C70 and R5C for my outdoor survival and camping videos. You're right about everything today being great, gear wise. Can't wait to see what's available in 10 years.
There are 4 reasons why Sony has won (talking about fx3 over other canon cameras): 1) 12800 ISO noiseless 2) no overheating 3) no crop on 4k slowmotion 4) Not limited to third parties E-mount like the RF and they did everything else right. They fixed the colors with the S-log3, they have one of best autofocus, they fixed the menu, they fixed the battery life, they made a good camera. Panasonic had all the chances to get some market share with S5II and x, but 1) Crop on slowmotion 2) not much choice for lenses 3) still baaad autofocus 4) not 5 axis stabilization like sony's
I started on Canon Film camera 📷 and switch to a Canon Rebel in 2004. I been shooting with Canon Digital Cameras ever since. I owned many different models of both APS-C and Full Frame. I still owned and have my Canon Rebel, T2, T5, T6i, 80D, 6D M2, RP, R6 M2 and a second R6 M2. Over 30+ plus Canon lenses (Silver, Gold, and L series) that I still owned. I love the Canon Trinity L F2.8 lenses. I also have their L primes as well. Three lens adapters, two Canon Flashes and one large Canon Professional Printer. I learned to live with the limitations of all my gears. Every products have pros and cons. I do not plan to move to another Camera Brand anytime soon. Also, I love ❤️ the #Canon CPS program. I am too heavily invested in Canon and been shooting with the Canon eco system for too long. Financially it does not make sense for me to switch. Sony will have to swap all my Canon gears for the equivalent equipment.
Hey man, thanks for sharing your thoughts through the way you film. Much appreciated! And here I am having recently sold everything Nikon and pivoted to Canon's R5. Yep, the first one, just a week before the Mark II came out and left me feeling I overpaid for my new, but second hand, camera body. Two reasons for avoiding sony for me: I'm a landscape photographer just discovering video. So the primary reason for camera use is still photography. Sony's "star eater" problem is still very much an issue where black holes appear in bright stars in astrophotography/nightscapes. And there's still no focus bracketing feature in-camera while both Canon and Nikon have that. Small tip, you might want to high-pass the audio of the in-car while driving shots. The sub goes crazy there. :)
Recently got back into photography & picked up a Sony a6700. My very first camera was a Sony a200, so I’ve been a Sony boy pretty much since I picked up a camera. Now looking into expanding into video as well and the a6700 is just a beast.
I moved to Sony for the same reasons. Also, I needed to upgrade, and Canon was unable to adequately resolve the overheating issues. I think the restrictions of 3rd party manufacturers was the final deal breaker.
Any reason why you went for the a7cii over the zve1? Same price but it seems as if the zv has a bit more specs? Not sure, kind of in that debate right now
I like this question, because I was in the same debate. But I think the overheating and it not really being a hybrid camera puts me in the direction of the a7c ii also
If you're just as invested in photography, pick the a7c ii. That camera is just so solid. If you're fully committed to videography however, the Zv e1 is amazing. Personally, I love to do both (I lean more into photography) and overheating doesn't seem to be an issue with the a7c ii, I don't see why not. I'll try to buy it by March next year, if God wills it.
Always wanted a canon camera but recently got inspired to strive for the FX3. I think the reason I was so adamant on canon was because at one point I was heavily inspired by Peter Mckinnon. But now I realise that I don't want a hybrid camera, I don't want to be Peter Mckinnon. I want to make videos, and I think Sony is the move. W video
I needed to see this! It’s great to know I wasn’t the only one holding on to Canon. I agree with so many points, especially for full-time UA-cam & content creation-Sony just makes our lives SO MUCH EASIER! Keep grinding bro! Much respect!
The only thing that even remotely surprised me was finding out that Sony was behind Canon in global market share. Everyone I know used to shoot Canon or Nikon, and now shoot Sony.
I think canon’s problem is that, still for some reason, they’ve decided that photography is their bread and butter and video is second. Even now they’re like “ look,we do video too” Sony has been doing video at the forefront for years. Secondly, Sony built their entire infrastructure on canons back, they reverse engineered canons lenses and af by using canon lenses as their main lenses for a long time. Be honest they only started really focusing on great lenses once they heard canon was going mirrorless. I mean go back and look at major camera releases in Sony official conferences and they were referencing the great compatibility with ef lenses 😂 Sony markets well to creators and they have great low light. Canon has faults, but they’re not as bad as people pretend they are.
I think the biggest reason creators leave any platform is because they have to keep creating something people wanna listen to so you gotta constantly keep on the move. To sit here and say that platform is better than any other platform not only depends on your needs, but is pretty disingenuous given that they all pretty much do the same thing and have certain things they might be a little better than others and certain things they might be a little worse than others but overall they’re all pretty awesome, just meaningless to give you something to talk about
My main use for cameras is still portraiture. I have used all brands of cameras but my favorite is Canon because they are tough and can take a beating and they would still work. I had a Sony before and it broke and it was expensive to repair but it only lasted a few weeks after the repair so I don't really use Sony but I still have one. My 5D Mark II lasted more than 10 years. But after 10 years the wheel became sticky so I replaced it with an EOS R and that is my current camera. It still works for my purposes so I have no plans to replace it until it breaks. So far it is going strong.
As a Landscape Photographer I recently upgraded to the Sony A7R III from my Canon. Using my Metabones V adapter I'm still shooting with all my Canon glass. So far I must say I'm thoroughly impressed with the Sony with both ergonomics and image quality.
I got my first DSLR (Canon Rebel T6) senior year of high school in late 2017 and I've been rocking with Canon ever since. I mostly use my camera for hobby photo/video stuff for fun, would like to do more production/paid work with it but I've had more success with remote video editing so I don't need the latest and greatest camera right now. I upgraded from the T6 to a 90d a few years ago and even though it's still a DSLR, I've loved using it. Would love to upgrade to a mirrorless like the lumix s5 ii or canon r7 or one of the many sony options, but it's just not worth the investment for me. Good vid enjoyed the breakdown of both brands here
Great video! Love hearing your perspective on things. I have been a Canon user for over 20 years and don't see myself making a shift away fully. I've used sony several times over my career and always end up back at Canon. I use an R5 for my daily work and content creation and I love it. I do a mix of photo and video and I personally have never encountered overheating or anything like that even on longer shoots. I do think Sony makes some amazing gear and they have come along way. A lot of the numbers, I think, come from the flood of "content creators" and people buying Sony to make youtube channels or film stuff for IG. But I agree that Sony has been better about innovating and listening to the users. At the end of the day we use what fits us best and what we are most comfortable with. As I said, I will stick wtih Canon for what I do and rent gear as needed for bigger projects. It all depends on how we work and what we are doing. But if you are good at what you do, you can get a great image out of almost any camera these days,
I switched from Black magic and Lumix to 100% Sony two or three years ago. My reasoning is kind of opposite of yours, I was hoping to get into bigger productions so I started with an FX6. I’ve got the A74 and A7S3 and recently picked up the a 6700 dedicated family stuff. I’m really happy with all of their products. The camera bodies have served me really well and i’ve been able to pick up some GM lenses over the years. It’s also really cool that the sigma and Tamron options play nice with the Sony ecosystem. All in all, I don’t regret switching whatsoever.
I’m on sony. I have the a6400, the autofocus is great, especially for a 5 year old camera. The thing is, I normally adapt vintage lenses so I don’t take advantage of the auto focus that often.
Bro, I love your videos and you’ve taught me SO much over the past 5 years since I’ve been watching, but as someone who cares, this wireless mic you’ve been using ain’t it. Just my two cents but you have a voice that keeps my attention but recently you haven’t sounded the same. I seriously thought my phone speakers were going bad bc you sounded so compressed. You have a pleasing voice but that wireless mic is anything but complimentary for you. Maybe it’s the ease of use, maybe hollyland is paying you, either and any way I’m sure there’s a reason but I’m just not feeling it. 😂 I know we aren’t friends like that but I’m just looking out. I appreciate you immensely and love the content, please keep it coming. You inspire and motivate so many of us. Thank you
I’m a Canon user. Tried the Sony A7III for a while but the colour science drove me nuts. Looks like the colour science is a lot better with new models. I have the R5 Mark II now and for video it’s amazing. AF has improved a lot and the camera has a lot more codec options. I don’t know how the R5 II got such a mid response. It’s a really good upgrade to the R5 which was previously the best camera Canon has ever made. IMO.
Mate, I’ve come to a point in my career where brand loyalty’s not the be-all and end-all anymore. I’m a part-time interior and real estate photographer while working full-time as a valuer here in Australia. Most of my clients don’t really give two hoots about camera specs, but they do seem to stick with brand names. My first pro camera was a Canon 5D2, and I busted my chops to get all the f2.8 zooms for the EF mount, plus a bunch of primes like the 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 100mm. Back then, about 10-12 years ago, Canon was the dream, and I held onto that gear for years. Fast forward to today, I’m still using my EF lenses, but I’ve moved away from Canon professionally. My current setup revolves around Fuji - rocking the XT5 and XH2S with booster adapters for my full-frame EF zooms, and some EF APS-C glass as well. My go-to combo these days is the Fuji body paired with a Tokina EF 11-16mm f2.8 and Sigma 18-35mm f1.8. I still carry the Canon 70-200mm and 50mm f1.8 in the bag, just in case. I’ve dabbled with Sony too - still break out my original A7 for interior shots when the client needs them. But picking Fuji was more about the dollars and sense than getting caught up in specs. I’ve used the XT3 and XT4 before my current setup, bought them brand new, and after tax deductions, I even managed to sell them at a profit. Not heaps, but enough to pretty much score a free laptop thanks to the tax break. I do like Sony - have rented the FX3 and A7R5s for those high-end jobs - but I just can’t see the same tax perks with Sony as I do with Fuji. And don’t even get me started on the Fuji fanboys - they’re a whole other level!
I am NOT a Sony user. And it’s really because - as you said - once you’re in the Canon ecosystem, you’re kinda stuck. 😅 I’ve been a Canon fanboy my entire life. My father loved Canon cameras and passed down his equipment to me, so I’ve remained brand loyal. A lot of the points you make in this video are valid. But I’m stuck in my ways and I’ve figured out how to make the Canon ecosystem work for me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!
I’ve been on Canon ever since I started my career 3 years ago. I can’t see myself switching right now. But, who knows. After Nikon bought RED, I think it’s best for me to see what they do in the near future. For video, Nikon has been slept on, but I have a feeling they will be making huge waves, and I know Sony and Canon will be keeping an eye on them as well.
SONY! I started UA-cam with a Webcam and a mid tier Moto phone 9 years ago. I went full time in 2019 and by then I had added a gopro into the mix. I only really built a studio in January of this year and I sent sony for a few reasons. A. They are focused on content creation and their features reflect that. B. Tons of support from other content creators. I am not a pro photographer nor do I want to be. My gear is 100% focused on workflow and reliability. I went with the FX30 as my A camera. I leave my camera on for hours so an internal fan was required. I have a ZVE10II as my B cam and around the studio camera but most of my vids are talking head so the FX30 is my workhorse.
With how hot summers are getting, I can't comprehend that overheating is an issue modern camera manufacturers let slide, even to save budget 😐 that being said, been rockin' the Sony A7C for YEARS and has been holding steady for 4K footage and HD 120p. Been eyeing the FX3 for a minute...
Simply put, and even BEFORE seeing the whole video, Sony is actually listening to people. They've been doing that for decades, and cameras in particular, well... it's been amazing. I started using their equipment with their SLT line of Alphas and man, that was a game changer. You lost some light, but the benefits were incredible. Fast forward to 2024 and they're still doing amazing products. Canon was just... like, we are the kings and you're still going to buy our products, and that's not how it works. Anyway, I just discovered your channel man, really great content.
This is so well said - I think you hit the nail on the head in the first minute... camera's have plateaued (which is not a bad thing!) and there's not a bad camera out there. I, personally, prefer and enjoy the Canon ecosystem better than Sony (as a Sony A7IV owner) - but they're both amazing. Another great video, man!
R.I.P to the summer! New amaran app out now, download: geni.us/amaranDownload
Thanks was looking at both cuz.
You just made me love filmmaking and content creation all over again with your new video style ❤
UA-cam is a giant ad space. Literally every channel for cameras or film gear are just ads for these companies. Sony leveraged this the best. And people going on vacation think they need an fx3 😂 marketing works.
Marketing DEFINITELY works!
@@YCImaging I watched the matrix and sold my gear now I just use iPhone log and pocket 3s!
“People going on vacation think they need an FX3” - dying 😂
@@cjm8160frl 😂
Started off with an M50, moved up to an R6, 24-70L. 16, 35, 50, 85 non L. I like my Canon gear, I’m a CPS member. I’d never recommend Canon to anyone. They created a new hot shoe and the adapter for it is always out of stock. Well known concern about hot shoes coming loose, 400 dollar fix. Micro HDMI. 30 min record limit for my R6 that should have been at least extended to 45 mins via firmware. Clunky app. Overpriced battery grips. I could go on.
C70 user here. We use it in my video agency and have done video work for Rolls Royce, Duracel, Bluetti and many more. In my opinion, the people who always complain and switch cameras are the people who don't know how to use them so they can blame the camera companies.
Maybe to an extent but I remember when I was starting on on a T3i and then moved to a T6s Canon wasn’t really upgrading enough important features. That’s when the Sony a7iii came out, and for the price blew away the competition. I haven’t looked back since. These days though you can’t really go wrong with any brand.
and sony only popular on youtubers ahahahaha. professional dont care to switch here and there
Sony is killing the Doc work to and the Cinema too with the venice. He right canon lost the next generation of shooters. Nikon used to be #1 before Canon. SONY IS THE MORE HUNGRY COMPANY. WE USED TO LAUGH AT SONY. NOW WE LAUGH AT CANON. LOL
This is a dumb take. Why do you own a c70 instead of whatever camera you owned before that? Because the tech gets better every year. Companies that request a certain camera, would never request c70. They request either arri or red or sometimes a high end sony camera. I worked with samsung and we shot stuff on iphone and fx3. Working with big brands says absolutely nothing about the camera being good or not. People often switch brands because their current brand is letting them down. That is why people are mostly switching to Sony and not from sony.
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Can we take a moment to appreciate all the different angles that were used in this one video. So dynamic! Another great video brotha!
I think real users arent leaving canon or sony. Just creators that do camera stuff. And lets be honest at some point they will always switch again
they are getting paid, we all know sony has this sony influence programme
@@mbismbismb completely agree, and don't get me wrong i fell in the trap and went from sony to canon. But i will not be switching again. I've learned it's all the same, don't like the colors? Convert it, don't like the lenses? Adapters exist and work great. I currently use canon r6 mii and it's a beast but so was my a7iv when i had it. They are the same with a few different gimmicks
yea I've noticed this. Because outside of UA-camrs and Influencers, everyone I knew simply uses what they like and are used to.
I would agree with this 100% - Sony A7iii -> A7S III & now FX3 owner and the only thing I MIGHT (big might) switch to, is RED - but that has A LOT of expensive strings attached to it, including new lenses, media and workflow... Especially when I can get 85%-90% (maybe closer even) of the look of some really expensive RED cameras with my current setup...
@@115chandler1 yes of course we can convert to the colours we like its just that canon colours is always spot on if u have thousands of wedding files, and heavy workloads... canon is just perfect professional wants to get their jobs done quick to generate money, sony is for hobbyist u hv plenty of time to edit not suitable for business
2:34 this statement here says it all "canon is very selective with the creators they decide to work with, while Sony will literally show anybody love"
I'm on sony. been using an FX3 for the past year or so for work and then finally bought my own rig this year. it's a BEAST of a camera, and paired with Gmaster glass it's just beautiful.
FX3 for the win!! Rig it out!!
Amen
If you get in love with a brand you are lost. Gear is just a tool for creation
I feel this!
At the same time I LOVE Apple lmaooo
Agreed. Brands and their technology will always improve so switching for a feature is … not smart. I think that people who switch brands must not have any investment in glass and are chasing the latest “thing”. I saw a comment that the brand didn’t “show me love”… Do I need Canon or Sony to “show me love”? Seriously, I’ve wore Nike for 40+ years and never received a check… the goal should never be for the brand to recognize you, or anyone else for that matter. Be creative because you love it!
facts
We can't help who we Love! #canon
I've been on Lumix for 7 years, having started with the G7 in late 2017 because it was a cheap 4K capable camera that provided more video support than anything else in its price range. That tiny camera carried me for 6 years until I upgraded to the G9ii last year. If I had all the money in the world I might just get an A7Siii or FX3, but Micro Four Thirds has saved me in size, weight and cost, and Lumix camera bodies never fail to steamroll their contemporaries when it comes to support for video shooters.
Depth of field and low light performance are the two big limitations, but at the learning stage I'm at I feel that over-relying on bokeh can be a huge crutch, and being forced to light my scenes will teach me more than just always relying on ambient light. The dreams of shooting ultra-shallow-depth-of-field star-lit scenes shall be saved for another time.
I personally use the S5ii, and use an FX3 at work. I feel like the the S5ii is easier (for me) to just grab, go, and shoot. And the Lumix ibis makes my gimbal collect dust 🤣
Yeah I use an FX30 which is APS-C which ain't bad
Look into Panasonic S1 - it beats A7Siii in many respectives. And you can find one on the market at around 800 us dollars. It is a very serious camera
@@Vesnic8if you want natively supported non adapted glass you’ll end up paying more. l mount doesn’t have nearly the same third party support and the native branded glass is stupid expensive.
You can go G, Gmaster, Sigma, Sigma Art, Tamron, Samyang and the half dozen other Chinese companies that make lenses for Sony. There’s a lens for just a bout every price range.
You’ll pay more for the body but less for the glass in the long run. Vs the Panasonic where you’ll save on the body but the glass will kill you lol.
Surely we have to speak about how captivating your scenes are as you continue to explain your reasoning and logic in this video!
Love how you put so much effort into this video especially since it’s an explainer of your opinion of why you switched over! The effort put into this is absolutely amazing, thank you! 🥺✨
Your transitions into each talking point is crispy, but the product placements of your sponsors are top tier.
Not me! I picked up my new R5 mark 2 today. About to make my unboxing video now. Good luck on your new journey bro. You helped me on mine
That’s fire! I’m still gonna test it out
@@YCImaging The booklet sucks. I am going to have to get online to learn how to set everything up that I want to use on this beast. I did take my first shots and the raw looks pretty great in comparison to my R5 and R62.
I’m on Canon…works great for my needs and I’m too lazy to switch. I do agree with you on some frustrations work Canon but to your point, I think we’ve hit a plateau in the overall market. It’s almost like cell phones coming out every year. Not much can be changed in a year. With that said, I was disappointed in the R5 M2…you think after 4 years it would have a little more. I’ll probably keep my R5 for several more years. It’s a fantastic portrait lens, mainly what I shoot. Thanks for the video and love your content.
I'm surprised Sony is still in the camera business after Canon made the R5
@@sharpasl307 overheating issues, decent hybrid though. A7S III was a competitor for cheaper, FX3 is better for sure. R5C is okay too. The biggest limitation is Canon lens choice and features...
Lets be honest, the truth is:
We all want video specs, we all want to use a diversity of lenses on our camera. Canon stopped in time about video specs and RF mount was a shot in the foot. I was a Canon DSLR user, but now im a hater because of these things. Canon, stop being DUMB and open the mount for other manufacturers AND make better VIDEO cameras. Thats it.
And Sony, please learn how to make a decent menu!!!
Sony menus make sense if you owned a ps2
that doesn’t make it better but it does help lol
@@poelogan i love canon menus, but sony's... damn is horrible
The lens mount hysteria is so overblown its comical. I own the R5, R7, C70, about to pick up the R5II, and multiple DSLRs and have not needed to buy a single RF mount lens. The RF mount is fantastic actually because it allows me to use the Meike vND adapter which turns all of the RF mount cameras into a mini C70. I have shot for ad agencies, big events, promo videos, commercial work, etc. nearly daily, and never once gave the lens mount a second thought. Just buy into whatever ecosystem best works for you, but stressing over a lens mount when you have almost 30yrs worth of cheap high quality EF lenses at your disposal is truly comical. If I had to buy a new lens tomorrow I would get an EF lens just so that I can keep using the vND adapter.
@@VUMEDIAGroup If i buy a new camera that i have to use a adapter, no thank you.
I only know the sony menu on a7iv and it works for me🤷🏾♂️
I am a canon user. The only thing i hate about Sony is the menu. In my opinion...it freakin sucks
I never liked the ergonomics of the A7 series. Camera is a tiny bit too small.
yeah mee too
Yes!! This! When I looking for a new camera I admittedly went to try out a Sony. I was on Canon already but I wanted to see what the fuss was about. I couldn't get that menu system at all! So I went and picked up an R5 on sale instead.
What I like about my Nikon of 1979 is that there are no menus. Just shoot. I'm not a fan of menus, too many options that lead to doing the same one thing, taking a picture. Can do most of it on a vintage camera without a menu system.
@@bondgabebond4907 the point of having a more professional camera is creative control, if you just want a decent pic use a phone at this point
Hey @YCImaging, I've been a longtime fan of your channel and have always appreciated the authenticity and valuable insights you've shared from your experiences. Lately, though, it feels like the content is leaning more towards monetization rather than connecting with us, your core audience, who really value hearing your personal stories and advice. I understand that everyone needs to make a living, but I hope you continue to stay true to yourself and what originally made your channel special. Looking forward to seeing more of the genuine content that made me a fan in the first place!
Oh im on Fuji because I’ve always been an admirer of film looking scenes and shots, but I’m also into video so pairing those ideas is why I use my Fuji xs20.
for me (someone who was CPS for years, shot canon for more than a decade, etc), the third-party lens debacle is like a microcosm of what's so frustrating about canon right now, and what makes me so anxious about investing in the canon ecosystem.
it wasn't just that canon harmed a lot of manufacturers (and also obviously customers) by aggressively shutting down third-party lenses and adapters. canon caused serious damage to customers' trust in them and in the RF platform, and quite simply they haven't done anything to **actively** repair that trust. they seem to hope that the trust will simply regrow on its own. but that's not how it works after you've damaged things.
if canon had reached out to manufacturers to help them develop third-party lenses and adapters, rather than dragging their feet and reluctantly allowing sigma (and maybe one other manufacturer?) to make a few lenses, then canon shooters like me might feel like the RF mount isn't a cul-de-sac of a lens platform. instead, i'm looking at the E mount and the L mount and i'm thinking those mounts are thriving.
edit: i'll also say i upgraded to an RF body years ago, but i've been so reluctant to get RF lenses because i became apprehensive about the long-term value of RF lenses when i started hearing rumors about them shutting down third-party manufacturers, and i don't want to throw good money after bad. canon should have never precipitated this situation where people credibly feel that way about their lenses, and they should work to undo that. they shouldn't just coast along hoping things get better; they need to find a way to undo that atmosphere of dread they've created.
Yep! Canon did not think that strategy through. I get that professionals need professional glass, but is that the only market? I love being able to adapt glass on Lumix and not worry.
@@FPVwineUK that, and: there's a lot to say for sigma and other lenses, which sometimes deliver image quality on par with L series lenses. and of course the lenses that are just strange experimentations that canon would never think or bother to implement (like weird probe lenses and stuff that Laowa has made). even if the image quality isn't at the level of sigma's ART series, i have plenty of strange and interesting lenses that simply bring a lot of character to shots, so to me it's not even about budget vs high-end; it's about the latitude to get a shot that's only available with a particular lens. canon doesn't seem to want to support that, and it isn't reassuring when they drag their feet and seem really put-upon just to allow a couple of third-party lenses intrude into what they appear to think is their domain
@@somewhatboxes exactly, weird! I'm Lumix all the way atm
The lens mount hysteria is so overblown its comical. I own the R5, R7, C70, about to pick up the R5II, and multiple DSLRs and have not needed to buy a single RF mount lens. The RF mount is fantastic actually because it allows me to use the Meike vND adapter which turns all of the RF mount cameras into a mini C70. I have shot for ad agencies, big events, promo videos, commercial work, etc. nearly daily, and never once gave the lens mount a second thought. Just buy into whatever ecosystem best works for you, but stressing over a lens mount when you have almost 30yrs worth of cheap high quality EF lenses at your disposal is truly comical. If I had to buy a new lens tomorrow I would get an EF lens just so that I can keep using the vND adapter.
@@VUMEDIAGroup you sound like you would be fun at parties. Only being able to adapt to EF is limiting in so many ways.
Simple reason: Sony hit us with full-frame, 4k, and low light performance with more people (creators) showing love for the Sony brand name. It looked cleaner and sharper even if the color wasn't as good as Canon. Canon had/has better color, but Sony looks pro and with some color correction, it looks better.
It’s not only that canon doesn’t learn from their mistakes, they just don’t care to offer more to the customers, as you said, Sony goes back and corrects mistakes, meaning, it doesn’t matter if a APSC camera drops from Sony, the improvements made prior are going into that camera, with canon they don’t, canon just care about the top of the line products, but they lose on the back end because they not doing enough to pull people in…. Sony is blowing canon out the water and it’s as if its too late for them
so true.
I started on Sony because of you back in those 6300 days. I picked one up and never looked to another brand. Built a business with Sony, and traveled the world with Sony. Im rocking with a a7iv now because of my hybrid style of work is needed but YC can you please make a rec709 and a lut pack for these new sensors lol.. my color game is solid but still this day i can never get my footage to Look as good or close to yours #respect EVERYBODY THUMB THIS UP FOR YC TO CONSIDER THE IDEA 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
The only time I hear about [insert manufacturer here] users switching to Sony is online. Every professional I know in real life has stuck with their stuff unless they were switching from DSLR to mirrorless, which most still stuck with their manufacturer. Canon is indeed like Apple. They let everyone else figure stuff out for them and then implement the best features. That's why they're so polished vs. early iterations from places like Sony.
Since the R3/R5/R6(Especially R6II), the bodies are on par or better than anyone else. The R5 is still a BARGAIN imo if your main use case is photos. The RF glass is among the best in the industry(and the cost shows.) Only real criticism is that they should open up the lens mount to 3rd party glass. Then they'd basically have a perfect hardware ecosystem. It's also kind of odd that these video specific shooters keep expecting every body to fulfill that purpose. Canon themselves have said the R5 bodies(aside from C) are photo focused bodies with some video functionality.
I've switched systems from Nikon(DSLR days), Fujifilm X series and GFX 50 bodies for studio stuff, and some Sony. My first Sony was the A6100 I think, then the A6300, then the A7R2(I think, may have been the first one), then the A7III. Had a mix of GM glass and 3rd party stuff. Mainly photos but a slight bit of video once I got the A7III. Every single body I had issues with and eventually gave up and moved to Canon when the R5 came out and I have not had an issue since. Sold off everything else and have been pleasantly surprised with the products. I think if I need a dedicated video rig I might splurge on the FX3(if budget allowed) or something but for photography/hybrid stuff, I just don't see how I could need more from a camera than what I have.
I have an R6 and my only real ask is for Canon to open up the mount. Till then I'm using EF glass and the cheap 16mm f/2.8
Sony and Nikon have more choices and higher quality when it comes to lenses over canon. I has an r5 twice and sold it off both times because my images we sub par compared to work I was doing on my Nikon z7 and sony a7riv. Id rather use a Nikon z7 over a canon r5.
I started on Canon about 10-11 years ago and switched to Sony after a few years as it was the “industry standard” for TV and docos but I was never happy with the image and colour grading always infuriated me lol. Then in 2020 I used the EOS R for a lol and did not expect to switch back to Canon so quickly - it’s so easy to grade, user friendly, doesn’t get in my way. Sure, Canon aren’t superior technically, but for me the C70 and R6mk2 nail everything I need/want from a system, except for one thing - I do miss that internal variable ND haha
The canon c70 is so noisy and soft, I couldn’t get along with it. I much prefer Sony for video
Man I have been a canon user since 1997! Long time. Simple put I just don’t want to learn another system. Canon is giving me what I need.
Are you talking about the menu system? Because Canon's menu system has changed quit a bit since 1997 and it's seems like you've already had to learn new systems over time anyway.
@@sixofsix true but not much from each year I learned to adjust with canon ungraded. I never use Sony. So basically it’s easy for to stick with canon.
@@tjsn-4vision ah ok gotcha, yeah I love Canon actually. The C300 is my most favorite camera of all time. I just feel like it's kind of impossible to compare Canon to Sony if you've never used a Sony before.
@@sixofsixI have been tempted though. Sony is amazing for video
This all day! Some jump on the Sony bandwagon because its what the other pesson is doing.
"No matter what race you are" speaks volumes. 🤔If you know, you know. 😑
I jumped on the Canon wagon a couple of years ago to start creating content and after a while, when I started learning more and more about camera and all, I started regretting deeply my choice. The fact that I'm stuck in that environment, with little to no option of having third party lenses is what break the deal for me. I'm considering changing systems when I'm financially capable and will most likely be Sony. Your videos are cool, just subscribed!
Switched to Sony coming from canon..BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE
So why Sony never showed me love then 🤔 😮
It looks like canon is losing the next generation of photographers,videographers and cinematographers. The sad thing is they don’t see it coming. People are starting out on EV1, A7…, A6.. and then moving on to FX3, FX6 and then fit in to big Cinema with the Venice, with Emount lenses all the way through including cinema glass. That used to be canon’s road map. Canon has killed the RF lens mount. It will never be what EF mount was it’s to late for them now. They will fall out of favor once the old timers leave. They have a terrible long term road map. They lost the documentary space already and never had the big cinema market presence. It not looking good for Canon. Their glass is too expensive to gain any traction to finance any further R&D. Business 101 customers have to buy it, like and want it. People are speaking with their wallets. Poor employees more lay-offs coming.
If you’re confident in your stuff and now how to deliver, you don’t need to “show up to the party” with the latest fuss.
I used Cannon since 1993, I became a photographer when film was the thing, until 3 years ago, I totally switched to Sony and I have not looked back, smartest choice I have ever made as a creator and business man, This is the most honest video I have seen in a while!
Been with Canon since 2008 and never switching to another system.
Stockholm syndrome.
You are missing out
@@Raytrace3Dee😂😂😂
As a canon R5 user, the MII doesn't offer me anything that I don't already need.
Do you mean “that I don’t already have”?
Coming from the R10, the R5Mk2 was a huge upgrade, but I can see how when you have the R5, it's not that big of a jump.
I recently sold my C70 and R6 and picked up a FX3. I still have 2 5D mark ii’s for photography along with the 85, 50, 24-70, and sigma 70 to 200. I’ve always been a canon user, but I’ve had my eye on Sony since the A7S ii. It was only a matter of time. Like you said, all cameras are pretty good now. This ecosystem suits me better.
"I still have 2 5D mark ii’s for photography". Thank you. That reminded me of what I actually do for my clients. Video is not one of them.
@@benarnoux yup. My 5D mark iii is the weapon of choice for pics. That L series 24-70 never leaves it, but for video, and to avoid all the calculated shenanigans Canon has for their video, I had to go A7s iii over the R5 and won’t go back.
Still using a Canon M50 and bummed that Canon dropped the M mount. That said, a Sony replacement is about 2X the cost.
My channel was built on the M50. Idk what the next camera will be. I like the R5C and the FX3 so it will likely be decided by price.
Loved the content flow and transitions on this vid. The yellow time marker bar on the advertisement was brilliant. I even watched the whole advert because i could tell when it would end. Nice job.
Actually switched from Canon to Sony in May got a Sony A7RV & Sony FX3. I loved Canon but I don’t regret the switch at all! The low light & auto focus with Sony is hard to beat!
I keep battling between Sony and Canon as my next Full Frame camera. I love all the Sony features except the color science. Can the SLog3 be color graded to match with Canon's rich and eye catching color science?
@@TravAlligatoryes just add a small amount of magenta during corrections and viola
Started with an A6400 and now full frame FX3. Love the way you produce your video. First time viewing and I have to mention that your ad placement wasn't even an ad placement, it didn't seem like one, any way. Very smooth. Subscribed for sure. Very insightful video. Thank you.
I'm often thinking of switching too.
I love Canon cameras but I have lost respect for their brand because of many thing's you've mentioned.
It means you are easily swayed. Go ahead and switch to Sony's awful skin tones lol
@@hectorpaglinawan1795 if I was easily swayed I would have switched already dummy. Sony modern colours have caught up. Its not 2019 anymore.
@@BrianHallmond I keep battling between Sony and Canon as my next Full Frame camera. I love all the Sony features except the color science. Can the SLog3 be color graded to match with Canon's rich and eye catching color science?
@@TravAlligator I don't think Canon is that far ahead with colour science anymore and their third party hogging is annoying. I went with Canon, but wish I stayed with Sony.
If Nikon brings out something new next year with more modern features, I wanna switch to Nikon.
@@TravAlligator also Sony is more affordable, has proven itself for video and is always punching put new models and supports third party
New Sony a7III user here. Thank you for this video and info.Your channel ALWAYS helps me! Hope to meet you in the future one day!
As a hobbyist/part time photographer, I left Canon and went back to Sony because Canon RF mounts are prohibatively expensive to build out a kit. Sony has an extensive third party and used selection. I still prefer Canon's ergonomics, and the menus probably are a bit more intuitive. But really Sony lets me actually build my kit and get the photos I need to get, without selling a kidney.
Although it is taking time, at least Canon is finally starting to open up to 3rd parties again. Just have to continue to wait.
Still not stopping me from going to a LUMIX S5II tho… lol! I’ll keep my canon gear though as I do enjoy the more intuitive menu system, as you mentioned. I’m just used to it.
Oh, no!!! I started following your work for your R6 videos.Those videos helped me a lot. Sorry to hear you leaving Canon.
I’m on sony because when i first got started, the a6100 was right in my budget and had the features i wanted for video and photo. At least i thought so. Told myself i didn’t need the a6400 because i would never shoot log. Upgraded to a used a7iii for 4k/24 log shooting (lol) and the budget third party glass.
Strike, this clickbaity video is a massive reach. According to this video your main reasons for switching to Sony seem to be:
1. Sony are indiscriminate on the content creators who receive and test new Sony camera models (content creators might care about this but it is, frankly, not something an average person should care about);
2. The Sony mount is open to third party lenses and batteries (some people may care about this, I don't, it's a negligible issue);
3. Sony has better auto-focus than Canon (maybe in the last iteration and generation.Wwith the R5 mkII and R1, on review, seemingly being better at autofocusing than the Sony equivalents);
4. The Canon R5 mk II is a disappointment to people online (honestly hadn't heard this one, but where I'm from it's cheaper than the original R5 was at launch, it improves in a number of pertinent and substantive ways on the original, it is a better hybrid camera than basically anything Sony offers, the closest being the A1 which is far more expensive); and
5. the Sony camera is a better fit for you (if this is correct, I don't work iin your space, then this might be the first legitimate point you made all video. As a hybrid shooter the R5 and R5 mkII is a much better fit for me).
Then you backtrack massively in the last 30 seconds where you make the generic "all camera brands make good cameras" comment. I also use the Fuji GFX 100 ii when I want to shoot landscapes, I use my Canon R3 (soon to be R1) for my sports photography, I use Panasonic, Z-Cam and Blackmagic when I have large video shoots. Too often we concentrate on the supposed limitations of our gear, rather than realise these sulphurous considerations are getting in the way of what we should be actually doing - creating legitimate content. So where's your content? Do you have a second channel that is more than just gear reviews and vlogs?
I think we need to get past these "shock" titles and video introductions. Be better than the algorithm's demands.
If Sony didn't feel like holding a computer up to my eyes, I might be in to them. But they're a consumer electronics company that just bought up camera tech companies and people and slapped their own brand on 'em. Happy to have them out there as competition to make everyone better, but the products are soulless.
Bro it’s exactly how I feel it’s crazy
Well said! I turned on Canon when Canon turned on me. The lack of ability to purchase third party lenses was a decisive issue for me. This policy followed the lack of Windows 11 support for a long-held but still very useful Canon printer, i.e. no updated driver. You can get me cranky once, but don't do it twice or you are dead to me.
The biggest reason is marketing. Canon's hardware is fantastic, to me the best in the industry. But Sony goes after UA-camrs and influencers HARD... like way harder than all other camera companies combined. Sony has some decent specs in their cams, but when I've actually tried them, I just don't like them all that much.
Also, people have been brainwashed into the whole "Sony listens to its customers and Canon doesn't" which is hogwash. Sony still has really bad LCDs from 15 years ago. Their menus are "OK" but they refused to listen to customers when it came to things like Firmwares, etc too. Meanwhile since Canon first put out the R, every new iteration has been answering most the requests that customers have had. The R5 from when it was released to where it was a couple years later was SO different. From added Clog 3 (R6 as well), to adding dual video recording (R6 too), to new codecs and bitrates, and actually fixing the overheating issue on the R5. Then the R6 II came out and addressed almost all of the shortcomings of the R6 original. No more record limits, no more overheating, dedicated photo/video switch, more custom modes, higher resolution, and so much more. Meanwhile Sony and Panasonic still only have 1.5x 4k60 crops for their competitors to the R6 II , and much slower photo bursts and much worse rolling shutter. Now the R5 II is out with Clog2, and new cinema codecs and a lot more.
And the third party glass is starting to come slowly... at least for APSC. Meanwhile the great news is that unlike Nikon or Sony, Canon's DSLR glass adapts perfectly with no downsides and work as well as native RF glass in most cases.
Who really cares about global shutter outside of the 3 people that need to shoot photos with flash in the sun. It has way more negatives than positives at this point.
The "Sony is all marketing," line is copium. The R5 got updates because they launched an early-access product that literally didn't do the thing it said it could do. I mean it did. For 5 minutes before it had to cool down for 45 minutes. The R had terrible autofocus, terrible battery life and one card slot at launch. It was essentially an A7II. It's not okay that they've cut out third-parties. There's no road-map for third-parties on full-frame but it's okay because it takes old lenses. Why buy the new system, then? Their lenses consistently cost more than the competition and are made of plastic. These are things that should bother you. This is a grift, and you're a mark.
@boundaryscience sony and canon quality is basically the same at the end of the day. Sony will always be more expensive when it comes to lenses and the lenses aren't worth the higher price. Many old old EF lenses are still going strong after many years. I know videoogrpahers that use Canon bc yes the cameras have a plastic body but that's lighter on a gimbal. Not to mention sonys video editing software has always been subpar. To say canon is better than sony or sony is better than canon is all opinions and preference at this point. The differences are very small and each manufacturer have cameras for different purposes.
Sony is just better than canon at video, and imo photography. The only people who stick with canon are people who care more about the camera body itself over the final product.
@@Yupthereitism Sony cameras are metal body and too heavy for most gimbals most videographers run Canon or cinema box cameras.
"Decent specs" I had to pause reading that. Sony is usually the first with new technology. Look how long it took canon to get mirrorless cameras and stacked sensors. A9iii this year has global shutter. The one thing sony drags their feet with is with firmware updates. Other companies are way better at that.
its clear that canon is in the state of "I've got to save my own a**".
The issue is, while companies like godox, DJI, and sony are doing it by improvement and innovation. by giving solid effort to bring their audience great gear.
Canon is choosing to do it by forcing us to be locked in to squeeze us for each dollar to make their bottom line better.
No 3rd party batteries, no 3rd party lenses? What is canon thinking? time for everyone to jump shimp and let them die off or relearn how to actually improve and HELP their customers get the end results we're looking for instead of just being sure they can get the biggest piece of pie they can from us in the short term.
Canon user here for 30 years, own two R5's and loads of RF glass, and gotta say that Canon deserve a lot of hate for their arrogant attitude towards customers. 30 minute record limits on the R5, banning 3rd party lenses and now stopping third party battery compatibility with the R5 MK2 smacks of a company that is in a war against its customers rather than helping them to create better content.
I left Canon years ago when year after year, they refused to improve the dynamic range of their sensors. I know their sensors are fine now, but I see they are still slow as mollases in responding to customer requested features.
I keep battling between Sony and Canon as my next Full Frame camera. I love all the Sony features except the color science. Can the SLog3 be color graded to match with Canon's rich and eye catching color science?
i switched from Canon to Sony, and there´s just a huge difference in it.
i started with Sony and was doing portraits, bought all the GM lenses but i was never happy with the colors... took me forever to edit. Switched to the Canon R5 and never watched another UA-cam video about camera gear since. BUT i still have 7k in sony lenses lol BUT your edits and coloring are amazing bro, i dont think it would matter what camera you use, your quality is dope! but for photos of people I will never leave Canon, i dont think its possible for another company to catch up to the color science of the skin Canon has. Even in your sony video, the colors you use are more artistic than "real" SO thats why i think any brand would serve you well since your so artistic and talented... btw I almost bought the A7cii but it doesnt do 120fps 4k. I wanted to keep a sony camera cause i loves how small everything is.
Sell me some of your glass
A focusrite color checker passport will give you correct standard colors for any camera. It costs $100. Nikon and Sony have better straight out of camera colors though imo
@@Yupthereitism ive got that, still no comparison. i believe color science is a real thing and were used to seeing certain tones... alot of it may be personal preference but everytime i put Canon photos side by side with Sony or Nikon I can see a clear difference. But to each his own i guess, like i said i still have alot of sony lenses, maybe ill try it again at some point for video. not for still photos..
@@JohnMihelakis I agree. I keep battling between Sony and Canon as my next Full Frame camera. I love all the Sony features except the color science. The rich and natural colors that Canon produces is so damn good and very difficult to match in post using a Sony footage.
Honestly, I think the main reason so many are leaving is that there's a lot of good 3rd party lenses nowadays and after 7 years Canon still hasn't really opened up the ecosystem, something that helped them grow a lot during the tail end of the DSLR days.
I’m on LUMIX S5II and I love the improvements they did on the camera. Yes it has a crop at 60 but for 2k you can beat it. I was thinking about Sony but I feel like there menu system is complicated and will be a learning curve. I’m hoping LUMIX does something dope with the S1H soon. Sony cameras are dope though.
Thank you! S5IIX owner here! Dudes really be sleeping on Panasonic like seriously 😂🔥🤝🫂
@@musadays8083 they have made moves to move up on the list. The AF is solid and could be rubbing shoulders with Sony
I am sure the S1H II is going to be great, but I think it is going to be pretty darn expensive. What I really hoped is that Panasonic would release a Lumix version of the a7S II: Basically, a 12 (or 16)MP sensor with a fast readout speed that can deliver 4K 60p uncropped and 4K 120 with a SLIGHT crop. I would assume that Panasonic COULD pull that off for the $2,500 mark. Is it relevant now in late summer of 2024??? Not sure others would be down, but for me, it would be great. (Having said all that, I do like my S5 IIX quite a bit).
I used the original S5 for 3 years and S5II for a bit as well and the new Sony menus are better than LUMIX. Figured out the FX30 menu fast and remembered things, S5 even after 3 years I would still have to dig.
Lumix always gives the best bang for your buck. If the GH7 is a sign of what the S2H will be we are in for a treat.
I’ve got a way older Canon so selling it won’t get me enough to upgrade to a different system. Just saving money and watching videos like this to figure out if I should switch when I’ve got enough!
I’ve switched from canon to Sony 7 months ago and I’m never looking back.
i gave my sony to my maid cause i dont like it
I said that when the 5D II came out. Never know what will happen; Nikon bought RED and is getting serious about cinema. They probably will adapt RED RAW + sensor tech & color science into a mirrorless in the next few years. The RED RAW is true RAW, its way different than anyone's but Arri.
I own three Canon DSLRs and I still love them. However, Canon was too slow to enter the mirrorless market. When Canon finally did, the RF lenses were absurdly expensive and there weren’t any third party options. Then there’s auto-focus. Went all in with Sony in 2019 and haven’t looked back.
Canon as Apple is certainly true. Waiting for a decent price on the A7c 2 to try it.
Renting is also a great option!
I’ve been with Canon for at least 30 years now. Retired wedding and landscape photographer. Now shooting with the R6 mkii. I love the camera. However, Sony has tempted me several times. Honestly, the cost of a system change has stopped me. Maybe one day. Until then I’ll stay with Canon, as I’m still very happy with the image quality and performance. Thank for the video and keeping our eyes fresh!
I just got rid of all my canon gear now I'm going with Panasonic
Why is that
I won an Fx3 in a contest and it had been my favorite camera ever since. The truth is that you can shoot great videos without having great cameras. The most important thing is lighting and composition. I really enjoy your videos because you spend so much time making the lighting in the composition in the angles interesting for the viewer. Even if the titles aren’t interesting to me personally, I like to watch your videos because I learn new things about capturing attention of the viewer.
I really do enjoy the Sony ecosystem. I have many different cameras that I use from them. Especially the FX three in the FX 30. I really enjoy how small and versatile they are and how amazing the colors and clarity are even very dim light.
All professional users will use canon. That’s just a fact. But……. Sony on that a$$… I was looking into Sony the other day. I just love my r6 mark 2 and r5 c.
Sony is the standard for video and photo now. Pretty much every corporate shoot I see now is with a Sony. Canons are for casuals and Sony is for professionals.
true havent see any sony professionals in Olympics 😂 i have sony but canon is still the best for sports, wildlife motosports etc
Professionals use Canon. UA-camrs use what ever they think will get them views.
If/when sony gets canon's market share, they won't care as much. Happens to all companies.
Dude, they're already starting. They're careening wildly into Playstation 3 launch territory. Always go with third-place if you can. That's why I have Sony AND Nikon. Nikon's just trying harder and my Sony lenses work just fine on it.
THIS! their gear is mad soulless, people are gonna complain about everything when honestly you can create content with most cameras these days
@Jamaican55 what makes gear soulless? Aside from the fact that it is an inanimate object.
I'm still working with the C70 and R5C for my outdoor survival and camping videos. You're right about everything today being great, gear wise. Can't wait to see what's available in 10 years.
There are 4 reasons why Sony has won (talking about fx3 over other canon cameras):
1) 12800 ISO noiseless
2) no overheating
3) no crop on 4k slowmotion
4) Not limited to third parties E-mount like the RF
and they did everything else right. They fixed the colors with the S-log3, they have one of best autofocus, they fixed the menu, they fixed the battery life, they made a good camera.
Panasonic had all the chances to get some market share with S5II and x, but 1) Crop on slowmotion 2) not much choice for lenses 3) still baaad autofocus 4) not 5 axis stabilization like sony's
I started on Canon Film camera 📷 and switch to a Canon Rebel in 2004. I been shooting with Canon Digital Cameras ever since. I owned many different models of both APS-C and Full Frame. I still owned and have my Canon Rebel, T2, T5, T6i, 80D, 6D M2, RP, R6 M2 and a second R6 M2.
Over 30+ plus Canon lenses (Silver, Gold, and L series) that I still owned. I love the Canon Trinity L F2.8 lenses. I also have their L primes as well. Three lens adapters, two Canon Flashes and one large Canon Professional Printer.
I learned to live with the limitations of all my gears. Every products have pros and cons. I do not plan to move to another Camera Brand anytime soon. Also, I love ❤️ the #Canon CPS program. I am too heavily invested in Canon and been shooting with the Canon eco system for too long. Financially it does not make sense for me to switch. Sony will have to swap all my Canon gears for the equivalent equipment.
Bro - I've been reviewing Canon Cameras for the last few years, grown to over 40K on YT reviewing Canon Cameras... and Canon don't show me any love :(
That's crazy
Keep it up, it took me a while but it happened lol.
Because they dont care about their customers
@@Omgiamsotriggeredno. Its because canon already has a girlfriend. Stop asking them to do OF
@@Aneliuse😂😂😂😂😂
Excellent thanks! I reached tipping point (to Sony) in 2023 for similar reasons. Thank you for keeping the mosquito in the cut 👍
I've been Canon for the longest time... but feels like the time is coming to switch over....
This is probably the worst time to do it. with all the new stuff coming. 2018- early 2020 was best to switch
New Camera = What’s in my camera bag 2024 edition!
SONY is the Goat... simple mathematics
I'm not sure the time of day or what ND filter but the dynamic range in the first couple of clips is fire!
Hey man, thanks for sharing your thoughts through the way you film. Much appreciated! And here I am having recently sold everything Nikon and pivoted to Canon's R5. Yep, the first one, just a week before the Mark II came out and left me feeling I overpaid for my new, but second hand, camera body.
Two reasons for avoiding sony for me: I'm a landscape photographer just discovering video. So the primary reason for camera use is still photography. Sony's "star eater" problem is still very much an issue where black holes appear in bright stars in astrophotography/nightscapes. And there's still no focus bracketing feature in-camera while both Canon and Nikon have that.
Small tip, you might want to high-pass the audio of the in-car while driving shots. The sub goes crazy there. :)
Recently got back into photography & picked up a Sony a6700. My very first camera was a Sony a200, so I’ve been a Sony boy pretty much since I picked up a camera. Now looking into expanding into video as well and the a6700 is just a beast.
I moved to Sony for the same reasons. Also, I needed to upgrade, and Canon was unable to adequately resolve the overheating issues. I think the restrictions of 3rd party manufacturers was the final deal breaker.
Any reason why you went for the a7cii over the zve1? Same price but it seems as if the zv has a bit more specs? Not sure, kind of in that debate right now
I like this question, because I was in the same debate. But I think the overheating and it not really being a hybrid camera puts me in the direction of the a7c ii also
A7cii is an hybrid camera with 33 mpx, zve1 is for video it just have 12 mpx
If you're just as invested in photography, pick the a7c ii. That camera is just so solid. If you're fully committed to videography however, the Zv e1 is amazing.
Personally, I love to do both (I lean more into photography) and overheating doesn't seem to be an issue with the a7c ii, I don't see why not. I'll try to buy it by March next year, if God wills it.
Always wanted a canon camera but recently got inspired to strive for the FX3. I think the reason I was so adamant on canon was because at one point I was heavily inspired by Peter Mckinnon. But now I realise that I don't want a hybrid camera, I don't want to be Peter Mckinnon. I want to make videos, and I think Sony is the move. W video
I needed to see this! It’s great to know I wasn’t the only one holding on to Canon. I agree with so many points, especially for full-time UA-cam & content creation-Sony just makes our lives SO MUCH EASIER! Keep grinding bro! Much respect!
The only thing that even remotely surprised me was finding out that Sony was behind Canon in global market share. Everyone I know used to shoot Canon or Nikon, and now shoot Sony.
I think canon’s problem is that, still for some reason, they’ve decided that photography is their bread and butter and video is second. Even now they’re like “ look,we do video too” Sony has been doing video at the forefront for years. Secondly, Sony built their entire infrastructure on canons back, they reverse engineered canons lenses and af by using canon lenses as their main lenses for a long time. Be honest they only started really focusing on great lenses once they heard canon was going mirrorless. I mean go back and look at major camera releases in Sony official conferences and they were referencing the great compatibility with ef lenses 😂 Sony markets well to creators and they have great low light. Canon has faults, but they’re not as bad as people pretend they are.
Switched to Sony a few years ago and haven’t looked backed since! But to each their own. Gotta figure out works best for YOU and YOUR workflow!
I think the biggest reason creators leave any platform is because they have to keep creating something people wanna listen to so you gotta constantly keep on the move. To sit here and say that platform is better than any other platform not only depends on your needs, but is pretty disingenuous given that they all pretty much do the same thing and have certain things they might be a little better than others and certain things they might be a little worse than others but overall they’re all pretty awesome, just meaningless to give you something to talk about
My main use for cameras is still portraiture. I have used all brands of cameras but my favorite is Canon because they are tough and can take a beating and they would still work. I had a Sony before and it broke and it was expensive to repair but it only lasted a few weeks after the repair so I don't really use Sony but I still have one. My 5D Mark II lasted more than 10 years. But after 10 years the wheel became sticky so I replaced it with an EOS R and that is my current camera. It still works for my purposes so I have no plans to replace it until it breaks. So far it is going strong.
This video was great 🐐 doesn’t matter what camera you use or what anybody’s opinion is… you always make incredible art & have VALID points!
As a Landscape Photographer I recently upgraded to the Sony A7R III from my Canon. Using my Metabones V adapter I'm still shooting with all my Canon glass. So far I must say I'm thoroughly impressed with the Sony with both ergonomics and image quality.
I got my first DSLR (Canon Rebel T6) senior year of high school in late 2017 and I've been rocking with Canon ever since. I mostly use my camera for hobby photo/video stuff for fun, would like to do more production/paid work with it but I've had more success with remote video editing so I don't need the latest and greatest camera right now. I upgraded from the T6 to a 90d a few years ago and even though it's still a DSLR, I've loved using it. Would love to upgrade to a mirrorless like the lumix s5 ii or canon r7 or one of the many sony options, but it's just not worth the investment for me. Good vid enjoyed the breakdown of both brands here
Great video! Love hearing your perspective on things. I have been a Canon user for over 20 years and don't see myself making a shift away fully. I've used sony several times over my career and always end up back at Canon. I use an R5 for my daily work and content creation and I love it. I do a mix of photo and video and I personally have never encountered overheating or anything like that even on longer shoots. I do think Sony makes some amazing gear and they have come along way. A lot of the numbers, I think, come from the flood of "content creators" and people buying Sony to make youtube channels or film stuff for IG. But I agree that Sony has been better about innovating and listening to the users.
At the end of the day we use what fits us best and what we are most comfortable with. As I said, I will stick wtih Canon for what I do and rent gear as needed for bigger projects. It all depends on how we work and what we are doing. But if you are good at what you do, you can get a great image out of almost any camera these days,
I switched from Black magic and Lumix to 100% Sony two or three years ago. My reasoning is kind of opposite of yours, I was hoping to get into bigger productions so I started with an FX6. I’ve got the A74 and A7S3 and recently picked up the a 6700 dedicated family stuff. I’m really happy with all of their products. The camera bodies have served me really well and i’ve been able to pick up some GM lenses over the years. It’s also really cool that the sigma and Tamron options play nice with the Sony ecosystem. All in all, I don’t regret switching whatsoever.
I’m on sony. I have the a6400, the autofocus is great, especially for a 5 year old camera. The thing is, I normally adapt vintage lenses so I don’t take advantage of the auto focus that often.
I feel like their cameras age better because they are ahead in tech. A6400 is a great camera still.
@@Grr8jon Yeah! The design and build quality isn’t bad too! It’s a great camera for most stuff, I just wish it had 10 bit colour.
Bro, I love your videos and you’ve taught me SO much over the past 5 years since I’ve been watching, but as someone who cares, this wireless mic you’ve been using ain’t it. Just my two cents but you have a voice that keeps my attention but recently you haven’t sounded the same. I seriously thought my phone speakers were going bad bc you sounded so compressed. You have a pleasing voice but that wireless mic is anything but complimentary for you. Maybe it’s the ease of use, maybe hollyland is paying you, either and any way I’m sure there’s a reason but I’m just not feeling it. 😂 I know we aren’t friends like that but I’m just looking out.
I appreciate you immensely and love the content, please keep it coming. You inspire and motivate so many of us. Thank you
It's really just easy to keep consistent audio, tryna make it as easy as possible!
Welcome to the fold gang, happy to have you.
I’m a Canon user. Tried the Sony A7III for a while but the colour science drove me nuts. Looks like the colour science is a lot better with new models. I have the R5 Mark II now and for video it’s amazing. AF has improved a lot and the camera has a lot more codec options. I don’t know how the R5 II got such a mid response. It’s a really good upgrade to the R5 which was previously the best camera Canon has ever made. IMO.
Mate, I’ve come to a point in my career where brand loyalty’s not the be-all and end-all anymore. I’m a part-time interior and real estate photographer while working full-time as a valuer here in Australia. Most of my clients don’t really give two hoots about camera specs, but they do seem to stick with brand names. My first pro camera was a Canon 5D2, and I busted my chops to get all the f2.8 zooms for the EF mount, plus a bunch of primes like the 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 100mm. Back then, about 10-12 years ago, Canon was the dream, and I held onto that gear for years.
Fast forward to today, I’m still using my EF lenses, but I’ve moved away from Canon professionally. My current setup revolves around Fuji - rocking the XT5 and XH2S with booster adapters for my full-frame EF zooms, and some EF APS-C glass as well. My go-to combo these days is the Fuji body paired with a Tokina EF 11-16mm f2.8 and Sigma 18-35mm f1.8. I still carry the Canon 70-200mm and 50mm f1.8 in the bag, just in case.
I’ve dabbled with Sony too - still break out my original A7 for interior shots when the client needs them. But picking Fuji was more about the dollars and sense than getting caught up in specs. I’ve used the XT3 and XT4 before my current setup, bought them brand new, and after tax deductions, I even managed to sell them at a profit. Not heaps, but enough to pretty much score a free laptop thanks to the tax break. I do like Sony - have rented the FX3 and A7R5s for those high-end jobs - but I just can’t see the same tax perks with Sony as I do with Fuji. And don’t even get me started on the Fuji fanboys - they’re a whole other level!
I am NOT a Sony user. And it’s really because - as you said - once you’re in the Canon ecosystem, you’re kinda stuck. 😅 I’ve been a Canon fanboy my entire life. My father loved Canon cameras and passed down his equipment to me, so I’ve remained brand loyal. A lot of the points you make in this video are valid. But I’m stuck in my ways and I’ve figured out how to make the Canon ecosystem work for me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!
I’m rocking the a7cii as well, for the same reasons you mentioned, for me it’s the right tool for the job rn🔥
I’ve been on Canon ever since I started my career 3 years ago. I can’t see myself switching right now. But, who knows. After Nikon bought RED, I think it’s best for me to see what they do in the near future. For video, Nikon has been slept on, but I have a feeling they will be making huge waves, and I know Sony and Canon will be keeping an eye on them as well.
SONY! I started UA-cam with a Webcam and a mid tier Moto phone 9 years ago. I went full time in 2019 and by then I had added a gopro into the mix. I only really built a studio in January of this year and I sent sony for a few reasons. A. They are focused on content creation and their features reflect that. B. Tons of support from other content creators. I am not a pro photographer nor do I want to be. My gear is 100% focused on workflow and reliability. I went with the FX30 as my A camera. I leave my camera on for hours so an internal fan was required. I have a ZVE10II as my B cam and around the studio camera but most of my vids are talking head so the FX30 is my workhorse.
"Sony's autofocus is stickier than Canon's"
Welp...you've lost me right here. This is certainly a...shall we say..."unique" perspective.
With how hot summers are getting, I can't comprehend that overheating is an issue modern camera manufacturers let slide, even to save budget 😐 that being said, been rockin' the Sony A7C for YEARS and has been holding steady for 4K footage and HD 120p. Been eyeing the FX3 for a minute...
Simply put, and even BEFORE seeing the whole video, Sony is actually listening to people.
They've been doing that for decades, and cameras in particular, well... it's been amazing. I started using their equipment with their SLT line of Alphas and man, that was a game changer. You lost some light, but the benefits were incredible. Fast forward to 2024 and they're still doing amazing products. Canon was just... like, we are the kings and you're still going to buy our products, and that's not how it works.
Anyway, I just discovered your channel man, really great content.
This is so well said - I think you hit the nail on the head in the first minute... camera's have plateaued (which is not a bad thing!) and there's not a bad camera out there. I, personally, prefer and enjoy the Canon ecosystem better than Sony (as a Sony A7IV owner) - but they're both amazing. Another great video, man!