Why I Use the Canon EOS M50 for Landscape Photography
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- In this video I explain why I have been using the Canon EOS M50 for landscape photography.
Please be aware, this is not a review of the Canon EOS M50.
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Hi Chris, I was one of those who asked a simple question (on the cloud inversion video) as to did you regret not taking your 6d and tripod, I thought it was a perfectly reasonable question which you have deleted by the look of it unanswered.
You have answered it to some point in this episode however. I have followed you from your very first video and seen you come a long way but I feel you have embarrassed yourself by calling me and others disrespectful because we asked a simple question that you may have taken offence to.
I shoot with a 5D mkiii and also I have an M5, I often take the M5 for convenience and totally know where your coming from with the weight comparison of the full kit. But you have given me the hump by calling viewers disrespectful when most only wanted to know if you regretted not taking your full kit (heavy or not)... As for the M50 they are great cameras and you should (not telling you what to do!) get the ef-m adapter, that way you can use your other lenses on them... All the best.
Hi Andy - I haven't deleted your comment on the previous video, it is still there. As is my response. I have a screenshot of it if you are still unable to find it. I do not recall calling you or anyone else disrespectful in this video. I would really appreciate it if you could let me know the timecode where I did that so that I can see for myself. Thanks very much.
I think the fact that Chris has pinned the comment raises questions over your comment Andy.... with the greatest respect of course
Hi Andy - I have had time to watch this video back twice and I have even read the transcript from beginning to get. I cannot find where I called you or anyone else disrespectful. It is a real puzzler. If you can send me the timecode where I said that it would be really helpful. Thanks so much.
You never actually called any one disrespectful but you implied people have been by specifically asking people to "please be respectful". People are bound to comment over yours or any one else's content, not all this will be to the providers liking, It doesn't mean viewers are wrong or right or disrespectful but if your easily offended by some comments maybe you should turn commenting off!
I in no way intended to offend you, as I said I have followed your journey from day one..
Hi Andy - thank you so much for clearing that up. I disagree that there was anything implied when asking people to be respectful, I was being 100% literal. My concern was that people who share my point of view might have been a little over zealous in their support. You were mistaken when you said that I did not reply to your earlier comment. You were mistaken when you said that I deleted your earlier comment. You were mistaken when you said that I called you (or anyone else) disrespectful. You haven't offended me at all, but I have to admit to being a mildly annoyed when you accuse me of doing things that I did not.
Chris is a true photographer and he does not worry about the latest toys and pixels but the art of photography. Great job!!!
Well said. I think a lot of us who genuinely care about the art of photography have had enough of all the so called must have gizmo cameras being pushed on us by this reviewer and that. Personally, I find the implication that without the latest gear I can not produce worthy photographs rather insulting.
I think that today practically any camera has quality enough to take a good landscape photography
Thats true. Even film is good enough lol.. It isnt the megapixels, it is what you makeof it when you are at your scene. Fun thing. Chris hau made a video about printing 12mp vs 100mp and the 12mp looked better printed huge lol so yeah.. 😅🤣
The best camera is the one you have with you. Another great vid, Chris, keep on keeping on.
Chris, I was one of the people who thought you should be bringing your Canon 6D on these hikes. Clearly I was wrong. Your argument made perfect sence and the Canon M50 is the right tool for the job.
Please continue to give us the wonderful views and very good images using your prefered camera. ( Canon M50 )
Great response, and proof that Chris you've made your personal choices clearly and without predujice.
Thank you so much for this comment. I really appreciate it and all of the support that you have given me over the months and years. It means more to me than I adequately express here. :)
Very wholesome of you to realize the mistake and to come out and say this. Respect
“The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!” - Ansel Adams.
Just noticed - 15k subscribers! Well done! Keep going from strength to strength.
12" Blimey
Adams's quote is spot on.
Unless you're shooting porn. Then it's the 12 inches in front.
whats that supposed to mean? the standard head size? lol
I'm a pro photographer in the U.S. and have been for a lot of years (decades). I specialize in people photography, rarely have I shot landscape unless there was a person or people involved in the image(s). However, I appreciate most forms of photography, including landscape that are well composed and well lit. Your images are very good, and I agree with you that your gear doesn't matter as much as your ability to see light and composition. I'm a Canon shooter, like you, and I have several pro camera bodies, but I find when I'm not out shooting for a client I carry my Canon M-50 with me and usually the 15-45mm kit lens is attached. I have the adapter to use whatever Canon lenses I own but have never used it. I do have a few other M lenses. But as I said my go to lens is the 15-45mm. I really like that you print your images for sale. Since the Covid lockdown my business has gone downhill and I've had time to browse the internet looking at other photographers work. It dismays me that most of the newer photogs do two things. One; they're either into vlogging, which is video, or if they shoot stills they post them on the internet in small image sizes. The downside to that is almost all images look good when they're small and backlit on a iphone, ipad, or computer screen. The real test is to print an image to judge it's quality. When I hired assistants I always asked them to bring me a portfolio of at least 20 of their images. If they came to the interview with a laptop or ipad or iphone to show me their images I would tell them, "go print those and bring them back so I can see them, I'm not going to waste my time and yours looking at images that don't reflect what it really looks like." In most cases, 99% actually, I'd never see that applicant again.
So I applaud you for printing your images. One other thing you said that was extremely interesting is that you said that because you were limited by the focal length of your lens you became much more aware of the foreground. And the images you posted showed that you're doing that very effectively. Lots of people, (most probably), wouldn't have thought of that and not used the M-50 to it's advantage in landscape images. I've had many people look at my images, of people, models, gr. seniors, etc. that I've shot with the M-50, to experiment with it as a people camera and lens, and never once has any of them said "did you shoot that on a small camera"? They saw no difference between the image they were looking at and images shot from a 5DMKIV. Most clients aren't pixel peepers they just like or dislike an image based on content, composition and lighting. Keep up what you're doing because you're making some great images and keep printing and selling them. Hopefully, we'll get past Covid-19 and all the restrictions it's placed on us soon.
"The best camera is the one you have at the moment" ... Chris you made a perfect choice. Not being limited by prejudices and doing what your artistic spirit suggests to you is the important thing. Too many "photographers" become slaves of megapixels, of sharpness and so on, forgetting the artistic essence of photography. You are always a great source of inspiration. Thank you !
People like myself that have mobility problems can't carry loads of gear or set tripods up, so have no choice than to shoot handheld most of the time.
We also can't get to the top of mountains or fells ect but that doesn't stop us from making the best of the locations we can get too.
It's about seeing what's around you and capturing it but mostly the enjoyment that you get from it.
Any camera is a good camera as far as I'm concerned..
Well done for bringing it up Chris.
I"ll be less diplomatic about it...I absolutely detest landscape photography purists, snobs, and kit junkies. I think that is what my next vlog will be about. Your shots with the M50 are superior to a lot of other's shots with high end, full frame cameras. You go on doing what you are doing. Absolutely love the look of the documentary look to the photos. And that view at 7:10 !!! Wow. Wonderful video Chris! Stay safe mate!
Glad you were in the wrong place because this video was terrific. I am always amazed how folks whose skills are not at a professional level feel that they can criticize the gear or techniques that professionals use to capture images that are wonderful and ‘sell’. Rock on, Chris!
I love the way lockdown has made us think and act differently. Personally I used my smartphone a lot more, found locations closer to home (10 mins away) I might not of otherwise, and generally become much more mindful of the detail around me.
Very true
Chris is an excellent teacher.
The one to one session offers great value and is very informative.
4 hours taking photographs on the side of a wet hill is money well spent.
Enjoyed today's video.
Love the black and white photos , enjoying the videos .
First time as a first viewer....fantastic to see Chris at his captivating best....you are a fantastic orator and teacher. Keep up the good work. Its nonsense about being a proper photographer needing to use a huge fancy camera....its not about the gear!!! Well done Chris you are doing great!!!
Hi Chris - I've just started watching you on UA-cam recently and I enjoy your videos. A few years ago I gave up my DSLR and when over to the Olympus OM-D E-M1 II mirrorless. So, I don't think your APS-C is a small sensor. Actually I have no problem shooting micro four thirds if you have good lenses. With post processing software you can almost always get great images if you know what you are doing. My go-to setup is the Em1 II with a 12-100mm f/4 Pro lens that have stabilization in both the body and lens which gives me the ability to shoot hand held down to about 1/2 sec. I gave up my Canon S100 for really compact stuff and use a Sony RX100 III which is great for a pocket camera. Last week I needed to hike and squeeze through crevasses and used the Sony. Sure, I still use a tripod with long exposures and ND filters, but really I think you only need the full frame gear for very low light stuff. Being in the USA we are still not travelling much and Ohio is fairly limiting for landscape scenery but that just means I have to work harder to meet the challenge. And, don't forget, your Canon M50 is probably a better camera than Ansel Adams had!
Thanks for some excellent advice. Just bought my first mirror less camera. Haven't taken photos for decades. I now live in NZ where the light is fantastic and the landscapes stunning. Your comments are music to my ears. Will definitely subscribe and your explanations are spot on.
I agree totally. It is the quality of the photographer more than the equipment. I have had in the past Canon 1D mark 3 and 4 but now only use an M50 and the quality of the images is a good if not better. Ok. The range of lenses is limited and it is so light and small it feels lie a toy, but I love it.
Hi Chris hope you are keeping well. I glad you have done this video as I myself have a Canon M50 and find it to be very useful as a beginner I have found that going mirrorless has really helped me with the confidence to try and move away from point and shot photography. I think its great as you say that pretty much what you see is what you get for your final image.
The other thing as you say is the small and lightweight nature of the M50 makes it very attractive for a lot of people. I got mine last year for the simple fact that I stared with a Nikon d3200 to which I purchased second hand about 4 years ago to dip my toe in the water and try photography but it was getting old and we had a nice family holiday last June in North Yorkshire and it seemed like the ideal opportunity so I got the M50. I have since bought the adapter so I expanded my lens collection. I love the camera.
Your topic of not wanting or always needing a certain type of gear is a good point because I must admit that I like many other am looking at the canon R5 & R6 with envy at the moment wanting one, however don't have the money to do it or justify spending it on such. Apologies for drowning on but yet again you have produced a great video on a topic which is very important. My closing thought is this the best camera is the one you have on you at the time.
Thanks again Chris take care, Shane
I always watch and enjoy your videos, Chris, and feel really quite invested in your journey. I've never commented before, but your 'talk' today has prompted me to jump in for once. I'm relatively new to photography and can find some UA-camrs intimidating - giving the impression that you need £000s of cameras, lenses, tripods and filters to take any worthwhile shots. Thanks for rebalancing the debate, today. All the best.
Really interesting Chris. I felt exactly the same during lockdown. Didn’t seem right appearing with lots of camera gear. As you say not in the spirit of it all. In fact I lost a bit of enthusiasm for photography with everything going on at the time. Thankfully got my enthusiasm back, but still not comfortable hanging around with lots of gear, so I choose a lens and make do with it. Makes me think a bit more about what I’m doing. Nice video btw. Thanks.
This is just what I needed to see, just when I needed to see it. I have always loved taking phots, but don't consider myself a photographer. I only have a phone camera and do what I am able with it. I am looking to move up to a 'real' camera, but am not in a position t be spending thousands of dollars on equipment. Your perspective here has inspired me. Many thanks.
As they say 'the best camera is the one you have with you'. Enjoying the switch between your two cameras and the differences in usage, in particular how you are changing/improving your composition technique along the way.
Hi Chris! Firstly, my apologies for my absence. I've not been too well recently. Secondly, a few months ago I had a very similar experience when someone very 'kindly' pointed out that because I was using a Bridge Camera, I wasn't 'actually' a 'proper' photographer! There is so much snobbery in photography I find.
My last camera was a bridge camera. Took my best images with that camera. Had my DSLR camera here 12 months and still haven't got the same images. It's about being at the right place at the right time. It's a shame that people need to justify the gear they choose to use. Keep up the good work Chris. 👍
Thank you very much for this one. I have same thoughts. I'm told over and over that I cannot be a professional photographer because of my camera choice. But my customers love my work. Thanks again.
I think above all Chris your integrity is there for everyone to see on this channel, and I for one would never dream of questioning that as I’ve watched your channel grow and also you as a professional photographer, and you set a great example as a professional, I would think that your peers would all agree.
You are absolutely right Chris, gear doesn't matter in most cases. Only buy what you need and not what you want, pictures from a $1000 camera are just as good as a $5000 one. Only if you need to fill a wall 10 meter long, the more expensive camera will be better for the job. I can remember that my bag was just as heavy as yours last year :)
Chris I couldn’t agree more with what you’re saying here, I’ve recently quit my wedding/event photography business (lockdown didn’t help) I’ve sold my full frame Nikon bodies and all my kit including lenses and switched to an M50 to go back to basics if you like. Being able to just grab one bag with everything I need in it feels like total freedom, the camera is simple and easy to operate, the EFM adapter gives me a good range of lenses and means I can enjoy going back to landscape photography for the reason I initially started... because it’s something I enjoy, no pressure - just pleasure. Thanks for a great video, best of luck for the future.
Hi there mate. I have been doing professional landscape photography work with a micro four-thirds system. Olympus OMD EM-1 MK III with a 12-100 f4 IS PRO. With less gear and one lens I can walk longer distances for a long period of time. With the IS from Olympus my tripod is seldom used and my creativity and photo opportunities increased drastically!
I had the same thing in lockdown. I shoot with a full frame nikon normally but it's too heavy to take with me on our lockdown family walks. So I always took with me our canon G5X, 1inch sensor, compact camera. My first pictures were not that great but the more I got used to that camera, the better the pictures were. I have never taken that much pictures in such a short time. It was great. I have taken some of my favorite pictures. I even did a photoshoot with off camera flash at the seaside because the canon has a leaf shutter which brings the sync speed up to 1/2000th of a second. Sure, the nikon could be better image quality, but for sharing on the internet, you would never notice. I even could do good medium size prints and no one would notice. The photographer is really more important. A good camera comes into play for huge prints, but not for sharing online. Thanks for the nice video! I wish everyone a lot of joy with their photography!
Thanks Chris. As they say cameras don't take photographs people do. Some years ago in Sydney Aust I noted the winner of the Wildlife photographer of the year was taken with a go pro, quite a large print as you can imagine. I think there are a few 'snobs' out there that concentrate more on the equipment than the process. You always speak commonsense and have an excellent approach to photography. I always get great encouragement from you. Please keep it up.
I shot until January all my photos with a Canon 550D and got great images. Now with my full frame I do the same. The most beneficial thing of my 6D M2 is the fully articulated screen to help compose an focus better. So as you mentioned it is more to the photographer with a little help of the gear.
There are some excellent pictures in this video. I love my M50 I bought 3 months ago, so light and small and still very versatile.
Chris, in the last month I sold my Canon 70D with the main purpose of wanting to make my kit lighter and thus I purchased the M50 MII.
Your fantastic M50 landscape photos have given me such encouragement that my desire to lighten my kit was the correct decision for me. This has allowed me to be able to continue my hobby of photography well into my senior years.
Please keep the M50 videos coming and thank you so much for your channel. Of course I have subscribed and will encourage my friends to do the same.
It is the person capturing what they see that is important not the equipment. You have encouraged myself and I am sure countless others to go out and shoot handheld. I use a Nikon D7200 and it captures great images, they could be better because of me. Thanks for some great videos.
Hey Chris, I have to say watching your channel has inspired me a ton, and lately I’ve had more drive to get out, shoot more, and hone my skills. I’ve realized just how important lighting conditions are, and actively forcing myself out of bed early to go and shoot a sunrise, and a late evening sunsets. Doing this almost every day has allowed me more opportunity to catch that good light, and learn about the light, and if not for your channel I’m not sure I would be setting my alarm clock for 4:30am. As Gary Player once said - “The more I practice, the luckier I get”. Thanks for sharing your journey Chris
What a beautiful location! I think the Lake District is one the most beautiful places on earth. I have very fond memories of all my hikes there. I also own the M50 and I am very happy with it. I bought a couple of lenses (Sigma 16 & 56 and Canon 32) for it, since it is my only camera. Having two kids and very little spare time, the M50 is hard to beat price-wise. I wish I could visit the Lake District... Skill and ease of use is so much more important than having the best gear. Being a minimalist, I find that camera as a hobby is really hard, since so many videos are about gear.
I am a Nikon and Leica man but I also have a 5D MKII and had the original 5D for a few years. I can tell you that besides the larger files from the MKii I have not noticed any real world differences between the two. If 12 MP camera was good enough ten years ago it is good now. I really really do not need 50+ MP, with 5K video, 250 focus points, two dozen focus modes, etc etc to take landscape or still life photos with, in fact I still use a lot of film in all formats from 35mm to 4X5. What matters in the end is the content of the photograph not the gear. Ansel Adams once said ' Twelve photographs that matter in a year is a good score for any photographer '. Food for thought I believe.
Dude awesome video! I'm an M50 owner myself. Nice little kit. Light and pretty powerful for what it is. Your video really hit home with me. Thanks. Subscribed.
Hello Chris, a very open and honest video. Just keep going on your photographic journey with your equipment of choice to develop your business the best way possible regardless of what others think. Push forward with your plans for that exhibition/calendar and book they are the goal to aim for. Good selection of shots and thanks for sharing and continue to stay safe 😷.
Thanks Chris, I too use an M50 having changed down to it for the lighter weight.
At 72 I am much more likely to carry it around than a heavier DSLR.
And it is a very capable camera, Tim
I rarely post a comment but feel the need in this case.
In many respects the constant chasing of pixels and lens quality perued by some photogtrapehrs is nonsense (excepting architecture, advertising and fashion), I use numerous cameras, from a home-made pinhole to large format 5x4", each has its place.For personal work capturing what you feel is far more important than simply recording every leaf and blade of grass. It's the twelve inches behind the camera that counts, not the glass or pixels.
Keep going Chris, you're ok..
Seems a shame you had to remind people to be respectful....
For a while now I have used a lighter camera for mountain walking. My first was a Canon G11 (replaced with a G15 when the zoom jammed) and I was amazed by the results - I chose it for its RAW capability. My current lightweight outfit is an Olympus OMD 10 Mk1 which is fantastic - one feature I really like is seeing the histogram in the viewfinder. During the last 4 months it has been with me on all my exercise walks and I now have a nice wee portfolio called '1 mile away'.
Very well said Chris. It does not mater what you do where you do it how you do it you will never please every body. Just do what you want to do. Thank you for sharing and take care.
This is bonkers! The equipment does not matter! You could be using a shoebox with a hole in the front and a piece of film in the back to capture your images. It is the resultant image that really matters. Does it communicate the thoughts and suggestions that were running through your head at the time, and does it make the viewer stop and wonder? Yes to any of these is a success in my book. Your approach during lockdown was completely within the spirit of the lockdown, and a model for others that I frequently referred to with other UA-camrs. When I swapped from Canon to Olympus I chose to use one camera and one lens (because it was all I could afford) to ensure that the move was the right thing for me. It would have been so easy to just go back to the Canon and the bag full of lenses. Like you, simplifying the kit actually encouraged me to be more create with my compositions - I had no choice because of the limitations of the 12-50mm Olympus lens - it was either push my boundaries or walk away from the scene. Your mention of the EVF is a very valid point - having the live histogram in the Olympus OM-D cameras was one of the main reasons for me to stick with this system. Now I could not live without it, it is such a useful and helpful feature.
Great points. There's a lot to be said for adapting your kit to the physical challenges of your photographic destination.
Although I have a full frame Canon and love it, I shot for two years with a Canon 80D, which has an equivalent 24 megapixel sensor to the M50, and was never disappointed with daytime photo image quality. I once took a photo of a very tall waterfalls that was dense with details of surrounding forest, and printed it to A1 size (actually, slightly larger: 24 x 36 inches), and it was wonderfully sharp even to close inspection. I sold two prints at that size, and my customers were quite happy. Mind you, I used a good quality lens--the Canon EF-S 15-85mm, approximately on par with an L lens in terms of IQ (tho not weather-sealed as are the L's).
For a little more versatility on your hikes, consider the following fairly lightweight addition: EOS M mount adaptor (105g) and Canon 55-250 mm STM IS lens (375g). It's a sharp lens, and modestly priced (240 -295 UK pounds). I carried the latter in my daypack to work (non-photography job!) along with a crop sensor Canon camera for a couple of years, and was several times very glad to have had it, to capitalize on a photo opp in a little city with occasional gorgeous mountains-in-the-distance views (Victoria, BC). And its long enough to get a nice moon shot, with good crater detail.
That’s spot on what you said, being in the right place and composition. For me, it’s the enjoyment of being out and the process of taking pictures. After having many cameras, I’ve found what suits me best is the simplicity of just using a Sony RX100. The quality is fine for my purpose. It’s not just about the quality of the image, but the memory of the day that goes with it.
So glad I found this channel!
Indeed you are right. I am (and many others) are using vintage lenses more and more with mirrorless cameras - I use a few with my Fuji XT-1 and XT-3 - why? It is simple really - I don’t necessarily always want the pin sharp images that most modern lenses can produce on the modern bodies with ever increasing pixel counts. Sometimes (mostly these days it seems) I want to enjoy the image as an impression of the scene - the “quality” is not defined by me based on sharpness ( this trend for ever greater clarity etc. is perpetuated by manufacturers and many photographers) - my most used body is my XT-1 and my favourite lens is an old Helios 58mm lens - I love what this combo produces - that is it.
I was impressed when you started your walks with the small canon - I thought at the time “there is a sensible man taking good photos and showing the rest of us that we should be comfortable wandering around with the camera slung around our necks ready to take an image in seconds if needed”. I hate carrying my rucksack full of bodies, lenses, filters etc.......I don’ t carry it anymore. I usually take a body with one lens (mostly a 50mm prime from 30 or more years ago with a polariser fitted. I will carry a ND filter to hand hold in front of the lens if needed. All in a small bag. Nothing more. Travel light or travel heavy - the choice is ours depending on the situation at hand.........I hate carrying tripods too so mine rarely get used these days........
I see one or two other pro togs showing that they are using lightweight, simple gear for their work at times and getting good results that they are happy with. I often use a Panasonic compact camera that stuffs in my pocket easily. My best image ever (IMHO) was taken with it - it was with me when I needed it😊
Good stuff Chris - hopefully you won’t need to spend anymore time explaining your rationale on photography and just keep doing what works for you - if you lose a sub or two - well it happens - you will gain many more who can identify what you are doing.......my current challenge is to only use images SOOC......much easier with a camera like the Fujis as they are so configurable in camera, but no “out of camera editing!” Your new challenge?
Excellent video Chris and I completely agree with you. The two most important things in landscape photography are being in the right place at the right time and composition. Sometimes a smaller, lighter setup without all the other paraphenalia that we often bog ourselves down with will help us to be in that right place at the right time and we'll take better photos. It's also about being able to go out and enjoy it, and if lighter gear helps us to enjoy it more, that's likely to result in better images too. The images you have been taking with the M50 have been fantastic, in fact if you didn't make these videos I doubt anyone would really notice what camera was used ;) S
Great input, Chris. Couldn’t agree more.
Chris thank you for your rebuttal to those commenting negatively concerning your methods of photography...
There were many conditions outside of your control forcing a reduction in activities on many levels. You chose to continue your creative endeavors rather than doing nothing at all. As a result you’ve learned and grown as a photographer by limiting your equipment. Also since you did continue photographing you have a record of interesting places to return to for a more extensive shoot in the future...
I’ve been shooting the same kit for ten years now; Nikon D700, 16-35, 24-70, 70-200. The 24-70 is on the camera 99% of the time as it’s extremely versatile. I too would love to have a mirrorless camera as a second, smaller lighter, camera...
BTW, nice car.
During lockdown my wife and I would do our 1 hour daily walk in the countryside. I would take a mirrorless camera, but I use mainly compact system cameras ( CSC ) like the Samsung NX 300 or my Sony A6300 camera. The lenses are small and lightweight so I would use an 18-55 lens. Even before lockdown I would shoot 99% of the time handheld. I’m my own tripod. I’ve rarely had an issue with sharpness, but what it has done for me is I don’t think about the gear and there is no weight issue. I’ve sold many large prints from these small cameras and the quality is excellent. All I can say is it works for me and I used to be a pro photographer with all the Canon full frame Eos 1D’s and full frame glass. I don’t miss it at all. Some of my best images were shot on a Canon Ixus camera the size of a cigarette packet when I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Absolutely agree with you Chris. I have my full frame Canon and Sony cameras with heavy lenses and I love to work with them since I trust them and always get great quality images. However, I know exactly what you mean when talk about your APS-C experience. I enjoy walking out and shooting with my APS-C Sony or micro four thirds Panasonic cameras with a couple light lenses fitting my pockets. It is a different experience. I just fill I am not "pressured" to bring home top work and I am out there for fun. If it happens, it happens. That feeling inspires me to experiment more and shoot scenes I probably would not stop to shoot with my "professional" equipment. With good APS-C lenses, these cameras are capable to capture high quality images for professional use. If the moment, light and composition are great, the APS-C sensor will not prevent you to create a great image. I saw absolutely stunning landscape work from a photographer using Nikon D5300. The full frame cameras will still be my primary tool but as I said, the APS-C camera can hold place on its own. I do think a light tripod would be very beneficial.
Those shots are awesome! It's the ones who are shitty at something who complain about gear. Your photos are amazing and I'm glad I ordered the M50.
Hey Chris, I am glad that you have answered this question. I have a 5D Mk3 and for years I would take it everywhere I go including up 2000+ metre high hills. I was one person who thought that If i went to a smaller sensor size I would reduce the quality of my images. One day after a full day hike My back was killing me and so I went online a bought a second-hand Olympus OM-D E-M1. So glad that I did. Having a smaller camera and not relying on a tripod is so freeing and great way to imprve your photography.
I agree 100% with you Chris. All cameras nowadays are capable of shooting professional results. It's the bloke behind it that matters. Ignore silly photography snobs who insist on a tripod and 2.8 lenses....they're living in the past. Keep up the great work. I actually think some of your M50 shots are some of the best I've seen from you.....
I am in my second lockdown in Dublin. Like you I take a small pocket camera with me on my daily walk in my local area. The discipline has forced me to look at details in the streetscapes around me. The camera is an old Panasonic LX5. I have also become more aware of light. Great fun!
Just went to the m50 as well. Almost the same reason, I hike a lot, not mountains however, like carrying 2 lenses 22mm f2 and 32mm f1.4. Also a smaller back pack to take longer trips and more hiking trips with this smaller setup. Bonus, the picture quality is fantastic....
Nice one mate. When you’ve got a good eye, the gear isn’t so important-you have a good eye. I love that you split the channel. It’s so great to pack light for those hikes and I’m so glad that you are doing that. Cheers, Jeff
Hi Chris. I think you are spot on with what you say in this video, and going back to last week regarding 'classic scenes', those scenes are classic because of the subject and composition not because of the equipment used by the photographer at the time. In 10 years time when the new cameras of today are 'older technology' those classic scenes will still be worthy of a shot.
I've just recieved my m50 and a complete starter (also without the funds for lots of gear!) your m50 videos are so helpful, so well explained, thank you!
Spot on. There is way too much gear talk on UA-cam and not enough focus on photography. I get bored watching videos of the latest and greatest when I am already satisfied with my gear and enjoy using them.
Well done. Only thing I would have liked to see is what lens you used in the more info section. Loved the black & white shots. Please keep videos like this coming
Hello Chris, I've just come across your channel . I am currently shopping for a camera as a beginner and to take a further step from my phone. I am thinking of buying an M50 as it fits my budget and might leave me some cash for an extra lens. Having seen other videos overtalking about camera's features, especially for video and vlogging, this is one of the few videos that brings us down to earth to the essential things of the art of photography. Thank you very much for your honest advice!
I love your vlogs Chris, taking me on your walks around some of the best views in the world. Having the best gear in the world won't make any difference to someone who doesn't have an eye for a composition. Do what YOU want, in terms of the gear you use and the places you go.
During lockdown I felt the same, it just wasn’t right carrying my DSLR around so I used my iPhone instead. What I found was I was taking more photos as it was quick to get the phone out of my pocket and frame up a composition as I was walking whereas previously I may not have stopped to put my bag down and get the camera out. Over the weeks I became more and more aware of the compositions. I’ve only just gone back to the DSLR recently but have noticed that my photography seems to have improved as a result. Another great video 😀
Fantastic video. I myself own an apsc dslr with a bag full of lenses (though not expensive L glass). As someone who spends their life wearing a rucksack I have way more fun slipping a secondhand tz100 into my rucksack and pulling it out whenever an opportunity arises. No, of course the image quality isn't quite as good and if your selling images then more expensive cameras are better (though apparently many people are selling images off smartphones nowadays and good for them). Like you said, right place, right time and composition is so much more important. And you've got another subscriber.
My name is Shlomi Ben David, I'm from Israel, I have a 6d Canon camera and a 70d Canon camera, I recently bought the Mirror m50 camera and I only shoot with it, the camera is just a very good level camera with 2 kit lenses, I agree with every word u said in the video👍
Well said Chris. Anyone whos followed you for some time will know your lockdown reasons and I think it's a good thing to change the camera you take to locations you often visit, as you said you see things differently. How anyone can accuse you of not being a landscape photographer for using an M50 clearly needs to look at your amazing amount of work and dedication to your profession.
Good, very good! As of 2020 we no longer have to worry about image quality. Everything upwards 18 MP is just fine for printing in *any* size (nobody other than pixel peepers will see it, and even they might not be able to tell what resolution was actually used), higher resolutions just give more room for cropping in post or if you don't have a long enough lens with you. The M50 is absolutely fine, as would be a 20 MP Micro Four Thirds camera. Nowadays it is more about lens quality, but even there the raw converter can do some magic (purple fringing is one of those things that can be dealt with in post processing, it might just need activating the right settings and not be too heavy). And that you bought a second M50 was the right move for you (I knew it was coming when you started about talking about a second camera for video ;-)). Next a tele zoom for this camera, and a wide angle zoom … and you can leave your full-frame DSLR at home (or better yet - sell it) … ;-)
i really love your landscape photography. Keep it up
-greetings from Germany
Great video and agree im an artist and people always ask about equipment i tell them to practice with what they have
2 years on, great video, subbed. I’ll be booking some 1-2-1 sessions with you this year too!:)
Recently ski touring in the mountains had a similiar experience with a compct Fuji setup with just one small lens - the f/2.8 16mm. IQ good enough to print big..Just being there, as you say is most of it.
As a person with ASD I was a "all the gear, no idea" kind of photographer. I have an M50 and had about half a dozen lenses. I recently went away to the Lakes and took my M50 and my only lens, a 24 mm pancake lens. I hope I will never go back to having a ton of lenses that I never use.
Hi Chris, I am an Italian amateur photographer, I agree with you 100%, in landscape photography the most important thing is to be in the right place at the right time, in my opinion, however, to get a good quality landscape photography is always (or almost) a tripod is necessary, then if the camera is light, it is better, so you can use a light tripod that does not affect the difficulty of the excursion.
Congratulations on your always very interesting videos and an affectionate greeting from Italy, hello !!
Great video Chris....very important message....the best camera is to experience the natural beauty of the scenery through the lens of one's eyes...to capture the moment with camera comes secondary...something I try to remind myself all the time. Great images captured with M50 camera and black & white look great!
Good points, well made mate. There is a saying I believe along the lines of "the best camera for the job is the one in your hand" - how true. There is unquestionably a place for a more compact camera in a pocket as opposed to the bulbous weight that we all lug around in our backpacks! Indeed, you will recall my own 'passion' for Fuji X cameras and it was entirely this philosophy that drove my enthusiasm for the system. Ultimately though, one has to live long-term with the results on the computer at home and - for me at least - the quality just wasn't there with the smaller sensors/kit. I guess ultimately, it comes down to balance - a balance needs to be struck between getting out and being there in the first place (if you're not actually there, you can't take a photo) and what ultimately you're planning to do with your images. The vast majority of us (I believe) shoot for ourselves, for instagram or facebook.....and how many of us actually print anything at all I wonder? In the majority of cases therefore, I'd argue very few of us truly need the latest sensors, full frame, MF or anything like it. Well, I'm sure that's lit a few blue touch-papers!! I'm off to buy an R5!! Cheerio ;-) !
Great video. So much commonsense spoken. Thank you.
Another spot-on video. I have found that, in most cases, it is not so much the tool but more the operator.
Thanks, Chris, I recently bought the M50 for this reason.Thought I was the only one. Great travel camera. Having had a massive DSLR I noticed I wasn't doing anything just because of the weight. So I geared up for lightweight this time. (1x50mm + adapter + speed booster, giving both 50mm and 80mm in one lens, small leg tripod.) Nice tip on the daylight black and White. I also have a nine-year-old and wife usually with me, who are also less forgiving of my time getting gear out. Great camera for street and landscape. I also use a small light rubber leg tripod. Perfect to document my 2 weeks in San Fran/Yosemite/Gold Coast trip. Keep it up , Thanks!
Very good vid and discussion. I have two RP bodies and also an M50. I love the M50 but I think I can still get more out of it so will look forward to your M50 vids.
Another really good video Chris and I couldn't agree more. When I look at an image I don't even think about what gear the person who took it uses and more importantly I really don't care. I either like the image or I don't. I don't know why some photographers are so hung up on gear and especially what gear other photographers should or shouldn't be using. It doesn't matter, it's the final product that counts. Do we ask the mechanic that works on our car what brand tools he is using? Do we judge a carpenters work by what tools he's using or by his finished work? Cameras and camera gear are just tools period. It's what you do with those tools is what really matters. Sorry about the rant. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts and knowledge.
Hi Chris I have been following your channel for a few years now and all your videos are very helpful and well explained. The M50 seems to be a pretty good camera all your photos are excellent I don't think it's expensive gear that makes a great photo it the photographer
It certainly was a joy during lockdown to have the m50 and shoot handheld. If it’s the camera that serves your purpose then so be it. For me personally I’d take the best camera camera and lens available to you for the sake of the weight of a bag o sugar (almost) and still shoot handheld. The EF M 55-200 would be ideal as a substitute.
Hi Chris: Thanks for sharing your explanation on why you have basically split your You Tube channel creations based on your camera. This is a very interesting concept that no one else has tried. Kudos to you for being a leader in this way. With respects to gear, I agree with your statement that being in the correct location at the correct time and having a great composition is more important than the gear itself. However, where gear does make a difference is in the individuals ability to capture an image that reflects their creative intent. I used to shot on a Nikon D810 and I loved the ability to create images that fully utilized the dynamic range of the camera with respects to low light, and the lack of noise. The biggest issue I had with my DSLR was weight of the camera and lens that I accumulated over the years. We travel a lot and it became a major concern for us as we travelled and got older.
I subsequently moved to an Olympus E1 Mark ii, and while this is a great camera I did notice that my ability to capture the images I wanted based on a smaller sensor (4/3) had impacted my enjoyment of photography. Therefore, I have just changed from Olympus over to Sony (A7 iii). I have kept true to my original purpose for leaving Nikon and that was over weight.
Keep safe . . . Cheers, Keith (Canada)
Well said.... I use a 5D2 and M5, its interesting the attitude toward you change depending on what camera you pull out the bag. 5D you get noticed and people take it your a professional. Pull out the M5 and no one takes a blind bit of notice. Your gear does not grant you the tittle "photographer"
You are right, be in the right place at the right time. The image is what matters.
Very well stated, cannot disagree with anything you said. The camera is the final part of the equation after the photographer has set the scene. I shoot with m4/3 gear and in the views of some I don’t stand a chance of taken a great image .......
Massive congrats on the 15k + subs Chris, you've put in a huge effort on this channel and made some great films which are well worth watching and importantly you've made me and probably many more think about what we do with our cameras. Cheers.
Thank you Chris for a fantastic video, what you said, about lighter Cameras for long hikes, I use my Canon Gx 1 Mark two mirroless, and get brilliant pictures of landscapes, Regards Stephen.
Many thanks, Chris, for your candid thoughtful discussion and comments. It was a similar case for us here in Australia in the early days of the pandemic. I did a similar thing to yourself .... using a Canon mirrorless to do a beach patterns project when on exercise walks (NW Tasmania). I've had a 20 + years dream to explore the Lakes District .... maybe one day ... I enjoy and look forward to each of your videos; and your unique style of presenting them. Kind regards. Andrew
Good to see you using the M50. I now have the EOS R, however I missed my Canon M3 so had it repaired and still to this day has produced most of my best selling stock images. I still use it when walking the dog or, like you, expect to be hiking all day up and down hills. I even replace my 70-200 F2.8 with the M3 and 55-200mm because it's half the weight on occasion. There is also of course the option to use the adapter to use the EF lenses on the M3. Admittedly the M3 is slow at autofocusing but for landscapes that doesn't matter. Keep it up Chris :-)
A great video Chris, one of your best. I agree with your comments on gear, DSLRs are old technology now, expensive to manufacture, and will not be developed in future. Lighter mirrorless are the way things will go, they open up access to places and occasions that were difficult to reach previously, particularly if you are a OF like me.
Awesome video Chris! Thank you
Hi Chris. I`ve just bought my first half decent camera, the Canon M50 Mkii. So now I`m looking for good tutorials so I can learn how to get the best out of it. I really enjoyed this video and am about to look at some of your others. Cheers Pal !
Great video. I recently made my first photo book. It was of our travels over many years. Some of the best pictures printed for me were pictures taken on a canon A1 on slide film which I digitised. I agree. Right place. Right time. Right composition. Not the equipment. Mind you the composition for me was more luck than anything. Jer
Spot on Chris, a mobile phone is good enough for landscape photography. I have shot with a load of different systems and cameras the most recent being a D850 which has now gone in favour of a lighter micro 4/3 system. However when I look at the images I have on the wall in my house over 60% were taken with a mobile phone. Why ? You may ask, well it’s simple it’s what I had with me and liked what I had done as do a lot of other people.
Hey Chris! Loooong time mate! I was pleasantly surprised to see how your channel has evolved by taking the leap in getting handheld photos more often. I find myself doing something similar. Although absent from social media, I have been somewhat active taking photos, even with my phone 😁. I hope you are well!