5 Cameras I regret buying - The grass isn't always greener..
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- A few videos back I listed 5 cameras that I wish I would have kept. Today we take a look at the other end of the spectrum. What cameras do I regret buying in the first place?
Needless to say, this doesn't mean these are bad cameras. As you know I believe there are no bad cameras, only bad photographers. It just means that they didn't work well enough for me compared to other cameras I have tried.
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I had a bad 2021 lost my dad, my old boss pushed me to a burnout ( i teached film photography and museum conservator)my boss kept cutting the teaching time till it was down to 20 min, his idea was to maximize the number of students we received in a day at the cost of quality, the lack of knowledge in photography shows in his expectations. Whilst i lament Ive loved photography all my life but been doing photography itself since i was 16 for the first time 2021 took all joy and interest in photography from me . For almost a year i have not done photography, but recently a spark of joy and enthusiasm came back also with a different mentality now i want to do street photography/ documentary photography exclusively and use only compact cameras film or digital I purchased the ricoh griii street edition. I want 2022 to be a good year and like you mattias I’m also a dad of 3 beautiful baby boy’s . I don’t want 2021 to keep me from taking photos of my sons as they grow up .
I wish you the best of luck. 🙏🏼
recovering from depression and burnout is so hard! especially when it takes away the things you love doing, which is a vicious cycle. photography was lost to me for several years due to illness and stress, so i know how it feels. if i could go back and tell myself one thing, it’s simply to drop all expectations - which are poison for recovery! don’t worry about taking “good” photographs, just enjoy the process and good photographs will come. wishing you many fun hours with it 💜
I had a former employer who intentionally mocked my joy of photography. She killed my spirit in so many ways. But I’m trying to love it again.
Wishing you a great 2022… Hope I get to see some of your photos
You have our best wishes brother. Stay blessed and we hope you have a better year ahead.
The consistency of how great Mattias' images are really does prove his point: Gear doesn't matter....I just wish I was a better photographer lol
You probably are better than you think.
But you are ☺️
The photos from the RX100ii look a bit washed out; they're also not sharp enough for my liking. Clearly, that's the camera, not Mattias.
@@davidwarren7279 it was years before I started doing photography. I simply was less skilled back then.
Practice makes perfect
The camera I shouldn't have bought is the FujiFilm x100f. I just didn't fall in love with the body like I expected too, and it felt a bit slow. I also felt like I needed to step down to get better image quality.
I replaced it with a Ricoh GRiii, which is the camera I should have bought in the first place.
I completely agree, but ironically I just used my M2 more and got a 5d mk2 for a fun digital haha
@@sparten17708 I have the 5Dmkii! It's really the camera I learned on, haha. I traveled around the world with it to about 25 countries, so it's hard to let go of it. Haven't used it in about three years though.
I still think the 5Dmkii has the best ergonomics of any camera ever made. That grip! It's even better than the mkiii and mkiv.
I've been waiting for so long. Finally!
I have to say none of them surprise me. You were the guy who convinced me to buy a Nikon Df, which is around five years ago now - today it is still a solid performer, and I love it dearly.
My second Fuji was the X-T10, and I was blown away by the image quality. Love that it has a viewfinder, and is compact. Won the auction at an online thrift shop, got it and the 27mm lens for around $350, what a steal. It was and is in mint condition. Bought some adapters so now I can shoot with a Super Takumar 50mm F1.4, manual focus, no softness at f2.8, and just amazed at the colors and contrast. My favorite fun camera.
Finally, been waiting for this one!
Mattias, as always many thanks for a great video. The one piece of gear I really regret buying is the Lensbaby. I could never seem to get it work as the promotional videos did. It was a lot of effort for not much reward, but, then again there may been a problem with the lack of ability on the part of the operator.
I particulalrly like how deliberate and purposeful you are in your camera choices and how they behave in your hands. I consider myself fortunate to this point inasmuch as I haven’t yet regretted a camera I’ve bought. Even the Nikon D6 which is hands down the most expensive camera I’ve yet bought (18 months ago) brings a smile to my face each time I’m out shooting with it.
The D6 would make me smile as well 😀
I wish I had your discipline to have only two cameras. I guess the good news for me is I don’t have any regrets about the cameras I’ve bought. And I only buy used.
I am with you on the Souny RX100 range. The mark V was the only pone I have owned and the only camera I have regretted buying. It spent more time being repaired than it did in my hands being used.
Cheers, Matthias, from Sean in Atlanta! I totally agree with you on the Fuji XH1! I couldn’t believe how disappointed I was with that! I hope you and your family are well! Thanks!
Sean
We are good, thanks for asking. I hope all is well in Atlanta!
Love your voice Mattias! You have a great voice for narration!
As a Nikon F mount shooter, the D5000 was a... D40 with flippy floppy screen, some holiday dinner fat and the D300 sensor. Btw, the Nikon D300 is the best bang for the buck in second hand DSLR market! Love your videos!
100% agree with your comments on the Sony RX100 line. I've owned RX100 IV and V and then the VI. I just couldn't get my head around those cameras. I know it took 3 before I realised it hahaha.
Never regretted any camera purchase, each one thought me something about myself and my needs as photographer. Among these there are two I had love-hate relationship - Leica M240 and Fuji X100V. So far the camera I like the most is Fuji Xpro-3. I take it everywhere and love using it.
Why didn't you like the x100?
@@markn8535 I bought it to replace x100f - flippy screen was the main reason and my expectations were sort of pumped. Flippy screen turned out to be difficult to open (especially in gloves) and seemed to be fragile. I hated how the lens aperture ring was done - pretty unusable for me, too close to the body and again - hard to operate in gloves. Quite often I would press something without knowing and got surprises. Other than that very solid camera, I used it with TCL and WCLX adapters to see how far I can take it. Don’t get me wrong, I sometimes miss it as it’s beautiful thing but I have much more sentiment towards x100f. X100V became a ‘German car’ - solid, reliable but boring.
I bought the X100v as a replacement for my X-T1, partly because of the sensor and autofocus improvements over my old camera (I couldn’t afford an X-T4 body as I needed to sell the X-T1 & lenses to get the trade-in money), I never even considered the pull out rear screen in my assessment of the camera.
I wanted a faster and more accurate autofocus and the faster processor too… the look of the camera was a secondary thought for me… I preferred the silver model as it looked so beautiful but bought the black model for my street work.
Have I used the flip out screen as it’s intended to be used… yes, on the odd occasions I helped but mostly it’s left flush to the body.
I now own both the X100v and the GRIIIX, and use them for street work (I also use an iPhone 13 Pro too)and enjoy both… I’ve owned, since 2012, Leica’s, Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sony and Kodak cameras but have settled on the two above… what would my ideal camera be: one of the Sony DSLR’s for the great autofocus and image quality (hate, hate, hate Sony’s menu settings!).
If money was no object: the Leica Q2 or 3 when it comes out (I can dream).
But I’m very happy with these cameras faults and all.
I really miss getting rid of my XPro1 in favour of XT3. XT3 is a much, much better camera (holy the XPro1 autofocus was so bad), but it's just so uncomfortable to physically use in comparison. Ended up switching to Nikon entirely lol, and now miss the film simulations.
Proud to say that I accidentally follow your 2 camera rule, but I often think about trying a new camera. Then I realize that I just haven’t used my K-1 in a long time and I should just suck it up, plan a day out and bring my camera bag with me. If the K-1 doesn’t perform then, that’s when I can start looking at a different camera.
Anyhow, thanks for all your earnest thoughts on cameras, Mattias!
🙏
Great video! I like hearing the reasons why you and the kit didn't get along because too often people pass over important things like ergonomics and handling in favor of raw sensor power. Shame about the GRIIIx, was looking to get one myself in the future. I'm currently shooting on K-1, K-3 II and Pentax Q and thought that would be a perfect in-between for the Q and K-3.
K-1 is a killer :)
I read that there are (still!) dust issues on the GRIII(x). And due to shake reduction the sensor is even more complex to clean. Hopefully they will solve it one day ...
Your reviews are the best …. Lots of fun to watch
Fantastic video! We bought two of the Panasonic S1 and accompanying lenses: 50mm f1.4, 24-105 f4, 70-200 f2.8; everything we need for a full day of event/wedding coverage.
The continuous autofocus let us down over and over that we had to figure out how to make those out of focus shots a part of the edit, it stretched our creativity.
The other issue with that system, it wasn’t so lightweight. They were hefty cameras and bulky lenses. We bought it for unlimited recording, good heat dissipation, excellent stabilization, all the stuff Panasonic does well. But alas we sold it all and are on the Canon R5 and R6 now with zero regrets.
Relying video AF on panasonic is like relying on kids not to scribble on the wall. It will disappoint you. Even the latest gh6 still pulses.
Congrats on the baby girl! And thanks for this insight. Having never tried either one, I wonder if the X-T4 is the hybrid body you wished the X-H1 was
Fully articulated screen on the XT4 is a dealbreaker for me. I expect it on a Canon but not a Fuji.
Thank you Mattias, as always, great video! I'm close to regretting a Konica Auto S2 purchase but hey, one more roll of film and fingers crossed I can sell it with good test examples.
Thank Mattias, my hands are also quite large. Last year I wanted a camera with high res mode & purchased an Olympus em1 mk iii which is very good, but just didn't feel right after a few days. So I returned it for a Panasonic G9 which fits my hands perfectly & couldn't be happier.
I'm with you on the Sony RX100. It has great and useful specs, but from my experience, it is not a matter of IF it will break, but WHEN it will break. And Sony Customer Service has some of the most disagreeable people you will ever deal with. They go out of their way to get out of honoring their warranty. I'll never spend another dime with them.
I actually purchased a used Lytro Illum because I was curious about how it worked, and what could be done with it. After playing with it, and realizing how horrible it was, I sold it for a small profit.
That Ricoh looks really nice and maybe what I’ve been looking for. I have other cameras that I never want to take out because of their size but that camera looks nice. The image quality looks good too.
Yes, I am much more drawn by the 40mm equivalent than the 28mm. I have the Zeiss Batis 40mm for Sony and I love the focal length in between 35 and 50mm. Super versatile allround lens, 28mm can be too wide at times in my opinion.
I liked my Panasonic S1R, but I couldn't get used to the brick-like weight. The 24-105mm lens also was big and heavy. So I switched to the Sigma FP-L.
RX100v is great for me. Super pics all the time. Great tiny bag with spare batteries and mag polarised filter. I am worried the GH6 will be one of those ones you listed though. It's quite heavy
I've previously had an RX100 & now an RX100IV since 2016. Both were perfectly reliable in my experience, zero issues. Ultimately it serves a purpose (tiny capable travel camera) but I've never got on with the interface and I just don't enjoy taking photos with it.
Don't I know it. A few years ago when I was a poor uni student, the RX100 III was my only camera for a good two years, and it almost weaned me off photography for good...
My number one favourite camera, to date is also my number one regret camera: The Fuji X pro 1.
I bought it in 2019 for some of the more obvious reasons - it was $300 CAD and was a rangefinder -style camera. The good was the image quality. Still some of the best photos I think I have ever taken. High ISOs sing with true colour representation at its top 25,600.
My main complaints were with the lack of actual manual focus capabilities with native fuji lenses - especially the pancake primes with terribly unpredictable focus by wire. This meant autofocus only, which in my mind defeated the purpose of the camera. Along with the OVF not having any useable way to check focus in manual, it was disappointing.
The cake topper, though, was the battery life. I would usually get about 30 mins of use with one new battery, even after a few charge cycles. For the price, I even bought a second one to make sure mine wasnt faulty. It was then that I asked a few fuji shooters online and found that it truly was that bad.
So a rangefinder style gimmick with poor battery life and amazing image quality. Oh well.
Im selling Mine, If youre Interested. :)
I regret getting my modified camera from KolariVision. Hear me out on this. In order to see whether or not I'd like such styles of photography (turns out I do!), I went with the least expensive setup, which wound up costing me somewhere around $500 CAD all in, and it was a modified Canon ELPH 180 or 185. The thing is a royal pain to hold due to just how thin it is, the battery kills itself in about an hour of being on, and while it definitely helped me decide if I wanted to get into such or not it left me asking why I didn't just pay twice as much and get a Lumix GX8 or GX9, or at minimum a somewhat better point and shoot.
I’m in the process of selling my camera collection, but have decided to keep the Fujifilm XH1 and the Sony RX100 M6. I must be lucky as I haven’t experienced any issues.
As for myself I’ve been a Canon shooter since EOS-D20, I’ve upgraded just about every five years and now own the R5, loved them all.
Love my r5!!
My "wish i'd skipped" was the Fujifilm X-T4. I thought I'd like the IBIS and the rest would be fine. But the twisty-flippy screen and plastic-y feel of the camera didn't hit it for me. Every time I used it, I couldn't get over the lackluster feel I got while using it. Nothing really wrong with the camera, it's a fantastic camera. Just that for me, I wound up going back to my older nikon.
My "wish I'd kept" was my Fujifilm x100f. Love the color science and ease of use. I didn't want the x100V model because I prefer having the tactile buttons on the back, not touchscreen. I sold it to a friend to help get them deeper into photography because I had just bought the X-T4...
I wish I'd skipped the X-T4, too. Due to the pandemic I didn't get to try it in the hand. It was much bigger than my well-loved X-T2, and yeah I hated the flippy screen. I had the X100F until a dial broke and really did love the X100V - got used to the lack of buttons on the back (just) - and took some of my favourite ever photos. I ended up with the XT-30II and do love it.
The Fujifilm X100F. It's a fine camera, but in my inexperience at the time I entirely misjudged it for its use case. I take a lot of photos near water, and the fixed focal length turned out to be super limiting as 'zooming with your feet' often wasn't possible without taking a dive. I managed to trade it in, and buy another interchangeable lens camera during a promotion and thereby limited the financial loss. The price of learning I guess... I still like the X100-series, but it's just not for me.
I'm a dad of 2 young children and I've shot most of my pictures with my xpro 2 (I was coming from a Sony a6000). Since I buy everything used i lost nothing when switching systems. I later purchased an X-H1 for a bit of video and to use with larger lenses but I must admit that even if It's better than my xpro2 in almost every way, I always grab my xpro2 to shoot. Can't explain it, maybe It's the size, or the form factor, but the X-H1 never makes me want to go out and shoot as my xpro2 does. Lately I've been tempted to find an x-e4 with the 27mm because the xpro 2 remains bulky, even with a 23mm f2. And with all the stuff I carry with two young children, I tend to leave the camera at home if it doesnt fit in a pocket... I also have a 5D classic that I bought for fun after watching one of your videos and because it was cheap (90€ from someone living 10min away from my place...), but it struggles to keep up with the kids, and I quite limited for cropping with 12Mpx
I like the a7ii, it's great for me coming from an entry level dslr. It may not be the best but definitely an upgrade
To Mattias' criticisms, it's jpg colour science is not bad for portraits (for RAW it's irrelevant); it was my first IBIS camera and the 3.5 stops advantage was awesome as was the low noise shadow recovery.
As an professional photographer and X-H1 owner, I totally agree with your criticisms of the camera. While it's market position was built around being a hybrid, the X-H1 is an absolutely horrid hybrid experience. When I approach a job with these boxes, it's either or. Switching between the two systems is just too inconvenient.
So why do I own two of them? Well at after the release of the X-T3, X-H1 bodies could be purchased for $700-$1000 off brand new plus accessories. Sometimes it really is about price. It was the perfect upgrade from the X-T20 I was using and I personally do love the huge grip. It's very comfortable for me.
Possessive its has no apostrophe.
For me, all I would need is to have the buttons closer for video-stills, and a better menu. That would add to speed.
The Leica M8 was pure torture. I had it and the XPro3 at the same time because I though they would compliment each other but it just felt like I had a $1500 ticking time bomb with the M8. The shutter sound, the buffer, the dead pixles, the purple blacks and of course the crop (I love a true 50mm). But I took some really great photos with it in that short time and felt there was something to RF shooting. So I went all in and traded the Xpro3 for an M240, and picked up a used X-T2 to keep hybrid shooting around. It's been wonderful (I still miss the M8's finish though).
Gateway drug :)
Before I gave up on (non-iPhone) photography years ago, I bought a series of DSLRs and then m43 cameras that were “good” - and the DSLRs were too heavy and no fun to use and m43 just not quality enough, the effort felt wasted. I got caught up in DPReview BS and it ruined the fun for me.
I’m SO glad I found you and other creators who focus on enjoyment first, and image quality second, and specs never! I wish I’d known about the Ricoh GRDs and Pentax Q back then!
The only recent camera I wish I hadn’t bought was the Sigma SD Quattro… that sensor seems like the worst of all worlds, and the images I got with the kit lens were very bizarre with a jarring sense of overlapping images, almost like old red and blue “3D” images. But it had such good ergonomics and build quality, got me looking into other foveon cameras and that was a great thing!
Hi Mattias, big fan here. Congrats on the baby! My wife and I just had our first as well. As such, I was contemplating the GR IIIx too, as a replacement for iPhone photos, so I was surprised it made this list for you. My main camera right now is a Fuji X-T3 coupled with either the 18-55 or 56mm 1.2. Do you have another recommendation for casual everyday baby photos if not the GR IIIx? I know I won’t bring the X-T3 with me everywhere but I’d still like the ability to capture good snapshots of the little one.
The GX9 has been great for baby pics.
I love my XH-1, was my first Fuji camera and oh boy, i thought It was more comfortable than my old Canon 750D and a Sony A7ii. but I can see why it wouldn't suit everyone. top tip, the grip apparently makes it a heck of a lot faster switching from video to stills mode and you can customise all the buttons now with firmware update so you can quickly video with a single button press.. apparently.
I was so nervous to see this the XH-1 on the list.... I am not even tempted to get anything else after having it for a few years already. Good to know about the grip. And he is right about cumbersome switching to video mode, I find myself shooting way less video. I will have to do a firmware update, that would be amazing!
@@danielwylie-eggert2041 I just bought mine. My dad has one and I can't get over his results
I love my Xh1, just wish i had Xt3 sensor and video improvements. If the Xh2 is as good, it'll be hard to resist.
I am a first-camera owner. I bought mine when the Nikon Z6 and Z7 came out. I then had the chance to try the Z7 and the D850 for a few minutes. I went for the D850 secobd hand, just because it fits so well into tge hand and just feels great. The Z7 just felt too small with the pinky dangling about somewhere.
The first time i was thinking about changing was when i saw the prices for the new PF lenses... But the camera will do all i need for the next 5-8 years....
The pictures that you took with the Ricoh GR IIIx were beautiful. Sharp, perfect contrast and deep, natural colors. I myself, sincerely regret buying the Panasonic LX100 years ago. The photos were very sharp and I liked the colors but the sensor immediately became covered with dust and was rendered useless. Now, I will have to disassemble the body to clean the sensor and that will take me hours. I will never again buy a camera that doesn't have a removeable lens so I can easily access the sensor. Thanks for your reviews.
I have shot with mainly Canon and Fujifilm but my current camera is the X-H1 and I hate it without the battery grip attached now --much more comfortable now but the mechanical shutter jammed up last month so shooting just on the electronic shutter.
The X-E3 is the first that comes to mind. Too lightweight for me to hold steady with a very cheap plastic feel to it. I sold it for an X-H1 and that is one of my "wish I would have kept" bodies. There's a body out there for everyone I guess :)
I bought Fujifilm 100s many years ago Loved the images it produced Autofocus a bit slow was only negative I upgraded to Fujifilm 100f expectations were that it would be better. I was wrong. Fortunately I kept the 100s. Seriously thinking of selling the 100f
As an RX100 vii owner, I love this thing. I mainly use it as a secondary camera along side my mirrorless that's paired with a fast prime when I travel. Instead of carrying mutliple lenses for my mirrorless, I just have the RX100vii. I mostly use it for longer focal lengths to save me from buying/lugging around a 70-200. Lowlight performance is pretty bad though. I wouldn't want it as my only camera, but it would fill that role in a pinch.
I bought a Pentax KP after having the extremely common aperture block failure on the K-50, and then... my KP ended up with a glitchy screen that couldn't operate tilted. Bought a G85 to use as a cheap camcorder and realized what a doofus I was for not trying mirrorless before, and now I have a G9... but I feel like I could have skipped a few of these steps if I hadn't been so brand-loyal. Now I have to figure out what to do with this perfectly good G85.
If you dont use it sell it, or try to trade for a lens. I dont like having stuff not being used.
@@mattiasburling yeah same. Maybe I should try to trade it, that's something I hadn't considered.
I agree about the RX100. My biggest gripe about the RX100iii is that it is too cramped. My right thump frequently presses either the Disp or Movie button while carrying it. I try to take a photo and the display changed to one with all the settings listed, but no image, or the movie error message "Invalid in this mode". And every newer version has the same layout. Maybe it's time for a G5X ii.
I recently got a zv-1 and during every day of use I will have involuntary activated some stupid setting at least twice :(
I do like my X-H1 for stills, but yeah, the grip is not as comfortable as the Nikon Z cameras or the Panasonic G9. The G9 is the one I wish I skipped. For features and ergonomics it was fantastic, but it always felt very sluggish and unresponsive and I was never quite satisfied with the image quality and colors. I sold an a6400 to buy the G9, and have since sold the G9 and bought a used Nikon Z6, which I am pretty happy with. (Manual lenses only so I don't know or care if the AF is any good.)
I was thinking about buying whatever Canon replaces the RP with but watching your videos has convinced me I really don't need a new camera. Now I plan to wait until Canon comes out with that RP replacement, then I'll buy a used RP or maybe refurbished from Canon. Poor Canon... I'm sorry. 🤣 (Previously I had a 6D which I loved, but I sold it in a recent housecleaning/concern about the mirrorless wave coming. So I'm kinda sorta hoping an RP will be similar to or even an upgrade over a 6D but cheaper and smaller... well, I'm interested in experimenting anyway.)
Always buy used when available is my moto.
Hej Mattias! Ricoh GR is one I still have, but sure it has its flaws, like sucking up dust when you turn on the camera as the lens moves forward, depositing the dust on the sensor (eventually fixed with the GR III). The dust enters via the exposure compensation button (totally redesigned on later models).
The Nikon D3200 had very dull colors, while its successor the D3300 switched to a much better sensor, and overall much better pricewise (I paid full price for the D3200, and then Nikon themselves sold off the D3300 for €350)! So the D3200 was a bad investment, the D3300 still soldiers on.
Olympus C-8080 had a lot going for it, but was a total failure if you tried backlighting (motljus as we call it). It goes to history for its RAW shooting speed, today there are cameras taking 60 RAWs per second, the C-8080 takes three per minute! Lovely for closeups, though and when used with a flash it is just perfect. The camera's sale failure almost killed Olympus, but mine still works. The best single-hand camera there is, as long as you have a right hand, that is. But avoid RAW!
Pentax K-5, the top model at the time had almost everything going for it, but the AF was terrible, and then the card reader failed on mine. Got a new K-5 from Pentax for free, but sold it ASAP and all my other Pentax gear at the same time (I kept my very first Pentax and a Limited lens!).
The Nikon 1 range has failure-prone lenses (the obvious reason for Nikon to close down the N1 range and scrapping the DL range, just after its presentation to the press and invited guests, as it used the same lens mechanics). But as a replacement to TCs for Nikon owners they are pretty impressive, like a 2.7x TC with no loss of light, with 20.4MP (using the same sensor as in the RX100 and its siblings). It sure works for me!
A few Nikon 1 lenses use metal gears in their aperture mechanism, so are totally problem free: 10-30 PD, 6.7-13, and the superb 70-300 CX, the best 70-300 there is for any format!
I have a D600 and a D7500 that was worked flawlessly for years!
I started with canon 2000D>80D>5Dmk4>RP>P900 and finally got my Olympus. I surely regret not starting with Olympus 😬
Lol. )) Olympus are great indeed
Forgot Sony QX100. Fun concept, but just as limited as the rest of the Sony 😬
Never going to get rid of my Olympus.
Canon has come a long way though! I find it peculiar you went from the 5Dmk4 to the much less equipped RP! I started with the Canon 7D>80D>90D>R>R5 and I absolutely love my R5! But I just do photography and videography as a hobby for fun and enjoyment :) I don't even have any of the fancy RF L lenses, just some older EF Sigma art lenses and some of the non-L RF lenses. The crisp pictures and stunning footage I can get on hikes and adventures in such a lightweight body and budget lenses blows me away!
@@AdventuresinNature the switch to the rp was because mirrorless, smaller and flip screen. I got tired of rolling around on the ground, just because I wanted macro of flowers/low angle shots 😅
I had a quite similar A7II problem recently. I had the A7 for my vintage (mostly Konica) lenses and thought that IBIS would be nice to have so I bought a used A7II but I don´t like the look and feel of it. For me the A7 is a much better match with the old lenses, with the metal dials, the small grip and the glossy black finish it is a little vintage itself. I´m happy I didn´t sell it yet, it is definitely the keeper.
Well after having the a6000 then an X-E3 I wanted some kind of upgrade, good hybrid camera. I was very close of getting an X-h1 seemed like the perfect, choice but I had some chance of trying out with my vintage lenses and it was horrible to hold in my hand: because of the awful grip, it felt more heavy, and big also the back lcd is a letdown. Then I jumped on an A7s to use mostly with my vintage lenses. It is fun that I can use some lens that only fits on full frame mirrorless (like my Jupiter-12 - 35mm), but the grip is too small, and the color science and auto WB is just awful. It is MUCH worse than my a6000, which still puzzles me. BUT I just started trying DXO Photolab for my raw editing and I am blown away like I NEVER was when it comes to photo editing software. It is like magic: the AI noise reduction is phenomenal and the ability to use loads of inbuilt and other camera color profiles is a sweet bonus that seems like finally I can make the even the Sony raw-s look stunning. This software will determine what bodies I keep or sell from now on. It is that good. :)
Very interesting about the Fujifilm X-H1 and you say it's the best bang for buck Fuji. I am getting one in the mail soon used for my birthday which happens to be today. I don't need quick switch for both photo and video. Definitely I am mainly a hardcore stills guy, sometimes I take clips.
Happy birthday 🎉
Happy belated birthday! How are you feeling about the X-H1 so far? For me, it would be too big if I mainly did photography (I'd stick with the X-T2 for that) but being as much a video shooter I LOVE my X-H1 and it's IBIS. Make sure you have your firmware updated to the latest version!!! Peace.
The camera I bought, didn't use much and sold for a small loss was my Fujifilm X-E3. Nothing wrong with it really but as a pocket camera I must prefer using my LX100. The image quality of the Panasonic definitely can't match the Fuji for for some reason I just prefer using it.
Do not forget the X-E3 and after were specified down on controls. best to stick with the X-E1/2. The LX100 II is probably the last of a line of just about affordable well specified cameras just hanging on and the beleaguered camera industry as a whole has had to either heavily trim their sails or ramp up prices and focus on high margin kit. I steer clear of expensive fixed lens cameras myself as they have no dust mitigation apart from the Ricoh GR III with its shaker which shows it can be done. Of course a little replaceable sticky hatch in the base of the camera would not be too difficult to give the dust somewhere to hide and eventually exit the camera. As a gearhead myself the idea of a mere 5 cameras I regret buying would be nice. if the camera buying community were rational, sensible and consistent in buying kit the industry would disappear overnight.
I come from a different perspective as I have never sold any of my gear (lenses or bodies). I have seen a change in my use case over time. Going from a Canon 550D DSLR and Lumix GX1 to a Sony a6000, then full in on M43 with a G9, GX85, and G95. I have almost completely stopped using the 550D and a6000, while I still use all of my M43 cameras in some way or another. My GX85 and G95 are my main family cameras. The G9 and fast glass comes out for weddings and events along with the G95, and my GX1 comes out when I need B cam video and the other cameras are in use, or on the rare occasion that I feel nostalgic. I don't really regret buying any of them. I did buy a DSC-QX10 that never really worked right and the lack of raw capture really killed the utility of it so maybe that was a regret.
I kept my X-H1, bought durning the fire sale, course it's perfect fit for me. Faster / more accurate auto focus wouldn't hurt, but I can live with that.
Now with that being said, back in the day, when I realised Olympus will phase out their DSLR / FT line, I sold everything I had of it. In he-insight, the whole thing was a bad deal, but luckily I at least managed to save some money by that sale...
For me, it was the Sony a6400. No idea what I was thinking there... I had moved on past those little Sonys already. Never again. Beautiful photos btw, like others say it's not the gear that matters but we want to use gear we like.
Interesting to see the a7ii. I get that it's not the best camera around, I used to own one for about three years, but IMO it's still a good purchase. It's just so cheap at around 500 USD used, and new for 900, and it does iron out many kinks of the original a7. But such is the thing with photography, everyone have their opinions on cameras and one can be loved and hated at the same time.
I’m sure it’s great for some. I just much prefer the original A7. Which is even cheaper :)
We know it's your opinion..🤷😂 no need for imp🤷
I've had my own troubles with sony compact cameras back in 2004. Broke down twice, under warranty thankfully, and cost a lot to repair (i saw the paperwork). Since then I've avoided ever trusting Sony again.
I thought my images would stay just as good if not look better if I moved to a Sony A7III after selling my Lumix G9. They didn’t, they were never the same. I was so used to shooting with a crippled MFT camera that moving to full frame didn’t actually help me surprisingly enough. I think it was because I thought it would be a piece of cake to shoot compared to my G9.
It’s crazy how gear doesn’t matter. I will try full frame again, but MFT is my bread and butter.
G9 a crippled MFT camera?
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When I switched from film to digital I stayed with my film camera maufacturer (Pentax MX which I still have and use, small and built like a tank) ... Pentax (*Ist L, 6Mp which was average for the time) ... I had a range of K mount lenses that could still be used. Looking back I should have moved to Canon or Nikon but they were very much more expensive and I would have to rebuild my lens collection too. When I replaced my Pentax I chose Nikons (D7100) which I have had since 2013 and still work like new.
i flinched when you said xh1 because i just bought one. good thing the grip works for my hand and i don't need to switch to video. The battery life is a pain though
Thanks for your review: even my Sony a 6300 and New 6 use to drain a little the battery when they rare off
I have owned several cameras over the years, but the one that comes to mind which I regret getting, was the Canon 1Ds mk2. This was about 10 years ago and I was shooting a full Pentax kit. I wanted a Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 and a Canon fit came up relatively cheap, so i got it, along with the 1dsii. I thought that a FF sensor and 1D autofocus would be amazing, but it wasn't great. I got some memorable images with it, thanks to a Tamron 17-35mm, but after 2 years of owning it I sold the lot, along with the Pentax gear and went down the Nikon route. I now have a DF, Sony A7c and A7r3 + loads of awesome glass. Never looked back :) lovely images too, btw.
As for myself I’ve been a Canon shooter since EOS-D20, I’ve upgraded just about every five years and now own the R5, loved them all.
Congratulations Mattias!
I am always struggling with my Fuji X100V. It’s a great camera and after trying a lot of picture styles, I found myself the happiest with the standard style. And now I love the pictures coming out of this little thing. But Indians myself a lot of times taking the bigger Sony a7III or a film camera with me, instead of the Fuji.
I still try to find my usecase for the Fuji between the other cameras because in the end I can’t give it away, yet.
Yeah, similar experience here with the X100V, it's the one I let go as it wasn't suitable to my use case.
I wish I’d skipped the Fuji and MFT lines. Shot a D750 for ages, and was constantly tempted by the tiny sizes of Fuji and MFT gear. I sold my Nikon and flipped between them for several years, but in the end full frame just works so much better for my photography. As much as I hated to admit it, the Sony system was just right for what I needed.
I regret buying the 7R III. The combo of very good AF and great detail in the pictures was indeed there, but the camera is sluggish in operation and uncomfortable in the hand. I sold it, absorbing some loss, but I do not miss it one bit.
@2:00 Sony a7ii LOL!!! I also regretted that purchased so much! For the exact same reasons you’d mentioned!
I sold it so fast I was able to purchase the a7s m1 (which I still have!) It is a better all around camera. I made a video on why I downgraded!
Sadly, the a7s is now my full time WebCam. Because the FUJIFILM X-H1 is my main camera. I love the grip & IBIS, DCI 4k, acceptable f-log and DIALS! I love the handling. I’d tried the X-T3/4 but can’t stand how front heavy they get with heavy lens & adapters.
The only sad thing is that it doesn’t shoot in 10 bit. But that is why I have an EOSM with magic lantern! 14BIT
*some honorable mentions of cameras I regret buying
- Nikon D60
- Sony a77
- Sony a6000 (wasn’t a real regret, but broke so quickly)
I don’t have many regretted purchases of cameras except maybe the 5D mark II. It was the last Canon body I ever got before I switched to Olympus. In fact, it kinda convinced me TO switch. I had a 1D mark IV and thought the 5D would make a nice second shooter and portrait use camera, but it constantly needed focus tweaking for any lens that wasn’t brand new and would often miss even in perfect conditions. After trying an Olympus E-M5 II, I soon sold all my Canon gear and now use an E-M1 II and Pen F for my professional work. Never looked back! Only thing I miss about Canon is the lovely old 85mm f1.2 L. Far from a perfect lens but what a look it gives when you get it right.
Is Olympus em5 mark ii any good? A shop near me is selling it for a good price.
I switched from Sony to Olympus and couldn’t be happier. I now own 4 different Olympus cameras. 👍
@@sadeqsegaraga8766 I have the EM-10 mk ii and EM-1 mk ii. Both of these are in my opinion excellent cameras. The Menü is challenging but the many many functions and great photos make up for it.
I had a Sony a7 with a kit lens. Then I was lucky to find a Leica t at a great price. After shooting with the Leica just once, I knew the Sony had to go. May be it was the Sony kit lens, may be it was the camera. In any case I didn’t regret selling the A7. Then I bought an Olympus e-pl8. It came with a 14-42mm kit lens that you can buy used for $45 on eBay. I was blown away with how good the pictures look and started buying more Olympus lenses. I have the 45 f1.8, 75 f1.8. They are both great and affordable. Compared to the Leica lenses on my t, the Olympus lenses aren’t far behind. I feel like I am getting 80% of Leica quality at 10% of the price. I also bought the Panasonic 20mm f1.7 lens for the Olympus. The lens cost about $100 used on eBay. Juan Buhler did a UA-cam video on this lens. You can see the results there. I think the Olympus e-pl8 with the Panasonic lens is probably the best value in camera history! I love Olympus color science. It has a unique look. It’s ibis is probably the best in the industry. Focusing is fast, at least fast enough for me. In any case, I love my Olympus as much as the Leica.
@@syu9281 excellent. When I sold my Sony in 2017 I bought into Olympus. It’s really because of Olympus that I am totally into photography now. Small kit, easy to use, a lot of functions, and most of all great quality photos.
As father of a baby I recently got a Sony ZV-1. The point is it fits in my pocket, always gets pictures and video in focus, and (most importantly!) doesn't look out of place next to other parents on the playground (who only take smartphone photo and video). Take it out of the pocket, flip the screen to turn it on, press the shutter or video button and put it back. Can almost always leave it in shutter priority, it will use auto nd to keep low f numbers. For any more advanced things the ZV-1 is a ridiculous and fiddly camera experience but it's the cheapest way to get that famous Sony AF and a decent sensor.
About the Rx100 cameras, I couldn’t agree more. I really tried too love it, using it thinking maybe it would grow more natural too use. However I never got comfortable with it and left it more often than I took it along. Right now I got the x-t1 with a 27mm pancake on it. But the Ricoh grIII is looking more and more appealing…
I agree I still want to try the Ricoh GRiii. I have however tried the GRii and loved that one, and currently own the fuji xf10 and love the images I'm getting out of that as well. Probably more than the grii. Maybe try one of those if money is an issue and see how you like it. If money isn't however, then ya go and grab that griii (and come back tell me what you think lol!)
For me it was the Pentax KS2. The aperture solenoid issue happened to the first and then on the subsequent replacement I bought. No point sticking with a camera that you can't trust 100% to work. Now I use an EOS M5 and EOS M6 ii and they are reliable and so easy to use.
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The solenoid issues was an unfortunate time for Pentax. There are people replacing it, I might get a 'white solenoid' repaired k-s2 at one point, curious for the 20 mp sensor.
Interesting video, now, I have to see watch your other video. My photography has changed and not for the better. I thought it would be easy to find new places in a new city, not realizing about covid before I moved. At this point, I am plotting my return to my old city and my old photography places. The grass is not always greener on the other side is the truth, at least, my truth. I'm not making any camera changes until I get back to doing what I love.
Had an original 5D that I was in love with. Broke it and replaced it with a 6D. It's a nice camera and I still own it, but it has no soul..
Also had an X100F that was life changing for me. I broke that one as well, and replaced it with the V. Removing the D pad, and the button to switch the rear screen on/off really, really turned me off. I don't like when they add features but reduce usability. Basically, I just want a powerful P&S with a nice lens. I need a Leica Q next I think. I've never shot video before, and really don't like changing lenses. Just give me one focal length and I'll figure out the rest. When I have a bunch of glass to choose from, my creativity disappears.
I think this also depends if you are good with the 28mm focal length though as far as the Leica Q is concerned...I recently sold my Fuji XT2 for a canon 5D classic and loving it!
@@codyallen3729 I don't think I'd have a problem at all. I can (and have) lived with only a 35mm FL, and the 28 isn't too far away. I've always liked wide, and I cannot for the life of me get on with a 50mm. The 28mm 1.7 with macro sounds like an absolute game changer. Maybe I'll test drive a GR2 first though. Thanks for the response.
@@klaushuxley3342 ya try the Ricoh. Or even try the fuji x70 or xf10. They're essentially way more pocketable xf100's. The x70 being a little bigger and having the older sensor and a flip up screen. Personally I own the xf10 and I tend to have it on my the most as an edc, due to its size and output. It also punches well above its weight class. Very similar to the x100 line, if not just as good or better even. And the xf10 easily slips in any pocket. Also it has a 28mm 2.8 lens same as the Ricohs, which for street and most scenarios, is perfect. And then if you find that you don't love the 28 and prefer the 35mm focal length, then just go back and grab you a x100 again
@@akyerit I'll have to look into the XF10. I know the name, but can't recall what it is. My only issue is that I'm a snob, and 2.8 sounds way too slow on an APS-C. Haha, thanks.
@@klaushuxley3342 ya I def don't blame you there! It does ok for the most part, due to it being an aps-c. But the Ricoh has the exact same issues for the same reason then. Although the griii does have ibis for lowlight shots, but might not be the same thing for you. And I'd that does become the deciding factor for you, then it sounds like the x100 line is your jam lol! I guess my recommendation was also more for an affordable way to try the 28mm focal length our before you invest a couple grand in a camera that you're not happy with due to the 28mm
Sony battery technology really needs to improve. I love their RX100 line and the ZV-1 and I own an A7II - which are all great, but the battery life hinders full enjoyment of the devices. The ZV-1 bugs me because I cannot access the SD slot unless I take it off of the shoe mount. Great video and you have a great voice for narration!
I owned the Sony A7ii and a bag of lenses, just couldn't seem gel with the system (and the batteries sucked), sold it off. Tried again last year with the A9ii and 1 lens, took great photos, but just couldn't get into Sony's cameras so I sold that too.
As an owner of the RX-100 5A I could not agree more. I have basically stopped using it for stills, I only grab short video clips when I see something I like. It's in a weird spot for me: the body is very small, yet surprisingly unexpectedly unwieldy. The grip is tenuous and feels very vulnerable to damage, but the body is very bulky and dense for the size. Even though it has a lot of features, it seems just slow enough to boot up and be ready that I miss opportunities to grab a clip or shot which would be better to use my phone for, but at the same time the phone quality doesn't match up for me. Treating it like a DSLR on a trip gives me the best results: have a power bank /spare batteries in your pocket, go on a shoot where you are prepared with it always ready in your hand. It is very richly featured but just limited in certain ways enough that you only end up using this camera if your needs are exactly in the range where this camera's features and limitations fall exactly in line.
@@Koji-888 that might be a better idea. Get an old point and shoot, especially if they can be firmware hacked. For stills they should be plenty good enough.
How do you handle getting into and out of different systems when it comes to lenses? It doesn't seem like you keep a Pentax or Fuji camera (as examples) around always so are you having to buy or rent different glass on a regular basis when you get a camera from a different company?
Always buy used so I don’t loose any money. Always have some EF and vintage glass as well. Most of the time I only want two lenses anyway.
So far, I think I can't say I really regret buying any cameras, even if I lost quite some money buying several I didn't enjoy as much as I thought I will...
The main reason is : it's because I bought them, that I have the camera I enjoy so much now. They are all part of the process of finding something enjoyable to shoot with and are a plain part of my photography journey. And they make me realize that there is no need for the greatest, latest fully featured camera. At least, it's no necessarily the best one for you and in your heart.
The best example is my favorite camera so far : my actual Sigma fp. The only camera I ever rented, not quite enjoyed at first, and finally fell in love and bought it few months later. Not perfect, lots of things that could annoy some or be a dealbreaker for others, but I love it and enjoy shooting with it a lot! 😉
Fully agree with you; going through cameras (and lenses) to find the one that fits you best is the journey of photography and part of the price of learning
Canon RP, however I think it's more the focus by wire lenses (is that the correct term?) I'm not enjoying as I quite enjoy using FD lenses on it.
If you adapt EF lenses you get non by wire and they even preform better than they did on DSLRs. Thats what I use for all pro work. Where I work we only have one RF lens.
Keeping to two cameras is nice but easy enough, what I'd really like to know is the size of your lens cupboard... 🤔
Anyway, back to the topic at hand. The last camera I regret I bought is the Panasonic GX9. I made the (sadly) classic mistake of buying online on specs alone without trying the handling. Now, I'm an Olympus user since the early 90's. I've tried all the major and minor brands under the sun, but none gelled with me as much as Olympus does. So I thought, well, being MFT too, the GX9 can't be that different. Well, guess what, it is. Blocky body, horrible battery life, dreadful controls. It does good images, but it snuffs the joy of photography in me.
So I went back to my favourite hybrid ever: the Olympus E-M10 mk II.
Like you I try to keep my body count low, so I will sell the GX9, and pair my 10.2 with my E-M1 mk II. I cheat on the 2 bodies rule because I also keep an original E-M5 as a "suicide" body, the rationale behind being it came as a back cap with a lens I since sold for more without the camera attached than I bought in the first place.
Before that, I regret buying the E-M5 mk II on the flawed logic it must have been a better camera than the E-M10 mk II I was using. It's not a _bad_ camera, but it's heavier, it has too many functions for the number of controls that are crammed in the tiny body, and the controls are size-compromised. It's a rare case of Olympus chewing more than they could eat, IMHO. I know a lot of people who swear by this camera, so maybe it's just me. What I can't forgive is it made me sell the 10.2, and I spent years mourning it before I could recently buy another one.
And finally, my worst mistake of all was way back in the film days. I was young and easily swayed, so I was somehow convinced that AF days had arrived and my poor OM-1 (which I had bought 2nd hand as my first real camera, despite the fact it was built the year I was born) was horribly outdated. So I bought a Nikon F-401s... what a tragedy. The only silver lining was I hadn't sold my OM system gear before I realized how misguided the advice had been. I resold the Nikon at a slight loss, but the guilt stings to this day.
Man you are tough not to like the Sonys :)
My biggest mistake was to buy a Canon R: Being used to the Fuji X-T2 and X-T3, every button felt misplaced and the flip-out screen was a horror. If you don't use the Canon in parallel with a Fuji, it might be a great camera. At least it is good value for the money. Nice viewfinder, also.
You hit exactly where i am now with Fuji: best bargain ever made, fantastic features but really too slow switching from video to photo and viceversa... And there, if the lens is perfect for video, it's not so for stills; if it's the right choice for pictures, simply the focus is not so for video (either if manual or auto). It's boring because i hate sony or canon ergonomics and menus, and micro4/3 is not for me.... Maybe the last Z5 or Z6, or latest canon mirrorless.... I'm too choosy :)
For me it would have to be the Olympus EM1X. It wasn’t too bad at first but with each firmware it just got worse and worse. The weight and size didn’t bother me as much as all things that kept going wrong or at least sketchy. Now it won’t turn off for over 3 minutes after switching it off. It now seems to not switch from one battery to the next as the battery runs down and same goes for the Sd cards as one fills up. Also if you leave a battery in it for more than two days it goes totally flat. Getting it fixed is out of the question due the cost, so now it just sits on the shelf and collects dust. One of my friends has one that is also a shelf queen.
That’s not acceptable for such an expensive camera.. very bad indeed
I regret buying FF and APSC. I found M43 fits me perfectly. Not for everyone but perfect for me. Peace.
The Canon sx50 taught me a lot about really bad ergonomics early on and I have smaller hands. It was truly awful to use.
I've a couple of RX-100s now in addition to my mains. Those are really good for at home, or for keeping in the pocket (basically IMO the best for point-and-shoot purposes). The only problem is the battery thing as you mentioned (I wish there was a better 'stand-by' mode)
5:30 I, too have a newborn (now 6 month year old) and bought the GRIIIX myself, already owning and loving the GRIII, before selling the GRIIIX within 2 weeks. I sold it because I realised when I'm carrying a baby in my arms, 40mm equivalent is a terrible focal length! The 28mm is perfect to take beautiful close up shots of my daughter, and the GRIIIX just came along at the wrong time. I may pick it up again when she's crawling, or certainly walking, but in the interim, I realised the camera I had was the one I needed!
Congrats on your baby!
@@mattiasburling likewise!
My baby is now running around and I discovered my cameras that worked well for the baby lying still are now not fast enough :) Going to need something really snappy (already got a Sony ZV-1 but looking for something with larger sensor / more dynamic range)
I don't buy cameras often. But I'm glad I didn't buy the gh5 everyone recommended. I liked the G9 much more.
Ever thought of changing the rule of only having 3 cameras? I myself only try to have 2 at a time, but always forget that I still have my first digital camera (Canon T2i) somewhere.
I have owned many cameras in my time. I agree with your premise to own 2 cameras at any one time. My last big sale was my Nikon D750, D850 and a whole lot of lenses. I’d bought a Fuji X100v (which I love using for street photography) and have just bought a Nikon Z7ii and 2 zooms. I have to say miss the D750 a lot, it was light and very easy to use. But…. I don’t miss mulling over which DSLR and which of my lenses I should take out. It got far too heavy as well as confusing. Oh….I do have a third camera….a Pentax ME Super…for nostalgic reasons :).
Read lots of photographer comments saying they regretted selling their D750... so I'm keepin mine along with the D810. Once you go Nikon full frame, all other manufacturers fail in comparison.
I wish I skipped e-m5 mark i. At the theme there are only limited lends selection and the the EVF, although ahead in its time, it is just pain looking at it…
Hi Mattias, I’m curious what specifically about the Sony a7SIII and Fx3 that you didn’t like? Great content and images as always.
I liked the FX3 a lot, its a great camera. The A7siii is basically a worse version of it.
@@mattiasburling Well... Save for the view finder, which is amazing on the A7Siii
I would have skipped the Sony A6000 as it was not as fast to shoot as the higher model A6400 or better. I sold in 4 months and got the Canon M6 which I liked a lot, however now want the m50ii. Trade up time again. Had the Sony A77ii used then sold it in a year and got the Canon 80D which I still use for video. I buy FF Nikons DSLRs like D750 for photos. Thanks for interesting video topic!