How Your Camera Gear CONTROLS YOU
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- Опубліковано 9 гру 2023
- Gear obsession. There are always two sides to the story. Camera gear can be fun to obsess about. But filming on cheap budget gear is also fun. Focusing on specs and gear has it's pros and cons. Always searching for the best camera, full frame or crop, 10 bit or 8 bit, amazing autofocus vs manual vintage lenses. Could we all just get away with an action cam and move on?
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Now that you're looking hot again, (whatever diet you were doing while recording this, KEEP DOING IT) I finally figured out who you look like. Actor Toby Kebbell. Your and Markus' channels are the ONLY camera channels I enjoy and made me grow to enjoy photography.
I understand you existensial crisis.
I can afford decent camera gear but damn, those damn macadamia nuts are still way out of my reach! I love those things and ever time you give one to an undeserving squirrel, I cry. I can do tricks too! Send one my way and I'll sit up on my hind legs and look super cute chomping away at it!
How do you feel about the budget R8 vs R6II since you complained about the battery life and certain things
This is interesting but I think you could use a better mic ☺️ I don’t say that in a negative way. Maybe that’s showing people you can get away with budget gear.
Lol, how could I or anybody possibly be upset, Kasey's a sweetheart. I don't care what he eats and I laughed when he said I made my movie 100 years ago, it sure feels like it. I don't talk to people much because I'm a recluse who leaves people alone so they can do what they want. Happy holidays everyone.
And by the way, I never said the LX10 was better than an RX100 😛
That's a relief, I'm over here panicking for weeks that I upset you lol.
Honestly there are enough camera channels that are trying way too hard to be liked by the camera companies - giving rave reviews to basically everything. You are one of the few channels that is willing to point out the defects and the pros and cons. It's refreshing.
That’s why I love Kasey. He’s so funny and original and unbiased (kinda). Even my wife loves watching his videos,( she doesn’t care about cameras).
Spot on. But the worst overall are the ones who are committed to only one brand and even the worst, overpriced product is treated like it’s the best product ever. And never mentioning any better competitive offerings
I object much more to what are essentially advertisements being passed off as reviews. Like when a UA-camr does a review of 10 different ND filters, all of which have affiliate links. The sense of objectivity just dissolves. An honest *review* doesn't want to sell me anything (let alone a particular brand) and would not include affiliate links. @@RichardoBrit
I don’t get why more people don’t get this. There are definitely some under the table deals and intimidation going on as well.
You may too harsh but your regular viewers understand what your saying. Are new cameras an upgrade? Yes. Are they always worth the money to update? Not usually.
Well said! This channel allows the absurd aspects of photographers and videographers to hold up a mirror and laugh at ourselves! All too often we forget to do so! Thank you!
It helps to see other people who share the same considerations. If you aren't surrounded in your everyday life with like minds it can be difficult to not be conflicted about your obsessions with details most don't really care about. Some people appreciate this attention to detail. 👍
I'm here because I find your personality fun to watch, and that you're honest about the cameras and equipment, and also about yourself.
Absolutely agree. It's refreshing.
"I became a snob" - like we all do. Luv it. New term - hobosnob.
You have found a unique niche and share your POV in a very crowded field, that's a great way to spend your time on this rock. Party on bro!
Casey, you serve an important purpose with your channel- to push camera companies to do better! You also provide a very candid review of the gear(perhaps too candid), but it’s usually about issues and flaws that other channels either decide not to cover or don’t dig deep enough to find. You keep doing you, brother!
Have a little respect for your idol already. It's Kasey.
I absolutely agree with this. I have my nice gear, the less budget stuff, but man I'm so excited for the Sony NEX-5 I just bought to arrive you wouldn't believe it. I love both yours and Markus' channels and I'd much rather watch you guys than 50+ reviews on embargo day of the same new bit of gear which won't actually be that good until 6 firmware updates later. Keep doing what you do mate, it's awesome.
I started my artwork photography business with an NEX-3 very solid Camara if you are photographing still subjects in good light. The apsc 50mm 1.8 is a really grat lens for it.
I still love using the a6000. Point n shoot smallness with the right lens. Samyang 24 2.8 on it is pocketable
The only gear review channel I keep in subscriptions and watching videos even though I am silly amateur photographer. Just wish to say thank you for making this show, for making us smile and for pronouncing our pain and weak points of cameras.
Amateurs have often made some pros look bad. 🙂
Back in 2021, I took your advice and got an old C-100, and it was SUCH A GREAT INVESTMENT! It’s made me thousands of dollars, and still looks great. I actually take your suggestions seriously because they are actually tested properly.
Don’t 👏 change 👏 a 👏 thing 👏 about 👏 your 👏 channel! 👏
I'm on a mission to downsize, on a budget. I took a Lumix GX80/85 out for a 6am wander down the beach this morning, just to see what the video was like. I bought it as a backup street photography camera but found the cinelike d hack. What a great little b-roll video camera, a thrill to use! No cage, no external mic, tiny, portable... and fun. Cost me £200, including the lens, and the footage looks great. It's another tool to help me tell my story. Don't get wrapped up in the technical shit, kids, concentrate on your content. And use gear that doesn't distract you from that.
I think the focus of Marcus' message is that all gear (low cost or high cost) is secondary. The primary focus should be the content of the message and the delivery of the message. A $75k pro video setup means nothing with a boring message, which is delivered in a sweaty pool of lameness. Now, a search for equipment can have real value. For instance, you have discovered that a high frame rate is valuable for what you enjoy. If you never tried different equipment, how would you have discovered that frame rate is important to you? I have bought a lot of stuff (kind of embarrassing, in fact) but now I know what I like and what I really don't need. And I don't buy stuff that I really can't afford. So now, I give stuff I don't use to friends and family. So the gear search can have a meaningful purpose if we don't fall in love with the search and forget why we're searching.
Well put! A journey has to start somewhere. I thought that if I were clever enough and did enough research I could know, without much or any personal experience, what purchase would perfectly suit my needs and desires. Didn't matter the domain - photography gear, guitar gear, software, clothes - there's always some refinement after you get the product and incorporate it into your life. These "ultimately unsuitable" purchases aren't failures on our part, and our "rejections" of them aren't indictments of the products that we started with - they may be perfect for other purposes.
I'm just happy to be in the one universe where both you and Markus exist at the same time. And are friends.
Great video! It's very easy to get wrapped up in gear. I've ran my own business for 6 years and G.A.S became a fatal flaw. The truth is, unfortunatley UA-camrs need views and new gear gets more views. This has contributed to throwaway culture and anxieties about kit. A great message for people who are more interested in the art, is that almost any camera built in the last 5-10 years will be suffient. Invest the time in learning the craft.
5-10? 10-15!
I did some zoom calls during lockdown using a "USB camera module" and a surveillance camera lens that screwed into the module. It was all I could get, but the quality was surprisingly good.
Owning the same body and a single lens for a long period of time is one of the best techniques to master photography imo.
High water mark was the Lumix G9 for vlogging. Never seen you so happy and the image was so good
Nothing can take the G85 away from our hearts. Except the memories of the focus missed!
Great video today, Kasey. Last month I got sick of all the "how to" content I was semi-consuming (watching instead of putting into practice) and made a big sign that said, "Make Things!" I think the focus on making things makes the recounting of gear experiences (or filming tips, ...) worth watching. You aren't just reading spec sheets, you are using these things to film comedic bits and vlogs around town with nature and street. The field experience is useful because it is very approachable. No matter what my ultimate aspirations are, I am much closer in spirit to "I have this janky window and I'll try a few things to improve but if it is too much then f it" and "I'm going to just take pics of some crap in my neighborhood" than "how do I set up lighting for corporate head shot day." Even when our use cases aren't in alignment, we can relate to yours as travelers on our own parallel journeys for our "perfect camera."
Now, I'm looking forward to seeing some Better Lighting for Bullshit UA-camrs videos!
I came here at first for the comedy, and then later understood what the search for the perfect camera is - it's not about the one-size-fits-all perfect one, but about the one that is perfect for you and what you want to do with it. I keep coming back for honest pros and cons, to be talked out of mindless GAS, and to be reminded to ask: what is the perfect camera for me? In all honesty, I still don't know. This channel helped me see that it's not about specs, it's that I'm not yet in love with what I got, so I must keep looking.
Anyway, while you can hear the money truck backing up into other youtube photographers/videographers' garages, Kasey is here just looking for something specific that he knows will satisfy his needs, and we get some comedy as a bonus. Never sell out!
You shouldn’t apologize for being too harsh. There are plenty of reviewers that find everything amazing and hide all the flaws of the product. Your channel is about the only one I can trust. Keep up the good work!
That dance @ 13:57 was epicness 🎉 if thats even a word😊 lekker ,Greetings from South Africa
GAS = gear acquisition syndrome, SOS = spec obsession syndrome
You sound down-to-earth and genuine in your videos. That's the reason I personally watch this channel, even though I have zero interest in camera gear. You could be talking about moss biology or sculpture, it would not make a difference.
Your camera spec snobbery is why I watch.
But on what gizmo are you looking it on, and what are the specs of this gizmo.
The amount that my footage and photos would look better with a more expensive setup is like maybe 2% better look, with at least a 300% increase in price.
I'm in a similar situation where I like to try and buy a lot of used gear when I find something interesting at a price I know I can reliably resell it for without taking much/any loss. Trying out new toys is fun, so long as you're responsible and see it as an experience rather than chasing perfection as an excuse to create.
All I want is the perfect squirrel video.
Markuspix is friggin amazing! You and Markus compliment each other and are somewhat similar ... didn't he used to live next to you mom before he moved to LA?
No, that's rude. His relationship to Markus is like the other channel's to the camera companies, lol!
I needed this video tonight. Thanks for always being on this journey with us making us smile! 😊
I love your videos on any type of camera. I am clueless about cameras and mic's so I have learned a little watching your channel. You're very creative and funny. You seem to have been destined for UA-cam lol.
You have officially taken the top spot in my rankings of UA-cam hobos from Canada. Keep doing what you do. ALL OF IT. Best regards, from an aspiring yankee trash photographer.
Love the self deprecating honesty, as always. Keep being you.
Been watching for a long time. Best video in a while. I like the transparency. Truth be told, I don't really care about the cameras and specs. I just think you are funny, so I watch you for a laugh.
Much appreciated video. Very true words. Gear obsession is a joy killer. Videos talking about used value gear thats enough for 90% of videography today is very nice. I want gear that can compete with the newer stuff if you just put a little more heart into it. Keep up the amazing work man!
Exactly. Boy I wish I could recreate that enthusiasm when discovering and using the GH2! Even now, I have inclination to sooner pick up an older camera/lens for casual situations. You don't have to be afraid something will happen to it, you are up to nice surprises and not to disappointments, and the results are usually excellent.
Perhaps the common thread with Marcus and yourself is the passion for what you do , everyday. Maybe he is seeing someone else now 😂.
"room for both" - words to live by! And speicically for cameras, i wholeheartedly agree, there is something about trying to improve parts of an image/video that is interesting and fun. It is not required, but if you enjoy the process it's ok to spend some discretionary income.
Hmmm, I think you may save me a quite a bit of money with this video…still use our Sony x3000 often though, just so convenient at times but of course have added other cameras too. These days, often looking for camera a few years older and used…certainly at least for lenses. Loved the ‘having fun with cameras’. Have seen other channels who have done the same…they loved small cameras and now they are often testing or using FF…and the funny part, often image quality not much different, at least on UA-cam.
brilliant fun, the little hillbilly modern shuffle will keep me smiling for years to come, all the best for the holidays
Your reviews are the most useful I've seen on YT. Too many big channels demonstrate their skills, experience and production capabilities, and make it look like that's the gear. Particularly as a more basic user, that means you'll see gear which seems to fit your every need, only to realise it simply doesn't in real world conditions, with your own capabilities. I think that's a big driving factor behind gear obsession and upgrading gear. Constant disappointment when you can't achieve what was promised. I feel like your videos give a more balanced view on what you'll really get out of certain gear, warts and all.
Oh yeah, saw that clip from your old dumpster vlogs! Yeah, you're getting philosophical today. Must be the meat! LOL! I'm mainly here to enjoy the comedy while grabbing a few scraps of camera info here and there. It's good. Have a rockin' weekend!
Maybe. Honest down to earth advice at end of video. My advice.
Always love to hear your train of thoughts! It's a bit like looking into the brain of a mad man... and see a mirror of yourself. Thanks for your show 👍
I totally feel the same way you do about cameras. We spend too much money on gear just to get a half a result.
what a nice, nuanced argument you made. enjoyed it a lot!
Interesting points of view, sounds like you have a good handle on what you're doing
When it comes too gear the important distinction to make is between Needs and Wants. For the most part these components we assemble to capture visual ellements are a blend of Tools and Toys. On the tech side there are distinct features that are required to capture the esthetic we aim for, but their are also features that make that more effective and efficient and for many of us it makes it fun and exciting to be able to capture more of the ellements we are compelled by. I actually quite enjoy your rants because I have many of the same gripes with gear that begins to peek my interest then falls flat on delivery because it has been crippled to protect products in the manufactures line of competing tools. It's very easy to fall into that spiral of obsessing over the capabilities or more favorable workflow and image quality offered by systems and components that just work better and more intuitively. I don't think that anyone who identifies with the journey you are on, or the considerations you share thinks you are a moron, Markus included. He does share his "simple and effective is best" attitude toward his workflow but he also does explore the possibilities and collects all the different toys as well. We could all be called hypocritical, if we were examined through a critical lens, but those who understand the complexities of life as an obsessive creative, understand that it is higher standards that remain as the goal for us to achieve better quality in our work and what we share. There are simple and effective tools that can get the job done for sure, but doing it better, and capturing the beautiful or interesting ellements that compell us at a level of quality that evokes the consideration of others in the same way we are affected makes it soo much more fun and worth while. I mean, The Blaire Witch Project was shot on cam corders, so it is possible to make a movie cheap, but try telling Roger Deakins he doesn't need all the tools he uses or the set design and lighting and post process. It's natural to question yourself from time to time, this is how most people with a conscience continue to develop, it's actually the morons that never consider information or ideas that conflict with their personal bias. This was a good video, I've been thinking about many of the things you spoke too myself. 👍
The planar looks amazing even though the lightning is not perfect!
I've watched you for years now, I kinda don't give a rat's a** about the camera gear conversations, I just find I'm wholly entertained by YOU ma man, and that's all I have to say about this.
I don’t mean to kiss your bottom but I think the image quality on both your channels has always been excellent, perhaps a little dark on Vegetable Police in the beginnings, confirming what Markus says that lighting is more important than anything. Love you KS! And Princess too! All Hail Markus! lol 😊👍
I'm just here for the entertainment, and sometimes I learn something. Keep doing what you do.
One thing you are completely right in your gear videos: each major brand has strong points and one or two weaknesses that they could somewhat avoid on their next releases but they don't! Why? It's strange that Panasonic got the new AF system right at its first attempt.
All I need/have is the Sony X3000 and RX10iii for the superzoom slow-mo. Don't fall into the camera spec chasing trap kids! Kasey awakened me to the X3000 back when he was in Thailand! Oh how the years fly by!📽
Also, you can gel your windows and do a review video for us! That would allow you to move some things around if you feel like experimenting!
I disagree with those comments. Markus is different than you. He has the whole money in the world. He can afford anything. He is a cool guy, I love his videos, he loves doing whatever he's doing, but for some reason I do prefer to watch your videos instead because of you personality and your jokes and makes me laugh so much on the topics I am really into. I agree with you. New cameras sometimes makes you lose the joy to use them. Previous cameras had different feel to them. The new cool things aren't always the upgrade we need... Thank you for keep entertaining us!
Markus' videos always look surreal to me. Like the background is a fake studio backdrop even though he is actually out there in real life.
The “minimal gear / used gear” approach has saved me thousands of dollars and hundreds of grams 🎉
I'm digging the self-awareness in this video.
The full circle to become the toneh is the irony that i crave and why i keep coming back to thjs channel.
Omg, never knew you lived in Thailand once, here is your Thai FC. Agree that everything here is overprice, electronic device, brand name, car, while Thai average income is super low. Glad for you to moved back to Canada, you deserve better quality of life there
I prefer to put the tonehs on myself and keep the background as sharp as possible.
I use a lot of stuff that was once expensive that still performs well.
Yes!!!
Don’t know what it is but your skin looks amazing 🙌🏽✨ Keep it up Kasey!
Love Marcus pixs too
Your studio setup is actually pretty solid. Nice background pieces in nice places and good choice filming into the corner. If you wanted to improve it, you could add maybe a tad more contrast in the grade, or even just some negative fill to your left (that is, to camera-right) :) Dig your honesty and genuine vibes, whether with gear or self. If you want to both be nice and stay honest, you can try compliment sandwiches, such as, "8k is really nice for zooming in in post; it can make images too sharp sometimes, but that can be somewhat subjective and softened with filters or in post if desired." I use this technique when I'm directing, and most people seem to appreciate it
He's been making steady progress for years. Room setup, audio, adding wildlife hobby, you name it. He can afford himself to be funny and cynical when he knows so much. That's always below the surface of the "show", and even when he is ambivalent he is right.
I clicked thumbs up prior to watching the video. Pressure's on you now.
didn’t know you used to live in thailand!
great video.
The R8 will be my next camera, as for now I am filming on the S5. Can't wait to try something else.
Great message. I now need to finally review the G100, the camera that sent you down the path of utter snobism. And you'd better like it (as Markus did).
I'm always amazed when I come across channels with over a 1M subscribers that have clipping audio and the autofocus thing going on. It might be local to me but have you ever seen that commercial play on youtube for Forward a new kind of doctors office. The audio clipping is so bad but they decided to just go with final product. It should have just been reshot the audio is so bad.
I stay for your humorous delivery and comedic graphics. You are the most watchable among the camera channels because you're the funniest, you're not too serious, and not too technical. Honesty+comedy man. Just work on your humor man, you're a natural comedian. I'm pretty sure others are here for that.
It was not like that in the beginning. Luckily, he's got rid some of the quirks and idling that used to make it unpalatable to me years ago. Since around 2021 he has achieved a perfect balance.
Because the perfect camera was there all along. In the heart.
Oh, and buy a black roller shade or blackout curtains if natural light coming through the window is ruining your shots. Or just tape some aluminum foil or black foam core board over it if you want that "hobo set" look.
Vintage glass and solid bodies are like milf and homey... ah, milk and honey. I was playing with my first gen helios 44-2 yesterday and the sharpness and pop blew my mind again- as an 88 on apsc. Locking off some good glass on a decent body, even if it doesn't have 240p 4k, is what the chase is all about.
It will always be a good thing to buy used gear. If you are lucky, you get the same or even more money back, when later you sell it.
I was unlucky.
I bought a Fuji X-E2 for 180, sold it for 200.
If I had kept it only one more year!
Today's prices are 400 to 500 for a Fuji X-E2 used.
I also have full frames but those are so heavy to work with, that after a while you kind of forget those in home and grab that little x3000 with you.
Some film festivals are now getting 8,000 plus entries a year in an age where technology has brought gear into the hands of many at increasingly lower costs. Someone with a dishwashing job these days with a little discipline can save up and get the tools ticking all the needed boxes to start on a short film or whatever project. Even if you produce something that is incredible on an older used camera and get it out there, you'll have people gravitating towards you, new network opportunities and gear will simply fall in place moving forward. These days renting gear has become increasingly less expensive.
I've seen kids show up to a BMX race on cheap bikes blow away other BMX riders with expensive bikes, completely dressed to the part with race jerseys and slick shoes.
We in the comment section can do a better job in how we react to content creators. I enjoy the entertainment value. Sure, I cry a little when I hear comments about how I suck using the iPhone to film with, my entire 3 yr career. Yet it comes from the heart. And the warmth from the heart dries up the tears.
Vegan photog here... Youre just honest. Honest bugs people. Keep being honest its whats best about you.
I told my wife to get me a hoodie from you for Christmas. I wonder which one she'll get me.
It all just depends. Without "gear obsession" i would have never thought about some specific lenses, mainly primes a lot, but later enjoyed them more and for other reasons i expected. For example my early gear obsession sold me on a 50mm 2.8 Macro. Little did i know that this single lens was not only for years my "fast" 50mm prime beside macro but also opened my eyes for prime lenses in general because i loved how versatile this 50mm 2.8 (1:1) macro lens was. The fact i had nearly 10 50mm prime lenses a year later says it all. 50mm is small, short, light, simple and especially cheap/affordable. Also i rather have 5 "bad" 50mm vintage lenses with specific characteristics and usecases to pick for 300-500$ all together over a more expensive, modern, clinical sharp lens for 600$.
Same goes for "vintage" point and shoots. Just out of curiosity i got a "better" camera than my first ever camera, a Sony P100 from 2004. P200 and W830 in the beginning, never bought to replace any camera or phone in general, the W830 literally replaced my camera for most usecases and with its 8x optical zoom at anything beyond effective 50mm it outperforms the smartphone without dedicates tele-camera very much and under good light even more.
After the W830 and P200 i got a bit into the market, how easy they are to work on and its prices for smaller point and shoots. At some times i had over 10 point and shoots, varying from about 2005 to 2015. They were all either broken, had dust on sensor/lens, basically needed some work or parts and therefor a lot cheaper. For some months i enjoyed them in the vitrine, but in the end most of them were sold with a profit for the sake of disassembling/repairing/cleaning/refurbishing.
On the other side, my gear obsession once forced me to think i need everything from ultrawide to tele range, so i ended up with pretty bad and useless zoom lenses, basically the "holy trinity", just the bottom end of the budget with entry level or outdated gear. One of the lenses broke (75-300), another one i sold with a reasonable loss (16-35 2.8) and in the best case i just lost "little" by selling the standard 24-105 F4 later.
Still using my old GH5 and G9. A G9ll would be more than enough. Nikon Z30 possibly seeing I still have all of my Nikon primes. But then things start to get heavy again. Continue to gripe on cameras. It's entertaining.
GH5 and G9 old? I would say still very modern, just not on par regarding to autofocus, tracking etc.
Its hard to call my tiny everyday point and shoot from 2014 "old" since its a not too bad 20MP CCD camera with enough light. My first camera ever, A Sony P100 from 2004 tho i can definitely call old or even a dinosaur. Yet the images are nearly comparable to the W830 from 2014, at least when you dont zoom in the image.
My GH5 has been through 6 years of hell. It's old. If it were new it wouldn't be old.@@harrison00xXx
Markus made some videos about the Panasonic Vx981/980 camcorder and honestly, you could easily get by just using one of those. And they're dirt cheap these days, brand new. I'm seriously tempted about getting one.
Good video Kasey. The comedic element you bring to the table is why I watch, not so much for what camera is better etc. I do feel like “Camera UA-cam” has a problem where like 90% of its “creators” are just salespeople making reviews to push affiliate links and brand deals. They manufacture GAS for the most part, and save for 4-5 channels, most are implicated in this. Very few of them are actually working shooters, just spec-masters. It’s been refreshing to see actual working DPs come to UA-cam now with channels teaching real skills instead selling prosumer products like most other channels do. Your comedic takes and skits is what puts you at the top of my list, and making videos like this too. It’s refreshing. Appreciate you!
Hey Casey! E enjoy your videos pretty much, have to say i have invested only on the photographer side of cameras, and spend way more time and money in various systems. Do to seeing your videos have been curious in slo mo in vídeo and am aware of your Huawei P40 pro, im amased by what you can get from that phone, i have a Xiaomi Poco F2, can do small clips 1080p 960fps. Is there any software/app i can use to better manage videos @ 960fps?
By the way, i do enjoy your music, specially the one u use while crossing the street. Keep up the good work!
Looking for it - yay
Buying it - yay
Using it - yay
Paying for it - Oh sh!t
Your mic sounds great!
I absolutely rely on you and a small number of other frank reviewers to point out the negatives, especially on finicky 'opinion' points like comparing IBIS, lens IS, dynamic range, '3D pop' etc because so few reviewers or sites will put their own selves into the work. They'd rather hide behind test charts and MTF figures which are almost meaningless for anyone but astrophotographers and pros.
We will always need your unique perspective. 🤟Who cares about the gear ... I do 🤑🤣 PS. Markus is awesome to ✌
Your content is pure gold. Promise you won't change (other than your choice of cameras because that's the whole point of this channel).
Actually he's been making subtle changes for years already, always to the better
I think you are a great comedian! Tough... intellectually you might not be able to reach a huge audience because you would need to compromise by dumbing down your act and I don't think you would like that. .... Just my 2 or 5 cents.... I never know which...
Anyway.... thank you for the honesty! It was refreshing to hear it. I absolutely love your videos. Of course, I realize that I am laughing at other people's expense. :)
I shot "LA VIA DELLA MORTE" and "A and A" (and some shortfilms) with an old Sony sr7 lol
Yo Kasey, do you still use the SLR Magic 12mm? I recently bought an OG, and it came with that lens. I like it, but it is super heavy for such a small lens. My favorite is the Pani 12-35 f2.8, and the Canon 16-35 F4 with the Metabones .71 Speedbooster. The Speedbooster turns it into a 35mm f2.8, but its also heavy. The Pani 12-35 is very light and it is excellent. For the battery solution, I went with the cheaper Smallrig NPF adapter. It is exactly like the one you got, but it doesn't have the on and off switch, or the battery level meter. Plus it is half the price. Keep up the great work. I spend a lot of money on gear, but only because I like to try out different setups, not because I need the latest and the greatest. Some people like $50,000 cars, I rather have 50 things, that cost a thousand dollars.
nice!
You're right to be critical. Camera makers have done many wrong turns in digital photography over the last 15 years. Around 2010 they had beautiful CCD sensors without Bayer filters, that produced magical images. (Just look up any movie or TV series that was shot on the Sony F35 or Panavision Genesis; absolutely beautiful.) Then they ditched the CCD technology and went for CMOS Bayer sensors that have better numbers on the spec sheet but look flat and boring compared to CCDs. Digital photography needs to get back to the basics.
While trying to fill my heart with the goodness of the cheap gear, we stray. The temptation is always there telling us that the grass may be greener on the other side. This year alone I bought tested and sold about 30K worth of camera gear and now I intend to go back to one or two cameras and stop obsessing about the gear so much. Have I learned my lesson? Yes. Will I never do it again? Doubt it.
10:53 trash them all. Restore balance for all the shill vids lol
Hi Casey, try the pentax smc 135mm f2.5 for some seriously 3d pop
damn the R8 looks great
Yeah…these companies do cripple cameras even though they swear they don’t. That’s why I haven’t upgraded from my 32MP Canon EOS R…nothing else is flawlessly worth the upgrade. Many come close, but putting to make me ditch the 32MP EOS R. I’ve just been investing in L-Series glass. When they release the R1, R5C II, R5II, R3 II, then maybe I’ll consider…but they really need IBIS in more Canon cameras and increased dynamic range for that cinematic depth