I have been watching Tony and Chelsea for several years now and looking back, I didn't realize that they never accepted promotional sponsorships, but they have always said what I needed to hear when selecting gear and after buying them, I felt like what they said was right. Just didn't realize this until he pointed it out in this video at the beginning. Thank you, Tony and Chelsea.
That's not quite right. They take sponsorships all the time. They just don't take sponsorships from camera makers. That's Canon, Sony and the like. They do take sponsorships for camera adjacent fields, like website and used camera stores.
I had a first generation Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS laying around. I recently paired it to a used $350 Canon T6 and started taking photos of hummingbirds in front of my kitchen window. The results absolutely blew me away. Lesson: it's the lens that counts - although I wish I had faster autofocus 😊.
You shall buy a newer canon body and their adapter and keep your old lens at first and get better autofocus performance. Or you can pop over to sony land, tamron 70-180 vxd + a7iii/a7IV will do you great.
Glad you mentioned the D500 with the 200-500. That combo is just south of the Z 9 at a fraction $. The crop eliminates the somewhat soft edges. I moved back to the D500 after frustration with the Z6&7ii’s for birds.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the D850 at all. I also use the Nikon 28-300mm for its range and versatility. I've used it successfully in the studio and for landscape. I'm not debating your choices. I don't understand overlooking such a great tool.
Best time ever spent, I learned more from this couple then I did with 4 years for my BFA in Photography and Digital Imaging from Ringling School of Art and Design, graduated May 2007. I appreciated everything I did learn beyond photography at this school, it completely reshaped how I see, observe, and imagine a image in context and it’s development, but for actual photography knowledge this couple is the best. I greatly appreciate their efforts and support of every photographer and artist. They should be recommended for an award and recognition for their contributions to Art and Photography.
I picked up a Canon RP last month based on your recommendations and I am loving it! You were spot on about its strengths, the full frame sensor is really fun for the kind of general, everyday photography I do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a way that is always practical and useful!
I got an RP a couple months ago and absolutely love it, the one and only flaw I have with the camera is the burst speed. 4fps is a challenge for some sports but it hasn’t stopped me from getting some great photos out of it.
RP is slept on. It's such a great camera that forces you to get good. But when you use it right, the pictures it gives you make it worth it and it's very rewarding. I upgraded to a A7IV, but the RP is a great backup.
I had the RP for about 2 years, my first and for a while my last full frame camera. Yeah, it was great and i enjoyed it for all things i did, especially with RF 50mm 1.8 prime and a 50 and 100mm 2.8 Macro lens, but as soon i was interested more in wildlife and video, i realized HOW BAD the RP can be. The thing which lead me to keeping it for so long... weight and size! Rarely i hated the small and short lasting battery, but mostly i loved how small and light the RP was! Im now a happy R7 owner and as much i miss the full frame glory now, more often than not i can take advantage of the crop anyways and also for example the EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS USM lens is GREAT and super light, even smaller and lighter than a full frame 24-70 F4L, just little bit worse IQ and more disortion in the corners but absolutely worth it (and better in low light than the RP + F4 lens was) I dont regret using FF for a while, aswell that im back to APS-C again, in fact some things like astrophotography, super low light, ISO 50.000 video etc im now much more limited with the R7 than i was with the RP but it gives so much more back: sharper images, fast speed, great autofocus for wildlife, 120 fps video, nice 4k60 crop video, very high quality downsampled 4k from 7k, good IBIS even with adapted lenses (as long they are canon, 3rd party with IBIS make sometimes HUGE troubles)
when you gain more experience like i did go to the canon eos R then when you gain more experience go with the sony a7r3 it's half the price of the eos r5 without all the software bugs and issues canon r5 has
Very refreshing to hear someone advocate learning how to max out the cell phone before even thinking about a camera. In my travels I have seen too many examples of people purchasing more than they really needed, facing buyer’s remorse. If you start with your cell, you’ll quickly determine what you ‘feel’ you’re missing - and what you should consider if you move forward with a camera decision. I don’t know how many times I have told someone that a good point and shoot is all they need….and to forget shelling out thousands just to post pix on social media. Good job Tony, and thanks for your honesty.
I notice a distinct lack of Olympus/ Om system cameras, any micro four thirds cameras for that matter. Do you think Tony that smartphones have replaced this format? I'm surprised as if I was going to recommend a used camera to anyone to help them get into photography then I'd definitely recommend the Olympus EM-5 mkII as it's weather sealed and takes beautiful pictures. Some of the best portraits I've seen and also taken myself have been taken with Olympus 45mm f1.8. travel lens the 14-150mm. This gear you can pick up for a few hundred pounds / dollars. Also surprised as I bought this gear after watching Tony and Chelsea's videos!
Fujifilm cameras are indeed frickin' fun to use. Especially if you're a film shooter. They are a great way to shoot the 'film' way with a digital camera. Which is nice in this time where film is very expensive and hard-to-find.
@@Mamo878 Indeed! I tried quite a few different 'recipes' and landed on an Ilford HP5 one that I keep going back to for black and white, Astia has been my go-to lately for color.
I still use my X-T1. That got me hooked on the Fujifilm platforms. Between the X-T1 and my X70, I'm covered for my needs. Although I have been eyeing used X-T3's for that 4K video.
@@eyegrey48 X-T1 to X-T3 would be a nice upgrade - looks like ~$800 on KEH/used market. I keep half an eye out for a crazy deal on the X-T4...not a need, but a want. 📷😄
I'm only a hobby photographer but purchased the Fuji X T system. All went well until I wanted a long zoom. Gulp over£1300. Went to a second hand dealer in the UK, they took all my Fuji and I'm now a Canon DSLR owner, and absolutely loving it
Bought the Canon 70D this year. Started my career and it's really great. Got it for 100€ with kitlens and grip. Best decision ever as i do event photography 👌
For wildlife, for $4400 I'd much rather have the Canon R7 + 100-500 L lens. You get more reach, better subject detection, higher framerate, better IBIS than the A7IV, a lighter, smaller lens with great MFD/max magnification if you're also into shooting insects. Only disadvantage would be high ISO performance, but noise is so easy to deal with in post nowdays that it's not a major issue.
Realy good alternative as a compact camera or for beginner/budget buyer, with great performance 1 inch sensor is the Canon Powershot G5X. Won't describe all the goods here but look it up. I own many apsc and full frame camera with many lenses but that G5X (with its full frame equivalent 24mm f1.8 to 104mm f2.8) is the best compact for me; The camera I can easily bring everywhere and still get good quality photos. With its Raw file capability, it's like a miniature dslr/mirorless camera, full of features yet compact 📸
Tony, thanks for all the help you give to use still learning photography. I recently upgraded from a Nikon D750 to the Z9 and use my 24-70 F2.8 ED VR and 70-200 FL ED VR lens with the FTZ adapter. I found using the C1 and C2 focus fields while shorting high school basketball the eye tracking worked very well with almost 100 percent keeper rates. Again thanks for all you videos.
Wow!!! I’m not even a “beginner” at this point. I’ve always loved taking pictures but never learned or was taught the technical stuff. It sure sounds like you know what equipment to use for great results. I’m going to write down the equipment you’ve mentioned because I’d like to record nature, birds, rain etc. I had a Nikon years ago and hate that I never replaced it. It was the best. Thanks for sharing. I’m trying to learn what I can to help me make good choices when I do finally make a purchase.
At your recommendation a year ago, I bought a Google Pixel 6, which has been AMAZING. Last week, however, perhaps in defiance of your advice, I bought a Nikon Z6ii, primarily for tennis photography and low light things like fireworks or, like now, Christmas displays in NYC. Haven't been able to use it on tennis yet, but it could not be better for the Christmas displays in NYC.
Love your channel - you guys both manage to exhibit personality without it being all about you. Solid, valuable and easy-to-understand advice. Thank you. Keep up the great work.
Too many comments to see if anybody has already mentioned it, but if on a very tight budget, but willing to learn photography, a used Nikon D90 is a dirt cheap but quite able camera. Paired with second hand, third party, F1,8-f2,8 lenses you will get the results your smartphone just can't give you. Have a much, much better camera nowadays, but still keep it charged and pick it up every once in a while for a random family photo. One of the most underestimated cameras of all time imho.
I believe Nikon Z5 is much better than Canon RP and with the discounts running right now, its priced perfectly, IBIS, Lowlight advantage, dual SD, superior functionality which allows quick switching between various functions just outweighs cannon R(I)P entry level mirrorless functionality.
The discounts are still ongoing, and the 24-200 with any one of the S lenses(preferably 50 1.8s) will be a wonderful combination for this segment of photographers, it will cover most of the requirements. And, with the cash back it would be closer to 2k overall. Z5 results are phenomenal. I will personally never trade off IBIS given a choice because we don’t roam around with a tripod all the time.
I agree, a dedicated camera makes sense if you are willing to invest time to learn. Also, good camera suggestions. I've forwarded this video for a couple of friends looking for camera this Christmas season. Also, for landscape and studio, I'd recommend the GFX 100s, or the GFX 50s mark ii as the specialty cameras.
Another notable mention is the GoPro 11. Small and compact, waterproof, 23 MP, image stabilizer, 5K video at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, links to your mobil device for easy uploading and sharing. $400
Nikon Z5 for $999 new. On sale now. I just regret I didn’t purchase it for the same price this time last year, or the year before. For general purpose stills/video (not 4K because it has a large crop), such a great value that Canon and Sony still don’t match at this price now. Sensor is still great and IBIS works great, and I find the autofocus sufficient for anything other than maybe professional sports/wildlife. Though it worked fine for casual Thanksgiving family football game with new 24-120! For wildlife, I prefer APS-C so I still use a Nikon D7500 with Tamron 100-400 for that.
I use A6400 and 35 f1.8 for my goofing around, it's fast and snappy, not sure if it get better result than the new iPhone pro max but it sure feels good in hand.
I shoot for wildlife the Nikon D7500 with the Nikon 200-500 lens! For me this is match made in heaven, the body is cropped but who cares. I sometimes struggle with the autofocus any comments or tips would be helpful! Crop stuff is selling at fire sale prices and as a late adapter, I am fine with that. Rich
Best bang for the buck camera I’ve found: Panasonic S5. Jack of all, master of a few (like video). I’m not a pro- just a beginner/enthusiast, but I still wanted to have quality equipment.
On the subject of learning, I believe you gave short shrift to the Fuji system. They’ve got great lens and a great camera line. For the most part, I don’t see much difference between the image quality. It’s not a that I don’t doubt there are differences, it’s that realistically, I don’t spend that much time obsessing over image quality differences. That may come with time, but even though I said that, I would point out that there are a number of professional photographers use in Fuji equipment. You want to blow a equipment, be my quest. You want to learn the basics of all the variables in realm of photography, Fuji certainly gets one started and provides a depth of exploration that just not possible on other camera systems. Not saying its the only choice.
Disappointing that you did not mention any of the Nikon mirrorless. While the Canon R5 is better for focusing with wildlife and and better for video (I think), the Nikon Z 7II is excellent for landscapes and general shooting and a lot cheaper with a better selection of telephotos than Canon. Similar situation with the R6 II and Z 6II. Nikon is being written off because because their focus system is not quite up to Canon and Sony. And no, I still use a Canon 6D with EF lenses. The camera has a dumbed-down focus system but I have gotten excellent results. There is no doubt that I would get satisfying images with either Sony, Canon, or Nikon, but I do think you are not giving Nikon a fair shake.
Thanks Tony for sharing your experience with great comments & recommendations....I am only a 79yr old hobbyist & just love my D500 ....I have stayed with Nikon as I have a few of their lenses & at this time do not want to change gear.... love your work and comments & prefer this type of videos to help me in the world of photography.... cheers from Australia 😀
👍🙂👍Great to see you still have a passion for photography, and like you share it with us! I plan to retire soon and hope I can follow your trace since I will also finally get the time to fully enjoy it 📸
Thanks Tony...yes I retired at age 75 yrs old & although I have always been interested as a hobbyist, my enthusiasm increased with more time on my hands to get out & take pics.... cheers from Australia 😀
So, basically an A1 and some different Sony lenses. Many times I've seriously considered the A1 personally, as we have them at our company here, but the A7RV is really ticking the blocks too!! Thanks Tony and have a great Holiday Season!!
Thanks for your insights Tony. I thoroughly enjoy my Canon R5 for the real estate and commercial work I do. It is my day to day work horse, so solid and dependable. As a backup I use the Panasonic Lumix G9. It is very well laid out, well balanced in the hand and the weight difference between that and full frame is amazing. It is a joy to shoot with and it is my go to camera when walking about and especially hiking. It has had lots of firmware upgrades and for video is almost a mini GH5, and for a camera with so many features it seems a good price even new. From my experience I can earnestly recommend both the R5 and G9. Again Tony, thanks for helping us know some of those options... there really are so many good cameras out there.
Agreed! I have a r5c, mostly for the ability to record in codecs that can easily match other cameras we use in a video production. But I primarily do photography. And the r5(c) never disappoints, it’s really good in low light high iso environments and is tack sharp even with old ef glass on a ef-rf adapter. Impressive highlight recovery and shadows too. Skin tones are excellent, use the 70-200 rf 2.8 and it’s amazing. Have the super old 24-105 but it’s so sharp I love it😂 also have a 17-40 for real estate and it’s great. Best camera I have personally ever used. 10/10
So glad you gave positive reviews of the RP. It was all I could afford and I had to buy an adapter to use my EF lens. I got lucky on eBay and have a Canon 85/1.8 and a Tamron 28-75/2.8. Both in great condition. Really wish I had more variety, but it’s not possible in my budget. However I love my setup, if it is lacking, then I’m unaware because I’m accustomed to what I have. I do both portraiture and still life in my little makeshift studio.
R6 II looks like one of the best all round cameras for 90% of people, filling in almost all the gaps the R6 had, removal of 30m record limit, up from 20mp to 24mp, 180p slow mo, 40fps burst… can’t wait til they start coming up used when I’ll upgrade my R6!
I will proudly recommend the Canon 90D for videos, portrait photography, sports photography and wildlife photography. I am very surprised that you did not mention it.
A7iv for sports too...? Well, if you accept no more than 30 % of sharp pictures for people running straight. I'm bitterly disappointed by the A7iv for this use. I'm surprised to see it mentioned for wildlife but I can confirm it does a great job for portrait or landscape.
as an amateur photographer who isn't a full time professional but still takes the hobby seriously and does paid photography work, i would sincerely suggest to anyone watching this video to go learn more about lenses. the lens that you use on your camera matters significantly more to what the final image looks like than your camera body does. sadly, cannon is pulling third party lens support from their new RF lens mount. there are still a ton of lower budget lens options that can be adapted onto their mirrorless cameras, but those lenses are older, and worse in nearly every way. by contrast, there is a plethora of sony e-mount and nikon z-mount lenses from third party lensmakers which produce better images for less money, fill niche lens needs, and overall spark competition and provide modern lens options for these systems. this is something cannon cameras are no longer going to have moving forward, and anyone who buys an RF mount camera will be stuck using the lenses and paying the prices that cannon wants them too. which is often hard to stomach given the price to performance ratio of their in-house lenses. :(
iPhone Pro Max 📱 here .. practical but no match for my 2012 Canon 6D with similar « old tech » but ultra reliable and robust Canon lenses .. No IA will fully replace good glass .. This « old » combo stil produces deliciously creamy Bokeh that cannot be matched by post-processing by the iPhone: Canon 6D and EF 135mm F/2
Pretty solid advice. Hard to get much more real significant benefit once breaching $5-6k as diminishing returns kick in. A photo 'nut' like me will always find new kit to splurge on, but it's technique and skill, beyond about $3k, that will help make the biggest gains. Heck that's probably true beyond $1k. I have 'loadsa kit' but I shoot a lot and it's one of my main life hobbies plus I can afford it, so that's justification enough for me. Each to their own.
I mostly shoot Landscapes and was happy with my Eos 850D. This Year I was looking for a Fullframe Sensor because of the better low Light Performance. And because you get a wider Angle. One thing I didn´t like at the Eos was the "low" Dynamicrange (Still more than okay). And I wanted a digital Viewfinder. So I baught the A7Rii and I am still very very happy with it. Not the fastest Autofocus, not the most Pic/Sec etc. but in 99% I don´t need it. Together with the Sigma 20mm 1,4 and Tamron 28-200 2,8-5,6 it was 2500 € in total. Absolutely love it and can highly recommend it, too. I am absolutely sure, I won´t switch the Camera for a longer Time :)
I've done side by side comparisons of the R5 and R6 taking landscapes with the 15-35 RF lens. I upscaled the R6 files to 45 MP and honestly, even when zoomed in to 100% , it's hard to tell a difference. If you use Adobe Camera Raw enhance then the R6 files always looks better (especially for portraits) at 45 MP. Resolution seems to be overrrated, at least when you go over 20 MP to about 60 MP.
@@saschakotting7334Depends at what distance you are viewing the photo from. There is too much pixel peeping these days instead of considering the ‘subject’ and the creative aspects of the picture. All the great photos and photographers we admire from the past shot were on what today would be considered inferior equipment!
Chelsea: Are you happy with your Sony A1 choice for wildlife since you made your camera choice? Do you like that Sony 200-600 lens? I'm considering switching to Sony. The Canon R5 + 100-500 lens is about the same price as your Sony A1 + the 200-600 lens. What say you??
One thing that this video didn't touch upon is very important, and that is physical build quality, ergonomics, size, weight and how it feels to use the gear. I have wasted a lot of money in the past switching to another system because the gear I had wasn't enjoyable to use.
Great picks...But I would go for the Canon 80D instead of the 70D. The 70D produces a lot more noise in low light. The 80D has the right balance.....just sayin'...
Why no R7 in the sports section? You did some videos touting that one. Considering that raw burst pre-shooting can only use the electronic shutter, and the severe rolling shutter when using the electronic shutter, that pre-shooting feature is only useful in a few cases... once you pan it's all over. But you'll get a little more out of your buffer, at least, it seems? I wish the Sony a1 and a7 line had pre-shooting. (And the R3, R5, R6...) I'm new and lack experience though, still deciding what I want to get. Found you guys a couple weeks ago - great source of information, thank you.
@@nafyah_media the R10 does most of the same. Slower electronic shutter but, with the rolling shutter craziness, it may not matter enough for an extra 30% speed. Otherwise they seem pretty similar. I do think there's a decent bit of difference with the R7's buffer. Nothing gigantic but certainly noticeable. I believe there's a slight mp difference too which may help with crop. I need better low light with indoor volleyball but I don't know that I can afford it. Also with the R6, Mk II is coming really soon I believe so might want to wait if you're thinking that and get something a little better or snag used once market adjusts. Even with the R6 upgrade it's still not fantastic. No 2 grand plus camera should be cheaping out on non cfexpress card slots honestly. Smh
Tony! It's like you're reading my mind! I like it. I was just about to buy your "Everything Bundle" as I still have my a77ii and can't afford anything to expensive and feel I could always get better as a photographer. Love your work Tony & Chelsea! You guys are beautifully awesome.
For sports & wildlife I’ll take a G9 paired with the awesome PL100-400. It destroys most of the stuff in this video inn performance per $ and pound. G9 with its hires mode is also awesome for landscape photography, and for video also
I have the Nikon D850. Excellent Camera. Focus tracking is really Good. With the 200-500 & V Grip. I have got some Great Wild life shots. Shoots 9f/second. Color & Quality is Excellent. Video is questiohable. Z72 would be my next step up. For the price right now a Better Camera!!
If you’re unsure about a camera and/or lens that you want for the kind of work you do, go to your local camera shop or an online resource and rent it for a day or weekend and use the hell out of it. It’s worth it! That’s the only way you’ll know for sure if it will work for you. 😉
Here is another option for Wildlife on the cheap end. That would be the Sony a7r ii with the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. Its a great used setup! You can pick up this combo for 950-1100 euros.
Hard to beat used especially for starting out. But the saying goes, you date bodies and marry glass. How (if at all) does Canon's latest locking out of 3rd party lenses factor here in recommendations?
my budget is $100 dollars 😅 and I shoot random because I haven't found my specialty yet. I bought a used nex 5 and coupled it with a helios 44. results are pretty good!
Hi Tony. Thanks for this video. I currently have a Canon T4i with 18-135 and 55-250. I was thinking of moving to Canon RP with 24-240 as I have a friend who has full frame and love his pictures. This video helped me feel like I'm making the right choice for a mostly still photographer. If anyone has used the RP with the 24-240, let me know your thoughts.
Well Tony I could listen to you all day I think I have all your books and they have help me so much. I Used to be a big fan now I am a full-blown air conditioner. You go boy
I went from shooting 5diii to a 60Dii and an 80D got them for nothing and they are awsome. Sold the 5D's got most of my money back the 60Dii i got for 600.00 with a 45mm and the 80D i got for 750.00 both with grips. Smart phones shoot dynamic SLR does not. Galazy Note 20 Ultra has a better camera system and video camera, especially for Vloggers. Next camera I gor is a FUJI 645 or Medium format for portiture, still life and Architecture :)
I just picked up photography and I've bought the Canon R10 for wildlife and sports photography, and after watching this video I feel like I made a good choice for starting out in my new hobby.
Do u have a suggestion in between the upper end for wildlife w Eye focus? You named the Sony a74 w 200-600mm at $4400 and then jump to the A1 w S600GM at $20,000. Shoot mostly large animals ie wild horses, Big horn sheep, Moose, Elk. ect
Tony, it all depends, what you'd like todo, nowadays. You can even make landscape photography perfectly with (just) 10 or 12 MP gear, its only that you won't print that big, -huge hereby. But even for an A3 print size, it's perfectly fine, it's all about viewing distance. One usually doesn't rub the nose onto a gallery print on the wall. 🙂 And then, there's still that Adobe ACR "super resolution" feature to upscale the MP, in case it's being needed. Old gear isn't obsolete - but the industry wants to tell you that, because otherwise they don't sell anything new.
Tony! you are a wildlife shooter also you dont have nothing against phone photography....maybe you will try someday to make a wideo about digiscoping? :) I think it will be interesting and a lot of fun for yourself :)
Hi With a budget of $1700 I am seeing a lot of cameras. I want new technology but seems like they are already 3 years old . My concern is buying one of these and a 2023 brings out new processors. I been using rx100ii then rx100 v. What is weatherproof, compact, great for filming grandson swimming, kicking soccer ball and recording especially on the beach where sand is always my fear?. I shoot raw and would like 4k for youtube upload and 1080p for dvd architecture rendering usually less then 50 meters. Thanks kevin
I don't get it why you still recommend this Canon RF 24-105 f4-7.1 instead of the more versatile RF 24-240 or the better RF 24-105 f4 L lenses? It's the lens that makes all the difference! 🤔
Price would be my guess. I'm sure Tony has a good diea what are peoples average budget limits and decided the RF24-105 f4-7.1 easily fit into those budgets but the others will not.
not even days or weeks or months try years tony took me almost 2 years and switched platforms from canon to sony to get as good as i am today and the results i got as well. anyone starting out go with canon as they're a good LEARNING camera but horrible for experienced users like myself. For anyone experienced go with sony. There's a bit of a learning curve going from canon to sony when switching platforms but it's worth it
Awesome channel and great information have really branched out as a photographer from watching these. I usually do street photography around Main Street and Court where Lewiston, Maine merged into Auburn Maine. Helluva place to see during the Great Falls hot air balloon festival.
Quick question, for wildlife, why not choose the A7RIVinstead of A7IV? But just in general, aside from video as well. Is the A7IV just better than the RIV?
@@VenomIIID I own the 7RIV and the 7IV I picked up the IV for the better video capability and because I dont always need the R's 61mp plus a second body is a must if ever doing weddings etc, so it made sense at the time. both have had firmware updates and in real world I actually find them about the same for the eye tracking if anything I find the R tracks faster however the R doesnt have specifically "bird" eye tracking in the menu ??? just human / animal vs human / animal / bird. I do like The Sony, shot canon for years but Sony was leaps ahead in mirrorless ( still are really ) and canon switched to the Rf lens when they released the R and RP so mirrorless meant replacing the glass either way. I would like to keep one of The Sony as my main body and sell the other to pick up the Canon R5 and just limit my RF lens to one or two.
Wow, tough crowd in these comments! Thanks for the great video, Tony. You have helped me a lot over the years so you deserve all that you have and it’s not like you did not work hard for it! Happy holidays to you and your wonderful family! I am shooting the R5, and absolutely love it! I have spent a boatload of money on lenses and cameras, and decided to go sell all my non-digital stuff and go totally digital. It was a tough decision and an expensive one but it is so much fun doing photography! Thankfully, I also worked hard so it has not been a stressful economic move for me.
I generally shoot Events, Potrait & Product. Currently I am using a Nikon D7500 but I am planning on upgrading my camera setup. Nikon Z6ii ($1999.95) or Nikon Z7 (1799.95) is my best pick. Do you have any suggestions or any pointer about that?
The list in theory is sound. But in the used market in my area trying to find a lightly used d750 is difficult. Most have over 100k shutter count. It seems easier to find d810 under 20k shutter count.
Any camera will do. It is the photographer and the subjects that count. Think of all the great photos and photographers we admire from the past, they shot on what we would consider ‘inferior’ equipment today!
No love for fast 85mm primes for portraiture (on full frame, 56mm on APS-C)? An 85mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 delivers bokehlicious portraits at a fraction of the cost of a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. And a fraction of the weight and bulk, too.
Only starting out in photography. Love wildlife, especially birds. Don't have much of a budget, but am hoping to upgrade from a Bridge camera to a Canon Dslr soon. Thank you for your advice. 💕
I love doing photography and videography; I wanna do landscapes, portraits, candid street photography, and wildlife but idk what would be best for ALL of those things in one and under $2,000. Preferably that can result in large prints too.
I am switching from CANON since the RF dosent allow 3rd party lenses.. I mean I dont mind a few native lenses but cant afford the whole RF ecosystem.. Cheers to sony and the universality of their mounts
strange to me that he recommends fuji only for “fun” when the results are just as good really as any other aps c camera, and the difference between that and full frame is pretty tiny, unless you have very high end pro requirements
I have been watching Tony and Chelsea for several years now and looking back, I didn't realize that they never accepted promotional sponsorships, but they have always said what I needed to hear when selecting gear and after buying them, I felt like what they said was right. Just didn't realize this until he pointed it out in this video at the beginning. Thank you, Tony and Chelsea.
That's not quite right. They take sponsorships all the time. They just don't take sponsorships from camera makers. That's Canon, Sony and the like. They do take sponsorships for camera adjacent fields, like website and used camera stores.
Is this a bot comment?feels very scripted and isn't quite right
It's true they get sponsored by YT ads and Square Space, KEH and a hundred others, they are millionaire's!
I had a first generation Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS laying around. I recently paired it to a used $350 Canon T6 and started taking photos of hummingbirds in front of my kitchen window. The results absolutely blew me away. Lesson: it's the lens that counts - although I wish I had faster autofocus 😊.
You shall buy a newer canon body and their adapter and keep your old lens at first and get better autofocus performance. Or you can pop over to sony land, tamron 70-180 vxd + a7iii/a7IV will do you great.
Glad you mentioned the D500 with the 200-500. That combo is just south of the Z 9 at a fraction $. The crop eliminates the somewhat soft edges. I moved back to the D500 after frustration with the Z6&7ii’s for birds.
Agreed, same here Gary.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the D850 at all. I also use the Nikon 28-300mm for its range and versatility. I've used it successfully in the studio and for landscape. I'm not debating your choices. I don't understand overlooking such a great tool.
Best time ever spent, I learned more from this couple then I did with 4 years for my BFA in Photography and Digital Imaging from Ringling School of Art and Design, graduated May 2007. I appreciated everything I did learn beyond photography at this school, it completely reshaped how I see, observe, and imagine a image in context and it’s development, but for actual photography knowledge this couple is the best. I greatly appreciate their efforts and support of every photographer and artist. They should be recommended for an award and recognition for their contributions to Art and Photography.
Should have attended the photo school at Daytona State College.
I picked up a Canon RP last month based on your recommendations and I am loving it! You were spot on about its strengths, the full frame sensor is really fun for the kind of general, everyday photography I do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a way that is always practical and useful!
I got an RP a couple months ago and absolutely love it, the one and only flaw I have with the camera is the burst speed. 4fps is a challenge for some sports but it hasn’t stopped me from getting some great photos out of it.
RP is slept on. It's such a great camera that forces you to get good. But when you use it right, the pictures it gives you make it worth it and it's very rewarding.
I upgraded to a A7IV, but the RP is a great backup.
I had the RP for about 2 years, my first and for a while my last full frame camera.
Yeah, it was great and i enjoyed it for all things i did, especially with RF 50mm 1.8 prime and a 50 and 100mm 2.8 Macro lens, but as soon i was interested more in wildlife and video, i realized HOW BAD the RP can be. The thing which lead me to keeping it for so long... weight and size! Rarely i hated the small and short lasting battery, but mostly i loved how small and light the RP was!
Im now a happy R7 owner and as much i miss the full frame glory now, more often than not i can take advantage of the crop anyways and also for example the EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS USM lens is GREAT and super light, even smaller and lighter than a full frame 24-70 F4L, just little bit worse IQ and more disortion in the corners but absolutely worth it (and better in low light than the RP + F4 lens was)
I dont regret using FF for a while, aswell that im back to APS-C again, in fact some things like astrophotography, super low light, ISO 50.000 video etc im now much more limited with the R7 than i was with the RP but it gives so much more back: sharper images, fast speed, great autofocus for wildlife, 120 fps video, nice 4k60 crop video, very high quality downsampled 4k from 7k, good IBIS even with adapted lenses (as long they are canon, 3rd party with IBIS make sometimes HUGE troubles)
when you gain more experience like i did go to the canon eos R then when you gain more experience go with the sony a7r3 it's half the price of the eos r5 without all the software bugs and issues canon r5 has
Same! I got mine from Canon refurbished for 599$!!!
Very refreshing to hear someone advocate learning how to max out the cell phone before even thinking about a camera. In my travels I have seen too many examples of people purchasing more than they really needed, facing buyer’s remorse. If you start with your cell, you’ll quickly determine what you ‘feel’ you’re missing - and what you should consider if you move forward with a camera decision. I don’t know how many times I have told someone that a good point and shoot is all they need….and to forget shelling out thousands just to post pix on social media. Good job Tony, and thanks for your honesty.
I notice a distinct lack of Olympus/ Om system cameras, any micro four thirds cameras for that matter. Do you think Tony that smartphones have replaced this format? I'm surprised as if I was going to recommend a used camera to anyone to help them get into photography then I'd definitely recommend the Olympus EM-5 mkII as it's weather sealed and takes beautiful pictures. Some of the best portraits I've seen and also taken myself have been taken with Olympus 45mm f1.8. travel lens the 14-150mm. This gear you can pick up for a few hundred pounds / dollars. Also surprised as I bought this gear after watching Tony and Chelsea's videos!
I still love shooting my Fujifilm X-T2...love the analog dials, and the straight out of camera JPGs are fantastic
Fujifilm cameras are indeed frickin' fun to use. Especially if you're a film shooter. They are a great way to shoot the 'film' way with a digital camera. Which is nice in this time where film is very expensive and hard-to-find.
@@Mamo878 Indeed! I tried quite a few different 'recipes' and landed on an Ilford HP5 one that I keep going back to for black and white, Astia has been my go-to lately for color.
I still use my X-T1. That got me hooked on the Fujifilm platforms. Between the X-T1 and my X70, I'm covered for my needs. Although I have been eyeing used X-T3's for that 4K video.
@@eyegrey48 X-T1 to X-T3 would be a nice upgrade - looks like ~$800 on KEH/used market. I keep half an eye out for a crazy deal on the X-T4...not a need, but a want. 📷😄
Just picked up the X-T5 and this thing is insane. Switched from Sony APS-C with no regrets.
I'm only a hobby photographer but purchased the Fuji X T system. All went well until I wanted a long zoom. Gulp over£1300. Went to a second hand dealer in the UK, they took all my Fuji and I'm now a Canon DSLR owner, and absolutely loving it
Bought the Canon 70D this year. Started my career and it's really great. Got it for 100€ with kitlens and grip. Best decision ever as i do event photography 👌
For wildlife, for $4400 I'd much rather have the Canon R7 + 100-500 L lens. You get more reach, better subject detection, higher framerate, better IBIS than the A7IV, a lighter, smaller lens with great MFD/max magnification if you're also into shooting insects. Only disadvantage would be high ISO performance, but noise is so easy to deal with in post nowdays that it's not a major issue.
Realy good alternative as a compact camera or for beginner/budget buyer, with great performance 1 inch sensor is the Canon Powershot G5X. Won't describe all the goods here but look it up. I own many apsc and full frame camera with many lenses but that G5X (with its full frame equivalent 24mm f1.8 to 104mm f2.8) is the best compact for me; The camera I can easily bring everywhere and still get good quality photos. With its Raw file capability, it's like a miniature dslr/mirorless camera, full of features yet compact 📸
Giveaway package 📦....
i own the g7x mk ii and absolutely love it!
Tony, thanks for all the help you give to use still learning photography. I recently upgraded from a Nikon D750 to the Z9 and use my 24-70 F2.8 ED VR and 70-200 FL ED VR lens with the FTZ adapter. I found using the C1 and C2 focus fields while shorting high school basketball the eye tracking worked very well with almost 100 percent keeper rates. Again thanks for all you videos.
Wow!!! I’m not even a “beginner” at this point. I’ve always loved taking pictures but never learned or was taught the technical stuff. It sure sounds like you know what equipment to use for great results. I’m going to write down the equipment you’ve mentioned because I’d like to record nature, birds, rain etc. I had a Nikon years ago and hate that I never replaced it. It was the best. Thanks for sharing. I’m trying to learn what I can to help me make good choices when I do finally make a purchase.
At your recommendation a year ago, I bought a Google Pixel 6, which has been AMAZING. Last week, however, perhaps in defiance of your advice, I bought a Nikon Z6ii, primarily for tennis photography and low light things like fireworks or, like now, Christmas displays in NYC. Haven't been able to use it on tennis yet, but it could not be better for the Christmas displays in NYC.
Love your channel - you guys both manage to exhibit personality without it being all about you. Solid, valuable and easy-to-understand advice.
Thank you. Keep up the great work.
Too many comments to see if anybody has already mentioned it, but if on a very tight budget, but willing to learn photography, a used Nikon D90 is a dirt cheap but quite able camera. Paired with second hand, third party, F1,8-f2,8 lenses you will get the results your smartphone just can't give you. Have a much, much better camera nowadays, but still keep it charged and pick it up every once in a while for a random family photo. One of the most underestimated cameras of all time imho.
I believe Nikon Z5 is much better than Canon RP and with the discounts running right now, its priced perfectly, IBIS, Lowlight advantage, dual SD, superior functionality which allows quick switching between various functions just outweighs cannon R(I)P entry level mirrorless functionality.
The nikon z5 went quite cheap on black Friday was so tempted
The discounts are still ongoing, and the 24-200 with any one of the S lenses(preferably 50 1.8s) will be a wonderful combination for this segment of photographers, it will cover most of the requirements. And, with the cash back it would be closer to 2k overall. Z5 results are phenomenal. I will personally never trade off IBIS given a choice because we don’t roam around with a tripod all the time.
Still in love with my M50 Mark II. It wasn't as expensive to start, invested more in other glass as I learnt.
I agree, a dedicated camera makes sense if you are willing to invest time to learn.
Also, good camera suggestions. I've forwarded this video for a couple of friends looking for camera this Christmas season.
Also, for landscape and studio, I'd recommend the GFX 100s, or the GFX 50s mark ii as the specialty cameras.
Surprised the a6100/400 and the 70-350 wasn't mentioned for bird photography since it's not too expensive and the AF is good plus a fast burst speed
Another notable mention is the GoPro 11.
Small and compact, waterproof, 23 MP, image stabilizer, 5K video at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, links to your mobil device for easy uploading and sharing. $400
Nikon Z5 for $999 new. On sale now. I just regret I didn’t purchase it for the same price this time last year, or the year before. For general purpose stills/video (not 4K because it has a large crop), such a great value that Canon and Sony still don’t match at this price now. Sensor is still great and IBIS works great, and I find the autofocus sufficient for anything other than maybe professional sports/wildlife. Though it worked fine for casual Thanksgiving family football game with new 24-120! For wildlife, I prefer APS-C so I still use a Nikon D7500 with Tamron 100-400 for that.
I used a Canon 90D + 150-600mm Sigma lens for birds and wildlife but I still like to use my old Canon 5D MKII + 50mm lens for portraits.
I was suprised not to see any Olympus/Lumix cameras which have very good in body stabilization.
I use A6400 and 35 f1.8 for my goofing around, it's fast and snappy, not sure if it get better result than the new iPhone pro max but it sure feels good in hand.
If you pixel peep, crop, or print anything from the iPhone it'll look worse than your Sony, especially in low light
I trust ebay sellers in Japan. When it says EXCELLENT condition with photos from all angles, sellers are very honest in descriptions.
I shoot for wildlife the Nikon D7500 with the Nikon 200-500 lens! For me this is match made in heaven, the body is cropped but who cares. I sometimes struggle with the autofocus any comments or tips would be helpful! Crop stuff is selling at fire sale prices and as a late adapter, I am fine with that.
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Best bang for the buck camera I’ve found: Panasonic S5. Jack of all, master of a few (like video). I’m not a pro- just a beginner/enthusiast, but I still wanted to have quality equipment.
On the subject of learning, I believe you gave short shrift to the Fuji system. They’ve got great lens and a great camera line. For the most part, I don’t see much difference between the image quality. It’s not a that I don’t doubt there are differences, it’s that realistically, I don’t spend that much time obsessing over image quality differences. That may come with time, but even though I said that, I would point out that there are a number of professional photographers use in Fuji equipment. You want to blow a equipment, be my quest. You want to learn the basics of all the variables in realm of photography, Fuji certainly gets one started and provides a depth of exploration that just not possible on other camera systems. Not saying its the only choice.
Disappointing that you did not mention any of the Nikon mirrorless. While the Canon R5 is better for focusing with wildlife and and better for video (I think), the Nikon Z 7II is excellent for landscapes and general shooting and a lot cheaper with a better selection of telephotos than Canon. Similar situation with the R6 II and Z 6II. Nikon is being written off because because their focus system is not quite up to Canon and Sony. And no, I still use a Canon 6D with EF lenses. The camera has a dumbed-down focus system but I have gotten excellent results. There is no doubt that I would get satisfying images with either Sony, Canon, or Nikon, but I do think you are not giving Nikon a fair shake.
Thanks Tony for sharing your experience with great comments & recommendations....I am only a 79yr old hobbyist & just love my D500 ....I have stayed with Nikon as I have a few of their lenses & at this time do not want to change gear.... love your work and comments & prefer this type of videos to help me in the world of photography.... cheers from Australia 😀
👍🙂👍Great to see you still have a passion for photography, and like you share it with us! I plan to retire soon and hope I can follow your trace since I will also finally get the time to fully enjoy it 📸
Thanks Tony...yes I retired at age 75 yrs old & although I have always been interested as a hobbyist, my enthusiasm increased with more time on my hands to get out & take pics.... cheers from Australia 😀
I started shooting military airshows and sports, my D500 was awesome and the used D5 I picked up for indoor sports was just a great addition.
Giveaway package 📦....
So, basically an A1 and some different Sony lenses. Many times I've seriously considered the A1 personally, as we have them at our company here, but the A7RV is really ticking the blocks too!! Thanks Tony and have a great Holiday Season!!
Thanks for your insights Tony. I thoroughly enjoy my Canon R5 for the real estate and commercial work I do. It is my day to day work horse, so solid and dependable. As a backup I use the Panasonic Lumix G9. It is very well laid out, well balanced in the hand and the weight difference between that and full frame is amazing. It is a joy to shoot with and it is my go to camera when walking about and especially hiking. It has had lots of firmware upgrades and for video is almost a mini GH5, and for a camera with so many features it seems a good price even new. From my experience I can earnestly recommend both the R5 and G9. Again Tony, thanks for helping us know some of those options... there really are so many good cameras out there.
Agreed! I have a r5c, mostly for the ability to record in codecs that can easily match other cameras we use in a video production. But I primarily do photography. And the r5(c) never disappoints, it’s really good in low light high iso environments and is tack sharp even with old ef glass on a ef-rf adapter. Impressive highlight recovery and shadows too. Skin tones are excellent, use the 70-200 rf 2.8 and it’s amazing. Have the super old 24-105 but it’s so sharp I love it😂 also have a 17-40 for real estate and it’s great. Best camera I have personally ever used. 10/10
So glad you gave positive reviews of the RP. It was all I could afford and I had to buy an adapter to use my EF lens. I got lucky on eBay and have a Canon 85/1.8 and a Tamron 28-75/2.8. Both in great condition. Really wish I had more variety, but it’s not possible in my budget. However I love my setup, if it is lacking, then I’m unaware because I’m accustomed to what I have. I do both portraiture and still life in my little makeshift studio.
R6 II looks like one of the best all round cameras for 90% of people, filling in almost all the gaps the R6 had, removal of 30m record limit, up from 20mp to 24mp, 180p slow mo, 40fps burst… can’t wait til they start coming up used when I’ll upgrade my R6!
And I my R!
I’ve trusted y’all’s advice for years. Thanks for your commitment to the art
Nikon Z5 + Pentax logo superglued on the prism + vintage Pentax glass =
Pentax mirrorless camera
The 70-200mm lens is to short for field sports. Use a lens that is at least 400mm. Either fixed or a zoom.
I will proudly recommend the Canon 90D for videos, portrait photography, sports photography and wildlife photography. I am very surprised that you did not mention it.
A7iv for sports too...? Well, if you accept no more than 30 % of sharp pictures for people running straight. I'm bitterly disappointed by the A7iv for this use. I'm surprised to see it mentioned for wildlife but I can confirm it does a great job for portrait or landscape.
Best all around value to start is D3300 for $150 with $100 35mm 1.8, 18-140VR, 70-300VR. Fullframe D600, D800, $600 RP .
as an amateur photographer who isn't a full time professional but still takes the hobby seriously and does paid photography work, i would sincerely suggest to anyone watching this video to go learn more about lenses. the lens that you use on your camera matters significantly more to what the final image looks like than your camera body does. sadly, cannon is pulling third party lens support from their new RF lens mount. there are still a ton of lower budget lens options that can be adapted onto their mirrorless cameras, but those lenses are older, and worse in nearly every way. by contrast, there is a plethora of sony e-mount and nikon z-mount lenses from third party lensmakers which produce better images for less money, fill niche lens needs, and overall spark competition and provide modern lens options for these systems. this is something cannon cameras are no longer going to have moving forward, and anyone who buys an RF mount camera will be stuck using the lenses and paying the prices that cannon wants them too. which is often hard to stomach given the price to performance ratio of their in-house lenses. :(
iPhone Pro Max 📱 here .. practical but no match for my 2012 Canon 6D with similar « old tech » but ultra reliable and robust Canon lenses .. No IA will fully replace good glass ..
This « old » combo stil produces deliciously creamy Bokeh that cannot be matched by post-processing by the iPhone: Canon 6D and EF 135mm F/2
Pretty solid advice. Hard to get much more real significant benefit once breaching $5-6k as diminishing returns kick in.
A photo 'nut' like me will always find new kit to splurge on, but it's technique and skill, beyond about $3k, that will help make the biggest gains. Heck that's probably true beyond $1k. I have 'loadsa kit' but I shoot a lot and it's one of my main life hobbies plus I can afford it, so that's justification enough for me. Each to their own.
I mostly shoot Landscapes and was happy with my Eos 850D. This Year I was looking for a Fullframe Sensor because of the better low Light Performance. And because you get a wider Angle. One thing I didn´t like at the Eos was the "low" Dynamicrange (Still more than okay). And I wanted a digital Viewfinder. So I baught the A7Rii and I am still very very happy with it. Not the fastest Autofocus, not the most Pic/Sec etc. but in 99% I don´t need it. Together with the Sigma 20mm 1,4 and Tamron 28-200 2,8-5,6 it was 2500 € in total. Absolutely love it and can highly recommend it, too. I am absolutely sure, I won´t switch the Camera for a longer Time :)
I got a Rebel T7 last year on a budget, it works well for me.
I've done side by side comparisons of the R5 and R6 taking landscapes with the 15-35 RF lens. I upscaled the R6 files to 45 MP and honestly, even when zoomed in to 100% , it's hard to tell a difference. If you use Adobe Camera Raw enhance then the R6 files always looks better (especially for portraits) at 45 MP. Resolution seems to be overrrated, at least when you go over 20 MP to about 60 MP.
for big prints it matters though
That’s a three time increase in resolution. How can it not make a difference?
@@saschakotting7334Depends at what distance you are viewing the photo from. There is too much pixel peeping these days instead of considering the ‘subject’ and the creative aspects of the picture. All the great photos and photographers we admire from the past shot were on what today would be considered inferior equipment!
Why you missed canon 80D , one of the finest for still photography. Colors are exact and neutral. Images pin sharp and great detail.
Chelsea: Are you happy with your Sony A1 choice for wildlife since you made your camera choice? Do you like that Sony 200-600 lens? I'm considering switching to Sony. The Canon R5 + 100-500 lens is about the same price as your Sony A1 + the 200-600 lens. What say you??
One thing that this video didn't touch upon is very important, and that is physical build quality, ergonomics, size, weight and how it feels to use the gear. I have wasted a lot of money in the past switching to another system because the gear I had wasn't enjoyable to use.
Great picks...But I would go for the Canon 80D instead of the 70D. The 70D produces a lot more noise in low light. The 80D has the right balance.....just sayin'...
Thanks, I was surprised to hear about Canon RP. I have one and I enjoy it a lot.
Why no R7 in the sports section? You did some videos touting that one. Considering that raw burst pre-shooting can only use the electronic shutter, and the severe rolling shutter when using the electronic shutter, that pre-shooting feature is only useful in a few cases... once you pan it's all over. But you'll get a little more out of your buffer, at least, it seems? I wish the Sony a1 and a7 line had pre-shooting. (And the R3, R5, R6...) I'm new and lack experience though, still deciding what I want to get. Found you guys a couple weeks ago - great source of information, thank you.
I was wondering this as well, why no mention of the R7 for its price?
@@nafyah_media the R10 does most of the same. Slower electronic shutter but, with the rolling shutter craziness, it may not matter enough for an extra 30% speed. Otherwise they seem pretty similar. I do think there's a decent bit of difference with the R7's buffer. Nothing gigantic but certainly noticeable. I believe there's a slight mp difference too which may help with crop. I need better low light with indoor volleyball but I don't know that I can afford it. Also with the R6, Mk II is coming really soon I believe so might want to wait if you're thinking that and get something a little better or snag used once market adjusts. Even with the R6 upgrade it's still not fantastic. No 2 grand plus camera should be cheaping out on non cfexpress card slots honestly. Smh
I wondered about that as well. I have the R7, and it is a wonderful sports camera, as well as a decent wildlife camera.
Tony! It's like you're reading my mind! I like it.
I was just about to buy your "Everything Bundle" as I still have my a77ii and can't afford anything to expensive and feel I could always get better as a photographer.
Love your work Tony & Chelsea! You guys are beautifully awesome.
For sports & wildlife I’ll take a G9 paired with the awesome PL100-400. It destroys most of the stuff in this video inn performance per $ and pound. G9 with its hires mode is also awesome for landscape photography, and for video also
I have the Nikon D850. Excellent Camera. Focus tracking is really Good. With the 200-500 & V Grip. I have got some Great Wild life shots. Shoots 9f/second. Color & Quality is Excellent. Video is questiohable. Z72 would be my next step up. For the price right now a Better Camera!!
I like my Sony a7iii with Sony 85mm f1.8 for portraits 👌
Yo Tony, is Olympus/Panasonic so bad? 🤔 They have amazing lenses, good portable cameras. Olympus has garbage menu system, but otherwise..
If you’re unsure about a camera and/or lens that you want for the kind of work you do, go to your local camera shop or an online resource and rent it for a day or weekend and use the hell out of it. It’s worth it! That’s the only way you’ll know for sure if it will work for you. 😉
Here is another option for Wildlife on the cheap end.
That would be the Sony a7r ii with the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD.
Its a great used setup!
You can pick up this combo for 950-1100 euros.
Hard to beat used especially for starting out. But the saying goes, you date bodies and marry glass. How (if at all) does Canon's latest locking out of 3rd party lenses factor here in recommendations?
my budget is $100 dollars 😅 and I shoot random because I haven't found my specialty yet. I bought a used nex 5 and coupled it with a helios 44. results are pretty good!
I got some good results from Nex 6
0:02 25years! Damn you aged like fine wine
Hi Tony. Thanks for this video. I currently have a Canon T4i with 18-135 and 55-250. I was thinking of moving to Canon RP with 24-240 as I have a friend who has full frame and love his pictures. This video helped me feel like I'm making the right choice for a mostly still photographer. If anyone has used the RP with the 24-240, let me know your thoughts.
Just wondering is there a reason why the X-H line from Fuji is not considered ?
Well Tony I could listen to you all day I think I have all your books and they have help me so much. I
Used to be a big fan now I am a full-blown air conditioner. You go boy
I thought I’d check for a few seconds but I couldn’t leave. You’re still the most compelling presenter.
A Canon t6i for $314 at MPB is pretty good. MPB has a Canon M6 Mark II for $609 right now. It is a good mirrorless camera.
I went from shooting 5diii to a 60Dii and an 80D got them for nothing and they are awsome. Sold the 5D's got most of my money back the 60Dii i got for 600.00 with a 45mm and the 80D i got for 750.00 both with grips. Smart phones shoot dynamic SLR does not. Galazy Note 20 Ultra has a better camera system and video camera, especially for Vloggers. Next camera I gor is a FUJI 645 or Medium format for portiture, still life and Architecture :)
I just picked up photography and I've bought the Canon R10 for wildlife and sports photography, and after watching this video I feel like I made a good choice for starting out in my new hobby.
No love for Panasonic camera's? :-(( They have some underrated camera that should have been listed. The G9 is amazing camera for the money.
Do u have a suggestion in between the upper end for wildlife w Eye focus? You named the Sony a74 w 200-600mm at $4400 and then jump to the A1 w S600GM at $20,000. Shoot mostly large animals ie wild horses, Big horn sheep, Moose, Elk. ect
Tony, it all depends, what you'd like todo, nowadays. You can even make landscape photography perfectly with (just) 10 or 12 MP gear, its only that you won't print that big, -huge hereby. But even for an A3 print size, it's perfectly fine, it's all about viewing distance. One usually doesn't rub the nose onto a gallery print on the wall. 🙂 And then, there's still that Adobe ACR "super resolution" feature to upscale the MP, in case it's being needed. Old gear isn't obsolete - but the industry wants to tell you that, because otherwise they don't sell anything new.
Tony! you are a wildlife shooter also you dont have nothing against phone photography....maybe you will try someday to make a wideo about digiscoping? :) I think it will be interesting and a lot of fun for yourself :)
Hi Tony, Why don't you mention the Fuji Xt5 and the Xh2 (S)?
Hi
With a budget of $1700 I am seeing a lot of cameras. I want new technology but seems like they are already 3 years old . My concern is buying one of these and a 2023 brings out new processors. I been using rx100ii then rx100 v. What is weatherproof, compact, great for filming grandson swimming, kicking soccer ball and recording especially on the beach where sand is always my fear?. I shoot raw and would like 4k for youtube upload and 1080p for dvd architecture rendering usually less then 50 meters. Thanks kevin
Hello, yall should do a film video for fun with the new year coming. Could be a good christmas theme
Great idea!!
I don't get it why you still recommend this Canon RF 24-105 f4-7.1 instead of the more versatile RF 24-240 or the better RF 24-105 f4 L lenses? It's the lens that makes all the difference! 🤔
Price would be my guess. I'm sure Tony has a good diea what are peoples average budget limits and decided the RF24-105 f4-7.1 easily fit into those budgets but the others will not.
not even days or weeks or months try years tony took me almost 2 years and switched platforms from canon to sony to get as good as i am today and the results i got as well. anyone starting out go with canon as they're a good LEARNING camera but horrible for experienced users like myself. For anyone experienced go with sony. There's a bit of a learning curve going from canon to sony when switching platforms but it's worth it
For the 700-800 USD range I'd add the Fujifilm X-T30
Awesome channel and great information have really branched out as a photographer from watching these. I usually do street photography around Main Street and Court where Lewiston, Maine merged into Auburn Maine. Helluva place to see during the Great Falls hot air balloon festival.
Many people reported A7r4 + 200-600g combination is not sharp. I would use A9 m1/2 or A1 instead for sports
At the beginning of 2023, I compared Nikon Z50 and Canon R10. Nikon's price is lower, but, for me, the image quality is better in low light.
Great recommendations delivered in a nicely paced concise manner. Well done!
1:46... Canon Camera Connect. Pair your camera and smartphone (and/or tablet). Shoot. Open the app and transfer images.
Guys could you share how you store all your many cameras and lenses at home ?
I shoot with a Z9. Yea it's not an A1 but will handle any task so far I toss at it. Some old glass and some new glass.
Quick question, for wildlife, why not choose the A7RIVinstead of A7IV? But just in general, aside from video as well. Is the A7IV just better than the RIV?
I believe A7iv has better animal eye tracking algorithms.
@@VenomIIID I own the 7RIV and the 7IV I picked up the IV for the better video capability and because I dont always need the R's 61mp plus a second body is a must if ever doing weddings etc, so it made sense at the time. both have had firmware updates and in real world I actually find them about the same for the eye tracking if anything I find the R tracks faster however the R doesnt have specifically "bird" eye tracking in the menu ??? just human / animal vs human / animal / bird. I do like The Sony, shot canon for years but Sony was leaps ahead in mirrorless ( still are really ) and canon switched to the Rf lens when they released the R and RP so mirrorless meant replacing the glass either way. I would like to keep one of The Sony as my main body and sell the other to pick up the Canon R5 and just limit my RF lens to one or two.
Wow, tough crowd in these comments! Thanks for the great video, Tony. You have helped me a lot over the years so you deserve all that you have and it’s not like you did not work hard for it! Happy holidays to you and your wonderful family! I am shooting the R5, and absolutely love it! I have spent a boatload of money on lenses and cameras, and decided to go sell all my non-digital stuff and go totally digital. It was a tough decision and an expensive one but it is so much fun doing photography! Thankfully, I also worked hard so it has not been a stressful economic move for me.
I generally shoot Events, Potrait & Product. Currently I am using a Nikon D7500 but I am planning on upgrading my camera setup. Nikon Z6ii ($1999.95) or Nikon Z7 (1799.95) is my best pick. Do you have any suggestions or any pointer about that?
The list in theory is sound. But in the used market in my area trying to find a lightly used d750 is difficult. Most have over 100k shutter count. It seems easier to find d810 under 20k shutter count.
Any camera will do. It is the photographer and the subjects that count. Think of all the great photos and photographers we admire from the past, they shot on what we would consider ‘inferior’ equipment today!
I was told that you can put a new shutter mech in a D750 for £200
No love for fast 85mm primes for portraiture (on full frame, 56mm on APS-C)? An 85mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 delivers bokehlicious portraits at a fraction of the cost of a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. And a fraction of the weight and bulk, too.
Only starting out in photography. Love wildlife, especially birds. Don't have much of a budget, but am hoping to upgrade from a Bridge camera to a Canon Dslr soon. Thank you for your advice. 💕
nikon d4 can do just fine for landscape its ruggedness...
I love doing photography and videography; I wanna do landscapes, portraits, candid street photography, and wildlife but idk what would be best for ALL of those things in one and under $2,000. Preferably that can result in large prints too.
I am switching from CANON since the RF dosent allow 3rd party lenses.. I mean I dont mind a few native lenses but cant afford the whole RF ecosystem.. Cheers to sony and the universality of their mounts
The Sony A1 is shown at 2 different prices but has the link to the same Amazon page.
strange to me that he recommends fuji only for “fun” when the results are just as good really as any other aps c camera, and the difference between that and full frame is pretty tiny, unless you have very high end pro requirements