I am a broke hobbyist photographer and use what I have. Gear acquisition syndrome is real but I can’t feed that beast when my money pays for my needs and not my wants
I was in the same. But I'm too broken that I can't afford to have two systems, so I sold all my Nikon and now I only have Canon stuff. But I'm a bit of a hoarder type, I have more lenses and bodies than I really need.
An absolute gem of a video, Martin. You really spoke from the heart. It is greatly appreciated.. You are 100% right in your philosophy of staying grounded. As new Gear comes out a lot of photographers do Lose some of the fundamentals. Thank you for sharing.
My nephew had a litle money and wanted to buy a camera. He had found a new superzoom but I suggested him to consider an older 5d instead. I helped him finding a dirt cheap one with a battered 24-105 lens and we picked it up at the seller. He has allready made a lot of great photos. And the good thing is, if he want to sell again he can get his money back.
Thank you for the review, I am a beginner and earlier this year I bought my forst camera, a second hand Canon SX50HS to start taking photos and have loved the learning curve. The 6D is my target as my first DSLR to continue the adventure, many thanks.
100% - I took a Nikon D50 and a poorly rated tamron lens on a trip around Connemara in Ireland last week and had an absolute blast with it. Loved the images, some of my favourites of the year. No cropping, working within the limits was really liberating. New to the channel and looking forward to seeing more !
Some people say that Tamron is not good, but some say that is still enough. It's a cheap lens with great f-stop and good quality. Do you use f2.8 Tamron?
Martin Firstly you images are awesome, secondly it's so refreshing and helpful to me and many others ...to have your very straight to the point, honest & genuine point of view. I go stung by that New is Best thought and it caused me so much trouble... I got so fed up with way to much setting and adjusting...that I sold it all and stopped photography. But your UA-cam's are so helpful.. I bought a 5d's mk2 and a 50mm 1.4 .. And I'm back to being a photographer and enjoying my photography... I truly have to say Thankyou 👍
I picked up my first 5D classic about 6 years ago, I own 3 of them now. I am convinced I will never need another camera. I never want to not have one. There’s just something about it.
I walked the mountains of the UK in my youth. I was fortunate. I would strap my Pentax K1000 loaded with FP4 to my chest, set my aperture and grab shots as I went. I revisit those contact sheets sometimes and love that I caught moments in time that will never be repeated. That was my best photography moments.
Love photo walks and moments in time photos. I do a lot of that. Partly out of necessity I photograph the same subjects in different light, seasons, compositions but I never get bored bcs nature offers something different all the time. It has taught me to notice more even when I don't take photos...it has changed how I see the world.
I bought an S1R in 2024. To me it's more than I'll use but I really enjoy using it with manual focus lenses as well as autofocus. I got older sigma super classics hsm 28+40mm 1.4, voigtlander app lanthar 50mm and an 85mm otus. I used to use medium and large format mostly so I like the slow methodology and hyper realism. I also got an 8 year old Hasselblad X1D. These will last me a long time and I doubt I will buy anything else for many years. Maybe a lens. I have an incredible kit for far less.
Agree 100%. Just bought a 40d, which was my first “real” dslr. Actually my first dslr was a Rebel XT, which I also just purchased 2 for my daughters to learn on. The reason was to slow them and myself down and not rely on tech.
I love having my older Canon gear alongside my newer Sony stuff. I totally agree that shooting more frequently with my ‘old’ gear keeps me more engaged and consequently I get better results out of any gear. Like the concept of an older camera hashtag. Great content per usual!
When I first got Nikon Z5 I was very sad that it is mirrorless but now I am adopting old lenses to use in it when it is much more joyful using older lens with new camera makes much more joyful for me
That hashtag idea would be great. I definitely would take part in that. I am currently using a Canon 5D classic with a Pentax 28mm f3.5 SMC Takumar on the side with my "modern" camera being the Fujifilm X-T2. It's so refreshing using older gear.
You sir, are a breath of fresh air. I just found your channel in my search for information on older canon gear. I actually bought a 5D ii and 50mm f/1.8 ii this afternoon. While I have gotten some good photos out of mirrorless gear, I absolutely don’t like the process. With mirrorless gear the chance of failure is really small. There is something about older gear that forces a sense of slowing down and paying attention to detail that strengthens my power of observation. Photography is way more enjoyable when I’m using ND grads and waiting on light than futzing with some luminosity mask and figuring out who’s photoshop actions I should be using. I’m looking forward to your insights in future videos. Subscribed.
100% with you. For me it feels more rewarding to achieve the desired results using my old gear, whereas it always like that the camera and the software did the work with the modern mirrorless.
Thank you for making this video! It's so refreshing to see someone on UA-cam not pushing the latest gear. I learned to take photos on a Asahi Pentax spotmatic and while the technology is has improved out of sight, the basics remain the same. Now I use a Nikon D800E and thanks to your setup video, I'm loving the experience. Keep up your brilliant work
Even when shooting a zoom lens for urban photography, I usually just leave it at the 23mm (cropped) setting and still 'zoom with my feet'. I did that with my Fuji XT20 and kit lens. for an entire trip to Havana, I left it on 23mm and never bothered to touch the ring. Liberating.
I got myself a D810 with a 70-200/f4 and the 24-85 recently for landscapes and couldn't be happier! It does everything I need and a lot more, tons of affordable glass and I still don't think you can beat an optical viewfinder. The whole kit was under £1200. I did look into mirrorless offerings but I didn't like the battery life or the fact that many didn't even come with two card slots not to mention the price.
So refreshing to hear this take. I shoot with multiple older bodies from different systems. And it's all about playing to the strengths of each camera. To this day, I still use a Pentax K10-D and it regularly produces unrivaled images.
I love your photos. They are very beautiful. As an amateur I only have economic to buy the old cameras, you are referring to. So for me there’s no choice. But you are correct, I don’t miss anything. Thanks for you!
The only caveat I'd add with older gear is lack of dynamic range. This isn't an issue in studio and modern software can recover shadows successfully. Highlights are another matter, and on my 5D when skies were blown they stayed blown, so careful metering is essential. I still use a 11 year old Fuji X-Pro1 and a little Canon 100D and Lumix GF3 for walkaround stuff.
I have a D700 and a D610 and I want a D3x the results as a portrait photographer I love my Dslrs there’s no comparison when you get the final result the feel is different, Thank you and keep the videos coming 🙏🏻
Only recently discovered this channel, and I very much agree with the message. I have 4 cameras that I frequently use, and only one of them is a recent one. 3 of my 4 Nikons are all old DSLRs. I started with the D70s, but don't use it anymore. Then came the D300 and the D700, which I used the most and still use for serious photography. Being in need of a walk-around and street camera I then purchased the Z fc. But honestly, I like the images of my older Nikons much better. So my last purchase was a D200 to have a CCD sensor camera again, and I am more than pleased with the photos I can take with it.
Im about to buy my very first dslr, a nikon d5300, and this channel has really inspired me to do so, its honest, humble, and relays on the purity of skill. Vs buying into a hobby or skill. thank you, im now a subscriber
Okay, you've won me over. It's not just because your preaching to the choir, and I like to hear people spout ideals I believe in - to prove I'm right. It's because It's a position I've come to through experience in several other venues.. Quick example: In dance, many advanced dancers look to improve their basic techniques, while most beginners are looking for the latest thing or more complicated (or "cooler") choreography. Most everyone goes through this, so there's nothing wrong here. The point is that as you mature, and strive to improve, you realize that it's your foundation in fundamentals that will expedite your growth. You start this video out on just that premise and thank you. In the two videos I've seen so far from you, you make very valid and useful points. Thank you, Martin. I'm sure I will have more to say in one of your other videos. One minor point: (and before I go there, I know what you're saying). I'm a beginner photographer - 4 to 5 years now - and it's my hobby. I just finished speaking with Jeff Cable (official photographer of the US Olympic Hockey team) and he principally uses zooms for the sports he shoots. Point is, certain types of shooting do not lend themselves to zooming with your feet. I know you know this, but wanted to bring it up as a counter point to the "lazy" argument. That said, your point is very relevant to a discussion. One last thing, THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing your work during your conversation! Love the comment about "if you're worried about hyperfocal distance etc." you're doing physics, but that's not photography. Fist camera was a D700 a few years ago - and I take it out once a week. I get it.
yes i agree with you on the zoom thing too, i think the difference is that a zoom can make you lazy but doesnt have to, plus for things like landscape a zoom is just much more practical too. I use zooms a lot too. I think my point is just that people learn better on primes for the most part but depends.
@@MartinCastein I've just watched 2 more of your Canon (photography) videos - you almost had me going out and buying the Canon 6D ;-) As I mentioned previously, I love where you are coming from with all your videos. You are trying to provide your opinion on what you see in the camera benefits and limitations in a way I have not heard others do before. Your not selling things (presets, links, etc) and that leaves your channel with some feeling of value of another kind. As a "novice" photographer, I try to spend as much time shooting as I can and learning from what I've done (about my camera and subject). Your videos provide a nice balance of "the lay of the land" or where things evolved from and to, and the changes along the way. Why some cameras have a certain look. Interesting historically. Thanks again. I love seeing your work. Thanks for showing on most of your videos.
This channel is such a breath of fresh air amongst other photography channels. Honest opinions and nicely paced. Looking forward to seeing more brilliant content and great idea for the hashtag!
The lack of pixels works in your favour on these older cameras I think. I've started adding grain/noise to the images from my most modern camera. Pushing the shadows, and getting the resultant noise, actually improves matters. The combination of high pixel count and insanely sharp lenses on the latest gear can produce quite an unappealing image... quite clearly digital "perfection". My favourite images recently were taken in a dark art gallery at (auto) 12800 iso. They look quite beautiful actually, tons of grain/noise, soft and yet sharp. OK, I shoot in Black & white mainly which carries digital noise better than colour, but even my colour images look nicer with a touch of "grain", to take that digital edge off. Yes, if I were shooting a still-life project for Chanel perfumes I'd rent something with as many pixels as I could ..... but Chanel haven't called me yet.
Great video thanks Martin. I also have a Nikon d60 with that lovely CCD sensor. Much cheaper than a 5D mk1. Got mine in great condition from CeX for £115 with the 200mm zoom.
I'm not a pro, just a photography hobbyist that started 2.5 years ago, but what you're saying is exactly what I like about the Nikon FM3A and Mamiya M645 in film. These machines only have a few buttons and a handful of functions, nothing that is not absolutely necessary, and what it does is only just about the exposure triangle, nothing more. Through this I learned to understand and optimally use exposure fairly quickly. Combined with some affordable but high quality primes from the 70s and 80s, I could just focus on the image to take and think about the important stuff: perspective, composition, texture, colour, etc. No menus, funky options, HDR, etc. to distract. With film the only big downside is not having immediate feedback (first devving myself etc.), however, I did learn to trust my choices and to accept failure as a moment to learn... This does benefit how I use digital cameras (e.g. my D810): make a photo and immediately on to try another one instead of looking at a screen and missing a moment.
Like you I appreciate older camera gear, I've owned, Canon 5D and 5DIII, Nikon D3, D700 and currently own and plan to keep my D750. I also shoot with a Nikon Z6 and love it. I was shocked to hear you say the Z II has bad focusing. I've never heard anyone make that claim so I'm a little suspicious of that statement.
I agree with you on using older gear. I bought a Canon XSI back in 2008. I enjoyed using and learning on it. Four years later I wanted a Canon 1D or 5d but couldn't afford it then. Someday I will own those 2 to have alongside my Canon 6D
I don't know why people are bying cameras for 2 000 USD or more anymore. I worked as a portrait photographer for years. On an EOS 5D MK2 and a 6D. But that's not the point. I also took photos of old glass plate pictures from the late 1890's and the early 1900's. Still using the 5D and an EF 100mm Macro F2,8. And a softbox-strobe-thing. Point beeing...those photos frm around 130 years ago where CRYSTAL clear!! It's the most amazing thing I have ever seen! In post I could zoom inn...200X and see an old woman selling fish on a dock. From the 1890's...clear as day. I know my cameras and lenses and ligths and stuff. So I knew what I was doing. But I could never make the original better. They where perfect. :)
You're absolutely right about using 'old' and 'bad' camera gear. It's why I now only follow your channel and a few that shoot exclusively on film. That's it. Sick of the rest.
Hi Martin, I'm glad I found your channel a while back, it's so refreshing to hear such down to earth thoughtful ideas from someone who clearly knows what he's talking about. Thanks. I'd certainly be interested in your 'over 10' instagram page if you set it up. Coffee on the way. Cheers, go well.
Spot on. My bodies are 5D Mk ii's. I have 2 lenses 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f 2.8 and still make a few bob. Oh, I shoot theatres. Rehearsal production shots. Headshots and program shots.
Hi Martin, first of all its been great to find your channel, thanks for your beautiful videos. I happened to write something on a post following the dpr review of the x100m6(!), and this video made me think of it. I said that it was only after years of 'improving' and getting to the modern and polished gear (nikon z in my case) that, naturally, felt a call back to the old cameras and their simplicity. After seeing this video, I think that maybe this would work for other photographers too...is it after playing with the new fancy cars that the desire of an old manual sedan from the 80s brings back the pleasure of driving?! 🙂 Best!
I find myself agreeing completely with your points on this one. Photography is the art of composition, which includes using the camera parameters how you see fit. Your pet hate of photographers standing still for long periods really hit home, I'm more like you and enjoy bopping about and looking at new angles or different perspectives. I've just managed to snag a cheap 5D classic online, looking forward to trying it out.
Hi Martin! I'll add my two cents to your landscape trip idea. I'm no landscape photographer, I mostly shoot portraits as a hobby. The lesson I learned from a trip to the mountains I went on couple years back is: - 18-55 kit (or 24-85 on full frame) will cover about 93% of the shots I might wanna take - Adding a telephoto zoom adds up to 99% of the shots - Adding a wide angle prime and a tripod for night shots will get that figure to about 99.72% At least for me personally that seems to be the case. So next time I won't bother with anything apart from those 3 lenses unless I have something specific in mind. And maybe even just go with the kit lens. Though gotta say, going with just a single prime does sound like a fun challenge. Especially considering that my dad did just that back in the day. As for getting simple cameras, I missed the days of shooting on a DSLR so I treated myself with a 5DmkII for a new year (my first FF actually) and also ended up getting a almost pristine 20D as a rear cap for a lens I've bought. I have no plans of switching back to EF mount but I may shoot some portraits with these oldies for fun. And also I finally have a digital camera that can get the full potential out of my vintage M42 glass. But the camera I enjoy using the most is my 1960-s Pentax Spotmatic which is as simple as it gets. Sadly, film prices are stopping me from shooting it on a regular basis.
thanks for that, perhaps it's being 70 but I'm very muchin your camp. until i lost the use of an arm I was using the original F. one handed I gave in and got a d7200. just got a 80-200 2.8 and suddenly I was taking photos from my usual armchair, so next pension pay I'm buying a d700 to go with it. a big part is looking at the controls, no ergonomic horse exhaust here. designed by someone who used cameras, not an engineer. I did not get the 7100 as i thought it had inferior controls, but the 700 makes my 7200 look like an ergonomic dusaster. thanks for the voice of reason and sanity
Hi Roy, thanks for your comment, i think you will really like the d700 its a brilliant camera, might be the best Nikon ever made if you take everything into consideration.
Great video. I also have a love for older photography gear and shoot both older digital cameras and film. My main camera is a Pentax K5 IIs and also shoot an Olympus EM5 mark 2 which is coming up on 10 years old too. Both are second hand (hardly used) because I can't afford alot of the newer gear but also I don't really shoot video at the moment so it is not a priority. I also shoot alot of vintage glass that in many cases my lenses are older than me and I very much prefer the look of alot of it. Most of what I shoot on my Pentax are manual focus primes from the 70s and 80s.
Outstanding! I've been shooting professionally for over 30 years, still using a 14 year old Nikon D3. I've added some Fujifilm gear because of the classic designs & film sims. Inverted lcd screen on the XPro3? Love it! "Rebelling against the standard" - right on! p.s. My oldest son started getting into photography a couple of years ago, learning on a digital camera. But what did he buy for himself? A Canon AE-1 with 50mm lens!
all my cameras are old. I'm looking for a D200 so I can experiment with a CCD sensor DSLR. Good video by the way. Something else I find is I take pictures like I used to with film. I set my camera to single shot and take between 24-36 frames(like film) and then i'm done. I'll never wear out a camera shutter(lol)
Seriously considering your retro camera photo challenge. . I've been producing bad photos with old gear for a while now😄 Well some of my photos are ok. . I like my 5d mkii but need the tripod for lack of ISO in less light.
i look at different brands as different film stocks. i just got a Nikon D600, now i need a Canon 5D Mkiii and a Sony A99. i want a Pentax K-1 more than anything
Thankyou Martin...thankyou so much ......you have spoken from my heart. What a breath of fresh air. I could not agree more with every word you have said. People are so fixated on getting the next best camera release...I'm constantly being asked why i havent moved over to mirrorless.....because i dont need to!!!!!! My current Nikon FX is producing images that in my eyes are more than enough for me. If it's not broken then why fix/change it?? In fact I have just bought a 2nd camera for my 'other' go to camera D800.... cant wait to get it. Off to Scotland later this year...cant wait. 3 weeks of heaven for me and my camera (s)
I learned on film and I learned quickly because it was expensive and time consuming to make mistakes. Learning on digital is a detriment because you can just snap hundreds of pictures without really learning or understanding anything. However I fully fully fully love the idea of using older digital cameras. I’ve had many an argument on forums with amateurs who just ‘must’ upgrade to the newest body/lens/ whatever. It got so annoying I quit photography for a while and sold all my gear. Then I bought an x pro 1 on a whim 😊😊
Love this and your other videos! I just started into photography and I’m using mostly a Canon 30D and I feel because it’s bare bones I can worry about what really matters (and being super affordable helps a lot!) Would like to see an IG or something for relic gear!
I am not sure all the features in the newer mirror less bodies are doing us much more than complicating things that were fine the way they were. I shoot in A mode so here is what I need. Easy access to aperture, ISO and EV compensation. That’s it really. This is why I have a $300 Nikon D7100 on the way.
I don’t know whether I’m able to get the point across but I’ve shot Canon since I bought a brand-new Eos 600 years ago and I’ve been a pretty much exclusive Canon user since then and I don’t know if it’s just me I feel the same sort of loyalty to Canon as I feel to the rugby club, I support harlequins it’s almost like you belong to canon rather than you choose to stay with canon i love almost all their cameras with the t60 and at-l being exceptions!
I am using older manual focus lenses on a D750. Since I have those 4 manual focus lenses for 9 months, I didn't use a autofocus since. Main reasons are slowing down and different lens rendering taht are not clinically sharp. Especially for portraits.
I only ever use the center AF field in any AF camera. Mirrorless or not. I kept shooting BW film with manual cameras, which I like more. Sometimes AF just doesn't do what you want it to do.
Well, I use a 5D Mark III before and upgraded to Sony A7iii. Honestly, I hate the ergonomics because it's hard to change the aperture due to the dial position. I think the way you feel camera will help you improve. Now, I'm going to sell this and change to R6 as its button positions are almost the same as the 5D.
It doesn't matter what the genre is - there will always be consumerist angles/smothering/elements --- and especially this feeling happens when art is meeting science; or when the controllable and the unpredictable clash, when digital meets analogue. And so I love my D700; and she doesn't know it, but I would actually sell the Sonys if she asked me to. Now, where can I find a D3S?
I like this. It just makes sense. Good to see your video in my feed and I have stopped buying camera bodies for now as I dont see anything that is game changing for me. Just not seeing it… I like the hashtag idea too, that is a good one. 👍📸
You mentioned very important things is notfing wrong with older gear. Classic is still decent camera this days especially for portrait and definitely not for sport lol I remember time with analog SLR Camera when thinking twice about composition before do shot due to 24 click film camera 😂 and when I looked today for old picture the are stunning 3d look with no editing 😊 what happen if you banned all editing software and allowing only single shutter. How many photographer will be left? Sad true. However editing I think is still kind of artist because you have possibility to show your view idea.
Hi Martin, I've only ever shot mirrorless (mainly Fuji) since starting photography but i found a 5d classic in excellent condition so have ordered it with a 50mm 1.8 1. It was a cheap way to settle some GAS 2. I'm hoping it'll take me away from the spec wars and I'll focus more on my actual images Did you ever decide on a hashtag for sharing dslr images? Was a good idea
ohhh you will probably be shocked at how clunky and old it is, but, will be good for you, stick with it if you can. I will get round the the hashtag thing, ive had so much disruption and things going on recently but im going to try and get back to all this shortly.
The anti-marketing department truth. I see so many mirrorless cameras that are massively capable up for sale on the used sites, it's amazing. Wonder why that is (hmmmmm). Getting bored with them or photography or the honeymoon period wears off, etc. Photography must always remain a challenge to some extent. Lending the decision making to the camera takes ALL of the humanity and joy of use out of photography.
My impoverished butt can only use old cameras 😂, I was shooting on a bridge camera in the pandemic on dog walks and managed to snag a 5D classic on the cheap. And I'm just buying old manual lenses as I kind of prefer having that control myself ☺
If you need high MP it’s a steal right now. The colors are very nice. Nicer than the RF bodies IMHO. Just be sure you have the processing power to handle the files. Also, it’s ISO limited somewhat but when downsized to 6d or 5d sizes it will likely beat them. I absolutely adore mine. I used my 5d classic for shooting around…the 5dsr for photo specific trips, and an old 1dx for action or when camping because it handles the abuse. You could get those 3 cameras for less than the cost of a R62 or r5 and have literally a kit for ANY shooting situation you could imagine.
@@ccoppola82 thanks! I was thinking of getting the 5dsr just in case i wanted to shoot something for printing huge and because its a bargain nowadays. Might have to get one
I actually agree. I started photography as a teenager around the year 2005 with the Canon EOS 350D (DIGITAL REBEL XT in the US) but my dream back then was to buy the 5D classic. I remember being very frustrated not being able to afford it. I managed to buy a used one around 2006-7 and it changed my life as a photographer. It was my dream camera. I ended up using a bunch of different more modern cameras throughout the years. I got the 5D mark II, mark III, mark IV, then I went Sony and got their mirrorless bodies. Got an A7III, A7RIII and today I'm using an A7IV as my main camera. But despite having all that nice and performant gear, I'm still using my old 5D classic on a regular basis, especially for portrait (with glass I couldn't afford when I was a teen). It's the only digital camera that I've never sold. I sold my other 5D(II, III, IV), but not this one. I love its sensors, the colours, the way it renders skin, and the way it operates. The experience of using it manually, it's like driving a nice classic manual car. I'm also shooting film (I'm using a Nikon F3/Titanium with a nikkor-S auto 55mm 1.2) but the process is so expensive that I do it with moderation. The 5D classic is the only digital camera giving me a bit of the film experience without going broke. I really enjoy it. Still my dream camera somehow !
I turned off the back display to get that analog feeling ;) Funny seeing you had the same start as I did, I just never felt the need to buy the mark II, etc. I just got another 5d and great glass. I just now bought the 6d for equivalent of 400 usd. I've been thinking about the 5d mark II though, but I hate that they "moved" the wheel for changing your iso (you can't use the back wheel while shooting in manual mode). What did you think of the workflow and its colours?
I recently sold off my RF 70-200 F2.8L, RF 24-70 F2.8L, RF 16, RF 35, and RF 50 1.8 because I picked up a 6D to use as a sort of beater camera next to my R6 and it made me fall in love with the feeling of the older canon stuff (which I started on a decade back)... I kept my R6 because sometimes I need a flippy screen for UA-cam videos, but I also ended up getting a 5D classic (thanks in part to your videos) as well as a handful of older EF lenses (17-40 F4L, 40mm pancake, little plastic nifty fifty, 85mm F1.8, 100mm F2, and a Tamron 70-210 F4)… the easier it became to grab a technically perfect photo the less fun it became to shoot, I started feeling like my R6 was similar to shooting with my phone, very user friendly automation and (especially with the RF 16mm F2.8) the in-camera corrections felt a lot like computational photography. Huge disconnection from the process, also the newer gear tries so hard to correct for imperfections that everything feels sterile and clinical
He's right. I'm a Nikon guy, but when I had to use Canons for photojournalism, the Canon 6D MKI was my go to. Why? Because it was built like a tank and I didn't have to worry about missing a shot. I don't choose bodies anymore for the sensor. I grab for Nikon simply because I like the ergonomics better. Whatever makes the camera invisible to you and getting that shot is the best one for you. I'd like to say it rather bluntly: it's NOT about the camera. Once it is, you have already let the shot pass you by.
I've used Nikons for years and I had plenty of gear and I just unloaded a lot of it. I recently bought a Fuji XT-5 and I love it. Simple dials, lightweight, and a joy to use. However, I did keep my D3s and my D700 and still enjoy using them. I truly enjoy your videos because they are so sensible and grounded. Light and composition and heart are what it's all about
My current Nikon bodies in order, D80, D200, D700, D7100, D610 ,D500, D850, D780, Yeah, no Nikon mirrorless. Still waiting on something that will make me move that direction.
For me it is simple,i can not afford expensive new gear so i use old bangers : 5D Classic,50D,Nikon D300 and i love it and never complain.
As a primarily film photographer, the 5D and 5D M2 produce the most pleasant files, IMO.
Old bangers can do fabulous jobs + quality workmanship... cameras have not suddenly gone bad or have an expiry date LOL
I am a broke hobbyist photographer and use what I have. Gear acquisition syndrome is real but I can’t feed that beast when my money pays for my needs and not my wants
Old gear = compliments to photographers.
New expensive gear = compliments to the gear 😂😂😂
I was in the same. But I'm too broken that I can't afford to have two systems, so I sold all my Nikon and now I only have Canon stuff. But I'm a bit of a hoarder type, I have more lenses and bodies than I really need.
Your videos are like a break in time. They offer a beautiful, peaceful moment to share and enjoy photography.
Jonathan, thank you! Im glad you like it, i nearly didnt make this video because I thought no one would like it, really.
An absolute gem of a video, Martin. You really spoke from the heart. It is greatly appreciated.. You are 100% right in your philosophy of staying grounded. As new Gear comes out a lot of photographers do Lose some of the fundamentals. Thank you for sharing.
Hey, Don hope you are well mate. Glad you like the videos!
My nephew had a litle money and wanted to buy a camera. He had found a new superzoom but I suggested him to consider an older 5d instead. I helped him finding a dirt cheap one with a battered 24-105 lens and we picked it up at the seller. He has allready made a lot of great photos. And the good thing is, if he want to sell again he can get his money back.
Thank you for the review, I am a beginner and earlier this year I bought my forst camera, a second hand Canon SX50HS to start taking photos and have loved the learning curve. The 6D is my target as my first DSLR to continue the adventure, many thanks.
100% - I took a Nikon D50 and a poorly rated tamron lens on a trip around Connemara in Ireland last week and had an absolute blast with it. Loved the images, some of my favourites of the year. No cropping, working within the limits was really liberating. New to the channel and looking forward to seeing more !
Some people say that Tamron is not good, but some say that is still enough. It's a cheap lens with great f-stop and good quality. Do you use f2.8 Tamron?
I've taken great pictures on the EF 75-300 😂😂 Worst rated canon lens
Martin Firstly you images are awesome, secondly it's so refreshing and helpful to me and many others ...to have your very straight to the point, honest & genuine point of view.
I go stung by that New is Best thought and it caused me so much trouble...
I got so fed up with way to much setting and adjusting...that I sold it all and stopped photography.
But your UA-cam's are so helpful.. I bought a 5d's mk2 and a 50mm 1.4 .. And I'm back to being a photographer and enjoying my photography...
I truly have to say Thankyou 👍
Ahhhh I’m so happy you got a new old camera and are taking photos again, well done, now keep at it
I picked up my first 5D classic about 6 years ago, I own 3 of them now. I am convinced I will never need another camera. I never want to not have one. There’s just something about it.
Thanks, I relate to this 100%.... still using a 5Dii and good glass.. as good as ever. Your statement 5 min into the video is truth in a big way!!!!
I walked the mountains of the UK in my youth. I was fortunate. I would strap my Pentax K1000 loaded with FP4 to my chest, set my aperture and grab shots as I went. I revisit those contact sheets sometimes and love that I caught moments in time that will never be repeated. That was my best photography moments.
Love photo walks and moments in time photos. I do a lot of that. Partly out of necessity I photograph the same subjects in different light, seasons, compositions but I never get bored bcs nature offers something different all the time. It has taught me to notice more even when I don't take photos...it has changed how I see the world.
Right there with you, I love my classic, and often team it up with a 50mm lens to go back to basics.
I bought an S1R in 2024. To me it's more than I'll use but I really enjoy using it with manual focus lenses as well as autofocus. I got older sigma super classics hsm 28+40mm 1.4, voigtlander app lanthar 50mm and an 85mm otus. I used to use medium and large format mostly so I like the slow methodology and hyper realism. I also got an 8 year old Hasselblad X1D. These will last me a long time and I doubt I will buy anything else for many years. Maybe a lens. I have an incredible kit for far less.
Agree 100%. Just bought a 40d, which was my first “real” dslr. Actually my first dslr was a Rebel XT, which I also just purchased 2 for my daughters to learn on. The reason was to slow them and myself down and not rely on tech.
I really appreciate your videos as I begin to add photography to my film work. Thank you so much.
I love having my older Canon gear alongside my newer Sony stuff. I totally agree that shooting more frequently with my ‘old’ gear keeps me more engaged and consequently I get better results out of any gear. Like the concept of an older camera hashtag. Great content per usual!
Hello! Just bought a Nikon FM. I don't use tripods (mostly) and huge lenses. I love the absolute simplicity.
When I first got Nikon Z5 I was very sad that it is mirrorless but now I am adopting old lenses to use in it when it is much more joyful using older lens with new camera makes much more joyful for me
That hashtag idea would be great. I definitely would take part in that. I am currently using a Canon 5D classic with a Pentax 28mm f3.5 SMC Takumar on the side with my "modern" camera being the Fujifilm X-T2. It's so refreshing using older gear.
You sir, are a breath of fresh air. I just found your channel in my search for information on older canon gear. I actually bought a 5D ii and 50mm f/1.8 ii this afternoon. While I have gotten some good photos out of mirrorless gear, I absolutely don’t like the process. With mirrorless gear the chance of failure is really small. There is something about older gear that forces a sense of slowing down and paying attention to detail that strengthens my power of observation. Photography is way more enjoyable when I’m using ND grads and waiting on light than futzing with some luminosity mask and figuring out who’s photoshop actions I should be using. I’m looking forward to your insights in future videos. Subscribed.
Thank you Richard!
100% with you. For me it feels more rewarding to achieve the desired results using my old gear, whereas it always like that the camera and the software did the work with the modern mirrorless.
I completely agree with you Sir. I have been using my Olympus e1 for a very long time, bought as new. Yesterday i upgraded to a second hand canon 40d
Back to basic yes! Canon40D i use still good
Thank you for making this video! It's so refreshing to see someone on UA-cam not pushing the latest gear. I learned to take photos on a Asahi Pentax spotmatic and while the technology is has improved out of sight, the basics remain the same. Now I use a Nikon D800E and thanks to your setup video, I'm loving the experience. Keep up your brilliant work
Even when shooting a zoom lens for urban photography, I usually just leave it at the 23mm (cropped) setting and still 'zoom with my feet'. I did that with my Fuji XT20 and kit lens. for an entire trip to Havana, I left it on 23mm and never bothered to touch the ring. Liberating.
I got myself a D810 with a 70-200/f4 and the 24-85 recently for landscapes and couldn't be happier! It does everything I need and a lot more, tons of affordable glass and I still don't think you can beat an optical viewfinder. The whole kit was under £1200. I did look into mirrorless offerings but I didn't like the battery life or the fact that many didn't even come with two card slots not to mention the price.
So refreshing to hear this take. I shoot with multiple older bodies from different systems. And it's all about playing to the strengths of each camera. To this day, I still use a Pentax K10-D and it regularly produces unrivaled images.
I love your photos. They are very beautiful.
As an amateur I only have economic to buy the old cameras, you are referring to.
So for me there’s no choice.
But you are correct, I don’t miss anything.
Thanks for you!
The only caveat I'd add with older gear is lack of dynamic range. This isn't an issue in studio and modern software can recover shadows successfully. Highlights are another matter, and on my 5D when skies were blown they stayed blown, so careful metering is essential. I still use a 11 year old Fuji X-Pro1 and a little Canon 100D and Lumix GF3 for walkaround stuff.
It's refreshing to see somebody who hasn't sold out on the art of photography and places the emphasis there rather than the gear.
I have a D700 and a D610 and I want a D3x the results as a portrait photographer I love my Dslrs there’s no comparison when you get the final result the feel is different, Thank you and keep the videos coming 🙏🏻
Only recently discovered this channel, and I very much agree with the message. I have 4 cameras that I frequently use, and only one of them is a recent one. 3 of my 4 Nikons are all old DSLRs. I started with the D70s, but don't use it anymore. Then came the D300 and the D700, which I used the most and still use for serious photography. Being in need of a walk-around and street camera I then purchased the Z fc. But honestly, I like the images of my older Nikons much better. So my last purchase was a D200 to have a CCD sensor camera again, and I am more than pleased with the photos I can take with it.
Im about to buy my very first dslr, a nikon d5300, and this channel has really inspired me to do so, its honest, humble, and relays on the purity of skill. Vs buying into a hobby or skill. thank you, im now a subscriber
Okay, you've won me over. It's not just because your preaching to the choir, and I like to hear people spout ideals I believe in - to prove I'm right. It's because It's a position I've come to through experience in several other venues.. Quick example: In dance, many advanced dancers look to improve their basic techniques, while most beginners are looking for the latest thing or more complicated (or "cooler") choreography. Most everyone goes through this, so there's nothing wrong here. The point is that as you mature, and strive to improve, you realize that it's your foundation in fundamentals that will expedite your growth. You start this video out on just that premise and thank you. In the two videos I've seen so far from you, you make very valid and useful points. Thank you, Martin. I'm sure I will have more to say in one of your other videos. One minor point: (and before I go there, I know what you're saying). I'm a beginner photographer - 4 to 5 years now - and it's my hobby. I just finished speaking with Jeff Cable (official photographer of the US Olympic Hockey team) and he principally uses zooms for the sports he shoots. Point is, certain types of shooting do not lend themselves to zooming with your feet. I know you know this, but wanted to bring it up as a counter point to the "lazy" argument. That said, your point is very relevant to a discussion. One last thing, THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing your work during your conversation! Love the comment about "if you're worried about hyperfocal distance etc." you're doing physics, but that's not photography. Fist camera was a D700 a few years ago - and I take it out once a week. I get it.
yes i agree with you on the zoom thing too, i think the difference is that a zoom can make you lazy but doesnt have to, plus for things like landscape a zoom is just much more practical too. I use zooms a lot too. I think my point is just that people learn better on primes for the most part but depends.
plus zooming with your feet at 200mm is a losing battle haha
@@MartinCastein ;-) Certainly on a hockey rink ....without skates, pads, and helmet! Keep rockin it!
@@MartinCastein I've just watched 2 more of your Canon (photography) videos - you almost had me going out and buying the Canon 6D ;-) As I mentioned previously, I love where you are coming from with all your videos. You are trying to provide your opinion on what you see in the camera benefits and limitations in a way I have not heard others do before. Your not selling things (presets, links, etc) and that leaves your channel with some feeling of value of another kind. As a "novice" photographer, I try to spend as much time shooting as I can and learning from what I've done (about my camera and subject). Your videos provide a nice balance of "the lay of the land" or where things evolved from and to, and the changes along the way. Why some cameras have a certain look. Interesting historically. Thanks again. I love seeing your work. Thanks for showing on most of your videos.
This channel is such a breath of fresh air amongst other photography channels. Honest opinions and nicely paced. Looking forward to seeing more brilliant content and great idea for the hashtag!
So there is a purpose in photography again! Brilliant video.
Thank you so much Don!!!!!
there is always a purpose in every human artistic creativity
Composition and Light! Canon 6D Classic shooter.
I have an old D80 I've been shooting again. It really does take great photo's, and there's a very satisfying kerchunck when you press the shutter.
The lack of pixels works in your favour on these older cameras I think. I've started adding grain/noise to the images from my most modern camera.
Pushing the shadows, and getting the resultant noise, actually improves matters.
The combination of high pixel count and insanely sharp lenses on the latest gear can produce quite an unappealing image... quite clearly digital "perfection".
My favourite images recently were taken in a dark art gallery at (auto) 12800 iso. They look quite beautiful actually, tons of grain/noise, soft and yet sharp.
OK, I shoot in Black & white mainly which carries digital noise better than colour, but even my colour images look nicer with a touch of "grain", to take that digital edge off.
Yes, if I were shooting a still-life project for Chanel perfumes I'd rent something with as many pixels as I could ..... but Chanel haven't called me yet.
Love your channel, a true photographer who shares his experience and wisdom with the cummunity, Ted.
awesome .... awesome .. thanks for this video .. I feel it just same ...
Great video thanks Martin. I also have a Nikon d60 with that lovely CCD sensor. Much cheaper than a 5D mk1. Got mine in great condition from CeX for £115 with the 200mm zoom.
My older cameras I love: Samsung NX1, Pentax KS1, Fuji film X-Pro1, Olympus E-P5, Olympus XZ-1, Sony A7Sii
I'm not a pro, just a photography hobbyist that started 2.5 years ago, but what you're saying is exactly what I like about the Nikon FM3A and Mamiya M645 in film. These machines only have a few buttons and a handful of functions, nothing that is not absolutely necessary, and what it does is only just about the exposure triangle, nothing more. Through this I learned to understand and optimally use exposure fairly quickly. Combined with some affordable but high quality primes from the 70s and 80s, I could just focus on the image to take and think about the important stuff: perspective, composition, texture, colour, etc. No menus, funky options, HDR, etc. to distract. With film the only big downside is not having immediate feedback (first devving myself etc.), however, I did learn to trust my choices and to accept failure as a moment to learn... This does benefit how I use digital cameras (e.g. my D810): make a photo and immediately on to try another one instead of looking at a screen and missing a moment.
Like you I appreciate older camera gear, I've owned, Canon 5D and 5DIII, Nikon D3, D700 and currently own and plan to keep my D750. I also shoot with a Nikon Z6 and love it. I was shocked to hear you say the Z II has bad focusing. I've never heard anyone make that claim so I'm a little suspicious of that statement.
I agree with you on using older gear. I bought a Canon XSI back in 2008. I enjoyed using and learning on it. Four years later I wanted a Canon 1D or 5d but couldn't afford it then. Someday I will own those 2 to have alongside my Canon 6D
I don't know why people are bying cameras for 2 000 USD or more anymore. I worked as a portrait photographer for years. On an EOS 5D MK2 and a 6D. But that's not the point. I also took photos of old glass plate pictures from the late 1890's and the early 1900's. Still using the 5D and an EF 100mm Macro F2,8. And a softbox-strobe-thing. Point beeing...those photos frm around 130 years ago where CRYSTAL clear!! It's the most amazing thing I have ever seen! In post I could zoom inn...200X and see an old woman selling fish on a dock. From the 1890's...clear as day.
I know my cameras and lenses and ligths and stuff. So I knew what I was doing. But I could never make the original better. They where perfect. :)
You're absolutely right about using 'old' and 'bad' camera gear. It's why I now only follow your channel and a few that shoot exclusively on film. That's it. Sick of the rest.
Hi Martin, I'm glad I found your channel a while back, it's so refreshing to hear such down to earth thoughtful ideas from someone who clearly knows what he's talking about. Thanks. I'd certainly be interested in your 'over 10' instagram page if you set it up. Coffee on the way. Cheers, go well.
yeah im going to start that instagram thing shortly, thank you so much for the coffees, its much appreciated and now im dizzy from all that caffeine.
Spot on. My bodies are 5D Mk ii's. I have 2 lenses 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f 2.8 and still make a few bob. Oh, I shoot theatres. Rehearsal production shots. Headshots and program shots.
Hi Martin, first of all its been great to find your channel, thanks for your beautiful videos.
I happened to write something on a post following the dpr review of the x100m6(!), and this video made me think of it.
I said that it was only after years of 'improving' and getting to the modern and polished gear (nikon z in my case) that, naturally, felt a call back to the old cameras and their simplicity.
After seeing this video, I think that maybe this would work for other photographers too...is it after playing with the new fancy cars that the desire of an old manual sedan from the 80s brings back the pleasure of driving?! 🙂 Best!
I find myself agreeing completely with your points on this one. Photography is the art of composition, which includes using the camera parameters how you see fit. Your pet hate of photographers standing still for long periods really hit home, I'm more like you and enjoy bopping about and looking at new angles or different perspectives. I've just managed to snag a cheap 5D classic online, looking forward to trying it out.
Hi Martin!
I'll add my two cents to your landscape trip idea. I'm no landscape photographer, I mostly shoot portraits as a hobby.
The lesson I learned from a trip to the mountains I went on couple years back is:
- 18-55 kit (or 24-85 on full frame) will cover about 93% of the shots I might wanna take
- Adding a telephoto zoom adds up to 99% of the shots
- Adding a wide angle prime and a tripod for night shots will get that figure to about 99.72%
At least for me personally that seems to be the case.
So next time I won't bother with anything apart from those 3 lenses unless I have something specific in mind. And maybe even just go with the kit lens.
Though gotta say, going with just a single prime does sound like a fun challenge. Especially considering that my dad did just that back in the day.
As for getting simple cameras, I missed the days of shooting on a DSLR so I treated myself with a 5DmkII for a new year (my first FF actually) and also ended up getting a almost pristine 20D as a rear cap for a lens I've bought. I have no plans of switching back to EF mount but I may shoot some portraits with these oldies for fun. And also I finally have a digital camera that can get the full potential out of my vintage M42 glass.
But the camera I enjoy using the most is my 1960-s Pentax Spotmatic which is as simple as it gets. Sadly, film prices are stopping me from shooting it on a regular basis.
I still occasionally use my 2006 Fujifim f31fd with outstanding CCD sensor.
thanks for that, perhaps it's being 70 but I'm very muchin your camp. until i lost the use of an arm I was using the original F. one handed I gave in and got a d7200. just got a 80-200 2.8 and suddenly I was taking photos from my usual armchair, so next pension pay I'm buying a d700 to go with it. a big part is looking at the controls, no ergonomic horse exhaust here. designed by someone who used cameras, not an engineer. I did not get the 7100 as i thought it had inferior controls, but the 700 makes my 7200 look like an ergonomic dusaster. thanks for the voice of reason and sanity
Hi Roy, thanks for your comment, i think you will really like the d700 its a brilliant camera, might be the best Nikon ever made if you take everything into consideration.
20D and a 50D love em
I have taken a few trips with my E-P3 and two lenses. I hope you do it!! Also the IG site.
Great video. I also have a love for older photography gear and shoot both older digital cameras and film. My main camera is a Pentax K5 IIs and also shoot an Olympus EM5 mark 2 which is coming up on 10 years old too. Both are second hand (hardly used) because I can't afford alot of the newer gear but also I don't really shoot video at the moment so it is not a priority. I also shoot alot of vintage glass that in many cases my lenses are older than me and I very much prefer the look of alot of it. Most of what I shoot on my Pentax are manual focus primes from the 70s and 80s.
I totally get it now!
Outstanding! I've been shooting professionally for over 30 years, still using a 14 year old Nikon D3. I've added some Fujifilm gear because of the classic designs & film sims. Inverted lcd screen on the XPro3? Love it! "Rebelling against the standard" - right on!
p.s. My oldest son started getting into photography a couple of years ago, learning on a digital camera. But what did he buy for himself? A Canon AE-1 with 50mm lens!
Brilliant. Thank you for this excellent video.
all my cameras are old. I'm looking for a D200 so I can experiment with a CCD sensor DSLR. Good video by the way. Something else I find is I take pictures like I used to with film. I set my camera to single shot and take between 24-36 frames(like film) and then i'm done. I'll never wear out a camera shutter(lol)
There’s a lot to be said for keeping it simple!
Seriously considering your retro camera photo challenge. . I've been producing bad photos with old gear for a while now😄 Well some of my photos are ok. . I like my 5d mkii but need the tripod for lack of ISO in less light.
There is more wisdom in this video then will be realized
i look at different brands as different film stocks. i just got a Nikon D600, now i need a Canon 5D Mkiii and a Sony A99. i want a Pentax K-1 more than anything
Thankyou Martin...thankyou so much ......you have spoken from my heart. What a breath of fresh air. I could not agree more with every word you have said. People are so fixated on getting the next best camera release...I'm constantly being asked why i havent moved over to mirrorless.....because i dont need to!!!!!! My current Nikon FX is producing images that in my eyes are more than enough for me. If it's not broken then why fix/change it?? In fact I have just bought a 2nd camera for my 'other' go to camera D800.... cant wait to get it. Off to Scotland later this year...cant wait. 3 weeks of heaven for me and my camera (s)
Oh have fun in Scotland, its excellent there. Glad you liked the video Lisa!
I learned on film and I learned quickly because it was expensive and time consuming to make mistakes. Learning on digital is a detriment because you can just snap hundreds of pictures without really learning or understanding anything. However I fully fully fully love the idea of using older digital cameras. I’ve had many an argument on forums with amateurs who just ‘must’ upgrade to the newest body/lens/ whatever. It got so annoying I quit photography for a while and sold all my gear. Then I bought an x pro 1 on a whim 😊😊
I like your arguments. If you look at the famous photos of the past now considered works of art, they were all taken on old cameras.
One of photo youtubers, who actually has proper light on himself whilst in the frame.
Love this and your other videos! I just started into photography and I’m using mostly a Canon 30D and I feel because it’s bare bones I can worry about what really matters (and being super affordable helps a lot!) Would like to see an IG or something for relic gear!
twitter.com/i/communities/1684650150742921217 will start #classiccameras10 as well now on IG
Excellent as usual.
I am not sure all the features in the newer mirror less bodies are doing us much more than complicating things that were fine the way they were. I shoot in A mode so here is what I need. Easy access to aperture, ISO and EV compensation. That’s it really. This is why I have a $300 Nikon D7100 on the way.
I don’t know whether I’m able to get the point across but I’ve shot Canon since I bought a brand-new Eos 600 years ago and I’ve been a pretty much exclusive Canon user since then and I don’t know if it’s just me I feel the same sort of loyalty to Canon as I feel to the rugby club, I support harlequins it’s almost like you belong to canon rather than you choose to stay with canon i love almost all their cameras with the t60 and at-l being exceptions!
Love your channel , Martin , do you do workshops in London ?
its coming, people are asking for this so its coming but will be in 2024 sometime. im on it though :)
My favourite channel. 😊
Thank you so much 😀
Subscribed. Enjoy your videos. Very sensible.
I am using older manual focus lenses on a D750.
Since I have those 4 manual focus lenses for 9 months, I didn't use a autofocus since.
Main reasons are slowing down and different lens rendering taht are not clinically sharp. Especially for portraits.
I only ever use the center AF field in any AF camera. Mirrorless or not. I kept shooting BW film with manual cameras, which I like more. Sometimes AF just doesn't do what you want it to do.
Well, I use a 5D Mark III before and upgraded to Sony A7iii. Honestly, I hate the ergonomics because it's hard to change the aperture due to the dial position. I think the way you feel camera will help you improve. Now, I'm going to sell this and change to R6 as its button positions are almost the same as the 5D.
It doesn't matter what the genre is - there will always be consumerist angles/smothering/elements --- and especially this feeling happens when art is meeting science; or when the controllable and the unpredictable clash, when digital meets analogue.
And so I love my D700; and she doesn't know it, but I would actually sell the Sonys if she asked me to. Now, where can I find a D3S?
I like this. It just makes sense. Good to see your video in my feed and I have stopped buying camera bodies for now as I dont see anything that is game changing for me. Just not seeing it… I like the hashtag idea too, that is a good one. 👍📸
Hey David, thanks! Hope you are well mate
@@MartinCastein Yes sir. Doing great. Trying to get back up to speed and make some nee videos. I really liked the meat of this one. Well done.
You mentioned very important things is notfing wrong with older gear. Classic is still decent camera this days especially for portrait and definitely not for sport lol I remember time with analog SLR Camera when thinking twice about composition before do shot due to 24 click film camera 😂 and when I looked today for old picture the are stunning 3d look with no editing 😊 what happen if you banned all editing software and allowing only single shutter. How many photographer will be left? Sad true. However editing I think is still kind of artist because you have possibility to show your view idea.
Would love to see your images using the M4/3 gear Martin!
It’s coming soon, really soon 😀
So true still using my nikon d300
:)
Hi Martin,
I've only ever shot mirrorless (mainly Fuji) since starting photography but i found a 5d classic in excellent condition so have ordered it with a 50mm 1.8
1. It was a cheap way to settle some GAS
2. I'm hoping it'll take me away from the spec wars and I'll focus more on my actual images
Did you ever decide on a hashtag for sharing dslr images? Was a good idea
ohhh you will probably be shocked at how clunky and old it is, but, will be good for you, stick with it if you can. I will get round the the hashtag thing, ive had so much disruption and things going on recently but im going to try and get back to all this shortly.
Спасибо 🙏
you can never underestimate old schooled,
Great video, on the money! I'm still using 35mm film...Will that count as 'old gear' 😅😅
Haha yes, yes it does !
Thanks
Thank you so much!
The anti-marketing department truth. I see so many mirrorless cameras that are massively capable up for sale on the used sites, it's amazing. Wonder why that is (hmmmmm). Getting bored with them or photography or the honeymoon period wears off, etc. Photography must always remain a challenge to some extent. Lending the decision making to the camera takes ALL of the humanity and joy of use out of photography.
Martin had to subscribe I'm a totally beginner can you recommend me a camera to start with please,unless you have done a video please
Thank you
Darren
Thank you!
Based on your talk about using an older camera which Canon camera/s and lens/es would you suggest to use solely for portrait photography.
I drive 50 and 60 year old cars. I can relate.
My impoverished butt can only use old cameras 😂, I was shooting on a bridge camera in the pandemic on dog walks and managed to snag a 5D classic on the cheap. And I'm just buying old manual lenses as I kind of prefer having that control myself ☺
I feel like I’m rebelling against the older cameras when I get something newer!!!!!!!!
What are your thoughts on the 5DSR? I have a 5d classic and a 6d mk i, and love them.
If you need high MP it’s a steal right now. The colors are very nice. Nicer than the RF bodies IMHO. Just be sure you have the processing power to handle the files. Also, it’s ISO limited somewhat but when downsized to 6d or 5d sizes it will likely beat them. I absolutely adore mine. I used my 5d classic for shooting around…the 5dsr for photo specific trips, and an old 1dx for action or when camping because it handles the abuse. You could get those 3 cameras for less than the cost of a R62 or r5 and have literally a kit for ANY shooting situation you could imagine.
@@ccoppola82 thanks! I was thinking of getting the 5dsr just in case i wanted to shoot something for printing huge and because its a bargain nowadays. Might have to get one
I actually agree. I started photography as a teenager around the year 2005 with the Canon EOS 350D (DIGITAL REBEL XT in the US) but my dream back then was to buy the 5D classic. I remember being very frustrated not being able to afford it. I managed to buy a used one around 2006-7 and it changed my life as a photographer. It was my dream camera. I ended up using a bunch of different more modern cameras throughout the years. I got the 5D mark II, mark III, mark IV, then I went Sony and got their mirrorless bodies. Got an A7III, A7RIII and today I'm using an A7IV as my main camera. But despite having all that nice and performant gear, I'm still using my old 5D classic on a regular basis, especially for portrait (with glass I couldn't afford when I was a teen). It's the only digital camera that I've never sold. I sold my other 5D(II, III, IV), but not this one. I love its sensors, the colours, the way it renders skin, and the way it operates. The experience of using it manually, it's like driving a nice classic manual car. I'm also shooting film (I'm using a Nikon F3/Titanium with a nikkor-S auto 55mm 1.2) but the process is so expensive that I do it with moderation. The 5D classic is the only digital camera giving me a bit of the film experience without going broke. I really enjoy it. Still my dream camera somehow !
I turned off the back display to get that analog feeling ;) Funny seeing you had the same start as I did, I just never felt the need to buy the mark II, etc. I just got another 5d and great glass. I just now bought the 6d for equivalent of 400 usd. I've been thinking about the 5d mark II though, but I hate that they "moved" the wheel for changing your iso (you can't use the back wheel while shooting in manual mode). What did you think of the workflow and its colours?
I recently sold off my RF 70-200 F2.8L, RF 24-70 F2.8L, RF 16, RF 35, and RF 50 1.8 because I picked up a 6D to use as a sort of beater camera next to my R6 and it made me fall in love with the feeling of the older canon stuff (which I started on a decade back)... I kept my R6 because sometimes I need a flippy screen for UA-cam videos, but I also ended up getting a 5D classic (thanks in part to your videos) as well as a handful of older EF lenses (17-40 F4L, 40mm pancake, little plastic nifty fifty, 85mm F1.8, 100mm F2, and a Tamron 70-210 F4)… the easier it became to grab a technically perfect photo the less fun it became to shoot, I started feeling like my R6 was similar to shooting with my phone, very user friendly automation and (especially with the RF 16mm F2.8) the in-camera corrections felt a lot like computational photography. Huge disconnection from the process, also the newer gear tries so hard to correct for imperfections that everything feels sterile and clinical
He's right. I'm a Nikon guy, but when I had to use Canons for photojournalism, the Canon 6D MKI was my go to. Why? Because it was built like a tank and I didn't have to worry about missing a shot. I don't choose bodies anymore for the sensor. I grab for Nikon simply because I like the ergonomics better. Whatever makes the camera invisible to you and getting that shot is the best one for you. I'd like to say it rather bluntly: it's NOT about the camera. Once it is, you have already let the shot pass you by.
Yes…I love my 6D…it comes through every time!
Great vid! I have both the 5D classic and the 6D m1, love them both and I'm never letting them go :)
I've used Nikons for years and I had plenty of gear and I just unloaded a lot of it. I recently bought a Fuji XT-5 and I love it. Simple dials, lightweight, and a joy to use. However, I did keep my D3s and my D700 and still enjoy using them. I truly enjoy your videos because they are so sensible and grounded. Light and composition and heart are what it's all about
After having a fling with a Nikon Df but selling it because of it's relatively high street value I think I need to go find a D700.
My current Nikon bodies in order, D80, D200, D700, D7100, D610 ,D500, D850, D780, Yeah, no Nikon mirrorless. Still waiting on something that will make me move that direction.