I never bother switching brands because of familiarity. Sometimes my brand is a bit behind or even ahead. It doesn't matter, all cameras are very good now!
Exactly... I know all too well what you mean, being a Pentax user, yep.. tech-wise, they def aren't at the top of the hill. Nonetheless, has never stopped me from taking absolutely stunning images! We're spoiled by the tech even decade old cameras have, and I'm just glad we can all have fun shooting whatever we like and get incredible results!
True especially as it is not so easy to just keep changing systems. Many countries do not have a very developed second hand market and transaction costs can get very high
Spot on, fellas. Some people get too caught up in the competitive hype, but all of the manufacturers are delivering amazing cameras. We’re really spoiled for choice. I would love to hear what Gordon thinks.
For me as a Fuji fan, their biggest strengths have been colour, physical controls and a solid history of good software updates. These are all things others are now doing... The original X100 UI (aperture ring on the lens, focus ring on the lens, MF/AF-S/AF-C swtich on the body, shutter speed dial on the top plate) taught me a lot about photography back in 2010, with it's 23mm ƒ/2 and APS-C beyer sensor. Not having the 'mode dial' was a revelation, just lock aperture or shutter if you want to, or not... later models have physical controls for ISO too. I'm currently using an X-T4. Using my wife's Canon EOS back then, as a novice starting in P model and so on, you'd take a few shots then look at the settings the camera picked and then move over to manual to tweak further after setting the aperture and shutter in M mode, it was just so clunky vs being in P mode on the Fuji and just changing the aperture to ƒ/4, for a sharp 10cm closeup on a mini tripod, the camera displayed A that you were now in aperture mode, then you want the water in the background to be smooth from a longer exposure so you adjust the shutter speed too and the camera reports it's in M mode, with ISO adjusting appropriately of course. And my wife's EOS would not let you lock aperture and shutter and still use exposure compensation, whereas my X-T1 would move the ISO around when you did that. Anyway I think Fuji brought a lot of that old film camera UI to modern digital cameras in a really good way.
It depends on your use case. The best thing about Nikon for me are their lenses for sports and wildlife as Chris says. Their uber-high-end professional lenses, 400 f2.8 and 600 f4, both have the teleconverter built-in, which is vastly more useable in the field than a separate teleconverter, like Canon and Sony have. Nikon also offers superb, but lower-priced professional primes in their 400 f4.5 and 800 f6.3, which currently Canon and Sony have no competition for. Lastly, at the entry-level, they compete directly with Canon's 100-500 and Sony's 200-600 with their new 180-600.
IMO all their Z lenses are pretty good and they are a clear step ahead optically from the equivalent lenses in price from Canon and Sony. Of course those systems offer pretty good quality as well, and other state of the art functionality e.g. for sports, videos etc, and I'm sure in many areas they are better than Nikon. But optically wise they have upped the game a lot especially on the pro lenses, and even at the entry lenses like the Z 28-70. There's ridiculous amounts of optical quality with Nikon atm, at every category and budget either prime or zoom or tele or whatever. Of course there is a gazillion other reasons why one would choose the R system or any other system over Z, but for me if you're a studio photographer, and in general a still life or wildlife photographer, right now Nikon is at least 1 step ahead even if you don't buy top end. Even a Z5 with a top lens is extraordinary. Yes it's slow, yes its screen and EVF are crap. But if the features work for your style I don't think you can get the optical quality with any other big brand atm for the same money. Maybe it is good for sports as well I mean the Z9 sure seems one step ahead of the competition. But I don't know. Haven't got my hands on a Z9 or Z8 and even if I had, I lack the knowledge and experience to judge sports and action photography. I mean for me, it has reached a level where I can literally keep the system forever without a need for an upgrade and just change body when it breaks.
Best thing about Nikon for me was the high quality 1.8s. I'm happy they made 1.8s instead of 1.4s. Before it was either get a not so high end 1.8 or opt for the heavier brighter 1.4s But Nikon with Z made high end glass that are 1.8s that are way lighter. I'd trade the extra stop for that weight loss.
Dream camera: - Canon's user interface and Fv/Flexible Priority camera mode - Sony's AF, lens selection and compact body options - Panasonic's video functions and value for price - OM's IBIS and computational photography - Fuji's JPEG engine - Pentax' ruggedness, Ricoh GR's snap focus - Leica's minimalism & lens quality - Nikon's color science ...and everything standardized to only one, brand-agnostic full frame mirrorless lens mount...
This was a well-needed video with all the hype/competition going on between camera companies. I've been a Nikon user since the '60s but have stuck with their DSLRs, not the Zs. I also have Fuji and Sony APSC cameras. They all get the job done.
Good post! 2nd generation of Leica / Leitz user since 1939. All my lenses are inherited from my father’s 1939 Elmer f=5cm 1:35 from the 2nd generation of F=1 Noctlux to current S3 and S lenses. Even though I love the FUJIFILM camera, I can’t replace them.
Really can't go wrong with any brand today. If dad had handed down a Canon or Pentax instead of the Nikon F100...I'm sure I'd have different loyalties. Every time I rent a camera and lens to see what the hype is about...I'm never blown away enough to entertain switching but I certainly understand the loyalties others have. I always enjoy these types of videos. Guys keep up the great work you do.
@@richrollin4867I was recently looking at Canon glass and their highly regarded R7 body (with aps-c CMOS sensor). I was considering switching from Fujifilm at the time but when I saw that their good glass was so expensive i decided to stay put. I’m way too invested in Fuji lenses to make that expensive switch now, although I’d like better autofocus capabilities that the Canons seem to offer.
If I were in charge of the L mount alliance I would try more and more brands to enter. Pentax maybe, they have a menu system, optical formulas for lenses, stabilization tech, color science, software, etc. Pentax could make a good mirrorless with L mount if they can develop good autofocus, and can provide good options of lenses. Same for Olympus. Then Viltrox, TTartisan, other chinese brands too, they can be a good option for lenses and cameras with L mount in the entry level.
@@amermeleitor I'd like to see Tamron bring their lenses over. They have a huge catalogue for emount and Fuji that I'm sure would be fairly easy to port over to L.
I loved this video!!!! The tone was great and I appreciated the lack of slamming brands, or doing a comparison to see what gear "wins" and which "loses". You highlighted things about a couple brands I was not aware of (OM and the lack of need for ND and tripod *really* piqued my curiosity!) and just got me feeling enthusiastic about using the gear I have, while causing me to want to check out some of the new stuff as well. Thanks again, I always appreciate your videos and this one in particular. :)
The built in ND filter works very well. The computational features made me keep one in my bag. I may just switch back 100% if the OM-2 ( if and when it comes out) has some of the things I felt the OM1 lacked. One thing I just experienced recently is everyone knocks m 4/3 for low light performance. I shot a band last weekend and it's drummer was kind of tucked in the back in shaded dim light. I shot him at 6400 ISO and ran it through the AI denoise in photoshop. I was absolutely blown away. I honestly though I had taken that shot with my sony. But when I looked it was my Olympus. Very underrated.
Totally discouraged with the state of digital photography 15 years ago and the near disappearance of 35 mm film, I left photography to focus on drawing and painting instead. But now having bought a new 26mp Sony ASPC body for $700 and some crisp third party lenses, I feel like Marty McFly on a hoverboard in the future. All I wanted was good 4K video, so the current quality of still photography comes as a shock.
I love this video! I think something it points out - whether intentionally or not - is that it's really a good time to purchase a camera. Any negative thing I have to say about any camera is based on a particular camera I used a long time ago and usually those negatives were either specific to that camera model or were just issues due to really old technology. It's so easy to get into camps, so it's good to acknowledge what everyone is doing well.
While I may be a Pentax user primarily... I'm so happy there is so much competition out there. All the camera brands bring something unique and open the door for the art of photography. It's never been easier to pick up any camera and be able to experiment and have fun. Regardless the brand, I love them all, and I love photography the most! Happy photography to all! 📸
Actually, I find that my film Leica covers much of what I need. Why buy one expensive one with an endless list of menu options for almost all situations if you can buy 2 cheaper more specialized ones that are easy to operate.
Nice to see some positivity about all the brands. I bought the Pentax K1MII at release and it still competes with new cameras in many areas. The shutter rate is pants though.
We need more videos like this. It´s nice to hear good points and positive feedback of every brand. 10/10 video❤ And i can agree with you, i have used Fuji, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Panasonic, Olympus and Sony cameras, and i still cant decide what is best for me. They all have their strengths and cons.
I guess he had to come up with *something* to say about Leica :) "simple" "cerebral experience"... so it's for the rich when money plays no role? But even then...
He also calls their cameras “works of art” that provide a “unique and incredibly fun shooting experience that you will get with no other manufacturer”. Why all the hate? I’m glad there are companies like Leica that just do their own thing even if it’s not for me. Is it just jealousy that there are people out there with more money than you?
Being a Leica owner, I can say the build quality is pretty top notch! When you pick it up it just feels solid and durable. Plus the simple operation is the biggest for me. Nothing is cluttered and manual controls on top
@@stevenqirkle Agreed.... I get tired of all the hate and hearing about how expensive they are. Don't want to pay for one? That's fine. Plenty of other choices out there. We're not all Dr's and Lawyers..
I pay for my Leica SL2-S monthly or I buy them used and they are always in great condition. I'm not rich but I love the experience and this is the only one camera-brand that inspires me the most to have it every day with me. I'm a designer and an artist and my tools have to feel good in my hands. In the past I was afraid to consider this brand and back than I was in an on of relationship with photography but now it feels right. But it is a personal choice and thankfully there will be people who love Canon, Fuji, Sony ... and I'm very happy about it :)
I picked up an old Olympus Pen for fun and now I intend to have my next serious purchase be an Olympus. I am just in love with the color rendering and the logical body controls. My Lumix camera is objectively newer and better, but Olympus has won me over based on how much I like the shots coming out of it
Love the positivity here, we can all rise together even as we compete and I think we’re seeing that in the world of photography gear. I’ve been loving my EOS R6 Mark II after coming back to Canon, was previously shooting a Nikon D7200 and loved it as well!
Nice homage to all the hard work and development that has undoubtedly gone into all the amazing equipment that is available in 2023. From the guys who test and review it day in day out. Top
I have Nikon, Canon, Pentax, and Ricoh and I would say they all are very good in their own way. I have two Nikons, D200 and FX 90(film camera) and I have the D200 for a lot of the nature photos I take, my film camera I also use whenever I bring my d200 cause I have them in the same bag. For my canon it’s a digicam the SD1000 I use this camera whenever I go out with friends or family to just enjoy the moment of a classic point and shoot very handy and takes very good photos in my opinion also very portable just fits in pants and jacket pockets very easily. Recently today just got my Pentax MX-1 love it I use it for street photography mainly and it’s excellent. The Ricoh XR-10 also a film camera my dad gave me when he was around my age. Haven’t used it too much but when I did I loved the old fashion feel with the shutter release and the esthetic. I think overall it’s like cars you are loyal to a certain company but overall appreciate other car brands as well.
The light game in this episode is really out of this world Jordan! Really well done! But what's up with the footage in some of the talking heads? There's lots of artifacting, is that UA-cam's doing?
Do a tier list at the end of the year for each companies release. Like grade Nikon on all the lenses and bodies it put out this year. Love the show! Your attitudes and experience are what make me listen to you rather than others!
I pretty much ended up being a Canon user by accident - my brother had a few lenses so it was natural for me to just get a fitting camera back in 2009. Then I got myself a bunch of great lenses for the EF system and I upgraded my cameras to just fit that system. Now the time of DSLRs seemed to have come to an end with Canon so the question was what to do next? There are great EF adapters for Sony cameras but of course Canon has the native adapters and the lenses work just like I'm used to. In the end I actually got the EOS R6 Mark II because of the great AF and the IBIS as well as a not totally different interface (although they did change quite a few controls). And yeah: I still love the handling. I just wish they'd open their RF mount to third party lenses, which was the reason I actually wanted to change to Sony at first. The R6 Mark II was pretty much the optimal camera for my needs though and I can still use my third party EF lenses with an adapter so... yeah. But I'm not going to buy any Canon RF lenses either.
DUDE! Fuji, unlike all the others that I'm aware of (I have Nikon and Sony as well) allows your microphone jack to allow for line level as well as mic level audio input. This makes making high quality videos a snap as you can send awesome audio into the mic port at line level from an outboard audio source. Then just upload the entire thing right after baking in that great audio.
Now, with phase-detect autofocus, Panasonic seems to have addressed its biggest weakness. They do a lot of things very well. I am really hoping OM System puts out some solid firmware updates to better compete with them, particularly on the video front.
They need to update their mid-range (sub-$1000) cameras with PDAF to actually get new customers. The rangefinder style GX line is a great line and they've neglected it for 4 years now.
I have been shooting Canon DSLRs for years. Last year I got a Fujifilm GFX 100S. I think both companies have outstanding color, though they differ from each other. I like the Canons easier to control, but that is largely I’m sure because of my greater experience with them. I’m getting more the hang of the 100S
I’m genuinely curious how long it took Chris to master the “DP Review TV Viewers” tongue-twister back in the day, cause “PetaPixel” viewers is an infinitely easier thing to say, I think.
The lighting on Chris for a lot of the shots looks augmented? Maybe using the portable light that was part of a sponsorship in a recent video? It looks really nice
I love my canon R10!! Started with the RF18-45mm Kit Lens. Then Got the RF 50mm f1.8 and I love that lens! But my latest lens I’ve gotten is a EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 USM III on a EF to RF adapter and I’ve been loving it. Nice and cheap the reviews for it were ehh but for the price I’m able to look past some issues, especially when I’m personally getting great photos with it.
The GR is just extrodinary, an APC sensor camera you can genuinely comfortably fit in your normal pocket, no one else is making anything like it. Fingers crossed for a new version with weather sealing and bigger battery and even a tilt screen soon
Absolutley. I have the GR3. It would be great to have a slight zoom range on it or even just 2 lenses somehow. It's really all I wanted was a high quality pocket camera instead of my phone camera. I had lots of pocket cameras 10 yrs ago fuji F200exr, Olympus with like 4megs and 5x zoom and had a blast using them till the phone cameras started doing better and I wanted more quality. Had to move to x-t20 then the x-t3 for better quality and as nice as they are I still want a pocket camera with like a 16-50 zoom apsc and ibis.
An old a5100 is pretty close. You won't have IBIS though, but if you want nearly the same portability and iq for a fraction of the price, an a5100 is very close.
Nevermind. Didn't see how cheap the gr3 has gotten. They're roughly the same on the used market for good condition, but you'll still need an SEL20F28 for the Sony.
Really great video very enlightening and has helped me with narrowing down my next choice of camera. Have given a follow to see some more of your videos
Leica may be expensive but it's undefeated in user experience and build quality. SL line under heavy rain no problem. M lenses for character, no problem. Q line for compact and incognito photography, no problem. You'd care for your lenses and camera body more with the high prices they set too, rarely you see one that's been destroyed. And they can take a beating, dropping them isn't the end of the camera (exception to M rangefinder calibration and the M lenses). Plus it is so fun to shoot without having to think too much about features and settings, rather focus on getting the shot instead of
true, their camera and lens development has almost ceased, Nothing of any substance any more for too many segments in their portfolio, for too long time by now. If anything, then too often just refurbs of old lenses, or just "special editions" of previous cameras. This is how a slow death of a brand looks like.
It would be cool if they kept up with the Joneses for the sake of keeping up but I have to be honest nothing about any of my bodies or lenses are limiting my photography.
I loved this. So much to celebrate with all the great work these companies are doing. I love that this is an industry where there still is competition. Sony and Canon may dominate, but the fact that the others are still in the game helps everyone by pushing all the companies to innovate and strive to keep prices competitive.
i am extremely glad i purchased the Panasonic S5iix. people dont talk nearly enough about the photo quality of this thing. it is up there with the very best of them and the video quality and features like the crazy good IBIS makes me so so happy everytime i pick it up.
I have shot almost all of the camera brands in this video and owned as a system five of them. Starting with Fuji S1 (3MP JPEGs only) camera in 1999 to now the Sony A7RIV with 60MP sensor. I can honestly say that they all delivered the goods. I just went up the resolution ladder!! My current A7RIV, paired with Tamron zooms, rivals medium format.
I feel you guys are wrong on the Panasonic part, I myself as an active MFT and FF user for many years in the Lumix system, have complained to panasonic reps about their features not coming to previous models, example, GH6 there are many features like 4K live crop that didn't come to the GH6 and they blamed on the new "processor" that the GH6 is so new and some features have to be tested and such, then the S5II comes out with even 6k live crop, you can upload luts on the GH6 but can't bake them on to the footage, not even for photos, they release a new MFT with that feature and again "processor" so they can't pass it down, so I feel they're falling in to the Sony category for updates, new camera comes out, new processor so new features but not for the previous models, and I could name more...
I keep telling myself I am leaving Canon for Sony Fuji or OM then something always brings me back to Canon: Usability, userfriendly, ergonomics, great colors, great lenses that I already own, AF reliability, lacking features but overall a complete package.
That's the beauty of the modern camera systems: they're all excellent, and they're not all the same so folks like you and I can be equally happy choosing different camera systems based on what we prefer. I love being a photographer right now 😁
One of the big beauties of Canon if their almost 27/7 CPS support, I've been helped so many times on a weekend before a shoot. And being platinum, getting to evaluate some fun gear.
I am watching this video on my OLED screen laptop, and the image looks just great. That Panasonic's image clarity and Jordan's color grading really pop.
So many good camera's out there, one really just needs to pick the one that gels with them and their use case and they'll be good. Now that doesn't mean you can't good naturally rib your buddies choice of camera. Now I need to go take another look at the OM system. Those features snuck up on me!
I bought a Nikon SLR with a wide angle/zoom lens at a local pawn shop for only $80.What a deal. It takes magnificent pictures. I couldn't be happier with it. I get compliments of my pics from everyone.
And don’t forget that Panasonic’s recent advances in autofocus put them right up among the best! I love this brand for continually striving to improve and give great value and experience to the faithful.
It s not only about loyalty, it s also about trapped in an ecosystem of cameras. Being invested in lot of lenses of one particular mount, for not so rich photographers, compromises or rather stick to brand. In a way that s better too, you start believing your capabilities as an artist rather than a tech guy. You really want to bring or polish your talent to such a level that mr. x is a good photographer irrespective of brand. Happy shooting all Disclaimer: am only a hobbyist and loyal to no brands😊
There's always been things I liked and disliked about certain camera brands. I started shooting with Nikon film cameras and I'll always have a soft spot for that brand. The only reason I switched to Canon was because they had the first affordable DSLR, but I never really liked the style of Canon bodies. Then Sony came along with their mirrorless camera system and I switched again. I've used Hasselblad and Omega 4x5 cameras. But, in over 40 years of doing photography I've mainly used three brands. Currently I shoot Sony and I'm very happy with their cameras and lenses. But, I do like the Nikon Zf and Zfc which remind me of the cameras I used when I began doing photography.
One thing that I think you skipped over with Fujifilm is how they create cameras with excellent modeless operation of the exposure triangle (that's not incredibly expensive, no disrespect to Leica). It's not a retro thing, it's being able to not get hung up on how the damn PASM dial works. What a specific aperture? Set it to it, or just set it to auto. Same with ISO and shutter speed. It makes me way faster with photography and I find it also is *much* easier to teach beginners the exposure triangle as well with that kind of interface. I've often seen beginners be more confused by the modal operation and PASM-dial than the exposure triangle itself. I would also give prop to Leica's longterm commitment to film photography. Not only are the releasing new film cameras, but from what I understand, they will repair *any* manual film Leica camera ever, including models before the M line. That's incredible in this day of constantly buying new things and throwing them away. (Too bad I will probably never be able to afford them, nevermind justify it… but I'm happy those tools exist for those who need them).
2:16 thats literally all phone cameras and honestly its a little annoying for some applications and its always weird when watching a review for the camera, deciding its good enough for your application then finding out its all smoke and mirrors when you try to use manual mode.
I started with Nikon dslrs and point and shoots, but awhile back I switched to OMSystem/Olympus with the E-M10 mark II and now the E-M1X. I am pretty positive I will be going FF with Nikon, specifically the Z5 or 6 first. I cant afford much more AND any lenses, but its a place to start. Honestly I really want to shoot the ZF. All cameras rock!
Ultimately these days, which camera you choose often comes down to personal preference since pretty much all brands have some great, competitive offerings.
The thing I like about about OM System and Panasonic, specifically with MFT, is that they have wildlife setups that let you approach the genre like street photography. I don't own a FF, but Nikon seems like it's up my alley. I see no contradiction - I just like Nikon for some reason lol
It is a great video on the best features of every brand of cameras. 👍 However, having so many choices doesn't allow for an easy decision. May be a 2nd video on best camera for photography, for video, and hybrid. Too bad life magazine is not longer published.
Ok, ok, stop the bus.... can anybody say what Jaron was doing in the van staring at Chris while he was using that ridiculously huge Nikon lens in the early part of the video?! 🤣🤣🤣 Only slightly weird... haha
Totally agree on the Sony and Canon selling points. I had a Canon camera and camcorder from the very early days of digital cameras and loved them. When I upgraded to a modern camera 3 years ago, I tried every which way to stay with Canon, but Sony's autofocus and lens options won me over. Also, Sony didn't have 30 minute record limits at that time. Canon's menus and user experience are light years ahead of Sony however.
With Nikon leading the specs for Hybrid Cameras specially for video specs like internal raw and stuff. What’s your take on the idea that Nikon should put out a proper cinema camera ASAP? If they did so, what else should they bring on the table to make it even stand out for filmmakers?
Many of the things you mentioned I never did, do or will do. Plus I can't keep track of the complicated ever changing names such as VZ100x, FM20A, SP3X, SP4X, etc. Apparently, all the previous ones were a waste of money spent on inferior technology.
the great thing about panasonic is that they now got good autofocus in theyre newer cameras, and the ones without have reeeeeallly great prices if you buy them used
Couldn't go wrong with those three for start. For Sony I might choose towards FX30 more. Your genre and where will you post your work are more important factors to consider. The mic, lighting, and lenses are your top priorities. Don't forget a beefy pc also a must.
As someone that has used many of the brands mentioned and really enjoyed them, but now as a Leica shooter I love the lack of menu in the cameras, build quality is second to none, lens lineup is amazing, and the size has me carrying them everywhere.
I would be primarily using a Canon R7 if they didn't fubar the RF system by locking it down for so long (and into the future, rumors might say it'll open, but it won't matter until they do) and then refuse to make compact native APS-C glass like the EF-M lenses for the APS-C RF cameras. There are no equivalent 50mm weather sealed fast primes for RF APS-C still, you basically have a premium body and have to pay extra for the bulk/glass of FF lenses to get weather sealing and still get awkward focal lengths. If they had an actual ecosystem for the APS-C side of the RF mount, I think the R7 would still be big news today, instead of just being popular for the week it was announced. It's a shame, I've used the R7 more than a few times for different use cases from portrait photography on the road up to landscape and it never failed me. I'm one of the few people (outside the Fuji cult) that thinks APS-C, and even possibly MFT, is truly the future for general photography (and even specific areas). Even if the bodies for FF cameras come down in size, you still have to have the same massive and expensive glass to cover the sensor. For work, I travel different times of the year in all seasons for journalism and personal projects. My partner I travel with from Japan is who got me to seriously look at the KP as a compact and cost-effective way to get extremely close to the low light/high ISO of a lot of full frames while still being compact and weather-sealed. The point is that the whole "full frame is the future" is mostly just marketing BS spun by camera companies (and by extension influencer shills) to justify only fleshing out and selling higher priced lens lines. My experience comes from travelling around and shooting real world in conditions and places where I need reliability, compactness, and if it breaks or gets stolen it's cheaper to replace (350-400 USD used 12-40 f/2.8 Olympus PRO MFT lens and used E-M5.III body is a lot easier to replace than a 700-2000 USD FF equivalent lens and a body hundreds of USD or more expensive). I don't use my tools to shoot in a sterile lab and talk about spec sheets, so maybe my experiences, and consequently opinions, differ from the average photographer online.
Nikon's strength is the biggest weakness for Panasonic FF. I know Micro 4/3 has great telephoto choices but the FF options for telephoto lenses is so thin.
How about lens manufacturers next? ;) Including Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss, Cosina (Voigtlander), etc
That would be fun!
Sigma is a camera manufacturer, too, btw.
Should have been mentioned in this video. Maybe next time, ey?
Don't forget Tokina... and Vivitar :P
I never bother switching brands because of familiarity. Sometimes my brand is a bit behind or even ahead. It doesn't matter, all cameras are very good now!
Exactly... I know all too well what you mean, being a Pentax user, yep.. tech-wise, they def aren't at the top of the hill. Nonetheless, has never stopped me from taking absolutely stunning images!
We're spoiled by the tech even decade old cameras have, and I'm just glad we can all have fun shooting whatever we like and get incredible results!
Indeed. I have a d800e and a new Fuji GFX50s. I still grab the nikon just as much.
True especially as it is not so easy to just keep changing systems. Many countries do not have a very developed second hand market and transaction costs can get very high
Exactly. That's why I stick to my trusty Zenith.
yup! still shooting on a ae1 program. it's a bit behind the latest r5 but it is all i need.
Spot on, fellas. Some people get too caught up in the competitive hype, but all of the manufacturers are delivering amazing cameras. We’re really spoiled for choice. I would love to hear what Gordon thinks.
For me as a Fuji fan, their biggest strengths have been colour, physical controls and a solid history of good software updates. These are all things others are now doing... The original X100 UI (aperture ring on the lens, focus ring on the lens, MF/AF-S/AF-C swtich on the body, shutter speed dial on the top plate) taught me a lot about photography back in 2010, with it's 23mm ƒ/2 and APS-C beyer sensor. Not having the 'mode dial' was a revelation, just lock aperture or shutter if you want to, or not... later models have physical controls for ISO too. I'm currently using an X-T4. Using my wife's Canon EOS back then, as a novice starting in P model and so on, you'd take a few shots then look at the settings the camera picked and then move over to manual to tweak further after setting the aperture and shutter in M mode, it was just so clunky vs being in P mode on the Fuji and just changing the aperture to ƒ/4, for a sharp 10cm closeup on a mini tripod, the camera displayed A that you were now in aperture mode, then you want the water in the background to be smooth from a longer exposure so you adjust the shutter speed too and the camera reports it's in M mode, with ISO adjusting appropriately of course. And my wife's EOS would not let you lock aperture and shutter and still use exposure compensation, whereas my X-T1 would move the ISO around when you did that. Anyway I think Fuji brought a lot of that old film camera UI to modern digital cameras in a really good way.
The best thing about Nikon is their f/0.95 lens lineup, which sets the standard not only for optical quality but also as a weight measurement
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It depends on your use case. The best thing about Nikon for me are their lenses for sports and wildlife as Chris says. Their uber-high-end professional lenses, 400 f2.8 and 600 f4, both have the teleconverter built-in, which is vastly more useable in the field than a separate teleconverter, like Canon and Sony have. Nikon also offers superb, but lower-priced professional primes in their 400 f4.5 and 800 f6.3, which currently Canon and Sony have no competition for. Lastly, at the entry-level, they compete directly with Canon's 100-500 and Sony's 200-600 with their new 180-600.
IMO all their Z lenses are pretty good and they are a clear step ahead optically from the equivalent lenses in price from Canon and Sony. Of course those systems offer pretty good quality as well, and other state of the art functionality e.g. for sports, videos etc, and I'm sure in many areas they are better than Nikon. But optically wise they have upped the game a lot especially on the pro lenses, and even at the entry lenses like the Z 28-70. There's ridiculous amounts of optical quality with Nikon atm, at every category and budget either prime or zoom or tele or whatever. Of course there is a gazillion other reasons why one would choose the R system or any other system over Z, but for me if you're a studio photographer, and in general a still life or wildlife photographer, right now Nikon is at least 1 step ahead even if you don't buy top end. Even a Z5 with a top lens is extraordinary. Yes it's slow, yes its screen and EVF are crap. But if the features work for your style I don't think you can get the optical quality with any other big brand atm for the same money. Maybe it is good for sports as well I mean the Z9 sure seems one step ahead of the competition. But I don't know. Haven't got my hands on a Z9 or Z8 and even if I had, I lack the knowledge and experience to judge sports and action photography. I mean for me, it has reached a level where I can literally keep the system forever without a need for an upgrade and just change body when it breaks.
Best thing about Nikon for me was the high quality 1.8s. I'm happy they made 1.8s instead of 1.4s.
Before it was either get a not so high end 1.8 or opt for the heavier brighter 1.4s
But Nikon with Z made high end glass that are 1.8s that are way lighter. I'd trade the extra stop for that weight loss.
Weight is a thing.
Dream camera:
- Canon's user interface and Fv/Flexible Priority camera mode
- Sony's AF, lens selection and compact body options
- Panasonic's video functions and value for price
- OM's IBIS and computational photography
- Fuji's JPEG engine
- Pentax' ruggedness, Ricoh GR's snap focus
- Leica's minimalism & lens quality
- Nikon's color science
...and everything standardized to only one, brand-agnostic full frame mirrorless lens mount...
Just give me a Nikon Z6iii in an R5 body with R5 AF & a mix of Nikon & Canon glass
@@alwynsmit3546 I prefer the nikon body to canons, ill probably be buying an r5 though better value used than the z6iii
Nikon: 1:11
OM System: 1:51
Sony: 2:41
Panasonic: 3:56
Leica: 4:53
Fujifilm: 5:52
Hasselblad: 6:48
Pentax: 7:34
Canon: 8:40
Concussion: 9:25
What is also great about Leica is their support for both Digital and Film cameras.
They could update their film ware for some of the older digital cameras but still a solid performer
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This was a well-needed video with all the hype/competition going on between camera companies. I've been a Nikon user since the '60s but have stuck with their DSLRs, not the Zs. I also have Fuji and Sony APSC cameras. They all get the job done.
Good post! 2nd generation of Leica / Leitz user since 1939. All my lenses are inherited from my father’s 1939 Elmer f=5cm 1:35 from the 2nd generation of F=1 Noctlux to current S3 and S lenses. Even though I love the FUJIFILM camera, I can’t replace them.
Really can't go wrong with any brand today. If dad had handed down a Canon or Pentax instead of the Nikon F100...I'm sure I'd have different loyalties. Every time I rent a camera and lens to see what the hype is about...I'm never blown away enough to entertain switching but I certainly understand the loyalties others have. I always enjoy these types of videos. Guys keep up the great work you do.
The Nikon F100 was a great camera.
@@Butterflyeffect1975-d6b Still have it and still use it almost 25 years later.
You could go wrong: there's a reason sigma cameras weren't mentioned 😂
@@richrollin4867I was recently looking at Canon glass and their highly regarded R7 body (with aps-c CMOS sensor). I was considering switching from Fujifilm at the time but when I saw that their good glass was so expensive i decided to stay put. I’m way too invested in Fuji lenses to make that expensive switch now, although I’d like better autofocus capabilities that the Canons seem to offer.
(Breaths in deeply) L MOUNT ALLIANCE...Alliance... allian...
I love L mount 😍
We got black magic now bois L mount gang let's go
@@karikaru and Samyang. Great lenses, I want the 135mm in L mount!
If I were in charge of the L mount alliance I would try more and more brands to enter. Pentax maybe, they have a menu system, optical formulas for lenses, stabilization tech, color science, software, etc. Pentax could make a good mirrorless with L mount if they can develop good autofocus, and can provide good options of lenses. Same for Olympus. Then Viltrox, TTartisan, other chinese brands too, they can be a good option for lenses and cameras with L mount in the entry level.
@@amermeleitor I'd like to see Tamron bring their lenses over. They have a huge catalogue for emount and Fuji that I'm sure would be fairly easy to port over to L.
I loved this video!!!! The tone was great and I appreciated the lack of slamming brands, or doing a comparison to see what gear "wins" and which "loses". You highlighted things about a couple brands I was not aware of (OM and the lack of need for ND and tripod *really* piqued my curiosity!) and just got me feeling enthusiastic about using the gear I have, while causing me to want to check out some of the new stuff as well. Thanks again, I always appreciate your videos and this one in particular. :)
The built in ND filter works very well. The computational features made me keep one in my bag. I may just switch back 100% if the OM-2 ( if and when it comes out) has some of the things I felt the OM1 lacked. One thing I just experienced recently is everyone knocks m 4/3 for low light performance. I shot a band last weekend and it's drummer was kind of tucked in the back in shaded dim light. I shot him at 6400 ISO and ran it through the AI denoise in photoshop. I was absolutely blown away. I honestly though I had taken that shot with my sony. But when I looked it was my Olympus. Very underrated.
Totally discouraged with the state of digital photography 15 years ago and the near disappearance of 35 mm film, I left photography to focus on drawing and painting instead. But now having bought a new 26mp Sony ASPC body for $700 and some crisp third party lenses, I feel like Marty McFly on a hoverboard in the future. All I wanted was good 4K video, so the current quality of still photography comes as a shock.
I love this video! I think something it points out - whether intentionally or not - is that it's really a good time to purchase a camera. Any negative thing I have to say about any camera is based on a particular camera I used a long time ago and usually those negatives were either specific to that camera model or were just issues due to really old technology. It's so easy to get into camps, so it's good to acknowledge what everyone is doing well.
I love that you said something positive about my brand of choice ❤
The lightening in this video is extraordinary! Fantastic job, guys!
And I like the positive vibe :-) all the good stuff from the camera manufacturers
Chris’ son Kai helped us with the lighting and it made all the difference!
- Jordan
I thought the same thing!
While I may be a Pentax user primarily... I'm so happy there is so much competition out there. All the camera brands bring something unique and open the door for the art of photography. It's never been easier to pick up any camera and be able to experiment and have fun. Regardless the brand, I love them all, and I love photography the most!
Happy photography to all!
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Pentax is that crazy uncle who brings gifts from Bhutan to the holiday party. Nobody understands him 100%, but always glad he brings the unusual.
As the crazy uncle in my family, who happens to use Pentax, I love that description.
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Actually, I find that my film Leica covers much of what I need. Why buy one expensive one with an endless list of menu options for almost all situations if you can buy 2 cheaper more specialized ones that are easy to operate.
Nice to see some positivity about all the brands.
I bought the Pentax K1MII at release and it still competes with new cameras in many areas. The shutter rate is pants though.
We need more videos like this. It´s nice to hear good points and positive feedback of every brand. 10/10 video❤ And i can agree with you, i have used Fuji, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Panasonic, Olympus and Sony cameras, and i still cant decide what is best for me. They all have their strengths and cons.
Very Positive thinking 😃
Leica's positives being branding an no one can afford them is a 10/10 sick burn
I guess he had to come up with *something* to say about Leica :) "simple" "cerebral experience"... so it's for the rich when money plays no role? But even then...
He also calls their cameras “works of art” that provide a “unique and incredibly fun shooting experience that you will get with no other manufacturer”.
Why all the hate? I’m glad there are companies like Leica that just do their own thing even if it’s not for me. Is it just jealousy that there are people out there with more money than you?
Being a Leica owner, I can say the build quality is pretty top notch! When you pick it up it just feels solid and durable. Plus the simple operation is the biggest for me. Nothing is cluttered and manual controls on top
@@stevenqirkle Agreed.... I get tired of all the hate and hearing about how expensive they are. Don't want to pay for one? That's fine. Plenty of other choices out there.
We're not all Dr's and Lawyers..
I pay for my Leica SL2-S monthly or I buy them used and they are always in great condition. I'm not rich but I love the experience and this is the only one camera-brand that inspires me the most to have it every day with me. I'm a designer and an artist and my tools have to feel good in my hands. In the past I was afraid to consider this brand and back than I was in an on of relationship with photography but now it feels right. But it is a personal choice and thankfully there will be people who love Canon, Fuji, Sony ... and I'm very happy about it :)
I picked up an old Olympus Pen for fun and now I intend to have my next serious purchase be an Olympus. I am just in love with the color rendering and the logical body controls. My Lumix camera is objectively newer and better, but Olympus has won me over based on how much I like the shots coming out of it
i felt the same using a old GH1 for Photography, beautiful tones.
Good positive vibes. I think we forget just how great cameras are today.
Quality of these episodes just keeps getting better and better!
I picked up a Pentax K20D recently and am absolutely in love with it! It's such a rugged and well thought out camera!
Love the positivity here, we can all rise together even as we compete and I think we’re seeing that in the world of photography gear. I’ve been loving my EOS R6 Mark II after coming back to Canon, was previously shooting a Nikon D7200 and loved it as well!
Still remember D7200 ads were pulling my heart to the moon 😂
Nice homage to all the hard work and development that has undoubtedly gone into all the amazing equipment that is available in 2023. From the guys who test and review it day in day out. Top
I have Nikon, Canon, Pentax, and Ricoh and I would say they all are very good in their own way. I have two Nikons, D200 and FX 90(film camera) and I have the D200 for a lot of the nature photos I take, my film camera I also use whenever I bring my d200 cause I have them in the same bag. For my canon it’s a digicam the SD1000 I use this camera whenever I go out with friends or family to just enjoy the moment of a classic point and shoot very handy and takes very good photos in my opinion also very portable just fits in pants and jacket pockets very easily. Recently today just got my Pentax MX-1 love it I use it for street photography mainly and it’s excellent. The Ricoh XR-10 also a film camera my dad gave me when he was around my age. Haven’t used it too much but when I did I loved the old fashion feel with the shutter release and the esthetic. I think overall it’s like cars you are loyal to a certain company but overall appreciate other car brands as well.
Loved the Pentax bit. I love that they are sticking with DSLRs also, and I can't wait to see what they do next.
The light game in this episode is really out of this world Jordan! Really well done! But what's up with the footage in some of the talking heads? There's lots of artifacting, is that UA-cam's doing?
Yes, it looks noticeably good in this video
Do a tier list at the end of the year for each companies release. Like grade Nikon on all the lenses and bodies it put out this year. Love the show! Your attitudes and experience are what make me listen to you rather than others!
OM-1 and 150-400 is my walkabout combo good to hear what an informed mind knows about the Oly Maitani line.....Thanks for the positive words
I pretty much ended up being a Canon user by accident - my brother had a few lenses so it was natural for me to just get a fitting camera back in 2009. Then I got myself a bunch of great lenses for the EF system and I upgraded my cameras to just fit that system. Now the time of DSLRs seemed to have come to an end with Canon so the question was what to do next? There are great EF adapters for Sony cameras but of course Canon has the native adapters and the lenses work just like I'm used to.
In the end I actually got the EOS R6 Mark II because of the great AF and the IBIS as well as a not totally different interface (although they did change quite a few controls). And yeah: I still love the handling. I just wish they'd open their RF mount to third party lenses, which was the reason I actually wanted to change to Sony at first. The R6 Mark II was pretty much the optimal camera for my needs though and I can still use my third party EF lenses with an adapter so... yeah. But I'm not going to buy any Canon RF lenses either.
DUDE! Fuji, unlike all the others that I'm aware of (I have Nikon and Sony as well) allows your microphone jack to allow for line level as well as mic level audio input. This makes making high quality videos a snap as you can send awesome audio into the mic port at line level from an outboard audio source. Then just upload the entire thing right after baking in that great audio.
Really looking at that OM-1 for travel. The computational aspect intrigues me.
Now, with phase-detect autofocus, Panasonic seems to have addressed its biggest weakness. They do a lot of things very well. I am really hoping OM System puts out some solid firmware updates to better compete with them, particularly on the video front.
They need to update their mid-range (sub-$1000) cameras with PDAF to actually get new customers. The rangefinder style GX line is a great line and they've neglected it for 4 years now.
@@elzafir I believe that will come in time.
@@danieldougan269 I suspect it might be a while. They need to update their GH line first with PDAF. Then maybe the G95 II and GX9 II.
Much needed video, people always bashing Camera companies, I guess it creates drama for them and for their content.
I have been shooting Canon DSLRs for years. Last year I got a Fujifilm GFX 100S. I think both companies have outstanding color, though they differ from each other. I like the Canons easier to control, but that is largely I’m sure because of my greater experience with them. I’m getting more the hang of the 100S
Great video guys! Really, all the camera companies today make some excellent cameras, especially compared to 10 or 20 years ago.
really enjoyed this, thanks for your honest look at where things are right now.
Can’t wait for the followup video comparing the analytics of the positive video vs the negative!
Excellent episode! I enjoyed hearing all the good things about each brand… well done!!!👍
That OM-1 exposure feature sounds really really good!
Love your take on this topic. This such a nice way to look at it ❤
I’m genuinely curious how long it took Chris to master the “DP Review TV Viewers” tongue-twister back in the day, cause “PetaPixel” viewers is an infinitely easier thing to say, I think.
I love the lighting and colors in this video. Very pleasing to watch. What are you guys doing differently now?
The lighting on Chris for a lot of the shots looks augmented? Maybe using the portable light that was part of a sponsorship in a recent video? It looks really nice
I love my canon R10!! Started with the RF18-45mm Kit Lens. Then Got the RF 50mm f1.8 and I love that lens! But my latest lens I’ve gotten is a EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 USM III on a EF to RF adapter and I’ve been loving it. Nice and cheap the reviews for it were ehh but for the price I’m able to look past some issues, especially when I’m personally getting great photos with it.
The GR is just extrodinary, an APC sensor camera you can genuinely comfortably fit in your normal pocket, no one else is making anything like it. Fingers crossed for a new version with weather sealing and bigger battery and even a tilt screen soon
Absolutley. I have the GR3. It would be great to have a slight zoom range on it or even just 2 lenses somehow. It's really all I wanted was a high quality pocket camera instead of my phone camera. I had lots of pocket cameras 10 yrs ago fuji F200exr, Olympus with like 4megs and 5x zoom and had a blast using them till the phone cameras started doing better and I wanted more quality. Had to move to x-t20 then the x-t3 for better quality and as nice as they are I still want a pocket camera with like a 16-50 zoom apsc and ibis.
An old a5100 is pretty close. You won't have IBIS though, but if you want nearly the same portability and iq for a fraction of the price, an a5100 is very close.
Nevermind. Didn't see how cheap the gr3 has gotten. They're roughly the same on the used market for good condition, but you'll still need an SEL20F28 for the Sony.
I got canon m100+ef-m 22/2.0. a bit bigger but have removable lenses.
Really great video very enlightening and has helped me with narrowing down my next choice of camera. Have given a follow to see some more of your videos
finally somebody celebrates positive thinking and brings joy to our hobby 😍😍🥰🥰🤩🤩
9:34 what is that?
Leica may be expensive but it's undefeated in user experience and build quality. SL line under heavy rain no problem. M lenses for character, no problem. Q line for compact and incognito photography, no problem. You'd care for your lenses and camera body more with the high prices they set too, rarely you see one that's been destroyed. And they can take a beating, dropping them isn't the end of the camera (exception to M rangefinder calibration and the M lenses). Plus it is so fun to shoot without having to think too much about features and settings, rather focus on getting the shot instead of
I'm a Pentax fanboy, shooting with Canon but loving the esthetics of Fujifilm :D
Enjoying this video, in The Bahamas 🇧🇸
I just wished Pentax would come out with a updated camera already. I miss that 😢
true, their camera and lens development has almost ceased, Nothing of any substance any more for too many segments in their portfolio, for too long time by now. If anything, then too often just refurbs of old lenses, or just "special editions" of previous cameras.
This is how a slow death of a brand looks like.
It would be cool if they kept up with the Joneses for the sake of keeping up but I have to be honest nothing about any of my bodies or lenses are limiting my photography.
I loved this. So much to celebrate with all the great work these companies are doing. I love that this is an industry where there still is competition. Sony and Canon may dominate, but the fact that the others are still in the game helps everyone by pushing all the companies to innovate and strive to keep prices competitive.
i am extremely glad i purchased the Panasonic S5iix. people dont talk nearly enough about the photo quality of this thing. it is up there with the very best of them and the video quality and features like the crazy good IBIS makes me so so happy everytime i pick it up.
I have shot almost all of the camera brands in this video and owned as a system five of them. Starting with Fuji S1 (3MP JPEGs only) camera in 1999 to now the Sony A7RIV with 60MP sensor. I can honestly say that they all delivered the goods. I just went up the resolution ladder!! My current A7RIV, paired with Tamron zooms, rivals medium format.
I feel you guys are wrong on the Panasonic part, I myself as an active MFT and FF user for many years in the Lumix system, have complained to panasonic reps about their features not coming to previous models, example, GH6 there are many features like 4K live crop that didn't come to the GH6 and they blamed on the new "processor" that the GH6 is so new and some features have to be tested and such, then the S5II comes out with even 6k live crop, you can upload luts on the GH6 but can't bake them on to the footage, not even for photos, they release a new MFT with that feature and again "processor" so they can't pass it down, so I feel they're falling in to the Sony category for updates, new camera comes out, new processor so new features but not for the previous models, and I could name more...
I keep telling myself I am leaving Canon for Sony Fuji or OM then something always brings me back to Canon: Usability, userfriendly, ergonomics, great colors, great lenses that I already own, AF reliability, lacking features but overall a complete package.
That's the beauty of the modern camera systems: they're all excellent, and they're not all the same so folks like you and I can be equally happy choosing different camera systems based on what we prefer. I love being a photographer right now 😁
One of the big beauties of Canon if their almost 27/7 CPS support, I've been helped so many times on a weekend before a shoot. And being platinum, getting to evaluate some fun gear.
Yesss me too!
Wonderful, positive idea for a video.
I am watching this video on my OLED screen laptop, and the image looks just great. That Panasonic's image clarity and Jordan's color grading really pop.
Keep rocking that Wotancraft bag, Chris.😊
So many good camera's out there, one really just needs to pick the one that gels with them and their use case and they'll be good. Now that doesn't mean you can't good naturally rib your buddies choice of camera. Now I need to go take another look at the OM system. Those features snuck up on me!
I like this positive approach.
Yippi - something positive about Hasselblad! 😄
So nice, positive way of celebrating every company unique style.
I bought a Nikon SLR with a wide angle/zoom lens at a local pawn shop for only $80.What a deal. It takes magnificent pictures. I couldn't be happier with it. I get compliments of my pics from everyone.
And don’t forget that Panasonic’s recent advances in autofocus put them right up among the best! I love this brand for continually striving to improve and give great value and experience to the faithful.
Panasonic is the best man. Ill never want to look at others. Maybe a Fuji, but Panasonic's utility still blows them off the grid
It s not only about loyalty, it s also about trapped in an ecosystem of cameras. Being invested in lot of lenses of one particular mount, for not so rich photographers, compromises or rather stick to brand. In a way that s better too, you start believing your capabilities as an artist rather than a tech guy. You really want to bring or polish your talent to such a level that mr. x is a good photographer irrespective of brand. Happy shooting all
Disclaimer: am only a hobbyist and loyal to no brands😊
There's always been things I liked and disliked about certain camera brands. I started shooting with Nikon film cameras and I'll always have a soft spot for that brand. The only reason I switched to Canon was because they had the first affordable DSLR, but I never really liked the style of Canon bodies. Then Sony came along with their mirrorless camera system and I switched again. I've used Hasselblad and Omega 4x5 cameras. But, in over 40 years of doing photography I've mainly used three brands. Currently I shoot Sony and I'm very happy with their cameras and lenses. But, I do like the Nikon Zf and Zfc which remind me of the cameras I used when I began doing photography.
Is that Jordan at 8:53?
One thing that I think you skipped over with Fujifilm is how they create cameras with excellent modeless operation of the exposure triangle (that's not incredibly expensive, no disrespect to Leica). It's not a retro thing, it's being able to not get hung up on how the damn PASM dial works. What a specific aperture? Set it to it, or just set it to auto. Same with ISO and shutter speed. It makes me way faster with photography and I find it also is *much* easier to teach beginners the exposure triangle as well with that kind of interface. I've often seen beginners be more confused by the modal operation and PASM-dial than the exposure triangle itself.
I would also give prop to Leica's longterm commitment to film photography. Not only are the releasing new film cameras, but from what I understand, they will repair *any* manual film Leica camera ever, including models before the M line. That's incredible in this day of constantly buying new things and throwing them away. (Too bad I will probably never be able to afford them, nevermind justify it… but I'm happy those tools exist for those who need them).
Totally agree, it's so good to start photography on a Fuji
Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always, keep up with the awesome content 👍👌
e mount is the new pl mount. they got that 18-110 pz lens, a full frame broadcast lens. no one outside of pl mount can do that.
2:16 thats literally all phone cameras and honestly its a little annoying for some applications and its always weird when watching a review for the camera, deciding its good enough for your application then finding out its all smoke and mirrors when you try to use manual mode.
I started with Nikon dslrs and point and shoots, but awhile back I switched to OMSystem/Olympus with the E-M10 mark II and now the E-M1X. I am pretty positive I will be going FF with Nikon, specifically the Z5 or 6 first. I cant afford much more AND any lenses, but its a place to start. Honestly I really want to shoot the ZF. All cameras rock!
The Z5 was my first full frame camera and it's a lovely piece of tech, especially with the last firmware updates!
The Z6 is an amazing deal on the used market these days, super happy with mine.
Pentax shooter here. I needed this. Thank you.
Canon does have their occasional weird attempts but mercifully they end those attempts quickly.
Nice video and love the supplemental lighting.
For Panasonic I would also add the ergonomics.
Ultimately these days, which camera you choose often comes down to personal preference since pretty much all brands have some great, competitive offerings.
The thing I like about about OM System and Panasonic, specifically with MFT, is that they have wildlife setups that let you approach the genre like street photography. I don't own a FF, but Nikon seems like it's up my alley. I see no contradiction - I just like Nikon for some reason lol
It is a great video on the best features of every brand of cameras. 👍 However, having so many choices doesn't allow for an easy decision. May be a 2nd video on best camera for photography, for video, and hybrid. Too bad life magazine is not longer published.
And regarding to third party lenses, are there any camera brand that opens their mount to third parties for their system since day 1?
OM/Olympus and Panasonic in the mft line-up? Since the two companies' own lenses had to be cross compatible from the start...
This video is sooooo clean!
I have only used Nikon and Fujifilm. But Fuji's simulations make editing raw files easier and it makes lovely photos.
The l-mount alliance is an excellent long term play.
What camera brand do you think is overall (lenses, flash and other accessories) less expensive to stick to?
Ok, ok, stop the bus.... can anybody say what Jaron was doing in the van staring at Chris while he was using that ridiculously huge Nikon lens in the early part of the video?! 🤣🤣🤣 Only slightly weird... haha
Totally agree on the Sony and Canon selling points. I had a Canon camera and camcorder from the very early days of digital cameras and loved them. When I upgraded to a modern camera 3 years ago, I tried every which way to stay with Canon, but Sony's autofocus and lens options won me over. Also, Sony didn't have 30 minute record limits at that time. Canon's menus and user experience are light years ahead of Sony however.
Good Job Chris 👋👋👋
I loved this video, I really appreacte "great about X" videos. I wish there were more on youtube! Thank you for making this video 🙂
With Nikon leading the specs for Hybrid Cameras specially for video specs like internal raw and stuff. What’s your take on the idea that Nikon should put out a proper cinema camera ASAP? If they did so, what else should they bring on the table to make it even stand out for filmmakers?
Many of the things you mentioned I never did, do or will do. Plus I can't keep track of the complicated ever changing names such as VZ100x, FM20A, SP3X, SP4X, etc. Apparently, all the previous ones were a waste of money spent on inferior technology.
the great thing about panasonic is that they now got good autofocus in theyre newer cameras, and the ones without have reeeeeallly great prices if you buy them used
As a person who wants to start with video/filmmaking. Is sony or panasonic better for this? For instance the FX30, ZV-E1 or the S5IIX.
Couldn't go wrong with those three for start. For Sony I might choose towards FX30 more.
Your genre and where will you post your work are more important factors to consider.
The mic, lighting, and lenses are your top priorities.
Don't forget a beefy pc also a must.
As someone that has used many of the brands mentioned and really enjoyed them, but now as a Leica shooter I love the lack of menu in the cameras, build quality is second to none, lens lineup is amazing, and the size has me carrying them everywhere.
I would be primarily using a Canon R7 if they didn't fubar the RF system by locking it down for so long (and into the future, rumors might say it'll open, but it won't matter until they do) and then refuse to make compact native APS-C glass like the EF-M lenses for the APS-C RF cameras. There are no equivalent 50mm weather sealed fast primes for RF APS-C still, you basically have a premium body and have to pay extra for the bulk/glass of FF lenses to get weather sealing and still get awkward focal lengths. If they had an actual ecosystem for the APS-C side of the RF mount, I think the R7 would still be big news today, instead of just being popular for the week it was announced. It's a shame, I've used the R7 more than a few times for different use cases from portrait photography on the road up to landscape and it never failed me.
I'm one of the few people (outside the Fuji cult) that thinks APS-C, and even possibly MFT, is truly the future for general photography (and even specific areas). Even if the bodies for FF cameras come down in size, you still have to have the same massive and expensive glass to cover the sensor. For work, I travel different times of the year in all seasons for journalism and personal projects. My partner I travel with from Japan is who got me to seriously look at the KP as a compact and cost-effective way to get extremely close to the low light/high ISO of a lot of full frames while still being compact and weather-sealed. The point is that the whole "full frame is the future" is mostly just marketing BS spun by camera companies (and by extension influencer shills) to justify only fleshing out and selling higher priced lens lines. My experience comes from travelling around and shooting real world in conditions and places where I need reliability, compactness, and if it breaks or gets stolen it's cheaper to replace (350-400 USD used 12-40 f/2.8 Olympus PRO MFT lens and used E-M5.III body is a lot easier to replace than a 700-2000 USD FF equivalent lens and a body hundreds of USD or more expensive). I don't use my tools to shoot in a sterile lab and talk about spec sheets, so maybe my experiences, and consequently opinions, differ from the average photographer online.
Nikon's strength is the biggest weakness for Panasonic FF. I know Micro 4/3 has great telephoto choices but the FF options for telephoto lenses is so thin.
My best camera is a Canon M6 mark II. Viltrox has helped make using my EF lenses easy.