You know what I like about this video the most? You were insanely positive and vendor-agnostic. When there were complaints, you voiced them, but you never went after a brand or talked down on a single camera. I REALLY wish the photo/video/A/V world was more like this. Thank you for this awesome video!
Thanks for the comment. It has become the "thing to do" to make negative videos. Negative videos get better views and seem to make people think you are honest. It's sad really, I see good channels being sucked into this and making these videos purely for views.
@@markwiemels another thing I see is (relatively) positive videos with quite negative titles. Often against m43 which I find kind of sad (guess I'm afraid m43 will die simply cause of a fad of wanting to have something to look down on ...)
Due to the fact that brands now deliver a new camera every year or every six months and the new functionnalities are very poor vs the previous one, I only buy second hand camera generally which are 2 years old. They are cheap, work perfectly and are largely sufficient for me. Same for the lenses. You can find very few used lenses for 70% or half their price new. A lot of people buy prime lenses because it s pro, but finally use their zoom at 90% and re sell their prime very little used. And you know what… it s good for the planet :).
@@markwiemelsA negative video every one and a while is okay even understandable but there are so many creators making only negative content if that was all I watched on a daily basis I would be toxic myself, and my mental health would definitely suffer considerably. There's a way to be "negative" without it being hurtful or toxic. Love it. Keep up the good work. Very informative as well
This is strangely enough one of the best videos I’ve ever watched on RUclips for the simplicity of its intent. This is a perfect example of how to review products in my opinion without a single exception. Thanks for the info, am going to start looking for a LUMIX.
I think the Nikon Z5 is a highly slept on full frame camera under $800. It has dual card slots, 24mp sensor, 4k30, and IBIS. As a portrait photographer and hobbyist wildlife photographer, the Z5 is a very capable camera that I will occasionally pick up over my higher end Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras.
Meh, the Crop at 4k is brutal on the Z5. For about $100 more, you can get a Lumix S5 Mark 1 that doesn't have a crop at 4K30, also has the dual slots plus 10 bit color.
@@BadGVideoGames it isn't a video camera. But still a very viable stills camera. And a 1.7x crop factor is still well usable. That is not much worse than APSC.
@@hendrickziegler8487 Yeah, but the S5 is just as good as a stills camera and L-mount has a lot more support too from Lens manufacturers. The Z5 is the Canon RP of its lineup, which is exactly why no one buys it 😎
I just got the Canon R7 for $750 with less than 1000 actuations including a 256gb v60 angelbird card, battery, and charger, but no box. Camera and card were unregistered, so I was able to register them with Canon and Angelbird respectively. Heck of a deal, especially since I already have the Sigma 18-35 and 50-100 art lenses and their use is made much better with the IBIS in the R7. I feel pretty stoked about the value for this rig at that price point, particularly for me and the EF mount lenses I already own. Great video, thanks!
Sorry, missed responding to this. Got lucky with an eBay auction. Made an offer 25% below Buy It Now price and seller accepted. I was stunned, but grateful!
Just bought the OM-D EM-M1 I in silver and almost new condition of €150. Everything included except for the packaging. Really nice to handle and the images are still stunning. So far, everything is working well for an already used with 9000 shutter count. This E-M1 along with my €95 PEN E-P3 are my EDC combo.
@@odyssey24 I bought an EMD1Mii for $400. It has PDAF. Great IBIS and built quality. Very nice colors. Limited video features. The 12-40 pro lens lives on this body. Dollar for dollar maybe the best value. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
The Fujifilm X-T3 is my favorite. There is something special about the texture, build quality, and shutter sound. My X-T5 feels like a cheap piece of plastic in comparison. The X-T3 gets my vote of all the cameras you mentioned. It has a much better EVF than the X-T1 or X-T2.
I'm super happy with my X-T4, but if you're fine with always bringing extra batteries, I'd recommend saving 300€ and just getting an X-T3, that's a better deal.
Love mine. Got a 12mm f2 Walimex pro 18mm f2 fuji 55-200mm fuji I then use an M42 adapter for A hoya 49mm f1.8 A helios 44-2 A tokina 100-300 f5.6 And a tair 300mm f4.5 Plus 83.5 mm of extension tubes Had the lot for ten years and it still smashes out incredible images.
I also own Lumix S5II and i think you should have mentioned couple of things: One good thing - Real Time LUT and Lumix Lab App, those can make this camera appeal to Fujifilm crowd in areas that Nikon Zf cannot, JPEG functionality and video colors without doing post processing. And one bad thing that i think cannot be ignored - moire pattern artifacts. You WILL encounter them and you WILL see them more than on camera brands that install low pass filters on their sensors. After vacation i found a few pictures with moire patterns, it was mostly fixable after post and doing resize, but there was one picture that i deemed unsalvageable. Never ever before on my fuji camera i have seen moire patterns in 4 years of usage.
This is a legendary video…As an intermediate, budget photographer/ videographer that has been binge-watching informative camera videos from most major creators since 2019 (I try to stay up to date on gear so I can buy the best used stuff when new stuff comes out) … this is the best recommendation/ comparison video I’ve seen bar-none. Idk if we just have similar likes and aesthetic choices or something, but this was really incredible. Definitely saving it to reference over the years as I save up for more used gear. Thanks for the great content and in-depth knowledge!
Got myself Lumix S5IIX and oh my the image quality, the features, the IBIS, video modes and most importantly Active Cooling with heat sink was the best one for me as I mostly shoot outdoors in Florida. I’m so happy I went with this bad boy and there’s no looking back now…superb built quality as well
This. A Z6 can be had for dirt cheap indeed (I had mine in good condition for 500e). The autofocus isn't perfect in low light condition but for a stabilized FF camera with excellent ergonomics, it's completely unmatched at this pricepoint!
@@jolansbyeah, when you’re looking at crop sensor cameras with prices that approach full frame, it makes zero sense. Just get the entry level FF instead.
There are some things I would like to add. I was surprised that you included the omd em-1. while i agree that it doesn’t look too good for OM System (formerly known as Olympus) at the moment I wouldn’t say the whole micro four thirds system is on the way out. The system still goes very strong and just brought very good new gear. Also it has stellar lenses and is the only affordable and possible to carry for wildlife photography.
Wow Mark, one of the absolutely best camera recommendation videos made. Very practical on the why for each camera and not brand centric. Lots to think about for next purchase and your approach to decision making for all future purchases, new or used. Very well done 🙌🙌
I picked up the e-m1 mkI on mpb last year with just over 200 shutter count. It was less than $300. Amazing deal. I've wanted this camera since the day it came out.
Seems to have very poor dynamic range at lower to mid ISO range. Around 2 full stops worse than some APSC cameras even. Might not matter too much but worth knowing before buying.
The shortcomings of the RP are well documented. Even with it being a 5 years old, for $600, it has a lot to offer. It comes down to use case and budget. I use the RP as a travel/casual/studio/backup camera. Also, I shoot primarily stills and not much video. So, it ticks off a lot of boxes for me.
I just did a "Best Cameras Under a Grand Video" and my goodness did this put it to shame 😂 hats off to you for being so thorough man. An inspiration to say the least!
Excellent work! I am looking for a way to replace my R8. I love the R8 so much, but RF lenses drive me to trouble on budget. Thinking about the A7C or Nikon Z6ii used on Market Place. Thank you!
See camera sensors exposed like that always gives me chills. Great video . Very informative. I’ve got a Sony Fx30 and LUMIX GH4 I run for most shoots . Both are built into cinema rigs .
Love the video. I do have a question. Have you looked at the canon R100? If you have would you recommend it or would should i just saved my money and get the R50?
hello! this is the first time I comment on a youtube video, I think I seriously need help. I've been using Fujifilm's X-E4 for the last 3 years and it's starting to not be enough for me :( Especially because it can't tether. It was great for the street but I've slowly started to get work and now I want to upgrade my camera. I'm looking at the second-hand market and my budget is 2000 euros (24-70 2.8 with lens) I guess my budget is around 1200 euros without lens. Which camera do you think I should buy? I'm thinking of Fujifilm X-H2, A7IV, Canon R6 right now, I don't know if I should buy aps-c for these prices, that's why I wanted to ask you.
I’m buying the Sony a6700 next week! Rather have that above any full frame camera in the ‘under $1500’. I used one for over a week recently, a friend of mine owns it and allowed me to try it for a bit over a week, and this thing is a beast both for photography and even better for video! It goes well against many full frame cameras and from what I have experienced it sometimes does even better! You can’t go wrong with this little beast! I recommend it!
Great video as always Mark, I have never even considered Olympus, and after your first recomendation of the EM-1 spent some hours learning about Olympus and I think it will be my choice of new camera, searching for a deal on E-M1 Mk III now. Congrats on the video!
@@dontipton4570agreed I went m4/3 about a year ago and have never regretted it. The extra features on the Olympus and lumix bodies are great to have. Pro capture is a game changer for fast action shooting. I also enjoy live composite and focus stacking. The 12-100mm is a great choice I would also recommend the Panasonic 12-60mm 2.8-4 and 50-200mm 2.8-4.0. Between Olympus and lumix there is just a vast choice of high quality glass. And it’s small size and weight is a great plus as well
I don't have a clear answer for you. For low light and autofocus, yes, the R8 is better, but the GH 5 has IBIS, open gate, and other great video specific features.
I have a Sony a6400 which i bought when it came out in 2019. Ive never really enjoyed using it and the feel of the images i get just isnt the same as my old Nikon D5600. I bought the Sony because it was lighter and i thought it was a great upgrade. But its not for me, and ive hardly been out in 5 years. Id like to go back to Nikon any advice on a good mid range alternative?
Outstanding! I’m going to have to watch this multiple times but I would have liked to see u break it down between pure photos and strictly video use. I know that’s nit picking but I could care less about the video so seeing ur recommendations up and down the $ line for photo shooters would have been very useful. Thank u for always sharing so much knowledge. I appreciate u so much ❤
Thanks for giving honest, experience-based opinions! It helped clinch a decision for me. I was playing with a hand-me-down Pana GH1 and like how an MFT rig complements my APS-C Canon setup. So I was considering the Pana GH5 II or Oly E-M1 mk3. I want a great stills and fast autofocus, and don't care about video at all. No other reviewer states so plainly that the Pana GH sensors aren't as good for stills as comparably priced alternatives. As soon as you said it, I realized that's exactly how I've been feeling about the GH1 (even when considering its age). Long story short, the Oly arrived 2 days ago and I'm loving it.
@@markwiemels I put it through its paces at a vintage hearse show today. The Oly sensor has wonderfully natural color pickup, and the autofocus is lightning fast and accurate. Again, thanks for the honest and unbiased info.
i am looking for a camera for fishing...smartphone pics are not enough, i miss the color depth and the brilliance, i had an RX10 M3 and the fotos were so good but the focus was shit sometimes and the RX10 M4 is to expensive...Fuji x-m5 or Alpha 6400 under 1000, any idea...i need it for pictures only
What a great video. Really well done. Yes, we all have our own opinions, it was great to hear yours. Sony a7 shooter, recently checked out Lumix in a store, you and your daughter were spot on. As soon as I put it in my hands and took a few shots, it felt really good. Keep up the great work.
How a tool feels can be really important. As Mark mentioned, if it inspires us to get out and play, that's valuable. Personally, I started with Canon, and when shopping for my first DSLR, I picked up a few comparable cameras and realized that the Nikon just "felt right." So I did. Several cameras later, my guide is still what whispers to my hands "take me out there, let's adventure!" The Lumix GX85 is my jacket-pocket camera and always a delight. Pardon me, my DSLR is dragging me o...
@@j_taylor Couldn't agree more with you. I sold my Ricoh GR3, it just didn't feel good in my hands. I rarely used it. I actually really like the older canons and nikons. Even though they are bulkier, ergonomically they were better designed than my A7 for sure. Some cameras look good and retro but feel terrible in your hands.
Great video Mark, Thank you! I want to add my thoughts about some of your recommendations: - Canon M50: An amazing camera, really my first love that I had to sell in order to fund my trip to Japan (sadly). I just want to say that in my experience, the 4k video of this camera beats even some high end phones. So if you are on a budget and can adjust to the loss of AF and the crop, you can do a lot with it in video! - Fujifilm X-T2: So I went to Japan and from my budget I was able to hunt it down under $600 USD. The mechanical shutter sound is the absulte best I have heard in real life! It performed amazingly well with the XF 16-80mm F4 R WR OIS lens. Coming from an X-T5 I thought I would struggle again without IBIS but really had no issue, the OIS allowed me to get decent shots in moderate low light! Also records in 4K 24fps which I was super happy with. And tbh, the dials experience with Fuji can be really fast once you get used to it! Keep up the good work man!
Shutter sound is not something I considered before, but now you've got me thinking. There is something satisfying about the shutter in my old Canon SLRs. The silent shutter on the Olympus XA is marvelous for discreet street photos. The Nikon D700 shutter sounds like I'm reloading a bolt action rifle. What kind of shutter sound do you prefer, and why?
You seem to be very vast with cameras. I am originally a canon guy and done some great pictures with a number s of lenses withe the 50mm, 45 f 1.2.8, 18-135mm, but currently struggling to adapt to the 85mm 1.1.2 ii. Any advice on how to not get blurry and out of focus pictures?
I love this channel, this man has so much integrity, I’ve been here for years now, I’ve never seen this guy shill for anyone. It’s so much fun to get amazing results with gear that costs 1/10th of my pro gear, also every time someone buys a used our planet is that much more sustainable! Literally doing gods work lol
Which one is the best one for family travel between canon r8, sony a7c and fujifilm xs20? My budget for the camera and the lens is under $2500 which one you recommended?
lol, buy r50 and some good lenses, don't spend that amount for family shooting. It is not that big difference at all, only professionals need that kid of stuff
What an amazing video, I didn’t have a massive idea about what sort of camera to buy / which one I really wanted. This review sold me on the Sony A7 IV, will be a good hybrid. Thanks for the informative video !
Mark, I have been following your channel for a couple years. You are the reason I bought an M6 Mk II (bravo to u and to Canon). this is a superb vid. I hope it doesn't get ignored because of its length by the folks with short attention spans. Really nice work here.
Good review (I can't get on board with Canon - at all because - reasons I think) .. I have my eye on the Sony A6700 to shrink my load a little (I've used Canon, Nikon, and Minolta in the past), but the last hand full of years it has all been Pentax (K100D Super, K10D, K-3 ii, K-1 ii and now K-3 iii). I keep my bodies current with Pentax, but use all my old lenses all the time. Sony A6700 seems to always catch my attention (the A7C is also sexy - but lenses)..
Hi, great video! My exactly 10 year old t5i had its SD slot break (spring?) so I figure it’s cheaper/better to update my camera. After buying my t5i (crop sensor) I had my eye on a 6d because I kept reading full frame is better. Well now I see there is a 6d markii so that’s what I’m considering but now I’m seeing more about the r50. What should I do? Stay with a crop and do the r50 or do the 6d mark ii? I do portrait, lifestyle, landscape etc photography. I can find a new 6d mark ii for under $1,000 and I don’t want to go over that. Is full frame that much better? Please help lol need a camera asap thank you!
If doing lots of pro videos but also depending on pro photo capability (indoor sports in smaller rooms) is the S5ii x really an option? All commercial / vlogging work
Nicely done! Some great choices. I think the A6100 or ZvE 10 might be the best choices overall for value vs performance. One question though of the Fuji xs20…I often hear that the AF is not that good for video. Have you found that?
Yea, it’s not as good as Sony’s or Canons, more of an issue for video than photo. I should have mentioned that, but I had so much to cover, it slipped my mind.
Hi Mark, fantastic video and your recommendations are spot on. I think we needed another category of $4,000 and below for which Sony A7RV, Nikon Z8 and Canon R5 would have been the candidates. Although I think the A7RV goes into the Fuji GFX 100s territory with its image quality. I own Sony A7RIVa and chose it over the GFX 100s for price and also availability of tons of lenses for it. No regrets with the Sony but still wanting a GFX 100!!!
Hey, great video! But I think you're overlooking some of the newer MFT cameras. The points you make about APS-C vs. FF also apply to MFT, and you actually get even better size-price benefits with MFT lenses. In terms of image quality, MFT and APS-C are pretty similar unless you're into astrophotography-then, yeah, you'd probably want to go full-frame rahter than APSC.
Hi Mark, I am close to buying a second hand xh2 or a xh2s and still can't decide between the two! I wish to do a lot more sports camera shots to capture my son's soccer games, but not sure if this alone justifies the move to the xh2s? I would be grateful for your advice
Hi Mark, in 26:28 you mention that the Canon R8 body is weather sealed? Are you certain on this? I have one and so far I was trying to protect it even against the softest rain. Not to mention, that I don't have the pro canon lenses.
Not familiar with that camera, but you're right that a weather sealed camera is still vulnerable at the lens mount. My weather sealed lenses include a rubber gasket at the mount.
You missed the E-M1 Mark II. A real pro body with dual card slots and super reliable autofocus below 500 €. Big benefit is that good used micro 4/3s zoom lenses like 12-60 mm 2.8-4.0 or 12-40 mm 2.8 are available at modest prices. Same applies to f1.8 primes. Gives a rather compact system. Micro 4/3s is so much better established than Canon M system. Dont get that point.
Hi, I am switching my EOS 750D to mirrorless and stuck between these two, Canon EOS R7 and Fujifilm XT-5. Which one do you recommend? Thanks for this video.
Not sure which camera I should get, between canon R7 and R8. I see you prefer more the R8 in this video,I would love to hear more opinions from people that have one of these cameras.
I used to have all major camera brands in my hands. My favorite brand is Fuji. The lenses are so good, and their price is fabulous. Still cameras are mostly designed to take pictures, and are capable of shooting a video. For the video, I used Black Magic 6K. It is the best set for a budget.
question if I found a r6 and r8 for basically the same price, same condition, same shutter count. And I shoot mainly sports photography and cars. Which would should I go for.?! the r8 is only 100 bucks cheaper.
The IBIS of the R6 would be nice, but I would do some research and pick based on the autofocus performance. Hopfully there are some videos with some insight.
Hello, can you please help...I have recently watched some of your videos, since I am in the market for one for a specific purpose. Love your videos and feel like you give each camera an honest review, however I am still unsure which camera would work best for my unique situation. I do dog shows and dog sports (think like Westminster lol), I need a camera that has a great shutter feature and can capture a dog's form while on the move. I also need one that I can set up ringside and video, then later go back and get "screenshots" from. I am obviously very new to cameras and would love any help you can offer. The other thing to consider is the lighting is sometimes phenomenal and sometimes not at all...I would like to stay in the $1000 range for the camera and maybe a few lenses but for the right camera set, I could go higher! Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Don't crucify me for what I am about to say. I love my digital camera. It's a Kodak pixpro 528. I have been using it for 5 years. I also love my Polariods. I am just getting into 35mm. So I bought a Minolta XG-1. I don't have it yet, but is there any advice I can get on it?
Did I miss the R6 Mark II. Why would it be left out? 40fps electronic with minimal rolling shutter, the same sensor as the r8 you praised, and basically the same Advanced AI focus of the R3.
Wow. Great range verity of cameras. Thanks for sharing. You’d mentioned you only reviewed cameras you are familiar with. Something to think about . . . you covered Sony, which appears to be your pick, Canon, Fuji, LUMIX and even OM. If you can afford all those different brands why ignore Nikon? Yeah, you did mention the Zf as kinda of a side note. I’d challenge you to give some Nikons a try.
I love my canon R7! Got it for pro-features at an aps-c price and the quality is more than enough for what I do. And I never thought I’d be a brand loyalist but canon got me with their M50 and I’ve been firmly planted in the canon camp even through their short comings and weird decisions 😅 also the footage of the 50k celebration cake was lovely. So nice to see how your family supports you 🤎 Great video as always.
I have been a lumix shooter for the past 11 years . the quality and range of the Lumix line - up has vastly improved over those 11 years .... as has the quality of my photography. zen billings
You know what I like about this video the most? You were insanely positive and vendor-agnostic. When there were complaints, you voiced them, but you never went after a brand or talked down on a single camera. I REALLY wish the photo/video/A/V world was more like this. Thank you for this awesome video!
Thanks for the comment. It has become the "thing to do" to make negative videos. Negative videos get better views and seem to make people think you are honest. It's sad really, I see good channels being sucked into this and making these videos purely for views.
@@markwiemels another thing I see is (relatively) positive videos with quite negative titles. Often against m43 which I find kind of sad (guess I'm afraid m43 will die simply cause of a fad of wanting to have something to look down on ...)
Due to the fact that brands now deliver a new camera every year or every six months and the new functionnalities are very poor vs the previous one, I only buy second hand camera generally which are 2 years old. They are cheap, work perfectly and are largely sufficient for me. Same for the lenses. You can find very few used lenses for 70% or half their price new. A lot of people buy prime lenses because it s pro, but finally use their zoom at 90% and re sell their prime very little used. And you know what… it s good for the planet :).
Good.
@@markwiemelsA negative video every one and a while is okay even understandable but there are so many creators making only negative content if that was all I watched on a daily basis I would be toxic myself, and my mental health would definitely suffer considerably. There's a way to be "negative" without it being hurtful or toxic. Love it. Keep up the good work. Very informative as well
This is strangely enough one of the best videos I’ve ever watched on RUclips for the simplicity of its intent. This is a perfect example of how to review products in my opinion without a single exception. Thanks for the info, am going to start looking for a LUMIX.
Thanks.
@@markwiemels I don't get why no Nikon cameras? especially z50?
I think the Nikon Z5 is a highly slept on full frame camera under $800. It has dual card slots, 24mp sensor, 4k30, and IBIS. As a portrait photographer and hobbyist wildlife photographer, the Z5 is a very capable camera that I will occasionally pick up over my higher end Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras.
Yes. I'd also throw in a Z7 or Z7ii. Both are available for well under 2000€ used and that sensor is just pure bliss.
Meh, the Crop at 4k is brutal on the Z5. For about $100 more, you can get a Lumix S5 Mark 1 that doesn't have a crop at 4K30, also has the dual slots plus 10 bit color.
@@BadGVideoGames it isn't a video camera. But still a very viable stills camera. And a 1.7x crop factor is still well usable. That is not much worse than APSC.
@@hendrickziegler8487 Yeah, but the S5 is just as good as a stills camera and L-mount has a lot more support too from Lens manufacturers. The Z5 is the Canon RP of its lineup, which is exactly why no one buys it 😎
The Z5, the autofocus is slow. If you can live with that it's a great full frame entry level camera.
I just got the Canon R7 for $750 with less than 1000 actuations including a 256gb v60 angelbird card, battery, and charger, but no box. Camera and card were unregistered, so I was able to register them with Canon and Angelbird respectively. Heck of a deal, especially since I already have the Sigma 18-35 and 50-100 art lenses and their use is made much better with the IBIS in the R7. I feel pretty stoked about the value for this rig at that price point, particularly for me and the EF mount lenses I already own. Great video, thanks!
Yeaaa. awesome find. I would do that in a minute. Congratulations. Was it a local camera shop?
Sorry, missed responding to this. Got lucky with an eBay auction. Made an offer 25% below Buy It Now price and seller accepted. I was stunned, but grateful!
As a low budget photographer who has tinkered with a wide range of older cameras, I think this is the best comparison I've seen ! Great video.
So kind, thank you.
Olympus EM-10s are one of the best budget small cameras. Been using one since 2014. I considered the Canon M50 but not having IBIS was a dealbreaker.
Finally, someone objective. Clear and precise. Thank you very much.
So kind of you, thanks.
Exactly. Good work young man ❤
Just bought the OM-D EM-M1 I in silver and almost new condition of €150. Everything included except for the packaging. Really nice to handle and the images are still stunning. So far, everything is working well for an already used with 9000 shutter count. This E-M1 along with my €95 PEN E-P3 are my EDC combo.
hey mate where did you manage to find this deal ? Are you from U.S.A ?
@@odyssey24 I bought an EMD1Mii for $400. It has PDAF. Great IBIS and built quality. Very nice colors. Limited video features. The 12-40 pro lens lives on this body. Dollar for dollar maybe the best value.
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The Fujifilm X-T3 is my favorite. There is something special about the texture, build quality, and shutter sound. My X-T5 feels like a cheap piece of plastic in comparison. The X-T3 gets my vote of all the cameras you mentioned. It has a much better EVF than the X-T1 or X-T2.
I'm super happy with my X-T4, but if you're fine with always bringing extra batteries, I'd recommend saving 300€ and just getting an X-T3, that's a better deal.
I agree but I’ll take my xt5 simply over battery usage
Love mine.
Got a 12mm f2 Walimex pro
18mm f2 fuji
55-200mm fuji
I then use an M42 adapter for
A hoya 49mm f1.8
A helios 44-2
A tokina 100-300 f5.6
And a tair 300mm f4.5
Plus 83.5 mm of extension tubes
Had the lot for ten years and it still smashes out incredible images.
My Canon M50 Mk2 is my workhorse for still photography. It's a great piece of kit for my budget.
I also own Lumix S5II and i think you should have mentioned couple of things: One good thing - Real Time LUT and Lumix Lab App, those can make this camera appeal to Fujifilm crowd in areas that Nikon Zf cannot, JPEG functionality and video colors without doing post processing. And one bad thing that i think cannot be ignored - moire pattern artifacts. You WILL encounter them and you WILL see them more than on camera brands that install low pass filters on their sensors. After vacation i found a few pictures with moire patterns, it was mostly fixable after post and doing resize, but there was one picture that i deemed unsalvageable. Never ever before on my fuji camera i have seen moire patterns in 4 years of usage.
This is a legendary video…As an intermediate, budget photographer/ videographer that has been binge-watching informative camera videos from most major creators since 2019 (I try to stay up to date on gear so I can buy the best used stuff when new stuff comes out) … this is the best recommendation/ comparison video I’ve seen bar-none. Idk if we just have similar likes and aesthetic choices or something, but this was really incredible. Definitely saving it to reference over the years as I save up for more used gear. Thanks for the great content and in-depth knowledge!
Very kind, thank you.
As someone who is starting to look into photography, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
"none flown me to an exotic destination"...subscribed
Got myself Lumix S5IIX and oh my the image quality, the features, the IBIS, video modes and most importantly Active Cooling with heat sink was the best one for me as I mostly shoot outdoors in Florida. I’m so happy I went with this bad boy and there’s no looking back now…superb built quality as well
What is the $300 olympus like at night photography? For starry skies etc
And nikon camera ? Like z50 which is an insane value, or even like z5... And the z6 iii or z8 ?
This. A Z6 can be had for dirt cheap indeed (I had mine in good condition for 500e). The autofocus isn't perfect in low light condition but for a stabilized FF camera with excellent ergonomics, it's completely unmatched at this pricepoint!
Was looking for this comment. Own a z50 and love it.
@@jolansb I saw Panasonic G9 for 400 euros which is hard to beat
@@jolansbyeah, when you’re looking at crop sensor cameras with prices that approach full frame, it makes zero sense. Just get the entry level FF instead.
Z5?? why use full frame if it cant shoot 4K 60p 😂
There are some things I would like to add. I was surprised that you included the omd em-1. while i agree that it doesn’t look too good for OM System (formerly known as Olympus) at the moment I wouldn’t say the whole micro four thirds system is on the way out. The system still goes very strong and just brought very good new gear. Also it has stellar lenses and is the only affordable and possible to carry for wildlife photography.
My recommended photography camera list: E-M5 mk1 & mk2, E-M10 mk2, X-T2, A7RIII. These are the cameras I will never sell.
What about a7iii he didn't mention it in the video i think
What about olympus e10 mk3 ?
Wow Mark, one of the absolutely best camera recommendation videos made. Very practical on the why for each camera and not brand centric. Lots to think about for next purchase and your approach to decision making for all future purchases, new or used. Very well done 🙌🙌
I picked up the e-m1 mkI on mpb last year with just over 200 shutter count. It was less than $300. Amazing deal. I've wanted this camera since the day it came out.
I would add the Canon RP in the under $600 category. Canon USA has them regularly on sale "factory refurbished" for $599.
Seems to have very poor dynamic range at lower to mid ISO range. Around 2 full stops worse than some APSC cameras even. Might not matter too much but worth knowing before buying.
I'm no pro but I honestly pick up my M50 before I pick up my RP..probably just gunna end up selling it down the line
The shortcomings of the RP are well documented. Even with it being a 5 years old, for $600, it has a lot to offer. It comes down to use case and budget. I use the RP as a travel/casual/studio/backup camera. Also, I shoot primarily stills and not much video. So, it ticks off a lot of boxes for me.
@@ivannachoothis is the same use case for me and am quite happy with my RP also.
@@ivannachoo I agree. It’s a lot of camera at that price.
This video just confirmed that I need to save for a Lumix s5II
I just did a "Best Cameras Under a Grand Video" and my goodness did this put it to shame 😂 hats off to you for being so thorough man. An inspiration to say the least!
Yours isnt too shabby either mate dw
@@zenthous9568 Thank you 🙏
Excellent work! I am looking for a way to replace my R8. I love the R8 so much, but RF lenses drive me to trouble on budget. Thinking about the A7C or Nikon Z6ii used on Market Place.
Thank you!
See camera sensors exposed like that always gives me chills. Great video . Very informative. I’ve got a Sony Fx30 and LUMIX GH4 I run for most shoots . Both are built into cinema rigs .
Mark, have you ever had to control the high heat problem in Canon Cameras? One way is to install thermal pads. Ever had an experience with this?
the r8 is my dream camera... loved someone acknowledge this fabulously priced beast
Love the video. I do have a question. Have you looked at the canon R100? If you have would you recommend it or would should i just saved my money and get the R50?
hello! this is the first time I comment on a youtube video, I think I seriously need help. I've been using Fujifilm's X-E4 for the last 3 years and it's starting to not be enough for me :( Especially because it can't tether. It was great for the street but I've slowly started to get work and now I want to upgrade my camera. I'm looking at the second-hand market and my budget is 2000 euros (24-70 2.8 with lens) I guess my budget is around 1200 euros without lens. Which camera do you think I should buy? I'm thinking of Fujifilm X-H2, A7IV, Canon R6 right now, I don't know if I should buy aps-c for these prices, that's why I wanted to ask you.
Olympus om de m1 or fujifilm xm1?
I’m buying the Sony a6700 next week! Rather have that above any full frame camera in the ‘under $1500’. I used one for over a week recently, a friend of mine owns it and allowed me to try it for a bit over a week, and this thing is a beast both for photography and even better for video! It goes well against many full frame cameras and from what I have experienced it sometimes does even better!
You can’t go wrong with this little beast! I recommend it!
Great video as always Mark, I have never even considered Olympus, and after your first recomendation of the EM-1 spent some hours learning about Olympus and I think it will be my choice of new camera, searching for a deal on E-M1 Mk III now. Congrats on the video!
Great choice. It’s a wonderful camera. The 12-100 f4 is a great do it all lens
@@dontipton4570agreed I went m4/3 about a year ago and have never regretted it. The extra features on the Olympus and lumix bodies are great to have. Pro capture is a game changer for fast action shooting. I also enjoy live composite and focus stacking. The 12-100mm is a great choice I would also recommend the Panasonic 12-60mm 2.8-4 and 50-200mm 2.8-4.0. Between Olympus and lumix there is just a vast choice of high quality glass. And it’s small size and weight is a great plus as well
Hey Mark, thanks for the video but is the Canon R8 better at taking videos than the Panasonic GH5?
I don't have a clear answer for you. For low light and autofocus, yes, the R8 is better, but the GH 5 has IBIS, open gate, and other great video specific features.
I have a Sony a6400 which i bought when it came out in 2019. Ive never really enjoyed using it and the feel of the images i get just isnt the same as my old Nikon D5600.
I bought the Sony because it was lighter and i thought it was a great upgrade. But its not for me, and ive hardly been out in 5 years.
Id like to go back to Nikon any advice on a good mid range alternative?
I don't have money to buy a camera but i have watched the whole video !
Thank you for your energy and effort
Outstanding! I’m going to have to watch this multiple times but I would have liked to see u break it down between pure photos and strictly video use.
I know that’s nit picking but I could care less about the video so seeing ur recommendations up and down the $ line for photo shooters would have been very useful.
Thank u for always sharing so much knowledge. I appreciate u so much ❤
WOW...what a perfect video for this. Thank you so much! I now know exactly how to upgrade my gear, what camera to purchase next!
Thanks for giving honest, experience-based opinions! It helped clinch a decision for me.
I was playing with a hand-me-down Pana GH1 and like how an MFT rig complements my APS-C Canon setup. So I was considering the Pana GH5 II or Oly E-M1 mk3. I want a great stills and fast autofocus, and don't care about video at all. No other reviewer states so plainly that the Pana GH sensors aren't as good for stills as comparably priced alternatives. As soon as you said it, I realized that's exactly how I've been feeling about the GH1 (even when considering its age).
Long story short, the Oly arrived 2 days ago and I'm loving it.
The Oly will give you better colors (in my opinion) and better autofocus, that was 100% the right decision for a photo shooter only.
@@markwiemels I put it through its paces at a vintage hearse show today. The Oly sensor has wonderfully natural color pickup, and the autofocus is lightning fast and accurate.
Again, thanks for the honest and unbiased info.
i am looking for a camera for fishing...smartphone pics are not enough, i miss the color depth and the brilliance, i had an RX10 M3 and the fotos were so good but the focus was shit sometimes and the RX10 M4 is to expensive...Fuji x-m5 or Alpha 6400 under 1000, any idea...i need it for pictures only
What a great video. Really well done. Yes, we all have our own opinions, it was great to hear yours. Sony a7 shooter, recently checked out Lumix in a store, you and your daughter were spot on. As soon as I put it in my hands and took a few shots, it felt really good. Keep up the great work.
Thanks!
How a tool feels can be really important.
As Mark mentioned, if it inspires us to get out and play, that's valuable.
Personally, I started with Canon, and when shopping for my first DSLR, I picked up a few comparable cameras and realized that the Nikon just "felt right." So I did. Several cameras later, my guide is still what whispers to my hands "take me out there, let's adventure!"
The Lumix GX85 is my jacket-pocket camera and always a delight.
Pardon me, my DSLR is dragging me o...
@@j_taylor Couldn't agree more with you. I sold my Ricoh GR3, it just didn't feel good in my hands. I rarely used it. I actually really like the older canons and nikons. Even though they are bulkier, ergonomically they were better designed than my A7 for sure. Some cameras look good and retro but feel terrible in your hands.
When talking about the Sony ZV E10 was that the mark 1 or the Mark 2? The Mark 2 comes just under 1000 bucks. Is it a good camera?
Hello nice video. Any recommendations for Nikon cameras. I love its colours
Great video Mark, Thank you! I want to add my thoughts about some of your recommendations:
- Canon M50: An amazing camera, really my first love that I had to sell in order to fund my trip to Japan (sadly). I just want to say that in my experience, the 4k video of this camera beats even some high end phones. So if you are on a budget and can adjust to the loss of AF and the crop, you can do a lot with it in video!
- Fujifilm X-T2: So I went to Japan and from my budget I was able to hunt it down under $600 USD. The mechanical shutter sound is the absulte best I have heard in real life! It performed amazingly well with the XF 16-80mm F4 R WR OIS lens. Coming from an X-T5 I thought I would struggle again without IBIS but really had no issue, the OIS allowed me to get decent shots in moderate low light! Also records in 4K 24fps which I was super happy with.
And tbh, the dials experience with Fuji can be really fast once you get used to it!
Keep up the good work man!
Shutter sound is not something I considered before, but now you've got me thinking.
There is something satisfying about the shutter in my old Canon SLRs. The silent shutter on the Olympus XA is marvelous for discreet street photos. The Nikon D700 shutter sounds like I'm reloading a bolt action rifle.
What kind of shutter sound do you prefer, and why?
You seem to be very vast with cameras. I am originally a canon guy and done some great pictures with a number s of lenses withe the 50mm, 45 f 1.2.8, 18-135mm, but currently struggling to adapt to the 85mm 1.1.2 ii. Any advice on how to not get blurry and out of focus pictures?
very interested in the hand grap of nikon ZF !! where i can get them?
I love this channel, this man has so much integrity, I’ve been here for years now, I’ve never seen this guy shill for anyone.
It’s so much fun to get amazing results with gear that costs 1/10th of my pro gear, also every time someone buys a used our planet is that much more sustainable!
Literally doing gods work lol
Thanks.
Which one is the best one for family travel between canon r8, sony a7c and fujifilm xs20? My budget for the camera and the lens is under $2500 which one you recommended?
lol, buy r50 and some good lenses, don't spend that amount for family shooting. It is not that big difference at all, only professionals need that kid of stuff
What an amazing video, I didn’t have a massive idea about what sort of camera to buy / which one I really wanted. This review sold me on the Sony A7 IV, will be a good hybrid. Thanks for the informative video !
You a pro? You spent a lot of money to take pics of your dog, if not 🤪
Cannot emphasize enough how helpful this video is
Hey, really appreciate the video! do you have any recommendations for a camera for sports photography.(specifically baseball)
Sony or Canon, for the autofocus.
@@markwiemels great! Thank you so much!
@@markwiemels Any particular models to "AF" on? 😜 And would they be recommended for wildlife photography?
Is the RF50mm F1.8 STM compatible with the Canon r50 ? Because the two lenses that you have mentioned are expensive.
Yes
Thoughts on a Sony A7 II in the $500 range?
Mark, I have been following your channel for a couple years. You are the reason I bought an M6 Mk II (bravo to u and to Canon). this is a superb vid. I hope it doesn't get ignored because of its length by the folks with short attention spans. Really nice work here.
Yes, that's still such a great camera!
I bought the M6 ii because of his videos too and still enjoy using it.
Excellent work! Great perspective and logical information. Thank you!
Still using my canon eos 100d. Works pretty fine for travelling. Pretty old but also good for beginners (like me) especially for the price imo.
Good review (I can't get on board with Canon - at all because - reasons I think) .. I have my eye on the Sony A6700 to shrink my load a little (I've used Canon, Nikon, and Minolta in the past), but the last hand full of years it has all been Pentax (K100D Super, K10D, K-3 ii, K-1 ii and now K-3 iii). I keep my bodies current with Pentax, but use all my old lenses all the time. Sony A6700 seems to always catch my attention (the A7C is also sexy - but lenses)..
Do you think the Sony7Cii is on par with the RIV for vlogs/podcast artist photo shoots?
Hi, great video! My exactly 10 year old t5i had its SD slot break (spring?) so I figure it’s cheaper/better to update my camera. After buying my t5i (crop sensor) I had my eye on a 6d because I kept reading full frame is better. Well now I see there is a 6d markii so that’s what I’m considering but now I’m seeing more about the r50. What should I do? Stay with a crop and do the r50 or do the 6d mark ii? I do portrait, lifestyle, landscape etc photography. I can find a new 6d mark ii for under $1,000 and I don’t want to go over that. Is full frame that much better? Please help lol need a camera asap thank you!
@markwiemels
What’s the best camera for shooting a music videos
If doing lots of pro videos but also depending on pro photo capability (indoor sports in smaller rooms) is the S5ii x really an option? All commercial / vlogging work
Subscribed. What a down to earth no BS no drama fact based video.
Nicely done! Some great choices. I think the A6100 or ZvE 10 might be the best choices overall for value vs performance. One question though of the Fuji xs20…I often hear that the AF is not that good for video. Have you found that?
Yea, it’s not as good as Sony’s or Canons, more of an issue for video than photo. I should have mentioned that, but I had so much to cover, it slipped my mind.
Well done, thank you! Just brilliant, very excellently assessed. Thanks again.
What would be the best, anything under 600, for just photos? I dont knowwhat to get
What about Fujifilm xs10 ?
Got into GFX system about 6+ yrs ago and a happy camper.
Why not sony a6100 or a6400 is in the list.
I was planning on buying a6100 any other better option in same budget?
what do u think about osmo pocket 3?
Best Camera review in RUclips history. Respect and love❤️
So kind, thanks.
One of the best videos I've seen on RUclips. Thanks a lot, Mark!
Hi Mark, fantastic video and your recommendations are spot on. I think we needed another category of $4,000 and below for which Sony A7RV, Nikon Z8 and Canon R5 would have been the candidates. Although I think the A7RV goes into the Fuji GFX 100s territory with its image quality. I own Sony A7RIVa and chose it over the GFX 100s for price and also availability of tons of lenses for it. No regrets with the Sony but still wanting a GFX 100!!!
„No regrets with the Sony but still wanting a GFX 100!!!“….😁
Wow, I so enjoyed your elicidation of all these cameras. Immediately subscribed. Thank you!
I did the same. So many things to consider when looking to upgrade from a Canon eos20D. Feeling overwhelmed.
Hey, great video! But I think you're overlooking some of the newer MFT cameras. The points you make about APS-C vs. FF also apply to MFT, and you actually get even better size-price benefits with MFT lenses. In terms of image quality, MFT and APS-C are pretty similar unless you're into astrophotography-then, yeah, you'd probably want to go full-frame rahter than APSC.
Absolutely agree with you
Hi Mark, I am close to buying a second hand xh2 or a xh2s and still can't decide between the two! I wish to do a lot more sports camera shots to capture my son's soccer games, but not sure if this alone justifies the move to the xh2s? I would be grateful for your advice
Hi Mark, in 26:28 you mention that the Canon R8 body is weather sealed? Are you certain on this? I have one and so far I was trying to protect it even against the softest rain. Not to mention, that I don't have the pro canon lenses.
Not familiar with that camera, but you're right that a weather sealed camera is still vulnerable at the lens mount. My weather sealed lenses include a rubber gasket at the mount.
You’d be vulnerable without L series to the exception of the new 28-70 2.8, which is weather sealed but not technically an L series
You missed the E-M1 Mark II. A real pro body with dual card slots and super reliable autofocus below 500 €.
Big benefit is that good used micro 4/3s zoom lenses like 12-60 mm 2.8-4.0 or 12-40 mm 2.8 are available at modest prices. Same applies to f1.8 primes. Gives a rather compact system.
Micro 4/3s is so much better established than Canon M system. Dont get that point.
Hello.
i want a suggestion from u guys. which camera is best for close shot and small object ?
I want a high quality picture of small objects..
Hi, I am switching my EOS 750D to mirrorless and stuck between these two, Canon EOS R7 and Fujifilm XT-5. Which one do you recommend?
Thanks for this video.
I prefer the X-T5, but they are both great.
@@markwiemelsI had doubts about X-T5’s AF system but your opinion ends this. Thank you🙌🏼
I've been trying to get into landscape photography i would like to get the camera alone for $700 what would you recommend?
Not sure which camera I should get, between canon R7 and R8. I see you prefer more the R8 in this video,I would love to hear more opinions from people that have one of these cameras.
Excellent presentation video! Thank you so much! ❤🌷🌷🌷
I used to have all major camera brands in my hands. My favorite brand is Fuji. The lenses are so good, and their price is fabulous. Still cameras are mostly designed to take pictures, and are capable of shooting a video.
For the video, I used Black Magic 6K. It is the best set for a budget.
Awesome video. I believe my calling is videography and photography, so I will definitely be here to learn from this channel. 👍🏽
question if I found a r6 and r8 for basically the same price, same condition, same shutter count. And I shoot mainly sports photography and cars. Which would should I go for.?! the r8 is only 100 bucks cheaper.
The IBIS of the R6 would be nice, but I would do some research and pick based on the autofocus performance. Hopfully there are some videos with some insight.
Would you recomend a Fuji X-t 10 for 350$ ?
Could get one used in pretty good condition
Yes!
What camera brand do you think is overall (lenses, flash and other accessories) less expensive to stick to?
Sony. Just more options and price points.
Hello, can you please help...I have recently watched some of your videos, since I am in the market for one for a specific purpose. Love your videos and feel like you give each camera an honest review, however I am still unsure which camera would work best for my unique situation. I do dog shows and dog sports (think like Westminster lol), I need a camera that has a great shutter feature and can capture a dog's form while on the move. I also need one that I can set up ringside and video, then later go back and get "screenshots" from. I am obviously very new to cameras and would love any help you can offer. The other thing to consider is the lighting is sometimes phenomenal and sometimes not at all...I would like to stay in the $1000 range for the camera and maybe a few lenses but for the right camera set, I could go higher! Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Don't crucify me for what I am about to say.
I love my digital camera. It's a Kodak pixpro 528. I have been using it for 5 years. I also love my Polariods. I am just getting into 35mm. So I bought a Minolta XG-1. I don't have it yet, but is there any advice I can get on it?
Excellent video Mark, love your content, lots of loves from Spain ❤
Did I miss the R6 Mark II. Why would it be left out? 40fps electronic with minimal rolling shutter, the same sensor as the r8 you praised, and basically the same Advanced AI focus of the R3.
I have iPhone 13 Pro Max I think I’m good to go
That GFX will be my retirement camera...
By the time I can afford a GFX they will have all the conveniences of the fx series
@@47pricey- not sure what's missing. Rented an xt-5 and 56mm f1.2 to see but my gfx100s and 110mm f2 did better in nailing eye AF.
I call my GFX100s, my mid-life crisis camera.
@@47pricey xf
Wow. Great range verity of cameras. Thanks for sharing. You’d mentioned you only reviewed cameras you are familiar with. Something to think about . . . you covered Sony, which appears to be your pick, Canon, Fuji, LUMIX and even OM. If you can afford all those different brands why ignore Nikon? Yeah, you did mention the Zf as kinda of a side note. I’d challenge you to give some Nikons a try.
question, im looking for on the used market so what are my key takeaways from this video
I love my canon R7! Got it for pro-features at an aps-c price and the quality is more than enough for what I do. And I never thought I’d be a brand loyalist but canon got me with their M50 and I’ve been firmly planted in the canon camp even through their short comings and weird decisions 😅 also the footage of the 50k celebration cake was lovely. So nice to see how your family supports you 🤎 Great video as always.
Me too!! The ibis is a huge pro also
Just picked up an Lumix S5II so it was nice to hear you like it a lot.
It just sooo good.
I have been a lumix shooter for the past 11 years . the quality and range of the Lumix line - up has vastly improved over those 11 years .... as has the quality of my photography. zen billings
Crater lake, one of my favorite places.
I’m a bit overwhelmed. Any suggestions for the best camera under $1k to video a soccer goalie from the sidelines?
ZV-E10 II, for the video features, quality, and unbeatable autofocus for the price.