We're definitely living in a golden age of photography, with so many amazing cameras and lenses to choose from. As a musician, I remember learning a very difficult (and expensive) lesson back in the 1980s, when I was trying to keep up with the new tech and buying everything I could get my hands on just because it was maybe 2 months newer than the "old tech". It was quite ridiculous of me, because I completely forgot the entire point, which was to make music. Now, being much older and wiser, I have some nice photography equipment (in fact, my R5 Mk II just got delivered today), and I'm generally pleased with the results I get. I know that there's no need for me to buy an R3 or R1, or a $20000 1200mm f/8, since I'm definitely not the target demographic for those things. Of course, if I won the lottery, I'm sure I'd be making some "I got it because I WANT it, not because I NEED it" purchases. But, since I don't play the lottery, I don't have to worry about that! 🙄
Yeah, all cameras are great, and they're great for different reasons. But even so ... Some cameras are still MUCH greater than other cameras, and for a huge variety of damn good reasons.
I've a $100 Canon 20D that takes awesome photos as my $1500 Sony A73. So is my Nikon D600 ($350USD). Most days I'm shooting with my Nikon - amazing low life photos, great autofocus, battery that lasts forever. My suggestion - buy a used full frame if you can - Canon, Nikon doesnt matter - get a couple of cheap primes and you're set for the next 10 years. I always find that technology is a hindrance when I compare it to my older cameras which is just pick up and start shooting kind of a deal.
Not most people understand that it's the lens that makes the difference, however, where I live I know a lot of pros that have shot on the 20D, 80D, 7D all crop sensor cameras and their photos are amazing. Where I disagree with you is that the R7 is a way, way better camera than the R8. The R8 has a smaller weaker battery that can't be used when you decide to move up to a better camera like the R6 and R7, also it has no ibis so you have to rely on lens that has ibis, there's a big difference shooting with and without ibis. Full frame is good but it's also overrated and some beginners may think to have good photos they need to have a full frame camera, which is incorrect. They are professional photographers like John Branch who shoots not on full frame or crop but micro4/3 and his images are amazing.
"All cameras are great" - "but only if they are over 1000 dollars". BS argument. 1000 dollars is a lot of money in developing economies, specially because they add tariffs. Sorry, not all cameras are great. The difference between going from an R50 to an R8 is very costly in developing economies. The R8 here costs 2100 USD, only available paired with the shitty RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. And that's because it is on Christmas sale, the regular price is 2480 USD.
@@johnmorrisproductionsyes, I think he missed that point however you probably need to do another video rating the cameras for specific purposes, eg if you're a sports photographer then it's a high frame rate camera like the R3 that's not to say you can't get decent sports shots with a R6 and if you're just taking pics of your kids at home any, any of the canon cameras will work however if you have little kids running around you may need something with ibis.
We're definitely living in a golden age of photography, with so many amazing cameras and lenses to choose from. As a musician, I remember learning a very difficult (and expensive) lesson back in the 1980s, when I was trying to keep up with the new tech and buying everything I could get my hands on just because it was maybe 2 months newer than the "old tech". It was quite ridiculous of me, because I completely forgot the entire point, which was to make music. Now, being much older and wiser, I have some nice photography equipment (in fact, my R5 Mk II just got delivered today), and I'm generally pleased with the results I get. I know that there's no need for me to buy an R3 or R1, or a $20000 1200mm f/8, since I'm definitely not the target demographic for those things. Of course, if I won the lottery, I'm sure I'd be making some "I got it because I WANT it, not because I NEED it" purchases. But, since I don't play the lottery, I don't have to worry about that! 🙄
Yeah, all cameras are great, and they're great for different reasons.
But even so ...
Some cameras are still MUCH greater than other cameras, and for a huge variety of damn good reasons.
Good point! That's why I decided to pair 85 f/1.2 and 28-70 f/2 and 15-35 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8 to R5 Mark II
That’s an awesome set up!
@ just waiting to replace my sigma 50 with canon 1.2, and sigma 135 with canon.
You can spend less than 1K and still get great photos.
Yep! But the reliability goes down a lot.
I own this lens but if i would buy now, would probably go with a chinese lens like viltrox and a sony system
Imo there's no bad camera, there're only bad photographers... :)
There’s not any bad photographers, there’s just photographers that need a little bit more training. That’s what I try to provide! 🙂
I've a $100 Canon 20D that takes awesome photos as my $1500 Sony A73. So is my Nikon D600 ($350USD). Most days I'm shooting with my Nikon - amazing low life photos, great autofocus, battery that lasts forever. My suggestion - buy a used full frame if you can - Canon, Nikon doesnt matter - get a couple of cheap primes and you're set for the next 10 years. I always find that technology is a hindrance when I compare it to my older cameras which is just pick up and start shooting kind of a deal.
I'm a complete noob, so i should save up for an r8 instead of getting the canon 2000D?
No, it’s just that the R8 is more reliable in more situations.
@@johnmorrisproductions Thanks
Not most people understand that it's the lens that makes the difference, however, where I live I know a lot of pros that have shot on the 20D, 80D, 7D all crop sensor cameras and their photos are amazing. Where I disagree with you is that the R7 is a way, way better camera than the R8.
The R8 has a smaller weaker battery that can't be used when you decide to move up to a better camera like the R6 and R7, also it has no ibis so you have to rely on lens that has ibis, there's a big difference shooting with and without ibis. Full frame is good but it's also overrated and some beginners may think to have good photos they need to have a full frame camera, which is incorrect. They are professional photographers like John Branch who shoots not on full frame or crop but micro4/3 and his images are amazing.
Again, it’s all about reliability. I found that I would rather have a full frame sensor than all the missing features on the R8.
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@johnmorrisproductions surprisingly, I don't mind! Goop point, all the fluff in the end, no harm no foul! Subbed
Awesome! Thanks!
"All cameras are great" - "but only if they are over 1000 dollars". BS argument. 1000 dollars is a lot of money in developing economies, specially because they add tariffs. Sorry, not all cameras are great. The difference between going from an R50 to an R8 is very costly in developing economies. The R8 here costs 2100 USD, only available paired with the shitty RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. And that's because it is on Christmas sale, the regular price is 2480 USD.
Sure! What I’m saying in this video is that all cameras are great now, but what matters now is reliability.
Anything at the R50 or higher level is Great. The R100 literally only exists as a Costco camera.
@@johnmorrisproductionsyes, I think he missed that point however you probably need to do another video rating the cameras for specific purposes, eg if you're a sports photographer then it's a high frame rate camera like the R3 that's not to say you can't get decent sports shots with a R6 and if you're just taking pics of your kids at home any, any of the canon cameras will work however if you have little kids running around you may need something with ibis.