many great benefits come to mind regarding mirrorless cameras besides the smaller size, compared to DSLR's: - seeing the white balance and exposure of the image in real time in the viewfinder - being able to review images in the viewfinder (think of bright sunlight) - being able to adapt virtually any lens with the help of a non-optical (and potentially cheap) adapter (image quality is not altered) - if there is in-body image stabilization, the possibility of using any lens stabilized - being able to focus manually with help of focus peaking and magnified view in the viewfinder (not just the rear screen) - you can actually see something in the viewfinder in low light thanks to the electronic image - being able to shoot in completely silent mode (if the camera has that function - the most recent ones do) - possible front or back focusing issue is eliminated since the preview, the focusing and the exposure all happen on the same plane (DSLR's do them in 3 different places). This is probably the main reason I switched to mirrorless 6 years ago...
I come here not to see tips and tricks to get an epic photos, but rather to get more knowledge and grow as a Photography, I learn a lot from every video of Karl's even if it's 2 minutes long. Thanks for your videos man.
This is my 3rd year as a member of Karl Taylor Education. I study all things photography on the internet and get good information from many sources. Thankfully Karl is not a gear head or pixel peeper. He's more old-fashioned and his approach pragmatic. You'll get good gear info on his Education site but not like you can get on youtube. But when it comes to just about every other aspect of photography, and lighting is 75% of it, Karl's information is exhaustive and just so enjoyable to watch. He doesn't attempt to cover all the genre possibilities himself but often brings in experts in their specific photography fields to help teach. If you go from youtube to Karl Taylor Education you'll probably notice you are experiencing the true art of photography, maybe for the first time, regardless of how long you've been taking pictures. He takes the technical aspects to the next level, which in itself is worth it, but more importantly your creative and artistic side will be challenged, like watching a good movie that moves you. It is really great and I highly recommend checking it out.
This is why I have a few different systems, compact, apsc, full frame and medium format all have their strong and weak points but all depends on what you're shooting and where they will be going in the end. Great video Karl! I like the bit at the end about giving a newbie a medium format camera and a pro a entry level camera as I done this a proved a lot of people wrong.
Karl, I found your video by accident because I am trying to decide which format is better for me, Medium Format (mirrorless) vs. Full Frame ( Mirrorless). Your explanation though technical is the best explanation I have seen on RUclips. Well done.
It's extraordinary the way you explain carefully all the concepts. I think you are the most qualified "youtuber " to say arguments well based independently if you like a camera brand or not. It's an honor to have a great photographer as you in this platform. Thanks from Uruguay
This content is so much better than the title hinted at! I love how you explained so much more than just which camera to buy. Learning from first principles is fantastic.
I'm a reasonably experienced photographer, this is a really excellent introduction and explanation for those who may be new to digital photography, thank you Karl!
@Karl Taylor, there are definitely more advantages to using a mirrorless camera than just size. A few examples include: eye auto focus, animal eye auto focus, exposure preview, high frame rates, and more focus point coverage on the sensor. Of course DSLRs could have these features in live view mode, but most do not. I feel that it is a disservice to your audience to say there is not much difference between mirrorless and DSLR cameras other than size. It’s kind of like saying, the only advantage of DSLRs is better battery life. There are more tangible differences that can benefit photographers.
In the video I wasn't really referring to features I was referring to output quality. Their is a misconception that one or the other delivers better image quality which is not the case. Personally though I don't have an opinion on which one people should go for, all cameras are just tools to me, and I think that people should just use the one that allows to me do my job the best, which is why at the start of the video I stressed that the first thing people should think about is 'purpose'. After that the most important feature of the camera is the photographer attached to it and his or her level of passion and knowledge.
Karl Taylor I agree with your points here. Cameras are tools and nearly all cameras are capable tools. And as you say, it is important to pick the right tool for you and what you shoot. That is why I feel that your comparison between mirrorless and DSLRs was a disservice to your audience. The way you worded your comparison of the two is to say that there is no benefit to either, other than size or battery life. There are certainly many benefits to both types of cameras that are important to include in a buying guide, but you did not address them. Image quality is not the only, or even the most important, feature as each camera is going to be suitable for different purposes.
This is a brilliant guide. I could listen to you talk about cameras all day. I have gained my knowledge over quite some years and have never been able to explain it the way you do.
Thank you Karl and the team at KTE. I have gained a considerable amount of knowledge from you and this has added to my bank of knowledge. Thank for sharing your experience in such an unbiased manner. My take away points are 'what will be the purpose of the camera of choice' and also 'invest in good lenses' also try renting or borrowing a camera before I make the purchase.' I have been watching your presentations for over a decade and have gathered so much from your simple and no nonsense approach. I wish you and the team every success in providing the education that is so desperately lacking by other photography educators.
There is one thing that anyone interested in picking up a new camera should do, and that is to avoid Amazon reviews. Or at least take them with a huge grain of salt. In so many cases they are not only unhelpful, but can even be misleading. Some reviews were written for pay (and therefore often give glowing reviews that are unwarranted) or were typed up by a frustrated user who for some reason regrets his purchase and is keen to let the world know that „this camera is rubbish“. At best, they provide good entertainment, at least in my opinion. What I can also highly recommend is to go to an actual brick and mortar store and get „hands on“ with as many cameras as possible to get a feel for what you like best in terms of controls. At the end this is what it comes down to for me. I for one like Nikon‘s interface best because it feels natural to me but at this point I can do work with almost any camera. Your mileage will definitely vary and you should not take my word for it. Always try stuff out physically (and support your local camera store 😊).
OH SHIT! BEST EXPLANATION EVER!! RUclips needs to pin this video as the No.1 Camera Buying Guide. Totally nailed it mate. Bloody Hell. Not sure if I'm allowed to swear on here but man this was just so spot on. It's like watching Mike Tyson beat Spinks. 1st Round Knockout for just about every camera buying guide on RUclips. Effing Cheers mate!
Definition of.a professional photographer isn't reflected by the gear he used but rather the result he gets. And Karl's results of his work are rarely bettered. His photos have a signature that's instantly recognized. I would want to get involved in one of his commercial gigs to gain better knowledge on his work flow from concepts to technical requirements to staff assistance.
The lens options for mirrorless cameras include dedicated mirrorless lenses and every lens available for DSLRs, and even lenses made for SLRs and older cinema or oddball lenses, through use of adapters.
Karl Taylor is a thousand crammed in one. Each line what he says is precise ,true , and contains a world of experience,following him would be a boon .💖
Hi Karl I am counting my blessings for been able to watch your videos on photography. Your vibes are so uplifting and your videos and your professionalism makes me wanna work for you. But I can’t as I been there done that all my life as a creative director for advertising. I’ve worked with so many photographers for over 35 years and frankly I miss it. But watching your videos is so awesome. Please keep doing what you doing I love watching. Thanks.
Maybe there is one point that was not mentioned so long, if you are about to invest into a new camera system, and that is the question: how futureproof is my investment? The most expensive and therefore most valuable pieces are the lenses. What we change over the years are the bodys. So in the year 2020 I only would invest in a mirrorless system, wether it is from Sony, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Fuji, Oympus, you name it. I have no doubt that there is no huge difference in quality between DSLRs and mirrorless systems if you compare the same sensor sizes and price ranges. But I am quite sure that now camera technology is changing towards mirrorless and that DSLR technology would not be a future proof investment any more. The new Nikon and Canon DSLRs bodys that were released recently are aimed to existing users that are heavily invested in DSLR designed lenses. Recently Canon anounced that for the moment they will stop the development of DSLR lenses and that they put their focus and effort to the development of the mirrorless system. So in my opinion for new investers the investment in a mirrorless system is the to be more likely future proof option. I started in 2016 to invest in a new system and had to decide between a fullframe Canon, Nikon and Sony System. Because of the eye-AF for my mainly portraiture work my decision fell onto the Sony System. I now own also 6 GM and Zeiss Batis lenses. I do not regret my decision. I am happy with image the quality of my A7rII/III bodys. And I now am happy to have invested in a system that will be developped further. If I would have opted for Nikon or Canon and would have bought 6 expensive lenses, I guess would be happy with the image quality, but maybe not so happy to see that momentarily all is going into the mirrorless direction.
As a hoary cynical old "film man" who started taking pictures over 40 years ago, I came to this video fully expecting to think... "Oh here we go again...another 'kid' telling us stuff we already know..." How wrong was I. An EXCELLENT video. Very informative and precise. Do you still use film I wonder? Also...worth mentioning that you can use many a top flight film camera lens on a modern day DSLR.
Thank you for your comments. I wish I was a kid again but unfortunately I also started shooting a long time ago too, I cut my teeth in the darkroom with RA4, B&W and even Cibachrome and I used to process E6 and C41 and still miss looking at my 5x4inch and RZ67 transparencies on the lightbox!
Depending on the craft, handmade craft can be very difficult to photograph. (you could also be not a budding photographer but a budding craft artist) When I was still in school and regularly did ceramics I found out the best way to photograph my own work was using diffused window light with white cardboards as reflectors. I was able to control reflections and get good results. A friend got a photo major friend to photograph their work and the photo major chose to block off all natural light and use studio lighting but struggled to get good shots.
The video came at the right time as I have been undecided which camera body to acquire - new Nikon D750 or new Z50 with kit lens. You have shown me the various factors that must be taken into consideration. You have helped clearing doubts in my mind.
I save lots of storage space on my pictures by saving the ones I took with my Canon M50 Mark II at 6MP. A 6MP image from that camera taken with a good lens gives sharper results than cell phone pictures with double the resolution. This video explains the reason very well!
hi, interesting, what i like hands down , from a mirrorless camera is that micro adjusting is not an issue. In dslrs most lens have to be micro adjusted to get proper focus from the viewfinder, reason why many people see a quality upgrade in sharpness from mirrorless, a workarrounmd in dslrs is to shoot in liveview, but i find viewvinder compositioning more suitible and private than using liveview from a dslr.
I have been looking to upgrade from my 80D, but after checking numerous sites, I have decided to invest in a couple of 'L' lenses, 17-40 and 100-400. The 80D handles everything I have to do.
I bought a canon 500mm F4 for my 5DIV and 5DSR. It now stays on my 80D as the image quality and extra crop makes it as good as anything I've seen, unless you're a top pro. The images are stunning, but it took the glass quality to bring out the best in the 80D.
Resolution is important especially for subjects which need maximum detail. For example a river otter has astronomically high cuteness levels and currently no camera has enough resolution, dynamic range, and color depth to accurately represent just how cute river otters are. Thus even with a high res image, you will see the cuteness, but you won't get the sensation of the overwhelming waves of cuteness that you would experience when seeing one in real life.
It would have been interesting if you compared something like Hasselblad's X1D cameras against the H6D. Or maybe one of Fujifilm's mirrorless mediumformat cameras against the H6D.
For me the biggest advantage of a mirrorless camera beyond weight and size is that you can judge the exposure before you take the shot with the help of a histogram and/or overexposure warnings. Digital cameras are quite unforgiving when you overexpose the highlights, especially when compared to negative film, and I find it's much easier to avoid blown-out highlights using an EVF when compared to a DSLR finder, I get it right the first time around and I don't have to 'chimp'. DSLRs still have their advantages, such as AF speed, battery life, and access to huge lens catalogs.
Even as a 30+ year pro I did learned a few things! Very well done and explained. I recently retired and have switched from Hasselblad gear to Digital Canon EOS for my personal enjoyment. I subscribed and look forward to and watching additional videos on your channel.
Need some advice on potential upgrade from a Nikon D7500 to a full frame DSLR. We want to have better low light and landscape image quality when it comes to photographing at National Parks we are visiting this summer. Any help will be most appreciated. Early morning sunrise pictures and night time star pictures
What a great video for us beginners! I have heard that Karl is the best tutor who just explains photography in a very clear and easy way and that's 110% correct.Thank you Karl I have downloaded your free e-book and learned a lot,it's so easy to understand different aspects of photography,thank you again Btw do you have any plans on writing a sort of complete beginner course digital photography book in near future??I like many will be very happy to buy that too. If you don't have those plans yet can you please suggest a few good books for us beginners so that we can learn more about photography. Thank you again
Thank you but there won't be a book as we feel the best way to learn (for this at least) is in this video format free course www.karltayloreducation.com/free-photography-course/
Very thorough. Also, the "Look at my Rolex Submariner! I have rolled my cuff back so you can see it. Look: I even keep it on my right wrist so it's facing the camera. LOOK AT MY EXPENSIVE WATCH; LOOK AT MY ROLEX!" It's a signifier of Karl's success - keep the image alive.
Thank you. But inaccurate on the watch: Left handed people wear their watches on their right hand for the same reason that right handed people wear it on their left - so it doesn't get in the way when writing or using your mouse - Yes it is a submariner but so am I, as my other passion is wreck diving and underwater filming so hence the dive watch. It's a great watch so of course i'm not going to take it off for every video any more than I am going to put it on for every video, I just wear it when I wear it, and I have lenses that cost more than the watch :)
Karl Taylor Absolutely. The Hasselblad H6 stuff probably demands a Patek Philippe Nautilus or an AP Royal Oak to keep pace, so I’m glad you’re keeping it real with the humble Rolex. And also that you are using it to dive with. Most divers wouldn’t actually risk diving with, and potentially scratching the case or sapphire crystal of, their Sub and would opt to wear something like a Seiko Marine Master to do the underwater work. I’m pleased you actually use it for its sporty credentials; it must be among the 5% or so of Submariners that see more action than a hotel swimming pool.
Yes you're right most people have them as an ornament, although I do know a few divers that actually dive with them. Personally as a fan of watches I'd like to get my hands on the Blancpain Bathyscape Ocean Commitment Chronograph in blue, I think that's the most beautiful watch I've ever seen.... One day :)
This would've been really helpful to me! I started photography a year and a half ago with a Sony A7 + kit zoomlens. Then sold them both for actually more than I spend and bought an A7III + Sigma 50mm 1.4. Just because I thought 20mm was something not many use I bought a Sigma 20mm 1.4 to stand out with my pics some time later. Next the Sony 135mm 1.8 for dog pictures and portraits. Then an used Sigma 35mm 1.4 which I really love, it's not as sharp as the 50mm, but I love the wider view that's not so wide as the 20mm which deforms the pics too much. Finally an used Sony 85mm 1.8. In the end I wish I just bought the 85mm or 135mm, because I use those the most. Probably the 85mm because it's waaaay cheaper. And 35mm that I really love too. That would save me money to buy lights and other accessories.
I would test the cameras instead of relying on the assumption that larger sensor is better. Sensor technology plays a huge role and you can easily have APS-C blowing Full Frame out of the water if you're not careful, especially if you're on a budget and looking for an older FF model which you can pay for. Also, while the photosites may be larger on a larger sensor, they don't have to be. Many camera makers don't publish how big their photosites actually are and having gaps between them is normal. So test, test, test.
Hello! between the 850 or z7 which would you use for architectural photography? I have a d7000 camera and my lenses are DX 10-24,55-300 and 50 mm. I really need to go to the next level and have been saving for the next step! I was sure to jump to 850 and invest in the lenses, but I find the Z7 and I don't know what to think? My primary use is architecture, landscape, and urban photography.
For me, this is one of the very best explanations of all the camera options currently out there. Excellent. In my case: large hands therefore mirrorless is just too small and fragile. A pro-photographer friend advised me to make sure my 'glass' was the best I could afford and to let the camera I get is based on budget and comfort at the start, and whichever leanings I have in subject matter dictate things when know better/can afford it. Thanks for the great stream.
Good informal video! Took about the same steps when choosing my system, fujifilm with its many advantages AND disadvangtes. One for thing for instance that I noticed to suit at least me was that if say dropped a wide angle lens in a stream (which I did) its not a hassle to replace i compared to being a ff-variant. Hence, as you say, what and how you plan to use your gear and the budget should be 2 very considerable guide line.
Thank you for a informative video :) I am looking to buy my first camera, my budget is 1 - 1.5 lakh, I am a hobby photographer, i shoot more of potraits, looking at the options its a bit confusing, i have thought of sony a6400 with a wide angle and a prime lens, (falls in the budget) and few of my friends suggested me to take a full frame, that is sony a7iii with wide and prime lens, or canon 6D mark 2 (falls in the budget) Kindly suggest me which to buy
Help me, I want (have to) spend about €3000 for a new camera, I want do stills and video. I have been using a Canon 6d mk 1 for about €400 and I want to see a visible improvement in dynamic range and colour depth. I have lots of lenses, new and vintage. My best camera and lens guess at the moment is an A7iv and a Sigma Art 105mm f1.4. I do landscape photography and portraits and colour graded videos. A professional photographer told me that there will be no improvement from the 6d for stills, just for video and even that will be marginal (I use magic lantern for raw video on the 6d). What is your take on this? I would love to have the Sony A1 but for that price I would consider going medium format with the GFX 50 or another model from them and buy another cheaper camera for video.
I watch a lot of videos on old film photographers. Some of those guys used multiple brands and types of cameras just for one shoot. Watched one recently of Bob Carlos Clarke where he had 3-4 different cameras out and swapped between them. All different brands, different formats, requiring different lenses.
Interestingly Bob Carlos Clarke was one of my inspirations for getting into studio photography, I still remember some of his classic B&W work with girl with the shark fin and his dark but stylish beauty/nudes, such a shame how he can to such a tragic end but good to see that his work still lives on today.
@@VisualEducationStudio I’m a big fan of Helmut Newton myself, but Bob Carlos has some great stuff. I really like Richard Avedon and Irving Penn as well.
@@VisualEducationStudio Bob Carlos is a sad example of the mental health issues that people can suffer from in silence. As someone who has had mental health issues there is no shame in reaching out and asking for help.
This is so good. I've just signed up to your education programme. I have a fuji film xt4, is this good enough quality to start out with product photography?
Hi Dan, thanks for signing up. Essentially any camera that has full manual control and the ability to connect studio flash and select from a good choice of lenses then you can pretty much shoot anything you like from fashion to beauty to product. You'll see more about this inside our platform.
Which camera would you recommend for someone going into product photography on a tight budget? Well, I have been thinking about sony a6600 with sony FE 90 f2.8 macro lens... I know it is a full frame lens
Purpose, Basics, Knowledge ! ... so true ! buying a high MP camera, just for social media work, where everything is scaled down to 2k resolution makes no sense to me some of these people should consider a lower resolution camera, and therefore mostly cheaper model .... an invest the saved money in better lenses, or the best way: in a Karl Taylor Photo Course !
I sold my full frame bricks! Full frame is way over priced, super heavy, and just a way camera manufacturers pull more money out of your pocket with nonsense “camera snob” marketing. Micro 4/3 prints are every bit as good in my experience , usually better than my full frame Nikon and Canon prints. I’ve printed Micro 4/3 up to 24”x36” prints and even larger! And my new Olympus lenses are superb!
Thanks for sharing although many will argue (myself included) that full frame mirrorless can now get you close to the size but with the benefits of full frame.
@@VisualEducationStudio If you see a full frame setup giving the same image stabilization advantages (in camera) along with a wide angle lens and variable telephoto focal length that isn't bigger than the camera I'd like to know about it.
Great vid. The difference in experience through the viewfinder with mirrorless is quite a key thing you didn't really touch on i.e. proper exposure and depth of field preview. Also autofocus improvements like full sensor AF points, eye autofocus and tracking which also can be used through the viewfinder. These are important for many people, especially those that photograph people outside of studio environments
Hi Jonathan, you make some good points but you can have DOF preview through most DSLRs with the stop down button. I'm also sure at some point in the future EVFs will be so clear and sharp that it will almost be like looking at the real thing, when it does they will replace DSLRs but it's not there just yet.
I think the best thing that somebody can do when trying to buy a camera, especially if it’s their first, is to rent a couple cameras and lenses some weekend and spend a couple hours shooting with two or three cameras that you might be interested in with a similar lens on each. Renting is so cheap that you can afford to do it for a weekend or couple days and could save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars by jumping into a camera you know nothing about and then realizing that you don’t like it and either getting frustrated and giving up altogether or spending a lot of money switching cameras or systems. I know that a couple hours or days with a camera isn’t enough to tell if you love it or not, but it is usually enough to be able to tell if you hate it which can help in the buying decision.
Excellent? Thank you for the information and link which I will be following it. I am a photographer and the know how has no limits to what can be learned and practiced. Cheers.
great stuff I enjoyed this video and topics its great you shared your thoughts and some facts and reminders too. I see myself as an advanced amateur and Im mostly shooting headshots and portraits for actors, models, musicians in London - I often wonder about upgrading my 6 year old budget canon APS-C to full frame for the promise of larger colour range, quality of picture and depth of field advantages - but for now I like what Im achieving with APS-C and ive always been a sucker for a challenge in making the most of budget gear
Hello Karl, I'm considering going into medium format (Hasselblad, Fuji or even Film) because i need better image quality (tonal gradiation, color rendition and resolution). What i don't understand is why would a medium format sensor give better image quality, if the pixel size is not bigger? For example my Sony a7iii has bigger pixels than the Hasselblad X1Dii or even the H6D 100C. Is it only because of color depht and color rendition (manufacture based), or are there some other points (exept the lenses and resolution)?
You are absolutely right with your points and you should check out my other video on 'image quality'. One thing to consider is how light is laid down over a physical size area. So for example imagine each sensor as a piece of toast based on their physical size. Now imaging spreading butter on the toast (light). Which piece of toast has the most butter? However in saying that before making a decision on an expensive purchase you have to weigh up many of the factors covered in my other video and ALWAYS rent the camera first, try it and get some RAW test files to play with and compare to your existing system.
Hi Karl, Great Video for aspiring photographers. I am interested in product photography, If you can please guide me that is it possible to take professional product photo with a crop sensor DSLR camera. If so then what is the best crop sensor DSLR camera I can buy to go ahead with & what will be the best lens option for the same.
It was sorta true two years ago when I switched to mirrorless but it is very true now - if you buy into DSLR you are buying into hasbeen tech and will have to replace everything in the next few years. The R5 looks like it will be fantastic if you really need to stay with Canon but I bought into Sony two years ago and it has been a dream. I couldn't imagine going back to DSLR now.
Kev-Ra-Tzo: You don't HAVE to replace everything.....there are many people still using cameras from the 1960s & 1970s on U-tube who are still satisfied with their gear. Just because a new model is released it doesn't mean you have to rush out and buy it if your current one is still doing what you bought it for.
I have family ask me "what camera should I get for the $500 range" I always tell them to practice with their cellphone and learn the basics of composition and learn how to use the manual or "pro" mode(i know apriture is limited on most phones) on their phone. And when they are comfortable with composition and exposure then they should invest in a real camera. But they never listen. 🤔
Not to mention that todays smartphones are better than $500 cameras. And its interesting that no matter how much m oney people have, they just decide in their head that $500 is what a camera is worth to them...
@@davidhrzenjak you can get a open box apsc camera and kit lens for around $500 and start learning. I have bought a few as gifts and they work great for beginners.
Can anyone recommend the best medium format body under $10k? I’m looking for the best resolution mostly going to be shooting in studio for high quality model pictures but also would be great if it was good at low light when I do outdoor photography(not a necessity), I can’t find much info on options and comparisons on medium format cameras
Thanks. Im looking for a circular one... Which one would you recommend me looking for the very best quality?? Im specially interested in the nikon and zeiss one. Which one would you pick of those two?
Camera = tool. What is the kind of pictures you want to make? AND do not forget the lightning tools aka led flashes torches tripods etc. AND the software you want to use AND the size you want to print it.... 🤓👍😂😜🇨🇭
No, he said full frame because it is actually the larger size sensor of the two sensor sizes us mortals usually acquire. You don't watch this video if you are in the market for a medium format camera.
Mirrorless make better winde lenses and Normals possible and lower F stop but I will get a D850 becouse I have F-lenses else I would get a Fuji GFX 100S for lansdcape with three Zooms. I decided to get a Fuji GFX 50sii and converters for my old MF HB and Mamiya 7ii lenses for fine art landscape as an armaturer photographer that does not earn money on my photograhs. Else I willk use a D850 when I can afford to get one used. I currently use Nikon D700.
Sorry but you are wrong about the limitations of Mirrorless lenses available today in 2020.....there is well over a 100 different lenses available on the Sony E-mount system from Sony itself , Sigma, Samyang ,Tamron etc ..shall I go on.. you need to move with the times ..Mirrorless is the future for sure..
PS.. if you want to buy a camera today.. if you want a future proof your camera system ..dont buy a DSLR as ALL the camera manufacturers are not gonna be making any more DSLR cameras or DSLR lenses .. you need to go mirrorless.. some advice on this would of been useful too..
It might be the future but it won't make you a better photographer, it might only make you a more efficient photographer. I haven't got anything against one system or the other, they are only tools to me, what matters is what's inside my head. I've got lots of features on different cameras that I use for my job and I only use manual and manual focus, I don't even use the light meter.
@@VisualEducationStudio absolutely agree a camera is only a tool .. that wasn't my point but hey... we cant be right about everything & we all learn from each other . there is one point about the massive switch over from DSLR's to Mirrorless that all the camera manufacturers are going through ,rather like the days of the switch from Film to digital.. if you want to use a DSLR.. the cost of lenses & especially bodies are gonna drop through the floor.. so maybe soon you will be able to pick up some great bargains out there very soon . look fwd to your next video.. keep up the great work..
@Julian Smith And then again, it all comes to personal preferences I think. I still like the colours Canon produces and it's sufficient for me still. Canon Eos R or R6 can be AS future proof as Sony E-mount. There is not one system better than the other. Canon is not better than Sony, Sony is not better than Canon. Or Nikon. Or Panasonic. Or Fuji. Or Olympus. And so on. Professional camera's can be equipped with different mounts as well, so Canon EF L glass can be put on other brands (like Black Magic PCC 6K).
Great explanations until giving specific size for medium format (although accurate) which doesn't have a standard size. There's at least 5 sizes considered medium format (645,6x7,6x9, etc). Also low light performance is more based on SNR firmware than sensor size. You wouldn't say a 1st gen Canon 5D FF (full frame) has better low light performance than a Nikon D500 DX (aps-c). Updated *Although FF typically performs better than aps-c or smaller than full frame (35mm) size sensors. As new technology grows digital noise has become a thing of the past. The Fuji X-T3, Nikon Z 50, Canon EOS R, Sony A6400 even cameras as old as the D300s ($150+$100 for a 50mm f1.8 lens) which are all under $1000 new or used have great iso 3200 performance which is more than enough with today's tech like Topaz Denoise Ai or Luminar where you literally just click a button to remove noise from decent exposure. Topaz even has a video software the up scales low res video with insane results no exaggeration.* Karl I think maybe a "histogram" video would be great if you haven't made one. Seeing what's a crushed black and a clipped highlight.
Yes it's funny all the variations even on the 'medium format'. Back in the day anything less than a 6x7cm (RZ67) wasn't medium format, I used to shoot 5x4 inch Sinar and 6x7 Mamiya anything smaller and we used to think it was for amateurs.
@@VisualEducationStudio I've been looking at your work for year's. Are you familiar with Sacha Dean Biyan? I really gravitated toward his look when I started shooting, he shot MF Film. I like your content, always spot on.
Indeed. This is why I have also several camera's because there is not ONE system (or camerabrand even) that really does it all at this moment for me. I shoot photos on Canon and Hasselblad and video on Panasonic (I like the image quality Panasonic produces and I like the very easy menu structure Panasonic has (in my case I use the GH4 and FZ1000 from Panasonic).
Karl has a fabulous ability to explain things in a way anyone can understand and make so much sense! Highly recommended!
Thanks Kevin
For true
Karl Taylor i really love him
Yes I agree he doesn't waffle does he and straight to the point!
many great benefits come to mind regarding mirrorless cameras besides the smaller size, compared to DSLR's:
- seeing the white balance and exposure of the image in real time in the viewfinder
- being able to review images in the viewfinder (think of bright sunlight)
- being able to adapt virtually any lens with the help of a non-optical (and potentially cheap) adapter (image quality is not altered)
- if there is in-body image stabilization, the possibility of using any lens stabilized
- being able to focus manually with help of focus peaking and magnified view in the viewfinder (not just the rear screen)
- you can actually see something in the viewfinder in low light thanks to the electronic image
- being able to shoot in completely silent mode (if the camera has that function - the most recent ones do)
- possible front or back focusing issue is eliminated since the preview, the focusing and the exposure all happen on the same plane (DSLR's do them in 3 different places). This is probably the main reason I switched to mirrorless 6 years ago...
I come here not to see tips and tricks to get an epic photos, but rather to get more knowledge and grow as a Photography, I learn a lot from every video of Karl's even if it's 2 minutes long.
Thanks for your videos man.
This is my 3rd year as a member of Karl Taylor Education. I study all things photography on the internet and get good information from many sources. Thankfully Karl is not a gear head or pixel peeper. He's more old-fashioned and his approach pragmatic. You'll get good gear info on his Education site but not like you can get on youtube. But when it comes to just about every other aspect of photography, and lighting is 75% of it, Karl's information is exhaustive and just so enjoyable to watch. He doesn't attempt to cover all the genre possibilities himself but often brings in experts in their specific photography fields to help teach. If you go from youtube to Karl Taylor Education you'll probably notice you are experiencing the true art of photography, maybe for the first time, regardless of how long you've been taking pictures. He takes the technical aspects to the next level, which in itself is worth it, but more importantly your creative and artistic side will be challenged, like watching a good movie that moves you. It is really great and I highly recommend checking it out.
Thank you Stephen for your comments and review that is very kind :)
This is why I have a few different systems, compact, apsc, full frame and medium format all have their strong and weak points but all depends on what you're shooting and where they will be going in the end. Great video Karl! I like the bit at the end about giving a newbie a medium format camera and a pro a entry level camera as I done this a proved a lot of people wrong.
Karl, I found your video by accident because I am trying to decide which format is better for me, Medium Format (mirrorless) vs. Full Frame ( Mirrorless). Your explanation though technical is the best explanation I have seen on RUclips. Well done.
My cameras have been getting smaller as I get older. I started with an 8X10, now use a Fuji mirrorless XT-2
My favorite!
It's extraordinary the way you explain carefully all the concepts. I think you are the most qualified "youtuber " to say arguments well based independently if you like a camera brand or not. It's an honor to have a great photographer as you in this platform. Thanks from Uruguay
Thanks Jack.
This content is so much better than the title hinted at! I love how you explained so much more than just which camera to buy. Learning from first principles is fantastic.
I'm a reasonably experienced photographer, this is a really excellent introduction and explanation for those who may be new to digital photography, thank you Karl!
@Karl Taylor, there are definitely more advantages to using a mirrorless camera than just size. A few examples include: eye auto focus, animal eye auto focus, exposure preview, high frame rates, and more focus point coverage on the sensor. Of course DSLRs could have these features in live view mode, but most do not.
I feel that it is a disservice to your audience to say there is not much difference between mirrorless and DSLR cameras other than size. It’s kind of like saying, the only advantage of DSLRs is better battery life. There are more tangible differences that can benefit photographers.
In the video I wasn't really referring to features I was referring to output quality. Their is a misconception that one or the other delivers better image quality which is not the case. Personally though I don't have an opinion on which one people should go for, all cameras are just tools to me, and I think that people should just use the one that allows to me do my job the best, which is why at the start of the video I stressed that the first thing people should think about is 'purpose'. After that the most important feature of the camera is the photographer attached to it and his or her level of passion and knowledge.
Karl Taylor I agree with your points here. Cameras are tools and nearly all cameras are capable tools. And as you say, it is important to pick the right tool for you and what you shoot.
That is why I feel that your comparison between mirrorless and DSLRs was a disservice to your audience. The way you worded your comparison of the two is to say that there is no benefit to either, other than size or battery life. There are certainly many benefits to both types of cameras that are important to include in a buying guide, but you did not address them. Image quality is not the only, or even the most important, feature as each camera is going to be suitable for different purposes.
This is a brilliant guide. I could listen to you talk about cameras all day. I have gained my knowledge over quite some years and have never been able to explain it the way you do.
Thank you
Thank you Karl and the team at KTE. I have gained a considerable amount of knowledge from you and this has added to my bank of knowledge. Thank for sharing your experience in such an unbiased manner. My take away points are 'what will be the purpose of the camera of choice' and also 'invest in good lenses' also try renting or borrowing a camera before I make the purchase.' I have been watching your presentations for over a decade and have gathered so much from your simple and no nonsense approach.
I wish you and the team every success in providing the education that is so desperately lacking by other photography educators.
One of the best teacher in photography world.
There is one thing that anyone interested in picking up a new camera should do, and that is to avoid Amazon reviews. Or at least take them with a huge grain of salt. In so many cases they are not only unhelpful, but can even be misleading. Some reviews were written for pay (and therefore often give glowing reviews that are unwarranted) or were typed up by a frustrated user who for some reason regrets his purchase and is keen to let the world know that „this camera is rubbish“. At best, they provide good entertainment, at least in my opinion.
What I can also highly recommend is to go to an actual brick and mortar store and get „hands on“ with as many cameras as possible to get a feel for what you like best in terms of controls. At the end this is what it comes down to for me. I for one like Nikon‘s interface best because it feels natural to me but at this point I can do work with almost any camera. Your mileage will definitely vary and you should not take my word for it. Always try stuff out physically (and support your local camera store 😊).
OH SHIT! BEST EXPLANATION EVER!! RUclips needs to pin this video as the No.1 Camera Buying Guide. Totally nailed it mate. Bloody Hell. Not sure if I'm allowed to swear on here but man this was just so spot on. It's like watching Mike Tyson beat Spinks. 1st Round Knockout for just about every camera buying guide on RUclips. Effing Cheers mate!
Definition of.a professional photographer isn't reflected by the gear he used but rather the result he gets. And Karl's results of his work are rarely bettered. His photos have a signature that's instantly recognized. I would want to get involved in one of his commercial gigs to gain better knowledge on his work flow from concepts to technical requirements to staff assistance.
The lens options for mirrorless cameras include dedicated mirrorless lenses and every lens available for DSLRs, and even lenses made for SLRs and older cinema or oddball lenses, through use of adapters.
Yes good point. But the most important that you can attach to any camera is a good photographer with passion and knowledge of the art.
Karl is a straight forward and encouraging person for the photographers in this Universe
Thanks Karl for uploading and sharing the knowledge
Thanks for the refresher course. Always look forward to your videos.
If you wanna learn something and be good at it - learn from the best. And Karl is the best.
Karl Taylor is a thousand crammed in one.
Each line what he says is precise ,true ,
and contains a world of experience,following him would be a boon .💖
Very kind thank you
Hi Karl I am counting my blessings for been able to watch your videos on photography. Your vibes are so uplifting and your videos and your professionalism makes me wanna work for you. But I can’t as I been there done that all my life as a creative director for advertising. I’ve worked with so many photographers for over 35 years and frankly I miss it. But watching your videos is so awesome. Please keep doing what you doing I love watching. Thanks.
Wow, thank you
Maybe there is one point that was not mentioned so long, if you are about to invest into a new camera system, and that is the question: how futureproof is my investment? The most expensive and therefore most valuable pieces are the lenses. What we change over the years are the bodys. So in the year 2020 I only would invest in a mirrorless system, wether it is from Sony, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Fuji, Oympus, you name it. I have no doubt that there is no huge difference in quality between DSLRs and mirrorless systems if you compare the same sensor sizes and price ranges. But I am quite sure that now camera technology is changing towards mirrorless and that DSLR technology would not be a future proof investment any more. The new Nikon and Canon DSLRs bodys that were released recently are aimed to existing users that are heavily invested in DSLR designed lenses. Recently Canon anounced that for the moment they will stop the development of DSLR lenses and that they put their focus and effort to the development of the mirrorless system. So in my opinion for new investers the investment in a mirrorless system is the to be more likely future proof option. I started in 2016 to invest in a new system and had to decide between a fullframe Canon, Nikon and Sony System. Because of the eye-AF for my mainly portraiture work my decision fell onto the Sony System. I now own also 6 GM and Zeiss Batis lenses. I do not regret my decision. I am happy with image the quality of my A7rII/III bodys. And I now am happy to have invested in a system that will be developped further. If I would have opted for Nikon or Canon and would have bought 6 expensive lenses, I guess would be happy with the image quality, but maybe not so happy to see that momentarily all is going into the mirrorless direction.
As a hoary cynical old "film man" who started taking pictures over 40 years ago, I came to this video fully expecting to think...
"Oh here we go again...another 'kid' telling us stuff we already know..."
How wrong was I.
An EXCELLENT video.
Very informative and precise.
Do you still use film I wonder?
Also...worth mentioning that you can use many a top flight film camera lens on a modern day DSLR.
Thank you for your comments. I wish I was a kid again but unfortunately I also started shooting a long time ago too, I cut my teeth in the darkroom with RA4, B&W and even Cibachrome and I used to process E6 and C41 and still miss looking at my 5x4inch and RZ67 transparencies on the lightbox!
Depending on the craft, handmade craft can be very difficult to photograph. (you could also be not a budding photographer but a budding craft artist) When I was still in school and regularly did ceramics I found out the best way to photograph my own work was using diffused window light with white cardboards as reflectors. I was able to control reflections and get good results. A friend got a photo major friend to photograph their work and the photo major chose to block off all natural light and use studio lighting but struggled to get good shots.
The video came at the right time as I have been undecided which camera body to acquire - new Nikon D750 or new Z50 with kit lens. You have shown me the various factors that must be taken into consideration. You have helped clearing doubts in my mind.
I save lots of storage space on my pictures by saving the ones I took with my Canon M50 Mark II at 6MP. A 6MP image from that camera taken with a good lens gives sharper results than cell phone pictures with double the resolution. This video explains the reason very well!
What should i buy for taking pictures of my paintings and also making prints?
hi, interesting, what i like hands down , from a mirrorless camera is that micro adjusting is not an issue. In dslrs most lens have to be micro adjusted to get proper focus from the viewfinder, reason why many people see a quality upgrade in sharpness from mirrorless, a workarrounmd in dslrs is to shoot in liveview, but i find viewvinder compositioning more suitible and private than using liveview from a dslr.
So good to be reminded of the basics in setting priorities, regardless of whatever work or hobby you are pursuing in photography. Excellent video.
Thanks Bob
I have been looking to upgrade from my 80D, but after checking numerous sites, I have decided to invest in a couple of 'L' lenses, 17-40 and 100-400. The 80D handles everything I have to do.
I bought a canon 500mm F4 for my 5DIV and 5DSR. It now stays on my 80D as the image quality and extra crop makes it as good as anything I've seen, unless you're a top pro. The images are stunning, but it took the glass quality to bring out the best in the 80D.
Thank you so much Karl! Very comprehensive tutorial and I was really in need of such valuable information. God bless you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great discussion! I'm just going with the one that feels best in my hands and the one that looks most appealing: the Hasselblad XD1 II.
Resolution is important especially for subjects which need maximum detail. For example a river otter has astronomically high cuteness levels and currently no camera has enough resolution, dynamic range, and color depth to accurately represent just how cute river otters are. Thus even with a high res image, you will see the cuteness, but you won't get the sensation of the overwhelming waves of cuteness that you would experience when seeing one in real life.
It would have been interesting if you compared something like Hasselblad's X1D cameras against the H6D. Or maybe one of Fujifilm's mirrorless mediumformat cameras against the H6D.
For me the biggest advantage of a mirrorless camera beyond weight and size is that you can judge the exposure before you take the shot with the help of a histogram and/or overexposure warnings. Digital cameras are quite unforgiving when you overexpose the highlights, especially when compared to negative film, and I find it's much easier to avoid blown-out highlights using an EVF when compared to a DSLR finder, I get it right the first time around and I don't have to 'chimp'.
DSLRs still have their advantages, such as AF speed, battery life, and access to huge lens catalogs.
Even as a 30+ year pro I did learned a few things! Very well done and explained. I recently retired and have switched from Hasselblad gear to Digital Canon EOS for my personal enjoyment. I subscribed and look forward to and watching additional videos on your channel.
If this is the content you give out for free, it blows my mind just imagining what the paid content would be.
That's what our members said and now they're members :)
Need some advice on potential upgrade from a Nikon D7500 to a full frame DSLR. We want to have better low light and landscape image quality when it comes to photographing at National Parks we are visiting this summer. Any help will be most appreciated. Early morning sunrise pictures and night time star pictures
Education!! It's always worth the time to follow your videos.
What a great video for us beginners!
I have heard that Karl is the best tutor who just explains photography in a very clear and easy way and that's 110% correct.Thank you Karl
I have downloaded your free e-book and learned a lot,it's so easy to understand different aspects of photography,thank you again
Btw do you have any plans on writing a sort of complete beginner course digital photography book in near future??I like many will be very happy to buy that too.
If you don't have those plans yet can you please suggest a few good books for us beginners so that we can learn more about photography.
Thank you again
Thank you but there won't be a book as we feel the best way to learn (for this at least) is in this video format free course www.karltayloreducation.com/free-photography-course/
Mr. Taylor, you are the best.
Very kind thank you
Very thorough. Also, the "Look at my Rolex Submariner! I have rolled my cuff back so you can see it. Look: I even keep it on my right wrist so it's facing the camera. LOOK AT MY EXPENSIVE WATCH; LOOK AT MY ROLEX!" It's a signifier of Karl's success - keep the image alive.
Thank you. But inaccurate on the watch: Left handed people wear their watches on their right hand for the same reason that right handed people wear it on their left - so it doesn't get in the way when writing or using your mouse - Yes it is a submariner but so am I, as my other passion is wreck diving and underwater filming so hence the dive watch. It's a great watch so of course i'm not going to take it off for every video any more than I am going to put it on for every video, I just wear it when I wear it, and I have lenses that cost more than the watch :)
Karl Taylor Absolutely. The Hasselblad H6 stuff probably demands a Patek Philippe Nautilus or an AP Royal Oak to keep pace, so I’m glad you’re keeping it real with the humble Rolex. And also that you are using it to dive with. Most divers wouldn’t actually risk diving with, and potentially scratching the case or sapphire crystal of, their Sub and would opt to wear something like a Seiko Marine Master to do the underwater work. I’m pleased you actually use it for its sporty credentials; it must be among the 5% or so of Submariners that see more action than a hotel swimming pool.
Yes you're right most people have them as an ornament, although I do know a few divers that actually dive with them. Personally as a fan of watches I'd like to get my hands on the Blancpain Bathyscape Ocean Commitment Chronograph in blue, I think that's the most beautiful watch I've ever seen.... One day :)
What about dual card slots? Is that also something that is important to look out for?
This would've been really helpful to me! I started photography a year and a half ago with a Sony A7 + kit zoomlens. Then sold them both for actually more than I spend and bought an A7III + Sigma 50mm 1.4. Just because I thought 20mm was something not many use I bought a Sigma 20mm 1.4 to stand out with my pics some time later. Next the Sony 135mm 1.8 for dog pictures and portraits. Then an used Sigma 35mm 1.4 which I really love, it's not as sharp as the 50mm, but I love the wider view that's not so wide as the 20mm which deforms the pics too much. Finally an used Sony 85mm 1.8. In the end I wish I just bought the 85mm or 135mm, because I use those the most. Probably the 85mm because it's waaaay cheaper. And 35mm that I really love too. That would save me money to buy lights and other accessories.
Thank you for this. Good points.
My pleasure!
I would test the cameras instead of relying on the assumption that larger sensor is better. Sensor technology plays a huge role and you can easily have APS-C blowing Full Frame out of the water if you're not careful, especially if you're on a budget and looking for an older FF model which you can pay for. Also, while the photosites may be larger on a larger sensor, they don't have to be. Many camera makers don't publish how big their photosites actually are and having gaps between them is normal. So test, test, test.
Hello! between the 850 or z7 which would you use for architectural photography?
I have a d7000 camera and my lenses are DX 10-24,55-300 and 50 mm. I really need to go to the next level and have been saving for the next step!
I was sure to jump to 850 and invest in the lenses, but I find the Z7 and I don't know what to think? My primary use is architecture, landscape, and urban photography.
For me, this is one of the very best explanations of all the camera options currently out there. Excellent. In my case: large hands therefore mirrorless is just too small and fragile. A pro-photographer friend advised me to make sure my 'glass' was the best I could afford and to let the camera I get is based on budget and comfort at the start, and whichever leanings I have in subject matter dictate things when know better/can afford it.
Thanks for the great stream.
Sir your the God of photography knowledge.
Another soooperb clip, nice job again. Karl, thanks a lot. Really nice and informative video.
Good informal video!
Took about the same steps when choosing my system, fujifilm with its many advantages AND disadvangtes. One for thing for instance that I noticed to suit at least me was that if say dropped a wide angle lens in a stream (which I did) its not a hassle to replace i compared to being a ff-variant.
Hence, as you say, what and how you plan to use your gear and the budget should be 2 very considerable guide line.
Amazing explanation.. Thanks 👍
Most welcome!
Thank you for a informative video :)
I am looking to buy my first camera,
my budget is 1 - 1.5 lakh,
I am a hobby photographer,
i shoot more of potraits,
looking at the options its a bit confusing,
i have thought of sony a6400 with a wide angle and a prime lens, (falls in the budget)
and few of my friends suggested me to take a full frame,
that is
sony a7iii with wide and prime lens,
or
canon 6D mark 2 (falls in the budget)
Kindly suggest me which to buy
You are a nice person Karl. God bless you
Help me, I want (have to) spend about €3000 for a new camera, I want do stills and video. I have been using a Canon 6d mk 1 for about €400 and I want to see a visible improvement in dynamic range and colour depth. I have lots of lenses, new and vintage. My best camera and lens guess at the moment is an A7iv and a Sigma Art 105mm f1.4. I do landscape photography and portraits and colour graded videos. A professional photographer told me that there will be no improvement from the 6d for stills, just for video and even that will be marginal (I use magic lantern for raw video on the 6d). What is your take on this? I would love to have the Sony A1 but for that price I would consider going medium format with the GFX 50 or another model from them and buy another cheaper camera for video.
I watch a lot of videos on old film photographers. Some of those guys used multiple brands and types of cameras just for one shoot. Watched one recently of Bob Carlos Clarke where he had 3-4 different cameras out and swapped between them. All different brands, different formats, requiring different lenses.
Interestingly Bob Carlos Clarke was one of my inspirations for getting into studio photography, I still remember some of his classic B&W work with girl with the shark fin and his dark but stylish beauty/nudes, such a shame how he can to such a tragic end but good to see that his work still lives on today.
@@VisualEducationStudio I’m a big fan of Helmut Newton myself, but Bob Carlos has some great stuff. I really like Richard Avedon and Irving Penn as well.
@@VisualEducationStudio Bob Carlos is a sad example of the mental health issues that people can suffer from in silence. As someone who has had mental health issues there is no shame in reaching out and asking for help.
Yes absolutely.
This is so good. I've just signed up to your education programme. I have a fuji film xt4, is this good enough quality to start out with product photography?
Hi Dan, thanks for signing up. Essentially any camera that has full manual control and the ability to connect studio flash and select from a good choice of lenses then you can pretty much shoot anything you like from fashion to beauty to product. You'll see more about this inside our platform.
Which camera would you recommend for someone going into product photography on a tight budget? Well, I have been thinking about sony a6600 with sony FE 90 f2.8 macro lens... I know it is a full frame lens
Purpose, Basics, Knowledge ! ... so true !
buying a high MP camera, just for social media work, where everything is scaled down to 2k resolution makes no sense to me
some of these people should consider a lower resolution camera, and therefore mostly cheaper model .... an invest the saved money in better lenses, or the best way: in a Karl Taylor Photo Course !
I sold my full frame bricks! Full frame is way over priced, super heavy, and just a way camera manufacturers pull more money out of your pocket with nonsense “camera snob” marketing. Micro 4/3 prints are every bit as good in my experience , usually better than my full frame Nikon and Canon prints. I’ve printed Micro 4/3 up to 24”x36” prints and even larger! And my new Olympus lenses are superb!
Thanks for sharing although many will argue (myself included) that full frame mirrorless can now get you close to the size but with the benefits of full frame.
@@VisualEducationStudio If you see a full frame setup giving the same image stabilization advantages (in camera) along with a wide angle lens and variable telephoto focal length that isn't bigger than the camera I'd like to know about it.
Great vid. The difference in experience through the viewfinder with mirrorless is quite a key thing you didn't really touch on i.e. proper exposure and depth of field preview. Also autofocus improvements like full sensor AF points, eye autofocus and tracking which also can be used through the viewfinder. These are important for many people, especially those that photograph people outside of studio environments
Hi Jonathan, you make some good points but you can have DOF preview through most DSLRs with the stop down button. I'm also sure at some point in the future EVFs will be so clear and sharp that it will almost be like looking at the real thing, when it does they will replace DSLRs but it's not there just yet.
your info is the very Best
Glad you think so!
Thank you Karl!!!!!!
Thank you.
Well explained.. !! Thankyou
You are welcome Vinod
Excellent summary, Karl. Spot on.
i currently own an xpro2 and x100v, do you think it is suffiicient for fashion photography?
canon 6d or 90d which one is good for birds and wildlife photography, plz suggest me
I think the best thing that somebody can do when trying to buy a camera, especially if it’s their first, is to rent a couple cameras and lenses some weekend and spend a couple hours shooting with two or three cameras that you might be interested in with a similar lens on each. Renting is so cheap that you can afford to do it for a weekend or couple days and could save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars by jumping into a camera you know nothing about and then realizing that you don’t like it and either getting frustrated and giving up altogether or spending a lot of money switching cameras or systems.
I know that a couple hours or days with a camera isn’t enough to tell if you love it or not, but it is usually enough to be able to tell if you hate it which can help in the buying decision.
Yes I agree renting is always a good option to try them out in the real world
Karl Taylor especially in this day and age. You can rent virtually anything and it’s so affordable
Karl I love your tutorials, your simplicity and detailing is Superb
thank you
Good video Karl
Great stuff, appreciate your work!
Awesome explanation sir
That's excellent guide with full of experiment. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Mr. Taylor!
Excellent? Thank you for the information and link which I will be following it. I am a photographer and the know how has no limits to what can be learned and practiced. Cheers.
You're welcome
great stuff I enjoyed this video and topics its great you shared your thoughts and some facts and reminders too.
I see myself as an advanced amateur and Im mostly shooting headshots and portraits for actors, models, musicians in London - I often wonder about upgrading my 6 year old budget canon APS-C to full frame for the promise of larger colour range, quality of picture and depth of field advantages - but for now I like what Im achieving with APS-C and ive always been a sucker for a challenge in making the most of budget gear
Hello Karl, I'm considering going into medium format (Hasselblad, Fuji or even Film) because i need better image quality (tonal gradiation, color rendition and resolution). What i don't understand is why would a medium format sensor give better image quality, if the pixel size is not bigger? For example my Sony a7iii has bigger pixels than the Hasselblad X1Dii or even the H6D 100C. Is it only because of color depht and color rendition (manufacture based), or are there some other points (exept the lenses and resolution)?
You are absolutely right with your points and you should check out my other video on 'image quality'. One thing to consider is how light is laid down over a physical size area. So for example imagine each sensor as a piece of toast based on their physical size. Now imaging spreading butter on the toast (light). Which piece of toast has the most butter? However in saying that before making a decision on an expensive purchase you have to weigh up many of the factors covered in my other video and ALWAYS rent the camera first, try it and get some RAW test files to play with and compare to your existing system.
@@VisualEducationStudio Ok, thank you very much. Yes i think it's a good idea to rent before buying an expensive system. 😁👍
Informative, easy to follow. Beginners must go through this video.
thanks Karl for sharing your knowledge
Please Karl, would you be kind enough to tell me which lenses you use with your hasselblad. I have H5D-40. What do you think? Thanks a lot
I have quite a few but my favourites are the 35-90, 80, 100, and 150. I also have the 35 and 28.
@@VisualEducationStudio Thanks a lot for your kind reply!
Thanks a lot, very informative video!
You are welcome!
Older fullframe canon 5D vs new Fuji h2s?
Refreshingly down-to-earth.
cheers
It doesn't matter. Anything you pick will be great. All modern cameras work amazing, the only limit you have is your own ability to use the camera.
Hi Karl,
Great Video for aspiring photographers. I am interested in product photography, If you can please guide me that is it possible to take professional product photo with a crop sensor DSLR camera. If so then what is the best crop sensor DSLR camera I can buy to go ahead with & what will be the best lens option for the same.
Hi see our website 'product' photography section.
It was sorta true two years ago when I switched to mirrorless but it is very true now - if you buy into DSLR you are buying into hasbeen tech and will have to replace everything in the next few years.
The R5 looks like it will be fantastic if you really need to stay with Canon but I bought into Sony two years ago and it has been a dream. I couldn't imagine going back to DSLR now.
Kev-Ra-Tzo: You don't HAVE to replace everything.....there are many people still using cameras from the 1960s & 1970s on U-tube who are still satisfied with their gear. Just because a new model is released it doesn't mean you have to rush out and buy it if your current one is still doing what you bought it for.
So much brilliant information in this video. Thank you.
2:09 Saints Bay ? looks similar
Yes that was
@@VisualEducationStudio cool live not to far away 😁
I have family ask me "what camera should I get for the $500 range"
I always tell them to practice with their cellphone and learn the basics of composition and learn how to use the manual or "pro" mode(i know apriture is limited on most phones) on their phone.
And when they are comfortable with composition and
exposure then they should invest in a real camera.
But they never listen.
🤔
Not to mention that todays smartphones are better than $500 cameras. And its interesting that no matter how much m oney people have, they just decide in their head that $500 is what a camera is worth to them...
@@davidhrzenjak you can get a open box apsc camera and kit lens for around $500 and start learning. I have bought a few as gifts and they work great for beginners.
Can anyone recommend the best medium format body under $10k? I’m looking for the best resolution mostly going to be shooting in studio for high quality model pictures but also would be great if it was good at low light when I do outdoor photography(not a necessity), I can’t find much info on options and comparisons on medium format cameras
X1dii especially if you want high flash sync speed for fashion work.
Karl Taylor thank you for the recommendation and fast reply!
Karl Taylor how would you compare it to the Fuji gfx 100?
GFX is good, probably better focusing but it can't sync with flash at high shutter speeds which is important for fashion work, especially outdoors.
What polarizer do you use? Thanks :)
Generally Lee Filters (linear)
Thanks. Im looking for a circular one... Which one would you recommend me looking for the very best quality?? Im specially interested in the nikon and zeiss one. Which one would you pick of those two?
Go for the LEE circular polariser instead.
Camera = tool. What is the kind of pictures you want to make? AND do not forget the lightning tools aka led flashes torches tripods etc. AND the software you want to use AND the size you want to print it.... 🤓👍😂😜🇨🇭
3:20 u said full frame instead of medium format
No, he said full frame because it is actually the larger size sensor of the two sensor sizes us mortals usually acquire. You don't watch this video if you are in the market for a medium format camera.
Mirrorless make better winde lenses and Normals possible and lower F stop but I will get a D850 becouse I have F-lenses else I would get a Fuji GFX 100S for lansdcape with three Zooms. I decided to get a Fuji GFX 50sii and converters for my old MF HB and Mamiya 7ii lenses for fine art landscape as an armaturer photographer that does not earn money on my photograhs. Else I willk use a D850 when I can afford to get one used. I currently use Nikon D700.
Sorry but you are wrong about the limitations of Mirrorless lenses available today in 2020.....there is well over a 100 different lenses available on the Sony E-mount system from Sony itself , Sigma, Samyang ,Tamron etc ..shall I go on.. you need to move with the times ..Mirrorless is the future for sure..
PS.. if you want to buy a camera today.. if you want a future proof your camera system ..dont buy a DSLR as ALL the camera manufacturers are not gonna be making any more DSLR cameras or DSLR lenses .. you need to go mirrorless.. some advice on this would of been useful too..
It might be the future but it won't make you a better photographer, it might only make you a more efficient photographer. I haven't got anything against one system or the other, they are only tools to me, what matters is what's inside my head. I've got lots of features on different cameras that I use for my job and I only use manual and manual focus, I don't even use the light meter.
@@VisualEducationStudio absolutely agree a camera is only a tool .. that wasn't my point but hey... we cant be right about everything & we all learn from each other . there is one point about the massive switch over from DSLR's to Mirrorless that all the camera manufacturers are going through ,rather like the days of the switch from Film to digital.. if you want to use a DSLR.. the cost of lenses & especially bodies are gonna drop through the floor.. so maybe soon you will be able to pick up some great bargains out there very soon . look fwd to your next video.. keep up the great work..
@Julian Smith And then again, it all comes to personal preferences I think. I still like the colours Canon produces and it's sufficient for me still. Canon Eos R or R6 can be AS future proof as Sony E-mount. There is not one system better than the other. Canon is not better than Sony, Sony is not better than Canon. Or Nikon. Or Panasonic. Or Fuji. Or Olympus. And so on. Professional camera's can be equipped with different mounts as well, so Canon EF L glass can be put on other brands (like Black Magic PCC 6K).
Great explanations until giving specific size for medium format (although accurate) which doesn't have a standard size. There's at least 5 sizes considered medium format (645,6x7,6x9, etc).
Also low light performance is more based on SNR firmware than sensor size. You wouldn't say a 1st gen Canon 5D FF (full frame) has better low light performance than a Nikon D500 DX (aps-c).
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*Although FF typically performs better than aps-c or smaller than full frame (35mm) size sensors. As new technology grows digital noise has become a thing of the past. The Fuji X-T3, Nikon Z 50, Canon EOS R, Sony A6400 even cameras as old as the D300s ($150+$100 for a 50mm f1.8 lens) which are all under $1000 new or used have great iso 3200 performance which is more than enough with today's tech like Topaz Denoise Ai or Luminar where you literally just click a button to remove noise from decent exposure. Topaz even has a video software the up scales low res video with insane results no exaggeration.*
Karl I think maybe a "histogram" video would be great if you haven't made one. Seeing what's a crushed black and a clipped highlight.
Yes it's funny all the variations even on the 'medium format'. Back in the day anything less than a 6x7cm (RZ67) wasn't medium format, I used to shoot 5x4 inch Sinar and 6x7 Mamiya anything smaller and we used to think it was for amateurs.
@@VisualEducationStudio I've been looking at your work for year's. Are you familiar with Sacha Dean Biyan? I really gravitated toward his look when I started shooting, he shot MF Film.
I like your content, always spot on.
Old medium format cameras still outperform most the full frame cameras in low light.
Very well explained. 👍
You make perfect videos, as always .. Thank you
This is why I have several cameras...
Ha ha yes good idea
That is why I carry just one camera...
Bingo!!!
Indeed. This is why I have also several camera's because there is not ONE system (or camerabrand even) that really does it all at this moment for me. I shoot photos on Canon and Hasselblad and video on Panasonic (I like the image quality Panasonic produces and I like the very easy menu structure Panasonic has (in my case I use the GH4 and FZ1000 from Panasonic).