I’m 17 so it’s hard to upgrade at this moment, I’m going to definitely look at more lens. I recently got a gimbal for Christmas and it has made a whole difference. BIG SUPPORTER OF YC IMAGING
@@VisualDanny I use the crane 2 and have the dual handles, its nice for some projects when I am going to be using it all day, or I want to mount a monitor... useful but not necessary. I find myself using the dual handles less and less... hope this helps
😂 the life of a creator when the footage you put time and effort in to gets scrapped due to those annoying camera strap clips. Respect this is a topic that needs more attention
You’re right bro, sometimes we as a creators feel that we need to upgrade every time but sometimes it’s just unnecessary. I shot most of my vids of my channel with the a6000 and it’s actually pretty good. But the a7 III has been the best upgrade I’ve ever decide. Great video bro 🙌🏻
Hiya, I’m currently using the a6000 and I want to save up to buy the A7iii. I’ve got two lenses that I’ve been using on the a6000 that I would use on the a7iii. If you don’t mind me asking, did you use the same lenses from the a6000 on the A7iii? I’m assuming they will fit both cameras!
Thank you for clarifying what you should upgrade more. Started watching your channel last week and you have so much content that is helpful for creatives. Appreciate you
Always upgrade lenses first before thinking about switching camera body, then once you know you've gotten all you can out of that camera with set of lenses then you can switch
This is so true. I used my GH3's from 2013-2017 for professional work - finally upgraded to the GH5 because my GH3's were starting to wear out and show some quirks (I still use 'em as b-cams though) and I was making enough money that it made sense to have a camera with 2SD card slots, IBIS, 4K, and have the 10bit recording. But I'm looking now at upgrading my lighting and lens lineup currently - even though a GH5s would be a great additional body to have - precisely because I feel like the lenses and lighting will make a bigger impact on my video productions right now. 95% of the time I don't end up in situations where my footage is unusable because of low light - even if it's noisier than I'd like from time to time. My wedding clients have never commented on it - so I think its me being super noise conscious after watching too many camera reviews. Haha.
I've been using a Canon T6i for over 2 years now and never felt the need to get another one. Now that my camera is limiting me and what I can do, I feel its safe to upgrade. You made some excellent points and i'm ready for that upgrade! Keep up the great work man, excited for what you bring in 2019!
i agree with you on this, in this creative commmunity. A lens can change the whole dynamic of the image. I would say as you said, master your camera, story telling, angles, lighting bc a lens will always produce as its suppose to. People get carried away with 4k this 4k that but they lack the fundamentals of what brings it together.
Gaffe tape to hold the strap mounts down $12. A $30 Mic J 044 lav for a phone (which we already have) or ($119) Zoom H1 and audio problems over. Clap sync. DaVinci Resolve 15.2 (free)
Bought a T6i about 2 years ago and I learned the ins and outs of the camera. Really figured out what it can produce under certain conditions. I also bought a Sigma 18-35 mm f1.8 and created some quality content (in my opinion). Now that I have learned and feel more confident in my ability as a creator I am planning to pair my sigma lens with a new a7iii. I’m excited to make the upgrade!!!! .... great content as always!
your're right... lenses hold their value while camera bodies lose value every year... but yeah depending on what you shoot a new body might be what you need e.g if you need to shoot 180 or 240 frames a sec... you definitely need to upgrade
I bought the GH5 and it was my introduction to entry level cinema cameras. As soon as the GH5s and Black Magic released, I felt no need to upgrade because I know this is still an amazing, well rounded camera. I've bought nearly every upgrade for it as well and I still feel like I could create a film with this set up. All I need is more lenses haha
So many don’t realise this but lens is more important than the body. Sure the body is crucial but if you spend all your money on the body you have nothing left for the camera. Good vid man!!
I definitely agree that the right lens makes all the difference. I would only upgrade my camera when what I wanted to create was hindered by the type of camera I have (i.e. the camera lacks the features I need to create my work).
I've been using the a6300 pretty much since you had it back in the day and I am still in love with the camera and gets me great results. No need for an upgrade for me.
KingPenTV I’ve had that happen to me twice in the 2 years I’ve had it. I also don’t record for an extended time (no more than a min) you should be fine.
Freelanced for 2 years with a Nikon d5500 and a $196 35mm lens. Traveled with it. Saw Trinidad like 5 times, went to Canada, shot in Miami, I didn't have the best gear but it worked! I've switched over to systems that can handle video better but most people (potential clients) just care you can produce decent quality images. Probably feels like you'll disappoint your favorite creator that you watch daily because you don't have the cash for the latest gear (that's a real thing, feeling like you have to keep up) Honestly, just start off with what gets you out there shooting sooner than later.
I totally agree with upgrading lens if your camera still has all the features you need. I currently want to add the 100mm macro len to my kit because I want to commit more to beauty photography.
Sony A7iii Wow! Awesome low light beast of a camera. I upgraded both my camera and lens. I went from a GH2 (AFTER USING IT FOR 6 YEARS) Then tried out the GH3 & GH4 then quickly returned them because I did not like them. I tried out the GH5s and liked it so purchased it early last year. I also purchased a few Voigtlander lenses, Olympus Zuiko, Nikon Nikkor, and Pentax SMC A 50mm F/1.2 Lens They all work very well together...
I am french ;), i bought the gh5 because my Canon 700d was too limited. Gh5 you have so many options ( slowmotion, picture profil, menu item, 5 axes stabilisation ). I would say it is good to start with à basic camera and do everything manually instead To buy à expensive camera and do in automatic. Lens is more important for me as you said you do not loose money! I spend so many time to compare lens it is like jungle but when you undersand the technics you buy for what you need !
Yeah for me investing in actual photography books and online courses/tutorials made all the difference. I've been using the 80D for so long with mostly a sigma 18-35, canon 10-18 and a nifty fifty and my photography/video work didn't get any better until I actually studied and learnt stuff. Better gear helps of course, but it's not everything. Good video bro 👊
Definitely a lens guy. I feel like the camera body upgrade is necessary when it doesn't keep up with the work you do. A "RUclipsr" or "Vlogger" can have drastically different camera needs than a person who's contracted for documentaries. Good vid bro!
Very great take on the subject and that is exactly why I’m still using the a6300. No matter what camera... the MOST important feature one can have is storytelling!! Dope video homie
While it being 2021 I’m a little late coming to your video BUT your information here is timeless! Watching saved me $2,500 in purchasing a good quality lens over a new camera. Now the question becomes WHEN do I make the switch from reliable DSLR to Mirrorless when the DSLR with new lens does everything I need a camera to do? Answer based upon this video - when my DSLR stops providing me the quality I need in finished photos. Love the part about the noisy camera strap attachments. Those pesky noises happen ALL the time, right? Thank you for sharing this information.
Pleaseeeee i Need you help mate, how do you shoot in such low light and not get any noise any grain in your videos.........We need a full tutorial on how to not get any noise, i shoot with my gh5s with 8-18 sigma 2.8 ap lens and get noise like crazy.....please help what am i doing wrong
I completely agree with this! I have a sony a6000 and i have just been using different lenses and i still can make high quality videos. To me its not the camera is the person behind the camera that makes the best content.
I feel you, i still have the t3i and tbh i even lost my motivation to use it. It's just so old and even tho i have bought every lens i need an upgrade.
Agon Haliti i can relate so well. I bought my t3i in 2010. It got me really far and then i lost my motivation to use it. People would say my quality was good but i hated the way my videos looked once exported plus photography was crappy as well. I have the skills just needed the quality. I got an amazing deal on the Canon 6D MK II. Bought it for 1,300 with kit lens off of OfferUp.
Blessed Visuals ive never used the t6i but just off head i feel like they may produce the same quality. My friend has one so that made me want to upgrade but i wanted to go bigger than him but honestly i feel like the t6i and 6d mk ii are very similar
I have a panasonic g7 and am constantly thinking about upgrading to the fujifilm xt3, the only thing is I haven't had the camera for very long. I decided to buy a cheap 7artisans 25mm 1.8 to see if getting a different lens would change my mind and it did. I completely love this lens and it's made all the difference when it comes to how I shoot now and the look it has was exactly what I've been looking for. I still think I'm going to upgrade but not for a little while longer.
Really great info, man. Great video too. I’ve been looking to invest in my first dslr and I’m trying to avoid being wrapped up in the latest ones. Getting a slightly older camera and just focusing on various lenses is the route wanna take.
Yes true. I've had my t7i since the day it was released I take it everywhere I go. I have the 18-55 kit lens which I use 90% of the time. I also have a Tokina 11-16 which I only use if the look calls for it. When I do music videos, I shoot half with my kit lens and the other half with my iPhone. I try to push and maximize everything within my reach. Most people are so focused on getting the next best thing when they haven't mastered whats right in from of them, and in the long run will end up with 20 different cameras and still unsatisfied. Yes I do plan on upgrading soon, as my brand grows, but for now im putting that money aside until the time comes. -- I'VE CHECKED OUT EVERYONE'S WORK WHO HAS COMMENTED AND YOU GUY'S VIDEOS ARE AMAZING! --
that backup effect was dope tho!!!! Also, I think that you should get a camera. The first point, then start getting your lens. I would say the holy trinity 11-24, 27-70, 70-200 (canon). Or the ranges that are in your camera brand. I would even say look into sigma. They still make some bomb lens a lot cheaper. Then after you master that camera and understand the basics then look into another camera. Also, make sure the camera fits your shooting needs/style I think people get caught up in the hype of new camera.
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Dope video as always. I fall into the upgrading for upgrading's sake way too often. Upgrading cameras for the newest bells and whistles that we don't necessarily need is a huge crutch and can keep us from expanding our knowledge base and maximizing what we already have.
Thanks! Always great content. To minimize the rattling and jiggling of those strap connectors, get rubber washers. You'll need to take off the triangular strap attachments, slip a couple of rubber washers on each side, and put those strap attachments back on. It's a pain, but you need to do it only once. No more rattling. Works for me!
Great video. I've been using a t4i as my main for a few years now. Despite getting some good quality pictures and video, having a camera from 2012 really made my work flow pretty difficult. Finally brought the a7iii last week, and I feel like my world is going to change for the better. Just need to buy some lenses!
My Panasonic G7 just reached the 4-year mark, I've been using it for about 2 years. It's still a BEAST especially with the Sigma 18-35 & my Panasonic 25mm.!
Dope! Definitely agree that upgrading everything else (skills included) can tremendously impact how your video looks. It’s easy to fall into that gear trap.. basic storytelling skills/ framing/ good audio and lighting can make all the difference.
Had the 70D for years got a stabilizer, mic, desktop and an array of ef lenses for cheap, after some years and a few drops I've upgraded to the 5dmk4 now I was looking at the A7III but ultimately it came down to the durability in bad weather and whether or not a camera can take a fall. This is what was important to me and it served my needs. Definitely not for everyone, each individual has their own needs and there's a camera to match that 😁💪
I’m mostly a video hobbyist, but do a small amount of paid production. You are 100% correct. Of all the money I’ve spent over the years, glass has been the obvious best bang for my buck. Lighting is second, but honestly not even a close second.
I really needed to see this because I shoot with a Sony A6000 and feeling pressured to upgrade my camera. But after watching this I’m strongly considering only investing in a better stabilization and a nice lense. It’s ain’t what you got it’s about what you do with it 🎥
I´m starting to grade up my equipment since i´m still using a 5D mk2, which in my opinion simply doesn´t cut it when it comes to any type of professional videography in 2019.
i agree with you ....i would get new lenses ...i love my a6000 ...i usually record audio for my cooking & music video channel with a separate mic ...so the lack of mic jack is not an issue for me
Asa photographer, lens are way more important than the camera itself. Filmmakers always tell mr to invest in a good set of lenses. With the mirror less options now, there are a ton of things we can shoot with a variety of lenses. Great job on your work.
Just upgraded to the a7iii yesterday. I felt like it would be better long term if I invested in full-frame now instead of later, so I took the dive. I still have my Fuji, but I'll invest in better full frame lenses from now on!
I totally agree with you. That a camera should not always be the first thing that you upgrade. But in the case of the song A6000 (which I’m using right now) I would at least recommend that people upgrade to a A6300 simple because of like you said the resolution and the lack of a audio jack. I love my sony a6000 and I make the most of it because I can’t afford to upgrade yet but I am limited by the things that it lack. Please the overheating issue is frustrating especially in the summer.
I fully agree I have an old Canon 60D (I use for a B camera on my interviews) that I have bought some used Canon L series lenses, like the 35mm f1.4, and the 85mm 1.3 these lenses on my Canon look better than my native Sony lenses on my A7Rii, I plan to do a video showing comparisons.
I still have my a6500 and plan on upgrading to the A7ii(because Sony doesn't seem like they're going to announce the A7Siii any time soon) but the only reason I want to upgrade is for that full frame look and the better features but I know my camera like the back of my hand
Thanks man, I'm just an amateur in this photography, this video really helps me a lot, i guess i should upgrade my lens than my body camera first, THANKS MAN
I don't know... since upgrading from an outstanding crop sensor camera with poor AF to a full frame camera with eye AF, not only has shooting become a much more enjoyable experience, but the image quality and color are leagues ahead of what I was able to get even with the best premium micro four thirds lenses in the system. So for me, there does come a time when switching bodies makes more sense. At the same time, love lenses!
Definitely lenses over bodies. My footage from my old T2i still competes with the 5 cameras I have purchased since then. BTW, lack of 4k isn't an issue for me. My newer, more expensive lenses make a huge difference in the final product though. In fact, if the T2i had a flip-out screen and continuous autofocus (I don't trust my eyes) in video mode, I could have stayed with it. It's a body with a crop-sensor and not as good as my other bodies in low light, but there are simple ways around those issue.
All about lenses make the difference in your work. How does the sigma adapter work on your canon lenses for autofocus? Does it search a lot? Also would love to get your Sony profile and setting configurations. I love my sony but don't feel that adjusted to it like I was with my canon. Keep up the great work YCimaging!
This definitely helped. I literally use an A6000 professionally as a real estate and portrait photographer, I've got 4 lens plus a vintage. I can wait but eventually, I just want full frame, so tired of crop factor. An A7III and I'll just keep it as long as I can. Just gotta find $2000 lying around.
I'm at those railroads 2 weeks ago bc I film with the T6 and low light sucks but my lighting sucked more...I adjusted my setting between 600 & 800 with f2.8 I think...and WHAT A DIFFERENCE...it adjusted my way of thinking about it...lighting and what shoots I get will be my focus....I still want to ungrade camera only bc I can't hook a monitor up to the T6
This year in June will be my second year as a content creator and I'm finding I do need to continually work on everything outside of camera equip. but I'm using a Lumix G7 which I really like except for the focus so sometime this year I'm looking to get a GH5. I don't make money with my content (yet) so I don't want to spend too much money on equipment.
I recently got a sigma lens and the sharpness is great, i just posted a video shot at an apple orchard on a 5d mk iv only using a sigma 18-35mm and it looks awesome, i recommend that lens
I'm all for using what you have until you max out its usage potential. I have the same 2 cameras that you have in this video, and I currently use the A6000 as my secondary cam. I've used the hell out of the A6000 but now that I'm shooting everything for the most part in 4K with my A7III, and I'm trying to push my image quality on the videos I produce, I think it's about that time to upgrade... my secondary camera. (First World Problems... I know).
Features is driving me to upgrade. Shooting portraits to being able to Shoot Sports/action, need faster buffer and faster frames per second. Now I want to shoot video and have log so now I need a mirror less over a DSLR.
My opinion is to invest more money to lenses to achieve different prespectives/look rather to buy a camera stick to camera that u have for example like yc mention it a6000 good camera that offers u 4K also sharp invest to lenses guys
Great video YC, once again. I actually think it's more cost efficient in the long run to upgrade cameras as soon as possible. Here's why. If you I buy a camera now, for simplicity and context let's say it's the A7iii. I spent 2,000 for a camera. Cool. Now. If I wait 3 to 5 years to upgrade this camera and decide to sell it, here's the problem. I will only get back around $700-$800 for it. In 2022 the A7iii will only sell for at most $800. Ok, now I obviously need my upgraded camera, yes? Ok. Now let's say it's 2022, the A7iiii just came out and it's selling new for $2,200. I now have to match my $800 that I got from selling my A7iii with $1400 new dollars to equal the $2200 that I need to make the new purchase. My suggestion is as soon as an upgraded version of your camera gets announced, immediately start the selling process of the camera you want to replace. So in the A7iii example, as soon as the A7siii release date is announced by Sony themselves, start selling the A7iii. Possibly selling it BEFORE the A7siii is actually released. You can now get at LEAST $1800 from selling the A7iii today (January 6, 2019) combine this amount with only about $300-$400 to match the price of a brand new A7siii and there you have the latest camera for only $300-$400. If you do this every about 18 months within a 6 year period you would have spent only $1200 in camera upgrades with a total of 4 camera upgrades. If you wait to upgrade cameras at a rate of let's say every 3 years, within the same 6 year period you would only have 2 camera upgrades and will have spent well over $2800 in camera upgrading. So using this method not only are you ALWAYS using the latest and greatest in camera technology, but you will have spent a significantly lower amount of cash in the process. Basically upgrade your camera at the same rate you buy new cellphones. Trust me you'll save a ton of money AND it'll satisfy that itch we all have to use the latest and greatest in Camera Technology. Cheers! Oh and BTW the methodology of upgrading works with most camera equipment with an initial cost of $600 or more. So yes use this method for your gimbles and lenses as well. Especially if you are a Sony shooter. New lenses are great. Just look at the difference between an older GMaster vs the latest generation of GMaster. As we enter into more digital i guarantee you will find yourself upgrading lenses much more frequently then you think.
I have Sony a6300 with sigma lenses and I bought Fuji xt3 with kit lens. I can say I use my old a6300 more with my client work. I also used fast prime lenses with xt3 but still a6300 is better with gimbal work and more natural auto-focus with half price setup. First time I understand new gear wont make you better always.
Upgraded my camera when my canon 70d broke and it was going to cost about almost half of what I paid for. So got the A7iii and love it. I would say it makes more sense to buy better lens unless your camera breaks.
I want to get into photography. I'm looking for my first camera. Does this rule still apply? Should I buy a good camera now or cheaper camera and buy more lenses? I'm interested in the XT-3..
Agree with everything in this video! Sometimes i look into reviews too much then start thinking bad about camera i own at the moment. Keep inspiring :)
I have the Canon 750D, should change my camera to a updated Canon camera (this is pretty old one) then have different types of lenses? Literally and truly am a simple person I am just more into lenses and story telling. Which Canon camera would you recommend for music video, filmmaking and photography?
I just bought a Sony A7 ...like the first one from like 5 years ago.. I figured with one of the only big differences being image stabilisation, which can come in lenses, it wasn’t worth paying anymore than I did... now I’m trying to figure out the best lens and stabiliser I can get with a reasonably low budget..any help?!
The reason i'd want to upgrade cameras (I have the a6300, amazing camera btw, been using it for years) is because I need that 4K 60fps. My camera just won't give me the best of quality when using slow mo in my opinion. Also need in body stabilization cause I don't always want to depend on my Ronin M. My lens till now has given me many amazing videos (Sigma 30mm 1.4) but I do also need different focal lengths. My main thing to change right now is the camera, and then my lighting. That's about it.
First, with intellectual honesty, decide if a new camera can facilitate the needs. Several years ago I was torn between the Nikon D610 and D750, which I bought the latter because on paper it did what I wanted. Bought myself a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 with it and ran with the combo with no looking back. Six months later I added a Sigma Art 24mm f/1.4 to my arsenal. Around the time when Nikon announced the 105mm f/1.4, I was interested in buying the D810. Luckily I was tasked for a job and rented both. I loved the results but to purchase both, it was too daunting on the budget - the lens retails for $2200 and D810 at the time for $3300. Fortunately I got to try the 105mm on my D750 and was very pleased with the results. I came to conclusion that I should buy the 105mm and hold out on the D810 or the successor as it was due anytime and I was right, the D850 was announced. Around February of last year I bought the Peztval 85mm f/2.2 for fun. A very specialized lens but I love using it when I can. Finally a couple months later I bought the Nikon 105mm f/1.4 and have been using it since. But, yes there is a but, around the announcement of the D850, I have been keep on buying that. From the beginning I knew I was going to grow out of the D750 but wanted something in the middle - not the entry D610 nor the near flagship the D810 was at the time. Well, I have rented the D850 when it was announced and loved it too. When the Z7 became available for rent I tried that out. After that experience I wanted the D850 to be my next camera - that was until I went to the local camera shop. One of the guys there knew I rented the Z7 and knew my heart was on the D850. Well, I was in for a shock - the shop received a trade in from the previous day. A person traded a like new D810 (1657 shutter actuations and pristine body) w vertical grip for the new Z7. They offered me $1600 for the body and vertical grip (which retails for $460 by itself). Since November 3rd I have owned pretty much a new D810, which has 44% more megapixels than my D750 and 26% less megapixels than a new D850 but for 200% less money! So yeah, rent lenses and see what works best for you and then upgrade the glass. Rent camera bodies and wait for a deal when it happens.
I literally just upgraded from the a6000 to the a6300 because of the mic jack, picture profiles and 120fps but i understand this camera enough to wait and save up for the a7iii
I've been shooting with a t5 for 2 years now and im burnt out with it. I will never front on it though cause it made me lots of money but i need features. I need a good low level shooter and I need more ratios so i can get some good quality slow mo popping. My shooting skills are there, i just need my shooter to catch up. Sony a6500 is what im looking at or canon m50.
I feel the only time you should upgrade your camera is if your existing camera limits your creative vision ( if that makes sense). But you have to be honest with yourself on your knowledge of cameras and what stage you’re at in your filmmaking career. For example, the movie, ‘The Possession Of Hannah Grace’ was short entirely on Sony A7S ii’s. The movie ‘Unsane’ was shot in a iPhone 7. The movie ‘Searching’ was shit on iPhones, GoPro’s and webcams. So to reiterate. If the camera does not support your vision then upgrade. But for the most part you can make great content with whatever you have. If the pros are using consumer cameras for features now a days...
A lens can make a world of difference man! This footage looks amazing!
When you get a chance review to 56 mm Sigma f 1.4
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The best time to upgrade your camera is when your prices are going up, and you can recover the camera's cost in 3-4 projects.
Exactly
but why change tool which is still great? Just because you CAN? I believe you should buy CAMERA only when you grow out of it. Peace!
I’m 17 so it’s hard to upgrade at this moment, I’m going to definitely look at more lens. I recently got a gimbal for Christmas and it has made a whole difference.
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Congratulations! What gimbal you're using?
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@@bjproductions944 what version? Do you use dual handles?
@@VisualDanny I use the crane 2 and have the dual handles, its nice for some projects when I am going to be using it all day, or I want to mount a monitor... useful but not necessary. I find myself using the dual handles less and less... hope this helps
@@tuckerhoranmedia for sure, im going to try this set up and will decide if i should purchase with the handles. Tnx bro!
😂 the life of a creator when the footage you put time and effort in to gets scrapped due to those annoying camera strap clips. Respect this is a topic that needs more attention
CJKnowsTECH Sucks bro lol
You’re right bro, sometimes we as a creators feel that we need to upgrade every time but sometimes it’s just unnecessary. I shot most of my vids of my channel with the a6000 and it’s actually pretty good. But the a7 III has been the best upgrade I’ve ever decide. Great video bro 🙌🏻
Hiya, I’m currently using the a6000 and I want to save up to buy the A7iii. I’ve got two lenses that I’ve been using on the a6000 that I would use on the a7iii. If you don’t mind me asking, did you use the same lenses from the a6000 on the A7iii? I’m assuming they will fit both cameras!
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Thank you for clarifying what you should upgrade more. Started watching your channel last week and you have so much content that is helpful for creatives. Appreciate you
Always upgrade lenses first before thinking about switching camera body, then once you know you've gotten all you can out of that camera with set of lenses then you can switch
This is so true. I used my GH3's from 2013-2017 for professional work - finally upgraded to the GH5 because my GH3's were starting to wear out and show some quirks (I still use 'em as b-cams though) and I was making enough money that it made sense to have a camera with 2SD card slots, IBIS, 4K, and have the 10bit recording. But I'm looking now at upgrading my lighting and lens lineup currently - even though a GH5s would be a great additional body to have - precisely because I feel like the lenses and lighting will make a bigger impact on my video productions right now. 95% of the time I don't end up in situations where my footage is unusable because of low light - even if it's noisier than I'd like from time to time. My wedding clients have never commented on it - so I think its me being super noise conscious after watching too many camera reviews. Haha.
I've been using a Canon T6i for over 2 years now and never felt the need to get another one. Now that my camera is limiting me and what I can do, I feel its safe to upgrade. You made some excellent points and i'm ready for that upgrade! Keep up the great work man, excited for what you bring in 2019!
i agree with you on this, in this creative commmunity. A lens can change the whole dynamic of the image. I would say as you said, master your camera, story telling, angles, lighting bc a lens will always produce as its suppose to. People get carried away with 4k this 4k that but they lack the fundamentals of what brings it together.
Gaffe tape to hold the strap mounts down $12. A $30 Mic J 044 lav for a phone (which we already have) or ($119) Zoom H1 and audio problems over. Clap sync. DaVinci Resolve 15.2 (free)
Bought a T6i about 2 years ago and I learned the ins and outs of the camera. Really figured out what it can produce under certain conditions. I also bought a Sigma 18-35 mm f1.8 and created some quality content (in my opinion). Now that I have learned and feel more confident in my ability as a creator I am planning to pair my sigma lens with a new a7iii. I’m excited to make the upgrade!!!! .... great content as always!
Yes right video at the right time, I have been looking for a way to ask this question. YCImaging thanks so much.
your're right... lenses hold their value while camera bodies lose value every year... but yeah depending on what you shoot a new body might be what you need e.g if you need to shoot 180 or 240 frames a sec... you definitely need to upgrade
Bro!! You explained it in the most perfect way! Half of the time we don't need to upgrade! For me its, GLASS OVER CAMERA.
I bought the GH5 and it was my introduction to entry level cinema cameras. As soon as the GH5s and Black Magic released, I felt no need to upgrade because I know this is still an amazing, well rounded camera. I've bought nearly every upgrade for it as well and I still feel like I could create a film with this set up. All I need is more lenses haha
Yes is this
So many don’t realise this but lens is more important than the body. Sure the body is crucial but if you spend all your money on the body you have nothing left for the camera. Good vid man!!
I definitely agree that the right lens makes all the difference. I would only upgrade my camera when what I wanted to create was hindered by the type of camera I have (i.e. the camera lacks the features I need to create my work).
I've been using the a6300 pretty much since you had it back in the day and I am still in love with the camera and gets me great results. No need for an upgrade for me.
looking to purchase the a6300. I've heard of over heating issues? I'm planning on filming a feature with it.
KingPenTV I’ve had that happen to me twice in the 2 years I’ve had it. I also don’t record for an extended time (no more than a min) you should be fine.
HOLY SHIT THAT FIRST SEQUENCE WASS FIRRRRRREEEE!! That motion blurred speed ramp through the city gave me life.
Freelanced for 2 years with a Nikon d5500 and a $196 35mm lens. Traveled with it. Saw Trinidad like 5 times, went to Canada, shot in Miami, I didn't have the best gear but it worked! I've switched over to systems that can handle video better but most people (potential clients) just care you can produce decent quality images. Probably feels like you'll disappoint your favorite creator that you watch daily because you don't have the cash for the latest gear (that's a real thing, feeling like you have to keep up) Honestly, just start off with what gets you out there shooting sooner than later.
I totally agree with upgrading lens if your camera still has all the features you need. I currently want to add the 100mm macro len to my kit because I want to commit more to beauty photography.
The canon 100mm f2.8L is so much fun! Its macro, so sometimes the AF misses but the detail and image quality is killer.
Sony A7iii Wow! Awesome low light beast of a camera. I upgraded both my camera and lens. I went from a GH2 (AFTER USING IT FOR 6 YEARS) Then tried out the GH3 & GH4 then quickly returned them because I did not like them. I tried out the GH5s and liked it so purchased it early last year. I also purchased a few Voigtlander lenses, Olympus Zuiko, Nikon Nikkor, and Pentax SMC A 50mm F/1.2 Lens They all work very well together...
I am french ;), i bought the gh5 because my Canon 700d was too limited. Gh5 you have so many options ( slowmotion, picture profil, menu item, 5 axes stabilisation ). I would say it is good to start with à basic camera and do everything manually instead To buy à expensive camera and do in automatic. Lens is more important for me as you said you do not loose money! I spend so many time to compare lens it is like jungle but when you undersand the technics you buy for what you need !
Yeah for me investing in actual photography books and online courses/tutorials made all the difference. I've been using the 80D for so long with mostly a sigma 18-35, canon 10-18 and a nifty fifty and my photography/video work didn't get any better until I actually studied and learnt stuff. Better gear helps of course, but it's not everything. Good video bro 👊
Definitely a lens guy. I feel like the camera body upgrade is necessary when it doesn't keep up with the work you do. A "RUclipsr" or "Vlogger" can have drastically different camera needs than a person who's contracted for documentaries. Good vid bro!
Very great take on the subject and that is exactly why I’m still using the a6300. No matter what camera... the MOST important feature one can have is storytelling!! Dope video homie
While it being 2021 I’m a little late coming to your video BUT your information here is timeless! Watching saved me $2,500 in purchasing a good quality lens over a new camera. Now the question becomes WHEN do I make the switch from reliable DSLR to Mirrorless when the DSLR with new lens does everything I need a camera to do? Answer based upon this video - when my DSLR stops providing me the quality I need in finished photos. Love the part about the noisy camera strap attachments. Those pesky noises happen ALL the time, right? Thank you for sharing this information.
Pleaseeeee i Need you help mate, how do you shoot in such low light and not get any noise any grain in your videos.........We need a full tutorial on how to not get any noise, i shoot with my gh5s with 8-18 sigma 2.8 ap lens and get noise like crazy.....please help what am i doing wrong
Get better light, you can apply denoiser in your editing software like premier, fianlly the settings : 24 frame cause u will get more light this way
I completely agree with this! I have a sony a6000 and i have just been using different lenses and i still can make high quality videos. To me its not the camera is the person behind the camera that makes the best content.
I Have a Canon Rebel T3i. I Upgraded to a Canon 6D MK II. Major difference than buying a new lens for the T3i
I feel you, i still have the t3i and tbh i even lost my motivation to use it. It's just so old and even tho i have bought every lens i need an upgrade.
2047 Films that’s my next goal I work with a t6i right now so can you let me know how you like the 6d better?
really why not buy the eos r its basically the same camera but better
Agon Haliti i can relate so well. I bought my t3i in 2010. It got me really far and then i lost my motivation to use it. People would say my quality was good but i hated the way my videos looked once exported plus photography was crappy as well. I have the skills just needed the quality. I got an amazing deal on the Canon 6D MK II. Bought it for 1,300 with kit lens off of OfferUp.
Blessed Visuals ive never used the t6i but just off head i feel like they may produce the same quality. My friend has one so that made me want to upgrade but i wanted to go bigger than him but honestly i feel like the t6i and 6d mk ii are very similar
I have a panasonic g7 and am constantly thinking about upgrading to the fujifilm xt3, the only thing is I haven't had the camera for very long. I decided to buy a cheap 7artisans 25mm 1.8 to see if getting a different lens would change my mind and it did. I completely love this lens and it's made all the difference when it comes to how I shoot now and the look it has was exactly what I've been looking for. I still think I'm going to upgrade but not for a little while longer.
Really great info, man. Great video too. I’ve been looking to invest in my first dslr and I’m trying to avoid being wrapped up in the latest ones. Getting a slightly older camera and just focusing on various lenses is the route wanna take.
good lighting will be my next investment. I really want the aputure 120d.
Yes true. I've had my t7i since the day it was released I take it everywhere I go. I have the 18-55 kit lens which I use 90% of the time. I also have a Tokina 11-16 which I only use if the look calls for it. When I do music videos, I shoot half with my kit lens and the other half with my iPhone. I try to push and maximize everything within my reach. Most people are so focused on getting the next best thing when they haven't mastered whats right in from of them, and in the long run will end up with 20 different cameras and still unsatisfied. Yes I do plan on upgrading soon, as my brand grows, but for now im putting that money aside until the time comes.
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The Sony A6500 has more resolutions, has an audio jack, has picture profiles. Nice mid point between the A6000 and A7III without goin broke
The video we all needed, most of the time quality glass can make a dated camera look crispy again. Thanks again YC!
that backup effect was dope tho!!!!
Also, I think that you should get a camera. The first point, then start getting your lens. I would say the holy trinity 11-24, 27-70, 70-200 (canon). Or the ranges that are in your camera brand. I would even say look into sigma. They still make some bomb lens a lot cheaper. Then after you master that camera and understand the basics then look into another camera. Also, make sure the camera fits your shooting needs/style I think people get caught up in the hype of new camera.
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Dope video as always. I fall into the upgrading for upgrading's sake way too often. Upgrading cameras for the newest bells and whistles that we don't necessarily need is a huge crutch and can keep us from expanding our knowledge base and maximizing what we already have.
Thanks! Always great content. To minimize the rattling and jiggling of those strap connectors, get rubber washers. You'll need to take off the triangular strap attachments, slip a couple of rubber washers on each side, and put those strap attachments back on. It's a pain, but you need to do it only once. No more rattling. Works for me!
Great video. I've been using a t4i as my main for a few years now. Despite getting some good quality pictures and video, having a camera from 2012 really made my work flow pretty difficult. Finally brought the a7iii last week, and I feel like my world is going to change for the better. Just need to buy some lenses!
My Panasonic G7 just reached the 4-year mark, I've been using it for about 2 years. It's still a BEAST especially with the Sigma 18-35 & my Panasonic 25mm.!
Dope! Definitely agree that upgrading everything else (skills included) can tremendously impact how your video looks. It’s easy to fall into that gear trap.. basic storytelling skills/ framing/ good audio and lighting can make all the difference.
WiseMindFilms Yeah for sure!
Had the 70D for years got a stabilizer, mic, desktop and an array of ef lenses for cheap, after some years and a few drops I've upgraded to the 5dmk4 now I was looking at the A7III but ultimately it came down to the durability in bad weather and whether or not a camera can take a fall. This is what was important to me and it served my needs. Definitely not for everyone, each individual has their own needs and there's a camera to match that 😁💪
your coments and what you guide is very important for me thanx
I’m mostly a video hobbyist, but do a small amount of paid production. You are 100% correct. Of all the money I’ve spent over the years, glass has been the obvious best bang for my buck. Lighting is second, but honestly not even a close second.
I really needed to see this because I shoot with a Sony A6000 and feeling pressured to upgrade my camera. But after watching this I’m strongly considering only investing in a better stabilization and a nice lense. It’s ain’t what you got it’s about what you do with it 🎥
ALL GOOD POINTS BROTHA, KEEP CRUSHING IT IN 2019!
I´m starting to grade up my equipment since i´m still using a 5D mk2, which in my opinion simply doesn´t cut it when it comes to any type of professional videography in 2019.
Thanks for being great and humble YC. Cheers to a good 2019! Debating on 16-35mm Sony Glass!
i agree with you ....i would get new lenses ...i love my a6000 ...i usually record audio for my cooking & music video channel with a separate mic ...so the lack of mic jack is not an issue for me
I ask myself this everyday. I mostly do photo editing so always comparing how my model looks and the pixel quality. Great video fam.
i like the way you get straight to your points ...you teach well!
Loved your upgrade video. Really good advice. I’m a medium format stills person but this really spoke to me. Thanks. Good luck in new year
🔥🔥🔥 intro and great advice. Lighting & lenses will take you further than just a better upgraded camera with no solid glass & lighting.
Asa photographer, lens are way more important than the camera itself. Filmmakers always tell mr to invest in a good set of lenses. With the mirror less options now, there are a ton of things we can shoot with a variety of lenses. Great job on your work.
Just upgraded to the a7iii yesterday. I felt like it would be better long term if I invested in full-frame now instead of later, so I took the dive. I still have my Fuji, but I'll invest in better full frame lenses from now on!
i have a 4k camera but the lens doesnt come off. its nice and all but should i get another camera?
Thank you for this video. I have been considered investing in a new lens for a while. Great video.
I totally agree with you. That a camera should not always be the first thing that you upgrade. But in the case of the song A6000 (which I’m using right now) I would at least recommend that people upgrade to a A6300 simple because of like you said the resolution and the lack of a audio jack. I love my sony a6000 and I make the most of it because I can’t afford to upgrade yet but I am limited by the things that it lack. Please the overheating issue is frustrating especially in the summer.
I fully agree I have an old Canon 60D (I use for a B camera on my interviews) that I have bought some used Canon L series lenses, like the 35mm f1.4, and the 85mm 1.3 these lenses on my Canon look better than my native Sony lenses on my A7Rii, I plan to do a video showing comparisons.
I still have my a6500 and plan on upgrading to the A7ii(because Sony doesn't seem like they're going to announce the A7Siii any time soon) but the only reason I want to upgrade is for that full frame look and the better features but I know my camera like the back of my hand
Thanks man, I'm just an amateur in this photography, this video really helps me a lot, i guess i should upgrade my lens than my body camera first, THANKS MAN
I don't know... since upgrading from an outstanding crop sensor camera with poor AF to a full frame camera with eye AF, not only has shooting become a much more enjoyable experience, but the image quality and color are leagues ahead of what I was able to get even with the best premium micro four thirds lenses in the system. So for me, there does come a time when switching bodies makes more sense. At the same time, love lenses!
Definitely lenses over bodies. My footage from my old T2i still competes with the 5 cameras I have purchased since then. BTW, lack of 4k isn't an issue for me. My newer, more expensive lenses make a huge difference in the final product though. In fact, if the T2i had a flip-out screen and continuous autofocus (I don't trust my eyes) in video mode, I could have stayed with it. It's a body with a crop-sensor and not as good as my other bodies in low light, but there are simple ways around those issue.
New lenses for faster image quality “gains.” New cameras for specs is how I look at it. Agreed my man
Both great cameras actually got them both.. not having the audio jack is so frustrating, ended up getting the Sony mic
All about lenses make the difference in your work. How does the sigma adapter work on your canon lenses for autofocus? Does it search a lot? Also would love to get your Sony profile and setting configurations. I love my sony but don't feel that adjusted to it like I was with my canon. Keep up the great work YCimaging!
This definitely helped. I literally use an A6000 professionally as a real estate and portrait photographer, I've got 4 lens plus a vintage. I can wait but eventually, I just want full frame, so tired of crop factor. An A7III and I'll just keep it as long as I can. Just gotta find $2000 lying around.
YC appreciate the advise, everyone pay attention at 5:23
Came in clutch with this video, JUST IN TIME FOR ME ❣️❣️❣️
was gonna say do a comparison from a6500 to a73 but def agree about lens > camera
I'm at those railroads 2 weeks ago bc I film with the T6 and low light sucks but my lighting sucked more...I adjusted my setting between 600 & 800 with f2.8 I think...and WHAT A DIFFERENCE...it adjusted my way of thinking about it...lighting and what shoots I get will be my focus....I still want to ungrade camera only bc I can't hook a monitor up to the T6
I have both the G7 and t6i I’m kinda torn between the two cameras. I use one for video and the other for photography. Plus I have a zhiyun crane .
This year in June will be my second year as a content creator and I'm finding I do need to continually work on everything outside of camera equip. but I'm using a Lumix G7 which I really like except for the focus so sometime this year I'm looking to get a GH5. I don't make money with my content (yet) so I don't want to spend too much money on equipment.
you the real deal bud! Thanx for the input!
I recently got a sigma lens and the sharpness is great, i just posted a video shot at an apple orchard on a 5d mk iv only using a sigma 18-35mm and it looks awesome, i recommend that lens
I'm all for using what you have until you max out its usage potential. I have the same 2 cameras that you have in this video, and I currently use the A6000 as my secondary cam. I've used the hell out of the A6000 but now that I'm shooting everything for the most part in 4K with my A7III, and I'm trying to push my image quality on the videos I produce, I think it's about that time to upgrade... my secondary camera. (First World Problems... I know).
Features is driving me to upgrade. Shooting portraits to being able to Shoot Sports/action, need faster buffer and faster frames per second. Now I want to shoot video and have log so now I need a mirror less over a DSLR.
Well Im still waiting on the A7s III only because it it shoots RAW 422 if not A7 III will be my next camera and its more for the SLOW MOTION aspect
My opinion is to invest more money to lenses to achieve different prespectives/look rather to buy a camera stick to camera that u have for example like yc mention it a6000 good camera that offers u 4K also sharp invest to lenses guys
always a blessing to tune in to your videos!
Great video YC, once again. I actually think it's more cost efficient in the long run to upgrade cameras as soon as possible. Here's why. If you I buy a camera now, for simplicity and context let's say it's the A7iii. I spent 2,000 for a camera. Cool. Now. If I wait 3 to 5 years to upgrade this camera and decide to sell it, here's the problem. I will only get back around $700-$800 for it. In 2022 the A7iii will only sell for at most $800. Ok, now I obviously need my upgraded camera, yes? Ok. Now let's say it's 2022, the A7iiii just came out and it's selling new for $2,200. I now have to match my $800 that I got from selling my A7iii with $1400 new dollars to equal the $2200 that I need to make the new purchase. My suggestion is as soon as an upgraded version of your camera gets announced, immediately start the selling process of the camera you want to replace. So in the A7iii example, as soon as the A7siii release date is announced by Sony themselves, start selling the A7iii. Possibly selling it BEFORE the A7siii is actually released. You can now get at LEAST $1800 from selling the A7iii today (January 6, 2019) combine this amount with only about $300-$400 to match the price of a brand new A7siii and there you have the latest camera for only $300-$400. If you do this every about 18 months within a 6 year period you would have spent only $1200 in camera upgrades with a total of 4 camera upgrades. If you wait to upgrade cameras at a rate of let's say every 3 years, within the same 6 year period you would only have 2 camera upgrades and will have spent well over $2800 in camera upgrading. So using this method not only are you ALWAYS using the latest and greatest in camera technology, but you will have spent a significantly lower amount of cash in the process. Basically upgrade your camera at the same rate you buy new cellphones. Trust me you'll save a ton of money AND it'll satisfy that itch we all have to use the latest and greatest in Camera Technology. Cheers! Oh and BTW the methodology of upgrading works with most camera equipment with an initial cost of $600 or more. So yes use this method for your gimbles and lenses as well. Especially if you are a Sony shooter. New lenses are great. Just look at the difference between an older GMaster vs the latest generation of GMaster. As we enter into more digital i guarantee you will find yourself upgrading lenses much more frequently then you think.
I have Sony a6300 with sigma lenses and I bought Fuji xt3 with kit lens. I can say I use my old a6300 more with my client work. I also used fast prime lenses with xt3 but still a6300 is better with gimbal work and more natural auto-focus with half price setup. First time I understand new gear wont make you better always.
Upgraded my camera when my canon 70d broke and it was going to cost about almost half of what I paid for. So got the A7iii and love it. I would say it makes more sense to buy better lens unless your camera breaks.
oh man trust me we will still find those reasons to make our production better :D
I want to get into photography. I'm looking for my first camera. Does this rule still apply? Should I buy a good camera now or cheaper camera and buy more lenses? I'm interested in the XT-3..
Agree with everything in this video! Sometimes i look into reviews too much then start thinking bad about camera i own at the moment. Keep inspiring :)
I have the Canon 750D, should change my camera to a updated Canon camera (this is pretty old one) then have different types of lenses? Literally and truly am a simple person I am just more into lenses and story telling.
Which Canon camera would you recommend for music video, filmmaking and photography?
Bro thank you. Really been considering a new DSLR but I found a nice 1.4 lens I'm gonna grab instead.
I just bought a Sony A7 ...like the first one from like 5 years ago.. I figured with one of the only big differences being image stabilisation, which can come in lenses, it wasn’t worth paying anymore than I did... now I’m trying to figure out the best lens and stabiliser I can get with a reasonably low budget..any help?!
Matt the Sony’s are great cameras I have an a7sii and use a fly redking stabiliser. It’s not without its flaws but still great for me
The reason i'd want to upgrade cameras (I have the a6300, amazing camera btw, been using it for years) is because I need that 4K 60fps. My camera just won't give me the best of quality when using slow mo in my opinion. Also need in body stabilization cause I don't always want to depend on my Ronin M. My lens till now has given me many amazing videos (Sigma 30mm 1.4) but I do also need different focal lengths. My main thing to change right now is the camera, and then my lighting. That's about it.
First, with intellectual honesty, decide if a new camera can facilitate the needs. Several years ago I was torn between the Nikon D610 and D750, which I bought the latter because on paper it did what I wanted. Bought myself a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 with it and ran with the combo with no looking back. Six months later I added a Sigma Art 24mm f/1.4 to my arsenal.
Around the time when Nikon announced the 105mm f/1.4, I was interested in buying the D810. Luckily I was tasked for a job and rented both. I loved the results but to purchase both, it was too daunting on the budget - the lens retails for $2200 and D810 at the time for $3300. Fortunately I got to try the 105mm on my D750 and was very pleased with the results. I came to conclusion that I should buy the 105mm and hold out on the D810 or the successor as it was due anytime and I was right, the D850 was announced.
Around February of last year I bought the Peztval 85mm f/2.2 for fun. A very specialized lens but I love using it when I can. Finally a couple months later I bought the Nikon 105mm f/1.4 and have been using it since.
But, yes there is a but, around the announcement of the D850, I have been keep on buying that. From the beginning I knew I was going to grow out of the D750 but wanted something in the middle - not the entry D610 nor the near flagship the D810 was at the time. Well, I have rented the D850 when it was announced and loved it too. When the Z7 became available for rent I tried that out. After that experience I wanted the D850 to be my next camera - that was until I went to the local camera shop. One of the guys there knew I rented the Z7 and knew my heart was on the D850. Well, I was in for a shock - the shop received a trade in from the previous day. A person traded a like new D810 (1657 shutter actuations and pristine body) w vertical grip for the new Z7. They offered me $1600 for the body and vertical grip (which retails for $460 by itself). Since November 3rd I have owned pretty much a new D810, which has 44% more megapixels than my D750 and 26% less megapixels than a new D850 but for 200% less money! So yeah, rent lenses and see what works best for you and then upgrade the glass. Rent camera bodies and wait for a deal when it happens.
thumbnails are sick....learned alot from you bout to start my shit up real soon
I literally just upgraded from the a6000 to the a6300 because of the mic jack, picture profiles and 120fps but i understand this camera enough to wait and save up for the a7iii
24 or 18-35mm sigma for sharp music videos ?
Just came across one of your videos. You provide really good content!! Thanks for the tips
I've been shooting with a t5 for 2 years now and im burnt out with it. I will never front on it though cause it made me lots of money but i need features. I need a good low level shooter and I need more ratios so i can get some good quality slow mo popping. My shooting skills are there, i just need my shooter to catch up. Sony a6500 is what im looking at or canon m50.
I feel the only time you should upgrade your camera is if your existing camera limits your creative vision ( if that makes sense). But you have to be honest with yourself on your knowledge of cameras and what stage you’re at in your filmmaking career. For example, the movie, ‘The Possession Of Hannah Grace’ was short entirely on Sony A7S ii’s. The movie ‘Unsane’ was shot in a iPhone 7. The movie ‘Searching’ was shit on iPhones, GoPro’s and webcams.
So to reiterate. If the camera does not support your vision then upgrade. But for the most part you can make great content with whatever you have. If the pros are using consumer cameras for features now a days...