Trying to make a living in wildlife photography has changed a lot in the last 10 years. The magazine industry has pretty much collapsed, there is a glut of images available by non-professionals all over the net. Most professional wildlife photographers I know have gone to running tours, which is a different skill set; manager, teacher, host. Or they have changed subject matter; underwater photography, astrophotography and others. Giving up gear is tough, I have not sold any of my old DSLR equipment mostly because at the time I did not need the money and now most of it is worth very little. Changing to mostly video makes sense. Just remember many of the successful tiktokers are just shooting on their phones. Their audience does not require the high quality of professional video equipment. I do hope you find your niche and are able to expand, I have enjoyed your videos a lot over the years and it seems you are thinking rationally to allow yourself a future. Good luck with it all and I hope to continue seeing your content on the net.
Hiya Nick! Yes, it really has changed a lot and I believe that will be a continual thing. You are so right about tiktok and the equipment for sure! I am steadily converting a lot of my content to TikTok or Reels and having to think about that going forward. But if i want to think about making money from the footage then this new kind of equipment is needed. It will just be a way of getting extra value from the youtube videos :). Thank you so much for the kind words of encouragement, I know you have supported my channel for a long time now so thank you. Hopefully I will be able to keep the content interesting and enjoyable in the years to come.
Excited to see what comes of this new decision for you!! You've definitely inspired me through your video work as you already clearly know from our conversation haha. Keep striving this 2022!
Wow, so emotional. That lens is such a familiar sight in your videos! But it makes sense to change things up, and I look forward to what you bring us next :)
I loved this video Matt. You brought up some very valid points.. and ones I am thinking about myself. Sometimes you have to make big decisions to move forward. Follow your heart my friend.
Hiya Paul! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! I don't blame you for pondering the same, especially when you are in the content creation game like we are. There is always a need to improve and improve. Thanks for the kind words and I hope you have a great new year :)
Good luck Matt - the love and enthusiasm you have for what you do shines through in your videos and I believe that is the most important key to success. Looking forward to seeing where your future takes you!
Happy new year! Excited for you..it is always important to learn new things and challenge ourselves. When I purchased a new camera and lens just over a year ago thought I might be crazy putting so much $ into camera gear and now I can’t imagine being without it :)
Happy new year Meika! Thank you for sharing in the excitement :D. Completely agree that its best to challenge yourself with something new. Glad to hear your gear is serving you well and you have no regrets :D. There is a lot of emphasis put on that these days so the decision can be tricky. Glad its working out for you. Thanks for watching as always!
I think you have made the right decision Matt. You are young and have a great future ahead of you. I see you getting in to television and film making soon. You have everything going for you. Hope we can share your journey with you on here. 👍👍👍👍 r
Hi Chris! Thank you so much for the words of encouragement, I really appreciate it :). I will definitely continue to share my journey on here, I have no plans to ever stop making RUclips videos.
Happy New Year Matt, makes perfect sense to go down the film-making route, you obviously have a talent for it. As you rightly say, stills aren’t the revenue earner they once were.
John! Happy new year! Hope you are doing well! Glad you agree with my decision and thank you for the kind words. I still have it in mind to do a video together, are you still based in Bognor?
Yes, still live in Barnham. Happy to do something, let me know. I’m thinking about where to go on the outdoor photography these days. I have an idea to develop my wildlife art and writing to become more diverse. I’ve just been photographing the brent geese in Bosham for art reference. It was wonderful to become temporaryily immersed in their world. It blows my mind that in the winter they rub shoulders with coffee-toting humans on an afternoon stroll and in summer are in northern Siberia, the world of walrus, arctic fox, snowy owl and reindeer.
Wildlife photography has always been a pssion, never a livelihood. I have and love this hobby. Strongly believe stories can be and are being told through still images. Cinematography is an entirely different ball game. And when it comes to wildlife, it's special. As per my knowledge; equipment setup necessary for this activity will be dearer. All the best with your next endeavors. Hope to watch fascinating results.
Hiya Quazi, glad to hear you too recognise wildlife photography as a passion of yours. And yes the equipment is vastly different but I am excited about the chance to learn and grow. Thank you for watching, I will endeavor to make it something worth watching :D
Go to a school, and get a solid profession. After that, you'll make enough money to get any (I mean any) camera/lens. And you'll be happy. That is what most of us do. And that is why we have nice jobs, families, and money for our hobbies. Good luck!
"I'm selling it to fund a way to produce better video clips" then proceeds to show the amazing video clips that you've filmed! I resonate with this video a lot. At 18 I wanted to be a full time photographer but even back 2007, you could see the market saturating as digital became affordable and I ended up meeting a lot of people who worked in IT with disposable income turning up at events with the newest, highest spec kit whilst I was rocking my 30d and a tamron 70-300. I gave up trying to make money from it and sadly joined the rat race. It sucks that I now have to juggle photography as a hobby with full time work but now I can be like the IT guys I used to meet and I can afford to buy some of the nicer, higher spec stuff. The other point you made about the excitement... Oh I agree, as you've shown over the years I've watched, you don't "NEED" that new stuff for footage BUT I don't see the issue with getting new kit if you "WANT" it! I'm currently wondering about changing from my a7iii (i bought when I did mainly landscapes) to an A7RIV as I now do more wildlife and would love that extra sensor size for crops! Anyway, great video
Hahahah thank you for the kind words about the clips :D. Sorry to hear you found it over saturated even back then, but glad you can now afford to join in in going for the latest cool new toys :D. Yeah completely agree about the difference between need and want. And your changing up for a a7RIV sounds like a great choice. Just dont forget that with moving subjects shutter speed could be a stumbling block as more movement will show. Thank you for the kind words and for watching :)
@@MattGouldphotography That's a good point, I guess in that situation, I'd just hold the shutter button and pray! haha! What set up are you looking at for filming?
Hi Matt saying goodbye to big fav lens is always hard mine was old-age but the way you're saying it it will improve your goals in Photography so good luck and keep up the great work I want to become a millionaire you can buy cannons new version or rent for holidays
I couldn't agree more about still photography being saturated. I too am moving to video and just purchased the Canon r5c camera which is amazing. Video is challenging thou but in the end I think video is the future if not here already. Now I have to buy a nice versatile lens. Good luck!
Congrats on the decision to expand your horizons. I'm sure you'll excel in video as in photography. Although you'll probably get kit out of my price range, please do a video on what you get and, more importantly, how you chose it. I've some interest in doing a bit of wildlife video and some pointers would be welcome.
Thank you Jeffrey! I will of course do a video on what I get and why I chose it for sure! I have a feeling it will raise a few eyebrows and surprise a few people :). Thanks for watching!
Hi Matt, selling gear is always tough from a sentimental stand point! I've sold a few bits over the last few gears to upgrade, it was sad seeing the gear go and memories that came with it. You sold me my first DLSR many years ago when you worked the camera shop, I still have it to this day even though I upgraded it, I have been thinking about selling it since I don't use it anymore and allow someone else the chance to capture new memories with it.
Sup Dan, hope you're well. I believe a D810 was your camera of choice, or at least your upgrade, you were definitely Nikon anyway :D. I remember your visit for sure :). Its a tough choice for sure but if its not being used then it kind of suggests the decision has already been made? Hope all is going well and thanks for watching!
Wonderful video and I can relate and have been considering diving more into video also. I couldn’t imagine getting rid of my 100-400 , she’s very special to me. I must ask, what gear are you considering for video?
Thank you Justin! Glad you can relate. If you are talking about the canon 100-400, completely agree. Love that lens 😁. Actually there will be a video shortly with the gear I have chosen for video in it so I will keep that to myself for now 😜. Thank you for watching Nd for your comment
Outstanding, I am referencing the canon mk2. So sharp from almost macro to long. Looking very forward to you upcoming video and to hear your thoughts further.
So, what new video kit do you plan to get with the funds of your lens sale? Assuming you're staying with Canon based on your other purchases. A C70, maybe?
Best wishes on the switch Matt, it's a shame you can't have your cake and eat in with 2 set ups but I know gear is stupidly expensive. I look forward to seeing the next chapters in your career
That sounds like a good decision, but I hope that you are not too disappointed with the fact that the lens sells for $1440 USD on the used market now. I wish you all the best!
I made a similar decision about selling the same lens a few years ago, albeit for a different reason, Canon stopped supporting it which made me nervous should anything have gone wrong with it? So I sold it to recoup some of the outlay, I wasn't in a position to buy the mk2 sadly, so bought the Sigma f4 as a replacement which turned out to be a good choice as it's if anything a tad sharper than the mk1! Most of my time is spent shooting stills with only a small amount of video, and no plans to make money just have fun! Keep producing the videos I always enjoy your content!
Ah I often wondered about the Sigma, glad it worked out for you. I hope you continue to enjoy taking stills with the super tele :). And thank you for the kind words, really appreciate it :). Thanks for watching!
hu awesome video well done im looking at wildlife myself im not a pro but a very passionnate severely sight impaired/blind photographer uk based i capture other style but like wildlife too so looking at options currently shoot nikon mirrorless but looking at either olympus omd em1x or lumix g9 but now looking at maybe canon eos 1dx mark ii which system r u changing too and r u selling that lens how much
Hiya Alex! Great to hear that as someone with sight impairment you have found a way to enjoy the hobby! As for gear, I can't see a problem with any of those systems but I love the feel of canon of course! I'm not getting rid of my canon system but instead buying something more video centric to go alongside it. All will be revealed shortly, hopefully this month 😁. I hope you find a system the works for you and thank you for watching!
@@MattGouldphotography thank u very much appreciate support thanks and will do was even looking at the canon r6 but not sure as say would prefer something dont have to use an adapter for
I am selling my ATG's Canon EF1200/5.6 as well as many ATG EOS-1V HSr No need to hold on them any longer because the photography fields are dead. Many camera companies' employees got pink slips on Christmas. Simply put, Canon EOS-1 series, DSLRs ceased & shutdown.
Yeah, I think I just responded to another comment of yours on my film video. But yeah the market is shifting drastically but in my experience, far from disappearing. The second hand market for DSLR's has a lot of life left in it yet.
Thank you for sharing this, Matt. Your work is amazing, and with your dedication and passion I am sure you are already on your way to fulfill what you talked about here. I found your video as I am considering buying that very type of lens :) Warm greetings, and all of God's blessing and inspiration on your work.
Good luck, Matt. I can't imagine giving up a top of the line lens, let alone something that feels a bit like family (the impression I got while you were talking about it). I really wish you all the best and will be watching your next video in just a moment. I have a question, so if that one doesn't answer it, I'll ask it there. :) Paula
Keep it.You bought it as an investment, and between 2017 and now there has been an awful lot of muscle memory invested in what is an amazingly good prime lens. This is the time in which to recoup your investment - because - you have the kit and the kaboodle to go with it!
Very true about the muscle memory but I have already sold it and I have to say, the kit it's bought has already started to show it's worth. Hopefully you will agree when the videos come out
@@MattGouldphotography Well, you’re on your way to supermegadom now! After you’ve made you’re stash you can always get another one. After all, the muscle memory will still be there. I say go for it.
@@sdrtcacgnrjrc Ha, hiya Tom, sadly no I havent yet revealed the new gear but in the world of content creation I wouldnt miss a chance to make a video about it :D. It will come in time, I guess you will just have to keep those notifications turned on ;)
Crikey. There certainly is an emotional attachment to prized possessions. Im sure whatever your cunning plans are that you have made, they will be successful as is everything you do Best wishes. 👏📷👍😎
maaa not sure about selling your lens, the 500mm f4 is a great lens for wildlife videography, maybe selling your camera is the right way and chose a 4k 50 / 60fps mirrorless camera (canon) you will have best of both worlds, but no matter what you decide good luck and keep doing your videos i really enjoy them
Hiya Dean Completely get where you are coming from but I need the extra video specs for the purpose of selling the footage. And I have sold the lens in order to buy the video equipment now anyway :D. Hopefully I can show you the decision is justified in the coming weeks :)
I’m pondering selling mine too, it’s almost impossible to take a rubbish picture with this lens, but as I’m not getting any younger the weight is getting to me ☹️
None :D I find that any interest in the world of wildlife content creation tends to be self generated, unless you are lucky enough to capture then publish a very rare behavior or species. However from speaking to numerous people in the industry, I know of a lot more potential opportunity's regarding video and none regarding stills. It was arguably the main factor in selling the lens, but I also want to make better youtube videos. Thank you for watching.
@@MattGouldphotography ahhh I get you now Matt. I do fishing RUclips vids and just upgraded my 10 yr old 600d 🤣 with my RP I like to film wildife on the bankside. It's deffinalty become my fav over stills now. Keep up the great content 🙌
I've gone through a similar transition myself. I used to be 80:20 photo to video and now it's been flipped on its head (maybe even 90% video now). Wildlife photography will always play a role in my life but there is so much more money in video, and to be honest, I actually prefer video/cinema now that I've made the switch anyway. Hope it all goes well for you :)
Thank you Reuben! Completely get this, it seems a necessary change these days. Which is a shame because my heart is still in stills :D. But I am lucky to have an excuse to stick with stills a bit thanks to this channel. Though I completely get what you say about learning to love video as well. It's really something I am enjoying and hopefully I can improve these videos going forward :)
If you want to improve your RUclips channel, loose the background music. It is annoying, distracting, totally unnecessary and makes it hard to hear what you are saying. Based on what I could hear, your content is very good.
I wanted to skip to the end to find out what you are getting instead. Half way through I'm guessing 100-600 .... *waits* .... he's going RED ..... 2 3rds of the way through .... sounds RED to me .... or R5 ....... 4 5ths and no answer 😳 ..... beach commando crawl, doggy yay ..... he's gonna leave us hanging 😑. He left us hanging.
Hahahahhaha Well I couldnt miss a chance to make more content from the reveal, its the business i'm in after all ;). All will be revealed in good time :D Thank you for watching!
Trying to make a living in wildlife photography has changed a lot in the last 10 years. The magazine industry has pretty much collapsed, there is a glut of images available by non-professionals all over the net. Most professional wildlife photographers I know have gone to running tours, which is a different skill set; manager, teacher, host. Or they have changed subject matter; underwater photography, astrophotography and others. Giving up gear is tough, I have not sold any of my old DSLR equipment mostly because at the time I did not need the money and now most of it is worth very little. Changing to mostly video makes sense. Just remember many of the successful tiktokers are just shooting on their phones. Their audience does not require the high quality of professional video equipment.
I do hope you find your niche and are able to expand, I have enjoyed your videos a lot over the years and it seems you are thinking rationally to allow yourself a future. Good luck with it all and I hope to continue seeing your content on the net.
Hiya Nick!
Yes, it really has changed a lot and I believe that will be a continual thing.
You are so right about tiktok and the equipment for sure! I am steadily converting a lot of my content to TikTok or Reels and having to think about that going forward. But if i want to think about making money from the footage then this new kind of equipment is needed. It will just be a way of getting extra value from the youtube videos :).
Thank you so much for the kind words of encouragement, I know you have supported my channel for a long time now so thank you. Hopefully I will be able to keep the content interesting and enjoyable in the years to come.
Excited to see what comes of this new decision for you!! You've definitely inspired me through your video work as you already clearly know from our conversation haha. Keep striving this 2022!
Thank you so much fella! Looking forward to the upcoming podcast episodes :D! Really appreciate the support as well! Fingers crossed 2022 delivers :)
Wow, so emotional. That lens is such a familiar sight in your videos! But it makes sense to change things up, and I look forward to what you bring us next :)
Aw, glad you could understand the feeling of getting rid of such a well loved lens. I hope not to disappoint.
Always tricky! But I think you’ve made a good decision based on your focus. Excited to see what happens with your channel 🥳
So tricky right? Thanks though mate. Fingers crossed it ends up being worth watching 😂.
I loved this video Matt. You brought up some very valid points.. and ones I am thinking about myself. Sometimes you have to make big decisions to move forward. Follow your heart my friend.
Hiya Paul! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! I don't blame you for pondering the same, especially when you are in the content creation game like we are. There is always a need to improve and improve. Thanks for the kind words and I hope you have a great new year :)
Good luck Matt - the love and enthusiasm you have for what you do shines through in your videos and I believe that is the most important key to success. Looking forward to seeing where your future takes you!
Happy new year! Excited for you..it is always important to learn new things and challenge ourselves. When I purchased a new camera and lens just over a year ago thought I might be crazy putting so much $ into camera gear and now I can’t imagine being without it :)
Happy new year Meika!
Thank you for sharing in the excitement :D. Completely agree that its best to challenge yourself with something new.
Glad to hear your gear is serving you well and you have no regrets :D. There is a lot of emphasis put on that these days so the decision can be tricky. Glad its working out for you.
Thanks for watching as always!
I think you have made the right decision Matt. You are young and have a great future ahead of you. I see you getting in to television and film making soon. You have everything going for you. Hope we can share your journey with you on here. 👍👍👍👍 r
Hi Chris!
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement, I really appreciate it :).
I will definitely continue to share my journey on here, I have no plans to ever stop making RUclips videos.
Happy New Year Matt, makes perfect sense to go down the film-making route, you obviously have a talent for it. As you rightly say, stills aren’t the revenue earner they once were.
John! Happy new year! Hope you are doing well! Glad you agree with my decision and thank you for the kind words.
I still have it in mind to do a video together, are you still based in Bognor?
Yes, still live in Barnham. Happy to do something, let me know. I’m thinking about where to go on the outdoor photography these days. I have an idea to develop my wildlife art and writing to become more diverse. I’ve just been photographing the brent geese in Bosham for art reference. It was wonderful to become temporaryily immersed in their world. It blows my mind that in the winter they rub shoulders with coffee-toting humans on an afternoon stroll and in summer are in northern Siberia, the world of walrus, arctic fox, snowy owl and reindeer.
Wildlife photography has always been a pssion, never a livelihood. I have and love this hobby. Strongly believe stories can be and are being told through still images.
Cinematography is an entirely different ball game. And when it comes to wildlife, it's special. As per my knowledge; equipment setup necessary for this activity will be dearer.
All the best with your next endeavors. Hope to watch fascinating results.
Hiya Quazi, glad to hear you too recognise wildlife photography as a passion of yours. And yes the equipment is vastly different but I am excited about the chance to learn and grow.
Thank you for watching, I will endeavor to make it something worth watching :D
Go to a school, and get a solid profession. After that, you'll make enough money to get any (I mean any) camera/lens. And you'll be happy. That is what most of us do. And that is why we have nice jobs, families, and money for our hobbies. Good luck!
"I'm selling it to fund a way to produce better video clips" then proceeds to show the amazing video clips that you've filmed! I resonate with this video a lot. At 18 I wanted to be a full time photographer but even back 2007, you could see the market saturating as digital became affordable and I ended up meeting a lot of people who worked in IT with disposable income turning up at events with the newest, highest spec kit whilst I was rocking my 30d and a tamron 70-300. I gave up trying to make money from it and sadly joined the rat race. It sucks that I now have to juggle photography as a hobby with full time work but now I can be like the IT guys I used to meet and I can afford to buy some of the nicer, higher spec stuff. The other point you made about the excitement... Oh I agree, as you've shown over the years I've watched, you don't "NEED" that new stuff for footage BUT I don't see the issue with getting new kit if you "WANT" it! I'm currently wondering about changing from my a7iii (i bought when I did mainly landscapes) to an A7RIV as I now do more wildlife and would love that extra sensor size for crops! Anyway, great video
Hahahah thank you for the kind words about the clips :D.
Sorry to hear you found it over saturated even back then, but glad you can now afford to join in in going for the latest cool new toys :D.
Yeah completely agree about the difference between need and want. And your changing up for a a7RIV sounds like a great choice. Just dont forget that with moving subjects shutter speed could be a stumbling block as more movement will show.
Thank you for the kind words and for watching :)
@@MattGouldphotography That's a good point, I guess in that situation, I'd just hold the shutter button and pray! haha! What set up are you looking at for filming?
Hi Matt saying goodbye to big fav lens is always hard mine was old-age but the way you're saying it it will improve your goals in Photography so good luck and keep up the great work I want to become a millionaire you can buy cannons new version or rent for holidays
Hahahhaha yes, canons new super telephoto lenses are incredible to be fair. Maybe one day :D.
I couldn't agree more about still photography being saturated. I too am moving to video and just purchased the Canon r5c camera which is amazing. Video is challenging thou but in the end I think video is the future if not here already. Now I have to buy a nice versatile lens. Good luck!
Congrats on the decision to expand your horizons. I'm sure you'll excel in video as in photography. Although you'll probably get kit out of my price range, please do a video on what you get and, more importantly, how you chose it. I've some interest in doing a bit of wildlife video and some pointers would be welcome.
Thank you Jeffrey!
I will of course do a video on what I get and why I chose it for sure! I have a feeling it will raise a few eyebrows and surprise a few people :).
Thanks for watching!
Hi Matt, selling gear is always tough from a sentimental stand point! I've sold a few bits over the last few gears to upgrade, it was sad seeing the gear go and memories that came with it. You sold me my first DLSR many years ago when you worked the camera shop, I still have it to this day even though I upgraded it, I have been thinking about selling it since I don't use it anymore and allow someone else the chance to capture new memories with it.
Sup Dan, hope you're well. I believe a D810 was your camera of choice, or at least your upgrade, you were definitely Nikon anyway :D. I remember your visit for sure :).
Its a tough choice for sure but if its not being used then it kind of suggests the decision has already been made? Hope all is going well and thanks for watching!
Wonderful video and I can relate and have been considering diving more into video also. I couldn’t imagine getting rid of my 100-400 , she’s very special to me. I must ask, what gear are you considering for video?
Thank you Justin! Glad you can relate. If you are talking about the canon 100-400, completely agree. Love that lens 😁.
Actually there will be a video shortly with the gear I have chosen for video in it so I will keep that to myself for now 😜.
Thank you for watching Nd for your comment
Outstanding, I am referencing the canon mk2. So sharp from almost macro to long. Looking very forward to you upcoming video and to hear your thoughts further.
So, what new video kit do you plan to get with the funds of your lens sale? Assuming you're staying with Canon based on your other purchases. A C70, maybe?
Ahhh you will have to turn on notifications and wait to see 😁. All will be revealed shortly
Best wishes on the switch Matt, it's a shame you can't have your cake and eat in with 2 set ups but I know gear is stupidly expensive. I look forward to seeing the next chapters in your career
Thank you Sheard! Really appreciate it! Maybe one day I can have my cake and eat it :D.
That sounds like a good decision, but I hope that you are not too disappointed with the fact that the lens sells for $1440 USD on the used market now. I wish you all the best!
I made a similar decision about selling the same lens a few years ago, albeit for a different reason, Canon stopped supporting it which made me nervous should anything have gone wrong with it? So I sold it to recoup some of the outlay, I wasn't in a position to buy the mk2 sadly, so bought the Sigma f4 as a replacement which turned out to be a good choice as it's if anything a tad sharper than the mk1!
Most of my time is spent shooting stills with only a small amount of video, and no plans to make money just have fun!
Keep producing the videos I always enjoy your content!
Ah I often wondered about the Sigma, glad it worked out for you.
I hope you continue to enjoy taking stills with the super tele :).
And thank you for the kind words, really appreciate it :). Thanks for watching!
hu awesome video well done im looking at wildlife myself im not a pro but a very passionnate severely sight impaired/blind photographer uk based i capture other style but like wildlife too so looking at options currently shoot nikon mirrorless but looking at either olympus omd em1x or lumix g9 but now looking at maybe canon eos 1dx mark ii which system r u changing too and r u selling that lens how much
Hiya Alex! Great to hear that as someone with sight impairment you have found a way to enjoy the hobby!
As for gear, I can't see a problem with any of those systems but I love the feel of canon of course! I'm not getting rid of my canon system but instead buying something more video centric to go alongside it. All will be revealed shortly, hopefully this month 😁. I hope you find a system the works for you and thank you for watching!
@@MattGouldphotography thank u very much appreciate support thanks and will do was even looking at the canon r6 but not sure as say would prefer something dont have to use an adapter for
I am selling my ATG's Canon EF1200/5.6 as well as many ATG EOS-1V HSr
No need to hold on them any longer because the photography fields are dead.
Many camera companies' employees got pink slips on Christmas.
Simply put, Canon EOS-1 series, DSLRs ceased & shutdown.
Yeah, I think I just responded to another comment of yours on my film video. But yeah the market is shifting drastically but in my experience, far from disappearing. The second hand market for DSLR's has a lot of life left in it yet.
Thank you for sharing this, Matt. Your work is amazing, and with your dedication and passion I am sure you are already on your way to fulfill what you talked about here. I found your video as I am considering buying that very type of lens :) Warm greetings, and all of God's blessing and inspiration on your work.
Good luck Matt, I'll be right here watching.
Thank you Jeff! Really appreciate that :)
Good luck for your future adventures. I would never sell my Canon 500mm f4 mk2, simply amazing bit of kit
Good luck, Matt. I can't imagine giving up a top of the line lens, let alone something that feels a bit like family (the impression I got while you were talking about it). I really wish you all the best and will be watching your next video in just a moment. I have a question, so if that one doesn't answer it, I'll ask it there. :) Paula
It was a tough decision to be fair but no risk, no reward.
Hahhaha Well i look forward to the question :D
Keep it.You bought it as an investment, and between 2017 and now there has been an awful lot of muscle memory invested in what is an amazingly good prime lens. This is the time in which to recoup your investment - because - you have the kit and the kaboodle to go with it!
Very true about the muscle memory but I have already sold it and I have to say, the kit it's bought has already started to show it's worth. Hopefully you will agree when the videos come out
@@MattGouldphotography Well, you’re on your way to supermegadom now! After you’ve made you’re stash you can always get another one. After all, the muscle memory will still be there. I say go for it.
Maybe you'll let us know at some stage what's going to replace it (for stills and video or maybe for both?)
Oh, I see your other video :D
@@sdrtcacgnrjrc Ha, hiya Tom, sadly no I havent yet revealed the new gear but in the world of content creation I wouldnt miss a chance to make a video about it :D. It will come in time, I guess you will just have to keep those notifications turned on ;)
Crikey. There certainly is an emotional attachment to prized possessions. Im sure whatever your cunning plans are that you have made, they will be successful as is everything you do
Best wishes. 👏📷👍😎
Hahahah a cunning plan is indeed in place :D.
Thank you so much for the kind words Steve, hope you have a great new year!
@@MattGouldphotography thank you Matt... Happy New Year to you too. Heres to the future 📷🙏👏👍
I'm already very curious what gear you'll buy with the money you'll get from your lens!
Glad to hear it. Announcement this month 😁
@@MattGouldphotography Hummm let's say an R5 C along with an RF 100-500, or a Red Camera with 100-400 zoom lens?
Wishing you all the luck in the world 👏
Thank you so much Phil! :)
maaa not sure about selling your lens, the 500mm f4 is a great lens for wildlife videography, maybe selling your camera is the right way and chose a 4k 50 / 60fps mirrorless camera (canon) you will have best of both worlds, but no matter what you decide good luck and keep doing your videos i really enjoy them
Hiya Dean
Completely get where you are coming from but I need the extra video specs for the purpose of selling the footage.
And I have sold the lens in order to buy the video equipment now anyway :D.
Hopefully I can show you the decision is justified in the coming weeks :)
@@MattGouldphotography looking forward in fowling your path and videos
I compete with myself, and the equipment is not the one that creates !.....I love my Canon 500mm IS version 1 ....It's tack sharp .....
I’m pondering selling mine too, it’s almost impossible to take a rubbish picture with this lens, but as I’m not getting any younger the weight is getting to me ☹️
Ah yes, they sure are heavy to be fair! Its a tricky one but there are more and more top quality lightweight options :)
Hope you find a solution :)
@@MattGouldphotography mk1 is 11 lbs. im debating on either the mk 2 , sigma 500f4, or the rf 100-500
So what happened since you sold your lens?
How many offers for Video footage have you had compared to the stills you have amassed .. was that a factor in your decision to sell that lense ??.
None :D
I find that any interest in the world of wildlife content creation tends to be self generated, unless you are lucky enough to capture then publish a very rare behavior or species. However from speaking to numerous people in the industry, I know of a lot more potential opportunity's regarding video and none regarding stills.
It was arguably the main factor in selling the lens, but I also want to make better youtube videos.
Thank you for watching.
Good luck Matt
Thank you Sandi! 😊
Why can't you use the lense for video? 🧐
I could easily, its to be able to afford another body to shoot alongside my 5DIV :)
@@MattGouldphotography ahhh I get you now Matt. I do fishing RUclips vids and just upgraded my 10 yr old 600d 🤣 with my RP I like to film wildife on the bankside. It's deffinalty become my fav over stills now. Keep up the great content 🙌
I will hopefully never have to sell my 500mm mk ii. It's the best prime lens of its focal length.
Why can you not film with this lens?
I've gone through a similar transition myself. I used to be 80:20 photo to video and now it's been flipped on its head (maybe even 90% video now). Wildlife photography will always play a role in my life but there is so much more money in video, and to be honest, I actually prefer video/cinema now that I've made the switch anyway. Hope it all goes well for you :)
Thank you Reuben!
Completely get this, it seems a necessary change these days. Which is a shame because my heart is still in stills :D. But I am lucky to have an excuse to stick with stills a bit thanks to this channel. Though I completely get what you say about learning to love video as well. It's really something I am enjoying and hopefully I can improve these videos going forward :)
Come on Matt, keep the lens and keep those bank printers pumping more gear loans! That is still the way of the world in 2020s! :D
Hahahhaah well who knows, maybe thats the way to get a new super telephoto later this year :D.
So, what’s the new kit?
Time will tell ;)
If you want to improve your RUclips channel, loose the background music. It is annoying, distracting, totally unnecessary and makes it hard to hear what you are saying. Based on what I could hear, your content is very good.
How much are you selling it for?
I sold it to the shop I work at and it sold to a customer for £2500 or just under I think but i'm not sure.
Ballz, mate!
I wanted to skip to the end to find out what you are getting instead. Half way through I'm guessing 100-600 .... *waits* .... he's going RED ..... 2 3rds of the way through .... sounds RED to me .... or R5 ....... 4 5ths and no answer 😳 ..... beach commando crawl, doggy yay ..... he's gonna leave us hanging 😑. He left us hanging.
Hahahahhaha Well I couldnt miss a chance to make more content from the reveal, its the business i'm in after all ;).
All will be revealed in good time :D
Thank you for watching!
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