I still have a real nostalgic love for the Canon EOS 350D, which was my first ever DSLR. A tiny part of me is tempted to pick another one up one of these days (although I shoot with a Nikon D610 nowadays) because I genuinely think it was responsible for some of the best photos I ever made. A fantastic little workhorse camera
That's 8M full color triplet pixels though. DSLR pixels are one color measured and two colors interpol..ished. (and then humans cant see color detail so it's fine again)
And most images on the Internet are under 2 megapixels. People are going too hard on the pixel chase but I bet you most of them do not use me than 6 mp for delivery.
@@s_t_r_a_y_e_d I think high-pixel photography won’t reveal its secrets until 10, maybe 20 years from now. I have to facelift an old website, but those digital images were too small to display properly on a high resolution monitors, AI restoration can only do so much at this point. So get high res images if storage isn’t an issue.
Problem is that any time a reasonably popular RUclipsr suggests a decent affordable older camera, the price immediately triples wherever you go. We need some sort of secret society! 😁😁
@@NinnyHorseI don't see how him basically saying "this camera is cool but not worth keeping for me so I'll sell it" would lead to the prices going up significantly lol
I recently bought my first 'serious' camera, a canon 5D mark 2 along with a plastic fantastic 50mm F/1.8. And I absolutely love it. It's bulky, heavy, shutter is loud, and it has a learning curve as compared to shooting with smartphone but the images it produces are absolutely awesome. The experience of shooting with a heavy brick with OVF and the beautiful images make me want to use it constantly. Highly recommend it to everyone!
I got a 5D Mark I for $100 a couple of years ago. Other than my EOS 620, my most entertaining camera to shoot with. jpegs out of it have so much charm. The camera is only about shooting pictures and nothing else. My EOS RP feels more like using a smartphone sometimes lol.
As a mirrorless owner, I purchased a DSRL a few months ago and I have been blown away! Built like a tank, surprisingly fast, I love the controls, and lastly, I love that OVF!!! People love rangefinder cameras and pay thousands for a "street photography camera" but a DSLR with an OVF is perfect for that as well imo
I bet you that if 5 mainstream RUclipsrs start walking around with one you'll see prices triple! It's all about promoting new gear right now and people happily hand over their money to switch to a new cam every year! All my gear are from the 2012-18 era and I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon!
@@nicolasguillenc that's awesome man, shoot whatever inspires you!! Sometimes what works for everyone else just doesn't click with you, and that's all cool
I recently bought a DSLR after using a film SLR for my whole life because digital was a little too expensive back in 2007 for me to get into. I got a T5i and the kit lens for $200 and I'm getting some really nice shots on it. I'm picking up some cheap lenses after the holidays and I couldn't be happier. I even think my mom is buying me the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens for Christmas, even. It's amazing to me how cheap this all was for the power my 14 year old camera still has.
Preach it brother. DSLR are my favorite style. Keep going back to my original Pentax K10d. Wonderful DSLR bult like a tank and has lasted over 14 years! Thanks for sharing!
It's a reason why I just don't want to go mirrorless. I really don't mesh with EVFs very well. Admitedly, I've never tried a really high-end one; but those I've tried (or owned in the case of the Sony a6000) just didn't do it for me at all.
Depends on the work you do. For example Olympus and OM Systems are the best for wedding photographer like me. Because my cameras are set up to display the image for 0.3 seconds after I take it. This is a big help in avoiding mistakes. Weddings there are no do overs and they can be very stressful at times.
From a pragmatic standpoint, nothing beats an EVF with instant feedback to your exposure compensation dial. It’s just a tool and all that matters are the resulting prints.
I have an old Pentax K5 IIs (that, due to a nearby vineyard fire, the camera and my work got published in some bigger name publications) that I absolutely adore. It's not a CCD sensor, but it DOES work phenomenally with my old film camera lenses. Shooting that camera is absolutely a happy place for me. ... But it still feels like a modern upgrade cause I shoot way more film than digital 😅
Yes I love my Nikon DSLRs, but my recently bought used Z5 has better colour science than I thought it would. I bought a Nikkor 28mm f3.5 Ai last week and was blown away with how it renders on the Z5. Most reviewers say the D3X is a really bad camera, but I've had mine nearly 6 years and I love it. The D200 is great too. 😊
Yep, the optical viewfinder is what I like the most about these older cameras. Kind-of the only reason I am still using Pentax cameras. And they make some nice optical viewfinders.
My issue with OFV is that I still can't take pictures that looks like what I see through it, idk why, when I look on the OFV I see what I want but when I took it's always different, the light that shades, the color, everything, maybe I still need to learn something but don't know what
The biggest mistake is to assume mirrorles are BETTER than (D)SLR, they are simply DIFFERENT, they have, as you mentioned at the end of the video, Disadvantages and Advantages each over the other system, to make the roundup complete also Rangefinder in comparison, EVF and OVF. I'm lucky i have not to crawl through 100+ cameras, but still 30+ (most anlog from Minox to Linhof) is really enough.
One thing that earlier DSLRs with crop sensors, like the Nikon D40 and D80, offered was their relatively compact bodies and lighter weight, especially compared to the "flagship" models like the D3, or even the weight of the D700. Now that I don't HAVE to choose one of the old DSLRs I find myself more likely to pick up my smaller D80 and take it with me on an excursion or holiday.
I'm taking a Nikon D90 on holiday this week, rather than anything newer, because I just love the quality of the pictures (and it handles low-light in auto way better than anything I can try to figure out, manually)!
Started with film slr's. (yeah I feel old). Then my first dslr was the Canon EOS 450D, after that the 7D, and then lastly the 5Dmkii. They were all great and taught me so much, but I went mirrorless and have not looked back other than for nostalgic reasons. Mostly I miss my 5Dmkii. Got a Minolta 7D a few years back, and have a pretty ok collection of slr's. The Minolta produces great images, but the convenience and IQ of mirrorless full frame paired with old glass is hard to beat. That's another tip - buy and adapt old lenses if you've got a mirrorless camera and like the vintage look.
Wow, Snappy! I thought I needed professional help for owning 18-ish cameras. Against 120 cameras that you have, I feel like a toddler. Great video! You spoke a lot of truth!
I'm still using a Pentax K5 to this day. I use iPhone for video so with the camera market having shifted towards vlogging I really want a camera focussed on stills and the K5 still produces great photos. The viewfinder is another reason I stick with it, as you suggest in the video.
I have several mirrorless cameras but recently got a Pentax K-x. OVF, 12Mp, a jillion K-mount lenses, and Shake Reduction. And mine is lime green. What's not to love?
I stumbled upon your channel not too long ago and I really enjoyed your videos on old cameras and your discussions around it. I also learned some things too from your Haul videos. haha! Til now, I'm still using my Nikon D750, which is a 10 year old camera this year, for my work and leisure. There's definitely a charm of using an optical viewfinder and I feel like I'm more connected with my camera by it when I'm shooting. I'm not hating on mirrorless camera btw, I kinda need one for my work to perform faster and I'm aiming for a Nikon Z. And I agree, a DSLR is still a great choice to learn full Manual photography today on a budget and for its controls and handling. I'll definitely keep this D750 forever tho. There are a lot of F Mount Lenses that has character and affordable too!
I still have my 2009 Pentax K20D, and used it just last week. It has a Katzeye split image and microprism ring focusing screen with the high brightness option, and a Pentax Magnifier Eyecup that increases viewfinder magnification by 1.18 times; I'm sure you've already guessed it's set up for manual focus lenses. The camera certainly gives a different rendering to my K3 and K3iii.
10mp is MORE than enough for 98% of photographers out there! I regret selling my K10D when reducing my gear as well last year and I'm planning on getting one back when a good deal shows up!
another thing to keep in mind, part of the change in colors on older vs newer cameras may be due to the different dyes used in the older color filter arrays, they may let in a slightly different amount of light to each channel.
Old film cameras inspire me. That's why I work with film; it's not the film "look" as much as it is the fun I have working with old, even antique cameras. That being said, I did get a Canon 5D Mk I some time ago because I wanted full-frame digital on the cheap, and I'm sure I'll break that one out for a photowalk soon.
I like the argument and points you made. I think old DSLR's are great for beginners. However, my big reason to move to mirror less was the size reduction and I do like the overall improvement in image quality. There is a vibrancy and a higher level of detail with my mirror less that I could never achieve with my old DSLR..which makes cause it's newer but besides that point. I do miss the optical viewfinder but I feel the tradeoff in image quality and size reduction was worth it. For someone with a newer camera I can't see too much of point in grabbing an old DSLR besides not being worried about it getting broken or stolen
I recently picked up a Nikon d300 with battery grip for just under 100 pounds (~130 USD) and I love the thing. This is coming mostly from film and borrowed digital stuff. Took it on a trip and got some truly stunning pics with it. It does show it's age but it's built like a tank and 12mpx is plenty for my hobby uses
I have a Nikon Z50 and I do love it.... But I will never give up my D500 nor mi D750. You said it, there is something romantic looking and compose through a real view finder!!!!! I am 65, and still love to use my trusty Nikon FG with Black and White film Photography, than I digitize the negatives with my D750 and a macro lens, my Nikkor 60mm f2.8 macro from the 90's... What a magnificent feeling....😍🤩🤪
For photographers that don't want to or need to do much post-production the older DSLRs are really great. I use the latest and greatest (Nikon Z8) for my work, but recently picked up a D80 for $69 (chuckle). During some recent headshot sessions I grabbed the D80 with an old 28-105 Nikkor zoom and took a few shots. One just happened to make the cut as the client's favorite, and I had no problem delivering it to her. And since the resolution wasn't there to do a lot of work on it, the retouching quick and easy. From looking closely at the files I'd compare the resolution to fairly high resolution 35mm film scans or slightly better.
Great video, I have an old Nikon D200 with an entry level lens and I have lots of fun with it. It is glitchy and makes you slow down and just enjoy taking pics.
I like both. I love being able to preview my image as I'm taking a picture on a mirrorless viewfinder and I love the charm and familiarity of an optical viewfinder. For me the main point is that these cameras became capable of easily taking beautiful images about 20 years ago. I held out for the first 5 years of digital because CCD sensors did _not_ look like or act like film. But as the tech came along, they became capable of making beautiful images of their own. Now, many of those fully evolved cameras are practically being given away as people upgrade for features many barely use. And these wonderful cameras are inexpensive and the barrier to trying them out is very low. It actually reminds me of that time I was holding out. I was buying film cameras for next to nothing. I bought a Pentax 6x7 in great working order with a 105 f2.4 for about $120 which I still have and use. And Mamiya TLRs with big lens sets for about the same. Who will ever want to use these things, the sellers were thinking. These DSLRs that blew people's minds in 2010 didn't get worse over time. Pros were using them to take incredible pictures then and there's nothing stopping anyone getting the same kind of images out of them now.
Thanks for the video. Down here in the very bright southwestern US, electronic screens can be difficult to see. I always have a selection of older DSLRs around for just this reason. So much easier to compose, not to mention being a true view of the scenes. Mirrorless is great in lower light, but give me an optical in the blazing sun.
My Sony a7RII is the camera I usually bring with me when I want to shoot some birds, or some indoors shots in low light, but... I got my hands on an unused, in box, Minolta 7D (the plastic protector were still on the screen *high pitch screams of delight*) a couple of years ago and I love it. It's technically lacking compared to the Sony, but I'm having a lot more fun shooting with my Minolta. The colours are great, usually looks allmost perfect straight from the camera. It also feels like an analog slr when I'm using it, with great controls and a screen so lacking that I usually don't bother using it, so I don't get to see the photos untill I get home.
18 years ago I was really jealous of the fact that friend's nikon d70 produced much better picture than canon 20d. Both camera were the same level but sensors were different.
Cheap cameras are an incredible things to have around if you want to shoot in a rough area, nobody needs to be taking thousands of dollars worth of grear into a run down subway station with how many competent used camera systems are floating around now.
Have had many mirrorless cameras over there years. But I’m never quite happy with the results and all ways end up grabbing my old canon 40d! Amazing camera
Loving my new to me Nikon D700, it makes a nice companion for my 10 year old D7100 that I bought new. No need for mirrorless while one or both still work.
I just bought a Fuji S5 Pro and a Tamron 15-30 f/2.8. Still wrapping my head around proper exposure (the metering system is a little weird) and finding colour settings I like, but I'm really enjoying the learning process so far
Love your videos! I still like to use my old Canon 1Ds M2 once in a while. I bought it second hand in 2010. I just love how it feels in my hands, I love the heavy weight and the huge optical viewfinder. It's a beauty!. And even though it's not a CCD sensor, the camera was released in 2004 and the photos have some magical look that I don't find in my modern mirrorless Canon. Thanks for your content! ☀
In reviewing my own older images, I gotta agree. I shoulda never sold my Canon 5D. I 'moved to Fuji mirrorless years ago, and love using the optical viewfinder on the X-pro 2, but there is just something richer about those older pics.
Popup flashes are not unique to older cameras though. They also have never really been entirely useful. If flash photography is something you want/need to do, pick up a 15 year old flash, those still work great.
Get a Canon 5D classic, It does everything great, it's only true weakness is not good dynamic range in landscapes but that can be overcome with bracketing and the use of grad filters. The sensor on the 5D classic is amazing.
Also Old DSLRs are built to be durable . They often have better ergonomics, with more physical controls and comfortable grips, which many photographers prefer.
Indeed, my 2 digital cameras are both of the same era. A Canon 1Dc and an Leica M9 both of which I purchased used for a significant savings. As a matter of fact back in the day I rented a 1Dc for several days on a job the cost of which is close to what I paid for that camera last year. I also have an original Canon 1Ds but lost the charger in a move thus I decided to get the 1Dc.
The DSLR market isn't at rock bottom, but it is close. A D810 with a standard 50 1.8? 400-ish now. Crazy. Old Alpha and EOS DSLR bodies are everywhere and dirt cheap. This is a great time to be starting out or building a kit. As for cheaper CCD bodies, they are still out there. I see a3** bodies for under 100 a go in a lot of places. They're almost always in good condition too; although I have picked up a few bad ones: caveat emptor!
just picked up a Fuji S5 pro and a 50 f1.8 to fiddle with, it'll be a nice addition to my primary shooter of the much newer GFX 50s, excited to have the freedom to go between a CCD APS-C DSLR and a way more modern medium format mirrorless setup for whatever I'm feeling
Greatest shortcomings of DSLRs is the (lack of) lens calibration. Older Nikons (at least some of them) only have one correction point (only the D780 got two point correction…shame on Nikon), some Canons have two (W-T) (or none). I’ve had 9 DSLRs over the years and still have two D750s for wedding photography, and every single lens (brand and 3rd party) had to be calibrated to every camera body for perfect AF. My Z 6 doesn’t need any calibration, I can trust the AF much more (in good to okayish lighting conditions). For me (cheaper) DSLR lens + MILC is the way to go 🤘🏼
My thing with OFV is that i like so much how the scene looks through it that when i take a shot its always looks different, idk what am i doing wrong there, but is frustrating at some point 😂
I have a Minolta 7D and an Olympus E510 - both are great cameras that still produce wonderful pictures. Best part of the Konica Minolta 7D is it is basically identical in layout and lens mount as my Minolta Alpha/Dynax/Maxum 7 35mm film camera - so they make a perfect pair to carry around and use.
A Nikon D700 and a 50mm F1.8 can be had for well under $500 USD -- that's the world we live in. I love my modern Nikon mirrorless kit for work, but if I was shooting solely for fun? There's almost no casual shooting scenario I couldn't accomplish with a D700; portraits, landscapes, lifestyle, even some amount of action/sports. It's 12MP of pure Nikon goodness, vintage 2008.
I recently discovered that my digital cameras from around 2010 don't age very well. Many lenses show AF issues and some material starts to deteriorate - like rubber on zoom rings and plastic bezels around the front lens. To be more exact, I have issues with Sigma 70-200 F/2.8 and Nikon 18-135 DX lens. Nikon D7000 has issues with card reader and Nikon D80 shutter probably died - camera shows Err on the screen. It doesn't mean they were not well made -they served it's purpose. However, one should still be careful to test several functions prior buying such an old digital camera. Film cameras from 70s aged better IMO :)
I still shoot DSLRs primarily for the ability to use selected vintage lenses in their native environment. Adapting vintage lenses to a current mirrorless body renders the argument for mirrorless moot and if videography is not in the picture then there is no plus to using mirrorless.
Decade, or even a few years more, is still very competitive as far as sensor performance goes, but beyond that low-light performance starts taking quite a hit. The D90 is my oldest that I'd still rate as good enough with a fast prime. The old school big prism viewfinder is definitely a pleasure to use - something Nikon sadly dropped from later models in both the DX and FX line that all give 70% reduced view.
I have recently been enjoying using my Canon EOS20D that I bought 20 years ago last month! I used that camera until about 2015 when I then 'upgraded' it for a newer Canon DSLR, but I like the size and feeling in the hand of the 20D. It's simple, it's chunky and it really does get the job done. Sure it's not the best in low light or at high ISO, but for every day photos it really is fine with an 8MP sensor. Batteries are readily available and it takes up to an 8GB card. Shooting in RAW mode I get about 800 shots! The only thing that has 'broke' is the rubber cover for the ports on the left hand side, I still have both bits so the ports are still protected, I have been looking for a replacement port cover but no joy so far. Would you class this 20 year old DSLR as a ''Vintage" digital camera? I think so!!
I'm agree with the points but not for me. I need an small camera and lens combo, so DSLRs aren't for me. I'm better with an old Sony NEX mirrorless, even if I have to let go some of the goodies that DSLRs have. I still love old DSLRs, but not for me.
I like using my Minolta 7D I picked up on a whim since I already had A-mount lenses. One down side is it is big, especially with several lenses and battery grip, compared to my other cameras.
I have 1 DSLR left with 2 mirrorless cameras. To be honest I don't even notice the EVF. If anything OVFs perform worse with flare and also the lack of manual focus assist options.
I recently had to fall back to shooting a dslr for a period while my mirrorless camera went out for repairs, had to relearn the muscle memory for it. While it certainly did the job, there are just some things inherently mirrorless is better at, some is newer technology and some is just advancing times, but in my portraiture should I choose to blow out the background at f1.2, I have confidence in my hit rate with mirrorless over the guesswork with my DSLR. I used to be ok with higher ISOs on my DSLR because it was all I knew but comparing shots at the same iso values it’s insane how much cleaner those shots are with newer full frame mirrorless. Having said that though, my R6 II nowhere feels as good in the hand as any of my old 5D cameras did, they just made mirrorless a tad too small for my grip unless I’m adding a grip or going for an R3/R1, which I’m not. Those cameras just feel at home in my hands and it definitely makes a mental difference in the process but I will take mirrorless over DSLR any day for the advancements and how much video I also shoot these days. But if I was just going into the wilderness to shoot some landscape for a weekend? I’d have no problem taking just a DSLR if that was my only option
I have been looking for a Canon 6d MK2. Nice option for an entry into full frame photogrpahy. On the down side, seems the optical view finder is one of the common first things to get corrupted on any model.
I bought my used canon 1d for 140GBP ,which still using ccd and i love how it capture the image , sometimes more favourable than the canon 5D3 when i still uaing those years The 1D have a white balance and dof priority mode which can do auto caulculate F stop setting by measure near and far point you want to in focus and vola 😂 both missing in newer model which is sad Only problem is hard to find a battery and charger for it
Please, I already have enough old DSLR's! In order of age, have the 1999 Nikon D1, the 12.7mp canon 5D, the 10.1mp CCD Pentax K200D, the 20mp 2012 Canon 6D, and now R6 mki. I wouldn't call the Nikon D1 good, but the rest are. One good reason you didn't tough on is that these cameras are cheap and good enough to be a backup for riskier situations like going in a canoe or waterfall or something, you can get a weathersealed pro body pretty cheaply too.
I have moved to some high megapixel camera bodies in the past couple of years while trading in a few older models. But the one DSLR I am still holding on to is the Olympus E-1. Five megapixels never looked so good.
I ways have two camera on rotation and that's my Sony A900 and Minolta A9. Both are just incredible and give my some perfect shots but I'm very excited to add an A99ii to the collection soon to complete the A-mount family
Couple of thoughts to "beginners" while watching: since the Olympus E-1 is in the beginning of the video: stay clear or at least be cautious of old and *discontinued* mounts, especially in the beginning of your journey. I got the E-400 with the last ever (cheap) Kodak CCD because I thought it was very special. It was not to me (a beginner). The handling is not very nice and I rather shoot with my D200 (CCD) or 5DII (CMOS) depending on the situation since low light performance is so much better. CCD vs CMOS: don't get too fed up into this. especially now that CCD cameras are rising in price disproportionate. 10MP is enough! seriously, just get an old dslr, especially among those semi professional bodies there is incredible value there. also: optical viewfinders are the best!
You had very bad luck there! I owned nearly each one of Olympus' DSLRs at some point and the E-400 was the worst they ever made, because of its specific sensor. Its high ISO was worse than in any other Olympus DSLR, and things got substantially better afterwards, even if not quite as good as other brands. If you like shooting with the D200, though, you might actually enjoy the E-30, a similar caliber of camera, which even adds IBIS, increasing its low light usability quite a lot with all mountable lenses 🙂
Since 2011 my go to camera has and still is a Canon EOS 600 DSLR... until this year when I bought a mirrorless Canon R8. Still the DSLR remains with me as well as several older CCD sensor cameras of varying vintages. The only DSLR I have is the EOS 600. Maybe I should get an older CCD DSLR... hmmm... I see a lot of DSLR cameras selling for cheap these days in the used market.
After watching one of your videos on 6Mp cameras I bought a K100D and a K20D, to accompany my bought new KS2, I can use my five APSC lenses with them. Later I found a deal for a NEW K1 MK1, my absolute dream camera, then all my legacy film SLR lenses improved 2X being that this is a match of FF sensor and FF legacy lenses. Do I crave an expensive mirrorless DSLR? NOPE1, It is like cravin a lambo, when my Nissan will more than suffice. Besides, I have a wall full of photo equipment for the price of a mirrorless body. Now I am considering a FF Canon to use my fils EOS film equipment. But I do not like flashcards, they are hard to find, i'd rather use a body that usas CF and SD cards.
Here's a quick one just getting my thoughts out there while purging my camera collection. I love old DSLRs man.
I still have a real nostalgic love for the Canon EOS 350D, which was my first ever DSLR. A tiny part of me is tempted to pick another one up one of these days (although I shoot with a Nikon D610 nowadays) because I genuinely think it was responsible for some of the best photos I ever made. A fantastic little workhorse camera
stress to make sure it's CCD 10 mega pixel and not cmos, you have to really check with canon
When are you going to do a cross over with camera conspiracies guy? He'll hate your cameras and it will make a great script!
to give people some context, 4K UHD is ONLY 8.3 MEGAPIXELS
That's 8M full color triplet pixels though. DSLR pixels are one color measured and two colors interpol..ished. (and then humans cant see color detail so it's fine again)
And most images on the Internet are under 2 megapixels.
People are going too hard on the pixel chase but I bet you most of them do not use me than 6 mp for delivery.
@@s_t_r_a_y_e_d I think high-pixel photography won’t reveal its secrets until 10, maybe 20 years from now. I have to facelift an old website, but those digital images were too small to display properly on a high resolution monitors, AI restoration can only do so much at this point. So get high res images if storage isn’t an issue.
Problem is that any time a reasonably popular RUclipsr suggests a decent affordable older camera, the price immediately triples wherever you go. We need some sort of secret society! 😁😁
I wish they recommend the Sony A900 and A850 so I could get rid of them.
TUREEEEE
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he just had a video going over cameras hes selling, so of course hes gonna use his platform to promote n fire up the market so he can make his buck...
@@NinnyHorseI don't see how him basically saying "this camera is cool but not worth keeping for me so I'll sell it" would lead to the prices going up significantly lol
I recently bought my first 'serious' camera, a canon 5D mark 2 along with a plastic fantastic 50mm F/1.8. And I absolutely love it. It's bulky, heavy, shutter is loud, and it has a learning curve as compared to shooting with smartphone but the images it produces are absolutely awesome. The experience of shooting with a heavy brick with OVF and the beautiful images make me want to use it constantly. Highly recommend it to everyone!
Despite having newer and “better” cameras the Canon 5Dii is still the camera I use when asked to do portraits.
i just ordered one on ebay for £80, looking forward to using it, i've used the mark i before so hopefully this is just even better
I got a 5D Mark I for $100 a couple of years ago. Other than my EOS 620, my most entertaining camera to shoot with. jpegs out of it have so much charm. The camera is only about shooting pictures and nothing else. My EOS RP feels more like using a smartphone sometimes lol.
As a mirrorless owner, I purchased a DSRL a few months ago and I have been blown away! Built like a tank, surprisingly fast, I love the controls, and lastly, I love that OVF!!! People love rangefinder cameras and pay thousands for a "street photography camera" but a DSLR with an OVF is perfect for that as well imo
I bet you that if 5 mainstream RUclipsrs start walking around with one you'll see prices triple! It's all about promoting new gear right now and people happily hand over their money to switch to a new cam every year! All my gear are from the 2012-18 era and I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon!
@@nicolasguillenc that's awesome man, shoot whatever inspires you!! Sometimes what works for everyone else just doesn't click with you, and that's all cool
Absolutely love my Nikon D200 and Olympus E1. I feel the photos they take have much more character than the new cameras
More character in what way?
@@SomeUnremarkableGuy The image can laugh, cry, anger, disgust, fear and inside out
I got the D200 and D300 at a fleamarket for €100.
All my old Nikkor MF lenses can be used, what's not to love?
D200 aka old reliable 🤣
I recently bought a DSLR after using a film SLR for my whole life because digital was a little too expensive back in 2007 for me to get into. I got a T5i and the kit lens for $200 and I'm getting some really nice shots on it. I'm picking up some cheap lenses after the holidays and I couldn't be happier. I even think my mom is buying me the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens for Christmas, even. It's amazing to me how cheap this all was for the power my 14 year old camera still has.
Preach it brother. DSLR are my favorite style. Keep going back to my original Pentax K10d. Wonderful DSLR bult like a tank and has lasted over 14 years! Thanks for sharing!
Pentax K10 was one of the last commercial ccd cameras before the cmos sensors with all their image processing took over
Agreed - OVFs beat EVFs for photography every day. EVFs for videography are very useful, but they're quite soulless for photography in my experience
It's a reason why I just don't want to go mirrorless. I really don't mesh with EVFs very well. Admitedly, I've never tried a really high-end one; but those I've tried (or owned in the case of the Sony a6000) just didn't do it for me at all.
Depends on the work you do. For example Olympus and OM Systems are the best for wedding photographer like me. Because my cameras are set up to display the image for 0.3 seconds after I take it. This is a big help in avoiding mistakes. Weddings there are no do overs and they can be very stressful at times.
From a pragmatic standpoint, nothing beats an EVF with instant feedback to your exposure compensation dial. It’s just a tool and all that matters are the resulting prints.
I have an old Pentax K5 IIs (that, due to a nearby vineyard fire, the camera and my work got published in some bigger name publications) that I absolutely adore. It's not a CCD sensor, but it DOES work phenomenally with my old film camera lenses. Shooting that camera is absolutely a happy place for me.
... But it still feels like a modern upgrade cause I shoot way more film than digital 😅
That 16mp sensor is insane, really really good.
The "S" version of the K5ii is insanely good for a 12 yo camera
@@snappiness agreed. I think it was one of the first to go without an AA filter.. I love the trendsetting nature of Pentax
Yes I love my Nikon DSLRs, but my recently bought used Z5 has better colour science than I thought it would. I bought a Nikkor 28mm f3.5 Ai last week and was blown away with how it renders on the Z5. Most reviewers say the D3X is a really bad camera, but I've had mine nearly 6 years and I love it. The D200 is great too. 😊
Oops, I bought a k-1 yesterday 🙈
lol same, got a screaming deal on a mark ii and a 77 limited to go with it
@@incohesiveglue that's a heck of deal in its own right. Rock on
Yep, the optical viewfinder is what I like the most about these older cameras. Kind-of the only reason I am still using Pentax cameras. And they make some nice optical viewfinders.
My issue with OFV is that I still can't take pictures that looks like what I see through it, idk why, when I look on the OFV I see what I want but when I took it's always different, the light that shades, the color, everything, maybe I still need to learn something but don't know what
The biggest mistake is to assume mirrorles are BETTER than (D)SLR, they are simply DIFFERENT, they have, as you mentioned at the end of the video, Disadvantages and Advantages each over the other system, to make the roundup complete also Rangefinder in comparison, EVF and OVF.
I'm lucky i have not to crawl through 100+ cameras, but still 30+ (most anlog from Minox to Linhof) is really enough.
One thing that earlier DSLRs with crop sensors, like the Nikon D40 and D80, offered was their relatively compact bodies and lighter weight, especially compared to the "flagship" models like the D3, or even the weight of the D700. Now that I don't HAVE to choose one of the old DSLRs I find myself more likely to pick up my smaller D80 and take it with me on an excursion or holiday.
I like optical viewfinder over EVF, anything battery dependent can be a problem
Teslas, for example !
@@timothykieper Agree! My next project is to put peddles on EVs.
I use a Nikon D40x with an 18 70 afs and a Nikon D40 with a 18 55 VR lens. I love them both. CCD sensor cameras.
That's a beautiful sensor. Same on as the D50 and D70, I believe.
I'm taking a Nikon D90 on holiday this week, rather than anything newer, because I just love the quality of the pictures (and it handles low-light in auto way better than anything I can try to figure out, manually)!
Started with film slr's. (yeah I feel old). Then my first dslr was the Canon EOS 450D, after that the 7D, and then lastly the 5Dmkii. They were all great and taught me so much, but I went mirrorless and have not looked back other than for nostalgic reasons. Mostly I miss my 5Dmkii. Got a Minolta 7D a few years back, and have a pretty ok collection of slr's. The Minolta produces great images, but the convenience and IQ of mirrorless full frame paired with old glass is hard to beat. That's another tip - buy and adapt old lenses if you've got a mirrorless camera and like the vintage look.
Wow, Snappy! I thought I needed professional help for owning 18-ish cameras. Against 120 cameras that you have, I feel like a toddler. Great video! You spoke a lot of truth!
@@Mostlyphotography83 haha, happy to make you look sane anytime 🤣
I recently bought an old 6D classic for ~$150
The 6D isn’t really that old… I just upgraded from mine. Its weakest point is the AF.
Dang $150 is a solid deal. They typically range $350-$450 depending on condition! Howd you managed that? Nice find
The colour science on the 6D is something else - don't know what they changed from 5D II but they nailed it on the 6D. Miss mine sometimes.
@@tomperry9034 not to mention you have the ability to shoot at wild ISO settings and actually get amazing results
Still on my PENTAX KIII and still happy, it is the pic not the camera.
I'm still using a Pentax K5 to this day. I use iPhone for video so with the camera market having shifted towards vlogging I really want a camera focussed on stills and the K5 still produces great photos. The viewfinder is another reason I stick with it, as you suggest in the video.
@@classicaloracle smartphones for video are super good. Most things people want to film for stuff like RUclips anyway can look great on smartphones.
Man, the D300 for example has a killer Sensor
The optical viewfinder is the last major link to film SLRs. While I love my R6, I often fall back to my 1DX that's 10+ years old.
I bought a Nikon D200 for $50.
I have several mirrorless cameras but recently got a Pentax K-x. OVF, 12Mp, a jillion K-mount lenses, and Shake Reduction. And mine is lime green. What's not to love?
Name the jillion lenses please!!!
@@XXX-vy6xv I think it is a typo: should be killion; j is next to k on the keyboard. 🙂
Canon 5D with some old Super Takumar M42 mounts lenses…. Sweet sweet setup for pocket money. :)
I stumbled upon your channel not too long ago and I really enjoyed your videos on old cameras and your discussions around it. I also learned some things too from your Haul videos. haha!
Til now, I'm still using my Nikon D750, which is a 10 year old camera this year, for my work and leisure. There's definitely a charm of using an optical viewfinder and I feel like I'm more connected with my camera by it when I'm shooting. I'm not hating on mirrorless camera btw, I kinda need one for my work to perform faster and I'm aiming for a Nikon Z. And I agree, a DSLR is still a great choice to learn full Manual photography today on a budget and for its controls and handling.
I'll definitely keep this D750 forever tho. There are a lot of F Mount Lenses that has character and affordable too!
I bought a Canon 5D from 2005, best decision ever. I carry it around everywhere. Today I shot with it in the subway and it was a JOY to use.
I still have my 2009 Pentax K20D, and used it just last week. It has a Katzeye split image and microprism ring focusing screen with the high brightness option, and a Pentax Magnifier Eyecup that increases viewfinder magnification by 1.18 times; I'm sure you've already guessed it's set up for manual focus lenses. The camera certainly gives a different rendering to my K3 and K3iii.
When everyone was shooting film the CCD sensors made a more familiar look similar to film making it easy for photographers to transition to digital.
10mp is MORE than enough for 98% of photographers out there!
I regret selling my K10D when reducing my gear as well last year and I'm planning on getting one back when a good deal shows up!
Is today 'Use Your Old Camera Day'? Robin Wong just uploaded a video on the same topic about an hour before you. Weird
Judging by the comments, this video brings pure snappiness. All I can add is a heartfelt hear, hear!
another thing to keep in mind, part of the change in colors on older vs newer cameras may be due to the different dyes used in the older color filter arrays, they may let in a slightly different amount of light to each channel.
Dang! I hope I can shake your hand one day dude!! I couldn't agree more & love that you are helping so many people hear these ideas!!
Old film cameras inspire me. That's why I work with film; it's not the film "look" as much as it is the fun I have working with old, even antique cameras. That being said, I did get a Canon 5D Mk I some time ago because I wanted full-frame digital on the cheap, and I'm sure I'll break that one out for a photowalk soon.
I imported a Nikon Df from Japan a month ago, and bought some AF-D lenses on ebay for it. I'm absolutely loving it.
I really like the waist level finders on my TLRs Rollieflex and Yashica 124 and analogue film.
I recently picked up a Sigma SD15 and I'm enjoying the change in my process from using modern hardware
DSLRs are brilliant. I have picked up a used D3 and D90 and they work incredibly well considering the age of those cameras.
I like the argument and points you made. I think old DSLR's are great for beginners. However, my big reason to move to mirror less was the size reduction and I do like the overall improvement in image quality. There is a vibrancy and a higher level of detail with my mirror less that I could never achieve with my old DSLR..which makes cause it's newer but besides that point. I do miss the optical viewfinder but I feel the tradeoff in image quality and size reduction was worth it. For someone with a newer camera I can't see too much of point in grabbing an old DSLR besides not being worried about it getting broken or stolen
For sure I love the concept of being able to see what the lens sees.
I recently picked up a Nikon d300 with battery grip for just under 100 pounds (~130 USD) and I love the thing. This is coming mostly from film and borrowed digital stuff. Took it on a trip and got some truly stunning pics with it. It does show it's age but it's built like a tank and 12mpx is plenty for my hobby uses
I have a Nikon Z50 and I do love it.... But I will never give up my D500 nor mi D750. You said it, there is something romantic looking and compose through a real view finder!!!!! I am 65, and still love to use my trusty Nikon FG with Black and White film Photography, than I digitize the negatives with my D750 and a macro lens, my Nikkor 60mm f2.8 macro from the 90's... What a magnificent feeling....😍🤩🤪
For photographers that don't want to or need to do much post-production the older DSLRs are really great. I use the latest and greatest (Nikon Z8) for my work, but recently picked up a D80 for $69 (chuckle). During some recent headshot sessions I grabbed the D80 with an old 28-105 Nikkor zoom and took a few shots. One just happened to make the cut as the client's favorite, and I had no problem delivering it to her. And since the resolution wasn't there to do a lot of work on it, the retouching quick and easy. From looking closely at the files I'd compare the resolution to fairly high resolution 35mm film scans or slightly better.
Great video, I have an old Nikon D200 with an entry level lens and I have lots of fun with it. It is glitchy and makes you slow down and just enjoy taking pics.
I like both. I love being able to preview my image as I'm taking a picture on a mirrorless viewfinder and I love the charm and familiarity of an optical viewfinder. For me the main point is that these cameras became capable of easily taking beautiful images about 20 years ago. I held out for the first 5 years of digital because CCD sensors did _not_ look like or act like film. But as the tech came along, they became capable of making beautiful images of their own. Now, many of those fully evolved cameras are practically being given away as people upgrade for features many barely use. And these wonderful cameras are inexpensive and the barrier to trying them out is very low.
It actually reminds me of that time I was holding out. I was buying film cameras for next to nothing. I bought a Pentax 6x7 in great working order with a 105 f2.4 for about $120 which I still have and use. And Mamiya TLRs with big lens sets for about the same. Who will ever want to use these things, the sellers were thinking.
These DSLRs that blew people's minds in 2010 didn't get worse over time. Pros were using them to take incredible pictures then and there's nothing stopping anyone getting the same kind of images out of them now.
Thanks for the video. Down here in the very bright southwestern US, electronic screens can be difficult to see. I always have a selection of older DSLRs around for just this reason. So much easier to compose, not to mention being a true view of the scenes. Mirrorless is great in lower light, but give me an optical in the blazing sun.
My Sony a7RII is the camera I usually bring with me when I want to shoot some birds, or some indoors shots in low light, but... I got my hands on an unused, in box, Minolta 7D (the plastic protector were still on the screen *high pitch screams of delight*) a couple of years ago and I love it. It's technically lacking compared to the Sony, but I'm having a lot more fun shooting with my Minolta. The colours are great, usually looks allmost perfect straight from the camera. It also feels like an analog slr when I'm using it, with great controls and a screen so lacking that I usually don't bother using it, so I don't get to see the photos untill I get home.
18 years ago I was really jealous of the fact that friend's nikon d70 produced much better picture than canon 20d. Both camera were the same level but sensors were different.
Cheap cameras are an incredible things to have around if you want to shoot in a rough area, nobody needs to be taking thousands of dollars worth of grear into a run down subway station with how many competent used camera systems are floating around now.
I picked up a K10D after I saw a video of yours on one. It's a great camera and it produces some lovely images.
D200 upvote party lets go!
Have had many mirrorless cameras over there years. But I’m never quite happy with the results and all ways end up grabbing my old canon 40d! Amazing camera
Loving my new to me Nikon D700, it makes a nice companion for my 10 year old D7100 that I bought new. No need for mirrorless while one or both still work.
I just bought a Fuji S5 Pro and a Tamron 15-30 f/2.8. Still wrapping my head around proper exposure (the metering system is a little weird) and finding colour settings I like, but I'm really enjoying the learning process so far
Love your videos! I still like to use my old Canon 1Ds M2 once in a while. I bought it second hand in 2010. I just love how it feels in my hands, I love the heavy weight and the huge optical viewfinder. It's a beauty!. And even though it's not a CCD sensor, the camera was released in 2004 and the photos have some magical look that I don't find in my modern mirrorless Canon. Thanks for your content! ☀
In reviewing my own older images, I gotta agree. I shoulda never sold my Canon 5D. I 'moved to Fuji mirrorless years ago, and love using the optical viewfinder on the X-pro 2, but there is just something richer about those older pics.
Still on my 6D. Just got an SL1 for 50 bucks. And I still have an analog Canon EF camera. The image are still beautiful. DSLRs deserve more hype.
Still love my Nikon D750. The other thing it has you didn’t mention is the pop up flash. Always handy for a little fill light when the light drops.
Popup flashes are not unique to older cameras though. They also have never really been entirely useful. If flash photography is something you want/need to do, pick up a 15 year old flash, those still work great.
Get a Canon 5D classic, It does everything great, it's only true weakness is not good dynamic range in landscapes but that can be overcome with bracketing and the use of grad filters. The sensor on the 5D classic is amazing.
Also Old DSLRs are built to be durable . They often have better ergonomics, with more physical controls and comfortable grips, which many photographers prefer.
I forgot about the ergonomics. Love the handling of a DSLR
Indeed, my 2 digital cameras are both of the same era. A Canon 1Dc and an Leica M9 both of which I purchased used for a significant savings. As a matter of fact back in the day I rented a 1Dc for several days on a job the cost of which is close to what I paid for that camera last year. I also have an original Canon 1Ds but lost the charger in a move thus I decided to get the 1Dc.
The DSLR market isn't at rock bottom, but it is close. A D810 with a standard 50 1.8? 400-ish now. Crazy. Old Alpha and EOS DSLR bodies are everywhere and dirt cheap. This is a great time to be starting out or building a kit.
As for cheaper CCD bodies, they are still out there. I see a3** bodies for under 100 a go in a lot of places. They're almost always in good condition too; although I have picked up a few bad ones: caveat emptor!
so much value for the money!
just picked up a Fuji S5 pro and a 50 f1.8 to fiddle with, it'll be a nice addition to my primary shooter of the much newer GFX 50s, excited to have the freedom to go between a CCD APS-C DSLR and a way more modern medium format mirrorless setup for whatever I'm feeling
Cameras from 2012 in my area still sell like their street price 5-6 years ago in the Philippines. Yes old DSLRs are still good.
Greatest shortcomings of DSLRs is the (lack of) lens calibration. Older Nikons (at least some of them) only have one correction point (only the D780 got two point correction…shame on Nikon), some Canons have two (W-T) (or none). I’ve had 9 DSLRs over the years and still have two D750s for wedding photography, and every single lens (brand and 3rd party) had to be calibrated to every camera body for perfect AF. My Z 6 doesn’t need any calibration, I can trust the AF much more (in good to okayish lighting conditions). For me (cheaper) DSLR lens + MILC is the way to go 🤘🏼
My thing with OFV is that i like so much how the scene looks through it that when i take a shot its always looks different, idk what am i doing wrong there, but is frustrating at some point 😂
I have a Minolta 7D and an Olympus E510 - both are great cameras that still produce wonderful pictures. Best part of the Konica Minolta 7D is it is basically identical in layout and lens mount as my Minolta Alpha/Dynax/Maxum 7 35mm film camera - so they make a perfect pair to carry around and use.
You also have freaking IBIS on the mintolta 7D.. thats insane for how old that camera is
A Nikon D700 and a 50mm F1.8 can be had for well under $500 USD -- that's the world we live in. I love my modern Nikon mirrorless kit for work, but if I was shooting solely for fun? There's almost no casual shooting scenario I couldn't accomplish with a D700; portraits, landscapes, lifestyle, even some amount of action/sports. It's 12MP of pure Nikon goodness, vintage 2008.
I bought a Nikon D80 as my first camera because of your videos, and my upgrade plan is a D500.
I hear great things about the D500, and it's really affordable nowadays!
@@snappiness I'd have gone for it first, but it was like $500 for just a body compared to $150 for the D80 with kit lens, charger, and battery.
@@JessicaKStark right, and now you can just upgrade a body and keep all the same lenses. Makes sense to me.
I recently discovered that my digital cameras from around 2010 don't age very well. Many lenses show AF issues and some material starts to deteriorate - like rubber on zoom rings and plastic bezels around the front lens. To be more exact, I have issues with Sigma 70-200 F/2.8 and Nikon 18-135 DX lens. Nikon D7000 has issues with card reader and Nikon D80 shutter probably died - camera shows Err on the screen.
It doesn't mean they were not well made -they served it's purpose. However, one should still be careful to test several functions prior buying such an old digital camera. Film cameras from 70s aged better IMO :)
Just found myself a halfway decent deal on a near mint Canon 5d Classic, and I cannot wait to start shooting with it!
sweet deal, good work!
Yeah I just bought a second near mint copy myself to hoard as a backup to my other "user grade" one. My favorite camera!
I still shoot DSLRs primarily for the ability to use selected vintage lenses in their native environment. Adapting vintage lenses to a current mirrorless body renders the argument for mirrorless moot and if videography is not in the picture then there is no plus to using mirrorless.
My first DSLR was a Nikon D100 and I still have it. I also still use my nikon d1x and Kodak slrn.
Decade, or even a few years more, is still very competitive as far as sensor performance goes, but beyond that low-light performance starts taking quite a hit. The D90 is my oldest that I'd still rate as good enough with a fast prime. The old school big prism viewfinder is definitely a pleasure to use - something Nikon sadly dropped from later models in both the DX and FX line that all give 70% reduced view.
I have recently been enjoying using my Canon EOS20D that I bought 20 years ago last month! I used that camera until about 2015 when I then 'upgraded' it for a newer Canon DSLR, but I like the size and feeling in the hand of the 20D. It's simple, it's chunky and it really does get the job done. Sure it's not the best in low light or at high ISO, but for every day photos it really is fine with an 8MP sensor.
Batteries are readily available and it takes up to an 8GB card. Shooting in RAW mode I get about 800 shots!
The only thing that has 'broke' is the rubber cover for the ports on the left hand side, I still have both bits so the ports are still protected, I have been looking for a replacement port cover but no joy so far.
Would you class this 20 year old DSLR as a ''Vintage" digital camera? I think so!!
I'm agree with the points but not for me.
I need an small camera and lens combo, so DSLRs aren't for me. I'm better with an old Sony NEX mirrorless, even if I have to let go some of the goodies that DSLRs have. I still love old DSLRs, but not for me.
I like using my Minolta 7D I picked up on a whim since I already had A-mount lenses. One down side is it is big, especially with several lenses and battery grip, compared to my other cameras.
I have 1 DSLR left with 2 mirrorless cameras. To be honest I don't even notice the EVF. If anything OVFs perform worse with flare and also the lack of manual focus assist options.
If I had your collection my wife would give me that look that only wives can give you meaning you are in trouble!
His collection needs a shelf indeed 😅
I recently had to fall back to shooting a dslr for a period while my mirrorless camera went out for repairs, had to relearn the muscle memory for it. While it certainly did the job, there are just some things inherently mirrorless is better at, some is newer technology and some is just advancing times, but in my portraiture should I choose to blow out the background at f1.2, I have confidence in my hit rate with mirrorless over the guesswork with my DSLR. I used to be ok with higher ISOs on my DSLR because it was all I knew but comparing shots at the same iso values it’s insane how much cleaner those shots are with newer full frame mirrorless. Having said that though, my R6 II nowhere feels as good in the hand as any of my old 5D cameras did, they just made mirrorless a tad too small for my grip unless I’m adding a grip or going for an R3/R1, which I’m not. Those cameras just feel at home in my hands and it definitely makes a mental difference in the process but I will take mirrorless over DSLR any day for the advancements and how much video I also shoot these days. But if I was just going into the wilderness to shoot some landscape for a weekend? I’d have no problem taking just a DSLR if that was my only option
I have been looking for a Canon 6d MK2. Nice option for an entry into full frame photogrpahy. On the down side, seems the optical view finder is one of the common first things to get corrupted on any model.
I had the S2 Pro from the thumbnail. Loved it!
I bought my used canon 1d for 140GBP ,which still using ccd and i love how it capture the image , sometimes more favourable than the canon 5D3 when i still uaing those years
The 1D have a white balance and dof priority mode which can do auto caulculate F stop setting by measure near and far point you want to in focus and vola 😂 both missing in newer model which is sad
Only problem is hard to find a battery and charger for it
Please, I already have enough old DSLR's! In order of age, have the 1999 Nikon D1, the 12.7mp canon 5D, the 10.1mp CCD Pentax K200D, the 20mp 2012 Canon 6D, and now R6 mki. I wouldn't call the Nikon D1 good, but the rest are.
One good reason you didn't tough on is that these cameras are cheap and good enough to be a backup for riskier situations like going in a canoe or waterfall or something, you can get a weathersealed pro body pretty cheaply too.
My favourite SLR system is the Hasselblad H Series, followed by the Nikon F2 and F5.
Dunno if you've heard about the Sitina 1 project, but would love to see you cover their journey to completely open source camera sometime :)
I have moved to some high megapixel camera bodies in the past couple of years while trading in a few older models. But the one DSLR I am still holding on to is the Olympus E-1. Five megapixels never looked so good.
just ordered a Canon 5d ii for £80, looking forward to getting it and having a play
Now you’re making me want to get a D200 and/or Fuji S5Pro 😅
I ways have two camera on rotation and that's my Sony A900 and Minolta A9. Both are just incredible and give my some perfect shots but I'm very excited to add an A99ii to the collection soon to complete the A-mount family
Awesome setup! Sony DSLRs are so cool
I bought a Nikon dslr, then an old mirrorless, some old digicams and now I need an old dslr? 😭 (I love your videos)
I like ccd for the highlights, they look much better IMHO.
Couple of thoughts to "beginners" while watching:
since the Olympus E-1 is in the beginning of the video: stay clear or at least be cautious of old and *discontinued* mounts, especially in the beginning of your journey. I got the E-400 with the last ever (cheap) Kodak CCD because I thought it was very special. It was not to me (a beginner). The handling is not very nice and I rather shoot with my D200 (CCD) or 5DII (CMOS) depending on the situation since low light performance is so much better.
CCD vs CMOS: don't get too fed up into this. especially now that CCD cameras are rising in price disproportionate.
10MP is enough! seriously, just get an old dslr, especially among those semi professional bodies there is incredible value there.
also: optical viewfinders are the best!
You had very bad luck there! I owned nearly each one of Olympus' DSLRs at some point and the E-400 was the worst they ever made, because of its specific sensor. Its high ISO was worse than in any other Olympus DSLR, and things got substantially better afterwards, even if not quite as good as other brands. If you like shooting with the D200, though, you might actually enjoy the E-30, a similar caliber of camera, which even adds IBIS, increasing its low light usability quite a lot with all mountable lenses 🙂
Since 2011 my go to camera has and still is a Canon EOS 600 DSLR... until this year when I bought a mirrorless Canon R8. Still the DSLR remains with me as well as several older CCD sensor cameras of varying vintages. The only DSLR I have is the EOS 600. Maybe I should get an older CCD DSLR... hmmm... I see a lot of DSLR cameras selling for cheap these days in the used market.
After watching one of your videos on 6Mp cameras I bought a K100D and a K20D, to accompany my bought new KS2, I can use my five APSC lenses with them. Later I found a deal for a NEW K1 MK1, my absolute dream camera, then all my legacy film SLR lenses improved 2X being that this is a match of FF sensor and FF legacy lenses. Do I crave an expensive mirrorless DSLR? NOPE1, It is like cravin a lambo, when my Nissan will more than suffice. Besides, I have a wall full of photo equipment for the price of a mirrorless body. Now I am considering a FF Canon to use my fils EOS film equipment. But I do not like flashcards, they are hard to find, i'd rather use a body that usas CF and SD cards.
I would love to se an episode of you talking about and showing some VHS camcorders