😂😂 I know it seems that way but I consider it a part of my job. If I’m unhappy with my system and trying a new one can help other people choose by not go for it?
Dont care what influencers say, the money loss for brand switches Is mostly useless (you wont become a better photographer) and insane in terms of cost, especially now in the covid crisis
But some people are switching anyways. I just lent a friend my a7r3 because she was considering a switch and didn’t like it. She ended up inspiring me to switch instead.
@@fcjr1362 Not necessarily a hater. Your post is just utterly irrelevant to whether she makes valid points about gear. And they are photographers, not "just" RUclipsrs.
Are they "photographers" anyway? I thought they are full time youtubers? Btw, I am a professional photographer and still shooting with my 5DIII. So that's that.
We can't take any of these guys seriously and we shouldn't give them any money. Use Firefox and an adblocker like AdNauseamm to block RUclips ads and don't give any money to this so called "photographers"
Sure they do. Any Nikon action shooter that loves mirrorless has already switched. Now, going from Sony to Canon is a trickier proposition, but if you value ergos and have the money, why not? Canon has at least as good a lens line up of Sony, and will continue to lead the market so there's not much risk. Makes complete sense, depending on what you shoot.
@@GregoryFariss True enough, but eventually everyone will be shooting mirrorless and relying on computational photography...it's just a matter of time.
My only issue with your intro is you said "let me help you choose the camera that is right for you", Chelsea, you can't even pick the camera that's right for you, which is why you change systems so much.
@@jwashervisuals It seems you are not aware how this partnerships works. I have some friends working as press photographers in newspapers that also made these kind of deals between a brand and a press agent... it´s all about marketing and less about the gear. If you have some brand giving you the gear for your workers, it´s an easy route to follow.
That's a great tip, "Choosing a camera by how it makes you feel." Camera specs are going to take the backseat from now on for me. I have a 1DX mark ii and it's not the best camera for specs but the experience when I'm shooting is wonderful. I'm debating on the R6 but this is working for me for now.
The reason I still use my D4s, Df and D750. I don't worry about specs, I trust the images, I don't have to compete with the next upgrade, I buy great equipment from the upgrades and systems changers at big discounts. For them it is about ownership not photography.
Wh4tEverComesT0Mind I had a d7200 and rented a d810 for a week. When the 850 first came out I didn’t think one was going to be available and then by luck was able to get one.
The mirrorless cameras they mention have animal eye AF. The D850 doesn't even have eye AF. You may think it's not a big deal but in their line of business, having eyes in sharp focus matters, specially when you're cropping in order to zoom. I'm not saying the D850 AF sucks, or that DSLR AF sucks, but if there's something better that improves your work flow and productivity, and you can afford to adopt it, why not go with it? There will always be a market for used gear to defray the cost of buying the new gear and, if it's used in your line of business, can always be written off as a business expense.
When you have unlimited funds you can buy any camera. “ kids don’t do what Chelsea does. You might pick up gear acquisition syndrome “ . That leads to zero$ in the account.
Since what Chelsea does is run a RUclips channel reviewing gear, and work as a photographer, then your advice to avoid doing as she does no longer applies.
Soon: -Oh, that new Nikon looks great. I'm switching back to Nikon. -That new Sony is incredible, I need to switch to that. -The Canon doesn't overheat anymore, yehey... It's time to switch back to Canon.
Are you serious? How many photographers today have your unlimited capabilities to just scrap perfectly good systems at will and take huge losses . I am not and never will be a Sony shooter... Does the word bandwagon mean anything to the both of you.
You buy a telsa for full price, you make a video about to earn the ad revenue. It's just business and earnings. The North don't have unlimited funds. Camera are cheap to run these days
Jumped from Canon to Sony and I'm happy with it. I don't have an unlimited budget and I know Canon will go back to their original business model of nickel and dimeing their features as new bodies are coming out. You can already see it with the "heat" problem with the new R5.
Same reason I'm not going back after switching to Sony. I switched to Sony years ago because of Canon and Nikon's refusal to make any sort of real innovation. How long before Canon starts sitting on its laurels again?
Jumping systems like this, as soon as someone releases the next gimmick is setting a terrible example. You shouldn't do this, even if you can afford it.
Makes sense for them. A camera body will last years, but you can only come up with so many tips and tricks videos that aren't generic. Switching around lets them make comparisons that go beyond having a camera to evaluate for a week. But, sure, you take a huge hit every time you sell your gear, and of course you need to develop new muscle memories. It isn't practical. You gotta do what works for what you're doing. There is no one right camera for everybody. Nor is there only one way to go about having a gear roadmap. Anybody buying gear of any kind needs to keep in mind that reviewers aren't exactly the same as them. Just look at cell phones. Those reviewers probably switch phones once a month. I couldn't imagine the hassle of that...
I'm happy for Tony & Chelsea that they can switch and/or buy new gear. As a retiree on fixed income, I can only dream of upgrading. For now, I am very happy with my Fuji X-T4 and my old and trusty Pentax K-1. The K-1 is outdated but still produces some of the best stills. IQ and DR still compare well. If Tony & Chelsea keep purchasing new gear frequently, it's fine because that allows them to produce those videos to help us in our choice of gear. Plus, they can deduct the expenses against their business income tax.
The R5 first and foremost is a stills camera no more than the new Sony A7SIII is a video camera. I can't believe people would recommend the Sony unless you're a videographer only. See what I did?
Actual photographers don't dump their hard earned photography equipment every other month, this type of misleading videos are just a dis-service to community. People should distinguish the difference between Photography channels and Gear reviewing channels.
It's just a reason for another video, I can't believe they actually really need to switch. I don't think it's like the cameras they were using were suddenly holding them back and of poor quality.
@@MomentphotographyCoUk Or, you know, they already have the camera for reviewing purposes and Chelsea is currently choosing one above others they have. Maybe that instead of the made up reason you talk about.
too many of the pro influencers, are so full of it. they try to keep others down by GAS shaming them, and all the while they don't shoot anything without the absolute best newest gear. all these "pros" would fail with old cameras. Gear does Matter, it makes a huge difference if image quality is one of your highest priorities. if not, you can shoot with any camera and be satisfied with photoshop fixed grainy low light blurry pics. the top gear reduces those considerably, so it DOES matter.
@@LadyFairChildVideo I don't think that anyone is under the impression that new gear doesn't change anything. "Gear doesn't matter" more refers to, if you are terrible on basic systems you are likely going to be terrible on new systems. Be it for lack of care or lack of practice, that is based on the person. You might suck less with new gear that helps you through it, but if you use what you have and use it a lot you WILL get better. I promise you that anyone worth their salt can use any of the newest cameras for their work and get top quality photos, but preferences exist, and I think that it is wrong to fault those who use these systems to make their living for changing platforms based on these preferences.
When a professional says gear doesnt matter, they are trying to keep beginners from being intimidated by the science and the choices. Obviously a smart phone is going to take crappy pictures compared to a 45mp monster. But thats not the point. Its a process, a journey, and a beginner might be so overwhelmed but the choices and complexity and price of something like an R5 they might stay away from the art. I myself was a photography major in college back in the 80s with a Rolleiflex I worked all summer to afford, but lost my love of photography for a long time. Im getting back into it now, I have a Sony A6 and might upgrade slightly to a full frame camera, but even with my background Im finding it a little hard to understand everything. It can be very intimidating!
Must be nice to have a budget that allows for a system change everytime something better comes out. I'm stuck with old lenses and an older camera body. The worst thing a photographer can do is watch videos about new gear cause it makes you feel like your pictures suck because your gear sucks because it's not the new fresh gear on the market. 🤦🏻♂️
I feel ya. But makes ya master what you got and when that time comes to get better equipment you'll outshine your photos and succeed because you pushed your skills to be th best with what you got. Some people pick up gear and cant appreciate it and end up selling it used 😂😂
It’s interesting that Chelsea promotes Toni’s book suggesting that it can save pros thousands of $$ presumably by helping them choose the right equipment the first time. Maybe she should read it. The simplest answer is that Chelsea likes gear, and that’s ok, many photos have g.a.s. and that’s part of the enjoyment many get from the photographic process. One thing for certain, the Nikon D850 which she moved away from (to a degree at least) 1.5 years ago is just as capable of meeting the most demanding and discerning professional photographer’s needs as either of the models she moved away to since. It would seem this whole gear switching and justification exercise on display here brings little real value to new photographers other than to demonstrate the wrong way to select equipment. Fortunately few have the resources to go through this flip flop of equipment.
Blah blah... mirrorless is better than the d850. May be same or similar results but less fun compared to an a7iii, a7r3, r5, etc. Its not always about the end result but the journey of getting there. Mirrorless > mirror
D500, A9, D1, D850, D6 for fast wildfire and pro sports. NX, TX, for travel fun. The 2020 mirrorless is catching up to AF from 1980s. Own both is better and more fun. All in one camera is a Fanasty
She has a job that requires her to make content on a regular basis. Switching means 2-5 videos just about switching, with the people who use each system jumping in to comment, reposting happy or sad thoughts etc.
One of THE main things I love about Canon is the consistency of the menu system (not to mention its basic logical setup): from my 70D > 7D2 > 5D3 > 5D Mark IV > 5DS > EOS-R are almost ALL THE SAME NAVIGATION! Not only is the UI easy to use, BUT, they don't change it just because ... because ... So my R5 will be most loved when it arrives.
Most pro photographers would just rent a new camera and lens for a specific project, not change complete systems during a pandemic when jobs are scarce or non-existent. The Canon R5 is an especially bad choice now, as they have crippled their camera with overheating timers that shut the entire camera down for extended periods of time. Until Canon comes clean with the real reason their cameras "overheat," I would stay miles away from this camera/system/brand. Nothing worse than a camera that shuts off during a professional shoot, even if it is currently just using video. If the Canon sensor is that susceptible to overheating that they shut it off after 20 minutes, how long will it last in day to day use? Workarounds and Scotch tape are not professional solutions.
John Richardson where are you getting your facts from, Sony....pun intended. The R5 doesn’t overheat in stills or video up to 4k30fps you can shoot those features all day and the camera never becomes unusable. Even if the camera stops shooting 8k you can still switch to 4k30fps and keep shooting never becomes a brick, so please stop with your sony fanboism....Chelsea is talking about wildlife photography and portraits and the R5 is the best camera for both, please let us know what camera does more ...don’t tell almost as good, no what camera does better, I’ll wait......crickets
Seriously, only reason she's switching is she's getting the gear in return for her influence, every lens she listed Sony has, I switched my whole Canon system to Sony at the end if last year and have no regrets, none whatsoever. Never heard so much shite in my life, good luck to her though getting gear in return for her thoughts, see how quick Sony are in giving her anything going forward though
I'd like the R5 as a stills camera, definitely the best stills camera on the market at the moment I'd say. However, I can't give my money to a company that lies to their clients and cripples their cameras deliberately while people still have to fork out an arm and a leg for their products. I'd spend my money anywhere else, no matter how good their products might be.
I assume you're talking about their top end full frame mirrorless cameras and glass. Been shooting with Canon since the early 2000 and I've spend as little as $250 for a camera body (M2) and as much as $1,600 (6D). The advantage with Canon is they offer a big range of cameras and lenses at all price points. No other camera brand at this point has as big a range. Oh, and if you can only afford used gear, there's way more Canon gear available than any other brands.
I was a Canon user from 2002 until 2016, then totally switched for the D850. I have recently switched back to Canon for the R5, and don't regret anything. Fantastic camera, so quick, so accurate, and the 15-35 and 24-70 are just unbeatable. Will be adding a 50 1.2 soon.
I'm using now: A9+SEL20TC+FE 200-600 g OSS & A7Riv+SEL14TC+FE f2.8 70-200 gm OSS. Here's my thinking - My A7, FF is 61MP (+Rolling shutter if silent) & 98-280mm, but with a press of a button, I can switch it to shoot Crop (27MP) - still rolling shutter if silent, but I get 147-420mm with f4 throughout. What happens next? -I can switch to my A9 which starts at 400-1200mm with f 13. So far I found myself shooting more with the later (I shoot almost exclusively wildlife, which for me also means mostly - almost exclusively hand-held). Funny enough, I get better results trying to maintain focus in 1200mm than in the original 600mm (the focus hunts less for some reason). I have to see in the near future what happens, when switching and shooting with my A7, but from a shelter, with a table tripod, I got very nice results using it. High dynamics in terms of changing the range with a flick of a button. By the way, I do have a button for flicking between the e-shutter and mechanical one.
As someone who has used Sony, Canon and Nikon, I couldn't agree more. I liked the technical aspects of Sony, but there were a lot of little usability issues that drove me crazy. I can see why the new Canons are the best of both worlds for a lot of photographers.
I used Panasonic a lot, and Panasonic in my opinion has the best ergonomics that you want to wish for (would be a dream if they had better AF :)). And now I am using Sony mostly, I can't say that it annoys me, I can live with it.
@@lotierm That's why I see the Canon as appealing. Killer AF, near best in class ergos (I haven't used a Panasonic), great Ibis, good resolution, good DR... And even if the video features aren't up there with the a7s III, there about as good as you get on a high resolution camera today.
@@chelseanorthrup8787 Enjoy your R5, Chelsea! and waiting to hear your in-depth reviews. I was just teasing you. You're always a great resource of guidance, tips, and tricks. Thanks to you and Tony - I learned tons from you, especially from the book Stunning Digital Photography!
@@DriveCancelDC Nikon just needs to get the S line glass out quickly and let 3rd party make glass as well. The Z5 seems like half a step backwards at the moment.
Excellent video Chelsea!! More like this please! I don't think you ever said whether you have ever shot with Canon as your primary system. As an EOS R owner, along with other Canon bodies, do check out the "touch shutter" feature if you haven't already. It's really handy when using a tripod and long exposures. Use it with the self timer. Just touch the area on the screen that you want it to focus on and it will AF and take the photo. Simple enough but if you are using a long telephoto and tripod adding the timer will delay the shutter and give it time to stabilize from any movement you induce my touching the screen. You can use touch shutter with manual focus too. Don't forget the focus assist when using it in manual AF. You also can wifi it to your phone, pc or tablet to do the same things I have mentioned. There are options to extend the battery life by slowing down the EVF refresh, screen / EVF dimming and time to sleep. I think you will enjoy the R5 for what you want to use it for and yes, it will fit your hand very well.
Yes, she switches systems and that is a good thing and why I tune in. It is hard to find someone who is reviewing based on experience and not just reading the ad literature or doing a one day trial. Thanks Chelsea..
@@Libinkttm Well, when these two "switch", it is really not a switch. They have plenty of lenses from alle the big brands, so it´s really no big deal for them to "switch". But this is not a bad thing. It just is.
I totally understand. It was time to upgrade my 5 year old MacBook Pro but I kept hesitating. I finally realized why. I hardly use my MacBook Pro because my 5 year old Windows notebook with touch screen, right mouse button, and other features is so much easier to use. Sometimes you have to ignore the voices that tell you what to buy because it is cool, and follow your heart. ... If your camera is a joy to use that joy will be reflected in your photos.
Finally an influential person on RUclips buying a camera because of how it takes pictures! Great video Chelsea look forward to hearing how you find the R5 and ignore the Sony haters they’re just regretting switching from canon in the first place :)
You're definitely making a solid choice, I have zero complaints with my R5. I have to say though the D850 is a solid dslr, which as a Canon user, I have coveted that Nikon for the longest time. Whoever owns this cam has a true professional gem. I couldn't afford to jump to many systems/lenses etc. So I patiently waited for a full frame mirrorless that checks all my needs. The R5 more than delivered! I have used it on real life shoots, including video and wildlife. I'm extremely satisfied and so is everyone who has seen my images/videos. It's extremely fast, buffering NEVER slows the cam, AF is accurate and something I never experienced before, along with high quality files that enhance my subjects.
@@chelseanorthrup8787 You still have D850 and D500 in your back pocket. It's just a camera dude, get on a raft closer to em flying chicks and show your results.
Sony like Fuji is a giant company. They have huge marketing budgets. They can entice a lot of people to use their equipment. This game is no longer funny. Photography is not about gear.
Agree 100. I am still shooting Sony A7r2 and have not upgraded because your negatives. Canon ergonomics, screens and AF are great, but there is not enough lower cost/smaller (f4) NATIVE RF lenses.
As a concert photographer, I'm always keen to see how different cameras/lenses stack up in that environment. I realize that there aren't any "normal" concerts with crowds of people, but (at least here in MN), there are places (bars and small venues) that are opening up to socially-distant outdoor concerts. If you have such events happening near you, I'd be quite interested to see how you think the Canon R5 does there. (Being primarily a Nikon D750 shooter, I'm eagerly awaiting the rumored Nikon Z6s and will probably enter the mirrorless market that way when it becomes available, but Canon does bring its own set of temptations.)
From those that have actually shot with it... the Nikon Z5 that's coming out next week is basically a mirrorless D750. They suspect it's even the same sensor.
I agree. I have a d750 and a d500. I passed on the d850, too big too heavy, file sizes too big. I passed on the d780, they did not improve the number and spread of the DSLR autofocus points. I passed on the Z6. No operable battery grip, no dual card slots, autofocus not good enough for me no matter what everybody said. But the Z6s. I'm going to be looking really hard at those.
@@Smoothblue90 I thought about getting the D850 (this was before the Z-series cameras were really on the scene), but someone pointed out that because the D750s sensor is of a lower resolution than the D850, it ought to do better in lower-light situations. For that same reason, I'm more keen on the (rumored) upcoming Z6s than I am the upcoming Z7s.
@@kennygo8300 Yeah, I've given brief thought to the Z50. If nothing else, it'd be a gateway into the Z glass that perhaps I could sell when/if the Z6s comes out. Will have to give that more thought.
We're not Sony fanboys, but you did seem to choose an odd Sony for your preferences. We wonder what your experience would have been if you'd made a more appropriate choice for your needs/likes. That said, the R5 does excite and entice us. Would you be so kind as to do some low-light testing with it and maybe compare it to the RIII or Tony's RIV?
Dumping Nikon for Sony, now dumping Sony for Canon what's dumping Canon and when? Pentax for Christmas? Just say: 'I get bored with stuff that is older than 12 months.
Alan Ross She actually a Canon lover from the start with Tony. Who are you fooling? Unlike me I been a Sony man for 20 years. I was one of the first to purchased Sony a7s and order a7s iii. I even had Sony Vaio computers. I’d believe the only reason Sony is not out with the a7s iii they wanted to hear feedbacks and now they will make more improvement on camera. Besides, Sony has a 6k around the corner... they didn’t wait 3 years only working on one camera. Sony playbook is usually to have 3 models to premiere... be expecting a 6k at the end of the year.
Chelsea said she has a passion for wildlife photography, and the R5 has superiour focus tracking of birds in flight. The R5 will stay focussed on the bird whilst it flys past behind a bush. The R5 is the best tool for the job.
Nor Dic We’ll see if the Instagram keeps popping up D850 shots during this “switch”. To be clear, I don’t have a problem with education oriented RUclipsrs coming up with gimmicks to keep the viewers hooked. I think the average photographer should simply know that it’s highly unusual to swap out systems on a whim when the current system does the job. There are a heck of a lot of very nice wildlife shots off the a7riii. Heck, for a fraction of the price, there are incredible shots by the Canon 7d Mkii. There’s a reason RUclipsrs announce a “switch” as often as they do.
David Ramos Of course she can...my comment isn’t about money. You can purchase every system on the market and use them interchangeably if you wish (indeed, if her and Toney’s instagrams are any indication, they both continue to use the Nikon for wildlife after “switching” from something else. The unrealistic part is that the camera is your tool. It is a complex tool that takes a long time to master. Can you quickly make every adjustment using your muscle memory to capture the shot or do you have to think about how to get the job done. Do you know precisely what kind of shot you are going to get based on how you set it up for the conditions you are shooting in. Speed is particularly important for wildlife and action photography. This is hard fought experience, skill, and knowledge you get with your tool over a long period of time. Photographers don’t quickly give that up because there’s a cool new feature on a completely different system. The average person should know that and that “switching” is more the exception than the norm in the real photography world. By picking a good system and sticking with it, you will become an infinitely better photographer than by constantly switching systems for the latest cool feature. I also understand that a lot of youtube engagement is driven by talking about the latest gear, so “switching” makes a ton of sense to drive that engagement. This is their business, it’s how they make their money. They need to strategically plan their content to maximize viewership and engagement, even if that content doesn’t reflect the real world perfectly.
@A Google User Any one with half a brain would know that Chelsea has been a wildlife photographer for a long time, and runs wildlife photography work shops and tours. RUclips is only part of their business. The R5 is the new best tool for the job.
The vast majority of photographer's can't relate to most of these videos. The ability to switch systems on a whim and the economics of it isn't realistic for most. Expect another switch whenever the A7IV drops.
Sony fan boy here... and I’m not mad at ya. These all sound like legit reason to switch. Honestly if I made more money, I would try all the cameras I could. Can’t wait to hear your reviews.
There is something not quite right with Sony. Takes the better picture but takes some pleasure away from photography. I myself a Sony shooter. Hopefully the new controls and menu arrangements and touch screen which come with A7s3 solves the problem
Yeah. A real professional doesn't change gear that fast! A good friend of mine, who is a EFE photographers, has Canon gear and has invested in great lenses and won't switch so easily. I have asked him about these kind of videos and he laugh. He understand these shows are to make money of innocent people (new "photographers") who are easy to influence and make them think that photography is just about gear haha ..
As an A7R3 owner, I understand the handling dislikes. After decades on the Eos system, i didn’t rate ‘handling’ that highly on my ‘needs’ list....until I started using the A7R3! I largely solved the holding / grip issue by adding a RRS base plate, which extended the grip just long enough to make the physical handling issue mostly go away for me. I did get and try the Sony vertical grip before I tried the RRS base plate, but the v.grip lost you one of the advantages of the Sony body - it’s more compact dimensions. The RRS base plate gave me a good compromise. The space between grip and lenses, especially the faster, larger diameter lenses, was an issue, but it has been something I’ve adapted to. It’s not what I’d call ideal, and it was an issue when I first started using the A7R3, but over time, it’s become less of an issue, I’ve adapted to it. Physically, I find the exp comp dial annoying, it really needs a lock on it, it seems to always be on something other than ‘0’ when I pull it out of my bag and start shooting. It’s so annoying, that I’ve started mainly shooting in Manual exposure mode to effectively by-pass the exp.comp dial effects. The menus. I thought I’d adapt to these over time, but the truth is, I’ve not. I still find them frustrating. It’s not just the pages where things seem oddly located, it’s more than that, it’s somehow the way you scroll through the pages & top menus and enter menu items and change settings....I always seem to get it wrong somehow and it takes me multiple attempts to change or set something up. They are a pain, and I get how they could drive someone away from Sony now, but for me, the camera still does loads of other stuff right (sensor, res, dynamic range, noise, shadow recovery, AF etc the really important stuff) that I put up with its few short comings. I live in hope that Sony introduces a firmware update for the A7R3 & 4 and other recent Sony models and give us the option of trying the new menu system from the A7S3 - that would be neat if they did that.
Being able to afford to switch systems is one reason I subscribed. I prefer listening to someone who has been using the equipment. Thanks C for your review and a little different way to look at a change.
I've made a system switch once and it was extremely expensive and hard learning a completely new system. It takes a long time to learn how to get the best out of any system. Good luck with the new setup. Keen to see more wildlife video with the R5. Keen to see what it can do with those new cheaper tele primes.
I can only see the "benefit" in one switch, you buy a body or two - several lenses and after a few years you know what your needs are what gear you need and what you want to work with (work as in hobbyist) - ignoring for a fact that the EF to RF adapter exists, if i'd sell all my EF gear i might be able to break even on 2-3 RF lenses and only had to pay for the body - or vice versa... you get what i mean. But once you have your 2-4 workhorse lenses the next switch gets super pricey unless you "downgrade" (say suddenly you only do street so a Fujifilm XF something something would be sufficient)
I am so happy to hear this! I never did get used to my Sony A7lll. I switched from Canon to Sony and now I want to switch back!! Yep, it’s going to cost! I hate Sony’s menu. Just hate it. It just took so much energy and concentration that I wasn’t enjoying photographing anymore. I was photographing lions in India where I had to keep changing the settings as the lions were moving and the light kept changing, I really missed the touch screen and the instant focusing with just the touch of your finger on the screen. If you shoot wildlife, for me this is a must. And she’s right on the buffering. So thank you Chelsea, I was actually getting sick thinking about all the money spent on the Sony lenses!! But.............! I guess I’ll be happier when I get my R5!!
@@smaakjeks - LOL too true on the amount of salt in these comments. So she switches camera manufacturers quite often - good for her! I switched from Canon to Nikon back in 2014 and I've never looked back. I'm super happy with what I've got and I've got way too much invested in glass and 2 camera bodies to switch for marginally improved technology. I think her reasons for switching are somewhat comical though. It's all about tricking that RUclips algorithm into thinking you've got a hot video with "I'm switching...". The fanboys fall for it every time ;)
@@RobOnRefresh Tony and Chelsea have the models already, for reviewing and testing. So, it's a bit different circumstances than what most people have. She's obviously not selling off one system to invest in a new one, nor does she advocate for doing that willy nilly. This seems to have gotten lost on so many people watching this. She's not tricking RUclips. She's honest about her decision to switch her main go-to camera. When she switched from Nikon to Sony, fanboys accused her of taking money from Sony. Now fanboys of Sony are accusing her of the same thing. Now that Tony has concluded that for vlogging the Sony A7s3 is better than the R5, Canon fanboys will accuse him of the same thing. Having watched this channel for a while, it gets annoying watching these people jump to conclusions when T&C have an opinion or conclusion different than their own.
@@RobOnRefresh That's why we all should use Firefox and the adblocker called Ad Nauseam that blocks RUclips ads. In this way, we won't give a single penny to these so called "photographers" that are reducing the art of photography to a mere thing of gear. The Northrup and many others "influencers" don't deserve any money from the ads we are forced to watch.
Monday: “The camera you use doesn’t matter, it’s just a box. The photographer takes the picture, the photographer makes the picture…” Tuesday: “It’s all about the camera. Buy our book and pick the best camera and make sure to use our link!”
There’s a young woman in Australia who uses different cameras all the time. Julia Trotti is her name and she does a photo shoot every week. The Alabamie Kid.
Thanks for a good video. Been thinking of the R5 for awhile and just got it home and love it. Thing your videos is good for us that dont have the oportunities to chagen and test easy as you pro people sometimes have. Yor videos and others help me to deside and really happy with my new camera so thanks again and looking forward to more videos from you guys. For me this is gonna be a camera that gonna do both wildlife and landscape. And sice i spent most time on svalbard and hiking, weigt is a problem. So having one camera that can make wildlife and landscape pretty good is something for me. Thanks again for the videos! You are doing a great job!
Due to there views of D850, I decided to upgrade from D5500. I wanted a full-frame, plus large optical viewer as I wear glasses. I love my D850 and will never change as it just covers everything I will ever need and some.
Martin Lewis I have the D500 and I like Chelsea have a love for wildlife photography..sure it not new tech but I can tell u it takes unbelievable pictures and has yet to fail me for half the cost of running expensive pro cameras
jeffrey sopel I came into some money and D850 was calling me, I had to travel on the bus and change buses and walk 15m to get to best store in Sussex. Took me from morning 8am and home about 5pm. I can’t drive due to epilepsy....fun day out
Chelsea, I enjoyed the video and learned some things I didn’t know about the R5. I’m an A7r3 shooter and I share a lot of your feelings about it. I hope you enjoy the R5, but I strongly recommend that you keep your Sony glass for a few more months. Sony is supposed to be coming out with an R5 competitor in Q1 2020 that might tick all your boxes. Cheers!
This video sounds like an ads. You just make a list of what the R5 does and A7RIII doesn't and come up with rational why you prefer one over the other. Also, if things like Sony ergonomic and menu system bother you, why did you invest thousands of dollars to switch to Sony in the first place?
I find this couple to be one of the most informative people. I love their content, reviews, and just the amount of knowledge the both have. Most important you can see their passion for photography. Love this video as well, I'am a big fan of canon, I'am also new to photography, will be buying you guys book as well. Keep up the good work.!
Unless you’ve got a bottomless wallet it’s an insane decision to make and especially in the current economic uncertainty. There are no bad camera brands so have to question why a specific camera will make anyone a better photographer because quite simply, it won’t! The only reason I would move from my brand is if it no longer existed, even then id leave it until I had no other options!
Chelsea, Great choice ! Did almost the same switch. After 35+ years being a Canon Fan / User, I was very eager to change my Canon DSLR (1DX) because of the weight. After introduction of the EOS R and reading the tons of reviews, I was quite disappointed by it's specs and usebility. In december 2017 I switched to Sony (A9) and went to the Photokina to have a look and feel of the EOS R. I had a discussion with a Canon Rep. talking about the EOS R and it's flaws, so I waited and read the rumors about an upcoming Mirrorless that would overrule Sony. To shorten a long story. I sold my Sony A9 and two Topnotch GM lenses for a bargain price and bought myself the Canon EOS R5 with additional Grip and RF lens 24-70mm/f2.8 IS USM. Although it's overheating problems with Video, I mainly shoot Stills (Portraits, Wild Life, Landscape) And I am very happy to be with Canon again.
👍🏼 My thoughts exactly! I don't care about the 8k 🎥 video just yet. I'm still happy with 1080p /60. It will be a nice upgrade to shoot 4k/60, but for weddings 4k/30 is fine and 4k60 is great for my vlogs. I read that you can shoot 4 k/60 using the Atomos Ninja external recorder without any overheating. That would make a perfect wedding video recorder. Or sharper video I could do 4kHQ/30 with no limits. But here's the thing. You're asking yourself extra work, expense, and time to shoot longer videos in 8k/30. You're much better off with an actual cinema camera or regular video camera for videos. Taylor Jackson says he shoots short video clips with his camera (1080p/30). Those clips add up to not more than 10 or 20 minutes max. It saves his clients money not having to hire a film crew which is very expensive. 📸 45MP photos are what I've really been looking for in a wildlife/portrait camera. I can't afford the Phase One 150MP camera so the Canon R5 fits my budget and has a megapixel that is manageable on my computer while still looks good with wide-format printing. The animal eye autofocus is a game-changer in my book. I agree with Chelsea about the menu system. It's just over the top. Canon's lower-end cameras and cute little picture menus that guide you through the settings but are limit to just basic stuff. Canon just needs to find a better way to display their menus so you can go level deep when you need to and simple levels for just shooting. Maybe more like offering more programmable modes. Yeah, that would work! C1-3 just isn't enough. C-1-20 would be ideal. I'm excited about the 🔋🔋 battery grip with built-in super wi-fi. It will totally eliminate the need for dual card slots. Just wi-fi all your shots to a wireless SSD drive, laptop, smartphone. Then you can have your laptop, smartphone, and Canon's cloud move them all to your home/office computer ready and waiting. With FTPS or SFTP you can know your files are protected. I'm really excited to get the new R5! I think it's going to be my main camera. Might even get a second one as a backup/secondary camera. :D
A wedding photographer I follow sent his R5’s back and it was mainly due to battery life. He was shocked at how quickly the battery level dropped. In a 10 to 12 hour event of constant shooting it would equal out to close to 9 batteries he’d have to have with him. He’s going to try the R6 instead. Anyway, I’m wondering how that will pan out for you in travel and wildlife shooting.
Chelsea, I agree with your assessment on the ergonomics and why I stay with Canon over Sony. Why did it take Sony so long to go with the fully articulating rear LCD? That was a deal breaker for me and a major reason I went with Canon.
People that are complaining about the cost/loss taken when switching gear systems must not have other expensive hobbies. Hobbyist dirt bike rider/racers can jump to a new bike every 1-3 years. The bikes can easily be in the $9k-$12k relm. They rarely make you any money but instead can earn you plastic trophies and doctor bills. Haha. Their resale isn't great, they break or parts just plain wear out. It is what they (myself included) enjoy doing. It brings them happiness. Does it make the reality it is expensive to switch camera systems? No. Try and hold back on the jealousy and envy if you don't find it feasible to do the same for yourself. Do what feels right for your own situation. Do I have the R5 on order? No. I am sitting here with my 5Div and 7Dii content at the moment. The I wasn't interested in the R/RP release. The R5/R6 have got my attention but I am not the sort to buy something when it first comes out. To each their own. Shoot pics, grow your craft, and enjoy doing it. I have spent way too much money to not enjoy taking pictures with any set-up.
8:32 I totally get this. My first camera was a Powershot A60. My first DSLR a 450D. Got the R last year and traded that in for the R5. With all of these cameras, I never fuss on settings, and can immediately focus on the moment. Family, travel, events - decades of memories, successfully caught by my camera. That’s all that matters for me. Just get the camera that you love - be it Sony, Panasonic, Nikon, Fuji, Pentax, Canon - or even your phone. In the end, it’s really not important how you captured the moment.
Guys.Don't you see?She is switching between all the systems...Nikon,Sony,Canon,Fuji etc so nobody gets upset and they get likes for their videos from all the fans from all the systems.Wake up. 👌👌👌
Good thing Tony is durable, weather proof, dust proof, doesn’t complain about overheating, has a touch screen, good ergonomics, good how he feels under your fingers, convenient, and easy to shoot.
It's true, viewers enjoy this format. But Chelsea didn't choose this format for viewer's sake... she just shot with the R5 and liked it, so she made an honest video. -Tony
Frequent reason for switching TO and then FROM Sony - lured in by the specs and dazzle - but then eventually dissapointed with the continually bad ergonomics and lack of soul. The dazzle becomes not worth the losses...esp since like we all know...almost ANY camera body can do the job...and we wind up more wanting to enjoy the process than have X% better ISO performance or whatever.
We have never accepted money or free gear from any camera or lens manufacturer. We do this so that we can provide unbiased reviews and freely choose the gear that best suits our needs. Chelsea talks about how the overheating doesn't impact her in this video. We certainly never said the camera was worthless.
When I was new to the camera world, I watched a lot of channels like Tony and Chelsea's to gain insight into what I should get. Several of these channels told people like me that "gear doesn't matter -- it's composition, lighting, getting the shot...blah...blah...blah." Yet, several years on, and I am no longer a neophyte, and I realised that gear does matter. If it didn't matter, these people would be out of a job, and they wouldn't keep making countless videos comparing one camera system to the other, along with their lenses and accessories to determine which was better. Here is my humble advice for any neophytes who might read this seeking to become a photographer or to make videos. Listen to people like Tony and Chelsea. Weigh the pros and cons of what they're saying with what you can afford at the moment, along with the objective you have in mind -- hobbyist, casual shooter/vlogger or seeking to become a professional. When you finally decide upon what you're going to get, learn to use the gear you have. Also, invest in high quality native glass for the system you have chosen -- 24mm (wide angle for landscape); 50mm (for portraits/street photography); 70-200mm (for portraits, etc.); 200-400mm or above (for wildlife/sports) and 90mm macro lens for those who love macro or food photography. Note: I would advise that you sacrifice and get the widest aperture in each category of lens I've mentioned. Yes, they are more expensive, but you won't regret the investment. You can have them for a long long time, if you take care of your gear. These will have a higher resale/trade-in value should you decide to move to another system, or just to get better glass, eventually. Whichever system makes your life easier, more productive and your experience enjoyable, that's the camera system you should back.
I totally understand why you would want to get rid of the Sony A7 RIII. I switched from a Canon 5D MkIII to the A7RIII in 2018 and I am constantly cursing at it every time I shoot. I shoot landscapes and the A7RIII will begin to malfunction at temperatures below 40 degrees (f). The menu is horrible, the build is delicate and fragile compared to to the 5D MkIII, and the controls are not intuitive. It also overheats when simply shooting astro photography so I have to swap batteries. But it does produce beautiful images which is why I've stuck with it - until now. I'm also switching to the Canon EOS R5 (if I can find one in stock). Thanks for the video.
Chelsea switches systems more often than I change my toothbrush.
😂😂 I know it seems that way but I consider it a part of my job. If I’m unhappy with my system and trying a new one can help other people choose by not go for it?
Bro I don’t think that’s good
CurtLerner Photography watch my older video about the a7r3. There were things I was unhappy with from day 1.
Donovin Jones 😂 guy changes his toothbrush every 2 years and think I’m the one with a problem?
@@chelseanorthrup8787 hi which one should I buy R6(body only) or EOS R with 400 f/5.6 which is better for wildlife
I bet Tony's glad he's a human being and not not a camera system!
Don't be so sure....
oh, I would love it if there is a TONY-made camera system! it will have everything!
TONY is an algorithm
Tony is getting switched out
"It's not you camera system, it's me"
Forget the new camera, buy Tony a few decent shirts.
The big advantage of the R5 is that you have time while cooling to figure how it works…
Dont care what influencers say, the money loss for brand switches Is mostly useless (you wont become a better photographer) and insane in terms of cost, especially now in the covid crisis
But some people are switching anyways. I just lent a friend my a7r3 because she was considering a switch and didn’t like it.
She ended up inspiring me to switch instead.
@@chelseanorthrup8787 👍power to you, Canon lenses are great
@@marcof771 And Canon lenses are super expensive. At least the glass I want is.
@@marcof771 Nikon Z Mount lenses are better still
Susan Slattery I mean you can adapt the ef lenses, but yeah the RF lens are the ones people want but not everyone can afford.
dumping Tony for Jared.
...what a step down.
Lol
jajajajajajajajajajajajajajaja ......... hope not for her well being!!!!
I think that you will regret that decision.
dumping Chelsea for Wheeler.
Nah, she will probably dump the Canon R5 after a while, and switch to the Yashica Y35
Take it with a grain of salt. They're full time youtubers, not photographers.
Yes, they are photographers.
Yeah...I agree. And, I know that I’ll be labeled a hater but, her photography leaves much to be desired. That’s just intended as truth...nothing more.
@@fcjr1362 Not necessarily a hater. Your post is just utterly irrelevant to whether she makes valid points about gear. And they are photographers, not "just" RUclipsrs.
Smaakjeks K sorry, but you missed my point. If someone is not a good photographer, who cares what camera they use?
@@fcjr1362 Oh okay. Too bad you're being forced to watch this channel against your will, then.
Are they "photographers" anyway? I thought they are full time youtubers? Btw, I am a professional photographer and still shooting with my 5DIII. So that's that.
guntram5 they used to be photographers now i think they just do youtube and photography for enjoyment or a strong hobby
They used to teach too- those days are long gone. I'm watching Mike Browne more and learning from his composition videos.
Yeah... It's more of gear specs and what to buy.
They are now opinion and commentators*
I m agree with you sir.
9-10 months from now...
"Dumping Canon for a Z9"
I can't take those gearheads seriously.
Tbh
2021, dumping Z9 for D850. Some Many HQ Japanese camera and lenses. False choice Haha
We can't take any of these guys seriously and we shouldn't give them any money. Use Firefox and an adblocker like AdNauseamm to block RUclips ads and don't give any money to this so called "photographers"
Im surprised how people still struggle with sonys menu i learned it in like a week or two
So advanced 🏆
Chelsea Northrup ...legend
It took me 30 mins :D
Prashant Gaikwad ...god
I mean I'm use to the menu system but that doesn't mean it's intuitive or organized particularly well.
At this point these switching videos don''t make any sense.
Wellll....there will soon be affiliate links posted in them.
Sure they do. Any Nikon action shooter that loves mirrorless has already switched. Now, going from Sony to Canon is a trickier proposition, but if you value ergos and have the money, why not? Canon has at least as good a lens line up of Sony, and will continue to lead the market so there's not much risk. Makes complete sense, depending on what you shoot.
Gary, there are still tons of Canon (and Nikon) users who haven’t switched to mirrorless. That’s a big audience and market.
@@GregoryFariss True enough, but eventually everyone will be shooting mirrorless and relying on computational photography...it's just a matter of time.
Don’t watch it then
And the wind blows that way, then this way.
My only issue with your intro is you said "let me help you choose the camera that is right for you", Chelsea, you can't even pick the camera that's right for you, which is why you change systems so much.
The features and lenses I’m switching for didn’t even exist the last time I switched. I made the best choice available at the time.
Again lol 😆 once Sony comes out with a new camera, switch again
Maybe switching out Tony is also on the road map. 😜
Yeah, lets see if Sony finally builds a camera that pro users can cope with...
You mean like every single AP photographer from now on will be using Sony, Dennis?
@@jwashervisuals It seems you are not aware how this partnerships works. I have some friends working as press photographers in newspapers that also made these kind of deals between a brand and a press agent... it´s all about marketing and less about the gear. If you have some brand giving you the gear for your workers, it´s an easy route to follow.
Well technically her A7riii is two variations behind the new camera
That's a great tip, "Choosing a camera by how it makes you feel." Camera specs are going to take the backseat from now on for me. I have a 1DX mark ii and it's not the best camera for specs but the experience when I'm shooting is wonderful. I'm debating on the R6 but this is working for me for now.
The reason I still use my D4s, Df and D750. I don't worry about specs, I trust the images, I don't have to compete with the next upgrade, I buy great equipment from the upgrades and systems changers at big discounts. For them it is about ownership not photography.
So if you always compare the “new cameras” to the D850, why not just go back to the D850?
They keep getting the newer cameras for content and to stay in the “new hotness” realm. Ive got a D850 and wont be swapping it anytime soon.
@@KevinBowers_Pnw_ducrider did you have a D810 before a D850? I don't have the coin for a 850.
Wh4tEverComesT0Mind I had a d7200 and rented a d810 for a week. When the 850 first came out I didn’t think one was going to be available and then by luck was able to get one.
She literally says a minute in that she wants to switch to mirrorless because it's the future. Come on norm.
The mirrorless cameras they mention have animal eye AF. The D850 doesn't even have eye AF. You may think it's not a big deal but in their line of business, having eyes in sharp focus matters, specially when you're cropping in order to zoom. I'm not saying the D850 AF sucks, or that DSLR AF sucks, but if there's something better that improves your work flow and productivity, and you can afford to adopt it, why not go with it? There will always be a market for used gear to defray the cost of buying the new gear and, if it's used in your line of business, can always be written off as a business expense.
When you have unlimited funds you can buy any camera. “ kids don’t do what Chelsea does. You might pick up gear acquisition syndrome “ . That leads to zero$ in the account.
Since what Chelsea does is run a RUclips channel reviewing gear, and work as a photographer, then your advice to avoid doing as she does no longer applies.
Agree with you 100% it does not apply to her. And I was talking about her. That was me thinking out loud . I love camera but my funds are limited.
@@milesonwheels8127 Okay, that's fine then. I misunderstood your point. My bad!
Went from Sony to Canon. I’m done switching. Got everything I need and want in a camera now.
Soon:
-Oh, that new Nikon looks great. I'm switching back to Nikon.
-That new Sony is incredible, I need to switch to that.
-The Canon doesn't overheat anymore, yehey... It's time to switch back to Canon.
Are you serious? How many photographers today have your unlimited capabilities to just scrap perfectly good systems at will and take huge losses . I am not and never will be a Sony shooter... Does the word bandwagon mean anything to the both of you.
I bet she didn't pay full price. How awesome is it to have to different sponsors as a couple?
@@Zijspoortje their money comes from catering to photographers not by photography. The real profit is in RUclips hidden by their content purpose.
Its fun joining the bandwagon
@@Zijspoortje she paid full price are you autistic? She does however get ad revenue and referrals. About $1 per 2000 views.
You buy a telsa for full price, you make a video about to earn the ad revenue. It's just business and earnings. The North don't have unlimited funds. Camera are cheap to run these days
You guys are such gear hounds, maybe just actually practice at becoming better photographers than thinking switching systems every 3 days will help!
Use Firefox and an adblocker like AdNauseamm to block RUclips ads and don't give any money to this so called "photographers"
Jumped from Canon to Sony and I'm happy with it. I don't have an unlimited budget and I know Canon will go back to their original business model of nickel and dimeing their features as new bodies are coming out. You can already see it with the "heat" problem with the new R5.
That's an excellent point plus Canon's lenses are too expensive
Same reason I'm not going back after switching to Sony. I switched to Sony years ago because of Canon and Nikon's refusal to make any sort of real innovation. How long before Canon starts sitting on its laurels again?
Jumping systems like this, as soon as someone releases the next gimmick is setting a terrible example. You shouldn't do this, even if you can afford it.
I do it. and I have no issue. I do it all the time.
Makes sense for them. A camera body will last years, but you can only come up with so many tips and tricks videos that aren't generic.
Switching around lets them make comparisons that go beyond having a camera to evaluate for a week.
But, sure, you take a huge hit every time you sell your gear, and of course you need to develop new muscle memories. It isn't practical.
You gotta do what works for what you're doing. There is no one right camera for everybody. Nor is there only one way to go about having a gear roadmap.
Anybody buying gear of any kind needs to keep in mind that reviewers aren't exactly the same as them. Just look at cell phones. Those reviewers probably switch phones once a month. I couldn't imagine the hassle of that...
Using your argument, Chelsea should not have switched from Nikon to Sony
My heart says "buy a new camera", my wallet says "hold up fool".
Jay Capinpin the heart normally wins....
zaf Tell me about it…
That was what was going through my mind when the store had an R5 kit in stock, but no body only. I guess you can always use another 24-105... :)
Just wait for the response from Sony on the new a7vi, trust me....
I am struggling every day 😂
I'm happy for Tony & Chelsea that they can switch and/or buy new gear. As a retiree on fixed income, I can only dream of upgrading. For now, I am very happy with my Fuji X-T4 and my old and trusty Pentax K-1. The K-1 is outdated but still produces some of the best stills. IQ and DR still compare well.
If Tony & Chelsea keep purchasing new gear frequently, it's fine because that allows them to produce those videos to help us in our choice of gear. Plus, they can deduct the expenses against their business income tax.
These people contradict themselves every video. Can't believe they actually recommend the R5 unless your a photographer only
The R5 first and foremost is a stills camera no more than the new Sony A7SIII is a video camera. I can't believe people would recommend the Sony unless you're a videographer only. See what I did?
Can't believe anybody would want a video centric camera stuffed in a stills body, yet here you are yapping for it.
Luke it’s not you, it’s them getting desperate
It's a photo camera. She's a photographer. Get over it.
We haven’t. It overheats while taking some video formats. I won’t be using this camera for video.
Actual photographers don't dump their hard earned photography equipment every other month, this type of misleading videos are just a dis-service to community. People should distinguish the difference between Photography channels and Gear reviewing channels.
It's just a reason for another video, I can't believe they actually really need to switch. I don't think it's like the cameras they were using were suddenly holding them back and of poor quality.
@@MomentphotographyCoUk Or, you know, they already have the camera for reviewing purposes and Chelsea is currently choosing one above others they have. Maybe that instead of the made up reason you talk about.
she switches cameras as much as camera conspiracy guy switches diets lol
Is a subconscious trade, the cameras or Tony, ....he knows, so, he's not complaining 😂😂
LOL.. I love that silly Canadian dude!
James Magick Tony has 9mill in the bank, so now you know why she is still with him 😬
Big Daddy 😂😂😂😂🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
That's wrong 😂🤣😂🤣
Send me a link to his page. I like to hear the other side.
It's hard to believe when they say "Gear does not matter" and then see this flip flop with systems in such a short time frame.
When did we ever say that? ruclips.net/video/_1MfQKPcDBs/видео.html
She is getting mad
too many of the pro influencers, are so full of it. they try to keep others down by GAS shaming them, and all the while they don't shoot anything without the absolute best newest gear. all these "pros" would fail with old cameras. Gear does Matter, it makes a huge difference if image quality is one of your highest priorities. if not, you can shoot with any camera and be satisfied with photoshop fixed grainy low light blurry pics. the top gear reduces those considerably, so it DOES matter.
@@LadyFairChildVideo I don't think that anyone is under the impression that new gear doesn't change anything. "Gear doesn't matter" more refers to, if you are terrible on basic systems you are likely going to be terrible on new systems. Be it for lack of care or lack of practice, that is based on the person. You might suck less with new gear that helps you through it, but if you use what you have and use it a lot you WILL get better. I promise you that anyone worth their salt can use any of the newest cameras for their work and get top quality photos, but preferences exist, and I think that it is wrong to fault those who use these systems to make their living for changing platforms based on these preferences.
When a professional says gear doesnt matter, they are trying to keep beginners from being intimidated by the science and the choices. Obviously a smart phone is going to take crappy pictures compared to a 45mp monster. But thats not the point. Its a process, a journey, and a beginner might be so overwhelmed but the choices and complexity and price of something like an R5 they might stay away from the art. I myself was a photography major in college back in the 80s with a Rolleiflex I worked all summer to afford, but lost my love of photography for a long time. Im getting back into it now, I have a Sony A6 and might upgrade slightly to a full frame camera, but even with my background Im finding it a little hard to understand everything. It can be very intimidating!
Must be nice to have a budget that allows for a system change everytime something better comes out. I'm stuck with old lenses and an older camera body. The worst thing a photographer can do is watch videos about new gear cause it makes you feel like your pictures suck because your gear sucks because it's not the new fresh gear on the market. 🤦🏻♂️
That's the deliberate treadmill you must be very careful to not get trapped on.
I feel ya. But makes ya master what you got and when that time comes to get better equipment you'll outshine your photos and succeed because you pushed your skills to be th best with what you got. Some people pick up gear and cant appreciate it and end up selling it used 😂😂
Michael Robertson Lets be honest. These guys make their money testing gear and are in a better position to keep changing kit.
Chelsea: “Gear isn’t everything, you have to know how to use it”, also Chelsea: “I’m switching systems because...stuff. Leave me alone” LOL
It’s interesting that Chelsea promotes Toni’s book suggesting that it can save pros thousands of $$ presumably by helping them choose the right equipment the first time. Maybe she should read it. The simplest answer is that Chelsea likes gear, and that’s ok, many photos have g.a.s. and that’s part of the enjoyment many get from the photographic process. One thing for certain, the Nikon D850 which she moved away from (to a degree at least) 1.5 years ago is just as capable of meeting the most demanding and discerning professional photographer’s needs as either of the models she moved away to since. It would seem this whole gear switching and justification exercise on display here brings little real value to new photographers other than to demonstrate the wrong way to select equipment. Fortunately few have the resources to go through this flip flop of equipment.
Blah blah... mirrorless is better than the d850. May be same or similar results but less fun compared to an a7iii, a7r3, r5, etc.
Its not always about the end result but the journey of getting there.
Mirrorless > mirror
D500, A9, D1, D850, D6 for fast wildfire and pro sports. NX, TX, for travel fun. The 2020 mirrorless is catching up to AF from 1980s.
Own both is better and more fun. All in one camera is a Fanasty
She has a job that requires her to make content on a regular basis. Switching means 2-5 videos just about switching, with the people who use each system jumping in to comment, reposting happy or sad thoughts etc.
@@RyanREAX Yep, it sounds like you spend your life in ' journey ' to no where. Th eternal traveler with no clear destination.
Kind of fell out of the youtube camera community since it`s mostly about pushing new and expensive gear now.
One of THE main things I love about Canon is the consistency of the menu system (not to mention its basic logical setup): from my 70D > 7D2 > 5D3 > 5D Mark IV > 5DS > EOS-R are almost ALL THE SAME NAVIGATION! Not only is the UI easy to use, BUT, they don't change it just because ... because ... So my R5 will be most loved when it arrives.
Most pro photographers would just rent a new camera and lens for a specific project, not change complete systems during a pandemic when jobs are scarce or non-existent. The Canon R5 is an especially bad choice now, as they have crippled their camera with overheating timers that shut the entire camera down for extended periods of time. Until Canon comes clean with the real reason their cameras "overheat," I would stay miles away from this camera/system/brand. Nothing worse than a camera that shuts off during a professional shoot, even if it is currently just using video. If the Canon sensor is that susceptible to overheating that they shut it off after 20 minutes, how long will it last in day to day use? Workarounds and Scotch tape are not professional solutions.
John Richardson where are you getting your facts from, Sony....pun intended. The R5 doesn’t overheat in stills or video up to 4k30fps you can shoot those features all day and the camera never becomes unusable. Even if the camera stops shooting 8k you can still switch to 4k30fps and keep shooting never becomes a brick, so please stop with your sony fanboism....Chelsea is talking about wildlife photography and portraits and the R5 is the best camera for both, please let us know what camera does more ...don’t tell almost as good, no what camera does better, I’ll wait......crickets
@@marioslrzn You will hit the overheat of R5 at 20fps for over 250 RAW. Those with no overshoot 2fps. Go ahead and try it. 8k RAW readout overheats
Agreed.
Seriously, only reason she's switching is she's getting the gear in return for her influence, every lens she listed Sony has, I switched my whole Canon system to Sony at the end if last year and have no regrets, none whatsoever. Never heard so much shite in my life, good luck to her though getting gear in return for her thoughts, see how quick Sony are in giving her anything going forward though
I'd like the R5 as a stills camera, definitely the best stills camera on the market at the moment I'd say. However, I can't give my money to a company that lies to their clients and cripples their cameras deliberately while people still have to fork out an arm and a leg for their products. I'd spend my money anywhere else, no matter how good their products might be.
I assume you're talking about their top end full frame mirrorless cameras and glass. Been shooting with Canon since the early 2000 and I've spend as little as $250 for a camera body (M2) and as much as $1,600 (6D). The advantage with Canon is they offer a big range of cameras and lenses at all price points. No other camera brand at this point has as big a range. Oh, and if you can only afford used gear, there's way more Canon gear available than any other brands.
Canon make brilliant Printers I love my Canon Printer ..Now Pass me my Z7 and Z mount lenses
Jonathan Acierto Sony is somewhere reading this like 🧐 All on one Mount , with many third party lenses .
Hoping that when canon does announce the release for this, that the cost will be a lot less then what the R5 is currently listed at
Luke I am your father (sry couldn’t resist)
I was a Canon user from 2002 until 2016, then totally switched for the D850. I have recently switched back to Canon for the R5, and don't regret anything. Fantastic camera, so quick, so accurate, and the 15-35 and 24-70 are just unbeatable. Will be adding a 50 1.2 soon.
Give it another 6-12 months before she switches again.
[insert inapropreate comment here] ;-)
That long? Nikon's new mirrorless cameras are nearly here, Just watch........
You should’ve been shooting the Sony A9ii for wildlife.. not the A7R3
the buffer sucks, and the R5 is a much better allrounder
Absolutely right. You chose the wrong Sony camera!
She compared it to a 2017 7Rm3. You mean a 2020 flagship is better? Who’d have thought THAT?
@@therealsergio le A9II is from 2017? hmm
She should wait for the A7IV...
She is a RUclips reviewer more than into photography shooting business, so we take her advices wisely 🙏
I'm using now: A9+SEL20TC+FE 200-600 g OSS & A7Riv+SEL14TC+FE f2.8 70-200 gm OSS. Here's my thinking - My A7, FF is 61MP (+Rolling shutter if silent) & 98-280mm, but with a press of a button, I can switch it to shoot Crop (27MP) - still rolling shutter if silent, but I get 147-420mm with f4 throughout. What happens next? -I can switch to my A9 which starts at 400-1200mm with f 13. So far I found myself shooting more with the later (I shoot almost exclusively wildlife, which for me also means mostly - almost exclusively hand-held). Funny enough, I get better results trying to maintain focus in 1200mm than in the original 600mm (the focus hunts less for some reason). I have to see in the near future what happens, when switching and shooting with my A7, but from a shelter, with a table tripod, I got very nice results using it. High dynamics in terms of changing the range with a flick of a button. By the way, I do have a button for flicking between the e-shutter and mechanical one.
As someone who has used Sony, Canon and Nikon, I couldn't agree more.
I liked the technical aspects of Sony, but there were a lot of little usability issues that drove me crazy. I can see why the new Canons are the best of both worlds for a lot of photographers.
I used Panasonic a lot, and Panasonic in my opinion has the best ergonomics that you want to wish for (would be a dream if they had better AF :)). And now I am using Sony mostly, I can't say that it annoys me, I can live with it.
@@lotierm That's why I see the Canon as appealing. Killer AF, near best in class ergos (I haven't used a Panasonic), great Ibis, good resolution, good DR... And even if the video features aren't up there with the a7s III, there about as good as you get on a high resolution camera today.
Chelease, just say "I would like to try new gear" and that's it. Everyone would like to try new gear, new stuff every now and then :)
I try new gear all of the time. It’s my job. Usually I then sell it. Sometimes the gear I try is so good I want to keep it.
@@chelseanorthrup8787 Enjoy your R5, Chelsea! and waiting to hear your in-depth reviews. I was just teasing you. You're always a great resource of guidance, tips, and tricks. Thanks to you and Tony - I learned tons from you, especially from the book Stunning Digital Photography!
3 months from now, "Dumping Canon for Nikon" when the Z7s comes out. Lol
Came to the comments to say exactly this.
I hope you are right, but I highly doubt Nikon is capable of making such a camera.
@@theadventuresofgibby7823 come on the comments comment exactly like this
Nikon has the potential to throw out an amazing camera, they are not shady like Canon and have no high-end lineup to protect
@@DriveCancelDC Nikon just needs to get the S line glass out quickly and let 3rd party make glass as well. The Z5 seems like half a step backwards at the moment.
Excellent video Chelsea!! More like this please!
I don't think you ever said whether you have ever shot with Canon as your primary system. As an EOS R owner, along with other Canon bodies, do check out the "touch shutter" feature if you haven't already. It's really handy when using a tripod and long exposures. Use it with the self timer. Just touch the area on the screen that you want it to focus on and it will AF and take the photo. Simple enough but if you are using a long telephoto and tripod adding the timer will delay the shutter and give it time to stabilize from any movement you induce my touching the screen. You can use touch shutter with manual focus too. Don't forget the focus assist when using it in manual AF. You also can wifi it to your phone, pc or tablet to do the same things I have mentioned. There are options to extend the battery life by slowing down the EVF refresh, screen / EVF dimming and time to sleep. I think you will enjoy the R5 for what you want to use it for and yes, it will fit your hand very well.
Pentax is where the future is.
Canon and Sony who? lol
😂
Don't forget Kodak.
But he(Pentax boi) is still just smoking with a good friend....
What is Pentax?
I respect Chelsea's opinions but as a video shooter who relies on cameras for income, the R5 is probably the worst camera I could buy right now.
easy to switch at the drop of a hat when it can be written off as a business expense
And the new ones are free
Yes, she switches systems and that is a good thing and why I tune in. It is hard to find someone who is reviewing based on experience and not just reading the ad literature or doing a one day trial. Thanks Chelsea..
Next month's video "Selling my R5: Can't deal with the overheating".
Wasn't there a dumping Nikon for Sony video like five minutes ago?
See you back in the Sony camp when the A74 comes out, Chelsea... 😂
Or a7rV
then she will again switch for new Canons .. they have money ..
@@Libinkttm Right. Rich as you know what.
@@SusanSlattery for what ?
@@Libinkttm Well, when these two "switch", it is really not a switch. They have plenty of lenses from alle the big brands, so it´s really no big deal for them to "switch". But this is not a bad thing. It just is.
I totally understand. It was time to upgrade my 5 year old MacBook Pro but I kept hesitating. I finally realized why. I hardly use my MacBook Pro because my 5 year old Windows notebook with touch screen, right mouse button, and other features is so much easier to use. Sometimes you have to ignore the voices that tell you what to buy because it is cool, and follow your heart. ... If your camera is a joy to use that joy will be reflected in your photos.
Finally an influential person on RUclips buying a camera because of how it takes pictures! Great video Chelsea look forward to hearing how you find the R5 and ignore the Sony haters they’re just regretting switching from canon in the first place :)
You're definitely making a solid choice, I have zero complaints with my R5. I have to say though the D850 is a solid dslr, which as a Canon user, I have coveted that Nikon for the longest time. Whoever owns this cam has a true professional gem. I couldn't afford to jump to many systems/lenses etc. So I patiently waited for a full frame mirrorless that checks all my needs. The R5 more than delivered! I have used it on real life shoots, including video and wildlife. I'm extremely satisfied and so is everyone who has seen my images/videos. It's extremely fast, buffering NEVER slows the cam, AF is accurate and something I never experienced before, along with high quality files that enhance my subjects.
She wasn’t completely happy with her camera? Not what she said before
It is, watch the old video and pay attention.
@@chelseanorthrup8787 You still have D850 and D500 in your back pocket. It's just a camera dude, get on a raft closer to em flying chicks and show your results.
Chelsea Northrup you mean the very last one or the 20 you guys made when you were switching to Sony?
Sony like Fuji is a giant company. They have huge marketing budgets. They can entice a lot of people to use their equipment. This game is no longer funny. Photography is not about gear.
Seems a fickle woman. Glad she's not mine
Agree 100. I am still shooting Sony A7r2 and have not upgraded because your negatives. Canon ergonomics, screens and AF are great, but there is not enough lower cost/smaller (f4) NATIVE RF lenses.
As a concert photographer, I'm always keen to see how different cameras/lenses stack up in that environment. I realize that there aren't any "normal" concerts with crowds of people, but (at least here in MN), there are places (bars and small venues) that are opening up to socially-distant outdoor concerts. If you have such events happening near you, I'd be quite interested to see how you think the Canon R5 does there. (Being primarily a Nikon D750 shooter, I'm eagerly awaiting the rumored Nikon Z6s and will probably enter the mirrorless market that way when it becomes available, but Canon does bring its own set of temptations.)
From those that have actually shot with it... the Nikon Z5 that's coming out next week is basically a mirrorless D750. They suspect it's even the same sensor.
I agree. I have a d750 and a d500. I passed on the d850, too big too heavy, file sizes too big. I passed on the d780, they did not improve the number and spread of the DSLR autofocus points. I passed on the Z6. No operable battery grip, no dual card slots, autofocus not good enough for me no matter what everybody said. But the Z6s. I'm going to be looking really hard at those.
@@Smoothblue90 I thought about getting the D850 (this was before the Z-series cameras were really on the scene), but someone pointed out that because the D750s sensor is of a lower resolution than the D850, it ought to do better in lower-light situations.
For that same reason, I'm more keen on the (rumored) upcoming Z6s than I am the upcoming Z7s.
@@kennygo8300 Yeah, I've given brief thought to the Z50. If nothing else, it'd be a gateway into the Z glass that perhaps I could sell when/if the Z6s comes out. Will have to give that more thought.
@@igibbs2000utube Yes. The pixels of the D750, D780, and Z6 are larger and they are better in low light than the D850 and Z7 no mater what others say.
We're not Sony fanboys, but you did seem to choose an odd Sony for your preferences. We wonder what your experience would have been if you'd made a more appropriate choice for your needs/likes.
That said, the R5 does excite and entice us. Would you be so kind as to do some low-light testing with it and maybe compare it to the RIII or Tony's RIV?
Dumping Nikon for Sony, now dumping Sony for Canon what's dumping Canon and when? Pentax for Christmas? Just say: 'I get bored with stuff that is older than 12 months.
Do you only eat one type of food? or do you try many, to find what you like THE MOST?? Geezus people.. get a clue..
Gilroy Libbs cameras, professional equipment in general are not food. Pick a better analogy.
@@vexphoto Guitars, guns, golf clubs... stop acting dumb
@@Luckyrider1958 who is switching guitars every year? Most people seem to keep them
@@Luckyrider1958 Good analogies but they totaly disprove your point. So in a way, a bad analogy. So confusing :)
Very twitchy. When the next Sony comes out she’ll rethink it again
Alan Ross
She actually a Canon lover from the start with Tony. Who are you fooling? Unlike me I been a Sony man for 20 years.
I was one of the first to purchased Sony a7s and order a7s iii. I even had Sony Vaio computers.
I’d believe the only reason Sony is not out with the a7s iii they wanted to hear feedbacks and now they will make more improvement on camera.
Besides, Sony has a 6k around the corner... they didn’t wait 3 years only working on one camera.
Sony playbook is usually to have 3 models to premiere... be expecting a 6k at the end of the year.
She didnt go for the a7riv though.
@@Kemet3.0 But didn't she use the Nikon D850 for years?
This is to create a reason to watch future videos on her switching journey. No one in the real world would “switch” for these reasons.
Chelsea said she has a passion for wildlife photography, and the R5 has superiour focus tracking of birds in flight. The R5 will stay focussed on the bird whilst it flys past behind a bush. The R5 is the best tool for the job.
Nor Dic We’ll see if the Instagram keeps popping up D850 shots during this “switch”. To be clear, I don’t have a problem with education oriented RUclipsrs coming up with gimmicks to keep the viewers hooked. I think the average photographer should simply know that it’s highly unusual to swap out systems on a whim when the current system does the job. There are a heck of a lot of very nice wildlife shots off the a7riii. Heck, for a fraction of the price, there are incredible shots by the Canon 7d Mkii. There’s a reason RUclipsrs announce a “switch” as often as they do.
Dan The Man but when the current system is lacking in features you want and can afford then Chelsea has that option to swap.
David Ramos Of course she can...my comment isn’t about money. You can purchase every system on the market and use them interchangeably if you wish (indeed, if her and Toney’s instagrams are any indication, they both continue to use the Nikon for wildlife after “switching” from something else. The unrealistic part is that the camera is your tool. It is a complex tool that takes a long time to master. Can you quickly make every adjustment using your muscle memory to capture the shot or do you have to think about how to get the job done. Do you know precisely what kind of shot you are going to get based on how you set it up for the conditions you are shooting in. Speed is particularly important for wildlife and action photography. This is hard fought experience, skill, and knowledge you get with your tool over a long period of time. Photographers don’t quickly give that up because there’s a cool new feature on a completely different system. The average person should know that and that “switching” is more the exception than the norm in the real photography world. By picking a good system and sticking with it, you will become an infinitely better photographer than by constantly switching systems for the latest cool feature. I also understand that a lot of youtube engagement is driven by talking about the latest gear, so “switching” makes a ton of sense to drive that engagement. This is their business, it’s how they make their money. They need to strategically plan their content to maximize viewership and engagement, even if that content doesn’t reflect the real world perfectly.
@A Google User Any one with half a brain would know that Chelsea has been a wildlife photographer for a long time, and runs wildlife photography work shops and tours. RUclips is only part of their business. The R5 is the new best tool for the job.
The vast majority of photographer's can't relate to most of these videos. The ability to switch systems on a whim and the economics of it isn't realistic for most.
Expect another switch whenever the A7IV drops.
Sony fan boy here... and I’m not mad at ya. These all sound like legit reason to switch. Honestly if I made more money, I would try all the cameras I could. Can’t wait to hear your reviews.
I just ordered the sony i’ll be switching it after 6 months
Same. I started with canon, then moved to Nikon, then moved to Fuji, then moved to Sony and now I am back with Canon.
There is something not quite right with Sony. Takes the better picture but takes some pleasure away from photography. I myself a Sony shooter. Hopefully the new controls and menu arrangements and touch screen which come with A7s3 solves the problem
@@maxfactor4209 I like using mine for work but I never want to take it out with me. I'm looking at Fuji to shoot for fun
@@chronocross85 may i know why? I am still deciding my first mirrorless SLR. I had Nikon APS-C camera before. How good is R6?
*yawn* another "streamer/influencer" talking about switching systems, how original.
how lucrative
Yeah. A real professional doesn't change gear that fast! A good friend of mine, who is a EFE photographers, has Canon gear and has invested in great lenses and won't switch so easily. I have asked him about these kind of videos and he laugh. He understand these shows are to make money of innocent people (new "photographers") who are easy to influence and make them think that photography is just about gear haha ..
@@bojidardimitrov7220 Use Firefox and an adblocker like AdNauseamm to block RUclips ads and don't give any money to this so called "photographers"
@@jennacosta5271 If the gear is free they might, just saying........
The emperors new clothes... Your camera is not suddenly crap because a new one appears.
As an A7R3 owner, I understand the handling dislikes. After decades on the Eos system, i didn’t rate ‘handling’ that highly on my ‘needs’ list....until I started using the A7R3! I largely solved the holding / grip issue by adding a RRS base plate, which extended the grip just long enough to make the physical handling issue mostly go away for me. I did get and try the Sony vertical grip before I tried the RRS base plate, but the v.grip lost you one of the advantages of the Sony body - it’s more compact dimensions. The RRS base plate gave me a good compromise.
The space between grip and lenses, especially the faster, larger diameter lenses, was an issue, but it has been something I’ve adapted to. It’s not what I’d call ideal, and it was an issue when I first started using the A7R3, but over time, it’s become less of an issue, I’ve adapted to it.
Physically, I find the exp comp dial annoying, it really needs a lock on it, it seems to always be on something other than ‘0’ when I pull it out of my bag and start shooting. It’s so annoying, that I’ve started mainly shooting in Manual exposure mode to effectively by-pass the exp.comp dial effects.
The menus. I thought I’d adapt to these over time, but the truth is, I’ve not. I still find them frustrating. It’s not just the pages where things seem oddly located, it’s more than that, it’s somehow the way you scroll through the pages & top menus and enter menu items and change settings....I always seem to get it wrong somehow and it takes me multiple attempts to change or set something up. They are a pain, and I get how they could drive someone away from Sony now, but for me, the camera still does loads of other stuff right (sensor, res, dynamic range, noise, shadow recovery, AF etc the really important stuff) that I put up with its few short comings. I live in hope that Sony introduces a firmware update for the A7R3 & 4 and other recent Sony models and give us the option of trying the new menu system from the A7S3 - that would be neat if they did that.
Well, I preordered the D850, and I still am using it for my professional business work. Best camera every!
Being able to afford to switch systems is one reason I subscribed. I prefer listening to someone who has been using the equipment. Thanks C for your review and a little different way to look at a change.
I've made a system switch once and it was extremely expensive and hard learning a completely new system. It takes a long time to learn how to get the best out of any system. Good luck with the new setup. Keen to see more wildlife video with the R5. Keen to see what it can do with those new cheaper tele primes.
I've switched twice. Too expensive.
I can only see the "benefit" in one switch, you buy a body or two - several lenses and after a few years you know what your needs are what gear you need and what you want to work with (work as in hobbyist) - ignoring for a fact that the EF to RF adapter exists, if i'd sell all my EF gear i might be able to break even on 2-3 RF lenses and only had to pay for the body - or vice versa... you get what i mean. But once you have your 2-4 workhorse lenses the next switch gets super pricey unless you "downgrade" (say suddenly you only do street so a Fujifilm XF something something would be sufficient)
I am so happy to hear this! I never did get used to my Sony A7lll. I switched from Canon to Sony and now I want to switch back!! Yep, it’s going to cost! I hate Sony’s menu. Just hate it. It just took so much energy and concentration that I wasn’t enjoying photographing anymore. I was photographing lions in India where I had to keep changing the settings as the lions were moving and the light kept changing, I really missed the touch screen and the instant focusing with just the touch of your finger on the screen. If you shoot wildlife, for me this is a must. And she’s right on the buffering. So thank you Chelsea, I was actually getting sick thinking about all the money spent on the Sony lenses!! But.............! I guess I’ll be happier when I get my R5!!
Is anyone else here just for the comments? This is almost better than a movie. I'm salting the popcorn as I read...
I didn't bring any salt. Plenty enough salt to harvest from brand fanboys and people who misunderstood the video right here in the comments.
@@smaakjeks - LOL too true on the amount of salt in these comments. So she switches camera manufacturers quite often - good for her! I switched from Canon to Nikon back in 2014 and I've never looked back. I'm super happy with what I've got and I've got way too much invested in glass and 2 camera bodies to switch for marginally improved technology. I think her reasons for switching are somewhat comical though. It's all about tricking that RUclips algorithm into thinking you've got a hot video with "I'm switching...". The fanboys fall for it every time ;)
@@RobOnRefresh Tony and Chelsea have the models already, for reviewing and testing. So, it's a bit different circumstances than what most people have. She's obviously not selling off one system to invest in a new one, nor does she advocate for doing that willy nilly. This seems to have gotten lost on so many people watching this. She's not tricking RUclips. She's honest about her decision to switch her main go-to camera. When she switched from Nikon to Sony, fanboys accused her of taking money from Sony. Now fanboys of Sony are accusing her of the same thing. Now that Tony has concluded that for vlogging the Sony A7s3 is better than the R5, Canon fanboys will accuse him of the same thing. Having watched this channel for a while, it gets annoying watching these people jump to conclusions when T&C have an opinion or conclusion different than their own.
@@RobOnRefresh That's why we all should use Firefox and the adblocker called Ad Nauseam that blocks RUclips ads. In this way, we won't give a single penny to these so called "photographers" that are reducing the art of photography to a mere thing of gear. The Northrup and many others "influencers" don't deserve any money from the ads we are forced to watch.
Monday: “The camera you use doesn’t matter, it’s just a box. The photographer takes the picture, the photographer makes the picture…”
Tuesday: “It’s all about the camera. Buy our book and pick the best camera and make sure to use our link!”
Erik: "Let me present a strawman argument real quick"
There’s a young woman in Australia who uses different cameras all the time. Julia Trotti is her name and she does a photo shoot every week. The Alabamie Kid.
Thanks for a good video.
Been thinking of the R5 for awhile and just got it home and love it.
Thing your videos is good for us that dont have the oportunities to chagen and test easy as you pro people sometimes have.
Yor videos and others help me to deside and really happy with my new camera so thanks again and looking forward to more videos from you guys.
For me this is gonna be a camera that gonna do both wildlife and landscape. And sice i spent most time on svalbard and hiking, weigt is a problem. So having one camera that can make wildlife and landscape pretty good is something for me.
Thanks again for the videos! You are doing a great job!
After Chelsea is done playing with that Canon in her real world I bet she will still love her Old Nikon 850 the best..ha!
Due to there views of D850, I decided to upgrade from D5500. I wanted a full-frame, plus large optical viewer as I wear glasses. I love my D850 and will never change as it just covers everything I will ever need and some.
Martin Lewis I have the D500 and I like Chelsea have a love for wildlife photography..sure it not new tech but I can tell u it takes unbelievable pictures and has yet to fail me for half the cost of running expensive pro cameras
jeffrey sopel I came into some money and D850 was calling me, I had to travel on the bus and change buses and walk 15m to get to best store in Sussex. Took me from morning 8am and home about 5pm. I can’t drive due to epilepsy....fun day out
Martin Lewis You will be very happy with you D850! Enjoy!
Chelsea, I enjoyed the video and learned some things I didn’t know about the R5. I’m an A7r3 shooter and I share a lot of your feelings about it. I hope you enjoy the R5, but I strongly recommend that you keep your Sony glass for a few more months. Sony is supposed to be coming out with an R5 competitor in Q1 2020 that might tick all your boxes. Cheers!
This video sounds like an ads. You just make a list of what the R5 does and A7RIII doesn't and come up with rational why you prefer one over the other. Also, if things like Sony ergonomic and menu system bother you, why did you invest thousands of dollars to switch to Sony in the first place?
She didn’t 😁 ... this year is Canon paying ... next year we will see who’s the next kid on the block 😋
I find this couple to be one of the most informative people. I love their content, reviews, and just the amount of knowledge the both have. Most important you can see their passion for photography. Love this video as well, I'am a big fan of canon, I'am also new to photography, will be buying you guys book as well. Keep up the good work.!
Unless you’ve got a bottomless wallet it’s an insane decision to make and especially in the current economic uncertainty. There are no bad camera brands so have to question why a specific camera will make anyone a better photographer because quite simply, it won’t! The only reason I would move from my brand is if it no longer existed, even then id leave it until I had no other options!
Chelsea, Great choice ! Did almost the same switch. After 35+ years being a Canon Fan / User, I was very eager to change my Canon DSLR (1DX) because of the weight. After introduction of the EOS R and reading the tons of reviews, I was quite disappointed by it's specs and usebility. In december 2017 I switched to Sony (A9) and went to the Photokina to have a look and feel of the EOS R. I had a discussion with a Canon Rep. talking about the EOS R and it's flaws, so I waited and read the rumors about an upcoming Mirrorless that would overrule Sony. To shorten a long story. I sold my Sony A9 and two Topnotch GM lenses for a bargain price and bought myself the Canon EOS R5 with additional Grip and RF lens 24-70mm/f2.8 IS USM. Although it's overheating problems with Video, I mainly shoot Stills (Portraits, Wild Life, Landscape) And I am very happy to be with Canon again.
Horrendous amount of dislikes on this video - probably not the time to be shouty about new gear?
Canon pays her more
👍🏼 My thoughts exactly! I don't care about the 8k 🎥 video just yet. I'm still happy with 1080p /60. It will be a nice upgrade to shoot 4k/60, but for weddings 4k/30 is fine and 4k60 is great for my vlogs. I read that you can shoot 4 k/60 using the Atomos Ninja external recorder without any overheating. That would make a perfect wedding video recorder. Or sharper video I could do 4kHQ/30 with no limits. But here's the thing. You're asking yourself extra work, expense, and time to shoot longer videos in 8k/30. You're much better off with an actual cinema camera or regular video camera for videos. Taylor Jackson says he shoots short video clips with his camera (1080p/30). Those clips add up to not more than 10 or 20 minutes max. It saves his clients money not having to hire a film crew which is very expensive.
📸 45MP photos are what I've really been looking for in a wildlife/portrait camera. I can't afford the Phase One 150MP camera so the Canon R5 fits my budget and has a megapixel that is manageable on my computer while still looks good with wide-format printing. The animal eye autofocus is a game-changer in my book.
I agree with Chelsea about the menu system. It's just over the top. Canon's lower-end cameras and cute little picture menus that guide you through the settings but are limit to just basic stuff. Canon just needs to find a better way to display their menus so you can go level deep when you need to and simple levels for just shooting. Maybe more like offering more programmable modes. Yeah, that would work! C1-3 just isn't enough. C-1-20 would be ideal.
I'm excited about the 🔋🔋 battery grip with built-in super wi-fi. It will totally eliminate the need for dual card slots. Just wi-fi all your shots to a wireless SSD drive, laptop, smartphone. Then you can have your laptop, smartphone, and Canon's cloud move them all to your home/office computer ready and waiting. With FTPS or SFTP you can know your files are protected.
I'm really excited to get the new R5! I think it's going to be my main camera. Might even get a second one as a backup/secondary camera. :D
I find it difficult to believe that Tony will let you bring it into the house. Isn't he afraid that you will burn down the house?
Maybe he's worried she might trade him in?
A wedding photographer I follow sent his R5’s back and it was mainly due to battery life. He was shocked at how quickly the battery level dropped. In a 10 to 12 hour event of constant shooting it would equal out to close to 9 batteries he’d have to have with him. He’s going to try the R6 instead. Anyway, I’m wondering how that will pan out for you in travel and wildlife shooting.
So she's going to switch back to Sony when the a7r5 comes out
Chelsea, I agree with your assessment on the ergonomics and why I stay with Canon over Sony. Why did it take Sony so long to go with the fully articulating rear LCD? That was a deal breaker for me and a major reason I went with Canon.
People that are complaining about the cost/loss taken when switching gear systems must not have other expensive hobbies. Hobbyist dirt bike rider/racers can jump to a new bike every 1-3 years. The bikes can easily be in the $9k-$12k relm. They rarely make you any money but instead can earn you plastic trophies and doctor bills. Haha. Their resale isn't great, they break or parts just plain wear out. It is what they (myself included) enjoy doing. It brings them happiness. Does it make the reality it is expensive to switch camera systems? No. Try and hold back on the jealousy and envy if you don't find it feasible to do the same for yourself. Do what feels right for your own situation. Do I have the R5 on order? No. I am sitting here with my 5Div and 7Dii content at the moment. The I wasn't interested in the R/RP release. The R5/R6 have got my attention but I am not the sort to buy something when it first comes out. To each their own. Shoot pics, grow your craft, and enjoy doing it. I have spent way too much money to not enjoy taking pictures with any set-up.
8:32 I totally get this. My first camera was a Powershot A60. My first DSLR a 450D. Got the R last year and traded that in for the R5. With all of these cameras, I never fuss on settings, and can immediately focus on the moment. Family, travel, events - decades of memories, successfully caught by my camera. That’s all that matters for me. Just get the camera that you love - be it Sony, Panasonic, Nikon, Fuji, Pentax, Canon - or even your phone. In the end, it’s really not important how you captured the moment.
Never happy always changing. ‘I need content, I need content!!’
Guys.Don't you see?She is switching between all the systems...Nikon,Sony,Canon,Fuji etc so nobody gets upset and they get likes for their videos from all the fans from all the systems.Wake up. 👌👌👌
The question is: are my photos really better than the ones I took with my D850? If it is not the answer, then it is losing money.
Good thing Tony is durable, weather proof, dust proof, doesn’t complain about overheating, has a touch screen, good ergonomics, good how he feels under your fingers, convenient, and easy to shoot.
So actually... No real reason for leaving the Sony system...
I liked your tests of the 600mm and 800mm F/11s. I have the same worries about needing bright light, but that's mainly when I go birding anyway.
RUclips’s favorite title: “I switched from ____ to ____” rinse and repeat
RUclips commenters' favourite ingredient: salt
It's true, viewers enjoy this format. But Chelsea didn't choose this format for viewer's sake... she just shot with the R5 and liked it, so she made an honest video. -Tony
Smaakjeks K meh don’t care one way or the other. Just makes you wonder how genuine it is.
Tony, we appreciate Chelsea’s honesty.
@@lilnape2604 It does make you wonder, unless you watch the video, and/or give a tiny bit of the benefit of the doubt.
Smaakjeks K not everyone is. if you believe that then I got some beautiful beach front property in Idaho to sell ya.
Frequent reason for switching TO and then FROM Sony - lured in by the specs and dazzle - but then eventually dissapointed with the continually bad ergonomics and lack of soul. The dazzle becomes not worth the losses...esp since like we all know...almost ANY camera body can do the job...and we wind up more wanting to enjoy the process than have X% better ISO performance or whatever.
2 weeks ago: Vloggers R5 overheats its worthless. Cancels pre-orders.
Now: R5 is worth buying or switching.
Canon: Money can buy everything! 👿
We have never accepted money or free gear from any camera or lens manufacturer. We do this so that we can provide unbiased reviews and freely choose the gear that best suits our needs. Chelsea talks about how the overheating doesn't impact her in this video. We certainly never said the camera was worthless.
@@TonyAndChelsea There are always trolls... Don´t take them serious....
When I was new to the camera world, I watched a lot of channels like Tony and Chelsea's to gain insight into what I should get. Several of these channels told people like me that "gear doesn't matter -- it's composition, lighting, getting the shot...blah...blah...blah." Yet, several years on, and I am no longer a neophyte, and I realised that gear does matter. If it didn't matter, these people would be out of a job, and they wouldn't keep making countless videos comparing one camera system to the other, along with their lenses and accessories to determine which was better. Here is my humble advice for any neophytes who might read this seeking to become a photographer or to make videos. Listen to people like Tony and Chelsea. Weigh the pros and cons of what they're saying with what you can afford at the moment, along with the objective you have in mind -- hobbyist, casual shooter/vlogger or seeking to become a professional. When you finally decide upon what you're going to get, learn to use the gear you have. Also, invest in high quality native glass for the system you have chosen -- 24mm (wide angle for landscape); 50mm (for portraits/street photography); 70-200mm (for portraits, etc.); 200-400mm or above (for wildlife/sports) and 90mm macro lens for those who love macro or food photography. Note: I would advise that you sacrifice and get the widest aperture in each category of lens I've mentioned. Yes, they are more expensive, but you won't regret the investment. You can have them for a long long time, if you take care of your gear. These will have a higher resale/trade-in value should you decide to move to another system, or just to get better glass, eventually. Whichever system makes your life easier, more productive and your experience enjoyable, that's the camera system you should back.
I totally understand why you would want to get rid of the Sony A7 RIII. I switched from a Canon 5D MkIII to the A7RIII in 2018 and I am constantly cursing at it every time I shoot. I shoot landscapes and the A7RIII will begin to malfunction at temperatures below 40 degrees (f). The menu is horrible, the build is delicate and fragile compared to to the 5D MkIII, and the controls are not intuitive. It also overheats when simply shooting astro photography so I have to swap batteries. But it does produce beautiful images which is why I've stuck with it - until now. I'm also switching to the Canon EOS R5 (if I can find one in stock). Thanks for the video.