Exactly my feelings on the 'why' - going out with my camera make me actually look at my surroundings and see the beauty (and sometimes the opposite) around me. Love it.
I now have an A7C2 and a lens set that's around $2500, but the most highly regarded picture I've ever had was a bundled lens shot on NEX-5R. This is an experience that always gives me a good lesson.
This is THE BEST ADVICE so far for me even for the people like me who already start long ago in photography. It is indeed a very long journey, no destination at all, we’ll keep learning more & more as the time pass by. Remember we will stop growing if we stop learning, so keep learning in this long journey. Thank you! Love this!
This is a great sum up! Smart thoughts!!! Photography is a journey and many beginners are focused only on results . The learning path is in fact as rewarding as the goal !!!
I loved the short ‘journey’ vs ‘destination’ adventure at the very beginning that ended around the 1 minute 30 second mark with “Remember, it’s (photography) a journey” - way to hammer home the point 👏 👏
Been watching these vids for years. And even though I got into the hobby just before the Sony A7 III first came out and with some research eventually got one, a few new E mount lenses, I still consider myself a beginner!
Really GOOD advice, buying used from marketplace is the best thing a beginner can do, just make sure to inspect and try it out before handing over a dollar.
As much as I hate to say it - buy camera that looks cool to you. If it excites you - you will shoot more (I LOOOOVE walking with my 40 yr old Olympus film camera, it looks so cool, which means I shoot with it more)
So much of this was about gear. Totally agree that it is journey.... but the best thing you can do is have a plan for where you want to go and what you want to see. If I were to start again today I would ask myself what I want to shoot, when I want to shoot, what inspires me, what kinds of photos from other photographers I like, etc. What you want to shoot, when, where, etc. helps you with gear decisions. You should also consider your priorities in carry weight vs image quality, weight vs low light performance, and flexibility vs image quality - and of course, balancing all of that with cost. Certain brands are better for certain things e.g. Nikon has big lenses that have built in teleconverters for wildlife... Leica would not be a good fit for wildlife. Most others are okay. If there is no bias based on what you want to shoot then choose something that "feels" good in your hand or choose the brand based on what a friend has (since you can probably try some of their gear). Then choose the right camera based on your interest (e.g. landscape photography and street photography typically do not require great autofocus - whereas shooting your kid's sports or wildlife does). Depending on the types of photos you like from other photographers will help you determine which lenses focal lengths you are likely to want to invest in... and yes that is likely to be 35mm or 50mm, but it could be 85mm or even something ultra-wide (for example if you really want to do milky way photography). Where and when you want to shoot tells you how portable your kit should be (maybe don't choose a Canon 1DX if you plan to be doing long hikes... maybe all you want for that is a light body and a superzoom)... just be ready for the GAS problem (when you have a light kit - you always wish you had better image quality or low light, when you have all the best gear and lenses you think about sacrificing that heavy gear for something lighter that doesn't fatigue you when you carry it all day). I would advise most people to start with a zoom (type to be determined based on what you want to shoot), and then invest in a prime for a specific type of shot you want to take a lot of. Keep it simple and light because most people who end up wasting their money just want to make "better photos" without having a focus, they buy a fairly big DSLR or Mirrorless, get analysis paralysis because they have too many options and ultimately don't take it out because it is inconvenient and heavy.
In classical or jazz music a lot of us are told to stick to one instrument. I double on saxophone and clarinet in band/orchestra and am learning guitar/piano for fun & writing songs (if I'm doing lots of air guitar why not actually learn how to play it you know?) With photography - I like how I'm starting from scratch mentally and I'm looking for a camera that'll be good with models in the sun and then a camera that's good in the dark for concerts. My main limitation is my budget working with about $200-$400 so I'm currently looking into older gear like the Olympus Mark ii.
I'd been doing photography for a while now, unfortunately it is not consistent like other people does the moment they have a camera, I came from APS-C to Full Frame and I am using sony a7IV now, from Nikon to Canon APS-C to Sony Full Frame, and my favorite genre is portrait and landscape. Looking forward to that sony 85mm f1.4 GM II
I watch and enjoy from your videos Jason! I bought Sony ZV-E10 last year cause I think I wanna record some video too, but when I watching and learning from youtube and what I do this last year, I have a thinking that I should bought a fullframe instead like A7ii. But it's already in the past.. so maybe years later I wanna to buy a full frame camera like A7iii or A7iv, and the problem right now is that which lenses that I will buy for my current camera and for later camera? What I'm thinking is to buy FE50mm F1.8 for fix lense, and zoom lense tamron 17-70mm F2.8. but some review Sony 50mm apsc lense is more better, but for my case, I still should buy FE50mm for later usage.. what do you think?
Good content, as always. I've seen a piece of gear that I don't know: something added to your ND. What it is? Is working? I am always fighting against my filter. 😂😂
Great condensed, High value video for photography beginners. Maybe you could make a video on different kinds of camera types even among the "Expensive Cameras" and why people buy them according to their shooting style. Difference between RF cameras(suchas Leica or other film-like styel cameras, zeiss Batis), DSLR-ish cameras(High action long distance shooting cameras), Beauty shot cameras( Indoor studio style, mostly portrait shooting cameras, such as medium format cameras that has bad Auto-Focus FUJI GF, lecia S, Hasselblad, and big heavy fast lenses like Sony GM), Hybrid shooting cameras( More video focused cameras such as Panasonic GH or S1 series mirrorless), instant cameras (Fuji instax, Polaroid)
Use your phone, get a free app, or use the extra settings to use it as a "real camera" first, so you can see if taking pictures is your thing Lots of my friends bought their cameras and then never picked them up, so... yeah, dont waste your money, but if money is not an issue, then by all means, go for it
Should be good, just compare it to A6700 to see if you don't miss any function there is in A6700. For the lens I would sell that tamron and get second hand Sony 70-350 since that tamron is FF lens, with less reach (+compare weight and size).
I respectfully disagree with your phone/camera comparison. Phones might be able to take good pictures under good light, but their image quality falls apart immediately under dim light or in distance. Also, there are significant bokeh limitations wits phones.
I disagree (somewhat) the advice to get an APS-C camera. _If_ you plan to be professional or think you might go professional some day, get a decent full frame camera. One reason why is you can use an entry-level full frame camera as a backup. With that said, APS-C isn't necessarily a bad choice for the amateur.
03 October 2024, I purchased Sony 6600 body only from Indian Super festival sale cost around just 690 US dollar. After that I subscribe your channel. 😁
Where’s your Sony affiliate link so I can save that 10% lol. Been on the fence about picking up a traditional camera (a6700) for photography and some video. Currently rocking a little Osmo pocket 3 for small video projects.
I’ve been doing photograph6 and videography for almost 2 years now but my friend said I should start doing a business but I only have a kit lens and a 50mm prime,1 battery,and only 2 sd cards that have barely any space I told her I should wait until I get more lenses, battery’s , and sd cards. I also need mic,flash,etc… What do you think?
Im planning to buy a ZV-e10 and its my first time to buy and a 50mm lense. Is it fine? I know you said 35mm f1.8 is better for aps-c but does 50mm is good also?
A quality zoom lens such as the Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 or Sony 18-135mm. You can add a prime later. Over the years, I have added several prime lenses such as the Sigma 16mm 1.4, Sony 50mm 1.8, Samyang 35mm and 45mm and I hardly use them. I love the zoom lens. It gives me so much flexibility. Also, I normally shoot landscape and wildlife (I have 600mm for it). So maybe if portrait and indoor photography is your focus, then primes make sense too. Good luck!
Hey Jason, I’m a photographer for Inmates in the Philippines. Can I have an old camera of yours to better my journey as a photographer as the pay for my job can’t buy me a camera in my country
Nikon imo ..... Check high iso tool compare and check which is good... Sony has better lens selection tho....but color science is bad.... Canon is in middle ground.... Nikon has best iq and bang for buck
Expeditions are a rather expensive and resource intensive field for hyuk ups. I studied mass media for setting up my failed science passion by bureaucracy but people too sensitive and unnerving especially those that don't fit their social/religious/cultural norms. Journeys only matter if there's intellectual/knowledge to adhere to which is quickly declining for people choosing lax cohmie/caliphate/oppressive capitalist narratives.
I don’t know why he always ask for people to subscribe, I decided to unsubscribe as he never replies to any questions, what’s the point giving tutorials and not answering any questions of people that are trying to learn
My advice to anyone who want to start doing photography or cinematography is GET RID OF FULL AUTO. Learn how to use a camera and how to expose. Or else, just buy an iphone. You might have enough money left for a decent gimbal.
Nope! I disagree! I still see people supposedly using the so called "advanced camera phones" but still take rubbish looking photos. You most certainly CANNOT use a camera phone on wildlife photography or sports photography.
Exactly my feelings on the 'why' - going out with my camera make me actually look at my surroundings and see the beauty (and sometimes the opposite) around me. Love it.
I now have an A7C2 and a lens set that's around $2500, but the most highly regarded picture I've ever had was a bundled lens shot on NEX-5R. This is an experience that always gives me a good lesson.
This is THE BEST ADVICE so far for me even for the people like me who already start long ago in photography. It is indeed a very long journey, no destination at all, we’ll keep learning more & more as the time pass by. Remember we will stop growing if we stop learning, so keep learning in this long journey. Thank you! Love this!
This is a great sum up! Smart thoughts!!! Photography is a journey and many beginners are focused only on results . The learning path is in fact as rewarding as the goal !!!
I loved the short ‘journey’ vs ‘destination’ adventure at the very beginning that ended around the 1 minute 30 second mark with “Remember, it’s (photography) a journey” - way to hammer home the point 👏 👏
Jason you are genuinely talented. Keep making great videos. A big “thank you”.
i'm nearing on my first year of photography, following pretty much these tips and i have seen good improvement in the photos i take.
good tips!
Been watching these vids for years. And even though I got into the hobby just before the Sony A7 III first came out and with some research eventually got one, a few new E mount lenses, I still consider myself a beginner!
Always like you photography tips!🤣
Really GOOD advice, buying used from marketplace is the best thing a beginner can do, just make sure to inspect and try it out before handing over a dollar.
1:48 "... except for sony..." , that came unexpected, laughed hard 😄
😏
The irony is that it’s actualy quite opposite
Jason is the GOAT!! 😊
As much as I hate to say it - buy camera that looks cool to you. If it excites you - you will shoot more
(I LOOOOVE walking with my 40 yr old Olympus film camera, it looks so cool, which means I shoot with it more)
Some excellent advice for the beginner. Nice one Jason.
So much of this was about gear. Totally agree that it is journey.... but the best thing you can do is have a plan for where you want to go and what you want to see. If I were to start again today I would ask myself what I want to shoot, when I want to shoot, what inspires me, what kinds of photos from other photographers I like, etc. What you want to shoot, when, where, etc. helps you with gear decisions. You should also consider your priorities in carry weight vs image quality, weight vs low light performance, and flexibility vs image quality - and of course, balancing all of that with cost. Certain brands are better for certain things e.g. Nikon has big lenses that have built in teleconverters for wildlife... Leica would not be a good fit for wildlife. Most others are okay. If there is no bias based on what you want to shoot then choose something that "feels" good in your hand or choose the brand based on what a friend has (since you can probably try some of their gear). Then choose the right camera based on your interest (e.g. landscape photography and street photography typically do not require great autofocus - whereas shooting your kid's sports or wildlife does). Depending on the types of photos you like from other photographers will help you determine which lenses focal lengths you are likely to want to invest in... and yes that is likely to be 35mm or 50mm, but it could be 85mm or even something ultra-wide (for example if you really want to do milky way photography). Where and when you want to shoot tells you how portable your kit should be (maybe don't choose a Canon 1DX if you plan to be doing long hikes... maybe all you want for that is a light body and a superzoom)... just be ready for the GAS problem (when you have a light kit - you always wish you had better image quality or low light, when you have all the best gear and lenses you think about sacrificing that heavy gear for something lighter that doesn't fatigue you when you carry it all day). I would advise most people to start with a zoom (type to be determined based on what you want to shoot), and then invest in a prime for a specific type of shot you want to take a lot of. Keep it simple and light because most people who end up wasting their money just want to make "better photos" without having a focus, they buy a fairly big DSLR or Mirrorless, get analysis paralysis because they have too many options and ultimately don't take it out because it is inconvenient and heavy.
In classical or jazz music a lot of us are told to stick to one instrument. I double on saxophone and clarinet in band/orchestra and am learning guitar/piano for fun & writing songs (if I'm doing lots of air guitar why not actually learn how to play it you know?)
With photography - I like how I'm starting from scratch mentally and I'm looking for a camera that'll be good with models in the sun and then a camera that's good in the dark for concerts. My main limitation is my budget working with about $200-$400 so I'm currently looking into older gear like the Olympus Mark ii.
I'd been doing photography for a while now, unfortunately it is not consistent like other people does the moment they have a camera, I came from APS-C to Full Frame and I am using sony a7IV now, from Nikon to Canon APS-C to Sony Full Frame, and my favorite genre is portrait and landscape. Looking forward to that sony 85mm f1.4 GM II
I’m buying the Sony a6700 soon! Upgrading from my Canon 250D 🤩
a6700 is a beast! enjoy it!!
I watch and enjoy from your videos Jason! I bought Sony ZV-E10 last year cause I think I wanna record some video too, but when I watching and learning from youtube and what I do this last year, I have a thinking that I should bought a fullframe instead like A7ii. But it's already in the past.. so maybe years later I wanna to buy a full frame camera like A7iii or A7iv, and the problem right now is that which lenses that I will buy for my current camera and for later camera?
What I'm thinking is to buy FE50mm F1.8 for fix lense, and zoom lense tamron 17-70mm F2.8. but some review Sony 50mm apsc lense is more better, but for my case, I still should buy FE50mm for later usage.. what do you think?
Good content, as always. I've seen a piece of gear that I don't know: something added to your ND. What it is? Is working? I am always fighting against my filter. 😂😂
Great condensed, High value video for photography beginners. Maybe you could make a video on different kinds of camera types even among the "Expensive Cameras" and why people buy them according to their shooting style.
Difference between RF cameras(suchas Leica or other film-like styel cameras, zeiss Batis), DSLR-ish cameras(High action long distance shooting cameras), Beauty shot cameras( Indoor studio style, mostly portrait shooting cameras, such as medium format cameras that has bad Auto-Focus FUJI GF, lecia S, Hasselblad, and big heavy fast lenses like Sony GM), Hybrid shooting cameras( More video focused cameras such as Panasonic GH or S1 series mirrorless), instant cameras (Fuji instax, Polaroid)
Can't believe I'd ever say this on a video for Jason, but FIIIIIIRST!!!!
edit: 23 seconds in 😂
Very good tips, am waiting for a7v.
Loved this video! Fun watch
Valid points frfr
My advice: put a bodycap or lens on your camera body😮
Use your phone, get a free app, or use the extra settings to use it as a "real camera" first, so you can see if taking pictures is your thing
Lots of my friends bought their cameras and then never picked them up, so... yeah, dont waste your money, but if money is not an issue, then by all means, go for it
I want a wildlife set up at budget, should I go with sony a6600 and tamron 70-300 mm lens??🤔
I am getting both of them under 950$ brand new.
Yes. It’s good actually
Should be good, just compare it to A6700 to see if you don't miss any function there is in A6700.
For the lens I would sell that tamron and get second hand Sony 70-350 since that tamron is FF lens, with less reach (+compare weight and size).
This was so helpful! I'm debating between the a6700 & the a7 IV as my 1st camera. Which would you recommend if the budget isn't an issue?
Surely depends on what you want to shoot. Both are good, only thing will concern you will be weight.
I respectfully disagree with your phone/camera comparison. Phones might be able to take good pictures under good light, but their image quality falls apart immediately under dim light or in distance. Also, there are significant bokeh limitations wits phones.
jason are you up to do review of Sigma 28-105mm f2.8, or even comparison with Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 ?
cant resist to press the subscribe button🎉
Canon M is a great entry level too, just not a lot of future growth in lenses
Vong aint neva wrong
I disagree (somewhat) the advice to get an APS-C camera. _If_ you plan to be professional or think you might go professional some day, get a decent full frame camera. One reason why is you can use an entry-level full frame camera as a backup.
With that said, APS-C isn't necessarily a bad choice for the amateur.
03 October 2024, I purchased Sony 6600 body only from Indian Super festival sale cost around just 690 US dollar. After that I subscribe your channel. 😁
Is that a Cinebloom filter? Which strength do you recommend for full time use?
It is a journey? Thanks!
A6400 with sony 20mm f2.8 pancake is my everyday camera
is it a bad idea to start photography with sony zv-e10? what's your tips with that camera?
Yup Sony 😊
Hey Jason cant wait for the NDA to drop in 2 weeks 🤣
Where’s your Sony affiliate link so I can save that 10% lol.
Been on the fence about picking up a traditional camera (a6700) for photography and some video. Currently rocking a little Osmo pocket 3 for small video projects.
I’ve been doing photograph6 and videography for almost 2 years now but my friend said I should start doing a business but I only have a kit lens and a 50mm prime,1 battery,and only 2 sd cards that have barely any space I told her I should wait until I get more lenses, battery’s , and sd cards. I also need mic,flash,etc… What do you think?
I’m using the canon m50 MK 2 with Viltrox adapter to EF/EFS LENSES
When I started I loan a second camera, extra lense from friend for pay job
We need to start somewhere
Im planning to buy a ZV-e10 and its my first time to buy and a 50mm lense. Is it fine? I know you said 35mm f1.8 is better for aps-c but does 50mm is good also?
50 is good but it will feel very tight and close if you’re not used to it. But once you get the hang of it, it’s a phenomenal lens and focal length!
What’s the best lens for ZV-E10. I’m only doing street photography.
Go for a used 35mm/f1.8, or 85mm/f1.8. Or a sigma zoom lens 18-50mm
Do you recommend zoom lens over prime lens for a beginner? Just confused got Sony ZV-E10.
Thanks in advance❤
A quality zoom lens such as the Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 or Sony 18-135mm. You can add a prime later. Over the years, I have added several prime lenses such as the Sigma 16mm 1.4, Sony 50mm 1.8, Samyang 35mm and 45mm and I hardly use them. I love the zoom lens. It gives me so much flexibility. Also, I normally shoot landscape and wildlife (I have 600mm for it). So maybe if portrait and indoor photography is your focus, then primes make sense too. Good luck!
@iShootWild thanks alot yes I feel zoom lenses are having more flexibility.
The best recommendation is to buy a Sony camera
Pretty much 🤷♂
Hey Jason, I’m a photographer for Inmates in the Philippines. Can I have an old camera of yours to better my journey as a photographer as the pay for my job can’t buy me a camera in my country
Are all APSC sensors same?
How do I select a camera with a good APSC sensor?
Nikon imo ..... Check high iso tool compare and check which is good... Sony has better lens selection tho....but color science is bad.... Canon is in middle ground....
Nikon has best iq and bang for buck
@Truth_seeker-bl5mi thank you so much. Your favourite Nikon APSC?
@nasdoc1 nikon zfc
"Except Sony" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love your shill humor man
Expeditions are a rather expensive and resource intensive field for hyuk ups. I studied mass media for setting up my failed science passion by bureaucracy but people too sensitive and unnerving especially those that don't fit their social/religious/cultural norms. Journeys only matter if there's intellectual/knowledge to adhere to which is quickly declining for people choosing lax cohmie/caliphate/oppressive capitalist narratives.
What camera was that at 2:10 ?
Fujifilm X100VI
Please tell can I buy 6600 ?
Except Sony… The Best ❤
I clicked this video way too fast
dude why don't you mention nikon ?
I'd like your worst advice, please.
Start off by watching a dozen Mark Bennett videos...
@@MetfieldFilmsno, no. That will just make you more handsome. Which is a hindrance.
@@MetfieldFilms 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😮 you didn’t call it “advices” 🎉
First
I don’t know why he always ask for people to subscribe, I decided to unsubscribe as he never replies to any questions, what’s the point giving tutorials and not answering any questions of people that are trying to learn
First :D
My advice to anyone who want to start doing photography or cinematography is GET RID OF FULL AUTO. Learn how to use a camera and how to expose. Or else, just buy an iphone. You might have enough money left for a decent gimbal.
Nope! I disagree! I still see people supposedly using the so called "advanced camera phones" but still take rubbish looking photos.
You most certainly CANNOT use a camera phone on wildlife photography or sports photography.
#1 advice - don’t buy Sony