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Yessirr! Partly because we're broke but also because for most situations, flagships are straight up overkill. There's so much creativity to be explored with the cheapest of gears. Thanks for stopping by the channel!

Definitely an upgrade over our phones. I like your point about being intentional, too! I should've pointed that out now that you mentioned it. 😅

Thanks, Caleb!

That, and essentially any other pocketable camera works, too!

Thank you! I used the Olympus E-M1 Mark II and 12-40 f/2.8 combo on the POV portion of this video.

Hope you had a fun trip, MIka! Less gear can definitely mean more fun (and more photos) in trips like these.

It's definitely a camera worth considering!

Lowepro for sure makes some of the best bang-for-buck camera bags out there. Right up there with K&F Concept, Ulanzi, and Besnfoto imo. Thanks for stopping by the channel, brother! Best of luck!

To be fair, this "vintage" era of presenting photos is probably just another swing and it will eventually swing back to normalcy or to some other type of editing. I remember a few years back it was orange and teal, then it swung back to natural-looking photos. Even further back, I remember vignetting and sepia being the fad until, again, it swung back to the more natural look. There was also the "Peter Mckinnon" era when everyone edited their photos to have more darker shadows and vibrant skin tones. This is all just part of the process, I guess. But it does make me wonder what the next phase is going to be.

That's one benefit I forgot to mention. These smaller bags don't attract the attention larger bags do because they don't look like the typical camera bag. Even normal messenger bags like yours works, too. Thanks for pointing that out.

Size is one of MFT's biggest strengths, after all. 😊 It's also quite inexpensive since this is the first version. A mark II already came out for OM Systems, I believe. Plus, I got mine second hand. 😄

Thank you, brother! 💚

Yup, absolutely. I use aperture priority on this camera with my ISO set to Auto all the time.

I did not expect a compliment on the Vegeta tattoo. Haha! Thank you!

That's awesome! Congrats! And here are my settings for this combo: For most scenarios: - Aperture Priority (the "A" on the mode dial, top left side of the camera) - ISO set to Auto - Go to custom menu > Option B (button/dial) > Button function > Set the following: -> Fn1 (AEL/AFL) -> Fn2 (The magnification sign. Should look like this 🔍) -> Right button (ISO) - > Down button (exposure compensation, the icon with the +/- symbol) - Go to custom menu > Option E (Exp/ISO) > Set the following: -> EV Step to 1/3EV -> ISO to Auto -> ISO Step to 1/3EV -> ISO-Auto Set to: High limit = 3200; Default = 200 - Image Stabilization: IS1, set to 24 (because it's the closest to 25mm on this camera) How I use the combo (with the above settings) 1) I frame my shot and roughly adjust my focus 2) On the LCD screen, I tap on where I wany my focus to be 3) I press Fn2 to magnify the focus area and turn the focus ring to dial in my focus 4) When in focus, I press the Fn2 button again to get back to the normal screen 5) I check again to see if my shot is framed how I want to then I click the shutter button This should cover most of your shooting needs with this combo. Other times, you can choose Manual mode (the M on the mode dial) for low light shots or very specific looks. Or, you can choose shutter priority (the S on the mode dial) to also get certain looks. I hope this helps! Also, the POV portion of our E-M5 video shows how I use this exact combo. Should be at roughly 11:15 mark. Here's the video if you want to check that out: th-cam.com/video/vqnB30HTZnU/w-d-xo.html

@@CheapButGoodPhotography Wow. thank you very much for such a detailed answer and for taking the time to answer me! big greeting, and once again thank you so much!

@@igoja3365 We got you 👊🏻

If you can afford the RX100 VII, that is definitely the superior choice compared to the ZV-1. But if neither of them satisfy you, one other point-and-shoot I'd recommend is the Lumix LX100. Larger sensor than the ZV-1 because it's a full micro 4/3, a 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 Leica lens, has an EVF like the RX100, and also shoots in 4K. Only downside, to me, is that it's worth $800 and I don't have that type of money 😅

Thank you! 💚

I'm about 90% certain you're going to love it. Hope you paired it with a good lens, too! My 60D is also still on my roster. I use it for my macro stuff. But for the everyday use, my E-M5 gets the nod because of how light the entire kit is.

@@CheapButGoodPhotography just a 14-44 pancake zoom at the moment. Will def be looking to get a couple of primes for it too though. A nice slim 20mm for street stuff sounds lovely.

That's definitely a good price! I've only tried using manual lenses on it for my bird photography so I can't give you a definite answer with regards to birds in flight. However, I did manage to take some great photos of perched birds using the E-M5. Here's one of them for your reference: instagram.com/p/CsqzQR0xAtI/?img_index=3

And thank you for watching! Also, how you liking that Pen-F? That camera's been on my bucket list for a while now. That, the E-PL6, and the GX85.

@@CheapButGoodPhotography the Pen-F is just lovely. Everything is even better than the OG EM5, except the fully articulating screen lol. I prefer the em5 tilting screen for street shooting. Pen-F has e-shutter, so it can go to much higher shutter speed, so we can use fast lenses wide open during daytime near the equator. And my favourite feature, the color dial, we could instantly change to BW mode (Mono Profile 2 is my fave) and color mode (Color profile 3, my fave). Its a handsome cam, the built quality is just top notch, and even the shutter sound very therapeutic. Get it when you can.

@@lacsarlacsar3566 That color dial is the exact reason why it's on my bucket list. Thanks for the info! Definitely saving up for it. 😄😄

Bro that is such a huge compliment. Thank you! 🙇🏻‍♂🙇🏻‍♂

@@CheapButGoodPhotography YOU ARE DOING WELL BRO, KEEP IT UP

Definitely the Olympus. It has a larger sensor but, more importantly, it gives you the option to get a much better lens than what the ZV-1 offers. For the used price of the ZV-1 (~$500), you can get an E-M5 and a 25mm f/1.8 lens in good-excellent condition. It still depends on what you're going to be using them for, though. Purely for photography, the E-M5 is going to open more doors for you but it's definitely not a video camera, especially not in 2024. The Sony ZV-1, on the other hand, has significantly better autofocus and way better video.

@@CheapButGoodPhotography thanks so much just photography, for video i have zve1, this 25mm f1.8 it's Panasonic?

@@mazzfotovideo It's Olympus. Panasonic has an f/1.7 version of the 25mm, though.

Bro that's a definite steal. Even if you don't enjoy it, you can sell it back for profit. I say go for it!

@@CheapButGoodPhotography The guy said that he got the camera as a birthday gift. Maybe that's why it's so cheap. I'll definitely but it. Thanks for the video.

Thank you, brother! 🙇🏻‍♂

I've had the Sony A6000 and ZV-E10. The A6400 is going to be so good! There's a Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 lens that I highly recommend. A more expensive alternative with better reach is the Tamron 17-70 but the extra reach isn't all that helpful for talking heads like these. If you're more of a prime lens person, I also recommend either of the two Sigma trios. One set is at f/2.8 so they're much cheaper but just as sharp.

I'm happy to be proven wrong! Thank you for the input 🙇🏻‍♂

Adding that to the short list! Thanks for the idea

Thank you, brother! 🙇🏻‍♂

We're right there with you on good glass!

Thank you, brother! 🙇🏻‍♂

Thank you, first photography teacher 😄

@@CheapButGoodPhotography am I?? Haha

@@shanemargarett Actually, yes 😂

nonetheless, you are our viewer and commenter. we value you here at our channel. And I really appreciate the tips and you speaking out, thanks!

Thank you! We're definitely trying our best to push out more content, hopefully with improving quality and storytelling. 💚

I agree that the manual isn't so great, nor is the menu system at all user-friendly. Once you get the hang of it, though, the E-M5 is definitely one heck of a camera. If there's anything I can do to help, don't hesitate to ask. And thanks for taking the time to view the video 💚

Exactly my thoughts, just in different words. Many photographers have done more with less. 18mp is plenty. Thanks for watching!

Thank you!

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yesssirrr 💪🏻Salamat sa support, brother! Also, thanks for watching the whole video. 💚

Thank you 💚

Thank you!

Thank you! I have a collection of vintage lenses as well. My favorite of them all is my 58mm Helios 44K-4 paired with this em5 and a .7x focal reducer. I think it does a wonderful job of taking portraits.

You, sir, are the very first commenter this channel has ever had. I hope you know you made a guy who's just trying very happy today. And thank you for your kind words 💚