Vintage lenses are so underrated for beginners!! They’re cheap and great to help you understand what everything does, and some of them look absolutely gorgeous!!!
I'd love to get one, but I don't know much about mounting lenses. Do most of them need an adapter? For example, I have a Nikon D5600, which is a Z mount. Is Z mount specific to Nikon, or is it a mount that my camera so happens to have? How do I know what adapter I need for a vintage lens? Thanks in advance.
Very comprehensive explanation on what to look for in lenses. I wish someone had explained it to me like that when I started (film era). Also yeah those exposed sensors made me nervous xD. One thing you did not mention is that with the more expensive and prime lenses usually clarity and sharpness is better so it may make sense to spend a little bit more, and that sharpness is usually worse at the extremes of the aperture range. Overall a great video that I am pretty sure will help a lot of newcomers.
I enjoy your content because you're a great host/content creator. There's nothing in this video I needed to learn but the way you make content is always so entertaining and you make learning fun and easy. If I had something that was like this when I started out I'm sure it would have been a bit easier. I hope you continue to grow! Also I really enjoy your Microphone content.
Well-done tutorial! I had to learn a lot of this on the fly years ago when we changed from film to digital for work. I would add that perhaps the biggest factors in all this are 1) the quality and performance of the sensor and 2) the quality of the glass in the lens. Without either of these, the rest doesn't matter much. And for years, the case against zooms was that they did not deliver the sharpness of fixed-focal-length lenses. I don't believe that's as much the case now as it used to be, but it can still be a factor. You just can't skimp on lenses!
@@tombuck agreed. At one time their lenses seemed like lower-end or budget-level stuff, but now I think their quality is much improved and I have used their lenses with success.o
Great walkthrough of the basics, wish I had this video, umh, 30 years ago ;) The way I got around the whole "understanding aperture" thing in the beginning was the "smaller number, shorter focus depth" and "larger number, longer focus depth" since that kind of makes sense in the "real" world - and *then* I started to tacle the "focus depth is relative depending on the distance between the lens and the subject, and focus depth is longer the further away the subject is"-thing
It can all get super confusing! When I was teaching, my students always understood focal length right away, and then looked at me like I was speaking a foreign language when we started talking about aperture.
@@tombuck What really threw me off in the beginning, doing video, was why I always struggled getting proper exposure outdoors, using the 180 rule and all that, always overexposed, not understanding what I could do other than cranking the shutter which resulted in waaaay too choppy video ... until I learned about ND filters some years ago ... *duh* - such a basic concept, such a gamechanger
Such a great reminder of what's what 🙂 Myself.. I've waited for like 4 years until I could finally justify an investment in a high end lens. After working for several years with (that) 16mm Sigma, owning also a Sony 85mm f1.8 as well as the Samyang FF 35mm f2.8, all combined in use with Sony A7III, A5100 and A6400, Tamron came out with the zoom (Mr.) beast 35-150mm f2-2.8. It's a $2.000 investment and I never broke a sweat about it. Did my research, compared, thought again, waited for the first excitement to pass... and then bought it. As you were explaining about combining same lenses with different sensor sizes, you can imagine the amount of "reach" I get when using this Tamron on the A6400. But let's calculate - that X1.6 factor gives me the full 240mm when zoomed all the way in. Nothing spectacular for wildlife photography, but here's what I do now when shooting events (mostly music concerts) - instead of taking with me the full frame camera and bringing all separate lenses, I now take two camera bodies, one ff and one crop... and this Tamron zoom, as well as (sometimes) the Sigma 16mm. That's it. It fits into a moderately small sling bag, absolutely amazing.
I've seen that Tamron! It really looks amazing. I love my 20-40 so much that I definitely want to look into more Tamron lenses and it's be amazing to have that kind of range and aperture in one lens. 🤯
@@tombuck The Tamron 35-150 weights it's 1,33kg which Siri defines as 2,93 pounds. I guess it has to weight a lot because of all the glass but it's so worth it. In my own situations where I usually shoot events without a tripod, the weight of the lens and the camera adds more stability. Dunno, it's hefty and cool and the images are great as long as the photographer knows what he's doin' 🙂
Wow Tom! This was so helpful. I just went from scratching my head wondering why I should choose the sigma 16mm 1.4 over the sony 35mm 1.8/sony 85mm 1.8, among other endless sony e-mount compatible lenses. Phew! You just helped me finally have the understanding to decide what the best lense for my youtube and podcasting setup is to go with. Thank you so much mate!
Because you haven't really touched on the Micro Four Thirds side of things, I'd like to give out some recommendations for my fellow MFT beginners based on my own experiences with a Lumix G7 as well as the GH5 and GH6. Of course you can adapt Full Frame lenses using a Speed booster, but I like to stick to native lenses for the ease of use as well as the weather sealing. I find that I really only need 3 lenses to cover basically everything: My main lens is the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 (fixed aputure, FF equivalent would be a 24-80mm f/5.6). It's very versatile and although it doesn't give you the shallowest depth of field, it's pretty good. Zoomed all the way in it's almost at that ideal 85mm portrait focal length and looks beautiful. The second Lens I really like is the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 contemporary (FF equivalent of 32mm f/2.8). This one is perfect for talking head shots or interviews as well as outdoor low light situations. The final lens I use is the 25mm f/1.7 (FF equivalent of 50mm f/3.4). This is the "Nifty-Fifty" for the MFT mount and is great for portraits as well as some street photography. The only thing you may need beyond these three is a Tele Lens for sports/nature photography. You could get a 45-150mm Lumix for that.
I always enjoy how entertaining while still being informative your videos are! Btw, Canon APS-C crop is 1.6x as you said, while Sony/Nikon/others is 1.5x.
Thanks for the kind words! There are definitely a lot of variables out there with sensors and crop factors but it seems 1.5 or 1.6-ish is usually a good place to start for getting a general idea.
Thank you! Lenses are definitely not the type of thing anyone normally figures out in one go, so it's normal to have to "revisit" some concepts 😁 It DOES all start to make sense over time though! I promise.
Love your videos, Tom 😊. Been an iPhone power user for many years and finally just bought my first big boy camera, (Lumix S5ii). Thanks for all the great work you do! 💯
Thank you! You are one of the few people whose reviews I can trust. I couldn't decide on the zv e10. But since it is on your recomend list I will buy one.
The new format is so fun! I feel like the music is way more present than in the past, could be my imagination. Also super happy that you are liking the 20-40, i have been meaning to ask how it was going with it, I think thats the first Zoom i want to get.
Loved this. Wish it existed when I started. Funny, I use to be confused as to why my m50 glass didn’t work on my R. So I thought only small cameras could have that wide field of view. Lol
Tom, this is a fantastic video! Thank you so much for taking the time and explaining things! You introduced and cultivated a prime lens fixation. I’m obsessed! (Don’t worry, I’m still sticking with my 2 ZV-E10’s)
@@tombuck 🤣 Well…I switched over almost the same time you did. I sold off pretty much EVERYTHING, and replaced it with 2 ZV-E10’s, Sigma 16mm, and Rokinon 12mm. Yeah…my wife was giving me grief. So I went full frame to APS-C. 🤷♀️
This is seriously the best looking YT video I have ever seen. That inside shot in the studio looks ridiculously amazing! Can you please tell us the camera and lens you used for the inside studio segments?
WOW, thank you! My main camera is the Sony FX3 with the Sony 24 1.4 lens. I did recently do a "studio tour" video too if that's helpful: th-cam.com/video/W-I2twhalgI/w-d-xo.html
@@tombuck TBH though, I made a viable decision to go with expensive EF mounts back in the day... To this day... Every camera that I buy/rent/lease... I put a Metabones on it. It's these new mirrorless lenses and their mounts that are the ones causing all the raucous.
You are so helpful Tom I wish you did house calls lol I have bought almost everything you recommend I have a film studio that I don’t even know how to set up. So much camera equipment I only know how to turn on I need a tutorial on studio setup . Thank you for all that you do. Much love from Florida!❤
2:50 I'd relate aperture width or Fstops to gauge size, since a lot of guys probably know that from working with machines, wires, screws/bolts, or guns. The smaller the gauge number, the larger the size. E.g. 12 gauge vs. 20 gauge. A 12 gauge shotgun shell is a larger size than a 20 gauge.
I find a zoom is best for video and a prime for photography. I carry a 24-105mm and a 50mm for everyday use. I suggest renting lenses to really get a feel for them without the investment.
helps to remember that aperture is expressed as a ratio of the focal length (f)--so the bigger number is a bigger denominator (i.e. a smaller fraction). that's how you get used to thinking of it: that you're "dividing" the iris into a smaller diameter. it's comprehensive to think of the whole exercise of photography as adjusting for exposure. but woe to the beginner who must grasp several parameters, each with its own tradeoffs (iso/noise, aperture/dof, shutterspeed/flashsync)... yeah, you just gotta practice.
Thanks again Tom! You break everything down so nicely for us little brains (movie Defending Your Life) I’m still trying to figure everything out and learn a little more each video. On the Sony A7IV what picture profile and skin tone are you using?
Thanks for the kind words! I just use the default picture profile ("PP Off") on all my Sony cameras and adjust the saturation a bit in Final Cut- nothing too crazy.
Glad you had mentioned this because I was interested in getting the Rode Reporter but didn't see a lot of reviews about it yet. Like you, I have the MKH 50 and the quality from it blows me away!
Tom, some feedback on why this vid may be getting less views than your other vids - I don't think many people who have reached the stage of owning an interchangeable lens camera think of themselves as 'beginners'. With phones so capable these days, anyone stepping up to this gear thinks of themselves as at least an 'enthusiast'.
wow👍🏻 cool video, thanks , I learned a lot in this video as a beginner that just going to buy my first camera, just not sure sony alpha 7 iv or 7C or the canon R50, what is the recommended for beginner? Should I go for expensive lenses than expensive body?(I primarily shooting my dog, food and the admire to shooting low light photo as well 🙌🏻
That's a tough question, but the good news is I don't think you can go wrong with any of those options (although, I would personally go for the a7IV out of those choices). I think the biggest thing to look at is lenses. Not necessarily that you'll be buying a bunch of expensive lenses right away, but if one system has more options that you might be interested in later on. a 50 1.8 will be a great place to start (especially for low light portraits) regardless of which brand your camera is.
0:56 what is the thing that you put there because e need one. Im changing from a canon 600d for a sony a7 or sony a7s and all my gear is from canon can you put the link of that thing
It's the Sigma MC11 adapter: geni.us/hTCw It's the best overall adapter I've found, but there are a few things to keep in mind: 1. It works perfectly with Sigma lenses. They have full autofocus in both photo and video modes. 2. It works with lenses from Canon and other brands, but they will NOT have autofocus in video mode. They do have autofocus for photos, but videos have to be manual focus. It's a bummer, but I haven't found any other solutions. Some adapters claim to keep autofocus with all lenses, but I've found them to be super unreliable and sometimes they will let you use autofocus while the camera is in standby, but then it's disabled once y ou start recording...so not super helpful. I have a more in-depth video on it here if you need it: th-cam.com/video/NJMQ68E4rKo/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps!
Stupid question just getting into photography.... if my camera says that the max aperture the camera is able to go is f3.5 would it be pointless to buy a lens thats f1.4 or 1.8 since the camera can only go to f3.5?
Not a dumb question at all! This stuff makes no sense when you’re just starting out. Max aperture is determined by the lens (the blades are physically inside the lens), so the camera will be able to stop down to whatever the max aperture of a given lens is.
A potential point of confusion is that there are lenses designed specifically to cover crop sensor cameras and no crop factor math is needed to figure out angle of view. The whole crop factor discussion is only relevant for people who are trying to understand a field of view and depth of field in comparison to a full frame sensor. But if you don't have a full frame camera, or don't regularly use one, then this comparison is irrelevant and not particularly helpful in trying to figure out what a given focal length means in terms of angle of view and depth of field.
It’s individual preference, but I’ve known enough people who accidentally bought lenses for the wrong mount that I think understanding the mount is a good place to start.
But seriously. Good summary of lens. I am jumping back into photography after a long time off. Really enjoyed your video and simple explanations of everything.
I wonder if I'm the only one that saw "they're called.... Zoom lenses!" zinger coming! 🥁 🪘 😄 Lots of good info for the people new to the game. I would have been proud of the Tom Jones reference too! The kit lense usually gets folks started and then get a budget zoom. The Sigma 16 is my go to lense for talking head being I do more of that than I do photography.
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Vintage lenses are so underrated for beginners!! They’re cheap and great to help you understand what everything does, and some of them look absolutely gorgeous!!!
Super true! And great for building skills with manual focus.
I'd love to get one, but I don't know much about mounting lenses. Do most of them need an adapter? For example, I have a Nikon D5600, which is a Z mount. Is Z mount specific to Nikon, or is it a mount that my camera so happens to have? How do I know what adapter I need for a vintage lens? Thanks in advance.
Very comprehensive explanation on what to look for in lenses. I wish someone had explained it to me like that when I started (film era). Also yeah those exposed sensors made me nervous xD. One thing you did not mention is that with the more expensive and prime lenses usually clarity and sharpness is better so it may make sense to spend a little bit more, and that sharpness is usually worse at the extremes of the aperture range. Overall a great video that I am pretty sure will help a lot of newcomers.
I’m definitely a fan of investing in a nice sharp prime lens 🤤
I enjoy your content because you're a great host/content creator.
There's nothing in this video I needed to learn but the way you make content is always so entertaining and you make learning fun and easy. If I had something that was like this when I started out I'm sure it would have been a bit easier. I hope you continue to grow! Also I really enjoy your Microphone content.
This is such a nice thing to read, thank you! 🙏
Well-done tutorial! I had to learn a lot of this on the fly years ago when we changed from film to digital for work. I would add that perhaps the biggest factors in all this are 1) the quality and performance of the sensor and 2) the quality of the glass in the lens. Without either of these, the rest doesn't matter much. And for years, the case against zooms was that they did not deliver the sharpness of fixed-focal-length lenses. I don't believe that's as much the case now as it used to be, but it can still be a factor. You just can't skimp on lenses!
Zooms have really improved in recent years. I feel like maybe the Sigma 18-35 was a turning point in showing what they can really be capable of.
@@tombuck agreed. At one time their lenses seemed like lower-end or budget-level stuff, but now I think their quality is much improved and I have used their lenses with success.o
This was absolute gold! Saved and will definitely be coming back to reference the info shared here. Thank you Tom!
Glad it was helpful!
This video brought me back to my first-year college course on photography, but so much more fun!
I take that as a huge compliment 😁
Great walkthrough of the basics, wish I had this video, umh, 30 years ago ;)
The way I got around the whole "understanding aperture" thing in the beginning was the "smaller number, shorter focus depth" and "larger number, longer focus depth" since that kind of makes sense in the "real" world - and *then* I started to tacle the "focus depth is relative depending on the distance between the lens and the subject, and focus depth is longer the further away the subject is"-thing
It can all get super confusing! When I was teaching, my students always understood focal length right away, and then looked at me like I was speaking a foreign language when we started talking about aperture.
@@tombuck What really threw me off in the beginning, doing video, was why I always struggled getting proper exposure outdoors, using the 180 rule and all that, always overexposed, not understanding what I could do other than cranking the shutter which resulted in waaaay too choppy video ... until I learned about ND filters some years ago ... *duh* - such a basic concept, such a gamechanger
good points. i also like the 'f-number for the number of people in the group pic' rule of thumb.
Such a great reminder of what's what 🙂 Myself.. I've waited for like 4 years until I could finally justify an investment in a high end lens. After working for several years with (that) 16mm Sigma, owning also a Sony 85mm f1.8 as well as the Samyang FF 35mm f2.8, all combined in use with Sony A7III, A5100 and A6400, Tamron came out with the zoom (Mr.) beast 35-150mm f2-2.8. It's a $2.000 investment and I never broke a sweat about it. Did my research, compared, thought again, waited for the first excitement to pass... and then bought it. As you were explaining about combining same lenses with different sensor sizes, you can imagine the amount of "reach" I get when using this Tamron on the A6400. But let's calculate - that X1.6 factor gives me the full 240mm when zoomed all the way in. Nothing spectacular for wildlife photography, but here's what I do now when shooting events (mostly music concerts) - instead of taking with me the full frame camera and bringing all separate lenses, I now take two camera bodies, one ff and one crop... and this Tamron zoom, as well as (sometimes) the Sigma 16mm. That's it. It fits into a moderately small sling bag, absolutely amazing.
I've seen that Tamron! It really looks amazing. I love my 20-40 so much that I definitely want to look into more Tamron lenses and it's be amazing to have that kind of range and aperture in one lens. 🤯
@@tombuck The Tamron 35-150 weights it's 1,33kg which Siri defines as 2,93 pounds. I guess it has to weight a lot because of all the glass but it's so worth it. In my own situations where I usually shoot events without a tripod, the weight of the lens and the camera adds more stability. Dunno, it's hefty and cool and the images are great as long as the photographer knows what he's doin' 🙂
Wow Tom! This was so helpful. I just went from scratching my head wondering why I should choose the sigma 16mm 1.4 over the sony 35mm 1.8/sony 85mm 1.8, among other endless sony e-mount compatible lenses. Phew! You just helped me finally have the understanding to decide what the best lense for my youtube and podcasting setup is to go with. Thank you so much mate!
That’s so awesome to hear, thanks Crystal! Lenses can definitely be confusing, so hopefully you can find what works best for you.
Because you haven't really touched on the Micro Four Thirds side of things, I'd like to give out some recommendations for my fellow MFT beginners based on my own experiences with a Lumix G7 as well as the GH5 and GH6. Of course you can adapt Full Frame lenses using a Speed booster, but I like to stick to native lenses for the ease of use as well as the weather sealing.
I find that I really only need 3 lenses to cover basically everything: My main lens is the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 (fixed aputure, FF equivalent would be a 24-80mm f/5.6). It's very versatile and although it doesn't give you the shallowest depth of field, it's pretty good. Zoomed all the way in it's almost at that ideal 85mm portrait focal length and looks beautiful.
The second Lens I really like is the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 contemporary (FF equivalent of 32mm f/2.8). This one is perfect for talking head shots or interviews as well as outdoor low light situations.
The final lens I use is the 25mm f/1.7 (FF equivalent of 50mm f/3.4). This is the "Nifty-Fifty" for the MFT mount and is great for portraits as well as some street photography.
The only thing you may need beyond these three is a Tele Lens for sports/nature photography. You could get a 45-150mm Lumix for that.
Thanks for all this info! I’m sure it’ll be really helpful for anyone looking into MFT systems 👍
I always enjoy how entertaining while still being informative your videos are! Btw, Canon APS-C crop is 1.6x as you said, while Sony/Nikon/others is 1.5x.
Thanks for the kind words! There are definitely a lot of variables out there with sensors and crop factors but it seems 1.5 or 1.6-ish is usually a good place to start for getting a general idea.
so good to see a colourful studio background. Really well explained. I will still have to watch it a few times but great work. thanks
Thank you! Lenses are definitely not the type of thing anyone normally figures out in one go, so it's normal to have to "revisit" some concepts 😁
It DOES all start to make sense over time though! I promise.
I have not watched a video like this in a while but I have been doing this long enough that I fully understand everything you said! 😊
Wow thank you! I’m really glad to know it was easy to follow, especially since lenses can quickly get confusing 😵💫
Thanks Tom for the great and useful reviews!
Love your videos, Tom 😊. Been an iPhone power user for many years and finally just bought my first big boy camera, (Lumix S5ii). Thanks for all the great work you do! 💯
Thanks so much for the kind words Sean!
Hope you enjoy the amazing new camera!
Great demystifying of lens choices.
I appreciate that you mentioned Portal.
Thank you! You are one of the few people whose reviews I can trust. I couldn't decide on the zv e10. But since it is on your recomend list I will buy one.
The new format is so fun! I feel like the music is way more present than in the past, could be my imagination.
Also super happy that you are liking the 20-40, i have been meaning to ask how it was going with it, I think thats the first Zoom i want to get.
Thanks Morty! The music is more present but also there’s less of it. Trying to experiment!
Thanks for this, you make it a lot easier to understand. That said, I still need to watch this again and take notes. 😊
Glad it’s helpful! I wanted to try and put a lot of FAQ’s in one place 👍
Loved this. Wish it existed when I started. Funny, I use to be confused as to why my m50 glass didn’t work on my R. So I thought only small cameras could have that wide field of view. Lol
Tom, this is a fantastic video! Thank you so much for taking the time and explaining things!
You introduced and cultivated a prime lens fixation. I’m obsessed!
(Don’t worry, I’m still sticking with my 2 ZV-E10’s)
Wait I didn’t realize you had two Sonys! 😁
@@tombuck 🤣 Well…I switched over almost the same time you did. I sold off pretty much EVERYTHING, and replaced it with 2 ZV-E10’s, Sigma 16mm, and Rokinon 12mm.
Yeah…my wife was giving me grief. So I went full frame to APS-C. 🤷♀️
This was extremely helpful and well explained!!
I am not a beginner, but I watched the entire video because I enjoy your videos and your humor sense 😅
great video Tom, Thanks 🙏
This is a huge compliment, thank you!
You Speak Very Good English. Some Of Us We Are Based In Areas Where We Cant Rent Lenses, Great Video.
Awesome video Tom! Always love videos like this. Also that joke at the end was so corny… AND I LOVED IT! 🔥🔥🔥
This is seriously the best looking YT video I have ever seen. That inside shot in the studio looks ridiculously amazing!
Can you please tell us the camera and lens you used for the inside studio segments?
WOW, thank you! My main camera is the Sony FX3 with the Sony 24 1.4 lens. I did recently do a "studio tour" video too if that's helpful: th-cam.com/video/W-I2twhalgI/w-d-xo.html
@@tombuck Thank you for getting back to me. Much appreciated! :)
Man this is such a helpful video!
Super review with many explanations. Thanks 👍👍👍👍
I swear, why can't we have, just one mount?
One mount to rule them all?
@@tombuck You got that right!!!
@@tombuck TBH though, I made a viable decision to go with expensive EF mounts back in the day...
To this day... Every camera that I buy/rent/lease... I put a Metabones on it.
It's these new mirrorless lenses and their mounts that are the ones causing all the raucous.
That would be “paramount”
Lots a great info in this video for sure for newbs! Great job!
Thanks Paul!
This video was awesome! I've heard that you "marry your lenses and date your camera". I guess that's true. Thanks! 😊👍🏼✨
Definitely a succinct way to put it!
You are so helpful Tom I wish you did house calls lol I have bought almost everything you recommend I have a film studio that I don’t even know how to set up. So much camera equipment I only know how to turn on I need a tutorial on studio setup . Thank you for all that you do. Much love from Florida!❤
Always happy to try and help via email contact@himynameistom.com
2:50 I'd relate aperture width or Fstops to gauge size, since a lot of guys probably know that from working with machines, wires, screws/bolts, or guns. The smaller the gauge number, the larger the size. E.g. 12 gauge vs. 20 gauge. A 12 gauge shotgun shell is a larger size than a 20 gauge.
That's really helpful!
the way I explain aperture to students is small number 1.4 gives you smaller area of focus large number gives you more area of focus
That's a nice clear way to explain it. I like it!
Let’s get it Les Reed!😜
Complexities of this topic! “It’s not unusual”🤣🤣✌🏼
I find a zoom is best for video and a prime for photography. I carry a 24-105mm and a 50mm for everyday use. I suggest renting lenses to really get a feel for them without the investment.
helps to remember that aperture is expressed as a ratio of the focal length (f)--so the bigger number is a bigger denominator (i.e. a smaller fraction). that's how you get used to thinking of it: that you're "dividing" the iris into a smaller diameter.
it's comprehensive to think of the whole exercise of photography as adjusting for exposure. but woe to the beginner who must grasp several parameters, each with its own tradeoffs (iso/noise, aperture/dof, shutterspeed/flashsync)... yeah, you just gotta practice.
Dude. Super helpful video. Thank you my brother
Glad it helped!
Great video I love how when you mention autofocus as being least important you are out of focus. XD
Great informational video and actually liked the cheeky humor. Thanks!
Awesome Video!! Well done!!
Thank you very much!
Thanks. Enjoyable and thus easy to understand and learn. 🤨
Glad it was helpful!
I was considering hitting the like button, and then the Rode/road gag sealed the deal.
The Tom Jones reference 😄. And the follow up well done!
I feel like I shouldn't be as proud of that as I am 😅
Thanks again Tom! You break everything down so nicely for us little brains (movie Defending Your Life) I’m still trying to figure everything out and learn a little more each video. On the Sony A7IV what picture profile and skin tone are you using?
Thanks for the kind words! I just use the default picture profile ("PP Off") on all my Sony cameras and adjust the saturation a bit in Final Cut- nothing too crazy.
@@tombuck thanks Tom, that makes everything even easier 😆
Great Video. Thank you much
You are welcome!
I just started videography and photography and the first camera that i bought is the canon M50 Mkii.
It’s a great camera! And if you get the M to EF adapter you’ll open up so many awesome lens possibilities.
Hey Tom, love your work. Very helpful! I was wondering what hand held mic you were using? TIA!
It’s the Rode Reporter. I really love the design, but sadly I’m not super happy with the sound.
Glad you had mentioned this because I was interested in getting the Rode Reporter but didn't see a lot of reviews about it yet. Like you, I have the MKH 50 and the quality from it blows me away!
Best quality guide video! So as always best jokes!
Thank you! I hope it's helpful.
GREAT video!
Wish I had seen it sooner...😅
Great, informative video! What’s the rode mic connected to that you’re using outside…your camera or something like a H4N Zoom Audio Recorder?
It was just running directly into the FX3 👍
Tom, some feedback on why this vid may be getting less views than your other vids - I don't think many people who have reached the stage of owning an interchangeable lens camera think of themselves as 'beginners'. With phones so capable these days, anyone stepping up to this gear thinks of themselves as at least an 'enthusiast'.
love the puns, they crack me up!
love the "buns" , they "crack" me up!
Tanks for this information
That figure... I didn't expect a SuperEyepatchWolf fan here.
He's the best!
@@tombuck yeah!
Είσαι το μαναδικό κανάλι που πατάω Like πριν δω το βίντεο (translate it from Greek Language) :P
Σε ευχαριστώ για τα καλά σου λόγια! Ήταν πραγματικά διασκεδαστικό να μεταφράσεις 😁
@@tombuck Thank you for your Response Tom!! You are the reason to make the 1st Tech Podcast in Greece! Thank you a lot!!
First! Thanks for covering this.
Thanks!
Thank you! This really means a lot to me- I’m happy the videos and goofy jokes have been helpful!
Is there an affiliate link for the rode reporter?! 😂
wow👍🏻 cool video, thanks , I learned a lot in this video as a beginner that just going to buy my first camera, just not sure sony alpha 7 iv or 7C or the canon R50, what is the recommended for beginner? Should I go for expensive lenses than expensive body?(I primarily shooting my dog, food and the admire to shooting low light photo as well 🙌🏻
That's a tough question, but the good news is I don't think you can go wrong with any of those options (although, I would personally go for the a7IV out of those choices).
I think the biggest thing to look at is lenses. Not necessarily that you'll be buying a bunch of expensive lenses right away, but if one system has more options that you might be interested in later on. a 50 1.8 will be a great place to start (especially for low light portraits) regardless of which brand your camera is.
@@tombuck Appreciated for your reply, I will go for IV now, at least still in my budget 🙌🏻 thanks!
Bravo!
0:56 what is the thing that you put there because e need one.
Im changing from a canon 600d for a sony a7 or sony a7s and all my gear is from canon can you put the link of that thing
It's the Sigma MC11 adapter: geni.us/hTCw
It's the best overall adapter I've found, but there are a few things to keep in mind:
1. It works perfectly with Sigma lenses. They have full autofocus in both photo and video modes.
2. It works with lenses from Canon and other brands, but they will NOT have autofocus in video mode. They do have autofocus for photos, but videos have to be manual focus.
It's a bummer, but I haven't found any other solutions. Some adapters claim to keep autofocus with all lenses, but I've found them to be super unreliable and sometimes they will let you use autofocus while the camera is in standby, but then it's disabled once y ou start recording...so not super helpful.
I have a more in-depth video on it here if you need it: th-cam.com/video/NJMQ68E4rKo/w-d-xo.html
Hope that helps!
@@tombuck thanks man i helped me a lot
I'm watching this with my Sony camcorder. 📹☺️
I hope he's gonna understand. 😊
I love it.
can i make use of a 75mm prime on a talking head video? is there any advantage or is it just too tight?
I'm still waiting for my full frame 18-600mm f/1.4 lens... 😬
In day, if science doesn’t fail us!
Stupid question just getting into photography.... if my camera says that the max aperture the camera is able to go is f3.5 would it be pointless to buy a lens thats f1.4 or 1.8 since the camera can only go to f3.5?
Not a dumb question at all! This stuff makes no sense when you’re just starting out.
Max aperture is determined by the lens (the blades are physically inside the lens), so the camera will be able to stop down to whatever the max aperture of a given lens is.
Aperture is easy to remember if you realize it’s a fraction of
What Sony full frame camera would you recommend?
For video, the FX3 is a beast. If you’re on more of a budget, the a7IV is super capable. I also love my a7SIII, so it’s tough to go wrong 😁
A potential point of confusion is that there are lenses designed specifically to cover crop sensor cameras and no crop factor math is needed to figure out angle of view. The whole crop factor discussion is only relevant for people who are trying to understand a field of view and depth of field in comparison to a full frame sensor. But if you don't have a full frame camera, or don't regularly use one, then this comparison is irrelevant and not particularly helpful in trying to figure out what a given focal length means in terms of angle of view and depth of field.
True. It’s definitely important to know what kind of sensor you’ve got before buying a lens.
puns on point 😉
"Besides portal based technology" 😂🤣😂🤣
the first thing is to understand the size of your sensor?
It’s individual preference, but I’ve known enough people who accidentally bought lenses for the wrong mount that I think understanding the mount is a good place to start.
@@tombuck OK that is indeed important. - in general my comment that this vid kind of skips the importance of understanding FOV/chip size
The puns!
Good video. Bad jokes. 🤣
But seriously. Good summary of lens. I am jumping back into photography after a long time off. Really enjoyed your video and simple explanations of everything.
Thanks! It's crazy how far things have come!
F is like negative numbers-1 is bigger then -100!🎉
I wonder if I'm the only one that saw "they're called.... Zoom lenses!" zinger coming! 🥁 🪘 😄
Lots of good info for the people new to the game.
I would have been proud of the Tom Jones reference too! The kit lense usually gets folks started and then get a budget zoom. The Sigma 16 is my go to lense for talking head being I do more of that than I do photography.
That Sigma 16 really is a stellar lens!