I found the key to beating GAS. I unsubscribed from over 200 photography channels and don’t feel the need to buy anything else. I spent approximately $50,000 over the last 10 years and have had every camera from the Sony A1 down to the smallest point and shoot. I’ve had bridge cameras and at least three cameras from every manufacturer. I no longer have subscribed channels where I see 20 videos telling me I need to buy a lens or camera on launch day. I fought the urge but thought I needed to buy each one because the influencers said so. Now I just look for the occasional skill related video then shut down TH-cam. If you have severe GAS, try unsubscribing. It works and I’m glad I did.
Sounds effective. I’ve also found it is helpful to search and watch videos on the gear you already have, a great way to breathe life into your appreciation of what you have. :)
That's how I don't have this problem. On top of that, try living in Brazil where due to the exchange rate, a simple 200-300 dolar camera will cost your annual income.
Minimal system is the best. I shoot all of my event photography with just 2 Olympus E-M1 Mk 1 bodies with a 14-52mm on one, and a 50-200mm on a 1.4x converter on the other. 2 Bodies, 2 Lenses covering 28mm to 560mm. All fits in one very small Lowepro bag. People who say you can't shoot as a pro with micro 4/3 don't know what they are talking about.
I am on 9-18, 20, 14-140 set. Can highly recommend 20mm Panasonic - most horrible to use lense that makes incredible pictures if you can handle the slow and breathing autofocus.
@@romank90New Panasonic G9 Mark 2 and Olympus OM1 Mark 2 have resolved autofocus issue, and they have amazing image stabilization. Both are very, very capable cameras.
One other thing to mention is to buy used gear, if at all possible. I recently sold three cameras that I no longer use now, and after quite a few years of ownership I got my money back. I did care for the equipment, but basically my photography with those cameras was free.
I was in a creative slump with photography, and I recently read a book called, "House of Leaves." Now I have my fujifilm X-T3 around my neck everywhere I go and am newly invigorated. Inspiration can come in the most unlikely of ways.
Using a Fuji xpro 2 and the 16,23,35 1.4s and a 56mm 1.2 since the xpro 2 came out in 2016. No plan to “upgrade” anytime soon. It’s been my full time work horse that whole time. I will never be better than that camera.
Love this channel and I couldn't agree more. The longer I've been a photographer, the less into the latest and greatest gear I've become. I remember DigitalRev back in the day did a series called, Cheap Camera-Pro photographer. They gave a terrible, sometimes toy camera to a pro photographer for the day and told them to shoot with it. The results were always incredible, and really showed how important the skills of photography are over any gear.
I always appreciate these kinds of videos. It can be hard to hear when you feel like chasing these one or two things might get you the "look" you want, when in reality what you have and some work on your craft will get you where you want to go. Thank you!
George, when you pulled out those 35mm lenses, I looked at my 50mm lens collection and thought, you've hardly even started. You're not trying hard enough yet 😂. But I agree with you entirely. I've sold way more than I own and my main shooting kit is skimmed down. Simplicity just works better.
George, you are not alone! We are all been fooled by all the hype from the manufacturers and retailers that we must have this, that and everything else. My big cupboard is full of photographic gear which are mostly junk, in the sense that I never use them. I have so many cameras (10+) because I keep convincing myself that getting the latest and greatest will re-energise my interest and go out and challenge myself. Totally fooled myself because, in the end my main camera is still my old and trusty E-M5 ii with a 12-40/2.8 zoom and I use this combo for most of my photo shoots. Join the club, George.
Again, I'm asking isn't shooting with all those different cameras and gear a part of the joy of photography? Of course I am assuming we can all pay for the things we end up buying and it isn't a compulsion, but I myself love shooting with a camera that has a more comfortable grip, or the idea of upgrading to a camera that has better handheld stabilization. If it makes you happy and you appreciate what you are getting.....And it doesn't leave you broke....Why not?
@@Cthames123 The key is going out taking photos with what you already have, not buying yet another camera to get me out of my armchair. When I look at my cameras, starting from a Nikon D200 to my latest Nikon Zf, I still get fantastic images from the D200. I never print or display my photos beyond a 12x16 print and the D200 is all I need. Yet, somehow I got sucked into they hype that the Zf is a must for my photographic genre. Well, it was great for around 5 months, now it is in the cupboard most of the time. The E-M5ii is all I need, in truth. I just keep lying to myself!
@@TL-xw6fh I appreciate what you are saying. I’m an enthusiast. After having utilitarian pocketable point and shoot cameras over the last 20 years I got my 1st full frame, “serious”, camera (Sony A7IV) in 2023. Even though I had a camera for a lot of the time I really learned how to shoot and use my camera after my A7IV because I was/I am using it so much more and exploring. It was soooo expensive! I use it to capture the fleeting moments of my life, just like all my cameras before, but also in so many more ways that bring me long lasting peace and joy!, (sunsets, street photography, events I seek out, etc.). It isn’t just a utilitarian tool, it brings me joy and has helped me absorb the moment. Still, even though most of the cameras I had over the years were nothing to brag about they were excellent in capturing the tender moments of my life that I can now go back and recount on, (even though I didn’t know much about photography or how to use every feature they offered). I probably will never be a 10 camera person myself, but I can’t blame too much someone who has been a serious shooter their whole life at some point getting curious about using a different camera or lens,(not all bad). (I.e. there are other flavors of ice cream outside of vanilla!). Of course don’t make yourself broke trying out everything. Still, there are some who I know say, that new camera actually got them out of their rut and made photography fun again for them.
I never had this problem with photography gear because, as kid my parents couldn't afford a good camera. I learned it was either this camera or no camera. To make up for the lack of features and camera quality. I learned to be master at what i had to work with. I would have to make interesting props in the garden or travel to places to tell story with my photography. It made work harder at making good photos! Haha because my camera was very bad!
George, you always help to put things into perspective! As a hobbyist I love the collecting aspect of photography but you are so right we don't need so many overlapping systems, bodies, and lenses.
Just sold most my gear and bought a a6700 and 3 primes. It does everything I need and more extremely well and it’s simple enough to carry it but a chore. But then it’s just a hobby for me.
Omg! This is so relatable. These days I am scrolling Facebook Marketplace for point and shoot clunkers, I am reviving my old Nikon, Kodak and Canon point and shoot ones, while my DSLR and mirroless cameras are sitting in the drawer together with a bunch of interchangeable lenses acquired throughout the years. I rediscovered the joy of point and shoot. Yes, I use my Pixel phone a lot, but while the photos are so clinical and near 1:1 to reality it looses the charm and personality.
Great video! Ive been shooting professionally for 20 years and have literally owned dozens of cameras from all the brands over that time. Mostly budget gear but also higher end, latest and greatest. The industry has changed so much and most everything has moved online and social media where an iPhone would be fine for most my work. Recently sold my mirrorless gear and went back to DSLR with a cheap Canon 60D, a Sony a300 and cheap lenses. Ive shot photos that have been published around the globe on a 60D back in the day, still works just fine for what I do. Back before we had TH-cam channels telling us we need $4k cameras and f/1.2 lenses. Im good 😊
Hi George In music we try to get a good tune out of an old piano. There is no reason why we can’t do the same with photography. it is more of a challenge to get great photos out of old gear (as well as a good reason to keep it).
My core kit is an X-Pro 2 to use on the streets and for work with my 28mm equivalent, and and X-T 3 with a 50mm equivalent and sometimes a zoom lens, and when I need to make videos. Can't imagine using a DLSR in any scenario. I've done birthdays, weddings and more. There is no need to medium format or anything like that. It's all about your style and picking up the right moments, on the street, or on a job.
Hey, well put! All of it. I am a Nikon hobbyist with all the latest cameras for my bird photos. Sad to admit, I am a gear freak. So a bit ago I decided to challenge myself and bought a micro 4/3 Olympus (used and I love it) just to have fun with. It worked. Ridiculously cheap lenses, easy to carry everywhere and it made me look at everything differently. Yup, happy. I enjoy you videos. Cheers!
RX1 series!!!! I bought one of these and quickly realized I did not need anything else, and yet these cameras are now about 10 years old. People complain about the battery life on these but they are so small and easy to carry, does not bother me at all. Great video.
I owned a GR3x, and battery are also small and easy to carry. Despite this, I sold it because I was fed up of changing them all the time in the middle of a shooting session... !
The timing of this is spooky having just sold over a grands worth of Fujifilm and Canon gear plus a load of vintage lenses for a used compact camera and money in my pocket. I was fed up with procrastinating about which lenses to take on trips to the point where I didn’t bother taking my cameras. I was just collecting gear I convinced myself would transform my photography that ultimately I didn’t use. I almost felt sorry for the person I sold my curse to 😂
I am at the point where I am thinking of selling everything and trying out golf. Now I am on Panasonic S9 and nice Sigma I series primes. I also had A7C II and Canon R8, tested Nikon Zf but in the end all I need is my good old Fuji with 35 f1.4 prime and that's all. Good I didn't spend too much money before I realised that as I bought used and sold most of my gear without loss. I will loose on S9 if I decide to sell it though. Best way is to turn of TH-cam, Facebook, Instagram then pick whatever camera you have and go out shooting.
I recommend it - once you’ve got the right clubs, the right grips, a bag, a trolley, clothes, a rangefinder, a watch, a waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, a flight case, the right shoes, the right waterproof shoes, the right balls, pitch repairer, score card holder, alignment sticks, the right training aids - there is surprisingly little equipment you actually need. And you will obviously buy the perfect one of each thing the first time and never get the urge to buy a different/better one.
Described the 30 year arc to my approach to photography perfectly. Gone are my many SLRs, DSLRs with dozens of lenses and various accessories. Back at square one with a Ricoh GR iii point & shoot 😬
Great video, I related to just about everything you said. I have created a reminder to come back & view this again in a few weeks when I inevitably start thinking about buying new kit!
I downshifted to a bridge cam, the Sony rx10 m4. One lens, one camera, point and shoot and that’s it. I went from a Canon eos M6 mk2 and 6 lenses but that didn’t make me a better photographer, but with a camera that follows me where ever I walk make the changes.
Gear comes and goes here. Of course I want to try lenses and bodies and see how I like them. If I like they can stay for a while, if not, they will go. 80% of the gear I have laying around I use regular
Great advice, George 👏 Nice input from David Bowie too. I am presently looking to find an architectural photo project for myself, using a Canon 60d and Tokina 11 - 16mm lens. Constantly looking online at new gear can be exhausting.
I just pu chased a Fuji X100VI. I am so happy. That being said, I am in NYC for a week of street photography. I brought two LUMIX GX9s a prime and two zooms. Why? Sheer weight and size. M43 gear is smaller and lighter than APSC. Better & more expensive gear, assuming you know how to use them, don’t make you a better photographer. If this is true, more of us would be using Leica gear. I use old gear. Even six year old gear like my GX9 is more camera than I need. New gear provides incremental improvements in performance. Can we see these improvements? Will these incremental improvements significantly improve our images? Probably not. Frequently good enough is more than adequate for our needs. There is a difference between needing a 35mm lens and owning four of them. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
This is so true, I got to the point that I collect lenses with different focal lengths because I’m a “photography gear geek” back then and now I just shoot and bring with me always a ricoh GRIII lol
I still use my Canon DSLR (also have a Lumix point & shoot) and I sort of went in a different direction with buying gear. Instead of purchasing the latest, most expensive lenses, I went on the second-hand websites (mostly MPB & KEH) and bought whatever lenses were affordable- think under $100- whether I needed them or not...I definitely didn't need most of them and just recently sold a few back...I never used nearly as many as I thought I would...Right now, I'm absolutely lacking in creative motivation so a challenging project may be just what I need...
The best way to beat gas is to honestly look at your gear and say “ do I need it? I’ve just decided after this family vacation maybe a smaller lighter camera body would be nice to have cause 24-105 gets quite heavy a gust a while 😭😭
Hey George! If I haven't said it before, I love your videos! I'm a nobody over here in the peanut gallery, but I can't stay quite when a compliment is due😁 . You make some of the videos I set out to make when I started my channel, but you actually do it successfully lol. What you said in the beginning is so true for many I think! Sadly I also think it's some people just like buying stuff (I mean... anything). YOU bring to our attention over and over again (in your sneaky, entertaining and inoffensive way) that bending to the consumerism is for dumb dumbs! People don't like being told they're dumb dumbs, but you're so nice about it! Out of necessity I sell a comparable camera or lens before buying a new one. In comments I've had people get really upset with me about this. They would rather I keep everything, like I'm made of money over here or I have room for it all. "George Holden" would understand, is what I say to myself. Carrying around a bunch of stuff I don't use, or collecting stuff in general isn't going to work over here. I actually do have a very small collection of vintage cameras that don't work (for the most part) that I'm making a small display with. Ok, back to making another video nobody watches! BTW, yes you NEED the F1.4 version of your focal lengths when it comes out, and then the F1.2 when that comes out (just kidding).
I'm currently trying one camera one lens and I started at the beginning of this month. I already feel FOMO and some discomfort with the restraint. I'm also currently getting fewer good photos per session which demotivates. But I'm trying to push through as I think it will improve my photography.
Stopped fotografing after moving and never touched my DSLR because it was to big for holidays and everyday use. After years I was forced to use an old iPhone again. Before my holiday i wanted a „decent“ camera and bought a Lumix LX3. Man I am so impressed what one can achieve with a cam like this. Was never happier with the results.
i have always prioritized old glass over new glass. First of all I am not a cropper so peak sharpness is not what i am looking for, secondly, you can fix a screwdriver lens yourself, while you have to send to technical support any lens that contains more than just the screwdriver and the chip that says "if image sharp then stop spinning"
I'm more into film photography, but the same principles apply I think. I've often imagined one professional, respected photographer to take, say, ten photographs with a Praktica MTL5B and another ten with a Nikon F2AS. Each with its own 50mm f 1.8 lens attached. The results to be judged by a panel of film critics (or other pro photogs) to see if they can conclusively see the difference. Consistency being the key of course (i.e. same lab, same film, same format, same develop/print techniques etc).
I’m in my third year of shooting with the Fuji X100V … one camera with it’s fixed 35 mm equivalent lens … that’s it! OK … I still take loads of snaps with the iPhone and shoot all my sailing videos with a GoPro but I’ve so far resisted the siren call of GAS by just using that little Fuji for stills. There might be an interchangeable lens system in my future but for now I’m learning all the time with that X100V … it even accompanies me on my road bicycle adventures! 📷🚴♂️⛵️🙂
“The best camera (&/or lense) is the one you have with you.” I’m sure I’ve heard that before. 😂😂 And I totally understand your point, George. I’ve moved from 3 canon point & shoots to a Canon Rebel DSLR + lenses to THREE Olympus M4/3 + lenses. And now I have returned to a Canon G7xII point & shoot. Oh - & my iPhone 13. Seriously doubt that I’ll be “upgrading” again.
GAS is less costly than overcoming retail addiction in therapy. I confess I’m an addict. I search EBay daily. Getting good deals is likened to a sport. Add to that the thrill of using gear from 50 years ago and achieving good images. A technical Geek, yes. I have never bought a new camera or lens. I realise now I do fund the manufacturers. By my purchases I free up others to buy new. Great reminder to spend more on life’s experiences and less on gear. So off to S. America & 😂😂😂😂Antartica next year!
Did that with my 50's / Helios 44's bought em tested the variations and most were the same, so I sold em on, then I got a few 50's and stuck with one that was a good max F stop and sold the rest for profit. Love experimenting with other lenses and various funky lenses, then either keep or sell on, it's fun to try if you get to use them! Like my main lenses atm are a sigma 15-35 3.5-4.5 a Zeiss 85mm, a 35mm Soligor manual for Bhoke, 50mm 1.8 pentacon, and a Sigma 500mm for moon/astral! knowing your lenses and lane and not overdoing it is key and keeping your kit to specifics where possible is great too!
Part of the problem is having too many options. If you’ve got loads of gear, where do you start? It could be here or there with this or that lens. Necessity is the mother of invention. How do I do this without that thing, item or gadget. It’s then one starts thinking beyond the tried and tested and exploring the potential or limitations of that single tool in ones possession . I use the Rx1r for that reason.
Many decades ago I bought the Pentax ME, I then bought half a dozen lenses to go with it. I then ended up with a camera bag which was a heavy pain on holidays. I sold the lot. After that a series of point and shoot digital cameras, most with a decent zoom. These days I want a zoom camera which will fit in a pocket. I hate looking like a tourist.
Back in the Film days, a Photographer like myself chose a Brand Name, whether through recommendation from friends, or chose the Brand one likes, and pretty much stuck with it.. One or two Bodies, and a selection of Lenses, and it's all one needed more or less.. In todays Digital Age, Photographers, young or old got into the Craze of trying all kinds of gear.. All known brands offered different Features from one another, and gave everyone to many choices - that's when GAS kicked in.. Before people can figure things out, it was to late!! Although, the Digital world is slowing down, and Film is actually on the Rise, which I find nice to see!
Love this. I've had G.A.S., too. "How can I possibly NOT get that lens? I would NEVER want to be caught without it." But my shoots are pressured one-time events that (it's so lovely) force me to think simple. Two lenses is enough. A Canon EF 24-105/4 and 70-200/2.8 II can do it almost all. For 300mm, an R50 body - I'm licking my whiskers over how wonderful the pictures look with that cheap body and great glass!
This is exactly about me😂. I sold my professional nikon stuff because it became way too heavy even for a fit person, I had this "golf" moment. Things like rx100 and modern smartphones are good enough.
I'm not a photographer but this applies to FPV as well, just get some gear and get good at using it. After using it heavy, you'll see what it's missing, work around it, then give it a bunch more time to be super sure it's not just a skill issue.
The bell curve you show is the typical (and necessary?) path from (at the left) primitive over (in the middle) complicated to (at the right) simple. Primitive and simple seem to be similar, and the path through complicated may seem to be unnecessary. I do not think so: you need to get through the trouble and learning (curve!) to be able to see the essence. ... In the end, every single experience and every single piece of gear helped to reach the goal. THEN, however: no longer necessary to keep all the stepping stones in your baggage. Sell your "beautiful, perfect" gear to all the newcomers who still are on the left side of the bell curve.
I use Pentax K-1 with HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR most of the time. Both camera and the lens are weather sealed. I don’t see myself getting new camera (probably new lens) for another 6-7 years.
I remember moving with my mom and seeing how much stuff we collect in our lives that we don't need. Since then I've tried not to buy everything I want. I don't know if that translates to English will be ok but "excess breeds deficit" ( author Jacek Walkiewicz). I'm thinking about buying an Olympus E-500 because it has a Kodak CCD sensor. I'm a little skeptical about whether it's a necessary purchase. And I look at it, the time I spend looking for it should be spent taking pictures with the camera I have, playing with my kids and taking pictures, or do something from my todo list. Regards
I take different yet similar route. I am by no means a pro, not even a serious amature. So most of my shooting was with my phone, and a Nikon B700. That was it. Then I started finding cameras at thrift stores. An old Sony H1. Another Sony, an SLT-A57 with an 18-55 and a 75-300 lens. A Nikon1J1 with 10 and an 18.5 mm primes. A Canon SX50HS. A series of Film era Pentax lenses that I have adapted to some of my cameras. Too many point and shoots to name. It's GAS by a different path. I need help.
I'd argue people need to purchase different equipment then to sell it to find out what they like and or need. I went through a few though probably smaller than many to arrive at a camera and a few lenses I stick with. I purchased and sold most inexpensive older gear which really didn't hurt, but I found what I liked. For example, I found out I prefer eyepoints above 20 and magnification size is not as important to me on evfs like dslrs. I'm not a fan of dslrs (I like the split/prism focus screens), but I am fine with SLRs and Rangefinders. Finding an older and hard to use camera makes you appreciate even the cameras people think are old or too dated. I settled on the x-e2, xf 16mm f2.8, ttartisan 25mm f2, viltrox 56mm f1.7 and xf 70-300mm. :)
I use a Nikon d7100 with various lenses. If you aren’t a pro especially. You do not need to chase all the new gear. I go by the rule that the photographer makes all the difference in the world.
Excellent video. So true unfortunately most of us are suckers for gear that is way over specified for what we will ever do. Recently re bought a Panasonic GM1 small and good enough quality! I wish I could say I wont go chasing camera rainbows again!
Anyone remember the days when we watched VHS and DVD movies and was happy? There is always something better but do you really need it? Most of us don't print any images. Unless you have a good reason to buy something then buy it and if not have fun with the cheaper gear.
This is so true. On gear I've started a one out one in policy on lenses. Sold my XF 18mm when I realised I wanted to buy the 16mm for the newer lens tech. Instead I bought the Sigma 10-18mm and am loving it. It's bigger than both but I go out with it at 18mm and just drop back to 10-16mm if I need to. Now selling my XC 35mm so that'll leave me with the wide zoom, a 27mm and a 56mm. Just three lenses. Now I need to sell two cameras, why do I need three XF mount bodies?
Having countles lenses and flashes and studio strobes and light modifiers. I only use one 35mm and one 85mm lens. Each fixed on a seperate body. And i just use one studio strobes with one octabox. The 35mm is more and more replaced by my cell phone. Leaves one camera with one 85mm and one strobe - my career could have been much cheaper
Gear and photography are two different things. How. Many. Times. Does this need to be said. Spend the money saved on travel. Find a camera you like and wear it out. That’s what I’ve settled on. Or you’re forever chasing the latest thing..which isn’t photography.
How you could end up buying the same focal length 4 times, I don't get it 🤔 Rn I have 2 of the same focal lengths, but only because the old one isn't sold till now 🤷
Until the middle part of the video, I noticed 3 ads. Okay the last one was for your presets and the first two was kind of the same thing but man it's so annoying that way.
How true. However, I do find GAS comes in waves. Periods of impulse time. I convinced myself i needed a 35mm f1.8 stabilized instead of my 40mm 2.8 for lower light.. but.. do I? I can take good photos wirh both and I can make do most likely.. or the R6 instead of the RP. Or even mirrorless instead of a reliable SLR when my last one partially failed. I worried myself about FPS and autofocus speed when I only occasionally shoot wildlife and mostly just for myself and to hang out in nature with a friend. I usually just prefer a normal 35-50mm lens and good light to work with. It makes you move around to try compositions, then when you do get photos it looks natural to the eye as a person might see it, similar with not having a stupidly large aperture, just a little to direct some attention. Ive even taken my 2005 5D out and taken much the same photos as I could on my R6 and.. well, they look good. It just takes a little bit more effort for some tasks.
And here I was today, just seeing someone saying why they're excited for the new Sony 7V and going to ditch their A7iv....pure insanity as no one is able to really notice the difference when new gimmicks are introduced
GAS is a clear symptom of a lack of confidence on our own photography work. As new gear could fill the gaps somehow. I have been using my xpro2 for almost 7 years and rather spend my money travelling than on new equipment. Vision and practice are way more important than gear.
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I found the key to beating GAS. I unsubscribed from over 200 photography channels and don’t feel the need to buy anything else. I spent approximately $50,000 over the last 10 years and have had every camera from the Sony A1 down to the smallest point and shoot. I’ve had bridge cameras and at least three cameras from every manufacturer. I no longer have subscribed channels where I see 20 videos telling me I need to buy a lens or camera on launch day. I fought the urge but thought I needed to buy each one because the influencers said so. Now I just look for the occasional skill related video then shut down TH-cam. If you have severe GAS, try unsubscribing. It works and I’m glad I did.
I can't remember the last time subscribing or unsubscribing from a channel influenced how much I watched that channel 😂
I did this with sneaker and running shoe channels a couple years ago and hooo boy has my footwear GAS gone down immeasurably
I see. Isn't buying and trying out new cameras and lenses apart of the joy of photography? What so wrong with this?
Sounds effective. I’ve also found it is helpful to search and watch videos on the gear you already have, a great way to breathe life into your appreciation of what you have. :)
thats severe gas, you should see a doctor.
One great tip - Have a low paid job and a family to support. That way you don't have any money to spend on new gear. Problem solved!
That's how I don't have this problem. On top of that, try living in Brazil where due to the exchange rate, a simple 200-300 dolar camera will cost your annual income.
Exactly my solution. I sold everything to buy a M10R, and I haven't bought anything else since.
Minimal system is the best. I shoot all of my event photography with just 2 Olympus E-M1 Mk 1 bodies with a 14-52mm on one, and a 50-200mm on a 1.4x converter on the other. 2 Bodies, 2 Lenses covering 28mm to 560mm. All fits in one very small Lowepro bag. People who say you can't shoot as a pro with micro 4/3 don't know what they are talking about.
Very nice!
I am on 9-18, 20, 14-140 set. Can highly recommend 20mm Panasonic - most horrible to use lense that makes incredible pictures if you can handle the slow and breathing autofocus.
@@romank90New Panasonic G9 Mark 2 and Olympus OM1 Mark 2 have resolved autofocus issue, and they have amazing image stabilization. Both are very, very capable cameras.
One other thing to mention is to buy used gear, if at all possible. I recently sold three cameras that I no longer use now, and after quite a few years of ownership I got my money back. I did care for the equipment, but basically my photography with those cameras was free.
with fuji gear for me it was not only free, I earned some money in selling them, because prices were weirdly going up for them boldly.
I was in a creative slump with photography, and I recently read a book called, "House of Leaves." Now I have my fujifilm X-T3 around my neck everywhere I go and am newly invigorated. Inspiration can come in the most unlikely of ways.
I love that book, very interesting that it reinvigorated your photography
Using a Fuji xpro 2 and the 16,23,35 1.4s and a 56mm 1.2 since the xpro 2 came out in 2016. No plan to “upgrade” anytime soon. It’s been my full time work horse that whole time. I will never be better than that camera.
Awesome!
Love this channel and I couldn't agree more. The longer I've been a photographer, the less into the latest and greatest gear I've become. I remember DigitalRev back in the day did a series called, Cheap Camera-Pro photographer. They gave a terrible, sometimes toy camera to a pro photographer for the day and told them to shoot with it. The results were always incredible, and really showed how important the skills of photography are over any gear.
Very important point, well made. The most decisive factor behind good photography is either behind the camera or in front of it.
Great topic!
From the footage I can only conclude that "more lenses" == "less hair", and there is no coming back from that!
😂 you made me laugh out loud, yeah it seems to correlate almost directly!
damn, now I know why I've lost so much hair, time to get rid of some lenses.
I can related to this also. The more gear the less hair. My front hair line already went past George's, to the back of course. 😂
I'll just say when I started photography I had a full thick head of hair. Now I'm completely bald. The two seem to correlate.
I always appreciate these kinds of videos. It can be hard to hear when you feel like chasing these one or two things might get you the "look" you want, when in reality what you have and some work on your craft will get you where you want to go.
Thank you!
Exactly, the gap between your current photography and what you're aiming for will only come with practice!
It’s like Dorothy’s red slippers in the “Wizard of Oz”.
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George, when you pulled out those 35mm lenses, I looked at my 50mm lens collection and thought, you've hardly even started. You're not trying hard enough yet 😂.
But I agree with you entirely. I've sold way more than I own and my main shooting kit is skimmed down. Simplicity just works better.
George, you are not alone! We are all been fooled by all the hype from the manufacturers and retailers that we must have this, that and everything else. My big cupboard is full of photographic gear which are mostly junk, in the sense that I never use them. I have so many cameras (10+) because I keep convincing myself that getting the latest and greatest will re-energise my interest and go out and challenge myself. Totally fooled myself because, in the end my main camera is still my old and trusty E-M5 ii with a 12-40/2.8 zoom and I use this combo for most of my photo shoots. Join the club, George.
Completely relate, I often think one camera will re-engage my creativity - usually it's actually music and going outside 😂
Again, I'm asking isn't shooting with all those different cameras and gear a part of the joy of photography? Of course I am assuming we can all pay for the things we end up buying and it isn't a compulsion, but I myself love shooting with a camera that has a more comfortable grip, or the idea of upgrading to a camera that has better handheld stabilization. If it makes you happy and you appreciate what you are getting.....And it doesn't leave you broke....Why not?
TL if you purchase the EMD1 Mii your photographic output will significantly improve.
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@@Cthames123 The key is going out taking photos with what you already have, not buying yet another camera to get me out of my armchair. When I look at my cameras, starting from a Nikon D200 to my latest Nikon Zf, I still get fantastic images from the D200. I never print or display my photos beyond a 12x16 print and the D200 is all I need. Yet, somehow I got sucked into they hype that the Zf is a must for my photographic genre. Well, it was great for around 5 months, now it is in the cupboard most of the time. The E-M5ii is all I need, in truth. I just keep lying to myself!
@@TL-xw6fh I appreciate what you are saying. I’m an enthusiast. After having utilitarian pocketable point and shoot cameras over the last 20 years I got my 1st full frame, “serious”, camera (Sony A7IV) in 2023. Even though I had a camera for a lot of the time I really learned how to shoot and use my camera after my A7IV because I was/I am using it so much more and exploring.
It was soooo expensive! I use it to capture the fleeting moments of my life, just like all my cameras before, but also in so many more ways that bring me long lasting peace and joy!, (sunsets, street photography, events I seek out, etc.). It isn’t just a utilitarian tool, it brings me joy and has helped me absorb the moment. Still, even though most of the cameras I had over the years were nothing to brag about they were excellent in capturing the tender moments of my life that I can now go back and recount on, (even though I didn’t know much about photography or how to use every feature they offered).
I probably will never be a 10 camera person myself, but I can’t blame too much someone who has been a serious shooter their whole life at some point getting curious about using a different camera or lens,(not all bad). (I.e. there are other flavors of ice cream outside of vanilla!). Of course don’t make yourself broke trying out everything.
Still, there are some who I know say, that new camera actually got them out of their rut and made photography fun again for them.
I never had this problem with photography gear because, as kid my parents couldn't afford a good camera. I learned it was either this camera or no camera. To make up for the lack of features and camera quality. I learned to be master at what i had to work with. I would have to make interesting props in the garden or travel to places to tell story with my photography. It made work harder at making good photos! Haha because my camera was very bad!
George, you always help to put things into perspective! As a hobbyist I love the collecting aspect of photography but you are so right we don't need so many overlapping systems, bodies, and lenses.
Cheers John! It's certainly easier said than done but a regular audit of our gear is much needed
Just sold most my gear and bought a a6700 and 3 primes. It does everything I need and more extremely well and it’s simple enough to carry it but a chore. But then it’s just a hobby for me.
That's great! Those APSC primes are never too big either
Omg! This is so relatable. These days I am scrolling Facebook Marketplace for point and shoot clunkers, I am reviving my old Nikon, Kodak and Canon point and shoot ones, while my DSLR and mirroless cameras are sitting in the drawer together with a bunch of interchangeable lenses acquired throughout the years. I rediscovered the joy of point and shoot. Yes, I use my Pixel phone a lot, but while the photos are so clinical and near 1:1 to reality it looses the charm and personality.
I'm the same on eBay, I feel like my phone is for utility rather than creativity
Joy of photography, baby!
Only my main dude smashing youtube!!!! Dude its so good to see how well your doing with this platform. - Simon
Thanks mate! Hope you're well 😄
@@GeorgeHolden Really well mate, we will have to catch up soon, I'm toying with bringing back the podcast!
Great video! Ive been shooting professionally for 20 years and have literally owned dozens of cameras from all the brands over that time. Mostly budget gear but also higher end, latest and greatest. The industry has changed so much and most everything has moved online and social media where an iPhone would be fine for most my work. Recently sold my mirrorless gear and went back to DSLR with a cheap Canon 60D, a Sony a300 and cheap lenses. Ive shot photos that have been published around the globe on a 60D back in the day, still works just fine for what I do. Back before we had TH-cam channels telling us we need $4k cameras and f/1.2 lenses. Im good 😊
Hi George
In music we try to get a good tune out of an old piano. There is no reason why we can’t do the same with photography. it is more of a challenge to get great photos out of old gear (as well as a good reason to keep it).
My core kit is an X-Pro 2 to use on the streets and for work with my 28mm equivalent, and and X-T 3 with a 50mm equivalent and sometimes a zoom lens, and when I need to make videos. Can't imagine using a DLSR in any scenario. I've done birthdays, weddings and more. There is no need to medium format or anything like that. It's all about your style and picking up the right moments, on the street, or on a job.
Hey, well put! All of it. I am a Nikon hobbyist with all the latest cameras for my bird photos. Sad to admit, I am a gear freak. So a bit ago I decided to challenge myself and bought a micro 4/3 Olympus (used and I love it) just to have fun with. It worked. Ridiculously cheap lenses, easy to carry everywhere and it made me look at everything differently. Yup, happy. I enjoy you videos. Cheers!
"just in case"....so on point!
I say it daily 😂
I thought the intro was terrific, really warmed me up. I was smiling! Amazing.
RX1 series!!!! I bought one of these and quickly realized I did not need anything else, and yet these cameras are now about 10 years old. People complain about the battery life on these but they are so small and easy to carry, does not bother me at all. Great video.
I owned a GR3x, and battery are also small and easy to carry. Despite this, I sold it because I was fed up of changing them all the time in the middle of a shooting session... !
The timing of this is spooky having just sold over a grands worth of Fujifilm and Canon gear plus a load of vintage lenses for a used compact camera and money in my pocket. I was fed up with procrastinating about which lenses to take on trips to the point where I didn’t bother taking my cameras. I was just collecting gear I convinced myself would transform my photography that ultimately I didn’t use. I almost felt sorry for the person I sold my curse to 😂
I am at the point where I am thinking of selling everything and trying out golf. Now I am on Panasonic S9 and nice Sigma I series primes. I also had A7C II and Canon R8, tested Nikon Zf but in the end all I need is my good old Fuji with 35 f1.4 prime and that's all. Good I didn't spend too much money before I realised that as I bought used and sold most of my gear without loss. I will loose on S9 if I decide to sell it though. Best way is to turn of TH-cam, Facebook, Instagram then pick whatever camera you have and go out shooting.
I recommend it - once you’ve got the right clubs, the right grips, a bag, a trolley, clothes, a rangefinder, a watch, a waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, a flight case, the right shoes, the right waterproof shoes, the right balls, pitch repairer, score card holder, alignment sticks, the right training aids - there is surprisingly little equipment you actually need.
And you will obviously buy the perfect one of each thing the first time and never get the urge to buy a different/better one.
Described the 30 year arc to my approach to photography perfectly.
Gone are my many SLRs, DSLRs with dozens of lenses and various accessories.
Back at square one with a Ricoh GR iii point & shoot 😬
Very nice! I see more and more Ricoh's on the street these days
You are so right george!
You've become my favourite photography blogger. You remind me about simple, but important things. Thanks!
That's very kind of you, thanks so much for watching!
Great video, I related to just about everything you said. I have created a reminder to come back & view this again in a few weeks when I inevitably start thinking about buying new kit!
I downshifted to a bridge cam, the Sony rx10 m4. One lens, one camera, point and shoot and that’s it. I went from a Canon eos M6 mk2 and 6 lenses but that didn’t make me a better photographer, but with a camera that follows me where ever I walk make the changes.
Gear comes and goes here. Of course I want to try lenses and bodies and see how I like them. If I like they can stay for a while, if not, they will go. 80% of the gear I have laying around I use regular
love the humorous approach to your video's. keep them coming.
Great advice, George 👏 Nice input from David Bowie too. I am presently looking to find an architectural photo project for myself, using a Canon 60d and Tokina 11 - 16mm lens. Constantly looking online at new gear can be exhausting.
I just pu chased a Fuji X100VI. I am so happy. That being said, I am in NYC for a week of street photography. I brought two LUMIX GX9s a prime and two zooms. Why? Sheer weight and size. M43 gear is smaller and lighter than APSC.
Better & more expensive gear, assuming you know how to use them, don’t make you a better photographer. If this is true, more of us would be using Leica gear.
I use old gear. Even six year old gear like my GX9 is more camera than I need. New gear provides incremental improvements in performance. Can we see these improvements? Will these incremental improvements significantly improve our images? Probably not. Frequently good enough is more than adequate for our needs. There is a difference between needing a 35mm lens and owning four of them.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
This is so true, I got to the point that I collect lenses with different focal lengths because I’m a “photography gear geek” back then and now I just shoot and bring with me always a ricoh GRIII lol
I still use my Canon DSLR (also have a Lumix point & shoot) and I sort of went in a different direction with buying gear. Instead of purchasing the latest, most expensive lenses, I went on the second-hand websites (mostly MPB & KEH) and bought whatever lenses were affordable- think under $100- whether I needed them or not...I definitely didn't need most of them and just recently sold a few back...I never used nearly as many as I thought I would...Right now, I'm absolutely lacking in creative motivation so a challenging project may be just what I need...
The best way to beat gas is to honestly look at your gear and say “ do I need it? I’ve just decided after this family vacation maybe a smaller lighter camera body would be nice to have cause 24-105 gets quite heavy a gust a while 😭😭
Hey George! If I haven't said it before, I love your videos! I'm a nobody over here in the peanut gallery, but I can't stay quite when a compliment is due😁 . You make some of the videos I set out to make when I started my channel, but you actually do it successfully lol. What you said in the beginning is so true for many I think! Sadly I also think it's some people just like buying stuff (I mean... anything). YOU bring to our attention over and over again (in your sneaky, entertaining and inoffensive way) that bending to the consumerism is for dumb dumbs! People don't like being told they're dumb dumbs, but you're so nice about it! Out of necessity I sell a comparable camera or lens before buying a new one. In comments I've had people get really upset with me about this. They would rather I keep everything, like I'm made of money over here or I have room for it all. "George Holden" would understand, is what I say to myself. Carrying around a bunch of stuff I don't use, or collecting stuff in general isn't going to work over here. I actually do have a very small collection of vintage cameras that don't work (for the most part) that I'm making a small display with. Ok, back to making another video nobody watches! BTW, yes you NEED the F1.4 version of your focal lengths when it comes out, and then the F1.2 when that comes out (just kidding).
I'm currently trying one camera one lens and I started at the beginning of this month. I already feel FOMO and some discomfort with the restraint. I'm also currently getting fewer good photos per session which demotivates. But I'm trying to push through as I think it will improve my photography.
Excellent video and advice. I truly appreciate it.
Thanks!
Stopped fotografing after moving and never touched my DSLR because it was to big for holidays and everyday use. After years I was forced to use an old iPhone again. Before my holiday i wanted a „decent“ camera and bought a Lumix LX3. Man I am so impressed what one can achieve with a cam like this. Was never happier with the results.
Oooo I was looking at an LX camera the other day
@@GeorgeHolden That sounds GASy.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
i have always prioritized old glass over new glass. First of all I am not a cropper so peak sharpness is not what i am looking for, secondly, you can fix a screwdriver lens yourself, while you have to send to technical support any lens that contains more than just the screwdriver and the chip that says "if image sharp then stop spinning"
Truly the 24-105 it really covers everything
I'm more into film photography, but the same principles apply I think. I've often imagined one professional, respected photographer to take, say, ten photographs with a Praktica MTL5B and another ten with a Nikon F2AS. Each with its own 50mm f 1.8 lens attached. The results to be judged by a panel of film critics (or other pro photogs) to see if they can conclusively see the difference. Consistency being the key of course (i.e. same lab, same film, same format, same develop/print techniques etc).
I’m in my third year of shooting with the Fuji X100V … one camera with it’s fixed 35 mm equivalent lens … that’s it! OK … I still take loads of snaps with the iPhone and shoot all my sailing videos with a GoPro but I’ve so far resisted the siren call of GAS by just using that little Fuji for stills. There might be an interchangeable lens system in my future but for now I’m learning all the time with that X100V … it even accompanies me on my road bicycle adventures! 📷🚴♂️⛵️🙂
“The best camera (&/or lense) is the one you have with you.” I’m sure I’ve heard that before. 😂😂 And I totally understand your point, George. I’ve moved from 3 canon point & shoots to a Canon Rebel DSLR + lenses to THREE Olympus M4/3 + lenses. And now I have returned to a Canon G7xII point & shoot. Oh - & my iPhone 13. Seriously doubt that I’ll be “upgrading” again.
Reminds me of the move, What about bob... I need, I need!.
damn this what we all wanted to hear to master the resources that we all have instead of adding another lens just to be added in the shelf 👏
1st person I've seen (as far as I can remember) talk and point to a video card and it actually appeared where they were pointing
Seems to be a bug in TH-cam, sometimes mine don't appear for everyone and I have no idea why 😂
GAS is less costly than overcoming retail addiction in therapy. I confess I’m an addict. I search EBay daily. Getting good deals is likened to a sport. Add to that the thrill of using gear from 50 years ago and achieving good images. A technical Geek, yes.
I have never bought a new camera or lens. I realise now I do fund the manufacturers. By my purchases I free up others to buy new.
Great reminder to spend more on life’s experiences and less on gear. So off to S. America & 😂😂😂😂Antartica next year!
Did that with my 50's / Helios 44's bought em tested the variations and most were the same, so I sold em on, then I got a few 50's and stuck with one that was a good max F stop and sold the rest for profit. Love experimenting with other lenses and various funky lenses, then either keep or sell on, it's fun to try if you get to use them!
Like my main lenses atm are a sigma 15-35 3.5-4.5 a Zeiss 85mm, a 35mm Soligor manual for Bhoke, 50mm 1.8 pentacon, and a Sigma 500mm for moon/astral! knowing your lenses and lane and not overdoing it is key and keeping your kit to specifics where possible is great too!
Thanks for sharing!
Part of the problem is having too many options. If you’ve got loads of gear, where do you start? It could be here or there with this or that lens. Necessity is the mother of invention. How do I do this without that thing, item or gadget. It’s then one starts thinking beyond the tried and tested and exploring the potential or limitations of that single tool in ones possession . I use the Rx1r for that reason.
The Fujinon XF 35 f1.4 is so versatile and magical
Many decades ago I bought the Pentax ME, I then bought half a dozen lenses to go with it. I then ended up with a camera bag which was a heavy pain on holidays. I sold the lot. After that a series of point and shoot digital cameras, most with a decent zoom. These days I want a zoom camera which will fit in a pocket. I hate looking like a tourist.
Back in the Film days, a Photographer like myself chose a Brand Name, whether through recommendation from friends, or chose the Brand one likes, and pretty much stuck with it.. One or two Bodies, and a selection of Lenses, and it's all one needed more or less..
In todays Digital Age, Photographers, young or old got into the Craze of trying all kinds of gear.. All known brands offered different Features from one another, and gave everyone to many choices - that's when GAS kicked in.. Before people can figure things out, it was to late!!
Although, the Digital world is slowing down, and Film is actually on the Rise, which I find nice to see!
Love this. I've had G.A.S., too. "How can I possibly NOT get that lens? I would NEVER want to be caught without it." But my shoots are pressured one-time events that (it's so lovely) force me to think simple. Two lenses is enough. A Canon EF 24-105/4 and 70-200/2.8 II can do it almost all. For 300mm, an R50 body - I'm licking my whiskers over how wonderful the pictures look with that cheap body and great glass!
I now have over 237 new Square Space websites.
This is exactly about me😂. I sold my professional nikon stuff because it became way too heavy even for a fit person, I had this "golf" moment. Things like rx100 and modern smartphones are good enough.
I'm not a photographer but this applies to FPV as well, just get some gear and get good at using it. After using it heavy, you'll see what it's missing, work around it, then give it a bunch more time to be super sure it's not just a skill issue.
"you can have all the best gear in the world, but if you dont have the eye, you have nothing" Lee Frost (roughly what he said)
Well duh. No eye mean you blind. Sun Tzu say this century ago.
@Kids11111 we are not talking about not having physical eyes, just not the vision
@@Kids11111 and that's not what that means
Great video George, some sage advice here. Cheers.
The bell curve you show is the typical (and necessary?) path from (at the left) primitive over (in the middle) complicated to (at the right) simple. Primitive and simple seem to be similar, and the path through complicated may seem to be unnecessary. I do not think so: you need to get through the trouble and learning (curve!) to be able to see the essence. ... In the end, every single experience and every single piece of gear helped to reach the goal. THEN, however: no longer necessary to keep all the stepping stones in your baggage. Sell your "beautiful, perfect" gear to all the newcomers who still are on the left side of the bell curve.
Greta video. Thankyou
I use Pentax K-1 with HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR most of the time. Both camera and the lens are weather sealed. I don’t see myself getting new camera (probably new lens) for another 6-7 years.
I remember moving with my mom and seeing how much stuff we collect in our lives that we don't need. Since then I've tried not to buy everything I want.
I don't know if that translates to English will be ok but "excess breeds deficit" ( author Jacek Walkiewicz).
I'm thinking about buying an Olympus E-500 because it has a Kodak CCD sensor. I'm a little skeptical about whether it's a necessary purchase.
And I look at it, the time I spend looking for it should be spent taking pictures with the camera I have, playing with my kids and taking pictures, or do something from my todo list.
Regards
LOL! Same here! I have four 50ish mm full frame
I take different yet similar route. I am by no means a pro, not even a serious amature. So most of my shooting was with my phone, and a Nikon B700. That was it. Then I started finding cameras at thrift stores. An old Sony H1. Another Sony, an SLT-A57 with an 18-55 and a 75-300 lens. A Nikon1J1 with 10 and an 18.5 mm primes. A Canon SX50HS. A series of Film era Pentax lenses that I have adapted to some of my cameras. Too many point and shoots to name. It's GAS by a different path. I need help.
I'd argue people need to purchase different equipment then to sell it to find out what they like and or need. I went through a few though probably smaller than many to arrive at a camera and a few lenses I stick with. I purchased and sold most inexpensive older gear which really didn't hurt, but I found what I liked. For example, I found out I prefer eyepoints above 20 and magnification size is not as important to me on evfs like dslrs. I'm not a fan of dslrs (I like the split/prism focus screens), but I am fine with SLRs and Rangefinders. Finding an older and hard to use camera makes you appreciate even the cameras people think are old or too dated. I settled on the x-e2, xf 16mm f2.8, ttartisan 25mm f2, viltrox 56mm f1.7 and xf 70-300mm. :)
Wait, so what is the camera/lens/mic combo you use on a consistent basis? Would love to know!
Next week's video will reveal everything, it changes for photo and video but I'll focus on the photography side of things!
@@GeorgeHolden ahh! Thank you! Will you review your video kit at some point or might I have missed you covering it already? Love your channel!
It’s a wild baby George 😮
Hairy George 😂
I use a Nikon d7100 with various lenses. If you aren’t a pro especially. You do not need to chase all the new gear. I go by the rule that the photographer makes all the difference in the world.
Totally true!!
Why do youtube advertisers think that we give sh*t about their product and sometimes are longer than the youtube video it interrupts...?
Excellent video. So true unfortunately most of us are suckers for gear that is way over specified for what we will ever do. Recently re bought a Panasonic GM1 small and good enough quality! I wish I could say I wont go chasing camera rainbows again!
Anyone remember the days when we watched VHS and DVD movies and was happy?
There is always something better but do you really need it? Most of us don't print any images. Unless you have a good reason to buy something then buy it and if not have fun with the cheaper gear.
Cheap gear ftw
I own a lot of camera systems. I take my best photos with a point and shoot or a rangefinder body with one lens. EVERY SINGLE TIME>
This is so true. On gear I've started a one out one in policy on lenses. Sold my XF 18mm when I realised I wanted to buy the 16mm for the newer lens tech. Instead I bought the Sigma 10-18mm and am loving it. It's bigger than both but I go out with it at 18mm and just drop back to 10-16mm if I need to. Now selling my XC 35mm so that'll leave me with the wide zoom, a 27mm and a 56mm. Just three lenses. Now I need to sell two cameras, why do I need three XF mount bodies?
Same I try to stick to the one in one out, but with TH-cam I tell myself I'm experimenting with 35mm lenses... realistically I'll sell all but one 😂
Sold all my Nikon gear for Leica Q, found my heaven
Very true
Having countles lenses and flashes and studio strobes and light modifiers. I only use one 35mm and one 85mm lens. Each fixed on a seperate body. And i just use one studio strobes with one octabox. The 35mm is more and more replaced by my cell phone. Leaves one camera with one 85mm and one strobe - my career could have been much cheaper
Ha! I have two of those 35s. I'm well on my way to have a serious problem. 😂
The Samyang aaaand?
Yes Samyang. But it was the 35mm 1.4.
wait it was a 7artisans? or was it TTArtisans? coz I have both. Lol
I'm at the tail end of my hobby... now looking for a nice point and shoot. hahahah
Lol...the heavy camera bag 😂😂 Photography is a financially dangerous hobby for sure! 🤦📸😆
I love my Nikon D300s❤
Same, I use 2 lenses and now more often the iPhone ahah
Gear and photography are two different things. How. Many. Times. Does this need to be said. Spend the money saved on travel. Find a camera you like and wear it out. That’s what I’ve settled on. Or you’re forever chasing the latest thing..which isn’t photography.
True, hence the separation
The resale market is 💩🌚...now I gotta keep everything 😮💨
i keep my gear i carry with me to an extra battery and two other lenses to compliment whatever is sitting on my camera when i go out.
Very good, which lenses?
How you could end up buying the same focal length 4 times, I don't get it 🤔 Rn I have 2 of the same focal lengths, but only because the old one isn't sold till now 🤷
Love this video. It's about me! 🙂
Until the middle part of the video, I noticed 3 ads. Okay the last one was for your presets and the first two was kind of the same thing but man it's so annoying that way.
So there was 1 ad in this video, then I have my presets a shout-out
How true. However, I do find GAS comes in waves. Periods of impulse time. I convinced myself i needed a 35mm f1.8 stabilized instead of my 40mm 2.8 for lower light.. but.. do I? I can take good photos wirh both and I can make do most likely.. or the R6 instead of the RP. Or even mirrorless instead of a reliable SLR when my last one partially failed. I worried myself about FPS and autofocus speed when I only occasionally shoot wildlife and mostly just for myself and to hang out in nature with a friend. I usually just prefer a normal 35-50mm lens and good light to work with. It makes you move around to try compositions, then when you do get photos it looks natural to the eye as a person might see it, similar with not having a stupidly large aperture, just a little to direct some attention. Ive even taken my 2005 5D out and taken much the same photos as I could on my R6 and.. well, they look good. It just takes a little bit more effort for some tasks.
I like that there is no client too.
It's the reason I keep uploading vs freelancing 😂
Yep. Sometimes I just use my phone these days.
Yes it is. I think FF is the sensor. I use m4/3. I'm happy but...
Great Video
And here I was today, just seeing someone saying why they're excited for the new Sony 7V and going to ditch their A7iv....pure insanity as no one is able to really notice the difference when new gimmicks are introduced
GAS is a clear symptom of a lack of confidence on our own photography work. As new gear could fill the gaps somehow. I have been using my xpro2 for almost 7 years and rather spend my money travelling than on new equipment. Vision and practice are way more important than gear.