For anyone who wants to get into photography, ask yourself what do you want to photograph, and what's your budget. Then do research on what lenses are great for the niche you want to photograph then look online for used gear that fits your budget. A good rule of thumb is that 80% of your budget should go to everything other than the main body. That's the advice Zack Arias gave in a podcast and I find it to be useful.
I have been saying this for years. I have seen great photos taken with crap equipment, and I have seen top end equipment turn out trash. It is not the camera - it is the person holding the camera that makes the difference.
I just retired so I thought I would give photography a try. I just bought the Sony A7RV, Sony FE 14mm F/1.8 GM, Sony 35mm GM f/1.4, Sony 85mm GM 2 f/1.4, Sony 135mm GM f/1.8 and the Sony FE 200-600mm G f/5.6-6.3 Whenever I start a new hobby I hate upgrading later
"You need a camera with a lens on it" may seem rough, but removing the anxiety of gear search can potentially have someone focus on skills rather than tech.
@ I got the body for around 200€ used and the lens for like 50 used, also you have to get aftermarket batteries which cost like 20-30, I got them from Amazon with twice the capacity and they work like a dream. I would also recommend you to get at least f2.0 for that camera because it really lacks of lowlight performance if you want to take quick streetphotography shots. Ofc if you have a tripod you’re good. 35mm, cropped to around 50 because of the apsc censor, is also imo perfect for streetphotography. You can go for even 20mm if you want a bit more angle. I am thinking about getting 16-20mm atm to get better shot indoor and better landscape shots
Out of a lot of budgets and I don’t suggest this for new photographers but I paid 1,600 for a Sony A7IV with a 24-70 F2.8 GM with very low shutter count. Used cameras are also an option.
@@BouncingSparksJ yes used is definitely the way to go, I buy used when I can too. Return on investment is definitely better on used gear, great combo you got for that price 👏
Im looking at the canon r100 for Christmas. I'd like to do some wildlife photography, portraits, and landscape. Is the r100 suitable for this, If so, what size lens should I get?
@@FilmMaker2878 great little camera, Canon make a RF 100-400 which is a great lens for the price and nice and compact. Will give the equivalent of 150-600 on r100 👍
I found an affordable and clean camera consisting of a Sony NEX-6 body, Sony 16-50 mm PZ lens and Sigma 30 mm f/2.8 prime lens. Is it worth buying as a first camera ?
ive just ordered the Sony Alpha NEX-5N and it comes with a lens, it was a decent price but im not sure if i will actually enjoy photography, so im only using it as a test :)
Your not just buying a camera, your buy in into a system. It is best to go to a camera shop that sells new and used cameras and put your hand on them. How they feel in your hand and their button layout, menus..etc makes a difference. Also learn about light and practice, practice, practice.
Just buy a camera you like and you know you will definitely take out and use. No point in spending money on something you’re going to use a few times then put on a shelf.
Down graded to lumix gx80 so I always have a camera with me and it’s all I need for street, still have my good gear for major work but love the old lumix
this dude is goated
Super honest and straightforward! Appreciate it :)
@@Genevieve_Vavance_63625 appreciate you for watching, hope it helps 🙌
Should change the channel name to PhotoJaws
@@ChrisAthanas 🤣🤣🤣
For anyone who wants to get into photography, ask yourself what do you want to photograph, and what's your budget. Then do research on what lenses are great for the niche you want to photograph then look online for used gear that fits your budget. A good rule of thumb is that 80% of your budget should go to everything other than the main body. That's the advice Zack Arias gave in a podcast and I find it to be useful.
@@mrfuzzy2954 great advice! And yes good glass on a cheap body can give great results 🙌
Thank you for the Information bro! May God bless you and guide you towards your goals! All the best :)
My pleasure, that's much appreciated 🙌
I have been saying this for years. I have seen great photos taken with crap equipment, and I have seen top end equipment turn out trash. It is not the camera - it is the person holding the camera that makes the difference.
@@davidthielen3146 yup you are spot on there 🙌
I just retired so I thought I would give photography a try. I just bought the Sony A7RV, Sony FE 14mm F/1.8 GM, Sony 35mm GM f/1.4, Sony 85mm GM 2 f/1.4, Sony 135mm GM f/1.8 and the Sony FE 200-600mm G f/5.6-6.3
Whenever I start a new hobby I hate upgrading later
@@bert1913 That's awesome, that kit will definitely be good for a long time. Enjoy the process and reach out if you have any questions ☺️🙌
"You need a camera with a lens on it" may seem rough, but removing the anxiety of gear search can potentially have someone focus on skills rather than tech.
@@LuisRivera-gi8eb yup spot on, it's a hard lesson to learn that a better camera won't necessarily make you a better photographer 🙌
Just bought a Sony A6000 paired with a 7artisans 35mm 1.4f for quiet a deal and I think/hope it’s a really solid setup
@@redfire7538 great start for sure 👏
how much im thinking of getting started with that one too
@ I got the body for around 200€ used and the lens for like 50 used, also you have to get aftermarket batteries which cost like 20-30, I got them from Amazon with twice the capacity and they work like a dream. I would also recommend you to get at least f2.0 for that camera because it really lacks of lowlight performance if you want to take quick streetphotography shots. Ofc if you have a tripod you’re good. 35mm, cropped to around 50 because of the apsc censor, is also imo perfect for streetphotography. You can go for even 20mm if you want a bit more angle. I am thinking about getting 16-20mm atm to get better shot indoor and better landscape shots
Great video Lennon! Thank you for keeping it real. Honored to be an early supporter of your channel. Subscriber #194
Keep it up 💪
@@GildedShutter thanks for subscribing it's much appreciated. 🙌
bro is living in the future
That's called future proofing your content 😎💯 great honest video though.
🙌🙌🙌🙌
@@marionomadic6227 you get it.
I recently got into it. Bought an old used Nikon dslr. Very cost effective lenses for starting out.
@@RobVI perfect that's the way to go 👍
Love this!!! 🙌🏾
Out of a lot of budgets and I don’t suggest this for new photographers but I paid 1,600 for a Sony A7IV with a 24-70 F2.8 GM with very low shutter count. Used cameras are also an option.
@@BouncingSparksJ yes used is definitely the way to go, I buy used when I can too. Return on investment is definitely better on used gear, great combo you got for that price 👏
Im looking at the canon r100 for Christmas. I'd like to do some wildlife photography, portraits, and landscape. Is the r100 suitable for this, If so, what size lens should I get?
@@FilmMaker2878 great little camera, Canon make a RF 100-400 which is a great lens for the price and nice and compact. Will give the equivalent of 150-600 on r100 👍
@@LennonBright awesome! Thankyou so much for the fast reply and great video👍👍😁
Is the one you show in the video 6300 or 6400?
@@26ufk it's an a6300, I've had since it first releasedin 2016, it's just a prop now. The a6400 would be a much better option nowadays 👍
Thank you very much 🙏
I found an affordable and clean camera consisting of a Sony NEX-6 body, Sony 16-50 mm PZ lens and Sigma 30 mm f/2.8 prime lens. Is it worth buying as a first camera ?
@@26ufk it'll certainly do the job, an a6000 will be better though, can find them pretty cheap now.
thank you very much for your help
New subscriber here 😎🤝
@@baotcreekdisco appreciate it 🙌
Absolutely agree!
Should i make the change from nikon z50 to sony a6400?
@@thenoobieditor much the same I'd say, just get some good glass on the z50 👍
ive just ordered the Sony Alpha NEX-5N and it comes with a lens, it was a decent price but im not sure if i will actually enjoy photography, so im only using it as a test :)
@@xmasjay2446 good move, those were the original Sony mirrorless cameras 🙌
Awesome!
Thanks!
Good video
Appreciate you watching. 🙌
ok, but what camera bro?
@@Gack1e Sony all the way 👍
@@LennonBright 🤣
Your not just buying a camera, your buy in into a system. It is best to go to a camera shop that sells new and used cameras and put your hand on them. How they feel in your hand and their button layout, menus..etc makes a difference. Also learn about light and practice, practice, practice.
Just buy a camera you like and you know you will definitely take out and use. No point in spending money on something you’re going to use a few times then put on a shelf.
@@elim02 exactly 💯
Down graded to lumix gx80 so I always have a camera with me and it’s all I need for street, still have my good gear for major work but love the old lumix
Good work, the everyday carry camera is definitely the go 👏
Iam low budget film maker please offer one camera please requesting
Fujifilm xt5 don’t have to edit anything if you use the filters they already have and the stuff looks very good for not being a full frame
best 175$ camera setup?
@@Gilbert_9 not much lol
Nikon D90 + Nikkor af 50mm f1.8d + kit lens. Sony nex 3n + chineese prime lens
@@ru2ik there you go 👏👏
It does not take 10 years to become a working pro.
@@MarkLewis-l3f no definitely not, depending how much you put into it can happen a lot faster or slower.