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- Am I the one feeling it? Even as a reviewer myself, I think there's some misalignments between brands, content creators and viewers. Brands expect targeted reach, content creators wants views and subscribers, viewers want the latest information and opinions about new gear... however, none of them makes sense anymore, not with the timing in between all three. This is why I think TH-cam reviews are not what they used to be.
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💯 % with you. Family and paid work must come first. I am sure everyone on this channel agrees, and appreciates what you do, and have done on TH-cam. I for one, getting back into photography after having seen my children grow into young adulthood, enjoy this channel. Please do as you say and invest the time in your family. We will still be here when a new vid comes out, whenever you do get that spare time. Bless you!
Thanks mate. I really appreciate everyone's support and care, still remember me whenever I post something. I won't stop producing videos and reviews and I hope to make it more fun though, while adapting with my work in between. Still figuring out things in the mean time but it's been a fun journey, thanks to all of you!
Absolutely agree. Family comes first and kids grow up far too quickly! Enjoy them while you can and we’ll see you when you have the time to make any videos.
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Have valued your reviews over the years and will miss your regular updates . All the very best for the future in all that you undertake .
I hope you will be able to produce videos about photography itself - I'd love to watch something like that from an actual photographer such as yourself. YT is drowning in gear talk, hardly anyone focuses on the artistic process.
Absolutely.
You were a HUGE influencer in my transition to MFT over the last year. Due to GAS, I've bought a ton of used bodies and lenses. There's not much more that I need. So your transition away from gear review fits my timeline. 😊
Anyhow, family first. Go do your primary job well. We appreciate your free videos on TH-cam.
Made some good observations and why most so called reviews ain't reviews but rather shallow infomercials. Good of you.
Just a big Thankyou for all your reviews and enthusiasm for the art. I shall continue to watch your content but with a young family you must ensure you spend more time with them.👍❤️
Well done on getting this far. For one i hate all these TH-camrs sucking up to the man . Keep it real and keep the self respect. Honestly is a rare thing on youtube these days. Love your work and channel. Best wishes for the future.
No worries, don't burn yourself out. All the best to yourself and the fam!
Thanks Jimmy for the good quality, honest, thorough reviews that you do. Much better than the glossy superficial videos made by others.
What others have said thank you for what have done on TH-cam. Enjoy you family and your profession. We appreciate what you send out. Thank you
We understand. What you already put up on here is way more than we can ask for, happy business is good, and you deserve to spend time with your family like anyone else.
I loved all the early videos you made with Tracy and the models like Charlie, they were so totally different to what others were doing and really convinced me to buy into m43. I suspect they were tremendously resource intensive to make! Now there is so little micro four thirds kit coming out that would interest me that there is nothing for you to review anyway!! Seriously though yep family first, yep making money second then do this if you have fun doing it, or it keeps bringing you additional clients or workshop attendees!!!
It's no accident that camera manufacturers give influencers only hours/day to use a camera for their "first look" reviews before shipping the camera to consumers. This provides the manufacturer all the marketing exposure they want but without the scrutiny associated with a proper review. Scrutiny that can only be done when using a camera for more than a few hours.
Indeed, it's all marketing. Yet everyone and every brand on planet earth is doing it. Whether it's camera, lens, pencil or cleaner, it's crazy. Everyone wants to be on TH-cam and everyone would say yes when a brand approach them. I've said no to many already as I don't see it's related or interestingly enough to justify my time.
@@Red35Photography Agreed. That state of affairs is bizarre. Manufacturers are essentially recruiting the population to market to each other. It's almost like something out of a movie.
喜歡你既channel, review - 係真，pro and con, 唔係一般交功課既review, thank you Jimmy!
I agree, BUT when there is a PEN F II or OM F please brake the rule.
Especially the Pen F2. But I’m sure you’d love to get your hands on one of those as would we all!👍👍
I understand that these review videos take a lot of time and effort to create! Thank you for making all these videos over the years!
Good for you, Jimmy. The world is weary of rushed gear reviews sponsored by manufacturers. Gerald Undone made a similar video.
Watched a review this morning on the Olympus 150 - 400 mm f4 lens it was the micro 4/3 girl I think they’ve let her have it for a fortnight. There are many faults with this lens I know I’ve owned one for three months. It has good points. It seems she was frightened to say anything negative about it because she wants to become an Olympus ambassador. Subsequently I’ve unsubscribe. It’s obviously a very expensive and it seems as though she was enticing people to buy without mentioning what’s wrong with it to me that’s wrong.
Thanks for great content and inspiration threw the years! Family first, respect and take care!
All you said make sense. I fully understand you, I am with you. Thank you for all the work you've done.
If I would be you, I would keep the joy of posting on youtube. How ? Make maximum 1 review/month. In rest, you can post shorts video about what you do, what you enjoy, what amazing things you see. Post more shorts ! Like : I am admiring this nice sunrise today (a 15 seconds short video). I checked you "SHORTS" video section. You don't have that much videos there. You are underestimating the potential of the SHORTS. Post more videos there and less video in the standard section !
Your arguments are totally true - Jimmy!
I agree 100% that the best reviews require a decent amount of time with the gear and I do enjoy and appreciate your reviews Jimmy ..... at the same time when a new camera or lens comes on the market I am desperate to see what people think. Both have their place for me. Hope you have time on occasion to provide more useful gear advice in the future.
I have always loved your photography. Even bumped into outside the Tate Gallery a few years back. Stay blessed. PEACE
Appreciate you! Take care, and prioritize you.
Hey mate.... your family will always come first!! I'm not here for the reviews more for the content!!! Keep doing what your doing!!!!❤
Thanks for all your videos! I watch you because you do actual reviews & not the more common Influencer plugs. And you educate us. We amateurs need someone who at least can do a medium term review. The companies should want you to help them discover areas where they need to make an immediate fix well before rolling it out.
I always appreciate your honest reviews that emphasize the strengths and weaknesses of the gear. Since I am not rushing out to buy the latest and greatest stuff the "launch date" of the product is not important. I know that some of the things reviewed are not relevant to your work and only reviewed for the photographic community's benefit, so thank you for your work.
Hey Jimmy fully understand and agree with what you are saying. Doesn’t have to be reviews but do keep showing your face…I enjoy your chats and perspective and podcast.
Thanks! Will do! I am not stopping. Just reflecting on what's happening and I, myself, tired of reviewing kits.
Your reviews have been invaluable over the years, but your best videos in my opinion have been those on how to use a camera to get a great picture or advice on which lens and settings are best to get a low light picture. Possibly these might be a better focus in the future.
Appreciate all you have done ,you have helped me no end ,but as you say it takes a lot of your time and paid work pays the bills ,thank you you have been great ,a
Your reviews are very informative and very good.
My brother across the pond. I completely understand. Family is first especially with young children. I lost my father earlier this year and the importance of family was reinforced in my mind. My photography had to take a step back, or a couple steps back. My mom has health issues and needs me more than my camera. So life changes. You don't want to wake up years down the road and think, I wish I had spent more time with my family. My daughter is on her own getting ready to graduate for college, trust me the time passes so fast. Spend time now, because you cannot get it back.
Just wish to thank you for all your guidance and support since you started. I have made really good decisions with help from you. Wishing you the very best for the future.
You have to make your family & work first. Your videos are always appreciated.
Most of us have no idea of the stress that You must go thru to do what You do !!!! I watch nearly everything that You put out, because I know that You do a great job, and I enjoy photography !!! Stay Happy n Healthy :) ThankYou :) :) :)
My bro, take a break and relax. If you miss doing it, come back. If you don't, find something else to do. Don't stress about it man.
Thank you for sharing your truth and passion for photography. Craft integrity gets lost in videos that are elaborate versions of unboxing. Brands should brag about their process more and not lean on the hard-earned reputations of creators.
I love to watch all these different reviews and actually I do not expect a deep personal testing feedback right after the product launch. It‘s absolutely fine to have some first information about the new features, the intended concept and hear opinions for best use cases of the new product. Richard Wong, the hybrid shooter and some other crazy in depth tech reviewers come next and I cannot really understand how they do this. They’re just great. But I appreciate the most those „story telling“ reviews, like yours, that might come later but add some real world personal use experience and share other interesting things as well. To me they’re much better than 10 videos at launch day from giggling TH-camrs in Japan. This is also fun but I see the huge marketing aspect which is not wrong per se but makes a big difference.
I’ve enjoyed your videos and perspectives particularly those related to MF 3. This video clearly describes the conflicting demands on your time with a very appropriate focus on you family and your real professional business. Having said that, it also appears that our MF 3 community is loosing another advocate.
I agree that most reviews are far too shallow and are done for the sake of views. Even worse are creators who make videos speculating about the specifications and performance of products that are not even released yet and based on the rumour sites. Keep up the good work, one of your reviews is worth ten of those others.
I hear you completely. I make way more money working hourly than making TH-cam video. I make reviews for fun and on my own timeline. Rushing a review video is not the way to go. Brands need to give reviewers more time. First to post is horrible for news and gear reviews.
Camera review channels wont really say anything negative for fear of getting blocked by the camera company. So they just tow the line and if they say anything negative its usually pretty minor. I like camera conspiracies because he is basically ignored/banned by most companies sohe is free to say what he really thinks. Its something you will never see reviewers do.
Spot on Jimmy! I’m always uncomfortable doing reviews of gear loaned to me to test out. What if I don’t like it? Plus opinions we form after using gear for a few days aren’t always valid months later. I also work full time and find it very time consuming to make any TH-cam videos, let alone decent reviews. But I do love the community here on TH-cam and some days that’s all I need to keep going. I always appreciate the information you share and I know first hand what goes into making your videos. Cheers!
Thanks Marlene! Much appreciated your support and kind words. Video making is resource intensive, yes taking photos for review is easy, but taking photos for review and to satisfy myself as a photographer is hard. I don't like taking meaningless shots, if I am to hit that shutter, I want every shot to mean something or at least has some value. Perhaps, I am really a photographer and not a 'TH-camr' hahaha.
The video of you within that swan's striking distance was terrifying, as literally every Londoner will tell you.... they'll break your arm!
(sorry, stupid joke, this is just something basically every London school child has been told sine the dawn of time).
I want to see an all new OM-2 with 24 or 26 resolution with one or one and a half stops of dynamic range improvement over the OM-1MK2 Camera, for the next professional camera from OM systems.
I think you're good enough reviewer to give a first impressions video about any kit that you've used for a few hours. Nothing wrong with that imo as long as its clear to the viewer. No need for a ton of detailed sample images and high end video production. A long term review can always follow after extended use
Yes, of course, first impression vid is great, yet, there's so much you can say about a lens, perhaps camera bodies.
well your reviews got me to spend the most money but well spent. I was skeptical and didn't like the 18mm Laowa for a bit , but once you learn how its unique compared to the Pro lenses, its actually a lot of fun. You do top tier proper work .
Hi Red & hello from Oz, I totally agree with the previous comment (@1redgate8) mate.
I spent my working life in the building trade & away from home a lot, before you know it the kids aren't kids anymore & are leaving home.
Now I'm retired I spend as much time as I can watching my grandkids at sport or whatever they do & I'm realising what I missed out on with my own.
Enjoy your life, enjoy your family, we'll all be here waiting for your videos whenever they arrive because we love what you do for us.
Cheers & take care mate.
Cheers from Oz
love the video i agree with you
I have come think that almost all cameras and lenses are actually good. For general usage they all work. You might find some cameras have better this and that feature but still in general they work. This is why reviewers need time to test the product. To find areas they excel and areas they fail, possibly.
You will be missed.
I think most deep reviews end up being done by TH-camrs AFTER the release date. Before the release date, they're just what used to be called "hands on" tests, with the reviewer just having a short period ro use the item.
Yes, only a handful though. The likes of S9, only a few reviewers called their video 'first impression' or 'preview'. 90% of them labelled them as 'reviews'. It's only because it's catchy and works with TH-cam algorithm.
Keep it going ❤
I will!
You and your family come first, without work you can't live. I follow a rule with regards to kit I'm interested in. I watch a couple of "flash" reviews then wait for the people, especially you,that clearly put some time and effort in. So when you can review something I'll watch it.
I simply don’t trust most reviews.
I stopped watching reviews years ago. Not becuase I think they're bad, but because so many video were made just for the sake of content. Endless comparison videos, this vs that, and they were always shallow. They taught peole to think about gear in very bad ways.
Ytuber Reviews are the EASY Hustle every Created. Nothing has changed other then the fact that not everyone just Gobbles it up as much. Hence the, Oh some folks now want to quit yTube but never actually do or the, oh how Hard this has been. Ytuber Reviews has been the EASY Hustle every created, just not everyone has benefited. Mostly just those doing the Review.
You are one of just a handful of TH-cam photography content creators I feel is talking to me as a person, and not just trying to hustle me. Please "pay yourself first" to keep your work and life in balance such that you will still be able to do what videos work for you. Quality over quantity, Jimmy!
I totally agree that most photo gear reviews have become too quick and much too superficial to even be worth watching. I do get that manufactures would want to keep the time short between early access by reviewers and the product announcement so they can get the most buzz by "bursting" onto the scene. However, those reviewers need to clearly state that their "review" is just first impressions. I can count many great cameras and lenses that got poor initial reviews, but later were praised by those who spent the time like you do to really use and understand how that thing works. Let's face it - people have been designing and using photography gear for about 185 years, so many basic design and ergonomic principles have been sorted. Usually, progress is more like cutting the facets of a diamond where each cut takes times to make and time to appreciate.
Thank you my friend!
謝謝您一直的用心創作，有機會來台灣招待您好吃的餐點！
Thank you and I will take up your offer as I want to come to Taiwan!
Though dedicated videos on gears may be helpful I am more interested on the art of photogrophy. There is a channel with that name, produced by Ted Forbes which had been great earlier but now has almost been reduced to a gear oriented channel. So I prefer Alex Kilbees channel "The photographic eye". Unfortunately the channel "The canded frame" by Ibarionex Pirello on street photography had been closed.
As for pure gear tests I concentrate on a few reviers like Christopher Frost, Gordon Laing, Mat Irwin, Richard Wong, Hugh Brownstone, Ken Rockwell, and You....
Thank you. I am planning on more 'educational' videos in the future and more POV when I am out and explain shots that I've taken. I did do a few videos about focal lengths and other educational videos before, I love making them, though, they are even more time consuming hahaha, almost like making a lecture video for students.
The problem with you tube is while many cannels are entertaining, very few are honest in what they put out, their is a lot of personal bias and every one seems to have a channel. Some people know what they are talking about and others not so much but when I was in school we had good teachers and poor teachers. Today because many of the magazines that i read from the time i picked up my first digital camera are no longer in print, and the shame is many of the contributors too these publications were quite knowledgeable this is sometimes lacking on TH-cam. I enjoy your channel as you are a knowledgeable photographer and you're information is not wrapped up in personal bias. Many people Today use TH-cam to learn about different topics such as photography but unfortunately it's hard for someone that doesn't have a long background to tell facts from fiction so keep up the good work Jimmy, your channel is one of the better ones 👍.
agree!
Tbf I for 1 like watching the early overviews/reviews. And we can watch more later on. I don’t buy stuff during launch anyways.
It is a deliberate ploy of the manufacturers to limit the time that you have to test, create and publish your YT reviews. That way, you can only give it a very cursory review, hence little opportunity to deep dive and discover the limitations of the product. Most reviews on YT these days are simply reading off the spec sheets provided and some even use the launch videos to support their content. I have stopped watching many of these reviews now because it is simply a waste of my time.
I think that we are all to much linked to social medias where everything is free. That´s something very difficult to change. When someone ask for money, the situation changes, only a very small percentage will pay. And I also think that many companies are suffering the leaving of their ambassadors, who want to run a much more free way by their own. Who will win the battle? Everybody will loose, specially the customers.
Interesting thought, but I agree.
It makes me sad, that more and more reviewers drop out from making reviews. I think the whole matket, not only the manufacturers loose on it. I'm dependant on honest reviews. And I enjoy looking at reviews on youtube. But I hope OMDS and the others treat the youtubers fair and honest in the future. Take care
Jared/Froknowsphoto has dealt with this, if he does not get the gear a month in advance of launch he does a very cheap to produce preview. Just a locked off head shot, reading the specs from notes, insert some closeups into the stream and publish the hopefully single take. No fuss no muss no bother. Once he has the camera/lens for a month he then publishes a real review and deletes the preview. Twice as much content for little more work and you are timely for the launch.
TH-cam reviews are over, no they are not.
Sponsored reviews are just so cringe. I buy and test my own gear and take the word of others with a grain of salt. And family always should come first.
I don't know when I watched a review last time, I simply don't care about it anymore since it's become so hyped, standardized, and they always are published at once, flooding TH-cam with the same videos essentially.
Or, I watch old reviews or long term reviews. I feel that reviews were more informative in a constructive way back in the day. I'm also more concerned with how gear performs over a long period, rather than - as you say - are just a declaration of specs and description of design. All gear works well on the first day.
In my view, reviews tend to focus too much on the advertised technical specifications instead of showing what a photographer can accomplish with the specific feature. It's nice to know if a lens is sharp. It's more important for me to see what you can do with it. For example, a super wide lens, what are it's limits? How does it look shooting architecture at low angles? How can you get the least distortion? With telezooms, show examples of images photographed from a distance. Same thing with camera features, what will the ND feature do for you? Show examples. With MFT vs. Full Frame, discussion should also include how the cons of MFT are Pros in other areas, such as extended DOF. These are the things I would like to see more reviews of and that could benefit manufacturers more that just saying it's sharp and well built.
Spot on, I've made a video like that "The Merit of M43" that I compare between full frame and M43 in one of my wedding jobs.
You should see influencers comment sections on the new Sony Zv-e10 Mark II.
Influencers: It's great!
Comments: Spend $200 more and get a 6700. Lol.
First time I'm seeing influencers in this niche getting dunked on in the comments. I think it's bc like you said it's pump and dump vids. Also I think normy consumers, like myself, non professionals are getting smarter on the topic. Like for beginners 8 bit vs 10 bit ...95% we won't even notice. However, Ibis and internal ND filter we will. Now professionals who color grade will notice both.
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I think all photo gear youtubers are publishing on the same subject, seems to be trendy !
Disappointing...while there's an overabundance of poorly made on TH-cam, yours stand out and I have come to rely on them. I don't have GAS, in fact, I am a cautious and reluctant buyer and will only go for gear that I envision using routinely. That's why I have only two lenses for my OM-1 and why I watch many reviews before making any purchase. I think there's still a place for high quality reviews, but if the business model doesn't work any more, so be it.
What happened to honest reviews? 😂
What happens now? Do people need to sign an agreement to only give positive opinions or face legal action?
Bye Bye. You have made good money from it.
I think just be very selective, only review things you really like or think you will like.:)
Yes, I'm already doing that. I've refused many many requests already. I am only doing things I enjoy and, like you said, things that I may/will like.
I feel the backlash on the Panasonic S9 Launch has been more over hyped than the Camera itself,.
I think the tone of the criticism you see of yt reviewers reeks of a naive and angry envy and you should filter it out, I have been following tech reviews on everything from fishing tackle to HiFi since 25 years before TH-cam, mostly in print. Glossy specialist interest Magazines, were and still are, advertising conduits with Articles in about the things they advertise, ever was it thus, with YT that dependancy is actually less strong than it ever was when Penatax say would have an inside spread advert in the issue that had the MX review in. We were of course more sophisticated back then, less snowflakey with our asses formly in the real world of commercial reality.
Reviews are a superficial, unimaginative messy use of time. Manufacturers would do better to do what Toyota did with their new Land Cruiser and TH-camr Eva zu Beck. It’s fun. It’s professional. It’s timely. And, more importantly, it not only promotes sales, it properly compensates all involved. I’m not a fan of what’s basically volunteer slave labor for large corporations.
YMMV
I've seen the Toyota Land Cruiser video, well made and directed. I wish I had that budget and time to do something like that.
@@Red35Photography Yes!
I don't understand your video title. What do you mean "reviews are over"? You will never make a review again? I doubt that. Please don't put erroneous titles, it is annoying.
You are running your own channel, when you post a review is your business. If you only have a day, then say so in the review. That is all. The viewer has to use their brain!
I like your reviews of lenses, like recently the Pergear 25mm F1.7. I waited for that, as I wanted to hear what you thought.
For Japan and the S9, I have no idea what the fuss was about.
Thanks Michael. I am more highlighting what I think about TH-cam reviews in general and also how I feel about my own reviews. I am running my channel, but it's not my business yet. It's just a part time hobby for me. If I am to run a business, I may be forced to do what most other TH-camrs do, clickbait, big thumbnail, work with brands (and promote them) then get sponsorships, to drive growth and numbers in Google analytics. It works for most. Yet, perhaps I am not really a TH-camr (yet) and a photographer, and I approach things differently. In my reviews, I use them in my jobs or when I actually want to go out and shoot. I don't force myself to photograph something meaningless or pointless. Every time I press my shutter, I want my shot to have some value at least. Thanks for liking my Pergear video!
@@Red35Photography There is no right or wrong. I like your reviews, I like watching Petapixel, Gordon Lang, etc. I wouldn't think too much about anything, just enjoy making the vids you want to make, in your own time. Especially don't listen to people who write in the comments! 😉
I think you’re wrong. Your own videos are barely average. Maybe I unsubscribe you channel
Facts! I refuse to review something I’ll be borrowed for a few days. I abuse everything I review. I’ve taken up to 6 months to review a product.
I had a brand wanting to still ship me something, and the review had to go live in 9 days. They hadn’t even got my mailing address yet 😅 I was like yeah you not getting a review in 9 days 😂
The brands opinion isn’t my concern. It’s my viewers.
Appreciate it man, people have NO idea what it’s like to review a product.
A lot of reviews are just corny. And most people follow all the same TH-cam reviewers. Anytime something is launched I get notifications from Jared Polin, Gerald Undone, etc. and honestly they end up bickering about each other and saying different opinions instead of facts about the item and it gets confusing. Jimmy, I've got to say, I love your reviews. I've used gear after reviews you've done and all the information held up. To be honest, we need more educational videos about the gear and learn ways to use it.
Cheers Cory mate. I try my best.
We always appreciate what you say. Its why you got 50 thousand followers. I think with reviews initial it's simple specs we all want to know so well and good. As far as performance in the real world goes, then yeah, that's going to take a little more time. I think there's room for both