$300 FULL-FRAME CAMERAS: Canon vs Nikon (Budget Camera Challenge)
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Tony & Chelsea Northrup try to find the best full-frame camera setup for under $1,000 - WITH LENSES! Tony chooses a Canon 1DS, a Canon 28-70 f/2.8 and a Canon 80-200 f/2.8 L (all pro, but from like 20 years ago). Chelsea goes for newer consumer options, choosing a Nikon D600, a Tamron 35mm f/1.8 and a Nikon 105mm f/1.8.
They compete to see who chose the best ful-frame digital camera gear for portraits, landscapes and night photography.
Tony was right when he commented about the big camera body and the impression it makes on a client. A person feels better about paying you to do a job when they see you using equipment that looks bigger and more complex than what they have.
True!
that's why Ive seen a lot of beginner photographers rigging their camera even if it doesnt make sense.
That's the most idiotic comment ever! Typical of idiots. Clients are more knowledgeable than you lot apparently. They know that big cameras don't mean good photos unlike you! And they care about the quality of the photos more than the size of your equipment to compensate for your inadequacies elsewhere! A smaller, lighter more versatile mirrorless camera causes you less fatigue so you can take better photos for longer. And you can rig it up with a hell lot of stuff like cages, brackets, exernal mics, external monitors, LED lights etc. etc. while using a lighter/smaller gimbal. Plus, only a truly mirrorless camera (with EVF) can do computational photography wonders like eye focus/focus peaking/zebra/level indicator etc. etc. Oh wait, you guys don't even know what those things mean. Sheesh...
agree 1000% A client once bought her older Canon DSLR to a shoot when she saw me shooting with my small Sony Mirrorless. Which was in fact, a much better suited camera than her Canon, but size and look matters to some subjects.
The size thing is why I just ate the $350 bucks to put a grip on my a7r IV. I personally don't care about a battery grip, but if it makes the client happy, might as well. I've even had people comment on why I had "that dinky thing" (the Sony) with a Nikon F5 on the other shoulder....
20 years ago we also shot great images. It's about skill.
They say today you cannot get great images unless you have eye tracking and 60fps......the art of photography is being destroyed,
Gear matters too. I’ve been doing this since the 80’s and yes, I got some great shots, but the modern lower noise systems and better glass makes a huge difference.
Well, we shot great images 40 years go, when we shot with a 1964 Nikon F on film!!
Yes, we did. But we also did not capture many great scenes because of the gear. Use your skill and try to shoot action with a 5D mark i. Then use the 5d mark iii. The difference is huge.
@@denisrandomtech5822 NOT knocking gear, it makes things so much easier, but I don't depend on it to make great images!!
I just watched a 20 minute ad, and I had fun
LOL.
My Nikon D700 and D300S are still amazing cameras.
Learn to use your gear properly and you'll get great shots. I have a D300s and D7000 still.
Exactly. Back when they came out, they were amazing cameras, and still are regardless of being older technology.
They already capture everything there is to capture in any scene. New cameras do not magically ruin their pictures.
I still have a D70s, and it's my favorite out of all my cameras. Its pictures look as good as back in 2005 when it came out.
I also have an EOS 5DS R and an a7R II. The D70s' pictures don't look worse than those I take with the higher megapixel cameras.
Those just make bigger, better versions. That "betterness" in my opinion is not necessary at all.
The D70s already has all the picture quality needed. Unless making big prints or wallpapers in 4K resolutions and above, the sensor is enough.
I own a D700 and D300s and a variety of lenses. I use them regularly for different things. Certainly not obsolete and my clients like the results. I have access to a D750 when I need a bit more detail resolution but the other 2 are fine much of the time.
Love your choice. It is actually the same gear I have!
I ran the same setup for wildlife, weddings, portraits and everything in-between. such a good combo, i've got a D3s now to pair with the d700, build quality on those older nikons are unmatched
I actually bought a Nikon D600 for $300 on adorama a year ago and loved it, I finally paired it with a tamron 70-200mm f2.8. I then bought a D810 and was blown away by how much better that camera is over the 600. My 600 is now my backup or secondary when I need it. I am a firm believer in budget gear and getting the best bang for your buck.
I absolutely LOVE the chemistry that you two have when you're both on camera at the same time!!! Brings me a smile!
just a tip for anyone grabbing these second hand bargains - jump online and grab any latest firmware updates. The majority of second hand stuff i've bought (like 9/10), have never been updated. In the case of the D600 in this video, firmware update 1.04 / distortion control 2.018 seemed to improve the autofocus accuracy and performance in my recently aquired D600.
You two are a hoot to watch. So very entertaining that you took my mind off my cancer surgery pain. Now that’s doing something.
The word professional knows your names well. Thanks!
Get better soon
I wish you less pain and suffering and a speedy recovery.
Best of luck to you !!!
Get well, soon!
Hope you are doing better. Nice expression!
personally the D700 is hard to beat.
great sensor, and can do 9fps with battery grip for sports/action
Your not going to find a good D700 for $300. I’ve suggested Chelsea get the D700 and Tony gets a Canon 5D. Nikon was king with a D700 and D4. But then Nikon got lost when Canon made the 5D Mark II. Supposedly the answer was the D750, but it didn’t quite match up with the Canon.
@@ytr8989 I. bought a d700 last year for $250... only 7000 shutter count as well
Fully agree, D700 is the best used pro DSLR!
@@ytr8989 I got one off eBay for $325. Had a little over 100K actuations and worn rubber, which was easily replaced. Works great.
Also owned the D750 and still own the 5D II, and the D750 walked all over the 5D II. The 5D II just feels unusable in comparison to even the D700, as far as responsiveness and AF reliability. Not to mention image quality.
I`m living in Germany and here the D700 is offered on the used market (Ebay, for example) between approx. 250 to 650 EURO (= approx. 284 to 737 USD) depending on the condition and accessories and of course these prices have been raised recently because the D700 is increasingly recommended not only on TH-cam as a very good second-hand camera and as a bargain not only for beginners and the demand is therefore increasing
Chelsea's pop-in at 8:08 about being small is pretty funny.
Just right size
Thank you Tony and Chelsea for the suggestions for KEH cameras. I had a house fire and lost some of my equipment and this will help me with ideas on replacing. Always enjoy your videos.
Finally gear I can relate to! I have the Tamron 35 and a D610. Good combo. Af's perfectly well.
I use 24-120 , 80-200 and 50mm with d610
@@reeju6912 Among my lenses is a Nikon 28-105 I got for $80! Works just fine.
Same here...
I still have my D610 and tamron 35mm f/1.8 and yes the lens is beat up on the outside but i love how sharp it is and good contrast. Not sure the Image stabilization is working. I have a newer 105 with VR and like it too but it’s getting too heavy for me. If I had to choose second lens would be my Nikon 85 f/1.8 G. Too bad it doesn’t have VR but it is light and sharp and bright. Two primes at f/1.8. Personally I don’t care about the image of big lenses and big bodies. Comfort is more important. I’m with Chelsea in this challenge obviously. .Hahha
The 28-75 2.8 tamron is a good lens too. Cheap as weel
I have Nikon D3 and its similar to the 1D that Tony used in terms of process. But I got it specifically because it feels so close to shooting film. Takes film lenses like a champ and has a focus meter for them. Great choice if you have Nikon film stuff and need a digital camera.
I kept mine and still love it!
I use an F6 as main and for backup or spontaneous trips i carry a D3. My second favorite camera ever built, only surpassed by the F6. 765.000 shutter count, never failed on me and still going strong. Such an awesome piece!
I have one but it's so heavy I rarely want to lug it around!
This was an excellent idea! It points out that switching cameras brings with it interesting and odd differences not imagined prior to the switch. Having the same thought process going from my DSLR to mirrorless and wondering if this is the moment to switch to medium format. Really, really enjoyed watching this! Great job! to the both of you.
Really enjoyed the video. I agree with some of the other comments about maybe doing a repeat using Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D700.
You guys are amazing!!! Because you're such experts on gear, you can use any gear and make beautiful photos. I learn so much from you. Thank you.
Love everything about this video! Choosing gear, finding bargains, the challenges, the fun mood… you guys rock 😍👌
I’m an old film guy who transitioned to digital about 10 years ago. It was tough but finally succeeded mostly by shooting if it were still film in all manual modes, including iso. I do wonder off now and then but when it’s critical I resort to all manual .
I started photography last year with a nikon FM2. I plan on getting a DSLR, but I’m glad I started with the basics - I’ll get one when I feel I’ve improved enough
Have you seen the movie "Kodachorome"? As an old film guy, you might enjoy it.
@@captmaniac yes I have, and you’re correct, I liked it and could relate. I found a roll of Kodachrome that I had shot years and years ago needing development. I couldn’t find anyone with the correct chemistry. One was close but told me it will look very strange and would have to charge me a lot because it would require complete new 1x use of the chemicals . I tossed the roll.
Yes, my muscle memory continuously tracks focus and the right only has to match needle, speed or aperature.
No freaking computer programming to pull my head out of visual mode and post processing can deal with the rest.
I don’t want to be watching videos on camera gear but you guys just make it so much fun! 🤩
Love these cheap camera ones. While seeing all the latest and greatest is awesome, showing people what you can still manage on a budget could inspire people.
Well said
Her silly wink killed me 🤣
You just proved that a high megapixel count isn’t necessary, Go Olympus!!
MFT lacks in a lot more areas than just resolution...
@@youknowwho9247 yeah right.
@@andreasthegreat8509 Let's be real here. Olympus didn't die off because they were limited to 20 mpix, they died because their terrible noise performance and lack of ability to create subject isolation put them too close to smartphones in terms of overall image quality. Add to that the fact that MFT became ridiculously overpriced over the years and you got a system that no sensible person would buy into.
@@youknowwho9247 strange, there’s professionals using it without any problem.
Really fun seeing how completely different sets of cameras competed. Loved the 1Ds portraits.
I have been using a Canon EOS R for a year now which I mainly use for video work but recently purchased a Canon EOS 1D Mark ii. There has been a learning curve but I am really impressed with the camera so far. Not having the view screen to work with has really made me change my approach to setting up shots as I need to put more effort in to the details with the settings and zoom!!
Thanks for that one ! I've definitely started looking more at the used market more and have come up with some incredible bargains !
This is a fantastic video! I definitely recommend DSLR based kits to most people who have budget limitations of $1,000 or less. I loved Tony's lens selection of the 80-200mm f/2.8 L, but I probably would have traded out the 28-70 for, say, a 35mm f/2 or maybe a 50mm f/1.8 and a 28mm f/1.8 depending on prices. I probably would have tried to start at maybe a 1DS Mark II as I believe many of the features missing from the Mark I were present in the Mark II to include dual card slots and, I believe, live view with a 16MP sensor that would have closed the gap on resolution between the two bodies. Of course, then, lenses are more limited, but the possibilities are endless!
Great video love the banter and the information passed on is very useful .
THIS is what its about guys - we need more videos like this, more combinations so like a $1000 action photographers setup, then say a $1000 portrait setup etc etc
Ditto!
@The Stadia Revolution exactly nor justify it when it's not your full time job!
I bought a used D700 awhile ago and simply love it. Sure I would like a D850 or a full frame mirror-less but for my budget and needs the D700 is perfect.
What is the current price for a d700?
Back in the day, the D700 was the camera of choice for the photographers at the newspaper I worked for.
I am still using the D700 for studio portraits and it is great and I used it for years for pro weddings. I use D750 now for outdoor and higher pixel resolution. I still own both cameras.
@@amagnier I paid $200 for a body, the original box, two chargers, seven batteries and a release cable.
Knowing what I do now, I would have paid $300
The d700 is still a solid body
I think it's so sweet that she does this chan with her dad. It's lovely to see 👌
12 years difference, not a big deal
@@g-r-a-e-m-e- would have guessed 30 😬
@@Luke..luke..luke.. Ouch!
I loved this challenge! You guys need to do a version 2 with what you would have changed about your choices!
one of the most fun ones you guys have put up, well done
The back of the technology wave surfs just as fast as the front of the wave, but is an order of magnitude cheaper
Underrated comment. I really like this metaphor.
6:20 That was amazing Chelsea. I laughted hard 🤣
I love this format!!!! Finally something different from Photography Channels!!! Much love form the Philippines guys. 😍😍😍
Haha, the camera that I fell in love with the hobby with, is still the main DSLR I have- the D600. It was rugged, and paired with cheap primes, met all my needs and produced beautiful, rich images. So much so that I heartily believed I never would need another camera again, because the returns would be diminishing and I was already content. Other than a few off-shoot forays into rangefinders and a big pivot to film shooting for the tactility and slow pace of it, I still think the D600 is plenty enough for the vast majority of people getting into the hobby and working on their skills.
This is one of the better creator + sponsor calab I'v seen :)
Tony And Chelsea, thank you thank you THANK YOU for the video!!! Took a chance and went Keh Online and, couldn't believe it, got a Bargain Canon L series 8-15mm fisheye for $800 total!!! (taxes and discount code included!!!) That lens has been so dang elusive for me at a good price, and to find it with your help, I'm only singing praises!!! THANK YOU!!!! ❤❤❤😎👌
I love this video as a beginner! So helpful to see what the gear can do!
Such a helpful video. Thanks for the great content!
Loved seeing the results. You can get some nice gear for a small budget!
That’s it, I’m hanging on to my D200 until the CCD sensor look comes back around, with the resurgence of film it shouldn’t be that long of a wait. Lol.
You really should. I’ve a bit of sellers remorse after I sold my D200. At base ISO that CCD sensor produces the nicest looking DX photos. Period.
This is my favorite video that you guys have made
Thank you Tony and Chelsea; she made a good model for your photos Tony, and is such a good sport
I'd have gone with a 5dmk2 and the trio 1.8 primes. Cheapest setup with the best bang for buck!
how is the focus on the Mrk ii version. i read lots of people had focusing issues??
camera price got down but idk about the lenses, it's stills pretty high :((
Can I suggest the 6d, or the 6d mark 2? If you don't need weather sealing, dual card slots, or lots of focus points, there's a big saving over the 5d, and I don't think image quaility will suffer. This leaves you with lots of change to get some decent lenses.
@@aceflibble - Yes. I just had a look on MPB (UK), and sure enough, the 5D mark 2 is available for much less than the 6D. The only snags (for me) are the additional weight and, as far as I can see, the 5D mark 2 is still using Compact Flash cards, which I would avoid. It's not the reliability. It's the availability of cheap high capacity cards, the ability to use the same cards as all my other digital cameras, and the possibility of being unable to use the camera once Compact Flash finally goes obsolete.
Actually, on second thoughts, I do still have one camera that takes Compact Flash. It's a Canon Powershot A20, which had a whopping 2.1 megapixels, and a postage stamp sized display on the back. It looks slightly ridiculous now, but at the time it blew me away. Being my first digital camera I was impressed by its ability to expose correctly even at dusk, which my old Kodak Instamatic 155X could never manage. However, it did eat through 5 AA batteries in less than a day.
@@aceflibble Actually the 6D has some amount of weather sealing (70D level).
6D2 is costly. Not many on the market since they initially did not sell tooo well and the people who bought one love it.
6D vs 5D2 - I would take the 6D. Better sensor in general and even more so in HighISO situations. And while the AF is not the best it will work with very little light. Better portrait camera overall.
This video is greatly appreciated. Love the different types of video compare to what you usually produce. Rarely see this kind of setup video on hd youtube video
You guys are great photographers and that challenge must have been a lot of fun for the both of you!😀
I have been waiting to switch to mirrorless and have held onto my D600 for a decade, quite nice to see you guys using it in this challenge! (thinking about Z7ii or Z6ii)
Yeahh me too! I've been using a Nikon D3200 for a decade and planning to buy a
Z7II
Great example that you don't need expensive gear to take great pictures!
That was actually expensive gear. It is just old and devalued.
@@jtcmlt1 that's what I meant, just because it used to be expensive doesn't mean its expensive now
@@isaacfeinberg4623 Got it
Love the challenges and fun comparisons!
The walk down memory lane is very enlightening to where we have come with camera technology. Good topic choice and very helpful for those of us getting back into photography after years away. Thanks.
Canon 5D classic (12MP) and a nifty fifty is all you need. Just used that combo yesterday, and it takes my favorite portraits. I also use that old version 24-70 f/2.8 L. Pure fun 👌👌
my go to is 5d classic and 35mm f2 lens. to my shock that lens matches the sharpness and contrast just like an L lens...so now it doesn't come off, although I just scored a 100mm f2 today...
So what were the final scores? I think personally Chelsea had the best kit overall, the D600 is a brilliant wedding and portrait camera and she bought the right lenses for the job. Her photos were much more aesthetically pleasing. Great job!
D500 how much is it cost n can u say something bot its battery. My wedding is a head and I believe that I can have a good camera with low price. Plz guide me how to achieve?
@@qalbimann7089 Buy a Nikon D700
@@itsjim2875
Where can I buy this camera? Which lens is the best for it. Plz guide. Thanx
@@qalbimann7089 It is used. Search online. Reasonable single lenses: Nikon 24-120 or Tamron 24-70/2.8 or Chelsea's purchases in this video. But if you are shooting YOUR(!) own wedding, better get a super wide for those selfies. I 'd bring a 15mm, if I 'd shoot at all and a 90mm, if there is nobody else to shoot the bride (and we won't skimp on dolling her up). In all other cases: Hire a pro! Don't bother with recruiting "Uncle Bob"s, whom you'll have to lend gear, they aren't familiar with.
"Uncle Bob"s, who are still confident their own gear could handle the dim venues you 'll toss at them, after scouting and metering there, are fine and you shouldn't care if the Internet tells they should shoot different gear.
@@itsjim2875 it's interesting to me, I usually see the D600 a bit higher priced than the D700 although a lot of the D700's are over 100K. I'd prefer the D700 also, but the D600 is a very nice camera also
Thnx for vid… I’m tryna figure out which would be best camera to begin shooting with between Nikon z50(only 20+mpx), Nikon d800, and maybe canon rebel?? Any suggestions???
Your entire TH-cam video and lighting is excellent movie class, keep up the great work
As someone who shot on a 1d mk ii, i approve this video, wish i went with the 1ds honestly
D3 all the way. I have a D3, D750, and a D810 and the D3 is my go to body for portrait photography. That and the 80-200 f2.8 is amazing!
Also using a D3 and D750 agree the D3 is the go to.
I have to thank you for this video. I stumbled onto it because I've been looking at camera reviews from a video perspective. Seeing this video, though not entirely helpful for what I'm after, lead me to KEH which has an amazing selection of budget friendly used cameras. I may finally switch from filming my own TH-cam videos on my phone to using a DSLR (or mirrorless) with an interchangeable lens sooner than expected!
Thank you, and congrats on the win, Chelsea!
Thanks for making the video. having started with mirrorless cameras sometimes I forget how much harder it was for many people who came before me.
Oh nice! I just used your code to buy a used d500 earlier tonight!
Congrats! Happy shooting!
Ohhhhh thats what I have been looking for!!!
Awesome.
That's an amazing camera for sports and wild life. Super fast and accurate autofocus and outstanding sharpness. Can compete with most of the last generation cameras and kick the ass badly to most of them. Congrats!
Maybe not the 1ds, the low light is terrible. For a cheap full frame dslr, ill still go with 5d2 (and just use the centre auto focus point). Great video guys!
Yeah, 1DS was a strange choice. The 5D2 is only a little more expensive while being almost double the resolution, having better noise performance, better dynamic range, and can shoot video.
I love my 1DS for sport photography but for stills it’s not too bad with a good lens
5D1 is the best choice. Sharper photos and best colour of any Canon out there. and cheap..
i need to say that the image sensor in the nikon d600 much much supeerior than the 5d mk 2 in techincal aspects
@@TechnoBabble I thought Chelsea's choices made more sense.
Love this type of series! More please :)
For the last few weeks I have been having a blast shooting budget stuff for the fun of it. My "newest" toy has been the Fujifilm FinePix S2 pro that I have been using as an art camera due to the fact that I have a decent stable of Nikon glass. (the S2 is built on a Nikon N80 body) the limitations are forcing me out of the box when it comes to photography, I have the mantra that when you get comfortable for too long, you stop learning.
Such a cool challenge! I still have a Nikon D70 and a Nikon D7000. It's amazing how well both these old cameras perform! While the D7000 shoots higher megapixels, the results from the old D70 still amaze me in certain instances. I can get great pics from either camera when I use my F2.8 70 - 200mm Nikkor lens! The video capability of the D7000 is awesome. Thanks for a very entertaining video - greetings from South Africa!
Definitely, I agree with Tony....I would go with old gear. I own a nikon d700 with great old nikon d glass. and a Canon 5d classic with only a nifty fifty.
Good video, I love it. I have a Nikon D3300, which lens is good for my camera. To give it full functions because is not a full frame camera?
Great video im just getting into astophotography and was looking for a good source for used lenses.
I'd still get the Sony a6000 and 2 of sigma's trio f1.4 primes.
Yes low light and accurate focusing with better video specs
I have the a6000 but for paid shoots I bring my canon 5dii that I bought cheaper than the sony. What Tony said about looking pro is not as silly as it sounds
@@Caracalaba whatever gets you the best photos
@@Caracalaba no, it's not silly. I'm very aware of that as I owned the a6000 for 4 years and did plenty of paid work with it, real estate, acting and modeling headshots, high school seniors, families etc. I've had instances where people weren't taking me seriously because of it. I let my final results do the talking though. Ironically, the ones who had problems with it, were into photography or used to be photographers.
I now own the a7riii, bought it last Christmas.
@@Caracalaba yep wedding venue had loads of professional photographers trying to sell there services, the one thing that kept propping up was the customers were going to the guys who had the biggest gear, that was DSLRs equipment, the people that had the mirrorless kit I'd say was getting 50% less interest because there gear is a lot smaller and looks less professional to the customers who know nothing about cameras and gear, the old saying size matters is so true
I probably would have gotten the 5D Mk II or 6D. Both excellent choices for a very tight budget!
super helpful video! thank you
Great idea! Fun video. Thank you both. Be well.
D600 is absolutely great camera - it produces THE SAME images as D750, tho D750 has a few other advantages over D600/D610
I wouldn't call being better in literally every way outside of just technical image quality "a few other advantages. You can literally look at any possible aspect of the camera not related to the sensor and the D750 is better. Most importantly the autofocus is significantly better.
Man, you have a wife who is a photographer as you are. What else do ya need. You have the best life.
Would love to see more of these "Top Gear" style challenges in the future!
Thats great content! Showing how to take great picture with budget options.
Clever ad, albeit entertaining as well, kudo's to whomever thought this up at KEH or?
nice try from them but im sticking with MPB for used gear lol
Great video! I like this kind of videos! Challenge is always good in the videos!
You folks are FUN !
I recently bought Canon 6D Mark I for 350Eurs, as a replacement for my Canon SL1 and I am very happy. I miss the touchscreen but overall it is a great camera even to today's standards, it has GPS and WiFi. Autofocus could be better but the center point is good enough. Investment in better lenses is definitely the way... it makes a huge difference, I purposely collected several full-frame lenses in the past few years, and if you don't need autofocus I recommend getting used Samytang(Rockinon) f1.4 lenses I have 35mm and tested 85 and 50... the performance for the price is just stellar.
My two favorite lenses are ~30-years old. A Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 and a 300mm f/4. They render beautiful images and are built like tanks. I think I spent less than $800 on them combined 3 or 4 years ago.
They aren't necessarily practical enough to get a ton of use (AF is slower with screw drive lenses), but I love it when I can use them.
mine is 36 years old, the first AF tele 70-210mm constant F/4.
I love this Video!! Thanks!!!
i wish I discovered ur channel last year when I spent all my camera/lenses budget...but I guess it's better late than never...every episode is spot on, thank you
Tony will win the portrait challenge since his subject is prettier❗️😉❗️🥰😍😘
Way out of his league!
This is crazy, this video comes out the day I get my D3S in the mail from KEH! (Just a fun mess around camera)
I watched this video last year and immediately went and bought a Canon 20D and a 75-300 f/f-5.6 zoom lens (crazy choice in retrospect). Thanks for making this video and helping me discover just how accessible photography is! It's a lot more fun than using my phone, for sure.
What is a typical waiting time for KEH to review used gear submitted for sale and get back to the seller with quote confirmation or adjustment? Thanks.
I miss the look my D70s produced for gritty street photography. That’s sensor wasn’t great but it definitely had character and was fun to use.
The D80's sensor is great to this day.
I had the Nikon D90 and really miss it. I upgraded but lost the joy of photography in the process.
This video was one of the many that I looked at before I bought a ten year old D600, after trying out a D3200 for a while.
I bought them largely because I have a few SP Tamron Adaptalls, and plenty of Nikon mounts, as well as some reasonable AI and AI-S glass I'd acquired over the years.
Unlike my EOS Canons, the Nikon bodies will do auto mechanical stop-down on shoot, which makes them much nicer in use. As I grew up with mechanical-everything cameras, there's no learning curve involved, apart from taking advantage of the new plays that digital brings to the party.
So far, the results have been pretty good.
Oddly, it's like I've come full circle, as the first decent camera I bought when younger was a Nikon.
High quality KEH commercial, good job!
I loved this challenge!
I would have loved to have seen you both to totally different directions. One with the older dslr gear and then one with maybe a crop mirrorless like the Sony a6000 and some lenses there. That would have been interesting and by dropping to APS-C I think you'd still have it in the budget.
Crazy that $1000 is “budget” gear
For only a little bit more, you can buy much better gear. Professional grade cameras that are even 10 years old have artificially high prices.
It's a budget, just not the lowest one.
@@RobbyJHope how are prices "artificially high" if the camera was $3000-7000 originally?
@@UnconventionalReasoning figure it out
@@RobbyJHope in other words, you don't have an answer, you just wanted to whine about it?
This was great! I would love to see more videos like this.
Hey Chelsea and Tony. I have 3 Canons....1D mark ii, 5D classic and a Rebel T3i *Kiss). I love the old school feel and having this mix challenges me through the learning curve. Lens I commonly shoot with are 24-70L, 70-200 4L, 50mm 1.4 sigma....having fun as we hike!!!
Just recently my 5D4 went to service and I used my old 5D. Guess what: The pictures turned out just as good! Even the dynamic range was enough. Not great maybe in comparison to newer cameras, but enough to raise the shadows in the needed amount, and enough just is enough! And let's not forget: Even with an old film camera, a good lens will produce a good picture - if you get the focus managed. Fun fact: The old EOS 3 (film camera) has a MUCH better AF system than the much younger digital 5D. I have both, and the EOS 3 is the better camera, it can do everything the 5D can and much more - if you are willing to shoot film in 2021. So if you put a lens with good CA correction, pretty bokeh and decent sharpness on any full frame camera, it will look great. And really: The number of pixels isn't as important as sensor size. I used the old 5D and an old 7D. The 5D pictures with 12MP looked more detailed and crisper than the pictures of the 7D with 18MP. If i had known that back than, i would never have gone APS-C.
i miss my T-90 and 25 ASA vel.
Chelsea has already got the gold ring, it’s on her finger, that’s why the smirk. 🤣
she knows even if tony wins the challenge she won the marriage so hah
Great video. It was a lot of fun using older gear.
Probably one of the most entertaining adverts I've seen, great job guys. p.s. loving your work in Star Trek Strange New Worlds Tony ! :)
Love the budget comparison!
Maybe it's already been done, but I would like to see a comparison for budget friendly wildlife/birding photography! Simply because that's what I'm into & my budget is thin.
Again, great video and thanks for all of the informative & entertaining content!
Go back and look at T&C videos they covered budget for wildlife/birding Photography.
still rocking a D750 with my trusty 14-24 :D