Hello hello, I hope you enjoyed the video and the thoughts on this little gem I wanted to share AND the lovely Ghibli clouds I was treated to by the weather :o Also much love to Squarespace again for sponsoring the video! Head to www.squarespace.com/teocrawford to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "TEOCRAWFORD". Have a great week, Teo P.S I've noticed that the price for this camera seems to vary quite a lot across the globe. For reference, I often find this camera body in the 400€ range, which in my eyes is a good deal - I hope that clarifies a couple questions :)
I reciprocate on the documenting and photographing everything and anything! I have been thinking about my first set up; already had the Olympus Mju ii for a point and shoot and now this baby Lumix will for sure be the additional! And lol planning a trip to Japan also; small world I suppose! Thank You!
I ended up getting the Lumix GX85 with the 20mm lens after seeing the Japan series, and I noticed I feel more encouraged to shoot photos more casually. And I'll definetly be taking this camera if i do go to Japan in November!
@@HungTran-wf3gu You just keep practicing. Finding your style isn't fast and easy. What helps me is to get creative and find new angles and new subjects I haven't tried before. You can learn about how to control the camera's settings but those only take you so far in taking a picture. Just remember to have fun in the process
These are my images. I don’t have to justify them to anyone. The images make me happy and that is all that is important. The same for you. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I love how you can say the unspoken words of my love towards photography. Your ways of expressing yourself towards photographs making me fall even more into taking photos❤
Man, the quality of these videos is astonishing! I can‘t get enough of your calming and informative style of telling your storys and you inspire me to grab my camera and go out capture some moments each time again! Thank you!
i actually hate shooting on cameras with big lenses because i feel awkward pulling it out around strangers + they also freeze up because its so unnatural
I got my Panasonic Lumix GX85 back in 2017 I bought it with the kit lens, the Lumix 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 and the original Leica 25mm F1.4 (best lens I've ever owned). I love this camera it is without any doubts the camera I take with me to do everything and that's the most important as you said in your video "You can't beat someone that is having fun" I'll keep having fun with my little Panasonic Lumix GX85
I really felt that "resistance" term you used. Right now it's been ages since I hadn't have fun with my camera because of the resistance to take easy photos. You opened my eyes ❤
Ok, I just discovered this channel and believe I have been hypnotized by Teo’s beautiful voice, accent and presentation such that he could take a photo of a blank wall and I would swoon over it. Wonderful talent.
I still have my GX80 and it's been superb for my hikes through Japan - nothing wrong with it even today! Paired with some superb Micro Four Thirds lenses (shout out to the Olympus 12-40 Pro, and the Olympus 17mm), the output still is amazing.
You were a big part of me deciding to get this exact set-up and I never regretted it. Such a special combo. And it clearly inspires you because your photos with it are some of your best work imo. The big companies don't want people to know it but no, you don't need the latest gear to enjoy photography. In the contrary I would say. I have been shooting with a Nikon D60 and a 35mm 1.8 and I don't even know how old it is but if I didn't like cameras as much as I like ohitography I could very well just shoot with this combo or the GX80/20mm1.7 and be perfectly happy. Btw, if you use lightroom I highly encourage you to use the new denoise funstion. It's ofc not perfect but it makes photos that would have been unusable at high iso completely clean and even printable. There is no more excuse now to not use old gear (if you use lightroom).
This video has been a fresh air in my mind about so many things i have been thinking about my photography the past months... thank you for loving this art as much as you do
brother. havent watched your vids for a long time. was one of your first subscribers i believe. now youve blown up. you deserve it man. youve made excelent videos that photography people love and non photography people will understand and appreciate the art. go do more brother. merry xmas
Everything about this video is how i've been feeling for a long time. After many years and many test trials with digicams and even the x100 i finally found the camera sparks that joy and gives me that ease of use and burden-less feeling. I found a deal on the "old" sony rx1rii and that camera has completely resparked my love for photography. I use to shoot a lot with point and shoot film cameras, i would use them as my everyday carry whether i was going out with friends/family or on my commute to work, i would always make sure it would come with me. i would even make room for it in my camera bag on trips or my paid gigs. current film prices had got me looking more into digital point and shoots and long story short i ended up with the rx1rii and now my bigger sony has taken the back seat. its so nice to come across video that really goes into depth explaining that feeling ive been personally experiencing. this has definitely become one of my favorite videos here on youtube that ive watched in a long time, i couldve easily watched this video front to back 10+ times even if it was hours long. so yeah thank you for that :)
7 months ago I was trying to get into photography after years of shooting with my cheap phone. I saw this camera on Amazon and I thought "mmh seems nice and reasonably priced", well at least for how far the reasonably can get ahah. So I searched for some TH-cam reviews and you came up as recommended. I subscribed and then bought the gx85. Didnt regret it yet, and don't think I will. Keep it up👍👍👍
I'd like to point out that in the last decade or so progress on the digital camera front wasn't made by such huge leaps as it was earlier, meaning a person trying out photography can rely on older second hand models to cover 90% of their needs. Sure higher MP and ISO numbers are great but even having a camera that gives you usable 800ISO is just lovely. And I'd really like to be a guy starting out in this era. Congrats on making it so easy to understand for everyone!
Hi. This is the very first video of yours that I have come across, and I have to say I am amazed by the quality of your video. I really like the look and color grading done on the scenes, especially the shots in the grass field with lots of green and yellow tones. I could literally feel the warmth of the scene as I watched the video. Really amazing work, keep it up.
Feel the same way about my XT-30ii, I've recently bought a 27mm prime from ttartisan and I love it so much, such a lightweight and fun packet to use Can't wait to use it in Japan in November
There is absolutely nothing terrible about the Panasonic GX85. It's a superb little camera, capable of taking beautiful images with fairly inexpensive lenses. It's small, inconspicuous, light and can be stashed in a bag or large jacket pocket when necessary. The mechanical shutter has a very soft but crisp sound, and it has the option for an electronic shutter, too. In body stabilization, 4k video, lovely colours, what's not to like?
Still used my two GX9 even after 4 years of purchase and going around the world. IBIS and fun factor of GX80 is still better than most of 2023 cameras available today.
Wanna echo some of the other comments. You’re a huge reason I got my gx85 over a year ago. It is absolutely a fun camera and has made me a better photographer because I take it so many places I never used to take a camera. This was a beautiful love letter to this little beast!
You were partly what inspired me to get a GX85! Love your photos and how you can turn something seemingly mundane into something beautiful. Been a photographer for going on 10 years and was a micro four thirds guy for a while and sold everything for full frame when I started leaning heavier into video. I realized very quickly I didn't like the weight of the bodies or lenses when going on personal trips or for EDC. Also found out there was nothing "magical" or "unobtainable" with full frame. Yes shallow dof, blah blah; but a photo is so much more than blurry background. So I decided to go back to this exact setup, GX85+20mm f1.7. I told myself I would by a 12mm or a 15mm at some point but I absolutely love the 20mm, it never comes off. I still have my full frame Panasonic cameras for work but when it's just me and I want something light to throw in my pocket or a small sling pouch, it's the GX85 that comes with me.
That’s strange, because I can usually find it for about 400🤔 I didn’t think that the price could vary so strongly depending on your location. And 400 is really cheap for a camera with the capabilities of the GX80. You‘re not going to find a bloody camera that’s any good for 80 bucks. But the cameras that camera manufacturers try to sell us nowadays are in the 1000-2000 bucks range, so considering that, 400 is a steal! That is the point I‘m trying to make here🙌🏼✨
Sure 600$ bei itself is a lot HOWEVER not when it comes to cameras. It’s not really out of touch when you consider that good cameras can cost multiple thousands of dollars. I‘d say anything under 800 is considerable as a „cheap“ camera. Anything under 400 is a „budget“ camera. It’s the same way cheap Pianos are 800$ and that is just the way it is. You can not expect high quality in that price range but it’s enough. Nothing out of touch with that. It alway depends on what it is about.
I had this camera before it was stolen. I replaced it with a GX9. I have no problem shooting at 800iso. No worries, of course, I don't pixel peep nor do I print. I think that if you have to look for noise, you're always going to find it. So, I don't look, just enjoy.
That's right, it's all about feelings. That's why the Leica M is the king of this class. Since it is too expensive and not affordable for most people, I bought the GX9, which is a slight upgrade to the GX80. It has a slightly better dynamic range and a 20 megapixel sensor. Since I got this camera, my full frame camera has been put away in the closet. :))
You're one of the reasons why I bought this as my compact travel camera. I remember watching your early videos and being stunned by the quality of photos this camera took and for how cheap it was for me to get. I have it paired with the 25mm 1.4 PanaLeica lens and its one of my most favorite combos out of all the cameras/lenses I've owned and it made shooting photos fun again. Also the 16MP isn't an issue for large prints since Lightroom has an AI upscaler and all large photos I printed from the files of this camera came out stunning. I'm glad to see this camera getting more recognition and it saved my back from traveling with Full Frame cameras like my S1H. Thanks for all your work
The resistance I felt with my sony a7iv was huge, felt almost zero excitement to just shoot pictures. Ended up selling it and now im looking for something easy, thanks for showing me this Lumix gem :)
My choice back then was the olympus om-d e-m10 and a lumix 25mm f1.7 and i never got bored! You described literally the way i feel when i shoot with my camera, i really loved this video!
I feel validated. The camera I've become attached to is a couple of years older than yours-it's a Pentax K-S1. I think it might be the most compact DSLR that Pentax produced, and just slightly bigger than your Lumix. It puts out 20MP, which is more than enough for anything I do, and it's a great match with those tiny Pentax-DA Limited series lenses. To me the key advantage is its bright-and-beautiful pentaprism viewfinder. It's much more pleasing to use than a typical EVF, especially on sunny days.
I just picked up a used GX80 Body couple of minutes ago and now partnered it with my Lumix 20mm f1.7. I also have a Lumix GX8, Leica 12-60 f2.8-4 and the Leica 15mm f1.7. Your videos has been one of the inspirations why I build a MFT system aside from owning Fujifilm APSC System. I am really impressed with the quality of photos the Lumix produces. Thanks for the videos!
Very nice selection of glass for your GX80. Congratulations. The GX8 might be a better camera than the GX80. At least it is different from its cousins. I too am also in Fujiland. I only own crop sensor cameras. Full frame, for me, offers nothing I can’t get from crop sensor bodies. God bless those of us that want or need full frame sensors. That is what makes horse racing. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Congratulations on your 1st digital camera. Be careful. This could be your gateway drug into photography. Word of advice. Newer, better, more expensive cameras won’t make you a better photographer. I know this through experience. Use the gear you have. Purchase primes if and when you need them. YT videos will help you become a better photographer. Books, as in how to or of images by photographers you like , will help you become a better photographer. Going to workshops or taking classes are also helpful. Your gear, especially your body, is the least import element of becoming a good photographer. The most important piece of gear you will ever have is about six inches behind your camera. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
ever since watching your japan street photography series I've been wanting to get my hand on a lumix gx80 now 😅 also super close to 100k!! its gonna happen before the end of 2023 for SURE
I'm pretty sure you've sold quite a few GX80s at this point. I also got one earlier this year in large parts thanks to your videos. MPB should have sponsored this video ;)
The GX80 was a camera I was on the verge of getting! Love MFT and the compact lightness as well as great image quality was just great to see. I ended up with the Olympus EM5 Mk. III because of some other pros it had over the Lumix, but still this camera is a fantastic choice!
Great video Teo, you inspired me to buy a GX80 about half a year ago now from watching your videos. I’ve taken it everywhere with me and whilst the image quality isn’t insane, it’s such a little pocket rocket and inspires me to capture what’s around me. My photography has improved so much from it.
I love my GX80. It's very versatile because of its size, but also produces great images. Paired with the Panasonic-Leica 15mm lens it's hard to beat. I also love the Panasonic GM1 with the same lens, that is such a fun combination.
I ve got my gx80 with a silver line on the top thats reason lots of people think that it's a vintage camera 😃 Capability is what I like too and IBIS stab, 4k video for me is enough . Your channel is full of inspiration and a relaxing music 🇺🇦🤘Top
With regards to your point on the super high ISO capability at 9:59; that high ISO isn't really useful for single shots, but if you're stacking shots using median blending in post, then you can get the benefits of higher shutter speed in low light while keeping low noise. It's the same technique many smartphones use to achieve such low noise in their night modes.
This ties in perfectly with the intuitive 'active filter' hypothesis, it is many times easier to learn things when you are enjoying it than when you aren't. If you want to get good at 'active' art like drawing or painting, you will get better if you actually do what you like since you will pay attention to what you are doing and do it more. Same with language learning and photography, which are more 'passive', pay attention and do it often and you will get results.
small quick digital cameras are so special. My first camera was a Fujifilm FinepixS2750 that I got as a hand me down when my grandparent's house burnt down. I'm not kidding my first camera survived a house fire. it's got 12 mega pixels and is from 2010 I think, considering when I recharge the batteries I have to reset the date and it automatically assumes 2010. Apart from the way I got it I don't know who used it before or what it was used to capture, I wish I did know though tbh I was never that close to my grandparent's on that side of the family, I'm glad I can give this little camera some new life though even if it is just to shoot candid photos with my friends. It's not the best camera for size/weight but I never leave the house without it, it just feels so special when I hold it.
Truly loved this same set up and miss it a-lot. Hoping Panasonic makes an updated version just as compact with the new phase detect. I'd grab it for any price point.
Not only 50MP, but Fuji just released their 100MP medium format camera: GFX 100 II. That is insane and around $7500. I agree with all your points and will add that higher image quality does not mean better photos! Shoot what you like and with what works for you! Thank you for keeping me inspired to shoot both digital and analoge! Love your videos.
Use the right tool for the right job. It is crazy having 100mg. If you are doing landscape or crop the heck out of things this may be the right tool for you. I can’t imagine schlepping this large and heavy camera all day taking pictures. In the studio it’s a whole different game. For me, as a street photographer, the GX 85 is a perfect tool. i’m glad Fuji has made a GFX 100S II for those who need or want it. That isn’t me different folks different strokes. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Man thank you for repping this camera. It's actually the ultimate travel camera. The video features are quite good and with the stabilisation and use of a camera strap you can totally get nice smooth-moving shots with it. I have it and a Canon M50, I never pick up the m50. The features are better, the lenses are better, the system is cheaper and the files are just as sharp because there's no AA filter. This is despite the m50 having a 24-megapixel sensor.
A mi también me encantan los equipos pequeños y ligeros, de manera que solo cuento con el conjunto Sony A7II con la lente Sony 28-60 mm y consideró que es una combinación muy interesante. Viajo únicamente con este equipo, así no gasto energía pensando en qué lente poner en cada momento y me resulta muy cómodo 😊
I feel the same about the gx80. I don't know what it is, but this camera inspires me to go out and take pictures. It's about the process of taking them and capture memories...and not about pixels and perfection. I always loved the idea of dealing with limitations. I would love to upgrade to the gx9 for the exposure compensation dial... because the rear dial on my gx80 has stopped working. And it's my 2nd one because of this. 😅
As someone who has been shooting the Lumix GX9 as my main camera since 2018-ish, I'll agree wholeheartedly to this video. (The GX9 is basically just a spec-updated GX80.)
A year ago I bought the Sony c7 full frame camera paired with the sigma 24-70mm 2.8f lens. I kid you not, going back to my GX85/80, I forgot how much fun it was to take pictures. I stand by it, the gx80/85 paired with the 42,5 mm 1.7 is amazing. It’s light, you don’t feel any pressure taking pictures and is fun. The only negative side might be the autofocus. I was also suprised that I had to increase the shutter speed of my Sony because it had no lens stabilisation, even though it has IBIS. Almost all Panasonic lenses have OIS. In conclusion I learned that m43 is everything but a compromise.
I see others commenting on the same. The camera with a 12-32 lens is eq. to $629 at the moment. Which is around $70 more than I paid for my 250D with the kit lens and a 50mm.
The gx85 is one the best desiged cameras ever made. The weight and size is almost perfect. If the gx85 had newer senor it would be my favourite camera. Only thing I don't like is the aspect ratio of 4:3 so I set it to 3:2 which of course means you are cropping the sensor a bit. I have found using the enhance feature on lightroom helps improve the files
absolutely stunning video. I dont even need a camera, I watched this for the visuals and the commentary. How you feel about the GX85 is how I feel about the Leica M9 or the xpro1--it's inspiring to grab and walk around. I completely agree that most new digital cameras are completely unnecessary--huge, bulky, 50mp +, spray and pray--there is nothing that motivates you to challenge yourself to be more creative: the paradox of ease.
I have had the GX85 for several years. I love it and the GX9. I do street photography and this body does the job. Small and light as you suggest. So are the lenses. Not Ricoh GRiii/X small but easy to put in a jacket pocket. Features I love. IBIS. With some lenses there is dual image stabilization. This makes the video nice and smooth. Also low light is easier to do. L monochrome D is my favorite jpeg setting for any camera. I like it more than Fuji’s Acros with red filter. The contrast and crushing the blacks makes me happy. Not unique to this manufacturer or model, I love the touch screen where I can touch to focus and then activate the shutter. Very helpful for street photography. As this is a mirrorless camera it consumes a lot of energy. The battery is good for 300-400 images. Good enough. I carry one or two spares and that is all I need for a day of shooting. As this is a Panasonic camera there is no surprise this body produces very nice video. The only downside of this body is the lack of an audio jack. Don’t do video? Please disregard this last comment. Panasonic and Olympus (M43 is the only mount that will use their competitor’s lenses) have a vast selection of lenses at different focal lengths, brightness, and price. The primes are absolutely tiny and light. I am satisfied with the quality of the images that I make with this body. M43 does what I need. I also use Fuji gear. There are no benefits, for me, to use a full frame sensor. YMMV. Here is a great feature of the Lumix GX85. It is cheap! I’ve seen body only offers in the $350 range. You can put a 25mm lens (50mm full frame equivalent) on this thing and you are making images for less than $500. The GX85/9 doesn’t have phase detection. Panasonic doggedly stuck with contrast detection for focus and developed DFD. It is quite good for photography. Video is another matter. Focus isn’t very sticky. For the video clips I do it is OK. Not so good for longer videos or blogging. Small. Light. Performant. Inexpensive. This is an excellent body for a good price. The 20mp GX9 can be had for a couple hundred dollars more. I recommend either of these bodies because I use them both. I can’t wait for the GX10 with improved features that research and time promise. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Hello teo! I bought lumix gx80 around two years ago after i watched your video and i still use it until today! I have canon r5 too for professional use. But turned out that i use gx80 more this year!! I was wondering is it just me or this camera is indeed so comfortable, i just searched on youtube about this gx80 worth in 2023. And a lot of people still like it very much!! So i guess this camera is indeed a great one!! Thank you for helped me choose this camera teo!!! Have a wonderful shot!
There are so many cameras. There aren’t any bad cameras. So we have to select the right tool for the right job. I’m not a professional photographer. Can you use this camera for professional work? Certainly. Professional photographers usually use full frame sensor camera for professional work though. I look at the GX85 output. I look at its features. I look at this camera’s size and weight. I look at the price. It is, as Teo says, fun to use. I really like this camera for the reasons mentioned. I’m glad I made this purchase. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I have a Pentax K1000 too, and recently instinctively bought a Fujifilm XE-2... your video is so timely! I also love that the digital camera weighs nothing, and look forward to appreciating digital more again :3
Bruh, love your approach towards photography. Just subbed yesterday. The way you communicate and put together your videos is so calming man. I wanna get a Lumix GX80 now haha
Bought it because of your videos, started with Nikon D5000 I got from my FIL, but needed something more compact, found your videos and instantly boought it with pana 25 and 42.5mm. It's been 2 years and I am loving it. Still need some more confidence in street photography but camera is great.
The more you do street photography the more confident you will become. You have good tools. Watch some of the many good street photography TH-cam videos and look at street photography books from the library. You’ll do fine. Just returned from a week walking the streets of NYC. Took a small amount of street photos. I am surprised I took mostly street portraits. I don’t know why. They were there and I took them. I love Saul Leiter. He did color street images in the 60’s and 70’s when color wasn’t cool. I have learned to incorporate negative space in my images due to him. What I really like is taking portraits of people with umbrellas. The last day in NYC it rained and the umbrellas came out. I also took puddle reflection images. While taking these images, I asked myself what would Saul do? He took pictures of umbrellas without the people. I decided to do some of that also. Even an old dog can learn new tricks. Have fun with your street to David. You are good enough. Your images are good enough. you will not die if someone refuses to have their image taken. Just smile and continue walking away. Mask on nurse Marty (Ret)
your works are masterpieces🥺 I really adore them! and your speech is very comforting. thanks for sharing your experience, it’s useful for me as I’m currently picking up which camera to buy as a beginner
I totally understand what you said about motivation to shoot. I have a gh5s and it's an absolute beast in terms of filmmaking but I just don't have the energy to use it as much as I would want to. Im going to sell it and get something that suits my needs and give me that feeling again, even if it's a massive downgrade in terms of quality.
I literally just got the bug to pick back up my GX85 a few days ago and it really does just inspire me to pick it up and go shoot. Thanks for putting this together
Brilliant video Teo! Having that type of camera is such a joy. My Pentax Mx-1 is one of those cameras, It feel is great in the hand, has a great zoom range and just a joy to work with. No fussing with lens or having to carry a bag of lens. Thanks for sharing! Always great content!
I completely agree with the point you're making. Though, I'm most often rocking my a7rIV, which is a quite 'hefty' camera - especially for everyday shooting. But the way I've resolved the issue of carrying it around is by getting a really comfortable and light sling bag to to carry it in. Which has in turn brought back lot's of joy to the shooting process :) Great topic! And really love the footage!
I agree with so much you said in this video! I have the same viewpoint. I wish more cameras had 16-20 megapixels again. 35mm film is the equivalent to 19 megapixels. I relate all of my digital cameras to my film cameras. I'm currently looking to upgrade my camera. I'm using my first, an old old old Canon DSLR with a failing sensor, and I've had it 7 years. I'm ready for a mirrorless camera that will be a good partner to my film SLR camera.
The Panasonic GX85 with 16mp or GX9 with 20mp would be a good choice. I know this as I voted with my wallet. YMMV. Have fun with your gear. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I think I would have to disagree on the billboard statement. When the iPhone 6 (i think) came out, they had an ad campaign where they shot actual billboards with it and it was just fine. It was also 15MP. The bigger something is, the farther the appropriate viewing distance is to it. So, if you have a 12MP or 16MP camera, you can do most things perfectly fine with it. The only time it might be negative is when you're viewing them to purposely pick out poor quality. I'd argue, if you told somebody who wasn't a photographer that this was a "professional" camera they wouldn't disagree. It's all about how you look at things.
Hello hello, I hope you enjoyed the video and the thoughts on this little gem I wanted to share AND the lovely Ghibli clouds I was treated to by the weather :o
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Have a great week,
Teo
P.S I've noticed that the price for this camera seems to vary quite a lot across the globe. For reference, I often find this camera body in the 400€ range, which in my eyes is a good deal - I hope that clarifies a couple questions :)
Ghibli clouds indeed! Gorgeous work as always Teo! ❤
wich setting do you use on your gx80? Like -sharpness, contrat ext or you leave it as it is?
What do you use for pov fisheye -y shots?
@@Awytoo A GoPro Hero 8 :)
I reciprocate on the documenting and photographing everything and anything! I have been thinking about my first set up; already had the Olympus Mju ii for a point and shoot and now this baby Lumix will for sure be the additional! And lol planning a trip to Japan also; small world I suppose! Thank You!
I just want to take a moment to appreciate how visually beautiful this video is.
Aww thank you!!
Agree.
I think that's the thing with this video, it's a well filmed video with not alot of shots of the actual camera in question
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Okay but I need a tutorial on that dreamy pastel coloring that you’re doing/the way you edit your photographs and videos! It’s just so good!
I ended up getting the Lumix GX85 with the 20mm lens after seeing the Japan series, and I noticed I feel more encouraged to shoot photos more casually. And I'll definetly be taking this camera if i do go to Japan in November!
Aww amazing, that’s great! I wish you the best time in Japan!!☺️✨
Hi what your exprienment so far with the gx85, just buy it but the pictute i take is terrible. Do u have any advice on settings or anything else
@@HungTran-wf3gu You just keep practicing. Finding your style isn't fast and easy. What helps me is to get creative and find new angles and new subjects I haven't tried before. You can learn about how to control the camera's settings but those only take you so far in taking a picture. Just remember to have fun in the process
Sorry if this is a stupid question but does it come with built in filters like the Fujifilms cameras? Or is it just raw shoots?
@@HungTran-wf3gu u need learn editing i think ,&&
My peers always thought I was strange for taking photos of what they deemed to be "boring".
Nice to know I'm not the only one
Tell your peers to get dopamine detox. Enjoying peaceful boring stuffs is a gift
If you find boring stuff interesting you’re truly an artist. Show the world what they are missing!
These are my images. I don’t have to justify them to anyone. The images make me happy and that is all that is important. The same for you.
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there are no boring things, only boring people! :)
I love how you can say the unspoken words of my love towards photography. Your ways of expressing yourself towards photographs making me fall even more into taking photos❤
Ahhh that’s amazing, thank you for the kind words🥹🫶🏼
Man, the quality of these videos is astonishing! I can‘t get enough of your calming and informative style of telling your storys and you inspire me to grab my camera and go out capture some moments each time again! Thank you!
i actually hate shooting on cameras with big lenses because i feel awkward pulling it out around strangers + they also freeze up because its so unnatural
ikr!? Pancake lens is a must for this kind of situation 😅
I got my Panasonic Lumix GX85 back in 2017 I bought it with the kit lens, the Lumix 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 and the original Leica 25mm F1.4 (best lens I've ever owned). I love this camera it is without any doubts the camera I take with me to do everything and that's the most important as you said in your video "You can't beat someone that is having fun" I'll keep having fun with my little Panasonic Lumix GX85
I really felt that "resistance" term you used. Right now it's been ages since I hadn't have fun with my camera because of the resistance to take easy photos. You opened my eyes ❤
Ok, I just discovered this channel and believe I have been hypnotized by Teo’s beautiful voice, accent and presentation such that he could take a photo of a blank wall and I would swoon over it. Wonderful talent.
I still have my GX80 and it's been superb for my hikes through Japan - nothing wrong with it even today! Paired with some superb Micro Four Thirds lenses (shout out to the Olympus 12-40 Pro, and the Olympus 17mm), the output still is amazing.
The level of dedication in these videos just keeps increasing, loving it
Thank you🥹🫶🏼
You were a big part of me deciding to get this exact set-up and I never regretted it. Such a special combo. And it clearly inspires you because your photos with it are some of your best work imo.
The big companies don't want people to know it but no, you don't need the latest gear to enjoy photography. In the contrary I would say.
I have been shooting with a Nikon D60 and a 35mm 1.8 and I don't even know how old it is but if I didn't like cameras as much as I like ohitography I could very well just shoot with this combo or the GX80/20mm1.7 and be perfectly happy.
Btw, if you use lightroom I highly encourage you to use the new denoise funstion. It's ofc not perfect but it makes photos that would have been unusable at high iso completely clean and even printable.
There is no more excuse now to not use old gear (if you use lightroom).
This video has been a fresh air in my mind about so many things i have been thinking about my photography the past months... thank you for loving this art as much as you do
Aww amazing, I’m so happy the video resonated with you in that way!🥹🙌🏼
We all apreciatte the effort you put into these videos that make them calming, cozy, and inspiring.
Ok p Diddy 😂
brother. havent watched your vids for a long time. was one of your first subscribers i believe. now youve blown up. you deserve it man. youve made excelent videos that photography people love and non photography people will understand and appreciate the art. go do more brother. merry xmas
Everything about this video is how i've been feeling for a long time.
After many years and many test trials with digicams and even the x100 i finally found the camera sparks that joy and gives me that ease of use and burden-less feeling. I found a deal on the "old" sony rx1rii and that camera has completely resparked my love for photography.
I use to shoot a lot with point and shoot film cameras, i would use them as my everyday carry whether i was going out with friends/family or on my commute to work, i would always make sure it would come with me. i would even make room for it in my camera bag on trips or my paid gigs. current film prices had got me looking more into digital point and shoots and long story short i ended up with the rx1rii and now my bigger sony has taken the back seat.
its so nice to come across video that really goes into depth explaining that feeling ive been personally experiencing. this has definitely become one of my favorite videos here on youtube that ive watched in a long time, i couldve easily watched this video front to back 10+ times even if it was hours long. so yeah thank you for that :)
7 months ago I was trying to get into photography after years of shooting with my cheap phone. I saw this camera on Amazon and I thought "mmh seems nice and reasonably priced", well at least for how far the reasonably can get ahah. So I searched for some TH-cam reviews and you came up as recommended. I subscribed and then bought the gx85. Didnt regret it yet, and don't think I will. Keep it up👍👍👍
5:30 it’s also a freeing feeling to know that even if this “cheaper” camera gets damaged, stolen or lost it’s not a big deal
I'd like to point out that in the last decade or so progress on the digital camera front wasn't made by such huge leaps as it was earlier, meaning a person trying out photography can rely on older second hand models to cover 90% of their needs. Sure higher MP and ISO numbers are great but even having a camera that gives you usable 800ISO is just lovely. And I'd really like to be a guy starting out in this era. Congrats on making it so easy to understand for everyone!
This is a reminder of how broke i am not being able to afford a “cheap” 400€ camera
😂😂😂 I’ll buy it for you
@@eltrippy3988 I'd love one if you're offering lmao
@@eltrippy3988 you'll buy it for me 2? hahah
yeah, 400 is not cheap !
Hi. This is the very first video of yours that I have come across, and I have to say I am amazed by the quality of your video. I really like the look and color grading done on the scenes, especially the shots in the grass field with lots of green and yellow tones. I could literally feel the warmth of the scene as I watched the video. Really amazing work, keep it up.
Feel the same way about my XT-30ii, I've recently bought a 27mm prime from ttartisan and I love it so much, such a lightweight and fun packet to use
Can't wait to use it in Japan in November
This made me want to start photography as a hobby. Your love of photography is so tangible in this video that I feel like I need to be a part of it
There is absolutely nothing terrible about the Panasonic GX85. It's a superb little camera, capable of taking beautiful images with fairly inexpensive lenses. It's small, inconspicuous, light and can be stashed in a bag or large jacket pocket when necessary. The mechanical shutter has a very soft but crisp sound, and it has the option for an electronic shutter, too. In body stabilization, 4k video, lovely colours, what's not to like?
Still used my two GX9 even after 4 years of purchase and going around the world.
IBIS and fun factor of GX80 is still better than most of 2023 cameras available today.
Wanna echo some of the other comments. You’re a huge reason I got my gx85 over a year ago. It is absolutely a fun camera and has made me a better photographer because I take it so many places I never used to take a camera. This was a beautiful love letter to this little beast!
The depth you’ve gone in in this video allows me to reflect on my purpose in photography
p.s. the visuals in this video is on par
"cheap"? 600 usd cheap?
Hey it’s better than a camera starting at €5000🤷♀️
I like your smooth understated optimism @@JANEYOOO
Broke
Cheap for a camera
Yes, you spent more on your sneakers and supreme lame shirt 👚
You were partly what inspired me to get a GX85! Love your photos and how you can turn something seemingly mundane into something beautiful. Been a photographer for going on 10 years and was a micro four thirds guy for a while and sold everything for full frame when I started leaning heavier into video. I realized very quickly I didn't like the weight of the bodies or lenses when going on personal trips or for EDC. Also found out there was nothing "magical" or "unobtainable" with full frame. Yes shallow dof, blah blah; but a photo is so much more than blurry background. So I decided to go back to this exact setup, GX85+20mm f1.7. I told myself I would by a 12mm or a 15mm at some point but I absolutely love the 20mm, it never comes off. I still have my full frame Panasonic cameras for work but when it's just me and I want something light to throw in my pocket or a small sling pouch, it's the GX85 that comes with me.
putting (its cheap!) in the title of a video talking about a $600 dollar camera body is the most out of touch thing i think ive seen in a minute lmfao
That’s strange, because I can usually find it for about 400🤔 I didn’t think that the price could vary so strongly depending on your location.
And 400 is really cheap for a camera with the capabilities of the GX80. You‘re not going to find a bloody camera that’s any good for 80 bucks. But the cameras that camera manufacturers try to sell us nowadays are in the 1000-2000 bucks range, so considering that, 400 is a steal! That is the point I‘m trying to make here🙌🏼✨
Right…
@@teocrawford Agree! I'm going to buy a G80 tommorow for €200 second hand. The GX is similar in price and often slightly cheaper.
@@teocrawfordstill out of touch lol
Sure 600$ bei itself is a lot HOWEVER not when it comes to cameras. It’s not really out of touch when you consider that good cameras can cost multiple thousands of dollars. I‘d say anything under 800 is considerable as a „cheap“ camera. Anything under 400 is a „budget“ camera. It’s the same way cheap Pianos are 800$ and that is just the way it is. You can not expect high quality in that price range but it’s enough. Nothing out of touch with that. It alway depends on what it is about.
I had this camera before it was stolen. I replaced it with a GX9. I have no problem shooting at 800iso. No worries, of course, I don't pixel peep nor do I print. I think that if you have to look for noise, you're always going to find it. So, I don't look, just enjoy.
i absolutely love this
Aww thank you Gawx!!❤️
That's right, it's all about feelings. That's why the Leica M is the king of this class. Since it is too expensive and not affordable for most people, I bought the GX9, which is a slight upgrade to the GX80. It has a slightly better dynamic range and a 20 megapixel sensor. Since I got this camera, my full frame camera has been put away in the closet. :))
You're one of the reasons why I bought this as my compact travel camera. I remember watching your early videos and being stunned by the quality of photos this camera took and for how cheap it was for me to get. I have it paired with the 25mm 1.4 PanaLeica lens and its one of my most favorite combos out of all the cameras/lenses I've owned and it made shooting photos fun again. Also the 16MP isn't an issue for large prints since Lightroom has an AI upscaler and all large photos I printed from the files of this camera came out stunning. I'm glad to see this camera getting more recognition and it saved my back from traveling with Full Frame cameras like my S1H. Thanks for all your work
THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN IN TH-cam!
Man, your video quality is superb.
The resistance I felt with my sony a7iv was huge, felt almost zero excitement to just shoot pictures. Ended up selling it and now im looking for something easy, thanks for showing me this Lumix gem :)
My choice back then was the olympus om-d e-m10 and a lumix 25mm f1.7 and i never got bored! You described literally the way i feel when i shoot with my camera, i really loved this video!
Recently received my own GX80! Lovely, small companion for a great price
I feel validated. The camera I've become attached to is a couple of years older than yours-it's a Pentax K-S1. I think it might be the most compact DSLR that Pentax produced, and just slightly bigger than your Lumix. It puts out 20MP, which is more than enough for anything I do, and it's a great match with those tiny Pentax-DA Limited series lenses. To me the key advantage is its bright-and-beautiful pentaprism viewfinder. It's much more pleasing to use than a typical EVF, especially on sunny days.
I just picked up a used GX80 Body couple of minutes ago and now partnered it with my Lumix 20mm f1.7. I also have a Lumix GX8, Leica 12-60 f2.8-4 and the Leica 15mm f1.7. Your videos has been one of the inspirations why I build a MFT system aside from owning Fujifilm APSC System. I am really impressed with the quality of photos the Lumix produces. Thanks for the videos!
Very nice selection of glass for your GX80. Congratulations. The GX8 might be a better camera than the GX80. At least it is different from its cousins. I too am also in Fujiland. I only own crop sensor cameras. Full frame, for me, offers nothing I can’t get from crop sensor bodies. God bless those of us that want or need full frame sensors. That is what makes horse racing.
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Your voice is the most soothing and this video is so peaceful ❤
omg you're grading and sound quality is so so crisppp
I actually just bought this as my first ever digital camera a few weeks ago from watching your videos and it’s the best thing i’ve done!!
Congratulations on your 1st digital camera. Be careful. This could be your gateway drug into photography. Word of advice. Newer, better, more expensive cameras won’t make you a better photographer. I know this through experience.
Use the gear you have. Purchase primes if and when you need them. YT videos will help you become a better photographer. Books, as in how to or of images by photographers you like , will help you become a better photographer. Going to workshops or taking classes are also helpful. Your gear, especially your body, is the least import element of becoming a good photographer. The most important piece of gear you will ever have is about six inches behind your camera.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
ever since watching your japan street photography series I've been wanting to get my hand on a lumix gx80 now 😅 also super close to 100k!! its gonna happen before the end of 2023 for SURE
Ohh noo hahah what’s your setup? I’m sure it’s fiiineee!✨
Yeeeee I’ve been watching it inch closer😭🫶🏼
@@teocrawford my setup is just my iphone / canon g7x 😅 and sometimes nikon f60 w/ 50 mm lens
I'm pretty sure you've sold quite a few GX80s at this point. I also got one earlier this year in large parts thanks to your videos. MPB should have sponsored this video ;)
The GX80 was a camera I was on the verge of getting! Love MFT and the compact lightness as well as great image quality was just great to see. I ended up with the Olympus EM5 Mk. III because of some other pros it had over the Lumix, but still this camera is a fantastic choice!
Great video Teo, you inspired me to buy a GX80 about half a year ago now from watching your videos. I’ve taken it everywhere with me and whilst the image quality isn’t insane, it’s such a little pocket rocket and inspires me to capture what’s around me. My photography has improved so much from it.
Your voice is literally the main reason I’ve stayed here so long
Dope monotone Dude ✨🙏🏽
from the first video i saw, i could feel your love for photography. Thank you for sharing your point of view of the world here! 😊
I love my GX80. It's very versatile because of its size, but also produces great images. Paired with the Panasonic-Leica 15mm lens it's hard to beat. I also love the Panasonic GM1 with the same lens, that is such a fun combination.
can u tell me the price plz
我看过很多GX80的测评，但是你是唯一一个一直坚持使用它的人，你让我明白摄影的意义，为你的创作激情而表示敬意❤❤
I ve got my gx80 with a silver line on the top thats reason lots of people think that it's a vintage camera 😃
Capability is what I like too and IBIS stab, 4k video for me is enough .
Your channel is full of inspiration and a relaxing music 🇺🇦🤘Top
Very nice, Teo. Great photos you got out of this cheap camera.
With regards to your point on the super high ISO capability at 9:59; that high ISO isn't really useful for single shots, but if you're stacking shots using median blending in post, then you can get the benefits of higher shutter speed in low light while keeping low noise. It's the same technique many smartphones use to achieve such low noise in their night modes.
This ties in perfectly with the intuitive 'active filter' hypothesis, it is many times easier to learn things when you are enjoying it than when you aren't. If you want to get good at 'active' art like drawing or painting, you will get better if you actually do what you like since you will pay attention to what you are doing and do it more. Same with language learning and photography, which are more 'passive', pay attention and do it often and you will get results.
small quick digital cameras are so special. My first camera was a Fujifilm FinepixS2750 that I got as a hand me down when my grandparent's house burnt down. I'm not kidding my first camera survived a house fire. it's got 12 mega pixels and is from 2010 I think, considering when I recharge the batteries I have to reset the date and it automatically assumes 2010. Apart from the way I got it I don't know who used it before or what it was used to capture, I wish I did know though tbh I was never that close to my grandparent's on that side of the family, I'm glad I can give this little camera some new life though even if it is just to shoot candid photos with my friends. It's not the best camera for size/weight but I never leave the house without it, it just feels so special when I hold it.
That photo at 6:00 is GORGEOUS.
I totally agree.
Truly loved this same set up and miss it a-lot. Hoping Panasonic makes an updated version just as compact with the new phase detect. I'd grab it for any price point.
I bought my GX80 because of your street photography video in London, I think 3 or 4 years ago. It's still my go to camera!
Not only 50MP, but Fuji just released their 100MP medium format camera: GFX 100 II. That is insane and around $7500.
I agree with all your points and will add that higher image quality does not mean better photos! Shoot what you like and with what works for you!
Thank you for keeping me inspired to shoot both digital and analoge! Love your videos.
Use the right tool for the right job.
It is crazy having 100mg. If you are doing landscape or crop the heck out of things this may be the right tool for you. I can’t imagine schlepping this large and heavy camera all day taking pictures. In the studio it’s a whole different game.
For me, as a street photographer, the GX 85 is a perfect tool. i’m glad Fuji has made a GFX 100S II for those who need or want it. That isn’t me different folks different strokes.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
if it takes photos you love, and you love the experience of using it, then it's not mediocre :)
Man thank you for repping this camera. It's actually the ultimate travel camera. The video features are quite good and with the stabilisation and use of a camera strap you can totally get nice smooth-moving shots with it. I have it and a Canon M50, I never pick up the m50. The features are better, the lenses are better, the system is cheaper and the files are just as sharp because there's no AA filter. This is despite the m50 having a 24-megapixel sensor.
A mi también me encantan los equipos pequeños y ligeros, de manera que solo cuento con el conjunto Sony A7II con la lente Sony 28-60 mm y consideró que es una combinación muy interesante. Viajo únicamente con este equipo, así no gasto energía pensando en qué lente poner en cada momento y me resulta muy cómodo 😊
I feel the same about the gx80. I don't know what it is, but this camera inspires me to go out and take pictures. It's about the process of taking them and capture memories...and not about pixels and perfection. I always loved the idea of dealing with limitations. I would love to upgrade to the gx9 for the exposure compensation dial... because the rear dial on my gx80 has stopped working. And it's my 2nd one because of this. 😅
As someone who has been shooting the Lumix GX9 as my main camera since 2018-ish, I'll agree wholeheartedly to this video. (The GX9 is basically just a spec-updated GX80.)
Thank you SO much! What great words of wisdom you share with us here. I am going to do my best to take everything you said here to heart!!!!!
A year ago I bought the Sony c7 full frame camera paired with the sigma 24-70mm 2.8f lens. I kid you not, going back to my GX85/80, I forgot how much fun it was to take pictures. I stand by it, the gx80/85 paired with the 42,5 mm 1.7 is amazing. It’s light, you don’t feel any pressure taking pictures and is fun. The only negative side might be the autofocus. I was also suprised that I had to increase the shutter speed of my Sony because it had no lens stabilisation, even though it has IBIS. Almost all Panasonic lenses have OIS. In conclusion I learned that m43 is everything but a compromise.
Wonderful video. Which led to me purchasing a GX80 which I love and see why it's your favourite camera!
I see others commenting on the same. The camera with a 12-32 lens is eq. to $629 at the moment. Which is around $70 more than I paid for my 250D with the kit lens and a 50mm.
The gx85 is one the best desiged cameras ever made. The weight and size is almost perfect. If the gx85 had newer senor it would be my favourite camera. Only thing I don't like is the aspect ratio of 4:3 so I set it to 3:2 which of course means you are cropping the sensor a bit. I have found using the enhance feature on lightroom helps improve the files
absolutely stunning video. I dont even need a camera, I watched this for the visuals and the commentary. How you feel about the GX85 is how I feel about the Leica M9 or the xpro1--it's inspiring to grab and walk around. I completely agree that most new digital cameras are completely unnecessary--huge, bulky, 50mp +, spray and pray--there is nothing that motivates you to challenge yourself to be more creative: the paradox of ease.
I just fell in love of the quality of this video ❤
I have had the GX85 for several years. I love it and the GX9.
I do street photography and this body does the job. Small and light as you suggest. So are the lenses. Not Ricoh GRiii/X small but easy to put in a jacket pocket. Features I love. IBIS. With some lenses there is dual image stabilization. This makes the video nice and smooth. Also low light is easier to do. L monochrome D is my favorite jpeg setting for any camera. I like it more than Fuji’s Acros with red filter. The contrast and crushing the blacks makes me happy. Not unique to this manufacturer or model, I love the touch screen where I can touch to focus and then activate the shutter. Very helpful for street photography.
As this is a mirrorless camera it consumes a lot of energy. The battery is good for 300-400 images. Good enough. I carry one or two spares and that is all I need for a day of shooting. As this is a Panasonic camera there is no surprise this body produces very nice video. The only downside of this body is the lack of an audio jack. Don’t do video? Please disregard this last comment.
Panasonic and Olympus (M43 is the only mount that will use their competitor’s lenses) have a vast selection of lenses at different focal lengths, brightness, and price. The primes are absolutely tiny and light. I am satisfied with the quality of the images that I make with this body.
M43 does what I need. I also use Fuji gear. There are no benefits, for me, to use a full frame sensor. YMMV. Here is a great feature of the Lumix GX85. It is cheap! I’ve seen body only offers in the $350 range. You can put a 25mm lens (50mm full frame equivalent) on this thing and you are making images for less than $500.
The GX85/9 doesn’t have phase detection. Panasonic doggedly stuck with contrast detection for focus and developed DFD. It is quite good for photography. Video is another matter. Focus isn’t very sticky. For the video clips I do it is OK. Not so good for longer videos or blogging.
Small. Light. Performant. Inexpensive. This is an excellent body for a good price. The 20mp GX9 can be had for a couple hundred dollars more. I recommend either of these bodies because I use them both. I can’t wait for the GX10 with improved features that research and time promise.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Hello teo! I bought lumix gx80 around two years ago after i watched your video and i still use it until today! I have canon r5 too for professional use. But turned out that i use gx80 more this year!! I was wondering is it just me or this camera is indeed so comfortable, i just searched on youtube about this gx80 worth in 2023. And a lot of people still like it very much!! So i guess this camera is indeed a great one!! Thank you for helped me choose this camera teo!!! Have a wonderful shot!
There are so many cameras. There aren’t any bad cameras. So we have to select the right tool for the right job. I’m not a professional photographer. Can you use this camera for professional work? Certainly. Professional photographers usually use full frame sensor camera for professional work though.
I look at the GX85 output. I look at its features. I look at this camera’s size and weight. I look at the price. It is, as Teo says, fun to use. I really like this camera for the reasons mentioned. I’m glad I made this purchase.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I have a Pentax K1000 too, and recently instinctively bought a Fujifilm XE-2... your video is so timely! I also love that the digital camera weighs nothing, and look forward to appreciating digital more again :3
Bruh, love your approach towards photography. Just subbed yesterday. The way you communicate and put together your videos is so calming man. I wanna get a Lumix GX80 now haha
Nice thought, Good video !! One more thing .... very inspirational 👏
Bought it because of your videos, started with Nikon D5000 I got from my FIL, but needed something more compact, found your videos and instantly boought it with pana 25 and 42.5mm. It's been 2 years and I am loving it. Still need some more confidence in street photography but camera is great.
The more you do street photography the more confident you will become. You have good tools. Watch some of the many good street photography TH-cam videos and look at street photography books from the library. You’ll do fine.
Just returned from a week walking the streets of NYC. Took a small amount of street photos. I am surprised I took mostly street portraits. I don’t know why. They were there and I took them.
I love Saul Leiter. He did color street images in the 60’s and 70’s when color wasn’t cool. I have learned to incorporate negative space in my images due to him. What I really like is taking portraits of people with umbrellas. The last day in NYC it rained and the umbrellas came out. I also took puddle reflection images. While taking these images, I asked myself what would Saul do? He took pictures of umbrellas without the people. I decided to do some of that also. Even an old dog can learn new tricks.
Have fun with your street to David. You are good enough. Your images are good enough. you will not die if someone refuses to have their image taken. Just smile and continue walking away.
Mask on nurse Marty (Ret)
I also have this camera and it is also my favorite camera. In fact it is the one grab I every time I know I'm going to want to capture some photos.
The quality of this video is freaking beautiful ❤️
incredible work you've put in for this video! props to you, keep it up
your works are masterpieces🥺 I really adore them! and your speech is very comforting.
thanks for sharing your experience, it’s useful for me as I’m currently picking up which camera to buy as a beginner
There's a strange comfort I felt watching this video.
Im still using my Canon Powershot G7x II from 2016 too. Love it.
I totally understand what you said about motivation to shoot. I have a gh5s and it's an absolute beast in terms of filmmaking but I just don't have the energy to use it as much as I would want to. Im going to sell it and get something that suits my needs and give me that feeling again, even if it's a massive downgrade in terms of quality.
I love the sound of your voice. It is very calming.
I'll gonna buy this camera one day, btw i like this video, your voice the editing everything ✨
I have an xe3 from 2017 and I absolutely love it
I’m not even paying much attention to the video. I just love hearing his voice while I’m editing my photos 😅
I literally just got the bug to pick back up my GX85 a few days ago and it really does just inspire me to pick it up and go shoot. Thanks for putting this together
Brilliant video Teo! Having that type of camera is such a joy. My Pentax Mx-1 is one of those cameras, It feel is great in the hand, has a great zoom range and just a joy to work with. No fussing with lens or having to carry a bag of lens. Thanks for sharing! Always great content!
this is video is capturing the same feelings i have about cameras for a while perfectly, such a beautiful video, very inspiring
Teo, you are so inspiring! Plus your voice is soothing 😌
I completely agree with the point you're making. Though, I'm most often rocking my a7rIV, which is a quite 'hefty' camera - especially for everyday shooting. But the way I've resolved the issue of carrying it around is by getting a really comfortable and light sling bag to to carry it in. Which has in turn brought back lot's of joy to the shooting process :)
Great topic! And really love the footage!
I agree with so much you said in this video! I have the same viewpoint. I wish more cameras had 16-20 megapixels again. 35mm film is the equivalent to 19 megapixels. I relate all of my digital cameras to my film cameras. I'm currently looking to upgrade my camera. I'm using my first, an old old old Canon DSLR with a failing sensor, and I've had it 7 years. I'm ready for a mirrorless camera that will be a good partner to my film SLR camera.
The Panasonic GX85 with 16mp or GX9 with 20mp would be a good choice. I know this as I voted with my wallet. YMMV. Have fun with your gear.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I think I would have to disagree on the billboard statement. When the iPhone 6 (i think) came out, they had an ad campaign where they shot actual billboards with it and it was just fine. It was also 15MP. The bigger something is, the farther the appropriate viewing distance is to it. So, if you have a 12MP or 16MP camera, you can do most things perfectly fine with it. The only time it might be negative is when you're viewing them to purposely pick out poor quality. I'd argue, if you told somebody who wasn't a photographer that this was a "professional" camera they wouldn't disagree. It's all about how you look at things.