Sorry! In attempt to post an “easy” video before the end of the month, I ended up making this over 20 minutes long. This is why I use a teleprompter 🤣

@rick-deckard

Ай бұрын

Manny what if you recorded the endings first? Then everything else.

@nagual2335

Ай бұрын

It was the perfect length! I never got bored not even for a moment

@DrWasim

Ай бұрын

I would’ve watched it even if it was an hour long. Great work!

@djeighty8421

Ай бұрын

We needed the in depth longer video

@ianslingsby3415

Ай бұрын

I can watch this content for hours real feelings and practical points.

"I like sitting on the couch, just holding this camera, for no reason at all." That is the most real statement of the photography experience I have heard on KZread. I don't feel so weird anymore. LOL. Thanks, Manny!

@aziznasuti2690

Ай бұрын

I do it actually more than taking photos ;) Don't worry you always find someone more weird than yourself :)

@Rowlandzy

Ай бұрын

That's on a different level... It's therapeutic

@lsh-zi2lc

Ай бұрын

Same, just holding the camera is great! I like to click the shutter for the sound of it, so satisfying!

@nanakwame4324

Ай бұрын

I jus got the canon r50 and I jus grab it for reason I love holding it it’s so small but comfortable at the same time

@Iwan2007

Ай бұрын

haha same here xD I just like to take my camera and look through VF for no reason xD

1- Canon R5 2- Nikon Z8 3- Sony A1 4- Hasselblad x2d 5- Fujifilm X100vi

@ismailalun7861

Ай бұрын

Great thanks

@Mike1984-lc9rh

27 күн бұрын

I take the A7R V over the first 2 any day of the week. Canon L lenses are last gen, that alone is a no-go.

@OmightyOmega

22 күн бұрын

So basically top of the line cameras from each brand lol 🤦🏻‍♂️

Top 5 lenses next please Manny

When I started photography in 2018 in Chicago. Manny's videos were such an inspiration to me. I've been on this journey and learned a lot from you. Fast forward 6 years, I've upgraded from the D200, to the D600, D750, and Z6II, and I've been published in 6 different magazines. I'm picking up business and hopefully I'll get to where I'm trying to go. I just wanted to say thank you to you for being a guide and sharing your experience. It helped me a lot when I wanted to quit. Keep going brother.

@sirdmayo

Ай бұрын

How did you get published in those magazines?

The man who made me the photographer i am today 😎 Bro u are the biggest influence to my photography journey. One day i hope we can do a shoot together bro✊🏾📸

I'm a pregnancy photographer here in Brazil, and I love my Sony cameras, A7RII and A7RIII. They're still amazing

@official6arz

Ай бұрын

I use an A7RIII for photography and FX 30's for videos.

@brauliomiranda2825

Ай бұрын

@@official6arz Here in Brazil, everything costs very, very expensive. I'm saving money to buy an A7RIII, I love the R series.

The FujiFilm X100VI is just such a joy to shoot with. As a true photographer and an old school one at that… the experience is just wonderful. It’s a modern purist kind of creative plaything. It just gives such a “real” experience to capturing life around you.

R5 + 28-70 F2. I’ve been extremely happy the last 4 years. Travel, portraits, events, nature.. all good. PS: love your work, thanks for sharing!

Manny, your sample photos in this video out of every camera are amazing.

Those Hasselblad shots are INSANE…Canon family over here though 🙌🏾🙌🏾

Manny, cameras make you emotional. The love comes within! I love you passion to the art.

Nicely composed presentation, Manny!

Great upload Manny, love the photos as well as your passion

Great content, love that you’re showing so much of your work impressive, and motivating… cheers

I still use my X100s I've had for ages. I got mine because my cameras were becoming a work thing, and my kit had grown to a large roller bag. My X100s got me to enjoy photography and make it fun again. I agree, there is no real alternative. It is what it is, and if that is what you want, you want an X100.

Insightful stuff, Manny! Really like how you put this together 👏

You’re awesome I enjoyed every moment of the video

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Always appreciate the content and your honest opinions, Manny! It's interesting what you (very honestly) said about "being a KZreadr, I have to use the latest cameras...". I think this gets lost on a lot of viewers and buyers. Content creators are not always using their preferred/favourite camera, just what they 'have' to use to keep views coming in from us gear-obsessed people. I don't shoot hardcore sports/wildlife, so for purely photography, I'm still waiting for a compelling reason to 'upgrade' from a Sony A7R III(A). All bodies post-2017 are sensational for stills and give pretty much identical stills performance, so it all comes down to the glass for me...

Manny, i love u . Thanks for all yout tine you dedicated us to teach us.

Your pictures are beautiful, regardless of the camera. I appreciate this unbiased video.

When I watch this video, my love for photography grows...

I just visited Chicago last week, I just noticed the train and the river in the video, wasn’t aware you were based in Chicago! I love the city!

Thanx for the great video. I have the R5 and X100V and couldn't be happier. When I first borrowed a R5 I knew I was never going to use anything but Canon in my career. I had a XH2 and a A7RIV and sold them the same week, and bought the R5. And the X100 is in my pocket whenever I'm not in the studio. They're my brusches and I can paint whatever painting I want with them.

Great picks, thank you

Actual solid street shots btw

very nice video and informative. i shoot canon and i have no regrets, nice design, handling and most importantly the ease of use

I feel you on the shutter sound being pleasant! It matters to me too!

Manny very classy not milking the x100 algorithm. Just camera 5. 💪

Outstanding content sir 👏

That was so unbiased ❤️‍🔥

That ending haha. This was an awesome video though, it was really cool to see what your favourite cameras are, but even better getting to see the images from each all together. You have some incredible work.

You're videos got me into taking photography more seriously. Great video

The shots from the Hasselblad really show you how truly special those camera are. All your shots are amazing, but the Hasselblad (chef's kiss). Man, I would donate an organ for one!

For me, what stands out here is the person behind the camera - this is where the talent makes the difference. I don't think there is that much of a difference anymore on the camera side, so the focus must be on the right thing - the image. Thanks for uploading.

Cant wait for long term review of X2D ✌🏻❤️

Love the ending 😊

bruh, Manny's got guns! 💪

Hey the shutter sound is extremely important I totally agree with you. (Pentax k-1, k-3 iii user)

Extremely interesting. Many thanks! 🙏🙏👍👍👍

Let’s fing go mannnnny

I enjoy watching

Love my x2d best camera I’ve ever had . Where do we go from here? Leica mirrorless medium format I am waiting

I loved your TOP 5 list of cameras Manny. My fav of the bunch was the Z8 ( I have the Z9) and the Hasselblad and the fact it has internal storage. But all your images from all the cameras were 🔥🔥.

@Old_Man_Bridge

Ай бұрын

Same. I’ve the Z8 since January. (Upgraded from Z6ii) and it still feels like a privilege every time I use it. Wonderful camera.

Do you miss the autofocus of the A7R5? Or was it overkill for your style of work?

loving all this results from every single camera. im using D850.

Hey Manny, What is the mechanism / bracket / tripod you are using for vertical shooting in the studio in this video?

11:30 Oh Manny, I really value the shutter sound, and you did a great job simulating the A7R3 shutter sound. I agree that the shutter sound is a crucial aspect of photography work.

Hey what camera stand are you using on the canon R5? I’ve been looking for one.

Personally I didn’t expect that one of your favorites was a Fujifilm camera... I was hooked with this video, the sample shots amazing as always, and that Hasselblad one of a kind, thank you!

Fantastic content.

Hey Manny! Just dropping in to tell you thank you for being so vulnerable about your struggles on KZread. I had my car broken into yesterday, and they stole my Panasonic Gx7. I was really hurt that someone would do this to me and take away something so dear to me and my hobby... especially when I didn't do anything to them to deserve it. Regardless, your video about having things stolen has really helped stay positive and level-headed about the situation, realizing that I'm not alone in having this happen to me. Thanks man

@DominiKing32

Ай бұрын

That sucks Nick. Do you not have another camera?

@nickguzman1734

Ай бұрын

@DominiKing32 I have a K1000. Film is getting really expensive now though, so

Excellent video

Interesting concept to have a documenting camera

Canon R5 + RF 85 1.2 DS... My all time Favourite... Cannot wait to get my hands on the Canon R1 ❤

Good stuff brother....as usual. I am in agreement with 85%..except the hassy, The internal SSD failed on mine. Just 45 days out of warranty. The body is now a boat anchor. Internal SSD sounds like a great idea but unlike SD or CF express, once your media is shot, you junk the body. X2d boat anchor for sale.

@TerraThink

Ай бұрын

Wow that sucks. No way to repair it?

Hey quick question, out of all those cameras which one would you say has the best image quality? And which camera do you think would be the best to do strictly portraits no videos .

Thanks for the sample images without editing. Looks good.

Awesome

I noticed you said you like the medium format aspect of the X2D. The Nikon Z8 and Z9 have that as well. It’s the 5:4 format which is one of the things I loved most about shooting Nikon. To me it was a game changer and the biggest reason I want to switch back from Sony to Nikon. Try it with your Z8. You’ll love it!

Your portraits are stunning. I have an EOS R, which isn't really a masterpiece, but I still love its images, handling and usability. Hope I'm able to buy a R5 once it appears on the used market for a good price.

@alkaobando

Ай бұрын

I got still my 5D Mark 2 and EOS R, I’m in love with both, if you just do photography are a masterpiece… salute 🫡

@quma001

Ай бұрын

@@alkaobando I would say, the 5D MKII was indeed a masterpiece at the time. For the EOS R, the AF and tracking isn't that great for wildlife (birds etc.) And if you want good, native RF-mount lenses, it's very expensive. cheers

Great Video

Saya selalu suka menonton video yg anda buat di channel ini 👍🏻👍🏻

The R5 really holds up after 4 years! And the R6 II is even better!

@nagual2335

Ай бұрын

In what ways the R6II is better?

@f.iph7291

Ай бұрын

6 > 5

@77dris

Ай бұрын

​@@nagual2335 R6II is better than R5: Better/more advanced autofocus in photos and video. Much larger AF area with small aperture lenses (like the RF 600 and 800mm lenses). Lower noise at high ISOs (photos/video). Faster bursts. Less rolling shutter. Much better/sharper full frame, oversampled 4k60. No record limits. Full frame oversampled 24/30 with no record limits or overheating. MUCH better battery life. Subject Detect Only Autofocus (found only on Canon Cinema cams, it's a game changer). High speed custom anti-flicker speeds for photos and video (I don't think the R5 has that). R6 II has slightly better dynamic range for photos as well, especially at higher ISOs. Some say the colour from the R6II is also the best they've seen from a Canon mirrorless so far, though that's not something I care too much about because colour is easy to massage to liking from raw files. The extra MP don't really matter because when I upsample from 24MP on the R6 II to the 45MP on the R5, there is almost no difference (even viewed at 100% zoom on a 5k monitor). When printed I see no diff. If I upscale using any AI (like Enhance in Adobe products), the R6 II files usually look slightly better. MP are very overrated at this point. Then again, I've printed billboards with 8MP images from the old 1DIIN and they looked great. If I really need large, using free AI upscale I can get 100MP images that look incredible. The only thing the R5 has that I miss is the 4k120. But the 4k60 is so good that I shoot that most of the time. I saved about $2500 cdn getting the R6II over the R5 and bought some nice glass with that money. The R5 is still amazing though and supposedly has a better build (though I can't feel it when holding both) and slightly larger LCD and higher res EVF (though I can't really notice them when using side by side). I kind of like the look of the top LCD screen too, but in real world the dial works really well.

@77dris

Ай бұрын

@@nagual2335 R6II has: better and more advanced autofocus; subject detect AF (only found on cinema cameras, a game changer); faster burst modes; less noise at high ISOs for photo and video; slightly better dynamic range for photos; much better/sharper 4k60; 4k24/30 with no overheating; no record limit; sharper images (upscaled to 45MP look better than the R5); less rolling shutter; bigger AF area with small aperture lenses like the RF600 and 800mm lenses; much better battery life than the R5... Plus it's cheaper.

@77dris

Ай бұрын

@@nagual2335 Would answer but for some reason shadow banned my posts with reasons.

i like manny, fantastic photographer. sombody i look up to

Oh wow. I didn’t expect the 1st camera! You should for sure use it more, I hear you on the KZread side of things though. Mk ii nearly upon us! Watched until the end, the ending is so funny

great video!!!!!!!

Fuego!

Hello. If you could pick pices from all cameras and build one camera how would it be?

What kind of stand is the Canon R5 on? The vertical camera stand

Camera #5 ❤

Fire!!

Hi Manny, just realized watching this video you have been in Madeira island, my Hometown. I have followed you from the very beginning and i'm gutted you were in madeira and havent had a chance to meet you. let me know if you ever want to go back, I can provide you accomodation and take you around to great photography places

Amazing video !! Wow ! Such a lot of $$ tied up or invested plus the lenses that are needed ??

@Manny if you could only choose between 1) Hasselblad X2D 100C or 2) Leica M11 which one would it be?

Manny with the Switzerland video.

I like that you are not only for Sony like many KZreadrs.. I have Canon R5 and it still amaze me everytime.. I had Sony A7III (which was also one of my favorite) and Sony A7IV (worse than A7III imo..).

Good list and reasons. Maybe weirdly, after shooting with a GFX100s for a year, I am now drawn to go back to my Nikon D850 (to be the point where I just bought 2 lenses for the D850). I just find I love the ergonomics of the Nikon, and whilst I know the Z8 is a much better camera, I really can't justify upgrading cause the D850 does everything I need of it.

I also love Ja Quinn

Question: Was the Sony A7Cii even considered for this list? I've been thinking of buying it.

Still got my Canon 5DS with Sigma Art Series lenses but my new Hassleblad X2D with 90mm XCD is the bomb

I love the Nikon d850 after so many years

Hail the Fuji!! 👑

It's good to see an unbiased video on cameras. I don't get to use as many brands as you, but I've found something that I love in every brand that I have tried. Amazing video 💪🏽

I wanna see your best budget mirrorless cameras

for me the best shuttersound is the nikon zf :)

I end up buying the Canon R5 glad I did.

Hey man! Great video! Yes I fully agree that the tilting screen like the Nikon Z8 is ideal for photography. But maybe a shoutout to fuji is in place, because they did that earlier....and yeah: fuji can do 40 frames per second raw....

Manny straight up cuddling with the Z8. But I ain’t hating!

The point is: today cameras are so good, that you can peek whatever feels right as long as you have the support you need in your location. There are exceptions, Fuji does not have a good action camera. You can make it work (I used to shoot dance with a film camera and take pictures of peek moments) but you will be at a disadvantage and will get far fewer keepers (for action for the most part, Sony is the best then Nikon Z8/Z9 then Canon, even if you don't believe it and just right now, as the new Canons are coming, but you are splitting hairs). A Hassy will not help you with action, but if you are a portrait photographer, food, product, or landscape the Hassy (H2D) and the Fuji are fast and consistent enough. Choose what you love.

Those Hassleblad shots are insane but that camera is just too expensive imho! But I understand the allure of standing out in the crowd. Any thoughts on the A9III for strobe portraits? I understand the hit in megapixels but I used to knock it outta the park with the Canon 6d (which has even less MPs than the A9III).

0:54 how come; you must use latest gear for making youtube? Is there technical reason? For KZread you need a good video cam or hybrid

R5C best of everything in my personal opinion for a DSLR. Great list!

I love the a1 but I do have big hands. So I prefer the newer grip on the other cameras. Like the a7rv.

Any one of those cameras is DOPE,

Manny Fuji X100 V1 or Nikon ZF, I am between these for everyday street. I have the sony a7rv. What's your thoughts?

@animegeek6118

Ай бұрын

If you wanna be able to change your lenses the ZF. If that doesn’t matter to you the Fuji has a higher megapixel pixel count and is smaller so easier to carry around. But the Zf also has wayyyyy better autofocus.

@21Virtues

Ай бұрын

@@animegeek6118 Yeh thats what i was thinking too, the fuji has limitations and i think the biggest is the timeline. lol I do like the zf form factor, but also having an a7rv makes me think - do i need it lol

@AbhinavYadav-zm7ut

Ай бұрын

I don’t know about you, but as a Nikon user I find it easier to use Sony menus.

@21Virtues

Ай бұрын

@@AbhinavYadav-zm7ut yeh I don’t mind Sony and quite used to it now.

Is that Hasselblad a higher tier camera than a Leica camera?

Excellence.

The Sony A1 is not mentioned in the list below the video. Other than that, interesting assessment!