Sony vs Leica | What's Better For My Photography Business?
In this episode, I discuss why I a Leica lover like myself chose to go with a Sony camera for my commercial photography and video production businesses.
Don't worry Leica faithful, my M10D is still my favorite camera and it's still my go-to camera for personal and editorial work, but I needed something different for my business.
This is not any sort of technical breakdown comparing cameras, but rather a practical explanation of my thought proces and how and what I look for in a camera system for commercial photography.
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Love how I came here after watching your “Why Leica?” video.
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
In my defense I stayed w Leica for all my editorial and documentary work :)
Curious why you chose the a7riv instead of the A1?
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
Good question, well the price jump was significant and we need back ups of cameras so it didn’t really make sense for us. I didn’t need the extra features that the A1 provides for my business.
How many of those hats do you own? Also, where does one get a hat like that?
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got 3 :), looking for a lightweight linen one. Beton Cire makes them and I go 1 at a random shop in Tokyo awhile back.
What's your opinion on the new Lumix S5 II?
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I don't have any experience with that camera sorry.
Hopefully you have an assistant to wade through all of the menus! Sony does sensors, not UI. Or lenses for that matter. But, all said, love your videos and your energy!
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
Thomas, I still totally hate their menus and yes I’m always asking my assistant “how do we ….?” :).
Found this video really informative, it’s always interesting seeing comments on equipment judging a professionals choice for camera because of this or that spec, but what your saying especially in regards to medium format couldn’t be more true. Sony is an exceptional system for hybrid work and in a commercial setting. The ability to have lens work on both stills and cine bodies is amazing. There’s a reason AP, and NYT have been transitioning everyone to that system. Leica, Hasselblad, Phase One even their all great for their own reasons. Just don’t get why everyone gets all up an arms about different cameras. If your using them right a cameras no more than a hammer.
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian, man, I hear you about people and their camera brands, my goodness. My first Leica blog was published in PetaPixel and the comments were so nasty, relax people , it’s a camera :).
Interesting. So it sounds like your clients don't need/require medium format's "superior" dynamic range. I have been wondering for awhile whether 50 (larger) megapixels on a larger sensor is superior. Sounds like you and the client don't think so. Agree 100% that the Leica SL2-S is a great hybrid solution, especially with the Sigma DGDN lenses. And Leica USA is discounting it to $3895 currently. Quite a bargain for Leica!
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
Truly JK, and the 60mp files from the Sony are excellent as well .
Why no thoughts of Fuji ?
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
Just because I haven’t used a Fuji on so long but my friend has their medium format and likes it.
@MikeKleinsteuber
Жыл бұрын
@@AskMOTT OK. Understood. Have fun...
For portrait photos I use a Sony A7iii. For street photography and EDC I use a Fuji X100V or a Ricoh GRiii. For a very versatile travel camera I use a Sony RX10 MK iii which has a 1” sensor and 24-600 equivalent lens.
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
Nice set up :).
@markterrin8673
Жыл бұрын
Close to my set up
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
@@markterrin8673 It pretty much covers me for everything:).
@patrickjclarke
Жыл бұрын
The RX10 is a really good 1 camera travel system. I have the IV and use it alongside my Leica M and Sony A99.
@markterrin8673
Жыл бұрын
@@patrickjclarke true, very true. Too good actually.
What would you choose for your photography business?
@TedNghiem
Жыл бұрын
Fuji GFX100s is my choice for my commercial work. Still haven't used it for video though.
@markterrin8673
Жыл бұрын
Canon probably
@Smoothblue90
Жыл бұрын
Sony A7 bodies. Sigma Art lenses.
@Smoothblue90
Жыл бұрын
Good video. I found you from your Hasselblad video a while back and have enjoyed your content.
@TravisLatam
Жыл бұрын
Settled on a Fujifilm GFX50S II, coming from a string of Canon, Nikon, APS-C Fujifilm, and Lumix cameras.
Go to Saigon!
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
I love it up here , I’m a Hanoi person Nick.
@tadeusz11000
Жыл бұрын
Agree, Hanoi every time, as Saigon is too commercialised for me. While North Vietnam still retains some authenticity, HCM City has Uncle Sam all over it.
So when are we seeing a video that you are dumping Sony for Canon ? My two cents , do you home work about Sony , there are issues with built quality and service. I am no one to suggest this but the kind of work you do , Canon is miles ahead on so many fronts
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t actually stop using Leica, just started using Sony for all our commercial work. Sony was way ahead for video technology and they are always going back and forth but for combo video and photography we are happy w Sony overall.
@Bollywoodhollywood2023
Жыл бұрын
@@AskMOTT thanks Justin
Cameras are tools 🤷♂️ We use the tools we need :)
@AskMOTT
Жыл бұрын
Indeed Romain.
@romaingautier2986
Жыл бұрын
@@AskMOTT I have a digital M + 2 lenses, which I love. I also have a R5 because I just can't do everything with the M. I would love the SL2 or SL2S but 1/ they are way too expensive, I need (real) fast AF and ... an articulate screen...