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This guy could just run a slideshow of his work, with his choice of music as well and it''s already art most photo people would appreciate. I always come back to this channel whenever I feel like training my photographic eye

I like to imagine that it's truly not about the camera and that you live in some magical place with extremely photogenic people, animals, and flora. Full of dynamic range and lit by perfect rays of sunlight. That's how your videos make me feel.

@RasheedKhan-he6xx

4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that. We're seeing everything through the quality of his video camera. Colours from the CCD sensor of the Leica, dynamic range of the Nikon. And in my case watching this on my phone. Lol.

@johnbuscher

4 жыл бұрын

I think it’s a combination of us not living there and seeing it all the time, his skill as a photographer to frame interesting shots, his perseverance to get a good shot, and the weather. You can see a lot of good shots he took when the weather was just right, and he admits to stopping on his way home from work with his wife just to rush out and get a good shot.

@sunesnigel

4 жыл бұрын

I live in the same country and i keep thinking there is nothing to photograph! He's just very good and creative, to me he's the best camera guy on KZread.

@noleftturnunstoned

4 жыл бұрын

Is it Sweden?

@sunesnigel

4 жыл бұрын

@@noleftturnunstoned yes Sir, or Mam. Mattias lives further south though.

All your photos are brilliant no matter what camera is in your hands!

All wonderful choices. I love that my beloved Foveon was the runner up! 💜 You make some of the best photographic content on KZread Mattias, and I mean that. Thank you.

By far my favourite KZreadr. Every video is so refreshing I learn so much about the value of old cameras. I'll never get rid of my Xpro1 because of you. So many love to focus on the new tech predominantly but you really capture the magic of old, the why behind it and the so what. Thank you!

Man you should have your own TV show about cameras 😤

@GeoffreyGonzales

4 жыл бұрын

Random Kid yt is the new tv

@xue8888

4 жыл бұрын

No one is watching tv anymore

@andtothewestamerica

4 жыл бұрын

You're watching it :)

@xue8888

4 жыл бұрын

andtothewestamerica no?

@smith507

4 жыл бұрын

He could have a show about anything and I would buy it, cameras, watches, smartphones, hell, even kitchenware!

I love the DF, and precisely the quality of the images why I love it so much. They have such depth and pop, and appear very natural, like Portra 400. But you're right, it's all about taste. My aunt was asking me what the best camera for her was yesterday, and I told her the same thing- it's all about what you like. Whatever you like the best is the best. But I like my DF the best. (I also really like images the old 16mp Fujifilm cameras and the images from the Rico GR II and III, and the Nikon D3.)

@ektar_100

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree ! I often prefer results of my x-e1 than my xt4 🫢

This is why you are one of my favorite KZreadrs! Well done!

This is such a varied and inclusive comparison! I've never used any of these cameras and now I really want to!

Because of Mattias, now there is sitting Pentax KP by my side and i can't thank you enough. Its really great camera. Thanks Mattias

@mattiasburling

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy it :)

Brilliant review. Absolutely right: image quality is subjective. Some cameras just have that x-factor, producing pleasing photos in spite of the lab tests. In fact, the opposite is true too: I've had a number of cameras that do extremely well in the lab tests but produce flat, clinical images that underwhelm

My favourite KZread channel. Thank you from Canada.

@mattiasburling

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy it :)

Your nikon df video is one of my smoke break videos. Your sample photos there are just exceptional. The pentax b&w photos just inexplicably ravishing! Thank you for feeding my daydreams Mattias!

Foveon is my favourite as well. And yes it is taste and not technical specs that is important.

I wait for your top 500 so you might mention my canon 450D 🤭

@socialtigerTV

4 жыл бұрын

Jérôme Chatillon canon 450d is such a good and cheap camera! Shot my best pictures on that cam

@videojeroki

4 жыл бұрын

@@socialtigerTV yes, paired with the right lens, it provides enough details for good print, and the colors are nice and soft. very few features: less distractions ;)

@socialtigerTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@videojeroki even with the kit lens I had some fun ;) www.flickr.com/photos/killedbydeathphotography/42618622402/in/dateposted/

@socialtigerTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@videojeroki nowadays I shoot with the sony a7iii and I still think about rebuying a 450D

@videojeroki

4 жыл бұрын

@@socialtigerTV That picture of a man pulling a cow under a heavy rain is amazing! great pictures, thanks for sharing!

Dear Mattias, you can make any camera’s pictures look good. Thanks for this great comparison.

Loved this video. You made a promise (title) and delivered... without mucking things up with specs and other variables. Promised delivered!! (and the French Bulldog photos made it even better... seriously, you have one of the best looking Frenchies around). THANK YOU for all the time and effort you put into these videos. I know it's not easy.

@mattiasburling

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it lived up to expectations :)

Lol I wrote on your topic nikon df 😍 so happy that you agreed with me, Df as I wrote has the best sensor ever builted. A film digital sensor with best iso capability and the highest dynamic range in a camera. And the color, wow look like a Kodak film.

Hey man, you did some amazing art, I can't stop watching them again and again. Now I start to listen them before sleeping 😴.

So Mattias, you described the image quality of your favourite of the top five in two words. Now I will sum up your reviews, also in just two words: Refreshing and informative. Thank you.

@mattiasburling

4 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you :)

Thank you Mattias, you make me move from my good "old" Pentax K-5 to a brand new Kp, two days ago. Mounted with my vintage SMC Pentax-F 28mm f2.8, it is pure pleasure. But my wife does not thank you as you also convinced me to buy a Ricoh GRIII recently 😱

You are such a good photographer, no matter which camera! Love your pictures!

As a Nikon Df owner, I absolutely agree! 😄

My favourite images come out of an old and battered Panasonic GF1. Huge amounts of noise in low light, but still, the grain looks aesthetic. The colours are really organic and lovely. Beats my DSLR if you don't pixel peep.

Daaaamn!!! I use to have M8 and Df; i think of them everyday. Amazin video, true about the greens on the Sigma.

another amazing vid dude, thanks so much for your content!

Those two words are synonymous with Nikon for me, too. I have a D600 that I absolutely love because there is just so much information on the sensor. I love the colors, the resolution is terrific, the camera feels really great too. Now that I'm used to them, I'm ok with the controls on it, but in some ways I still like how Canon does things for one-handed control on the 5D II, my former main DSLR. The image quality was great with that too, definitely still a very capable camera, but you need to get the right exposure (exposing to the left) because it clips highlights very easily and shadows aren't perfect either. Great list, lovely cameras, all of them are worthy of being somebody's only camera, depending on what they like best and what works for them. I would love to try a digital Leica sometime, your M8 review always gets me with those terrific colors and most of all great pictures. Thanks for another excellent vid Mattias!

I agree with you bigtime! Dynamic range is sooo important.

Lovely video again!.. That powerful Dynamic Range of DF is gold!

Fully concur Mattias! Good choice and order.

Finally someone acknowledging the Nikon DF, always getting so much hate. But then again, you're a KZreadr that actually takes AMAZING pictures, so any camera you use will bring epic results. Thanks for the video, awesome!

Thanks to you Mattias, I bought a second hand Df. Only wish I had bought one earlier! The images are gorgeous.

Beautiful photos and great video!!! Thanks for sharing em both!!! :)

In your hands everything is a good choice. Because of your M8 videos I bought it and it pleased me with the results straight out of camera. I let it go for the m240 since I have many other lenses which are easy to use on the m240. But I have to say the m8 is a true legend. Maybe one day Leica will produce a CCD camera again. Thank you for the great content.

Holy Wow. Im jumping at 1245am. Im so happy. #1 surprised me but now im even more glad I picked one up. My only thing is fighting between it and my D700 at shows. I do carry both now.

Wow. Really liked this vid. Some really beautiful pictures. Thank you.

Classic legendary gear each with their own merit. But it's the man behind the viewfinder with hands on the shutter release button that calls the shots. Amazing photography and thanks for sharing.

There are some amazingly beautiful shots in this video.

Matias, I love your presentation. The curiosity that you build. Wow! ... One question: do you think D750 and DF are comparable with image quality?

Not sure if it's your voice or what you say, perhaps both. But I can listen to you all day. Thanks for sharing another amazingly fun and informative video.

Of all your videos, this has the most surprises for me. On one hand, I didn’t expect to see the 6D MK II in here because of its inferior sensor; sarcasm aside, the 6D + 135mm f2 work like a dream. And on the other hand, I kind of hoped to see a Fuji in the mix. Anyways, seems that most of us underestimated the DF, I hope prices don’t go up on eBay after this 😉

The funny thing here is that I’ve always thought the colors from my 5D classic were better than my 70D, M50, and my RP. I bought it used with an ancient 28mm f2.8 (circa 1995) that still works perfectly for about $200 USD. I can’t put my finger on it but straight out of camera the images look more “interesting”. I also have an old point and shoot S100 that has some of the best colors as well. I really enjoy that 5D. Even the jpegs shine ✨

Great video, really scratched an itch! Loved the ice cream comment - I will be using that often!

Great video as always!

Man I enjoyed this video so much

For me it's B&W film and Mattias approved it last time I asked :) Whatever sensor and profile and printing method, cannot beat a traditionally printed B&W image, it's simply stunning. I love my Fomapan 400 but really, whatever film can beat sensors any day IMO.

Thank you for another interesting video. I really enjoy your videos and your thoughts about cameras and photography!

@mattiasburling

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy them!

Thanks for the advice Mathias!

I wish Nikon would make a DF 2 as a sort of last hurrah to DSLRs.

@HoLeeChit11

3 жыл бұрын

How many people would buy it?

@robiulahmed

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoLeeChit11 Not enough, that's why they're not making it.

@prntm926

2 жыл бұрын

Rf with df look would be great

Beautiful photos across the board, never really considered the DF but I can certainly see why you love it. For me the original Fuji X100 was the camera I owned that produced my favourite images.

@-grey

4 жыл бұрын

Why the X100 over the S or T? I'm genuinely curious, because I really love the X-trans II with the 27mm tone and colour rendering.

@walliswizard

4 жыл бұрын

@@-grey The original X100 didn't have an X-trans sensor. It was a CMOS bayer type. I've since moved onto various more modern Fuji bodies and lenses and all are amazing, but that X100 had something special about it and when I look back on the photos I took with it I always really like the look of them.

@-grey

4 жыл бұрын

@@walliswizard is the X-A Bayer line an equivalent to the original X100? Because I have thought about trying one of those out for a while.

@walliswizard

4 жыл бұрын

@@-grey I don't know I'm afraid, sorry.

Favorite music out of all your videos!

Love this channel's philosophy: gear doesn't matter. Very good insight as I gunning for my first digital camera and having come from an ancient Ricoh FF-70. (I won't mention the 1000s of shots taken with the computational photography that smartphones provide) 😁

I agree with the Df, never sold it because of its sensor, something special I love my GFX and xt systems but that Df, damn, had the shutter replaced after 250k clic and I keep it ! (Well I could exchange it for the black version I have to admit..)

@ericjhaber

2 жыл бұрын

You prefer the DF images over the gfx ones?

As soon as you mentioned the CCD I thought YES! There was something about the colours and feel of CCD images. I don't know what it is, but it is a thing. I miss the colour and feel of my first DSLR. Another great video!

@mattiasburling

4 жыл бұрын

They definitely have a richer color that gets lost on high mp cmos.

@dzsemx

4 жыл бұрын

High megapixel sensors have weak color filter and they are not able to capture really deep saturated colors, that's why :(

@mvonwalter6927

4 жыл бұрын

What other CCD sensor interchangeable lens cameras are out there worth exploring?

It'really a difficult choice... I love the B&W from my Monochrom and XP1... I love the files from theOlympus OM 1 mark I out of the box... I can't say anything but aaah...! when viewing the files from my GFX S... ... and I do not manage to like files from my Eos mark I....

When said "high dynamic range" i shout Df 😀

I bought a used Df last year - partly after one of your review videos. It produces amazing results, and yes it has foibles in how you use it - but the images are the best I have ever seen in a camera. Nuff said.

@DS-cf1zc

4 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity I am thinking of getting either a Nikon 20mm 2.8D lens, or the 24 mm 2.8D for my Df Cannot decide which is better. Any viewers on here have a view? or experience of the lenses?

I've been hovering over buying a DF for months. Can't really justify it but this has edged me a little closer.

@davidgifford8112

4 жыл бұрын

Peter Yates I bought used as I felt the new price was to high. After using it I realised it’s worth the retail asking price.

@yapster804

4 жыл бұрын

I have many cameras and I still think the DF is special. Definitely worth buying at current used prices

i love your video as always!

I have a 6d mki and have always loved the photos I get with it. Also recently acquired an M8 which I am also loving the look of.

Yay en bild tagen i Malmö! Bra video, bra kanal.

@mattiasburling

4 жыл бұрын

Tack :)

Hi. I bought a df after watching your review. I love the colours, and love using the dials.

Can't argue with that top 3 :)

@Mattias...saw that you chose the Pentax KP over the K1. Where would you place the K1? Trying to decide between the two.

Great video! I like your selection of cameras. Since there is the Pentax kp, what do you think of the Pentax kp vs k70 or the K3?

Totally agree on the Df placement. The IQ out of that camera is sublime imo.

I have a KP. Love it.

@mattiasburling

4 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome camera!

Great video. Great narration and great music. The transition to the M8 was really great! Man, now I am jonesing for a Df. My father gave me his nikkor ais 50mm f1.2 and 35mm 1.4 recently. I've been adapting them to my fuji xe3, but I've been wondering about shooting them natively on my old N90s slr, but that would require me shooting film and I am not sure about going down that rabbit whole. The Df, well that would be fun, but that would also mean $$$$... :P

@ektar_100

2 жыл бұрын

Go Df you won’t regret!

The 6DMK2 is an absolute beast. The Canon color science really is awesome especially with this camera. The photos look warm, crisp and punchy. I love my 6DMK2. I has an EOS R but the 6DMK2 is always in my bag.

The Df has been an interesting polarising camera, and 1 i am interested in owing 1 day after im over my Fuji xt1 and sony A7III .. again a wonderful short film to watch over and over again thanks for the great work.

@mranthony1886

4 жыл бұрын

I love my XT1 until I use my 18mm and the performance is sub par. The D700 I enjoy quite a bit.

Since watching this video, I have picked up a Nikon Df and Leica M8.2...thanks a lot, Mattias :) What lens do you like to use on the M8?

Interesting list , Mattias. I predicted there'd be a sigma in there somewhere. I also thought a Pentax but the K1 rather than KP.

I deeply love the 1D MkII, there is something about the grain that camera makes really gets to me. But after getting a DOA one and the old battery type keep me from buying one again. I instead have a original 5D, a fantastic look and a great partner with my EOS R.

Curious I might add. I'm pretty new to photography all in all but I've had the discussion about dynamic range from time to time with different people and exclusively I have gotten the answer "it's not as important as you think". Sure, there are tons of other features that makes a good camera but I gotta say, those times I need to push the files close to abusing them, I wouldn't trade that DR for any other gimmick in the world. Sprinkle that with some lovely colors and decent sharpness and you can't go wrong.

Love the comparison with ice cream flavors. I would love to see a review of imagae quality for point and shoot cameras. Thank you for your excellent videos!

Terrific video. Thanks for making it.

I really like first Canon 5d for it's large matrix, color science and very affordable price

@allend6137

3 жыл бұрын

Yes… The images from that camera were magical

I cried when I saw The DF 😍

I love my 6D Mark II. And it is kinda cool you like it too. Love your videos.

All your videos are relaxing and the images are genius. I do own a KP but can’t compare the image quality to the k1 which you also reviewed. Where would you rate the k1. Ergonomics are way better and dynamic range is superb. Would love to try the DF but where I live they want 2600 usd. Cheers and keep those videos coming. Love them.

What about the legendary Fujifilm S5 Pro? Have you ever used it? For me, this produces the best Film Like images. I would claim it's better than the Leica M8. Would be great Matthias if you could give us your thoughts?

Very interesting photos and opinion .

Ok Mattias. This video nailed it. I’m buying a Sigma SD Quattro based on this and tour other reviews. For a “Desert Mountains Photo Collage”. And compare them to the Pentax KP-70 (another MB suggestion). The Sigma just looks so cool!😎. Additionally going to shoot slide film via a Fuji 690. Wish me luck !!

I still love the color science in my Fuji XE2.... and for some reason nothing out of my spec'd out XT3 feels the same way. I think the Fuji 16mp X-Trans II was more thought out.

Satisfying video! You really make me want to try out that Leica M8 now! Haha. I did a quick search to see how much they go for and WOW. Seems like they routinely sell for $1,200-$1,300 (USD) on eBay. Seems like a no brainer if someone has always lusted after a Leica, but can't afford the "new" ones. I've always heard great things about that sensor in the Nikon Df. Very cool list and kind of surprised the Canon 5D classic didn't make the cut given how everyone raves about it (I shot on it for a short time as well).

Was looking towards the Nikon Z6 as a walk around camera but didn’t like some of the reviews and the fact that I’d have to use the adaptor or purchase new expensive lenses. Stumbled upon a MINT Nikon DF ...6600 clicks and two old nikkor lenses for just under a thousand bucks! Added a 24-85mm, the nikkor 55 f1.2 and the 135 f2.8 ...all for about 500$. LOVE that old D4 sensor look and coupled with the classic nikkor lenses you can’t beat the image quality! The DK-17m magnifying eyepiece helps with manual focusing. I’m in LOVE with photography again!

And your dog, is my favorit.

as always, thank you for the effort and the sharing. your insights and enthusiasm seep into your vids and add to the conversation. i am a very appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.

Great video! Love a channel with actual photography shown!!!!!

@mattiasburling

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

Great compilation. The M8 wins it for me 😉

Beautiful!

Mattias, could you make some suggestions as to what camera /lens combo I should go for. I need the smallest possible portrait camera with a 35mm equiv between 50mm and 85mm..

I think I watch your video more for the entertaining and soothing presentation and then about the camera's. Enjoyed your presentation on your personal favorites. I thought my old cannon powershot a630 took good images for my taste. THx

The DF is simple beautiful !

Foveon for me, if only I can have a Foveon sensor in a GR body (ergonomics and snap function) after that love the images from Pentax and Ricoh GR.

Well, the 5D classic was honorably mentioned when he talked about the 6d Mk ii. Good enough for me.

3:06 omg that's a beautiful picture!! Still, Fujifilm X-PRO2 for me. Also those Nikon Df pics are incredible!

@macmac8122

4 жыл бұрын

I've bought the Fuji XT3 but couldn't sell the Pro2. it is built better and the images are slightly different even with the same lens.

Taking out the digital alterations on the computer on lightroom, capture one and the likes, SOOC the image quality I loved is from Sony Rx1 with 24mp using the choice on picture profile and second Olympus Pen f with black and white modes and third Fujifilm x-h1 with acros monochrome with green filter for portrait

Haven't commented on your content in a bit. Just wanted to show some love and respect to you and your channel. I don't always agree (yes there's a ton of EF glass but the mount has only been around since the late 80s. The F mount since the 50s. Lol!!) But you are seriously the only photography channel I am aware of that would not only include a 6DMKII, and gasp Pentax in your top 5 but the venerable Nikon DF?? The dynamic range was and is indeed stunning and although you're a hundred percent right that image quality is mostly subjective the quality of the images you used to back up your picks is undeniable. Cheers and keep up the excellent content!