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Wanted to ask a follow up question. For each manufacturer like Sony, Canon, and Nikon could you possible pick the lenses for a good landscape kit? For instance do you favor mostly zooms for flexibility, f/4 for smaller lighter? I.e For Sony would it be the f/4 or f/2.8 holy trinity like the 16-35/2.8 GM II, 24-70/2.8 GM II, 70-200/2.8 GM II, and 100-400 GM or the f/4 equivalents for example? I have lots of primes but see very few landscape photographers using them on a regular basis, you only had two (that I do own) on your list. I have typically built my kits for events and portraits but I want to focus on landscapes. Take care.
Nice video and tribute to your granddad. And great shots with that Leica, the landscapes your brother took had that “Leica glow”. Keep putting it to good use! I had several film and digital Leicas. Outstanding cameras, and the lenses are world class. I have a Digilux 3 with a Summilux 25mm (50mm equiv) and its image quality is incredible for an 17-18 yo camera. People say the “PanaLeicas” are just rebranded Panasonics but it’s not completely true. The color science tech in Leica cameras is all Leica, not Panasonic. The “PanaLeica” lenses are built in Japan to Leica specs and QC and are branded Leica lenses.
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The red flower he took a picture of is know by me as an Indian Paintbrush.
A7r5 is the best camera in the market even flagship like Sony a1 not as good as r5! I owned a1 just sold out few days ago and keep r5. Overall the files of raw is just blowing quality of the colours, WB sharpness it’s just amazing. I think this is a the best job Sony did so far. There is no point between 24-50mp. I think you you want to decide so just take 24mp camera or 60mp like r5. A1 is fast but the files is not worse it the price.l! Especially when I compare in to ISO I was surprised how r5 handle with it a1 it’s just disappointed me. Video: yes a1 great on it. Most of the time my a1 was in the bag. r5 easier to use, amazing display, autofocus better then a1 files 200% better then a1. I hope my comment will help you anyone who still didn’t decided.
Is it ok, to use with this small sensor f/8 aperture?
Good video, but the button coverage would have been done in the studio with better lighting.
I got the A7RV mainly for landscape, portrait and stills work. It’s an outstanding camera. I agree with you on the AF. It’s superb!
Thank you fore sharing this. As a Canon, Sony, brief Nikon Z owner/user I have used all of these with the exception of the long Nikkor 80-400. So a follow up question. Your clear that the Sony A7RV is your current landscape camera for Sony, which I also own. What bodies would you recommend for Nikon and Canon? I also own a EOS R5 and use my current RF L mount lenses there. For Nikon, if I bought a body , I would start by adapting GM/GMII lenses but would consider rebuying the Z 14-24/2.8 and the Z 24-70/2.8. So help by providing your answers. Take care.
For Nikon, either the z8 or z7ii are great landscape cameras. The z8 has more features but the z7ii easily gets you 80-90% there. For canon it’s pretty much the r5 that you already have. The r5ii is coming soon but I doubt it really adds much for landscape shooting. That all being said I have stuck with the a7rV for now. It really balances all the features I need with a relatively small body. I also feel like the sensor is superior to canon and Nikon. Not just the mega pixels but the dynamic range as well. The more I have used it, the better I like it. I wish the Sony 100-400 better but the 70-200 GM II is SO good I’m not really complaining.
@@summitbidSo for Sony, Canon, and Nikon, are you able choose a two or three lens kit for each brand that you might suggest to get. I.e. for Sony: the 16-35/2.8 GM, 70-200/4 G II, and 24/1.4 GM and for Canon two lenses beside the RF 100-500mm? Really interested in what you actually go out into the field with. Thank for time.
Thanks for the video. Like you I’ve owned every A7Rx up to an including the RV. Also got an A7CR to compliment it and lighter for travel. I also do shoot Canon but my EOS R5 is not 61 Mpixels so the A7RV is my landscape camera. Putting together a travel kit and wondering if I should get the f/4 70-200mm GII. Macro to add to it. Already own the GM II version but looking for lighter. I didn’t get to new FE 20-70/4 but instead opted for the new FE 24-50/2.8 Gto keep it small. Also own the FE 24-105/4 which may nit be as sharp but still a great lens. New to your channel and have subscribed so I need to look at your other content. Take care.
The 70-200 f4 is a great lens but is not as good as 70-200 GM II. The smaller size is nice but the gmii is actually not that much heavier (~300 grams is all) and the boost in IQ is more than worth it to me.
I have purchased the 85 1.2 and the 50 mm 1.2 and since I had a 24 to 70 F4 I did not think it was necessary to buy the 24 to 70 2.8 but after your review and others I have taken the plunge and I think it arrives tomorrow.
Great video. I have the Loxia 85 which is rely nice as well. I am considering taking it for my next hike into the mountains. Would you take it as your longest lens, instead of 70-200? Just curious on your opinion.
I’ve been considering between this and the 180-600…. Thoughts?
Super helpful video!
Man that scenery is insane, thanks for the vid, I have just subscibed. I am new to the camera world
Thanks for the sub!
What site did you reserve for your trip? And where is the start of the trail head? Can’t seem to find much on this
We didn’t need a permit back then (2020). We started at the Capitol Creek trailhead. It’s definitely do-able to hike to the lake in a day.
is the shutter any quieter than on the SONY RRRRRRRR models - AND how BAD is BANDING in e shutter mode in LED lighting ?
When you are taking picture of such contrasting lights and shadows, what metering do you use? Multi or spot into the light? Hopefully my question makes sense.
I rely on the histogram for situations like that. Basically I make sure I don’t clip the highlights but generally expose a little more to the right side of the histogram. I don’t switch out of multi very often at all (I don’t think I have ever changed it on the a7rv)
Please please please ditch the annoying background music on these videos. It’s super distracting…
I really wish your brother would have reviewed this camera. For the simple fact that all cameras are just tools, no matter how new and stacked or old and limited. Knowing the tool, its limitations, helps the user better understand the space in which to use it. Your brother seemed to really understand it and appreciated what it has, and paid far less attention to what it does not have. I'm certain this camera today in 2024 can still produce great photos. Your brother demonstrated how to get it to work with you, not against. You seem to think that 10 megapixels designed in partnership w/ Panasonic Lumix, with a Leica 35-420mm f2.8 - f3.7 Vario-Elmarit lense and Leica processor (color science) is not worth $200? Are we talking about the same manufacturers? Leica and Panasonic/Lumix have produced some of the best cameras and lenses in the space. So, respectively, I am going to disagree. Thanks for posting.
Hey.i have Sony A7r5 and I am going to Himachal spiti which is coldest place in India. Is it alright to shoot with the camera. Is there any chances of fungus or moisture?
When I tried to do the recall memory 2 for the AEL button I didn't get the same options as you. How do I setup the recall memory so that I get the boxes not the entire settings again?
Thanks for the review. Just ordered to be my go to hiking lens. I’m going to like having the extra 4mm at the wide end , easily over the extra reach of the 24-105.
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@@summitbid i'm so sorry, I didn't know it was the same video I criticized already. It wont happen again 🙏
What L bracket are you using? Thanks
It’s the SmallRig Rotatable Horizontal-to-Vertical Mount Plate Kit. It’s kinda like a lens collar
what about sigma 2.8?
A lot of your cons were kinda reaches tbh which speaks to how amazing this camera actually is lol “it doesn’t have a few more megapixels” grasping at that point lol Also the last rant was weird. What is Sony gonna do next? Or Canon? Questioning a camera company for having a varied product line was such a strange critique. I think you just may like some other brands more. 😂
I actually was criticizing it for NOT having a varied product line. The z8/z9 was huge push by Nikon gain market share now that the market has shifted towards enthusiasts and professionals. You can’t really argue that the z8 doesn’t undermine the z9 (you could argue it’s a better camera with more recent firmware updates). But Nikon can’t sustain that business model long term so I’m curious as to what their product line will look like going forward. But for now (and for years to come) the z8 is a fantastic camera.
For a C1 workflow, do you process in C1 and then export a PSD which gets added to Lightroom to continue processing? Do you consider the Lightroom catalog as your master processed catalog and C1 as the master catalog for the NEF files? Thanks for this video and you have a new subscriber.
Short answer is yes my NEF files live in C1. I actually use a session workflow in C1. So I edit and process my files in C1 and photoshop and then export TIFF files that live in my Lightroom master catalog. It’s a kinda clunky system for now, but it’s working.
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Hello, at 6:52 have you cited Sony 70-200 F4 GM II ? Are you sure ? Sony 70-200 F4 II is not GM but only G ?
Never a Nikon user but appreciate your efforts 🎉
Not sure what you’re hammering on the A7RIV for, but it’s like the RV but previous gen. Never have any problems with the AF
Just making the move from canon to Sony. I love the 100-500 from canon. Been hoping for a sony 100-400 mkt release - maybe they would go 100-500 as well. Also have the rf 70-200 2.8, love the compact nature for travel. Hence having a dilemma over the Sony 70-200 2.8 and f4, just wish they had a compact 2.8 option. Maybe keep the canon and stick with a 135mm prime for Sony. So many decisions 🙂. Great review, all these videos help make an informed decision in the end. 👍
So the Sony 2.8 GM ii is an absolutely fantastic lens. The canon is more compact but the Sony is actually lighter and feels great in the hand. Optically it is the best 70-200 of the bunch. The only reason it wasn’t on this list was because i haven’t used it very much for landscape (yet). The new f4 is great, but the 2.8 is so good it’s worth the larger overall size and cost.
@@summitbid thanks for the feedback. My gut is telling me to get the gmii. I don’t suppose you have ever used with either the 1.4 or 2 x teleconverters. Heard mixed reviews, and always going to get some degradation. But results still look good and could fill a gap untill the 100-400 mk 2 released- if they ever do that is 🙂🙂
Personally, I prefer the ergonomics of the z8, as I have large hands. I like the weighty feel. But the lens eco system makes it hard not to be swayed into the Sony. Nikon has top glass, but just not as many options. I have yet to wrestle with 61mp file sizes yet. Hard drives and card updates required.
I have a Z6II and I want the Z8 but I’m not sure if I can justify the price. I do photography as a hobby and the Z6II fulfills my needs for landscapes and portraits but the features/technology in the Z8 are better than my camera in every way from what I’ve been reading maybe Nikon will announce a Z6III?
Hi, I have an issue that you might help me to make my final decision: in short, after switching from sonya1 because I didn’t like colours and also a7cR that was slow, still i own gfx100s with all gf lenses and i love 16bit images BUT it’s bulky and slow to be enough versatile for all kinds of photography! Recently i tested Nikon Z8 that I believe is all in one camera for what i meed and reliable for any scenarios. BUT 14 vs 16bit image! Although in theory humane yes cannot see more that 8bit but I believe i can see and appreciate how much is deep 16bit image in camera, monitor and print! So, shall I sacrifice 16bit IQ to have all in one camera gear to cover all kinds of photography i need, or i should forget about all in one and focus on landscape and still life photography (only) and maybe portraits, but achieve 16bit image for best cropping possibility and also x-large printing? Thank you.
I have used the GFX as well and came to conclusion that while the IQ was fantastic, I was able to get better overall images with a full-frame system because of versatility. 16 bit is awesome, but I honestly felt the editing versatility was offset by the Fuji having a strong “baked-in” look that wasn’t my favorite all the time. My personal system is Sony, but the z8 was a fantastic camera and honestly I would be surprised if you missed the Fuji.
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Hi, I’m shooting with Fujifilm gfx100s but it’s not good for all types of photography, heavy and bulky with gf lenses to carry around, and slow for sports and wildlife if sometimes I like to experience it! But it seems Z8 is all in one camera. The only matter important to me is if I switch to Z8, with 14bit and 45mp could I have high images quality same as 16bit and 102mp on gfx100s? Please advise.
I shifted from a D850 to the Z 7II because I got a very bad MRSA infection in my hand and went for a lighter system. I shoot ships and landscapes, so it fit right in, and I think that little 24-200 walk-about lens is a great companion for that Z 7II.
A7riv would do just as well. Landscapes just dont make use of all the AI focusing. A7riv focuses perfectly as long as you're not motion tracking. You must have had a faulty unit.
I used the a7riv for and the rV is a better camera. The rIV struggled with accuracy and the IBIS was not even close
@summitbid I own both cameras. And yes the ibis is better, even though I wasn't referring to that. Mine focuses fine on static subjects.
Telephoto f mount with ftz convertor. I use the 500mm pf. I thought it was a great lens on my D500 but it actually works better, esp focus, on the z8. A real unexpected bonus!!
Is there a pano mode on the z8 or is that all done in post?
I use Lightroom to merge my panos
Another great video! Between the riii, riv, or iv for landscape and portrait which would you pick?
So the a7R V Gets my pick as the best, BUT the Sony a7RIII is an absolute BEAST of a bargain for landscape photographers. The sensor produces images on par with current cameras (Sony a1, canon r5, Nikon z9, z8 are similar but not better). I also found the AF to be more accurate than the a7r IV.
@@summitbid If both the Sony a7riii and Sony a7riv were available at the same price, you would recommend the riii?
Dude you should just add that curve into the Z9 profile so you have it in camera.
Nice camera. I would love to buy it sometime in future. At the moment have Sony A7III and so far happy with it. A quick question - the gloves that you are wearing, does it keep you warm plus allow you to click pictures without having to remove of off your hand? If so, then please let me know the brand 🙂
Great Vid… Tell me, Why do you like the 20mm Z F1.8 over the 14-24mm Z F2.8s… This is actually what prompted me to watch the vid because I wanted the perspective on the wide angle lens of choice and the Z9…. I am a Canon Shooter however I have always love the images the 14-24mm has produced… thanks for sharing!!!!
So the big reason was the filters. I shoot a lot of video and the 14-24 is not great for video because the VND is great with using the lens hood. But in addition to that, being able to go to 1.8 for Astro was great and is was smaller and lighter. That being said, the 14-24 is a great lens is you main focus is stills.
Last Question, In your vid, you mentioned the three mainstream camera manufacturers, Sony, Nikon and Canon… In your experience, Do you like one over the other because they may product a better particular glass… Example, I have the Canon 24mm -70mm F2.8, To me, it was always a Hit and Miss… But I have seen images from the Nikon Lens, 24mm -7 0m, F2.8 and Have like the results, Have you found that to be true in your photography journey?@@summitbid
This question deserves its own video! But to summarize there are big pros and cons to all the systems. To address your example, I have used both the RF 24-70 and Nikon 24-70 and the sony 24-70 GM II. they are all good, but Canon is not as good the Nikon and the Nikon is not as good as the Sony. BUT, when it comes to the super-telephoto lenses in the 100-400 range it's the exact opposite (Nikon is better than Sony and Canon is better than Nikon). I honestly wish there was a clear cut best company, but there is not. Canon's weak area is their standard zooms. The 24-105 is not great and the 24-70 is mid (and big and heavy!). Nikon's 24-120 and 14-30 are Great, but all the other lenses are not better than the other company's. Sony's big advantage is size and weight. An a7r V and a 2.8 trinity is lighter than an equivalent Nikon set up but f4. If you do the Sony F4 lenses, it's a fraction of the weight of Canon and Nikon. So honestly it comes down to what you shoot (focal range, subject) and what your personal preference is. I know it sounds cliche, but I have spent a lot of time and money coming to this realization.
Hi Guys from Great Britain, I'm Bob and I've just returned to photography after many years, my last camera was a Pentax ME super! I plunged straight in and bought a Z8 with a 24-120 and a 180-600. Your video has been the most useful guide to the camera. I can't thank you enough for your time in creating this epic film, hopefully I will be able to take some interesting shots as I go around the UK. Thank you again. Bob
Nice job. I live in the town below, but haven't been up there yet. Feeling inspired.