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Since filming this video back in early March, I’ve continued to choose the canon R3 over the Sony a1. And as of now, I’ve made the switch away from Sony over to the Canon R3. This video explains the reasons why I’ve made that choice.
I understand, switching systems from time to time keeps a channel interesting, and kind-of brand agnostic. If a youtuber is associated with just one single brand for too long, he would be perceived as a brand ambassador. From that we can predict, that the next system switch is due in 2 or 3 years time again 😉 Now we can place our bets: will the next switch be to Sony again, or to Nikon?
Yes i would also choose canon. BUT their RF lens prices are ridiculous here in europe. The 50 1.2 cost around 2700 euro. Thats about 2.936,66 usd.....
@@billx4266 they’re as equally crazy here in the states too.
Wise choice!
From a content creator stand point that is a wonderful idea!! Hope to see more comparison videos in the feature for those considering investing in a new system.
You can go with Canon, but we all know you're secretly sleeping with that Nikon Z9
🤣🤣🤣🤣
This cracked me up!!
Z9 is Dope💥💥💣
@@baljindersinghsidhu3959 for u sure
The one who got away..and came back prettier
As someone who isn't well off financially, Sony is going to stay in my bag. Canon is great. RF glass is fantastic. But Canon is too expensive. Sony has great glass. Sigma has great pro-glass at a better price point. It just makes more sense for me.
Totally agree - in the UK, the Canon prices are more in £ than the $ price in the US! eg the R5 is £4300 ($5598) in the UK, $3899 in the US. Fortunately the adaptors work very well so I use my excellent EF glass.
Tamron has many great stuff for Sony too.
This was my main reason to choose Sony rather than Canon. Sigma has great Sony glass for half the price, and Tamron even less!
As they say, the best camera is the one you have in your hand
Agreed - canon RF glass is superb but only worth it if you need the last bit of quality an pixel peep every picture.
Jest went all in with a Nikon. Been Nikon and staying Nikon. Ordered the z9 and 800mm 6.3 last night. Even if I was “ funds unlimited” I wouldn’t switch brands. Might as well jest set your money on fire. 🤷🏻♂️
I never use Canon, from Nikon mid range, I went to Sony A1 and just ordered Nikon Z9. The pricetag of Z9 is juicier than Canon R3...and Nikkor S line 800mm f6.3 is also awesome in term of weight and price
I’m actually kind of surprised on this video. When the title came out my mind went immediately to “He’s going back to Nikon because of that Z9.” I didn’t think you’d move to Canon! Hoping to have this dilemma someday on which amazing top of the line kit to carry that day! That’s a phenomenal problem to have!
They are all great. I've been a Sony user since the A7 and I just don't have the time or desire to opt out for another system since the A1 for me at least is perfect for Wildlife and landscapes. I always appreciate Jared's honestly even with the click bait :)
Canon gang 🎉. But seriously all cameras now can be amazing. Depends on the needs of the photographer. I shoot R5 + several RF lens and I love it. My only complaint is the price of the RF glass.
The raw guy is doing this for viewers. He’s a Nikon guy at heart, big time.
My exact thoughts ..
exactly
This is entertainment for beginners, he invest in future
I think you meant Pentax!
He already had Nikon users subscribed...got Sony now...next is Canon...which is the way...Why only have Nikon users watch his videos
I'm a Canon R5 shooter myself. For recording the view finder, have you considered carrying a laptop or phone to record the "live view" from the Canon remote app? Just a thought but it could totally help you.
I love your unbiased honest reviews. I'm a Canon R6 shooter and I do love the Canon system. But I always enjoy hearing you praise the nikon Z9 and Sony because it shows a genuine and honest look at all systems and their individual strengths and weaknesses. Great video as always, informative and interesting. Simon.
I certainly appreciate the EVF recordings. Has been a major boost in my own work, and has been the most accurate way to see how you work on framing, how you anticipate the actions, how you move about the setting to get the moment. Not a lot of people do it and it has been a major educational tool. A lot of photographers can say, frame this, frame this, but otherwise it's impossible to see those micro movements that really make the difference between something Ok and something great.
This video has everything in it that shows why I like your channel for photography videos compared to others. You’re not pretentious. Your videos are fun. You are open and honest about what you think of the gear available. You don’t seem to have a blind(or paid) allegiance to any one brand, and on top of all of that your videos are always informative and useful. That being said. It’s Canon right now, and it’s because of the glass. They don’t have much and you can’t get a lot of third party with autofocus(though the Samyang is surprisingly fantastic), but what they do have is really incredible. Not really a bad choice either way, though, to be honest.
Once again I learned so much watching Mr. Polin and Mr. Eckert and the “FroKnowsPhoto” family and group. My first, and last camera, was a Canon AE1 that I bought in 1979 from “The Camera Bag”, a family owned camera shop in Hillsboro Oregon. At 63 I’m not looking to be a professional photographer, that ship sailed a number of years ago. At 63, HOWEVER, I am extremely interested in switching from a film camera to a DSLR. Would it be possible, or maybe you already have, to do a dumbed down version for us old folks that bought AE cameras and learned to use them only in manual mode, so we have an idea where to start? I refuse to be a “PHONE PHOTOGRAPHER”! I have a few brain cells left and would like to use them before I die. Peace! Mike
Thanks for the tip about carry-on camera gear and the battery rule! For what I mostly do, everyday carry, street photography, and hiking to shoot landscapes, the Canon and all that beautiful glass is just too big and heavy! The small, light Sony with some of the more compact wide to normal lenses available (like that 35mm f/1.4) is just a dream to carry all day.
R3 for sure! Love my older 1d4 ergonmics - the Mirorless size looks perfect. Will be keeping both my Canon 5dsRs until either the R1 or the R5 High MP. Stay on the older EF glass which is fully kitted out... Every Tilt Shift for architecture and lots of primes / zooms...
Honestly don't think you are going to go wrong either way my man. I use the alpha 1 and a7Siii for my workflow and love the capabilities of both cameras along with the Sony GM and Sigma Art lenses I use. So I say keep and use both! D. All of the Above!!!
A camera is just a tool. As Ansel Adams said, “The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it.” That being said, I started with Canon and would stay with Canon.
Very true, and as one grows as a photographer, one realizes that some tools are better (or more suited for the job) than others. But, yes, a talented shooter can do more with an iPhone than a hack with an expensive system.
Too expensive if you want modern specs like 4k slow motion
Loved this video and debate. Go with what like! Truth is all these cameras are fantastic. If you enjoy a particular eco system or form factor than that’s the one for you.
Thanks for sharing Jared. I am looking to invest in a system and I am mainly considering Canon and Nikon because of the integrated vertical grip (I started on an F5 so I am always partial to integrated bodies). I just need to stop by the Nikon and Canon showroom to try out the Nikon Z9 and Canon R3 to see which system feels better in my hands.
Would love the shot of him walking into the center
I'd take NIkon because it's what I have, and it gets the job done. For non-studio portraiture, my dream lens would be like a 60-100 f/1.8.
I've been shooting with the Nikon Z6ii as a wedding photographer, and I've been wanting a back up camera so I decided to get the Sony A74 because they have more less expensive glass options. And now I'm addicted to the speed and accuracy of the Sony system. I still love the Nikon files, but the Sony A74 files are really good too, so now I'm thinking of switching too 😔🤔
A7 IV user here. Came from the Z6 II. I like the boost in resolution, dislike the loss of low light performance. I do like the video quality (10-bit 4:2:2). I have constant focusing issues with it the Sony. It cant focus in low light and I could NOT lock focus on the horizon for a sunset shot. Lastly, the camera froze 3 times in the first day of owning it. I couldn't shut it off, go into the menu. Oh, and twice it would NOT take pictures. It just would not. Needless to say, the Sony is getting returned. Z9 is being added and a Z6 III will complement it. I don't get whats so "great" about Sony. I had trust issues on its reliability, I gave it a chance and my worries were legit. Frozen. Decent focus. Failure to shoot. Mehh
Perhaps you should turn on the image optimizer for the EF lens. The camera might contain profiles for both RF and EF glass. I am trying this with the EF 100-400 ii.
Hey Jared! I’m super into Bowling (I bowled for my High Schools team and we got Second in State my Senior Year). I’d love the portrait of Jason! Hope you’re having a great day!
I was at the camera store in Calgary, and had the opportunity to put every mirrorless camera in my hand . I came in originally to purchase Nikons Z7ii, but after trying the canon R6 , I found it’s ergonomics were far superior for me . Just felt like it belonged in my hand as soon as I picked it up
I like the new R6 Mark ii
love my canon gear , used them for years since the 5dmkii and they never failed me . Ive tried others but always came back to canon
I'm using 2x R5 with RF 28-70 2.0 and RF 85 1.2. I really love the 85 1.2 but to be honest.... the 28-70 is INSANE! Super sharp, great seperation, extremely versatile. The perfect wedding photography lens.
I enjoy videos like this, it is good to hear the thoughts behind a switch. I could kind of see this happening back when they released the R5.
From watching your videos I’ve learned one thing you like about each system: Sony? The technology. Canon? The glass. Nikon? The look of the images. Solution: get a “Socanokon” camera that merges everything you like about each system into one.
Spot on!
Can’t really make a wrong choice, but I’m invested in Sony. I’ve had the A1 for almost a year and I think it’s fantastic.
Yeah, but Nikon has way more fantastic lenses than Sony does. Nikon already has 2 PFs, now Nikon will come out with the third one, the 800mm PF f6.3. If compare value for performance ratio, nothing beats Nikon.
because you never using the canon r3
@@mtaufan440 LOL
@@Steven-wo2oi are you serious? Do you know how many 800 lenses have been usually sold?
@@mtaufan440 right…because I shoot Sony. Because that’s the system I’ve invested my time and money in.
I started back into photography with the RP, eventually switching to the R6 for it’s versatility. I notice a lot of comments about the expense of the RF glass, but I’ve found a pretty happy medium. I jumped into the Tamron 2.8 trinity and am perfectly happy with the results. Focus breathing does suck on the 70-200, but the quality of the shots I’m getting with these zooms coupled with some of the less expensive primes is FANTASTIC! I’m sure moving to the RF zoom lineup will be a big upgrade, but I didn’t have to spend a ton to get a lot of good glass with some incredible results!
I would love one of the prints! I really enjoyed the breakdown of the differences you encountered, thanks for the video!
If Canon wasn't so late in dedicating their efforts to mirrorless that probably would had made me chose Canon over Sony. However, I am staying Sony since I'm not a rich man and besides I don't think a person can go wrong with any of the top 3 camera brands.
I’m a canon guy and I agree. All the brands cameras are Soo good currently. You just pick a system that fits your workflow/budget and they’ll serve you well
True. I’ve been Sony since early 2016. Looking back at my 2010-2016 Nikon shots I’m still impressed. (Always with the best glass)
It’s great to hear someone with access to the best gear having the same dilemma so many people have when even deciding on their first camera. Always appreciate the total honesty of your channel, Jared. Being a noob to videography/photography I know you play it totally straight and honest. Great video (and funny as ever 😂😂)👍🏻🇬🇧
Yes! The 28-70 is a dream! There is nothing like it!
I want that color print. It would be so sweet! Also, your selling points on the 28-70 f2 make me want one. My personal all time favorite lens is a Tamron 28-75 f2.8. It just took photos that had life and depth with either my D90 or D610.
I’m a Nikon user and I love my Z7. I did consider buying a Sony system before I bought the Nikon. I chose the Z7 because of how ergonomics and Nikon isn’t overly used like Canon. A lot of people use Sony but I don’t think as much as Canon.
If you want an internal zooming, short throw 70-200, Canon has the recently updated EF 70-200's in either f2.8 or f4 that adapt perfectly. So you have both options.
Jared, when I shoe canon I found my post processing to be intensive than with Sony. Canon appear to be like I was shooting under exposed Fuji chrome all the time. How is the R3?
Excellent video. Quick question about your still work with LED lighting. Is there any issues with flicker/banding at higher shutters?
I have been thinking about printing, but it is another learning curve. I would like to see the print of the pro walking in the door. SO, as a photographer who has to hold the camera all day, any weight saved is a blessing. Staying with Sony. The evf issues aren't a problem for me right now. I am sticking with Sony but very curious about what Sony is doing next as well as what is Cannon doing next. Will decide on when the next big thing comes out and if it helps me. Also have a 600 prime so moving to different system would be $$$
6:16 Jared taking "I SHOOT RAW" to a whole nuther level.
Of course I would love any of those prints! Specially the portrait one. I love close up shots. Thank you for the comparison. All your insights are most welcome when deciding on new gear.
Great video. What happened to the Canon kit shot? The "R3" is sorely out of focus. Is that a flaw in the lens? Or were you shooting at too wide of an aperture to have the entire kit in focus?
I love my R5 and RF 28-70mm f2L lens. That combo is nuts. After using Sony cameras (not mine, but the videographer I worked with), the A7r4 and A7r3 were fine cameras, but just never felt right in my hands. Canon just gets it right without spending days setting up your camera. So I'm sticking with Canon (less editing nuts to get great color too).
1 Year later goodbye Canon hello Nikon ! This Day will come
highly doubt it. The glass wont be there
@@froknowsphoto nikon must finally bring the 1.2 lenses
What about..I switched to Pentax...that's will be the best ever clickbait 😂😂
I agree. Canon has the 100-500 but even that is overpriced for what it is. 7.1 at 500? Come on Canon. Sony has the 200-600 just as sharp, more reach, faster at 6.3, internal zoom, can use an extender the whole length and at almost half the cost. Nikon has the 200-500, and the 500 5.6 pf. Canon really is falling behind for wildlife photographers unless you got the cheddar to put out 14k. Let's hope they wake up.
@@froknowsphoto They are saving the Gold rings for exactly that!
Quick question @jaredpolin , when you were showing some of the viewfinder from r3, you had a large focus point box in the middle plus used eye af. Can the r6 do that ifso how? That's exactly what I need
amazing video Jared love your vids brotha. so how would you put up the R5 with battery grip vs the R3 or the R3 vs the 1dx mark II 🤔?
I was kinda hoping you’d say Nikon. 😅
Oh man, this is a BIG ONE!!!
Nikon *cries in the corner I thought what we had was SPECIAL........
That’s what she said …👀
Just watched it. Awesome! But seriously! No word of image quality. I shoot Sony Nikon and Canon. I don’t use Sony anymore for stills, just because the IQ of the Canon and Nikon is superior. It just looks great sooc
I feel everything has to deal with what tool suits your needs better. Not with weight, size or a couple of megapixels more. If you feel something makes you feel better while you are working, that’s your camera!
What does your Sony kit consist of...?
That logo placement during the weigh in was not lost on me... Thank God it was not lost on you either... Great vid ;)
Thank you for the video as always. Struggling between choosing the Alpha 1, Nikon Z9, and originally Canon but with an R5 vs R3. Can you provide the exact list of cameras and lenses you compared for your weight. I am curious what you travel with.Or if this is already posted provide a link to it somewhere. Thank you again. By the way would be honored to have one of your prints. Any of the three would be great although I do like the shot of Jason walking into the bowling center.
I understand it's a tough decision, If the R3 has 32mp I will jump to it with the 28-70. However If I jump back to Canon, I will miss the Sony 12-24 F2.8, 50 F1.2 and Tamron 35-150. What do you think Jared?
I've never experienced a high megapixel camera. But I do own the R6. So I would definitely go with the R3. I also use a battery grip on my camera so I think having an all in one would be beneficial. plus the 28-70 is a dream.
R6 was what I went with as well. Picture holds up surprisingly well on a large monitor. Just love the rf50 1.2. Hoping the 85 version is as much of a treat.
@@albertfetch3503 for a 50 I run the sigma 50 1.4 and for 85 I have the samyang 1.4. Love them both.
I want one of those prints! I love the 3rd image shown I believe of Belmo rolling the ball.
Access to all these kits! I'm just trying to get my eosr fixed to go back to work! Been following you a long time been awesome to see you grow!
I borrowed the RF70-200 from CPS and made it through one half of a basketball game before it went back in the bag and right back to Canon. The issues you pointed out were too much for me to switch from the EF that I can zoom with my thumb. The RF required me to grip the ring and twist surprisingly hard. Terrible decision by Canon. I hope they'll reconsider for the Mark II.
The new Sony and Nikon 70-200 are great for thumb zooming. I used to have the rf one with the R5 but mostly used the 85 DS. Now have the A1 and Z9. The sony wins for weight but not sure which one is better in low light events yet. Hard to find a comparison on these.
That is so strange, I love mine and I think it was the best decision they ever made. Now I shoot the Rf70-200 miles more than the old series two which was so bulky. I am not constantly zooming though I tend to use it as a 135mm or 200mm and nothing else, but the reduced size and weight means I have it in my small shooting bag at all times as it can now be carried easily and have a 35mm and 85mm on both bodies for event and wedding work by default.
Thanks, what about comparing dynamic range?
I want one of those prints! I want the one of him throwing the ball. I am a big fan of Belmo and my main bowling ball is the Storm Trend which he designed. Hes one of my favorites. BTW, very cool to see you get in the bowling game and see the photos you are producing.
When I saw this title I immediately thought: "Finally at last Jared is switching to Pentax"
Jared is not yet 76 years old though. So, he's still too young for joining the Pentax crowd 😉
@@tubularificationed we are all 76 yrs old because we have been waiting for Pentax to catch up for the last 10yrs+ , at one time they were a leader and had the first mirrorless and just never did anything with it. Their cameras haven't changed since their first full frame. Now my problem is Sony or Canon. I like Canon better but it's glass is sooo pricey.
😂😂🤣🤣
A big chunk of the reasoning was because of the canon 28-70/2. But Sony has the Tamron 35-150/2. Any thoughts on that?
35-150 f2-2.8, basically 80mm onwards is 2.8, an overlap with 70-200 2.8 as portrait lens
He named Tamron Tampon in his last video! He just want the heaviest kit to show off his muscles or the most expensive one to show off the wealth? IDK but I know this decision is made by his character not his wisdom!
I like the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens. Will get one when it is available.
Because the weight of it. I had it and sold it.
thanks for the video. the more important question ... because you keep putting this footage in ... what brand is the rain rain cover at 19:44 please? thank you !
Great video. Interesting use cases. I want the portrait print. Ready to cover the delivery cost. Regards John
I shoot wildlife photography with the Canon 7d and I've been shooting canon ever since I started. However I am going to switch to the Panasonic system with th g9.
Panasonic focus system is a joke. That g9 sucks. If you want to go m43, the OM1 is the one to get. Sooo much better than crappy dfd
Have u tried the g9?
Great for you. But most of the camera owners dont have options of switching ecosystem from camera manufacturers . I can't afford the a1 but love one and I also dream about a 600 f4. This video applys to about 1% of camera owners and uber rich
Wow that was quite the throwback. I'd all but forgotten the camera "peephole" door
what lens do u recommend for the gh5? i want one with good apeture so the background is blurry when doing gym videos or something like that. i already have two lenses with f 4.0 to like 5.6 thats too much. and my cinema lens has T1.5 but it doesnt have autofocus. so which one would you recommend in between please would help alot
I just got back into photography and doing portraits. I went with the Sony A7 iv. 😳🥺🤔
What are your thoughts so far, considering leaving Nikon to go with this body.
The A7IV is a great camera! Beats the R6 by far, and the lens selection is great. I think Jared is being picky because he can afford to, but the Sony system continues to be excellent. Don't be discouraged by it!
@@druedgcomb9876 so far I really like it I’ve only done a few practice shots outside, but have some portraits scheduled this month . I invested a good step in I think with the camera 4 good lenses and other accessories.
I ordered sony a7iv just because of the 3rd party lenses ...there are so many options to choose but with canon their lenses are expensive and very limited for a beginner photographer to start with
After years of watching, learning and being entertained I got off the fence and bought a Sony A7iii. This is my first “real” camera and I love having it. I’m No pro but I’m learning… and I’m good w that. So for me right now, I’m sticking w Sony. Had canon had better options a few years ago when I jumped in we may be having a different conversation. (Although I doubt it since they don’t offer much 3rd party glass. )
?? Sigma, Tamron, and a few others offer EF mount lenses. 2 of my best lenses are third-party. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art is an incredible third-party lens that I personally own and love.
that's one of the greatest cameras ever made
@kulmmii If you shrink the 33mp file to a 24mp file, the images have less noise. It's the way it works. It is faster than the a7iii, better buffer, better auto focus, faster card slots..... So your comment is completely false. The sensor scored better than the a7iii sensor in low light... Also, the a7iv has significantly better ergonomics, better LCD and EVF, better menu system etc. The a7iv just wasn't revolutionary like everyone wanted it to be. The a7iii was what put Sony mirrorless on the map and pretty much changed photography from DSLR to mirrorless.
@kulmmii buddy you had a bad copy lol. My A7IV is miles better and faster than my A7III. Its a baby Sony A1. The live tracking autofocus never fails me on a wedding to absolute perfection. So you must have gotten a dut lmao. The R5 is not comparable to a A7IV because the R5 is specially way more expensive. The A7IV starts at $2,500. The R5 is in the near 5 thousand mark with lenses. Obviously it has to be better. The Canon R6 is the competitor.
@kulmmii I've had both too, and the z6ii and z7ii. The a7iv is faster in every regard, you can't use eye AF with 10fps on the a7iii, and the AF misses a lot in the hi and hi + modes. The small buffer and slower second card slot in the a7iii means you can barely get any shots off before filling the buffer, where as the a7iv you can get simul uncompressed raw until like 40 shots, lossless compress is around 80 before hitting buffer, and unlimited with CFExpress A no simul. I do agree with you, that the upgrade from a7iii to a7iv is not worth it unless you really want the little creature comforts, like the new ui, and 33mp to crop with. Other than that, image quality is basically the same, maybe slightly less dynamic range on the a7iii but nothing crazy. The a7iv does have significantly better video options though. 4k60 10bit 422 internal with unlimited clip length is really good, plus the gyro sensors allow for really good post processing stabilization using the Sony Cataylist software. But image quality vs image quality, there is no reason to switch. I do think the r5 is the best bang for the buck if you can afford the lenses though. It's an amazing camera and besides Canon's button layout, I think it's pretty much perfect. Tamron and Sigma allow me to get really fast glass at a fraction of the Sony glass price and I don't need an adapter, so that's why I swapped from Nikon to Sony.
I would love to get one of those prints, specially the action shot one. Thanks for your videos!
The biggest reason to get the Sony system is the 3rd party lenses which have great value and performance is just like native, often even better. Currently I only have 3rd party lenses.
Sony is Made in China! CANON is Made in Japan! 💪
I agree with the 3rd party lens situation. I used to be a canon fanboy, but Sony offers the best for your money if you make money with your gear. Canon has been holding out too long so they lost me. My sigma 24-70 DG DN is a beautiful and efficient lens. Throw a black pro mist 1/4 on it and the videos from my FX3 punch well above its price point.
OMG, if Jared goes Canon, he will destroy my childhood! 🤣 Welcome to Canon, Jared. LOL. I’ve been a Canon shooter from the start. I have a Nikon D3 kit that I like to use, too, with their older lenses. But, my big lens investment has been in Canon L glass. I’m going with the Canon mirrorless system when my DSLRs wear out.
Nobody cares what you use.
Great Video due to the lens comparison/ lens thoughts! To me that is the interesting part. Also I much appreciate that you pointed out your opinion. Thank you. The pictures look nice. The Portrait as give away would be best.
I was thinking abt getting the sony gm 24-70 but you just said it wasn't a great lens...could you explain some more please. If thats not good then whats the better alternative for an all around lens? I also want your thoughts on the 16-32 gm. Thanks!
I've just sold all my nikon DSLR kit. D850, the holy trinity of lenses and a few primes. I debated for months which system I wanted to switch to ended up with the Sony kit for two reasons. Bang for buck and 3rd party lens choice. As a budding Pro there is no way I could afford the Nikon and Canon systems.
U sold d850? My dream camera?😲😲😲 Ok🙄🙄
You will be back to Nikon. Iv been down that road twice and ended up back at Nikon.
@@jj_Kamelleon 😂😂😂
Which Sony? I am looking at moving to A7riv from Nikon D800E, but am discovering more concerns the deeper I look. Latest discovery is that Sony went to a new hot shoe, making my pocket wizards incompatible (I don’t want to replace all my Nikon flashes, so plan was to use RF triggers). Also found converter for using Nikon lens on Canon Commlite works on A7riii, but not A7riv……
@@jj_Kamelleon what about going from Nikon DSLR to Nikon mirrorless then?
After being with Sony for like a year, it’s pretty overall awesome ecosystem. I had a7riii lastly and I just didn’t feel it anymore. Ended up going with a Nikon z6 and I love it so much.
Looking ur comment just tells about you got bored of systems easliy instead of enjoying photography. And mostly will take a7riii anyday over Z6, not that the Z6 isnt capable but sony got more boom over it.
really one comment told you the person is impatient and blaa blaa blaaaaa …mate people switch system all the time for particularly that reason
“Didn’t feel it anymore?”
@@prateekpujara5742 well, some of us like me are photographer for fun, we need to enjoy our experience. I was intrigued with sony once, went to store to buy one and hate the feel on my hands, feels like holding foreign object while my canon feels like extension of my hands, cancelled the purchase
Good camera. I also had this sony. I have the A1 and Z9 now but have had the Eos R then R5. In that time i got myself back into Nikon with the Z6/7 and then the 6ii and 7ii. Loved these and used them for events. People were kinda surprised when I told them what i was using. The Z9 just improves on these. But for a lighter weight travel package the Z6 is fabulous.
I would love the color print of the bowling alley! I am Canon user mainly because of the feel of the camera and layout of the buttons.
6:43 At first I didn't notice the "+" in the numbers so I thought Jared's package was way heavier than both sony and canon combined 🤣✌️
I’m torn because I was Canon for the longest time… you actually turned me on to Sony because they actually listen to feedback and implement it. Plus they used to also provide firmware updates….
@@spanishprisoner I am happy with Sony.. what are you talking about??? I’m also happy with my old Canon’s DSLR.. So I have no idea where your wanting to come at me for…. I know I don’t make sense what I write most of the time, so if what i wrote offended you than please go have a wonderful rest of your day
I’ve primarily shot canon, I’ve dabbled with other systems, but the buttons layout on Canon make the most sense and are more comfortable to me. Canon glass is always going to be the best, and like you predicted, Canon was a sleeping giant and have come out with amazing cameras. They were once behind and now (I haven’t shot the R3) but looks like now they lead. I’m sure Sony will do something that will leapfrog Canon, and Canon will answer right back again.
Does anyone know which monitor is being used here? I am wondering whether it is worth spending the coin for the new Apple studio monitor.
Which Camera would I choose, since I am already invested in L Series RF lenses it’s an easy choice. Still using the original EOS R waiting to see what new bodies are coming out.
I use A1 because higher mega-pixels, higher video resolution recording and smaller/lighter form factor matter the most when I consider buying cameras. Sure autofocus, frames per sec and other tech specs are important but those are secondary considerations. As long as these secondary tech specs are competitive to one another, they are good enough for me. I was also initially looking into buying Canon mirrorless system last year but decided to go with Sony because of the smaller-lighter form factor. As a prosumer, if the camera & lens are too bulky, I often decide not to take camera system with me at all and just use iPhone instead.
Sony> cannon The flagship sony camera has no comparison
@@slurp3194 the r5 is actually performing better in all regards. Video quality and Bitrate. Autofocus, image. Etc etc. plus you get access to the RF lenses, which are the best on the market. There is nothing comparable available for sony when it comes Down to the lenses. The r5 is a crazy good camera but the r3 upped the game with its eye focus which no one else offers. Plus the r5 is even much cheaper than the a1 which is the reason why the a1 is a bit problematic. They should have priced it at least equal or cheaper considering it’s worse performance.
The tremendous value of 3rd party glass options for Sony (i.e. Sigma, Tamron) makes it a no brainer for me to stay with Sony.
@@spanishprisoner It’s all about price, value and options. Take my Sigma 85mm 1.4 for example, it performs as well as the gmaster at almost 50% less. You can’t get those types of savings with native canon glass (at least for now)
@@spanishprisoner yes you can get an adapter to get 3rd party glass to work with canon but the 3rd party Sony options are specifically designed native E-mount.
@@spanishprisoner I haven’t actually seen reviews (Or actively looked to fine out) what kind performance you get using adapted glass with canon. I presume autofocus may be a bit off vs native Canon glass. Having said that, Jared could do some videos on how it works.
@@spanishprisoner If that is the case, that would be a great set of videos for Jared to demonstrate. Adapted Sigma glass (35mm F1.4 Art) for my Nikon D610 did not focus well.
i just bought the canon eos m6 II and i am now eyeballing to switch to nikon z6 II if i am able to sell the M6 what are your all#s thoughts and or tips for me ?
What is difference between the A1 and the R3 when it comes to dynamic range? Which one gives you more stops of light? For me that would be a game changer.
I'll be sticking with Sony for the forseable future. I do think Canon has pulled ahead with some special and relatively novel lenses- 28-70 f2 as opposed to the traditional f2.8. Sony have more choice and tbh the third party glass for Sony is excellent. If your not a KZheadr or a pro who has access to all systems Sony is still so far ahead in terms of choice imo.
Choice? Canon has nearly every single EF lens ever made that will generally perform well with the RF cameras. Like, sure if you're talking native mount, but with all the glass out there, at worst, they're even in terms of choice of lenses.
Totally agree, plus some of newer lenses are probably even a tad better than Canon like the GM 70-200 mk ii. Anyway I'm now 3 years into the Sony ecosystem (switched from Nikon after 28 yrs) own too many fine lenses to even start to contemplate another system switch
Canon is simply a much better pro choice now ..
@@Libinkttm not much I've tried them both it's like canon users have to make themselves feel good about buying the r3. I've shot with both worked with both and still the difference is very minimal. In no way will your client even notice the difference. It's not that much better. It is better I agree but doesn't change the game at all. Specially with those 24mp. Sometimes I want more detail. It's should have been 35mp. Plus what will you be using it for r3 and a1 is overkill for most people
@@caodesignworks2407 yeah spend 4k on a camera then use an adapter...cloud cuckoo land.
I think that Canon has a great system already, but when they come out with their f1.4L lenses (cheaper than their current f1.2L), they are going to kill it even more. I personally am waiting for the replacement of the original R, something with around 30MP but with better dinamic range and autofocus system than what the original R has. That will definitely be my camera and will be getting into the Canon mirrorless system.
I have the R now and saying the same as you, the R replacement is what I'm waiting for
@@dubbleA100 yea, it just doesn't make sense (to me) to go and get a R now. The R5 is overkill for me as is the price of it. I like the R6 and I think it is a good camera, but if I am going to pay $2.5K+ I want a camera that can resolve more than 20MP. It is not a camera that I will have for only a year or so and I want to future proof it. Around 30MP I think it is the sweet spot for me.
@@Guairenito Interesting isn't it? I wonder how many people have bought the R over the R6 because of the 30MP. I bought the R after the R5 and R6 came out. I just couldn't justify the cost of the R6 for what I do, and the 30MP suited me down to the ground.
@@urselfandtom yea. I mean, if I was shooting weddings for example, the R6 is fantastic. But since I want it to be my "do it all camera", I want more than 20MP and the R5 goes out of by budget right now. But if I could, I definitely would pick up the R5 like right now.
As a Sony user I’d love the f2 trinity on Sony as well (and on the L mount lol) and I can totally understand your choice. Personally I’d miss the resolution e.g. for cropping in. 33mp or even more would’ve been great like on the Z9 or A1. Really looking forward to the R1
As a Nikon shooter i want to like this video a million times.. I respect this whole video!
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Ryan what’s up brotha! How goes everything?
The Canon system is good, with great build and ergonomics. But those body/lenses are bloody heavy in weight and the lens price is eye-watering.
Actually, the R3 is lighter than a Sony A1 with a grip.
@@weigertj Never used a grip. Battery life on the Sony's is now pretty good. I still carry a couple in my bag just in case. Those lenses look tasty, but massive and very expensive.
@@weigertj is it cheaper?
@@terralukemedia8691 The R3 is cheaper.
Between this particular Canon and Leica M11 with M lense (cron or lux) which one takes better photo?
Hey Jared, great vid and great info. As a serious question, what do you feel the Z9 would need in order to make you have this same conversation between the R3 and Z9? Aside from the 70-200 F2. Anything in the limitations of the camera body that you would really like to see updated for you to consider swapping again? I watched your flagship comparison from a few weeks ago and you gave quite a few checkpoints to the Z9, so I'm curious as to "What's left"? Thanks!
Rather have a 12-24 f2.8 than a 11-24 f4. Also weight and size for travel and gimble is a big concern, so… sony for me
In 2017, I was shooting a 1DX Mark II and 5D Mark IV. When people asked me what my main camera was, I never said the 1DXII, I said the 5D because I just got so much more daily photography use out of it and the 1DX was primarily just for my sports and action - which at that time made up probably 40% of my shooting. Now I’m shooting with the R3 and R5 and the R3 is absolutely 100% my main camera and the R5 is only for commercial automotive and critical detail work. I’ve grown to use the R3 for almost everything possible where I don’t need or want the highest resolutions. The ergonomics of the R3 are magnificent. The video is stellar. The autofocus is better than anything I’ve used, and the sensor performance slaps. Haha Everyone who complained about the R3’s resolution being lower was typically not a professional that comes home from a race week 2 or more times a month having to edit and deliver immediately on deadline after the race and have a gallery ready for clients in 24 hours or less. I tried to do this with the R5 after I sold the 1DXII and I ended up buying a new laptop and desktop to try and keep up. The R3 is a delight to own and use. I would love to see these camera gain the option to shoot a true pixel-binned RAW.
All mentioned systems are fantastic. I will personally go with the smaller size. I can take my A1 as a tourist on a getaway, and have fantastic pictures. I can the day after be a pro at the stadium with the same system. Thas is versatility and most important for me.
Very interesting choice. Over the last few years there has been a running debate on the camera resolution (20, 24, 50 MP) required by professional photographers. Finally, a decision that sometimes-other features may be the deciding point and that 24 MP is fine for professional use. Nice choice.
I think I will still go with A1 because of the megapixel, but Nikon Z9 is the best of them all, at least for now
Awesome. Shoot whatever works for you. People should shoot for themselves and their work; not to satisfy other peoples biases.
I don’t think what he’s doing here. The whole video was about how he was trying to decide what to use for work.
PLease would you kindly explain your comment about the F1.2 Canon EF lenses and a problem with back focus. Thank you.