The BEST CAMERAS for travel photography | Photographer’s review

Do cameras and brands matter? Can you even tell what photo was made with what type of camera? I believe it's NOT possible and I challenge you to prove me wrong!

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I'll show you different photos - you guess what camera system I used. No need to guess the specific camera. Just tell me if it's a Micro 43 system, a cropped sensor camera or a full frame sensor camera.

You see, some people ALWAYS seem to have something bad to say when I upload my photos made with the Micro 43 system. "These just aren't as good as full frame." Funnily, when I don't mention what camera I used - nothing. So, now is your chance to prove how the full frame system is the best by noting down your guesses and posting them before I tell you the answers. No cheating.🙂

At the end of the day, I firmly believe that the cameras technology has advanced so far, that MOST cameras are better than MOST "photographers". If you want to grow as a photographer, these days... it has very little to do with what camera you use.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:43 - How to play the game
1:43 - Image group #2
2:12 - The plight of obsessing with cameras & camera systems
3:14 - Image group #3
4:12 - Smaller sensor cameras have less dynamic range, but...
7:22 - Is blurred background or "bokeh" only for full-frame cameras?
9:58 - Shooting in the dark
12:21 - Intro to the 5 key factors & #1
12:59 - Key factor #2
13:28 - Key factor #3
14:19 - Key factor #4
14:49 - Key factor #5
16:19 - More photos - what cameras were these taken with?

[mitchellkphotos]

For your answers, note them down and write them as follows: Group 1 A - FULL FRAME, B - M43, C - CROPPED, D - FULL FRAME and so on... PAUSE AND COMMENT AROUND 4:40 mark.

I know that some of you have been following me for a while, so, you might actually know from watching my past videos and seeing my photos which cameras I used. 😁 Thank you for being with me all this time.

[mangalabhat]

You speak with suprb clarity. The explanations are to the point. The videos are pleasing to the eye. I could say each of the photos you show are real visual poetry. Thank you for the pains you take to make the videos! 😊

[dan_outside]

Another fantastic lesson. Absolutely love your photos and style. I’ve always loved the photo that captured me, and never concerned myself with the camera used.

[seanivrymusic]

great video. agree. there are definitely differences in your shots and some are up to my desired sharpness and noise levels and some aren't, but as you mentioned, this is partly lens, partly situation, etc. and definitely we need to know how to use the cameras we have and make the best of lighting, composition, etc. and as you get good you will know what meets your requirements.

[deanrobertnoble]

Every camera i have had, from my full frame 6D and Canon RP to my small M43 Olympus Em10 mkii…….all are way more capable than i am a photographer! I just pickup what i enjoy using at the time. All are great and i use them for situations that play on their strengths.
Low light, indoor events for example, i tend to use my 6D. Travelling, often the Em10mkii as a lightweight, tiny and easy to haul system.

Great video; thankyou!

[waliddifallah]

as always, your videos are amazing ! keep going

[merleh]

I love how your video stands out from all the other "best travel cameras of 2022"
I found it to be the first really helpful video here on youtube. Its so refreshing to finally come across a video that is not specs obsessed and looks past the marketing that tricks you into buying high quality gear you actually don't need.
Also probs to the structuring of your videos, good story telling and super informative. Showing actual photos and compare and analyse them to me is much more helpfull than people flooding me with spec info that I can also look up myself.

Keep up the amazing work man and I love your photos wuuhhuuu <3

[johngrubb]

I learned this years ago when I got my Fuji X-Pro 1 and X100s. When I put my photos from them up against my Canon 5D marklll, I could barely tell a difference unless I did some severe pixel peeping. I learned I'll never be able to 'outshoot' the camera. I did update to the X-Pro 2 but it was for some features that I wanted and the jump in pixel count was secondary. My Fuji's are my workhorses since they are for my travels and street work. The Canons are just too big for that. Also, the X-Pro aesthetic just makes me want to get out and shoot. Also, the Fuji lenses are very good. I only use primes. But overall, it's not the gear, it's what you do with it, especially with the technology we have today. Thanks Mitchell. I really enjoy your videos and your courses.

[garmit]

Great photos. I’ve had similar discussions with friends because I usually buy second hand gear because cameras have been great for years now. You cannot buy an eye for a good photograph. Love your shots on this video. Thankd for sharing them and the pearls of wisdom.

[juancho]

Best photographic video I have seen so far. I also see you have some shots from my home country. Hopefully soon, I also can join your lifestyle of travel photography and currently leaning towards an MFT. Safe travels!

[ranjanbhattacharyaphotography]

Very good quality composition of photos, keep rocking Bro.

[diegovergesPhoto]

Awesome content Mitchell, I would love to see more of your photos.
Here I go with my guessing (no cheating, I send the comment in the minute 04:11):

Image group #1
A) full frame dslr
B) DSLR (small resolution, crop sensor probably)
C) Compact or small sensor
D) Phone camera

Image Group #2
A) full frame dslr
B) Small sensor DSLR
C) Telephone camera
D) Full frame DSLR

Image Group #3
I’ll not guess, as the noise is very tricky (might be corrected or add grain in software) and also long exposure vs. talent movement … for me makes it impossible to guess.

[alfabravo]

This was such an important video to make…especially for new photographers. Thank you 🙏

[Tintinlr]

Great video, it really means a lot !
Story time for those who have a minute :
To afford my first entry camera+lens setup, like a lot of people, i had to really work for it. Once i got it, i knew i had to improve as a photographer, because i would not be able to get any better camera anytime soon.
Seeing friends getting better gear after better gear was at first really demotivating, but eventually i saw the difference in the photographic quality.
To this day i am still gratefull of the work i had to put in against my liking, it had such a positive impact.
With the same gear since i started, i can trace back the progress ive actually made as a photographer.
It is funny to, many times, have these same friends ask me how can i know by heart what settings and conditions will result in what kind of picture.
I explain everytime, but it comes through one ear gets out via the other and the question comes back every now and then.
Know your gear and your own abilities, these are really what makes the difference i have to agree !
Ps : the money ive refused to spend on new gear now lets me move and experience new things, we shouldnt forget the real value of things in the end 🫂

[SergiySokolenko]

Great advice! I wish I knew it earlier!
Also, I gave up on guessing a camera system on the first set of photos :-), they all look great! And sometimes the subject and the the atmosphere resonate with you to a degree when you don't even care about dynamic range, bokeh, or grain due to a high ISO.

[OzavoguAbdul]

I absolutely agree with you on all of the things you said. I have used the Lumix g85 for my professional documentary and video work (including videos from around the last two years here on my channel). I am only just now considering upgrading to the lumix s5, given the new projects i am taking up and that it is generally just time for an upgrade.

So thank you for clearing up the misconseptions and great vid as always.

[okitasan]

Great video! Folks get obsessed with cameras (and any other gear) because it's the easiest way to get that feeling of becoming a better photographer. Drop cash, feel accomplished, no work involved. Same reason why "what brush do you use?" is always the most common question on artist's social media posts.

[EscapeTheOfficeJob]

Great video Mitchell I only got the pic of your daughter right as full frame & was convinced the GX8 shot in 1st group was full frame. Fab pics & advice.

[SterlingNoren]

I've always loved your videos. So straight-forward with really good examples of the points you are making.

[nakrajsveta]

Hi Mitchell, great comparison! I got used to make nearly all my photos with EV-1, as, from my experience, I can get higher dynamic range from MFT sensor if I in postprocess raise it back to EV0. Simple, but working trick.
I was about to switch for FF last year, but decided to stay with MFT. For my unplanned travel and documentary purposes are perfect.