This is a great idea to review older second hand cameras and lenses. A lot of the KZitem photography content is just confined to the latest (and expensive) gear. I’m sure this is going to be very helpful to a lot of people.
@RichardBirchett
28 күн бұрын
Totally agree Robert and I really hope it helps and takes the pressure of people thinking they have to upgrade to the latest and best kit! When dependant on what you need it for an older camera would fill that niche! For many it won't but for some and especially people getting into photography it should help. Thanks again for watching. R👍
@AdrianWilsonBridders1234
29 күн бұрын
Richard, as a former owner of a Canon EOS 1D mark 3 and a Canon 1DS mark 3, to be honest I wouldn’t go back to those now, reason low light performance. The 1DS 3 was hopeless a high ISO’s, loads of noise and banding in the shadow areas and a pain to remove in post, the 1 D 3 struggled with af at times, but was marginally better in low light but not a patch on what is on offer today. Managed a great deal with London Camera Exchange in Lincoln and traded all my DSLR’s for an R3 and no regrets other than the eye watering price, but after 2 years of ownership, for me at least, a good decision and a nice partner for my R5. However I have contemplated a 1 DX2 or a 1DX3 as a blast from the past as I still have my EF lenses.
@RichardBirchett
28 күн бұрын
Hey Adrian, Thanks very much for watching and for your comment, totally understand about the 1D3 & 1DS3, the low light performance is going top be tragic against all the new Tech but for someone starting out who wants a good solid weatherproof body for a cheap price and it will give good results in decent light some of these bodies will serve them well if not overused by Pro's! Yeah, the DX2&3 are great cameras and for a good price! Do it, bit of nostalgia, lol.. Cheers R
@steveford6900
27 күн бұрын
What a great idea Richard, I am looking forward to seeing your reviews.
@RichardBirchett
27 күн бұрын
Thanks Steve, be good to test the skills a bit with the old kit:-) Cheers R👍
@Rob.1340
28 күн бұрын
Cheers Rich, good solid advice. All the best. 👍📷😎
@RichardBirchett
27 күн бұрын
Thanks Rob, nice to be able to give people some help when buying used kit, hopefully it will help. R👍
@cerealkiller4248
29 күн бұрын
I almost went back from my 7Dc to the camera you are about to review. I was told there wasn’t enough of an upgrade to warrant the swap, so I waited, and waited, and waited……………. No 7D3 ever came, no R7 on the horizon, so I went the R6 route, mainly as it had same sensor/AF as a 1Dx3. I’m a happy R6 Mk1 owner.
@RichardBirchett
28 күн бұрын
Nice one, the R6 is a solid camera and produces great results! Don't get me wrong the new tech is amazing but there's always a massive draw of the DSLR to me! Plus the images they produce and lovely. Hope you stop by for my first review coming soon. Cheers R👍
@davidhuth5659
29 күн бұрын
This will be a great series Richard! I am newish to photography and after doing a lot of research I decided that for my needs a good DSLR would work just fine. I recently bought a 5D Mark IV from MPB and it only had 15K clicks. It was an immaculate camera. But, I also bought a 7D Mark II from B&H and a 100-400 zoom lens from KEH and so far I have been happy with my purchases. I will say the MPB warranty impressed me and will probably go back to them in the future. I also think it is great that what you see on the site is what you get. I'm not sure the other companies do that.
@RichardBirchett
28 күн бұрын
Thanks David, sounds like you've got yourself a nice setup there! If you are careful and shop around you really can find some great deals and the 5D Mk 4 is a great camera as is the 7D Mk II, I purchased one for my son, which I often use, lol... Yeah, having a warranty is nice, never always needed but if you do it's great to have it. Nice you had a good experience with KEH, did you get to see any pictures or did you gamble and buy blind? Seeing the pics is always the way. Got another camera through today, another bargain! Thanks again for watching. R👍
@davidhuth5659
28 күн бұрын
@@RichardBirchett Thanks Richard! I looked at photos of all the gear that I bought but I don't know if I was looking at what I got. I think only MPB says that but I could be wrong.
@marksuchomelsr6698
29 күн бұрын
Hi Richard, You are right about MPB compared to other companies in the US. I only buy from MPB.
@RichardBirchett
28 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching Mark, they are certainly the best out there in NA. So far so good for all my purchases. Cheers R👍
@stuartphotography1968
29 күн бұрын
Very cool series Richard that 1DX Mark III is a Gem what a find mate. Have been checking out the second hand market DSLR for my niece and like you say there are some beauties out there. Strange how bodies get replaced so quickly when some photographers including myself haven’t even fully mastered that model. I have four Canon DSLR’s in Gem ++ condition all with battery grips and LensCoat pro body bags for protection, one mirrorless R3 and can’t let them go 👍
@RichardBirchett
28 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching Stuart, yeah I really did well there and I have just taken delivery of another USED beauty today which was one heck of a find! They do get replaced so quickly and people sell and buy the best, I really only upgraded due to shooting video and the silent shutter, otherwise I'd have stuck with the DXII! Don't let them go my friend, you'll likely regret it! R3's a cracker isn't it! My R7 & R3 plus Two of my primes are in with Canon getting serviced at the minute so it's nice to have the DSLR's to hand! Love it. Cheers R
@wildphil
29 күн бұрын
Looking forward to the retro reviews! The sound of a mechanical shutter and mirror flip is still more satisfying!
@RichardBirchett
29 күн бұрын
Thanks Phil, it certainly won't appeal to all but it might for some! Yep that mirror and shutter is hard to beat, unless your a sensitive wildlife subject, lol.. Cheers for watching my friend. R👍
@martynhall1752
28 күн бұрын
Well done Richard for producing a fantastic video, really informative it will certainly help a lot of people out buying used cameras , if only this video was out when I first started 😂😂 I could have saved a lot of money this will be a great series really enjoyed it, your on a winner here thank you for sharing it with us. Martyn
@RichardBirchett
27 күн бұрын
Thanks Martyn, I really hope it helps some people out as there are some great deals out there and you can get an amazing camera or lens for little money! Sorry, should have done it sooner, lol.. Hope you enjoy the first one coming soon. Cheers R
@alisonmeagor2355
29 күн бұрын
What a great idea and something that will help a lot of people who want to purchase equipment.👏👍
@RichardBirchett
28 күн бұрын
Thanks Mum, that's what I hope to achieve with this video. Be great for others to buy with that extra knowledge. Cheers M x
@SpottedThroughLens
29 күн бұрын
Great video and advice mate, i personally cannot afford the latest equipment obviously the dream would be R3 with 600mm R lens. All my equipment has been second hand mainly with mpb and wex. I currently have the 5D mark 4 combined with the mark 1 500mm f4 is prime lens and really enjoying the images I’m able to get. I have just purchased a 300mm 2.8 again mark 1 is version and very happy with the results especially in the darker situations.
@RichardBirchett
28 күн бұрын
Thanks very much, nice to pass on some tips to others so they can hopefully get a great second hand camera! That's still such a great combo and the glass will always be good, end of the day do you really notice a vast difference between the EF & RF glass in an image? I doubt it!! I've got the 300mm f2.8 L IS Mk I and its such a good lens and the optical quality is so good! One of the best lenses Canon have produced, and in Low Light its a dream. Cheers R
@tonyesposito9602
29 күн бұрын
Hi Richard great idea for videos, so you won't be going back to my Canon AE1 Programme that I still own 🤣🤣 one of my favourite cameras that I owned was the 1DX MK2, I kept that for 5 years, I did swap it for the MK3 but didn't see much difference, I now shoot the R3 and R5 and putting aside all the new features I don't see a massive jump in photo quality, I certainly don't buy into this mirrorless is so much sharper, all my DSLR's and lenses were focus matched by Canon UK, as a wildlife photographer the biggest upgrade going mirrorless is the shutter noise, those DX's sound like a machine gun and would quite often scare birds away that were close.
@RichardBirchett
28 күн бұрын
Thanks Tony, yeah I won't be going that far back but what a beauty that is, I also had one and also a T70 & a T90 which were great cameras back in the day! Yeah from the Mk II to the III there isn't much although that AF was pretty dam good! I like the Live view too and with 20fps its nice to use when shooting silent subjects. Yeah the images aren't any better, that's just in the mind! That silent shutter is worth the upgrade alone! They do a bit but for easy subjects you can't beat the machine gun! Cheers Rich
@deerohdeer8000
29 күн бұрын
Got to do it !! lol thumbs up 👍 lol even though i know nothing about cams lol 😂 👍👍 mate loyal is my name 👍
@RichardBirchett
28 күн бұрын
Legend Craig, you are the man! Cheers Rich 😆👍
@smiffy5467
28 күн бұрын
Love my EOS R and R6 for landscape and general photos, but just gone back to a 7D MKii for bird and wildlife, still one of the best for this... Also have an EOS 5 analogue in mint working condition that I picked up for £30 😂
@RichardBirchett
27 күн бұрын
Nice one mate, I got the 7D MK II for my boy for his birthday and he loves it, got it for a great deal and it had only taken 9k shutter actuations! I find myself using it quite a bit and it's a great camera, the AF is super quick. Oooo, the EOS 5, I had one of those, wish I kept it! Eye focus wasn't it? Cheers R👍
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