@RohamBroccoli
For me, photography is an "escape route". when everyday life takes over and adult life settles down like a blanket. In this bubble I want to be, just be. Enjoy the nature, listen to the stream flowing and the birds chirping. I don't want to be technical. Blown highlights. Crashed shadows. Soft corners. I do not care. But that said, I'm no professional. No weight on the shoulders to "deliver". By the way, did I say that I appreciate your technical videos? I do. Vielen Dank
@benejpocock
You videos are so informative Thomas - I can't stop watching them and have learnt so much. Thank you. What I'm starting to realise is that a lot of 'it' is talk. When your friend in the pub says his camera is better as it has more megapixels, a bigger sensor and more dynamic range. They've probably spent a load more money yet don't actually know how to utilise the 'better bits' (if indeed they are even 'better'). I think the M43 sensor cameras are so overlooked because a lot of people rule them out based on having 'a tiny sensor' and 'only 20MP', but from my very unscientific testing, the OM-1.2 I have on my desk alongside my Fuji X-H2 is making a really good case for showing Fuji the door. The images are equally as good, the camera has more features I'll actually use, and the system as a whole is considerably lighter and more compact. I can't think of what I don't like currently... Thank you again and I look forward to your next videos.
@evgenipoptoshev4112
Since 2016, 90 % of my photography has been done with m4/3 bodies. I never missed on dynamic range. Learning to expose properly and shoot raw is key IMO. Exposure compensation is your best friend. Even the best metering system can use help from time to time. And let's not forget that the human eye doesn't have an unlimited DR either. In some extremely high contrast situations, having a blown highlights and/or blocked shadows looks more realistic.
@livefirecook1346
I definitely agree with everything you said. Another thing to remember is that it appears manufacturers have stopped working to improve sensors. There's been no real improvement for the last 5 to 6 years (basically with the release of the D850 and Sony A7RIII). All improvements now seem to be concerned with AF, FPS, and ways to compete with dedicated video cameras. If image quality is your main concern there haven't been any improvements since that generation of sensors.
@stephenelderphoto
Another fascinating video Thomas. This topic is definitely something that comes up regularly. In fact, I had just finished watching a vlog from another Youtuber who stated "of course M4/3 has lower dynamic range than full frame". It was so coincidental that yours was the next video I watched. In any case, I'm very happy with my OM-1 for the whole package of features it offers. Thanks for another great presentation Thomas!
@Richard.Cabeza
I love your videos. the thorough investigative research that you do, video set up, sound and lighting quality and the excellent dialog delivery that goes into them. It's like watching inspector gadget teaching these facts that not very many people know. I've been binge watching many of your videos and learning a lot. I so much appreciate the effort you've put into them. I don't subscribe to many YT channels, but I have subscribed to you and will watch more and some of them over a few times. Great learning material. Thank you. The shutter simulation between scenes is a good touch.
@tremaincheerful4189
Another excellent and entertaining video, Thomas. Your depth of understanding and ability to explain it to others is without equal, and so appreciated.
@banditalley9592
What a wonderfully thorough and informative video! I used to shoot weddings on Canon 1Ds MkII - about 8.5 stops similar to the 5D. Several times I could rescue highlights and shadows to make perfect exposures from RAW even at that level. I think the dynamic range argument says more about the ability of the photographer to expose correctly than it does about what camera format you need.
@charlescamp1819
Spot on! Regardless of the slight image quality increase, the large-sensor camera buys me nothing if I’ve left it home because it’s no fun to carry. I’m seriously considering a switch from full-frame to the OM1, and your insights are slowly helping me to make that decision. The best camera in the world is the one you have with you when you need it.
@FJWoods007
Subscribing mostly because of your refined wardrobe. The camera part is excellent, too.
@mooncoinphoto
I've been perfectly happy with Olympus and Panasonic m43 for the last 15 years. My favorite sensor ever was in the 6mp Canon 10D which produced such beautiful images.
@telebruce221
Thank you Thomas, a very enlightening video! I am an amateur photographer. Years ago, I started shooting slide film, and just got used to the 'small' dynamic range of that film compared to negative film. As a new photographer, I longed for a film that had the same or close to the dynamic range of the human eye. Then I could 'catch everything'! As I gained experience, I learned that having limited dynamic range is not a bad thing, one can do a lot creatively with it, capturing sun beams through a windows in a dark room for example. When I switched to digital cameras, I felt I was on familiar ground, and just started using many of the same techniques as I used with slide film. I've never had a complaint or criticism of 'low' dynamic range in my photos. I just try to get the best exposure for the mood, scene, feeling, whatever of the image I see in my head, and I'm happy with it. It's actually fun to see what I can do with the range I have. What really needs to change is the dynamic range of the monitors we use to view our digital photos with; but then, that might be another creative avenue to work with. I'm Subscribed. Looking forward to exploring other videos of yours. thanks again.
@garybatch4102
Excellent presentation; data-based and practical! The only ones who might not like this are the manufacturers' marketing teams where it's primarily a numbers game: more is better...
@ericgilbert994
Your videos are a breath of fresh Air, a Pro shooter for 45 Years the truth you share is extremely valuable. Danke Dir!
@pjpisczak4024
Brilliant review of what is one of the important specification and to what extent it matters. Enjoyed your presentation.
@РоманКор-з9г
spent a lot of time and money until I realized that the value and quality of a photo depend little on technical characteristics. This also applies to the dynamic range. Once again I was convinced that my choice of M4/3 was correct. Thanks to the author for a competent analysis.
@TonyHiggins
Well said, sir! Back in the 70s and the first half of the 80s, I worked as a photojournalist. My biggest concerns were how far I might need to push my Ilford HP5 or Kodak Tri-X 400; dynamic range was more about how dynamic my images might be than about how many steps of grey I could stuff between black and white. Even when (on vacations) I put on my Stetson and emulated Ansel Adams, I realized that I needed visualization, image capture, and final image creation (in the darkroom) to achieve my goal. I am very well served today by a pair of Olympus OM-D EM5 Mk IIs - a newer unit might have slightly better resolution and a few better features, but the wonderful ease of use and lens selection keeps me in the M43 camp.The key advances of my particular camera bodies include the 40MP mode that uses pixel-shifting, and numerous choices for bracketing of focus, exposure, etc.
@thomasphillips5850
Great video thank you for the enlightenment, I am looking forward to some more videos
@bobyoung5389
Very helpful as I consider my next camera. Especially appreciated the reference to "photonstophotos". What a great resource!
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