Hi everyone, you may notice I don't have a Sony A7 V review for you at launch. Sony launches have become a bun-fight with countless channels shouting for your attention, making it impossible to stand out, which can be especially galling if you've spent a lot of time working on a video. So I'm holding back, taking my time, and posting later in December when the initial hype has calmed down. My advice for anyone wanting to spend today? Compare it VERY closely with the Canon EOS R6 III and Lumix S1 II.
Hi everyone, I’ve scoured the deals and here are my top picks of genuinely decent cameras at good prices. As always, only buy if you really need and can afford it, and always check reviews from reputable sources. PS - Thanks to anyone who shops via my affiliate links! When you use them, the shop shares a small amount of commission with me at no extra charge to you. (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases).
Best budget camera without too much compromise? Canon’s EOS R50 kit at around $820 / £650 is a worthwhile step-up from the cheapest R100 and a great option as a first ‘proper’ camera or anyone on a tighter budget. US price: bhpho.to/47qX8mk / UK price: amzn.to/3XSMBgr
My favourite camera for casual vlogging and travel videos, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3! I use it for my travel and coffee channels as well as on family trips. Get the creator kit which includes the mic. US price: amzn.to/483CaNa / UK price: wex.pxf.io/EEoRDQ
Best all-rounder for around $1300 / £1100 after cashback? Canon’s EOS R8 remains the unsung hero in their range with the R6 II’s quality in a simpler body to meet a tempting price point. US price: bhpho.to/48Da3o6 / UK price: wex.pxf.io/PO3bjM
Best camera for around $2000 / £1600? Canon’s EOS R6 II is hard to beat with great photo and video, confident autofocus, IBIS and twin slots. Plus we already know about the Mark III, so no nasty surprises. US price: bhpho.to/4rjT9SR / UK price: wex.pxf.io/e1VkzX
Best camera for sports, wildlife and general use under £1000? Canon’s EOS R7 with its latest discounts is a bargain for those who value speed and handling without breaking the bank. UK price: wex.pxf.io/5591v3
Best all-rounder under £1000 with a lens? Panasonic’s Lumix S9 may not have a viewfinder, but it offers a huge amount for the money including a full-frame sensor with IBIS. UK price: wex.pxf.io/vPREAO
On this day 19 YEARS AGO I uploaded my first video to YouTube, I believe one of the first camera reviews on what was then a fledgling platform! It was a brief look around the new Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi DSLR, filmed in a single take on a standard-def tape-based camcorder with no b-roll. Yikes! The original video is now at 500k views if you fancy a laugh, or how about a look-back I made 5 years ago explaining my early floating head of doom presentations! Thanks to everyone who's joined me on this journey as I edge tantalisingly close to 250k subs! I realise I've been posting a lot of cafe reviews, but I'm still making camera and lens videos and have lots for you coming very soon! Here's my video looking back at the very first review I posted on YouTube and the horrors behind the basic presentation:
Canon telephoto mega test! I’ve got a great video for you comparing the latest RF 70-200 2.8 against the original model and with tele-converters vs the RF 100-500! Find out if the new zoom has enough resolution with 1.4x and 2x! This was a huge effort so I’d love you to watch at https://youtu.be/sTVyg9T43SY
The Nikkor 105mm f2.5 is a truly iconic lens. Probably used for the famous Afghan Girl portrait, it remains a classic short telephoto lens over 50 years later, and can be adapted to most modern bodies. Find out how it performs and why you’ll want one in my retro review at youtu.be/g7ny0GxFzZM
Ooh, it's been a minute, but it's time for a new vintage camera video, and today's star is the PowerShot A5 from 1998, arguably Canon's first good-looking consumer compact! Find out how it performs 27 years later in my retro review at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbOpd...
Hi everyone, big day for me today as I've just launched a new channel: Gordon Gets Coffee, where I review the best cafes, coffee shops and espresso bars around the World! There'll be a new review every week on Wednesdays, but five to get you started right now! So if you're into coffee (or know anyone who is) please do check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLjzB...
Planning a trip to #Iceland or just curious? I've just posted a video about a one-week drive around the country, with the route, stops and hostels I stayed in, including several famous sights, some lesser-known spots, three great coffees, two hotdogs and one ski resort! It's packed with lots of tips and lovely views! I think it's one of my best travel videos, so do let me know what you think, and thanks for watching! PS - all filmed with the DJI Pocket 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkceR...
I've got a new travel tips video for you! The seaside town of Kamakura in Japan packs lovely temples, a giant bronze Buddha, cute electric train, and a beach with views of Mount Fuji. Only one hour from Tokyo, it's one of the best day trips for visitors and I've made a video showing how to get there and what to do! See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOoZs...
Huzzah! I have a new vintage camera video for you, this time all about the PowerShot 350 from 1997! This was Canon's second PowerShot digicam, sporting one third of a Megapixel and a tilting screen but was an outlier in the series. Find out why and how it performs 28 years later in my latest retro review at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uWrH...
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Hi everyone, you may notice I don't have a Sony A7 V review for you at launch. Sony launches have become a bun-fight with countless channels shouting for your attention, making it impossible to stand out, which can be especially galling if you've spent a lot of time working on a video. So I'm holding back, taking my time, and posting later in December when the initial hype has calmed down. My advice for anyone wanting to spend today? Compare it VERY closely with the Canon EOS R6 III and Lumix S1 II.
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Hi everyone, I’ve scoured the deals and here are my top picks of genuinely decent cameras at good prices. As always, only buy if you really need and can afford it, and always check reviews from reputable sources. PS - Thanks to anyone who shops via my affiliate links! When you use them, the shop shares a small amount of commission with me at no extra charge to you. (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases).
Best budget camera without too much compromise? Canon’s EOS R50 kit at around $820 / £650 is a worthwhile step-up from the cheapest R100 and a great option as a first ‘proper’ camera or anyone on a tighter budget. US price: bhpho.to/47qX8mk / UK price: amzn.to/3XSMBgr
My favourite camera for casual vlogging and travel videos, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3! I use it for my travel and coffee channels as well as on family trips. Get the creator kit which includes the mic. US price: amzn.to/483CaNa / UK price: wex.pxf.io/EEoRDQ
Best all-rounder for around $1300 / £1100 after cashback? Canon’s EOS R8 remains the unsung hero in their range with the R6 II’s quality in a simpler body to meet a tempting price point. US price: bhpho.to/48Da3o6 / UK price: wex.pxf.io/PO3bjM
Best camera for around $2000 / £1600? Canon’s EOS R6 II is hard to beat with great photo and video, confident autofocus, IBIS and twin slots. Plus we already know about the Mark III, so no nasty surprises. US price: bhpho.to/4rjT9SR / UK price: wex.pxf.io/e1VkzX
Best camera for sports, wildlife and general use under £1000? Canon’s EOS R7 with its latest discounts is a bargain for those who value speed and handling without breaking the bank. UK price: wex.pxf.io/5591v3
Best all-rounder under £1000 with a lens? Panasonic’s Lumix S9 may not have a viewfinder, but it offers a huge amount for the money including a full-frame sensor with IBIS. UK price: wex.pxf.io/vPREAO
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On this day 19 YEARS AGO I uploaded my first video to YouTube, I believe one of the first camera reviews on what was then a fledgling platform! It was a brief look around the new Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi DSLR, filmed in a single take on a standard-def tape-based camcorder with no b-roll. Yikes! The original video is now at 500k views if you fancy a laugh, or how about a look-back I made 5 years ago explaining my early floating head of doom presentations! Thanks to everyone who's joined me on this journey as I edge tantalisingly close to 250k subs! I realise I've been posting a lot of cafe reviews, but I'm still making camera and lens videos and have lots for you coming very soon! Here's my video looking back at the very first review I posted on YouTube and the horrors behind the basic presentation:
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Canon telephoto mega test! I’ve got a great video for you comparing the latest RF 70-200 2.8 against the original model and with tele-converters vs the RF 100-500! Find out if the new zoom has enough resolution with 1.4x and 2x! This was a huge effort so I’d love you to watch at
https://youtu.be/sTVyg9T43SY
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The Nikkor 105mm f2.5 is a truly iconic lens. Probably used for the famous Afghan Girl portrait, it remains a classic short telephoto lens over 50 years later, and can be adapted to most modern bodies. Find out how it performs and why you’ll want one in my retro review at
youtu.be/g7ny0GxFzZM
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Ooh, it's been a minute, but it's time for a new vintage camera video, and today's star is the PowerShot A5 from 1998, arguably Canon's first good-looking consumer compact! Find out how it performs 27 years later in my retro review at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbOpd...
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Hi everyone, big day for me today as I've just launched a new channel: Gordon Gets Coffee, where I review the best cafes, coffee shops and espresso bars around the World! There'll be a new review every week on Wednesdays, but five to get you started right now! So if you're into coffee (or know anyone who is) please do check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLjzB...
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Planning a trip to #Iceland or just curious? I've just posted a video about a one-week drive around the country, with the route, stops and hostels I stayed in, including several famous sights, some lesser-known spots, three great coffees, two hotdogs and one ski resort! It's packed with lots of tips and lovely views! I think it's one of my best travel videos, so do let me know what you think, and thanks for watching! PS - all filmed with the DJI Pocket 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkceR...
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I've got a new travel tips video for you! The seaside town of Kamakura in Japan packs lovely temples, a giant bronze Buddha, cute electric train, and a beach with views of Mount Fuji. Only one hour from Tokyo, it's one of the best day trips for visitors and I've made a video showing how to get there and what to do! See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOoZs...
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Huzzah! I have a new vintage camera video for you, this time all about the PowerShot 350 from 1997! This was Canon's second PowerShot digicam, sporting one third of a Megapixel and a tilting screen but was an outlier in the series. Find out why and how it performs 28 years later in my latest retro review at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uWrH...
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