Photographers are tired of out of touch influencers

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.... Ones like this, the ones that try to speak trash for everyone
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Photographers Are Tired of Big Cameras

Big specs and tons of megapixels used to sell cameras. Now, data shows that photographers care more about compact size than anything else.
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The great thing about postings on the internet, is that there's often an "ignore" button.

I find that judicious use of such makes for a more tranquil experience... ;)
 
dibbly dobbler said:
I trust we're not classifying Chris Niccolls as an influencer? He's a very experienced photographer and long time photography reviewer and comes across as a good guy...
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And he's not the one who wrote the article; Jaron Schneider did... he's also better qualified than most.
 
Ed Sutton said:
And an article that is very much in tune with a lot of current thinking. There's more to photography than 'ultimate image quality'.
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I think there is more at play here... Canon and Nikon have gone all-in on full size mirrorless cameras with a new lens mount. That makes purchasing a new full frame body VERY expensive if you want to get the most out of it. And there are not many significant improvements in technology/capability being made otherwise.
 
I agree with the point and I do prefer smaller kit but I think it's still possible to get a reasonably small body and lens without going APS-C. The Sony A7 range mentioned in the vid isn't exactly massive, I have an Sony A7III and added a RF style Sony A7cII and when fitted with a small lens like the 35mm f2.8 or the mini G lenses it isn't big next to an APS-C camera and lens combination. The Sony is a bit thicker but not exactly a massive difference to an EX2, more expensive though but worth it for me.

Ed Sutton said:
And an article that is very much in tune with a lot of current thinking. There's more to photography than 'ultimate image quality'.
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Yes there is and although I may be wrong part of the Fuji appeal seems to be nothing to do with IQ and more to do with the controls and the filters. I can see the appeal in the controls and I have had a a couple of X100x's but I'm not interested in in camera filters.

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I do like smaller kit and I have an RF style MFT camera (GX80) and used to have the X100s/f and now the Sony A7CII and to be honest although the GX80 and X100's were a bit smaller (maybe not so much the Fuji) and maybe lighter than the A7cII none of these camera are IMO small enough to be truly pocketable and once they're in a bag the small size and weight differences between these cameras when fitted with smaller lenses begins to matter less so if funds allow why not get the FF option? Unless those Fuji controls or filters tip the scales. This is why I hardly use MFT now.
 
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I think a lot of these types of articles are deliberately inflammatory to get people to click on them and share the articles which works well, I've muted sites like this and others because of it.

I also find many professional reviewers and writers don't seem to be able to understand different devices suit different people and instead only review a device from their own perspective which is why I find user and community information tends to be far more useful. I particularly remember when the Samsung Galaxy Note came out it didn't get great reviews but then was a good seller leading to one very irate reviewer who had slated the phone writing an article about how all the people buying this phone were basically wrong...of course that started the push towards larger displays.
 
Ed Sutton said:
And an article that is very much in tune with a lot of current thinking. There's more to photography than 'ultimate image quality'.
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And as it so happens, Chris Nicholls has long used Olympus M43 cameras for his professional work, so a Fuji XE5 might be an upgrade in image quality :)
 
dibbly dobbler said:
Would you call Brian Cox an influencer rather than a physicist because he has an Instagram account?
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Technically he is both depending on if he actually still works as physicist. He falls entirely out of my interest sphere at the moment so i wont go further into it
 
That particular channel is posting a LOT of content so they're always looking for a new angle to keep things fresh. Some of their vlogs I prefer to others but I like the production and people. Let's face it, the stats about what most people want may not be a reflection on the feelings of a minority who enjoy signing up to forums such as this and actively debating and chatting all aspects of photography, or indeed what we want to spend our money on.
 
Crotal Bell said:
Let's face it, the stats about what most people want may not be a reflection on the feelings of a minority who enjoy signing up to forums such as this and actively debating and chatting all aspects of photography, or indeed what we want to spend our money on.
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Very few active photographers I actually know in person are active on forums or frequently reference online gear stuff. They do look at techniques and tutorials. On the few occasions they are looking at updating kit then they might search out some reviews - but it's as likely to be a default decision based on buying a branded OEM lens with a given focal range within their budget possibly backed by a recommendation from somebody they know face to face.

Kit - as in specifics - just isn't that important for many photographers.
 
I suppose that the real problem with the internet has always been that it has no built in editorial system so it's left to each of us to believe or disbelieve as we see fit.

Some will see that as an advantage, others will see it as a disadvantage and a lot of people won't know what to believe or disbelieve.
 
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