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Partly in the interests of sharing info and getting a discussion going, but mainly just for fun, let's have your loved and loathed online reviewers, youtubers, etc.
Thumbs up:
Photography Life. Nasim Mansurov writes well and actually uses stuff before he reviews it, as do most of his guest writers. John Sherman in particular, who I know from a rock climbing background a couple of decades ago, is hilarious and particularly good for bursting the bubbles of received wisdom.
Northlight Images. For my metaphorical money the most useful resource out there for techniques, imaginative use of gear, business nous and getting away from the notion that only the latest thing will suffice.
Andy Mumford (youtube). I like what he does and he communicates reviews and techniques in an economical way so you don't get bored before the end of the video.
The Digital Picture. My one stop shop for Canon info.
Snapchick (youtube). Good clear delivery and I could watch her all day, ahem.
Honourable mentions generally for their informative, agreeable and noise-free delivery:
First Man Photography, Kentucky Man, Gordon Laing, Matt Day (youtube).
Chris on DPR is pretty good, the vids sometimes go on a bit but he makes it tolerable.
Thumbs down:
Ken Rockwell. Obviously. The first review site I was directed to when buying my D70s in 2006. Since then I've realised that no-one has the time to adequately review the amount of gear he does plus he only shoots jpegs and I don't. No criticism implied of anyone who does, but he doesn't speak to me. Actually he does, and he sounds like a pub bore repeating an identical story but changing the names occasionally. "The best camera in the world." Really?
The Northrups. Once said the Canon 5D3 was the best thing ever. Approximately 4 minutes later said it was only good enough for Facebook pics. Professional narcissistic youtubers. ZZZZZZZ... I had a BMW too Tony, and my wife is also gorgeous, though I will concede you are much more handsome than me plus you have hair, which is the real reason I've put you in the thumbs down section, if it makes you feel better.
Those two were low hanging fruit. The next ones might get some hackles up.
Thomas Heaton. I like his work, he knows his onions, but he takes forever to get to the point and I'm really not interested in his latest lifestyle decisions. A brilliant channel for his mates, which I believe is catered for by Facebook.
Kai. Really useful knowledge and ability concealed behind an ANNOYING AS HELL facade.
The chubby tattooed American dude with the Greek name which I can't be arsed to look up who sits at a Mac and never seems to do any photography. If you edited out all his self-consciously acid-tongued asides, there would likely be a lot of good info to be had. I can't be bothered sitting though the self conscious 'aren't I a badass' noise though.
There are a few others I've definitely forgotten but I'm interested in yours, especially as it's a Friday and we should be able to both pass useful recommendations as well as have a bit of a lively discussion.
Over to the table...
Thumbs up:
Photography Life. Nasim Mansurov writes well and actually uses stuff before he reviews it, as do most of his guest writers. John Sherman in particular, who I know from a rock climbing background a couple of decades ago, is hilarious and particularly good for bursting the bubbles of received wisdom.
Northlight Images. For my metaphorical money the most useful resource out there for techniques, imaginative use of gear, business nous and getting away from the notion that only the latest thing will suffice.
Andy Mumford (youtube). I like what he does and he communicates reviews and techniques in an economical way so you don't get bored before the end of the video.
The Digital Picture. My one stop shop for Canon info.
Snapchick (youtube). Good clear delivery and I could watch her all day, ahem.
Honourable mentions generally for their informative, agreeable and noise-free delivery:
First Man Photography, Kentucky Man, Gordon Laing, Matt Day (youtube).
Chris on DPR is pretty good, the vids sometimes go on a bit but he makes it tolerable.
Thumbs down:
Ken Rockwell. Obviously. The first review site I was directed to when buying my D70s in 2006. Since then I've realised that no-one has the time to adequately review the amount of gear he does plus he only shoots jpegs and I don't. No criticism implied of anyone who does, but he doesn't speak to me. Actually he does, and he sounds like a pub bore repeating an identical story but changing the names occasionally. "The best camera in the world." Really?
The Northrups. Once said the Canon 5D3 was the best thing ever. Approximately 4 minutes later said it was only good enough for Facebook pics. Professional narcissistic youtubers. ZZZZZZZ... I had a BMW too Tony, and my wife is also gorgeous, though I will concede you are much more handsome than me plus you have hair, which is the real reason I've put you in the thumbs down section, if it makes you feel better.
Those two were low hanging fruit. The next ones might get some hackles up.
Thomas Heaton. I like his work, he knows his onions, but he takes forever to get to the point and I'm really not interested in his latest lifestyle decisions. A brilliant channel for his mates, which I believe is catered for by Facebook.
Kai. Really useful knowledge and ability concealed behind an ANNOYING AS HELL facade.
The chubby tattooed American dude with the Greek name which I can't be arsed to look up who sits at a Mac and never seems to do any photography. If you edited out all his self-consciously acid-tongued asides, there would likely be a lot of good info to be had. I can't be bothered sitting though the self conscious 'aren't I a badass' noise though.
There are a few others I've definitely forgotten but I'm interested in yours, especially as it's a Friday and we should be able to both pass useful recommendations as well as have a bit of a lively discussion.
Over to the table...
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