Gear Talk
Best Smartphone Cameras of 2020
The best camera phones of 2020 compared.
The Best Value FULL Frame Camera
Under $400 for a pro grade, full frame digital camera!
The future of Nikon Z Mirrorless
The lenses and bodies I hope they develop soon!
Medium Format DSLR - Leica S3
Goodbye Nikon
After 15 years, I SOLD all my Nikon gear.
Canon EOS R5 Overheating - 1 Cent SOLUTION
Goodbye 8k Recording limit!!
Canon R5 + Crane 2s Gimbal - Action Redefined
Which Martial Artist would you bet on??
Canon R5 vs Sony a7R4 for Photography
Two high resolution flagships face off in a photography specific challenge.
Tamron 28-200 SUPER Zoom
28-200mm SUPER Zoom - under $750!
Leica M10R - hands on + Sample images
Canon R5 specs are HOT!! BUT Consider these 10 things!
10 things to consider before rushing to purchase...
Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II
Two outstanding full frame fixed lens cameras compared.
My Favorite Portrait Lenses
What are your favorites??
Ricoh GRIII vs Fuji XF10 - $900/$450
Two fantastic compact APSC street shooters - is the Ricoh worth Double the price?
Guide to Macro Lenses
Macro lenses require a few more steps of consideration.
"What Camera Should I Buy??" - The Best!
For LESS $ you can buy a FULL camera kit...
Trending watches, Rolex re-sellers and business in 2020 - a Chat with Roman Sharf
A relaxed chat with Luxury Bazaar owner Roman Sharf.
The Real Mac Pro Skateboard EPIC UPGRADE
We saved over $5,000 - 48% on SSD, 21% on Display, 72% on RAM, 95% on wheels and the storage - well that's next level.
Tamron 70-180mm - 5 Reasons to choose it (vs GM 70-200)
5 reasons every E Mount shooter should consider this lens!
Fujifilm X100 - every model compared
The X100 is a classic - but do you need the $1400 latest generation? Let's compare every model side by side!
Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 - Best Value Sony Lens?
At less than half the price of the Sony, the Tamron 70-180mm looks like a must have lens for travel and portraiture.
I broke a lens...? 6 Nikon Portrait lenses compared LIVE
Well, that sucks... 1 dead, but still tested.
Canon EOS R5 - I was wrong...
The internal 8k will NOT BE CROPPED - it will be full sensor width - great news. I was wrong.
Sony Lenses - What to buy first?
Don't waste your money - here is how I decided which lenses to buy first, for Sony E Mount.
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 E Mount - Hands On
Tamron are killing it lately with top value lenses.
50mm Lenses with Character - Nikon Showdown
Character vs clinical
Canon EOS R5 - Don't Believe the HYPE!
Given the official announcement, you'd have to ignore all the other recent Canon releases, and how they have been crippled on specs, to truly believe all this hype...
Nikon D6 ... Flagship FAIL ?
Hey Nikon - 2014 is calling - they want their flagship camera back!
Unboxing our EPIC $24k Cheese Grater
Unlimited headroom for growth.
Canon vs Nikon vs Sony - Eye AUTOFOCUS comparison
Three top res Full Frame mirrorles compared for AF accuracy.
Don't buy the Canon EOS R in 2020!
If you really want one now - go for the RP: https://bhpho.to/2N6Q3Pw
Leica M10 Monochrom - Hands on in Manhattan
My two favourite Leicas - the M10p and the Monochrom - just had a love child...
Canon 1DX Mark III - Greatest DSLR EVER!
But are Canon ending EF Lens production!?
D780 - Ultimate DSLR + Mirrorless Hybrid
I really like the look of this - I might buy one myself!
Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S - Cheaper, Bigger and heavier?
Sharp, contrasty, cheaper than the F Mount - but it is longer, wider and heavier! So much for small and compact mirrorless!
The Nikkor 120-300mm Image Quality looks... MEH!?
Is it just me or are the supplied sample files completely unimpressive in terms of lens optical performance?
The Truth about Sony
It's time for an honest conversation about the cameras, the brand and the company.
The $52,000 Mac Pro is here... ?
How much of the price is 'Apple Tax'??
Best film cameras for Street Photography - A conversation with JCH
I sat down with Bellamy of JapanCameraHunter for a lengthy conversation about film cameras - from point and shoot to rangefinders to medium format. We started with the topic of top 5 for street photography, and quickly ran off topic. ?
Nikon 500mm PF f5.6 vs the f4 FL
HUGE THANKS to LenProToGo for sending me these loaners.
Sony A7RIV vs Nikon Z7 - Eye AF testing
Before watching - who do you think will win??
85mm vs 105mm vs 70-200mm - Best Portrait lens?
The classic 85mm? The Epic 105? Or the Flexible 70-200mm?
The most Amazing Camera... that I'd never buy - GFX100 Field Tested in Bhutan
Groundbreaking. Insane image quality. Epic Dynamic Range. Great value for money. On paper it ticks SO many boxes, and it stands alone without direct competition. And honestly, after in depth testing in studio and in the field... I have no desire to own one.
Nikkor 58mm F0.95 NOCT - an ICON reborn
Welcome to the most Bonkers lens of 2019...
Film smooth + epic video content - Zhiyun Smooth Q2
Zhiyun sent me the Smooth Q2 smartphone gimbal and sponsored this video showing 3 ways we can level up our video game with this stabiliser.
Best Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphone Review
TOP FOUR OPTIONS COMPARED:
Why I'm selling the 'World's Best Lens' ??
It's time to sell this awesome portrait lens.
The BEST Full Frame Mirrorless? Panasonic S1 / S1R FIELD TESTED
Outstanding ergonomics and the most complete 'first attempt' full frame mirrorless from any manufacturer - but it still has some flaws.
Fuji vs Hasselblad - Medium Format compared
Fuji vs Hasselblad - my final thoughts.
Welcome to BOKEH TOWN - Helios 44 Budgetography!
Comparing 6 bargain bokeh lenses.
Canon RF 85mm f1.2L vs EF 85mm f1.2 II
The RF is a VERY impressive performer - but it comes at a big size, weight and cost disadvantage!
Nikon DSLR vs Mirrorless - 24-70mm f2.8 - Image Quality
Grab sample files at https://mattgranger.com/nikkor2470
Tamron 35-150mm f2.8-f4 - Portrait Demo
We put the $800 Tamron 35-150mm lens through 5 portrait concepts in a day.
Tamron & Sigma 150-600mm vs Nikon 200-500mm
Thanks to the viewers who suggested this showdown. I was surprised by the results myself!
50mm Shoot Out! Image Quality - Part 2 - 2019
Check out the full comparison
50mm Shoot Out! Part 1 - Intro, Specs and Build quality (2019)
Here are all the handling and focus rankings.
Best Wireless Charger - What to Buy?
Apples product is dead in the water - and the alternatives vary WILDLY in price. In this video I compare 10 options and tell you about build, compatibility and usability.
Mirrorless VS Water - Round 2 (Water festival)
This time, the cameras will survive... I hope!
Best Drone Filters - Mavic 2 Pro
In this video I compare 5 sets of filters for the Mavic 2 Pro drone, including DJIs own, PolarPro, Tiffen, Polares, & F Stop - testing both still and video results.
Will a NEW CAMERA improve your Photography?? ?
We've all heard (& probably said) "The best camera is the one you have with you..." But is it accurate? Is it helpful? Or is it an over simplification that is actually not true at all??
Leica Q2 Review (vs Q1 type 116)
It's been almost 4 years since the original Leica Q was announced, and there have been some big upgrades.
Leica M10-P - Compete Field Test
Maybe my favourite full frame camera...
Sony a6400 Complete Auto Focus, ISO & Time Lapse Testing
Sony claim the a6400 has the 'Worlds Fastest Autofocus' - and my first video split people - so here is my COMPLETE AF testing.
Nikon NOCT 58mm f0.95 - Hands On
Nikon had 3 new lenses on display today, including the gigantic 58mm Noct, the 24-70mm f2.8 and also the 14-30mm f4.
Sony a6400 Review - UPDATED (please read caption)
UPDATE 9 March 2019.
3 Stop ND Filters Compared - $5 to $180
Huge range in sharpness, color and vignetting on these 3 stop filters...
50mm Showdown - f1.1 to f1.4 - $350 to $4,000 - M Mount
Comparing the 7 Artisans f1.1 $350 lens to the f1.1 Voigtlander, f1.4 Nikkor (adapted) and the $4,000 f1.4 Leica Summilux.
10 Stop ND Filters Compared - $10 to $360
I compare 15 filters, with a range of prices from $10 to $360 - and a big variation in build quality, color cast, sharpness and vignetting - it is worth seeing some real world results before buying anything.I compare 15 filters, with a range of prices from $10 to $360 - and a big variation in build quality, color cast, sharpness and vignetting - it is worth seeing some real world results before buying anything.
Best & Worst of 2018 - Cameras, lenses, trends & more...
2018 has been an epic year with some fantastic new gear announced - and some pretty crap stuff too! In this video I take you through my picks for the best, worst and most disappointing gear and trends of the year!
Nikon Z7 vs D850 - What should you buy?
The D850 is the culmination of decades of SLR refinement - the Z7 is the companies first full frame mirrorless - but it costs even more!
Fujifilm X-T3 - Complete Review - World's Best APSC Camera?
This thing destroys the competition in many ways - GH5 beaten for video and ergonomics and the fuji optics are up there with the best of full frame!
Canon EOS R - Studio Portraiture Review
The good, The Bad, and the Stupid....
Nikon Z lenses - are they better than F Mount?
Nikon has been promoting the larger diameter and shorter flange distance of the Z mount, and how this will allow more lens designs, easier design, better optics, faster AF and edge to edge sharpness. But are they actually better?
Nikon Z7 - Fantastic but Flawed
Make sure you watch through to the end for my full findings...
Sony 400mm f2.8 SMOKES the Nikon & Canon, BUT....
Lighter, fast and optically superior - the Sony lens is damned impressive! However there are two issues...
Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z & Fuji XT3 & Photokina Meet-Up
What do you think? Which mirrorless appeals to you??
Single Card for 'PRO' Work?? (Nikon Z)
Damn there has been a lot of hype - and misinformation about this topic since the announcement of the Nikon Z6 and Z7.
Nikon's Full Frame DSLR Killer - TESTED
Forget this DSLR nonsense - THIS is the BEST 35mm full frame on the market!
The Nikon D850 is the Perfect DSLR... almost
There are FOUR things I wish they would fix!
2018 MacBook Pro i9 Review - Should You Upgrade?
The 2018 MBP Slays for Photo Editing!
My BIGGEST Kit Ever - What's in my Bags??
This is an epic kit, for an epic day of work we have been planning for months.
Best Portrait lens? 85mm vs 105mm vs 70-200mm
What should you buy? Which is best for portraiture? If you own a 70-200mm, is it worth getting an 85mm or 105mm f1.4 prime? Is there much difference in BOKEH?
#1 Best Value Nikon Portrait lens
Amazing value lens, especially for portraiture - for my money its the best value new Nikkor lens you can buy.
Nikon's BEST Ultra Telephoto Prime lens - FIELD TESTED
In terms of maximum aperture to focal length - nothing beats the 600mm f4. And this new FL E variant from Nikkor is simply amazing for bird and wildlife photography.
BEST ULTRAWIDE Monitor - What to buy?? (2018)
Ultra Wide monitors are great for productivity, but they vary a lot in price and features. Here I test out 7 top options and rank them.
Bird Photography in Iceland
Epic What's in my Bag - from 15mm to 600mm!
Nikon F to Sony E Adapters TESTED - (Autofocus, Metering and VR)
Check out the Adapters - they actually work!
RAZER BLADE PRO - A true desktop Replacement?
Intel i7, 32gb ram, GTX1080 GPU, 4k display, mechanical keyboard - in a 0.88 inch thick body - pretty incredible! Does this machine finally offer desktop performance in a mobile package?
Leica SL + 75mm Noctilux - 5 weeks in the Field
How does this Ultra Premium mirrorless hold up today?
SSD with Wireless Back Up & Tethering on location
Back up your images and video & review them in the field with the new My Passport Wireless SSD from WD. Thanks to WD for sponsoring this video.
What's in my bag? 5 weeks in Ethiopia & Japan
This is an epic, $47,000 kit.... most of that is loaner gear.
$10,000 iMac Pro vs Custom PC - Which is faster??!
Check out the iMac configuration tested at B&H Photo: http://geni.us/iMacPro
Check out Puget Systems PCs at http://geni.us/PugetSystems
And my Eizo Monitor here: http://geni.us/EizoCG3184K
Here is the MacBook Pro I compared: http://geni.us/AppleMBP
Testing the $12,800 Leica 75mm NOCTILUX f1.25 lens
Check out sample files at http://www.mattgranger.com/noctilux
See the Noctilux full specs at: http://geni.us/75Noctilux
The 90mm f2 lens: http://geni.us/90SL
The SL Full frame Body: http://geni.us/LeicaSL
& I am also taking the 24-90mm lens: http://geni.us/2490APSH
Best & Fastest SSD drives
Drives shown:
Fastest tested - http://geni.us/plugable
Crazy fast new one (not tested) - http://geni.us/thunderblade
Fast raid: - http://geni.us/gtech10tb
Great value SSD: - http://geni.us/gdrive
Tiny SSD - http://geni.us/samsungSSD
Giant thumbdrive - http://geni.us/Hyper
Cheapest: - http://geni.us/mypassport
3 ways to PERFECT the DJI Mavic
My wishlist for 3 simple changes to the DJI Mavic Pro that I think would make it almost perfect.
CES 2018 - Walk through and Highlights
Here is all the cool tech I linked to in the video:
Razer Phone: http://geni.us/RazerPhone
Zeiss VR Headset: http://geni.us/ZeissVR
DJI Osmo Mobile 2: https://bit.ly/DjiOsmo2
DJI Ronin-S Gimbal: https://bit.ly/DjiRoninS
Ping Pong Bot: http://bit.ly/forpheus
Crazy Luggage: http://90fun.us
HDMI 2.1: http://bit.ly/HDMI2-1
NIKON 180-400mm f4: https://bit.ly/Nikon180400
Huawei Mate 10 Pro: http://geni.us/Mate10Pro