New Cameras Suck, A.I., YouTubers, Leicas, and More Buzzwords

Every single day the YT recommendations are showing you a new video with this title "This (insert the name of a camera/lens here) changes everything", and two weeks later the same channel comes up with a new video "Why I sold my (insert the name of a camera/lens here)", with a clickbait picture making the same facial expressions of being super excited or super dissapointed, then a week later another new video shows up "This (insert the name of a camera/lens here) changes everything again" and this cycle is repeated over and over again. We are ending up with YT channels that instead of making you feel inspired, are just trying to sell you something all the time, something like "this is faster, this is newer, this is sharper". It is so annoying.

Re: “Don’t be an A-hole”. I work with graphic designers, it’s a small community and word gets round, especially bad words about bad people. I remember once being told by a designer that if two photographers pitch for the same job, and one of them is a very talented artist but is really hard to deal with, and the other is not quite so talented but fun to be around, the fun guy will always get the job. It was an important lesson. Humble wins the day.

That shitty ikea desk is iconic. I had the same one for years, pretty sure I have permanent nerve damage from how bad my posture was at that thing. Also, glad someone else has had a recent obsession with Tornados.

I see a Bryan Birks video uploaded, I press play

Bryan, As always...a terrific video. Your last point fits everyone.

Bryan speaking his mind. Nice. Old habits die hard. You might be one of my contemporary fav photographer

Gotta admit window shopping on youtube is fun tho. I would never buy 90% of the cameras I look at in all those annoying videos 😂

i do agree so much about the youtube photography talk, everyone's concentrating on the wrong stuff, the easy stuff. Then people spend huge money on pro cameras and complain about the camera...composition, exposure, mood,storytelling, colour grading, feelings, separation, focused/unfocused areas etc..don't really hear much about that, not referring to you just in general

I’ve been watching a lot of the stuff you put out and seeing what you’ve accomplished speaks volumes compared to all the gear heads who claim to be professionals and truly haven’t done shit. I truly appreciate the fact that your work is inspiring and unique and I also appreciate the effort and passion you have put into your work. A lot of these gear heads don’t put in the work you do which makes what you do more valuable. And I think that’s where it counts. You’re awesome bro. Keep up the good work.

Bad day to be the dropped sponsor - they missing out! Now that the poetry is in your head I can’t wait to see it come through in your upcoming work

Great video and discussion, Bryan. The past several years, I've been shooting with older film cameras both B&W and color. I still keep a few older digital cameras for backup work. Been re-focussing on composition. Good serviced film cameras last a life time. I'm seeing more younger, experienced photographers , as yourself, working on creating and less gear crap. Keep the work coming. KB

Yet again awe inspiring, I just took my Fuji GA 645W to England but ran out of film and it’s Sunday no shops are open today so I’m watching videos about photography after watching this I can’t keep still I’ve got inspiration running through my veins. Northern Spain in the house.

thanks Bryan ! I am glad i saw this so i can stay up to date with your videos !

Automatic thumbs up on the video for the Tool shirt

Love your channel Bryan. You have a great attitude and this one especially made me laugh. Keep it up!

Your talent as a photographer is amazinng, you have something very special in the look and feel you achieve, it is great to get inspired by others, but you are young and your work is fantastic. Trust yourself completely, follow your gut, I am sure you will achieve great things. Your mind and eye behind the lens is, in my opinion, one of the very best there is around. Keep it up, enjoy, be happy! You are also amazingly elegant in your style of photography. Congratulations.

Relatively new to your channel, but I find the videos really inspiring. Thanks!

I'm part of the 1% that needs the latest and greatest. I do sports and wildlife (mainly ducks). I can either curse my luck for having to spend so much on gear, or I can just smile and enjoy the essence and peacefulness that being in the duck marsh brings. It is truly special. I could sit there all day long.

Great content Bryan, really good!!!!!! Keep em' comin'!!

At this point I'm not sure if I'm here for the photography or the tool Easter eggs in each video lately! 🤙🏼😎Keep rockin mate!