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The Angry Photographer, is just an irritating, horrible looking, fat slob.
I do like Three Blind Men And An Elephant, though.
I do like Three Blind Men And An Elephant, though.
Ken Wheeler?! Really?
The Angry Photog has serious issues, I know them firsthand, not from hearsay.
He was banned at my forum for causing all sorts of mayhem. He re-registered, claiming to be a 68 year old woman....
trix4ever
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The angry photographer makes me very angry, I cannot think of anything polite to say about him except that watching a part of one of his videos was what put me off YouTube forever.
http://filmisadelight.com
http://filmisadelight.com
peterm1
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The angry photographer makes me very angry, I cannot think of anything polite to say about him except that watching a part of one of his videos was what put me off YouTube forever.
http://filmisadelight.com
Yes I sort of agree. But I try to be positive about The Angry Photographer as he apparently has many years of experience in working on lenses and seems to know what he is talking about (I don't think this is just his own claim) and he seems to genuinely want to provide useful information.
But like others here I do find that his odd persona is distinctly off putting as he seems to think it is funny to be deliberately offensive to others. I can take him now and then, when he is being more subdued and balanced but suddenly then he "goes off the deep end" and I have to turn the video off. Shame, as he harms his own brand.
E.M
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I like Tony & Chelsea Northrup .
EliasK
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Mike has some very useful videos for those who like to service and repair cameras and lenses:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgANrFnm3Sdai8zvA2iJGQg
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgANrFnm3Sdai8zvA2iJGQg
Out to Lunch
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Kai Wong and Grainydays: good entertainment value.
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willie_901
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I don't respect ad-hoc opinions of amateurs for information about new cameras.
Richard G
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I have to mention ikanagas (saganaki backwards.) To use his favourite descriptor, he produces really professional camera reviews. They are absolutely hilarious. I haven't seen the X100T review but I am just about to. Have a look at the early Leica ones. The Noctilux review is just a killer.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZ1pJvy7jxUQF4cXILqzxQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZ1pJvy7jxUQF4cXILqzxQ
bmattock
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I agree that Theoria Apophasis (AKA The Angry Photographer) has some useful points of view especially on lenses but his manic giggling and constant unnecessary swearing do put me off watching him as much as I would perhaps like to as I end up getting annoyed with him.
I have only seen a few of his videos, but I agree he does have a slightly annoying giggle. Well, we all have our little quirks. I didn't notice the swearing. Probably because I cuss a lot as well. It's a personality fault in my case, I am trying to be less sweary.
bmattock
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I don't respect ad-hoc opinions of amateurs for information about new cameras.
I take information where I can find it. I've learned a few things from people who don't possess advanced credentials in the field they are speaking about. One has to apply a filter of course, but blanket statements seem to me a bit self-defeating.
NickTrop
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+1 plus, unlike The Angry Photography, he actually gets off his arse and takes pictures. TAP is also biased, imo. I used to watch his videos but grew tired of him.
ACullen
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Matt Day combines information, humility, empathy plus plain good old communication. He's the only YouTuber I care for. The Angry photographer drives me nuts and I've never lasted more than 30 seconds before switching him off. Your mileage may vary.
j.scooter
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I like Ted Forbes his channel is more about photography as a whole but also includes gear reviews.
https://m.youtube.com/user/theartofphotography/about
https://m.youtube.com/user/theartofphotography/about
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joe bosak
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My view: you have to read between the lines when you are listening to opinions, check several sources focus on facts and make up your own mind. What upsets you may be fine for me, and vice versa. I don't base my decisions much on anyone's reviews (except when i bought an x100t on Ken Rockwell's recommendation, when i knew nothing about digital, which turned out fine meaning Ken Rockwell has plus points in my mind). But i do sift reviews for facts, and to see how the reviewers testing and conclusions relate to my use case. People who talk too much without saying anything annoy me, so i give some of the "popular" channels a wide berth. Anything that smacks of marketing too much i also avoid.
That said, here's some channels i've enjoyed most, some of which include reviews:
Angry photographer
Chuck Jines (though he seldom posts on photography now)
Ted Viera
James Popsys
Jamie Windsor
John the photographer
Matias Burling
Michromatic
Street Shootr
The science of photography
Digitalrevtv before kai left
Camerastore or whatever it was called before that person who's name i forget left - liked his sigma dp merrill vs d850 review
There are probably more, including a guy in a turban living in the US, who sent back a xpro2 in favour of his old xpro1. That made me think, and i like things that make me think.
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That said, here's some channels i've enjoyed most, some of which include reviews:
Angry photographer
Chuck Jines (though he seldom posts on photography now)
Ted Viera
James Popsys
Jamie Windsor
John the photographer
Matias Burling
Michromatic
Street Shootr
The science of photography
Digitalrevtv before kai left
Camerastore or whatever it was called before that person who's name i forget left - liked his sigma dp merrill vs d850 review
There are probably more, including a guy in a turban living in the US, who sent back a xpro2 in favour of his old xpro1. That made me think, and i like things that make me think.
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Pioneer
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I think Ted Forbes on The Art of Photography is the only one I check in with from time to time but it is probably because most of his content has nothing to do with gear reviews.
There are others I watch from time to time but nothing regular, just drop in if I see something that piques my interest or because they came up in a search I was doing.
There are others I watch from time to time but nothing regular, just drop in if I see something that piques my interest or because they came up in a search I was doing.
cz23
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I really don't look to YouTube for decision making information. I watch Kai for entertainment. Lately I've also found TheSnapChick refreshing for her warm, honest approach. Here's her X100F video.
I also enjoy Ted Vieira, who seems equally genuine.
John
I also enjoy Ted Vieira, who seems equally genuine.
John
DanskDynamit
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Kai !
there is no other!
there is no other!
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sean tucker...as much a philosopher as a photographer
peterm1
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"I am trying to be less sweary."I have only seen a few of his videos, but I agree he does have a slightly annoying giggle. Well, we all have our little quirks. I didn't notice the swearing. Probably because I cuss a lot as well. It's a personality fault in my case, I am trying to be less sweary.
Me too. (But its not working)
Richard G
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Seriously, if you've ever wondered what those numbers on a ring around your lens are, numbers like 2 and 5.6 and 11 and 16 etc then look at Ikanagas's Noctilux review (Video 2) or his most recent, the X100T review. He's professional, and will set you straight. See my post above.
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