Which Should You Upgrade First: Camera or Lens? Micro Four Thirds Explained
Cheap camera with expensive lens or expensive camera with cheap lens? This simple choice can completely change your photography results. In this video, I break down one of the most common photography dilemmas for beginners and experienced photographers alike. Using real world examples from the Micro Four Thirds system, I compare image quality, shooting experience, handling, low light performance, background blur, and overall practicality when choosing between investing in a better camera body or better lenses. I share my personal preference, why lenses matter more than most people think, and when it actually makes sense to prioritize camera features instead. From sharpness and color rendering to ergonomics, manual controls, image stabilization, and travel friendly setups, this video will help you make smarter gear decisions without wasting money. All examples in this video are based on Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses, but the principles apply equally to APS-C and Full Frame systems. If you are into photography, camera gear, lenses, travel photography, street photography, or you are trying to build a capable setup on a budget, this video is for you. Topics covered in this video: Cheap camera vs expensive lens explained Expensive camera vs cheap lens comparison Image quality vs shooting experience Micro Four Thirds camera and lens choices Kit lens limitations and advantages Low light performance and aperture differences Travel photography gear considerations Beginner photography gear advice 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Cheap Camera Expensive Lens 07:14 Cheap Lens Expensive Camera 10:19 CONCLUSION Cameras mentioned Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850) Panasonic Lumix GX85 Panasonic Lumix G85 Lenses mentioned Panasonic Lumix 35–-100mm f/2.8 Olympus 75mm f/1.8 Panasonic Leica 9mm f/1.7 Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4 Panasonic Lumix 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ✈️ MY TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEO COURSE: https://garyw.website/travelvideo ✈️ MY TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY E-BOOK: https://garyw.website/travelbook 📽️ BECOME A MEMBER ON MY PATREON / gary_w 🖼️ JOIN THE COLLECTIVE GALLERY https://garyw.website/submitphoto 😊 CHECK OUT MY DAILY VLOG CHANNEL / @garydailyyt 🌐CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE - Photo Gallery, Courses, Blog https://garyw.website 🍵 BUY ME A COFFEE https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/Q9... 🙏 AFFILIATE LINKS - Help my channel by using these links below 🎒 Alpaka Gear Bags https://alpakagear.com/GARYW 🌐 Pixpa Web Builder https://www.pixpa.com/?via=garyw55 🙏 TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 lens https://ttartisan.store/products/ttar... 🙏 TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 lens https://ttartisan.store/products/aps-... 🙏 TTArtisan 23mm f1.4 lens https://ttartisan.myshopify.com/produ... 📷 Japan Travel Photography Vlog Playlist • Gary W Japan 2023 Travel Photo Vlog 📷 Everyday Photography Vlog Playlist • Photography Vlog Gary W 📷 Labuan Bajo Photography Vlog Playlist • Gary W Labuan Bajo Bali 2023 📷 US Photography Vlog • Gary W US 2023 POV Photography Vlogs 📷 New Zealand Travel Vlogs • New Zealand 2023 Gary W 🌋 Iceland Vlogs Playlist • Iceland Vlog Gary W 📷 Bali Travel Vlog • Best MFT LENSES for Travel? Traveling to B... 🎬 Recorded using any of these cameras: Panasonic Lumix G85, Panasonic GX85, Panasonic LX100, DJI Pocket 2, DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Samsung Galaxy ZFold 5, Z Fold 5, Insta360 Go 2, DJI Osmo Action 4, Panasonic Lumix G100, Sony ZV-E10 🎤 Audio: Rode VideoMic NTG, Rode VideoMic Go II 🎬 Graded and edited using Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 16 🎵 Outro Music: Edge of the Mind Remix - Gary Wiryawan https://garywiryawan.bandcamp.com/ #microfourthirds #panasonic #lumix #lens #leica #camera #olympus #omd #omsystem #fujifilm #fuji #mft #m43 #photography #video #micro43 #gx85 #g85 #gx9 #x100vi #gh6 #om1 #om5 #gh7 #landscape #travel #tutorial #telephoto #travelphotography #streetphotography #portrait #street #tips #beginners #image #photo #mirrorless #sony #zve10 #g100 #gas #gearacquisitionsyndrome 🤫 Help Youtube recommend this video: panasonic lumix gf9 gf10 gx850 gx880 gx800 gm1 gm5 s9 g85 g90 g95 g97 g100 g100d price budget affordable cheap fujifilm fuji sony rx1r iii x100vi xm5 xe5 s5 pro a7cr x-t200 lightroom x20 x100 x t20 w800 rx100 a7iv a74 zv 1 ii zv1ii zv1 zv-1f a6400 canon eos rp canon eos r50 best camera under 1000 nikon olympus om system om1 om5 ii om10 gh7 gh6 pen-f ii gx9 ii g9 g9ii aps-c full frame mft m43 g7 petapixel tony chelsea northrup snappiness jared polin a7v a75
