UPDATE: Good News! Thank you to the Richard/Bloody Producer and DR for making all the videos available again (EDIT: most but not ALL videos) 😃 What also happened is that I ended up speaking to the Bloody Producer; he made the point - both publicly and privately - that he wished that we’d got in touch before publishing this video. But I want to clarify a few things first: First thing I’d like to say is that primarily this was made as a reaction video; the purpose of it is to SHARE the old content that we had on our hard drives with the public because it wasn’t available anymore, and hadn’t been for more than one month. Simple as that. Although the mystery of why they were taken down in the first place has since been explained by Richard/BP, it wasn’t our core objective to find out. Nothing shifty. We wanted to make the videos available for all to watch via a fair use/reaction video sort of thing. Another thing about Richard/Bloody Producer mentioning that he wished that I’d “reached out” makes it sound like we have been on good terms ever since and I simply didn’t want to mention it to him. The last communication we had was in 2016 when I didn’t sign the last contract and it was made quite clear how things were at that point and there’s been no communication up until now. Long story short: things haven't been cool between us for quite some time. We both have had chances to chuck out an olive branch at many opportunities, but ultimately didn't. I felt that we were releasing this purely for the sake of sharing content with you - the people watching - not to do the dirty on DR or to stir up a controversy. People have written about this news over a month ago; blogs asked me for interviews about it; Tony Northrup made a video titled “DigitalRev DELETED!” On 2nd November 2023 with over 80k views. If either Lok or I wanted to jump on the Hot Controversial News bandwagon, we could’ve done it much, much earlier. Alas, I have apologised to Richard/Bloody Producer directly for not attempting to contact him before hand. And the good thing is that, as Richard and I are both grown-ass men, we can talk again, bury the hatchet - let bygones be bygones - and just move on. And even more importantly: the videos are back online on the DRTV channel and, well, Richard/BP has encouraged us to make more reaction videos if we want, which is great because we really enjoyed watching those old videos together and I hope you have too! Thanks for the support, everyone! Love from Me

Hey Kai & Lok, Bloody producer here. First thing first the videos have bene restored (there’s a post on DRTV channel explaining what happened). Long story short, no one is monitoring the channel so things decay. I wish you’d reached out to me first, but I also understand why you do what you do. I haven’t been back to our old channel for years, and this certainly brought back memories. I still remember the hundreds of weekly meetings we had together, exchanging banters and ridicule each other’s haircuts. I remember our shared love for Top Gear, and Lok our shared Apple fanboyship. Those were the most fun 7 years I had work-wise, and I still miss those days a lot. I’m sure you’ll agree that those were also our most creative years, daring to think big (nothing compared to today’s Mr Beast era but those were some big ideas on KZfaq back then!). I’m glad we got it going for so long. I’m also glad you guys continue carrying on making these videos. I have reached out personally and hopefully you got my messages. Would be happy to catch up whenever you guys are back in Hong Kong. Please do more of these reaction videos. I’d be the first one to watch! And thanks for bringing back my memories, and renewing the interest in our old channel and content. Cheers, Richard (Bloody Producer)

Used to watch these videos as a kid/ young teen, before buying my very first Nikon camera. Now I'm a professional photographer and videographer, watching these back makes me super emotional. Thanks for doing all that you do.

Thank you for the lovely comments so far, it really did make us sad to see them gone. Hopefully, we can spark some of that ol' joy by watching some of those old videos with you photo-loving peeps here - any suggestions on next vid to watch?

I work in a Camera department in a retail store, and I religiously recommended new photographers to watch your 'Pro Photog, Cheap Camera' series. I can't believe that pillar of photography education is truly gone.

The Cheap camera / Pro photographer series taught me more about photography than like 90% of the youtube content about photography on the internet.

Damn that's a real shame - there was some great stuff that I'd rewatch even to this day 😢

DRTV Shaped my interest in photography from the age of 15 until the very end of the original group. Sad they made that decision, even worse I wont be able to look back on my favourites anymore. This was so much fun to watch.

This is so sad. Even till today I went back and watched all those videos with Kai, Lok, and Alamby! Excited to watch along!

Digital Rev have just posted on their community tab & say they are trying to restore the video ... happy days

DigitalRev and Kai were the main reason I got into photography all the way back in 2011 when I was just a teen. I watched every single upload, even after Kai and Lok left. Sad to see all the videos gone, but do appreciate this one quite a bit. Loved seeing both of your reactions.

The cheap camera challenges were priceless, those videos would have been timeless no matter what. But also all of that glorious footage of Hong Kong during that era....

Does anyone actually watch DRTV since you guys left?

To me the video that stood out the most back in the day was the "Cheap body expensive glass vs Probody and cheap lens". Thank you for the decade of reviews, I've gone through countless equipment since then however I still remember tips and random tidbits of info that you guys had from video to video all these years later. Who knows maybe I'll turn into a trolly photographer someday 😂

Please tell me someone still has the 5 reasons you should have a 50mm lens, it's the video that really got me into photography. I now work as a professional photographer for 5 years already, you guys definitely influenced that as well! Thanks for all your work over these years lads!

I bought my first DSLR (Cannon 60D) based on your recommendations on DRTV. It was the best I could afford at the time and I absolutly loved it. Sold it to fund the next DSLR (Cannon 80D) and I learned how to film with that one. You guys have helped shape my passion. Thank You.

Couldn't believe it when I read they'd been deleted, DRTV was my entry into the world of photography and videography and how I learnt the basics before buying my first camera. Now as well as a wedding videographer, I also work in the camera industry for a manufacturer and to think it all started with watching DRTV all those years ago. Would be great to see you both watch back some other episodes

Giving proper credit really warmed my heart. Hope the whole team finds success and happiness. I've been watching for years. This was a great trip down memory lane.

Since DRTV is not allowed to post comments here, I'll use my personal account. Hey Kai & Lok, Bloody producer here. First thing first the videos have bene restored (there’s a post on DRTV channel explaining what happened). Long story short, no one is monitoring the channel so things decay. I wish you’d reached out to me first, but I also understand why you do what you do. I haven’t been back to our old channel for years, and this certainly brought back memories. I still remember the hundreds of weekly meetings we had together, exchanging banters and ridicule each other’s haircuts. I remember our shared love for Top Gear, and Lok our shared Apple fanboyship. Those were the most fun 7 years I had work-wise, and I still misses those days a lot. I’m sure you’ll agree that those were also our most creative years, daring to think big (nothing compared to today’s Mr Beast era but those were some big ideas on KZfaq back then!). I’m glad we got it going for so long. I’m also glad you guys continue carrying on making these videos. I have reached out personally and hopefully you got my messages. Would be happy to catch up whenever you guys are back in Hong Kong. Please do more of these reaction videos. I’d be the first one to watch! And thanks for bringing back my memories, and renewing the interest in our old channel and content. Cheers, Richard (Bloody Producer)

I watched the video deletion process online. I had made a playlist of videos about Canon lenses reviews, and just when I switched between the two, one of them was no longer available, then the rest. I managed to watch a lot a few evenings before, I was very nostalgic. I know this may not be entirely appropriate to write here, but I think a big part of the success of your DRTV videos was your interaction with the city, the variety of backgrounds and activities. It was much more fun than todays equipment reviews in some deadly boring British forests. Please come back to the live environment!

It feels like a piece of my childhood has been obliterated. What got me into photography just wiped out

There goes my memory of Kai throwing the Canon 50mm instead of the Yongnuo one XD You guys made me hooked into photography, and taught me the basics.

I watched a lot of DRTV when I was getting into photography. It's sad that the videos aren't available to the public but I'm glad they still exist. Cool seeing the two of you talk about some of the videos.

Such a blow to see those videos taken down! I watched DRTV all the time back in the day and still watched them up until they were taken down. You guys started camera youtube and have my upmost respect. So happy to watch these with you. You guys should make another video with Alamby sometime. Cheers.

You guys were the first photography channel I subbed to back around 2013. I came for the reviews but stayed for that Top Gear style you guys brought to your content. I always looked forward to your collab videos with protogs and of course the numerous phallic jokes Kai would make.

I grew up watching both of you and you all inspired me to take photography in middle and high school. 800GB's worth of photos and videos later I still enjoy it so much!

Thanks for bringing some amazing memories back Lok and Kai! I remember watching all these wonderful videos (or wideos) back in those days, when watching videos on KZfaq wasn't as common as today. I very often just go to the DRTV channel and refresh and hoping for a new episode to arrive! As you can imagine that's why I was so excited when I finally got to meet you guys in person and shamelessly asked for some selfies with you guys :D

I was a lost hobbyist, then I discovered reviewing and a much deeper understanding of hardware thanks to your DRTV videos. The ProTog series was amazing, especially Philip Bloom's.

Damn that sucks, have fond memories of that content. Feels like the old Top Gear photography wise! Hope data hoarders get on the case and bring these videos back to life

What??? I don't even own a Camera but have been watching you guys for YEARS. It's not the equipment, it's the people that kept me coming back. Sorry for you loss. With you approaching 1 Million they probably got a little jealous :)

Thank you for doing this. Absolutely loved watching these along with you two. Bloody brilliant. 😁

This was how I found out they were deleted! I still quote so many of the DR videos in my head. Unfortunate they're gone but happy you could get the files. Thanks for all the great times and info you gave to the photography community back in the day

The OG videos are what got me into photography. It's a crime these have been deleted because they inspired me to do street photography. Keep up the good work Kai and Lok

Remember how happy I was to see every new video! You two did not make DigitalRev only, you are one of the base stones on the whole KZfaq! Now I'm happy to see both of you together making even better and more exciting videos today! 🎉

These were the videos that really got me into photography. Loved watching all you guys screw around and still learning something. Sucks they're gone but glad you guys are still doing videos.

Love you guys! Loooong time follower! Your old stuff is the best! Thanks for saving and sharing them again!

I watched all your DRTV videos and even bought from the DRTV online store. The videos were always fun, entertaining and showed how the hobby is accessible and inclusive to all. I even rewatched many of them again earlier this year. Shame they have gone, be proud of your work Kai and Lok and also those who worked with you too you all created something special.

My first photojournalistic work was the 2019 Hong Kong protests. I spent half a year covering them, right up until the lockdown. And the reason why I agreed at all, although at that time I was working in my own country and in a different genre, was precisely your videos. I thought, okay, people look friendly in those old videos, I can handle it. I think you not only showed well the photographic equipment, but also the people and the city in general, so in that sense it is a big loss for society, that those videos has gone.

I gotta say, those videos you made are invaluable. I learned lots of things from them and they ultimately kick-started my passion for photography. Those videos had a great place in my childhood, and will be missed forever. Keep up the good work, and new similar videos would be really appreciated!

That is some serious nostalgia right there! You guys with Alamby were such a great team. Hopefully we'll get to see a reunion video of the old gang one day,

I used to watch them all the time, looked forward to it, it wasn't just the technical content it was the entertainment value, I started watching when I was taking photography classes around 2007-2011 , LOL my midlife crisis event I was tired of being mechanic and wanted to to do something creative and did photography, videos and writing after I got done with college, I stopped doing photography in 2019 right before the pandemic when I had to become my Mother's caretaker. I retired a couple of years ago and I might get back into media but the whole scene has changed. BTW I went from Nikon to Canon to Sony, SLR to DSLR to Mirrorless, I still have my Sony a6600 I bought a couple of years ago.

I got memories from watching all videos when you in DRTV..i buy my first DSLR after watching a lot DRTV videos

I got to know you guys with those videos when I started doing photos back in 2014, Im happy to see you keeping the work on the videos, thank you guys for all the free content through the years!

I really enjoyed the "old" stuff and i REALLY Hope the "Pro Photographer - cheap Gear" Series will come back in one way or another. Also the Series where the pinkish Nikon where burned or camera backs are towed behind cars/Trucks and thrown away pretty hard are REALLY awesome! Its very refreshing not to have that boring "Hi, here is that new thing ... its like the new thing last week and the new thing the week before, but its new. You must have it. Its great..." Influencer Style Videos. THATS why I like your refreshing style! PLEASE bringe those style back. Thanks.

Hopefully somebody downloaded them all beforehand for posterity. Kai, Lok and Alamby were the Clarkson, Hammond and May of the photography world back in the day!

I watched hundreds of those videos over and over for years. Thank you guys so much.

I stumbled on yalls videos on DRTV when my interest in photography first started to blossom years ago. They gave myself and so many others endless entertainment and knowledge. The nostalgia from the intro alone lol Im so glad you guys have continued to make videos independently all these years later after DRTV. You and Lok are an iconic duo. Keep it up. Much love ❤

Maybe it is time for Kai and Lok to do some follow up to some of the series, like cheap camera pro photographer, resistance test, new tutorials. I said this, I said nothing, just keep the genuine joy you transmitted to a generation of video/photographers… 😊

Your old videos like "Cheap camera + Expensive lense VS Expensive camera + Cheap lens" and the series with pros shooting with toy cameras were the first ones I ever saw regarding DSLRs. It got me hooked up and I've been shooting for a decade now. Thank you so much for all your work & entertainment.

Man I miss y'all's DRTV days. I always looked forward to y'all's next video. And the Cheap Camera Pro Photog challenges were the best and absolutely inspirational. The Chase Jarvis episode was my favorite... but they were all so good. I don't think there's been another channel like this after y'all left. But I'm glad you two continue to make videos and I will always be a fan. Thank you for all the photo info, tutorials, endurance tests and laughs you give us.

how to ruin your company's image in a very sustainable way^^ you guys are definitely absolute legends and the DRTV Videos you guys did carried me through my studies as well.... The very rough and "eh, f*ck it" attitude the videos and "tests" had... exquisite! But not just the _bullshittery_ there were some genuinely teachable videos there... the entire cheap camera pro tog series... All those videos that were entertaining but had buttloads of knowledge teaching you... ugh shame... I guess all that I can do now is hope that by some unforeseen coincident the entire video catalog makes its way to the archive... Not saying lok or Kai should upload them as that would probably warrant a copyright law suit but, you know.... some higher power...

It is so unbelievable that DRTV deleted all your videos. Back then, you guys created that unique, innovative and entertaining way to review camera gear ... it was a huge inspiration for me and maybe also many others! It also was the golden days of DSLR cameras and the dawn of the mirrorless age back then. I'm happy that all your videos have survived "somehow" ... if I knew it earlier, I'd surely have downloaded some of them in full when it was still possible! And one thing is for sure: I will never ever forget that great Leica M9 video with the Moonlight Sonata in it!

really loved all those vids, they played a huge part in me deciding to turn photography into a proper hobby. my life would be so different without those old DRTV videos featuring you and Lok!

Every video was a must-watch from you guys. Sad they took them down but so happy to relive some of the memories with your commentary.

It's very sad that there is so little appreciation for photography as an art. Thanks for the video

It is umbeliveble how selfish and drive be EGO some ppl are... I watch you Kai, even before this project, when you've been with Redwolf Airsoft, in 2006 or 2007, to 2009, and was so happy see you geting into the photography back than, and learned a lot from all 3 of you. Seeing this news again, makes me sick. 😖

You guys gave a LOT of people a LOT of entertainment, many thanks 👍❤️

ive been following you both since your iPhone 4S video on DRTV; sad they took them off but thanks for continuing to make great content all these years later!

the good old days

When I learned the old videos were deleted, it felt like a part of me died. Watching Kai and Lok on DRTV was formative for me.

Your videos are back online on DRTV. Good job on making them care. :) It's for the better for all of us. Take care guys!

This was amazing to watch again! Can’t believe they’ve been deleted! I loved watching your reactions to them!! Would love to see more!!

The channel’s content was erroneously removed as we forgot to sign KZfaq’s latest creator T&C in July, and now has to remove the channel from its MCN before signing the agreement. Sadly no one here noticed it as we no longer have a team for DRTV. You guys could have just sent us a message (you have bloody producer’s phone number don’t you Lok?), instead of making so many assumptions. But I guess a nice message doesn’t get you view 😏

They were the best photography videos I've watched till now. Thank you for the great work, it will remain in our memory!

I was actually thinking about your old work earlier this week and was also surprised to find that they were all gone. You and Lok and the others contributed to a big part of my photography journey back then. I'm sad that these vids will only stay in my memory.

What a great idea. I loved all of your films. It was always a highlight to see the latest. Your enthusiasm and good information brought me back to photography. Everything good for you.

I used to watch y’all on digital rev every single day when I was about 12 until the end of y’all’s days on there, I’m 24 now and still super into photography mainly because of y’all.I’ve told so many people I’ve the past decade about y’all, Thank you so much honestly!

You guys were the reason why I got into photography and I am really grateful. Thank you Kai and Lok!

Loved these soooo much guys!! You made photography fun and educational for me! Can't believe they're all gone... And love Alamby too btw :D

Good to see that the videos are back on the drtv channel. I started digital photography by watching Kai, Lok and Alamby goofing around Hong Kong. For me they are a cherished part of my photography journey. Keep well my friends :)

I love this reaction video (regardless of the circumstances that got us here). What I also love is somehow you found people to outweird you through in your collaborations. Awesome times. Guess I have a marathon of rewatches to do over the holidays.

Man, i used to love watching you guys back in the day. You were so entertaining. Crazy to think that was a decade ago.

I'm very happy to hear the videos have returned to the DigitalRev channel! I used to watch them all the time when I was getting into photography in my high school and university days. I credit them with helping me become a photo and later multimedia editor for my university's paper. Nowadays, the lessons I've learned from your videography content have helped me with my own KZfaq channel. I also still listen to the Bokehlicious Christmas song every December. 😂 Now that the DRTV videos have returned, I hope other newcomers can learn from them and create their own excellent projects. Hope you're doing well, Kai and Lok! Happy holidays!

Mannnn thats so sad!! Shocking! I still re-watched them from time to time :( I also ended up living in hongkong for a few years, which id like to think might never have happened if I had not loved your videos back in the day, and got to know HK trough them. So here is a random small KZfaq comment with a big thank you for all the work! I appreciate it! And looking forward to see you in the future content!

hope you make this a series! its interesting especially since y'all have unique perspectives from making the videos

I watch those videos since i was a secondary school student (in HK) whenever there is a new one out. You guys just gave me so much knowledge and fun memorries (and my english communication skills). Thank you for all of you guys and we are always here to support you and lok.

I started photography as a kid, when I got into my 20s the passion faded. I still would take pictures here and there but my excitement for photography came back after I discovered you on DRTV such creative videos. Wished they had kept doing them or at the least not delete them.

Amazing loved seeing these old videos again, used to watch you guys religiously 🙌

I can proudly say, "I grew up watching DRTV, taught me a lot about photography and awesome gear not to mention how entertaining it was. It is a similar feeling of when I am growing up watching Dragon Ball Z or other memorable shows if you will. They will forever be in the corner of my heart rent free". Thank you DRTV team, Kai & Lok. It was an awesome era for me as a rebellious teenager dreaming of getting a DSLR.

Your videos on DRTV were entertaining and important in helping me understand cameras , so thanks ! :)

This was an amazing reaction video! It brought back so much nostalgia. Please do another one with Lok and Alamby too!

Oh man that stuff was gold! I think i watched all of them over the years. You two crack me up for sure. Glad to see your keeping at it 👌 👍 🙌

This makes me so sad! you guys are the reason i started photography probably 13 or so years ago! i remember watching so many new uploads on digitalrev, I'm honestly so glad you guys are still uploading!

These bring back fond memories. I think I watched every DPRev video from that era and, despite your best efforts, I really learned a ton 😂. They were fun and silly but they usually had useful insights, especially the Pro Tog Cheap Camera challenge series. I hope you find a way to make them all available again!

I'm planning a trip to HK next year, hoping to visit some of the iconic DRTV spots and take loads of photos! The channel that you guys built has fueled my and millions of other peoples' love for the hobby, I'm sure. If anyone reading this knows some of the places the team frequented, I'd appreciate a quick reply - would really help my research. Thank you!

It was your street photography guides over on DRTV that got me into that and, well, it lead places for me... I thank you for that! :)

that was formative content for my creative life - love you guys for all you do!

I just saw this and I'm so glad to hear the videos are back up again. I LOVE the old drtv videos!!! They were my inspiration for doing anything at all on youtube. They got my excited about photography. May they stay up forever for future generations!

You should do more of these, the old DRTV videos helped me a lot when I was getting into photography and it's fun to go down memory lane with them. Also there is a youtube channel that archived the videos.

I was 13 when i got my first camera, the D3100, saw your review on that camera and got hooked on your weird and fun adventures. Learned way more than any real tutorial, thank you for everything wish you guys luck.

So great to see these hilarious past moments, thanks guys!

Always came back to watch the vids, can't be bothered to watch these new tiktok generation peeps. You two out and about in HK were the best you could find on youtube.

I used to watch your Videos since 2012 to learn about photography, improve my english skills and just have fun. You guys are incredible! Thanks for all the effort and passion you put in to create all the great and extraordinary content.

At a time when photography videos on KZfaq were becoming too focused on the specs and scientific tests, DRTV was a breath of fresh air. DRTV and Kai were the main reasons I got into street photography, and partly the reason why I gravitated towards gear suited for the genre. I go back to the original X100 and X-Pan videos from time to time, especially when I'm in some sort of a photography rut (since I love Kai's shots on those videos). It's a shame that both of those are now gone :(

You both taught me photography on DRTV. Very happy to see your videos again.

I grew up on the DRTV videos :D They were hilarious. Too bad they got deleted! Sure had fun watching you commenting on these! Greetz from Belgium!

Omg this is so amazing! More please!! Glad to see the vids restored! But don’t stop more reactions!!

The 4 AM Hong Kong street photo shoot video inspired me in more ways than I can explain. I used to love going back and re-watching it every now and then. Major bummer. Thank you both for all the great videos.

You two gents on DR were my favorite channel for years and I remember most of these clips.

I teach photography at a highschool and use at least one of your drtv videos each week. Your camera tossing video is a go to when having a slow week :)