I like the fact that your not trying to sell/conivence me to get your gear. its a refreshing video.. Am eyeing up the R7 to pair with my R6.. juggling with the R7 or the R8 mainly for video as a B camera
Great video. You did mention that the DJI Mic 2 have 32 bit float and I have the same, but as I remember it's 32 internal recording not through Bluetooth. not sure if there is a possibility to sync the mic to let's say the pocket 3 and trigger the internal recording to make it easier in post.
I'm just subscribed to your channel after saw some of your videos. I really appreciate the fact you are a genuine person. And I like the videos obviously. I wish you the best for real
I love my MeFoto Tripods. I have the lime green as well and just bought the carbon fiber Globetrotter. Thanks for going through your bag, I really appreciate it.
Afternoon Alex and Sophia, Food for thought, do I really need all of the stuff I have… Alex I think this is the happiest I’ve seen you in quite a while. My guess is it’s got something to do with Sophia and not your camera gear 😊
I keep on thinking about a longer telephoto lens, but I also find my two zoom lenses cover pretty much everything I want to shoot. The best thing is, because my gear is micro 4/3, I can get away with a shoulder bag most of the time, which is so much easier to access. I do like my backpack though.
Great video Alex, I have the R5, 15-35 2.8, 24-105 f4, and the 100-500... mostly the same setup and I cover the full range 15-500. Keep producing and I'll keep watching.
I also shoot Canon. R5, RF 14-35 F/4, and RF 24-105 F/4 are my main landscape shooters. I use an RF 100-500 and sometimes the 1.4x extender for birds. I'm thinking of getting the 100-400 for landscape as it's much lighter than the 100-500. I used to use an R6 for video; but I recently got a GoPro 12 and I'm very happy with it. I'm looking to downsize a little just because I'm now 70. Very fit, but still. I have other lenses too, but these are my main ones.
I have a similar R5 & R7 camera setup, however I am a bit surprised that you don't even mention the Canon rf-s kit lenses available for the R7. My lightweight travel setup, which is smaller and lighter than you have, is the rf-s 10-18mm (16-29 equiv fov), and 18-150mm (29-240 equiv fov) with my R7. For inexpensive and extremely light and small lenses, the image quality is actually pretty decent, and for travel and landscape use, very easy to pack and carry. While not the fastest aperatures & best build quality (i.e. plastics and not weather sealed), still hard to beat for this type of use. For the R5 I decided to use ef-rf adapters with my old Canon ef 16-35 f/4 L IS, Tamron ef 35-150mm f/2.8-4, and 100 f/2.8 L macro. I did also get the Canon rf 100-500L lens as it is a fabulous lens for wildlife (R7, 160-800 equiv fov) and landscapes (R5) (traded in my ef 70-200 f/2.8 L and ef 100-400L lens to get this pricey lens).
Interesting to see. Yes, convenience is one of the reasons I went with micro 4/3. Equiv. of 16-800 FF in a WANDRD Lite is terrific. I have two Shimodos and they are just too big, even the 25. When I tripod -- almost never at this point -- I use the Leofoto LS-285CEX with the leveling head and a GH-PRO II geared head. Loves me some geared heads for landscapes. Happy trails!
I actually have the shimada action pack x55 The metal frame is actually the same size as a 75 But the width and depth are actually an inch shorter on each side so my height is actually 22 in with the metal frame I do love the fact that I can take out the inserts with shimada bags they are always a good to go at least for me And since I do a lot of bikepacking only the camera and a few hours and ends go in the bag I probably could have gotten with the action pack 35 since most of my camping equipment goes on the bike anyways But since I go over to my brother's and he lives in Mesa Arizona so yes I have to fly there and yes and no I have not gone there with the bag yet Yes I can't wait to go back and no I haven't tried it with the flight yet but that's the reason why I chose this bag to fit in the cargo with my camera equipment for a easier flight and very small range of clothing to put in that role top with a smaller insert yes I have two inserts the medium and the small the medium is for the dlsr and the small I made a mistake thought it was for the dlsr it's actually for the mirrorless but Pentax does make one mirrorless camera and that is the Pentax k-01
I think you are the first RUclips photographer to tell people they don’t need a bigarse Shimoda pack. They are all using them and people always ask what bag they have. The difference is they are vloggers and carry all video gear to do that. Like you said 95% of the photographers would be better off with a 30 liter pack.
Normally, I skip gear videos. Sure glad I didn't skip this one. I am continually fighting with myself over gear in the field, i.e., take more in case, vs take less 'cause I rarely use the extra stuff. You have definitely given the "take less" side a lot of support. Thanks.
For flights I take the belt off, have it scrunched all the way down, and wear it low over only one shoulder to make it look smaller. Have never had a problem.
Try a Lens Band to help limit that focus/zoom creep. Counter to what the product photos might show, you need to get the widest Len Band and then position it so that the band overlaps snuggly on the ring and non-movable body section. It is not a great fix, but it does help with that problem. An added tip is that if you have a couple of lenses that look very similar, you can use different colored bands to quickly identify them
About USB-C charging, I now have some camera batteries that have a USB-C charging connector built right into the battery. Talk about convenience! I can charge the batteries with ease, without bringing a charger, even when they’re not inside the camera.
@@AlexArmitage I'm not sure what you mean by inhibiting they mAH? The batteries that I have (for my Fuji) have slightly higher capacity in mAH than Fuji's own batteries, I'm sure similar batteries with USB-C charging plug are also available for Canon but I don't know if the capacity will be more or less than Canon original batteries.
Hey Alex, great setup. I would recommend looking into the RF 100-400 as a replacement for the 100-500 based on what you said in the video. It is a light and inexpensive telephoto with good quality and still has IS for video. Can be used in a pinch for longer photos but will need something like DxO (or Canons DPP) to get the most out of it. I have a similar setup: R5, RF 14-35 (awesome lens!), RF 24-105, and the RF 100-400. Sometimes I wish I had 200mm and haven’t thought about the 70-200 f/4…I wish Canon would make a L series 28-200 or something like Nikon has.
I'd have to convert that and the IS is not nearly as good as the 100-500. I believe the RF system has better IS when combined with the native mount. Where as they don't work in tandem as well when adapted.
We all need a Sophia in our lives to remind us that the ton of equipment on our back is really not that important. My wife’s been doing that for me for over 30 years 😉
Yikes! I would NOT keep all my cameras and lenses in just one bag. Especially living in a car with that one bag sitting on the passenger seat all the time. If that bag gets stolen you are screwed. I would have two smaller bags for each camera. And I would hide one of the bags out of eye view when not using.
Hey. Thanks for scrolling down to say something nice here 🙂
I like the fact that your not trying to sell/conivence me to get your gear. its a refreshing video.. Am eyeing up the R7 to pair with my R6.. juggling with the R7 or the R8 mainly for video as a B camera
If you have a use for the crop factor, its helpful as well!
Love the theme of convenience being king. That’s what I’ve gone for for most of my gear too
Thanks Matt :)
I love kislux that on the butterfly bag it says auguri / tanti auguri which means happy birthday
Great video. You did mention that the DJI Mic 2 have 32 bit float and I have the same, but as I remember it's 32 internal recording not through Bluetooth. not sure if there is a possibility to sync the mic to let's say the pocket 3 and trigger the internal recording to make it easier in post.
I'm just subscribed to your channel after saw some of your videos. I really appreciate the fact you are a genuine person. And I like the videos obviously. I wish you the best for real
very kind of you, thank you!
I love my MeFoto Tripods. I have the lime green as well and just bought the carbon fiber Globetrotter. Thanks for going through your bag, I really appreciate it.
Thanks so much!
Afternoon Alex and Sophia,
Food for thought, do I really need all of the stuff I have…
Alex I think this is the happiest I’ve seen you in quite a while. My guess is it’s got something to do with Sophia and not your camera gear 😊
shhh don't tell her my secrets Hugh!
One of the best/ easy to watch "what's in my bag" video.
Thanks for the kind words
I keep on thinking about a longer telephoto lens, but I also find my two zoom lenses cover pretty much everything I want to shoot. The best thing is, because my gear is micro 4/3, I can get away with a shoulder bag most of the time, which is so much easier to access. I do like my backpack though.
Great video Alex, I have the R5, 15-35 2.8, 24-105 f4, and the 100-500... mostly the same setup and I cover the full range 15-500. Keep producing and I'll keep watching.
Thanks Robert!
I also shoot Canon. R5, RF 14-35 F/4, and RF 24-105 F/4 are my main landscape shooters. I use an RF 100-500 and sometimes the 1.4x extender for birds. I'm thinking of getting the 100-400 for landscape as it's much lighter than the 100-500.
I used to use an R6 for video; but I recently got a GoPro 12 and I'm very happy with it. I'm looking to downsize a little just because I'm now 70. Very fit, but still. I have other lenses too, but these are my main ones.
Thats a nice kit!
Nice walk through of gear, but the last 45 seconds was the best! Hope the frozen hellscape thaws and you find some rainbows
I have a similar R5 & R7 camera setup, however I am a bit surprised that you don't even mention the Canon rf-s kit lenses available for the R7. My lightweight travel setup, which is smaller and lighter than you have, is the rf-s 10-18mm (16-29 equiv fov), and 18-150mm (29-240 equiv fov) with my R7. For inexpensive and extremely light and small lenses, the image quality is actually pretty decent, and for travel and landscape use, very easy to pack and carry. While not the fastest aperatures & best build quality (i.e. plastics and not weather sealed), still hard to beat for this type of use. For the R5 I decided to use ef-rf adapters with my old Canon ef 16-35 f/4 L IS, Tamron ef 35-150mm f/2.8-4, and 100 f/2.8 L macro. I did also get the Canon rf 100-500L lens as it is a fabulous lens for wildlife (R7, 160-800 equiv fov) and landscapes (R5) (traded in my ef 70-200 f/2.8 L and ef 100-400L lens to get this pricey lens).
Just don't own any as I also have the R5!
Interesting to see. Yes, convenience is one of the reasons I went with micro 4/3. Equiv. of 16-800 FF in a WANDRD Lite is terrific. I have two Shimodos and they are just too big, even the 25. When I tripod -- almost never at this point -- I use the Leofoto LS-285CEX with the leveling head and a GH-PRO II geared head. Loves me some geared heads for landscapes. Happy trails!
Thinking about a leofoto! Want to try one out
I actually have the shimada action pack x55
The metal frame is actually the same size as a 75
But the width and depth are actually an inch shorter on each side so my height is actually 22 in with the metal frame
I do love the fact that I can take out the inserts with shimada bags they are always a good to go at least for me
And since I do a lot of bikepacking only the camera and a few hours and ends go in the bag I probably could have gotten with the action pack 35 since most of my camping equipment goes on the bike anyways
But since I go over to my brother's and he lives in Mesa Arizona so yes I have to fly there and yes and no I have not gone there with the bag yet
Yes I can't wait to go back and no I haven't tried it with the flight yet but that's the reason why I chose this bag to fit in the cargo with my camera equipment for a easier flight and very small range of clothing to put in that role top with a smaller insert yes I have two inserts the medium and the small the medium is for the dlsr and the small I made a mistake thought it was for the dlsr it's actually for the mirrorless but Pentax does make one mirrorless camera and that is the Pentax k-01
I think you are the first RUclips photographer to tell people they don’t need a bigarse Shimoda pack. They are all using them and people always ask what bag they have. The difference is they are vloggers and carry all video gear to do that. Like you said 95% of the photographers would be better off with a 30 liter pack.
I WOULD LOVE TO JUST HAVE A 30L PACK haha
Normally, I skip gear videos. Sure glad I didn't skip this one. I am continually fighting with myself over gear in the field, i.e., take more in case, vs take less 'cause I rarely use the extra stuff. You have definitely given the "take less" side a lot of support. Thanks.
Most of the time, I don't miss anything and sometimes more choices means worse results.
For flights I take the belt off, have it scrunched all the way down, and wear it low over only one shoulder to make it look smaller. Have never had a problem.
haven't had to do this yet but I know I can
What's really nice is shooting the Pocket 3 in D-log and grading it to match the Mavic video.
Agreed!
Would love your take & use on the OSMO Pocket 3
Noted :) Maybe when I get to use it more!
Try a Lens Band to help limit that focus/zoom creep. Counter to what the product photos might show, you need to get the widest Len Band and then position it so that the band overlaps snuggly on the ring and non-movable body section. It is not a great fix, but it does help with that problem. An added tip is that if you have a couple of lenses that look very similar, you can use different colored bands to quickly identify them
good tip!
man your reviews of the iPhone Pro cameras were so good! Can you compare the new Samsung phones with the iPhones??
If I could get one, sure :) haha
Hi Alex, where do you put your filters?
What do you mean? They are in the little case at the top left of the bag when I lift it up!
Well, these pieces of glass is a burden to me. They are heavy and easy to break. @@AlexArmitage
They sit in a case. Check out my maven filter review video! @@shengyetang7220
Thanks, bro.@@AlexArmitage
About USB-C charging, I now have some camera batteries that have a USB-C charging connector built right into the battery. Talk about convenience!
I can charge the batteries with ease, without bringing a charger, even when they’re not inside the camera.
oh thats cool. Did it inhibit they mAH?
@@AlexArmitage I'm not sure what you mean by inhibiting they mAH?
The batteries that I have (for my Fuji) have slightly higher capacity in mAH than Fuji's own batteries, I'm sure similar batteries with USB-C charging plug are also available for Canon but I don't know if the capacity will be more or less than Canon original batteries.
Hey Alex, great setup. I would recommend looking into the RF 100-400 as a replacement for the 100-500 based on what you said in the video. It is a light and inexpensive telephoto with good quality and still has IS for video. Can be used in a pinch for longer photos but will need something like DxO (or Canons DPP) to get the most out of it.
I have a similar setup: R5, RF 14-35 (awesome lens!), RF 24-105, and the RF 100-400. Sometimes I wish I had 200mm and haven’t thought about the 70-200 f/4…I wish Canon would make a L series 28-200 or something like Nikon has.
I'd have to convert that and the IS is not nearly as good as the 100-500. I believe the RF system has better IS when combined with the native mount. Where as they don't work in tandem as well when adapted.
@@AlexArmitage Not the EF 100-400 the RF 100-400 (non-L).
TIL that exists lol @@jessejayphotography
Oh, Sophia🤣
We all need a Sophia in our lives to remind us that the ton of equipment on our back is really not that important. My wife’s been doing that for me for over 30 years 😉
Haha.
Good morning Alex 🌈 and Sophia 🌞
Hi Linda!
Good tips!
Stu made me buy an x3. Tell us more about the pocket!
Get one if you film videos haha. But yes, thinking about it.
Hey Alex!
Have a great day 🙋♂️
Hey you too!
Alex...Sophia is cute!
Don't gotta tell me twice :)
Yikes! I would NOT keep all my cameras and lenses in just one bag. Especially living in a car with that one bag sitting on the passenger seat all the time. If that bag gets stolen you are screwed. I would have two smaller bags for each camera. And I would hide one of the bags out of eye view when not using.