The Last Burst of Summer - Landscape Photography Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- Follow me in the field as I explore South Wales searching for inspiration and new locations for my landscape photography. While original hiking plans are delayed due to a sudden heatwave, I make the most of the last of Summer with a D850 and Z6 II in hand. If you have any gear recommendations for my hiking project, please do leave them in the comment section!
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Cameras: Nikon D850 / Z6 II
Filming: Nikon Z30
L-Bracket: 3 Legged Thing Universal Ellie Bracket
Lenses used: Nikon Z 24-200mm / Nikon 16-35mm
Tripods: Vanguard VEO 3T+ CF / VEO 3 GO Tall Travel
Filters: Formatt Hitech Firecrest Magnetic Holder Kit, CPL and ND Filters.
Bag: Vanguard VEO Active 46
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Timestamps:
0:00 When You're Not Feeling the Location
2:52 A Glamping Pod Interlude
3:27 A New Plan - Waterfall Photography
6:25 Images 1 and 2
6:50 Moving on and more images
8:11 Exploring the Valleys + Image
10:50 Hiking Project and the Nikon Z6
12:39 Summer Weather
13:05 A Potential Sunset Location + Image
15:25 MPB
16:28 The end of Summer.
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Thank you for all of your recommendations and comments so far! I'm overwhelmed, thankful and looking forward to trying some of your kit suggestions out soon. :)
If a tree falls in the forest and you are not there will it say ouch I bumped my branches?
I missed you today, did you get lost on a hike?
Let me know where you are and I'll rescue you onsite!
Hope you have food for a couple of days,
cause I have to take a flight before I get in your way.
Was a bit lost today and got a bit bored,
So I rhymed your about page on Etsy dont you know?
Its not much but I laughed just the same,
cause I think I have lost it and I'm somewhat insane.
"Stunning visuals capture summer's final embrace beautifully. 📷 What techniques do you find most effective during the golden hour? Would love to exchange insights!"
Very few photographers online, in my experience, convey the joy of landscape photography more than your videos. The combination of excellent video editing, insightful commentary on the creative process, and your engaging personal style is, in my opinion, quite rare. Great work.
An olympus e-m1iii and 12-100mm f4 is great for hikes. The entire kit is 1kg. The ibis lets you skip a tripod, the liveND lets you skip ND filters. The handheld high res works ok for landscapes so you can get dynamic range and resolution on the level of full frame when it works. The 12-100mm covers pretty much everything you'd want to shoot in one lens. The weather sealing is great too, it'll survive anything. Cost wise it's not crazy for the capabilities, the body and lens together can be found for ~£1400 used. I've used it for years and love it
Totally agree! My hiking setup is the OM-1 and the 12-100mm So nice not to have to carry a tripod and live ND handheld has been great for me.
The OM-1 with really any of the pro series lenses has never let me down and I love how much focal range I can get into my bag for travel/hiking. The older Olympus f/1.2 primes are simply wonderful. The Z6II is very capable and the f/4's travel well though a 70-200mm is still missing.
OM-1, with some Pro lenses like 8-25 F4.0, 12-100 F4.0, 7-14 F2.8, 40-150 F2.8, 300 F4.0, 60 F2.8 Macro, 90 F3.5 Macro, is a great choice for light weight and compact size. I used to shot Olympus E-M1 Mk III with lenses covering focal length from 7 to 400mm. I sold the system after I moved to full frame with Lumix S1R and S1, Leica SL2-S, as keeping two difference system are every expensive. But the lenses of full frame are so heavy, it's not ideal for hiking or travel light, so re gently I bought into mFT system again with OM-1 and E-M5 Mark III. The OM-1 is much better than E-M1 Mk III for its better AF, high resolution EVF, lower noise at high ISO, better dynamic range, etc. I am thinking to sell some of my FF equipment as the OM-1 is so good.
The Olympus EM-1 II is a great little camera with the 12-40 lens. Used it for years before going Nikon FF. Perfect for light weight landscape photography.
Isn't strange how the introverts amongst us make the best RUclipsrs? We want to be on our own yet we want a sense of community with strangers...
A few years ago, I came up with the name "cybervert" for those of us who are introverted in real-life, but come into their own online.
It's like a form or opposite of "admiring from afar".
Introspective introvert 😀
I’m the same way. I struggle to record content with anyone around but I like recording content….
fact
Panasonic lumix DCG9 . Perfect for hiking.
Hi Courtney,
I shoot with Olympus. I would recommend the OM System OM-5 and the 8-25 f/4 + 12-100 f/4 lenses. Total weight 1400g and focal length 16-200mm 👍
You have a very nice work, I like it very much.
I love my Fujifilm X-T4. The vintage styled dials and shooting experience feels amazing. I have an 18-135 lens, which isn’t the sharpest but is good enough 90% of the time, especially if you stop down to f/8-f/11. Especially on my telephoto range my 70-300 is much smaller than a ff 100-400. It’s an APS-C sensor but the lighter and smaller lenses make a big difference to me
Low cost, small form factor and great image quality. Olympus EM1 MK2 or Mk3 with 12-40 f2.8 and 40-150 f2.8. Incredible bit of kit and will do everything you need. I tend to carry two bodies (and EM10Mk3 also), a 60mm macro lens, Mini2 drone, K&F Square filter system (150mmx100), flash and all the video gear for my channel in a 30litre Peak Design backpack and still have space for cloths, jacket and my trademark scarves.....
I’d definitely recommend the Olympus / OM system for travelling light Courtney. I use the EM5 mk iii, which the new OM5 is based on, but you may prefer an OM1 or slightly older EM1 which are pro cameras, a bit bigger and probably a better balance with the Olympus or Lumix pro lenses. Always exciting to try something new - enjoy!
I have a nikon D500 and a D750. Also a Fujifilm X-T2 with 50-230 & 18-55 lens. Its VERY light and brings out sooo much colour.
Love the Chanel! My Fujifilm X-t5, 10-22/f4 and 55-200/f3.5-4.8 is pretty versatile and light weight.
Best balanced hiking gear tip from a mountaineer:
Fujifilm X-T30 w. 18-55mm and 70-300mm. Great image quality, reach and all at 1.4kg weight.
I like the Fujifilm XT-5 it gives you 40MP and is very small and the new fuji lenses are grate
Yes is brilliant, but crop sensor give You worse results vs FF Z6II. Every camera got different strong and week points, need to choose what will be best for You for me maybe not. Most important is to find the camera what bring You the fun from photography, camera what inspire You to create, that is real important. No better resolution, or bigger sensor on the paper. Camera what You connect to Your computer and You happy from the pictures what You done, that camera will be best for You ;)
I got my FF Z6II, but usual I prefer on street use smaller, crop sensor z50.
Z50 is like having a z7 on crop mode.image quality is awesome!
Take a z7ii with 24-120, as good as a d850 just lighter!!! The best light weight landscape set up there is!
I went from the D850 to the Z7II, which ended up being an excellent decision. The Z7II is lighter and produces some of the best image quality I have ever had. I now shoot with the Z8, but I will utilize the Z7II for the longer hikes just for the weight difference. If you don't care about having full frame all that much, the Fujifilm and Olympus brands have some excellent lightweight choices.
If it is about weight, 4/3rds is the way to go. For what she shoot’s, noise wouldn’t be a problem.
@@thomastuorto9929 Micro four thirds. Four Thirds is different. There are professional wildlife photographers using the OM 1 at ISO 20,000 and getting satisfactory images.
Hi Courtney,
great video, I use the Sony A6500 with sony 18-135 & sony 70-350 G
Fuji XT5 could be a good choice with the 16-55 mm. Could be a very high quality light weight kit. Even an XT2 or XT3 would be good if you want to save some money. LUMIX GX85 would be a real light weight option too.
I use a Fujifilm XT3 for all my landscape photography. Add a 16mm f1.4 WR and you have an excellent bit of kit. I have filmed with it during a really heavy downpour with no ill effects. Do have a go at handling one. Love the videos
For lightweight hiking - I think you can't go wrong with Micro Four Thirds - I use an OM1 MkII principally with the 12-40 Zuiko Pro for most of the shots. A also use an ultrawide Panasonic 7-14mm lens as well. The size of the kit makes it super easy carry. The IBIS makes is handholdable. The newest versions now even have multishot high resolution - great for those slower landscape shots.
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I, too, am an introverted photographer that likes to take time and be present in my environment. Liked and subscribed!
Another excellent video... I've asked myself the same questions many a time when out exploring, looking for potential compositions in out-of-the-way places. The weather is always the great equalizer, of course, but it can also make the pursuit of light more rewarding.
As for hiking lighter, I'm among those shooting Olympus, just as my dad did most of his life. When I first returned to photography and entered the digital age, it was with an E-510, far lighter and compact than the E-1's my dad used professionally. It was perfect for shooting aerial images with a pilot friend and even then, the image stabilization worked very well. Now my landscape kit is based on an E-M1X and I can cover everything from 7 to 400mm (the 7-14mm f2.8 is superb, especially coupled with the body's HiRes, focus stacking or buffered ProCapture modes). I like the duel grips/controls and batteries but it IS heavier than the newer OM1... I often think the lighter body would have been a better choice but the advantages have made the E-M1X worthwhile for me. Just food for thought from another Oly fan... With your obvious experience with post-processing, you will certainly know how to cope with any noise issues you might encounter. I often envy the sensors you have but not the gear expenses and weight. :)
Courtney, you are making incredible videos. Calming me down from my work day to what really matters with your smile, humour and very simple explanations. Your videos are the highlight of my day. Thank you so much!
All the best for your hiking project!
If you’re sticking with full-frame Nikon, I’d suggest the Z7ii over the Z6ii simply because of the higher resolution for Landscape images. They’re both similar in form-factor and weight.
Lens-wise, I’d go for the Z24-120 f/4 S, which has image quality on par with the Z24-70 f/4 S and better than the Z24-200.
Courtney, the Nikon Z6II with the 24-200 lens is probably it. Nigel Dansen has a bad back and he uses that setup (z7) when hiking up mountains. The focal range is superb and for landscape work, there is no problem with minimum aperture of 6.3 because you’re probably shooting at F8 plus anyway. Cheers
Thank you for your videos your natural approach is very refreshing love your work
I love the dance music and the dancing.....you should visit Barbados sometime....quiet scenic photography
I'm also an introvert photographer. The time I spend alone taking photos gives me a sense of calm and at the same time feeds my creative thoughts. I love those days where I can go out to a location and just take photos.
no one asked lad
So don't listen then lad.
On the subject of lighter kit for hiking - I went through similar, as my Canon full frame kit was too big/heavy to mountain bike with.
I settled on a Fuji system - X-T5 and 16-80f4 lens would be my suggestion, as that is small, but still gives 40MP and weather resistance. And smaller body/lens means a smaller tripod too.
I also have a Fuji X100V when I want to travel really light, the downside is that it is a fixed 35mm equivalent lens.
Hi Courtney
I parted with my bulky Z6 and three heavy Z primes for the sublime Olympus EM5 mark iii.
Paired with the PanaLeica 9mm f1.8, PanaLeica 15mm f1.8, Olympus 45mm f1.8, Olympus 60mm macro and the Oly 75-300mm (wildlife) I am set for all eventualities - I couldn't be happier. The camera and all 4 primes weigh next to nothing compared to my old Z6 gear.
Low light high ISO performance of the M43 system is controversially over hyped; my Oly PanaLeica set up gives me relatively cleaner images up to 6400 (thank you LL Denoise) compared to my FF Leica Q2 which sits on a shelf gathering dust - despite all the celebrity photographer glowing rant and raves to the contrary.
Compact and light was definitely the way to go for my aging hands. Long Live M43 !!
Absolutely Stunning !!!!
As a travel photographer ,I also carry a D500 which is lighter than the 850 and you can use the lenses you have or I have found my 18-200 lens light and gives very satisfactory results when needed
I enjoy your videos .
All the best
I currently use three mounts: Nikon F, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X. If you want to go light, I would strongly recommend skip the Z for now and try a Fujifilm X-t5 and start with the 16-80mm.
with half the weight of a D750 and 200g lighter as a Z, X-T5 whould be a great choice
Hi recently started watching your videos after i was interested in buying a macro lens. I found your videos very helpful so thanks . I use MPB all the time and yesterday received my nikon 105 macro lens. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
another great video enjoyed this cant wait for the next adventure
I really enjoy your videos. I look forward to them coming out. Since I love waterfalls to me you do an excellent job. Also enjoy your forest and other videos as well.
Stunning waterfall images
Thank you for taking us with you
Excellent video & entertaining, the first waterfall was beautiful. I love going to the lake district with it's unpredictable weather but spectacular mountain scenery, plenty of waterfalls!! 👍
Super presentation…as always! You got some great images, in spite of bland skies! Thanks for taking me along!
Thanks for posting this video. It was reassuring to watch, as I (and i suppose many/most other landscape photographers) struggle with most of the same "stucks" and am trying to learn ways of dealing with the anxiety that seems to accompany planning, light, composition, and carrying gear on long hikes. But we keep doing it because it's what we love. Keep up the great work!
A really great & insightful video Courtney! We can`t wait to see what you capture when you return to that location in Autumn.
I have two camera kit Nikon Z 6ii and my lightweight one is a Fuji X-T20 with a 18-55 mm, a superb lens for the price. I need something quite light and small in size for my winter snowshoes hike and my Fuji is ideal. I stopped bringing my D750 in my hikes because it was too bulky and heavy, the X-T20 is perfect and also easy to use. I also have the pancake Fuji 27mm (41mm equivalent) that make my X-T20 pocketable if I want to really go light and small
Hello, found a great landscape to photograph at the end of the summer. As always, great explanations from you and the small waterfall, great composition chosen. Thanks for taking me on the tour. Best regards
Absolutely brilliant video and great to see how you create your images and thought process
Hi, Courtney, love your videos, as well as my trusted D850 I use an old OMD Mkii for street photography or if i want to go for a walk without the weight of the Nikon, so you may wish to give the OM system a try. You may also want to give the new Nikon ZF a go, lots of good reviews and maybe will sit well with your Nikon lenses, just a thought.
Enjoy your vlogs very much! Informative and relaxing to watch. Hello from Southampton, Ontario, Canada
Enjoyed the video as usual Courtney.
Great image's as usual.
The image with the path leading off to the Mountain's turned out really nice.
Look forward to the next one.
Wow, so beautiful landscape
Thanks for sharing this with us Courtney really enjoyable, bad luck with the light but that's all about being a landscape photographer, loved that waterfall image at 7:10, have a great week.
Very nice, thanks for posting 👍
❤💕 Love it😮
Great work Victoria.
such a beautiful country
Well done Courtney another inspirational video, complimented with great photo's and the zest to go after what you're trying to achieve. I shoot Canon, but I do appreciate a good photo no mater the brand. Your style is unique and captivating, keep it up 😃
Thanks for your videos, they are really inspiring! I have been using Nikon Zfc for some months and have been very pleased of it. It is very light, so I sometimes carry a Nikon film camera with it. Or on old 1910's ICA plate camera and some film plates :D
Another brilliant video Courtney. I think the new Panasonic G9ii would be hard to look passed atm with something like the Leica/Lumix 8-18mm or 12-60mm. I am sure a certain MicroFourThirdsNerd could hook you up with a little test of it. Class leading IBIS, beautiful vlog files and a wide selection of compact versatile glass.
Another vote for OM-1 or OM-5. I think it'd be interesting to get your take on their handheld/Live ND modes. Oly 8-25/4 or Panasonic PL 8-18/2.8-4 could be interesting (though the Panasonic is a bit heavy but the IQ is stunning). The 12-100/4 could be an interesting "do it all" lens attempt. The olympus 60 macro is pretty lightweight to tag along, too. throw in the 40-150/4 lens just to maybe do an f/4 trial run :)
I agree with you, OM-1 is an ideal choice for light weight and compact size. After get the OM-1 about two weeks ago, I found I enjoying to use to it more than my FF bodies like Leica SL2-S, Lumix S1 and S1R which are really heavy and bulky.
The G9 ii might be a good choice. I like my g9. The body isn’t that light but the lenses are small and less expensive.
Great Vid. I live near Dartmoor and suffering the same issues, and recently the dull weather has just been a pain. Looking forward to first frosts, autumn colours and clearer skies!
The Z6ii is a great camera. For you and your nature and landscape photography the Z7ii shall be the better choice, due to the higher resolution. Thanks for your video!
Thanks Courtney for sharing....as usual a great video with interesting comments & content...I love your monster of a camera backpack... the location is magic & offers many photo opportunities...you captured great results from different angles etc.... love the matching hat & shirt.... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘❤
A great video as always. And you chose the best country to visit too 😉👌
I was in the same boat. I used to shoot with Canon 5DIII and 7D MK1 with all the heavy lenses. Bought the Canon R5 with RF24-105, RF100-400 thinking it would be lighter, about the same but the resolution is awesome. Recently bought a used Fuji XT3 with 18-55mm and a couple of primes, and a 3L Peak Design sling bag, it all fits! My Canon's haven't seen the light of day.
I appreciate the location names in this video, thank you for including them.
Enjoyable video.
Here's a recommendation - Nikon D5600. Awesome value for money, very very light and compact. And you can still use the lenses that you already own. I bought a used D750 a year ago, but I'm still keeping my old D5600, just for occasional fun :)
Hi Courtney. Love your channel, your images and your approach to making photo vlogs! As a long-time Nikon user who switched from a D810 to a Z72, I think you're on the right track with the Z62 and 24-200mm. That 24-200 has better image quality than the F-mount 24-120. Get a high-quality screw-on two-element close-up filter (try NISI) and you'll add high-quality macro capability with your lightweight hiking gear.
If only the weather was perfect every time!! Good video and I use the Z6ii for my light kit as well.
I always enjoy your videos and images. With regard to lighter gear, I think the newly announced Zf would be a great option.
Definitely the latest Olympus, the OM -1 paired with the 7-14 mm or the 17 mm F1.2
Great channel, love the videos! I've just bought a Nikon Z30 as a lightweight travel camera and I'm really pleased with the results.
I have been shooting with a D810 which I love since 2015, but three years ago bought the Z50 and two lens kit for hiking and some travel which has been great. I like staying with Nikon for lens compatibility as I’m sure when I replace the D810 it will be with a Nikon mirrorless. But hopefully not that soon as I’ve only had my d810 for 8 1/2 years.
Hi Courtney, I would highly recommend the Nikon Z5. I have been using it for the past two years and it is a great camera. I think that it has the same sensor like yours D750 but tweaked with the Expeed 6 processor. If you have a necessity for an even smaller camera you can use the Z30 that you use for filming it is the most compacted of Nikon Z cameras and it can be used with your old lenses. In this case you wouldn't need tp buy into a new system.
Enjoy your vids very much …..I really like my OM Systems OM1 and OM5 for hiking/bushwalking , weather sealed , compact , great IBIS and in camera features and very nice range of lens ( the 12-100 f/4 pro is my favourite)
So glad I found your channel today, Courtney...I liked your solution to the waterfall/foam problem btw...must keep that in mind!
That image at @14:41 is just beautiful and wonderful. I love the composition and lighting, absolutely gorgeous. Actually, so much so that I would want it on my wall; framed.
I am looking forward to the results of your wander-gear-exploration! I will not be surprised if you end up with something MFT! 😁 👋
Of course, it depends on the money you would like to spend on the camera, but if you would like to (and are willing to) spend the money go for the Leica Q3… In my opinion, it’s the best compact travel companion there is! It’s pretty light, it has 60 megapixels, so plenty of room to crop your images, it’s built like a tank and you can use it on a rainy day… did fixed 28mm SUMMILUX lens is so beautiful. The camera also includes a macro possibility. The best choice to travel light
Very nice yours reports,from Galicia Spain
OM-1 gets my vote too. 100%. The equivalent lens to the office one in your hand is the fantastic 12-100. I usually carry the Panasonic Leica 8-18 mm with me too.
Again, great content, and you have improved since your first vids. In terms of which light camera is best for hiking, if say give the new G9 II a try. It still gives you the same megapixel range. You mentioned you primarily shoot during the day, so if that's the case, low-light wouldn't be an issue.
AWESOME PICTURES
I just bought a canon r50 and love this mini camera! It feels plastic and kind of cheep - but it's anything but! It performs as well as my old DSLR full frame and is so much lighter and smaller which was why I decided to give it a try. The colors and features on this 'beginner level' camera are amazing. I'm like so many other photographers; tired of dragging all that heavy camera equipment about! Love your videos - please keep sharing.
Hi,
Very interesting video, technically top quality.
Your photos are very good, along with your sympathetic personal presentation and explanations.
Good job, and all the best to you from Luxembourg, Europe. 👋
Hey Courtney. My kit is the Fuji X-H2 with the 16-55 and 70-300. I've had a brilliant experience with it, and would be happy to recommend. Thanks for the great video as always!
Hi Courtney. Thank you for your inspirational videos. I have a big D7500 kit, with lots of big, fast lenses, which I love, but is too much for travelling and hiking. I got a Z50, with the kit lens’s, but added a Sigma 56mm F1.4 and a Viltrox 13mm F1.4. Getting some excellent photos. Take care.
My recommendation for lightweight kit is Fujifilm X-H2 with the 16-80mm zoom. The IBIS is excellent, you probably would not need a tripod. I have done 1/2sec. exposures that are perfectly sharp.
A very enjoyable vlog, shame that the weather didn't co-operate. Still places to go back to when autumn sets in. As regards a camera setup, Henry Turner is trying out lightweight kit for his travels.
Just that. Nikon Z6ii. Its usually the lens that makes things heavy. The pictures you've taken with it are amazing!
Spotted the Nikon Nikon Z camera when you put it in your bag at the beginning of the video. I bought the Z6ii almost 3 years ago to replace my Panasonic G7 and as a second camera to my Nikon D500, thinking I’d probably go fully mirrorless in time. The D500 hardly came out of my bag as I love the Z6ii. I’ve just sold the D500 and bought the Z8. I’ll keep the Z6ii as a backup and light camera if I need that. Z8 is about the weight and size of the D500. I am loving it. The Panasonic lumix is a good lightweight system and the lenses are much lighter 2 but not the same standard as Z cameras.
Quite a challenge you've given me this time,
to come forth with an equipment list and make it all rhyme.
Akin to your technique as I've watched all your shows,
so I'll dive into specs and give this a go.
Here's my recommendation for lightweight/hiking kit:
Canon R6 mk2
RF 24-105 f4-7.1 (not the f4L version)
RF 15-30 f4.5-6.3
RF 100-400 (ridiculously light).
Reason is great image quality, light weight, compact-ish, very good stabilisation (I hate arsing around with tripods! 😐) with all the usual advantages of full frame. Also I find the R6ii customises nicely for my purposes.
I have Sony full frame and Olympus Micro 4/3 but I think the Canon kit is the best compromise.
love this. not a nature photographer but this is just very useful information.
Hi Courtney. The new Lumix G9II a 4-1/3rds camera looks great. I hike with my old G6 and the Leica 12-60mm f 2.8. -4mm Light , easy to use and great video as well.
OMS (formerly Olympus) OM1. It's a no brainer. Built in ND filter system, the best image stabilisation on the market (so good that many no longer bother with a tripod), the best weatherproofing (I use mine in the pouring rain) on the market, in camera focus stacking, to name but a few features. There are numerous weatherproofed Pro lenses of stunning quality and some really good, lighter consumer lenses (a few weatherproofed) and a number of weatherproof flash guns. Easily linked to your smartphone for shutter release. Best of all, MPB has some marvellous second hand Olympus lenses. Blag them for an OM1 trial.
Sigma dp Merrill. Quirky and not without their faults but awesome IQ and you won’t find anything lighter.
Like you my camera Backpack or my Domke bag can be heavy to carry around for a day of photography. With my D850 or my D500 along with a 70-200 f2.8, 85 f1.4, and a 105 f2.8 VR and Tripod can be a bit challenging by the end of the day. So when my friend was selling all his gear to go mirrorless, I bought his D3500 with a Tokina 11-28 f4 pro and Nikon 70-300 VR... What a big difference in weight. Now of course the D3500 is no D850 or D500, but for a day hike or just walking around the San Diego zoo with family... My Domke bag was so much easier to carry. The D3500 can take some very sharp photos. Looking forward to your next post.