as a second, I always bring things that the couples usually forget - a pocket fan for the couple during those hot summer wedding days. Extra water bottle for the photographer who never stops to take a break. ;)
Hello John I have a question regarding my Godox v860 for my Nikon d7500. Well since I been using this flash it somehow drains my camera battery within 5 minutes of using my fully loaded camera and I don’t know why its doing this. I never had a problem using my Nikon speed light 600 can you tell me why this is happening
Interesting you bring dedicated flat mats to every wedding. Wouldn't that just be cumbersome? I've been shooting flat lay details on whatever nice textured backdrop I can find within the prep locations, I think it's a cool way to introduce their home, or wherever they're getting ready into their detail shots.
Love this! I try to have fun photos for my couples on the day using a polaroid but I like that new instax wide printer. Definitely would up the game! Also love KEH! I got my used xt30 there practically brand new for a great price!
Yeah that Instax Wide is game changer. It doesn't connect to the cameras directly but you can print from your phone. So basically transfer the photo from your camera to your phone, then print on the Instax. Super cool.
Okay I thought it was just me. I see photographers stash their equipment in back rooms, corners, etc. all the time. I always have back pain because I keep my stuff on me at all times lol Sometimes I put it hidden under like the cake display table If I can see it at all times
Just a headsup, your KEH discount code doesn't actually work for selling gear. Just tried it. Set up a new account with them and everything. Looks like I'll have to sell to MPB...their return is just a little better without the promo %.
Hey John! First, have to say I love your channel and THANK YOU sooo much. The information,expertise and help that you provide is invaluable. I was also wondering if you have an updated KEH code? I’m trying to make some purchases and want to make sure you get credit.
Instax prints on the wedding day is a fantastic idea! I've done this as a surprise for my couples and it always blows their mind that they can already take home a (literal) handful of photos with them before the full gallery is ready.
@@theymstudio1387 I send JPG version of the photos via bluetooth/Wi-Fi from my camera to my phone, and use my phone's existing connection to the printer to print those photos.
I’m really considering the flash for canon. I’m a portrait photographer but I’m looking to branching into CA weddings soon and think it would be a great addition plus the modifier.
They really are amazing cameras. The biggest thing for me with the X-T4 is that it’s a great camera but I prefer not having the flip screen. If it didn’t have that I would mainly use the X-T4.
Oh that Instax link wide printer is sweet! Picked one up when it came out. Love being able to print out my images from camera to phone/ipad to printer. Would be easier possibly, if I shot Fuji. Definitely going to have fun with it and all the added features that come with the app. Imagine if you had a preset link to the wedding album and put in on the print as a qr code. Or a voice greeting from the happy couple/guests? So many options with that app and printer.
What specs did you end up going with for the MacBook? Not sure if I wanna go iPad Pro or new MacBook don’t really do video myself. Just photo and content consumption.
I kinda went all the way. A 14” M1 Max 64GB Ram. It’s a bit much but it should be amazing. I might make a video on iPad vs MacBook Pro since I myself have been riding out on an iPad for so long.
@@jbivphotography nice I’m so conflicted I’d probably just go lower end or I’d be fine with an M1. But I like the portability of iPad but 13 to 14 MacBook isn’t much different if you use the magic keyboard for iPad. But like being able to edit with touch/pencil on iPad. That would be a great video that I’m sure many would benefit from.
I saw on his insta he fully maxed it out LOL. TBH base model macbook pro and upgrade the storage to 1TB and you should be solid! The maxed out specs are overkill unless you do a lot of video rendering or GPU intensive stuff.
@@jacobcarandang8618 yeah I keep it simple content consumption and photo editing, I’m a truck driver and most all my photography on the road and also edit said on the road. Like a small and simple setup but like the new updates on the 14 MacBook.
@@adamspidle yup the 14 inch base model will do you well. Maybe update the power adapter to 96W for $20, it’ll charge it faster. The 1tb storage upgrade might be worth it as well. But for your needs the rest of the upgrades is overkill.
John so I mainly shoot with the XT4 but my second camera is the xh1 But that camera has a totally different feel with the shutter and it’s so annoying 😂 Should I go for another XT4 or a used Xt3 ? The full flip out screen on the XT4 can be annoying at times.
instead of the Instax, I sometimes use the Canon Selphy printer. prints true 6x4 prints in just under a minute....and more accurate colours etc for the couple to see....
Thanks for the insight, always interesting to know how other photographers manage there gear. With your portable storage device, that sounds great, I guess it’s always handy to get an instant backup, but do you end up doing a second or even third backup from your original SD cards when u get home? Because otherwise your trusting the images transferred properly from that one backup and I know it’s rare but I have some mates curse they wish they had done seperate backups as they have lost whole folders from cards, I generally do a minimum of 2 backups and always from the original SD cards not a copied version. Maybe I am overkill 😁
The new iPad Pro is SUCH a game changer! V already has one to replace her laptop. I'm strongly considering one too, but skeptical about using it for even minor video editing, since I use adobe. Love the video tho!
@@jbivphotography it’d mostly be for quick social content while I’m on the road. Which I have no doubt will be great. But one side of me always worries that when I need to edit something more intent than that, it won’t be enough. Lol
So I REALLY don't like laptops. However now that I'm a "full fledged content creator" having Final Cut on the go is a MUST. I've ran into too many times now where I needed to edit something or could have kept editing something I'm already working on and wasn't able to do it while I'm traveling. And I travel A LOT. That's the main reason. If they had ever come out with Final Cut on the iPad I probably would have stayed on the iPad. But a laptop is just too much of a need now.
really cool video, thanks for sharing. Why did you decide to take the m1 max instead of the pro? I'm currently trying to decide if it should be the 14 or 16 inch model and with what chip :)
Honestly I like to just go ALL the way for like no reason. The M1 Pro probably would have been enough but may as well go big or go home. 😂 I’m really looking forward to it.
How do you edit for your clients on the iPad if it doesn’t export in hi res for photos? Or do you do all the work on there and then export when you get home?
Exactly. I pretty much use the iPad just for editing the photos while I’m away from my main rig and then do all of the exporting when I get home to my main computer.
I generally back up my own photos directly after the wedding. Usually when I’m driving back home or to my hotel room if I’m traveling. For my second photographer I like to let them leave a little early so we’ll start their backup at some point during the reception.
For me mainly it's because I do so much video editing that I need to be able to edit video on the go. While I can do that on an iPad it's not the full experience that I need. So switching over to a laptop after almost 10 years of not having one.
I could but I don't like doing that. Also, the iPad doesn't have that much space on it. The GNARBOX is so small too I can pop it in my bag and use it rather than having to break out a whole iPad at a wedding.
@@jbivphotography - Another option would be to just back it up to your phone. iPhones can have up to 1TB of space now, they are smaller than a Gnarbox, and they are always with you. I only say this because like you stated, those Gnarboxes are expensive and basically have one capability which is replicated by devices everyone regularly carries with them.
LOL! I gotta do bag specific videos too. I have a fair amount of bags at this point that I use for wedding days and also travel since I travel so often.
Thank you for the time and energy you put into this channel...having the monitors on the t4 give you more than 30 minutes record time or do you still need to stop then start again?
It's less of the leather and the rings and more the metal on metal from the holders on your camera and the rings on the holdfast. They do make a bit of noise.
Hey John! I'm a nikon user for years and I'm planning to switch and try the Fuji XT-3. Can you recommend me a portrait lens on a budget? I have a sight on the 56 1.2 and 50 f2
The 50 f2 wasn’t so bad. I actually really liked it the couple of times I used it. It’s not going to give you SUPER creamy bokeh but if you’re looking for portraits on a budget, and also great size ratio I think the 50 f2 is a great choice. I’ve never used any 3rd party lenses so I can’t really say much about them.
it is. The Natural Feels Preset works on all camera bodies and gives you the same overall look and feel. You can purchase it in the description. Also check out my past live streams to see the preset in action on all types of camera bodies.
Honestly I have a hard time with "which camera" questions. It really comes down to what you think works best for you and you enjoy using. I enjoy using Fujifilm which is why I stuck with them. But the X-T4 and the lenses you mentioned would work great. The other cameras would probably work great as well. However I've never used them so I can't really say.
Cameras are such a personal decision. No point having FF if you can’t carry the stuff all day. Then again if you work in dimly lit surroundings then a FF is going to be better or use faster primes like f1.4 on the Fuji.
John! How do you import your cards with your iPad Pro? I have a 2018 iPad Pro and when I import 4,000+ photos into Lightroom it’s incredibly slow and crashes halfway through.
I tend to not do my imports directly on the iPad. I’ve done it before and it does take super long. I’ve never had it crash but it’s not the best experience. Generally I import all of my images on my main computer and then have that sync back over to my iPad.
@@jbivphotography That’s reassuring to hear! Thanks for your input. Yeah, it sucks, but it’s the main reason I can’t JUST have my iPad as my main machine. Thanks for your reply!
Do you have anything special you bring in your bag?
Advil & earplugs for when the reception starts 🤣
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as a second, I always bring things that the couples usually forget - a pocket fan for the couple during those hot summer wedding days. Extra water bottle for the photographer who never stops to take a break. ;)
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Did you have a screen protector on the 12.9? If yes, which brand?
I did have a screen protector. I REALLY like Paperlike. I do a bit of drawing myself and signing documents on the iPad. Paperlike is TOTALLY worth it.
Hello John I have a question regarding my Godox v860 for my Nikon d7500. Well since I been using this flash it somehow drains my camera battery within 5 minutes of using my fully loaded camera and I don’t know why its doing this. I never had a problem using my Nikon speed light 600 can you tell me why this is happening
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
John: how the focus hit rate of the XT3 ?
Interesting you bring dedicated flat mats to every wedding. Wouldn't that just be cumbersome? I've been shooting flat lay details on whatever nice textured backdrop I can find within the prep locations, I think it's a cool way to introduce their home, or wherever they're getting ready into their detail shots.
Love this! I try to have fun photos for my couples on the day using a polaroid but I like that new instax wide printer. Definitely would up the game! Also love KEH! I got my used xt30 there practically brand new for a great price!
Yeah that Instax Wide is game changer. It doesn't connect to the cameras directly but you can print from your phone. So basically transfer the photo from your camera to your phone, then print on the Instax. Super cool.
I appreciate you.
Would you say the new 18mm is wide enough?
Also, do you know of sightseer alternatives, as it is crazy expensive
The Gnarbox seems to have gone out of business. I went with the Nexto DI which doesn't have WiFi but is very quick and safe.
Okay I thought it was just me. I see photographers stash their equipment in back rooms, corners, etc. all the time. I always have back pain because I keep my stuff on me at all times lol Sometimes I put it hidden under like the cake display table If I can see it at all times
Just a headsup, your KEH discount code doesn't actually work for selling gear. Just tried it. Set up a new account with them and everything. Looks like I'll have to sell to MPB...their return is just a little better without the promo %.
Hey John! First, have to say I love your channel and THANK YOU sooo much. The information,expertise and help that you provide is invaluable. I was also wondering if you have an updated KEH code? I’m trying to make some purchases and want to make sure you get credit.
I really appreciate that. It's also great to hear that everything is so helpful! For KEH I think the code is JBIV-1
Instax prints on the wedding day is a fantastic idea! I've done this as a surprise for my couples and it always blows their mind that they can already take home a (literal) handful of photos with them before the full gallery is ready.
It really is so awesome to get a little something for them immediately!
so much
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Do you print edited photos? Or RAW? talk me through your workflow on this please…
@@theymstudio1387 I send JPG version of the photos via bluetooth/Wi-Fi from my camera to my phone, and use my phone's existing connection to the printer to print those photos.
I’m really considering the flash for canon. I’m a portrait photographer but I’m looking to branching into CA weddings soon and think it would be a great addition plus the modifier.
Does anyone know any other (possibly cheaper) versions of the holdfast money maker and sightseer? I’m in the UK and can’t get it over here
Look into Coiro harness. Not the status symbol a Holdfast is, but a great (and much more affordable) harness.
Loveeeee your gear videos !! So happy to see you still using your Xt3’s as your main photography cameras ! Still such an amazing camera
They really are amazing cameras. The biggest thing for me with the X-T4 is that it’s a great camera but I prefer not having the flip screen. If it didn’t have that I would mainly use the X-T4.
Oh that Instax link wide printer is sweet! Picked one up when it came out. Love being able to print out my images from camera to phone/ipad to printer. Would be easier possibly, if I shot Fuji. Definitely going to have fun with it and all the added features that come with the app. Imagine if you had a preset link to the wedding album and put in on the print as a qr code. Or a voice greeting from the happy couple/guests? So many options with that app and printer.
I bring Advil, lots and lots of Advil ;)
lol. I feel that so much. Wedding days are rough.
Thank you for your video, but why are you still using film???
Film? Fujifilm cameras are digital. I mainly shoot film for fun. But my cameras are digital. Fujifilm is just the name of the company.
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Nice video John, thanks. I have the fuji printer and really love it on wedding days:-)
They really are super awesome. I need to start using it more often.
What specs did you end up going with for the MacBook? Not sure if I wanna go iPad Pro or new MacBook don’t really do video myself. Just photo and content consumption.
I kinda went all the way. A 14” M1 Max 64GB Ram. It’s a bit much but it should be amazing. I might make a video on iPad vs MacBook Pro since I myself have been riding out on an iPad for so long.
@@jbivphotography nice I’m so conflicted I’d probably just go lower end or I’d be fine with an M1. But I like the portability of iPad but 13 to 14 MacBook isn’t much different if you use the magic keyboard for iPad. But like being able to edit with touch/pencil on iPad. That would be a great video that I’m sure many would benefit from.
I saw on his insta he fully maxed it out LOL. TBH base model macbook pro and upgrade the storage to 1TB and you should be solid! The maxed out specs are overkill unless you do a lot of video rendering or GPU intensive stuff.
@@jacobcarandang8618 yeah I keep it simple content consumption and photo editing, I’m a truck driver and most all my photography on the road and also edit said on the road. Like a small and simple setup but like the new updates on the 14 MacBook.
@@adamspidle yup the 14 inch base model will do you well. Maybe update the power adapter to 96W for $20, it’ll charge it faster. The 1tb storage upgrade might be worth it as well. But for your needs the rest of the upgrades is overkill.
John so I mainly shoot with the XT4 but my second camera is the xh1
But that camera has a totally different feel with the shutter and it’s so annoying 😂
Should I go for another XT4 or a used Xt3 ?
The full flip out screen on the XT4 can be annoying at times.
instead of the Instax, I sometimes use the Canon Selphy printer.
prints true 6x4 prints in just under a minute....and more accurate colours etc for the couple to see....
Love the video - you’ve become my go-to for wedding photo advice! Any chance you’d ever start doing critiques?
I really appreciate that. Maybe I’ll do a live stream critique at some point. That would be awesome.
Hey john, great channel,and videos. Concerning the holdfast roamographer, is it the small or regular one? Thanks 😊
I really like the look of Holdfast. Methinks that it will make a great impression on the clientele.
definitely looks legit
@@jbivphotography I am down with that! Legit for the win!
This video's colors look fantastic. Could you share how you shoot video with xt4?
Wonderful video, TY! The GF 110 f2.0 is also my fav lens. Have you tried the XF 200mm F2.0? its also amazing!
Great video once again. For wedding, would you recommend the 16mm f1.4 or the 18mm f1.4? 😀
Would you be able to put down the exact links to the straps and bags you use from holdfastgear ? 😭
Is your roamographer the small or regular?
That's the regular one. the small one would be better for a day to day carry with a couple of things.
Looking forward to seeing if the 33mm 1.4 makes it into your bag this year. Still rocking the xt3 as well, gotta love the tilt screens.
Oh yeah. I have the 33 and new 23 pre-ordered. Just waiting to get my hands on them.
@@jbivphotography 🥺 i cancelled my pre orders
Not sure when they will be delivered
Sticking with the viltrox versions for now
Awesome Video!!! Thanks John!
Thank you!
Thanks for the insight, always interesting to know how other photographers manage there gear.
With your portable storage device, that sounds great, I guess it’s always handy to get an instant backup, but do you end up doing a second or even third backup from your original SD cards when u get home? Because otherwise your trusting the images transferred properly from that one backup and I know it’s rare but I have some mates curse they wish they had done seperate backups as they have lost whole folders from cards, I generally do a minimum of 2 backups and always from the original SD cards not a copied version. Maybe I am overkill 😁
I appreciate your videos!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching. I hope you find value in the videos.
Surprised to see you at WPS lineup!! whoop whoooopp!
I feel it's the gear that's more important the better glass and camera you have the better?
The new iPad Pro is SUCH a game changer! V already has one to replace her laptop. I'm strongly considering one too, but skeptical about using it for even minor video editing, since I use adobe.
Love the video tho!
If you're doing minor video editing it's not SOO bad. But anything other than SUPER minor stuff and you're going to want a laptop.
@@jbivphotography it’d mostly be for quick social content while I’m on the road. Which I have no doubt will be great. But one side of me always worries that when I need to edit something more intent than that, it won’t be enough. Lol
Bruhhhh!! Believe me or not i DID comment on 100k play button video then deleted.(said make a video on what's in my camera bag..) no cappp
I believe you ❤️
I have tt685 and ad200pro...pls help on wst i can put
I'm not sure I understand. But you should be able to sync those flashes together.
Hi John , love your content. I gather you are replacing the iPad Pro with the 14” MacBook Pro , what’s the reasoning behind going back to a laptop?
So I REALLY don't like laptops. However now that I'm a "full fledged content creator" having Final Cut on the go is a MUST. I've ran into too many times now where I needed to edit something or could have kept editing something I'm already working on and wasn't able to do it while I'm traveling. And I travel A LOT. That's the main reason. If they had ever come out with Final Cut on the iPad I probably would have stayed on the iPad. But a laptop is just too much of a need now.
really cool video, thanks for sharing. Why did you decide to take the m1 max instead of the pro? I'm currently trying to decide if it should be the 14 or 16 inch model and with what chip :)
Honestly I like to just go ALL the way for like no reason. The M1 Pro probably would have been enough but may as well go big or go home. 😂 I’m really looking forward to it.
I have A Question about the xt3 everytime i cut it off it always rest like to the factory setting why is that
Odd. That shouldn’t be the case. I’m not sure why it would do that.
How do you edit for your clients on the iPad if it doesn’t export in hi res for photos? Or do you do all the work on there and then export when you get home?
Exactly. I pretty much use the iPad just for editing the photos while I’m away from my main rig and then do all of the exporting when I get home to my main computer.
Very good insights : the instax printer is a great idea, might try this next gig !
The cloud system is fantastic. At what point of the wedding day do you start backing up? and how long does it typically take?
I generally back up my own photos directly after the wedding. Usually when I’m driving back home or to my hotel room if I’m traveling. For my second photographer I like to let them leave a little early so we’ll start their backup at some point during the reception.
Hi John, I shoot with the Fujifilm gfx 100s and the Nikon z6ii. Would your presets work with Nikon? I love the look of your images. Thank you
Yep yep. Presets work on all camera bodies. You can check it out in some of my past live streams as well.
@@jbivphotography Thank You John.
Great vid John! I love @magmod too! Keep ‘em coming.
Thank you!
Wow! I just bought a camera from KEH, what a coincidence 😁.
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Great video! How come you have been thinking about switching back to a laptop instead of using an iPad?
For me mainly it's because I do so much video editing that I need to be able to edit video on the go. While I can do that on an iPad it's not the full experience that I need. So switching over to a laptop after almost 10 years of not having one.
That’s understandable for sure :)
If you bring your iPad with you to every wedding, couldn’t you just back up your SD cards straight to your iPad and cut out the need for a Gnarbox?
I could but I don't like doing that. Also, the iPad doesn't have that much space on it. The GNARBOX is so small too I can pop it in my bag and use it rather than having to break out a whole iPad at a wedding.
@@jbivphotography - Another option would be to just back it up to your phone. iPhones can have up to 1TB of space now, they are smaller than a Gnarbox, and they are always with you. I only say this because like you stated, those Gnarboxes are expensive and basically have one capability which is replicated by devices everyone regularly carries with them.
Not what’s in my bag, what is my go to bag!!! Lol love the bag bud.
LOL! I gotta do bag specific videos too. I have a fair amount of bags at this point that I use for wedding days and also travel since I travel so often.
Got the Instax wide printer ,using it for when I,m doing party
Nice!
Thank you for the time and energy you put into this channel...having the monitors on the t4 give you more than 30 minutes record time or do you still need to stop then start again?
I'm actually not sure. I've never really had to record over 30 minutes. I might have to test that out and see.
Does the leather and rings of the holdfast squeak?
It's less of the leather and the rings and more the metal on metal from the holders on your camera and the rings on the holdfast. They do make a bit of noise.
Hey John! I'm a nikon user for years and I'm planning to switch and try the Fuji XT-3. Can you recommend me a portrait lens on a budget? I have a sight on the 56 1.2 and 50 f2
How is the AF performance and sharpness?.....
The 50 f2 wasn’t so bad. I actually really liked it the couple of times I used it. It’s not going to give you SUPER creamy bokeh but if you’re looking for portraits on a budget, and also great size ratio I think the 50 f2 is a great choice. I’ve never used any 3rd party lenses so I can’t really say much about them.
@@jbivphotography Thanks John! May I know the focus performance of both 56 1.2 & 50 f2(speed, accuracy, low-light focus)
Excellent video! Every piece seems perfect for its intended purpose.
Thank you very much!
Yo that hoodie tho!!!
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love this video
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
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Great job.
hope you make a master class broo Im learning a lot from you
I plan on it. Hopefully we'll have something like that next year. I'm really excited about it actually.
@@jbivphotography That would be awesome bro! looking forward for that all the things you say on your channel are so accurate and helpful
Hey man
Is it possible to get the same colours that you always got in canon cameras
it is. The Natural Feels Preset works on all camera bodies and gives you the same overall look and feel. You can purchase it in the description. Also check out my past live streams to see the preset in action on all types of camera bodies.
Would xt4 with 35 f2 and 18-55 f2.8-4 be good for 2+ years for wedding photography? Or go with nikon z6ii or lumix s5.
Honestly I have a hard time with "which camera" questions. It really comes down to what you think works best for you and you enjoy using. I enjoy using Fujifilm which is why I stuck with them. But the X-T4 and the lenses you mentioned would work great. The other cameras would probably work great as well. However I've never used them so I can't really say.
Cameras are such a personal decision. No point having FF if you can’t carry the stuff all day. Then again if you work in dimly lit surroundings then a FF is going to be better or use faster primes like f1.4 on the Fuji.
@@sexysilversurfer yea was thinking that too. I'm now confused between xt4 and a7iii.
John! How do you import your cards with your iPad Pro? I have a 2018 iPad Pro and when I import 4,000+ photos into Lightroom it’s incredibly slow and crashes halfway through.
I tend to not do my imports directly on the iPad. I’ve done it before and it does take super long. I’ve never had it crash but it’s not the best experience. Generally I import all of my images on my main computer and then have that sync back over to my iPad.
@@jbivphotography That’s reassuring to hear! Thanks for your input. Yeah, it sucks, but it’s the main reason I can’t JUST have my iPad as my main machine. Thanks for your reply!
Love the passion. Omg so good!
Thank you!