I started photography as a kid in the 70s. In high school I had a Pentax SLR with a 50mm lens. What camera to bring was easy. Camera, + one lens plus as much film as I had. Now that I am in my early 50's I own way too much stuff. Photography is a hobby but I am obsessed with it. About ten years ago I learned something interesting about myself. If I travel with one body and one wide lens + tripod , I will take fantastic photos that I am proud of. I learned that the less stuff I took, the better off I was. Now I travel with a beat up Leica M body with a single 21mm lens. If I need something digital I use my phone. I have the best time because everything is simple. Most of the time I don't even bring my backpack with me, I leave it at the hotel. I challenge anyone who reads this to just take a simple set up on a trip. You can walk further, and really focus on getting the photo with what you have. If you are worried about screwing up a once in a lifetime location, take this mindset and try it next time you're in a familiar location.
I just got back from a trip having only brought my trusty old Fuji F30 compact point & shoot from 2007, with a single xD card and battery. Managed to get some great captures with a unique look, especially when using the flash. Used my phone for some wider landscape shots since it works rather well for that. It's all about capturing moments and enjoying the experience for me.
So I don't know how heavy your camera bag is, but my camera bag filled with my camera, 4 prime lenses, accessories and audio (shotgun and rode wireless pro) did not break 20lbs. Obviously listen to your doctor, but I rarely see youtubers talk about the importance of working out and proper form for walking with a backpack which is an alternative to drastically lowering the load. For travel I have a light load because there are other reasons why it is important to do so, which is why I watched your video here in order to decide what lenses to bring. My current plan is to pair the nikon zf with a 40 f2 and 24-120.
I've lugged around a 20lbs backpack manyyyy times before I got my nanuk 935 case. I shoot with my lumix s5ii, and primarily the 70-200 f4. They're a heavy combo. With my Wescot fjii and a 14inch MacBook, 20-60mm lens... That's a heavy backpack.
Yeah so 20lbs is still way to heavy to have on your back, I did script this and wanted to add it but the video would be too long. The physiotherapist told me that the max weight of your camera bag should be under 2 kg, that’s only 4 pounds. So I used to be like, I’m tuff and strong I’m from NZ I can carry a 20kg (40lbs) bag no worrys, I deadlift 180kg maaaate. But in reality a heavy camera bag is terrible for you, compared to doing deadlifts at the gym
Ordered that backpack today. I live in the states so I don’t expect it for at least 3 weeks. Hope it’s good. Like the tone and the vibe of the video. As always good job.
Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…
Fine take on frequent YT bag theme. Appreciate your candor about injury and soaked bag. Experience is a terrific teacher. Ergonomics very much a personal choice - we have to make compromises. (No room for “kitchen sink” in typical bag.) How about doing a vid describing your film scanning/editing process? Flatbed scanner or DIY negative copy (such as with macro lens)? Cheers!
Yeah I’ve been thinking about doing a video on my complete film shooting, development and scanning process. But I’m still refining the process as I just started scanning. I use a macro lens with an attachment for voili called the easy 35
I use to use canon 5d with 35 f1.4 & 2nd body with 85 f1.2. When travelling just took 35 f1.4. No need for a tripod. I am thing of getting a fuji apsc setup with fast primes. I bought a double harness for weddings, worked well although i sweat way too much & need to wear sweat bands.
35 85 is a popular combination for weddings, 85mm for me is to far away for the couple ahahah. Fuji has you covered, XT5 plus 23mm f2 and the viltrox 56mm f1.7 Compact 35 85 set up there
Great insights. Having a lightweight setup is so helpful, especially when traveling where you potentially carry the camera all day long. In my opinion my full frame Nikon Zf has better IQ than my Fujifilm X100VI but the weight is nearly double even with a lightweight lens (40mm), and would hurt my shoulder after being out all day with it in a sling- to your point slings probably aren’t the most ergonomic, but they are so fast to get the camera out to shoot. We’re traveling to Korea in the fall and I’m considering getting the XT5 or the A7cii for interchangeable lenses
mostly I use a daypack and pack an X-T2 with a kit lens; or my X-E2s just with a 25/2.0mm. For portrait work, i use the big pack w/ T3, H2, 27/1.2, 35/1.4 and 50mm/1.4
@@gerardneedham wait for it, my "kit lens" is just the 16-50 OIS II. But on the other hand, I found out, it is even sharper than the 18-55, at least at f 5.6 which I can use over the whole focal length regime.
Unfortunately, it's not common knowledge how debilitating and life altering neck and back injuries could have on them until it does. As someone who has suffered from both, I always advise people to go as light as possible, use wheeled bags if they can, no messenger bags due to the uneven distribution of weight, starting off with a lightweight bag (when empty), and the importance of neck and back exercises, strength, mobility and stamina
Eos m 17mm f1.4 15-45mm 35mm f1.7 22mm f2 (pancake lens) I also have a 50mm f1.8 so that seems like a great kit for my travels! I think that would be a nice travel setup for me carrying my Eos m thank you for helping me!
Hey man, nice setup but I wonder what kind of client sponsor you to different countries to shoot and what you shoot these models for? Why didn't they hire someone locl but someone from overseas which add cost? Also, I'm a freelance logo designer, do your business or some business you know need a logo, I would love to do more works!
Hey, so there was no payment to or from the models and this was a test shoot, I made a video about this. The models like my photography style, and were keen to collab.
No, it’s carry on. It weighs under 10kg fully packed, and I always buy 14kg carry on option. In Australia we can take 2 bags for carry on, and max weight of the bag is 10kgs. I put my tripod, charger, and of stuff in my checked bag.
Hey mate, great video! Any particular tips/experiences you can share with international travel with gear for shoots (esp if primarily video) and things to be aware of, especially at airports and with customs?
nice work and I enjoy your channel but you still travel with a lot of gear lol! Fuji XT5 with 18-55, 27 mm 2.8, 27 mm 1.2, 18 mm and a 56 mm 1.4?? Sony A74 with tamron 28-75 Canon film camera with 2 or 3 lenses AND a OSMOS? THATS A LOT! I love to build peoples kits so...how about getting a Fuji XS-20? That way you could not bring your Sony, have a great back up AND camera for your you tube videos! I know the OSMO is small but do you actually use it a lot? I guess you are working a film project so I guess you need that too. Lose either the 27 mm 2.8 or the OSMOS...LESS IS MORE. Cheers!
@@gerardneedham last months 3.01 definitely had a few auto focus bugs. The 4.0 that came out today not sure yet haven’t tested suppose to be a fix. 🤷♂️
Why don't you use the 16-55 mm instead of the 18-55 mm ? I know the 18-55 has the OIS but the 16-55 gives better image quality. I suppose it is because you also shoot videos right ? In addition the 16-55 has a constant f/2.8 aperture
Yeah it’s a bit of a hassle, but I only shoot with the one system (Fuji) at one time. If I didn’t make RUclips videos, and wasn’t testing out this film scanner the trip to bali I would have only taken the XT5 with 2 or lenses.
Why don’t you just pack a little point and shoot disposable film camera, say Kodak comes packed with 800 film. Thank me later young grasshopper. Less is more.😇
I started photography as a kid in the 70s. In high school I had a Pentax SLR with a 50mm lens. What camera to bring was easy. Camera, + one lens plus as much film as I had. Now that I am in my early 50's I own way too much stuff. Photography is a hobby but I am obsessed with it. About ten years ago I learned something interesting about myself. If I travel with one body and one wide lens + tripod , I will take fantastic photos that I am proud of. I learned that the less stuff I took, the better off I was. Now I travel with a beat up Leica M body with a single 21mm lens. If I need something digital I use my phone. I have the best time because everything is simple. Most of the time I don't even bring my backpack with me, I leave it at the hotel. I challenge anyone who reads this to just take a simple set up on a trip. You can walk further, and really focus on getting the photo with what you have. If you are worried about screwing up a once in a lifetime location, take this mindset and try it next time you're in a familiar location.
100% I’m always reiterating the point of creativity through limitation
@@gerardneedham Sage advice.
I just got back from a trip having only brought my trusty old Fuji F30 compact point & shoot from 2007, with a single xD card and battery. Managed to get some great captures with a unique look, especially when using the flash. Used my phone for some wider landscape shots since it works rather well for that. It's all about capturing moments and enjoying the experience for me.
you’re literally my comfort person i love you kislux !
So I don't know how heavy your camera bag is, but my camera bag filled with my camera, 4 prime lenses, accessories and audio (shotgun and rode wireless pro) did not break 20lbs. Obviously listen to your doctor, but I rarely see youtubers talk about the importance of working out and proper form for walking with a backpack which is an alternative to drastically lowering the load.
For travel I have a light load because there are other reasons why it is important to do so, which is why I watched your video here in order to decide what lenses to bring. My current plan is to pair the nikon zf with a 40 f2 and 24-120.
I've lugged around a 20lbs backpack manyyyy times before I got my nanuk 935 case. I shoot with my lumix s5ii, and primarily the 70-200 f4. They're a heavy combo. With my Wescot fjii and a 14inch MacBook, 20-60mm lens... That's a heavy backpack.
Yeah so 20lbs is still way to heavy to have on your back, I did script this and wanted to add it but the video would be too long.
The physiotherapist told me that the max weight of your camera bag should be under 2 kg, that’s only 4 pounds.
So I used to be like, I’m tuff and strong I’m from NZ I can carry a 20kg (40lbs) bag no worrys, I deadlift 180kg maaaate.
But in reality a heavy camera bag is terrible for you, compared to doing deadlifts at the gym
@@gerardneedham 😭 I'm doing the same right now
@@gerardneedham What I heard was 35lbs. I have never heard of a 2kg limit (sorry for mixing up units). That just seems really low.
Ordered that backpack today. I live in the states so I don’t expect it for at least 3 weeks. Hope it’s good. Like the tone and the vibe of the video. As always good job.
Oh that’s awesome mate, hope you like it as much as me. You can actually fit a 16inch laptop inside which is wild
Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…
Thank you! Love your style, very down to earth and some good tips along the way. Your images are so beautiful.Looking forward to that xt5 review 🙂
You are so welcome! Yeah it’s gonna be a big video let’s gooo
Fine take on frequent YT bag theme. Appreciate your candor about injury and soaked bag. Experience is a terrific teacher. Ergonomics very much a personal choice - we have to make compromises. (No room for “kitchen sink” in typical bag.)
How about doing a vid describing your film scanning/editing process? Flatbed scanner or DIY negative copy (such as with macro lens)? Cheers!
Yeah I’ve been thinking about doing a video on my complete film shooting, development and scanning process. But I’m still refining the process as I just started scanning.
I use a macro lens with an attachment for voili called the easy 35
I use to use canon 5d with 35 f1.4 & 2nd body with 85 f1.2. When travelling just took 35 f1.4. No need for a tripod. I am thing of getting a fuji apsc setup with fast primes. I bought a double harness for weddings, worked well although i sweat way too much & need to wear sweat bands.
35 85 is a popular combination for weddings, 85mm for me is to far away for the couple ahahah.
Fuji has you covered, XT5 plus 23mm f2 and the viltrox 56mm f1.7
Compact 35 85 set up there
Great insights. Having a lightweight setup is so helpful, especially when traveling where you potentially carry the camera all day long. In my opinion my full frame Nikon Zf has better IQ than my Fujifilm X100VI but the weight is nearly double even with a lightweight lens (40mm), and would hurt my shoulder after being out all day with it in a sling- to your point slings probably aren’t the most ergonomic, but they are so fast to get the camera out to shoot. We’re traveling to Korea in the fall and I’m considering getting the XT5 or the A7cii for interchangeable lenses
that 35mm 100mm combo I love
Goes good
my packing this year for travel I need to change my mindset
Yeah man try new things
mostly I use a daypack and pack an X-T2 with a kit lens; or my X-E2s just with a 25/2.0mm. For portrait work, i use the big pack w/ T3, H2, 27/1.2, 35/1.4 and 50mm/1.4
What a set up
@@gerardneedham wait for it, my "kit lens" is just the 16-50 OIS II. But on the other hand, I found out, it is even sharper than the 18-55, at least at f 5.6 which I can use over the whole focal length regime.
Unfortunately, it's not common knowledge how debilitating and life altering neck and back injuries could have on them until it does. As someone who has suffered from both, I always advise people to go as light as possible, use wheeled bags if they can, no messenger bags due to the uneven distribution of weight, starting off with a lightweight bag (when empty), and the importance of neck and back exercises, strength, mobility and stamina
Yeah the weight off your back is a big one for me, along with mobility and strength exercises for the glutes and core.
Just like you said mate.
In the near future, can you go over your film scanning process you mentioned?
Loving the content man! Great job!
Appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it
Eos m
17mm f1.4
15-45mm
35mm f1.7
22mm f2 (pancake lens)
I also have a 50mm f1.8 so that seems like a great kit for my travels!
I think that would be a nice travel setup for me carrying my Eos m
thank you for helping me!
Thanks for sharing!
Sooo... Gerard, if you could only bring ONE of those lenses... which one? Great vid, by the way.
Mmmm im gonna split it, viltrox 27mm f1.2 for portraits, Fuji 18-55 for lifestyle photography
Not the severe back injury brothaaaaa 😂🫶
It was my neck, my poor neck ahahaha
wow I wasn't expecting the kit lens
Goes good 😊
Hey man, nice setup but I wonder what kind of client sponsor you to different countries to shoot and what you shoot these models for? Why didn't they hire someone locl but someone from overseas which add cost?
Also, I'm a freelance logo designer, do your business or some business you know need a logo, I would love to do more works!
Hey, so there was no payment to or from the models and this was a test shoot, I made a video about this.
The models like my photography style, and were keen to collab.
I just like your voice. Good Kiwi accent.
Hey he’s taken 😂🫶
@@mjcarneiro She's a keeper Gerard
I’m from south Africa 🇿🇦😅
Nah I’m a kiwi, but people think I’m from SA
En el momento en que vi el bolso kislux , supe que tenía que tenerlo.
Awesome 🙌
Love your attitude about this bag and not caring about what people will say. kislux You are right keep your head up and no your priorities.
Do you check in your large bag on wheels with camera gear when traveling? looks a little to heavy for a carry on.
No, it’s carry on. It weighs under 10kg fully packed, and I always buy 14kg carry on option. In Australia we can take 2 bags for carry on, and max weight of the bag is 10kgs.
I put my tripod, charger, and of stuff in my checked bag.
Hey mate, great video! Any particular tips/experiences you can share with international travel with gear for shoots (esp if primarily video) and things to be aware of, especially at airports and with customs?
Just got to the end and realised you’re going to put out another video for the Europe trip - keen for that one!
what is the camera strap on the fuji? it's not in the list
Wait you don’t use bloom filters ?
nice work and I enjoy your channel but you still travel with a lot of gear lol!
Fuji XT5 with 18-55, 27 mm 2.8, 27 mm 1.2, 18 mm and a 56 mm 1.4??
Sony A74 with tamron 28-75
Canon film camera with 2 or 3 lenses AND
a OSMOS?
THATS A LOT! I love to build peoples kits so...how about getting a Fuji XS-20? That way you could not bring your Sony, have a great back up AND camera for your you tube videos! I know the OSMO is small but do you actually use it a lot? I guess you are working a film project so I guess you need that too. Lose either the 27 mm 2.8 or the OSMOS...LESS IS MORE. Cheers!
Great video 👌 and happy firmware update day ;) 🤞
Yeah I still need to do the xt5 firmware, apparently it’s not that good?
@@gerardneedham last months 3.01 definitely had a few auto focus bugs. The 4.0 that came out today not sure yet haven’t tested suppose to be a fix. 🤷♂️
Why don't you use the 16-55 mm instead of the 18-55 mm ? I know the 18-55 has the OIS but the 16-55 gives better image quality.
I suppose it is because you also shoot videos right ?
In addition the 16-55 has a constant f/2.8 aperture
Surprised about the “kit” lens
Yeah it goes hard
what do you tell them when they see all your cameras!
😂
how do you pack your clothes
What do you need clothes for 🤪
No I just have a small checked in bag, and put tripods and other stuff inside
I'm surprised you take 3 different systems.
Yeah it’s a bit of a hassle, but I only shoot with the one system (Fuji) at one time.
If I didn’t make RUclips videos, and wasn’t testing out this film scanner the trip to bali I would have only taken the XT5 with 2 or lenses.
@@gerardneedham thanks for the video!!!
wow, restricted to 3 lenses max!!!
Yeah creativity thru limitation
@@gerardneedham limitation is a gift 💝
Why don’t you just pack a little point and shoot disposable film camera, say Kodak comes packed with 800 film. Thank me later young grasshopper. Less is more.😇