Hello! Here are the timestamps to this video so you can skip to a particular section that interests you! Many thanks. Timestamps: 0:00 'Ello! Bag(s) Intro 1:17 Main Compartment: The ins and outs. 2:19 Cameras! D850 and D750 3:29 Will and when will I go mirrorless? 5:12 L-Bracket (Pros and Cons) 6:14 Lenses! 6:59 How I pack for a shoot 7:33 Most and Least Favourite Lenses 8:46 Examples of kit setup. 9:40 Why this bag? 11:10 Weight distribution and comfort. 12:03 Is your bag heavy? 13:05 Filters! 14:49 Other Accessories 16:26 Macro Fungi Accessories 17:26 Other non-camera related accessories 18:53 Charging Pocket 19:18 Day Pack: The Crisp Test! 20:13 Tripods 21:06 Tripod Maintenance 21:41 Why use a tripod? 22:50 The Last Question! 23:50 Wrap up and thanks! 24:27 Bloopers
You are fun to watch, of course, but I appreciate the niche you've found which is unlike most other photo channels. While other photo channels will focus on the latest and greatest gear, you show that you don't need to have the latest and greatest gear to make good photos. And, honestly, most photographers are amateurs and a lot of those amateurs aren't using the latest gear. The other thing I like is that you photograph what is in your backyard. You don't need to fly half way around the world to photograph grand vistas to get beautiful and interesting photographs. That is a good lesson for all of us.
That's a brilliant What's in my Bag video. Not only did you show us what's in it but took time to explain it in detail and the pros and cons of different kit. It wasn't just you showing off 'look what I own' but proper reasoning why you own and why you take them with you.
Your reason for staying with your DSLR is so good! Over many years after I started I kept buying new cameras over and over, not realizing cameras don’t take photos, I do. My photos were bad because of me, not my gear.
Sunday morning opened the video and instead of finishing it, I went into the forest to take pictures of mushrooms. Thanks for the momentum and energy 😍👍
Very creative! Nice gear bag. D850 is the best DSLR EVER! I had the D800 and D750, sold all my DSLR gear (some to MPB) a couple years ago knowing that mirrorless was coming, and bought the Z9 and new lenses. Love it. How many takes did it take to catch that bag?! Haha. Love the outtakes! Didn't know you spoke German?
Love the thought you put into making this video so fun and light hearted! Always interesting seeing what and how other photographers carry their gear :)
I usually resist a 'what's in my bag' post, but I should have known you'd find ways to make it funny, informative, and even inspirational! :) Great job, as always!
Such a intertainer and lovely to watch. Those moves, are greatly appreciated. Like the Mary popping touch. That's a lot of gear. Look forward, if you do. OM system, they are a really good camera and lens. Thanks for sharing.
I originally found your channel for information on the D750 and have never left. Time has passed and I’m still here watching your videos. I’ve since bought a d750 (which was run over by a car, allowing me to get it cheap and fix it), partially from seeing you use one, and it’s now my main camera. I absolutely love it. Thanks for the awesome and fun videos. 😊😊
Okay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations
my two main cameras which I use really equally are D850 and D7200 (when I hike or mountaineer) and reason why I am with DSLRs is very simple - I like it ... looking through an OVF is a pure essence of my photography ... it has soul, it's warm, it gives me vibes, it fills me with emotion and excitement ... EVF just doesn't do it because it feels cold and emotionless .. as simple as that
I enjoyed the video as usual Courtney. It was interesting to see what you take on a photography trip. I have got a vanguard roll top camera backpack and it is brilliant. As you say the roll top extends and you can get more clothing in it and snacks of course. Loved the outakes at the end. Look forward to the next one.
Nice vid Victoria! I have the VEO 49 one year from now and i'm in love of this bag. It could be a bit ligther, and the shoulder strap a tiny smaller so you can put a Peak Desing Capture 3 or similar. Aside from that, is perfect.
Hello Courtney, I discovered your channel a few months ago and have really been enjoying your videos. I wanted to thank you for this video in particular. Your discussion of your tripod choices helped me out tremendously. I'd been on the search for a good tripod that doesn't break the bank, and after seeing what you had to say about your tripods, I did a little more research into the Veo 3T+ 264CB. I decided to take a chance on it, and am so glad I did. It's an amazing tripod, and one I was not aware of until seeing your videos. So again, thank you so much, and I look forward to your future content!
Karen's wave at the end was precious - as was all the stuff ups. A good fun video as always. I love the way you share what you enjoy with us. Playful!!
I love your light approach to photography. When you break into dance, it makes me smile as clearly you are having a bit of fun whilst on your adventure. So, curious as to what brand the waterproof trousers are?
Cortney, you are inspiration. I love calm and slow pace of your videos. Everything is just amazing, from explanations why to reasoning what lens with what camera on or off tripod etc etc. This video is pure joy to watch. Keep up the amazing work. And I can not wait to watch content from you about m4/3 stuff. I urge you to rent and try. I fell in love with it on 1st try :)
Thank you! I think I will take my time and rent out a few cameras to try out. I have no doubt that any camera I do try will do the job, it just needs to 'feel right' to hold and use ha. :)
Thank you. Even that I´m already used to hiking and photography, we always learn something new. Changing knowledge and experience is one of the this that I love about your channel. Greetings from Brazil!
Cortney, you really got to let your personality shine through in this video and I loved it! When Karen threw the bag to you I thought she was going to knock you over.
Although gear does not matter, as you make clear with every new video you post, gear videos are still really interesting. It’s fascinating to say what a professional nature photographer takes with her on a shoot.
After watching you use the Veo active packs I went and got myself the 49L bag. It’s soooo much better than any lowepro bag period. I’m glad I stumbled on your page a long time ago
The mirrorless Nikon camreas are amazing, but if you don't need it, it's better to stick with what works. I'm a bit of a nerd and I made a huge switch to my Z8 so I see a lot of differences. But of course, you get used to the gear you use and I still own my older camera, which is great in certain situations. I absolutely love your content. You're fun and entertaining to watch and you give great tips. The whole vibe of your video's is just so relaxing and nice. Thank you for making such warm and inviting content
Omg! Leave the bloopers in the ACTUAL VIDEO! We come here cuz we love your genuine honesty, dancing and humor, so I would love to laugh at the extra silliness during the video! (Just a suggestion from a big fan!)
Hi Courtney. Love the video. I have a Vanguard bag for my 4x5 and am most impressed with it. For macro work, I have a Godox V860ii. It's a great off camera flas unit. I also use a Godox X2T remote trigger that will mount to the hot shoe. There are several iterations, e.g. Nikon, Canon, etc. Andrew Laxom also has some videos about using off-camera flashes for macro work. Now if only I had the dance moves you have ;-)
Thank you for the recommendations! I have been watching Andrew recently, his videos are fantastic and really helpful. I'm not great with the lighting aspect of macro right now so it's interesting to see how he works with it.
Great video and lots of info on what you carry. I'm a retired wedding and commercial photographer who is keen to start shooting landscapes, so I'm pleased I've found (and subscribed) to your channel. 😊
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…
"I love a good kislux because it helps me decide if I want to buy the real thing or NOT." That part right there. That's IT. I feel like people stigmatize dupes but for me, I pause on large purchases that are trendy or when I feel the overconsumption mania setting in FOR ME. (It's something I struggle with LOL! I'm easily convinced to buy things I don't wear or use. They'll literally have the tags and I'll even forget I bought something and have 2 or 3 of them in my closet.) Love this video!
I decided to simplify a lot last year. As an engineer it is second nature to nerd out on gear. On a whim I got a used Panasonic gx9 which is light and nimble and a couple of tiny prime lenses. Perfect for me (ie mainly street photography) and actually a relief to minimize the gear that forces you to improvise but on the other hand I bring it anywhere without much need to plan. In landscape/ macro photography gear needs are completely different and this was very informative! Keep dancing!
Only got recommended this channel yesterday and I'm loving everything I've seen so far, subscribed at the end of the first vid I watched. I've only recently started getting into photography, I always wanted a film camera 'n' so decided to finally get one for my birthday and so far been loving it and it's been the push I kind of needed to get outside more and get out of the city too as much as I've been meaning to. Been looking into trading some of my city clothes for more outdoor appropriate ones. Sitting in a river in Levi's to get photos of herons isn't the most practical... Also been wanting to get a camera bag and case bc wraping my 45(?) year old camera and lens in a scarf then stuffing it in my messenger bag probably isn't the best :)
Another very interesting video Courtney and great comments regarding your camera gear... certainly a lot more gear than I have but I am only a hobbyist... always enjoy your work.. thanks for sharing.. cheers from Australia 🦘🦘👍😊
Honestly, the appreciation dance for the new bag is the best "thank you to our sponsors" response I've ever seen! And yes, I understand they did not technically sponsor you, but you know what I mean :)
I like your comment regarding mirrorless cameras. Spending money for the sake of spending money. Spot on! Why buy something that does not fit your shooting style with features that you’re likely not to use. I love my D780. Wouldn’t mind getting the D850 for extra MP’s. For now I’ll crop in camera.
I’ll give a counter-opinion here. I went mirrorless when the first such DSLR (the Sony α77, which was really a fixed translucent mirror model, because today’s mirrorless technology wasn’t yet available) came out over a decade ago. Since I have been using SLRs since my film days fifty years ago, I am thoroughly used to using the viewfinder rather than the back-screen for shooting, once I got used to getting instant feedback (DOF, WB, zebras and focus-peaking) on my settings via an EVF, I found it almost impossible to go back to a standard DSLR with an optical viewfinder. I even tried out the D850 once, and felt like I had taken a step backward in terms of control and confidence.
@@ravenfallsphotography6254, great to hear that it works for you. Been in photography all my life, too. Interestingly, film is making big comeback. Used SLR’s are being snapped up, quickly. I recently acquired a Nikon FA, which I found in mint condition. On a final note, at a couple of camera shops near me, I find a disproportionate amount of used mirrorless cameras in the used bins. The film cameras are gone as soon as they are in the store. A couple of DSLR’s are to be had, and bulk of used cameras are mirrorless. So, I’m glad it’s working out for you. Not everyone’s cup of tea.
@@ravenfallsphotography6254 It's nice to see some counter-opinions too! Although I'm not yet interested in going mirrorless, I do know that there is a possibility when I do that I will say 'why didn't I do this sooner?!'
I generally use a tripod about 50% of the time for landscape and portrait work because it gives me time to compose or frame the background first for portraits. On landscapes, I find the results are noticeably sharper regardless of shutter speed. And, your outtakes are hysterical. Having done a bit of movie and TV work over the years, a good outtake roll is a great thing (most people don't realize how much goes into videograohy shoots, especially when everyone has a case of the giggles and turns a 30 second scene into an all day proposition) 😅
I am lucky enough to have a D850 and a OM-1 and i use them in very different ways i love them equally and they are both very good at all types of photography from sport to landscape and every thing in between .love your attitude to your craft and you are spot on if the gear you use is doing the job why indeed would you spend for the sake of it , be a photographer and use the tools required .
Thanks for making a mundane topic fun to view! I love that bag (particularly the smaller one) but I already qualify as a bag hoarder with 14 and I can’t afford to get a new wife! Thanks for taking me along!
Courtney one other reason for a tripod is so you can use filters!, esp. the circular polarisers, or graduated ND's as those need to be shifted around, and you need to be able to keep the camera still, and so you can see what the change is, is it polarised enough?, or the position of the graduation of the filter, ie: have you covered all the 'hot' sky?, or glary portion of a building or car (to keep highlights under control)?
Mft is great for macro, planning to get the 90 mm from OM System. It is hideously expensive, though...Can also recommend the 60 mm from Olympus or is that also OM System these days? Had that lens before, sold it and regretted it 😅
That lens is amazing, its so sharp that one runs out of pixels before you run out of detail; I use mine, not just for macro, but when the concept of, absurdly sharp, is paramount.
I moved to the Z8 for one reason and only one reason, wildlife photography. The high frame rates and amazing autofocus with subject recognition have revolutionized my photography. However I still have a D800 and a D700 that I keep for backup when doing landscape work. For the type of work you do, you have two excellent cameras.
I love it that there a photographers that stay with dslrs as I do. My cameras are taking amazing photo's no need to go mirrorless any time soon. ( I got an discontinued mirrorless from Canon the m6mk2 that I take withe me everyday as my snapshot camera. But going to the R system not gonna happen any time soon.
Great video as always, and I’m glad to see you going to longer-form videos the past two (although, of course, a video should never be too long or too short; it should always last precisely as long as it needs to). (As to the contents of my own camera bag, that’s impossible to say, since I’m currently upgrading to full-frame from APS-C, meaning that virtually everything is changing, and many of the components, including the bag itself, are currently in-transit. As to my _former_ camera bag, it and its contents now belong to my wife instead.)
Swear to god this is the most comfortable camera beg I have ever had (I am a Vanguard ambassador and they gifted this kindly to me)....us believing with all our heart now
Courtney, at some point you will realize that there are some real advantages to the Nikon Z mount. Primarily that would be in Image Quality and adaptability for various lenses. In addition they are generally a bit lighter. I went from a DZ750 with the 24-120 AF-S Nikkor to the Z7 II with the Z Mount 24-120 S lens and saved a full US pound of weight. For someone very near to 70 with Heart issues this means a lot. My current primary 3 lens kit for my Z7 II is a AF-S mount Sigma 12-24mm mated with the FTS adapter, the 24-120mm S lens, and a wonderful Tamron 70-300mm Zoom that totally humiliates the AF-S 70-300 EDIF f4.5-5.6 Nikkor G in terms of sharpness and contrast. BTW mine was the first edition of this lens and it was a Coke Bottle, the later AF-P is supposed to be acceptable. Point is that with the Z mount lenses the quality is good enough that you really don't need to carry primes unless you want to do Macro. I'll also point out that the adaptability of the Z mount provides you access to almost any Macro lens ever made for use with a camera.
Just got this bag, being delivered at any moment :D hopping the metal frame will help to carry a heavy tripod :) for the flash, I just got a tiny manual one but it works a treat, Godox Lux Junior, is really good :) I'll use mine off camera with a JJC remote trigger I got from Amazon :)
Thanks! For warmth when getting wet nothing beats wool. Wool retains warmth better than anything. I was hiking and my foot went through the ice in a small creek. I went knee deep. Initially cold, very cold. Hiked for 3 more hours and by the time I got back to the car my liner sock and wool sock in the boot was warm and near dry. It’s ashamed someone does not make photographer friendly gloves from wool.
I'm glad your feet stayed warm on your hike, it would be been very uncomfortable otherwise! I'm surprised they don't exist to be honest. A lot of photographers seem to love the Vallerret gloves, but I found my hands would still get cold in them. You can't go wrong with wool...until it rains ha!
Courtney, I have a Z8, which I use for all photography genres except for macro. For macro, I have an OM-1 and the 90mm with a 1.4TC for up to 5.6x magnification ( 11x with the Raynox). This combination is unbeatable in the field and is so easy to use. Set the focus stack to 999. Hit the shutter button and watch in real time the focus move through the subject. Once happy, hit the shutter button again to stop the stack. The OM-1 has many computational tricks. Highly recommended from a Nikon Z8 user.
Thank you for the recommendation! I can certainly see myself getting an OM-1 on loan for a few weeks at some point with a macro lens to try out. I follow quite a few macro photographers who use the OM System and it looks perfect.
Good explanation on the tripods! It gets missed so often that they're not just there to avoid camera shake (although they do that, and consequently allow a smaller aperture and lower sensitivity). Especially with wide angle or close up work getting the framing just right is a gamble without the support, and with the camera mounted you can also wait for the perfect moment (clouds/light shifting, wind dying down for a moment, critter moving to the right spot/posture, people moving out of the frame etc.) Important points for a backpack: comfortable, ergonomic carrying system, access to the main compartment from the body side (so if you put it down to open it the side that gets dirty isn't the padding going back on your back ...), only large enough for the gear you need, not tempting you to bring the kitchen sink ... ;-)
Well I have a vanguard bag. And the zips burst open after a few months. I only became aware of the issue after my batteries fell out good job I was on the drive or I would not have noticed . The zipper is one of those that allow you to reset it by pulling it back to its start point . But they all stated doing the same it’s not even a year old . So it’s useless now.There are places when the cover is ripping off . So I guess it would be right to warn you to watch your zips. Secondly mirror lens camera come with the latest range z lenses the z lenses are much better than f series. . But apart from that I liked your work. But has you have not seen mine I guess you will have to take my word for those z lenses .
A friend of mine has the OM 1. I will see if I can get her to leave a comment about the camera. We both really enjoy your videos and your photos. I recently rented the OMD EM1 MK II (yep it's a mouthful...) at a local camera store to try out a specific lens I was interested in. It's an older camera but I have to admit I was very impressed with it. Even though it's an older model I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. I have been using a Pen F (which I absolutely adore because it's so handsome) with the 30 and 60 for several years. Those are VERY good macro lenses. The newest version which is I believe is the OM 1 MK II has several interesting built in electronic ND filer options including a grad ND. I personally prefer traditional filters though.
I think it is the best presentation of material I have seen, you explained it quite well.👏🏻 That must have taken you a lot of time to edit so thanks for your effort. 🤎 24:30 English is hard 😹
Thanks for your great videos and tips, not least about macro photography that I find super-inspiring. I have been wondering why 200mm macro lenses have gone out of fashion and been discontinued by all the brands, as far as I can tell. Sure, they are bulky and heavy but I really enjoy the extra working distance I get with my Minolta AF 200 f/4. Autofocus is slow but I focus it manually anyway and the image quality is superb despite the lens being a couple of decades old. I imagine it must be similar to the AF Micro NIKKOR 200mm f/4 D IF ED. At least, the size seems about the same. When I got into the photography hobby some 40 years ago, I think 180-200mm lenses were quite popular among macro enthusiasts and I am sort of hoping that macro primes in these focal lengths will come back, maybe even in more modern, lighter designs.
Apologies: I now know that at least Zhong Yi optics currently makes the Mitakon 200mm f/4 1x Macro Lens that is available in several mounts, including Nikon F. Maybe there are others...
Courtney. I use the Godox V860iii which can be used off camera too, with their flash triggers. That trigger can also work with their other flashes including the big studio strobes. I know you don't want to go mirrorless with your gear, but 1 benefit to the Z8 is it's 8k video. I know 8k is overkill for many on RUclips, but I shoot 8k on my Fuji with good success. I believe you upload your videos in 4k and 8k would allow you to crop in, zoom, etc if needed. Or you could do what I do and just upload your video in 8k to future proof your channel. It does take a heck of a computer to work with 8k though. But if you're happy at 4k, then all is good.
Thank you for the recommendation! Would be interesting to see if my computer would cope with 8K ha, it is a custom built PC though so it's not difficult to upgrade components when needed. I will go mirrorless at some point, but I think it will be a need/must rather than a want when I do. Would be great to try out the Z8 again though.
@@CourtneyVictoria It took me thousands of dollars to get my computer 8K ready. I also use Premiere Pro which is 8K ready. If your computer ends up being too slow, editing 8K can be a real pain. But it is good to see the results. I do have an 8K tv here at home. RUclips is pretty much the only way to watch that rez. Two reasons why I do 8K for my channel is to future proof it, and secondly as it sets my channel apart from others. Think of seeing all those little hairs on your plant life in your videos haha. :) I use a Fuji for my 8K, but I'd recommend going full frame like a Z8 if you are thinking of going that route. Cheers from Canada! PS Your videos are excellent and very well made. You put a LOT of work into them I can see. Keep up the good work. If only my videos were as good.
Thanks for answering my question! Never thought of using a rocket blower other than for my lenses. I'm uses to photograph mushrooms with all their dirt on them, but maybe I'll give them a cleaning before I photograph them
Sometimes I love the dirt on mushrooms, it can add a lot of character! I find a blower is better for those really tiny fungi that are too delicate for clumsy fingers. Photographing them 'dirty' and then 'clean' could be an interesting project, seeing which people are more drawn to.
I would recommend the Adaptalux light range for field macro - when you have used the flexibility of optic lighting, you will not want to go back to flash (unless you are using fast shutters).. Thank you for your video, it is very enjoyable.
Love your work. Very quirky, but you love what you do which makes it so interesting. If you are sticking with Nikon DSLR, have you tried out the older Nikon 200mm f/4 macro? I've heard it's a phenomenal macro. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
uh, Courtney, at 4:30 you are missing one important point, the mirrorless options give the feature of radio controlled flash, and remote control shooting (using the same dongle on the side), and the SB-5000 is mainly compatible with these mirrorless bodies {at least to use the full feature set}; dual/hot swappable battery packs, they do use XQD so understand why the stick to SLR's (the CF and SD cards are a lot cheaper, the XQD's run you around ~AUD $300 for a 64GB card, and up to $600 ish for a 120ish GB card)
Hello! Here are the timestamps to this video so you can skip to a particular section that interests you! Many thanks.
Timestamps:
0:00 'Ello! Bag(s) Intro
1:17 Main Compartment: The ins and outs.
2:19 Cameras! D850 and D750
3:29 Will and when will I go mirrorless?
5:12 L-Bracket (Pros and Cons)
6:14 Lenses!
6:59 How I pack for a shoot
7:33 Most and Least Favourite Lenses
8:46 Examples of kit setup.
9:40 Why this bag?
11:10 Weight distribution and comfort.
12:03 Is your bag heavy?
13:05 Filters!
14:49 Other Accessories
16:26 Macro Fungi Accessories
17:26 Other non-camera related accessories
18:53 Charging Pocket
19:18 Day Pack: The Crisp Test!
20:13 Tripods
21:06 Tripod Maintenance
21:41 Why use a tripod?
22:50 The Last Question!
23:50 Wrap up and thanks!
24:27 Bloopers
Brilliant Video Courtney, love it!😉
@@DanielAucoinFineArt Thank you! :)
I don't want to skip I enjoy your videos
You are fun to watch, of course, but I appreciate the niche you've found which is unlike most other photo channels. While other photo channels will focus on the latest and greatest gear, you show that you don't need to have the latest and greatest gear to make good photos. And, honestly, most photographers are amateurs and a lot of those amateurs aren't using the latest gear. The other thing I like is that you photograph what is in your backyard. You don't need to fly half way around the world to photograph grand vistas to get beautiful and interesting photographs. That is a good lesson for all of us.
That's a brilliant What's in my Bag video. Not only did you show us what's in it but took time to explain it in detail and the pros and cons of different kit. It wasn't just you showing off 'look what I own' but proper reasoning why you own and why you take them with you.
Breath of fresh air your view on upgrading to mirrorless. 👏🏼
Come for the photos. Stay for the dancing. Love the bloopers 😂
Your reason for staying with your DSLR is so good! Over many years after I started I kept buying new cameras over and over, not realizing cameras don’t take photos, I do. My photos were bad because of me, not my gear.
Sunday morning opened the video and instead of finishing it, I went into the forest to take pictures of mushrooms. Thanks for the momentum and energy 😍👍
3:02 The macro mushroom shots are to die for- wow, good job!
This is the BEST "wots in my bag" video I've ever watched, you presented it so well!!!
OMG the Elijah Wood reference at 3:43 ! I love that hidden detail.
Thanks Courtney. I never realized that you had so much gear. Good video, nicely thought out and entertaining
Very creative! Nice gear bag. D850 is the best DSLR EVER! I had the D800 and D750, sold all my DSLR gear (some to MPB) a couple years ago knowing that mirrorless was coming, and bought the Z9 and new lenses. Love it. How many takes did it take to catch that bag?! Haha. Love the outtakes! Didn't know you spoke German?
Easily the best ‘what’s in my bag’ on you tube. So well presented, filmed and edited..like all your videos. Brilliant!
Love the thought you put into making this video so fun and light hearted! Always interesting seeing what and how other photographers carry their gear :)
I usually resist a 'what's in my bag' post, but I should have known you'd find ways to make it funny, informative, and even inspirational! :) Great job, as always!
Such a intertainer and lovely to watch. Those moves, are greatly appreciated. Like the Mary popping touch. That's a lot of gear. Look forward, if you do. OM system, they are a really good camera and lens. Thanks for sharing.
love the Mary Poppins intro! the tripod was very much like the hat stand
Your videos are informative and fun. The appreciation dance was awesome lol Hope to see you do more OM-1 videos.
Bought the clear bag from kislux to go to a concert. It was GREAT! Breezed through security and wore it as a crossbody so I could dance and groove!!
I originally found your channel for information on the D750 and have never left. Time has passed and I’m still here watching your videos. I’ve since bought a d750 (which was run over by a car, allowing me to get it cheap and fix it), partially from seeing you use one, and it’s now my main camera. I absolutely love it. Thanks for the awesome and fun videos. 😊😊
Run over by a car?! Wow ha! I'm glad you love using your D750 too, it truly is a great camera!
Okay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations
my two main cameras which I use really equally are D850 and D7200 (when I hike or mountaineer) and reason why I am with DSLRs is very simple - I like it ... looking through an OVF is a pure essence of my photography ... it has soul, it's warm, it gives me vibes, it fills me with emotion and excitement ... EVF just doesn't do it because it feels cold and emotionless .. as simple as that
I enjoyed the video as usual Courtney.
It was interesting to see what you take on a photography trip.
I have got a vanguard roll top camera backpack and it is brilliant.
As you say the roll top extends and you can get more clothing in it and snacks of course. Loved the outakes at the end.
Look forward to the next one.
Best Dancer, oops I mean Authentic Photographer out there. Love your content and your enthusiasm 🙌
Best dancer... I'll take it ha! Thanks :)
Nice vid Victoria!
I have the VEO 49 one year from now and i'm in love of this bag. It could be a bit ligther, and the shoulder strap a tiny smaller so you can put a Peak Desing Capture 3 or similar. Aside from that, is perfect.
Hello Courtney, I discovered your channel a few months ago and have really been enjoying your videos. I wanted to thank you for this video in particular. Your discussion of your tripod choices helped me out tremendously. I'd been on the search for a good tripod that doesn't break the bank, and after seeing what you had to say about your tripods, I did a little more research into the Veo 3T+ 264CB. I decided to take a chance on it, and am so glad I did. It's an amazing tripod, and one I was not aware of until seeing your videos. So again, thank you so much, and I look forward to your future content!
HEY kislux !! I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day
Lovely bit of kit 3:15, if you going to mirrorless then a Z8, Z6 MK 2-3 will be good choices
Karen's wave at the end was precious - as was all the stuff ups. A good fun video as always. I love the way you share what you enjoy with us. Playful!!
Hi, I love that you still use the d850. I love this camera and it is my workhorse. It is the best. I love you for this.
I love your light approach to photography. When you break into dance, it makes me smile as clearly you are having a bit of fun whilst on your adventure. So, curious as to what brand the waterproof trousers are?
I certainly do have fun! My waterproofs are Berghaus and I don't think they've been clean since I bought them ha!
OH WOW!! I just found your channel and so happy I did!! I have a D750 also. So enjoy everything about your videos and appreciate them so much.
I just stumbled across your channel and I love your videos! You seem very knowledgable and passionate about photography. =)
Cortney, you are inspiration. I love calm and slow pace of your videos. Everything is just amazing, from explanations why to reasoning what lens with what camera on or off tripod etc etc. This video is pure joy to watch. Keep up the amazing work. And I can not wait to watch content from you about m4/3 stuff. I urge you to rent and try. I fell in love with it on 1st try :)
Thank you! I think I will take my time and rent out a few cameras to try out. I have no doubt that any camera I do try will do the job, it just needs to 'feel right' to hold and use ha. :)
Thank you. Even that I´m already used to hiking and photography, we always learn something new. Changing knowledge and experience is one of the this that I love about your channel. Greetings from Brazil!
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
Brilliant as always, loved the outtakes.
Cortney, you really got to let your personality shine through in this video and I loved it! When Karen threw the bag to you I thought she was going to knock you over.
We did a few takes of it and I almost did topple over one time ha! It was a lot of fun though, the challenge was doing it without laughing too much.
Although gear does not matter, as you make clear with every new video you post, gear videos are still really interesting. It’s fascinating to say what a professional nature photographer takes with her on a shoot.
After watching you use the Veo active packs I went and got myself the 49L bag. It’s soooo much better than any lowepro bag period. I’m glad I stumbled on your page a long time ago
Great video. Very nicely done.😘
The mirrorless Nikon camreas are amazing, but if you don't need it, it's better to stick with what works. I'm a bit of a nerd and I made a huge switch to my Z8 so I see a lot of differences. But of course, you get used to the gear you use and I still own my older camera, which is great in certain situations. I absolutely love your content. You're fun and entertaining to watch and you give great tips. The whole vibe of your video's is just so relaxing and nice. Thank you for making such warm and inviting content
Omg! Leave the bloopers in the ACTUAL VIDEO! We come here cuz we love your genuine honesty, dancing and humor, so I would love to laugh at the extra silliness during the video! (Just a suggestion from a big fan!)
Haha I'll try that next time! :D Many thanks!
Mirrorless camera's are outragiously expensive, your a smart woman. thanks for the cool videos.
Absolutely Loved this video. Thanks for sharing. Makes me miss my beloved Nikon D750 camera that started it all for me. Cheers :)
For the camera bag, have you try Shimoda?
Hi Courtney. Love the video. I have a Vanguard bag for my 4x5 and am most impressed with it. For macro work, I have a Godox V860ii. It's a great off camera flas unit. I also use a Godox X2T remote trigger that will mount to the hot shoe. There are several iterations, e.g. Nikon, Canon, etc. Andrew Laxom also has some videos about using off-camera flashes for macro work. Now if only I had the dance moves you have ;-)
Thank you for the recommendations! I have been watching Andrew recently, his videos are fantastic and really helpful. I'm not great with the lighting aspect of macro right now so it's interesting to see how he works with it.
Great video and lots of info on what you carry. I'm a retired wedding and commercial photographer who is keen to start shooting landscapes, so I'm pleased I've found (and subscribed) to your channel. 😊
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…
"I love a good kislux because it helps me decide if I want to buy the real thing or NOT." That part right there. That's IT. I feel like people stigmatize dupes but for me, I pause on large purchases that are trendy or when I feel the overconsumption mania setting in FOR ME. (It's something I struggle with LOL! I'm easily convinced to buy things I don't wear or use. They'll literally have the tags and I'll even forget I bought something and have 2 or 3 of them in my closet.) Love this video!
Nice work. Informative and entertaining at the same time!
Just found your channel today! As another fellow female forest frolicking Nikon shooter, I had to follow you! ❤️
I decided to simplify a lot last year. As an engineer it is second nature to nerd out on gear. On a whim I got a used Panasonic gx9 which is light and nimble and a couple of tiny prime lenses. Perfect for me (ie mainly street photography) and actually a relief to minimize the gear that forces you to improvise but on the other hand I bring it anywhere without much need to plan. In landscape/ macro photography gear needs are completely different and this was very informative! Keep dancing!
love the b-roll to finish off, proves we are all humans after all.
Only got recommended this channel yesterday and I'm loving everything I've seen so far, subscribed at the end of the first vid I watched. I've only recently started getting into photography, I always wanted a film camera 'n' so decided to finally get one for my birthday and so far been loving it and it's been the push I kind of needed to get outside more and get out of the city too as much as I've been meaning to. Been looking into trading some of my city clothes for more outdoor appropriate ones. Sitting in a river in Levi's to get photos of herons isn't the most practical...
Also been wanting to get a camera bag and case bc wraping my 45(?) year old camera and lens in a scarf then stuffing it in my messenger bag probably isn't the best :)
Another very interesting video Courtney and great comments regarding your camera gear... certainly a lot more gear than I have but I am only a hobbyist... always enjoy your work.. thanks for sharing.. cheers from Australia 🦘🦘👍😊
hey, nice 'Mary Poppins" stunt with the tripod, nice videography!!
love the info. Love the outtakes as well.
Honestly, the appreciation dance for the new bag is the best "thank you to our sponsors" response I've ever seen! And yes, I understand they did not technically sponsor you, but you know what I mean :)
Your videos are always informative and entertaining. The outtakes at the end were nice bonuses,🙂
I like your comment regarding mirrorless cameras. Spending money for the sake of spending money. Spot on! Why buy something that does not fit your shooting style with features that you’re likely not to use. I love my D780. Wouldn’t mind getting the D850 for extra MP’s. For now I’ll crop in camera.
I’ll give a counter-opinion here. I went mirrorless when the first such DSLR (the Sony α77, which was really a fixed translucent mirror model, because today’s mirrorless technology wasn’t yet available) came out over a decade ago. Since I have been using SLRs since my film days fifty years ago, I am thoroughly used to using the viewfinder rather than the back-screen for shooting, once I got used to getting instant feedback (DOF, WB, zebras and focus-peaking) on my settings via an EVF, I found it almost impossible to go back to a standard DSLR with an optical viewfinder. I even tried out the D850 once, and felt like I had taken a step backward in terms of control and confidence.
@@ravenfallsphotography6254, great to hear that it works for you. Been in photography all my life, too. Interestingly, film is making big comeback. Used SLR’s are being snapped up, quickly. I recently acquired a Nikon FA, which I found in mint condition. On a final note, at a couple of camera shops near me, I find a disproportionate amount of used mirrorless cameras in the used bins. The film cameras are gone as soon as they are in the store. A couple of DSLR’s are to be had, and bulk of used cameras are mirrorless. So, I’m glad it’s working out for you. Not everyone’s cup of tea.
@@ravenfallsphotography6254 It's nice to see some counter-opinions too! Although I'm not yet interested in going mirrorless, I do know that there is a possibility when I do that I will say 'why didn't I do this sooner?!'
I generally use a tripod about 50% of the time for landscape and portrait work because it gives me time to compose or frame the background first for portraits. On landscapes, I find the results are noticeably sharper regardless of shutter speed. And, your outtakes are hysterical. Having done a bit of movie and TV work over the years, a good outtake roll is a great thing (most people don't realize how much goes into videograohy shoots, especially when everyone has a case of the giggles and turns a 30 second scene into an all day proposition) 😅
I am lucky enough to have a D850 and a OM-1 and i use them in very different ways i love them equally and they are both very good at all types of photography from sport to landscape and every thing in between .love your attitude to your craft and you are spot on if the gear you use is doing the job why indeed would you spend for the sake of it , be a photographer and use the tools required .
Thanks for making a mundane topic fun to view! I love that bag (particularly the smaller one) but I already qualify as a bag hoarder with 14 and I can’t afford to get a new wife! Thanks for taking me along!
Excellently informative, and fun to watch! 👍😀
Courtney one other reason for a tripod is so you can use filters!, esp. the circular polarisers, or graduated ND's as those need to be shifted around, and you need to be able to keep the camera still, and so you can see what the change is, is it polarised enough?, or the position of the graduation of the filter, ie: have you covered all the 'hot' sky?, or glary portion of a building or car (to keep highlights under control)?
Absolutely, great point!
Mft is great for macro, planning to get the 90 mm from OM System. It is hideously expensive, though...Can also recommend the 60 mm from Olympus or is that also OM System these days? Had that lens before, sold it and regretted it 😅
That lens is amazing, its so sharp that one runs out of pixels before you run out of detail; I use mine, not just for macro, but when the concept of, absurdly sharp, is paramount.
I need to learn what is 'OM system' and what is just 'Olympus.' I get told off every time I say the wrong one ha!
I moved to the Z8 for one reason and only one reason, wildlife photography. The high frame rates and amazing autofocus with subject recognition have revolutionized my photography. However I still have a D800 and a D700 that I keep for backup when doing landscape work. For the type of work you do, you have two excellent cameras.
I love it that there a photographers that stay with dslrs as I do. My cameras are taking amazing photo's no need to go mirrorless any time soon.
( I got an discontinued mirrorless from Canon the m6mk2 that I take withe me everyday as my snapshot camera.
But going to the R system not gonna happen any time soon.
Great video as always, and I’m glad to see you going to longer-form videos the past two (although, of course, a video should never be too long or too short; it should always last precisely as long as it needs to).
(As to the contents of my own camera bag, that’s impossible to say, since I’m currently upgrading to full-frame from APS-C, meaning that virtually everything is changing, and many of the components, including the bag itself, are currently in-transit. As to my _former_ camera bag, it and its contents now belong to my wife instead.)
Do the veo bags go through airport carry on?
Hi Courtney, love your videos! Have you looked at Sunway Foto tripods? They have o-rings in the legs that seal out the water, sand, and muck.
Swear to god this is the most comfortable camera beg I have ever had (I am a Vanguard ambassador and they gifted this kindly to me)....us believing with all our heart now
Lovely video as always. Keep up the good work
I like the creative videos you make. Funny and informative
Courtney, at some point you will realize that there are some real advantages to the Nikon Z mount. Primarily that would be in Image Quality and adaptability for various lenses. In addition they are generally a bit lighter. I went from a DZ750 with the 24-120 AF-S Nikkor to the Z7 II with the Z Mount 24-120 S lens and saved a full US pound of weight. For someone very near to 70 with Heart issues this means a lot. My current primary 3 lens kit for my Z7 II is a AF-S mount Sigma 12-24mm mated with the FTS adapter, the 24-120mm S lens, and a wonderful Tamron 70-300mm Zoom that totally humiliates the AF-S 70-300 EDIF f4.5-5.6 Nikkor G in terms of sharpness and contrast. BTW mine was the first edition of this lens and it was a Coke Bottle, the later AF-P is supposed to be acceptable. Point is that with the Z mount lenses the quality is good enough that you really don't need to carry primes unless you want to do Macro. I'll also point out that the adaptability of the Z mount provides you access to almost any Macro lens ever made for use with a camera.
Courtney, as always a great video.
Congratulations from Spain
Just got this bag, being delivered at any moment :D hopping the metal frame will help to carry a heavy tripod :) for the flash, I just got a tiny manual one but it works a treat, Godox Lux Junior, is really good :) I'll use mine off camera with a JJC remote trigger I got from Amazon :)
I use knee pads same as if your doing some gardening . Close up tripod use on my knees these help so much
Got the same tripod. I find it to be excellent. Great videos. Pleasure to watch.
Thanks! For warmth when getting wet nothing beats wool. Wool retains warmth better than anything. I was hiking and my foot went through the ice in a small creek. I went knee deep. Initially cold, very cold. Hiked for 3 more hours and by the time I got back to the car my liner sock and wool sock in the boot was warm and near dry. It’s ashamed someone does not make photographer friendly gloves from wool.
I'm glad your feet stayed warm on your hike, it would be been very uncomfortable otherwise! I'm surprised they don't exist to be honest. A lot of photographers seem to love the Vallerret gloves, but I found my hands would still get cold in them. You can't go wrong with wool...until it rains ha!
@@CourtneyVictoria wool retains its R value even wet, not like cotton
Loved your vid as usual and liked your bloopers!! Nice to see your just like the rest of us lol
I use the Godox MF12 twin kit for my macro work. Have a look at that
My portable light is the
ZHIYUN Fiveray M20
available in RGB and Bi-color
Greetings from Austria 😊
Thanks for sharing! I'll check it out as I'm not sure I've looked at the Zhiyun lights before.
Courtney, I have a Z8, which I use for all photography genres except for macro.
For macro, I have an OM-1 and the 90mm with a 1.4TC for up to 5.6x magnification ( 11x with the Raynox).
This combination is unbeatable in the field and is so easy to use.
Set the focus stack to 999. Hit the shutter button and watch in real time the focus move through the subject. Once happy, hit the shutter button again to stop the stack. The OM-1 has many computational tricks. Highly recommended from a Nikon Z8 user.
Thank you for the recommendation! I can certainly see myself getting an OM-1 on loan for a few weeks at some point with a macro lens to try out. I follow quite a few macro photographers who use the OM System and it looks perfect.
Good explanation on the tripods! It gets missed so often that they're not just there to avoid camera shake (although they do that, and consequently allow a smaller aperture and lower sensitivity). Especially with wide angle or close up work getting the framing just right is a gamble without the support, and with the camera mounted you can also wait for the perfect moment (clouds/light shifting, wind dying down for a moment, critter moving to the right spot/posture, people moving out of the frame etc.)
Important points for a backpack: comfortable, ergonomic carrying system, access to the main compartment from the body side (so if you put it down to open it the side that gets dirty isn't the padding going back on your back ...), only large enough for the gear you need, not tempting you to bring the kitchen sink ... ;-)
Well I have a vanguard bag. And the zips burst open after a few months. I only became aware of the issue after my batteries fell out good job I was on the drive or I would not have noticed . The zipper is one of those that allow you to reset it by pulling it back to its start point . But they all stated doing the same it’s not even a year old . So it’s useless now.There are places when the cover is ripping off . So I guess it would be right to warn you to watch your zips. Secondly mirror lens camera come with the latest range z lenses the z lenses are much better than f series. . But apart from that I liked your work. But has you have not seen mine I guess you will have to take my word for those z lenses .
A friend of mine has the OM 1. I will see if I can get her to leave a comment about the camera. We both really enjoy your videos and your photos. I recently rented the OMD EM1 MK II (yep it's a mouthful...) at a local camera store to try out a specific lens I was interested in. It's an older camera but I have to admit I was very impressed with it. Even though it's an older model I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. I have been using a Pen F (which I absolutely adore because it's so handsome) with the 30 and 60 for several years. Those are VERY good macro lenses. The newest version which is I believe is the OM 1 MK II has several interesting built in electronic ND filer options including a grad ND. I personally prefer traditional filters though.
I think it is the best presentation of material I have seen, you explained it quite well.👏🏻
That must have taken you a lot of time to edit so thanks for your effort. 🤎
24:30 English is hard 😹
I'm a wide boy as well. and really struggle with the telephoto. GREAT VIDEO 💃😂👏
Thanks for your great videos and tips, not least about macro photography that I find super-inspiring.
I have been wondering why 200mm macro lenses have gone out of fashion and been discontinued by all the brands, as far as I can tell. Sure, they are bulky and heavy but I really enjoy the extra working distance I get with my Minolta AF 200 f/4. Autofocus is slow but I focus it manually anyway and the image quality is superb despite the lens being a couple of decades old. I imagine it must be similar to the AF Micro NIKKOR 200mm f/4 D IF ED. At least, the size seems about the same.
When I got into the photography hobby some 40 years ago, I think 180-200mm lenses were quite popular among macro enthusiasts and I am sort of hoping that macro primes in these focal lengths will come back, maybe even in more modern, lighter designs.
Apologies: I now know that at least Zhong Yi optics currently makes the Mitakon 200mm f/4 1x Macro Lens that is available in several mounts, including Nikon F. Maybe there are others...
Courtney. I use the Godox V860iii which can be used off camera too, with their flash triggers. That trigger can also work with their other flashes including the big studio strobes. I know you don't want to go mirrorless with your gear, but 1 benefit to the Z8 is it's 8k video. I know 8k is overkill for many on RUclips, but I shoot 8k on my Fuji with good success. I believe you upload your videos in 4k and 8k would allow you to crop in, zoom, etc if needed. Or you could do what I do and just upload your video in 8k to future proof your channel. It does take a heck of a computer to work with 8k though. But if you're happy at 4k, then all is good.
Thank you for the recommendation! Would be interesting to see if my computer would cope with 8K ha, it is a custom built PC though so it's not difficult to upgrade components when needed. I will go mirrorless at some point, but I think it will be a need/must rather than a want when I do. Would be great to try out the Z8 again though.
@@CourtneyVictoria It took me thousands of dollars to get my computer 8K ready. I also use Premiere Pro which is 8K ready. If your computer ends up being too slow, editing 8K can be a real pain. But it is good to see the results. I do have an 8K tv here at home. RUclips is pretty much the only way to watch that rez. Two reasons why I do 8K for my channel is to future proof it, and secondly as it sets my channel apart from others. Think of seeing all those little hairs on your plant life in your videos haha. :) I use a Fuji for my 8K, but I'd recommend going full frame like a Z8 if you are thinking of going that route. Cheers from Canada! PS Your videos are excellent and very well made. You put a LOT of work into them I can see. Keep up the good work. If only my videos were as good.
Handy having a +10 [Blessed] Backpack of Holding! 👍
Thanks for answering my question! Never thought of using a rocket blower other than for my lenses. I'm uses to photograph mushrooms with all their dirt on them, but maybe I'll give them a cleaning before I photograph them
Sometimes I love the dirt on mushrooms, it can add a lot of character! I find a blower is better for those really tiny fungi that are too delicate for clumsy fingers. Photographing them 'dirty' and then 'clean' could be an interesting project, seeing which people are more drawn to.
@@CourtneyVictoria thank you for elaborating!
I would recommend the Adaptalux light range for field macro - when you have used the flexibility of optic lighting, you will not want to go back to flash (unless you are using fast shutters).. Thank you for your video, it is very enjoyable.
Thank you for the recommendation! I will take a look :)
Love your work. Very quirky, but you love what you do which makes it so interesting.
If you are sticking with Nikon DSLR, have you tried out the older Nikon 200mm f/4 macro? I've heard it's a phenomenal macro. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks for sharing.
I am a big fan of the godox V1 and the AD200 Pro. But the MF12 for macro work is super, and it can be used off camera as well.
Great video a lot of help looking for a bigger camera backpack
uh, Courtney, at 4:30 you are missing one important point, the mirrorless options give the feature of radio controlled flash, and remote control shooting (using the same dongle on the side), and the SB-5000 is mainly compatible with these mirrorless bodies {at least to use the full feature set}; dual/hot swappable battery packs, they do use XQD so understand why the stick to SLR's (the CF and SD cards are a lot cheaper, the XQD's run you around
~AUD $300 for a 64GB card, and up to $600 ish for a 120ish GB card)
Loved this! Many thanks!