I'm gonna butt in here and point out that there are a few gadgets that are VERY useful for certain kinds of photography and without them, things become more of a hassle. I'm a backpacker but my main niche in photography is nightscape photography. Having a wireless remote trigger / intervalometer is a HUGE time save for me, especially if I want to take Milky Way "selfies": I don't have to fiddle around with the camera timer, I don't need to be extra careful not to touch the focus ring when pressing the shutter button, etc. I don't carry hundreds of filters, a star tracker or loads of lights but the remote trigger is one of my best friends in the field.
This is the perfect example of the hardest part of the 80/20 rule. There's a huge mental trap that almost everyone falls for, including me. - Many things feel like they are in the 20% because they have positive attributes & feel useful, like your remote timer. - You will trick yourself to think almost everything is in the 20% because you already have a sunk cost with the item. - There's an 80% chance that it's not in the 20%. So very likely, but not a guarantee. (Experiment required) A good test we used when engineering jumbo jet airplanes. Ask yourself. If I remove this thing does it break the process or reduce it's functionality by 20% or more? If not, then often times you don't need it in the first place. - For each decision made or item owned, your sunk costs are capped & known. Your future costs are unknown & potentially much higher. - It's the add up of all these small non-essential complexities that sneaks up on you. Not the single item. The additive of all of them. Just a guess: I bet if you removed that timer, for 60 days and forced a new workflow, then you would realize that you still got the same results as far as image quality (the 80). It would feel strange & more complex at first. But then second nature. That's what happened to me for astro & remotes. Here's my astro gallery. None used a remote. photos.davemorrowphotography.com/Under-the-Stars I put the in camera 20 second timer on my right hand so it's 1 button click away at al times. Run into position for "selfies". Less gear. less button clicks, cleaner workflow. You may find after the 60 day experiment you do need your remote timer. Then you know it's in the 20% and have the skills to use your camera, if the remote timer doesn't work, from the experiment. Hope that helps!
@@DaveMorrow Well, due to my camera, some of the things I do simply CAN'T be done without a remote trigger. I use a Sony a6000, and it has a built in timer for 2 and 10 secs. Also, I usually take multiple shots of the sky and stack them for noise reduction, then blend them with a separate image of the foreground. These foreground shots I usually take with a really long shutter speed (2-5 mins) in BULB mode, which means there's no way for me to hold down the shutter button for that long without introducing camera shake.
Totally agree. I reduced my “gadgets” to the bare necessities many years ago. I found myself playing with all my “stuff” rather than efficiently moving through my photo processes. Great advice.
Absolutely the best advise. I personally was caught up in the "Get more gear and you'll be a better creator" vortex. Now all that stuff sits in my media closet. I blame RUclips for that. Beginners come into this arena clueless for the most part. We are swayed by all the "Pros" with large subscribers into buying this and that. The bottom line is knowledge and practice makes you better at your craft. I believe you learn into your equipment. This is prevalent in the "Hiking/Backpacking" community big time. Luckily, being an old fart who has hiked since dirt was invented, I did not fall for any of the hype that is so rampant on social media. Did I opt for lighter equipment than I used back in the 70's? Hell ya, I may be nuts but I am not stupid. But I did not listen to the Dan Beckers of RUclips. Anyway another great video by "Grand-master DM" I have learned a lot from you. Cheers!
Hey Dave! Bullseye! You hit the target right on. Way too many photographers are obsessed about camera gear & lenses vs just getting outdoors & shooting like heck with what you've got. Like your minimal attitude about lenses & camera bodies. Getting to know the equipment well is so important. So let's say your down in Southeast Alaska where I worked one summer. The brown bears don't wait around for u to get your lenses switched to that supper telephoto G Master or whatever's in your backpack. Actually, they are looking at u as a good snack, not even dinner. So if you want to get "that photo," you'd better be ready in more than one way. Seconds may be left, before it's too late. At least if u work fast, maybe they'll find the evidence of the "perfect shot" on your super-duper exposed disc. So it goes when in the real wilderness known as Alaska! 😎😎
You are absolutely correct! I am a beginner and i was advised to practice practice practice around WHERE A LIVE until i develop my skills and abilities. and DON'T BUY ANYTHING, but use what i have. when i become more confident on my skills knowledge pick a genre of photography that i want to pursue and incorporate other things if time and money allow. thank you for your great and beautiful videos. !!!
I learn so much from your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your hard-earned wisdom. Many life applications from your photography teachings have made my life so much better.
80%/20% 90%/10% I'm not sure if I caught your gist, but it sounds like what you're saying is don't get so bogged down in gear, spend more time photographing.
Dave - Did you nail this one! Less is definitely more in photography and most things in life. I recently found myself carrying too much gear in my pack, went home and cleaned house. I only take what I think that I really need. I try using my skills whenever I judge wrong on my equipment choice, usually lens.
Dave great video!! I am a believer in the 80/20 rule. What 2 lens are you using? I am looking to get into landscape/outdoor photography and would like a versatile 2 lens setup with one being a wide or ultra-wide option to keep the gear list minimal.
Really take your advice to heart and enjoy all your vids - but - I find a few more memory cards no impact. Also, I'm not much of a backpacker due to my knees and missing disks - but I can carry a longer telephoto to reach farther than I can hike.
It’s funny you should be talking about equipment and the mass of things that are thought to be necessary ~ a few months ago a ‘severely downsized’ my camera equipment. I don’t miss any of it . Cheers for sharing
I love that mindset where less is better. But I believe that a polarized filtre and density filtres are also part of the minimum gear. Keep Up the good work Mr Morrow.
I've been shooting at night more and having trouble focusing my foreground while maintaining a crisp sky. Is there a good way o do this without merging two photos in photoshop?
Thanks for the video and inspiration, Dave. In general, I agree with your 80/20 approach but I would add an L bracket, remote timer and polarizing filter and ND filter set to the list of need stuff.
Very logical Dave, thanks. Amusingly I would suggest 2 memory cards since I feel that would make them last twice as long and if the one fails on a trip, you are not scuppered.
hi, i really like your channel and the videos! really good info and that nature... amazing :) question I have is this, since it has been 2 years since the video went live, what do you think about micro four thirds system. is this something you would consider if starting from 0 or even now? would you consider switching to MFT? thanks and all the best
Thanks. No i wouldn't recommend that. Here's the reason: www.davemorrowphotography.com/camera-sensor-size-guide & here is the gear I use: www.davemorrowphotography.com/p/whats-in-dave-morrows-camera-bag.html
I’m of a similar mindset, but mostly because I hate carrying a ton of gear into the backcountry. I’m in the process of simplifying my gear setup… I’ve been thinking the tamron 28-200 will pair perfectly with my 16-35. This video makes me more confident that this is the right move.
100% right on !!! i separate you from the rest because what you do and where you go to get your images not to many photographers do ,,and the images you capture nobody has them so keep up the great work you do i love watching your videos n beautiful images GOD BLESS !!
Good video, Dave. Thank you. (required question next). Why not add macro photos of all the flowers and plants you pass? Macro lens, extension tubes? I know, an 80/20 analytic view doesn't include flowers, Dave?
Why carry a Macro Lens? You must stick to the 80-20 Rule. Good for your back too - you will realize when you are an old fart. I do a lot of Macro with my tele zooms - cropped of-course, and they come out stunning.
@Dave Morrow Knew you'd remember lol. I'm blessed my dude! Living down here in Tampa, Fl. Doing very well. How are things your way? You still out west?
Could never forget that. So many funny times man. Nice. That sounds great. Bet the weather is ideal right now where you are. Just hiking, taking photos & making videos. Living in the Pacific Northwest right now.
Probably the best video I have seen of yours that really hit home with me, and will make me do some serious thinking. Now, if I had just seen it a month ago, I could have saved several hundred dollars. Thank you Dave!
Really interesting thought about applying the 80/20 rule to life and cutting out things that might not be hurting you (and aren’t negative things) but just aren’t allowing you to achieve your greatest potential. I have some thinking to do on what to cut out…
Thanks Dave! You always have great tips and words of wisdom. Not only with my photography, but my other art work. I'm still learning, and you save me enough in time and effort to minimize "junk" confusion.
In my former life as a senior fire office, the Pareto principal was 20% of people taking up 80% of your time so the key was to stop being dragged into situations by getting others to do their job and stop issues from snowballing. In terms of photography, I've been there with buying and taking loads of gear and using less than half of it. One thing I did was buy a smaller bag as it then forced me to think more about what I was wanting to do and then only take exactly was I needed and leave the nice to have behind. Enjoyed the discussion Dave 👍
Your engineering background practicality probably puts off a lot of people, but it is spot on. Learn to shoot, not to shop. Dont fall for all the marketing BS (im a marketer). Besides wasting a lot of time learning to be mediocre at a ton of gear, the COST savings alone will mean you dont have to get as much work to live. Good stuff Dave.
There is a quote I like to remember when packing my camera bag Dave; "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
I am doing photography for 6 or 7 years and for landscape I also reduced the gear that I took on hike to exactly your gear. 2 lenses, one body and a tripod. I have not looked back. Great video as it confirms my decision to reduce gear.
I had some difficulty in printing the guides. I had to sign in after each one. It would be nice to be able to go back instead of having to exit the page. I did like that you explained the strategy of concentrating on shooting rather than gear.
oh! my god, Dave, where is this video 15 years ago?? 😂 now my backpack would weigh 10kg less!, and it would be easier for me to find the gadgets.... Excellent advice.👍
Well said. I'm laughing: the opening ad for this clip was for the latest drone (we know how you fill about that!). Anyway, I def' will be joining up next week. One size does not fit all but for landscape photography you are my guru now. You already radically improved my shoots.
Thanks for sharing your experience with great comments.... agree totally with you & wish I had spent money on one or two better glass rather than new camera upgrade & gadgets etc.... cheers from Australia 😀
Wondering what the two lenses that you referenced in this video are. Thank you for sharing your suggestions on photography! This 20% rule is making me think.
I absolutely agree and that’s all I take on my backpacking photography trips. We go to fairly remote places, and in the winter. I struggle to make a landscape photo and a single tent look interesting. Big vistas, golden hour blue hour- I’ll work pretty hard during this time. But how to incorporate person/ tent for scale to make those images interesting.
Z7 shot in 1080p, upsized to 2K. Wish the Go Pro looked liked that. Full setup here: www.davemorrowphotography.com/p/whats-in-dave-morrows-camera-bag.html
in general i couldnt agree more - except that i’m a firm believer in the 2 camera strategy- ie 2 cameras identically setup with a different lens on each camera - it does add to total weight a bit but saves on fussing around changing lenses in the field
If you're day hiking or car shooting, for sure. It's impossible to do for backpacking & wilderness photography. Too much weight. That weight in food, provides 3-4 extra days before resuply, aka 8 more sunrise/sunset sessions. Busted a lens in Norway once & wish I had a backup. Comes in handy then:)
@@DaveMorrow there you go see - insures against camera failure - shares battery life - shares out camera actuations - no lens changing introducing dust etc on the sensor…but of course you would be better off weight wise without full-frame cameras !
Great advice Dave! I'm finding that I've minimized my camera gear fairly well, but not my winter backpacking gear! I groan under my Hyperlite backpack, but I still feel like I "need" all of that stuff. I recently purchased a Thermarest kit to convert my sleeping pad into a camp chair. Felt soooo good to be able to lean back inside my tent for the hours of cold winter dark.
Thanks! Cold is a really hard time of year to learn in. Long tent nights are brutal. It'll come with time. Just keep going on trips and you'll learn what you actually use & don't use in the winter.
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I'm gonna butt in here and point out that there are a few gadgets that are VERY useful for certain kinds of photography and without them, things become more of a hassle. I'm a backpacker but my main niche in photography is nightscape photography. Having a wireless remote trigger / intervalometer is a HUGE time save for me, especially if I want to take Milky Way "selfies": I don't have to fiddle around with the camera timer, I don't need to be extra careful not to touch the focus ring when pressing the shutter button, etc.
I don't carry hundreds of filters, a star tracker or loads of lights but the remote trigger is one of my best friends in the field.
This is the perfect example of the hardest part of the 80/20 rule. There's a huge mental trap that almost everyone falls for, including me.
- Many things feel like they are in the 20% because they have positive attributes & feel useful, like your remote timer.
- You will trick yourself to think almost everything is in the 20% because you already have a sunk cost with the item.
- There's an 80% chance that it's not in the 20%. So very likely, but not a guarantee. (Experiment required)
A good test we used when engineering jumbo jet airplanes. Ask yourself. If I remove this thing does it break the process or reduce it's functionality by 20% or more? If not, then often times you don't need it in the first place.
- For each decision made or item owned, your sunk costs are capped & known. Your future costs are unknown & potentially much higher.
- It's the add up of all these small non-essential complexities that sneaks up on you. Not the single item. The additive of all of them.
Just a guess: I bet if you removed that timer, for 60 days and forced a new workflow, then you would realize that you still got the same results as far as image quality (the 80). It would feel strange & more complex at first. But then second nature. That's what happened to me for astro & remotes.
Here's my astro gallery. None used a remote. photos.davemorrowphotography.com/Under-the-Stars
I put the in camera 20 second timer on my right hand so it's 1 button click away at al times. Run into position for "selfies". Less gear. less button clicks, cleaner workflow.
You may find after the 60 day experiment you do need your remote timer. Then you know it's in the 20% and have the skills to use your camera, if the remote timer doesn't work, from the experiment.
Hope that helps!
@@DaveMorrow Indeed!
@@DaveMorrow Well, due to my camera, some of the things I do simply CAN'T be done without a remote trigger. I use a Sony a6000, and it has a built in timer for 2 and 10 secs.
Also, I usually take multiple shots of the sky and stack them for noise reduction, then blend them with a separate image of the foreground.
These foreground shots I usually take with a really long shutter speed (2-5 mins) in BULB mode, which means there's no way for me to hold down the shutter button for that long without introducing camera shake.
Totally agree. I reduced my “gadgets” to the bare necessities many years ago. I found myself playing with all my “stuff” rather than efficiently moving through my photo processes. Great advice.
Absolutely the best advise. I personally was caught up in the "Get more gear and you'll be a better creator" vortex. Now all that stuff sits in my media closet. I blame RUclips for that. Beginners come into this arena clueless for the most part. We are swayed by all the "Pros" with large subscribers into buying this and that. The bottom line is knowledge and practice makes you better at your craft. I believe you learn into your equipment.
This is prevalent in the "Hiking/Backpacking" community big time. Luckily, being an old fart who has hiked since dirt was invented, I did not fall for any of the hype that is so rampant on social media. Did I opt for lighter equipment than I used back in the 70's? Hell ya, I may be nuts but I am not stupid. But I did not listen to the Dan Beckers of RUclips.
Anyway another great video by "Grand-master DM" I have learned a lot from you. Cheers!
Hey Dave! Bullseye! You hit the target right on. Way too many photographers are obsessed about camera gear & lenses vs just getting outdoors & shooting like heck with what you've got. Like your minimal attitude about lenses & camera bodies. Getting to know the equipment well is so important. So let's say your down in Southeast Alaska where I worked one summer. The brown bears don't wait around for u to get your lenses switched to that supper telephoto G Master or whatever's in your backpack. Actually, they are looking at u as a good snack, not even dinner. So if you want to get "that photo," you'd better be ready in more than one way. Seconds may be left, before it's too late. At least if u work fast, maybe they'll find the evidence of the "perfect shot" on your super-duper exposed disc. So it goes when in the real wilderness known as Alaska! 😎😎
You are absolutely correct! I am a beginner and i was advised to practice practice practice around WHERE A LIVE until i develop my skills and abilities. and DON'T BUY ANYTHING, but use what i have. when i become more confident on my skills knowledge pick a genre of photography that i want to pursue and incorporate other things if time and money allow. thank you for your great and beautiful videos. !!!
I learn so much from your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your hard-earned wisdom. Many life applications from your photography teachings have made my life so much better.
80%/20% 90%/10%
I'm not sure if I caught your gist, but it sounds like what you're saying is don't get so bogged down in gear, spend more time photographing.
Dave - Did you nail this one! Less is definitely more in photography and most things in life. I recently found myself carrying too much gear in my pack, went home and cleaned house. I only take what I think that I really need. I try using my skills whenever I judge wrong on my equipment choice, usually lens.
Dave great video!! I am a believer in the 80/20 rule. What 2 lens are you using?
I am looking to get into landscape/outdoor photography and would like a versatile 2 lens setup with one being a wide or ultra-wide option to keep the gear list minimal.
Really take your advice to heart and enjoy all your vids - but - I find a few more memory cards no impact. Also, I'm not much of a backpacker due to my knees and missing disks - but I can carry a longer telephoto to reach farther than I can hike.
TOTALLY off topic... but have you ever seen a sasquatch? yeah, for real...
this is a metaphor for the rest of life. Travelling light is not necessarily ALWAYS better, but it often is.....
It’s funny you should be talking about equipment and the mass of things that are thought to be necessary ~ a few months ago a ‘severely downsized’ my camera equipment. I don’t miss any of it . Cheers for sharing
I love that mindset where less is better. But I believe that a polarized filtre and density filtres are also part of the minimum gear.
Keep Up the good work Mr Morrow.
I've been shooting at night more and having trouble focusing my foreground while maintaining a crisp sky. Is there a good way o do this without merging two photos in photoshop?
Thanks for the video and inspiration, Dave. In general, I agree with your 80/20 approach but I would add an L bracket, remote timer and polarizing filter and ND filter set to the list of need stuff.
Excellent advice. Doing more with less should always be the first principle.
Very logical Dave, thanks. Amusingly I would suggest 2 memory cards since I feel that would make them last twice as long and if the one fails on a trip, you are not scuppered.
I won't fill up 1 memory card in an entire season. Selective shooting. If the light isn't killer, not even getting the camera out:)
I appreciate the need for simplification. Thanks for the reminder!
That's just what I thought! Thanks for the encouragement to only have or get what I need. 😀
Can't agree more with you - carry less and shoot more in photography.
hi, i really like your channel and the videos! really good info and that nature... amazing :) question I have is this, since it has been 2 years since the video went live, what do you think about micro four thirds system. is this something you would consider if starting from 0 or even now? would you consider switching to MFT? thanks and all the best
Thanks. No i wouldn't recommend that. Here's the reason: www.davemorrowphotography.com/camera-sensor-size-guide & here is the gear I use: www.davemorrowphotography.com/p/whats-in-dave-morrows-camera-bag.html
Always better to simplify rather than complicate.
Well said, I like your pragmatic view.
I’m of a similar mindset, but mostly because I hate carrying a ton of gear into the backcountry. I’m in the process of simplifying my gear setup… I’ve been thinking the tamron 28-200 will pair perfectly with my 16-35. This video makes me more confident that this is the right move.
100% right on !!! i separate you from the rest because what you do and where you go to get your images not to many photographers do ,,and the images you capture nobody has them so keep up the great work you do i love watching your videos n beautiful images GOD BLESS !!
Love that!
Thanks Dave, I'm cleaning out my bag right now. Not much more left but the straps are gone to go. But I will keep my toilet paper.
Leaves are solid TP! haha;)
Good video, Dave. Thank you. (required question next). Why not add macro photos of all the flowers and plants you pass? Macro lens, extension tubes? I know, an 80/20 analytic view doesn't include flowers, Dave?
Good question. Just not something I'm interested in. Love hiking, photos, videos and the landscapes. That's what I devote all time to.
Why carry a Macro Lens? You must stick to the 80-20 Rule. Good for your back too - you will realize when you are an old fart. I do a lot of Macro with my tele zooms - cropped of-course, and they come out stunning.
All my support - your channel is a true inspiration
Great video Dave, I need a serious think about this, but first I gotta buy a couple more camera straps!! ;-)
lol! Make sure to get the padded ones so your shoulder doesn't get sore;)
many of your videos have had a great impact on my photography and otherwise. but this video sums it up. thanks for the tips....
Love it. Thanks brother!
Efficiency indeed pays off in every aspect of life
Great advices, Dave! Thanks
Dave you are living my dreams. Love your outdoor videos, Make me feel cold though 🙂
Thanks Cor. Great to hear from you buddy. Get some down booties;)
I definitely agree in all you mentioned because it relates to my experience. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
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This is such a useful message! Do you consider polarizers and ND filters necessary or "gadgets"?
I have the same question.
Thanks. Glad to hear it. Here is my equipment: www.davemorrowphotography.com/p/whats-in-dave-morrows-camera-bag.html
Great advice! Thanks!
The city never sleeps...better slip you an indian 🎶😂😂... good to see you doing so well old friend!
hahaha! Dying. Great to hear from you dude. How's everything going?
@Dave Morrow Knew you'd remember lol. I'm blessed my dude! Living down here in Tampa, Fl. Doing very well. How are things your way? You still out west?
Could never forget that. So many funny times man. Nice. That sounds great. Bet the weather is ideal right now where you are. Just hiking, taking photos & making videos. Living in the Pacific Northwest right now.
@Dave Morrow definitely cant complain about the weather. 90 degrees today in February lol. I gotta make a trip out your way tho!
Probably the best video I have seen of yours that really hit home with me, and will make me do some serious thinking. Now, if I had just seen it a month ago, I could have saved several hundred dollars. Thank you Dave!
Thanks!
Really interesting thought about applying the 80/20 rule to life and cutting out things that might not be hurting you (and aren’t negative things) but just aren’t allowing you to achieve your greatest potential. I have some thinking to do on what to cut out…
Absolutely!
In short - less is more. :-)
Super advise.
Thanks Dave! You always have great tips and words of wisdom. Not only with my photography, but my other art work. I'm still learning, and you save me enough in time and effort to minimize "junk" confusion.
In my former life as a senior fire office, the Pareto principal was 20% of people taking up 80% of your time so the key was to stop being dragged into situations by getting others to do their job and stop issues from snowballing.
In terms of photography, I've been there with buying and taking loads of gear and using less than half of it. One thing I did was buy a smaller bag as it then forced me to think more about what I was wanting to do and then only take exactly was I needed and leave the nice to have behind. Enjoyed the discussion Dave 👍
Thank you Dave!. You will save me so much money.
Anytime!
Thanks Dave
That was great Dave. Appreciate the reminder about minimal gear and the 80/20 rule. Think I’ll ditch a few things today I don’t need!
Your engineering background practicality probably puts off a lot of people, but it is spot on. Learn to shoot, not to shop. Dont fall for all the marketing BS (im a marketer). Besides wasting a lot of time learning to be mediocre at a ton of gear, the COST savings alone will mean you dont have to get as much work to live. Good stuff Dave.
There is a quote I like to remember when packing my camera bag Dave;
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
Really solid advice Dave. Keep it simple and devote as much time as you can to being out there and practicing the craft. Well said!
I am doing photography for 6 or 7 years and for landscape I also reduced the gear that I took on hike to exactly your gear. 2 lenses, one body and a tripod. I have not looked back. Great video as it confirms my decision to reduce gear.
Only watched a bit but what the heck you need to add a video about sharpening techniques.
I had some difficulty in printing the guides. I had to sign in after each one. It would be nice to be able to go back instead of having to exit the page.
I did like that you explained the strategy of concentrating on shooting rather than gear.
oh! my god, Dave, where is this video 15 years ago?? 😂 now my backpack would weigh 10kg less!, and it would be easier for me to find the gadgets.... Excellent advice.👍
wish I had known too;)
It's nice to see how Pareto's principle also apply to photography!
Well said. I'm laughing: the opening ad for this clip was for the latest drone (we know how you fill about that!). Anyway, I def' will be joining up next week. One size does not fit all but for landscape photography you are my guru now. You already radically improved my shoots.
haha. Of course it was! That's hilarious. Really glad to hear it. Roy!
Great advice! You’re doing a great job with your videos.
Great advice Dave, going to start sorting out my camera bag, thank you.
Thanks for sharing your experience with great comments.... agree totally with you & wish I had spent money on one or two better glass rather than new camera upgrade & gadgets etc.... cheers from Australia 😀
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video and even better advice. I’ve applied the 80/20 rule throughout my life and it does indeed make all the difference.
Thanks Robert! For sure. The best for life!
Wondering what the two lenses that you referenced in this video are. Thank you for sharing your suggestions on photography! This 20% rule is making me think.
Good question. Here is all my camera gear: www.davemorrowphotography.com/p/whats-in-dave-morrows-camera-bag.html
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
I absolutely agree and that’s all I take on my backpacking photography trips. We go to fairly remote places, and in the winter. I struggle to make a landscape photo and a single tent look interesting. Big vistas, golden hour blue hour- I’ll work pretty hard during this time. But how to incorporate person/ tent for scale to make those images interesting.
Nice. That sounds fun! Just lots of shooting & bad compositions for years. Eventually you'll gain a natural eye for it:)
Thank you Dave, great tips to reduce unwanted gear . enjoy your trips and advice.
You bet
Lens, camera body, tripod, myself, battery, memory card
That's the ticket!
Great stuff Dave, 80/20
Was this video shot with the GoPro or Z7? It looks really good!
Z7 shot in 1080p, upsized to 2K. Wish the Go Pro looked liked that. Full setup here: www.davemorrowphotography.com/p/whats-in-dave-morrows-camera-bag.html
Thanks Dave
Thanks for the good advice.
You bet!
in general i couldnt agree more - except that i’m a firm believer in the 2 camera strategy- ie 2 cameras identically setup with a different lens on each camera - it does add to total weight a bit but saves on fussing around changing lenses in the field
If you're day hiking or car shooting, for sure. It's impossible to do for backpacking & wilderness photography. Too much weight. That weight in food, provides 3-4 extra days before resuply, aka 8 more sunrise/sunset sessions. Busted a lens in Norway once & wish I had a backup. Comes in handy then:)
@@DaveMorrow there you go see - insures against camera failure - shares battery life - shares out camera actuations - no lens changing introducing dust etc on the sensor…but of course you would be better off weight wise without full-frame cameras !
Hey Mic your Phone is ALSO a camera - an excellent standby too. If you follow the 80-20 Rule no 2nd Body.
Once in a while I watch a video that makes me look at myself in a way that hurts. This was one of those videos.
Love to hear it!
Great advice Dave! I'm finding that I've minimized my camera gear fairly well, but not my winter backpacking gear! I groan under my Hyperlite backpack, but I still feel like I "need" all of that stuff. I recently purchased a Thermarest kit to convert my sleeping pad into a camp chair. Felt soooo good to be able to lean back inside my tent for the hours of cold winter dark.
Thanks! Cold is a really hard time of year to learn in. Long tent nights are brutal. It'll come with time. Just keep going on trips and you'll learn what you actually use & don't use in the winter.
nice