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Destin Danser
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I'm a photographer and adventurer based near Rochester, New York. I shoot with Fujifilm X-Series cameras, and I'm passionate about them. This channel shares my love for photography, as well as the adventures that it takes me on.
MindShift Gear BackLight 26L Review: The Best Camera Backpack?
If you're a landscape photographer who is looking for a new camera backpack, the MindShift BackLight Series should be on your short list. This is my favorite camera bag of all time, and I have virtually no complaints about it. In this video, I explain why I love it so much and take you on a tour of its features & layout.
Older review of the 36L version: czcams.com/video/AdAdZCYcWj4/video.html
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My Website: www.adventureaheadphoto.com
Instagram: adventure_ahead_photo
Facebook Page: profile.php?id=100093172353628
Gear I use to film these videos:
Fujifilm X-H2: amzn.to/48JwYem
Fujifilm XF 18mm 1.4: amzn.to/49X1C4V
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DJI Mini 3 Pro: amzn.to/3ImuFDb
Aperture Amaran 60D: amzn.to/3T2QxZb
Aperture Light Dome SE: amzn.to/430PPjO
Andoer W140 LED Pocket Light: amzn.to/48E9oj5
DJI Mic 2 Kit: amzn.to/4bZqz1l
MindShift Gear BackLight 26L: amzn.to/44khpJy
The links above are affiliate links and help to support my channel through commission without costing you any extra money. Your use of them is very much appreciated.
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Overview
02:46 Tour & Layout
07:37 One Gimmicky Feature
09:12 My Thoughts & Experience
Older review of the 36L version: czcams.com/video/AdAdZCYcWj4/video.html
Purchasing through the affiliate links below helps to support this channel without costing you anything:
BackLight 18L: amzn.to/3WiZlh5
BackLight 26L: amzn.to/44khpJy
BackLight 36L: amzn.to/49VH38D
My Website: www.adventureaheadphoto.com
Instagram: adventure_ahead_photo
Facebook Page: profile.php?id=100093172353628
Gear I use to film these videos:
Fujifilm X-H2: amzn.to/48JwYem
Fujifilm XF 18mm 1.4: amzn.to/49X1C4V
Fujifilm XF 33mm 1.4: amzn.to/3wBDYN4
Sigma 56mm 1.4: amzn.to/3wEnGmz
Fujifilm XF 55-200: amzn.to/49D9k4n
Fujifilm XF 10-24: amzn.to/3IszryZ
DJI Mini 3 Pro: amzn.to/3ImuFDb
Aperture Amaran 60D: amzn.to/3T2QxZb
Aperture Light Dome SE: amzn.to/430PPjO
Andoer W140 LED Pocket Light: amzn.to/48E9oj5
DJI Mic 2 Kit: amzn.to/4bZqz1l
MindShift Gear BackLight 26L: amzn.to/44khpJy
The links above are affiliate links and help to support my channel through commission without costing you any extra money. Your use of them is very much appreciated.
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Overview
02:46 Tour & Layout
07:37 One Gimmicky Feature
09:12 My Thoughts & Experience
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Hi, CZcams sent me here, so I decided to watch this even though it is an old video. I shoot professionally too. (in our business we shoot exclusively on Fuji) A really good video, I have the Sigma 56mm F/1.4 and was so impressed I pre-ordered the Sigma 23mm F/1.4 which quickly became my favourite X-Mount lens My studio setup is pretty much an X-T3 and the Sigma 56mm and 23mm lenses (with the 35mm F/1.4 which has been relegated to backup) My EDC is the X100 VI, where the 40MP makes sense since you are stuck with the single focal length (this camera is special) . We have an X-T5 which I'd grab if I either needed the 40MP or needed the new autofocus, but since I did a Studio shoot 2 days ago using the X-T3 and Sigma 56mm and only one photo out of 86 was not in focus, I'm not worried about autofocus I've subscribed, I hope you continue making videos in the future
I own it, the X-T3 is really great camera.
The « infinitely spinning » aperture ring has nothing to do with the cheap lenses but is rather due to the variable aperture… How could you mark the aperture since it changes according to how zoomed-in or out the lens is? 😊
I can pull my iphone out and take quick snapshots or quick little videos without using my phone for anything else for days without bother. I'm quite happy to do this because I don't have facebook, Very seldom check Instagram or care who's messaged me (in general) until I'm 'either at home or not doing anything important. I made a decision to treat smart phones like this from day one. Even with a camera like the Camp Snap, I'd still bring a phone with me for emergencies. So, not for me, I've actually owned and used many crappy cameras over the years and don't miss them one bit, my iphone is 'good enough' that's all. Still, I appreciate your opinion!
Thanks for chiming in!
@@destin-danser After reading my comment I now realise that it probably reads somewhat negative towards the Camp Snap, it wasn't meant too. I understand some people really need to find ways to detox from social media, take a break from it whichever way they can, if this camera helps to achieve this; I think that's great. Also, if some folk like the challenge of seeing what they can snap with such a camera, then; kudos to them. Oh, good video, great job on your studio set up too, Destin.
Like you said at the start of the vid.... It's been made for kids..... Kids come in all ages, so I think its best to cater for the really young ones, as they have.... and choose a different camera for the more technical kids like yourself.
too bad no waterproof zipper
I had a choice between an xt3 or an xh1. Xh1 reduced by nearly 50% and battery pack with 3 batteries thrown in, no brainer, went for xh1. This was in 2018. Shutter release is soooooo silent, absolutely love it and film simulation bracketing too. Will not say goodbye it, I also have an xe 4 great for street photo' and also use film sim bracketing. That is why i like fujifilm
🤷♀️ I think the photos look great.
Great video, with well thought out points. I'm trying to buy an XT3 but getting a decent price is a bit tricky in Aus. I think XT5s always being sold out isn't helping. I bought an XT2 a few months ago to test out the Fuji system. I like it so much I'm selling off my Nikon gear (d810 too). Anyway, I have one big issue with my XT2 which is the main reason I want an XT3, in the hope it solves it... The problem is the hot pixels at anything near 1 sec shutter speed or slower. I've tried the noise reduction feature (I think that's what its called?), which helps a bit with the JPG. So - as you shoot astro and landscape (where long shutter speeds are common) - how is the XT3 in this regard? I've searched google and asked on facebook groups and cannot find anything concrete RE XT2 or XT3 and hot pixels noise. Maybe I just have a bad XT2 (it's otherwise perfect)? Thanks!
Great all rounded review, thanks for sharing. I just bought this lens and the initial photos are very promising. For me spending an additional 500 dollars for a Fuji lens just to get an aperture ring is not worth it.
i fucking love how bad the pictures are, such a vibe!!! cannot wait to receive mine!
iPhones these days shoot RAW and have professional level editing, it's even worse for "living in the moment" than my DSLR is because I feel compelled to finish editing the photo right there and then. I absolutely love it though.
Thanks for the review, I ordered mine today! By the way, your dog is adorable! Best Wishes 💕
Thank you! Enjoy!
I just bought an RRS Ascend 14 travel tripod for $1650. As soon as I took it out of the box, I knew what I was looking at - the tripod equivalent of a $10,000 bicycle. The design and build quality are exceptional. I used to build bicycles that were works of art and performance. Most cyclists thought it was nuts, but I would send good riders on test rides in the hills and they would return shaking their heads and checking their savings balances. The harder you use them, the better they work. Until you know this level of quality - you can't understand it. I have several good tripods I have collected over the decades. They are all going away. It's obvious that there is no comparison.
I’m an avid mountain biker myself, and this is an excellent analogy. It’s a level of quality that you just can’t comprehend until you’ve actually tried it for yourself.
So the name of the camera isn’t in the title but still managed to name drop the Fuji x100 in the title.
So you’ve identified that I’m taking advantage of popular methods to increase CTR? Congratulations!
I pull off my photos by plugging a usb-c cord from the camera to my Mac. I don't unscrew or remove the SD card.
Yeah, that seems like the best bet.
Nice tripod, 2K is ridiculous for any tripod by non well-off standards.
I thought the same thing until I bought one - it really is a long term investment if you’re going to be into photography for the rest of your life. I’m definitely not well off, I just got sick of wearing out cheap tripods. I have absolutely zero doubt that this tripod will still be going strong and holding my cameras in 30 years when I’m in my 60s, even if I use it every day. There are VERY few tripods I could say that about on the market today.
Still have my Ep-1 from back in the day. These Pens are built really well. My IBIS has died and apparently it’s a common thing on these bodies. It does make you think, when the internet destroys cameras like, say, my Canon RP, we have just become so spoilt and forget we have come a long way with modern technology.
Totally agreed! It’s making me want to go buy a few of the cameras I owned over a decade ago and see if they still have some life left in them. I find alot of value in carrying around cheaper cameras that I don’t have to worry about losing/damaging so much. The IBIS in this E-P3 is still working, but it definitely seems to be a common failure point.
Good review! I own this bag as well as the 34L version, but your right, the 34L version is a bit too big. I just got the Mindshift "sprint" version, which I really like, it's slimmer, lighter but just perfect for my A7R5 + 100-400 2.8 GM and OM-1, it's best for that quick after work or short 1-2 hour picture taking walk. I also own the Mindshift "Rotation 180" bag, which I also really like, I only wish though they modified the bag so the top is designed with a roll up sleeve (kinda like the shimoda bags) to allow more storage, that way I can quickly access my camera and when I need more room to put my jacket or sweatshirt, etc...I can fit it in the top part of the bag - especially when I start early in the morning but by late morning it's time to remove layers...I can store it more easily. I told a Mindshift representative my suggestion (during a camera store grand opening), he was open to hearing my suggestion, hopefully they will take it to heart! Enjoy watching your channel and I subscribed.
I’ll have to check out the sprint! A friend of mine has the rotation 180 and for whatever reason, I’m not a huge fan of it. A roll up top (or cinch top, like a hiking bag) would be awesome. Thanks for the sub!
Nice video as always
Thank you!
Nice video bro !!! Please make a review of my X-H2S too 😢
I don’t have an X-H2s to review, but I plan to review my X-H2 once I’ve had it for a little longer.
Nice !!
Thanks!
As someone who's shot and scanned a lot of film, I'd say the pictures from this look better than scans from the 400 or 800 speed film used in a disposable, and that's pretty much the point of this camera, something to use instead of a disposable or other cheap film camera. Some of my most memorable shots were from a cheap drug store camera with similar capabilities to a disposable, because it was small and I didn't worry too much about losing or breaking it so I always had it with me and ready. So this is like that except without the expense of film.
I own the Panasonic G9 Mark II, which is a beast of a camera... but then I bought the Olympus PEN E-P5 as my walkaround camera and... it's the funniest thing: the E-P5 came out in 2013, and yet I shoot WAY more with it than my "far-superior" G9 Mark II. It's a blast to use, gives me fantastic results with the 14-42mm EZ pancake kit lens, and is beautiful to look at. Cheers.
Glad to hear that you like it! I’m definitely having a similar experience between this and my X-H2
The G9ii is such a hulk😂
@@benko7ab A beast in more ways than one! :)
GX80/85 is far way better with IBIS, more megapixels, Wi-Fi etc.
Thanks for letting me know, I’ll check into it. Admittedly though, I don’t even use WiFi on my X-H2 because a card reader is just faster and less fiddly.
I agree with the camera choice and I loke the look of your video, but your sohnd is very muffled, which may put people off (like me).
Thanks, I’ll look into it, but it sounds very clear on my end and you’re the first person to complain about it.
Those supposed old cameras are nowhere to be found at the camera stores now. I have mine nut bought mine like back in 2016 as an old camera and it was just 80 usd for the body and you could buy an Xpro1 for 300 usd and an XE-1 for 270. I really regret not pulling the trigger now because I thought those things were old. With the rise of film prices suddenly old digital cameras are not thought to be outdated anymore which is both good and kinda bad since things will be more expensive now for us low budget shooters.
Yeah, I definitely regret not picking up an X-E1 when they were cheaper, but I think this is a fad that will eventually die down as newer cameras start to age and social media moves onto the next big trend.
@@destin-danser The reason I forgot to mention is that those EP cameras of Olympus I could readily buy one because I could immediately fork the money out of pocket. Thats why I have Two EP1s and an EP3. I had using credit cards except for buying plane tickets. So I did not buy an XPO 1 and an XE1 the glass case was literally full of them when the XPO2 came out. I hope what you say will be true but I don't see it coming. Today a used good XPO2 is 1500usd for body and accessories. Thats a good old camera. Shooters like pros and especially hobbyist have learned after 10 plus years of these good old digital cameras are really fine to use up until now if you shot it right because finally everybody knows 98 percent of us only see those shots on our phones, tablets, and computers. You can't. really tell if that was taken with an expensive Leica or an EP3.
it's OLYMPUS PEN E-P3
Sure is, which I reveal 30 seconds into the video - it’s not like I waited until the end to reveal the camera lol
This should be pinned. Its why I watched the video. The main reason is cause I don’t want to spend the 30secs to find out it’s a camera I’m already familiar with.
@@Image1Nation so you’re saying my thumbnail and title worked then? Cool thanks!
That camera does look very slick! Once again this proves that gear is not always the most important thing. Just because something is "old" does not mean that it will not do the job. The photos you took with that camera looked pretty good. The colors were great!
I absolutely love my Olympus cameras. This is a great recommendation! Thanks for putting it on my radar!
You’re welcome! I definitely want to try out other Olympus cameras now!
@destin-danser I have had a few Olympus, including the legendary Pen F. I will say, of all the ones Ive tried the EM5 ii is incredible and such a bargain. I related deeply when you said the menu system sucks (It does!) but I was able to set up my EM5 super easy. It's my favorite camera, even more so than my fuji TX-5 !
I would definitely like to do photography as a career. I think fear is holding me back. I need to start doing it more. I buy some gear and feel like I make progress and the gear is collecting dust. Good points! I don't want photography to be a stress.
There are people who do it as a career and love it, but it’s important to realize that anything becomes a job and gets old eventually when you need to keep doing it in order to put food on the table.
What about cheap 3rd party lens?
The only cheaper wide angle I’ve used is the Rokinon 12mm f/2. It’s manual focus only and I’m very much not happy with the image quality it produces. The Viktrox 13mm looks extremely good and I plan to buy one eventually, but you can get the 10-24 used for much cheaper than the 13mm, so it isn’t exactly a cheap option.
One of my favorite places to shoot for the last 25 years. I'm a little less than 2 hours away as well. 👍
Absolutely, it’s a great location! Thanks for watching! I have another video that I made last week when I tried to photograph the eclipse there as well, if you’re interested.
Thanks for posting, would've been so great without the clouds, but we take what we can get as photographers! Thanks for trying
Absolutely! I almost didn’t post this, but I think that it’s important to share the good days as well as the “bad” ones to avoid giving people a warped view of what landscape photography is actually like.
I randomly bought an XT4 awhile back and I love it! I got it for the 240 FPS and I started photography and like doing that rather than video.
That’s funny, because Fuji did the exact opposite to me. I shot Nikon for a long time and was 100% still images only, and Fuji has pushed my transition into hybrid/video shooting - especially since I got the X-H2.
Great video! Well done.
Thanks so much, appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!
Thanks for the review, my old point and shoot just died and spending a lot on films and film developing was quite annoying for my tiny budget (cartooonist here, we're poor) and this could be a good solution to get the nostalgic touch of my point and shoot with a digital cam !
I think you’d be happy with it! If you’re looking for nostalgic digital camera type content, check out the channel called “snappiness.” He puts out a ton of great content in that area.
@@destin-danser Hahah, when i read your response, I was looking at a random video and it was from Snappiness ! I don't know him but I'll keep looking ! Thanks :)
Good luck!
I use the xt1 with the 23mm f2. love it
Nice video. Looking for that particular model right now. Can someone recommend a good 50mm to pair with it without breaking the bank please ?
Thanks! The 50mm f/2 from Fuji is an incredible lens. If you want 50mm full frame equivalent, the 35 f/2 will get you that. Both are very good lenses at a reasonable price.
So encouraged by you bro, keep up the work and this conversation. What camera and lens are you using in this? Looking epic man. BRO you had me when you cracked that BEER haha SO MUCH FOAM! I love it. You made me lol bro.
This is filmed on the Fuji X-H2 and 33mm 1.4 I promise I know how to pour a beer 😂😂😂
X-H1 is best value camera from Fuji right now. Not X-T3.
I think they’re relatively equal, and it depends on your exact use case as well as which body style you happen to prefer. What is it that would make you choose the X-H1?
Go back and do your test well. The majority of people out there will tell you it's xt3; in terms of photo quality and excellent video quality 4k 60p dci at 400 mega bite per seconds.
i jumped the gun and ordered one before watching your vid, haha. we’ll see how it holds up. I’m a sucker for bad quality but good composition shots.
I don’t think you can go wrong for the price, it’s fun to play with as long as you have realistic expectations. Let me know what you think of it!
You mentioned the absence of IBIS amost as an afterthought. Compared to later models, no IBIS is a significant drawback. You can carry around extra batteries - no big deal -, but you can't install IBIS (though, I concede, optical stabilization is available with some lenses).
I’m working on a video currently to explain my thoughts on this in detail, but my general opinion is that IBIS is really only important for those who shoot handheld video. When it comes to photography, IBIS is only useful in a very small range of shutter speeds - too slow and it’s useless, too fast and you don’t need it. Furthermore, because it only helps with camera shake, it’s generally only useful in situations where nothing in the frame is moving, which is a pretty small subset of photos. Also, modern ISO performance is so good that I’m not fighting to keep iso levels super low anymore, so I rarely need slow shutter speeds unless I want them for creative reasons - in which case I’d use a tripod anyway. I guess if you routinely photograph scenes where nothing is moving, at shutter speeds between ~2 seconds and 1/focal length, and you just absolutely don’t want to use a tripod - then you can say that IBIS is important to your still photography. As a landscape photographer: I will always use a tripod. As a wedding, portrait, event, and sports photographer: I’ll never accept a shutter speed slow enough to worry about camera shake in the first place.
I have the Gitzo GT 4543 Ls and with ball head GH 4383 LR and it is 500 Euros cheaper Gitzo is already for many decades top of the bill
I’m not sure when you checked prices, or maybe the pricing is different where you are - here in the states, the pricing at BH Photo for the gear you listed comes out to $1,861, so it’s about the same price as the RRS that I reviewed in this video.
@@destin-danser In the late eighties I was also a part time professional photograher and in that period Gitzo was already top notch After 35 years again I took my passion again but now in the digital world of photography I have bought my Gitzo were I also live in the Netherlands Build quality from the Gitzo is unmatched I have still an almost 35 years old monopod from Gitzo and that one works still perfect
@@Bikerbeest I’ve certainly heard that gitzo makes excellent products, though I’ve never had the chance to use one. I personally prefer the design and look of RRS, and since they’re both excellent and cost the same amount, that’s what I chose. Glad to hear you’re enjoying the Gitzo! Thanks for commenting.
@@Bikerbeest Yes. I have a Gitzo that is 30 years old and tough as nails. My new RRS Ascend has the same kind of quality, but has modern refinements that make it better. Of course, that is an unfair comparison, but I am equally impressed with the quality.
Oh man, I'm looking to buy a video tripod with fluid head, and after watching a gerald undone video, thought a manfrotto would be enough, now you're telling me those things break after a few years. Next options are Siriu and Sachtler, $2K & $4K.
To be fair, I never owned manfrotto’s most expensive stuff. I’m sure they make good quality tripods, and I can’t speak to their video heads at all. I’m in the market for a video tripod myself, but I don’t really have thousands to invest in it right now so I’m going to be looking for a budget option of some sort. I’ve heard good things about leofoto - maybe look into them as well.
Well done video on the X-T3 :) I own this camera for personal life photography when not using my Nikon D5 and feel like I want to be burried with it haha
Thanks! And I agree, even if I do miss my old D810 sometimes.
"comparing it to the Fujifilm 70-300" did you use it? I own and love the 55-200 but I somewhat expected some kind of hands on experience (or nice shots) with the compared lens. Also, to relate to those saying it's "soft at 200mm", this lens suffers from a multitude of unlucky QC issues where the elements gets decentered very easily from shocks and dinks. I assume the OIS motor fragility is to blame here. I've gone through 5 copies of it including 3 new buy/return instances over 6 months time (often waiting a month to make sure I get one from a new batch) before settingly on a well centered copy of it. Nevertheless, I really enjoy the way this lens renders and is still my to go lens for outdoor concert photography during music festival and such. The aperture makes it good enough over the 70-300. Thx for sharing your thoughts and gorgeous shots on the lens.
I agree that a hands on comparison with the 70-300 would have been nice, but I couldn’t make it happen unfortunately, and ultimately the point of the video was that I’m so happy with the 55-200 that I haven’t felt compelled to spend the extra money anyway. I think the 70-300 is objectively the better lens, it’s just way more expensive. I’ve had two copies of the 55-200 (old the first and regretted it) and haven’t had any issues with either one of them - both have held up very well. I’m not a pixel peeper though, so maybe others would say mine is a “bad copy.” Thanks so much for watching the video and taking the time to leave your thoughts, I appreciate it!
XT4 if you also shoot videos.. 😊
Totally agreed, video/hybrid shooters are better off with the X-T4. I’ve got an X-H2 for video, so the X-T3 is my dedicated stills camera.
great video and storytelling.. Many parallels to my own photography and journey... Keep up the good work
Thank you, I’m glad it resonated with you! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, I appreciate it!
❤ amazing
Thank you!
You are extremely talented and that video was enjoyable. I will be sharing! Also do you plan on doing any sales of that photos? I am interested.
@@TinaR-uz4dj I’d be happy to sell you a print! Reach out to me and let me know what you’re looking for, I don’t currently have my landscape work posted for sale, but I’m working on it.