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I’ve not had this problem before, perhaps there’s a fuse which has blown. I don’t think you need to replace the drying out unit. If you can’t get it working again even after talking with the manufacturer you could always use silica gel packs, pelican sells them in metal cases and when they are no longer effective you put them in the oven for 20 minutes for them to become good again.

Yep I just needed it gone to be honest so I can focus on other things I need to tackle for my move, the site I used said it would fight for the best price around and it would compete with selling my car privately. When I agreed to their terms and conditions I also agreed that if I left I would have to pay an exit fee basically which wasn't cheap. I did think about selling it privately but lately even selling camping and camera gear this has proven to be a hassle for me. At least is is gone and I don't have to worry, it would have been nice to get more for it. I still have some things I didn't sell with it so that will go on eBay or the local classifieds :)

That is an awesome deal you picked up there! Photography is hard and sometimes you need to take a break from it for a while, I am glad for you that your creative flame is back and you'll be back at it stronger than ever before. In a recent video I made, I said I have to sell my canon setup and my 5D was apart of that. Oddly I couldn't let it go for the price people offered me for it so I have kept it, I have been thinking what would I buy if I sold it on or traded it in for something else and I can't think of anything. This camera does everything for me and as you say an optical viewfinder is a must for you and it is also for me. 8 years on and the camera still rocks today!

Damn that is a brutal hit! Seems we have a common connection to our cars, they really do have a soul. Most people just think of it as a metal box with an engine to get them from A to B. I purchased my car back in 2017 for $10,500au so selling it for $2,500au was a bit of a hit, At least I got years of use out of it and had some good experiences with it. I wouldn't buy another one as now they are getting to a point they are likely to fail on some major parts.

Hahaha I don’t think I’m really wife material 😝🤣

He sold his soul mate 😅

It really is! Now it is starting to feel more real. Now it’s gone I now want to go to some places which is typical 😅

It really is a fantastic lens!

I can't say as it is now all packed up, it wasn't a cheap one from memory. a narrower one I would suggest buying to make it easier to fit in the bag.

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto thanks. I forgot, you’re moving back to England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. That’s a big thing and lots to organize. Regarding the bladder: I will by some at AMA… and figure out which one fits the best!

@StephanKempchen haha that’s all good my friend. There’s so much to do, I’ve just sold my car late last week and most of my stuff is packed away now. What I’d recommend is one that is wide and shorter in length as you can fill this up better as it sits more flat, the narrower longer ones tend to end up like a tube. The pocket it sits In doesn’t come out much once you’ve got your camera gear inside the main compartment. Just thinking about mine it could have been about 15x30cm perhaps.

Because I am crazy hahaha

You're certainly not wrong there! It is going to be good ahead that is for sure :)

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto I’m never wrong😂

@melscreativelens that’s not true. Look you’re wrong about this 😝🤣

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Haha! :-)

That’s so good you enjoyed my video! I do wonder if there’s another way of storing the wind shield as it can easily fall off the mic. It would be good if I could store it in the main case.

Just replying to your updated comment. That is awesome it has arrived so quickly and you are happy with it! The bag will last you for years, I am glad my video helped you make up your mind on the bag. I personally watched a few before buying mine but I made this one as there where options that where wrong and parts that where missed.

That’s awesome I’m so glad I was able to help you out! You will love the bag and great buy on such a great bargain! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺🤠

I do agree with you partly on that front, dslr cameras are not that different to a mirrorless and there's perks to both systems. With the bust rate they could do that with a dslr but just use mirror lockup and shoot in live view. DSLR cameras haven't been updated in years now so it isn't fair for people to compare specs and features on a system that isn't being improved over time. I always found the auto focus to be accurate and fast on my dslr cameras but having a read out off of the sensor will often be better.

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Just curious, is the faster read-out speed somehow inherent to a mirrorless design; all else being equal?

@paramounttechnicalconsulti5219 well now they need a faster buffer to transfer the files, some cameras like the R5 have the Cfast card or something similar. But in saying that the 1DX had some pretty expensive cards. I think the high frames per second when using electronic shutter is basically like video but it saves each frame at full resolution. It still can’t do crazy fps with the mechanical shutter. Dslr cameras were limited a bit more due to the mirror and the slap it had. If I got back into sports I would choose a 1DX mark II.

I do this with it as well and never had a problem.

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto should lenses be stored without their caps inside the dry cabinet?

@moyg2932 most of the time I keep the caps on, but if I’ve just been out in wet conditions then the caps come off so it can dry out.

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto oh i see tnx sir for answering my queries. ☺️ God bless, more subscribers, more likes☺️

It certainly is 🙂

It really is and so nice that I'm feeling better 🙂 the next thing is to sell my car, I will miss that once it is gone as I do like that car now.

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto We get attached to our cars and then miss them, I’ve been in the same spot too 😊 Bc we go out and create memories. You’ve had many adventures with your car. I’m sure you’ll find a good car in England. Lots of new places to visit :-)

That is really hard to say to be honest, your phone with an app to get the most out of the sensor could do a better job so long as the lighting is used correctly. If you're wanting a small setup with gimbal stabilisation then the pocket series is a good setup to look at.

Thank you 😊

Thank you! 😎👍

Cheers Clive! you're certainly not wrong about that! I can see a small part of the life I will have and it is exciting, as my life slows down here and I start stripping parts away either selling what I can't take with me or putting them in boxes it starts to feel empty. I have started packing up my stuff early to get my mind on track smoother so it is less of a shock. I know I will face many challenges ahead but a part of me is excited by this. I have also now got almost 1 months worth of hotels booked in now which wasn't cheap, Once I touch down I will be heading south then going north. Also if you're going to the British GT championship on the 28/29th of September I will see you there, I have my tickets already for it 😁

Thank you! I am sure once I am on that plane and am over the ocean heading home it will feel so good 🙂

I think you're onto something there, your comforts around you are changing as you make the transition to somewhere new. I certainly remember thinking about this earlier on in the year, I might have mentioned it knowing I will go through this feeling and emotion... I just didn't realise it would hit me so hard. I found out since I could very likely have ADHD as well as Autism I need to keep busy otherwise my brain starts to wonder and make me feel bad that I am not doing anything which brings on depression at a rapid pace. I know I am happiest when I am actively doing something and planning. It certainly is a risk doing this but I need to do it, you always have to give yourself to a journey and know that failure could happen and most of the time something really good comes from it. Most play it safe and don't go anywhere but those that take on the challenge certainly have a good story to share and also grow as a person. I am sure once I touch down in England on the plane and get off the plane it will hit me but in a good way, I will most likely have a grin on my face and a bounce in my step. It was annoying when people were saying I was making a mistake leaving Australia, but they don't know how I feel. I can already see glimpses of myself living in England, having that space in me filled will be nice and a thing I don't need to find something to fill it as it will topped up and capped off. What is tough at the moment is working out what to do next as I have so many ideas but no idea which one to pick first haha. Money certainly isn't the problem, more time in the day which is. I will need help from the right people I meet to make it work.

Thank you! It certainly does like to play tricks and test your strength, I did work out what was causing this when I got home and I was able to make more plans booking things in. Seemed going through this time and I have moments when I am not doing anything it hits me much harder, also in the transition period between countries certainly adds another element. I just want to get going and seeing what happens next. My UK adventures will be so good and I am looking forward to sharing them with you and everyone else that joins in 🙂

It was nice going down there and gave me time to reflect, just a shame I felt empty at the time.

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Simon you have done so much and moving is a big step, especially overseas! Taking a break is such a good thing to do to recharge :-) I understand how feeling down can be tough to shift. I really hope you’re feeling better now. You have lots of caring and support around you and great things ahead :-)

That’s a great bargain for it! The battery in the main unit can’t be replaced unless you send it off to DJI to replace but that will cost you. The battery grip that also has the mic transmitter in it can be replaced easily by buying a new part. Make sure the gimbal works smoothly and the mic still powers up and has about 320 minutes of charge when full. It really is a simple setup and not to much that can go wrong. Thank you as well! I’m glad you found it useful 🙂

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Awesome!!! Thank you so much!!!

@2vLucas my pleasure 😎

My pleasure! You will really like it once you get it, it comes with a wide angle lens in the creators combo but I found I never really needed that. I hope you’ll still be able to buy them towards the end of this year when you can afford it. All the best with your channel! You’ll certainly enjoy creating content.

That is absolutely it! all you need is to upgrade the software to make it easier on you. The gear will certainly do the job for many years, you don't need the latest and most expensive gear. I can't tell a different with the end result with gear produced in the last 10 years (that's just an example).

@frstesiste7670 It really is a nice bag and great value. It is a shame that the front of the bag just didn't have a bit more height and width to the pack then I think it would be able to fit a laptop in the front quite easily. Yeah with the way I had my tripod it certainly isn't ideal, thankfully I have since purchased a smaller one and it is more manageable. I have certainly tried a small travel tripod in the side pocket and it fits in nicely and doesn't sit very high once in the pocket.

@brianbr5388 Ouch!! I have dropped mine once and thankfully it was still all good to use afterwards. I think it is certainly worth buying another one, you could fit a wrist strap to protect it from your butter fingers haha. I really do love this little camera and it gets easier the more often I reach for it.

I am so glad to have it back, I love it even more now. Fuji didn't say really what they done, they gave a part number but no luck working out what it is. What I do know is I have a new shutter, also there was a mark on the sensor and that has gone. I reckon it must have been a new main board and who knows maybe new internals as well. I have had a look into those places and they are a little cheaper but I like to have my own space, also with a B&B you can't stay around the place during the day. I have signed up to booking dot com where I will be able to find some other places to stay before I find a rental. Having a storage unit could work but I need a lot of my stuff so it wouldn't be cost effective, with my house I am looking at places with a garage for extra storage space. I managed to sell all my lenses now. Just my 5D remains but the sales prices for those really vary week to week, what I will do is bring it with me back to England in the container and sell it over there instead, maybe even do a trade in deal and get myself another Fujifilm XT4 or XT3.

​@SimonPhillipsPhoto Ideally, a single room or attic that someone is renting would buy you time - time to shop around for a house (so you can be very choosy). Sometimes, when I relocated, I was forced to rush into the first accommodation available. I later saw a better deal, but unfortunately, I had already rushed into a rental lease. When you relocate, things don't always fall into order correctly. I hope that they do for you in England. However, if you do stumble across an accommodation that buys you time - it can only work in your favor. Cheers, Mike in Louisiana

@user-mu2cp5dv7r I shouldn't need to worry about buying time as my stuff shouldn't arrive in England until mid December time, I am hoping to take about a month to find a place and move in. I will basically get my stuff taken away a week prior to leaving, I am doing this to make sure I make use of that time so I would save costs on storage. For the past few months I have been looking at rentals and gauging more of what I would like and also seeing what the market is doing, also I am able to see what properties just are not shifting. Currently I am looking at a rental around the 900-1200 pounds per month mark and that will get me something nice that I can also use to save money in other areas, which is win win in my books.

Thank you Mel! It really was a tough one to make and one I have been thinking about for a while now. I have managed to sell all my lenses which was good, I did loose money on those but not to much which is good. Selling the 5D is proving to be a bit more tricky. I think this will come with me to England and I will sell it over there to a company I am affiliated with. I might even go over to Fujifilm all together as I do like their stuff, a 70-300mm lens would be nice as it is lightweight yet gives me a nice amount of reach. Also given my bad back I think the fuji is a great compromise, I am surprised by the image quality of that. Also for most of what I am doing now it will be perfect. I'll keep some of my accessories for the 5D4 just in case I end up getting one later on or a 1DX mark II would be nice 🙂

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto i’m pleased you sold your lenses, that’s really good. It’s a shame when we sell on camera pieces we often loose money, but it eventually evens out :-) I agree with you on the Fujifilm gear Simon. It’s lighter, creates quality work and will make a positive difference to your back, less bulk to carry. You need to take care of your back then you can keep enjoying your photography Simon 😊

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Oh and switching to smaller bodies gives more you flexibility 😊

@melscreativelens I am certainly thinking about the move over to them now, there's pros and cons to both systems though but I think I can compromise on that front. It is hard selling gear and loosing money but when I buy the new gear if I get it for a nice bargain then it even outs like you mentioned. It would certainly mean a smaller pack and less weight so I can do what I enjoy for longer :)

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Sounds like Team Fuji has you on board Simon. I’m sure you’ll get great images 😊

I certainly feel this for there. I am a bit tired of this and looking in my photography books I’m just amazed by it all. So much to see and do as well. Where about in England are you living Clive?

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Colchester Essex. 1 hour train journey to London, surrounded by countryside and a short drive to the coastline. No mountains in East Anglia unfortunately, but plenty of historical places to capture.

Nice I’ll come and visit you at some point. I’m sure there’s plenty to photograph in your area 🙂

Thanks! I won’t be back to live in Australia, I went back in 2014 and I loved it but I had to come back with my mum as I couldn’t afford to live over there at the time. This will be my third move back and my last.

Haha nice one! It’s such a great feature the camera has. Glad you’re going to make use of it 🙂

Thank you Marc don’t they just 🙂

The sunshine 🤣

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto it's a dump here 🤣 but you're welcome

@Loftikaz I’ve heard England has those places too 😉🤣 but really there’s little things that just don’t exist here which are important to me. I know I sure sound crazy haha

My pleasure and thank you! in regards the spikes you certainly can't do that with this tripod as the rubber feet are moulded into the legs, it would have been good even if you could screw something into the existing feet.

I really understand where you are coming from as I was thinking a lot about what I wanted from a small lightweight yet easy setup. I do find the action cameras are a touch to wide and the image quality isn't as good as the pocket 2, plus you can't have such a simple wireless mic setup. I have heard mixed reviews on the insta ace pro, I found this out after I was so close to buying one. You honestly can't go wrong with the pocket 2 in the creators combo and they are selling cheap at the moment to clear stock. You certainly won't regret buying it. All the best with which ever one you decide to go with 🙂

It really does and works a treat in cluttered scenes, it also helps in making the scene more simple but it is very easy to go wrong with black and white as it doesn't suit most scenarios and subjects.

It certainly is a great unit and still going strong today, I’m using it for all my cameras and lenses.

@@SimonPhillipsPhoto thank you