The Travel Camera Dilemma.
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- First and foremost, my heart goes out to the people of Ukraine. :(
I've been glued to the war updates since the Russian invasion of their country (Feb. 2022). It seems silly to post a video about cameras, but I hope it serves as a small respite to the chaos of war.
Help if you can. I donated to the war refugees here:
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on the recommendation from fellow CZcamsr and Ukrainian Irene Rudnyk
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As a pro photographer and CZcamsr, I am both blessed and cursed with the "travel camera dilemma." Which camera to take on a trip? As we often learn on this channel, the answer is never easy. And neither is time travel.
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First and foremost, my heart goes out to the people of Ukraine. :(
I've been glued to the war updates since the Russian invasion of their country (Feb. 2022). It seems silly to post a video about cameras, but I hope it serves as a small respite to the chaos of war.
Help if you can. I donated to the war refugees here:
www.unrefugees.org
on the recommendation from fellow CZcamsr and Ukrainian Irene Rudnyk
Thanks for the recommendation on supporting Ukrainians. As for your camera choice, bah humbug! (I knew you would be disappointed if at least one Fuji Geek did not give you a hard time - your welcome!)
Love the understated but flawless logic behind your decision - helpful for viewers facing similar choices with any brands of cameras. A7C wheel/dial conundrum a caryover from A6K line - frustrating as default functions change w/shooting mode.
You visited two of my absolute favorite places to shoot in this area: Old Town Alexandria and Air & Space. Always something new to see in both. As to the camera, I only have an X-T3 so no options there. For a lens, I usually take the 16-80 f4. A little heavy but very versatile with great stabilization and auto focus. For something smaller and lighter, the 35mm 1.4 is a great alternative. Thanks for your videos.
I know this feeling all too well and ALWAYS end up overpacking. Where this decision becomes paralyzing is when it comes to back country camping trips. I have the X-T4 and usually bring the 18-55, 23mm f2.0, and then a wider lens for astro (rokinon 12mm F2.0). Got the new viltrox 13mm F1.4 AF on pre-order and that may become my perfect tri-fecta as then all 3 would work for video!
Thanks for a very interesting and informative video Omar. I have just purchased the Sony A7C II after owning the Sony A7R IVA for the past three years or so. I wanted a lower pixel camera to cut down on storage space use and weight but I still wanted good quality camera. So far (it is still very new), the new camera seems to fit the bill. 12:52 I really enjoy your videos, they are informative, interesting and very amusing. Keep up the good work. Henry
I was recently hiking / backpacking for a week through spain. I brought the Nikon Z6 II sith the 24-120 f4, 50 f1.8 and 14-30 f4. I hsed the 24-120 f4 for 99% of the time. Definitely all I needed.
First - great photos, beautiful family, and great locations! Thank you!
Second - two more topics that bear mentioning: peace of mind in terms of possible theft (worst case scenario- what are you willing to part with) of your gear and the bag print of your gear (size, weight, and bulk of gear during travel). Please keep up your content. Your style, humor, and insight are great.
One of the awesome things about my 5d4 is that I can connect it to my phone wirelessly and backup the JPG images automatically as I go around. As long as I've got cell coverage, I can get that stuff uploaded, so that even if the camera is stolen or destroyed, I'll have at least the JPG of the photos I took.
Hey I’m from Costa Rica!! thanks for the quick shout out about our tropical rain forest!! pura vida!!
Can't wait to return!!
I’m surprised you haven’t gotten the XT4. It has IBIS, bigger battery, flippy LCD, and WR. For travel, I bring tiny 16/2.8 and tiny 35/2. I’m thinking of getting a slightly more flexible pair of lenses for when I’m willing to add a few more grams: 10-24mm WR and 50/2. Of course a lot of people just get the 16-80mm for travel. Anyway, I think it hits most of your needs for travel. For landscape setup in a backpack, Andy Mumford used the 10-24mm and 55-200mm pair for many years. I already have the 55-200mm and love that lens; albeit, not WR.
I can swear thet I saw him with an xt4
This is similar to the setup I have in mind for backpacking: Sigma 56/1.4 and Fuji 16/2.8 (or 10-24/4). I don't own the 16mm, but rental fees are pretty low for that.
My cents on batteries and charging: I don't like hastle of charging batteries too, so for me it's easier to bring a lot more batteries with me (like 5-10 depending on time of the travel), than to bring 2-3 batteries and charging station and find places where to charge. But I also take chargers just in case, but I leave them at hotel. And whatever cameras I can charge from power bank, I will not even take chargers with me, but I will take spare batteries, maybe less of them, but still will take, because I usually cannot deal with charging while on the go, but then in hotel it's ok to use power bank or any other shared cable.
My travel kit is the Nikon Z6ii, 24-200mm and the 28mm. It’s my work and play camera.
That’s the same setup I go with. Although sometimes I sub out the 28 for the 40 to get the extra stop of light.
@@thisisbenji90 I struggled with getting 28mm or 40mm. I decided to go with 28mm because I can adapt my Konica 40mm f1.8. My favorite Konica lens. Enjoy
I have been impressed with my 24-200-it’s the best super zoom that I have owned.
Great video. I live in MD near DC. Glad you enjoyed your stay. The Air & Space museum is awesome! We are headed to to Geneva, Switzerland in a few weeks and will be bringing my D700 + Nikkor 50MM 1.4 and Fuji X100T. A combo that has worked well for me in the past.
Thanks for nice views of the past. I lived in Alexandria for 10 years and many days did a workout bicycling down to Mt. Vernon. I'm sad the kind of photo equipment I have today was not available at that time.
having so many brands of cameras seems like such a big headache to me
I recommend the ZEISS 35mm 2.8 Prime lens for the Sony A7c, is the combo that works best for me!! with APS-C mode you can push it to a 50mmish equivalent. No focus noise, sharp and great quality but above all (travel wise) It is a super versatile focus length and very compact!!
It's a great wee lens that one. Sadly I need to sell my one though... I just don't use it now I have a 16-35mm F2.8 and the Sony 35mm F1.8. I did win~$1000 in a photo contest due to that lens though.... so it has definitely paid for itself.
I did Edinburgh Scotland in Dec as a test to see how much of my gear I would realistically use on a trip. It was still a good 5 hours travel by train so a realistic test of a flight somewhere give or take a few hours and how manageable the baggage I took with me would be.
Camera and lens wise I took my X-T3 with battery grip, 16mm F1.4, 16-55 F2.8, 55-200 and 10-24 F4 WR. Plus my Sony RX100Va.
Things that I learnt, the RX100 got very little use as my mobile phone did very well. 90% of the photos taken were with the 16-55 lens. The 16mm F1.4 came into its own when the light went down. The 55-200 only really got some use at Edinburgh Castle so not a very useful lens for me and as not WR it didn't come out in the rain. The 10-24 also didn't really shine very much, F4 was not really bright enough in the conditions. It was Winter and most days were pouring with rain and grey or misty. My keepers were basically all with the 16-55 and 16mm. I brought a tripod with me but never ended up using it.
I didn't bring my Sony A7ii with the Sigma 24-70 F2.8. The focus on that camera is disappointing and the WR is not something I'd trust in the weather I was out in, plus the battery life is shockingly awful.
For my next trip I think I'll still bring the RX100 for "off days" where I am just having fun and not going with a purpose to do photography.
I will have my A7IV by then so that with my Sigma 24-70 will be my one camera with a couple of spare batteries option. I might get a clone battery grip for that.
Fuji X-T3 will still by my main system and I will still bring the same lenses but the 55-200 will only really come out for things like NYC observation deck shooting and such like. Lessons learnt being that realistically a shoulder/cross body bag works well and with that you're looking at the camera with a lens on, 2 other lenses max and a few filters/spare batteries, cleaning cloth etc. That is already a fair bit of weight to bring on a long days walking and if you bring a bigger bag/more. You're drawing attention to yourself.
Most cities I think people can get by with a 16-35mm and a 24-70mm. If you get out for the cities - thats where a telephoto shines. I will say though.... if you have never tried travelling with a superzoom.... you are missing out. There is something amazing about not having to change lenses or missing shots because you have the wrong lens on. I am generally happy to sacrifice IQ for convenience on a vacation (although I do pack a 35mm prime in case I really do want IQ)
Hey Omar, I’m currently looking at the Fuji XT4 & the XS10. I’ve been a brand loyal Canon user for 20+years or I should say it’s because I’m so invested into their system. I currently own the original EOS R & about a year ago I added the R6 to the mix. I’m finally realizing it’s time to venture out and find a camera that makes photography fun again. The prices of gear nowadays is insane. The average RF lenses is over $2500. That’s one of the reasons I began looking around. I’m also attracted to the value & experience of XT4. I’ve rented one for a week & loved using it. I took it everywhere. I also love the sizes of their lens. Well the reason for my long post is I’m wondering if you still feel the same about Fuji! Thanks, I truly love watching your Vlogs.
Get a smaller side Fujifilm. Fun fun.
Thank you for the video and lovely photos! My camera of choice for travel has recently been the Fuji X-T20 with 35 mm f/2 and 18-55 (or 18-135). Fuji SOOC jpegs are just gorgeous, and I rarely need to mess around with the RAW stills :)
Beautiful photos omar. Hope you enjoy the trip.
Love the video. Wish I had it years ago. Always have sleepiness nights trying to decide what I will take on vacations as too much gear and want to be covered for landscapes, cityscapes, animals, family and whatever else.
1) When I travel, if it's by car, and I anticipate any Astrophotography, I bring the Nikon D850 with the 28-300 and a 20 mm f/1.4 lens for astro. If it's by air, then the Fuji XT4 with a 18-135 and the 27 mm pancake lenses. Once Tamron releases the 18-300 will by my travel lens. And a GoPro for action. OBTW, nice looking family
Geez, watching your videos is chilling.
I love the approach, relaxed, you show what you like, share it in a cool way.
Personally, I'm waiting for the Sony a7IV to become more available, topped with a Tamron 17-28 and off you go.
Thanks for a great video.
Love your videos Omar. So simple yet so informative. Have fun in your travels and stay safe. Nikon Z6II all the way hehe. j/k they are all great in your hands.
great video, learned a lot thank you! I will be the x-s10 with a zoom for me, batteries and 30 min of shooting downside vs unlimited video and bigger battery on the sony for only shooting video in ultra portable setup. great content as usual.
Omar, you’re such an inspiration! Thank you 🙏🏻.
Always a pleasure Omar to watch your videos. Your personality shines through. :-)
Excellent video, Omar.
I got old so for travel I no longer use my Nikon DSLRs & Fuji X cams and lenses. Now it is a DJI Pocket 2 and a Samsung Note 20 Ultra. They do a good enough job and are so lightweight and liberating.
The air and space museum is amazing. I need to go back again and revisit it (I get there about once every 10 years). My choice is very simple unless I want to take film cameras. My Fuji XT-2 and 23mm and 18-55. I don't own anything else. Nice video.
Can never go wrong with an X-T2!! Solid choice. Smart and practical lens choices also!
Nice clean setup. What would be your film camera lens combo if I may ask?
@@pommedapi3847 I still use my first "real" camera, a Nikkormat FTN with a 50mm lens. I also have a small zoom for that camera but don't use it often as the camera is quite heavy.
@@giselesmith7795 thank you Giesele, I learned something through your answer, I ment camera for shooting video and now I know what is a film camera. Nice camera great design.
UNHCR donation made, Omar, good thought. Rick Steves likes Bread for the World, and I'm glad for the suggestion from you, another celebrity.
Stains on A7C sensor! Upper right part, please clean :)
My travel setup is XT3 + XF16-80 + 23f2 for low light - that's basically all I need for 90% of my photos. Sometimes I'll add XF70-300.
Cheers Omar, keep up the great work!
I know this dilemma. Recently I found myself more often just grabbing my old 6d paired with a 24-105L Lens. The battery lasts almost forever, it can do just about everything I need on a trip and because it is old I am also very relaxed. It makes things simple again. One thing that has become important to me is the possibility to connect a camera to a cell phone and store my favorites right away in LR mobile.
Nice work man! I’m a fan!!!
Great video. I have come to the same conclusion. For my next trip ( delayed since March of 2020!) I will be taking my A7C along with the Tamron 17-28 , the Tamron 28-200 and a small fast prime( either 35or 55 f1.8.) The 28 -200 is really good enough to replace the my Tamron 28- 75 and my Sony 70-200 f.4 lens. I think this new combo will be a lightweight winner!
That museum is a great way to spend an afternoon if you like history or technology. I’m hoping that the upcoming sigma zoom lens is will pair nicely with my XT20 to be a do it all travel companion. Hopefully you get a review copy upon its release.
- Kevin
18-55, great do it all lens. Bit bulky for super lightweight option but suits me on an xt-2 as its not exactly a pocket-size combo.
How is it possible that your silly random shots are 1000x better lookin than 99% of my carefully curated photographs 😭😭
I was surprised you didn't talk about the number of card slots. For me two card slots adds a lot of piece of mind, as I don't tend to backup photos until I get home.
My current favorite two lens travel setup is the newer Tamron 28-200 plus a prime.
My travel pack is Nikon Z5 with Nikkor Z 24-200 and 35mm 1.8 S for low light situations.
I got the a7c for travelling but i use smaller prime lenses with an aperture ring (Sony G primes, sigma i-series) so i don't have the problem of the missing dial.
I travel with a Canon G5X Mark II. It is high-end enough to capture good shots while light weight enough so as not to be a burden. If you sit it on a surface, tilt it up and perform a long exposure, you can compensate for low-light and nicely capture interiors like cathedrals. I used to lug around a big old DSLR and found it to be miserable and painful. In the end it is not the gear but the technique that makes for great travel photos.
Watching this in 2023. Love the humor. Can relate already with this video
Even though I have a Pentax Kp and a Fujifilm XT3 and XT5 if i want to travel really light i have a Olympus OMD 1MKIII and a EM5 MKIII, for this setup I have a few primes from Panasonic and Olympus, my wide lens is a Panasonic 9mm f1.7 so it gives me a 18mm equivalent i also have a wide angle Olympics f2.8 zoom lenses and a 12-40 f2.8 that works well to carry during the day.
Love your style Omar, great video as always 👍🏻
Love your videos Omarrrrrrrrr. THe XT-4 with its IBIS and much better battery is a winner for moi (Adelaide, South Australia).
I really like that tunnel shot in the introduction
Perfect travel camera...the new Olympus OM 1!
What I'm struggling with on the A7C - I really miss the focusing joystick, I hate that I have to turn the screen out and use the touchscreen to set the focus area. I also did not like the very tiny grip, especially with the bigger lens, it was really uncomfortable to hold. But I managed to buy a grip for the camera that solves the issue.
Thats wild. The sony rangefinder style bodies have by far the best ergonomics ive ever used. Like i have an xpro and i miss the way my a6300 hung in my hand with a 50 on it. The xpro is gorgeous but outright clunky
@@Rooftopaccessorizer hand size definitely plays a part in people's experience with the Sony rangefinder cameras
Why would you need a joystick when you've got sonys subject tracking? Center box, lock focus, recompose. So much quicker than moving a little box around 😅
I'll try that approach Sam
The A7c is awesome! Pair it with one of Sony's tiny 2.8 primes and you got one heck of a street photography/travel setup!
#fwp 😂. Greats shots and beautiful family !!
You have no idea how much I agonize over the camera bag before every trip. I try to only bring a single battery type and marry up the cameras/lenses to that. Obviously more important when you are overseas and have to account for needing power adapters. Unplugging my wife's hair doo dads for a camera battery charger is not an option.
Dave - I travel a lot in Asia with completely different plugs… the solution (described by Northrup he has video on it) is to buy cheap ebay USB chargers, then you only need ONE plug with multi-usb inputs, charge phone/s, camera batteries, laptop all with single plug. You can buy plugs with variable pins too, meaning one plug will do whatever country you land in.
It's great having different cameras and lens options for different trips. I have Sony A7R3, A7R2, A6500, A5100 and a RX100 VI and a whole bunch of different lens options depending on where I am going and what I am doing. Since most my cameras are on the same lens mount (I have a Nikon film setup also) I also get dual purpose if I take a FF and an APS-C. Most the time I am choosing based on a mix of a superzoom, 3 good zooms (to go from 16-560mm if I include a teleconverter), or primes (ranging from 12mm to 90mm).
I love the way your kids are growing up.
I have been looking for the X100V and it's practically sold out everywhere and amazon choice has it for over $1800. I had no idea about the Sony a7C. I think I will go with that as a kit. Thanks for sharing.
Fuji X-E4 and 16-80 f4… good for group shots, portraits, and general walk around … and low weight
For fuji I find the 50mm f/2 is a better travel lens than the 56, and it's weather sealed
My travel dilemma is i don’t want to cary a camera bag! I need a mirrorless camera i can slip in my pocket or hang around my wrist like a point and shoot
I have found zen in the ricoh gr. It's just so much more convenient than my main camera for travel that I'll happily take the tradeoffs.
I am still around with Fuji X-H1, f4/10-24, 16-80 & 70-300mm together with X-E3, f2/23/ 35/ 50mm and the pancake f2.8/27mm. The lenses are grogeous and one size battery fits all. I am fine with the AF-performance since I mainly do fotography and will consider to upgrade once Fuji's AF is on par...
Nice footage of your vacation locations
Just had a thought: carry the Fuji 18mm with an XT-10 or X-E2 and shoot 1:1 for cropping and widen to 16:9 when needed? Just use one lens but vary the aspect ratio?
Great video! 2 questions - Do you take a dedicated backup camera? Also, do you take a laptop/iPad to edit?
Oddly, I have the XT-4 but also carry the ZV-1 (which really is the best for video - it's so little hassle). :-)
I travel full-time though so I carry the XT-4, XT-3, and ZV-1 with the 10-24, 16-80, and 70-300 (which due to coronavirus travel restrictions have replaced my 18-55 and 55-200 - they're both stuck where I want to be rather than where I am).
That is why i bought a Fuji XS-10 is a All-in one light but powerful camera.
Z6 & S 24-120, perfect combo for traveling.
I really do think less is more in terms of gear. Id rather build my whole kit around its universal utility than tailor it to specific scenarios like travel or pro work if you can capture stellar images for fun, that translates to paid work. Like xe4, xpro3, 27mm, 10-24 zoom or a 16-55 zoom and maybe a portrait tele. You could feasibly pack this no matter the occasion. Id even argue that its an amazing exercise to just pick a single lens/camera for the whole trip. You push your skill, undermine the ever present fomo of lens swapping, and it clarifies your focus for the whole trip.
Smart guy to handle all those systems! Thanks Omar.
Great vid as usual mate ... I like the look of that A7C ...have you done a review ?
Wonderful as always! But now I have to go buy a Sony A7c. 😁
Omar the last time I saw your gear is not that much more but now it so many camera and lenses 🤣😅😂 but nice video 👍📸
I love the A7C! It’s so versatile and takes great photos. Sounds like I’ll have to try video too!
Planning to bring sigma Fujifilm lenses on my next travel. Once they're officially released
Experience told me that I really need just a zoom lens and a mini tripod. Whenever I need an ultra wide, panorama, long exposure, my phone will suffice.
For me it is simple: a Fujifilm camera with the smaler 16, 35 an 50 mm lenses. Two lenses in my backpack and the camera with the third lens around my neck.
Just wanted to say I enjoy your videos on photography and I have owned a few Fuji cameras (X-T20, X-T30, XE3). I do photography just as a hobby for myself and family. I love your sample shots of street photography. I haven't heard you talk about metering settings, and just wondered if there is one metering mode you prefer - spot, center weighted or averaging the entire frame? I just purchased a Nikon Z5 w/24-200mm f4-6.3 lens and haven't received it yet but am excited to shoot with it. It would be great to see a video where you talk a little more in depth about metering.
Omar, I watched this briefly before I went on a trip recently. I had been back and forth about a new camera. You helped me hone in on what I needed.
So, I picked up an x-t30 (upgraded my x-t20 and yes, I am giving up the d-pad! Fortunately, it's on consignment so if I panic, I can probably get it back.) I also took my 35mm f/2 and the 18-55mm. I hardly shoot video and have no real concerns about weather sealing. Focal length-wise, it was a nice because I could shoot landscapes during the day with the 18-55 and later in the afternoons when the sun went down a bit, I would shoot street with the 35mm. I also took along an older Canon film camera that was plasticky. so it was a great lightweight set up carrying both, though I wish I could bring just one very lightweight lens for Fuji. The 18-55 can be a touch bulky.
I also have to say that the x-t30ii has great battery life! I went shooting all day and didn't have to charge except at night.
Again, my main driver was weight and size. You had me thinking about the Sony for a hot minute, but that's a departure since I am so heavily invested in Fuji and Nikon.
I’m struggling with this dilemma. I’m going to Paris next month. The most compact option is my Ricoh GRii, but I might want more focal length options, so my Leica M10 with a 35mm and 50mm is a possibility. Or maybe my Pentax K1 with a 28-105mm, a 20mm, and maybe a 50mm f1.4. I also have a Leica Q2, but again, that’s just one focal length. Decisions, decisions …
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Going to Cabo in June. Probably bring my Xpro1, XT3 with a 35f2, 56f1.2, 18-55, and the awesome 90mmf2. May stick my 50-140 in my wife’s handbag lol. Also the RX100M7 definitely will be in my pocket. Awesome times indeed.
Small problem. I mean the filmmaker in the 20th century...
They need some 100ft long film rolls per 10 minutes, a lighting system, and batteries to power them up.
A large van was filled up with full of these, and the assistant didn't know what the director was looking for.
You can take all of these and they are still in a bag.
I use my x-t20 for light, medium and long travel. And sometimes my Sony RX100-IV.
Always having the same issue here :)
Next trip is to Istanbul and I am still not sure if I should just go with my X-E4 +16+35 +56mm lenses and making it a Prime only thing or taking my Z7+24-200mm and going without any nice bokeh shots (because the Z primes are to large except of the 28/40mm which offer less bokeh.
I really enjoy your work Omar. Well done
Sooo timely this video! I just took a trip to DC with only my x-s10 and 18-55. Had moments of wishing I brought my 27mm instead but overall it was great!
My go to travel set up has been the X-T20 paired with the 23mm F2 for street, 18-55mm to cover the rest (and OIS) and then if i'm hiking, i'll sub out the 23mm for a Rokinon 12mm F2 for landscape and astro. Took the latter to Nepal and hiked through the mountains for 3 weeks with no issues caused by weather.
thanks for sharing.
Love the fact you don’t stick with just one brand of cameras
Yes, people get too hung up on a brand and act like they have to defend and protect the brand. Their are lots of cameras out there, mixing a matching is fun, it's usually the funds that can get in the way.
Nice to have so many options. I'm driving myself crazy with just an XH-1 and Pro-3 and a few lenses for trip to Yosemite and then Scotland.
I am from Scotland and live in the Bay Area and have yearly trips to Yosemite. Both are great for photography.... it really comes down to how much you want to carry and how much you want to sacrifice in image quality for portability or flexability. I have done both with just a superzoom and a 35mm prime.... but I equally can end up going with my holy-ish trinity (I opt for a 100-400mm instead of a 70-200). The important thing with gear choices is to not sweat it too much.... shoot based on what you take.... not what you wish you had taken. Where are you heading in Scotland?
@@MeAMuse I’m going for a memorial at Sterling Castle for a relative who passed away. He was an SAS Captain. Beyond that the group of friends and relatives have not planned much so I’ll be free to explore. I think far North if I can break away. The trip is in May.
@@bill3117 Sorry for your loss. May should be a good time to go (my favorite is around Sept / Oct because the heather is in bloom) - but May has a lot of sunny days and tends to have fewer midges than the peak of summer (also the sunsets are not going to be super late like they are mid-july). If you are going North... I would be tempted to definitely take a Tele lens. The next lens could be UWA zoom or standard zoom depending on your natural tendencies (and how much you think you will be in cities). Personally, I lean more to a standard zoom (or travel zoom) because I tend to not like switching lenses (and can use pano instead of UWA for the vistas). You could take all 3... but I would always be tempted to take a prime as a 3rd lens instead. Maybe a ~50mm (equivalent) would be a good option because undoubtedly you are going to see relatives and that focal length is good for taking pictures of 1-5 people at a reasonable distance with a nice background.... I say that though...
I love the content from Old San Juan!
Thanks for this video! Great info - I am definitely more in the category of always trying to decide what lens to take when I travel. I have an XT-20 and XT-3 and several lenses. One thing I would love your input on is what type of carrying case or backpack do you use when you travel by plane? Two years ago the LCD screen on my XT20 was damaged because something must of been pressed up against it during flight. Camera still works great just cannot use the back screen - so now I am always hesitant and overprotective of my XT3 when I fly and put it in my carryon bags, while also trying to limit the number and size of my carryon stuff.
What picture profile do you use for stills on a7c if not shooting raw?
Xt4 with 16/2.8 and 50f2 for me :)
For City trips you need to look at a Fuji 18mm F2, it has the same footprint as the 27mm XF. It has a bit of a bad rep but i like it.....
Hi Omar, thanks as always. Please make a video/review on smaller Nikon Z series, Z50, Zfc. Do you think you may someday replace your Fujifilms with one of those? they have most of Z6 features.
Hey Omar! Thank you so much for this well needed entertainment and positive and fun experience. You are doing an awesome job! On your Instagram you are sharing a lot of Bar Mitzvah shots. I have zero contact with Jewish Tradition and it's cool getting some Insight. How did you end up in that field?
I currently have the XT3 and the X-S10 but the more I look at it, the more I think Sony A7IV with 20mm and 35mm primes for video and maybe keep the X-S10 for the longer zoom/photography/travel - I wish video autofocus was better!
I sold everything I had and stuck with the Sony A7C, but I do miss my Nikon gear. The A7C is also my main driver for CZcams and other videos, but I honestly don't like it for taking pictures. Thinking of going back to Nikon, maybe DSLR even + Sony ZV-1 for videos. The camera dilemma.
question - I am going on a weeklong train trip through Switzerland and want to get a perfect camera setup for this . . any suggestions or ideas?
Would you recommend X-S10 over A 7C for travel landscapes?
Hey Omar I’m a big fan of your content. I’m hoping to get an A7c to film my daughter run and gun style. How’s the video in full auto mode? Are the exposure changes smooth? Thanks
I carry a Sony RX100-7, with 1 extra battery in a small pouch.
I find your videos both informative and amusing. I have an XT-3 and the 16 f1.4, 35 f2, 33f1.4, 16-80 and 55-200. I’ll be traveling with my family to Greece and Africa this summer (assuming the world still exists) and am trying to figure out what to bring for a reasonably light kit. I never traveled with the Fuji system. My prior kit was a Canon 5D III with 24-105 zoom. I do plan to print choice images to 16x20 and maybe 20x24. What would you bring? Thanks in advance for your advice.
I’d do the 16-80 and either the 33 or 35. 😁