Andy, I just saw your video on 'camera' bags. Thank you for the information. I've got several camera-specific bags and have yet to find one that holds my photo gear and hiking/camping gear as well. And, of course, that's all that most You-Tubers promote. Similar to you, I've settled on a military-style packpack into, or onto, which I can put a drybag to protect my landscape kit. Carrying camera gear is highly personal and I'm pleased to see someone who seems to acknowledge that rather than pushing products to push products. Thanks.
Hi Frank, thanks for the comment. Glad you found the video useful. Indeed, the way you carry your gear is incredibly personal, but I'm amazed that more manufacturers don't look at the basics of what photographers who hike want. Comfortable straps and a plenty of space for non camera gear.
One of the best "in my bag" videos I have seen. Love the creative use of a snowboarding bag. Be proud of this video and thank you for sharing. I'll share it extensively and hopefully the veiws rack up.
Hi Andy. Sorry to hear that some of the “total rubbish” weather we had at times during your May workshop in Tuscany seems to have followed you to the Faroe Islands. Despite the weather in Italy, just want to say that your Tuscany workshop was awesome and I got some great images. When I’m in a city, I use a camera insert in a plain, somewhat beat up messenger bag. The messenger bag is smaller and easier to carry than a backpack on crowded public transport, and it doesn’t scream "tourist with photo gear" the way a photography backpack can.
Hi Richard, good to hear from you, hope you’re well. Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you enjoyed the Tuscany workshop, we had a lot of fun, despite the weather. I’m in Iceland at the moment and I swear its sometimes warmer than Tuscany was this May. Yeah, this backpack is really just for landscapes, backpacks are really no good for city shooting where you have to keep putting them down to get at the gear.
The idea of using a non-camera backpack with a camera case inside is intriguing. I just got back from the Faroes and used the Atlas Athlete bag. It was comfortable (especially after wearing it quite a bit doing local hikes in preparation) and it had a good combination of room for camera gear (Fuji X-H1 with 10-24, 16-55 and 40-150 lenses) and other hiking necessities, such as a shell and a down mid-layer, as well as filters and a few necessary tools. Always enjoy your videos.
Totally agree with the pack. Camera bags are designed to carry camera gear but manufacturers just don’t seem to understand harness systems. This is evident with hip belts that don’t work because the torso lengths aren’t long enough. I’ll look into the snowboard pack
Thanks for your video. I too gave up on camera specific backpacks. I got a backpack with a floating frame & used a padded packing cube . It wasn’t perfect, but better for my back! Just returned from Iceland using it.
Thanks, glad you liked the video. I’ve got a backpack like that which I use for hikes when I’m out for a few days. Much better than the big camera backpacks
@@AndyMumford Hi Andy, I see that you formerly used the Lowe Pro Photo Sport 200. The big differentiator of that one seems to be that you can remove the camera without taking the pack off - does that work in practice? Do you have to remove one strap and slide it around or can you just reach and grab the camera with your right hand whilst the pack is still on? I Frequently mountain bike with other riders and need a system where I can get the camera up to my eye very quickly before the group or moment has disappeared. I currently use an x100F on a waist pack but would like to move to an Xpro or XT for lens flexibility if I can make it work on rides. Thanks for all your very inspirational videos.
Totally agree with you about bag pack. I actually using a backpack for trekking with a medium size Lowepro NOVA camera bag. It's much more comfortable than my old LOWEPRO Fastpack BP 250 AW II, and much lighter....
Good information about the bag Andy. I agree with you about the downside with the ACT trail. Deuter has good and comfortable carry system so I will have a look at the freerider when possible. It seems perfect for what I want from a bag.
Interesting video, I always like to see what other photographers are using. One thing that really caught my eye was the OP/Tech rain sleeve! I've been using ziploc bags to keep my camera dry, but now I ordered a package of these.
This is an extremely useful and helpful video. I might need to buy that bag or one like it! Need to start selling my bags, for the exact reasons you mentioned. One thing to note is that the Amazon link for the tripod is actually for the Gitzo 1555t not the 1545t. I have both and definitely would recommend the 1545 t, which is the one you show in the video.
Fantastic vid, thanks so much for posting. I just picked up the Lowepro back-loading pack, but I'm short in the back and find it really comfortable. I carry those three lens too but just use an XT30 :-) Off to Fair Isle in a few weeks. Never felt more prepared!
Really nice presentation. Great video. I’ve found that “camera bags” haven’t been very comfortable as well so might look into getting something similar
This is what I used for filters ..... I got a set of screw in caps so screw all the filters together with caps on the outside filters ..... packs down tiny!
Yeah! Now that Manfrotto Xume are offering magnetic filter adapters, the filters will snap on and off with no need to screw them on. So much quicker...
I really like the fact that you're using some of the cheaper lenses, and that you take such astoundingly good images with them. There's been an on-line debate recently triggered by a university tutor in North Carolina who banned people on her course from using any 18-55 kit lens because they were 'sub-par'. I do get that Fuji 'kit' lenses are not necessarily cheap, but the kit lenses of Canon and Nikon, in spite of really cheap construction, evaluate surprisingly well optically. I see there might be a small argument around kit lenses not having particularly wide maximum apertures, so for portraiture you'd limited in how much you can isolate your subject, but it is too easy to get hung up on kit and still take dull photos.
Thanks so much. I'm really not a big fan of the pursuit of absolute image quality, that's not what landscape photography is about for me at all. I love being in the landscape and I love hiking, and with my images I'm always trying to show the feeling that natural places can instil us with. For this, flexibility and lightness are every bit as important as absolute image quality. I mean, it does matter, but it's not a the top of my list of priorities and to ban someone from a course for using a kit lens is incredibly snobbish, and makes me wonder whether that tutor actually understands what it is that photography gives us at all. Some of the best, from Robert Capa to Galen Rowell used lenses for their utility rather than worrying about absolute sharpness.
Hi Andy, great review matey! I also watched you’re last Deuter backpack review and actually bought it. I find your reviews particularly honest and true....therefore I shall be upgrading to the Freerider Pro 30 immediately! The trouble with ‘proper’ camera bags for me is, there’s never enough or any thought give to all the other essentials one needs in the great outdoors, food, stove, extra layers etc,etc. That’s exactly why I have always preferred a standard alpine pack and used ICU’s myself for many years and NEVER owned a ‘proper’ camera rucksack! 🤣👍 Best regards, Dazza. 🇬🇧
Cheers Dazza, really glad you liked the video. The Deuter is a great pack and you'll really love it. I've actually stopped using it since I made this video and switched to a "proper" camera bag simply because the storage worked out better for my camera and drone. The Deuter is more comfortable, but I couldn't fit a medium ICU in there and so too much stuff was loose in pouches and reducing storage for other things. I'd still highly recommend it though for people who don't need as much camera and video gear as me
@@MrDazza64 Yeah, sure. Drop me an email (my email is on my site) and we can sort it out. Posting stuff is a little tricky right now with the lockdown, so you might have to wait a few weeks,
I am a new subscriber and I am enjoying your videos. It is nice to see someone getting great results with attainable equipment. I am new to the Fuji system with an X-e2 and 35mm f2 lens. I don't save my money very well so i will probably get the 16mm f2.8 next instead of saving for the 10-24mm f/4.
I'm also looking for a new bag at the moment. Tried different camera bags (at the moment I use the Lowepro PhotoSport 300) but they are not very comfortable and causing pain on longer hikes. I found the Deuter Trail Pro 32, which has two seperate compartments, in the lower one you can easily put a camera insert and store your camera there. Haven't tried it yet but it looks promising. Only disadvantage is the higher weight (1400g - but the Freerider Pro 30 is 1720g) and the front-access.
Great video Andy, I'd love to see your process of blending exposures in Lightroom, apologies if you have a video on this already, i think it would make for a great video if not. Thank you
Hi, thanks for the comment. I’ve covered exposure blending in one of my Mountain Photography - Capture tom Editing videos, but I’ll certainly go over it again.
Thanks for the video. Great idea using that insert! I’m going to pick up this exact bag, as it’s been so frustrating trying to find one that is comfortable for long hikes, and can also carry photo gear.
I kinda always felt that for really getting out in the wild, a hiking pack with an insert was the best route to go...since those packs are purpose-built for the task. I suppose more camera gear companies are getting on board with that same thought and designing camera bags with hiking in mind. But I like your pack since in a pinch it could pull double duty as just a hiking pack. One of my mountain biking hydration packs is a Deuter...they do make really great packs.
Great video! I agree camera bags aren't as comfortable as a proper hiking bags, even those are specifically made for outdoors activities. One question: @07:15, how did you turn on the circular digital level meter on the dispaly? I just can't it in the menu. Thank you.
Thanks so much. To get the 3D meter I think you need to put it on a function button, i've got it set to a particular swipe of the touchscreen. It's in the user settings in the menu, then Function button options. You can find the level there.
Hey, Andy. Some of the links you provided do not go to the products you show in the video. Specifically, Hoya 4 stop ND and Hoya Polarizer. Your recommendation of the Deuter pack was excellent. Love this pack - spacious and very comfortable! So much better than f-stop pack I was using. Thank you!
Hi Jim, thanks for the comment. I've had a look at the links and the Hoya 4 stop was correct, but the 8 stop led to a Firecrest filter. I've now changed that to the Hoya 8 stop that I use. The CPL link was for a Gobo CPL filter, not the Hoya Pro Fusion that I've got. I linked the Gobo because I like the company's environmental practices but hadn't heard of them when I got my filters. If I were buying them now that's what I'd go with. However, if you want to check out the Hoya Polariser that I use it's this one amzn.to/2YA31NQ
Thanks for the video, super helpful! Do you have a video where you show you use your tripod + leveling base + panoramic nodal slide to take your panoramas? Your pictures are so beautiful :)
Thanks for the comment...I actually don't think I have a video where I use the nodal slide and levelling base. Hopefully when I can start travelling again I can put something together
Yeah, I see so many folks using ND grads, but I really struggle with why I should carry all that extra stuff. I'm also mostly fine with ND and polarizer, and rarely want for more. As for the bags, I have the opposite problem! At 5'2" with narrow shoulders, everything seems to be designed for a man 6-8" taller than me, and I went through quite a few bags before finding one that, while not amazing, at least isn't actively painful or uncomfortable. Maybe someone will design a series of camera bags made for women!
Hi Christine, yes, I really think you’re fine with just a few circular filters. As for bags, I believe F Stop have a model designed for women, and both Deuter and Osprey make women’s models of all their bags.
I saw this pack it looks really interesting right now i use fstop ajna 40l your right though camera bags are just are not comfortable the atlas athete bag looks real sporty and comfortable but at 400 dollars really lol.
I just looked at this camera bag to use it for snowshoeing in winter with my camera gear. But I'm still not sure if I can mount snowshoes at the front when there is a tripod also attached to the side (length of straps). I also like normal hiking backpacks, for summer I use the Osprey Stratos 26. Absolutely fantastic (X-H1 + 2 lenses and tripod) and much more comfortable than my Lowepro bag. There are also Deuter backpacks that have a separate front access where you can put a camera-insert into it.
You should be able to mount show shows and a tripod at the same time. The top of the tripod fits behind the compression strap, the bottom goes through a thick loop. The backpack has separate straps that go across the front but it's hard to see them in photos because they have a kind of pocket that they are stored in when you're not using them, but they are separate straps from the compression straps at the side. I actually have a Deuter hiking backpack with front access that I sometimes use when i want to go really light. It's the ACT Trail 24, and it's really nice. I'm also a big fan of Osprey packs too, and for multi day trips or when I take my tent I have an Osprey Atmos 50. it's the most comfortable backpack I've ever used.
Thank you for another great and informative video Andy! Would you kindly let me know if the rain cover came with the backpack or did you purchase it separately?
hey andy... another great video really good to see you use circular rather than very expensive square filters ...i have a couple of lee nd etc but i think image going to switch to circular what brand do you recommend
Just ordered one :) butI notice yours has little blue soft lids for some insert sections, did they come with the ICU or do you haver to get them separately?
Loving your content. Keep up all the great work! In the above video you talk about having a nodal slide but only using it with wide angle lenses. I was curious at what focal length to recommend using a slide for panoramas? I'm currently shooting with the Fuji xt2 and have the 16mm f/1.4, 23mm f/1.4 and the 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8
You really want a nodal slide when you get parallax issues, so when you have a foreground close to the camera and it changes in relation to the background as you move through the pano. I use it all the way through the focal length on the 10-24, so it would certainly help at 16mm, but at 23mm it's a lot less pronounced. With the 55-200 you don't need it at all.
Andy - another exception video. Nice job. Can you make some more please and where do I find out about workshops you are running? I am just getting back into photography, having been very keen in my teens - and not doing any photography at all for 30 years (of course the tech is completely different these days!). Regarding tripods, I took note of what you have said on not compromising when buying a tripod as it should last for many years: I think the Gitzo Traveller you have (1545T Series 1 with 82TQD head) is a number of years old (not sure how many but at least a few) so would you still recommend this tripod of all those available these days? I don't mind spending a bit of money on a decent one, but I would not want to buy one only for some newer technology to be released which supersedes it? I therefore wonder if you would still buy this tripod today given the choices available and is it better that the bigger Gitzo Mountaineer model which I see you using from time to time? For info I am using a Fuji xt30 with Fuji 10-24 and Fuji 55-200 and am doing general landscape stuff with some travel. Finally could you tell me where you got you panoramic leveling head from? Is that also Gitzo? Sorry for the shopping list of questions. Thank you once again.
Hi Chris, thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. I actually plan to make more videos this year while I'm out shooting and on the workshops. There are links to all the gear I use, the levelling head and the nodal slide in the description below the video (just click where it says "Show More") The workshops are all on my website; www.andymumford.com/workshops As for the tripod, yes I'd still definitely get the Gitzo Traveller. I've not seen a tripod I like more, and it's really strong for it's size. I used the same tripod with the medium format GFX 50R and it was fine. All the best
@@AndyMumford Thanks Andy for the prompt response. I note that there is a slightly heavier tripod but very similar design, Gitzo Traveller Series 2, GK2545T-82QD at 1.84Kg compared with your Gitzo Traveller Series 1, GK1545T-82TQD at 1.45kg. As far as I can see these are both 4 section with the series 2 slightly heavier, larger/ stronger diameter rods (2kg extra payload), 2cm on extended height, friction control on the head and removable feet - all for only another £80. Would you still plum for the slightly lighter series 1? Sorry for bombarding you with detail questions - it's quite a lot of money and I would prefer to get this right! As previously indicated I am using a Fuji xt30 with 55-200, 10-24.
As always great and very informative video! Thank you so much for your great content. I was wondering about all the charges and cables for the cameras, drone, ipad, phone etc. How do you store all the chargers? Thanks 🙏
Thanks for the comment. I have a small Osprey bag for all my chargers. It’s technically a wash bag, but it’s super light and works great for cables too
Nice video and interesting concept for packing. Can I ask if the hip belts are removable? Do you think that the tripod could be carried inside of the bag together with the icu or both would not fit in? I am preparing for photo trip in cities with rather busy public transportation therefore i would feel safer to pack it inside my bag (both against hitting accidentally somebody with it in the rush hour and against someone trying to steal it.). Last but not least: doesn`t it bother you on long hikes to carry the tripod either on the left or the right side and this way making that side heavier?
Thanks so much. Just to go through your questions; no the hip straps aren't removable, the tripod won't fit inside the bag with the ICU (at least not the tripod I use) and it doesn't bother me to have the tripod on the side on long hikes. The backpack does a good job of equalising the weight
As an avid hiker looking to build an X-T3 kit from scratch, I find your video very insightful. Thank you. Two things: What is your typical hike like (distance, elevation gain)? Also, with the current XF lens offerings, which other lenses, if any, do you swap out to? I do not run a drone like you so there are some weight trade-offs that could work for me.
I don't really have a typical hike per se, it depends on where I am. For example on the trip to the Faroes when I recorded this video we did 27km on two hikes across the day, but the gain was only a couple hundred meters. In the Dolomites a long day would be around 17km, but with cumulative gains of around 800m across the day.
Hi Andy, very helpful video with nice new recommendations. Especially the hint with the modal adapter is a good und cheap solution for a rarely used item. Also the move away from bulky gear like heavy lenses or square filters is something I like to see. Overall one of your best videos from your newer ones.Only one remark: cannot order from your amazon.com link. You may add international links for Germany? :-)
Hi Tobias, glad you enjoyed the video. I used to have international links but in the end it got that there were so many different links that it was just a mess. Sorry about that.
@@AndyMumford Oh, you should definitely check them out, they have few options, which include back opening, without taking off your bag, very useful in seascape or other wet/dirty environments, many options for tripod hanging, water bottle/bladder space, and so much more...
It's pretty good...not great though because it's not designed for hiking. It's a snow sports backpack and so is designed to be worn with warm jackets rather then hiking gear so there's not a lot of separation. You can certainly attach hiking poles to it though, it's got so many straps that you can attach a lot to it
Hello Andy, like you I bracket now so no grads in my bag. I love your new filter set up. Are your new filters and CP stackable and what are the filter rings that you use? It’s a genius new set up!!!
I’ve been watching this video, and one thing which I find interesting is your backpack (also the precious one you used), and I have a question to it: do you know of any backpacks which open to the back and also have an adjustable torso height, being 6’6” makes more or less any backpack to short for me. Yes everything works for a short walk, but with 10-20km in a day it would be nice to have something which fits.
Thanks so much. I can't think of any backpacks that have both back opening (that's usually found in snow sports backpacks like the one here) and adjustable torso length
You would be surprised. Huge! Full frame and Medium format is better....but marginally. czcams.com/video/zZNr24yVD9s/video.html That video shows that lens corner sharpness actually made the largest difference.
A decent guide to native printing size from a sensor is that you can print up to about 100 pixels per centimeter or around 300 per inch. So the XT3 sensor is 6200 pixels on the longest edge which means 62cm or 20 inches. I’ve printed a bit bigger than that And it was fine.
@@AndyMumford thank you so much for taking the time to answer me ! I always wonder why not full frame as you do gorgeous landscapes images ? Like the Sony a7riii to print massive sizes ? I would easily see any of your photos in massive prints ;)
Hi Andy! Do you get any vignetting stacking the CPL and ND screw in filter at the same time on the 10-24 lens? I’m evaluating if to buy a 100mm square kit or screw filters...
I now bought the new Deuter Freerider 30 and unfortunately I can't fit the f-stop small shallow ICU because it's 1 cm too small (the backpack got thinner and a bit narrower). And putting the ICU in in vertical position isn't probably that good when walking. So the search goes on ...
Great video, very informative. Quick question. What bag do you use for long backpacking trips? You mentioned you have one in your video. I'm going on a 6 day trip to Glacier National Park and on the hunt for a new pack. Thanks!
Thanks a lot for the heads up! I am particularly interested in the plate levelling base you use. What kind of adapter did you use to mount the female 1/4" ball head on top of the male 3/8" mounting stud of the levelling base? Also looks like you use an adapter between the levelling base and the tripod itself ?
Thanks for the comment. The screw on top of the levelling base fits directly into the ball head with no adaptor. The bottom female screw of the levelling base comes with an adaptor screw that fits inside
Thanks. It’s not a blue box, it’s just foam divider that I put as like a folding flap that sits between the camera body (which I store end down to maximize space) and the end of the lens
Thanks for the review. Based on your review I ordered the same backpack. I'm also ordering the Pacsafe Camsafe insert for my camera gear. Curious about the rain cover. Did it come with the pack or did you have to buy it separate?
Thanks Andy, for this more great video sharing from your own experience. I’m in process of buying nd filters and have 2 questions please: 1) in the links for the nd filters, you included both fixed and variable stoppers - are there reasons for acquiring both, or the variable delivers same quality through all its stop range? 2) in your video you mentioned adapters of your filters to smaller lens - are these adapters in any of your links, if not could you please let me know more details how to purchase them? A final note: I still keep a variable nd from a previous canon lens, but when moved to fuji and attached to the 10-24, it showed a x shadow effect through the lens, and could never find a solution for that, interest to buy a new one. Thanks in advance for your clarifications!
Hi Abel. Thanks for the comment, really glad you found the video useful. The variable ND I only use for video to get shutter speeds of around 1/60 in bright sunlight. I don't use it for still photography or long exposures. The adaptors I mentioned are just step-up rings and are very cheap. So for example, if like me you have 72mm filters (I always get them for my biggest lens) and you need to use them on a smaller lens like the 55-200mm with (I think) a 62mm filter ring, you need a 62-72mm stip up ring. You can find them easily on Amazon and they only cost a few dollars. It's just a simple piece of metal with screw threads in each side so you don't need to spend much money
Great video but what about a water bottle? Mostly I‘m searching for a comfortable backpack for camera, lenses, a tripod (maybe someday also a drone) and for me a water bottle is a must to go on tour/hike. Or did you just take your camera gear with you?
Thanks for the comment. You’re right, it’s a good point about the water that I forgot to cover. You can fit a water bladder in the front section where I had the shell, or you can attach a bottle holder to the side the (using the one of the straps I mentioned), which’s what I normally do.
Extremely helpful and informative, as all of your videos, Andy. Thank you so very much! Quick question about traveling with a drone: Different countries have different policies on drones. Do you have to register your drone in each country that requires it in advance or can you do it when crossing the border, or how does it work for you? Thank you.
Thanks Krill. With the drone, for the countries I visit there's no need to register it. I tend to fly in relatively remote places away from people so it's just a case of following the law on maximum height and keeping the drone in sight.
Thanks for the insight! I'm thinking of getting this backpack, but I'm a bit worried about this kind of opening. It seems practical, but doesn't all the gear pull too much on the zipper? Since the straps are on the opening flap, all the weight is on the zippers, I guess. Do you have any experience with that? I'm curious of your opinion!
Great, practical info. However, I am finding the f-stop ICU is too large to close the pack’s zippers. I ordered using your links and confirmed I received the correct pack and ICU. Did you remove the foam sit pad from the pack? Thanks for your help.
Hi, thanks so much for the comment, glad you found the video useful. I’d totally forgotten about the sit pad - yes, I did remove it. It’s not something I’d ever use and so I forgot about it. Sorry about that. The ICU Small Pro, does fit, although it’s a squeeze, but I can manage even with a shell and some stuff in the front pocket of the bag. The fact that it’s tight is a good thing as it means the ICU doesn’t move about inside the pack
Great tips for keeping the bag light to the essentials, but let me ask how you workaround skipping the lens woods? Would you skip them also if traveling to more sunny locations?
I’ve never really find lens hoods to be much use, certainly not with wide angle lenses. If there is flare, I use my hand at the side of the lens to keep it off- it’s easy when you’re shooting from a tripod. I do bring the telephoto hood because it’s useful for keeping rain or water spots off the front to the lens
Hi Andy, great vid as always, very informative 👍 can I just ask as a beginner photographer who has just ordered my X-T3 with a 10-24mm lense, the variable Nd filter you have (Gobe) it says that it is not recommended for wide angle lenses, have you had any problems using it on your 10-24 lense? Thank you in advance 👍
Glad you like the video. I think the thing with variable ND filters is that they work in the same way as two polarisers and at certain points as you turn them you can find that the effect is stronger on parts of the image than others with a wide angle lens. it's the same with polarisers, depending on the light they can give you a stronger effect in some parts of the image than others.
Hi Andy. Informative video, Thanks. It was interesting that you decided not to use the square filter's, and are using screw in ND & Polarising filters. The only reason I comment , is I was actually thinking of doing the same in an attempt to save weight and gain space in my bag. One thing that has always frustrated me with square filters, is dealing with removing reflections due to not have a lens hood in place. If you're using a 77mm diameter filter on a say 58mm lens. You cant use its lens hood. How to you overcome these annoying reflections please? Many Thanks James
Hi James, what kind of reflections are you talking about? Do you mean flare? I rarely use the lens hoods myself, mostly just on the telephoto to keep water off the front element if it’s raining, and have never really found lens hoods on wide angle lens to be very effective. If there is flare, then I put my hand in the way off to the side of the camera.
Hi Andy, Please accept my apology for not getting back sooner. Flare, I’ll try & explain. Since my message, I think I have a better understanding of what the issue is that i'm experiencing. All my lenses have Hoya Clear filter protectors on the lenses. When using my Lee 100 Filters & Polariser (does not have to be combined). I seem to get either sun flare, which you spoke about, but also I seem to get lens reflection. In short are the Hoya Clear filter protectors causing the issue? Your take on using circular filters got me thinking about LEE filter kit & its parts that carry. Your filter kit keeps it simple and hopefully reduces the faff. So I thought I would give it a try. I've just purchased some Hadia 10, 6 & 3 Stop Circular ND filters, as well as a Circular Polariser. I'm going to stop using the Hoya Clear filter protectors. Question, Do you get any problems when mounting a ND and Polariser together? And how do you deal with unscrewing filters that are stuck on? Phew. sorry for the essay. Many Thanks James
Thanks, glad you found it useful. For step up rings I just use whatever is cheap on Amazon. Kenko, Andoer, these kind of things. It’s a simple thing and they do the job
Hi Andy, I'm interested in buying this bag and I have checked it with my medium F-stop Shallow ICU at a store. However it seems that my ICU is about the same depth as the bag will allow. I'm wondering how does the Small F-stop Pro ICU fit in to the bag, considering the Small ICU is much more deeper than the shallow ICU. Great video by the way.
Hi, I'm not sure the Medium ICU fits inside the Deuter. The Deuter is quite narrow, so the ICU has to go in it standing on it's end. The Medium ICU is almost square in shape and is probably too wide. In terms of depths, the Small Pro is fine...it's tight, but it fits.
Hi Fred, thanks for the comment. I usually use an X-T3 or X-T30 for my videos, and the B-Roll for this was shot with that. But because those cameras appear in this video, I shot it with my friends X-T2, and the overview of the table was actually done with an iPhone XR.
The L brackets are 3rd party ones I found on Amazon. I think they’re by Andoer. Both originally came with a grip extension which I removed. I’ve noticed that there are a lot of companies with different names that seem to be making identical products. I can’t actually find the one that I got at the moment, so can’t send a link, but most of them are all pretty much the same. Just check that it allows you to open all the doors properly and that the hand grip can be removed (you can usually see in the photos that they’re held in place by small screws which can be opened with an Allen key)
I’m starting to use it more and more, but I haven’t got to a level when I can get it to work seamlessly. When IpadOS and Photoshop for IPad are out then I think it will be more practical and I might make a video then
Andy Mumford Thanks for the reply. I currently have the XT-2 and shooting in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, and it is so much more convenient to take the iPad that a computer to review the images at night and do some quick edits. Also looking forward to both iPad OS and photoshop for iPad
No, there’s not enough room for two ICUs. F Stop backpacks are quite wide and designed to have the ICUs with their long side along the bottom of the bag, so you can fit two in an F-Stop bag. With the Deuter though, it’s quite narrow so the ICU has to go in with the narrow side along the bottom, which means there’s not enough room above it for another ICU
Hi William. If the Gitzo is in good condition (ie no rust on the metal) then I'd definitely recommend picking one up second hand. A Gitzo tripod will last you a lifetime if you look after it. The one in this video is my travel tripod, but I also own a bigger, heavier Gitzo Mountaineer from when I used to use a much heavier camera system (I shot with a Nikon D3 and D800). It's 11 years old now and still functions perfectly.
Your channel is grossly underrated
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoy the content
Excellent video, thank you. Agree that hiking packs are better than dedicated camera backpacks which are heavy and not versatile.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video
You're absolutely right on the backpack issue - photo backpacks cost a fortune, and quite often they fit very badly.
The best tutorial I have ever seen! No special sound and visual effects just pure content! All the best! And thanks😁
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed it
Andy, I just saw your video on 'camera' bags. Thank you for the information. I've got several camera-specific bags and have yet to find one that holds my photo gear and hiking/camping gear as well. And, of course, that's all that most You-Tubers promote. Similar to you, I've settled on a military-style packpack into, or onto, which I can put a drybag to protect my landscape kit. Carrying camera gear is highly personal and I'm pleased to see someone who seems to acknowledge that rather than pushing products to push products. Thanks.
Hi Frank, thanks for the comment. Glad you found the video useful. Indeed, the way you carry your gear is incredibly personal, but I'm amazed that more manufacturers don't look at the basics of what photographers who hike want. Comfortable straps and a plenty of space for non camera gear.
Wish I would have found this video earlier. Never thought about using ski bags for photography. Definitely gonna take a look, thank you!
Thanks so much, glad you found the video useful. Good luck in your hunt for a backpack
One of the best "in my bag" videos I have seen. Love the creative use of a snowboarding bag.
Be proud of this video and thank you for sharing. I'll share it extensively and hopefully the veiws rack up.
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it
this was so interesting, thank you so much!
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it
Hi Andy. Sorry to hear that some of the “total rubbish” weather we had at times during your May workshop in Tuscany seems to have followed you to the Faroe Islands. Despite the weather in Italy, just want to say that your Tuscany workshop was awesome and I got some great images. When I’m in a city, I use a camera insert in a plain, somewhat beat up messenger bag. The messenger bag is smaller and easier to carry than a backpack on crowded public transport, and it doesn’t scream "tourist with photo gear" the way a photography backpack can.
Hi Richard, good to hear from you, hope you’re well. Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you enjoyed the Tuscany workshop, we had a lot of fun, despite the weather. I’m in Iceland at the moment and I swear its sometimes warmer than Tuscany was this May. Yeah, this backpack is really just for landscapes, backpacks are really no good for city shooting where you have to keep putting them down to get at the gear.
The idea of using a non-camera backpack with a camera case inside is intriguing. I just got back from the Faroes and used the Atlas Athlete bag. It was comfortable (especially after wearing it quite a bit doing local hikes in preparation) and it had a good combination of room for camera gear (Fuji X-H1 with 10-24, 16-55 and 40-150 lenses) and other hiking necessities, such as a shell and a down mid-layer, as well as filters and a few necessary tools. Always enjoy your videos.
Thanks man, glad you found it interesting
But Atlas Athlete is a photo bag. So I do not understand you.
Totally agree with the pack. Camera bags are designed to carry camera gear but manufacturers just don’t seem to understand harness systems. This is evident with hip belts that don’t work because the torso lengths aren’t long enough. I’ll look into the snowboard pack
Often felt that the camera bag companies need to collaborate with a pack manufacturer so they get it right
So much useful info, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks so much, glad you found it useful
So valuable. So true about camera bags.
That slider tip for panoramas was great.
Cheers. Those sliders are great and pretty cheap to pick up
Andy Mumford One question if you don’t mind, how do you determine the camera position on the slider?
Good introduction thanks. Try Shimoda Action 30/50 backpack. You will love them.
Thanks for your video. I too gave up on camera specific backpacks. I got a backpack with a floating frame & used a padded packing cube . It wasn’t perfect, but better for my back! Just returned from Iceland using it.
Thanks, glad you liked the video. I’ve got a backpack like that which I use for hikes when I’m out for a few days. Much better than the big camera backpacks
@@AndyMumford Hi Andy, I see that you formerly used the Lowe Pro Photo Sport 200. The big differentiator of that one seems to be that you can remove the camera without taking the pack off - does that work in practice? Do you have to remove one strap and slide it around or can you just reach and grab the camera with your right hand whilst the pack is still on? I Frequently mountain bike with other riders and need a system where I can get the camera up to my eye very quickly before the group or moment has disappeared. I currently use an x100F on a waist pack but would like to move to an Xpro or XT for lens flexibility if I can make it work on rides. Thanks for all your very inspirational videos.
Yeah, cool! Thanks.
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Very useful video and as always highest quality and standard. Thank You!
Thanks so much, glad you found it useful
Didn’t know about the f stop icu - cheers for that .
No worries, they are super useful
Totally agree with you about bag pack. I actually using a backpack for trekking with a medium size Lowepro NOVA camera bag. It's much more comfortable than my old LOWEPRO Fastpack BP 250 AW II, and much lighter....
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it
… absolut tolles Video - Zusammenstellung der Produkte und deine Erläuterung dazu überzeugen- danke, dass wir aus deinen Erfahrungen lernen dürfen
Thanks so much
Good information about the bag Andy. I agree with you about the downside with the ACT trail. Deuter has good and comfortable carry system so I will have a look at the freerider when possible. It seems perfect for what I want from a bag.
Thanks for the comment, glad you found the video useful
Interesting video, I always like to see what other photographers are using. One thing that really caught my eye was the OP/Tech rain sleeve! I've been using ziploc bags to keep my camera dry, but now I ordered a package of these.
Thanks so much...glad you found it useful
nice kit andy - especially that gizmo you use on the tripod with the back and fourth movement
Thanks, glad you found it useful
As always well done, thanks for the content.
Thanks so much
This is an extremely useful and helpful video. I might need to buy that bag or one like it! Need to start selling my bags, for the exact reasons you mentioned. One thing to note is that the Amazon link for the tripod is actually for the Gitzo 1555t not the 1545t. I have both and definitely would recommend the 1545 t, which is the one you show in the video.
If you're interested in this bag, I'm actually selling mine, so drop me an email. And thanks for letting me know about the link, I'll sort that out
Thank you, great video as always!
Thanks so much
Fantastic vid, thanks so much for posting. I just picked up the Lowepro back-loading pack, but I'm short in the back and find it really comfortable. I carry those three lens too but just use an XT30 :-) Off to Fair Isle in a few weeks. Never felt more prepared!
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck on your trip
Really nice presentation. Great video. I’ve found that “camera bags” haven’t been very comfortable as well so might look into getting something similar
Thanks, glad you found it useful
Thanks for sharing Andy. Great ideas for my next backpack. I too hate the straps on the wrong side.
Glad you found it useful
Your paired down filter kit is impressive. Probably saved me some serious dough knowing I can probably make do without them. Cheers!
Thanks, glad you found it useful. The filter thing for me was a revelation realization. I’ve not missed using grads or square filters at all
This is what I used for filters ..... I got a set of screw in caps so screw all the filters together with caps on the outside filters ..... packs down tiny!
Yeah! Now that Manfrotto Xume are offering magnetic filter adapters, the filters will snap on and off with no need to screw them on. So much quicker...
I really like the fact that you're using some of the cheaper lenses, and that you take such astoundingly good images with them. There's been an on-line debate recently triggered by a university tutor in North Carolina who banned people on her course from using any 18-55 kit lens because they were 'sub-par'. I do get that Fuji 'kit' lenses are not necessarily cheap, but the kit lenses of Canon and Nikon, in spite of really cheap construction, evaluate surprisingly well optically.
I see there might be a small argument around kit lenses not having particularly wide maximum apertures, so for portraiture you'd limited in how much you can isolate your subject, but it is too easy to get hung up on kit and still take dull photos.
Thanks so much. I'm really not a big fan of the pursuit of absolute image quality, that's not what landscape photography is about for me at all. I love being in the landscape and I love hiking, and with my images I'm always trying to show the feeling that natural places can instil us with. For this, flexibility and lightness are every bit as important as absolute image quality. I mean, it does matter, but it's not a the top of my list of priorities and to ban someone from a course for using a kit lens is incredibly snobbish, and makes me wonder whether that tutor actually understands what it is that photography gives us at all. Some of the best, from Robert Capa to Galen Rowell used lenses for their utility rather than worrying about absolute sharpness.
Thank you for this informative video....After 6 month of savings I'm 800 euros away from getting the X-T3
Glad you enjoyed the video. Have fun with the XT3, it’s a great camera
nice seeing Gitzo on CZcams again. I use the previous generation of that travel tripod
I still have the previous generation too...I use it as my secondary tripod. Gitzo's last forever
Hi Andy, great review matey! I also watched you’re last Deuter backpack review and actually bought it. I find your reviews particularly honest and true....therefore I shall be upgrading to the Freerider Pro 30 immediately! The trouble with ‘proper’ camera bags for me is, there’s never enough or any thought give to all the other essentials one needs in the great outdoors, food, stove, extra layers etc,etc. That’s exactly why I have always preferred a standard alpine pack and used ICU’s myself for many years and NEVER owned a ‘proper’ camera rucksack! 🤣👍
Best regards,
Dazza. 🇬🇧
Cheers Dazza, really glad you liked the video. The Deuter is a great pack and you'll really love it. I've actually stopped using it since I made this video and switched to a "proper" camera bag simply because the storage worked out better for my camera and drone. The Deuter is more comfortable, but I couldn't fit a medium ICU in there and so too much stuff was loose in pouches and reducing storage for other things. I'd still highly recommend it though for people who don't need as much camera and video gear as me
Andy Mumford - hi Andy, thanks for the reply mate. I’m actually finding it quite difficult to find the Deuter pack, so can I have yours!! 🤣🤣🤣
@@MrDazza64 Yeah, sure. Drop me an email (my email is on my site) and we can sort it out. Posting stuff is a little tricky right now with the lockdown, so you might have to wait a few weeks,
I am a new subscriber and I am enjoying your videos. It is nice to see someone getting great results with attainable equipment. I am new to the Fuji system with an X-e2 and 35mm f2 lens. I don't save my money very well so i will probably get the 16mm f2.8 next instead of saving for the 10-24mm f/4.
Thanks, glad you found the video useful
Like the bag choice, I could be tempted to ditch the square graduated (plastic) filters also.
Definitely ditch the square filters. I’m really glad I did
Nice video, very well explained. Surprised just how much you had in there.
Thanks, glad you found it useful
Excellent
Thanks so much
I'm also looking for a new bag at the moment. Tried different camera bags (at the moment I use the Lowepro PhotoSport 300) but they are not very comfortable and causing pain on longer hikes.
I found the Deuter Trail Pro 32, which has two seperate compartments, in the lower one you can easily put a camera insert and store your camera there. Haven't tried it yet but it looks promising. Only disadvantage is the higher weight (1400g - but the Freerider Pro 30 is 1720g) and the front-access.
Great video Andy, I'd love to see your process of blending exposures in Lightroom, apologies if you have a video on this already, i think it would make for a great video if not. Thank you
Hi, thanks for the comment. I’ve covered exposure blending in one of my Mountain Photography - Capture tom Editing videos, but I’ll certainly go over it again.
Thanks for the video. Great idea using that insert! I’m going to pick up this exact bag, as it’s been so frustrating trying to find one that is comfortable for long hikes, and can also carry photo gear.
Glad you found it useful. Good luck with it
Andy well explained....and got it..
Great video Andy!!! Great input on the GND filters. I have been brainstorming about them.
Cheers, glad you found it useful
I kinda always felt that for really getting out in the wild, a hiking pack with an insert was the best route to go...since those packs are purpose-built for the task. I suppose more camera gear companies are getting on board with that same thought and designing camera bags with hiking in mind. But I like your pack since in a pinch it could pull double duty as just a hiking pack. One of my mountain biking hydration packs is a Deuter...they do make really great packs.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. I actually use this pack a lot for hiking without the ICU when I don't take my camera, it's a really decent pack
Great, as ever.
Thanks man :-)
Very informative, thank you for sharing!
Cheers, glad you liked it
Great video! I agree camera bags aren't as comfortable as a proper hiking bags, even those are specifically made for outdoors activities.
One question: @07:15, how did you turn on the circular digital level meter on the dispaly? I just can't it in the menu. Thank you.
Thanks so much. To get the 3D meter I think you need to put it on a function button, i've got it set to a particular swipe of the touchscreen. It's in the user settings in the menu, then Function button options. You can find the level there.
@@AndyMumford ah.. I just found X-T2 does not have that. But I really appreciate your help. Cheers
Hey, Andy. Some of the links you provided do not go to the products you show in the video. Specifically, Hoya 4 stop ND and Hoya Polarizer. Your recommendation of the Deuter pack was excellent. Love this pack - spacious and very comfortable! So much better than f-stop pack I was using. Thank you!
Hi Jim, thanks for the comment. I've had a look at the links and the Hoya 4 stop was correct, but the 8 stop led to a Firecrest filter. I've now changed that to the Hoya 8 stop that I use. The CPL link was for a Gobo CPL filter, not the Hoya Pro Fusion that I've got. I linked the Gobo because I like the company's environmental practices but hadn't heard of them when I got my filters. If I were buying them now that's what I'd go with. However, if you want to check out the Hoya Polariser that I use it's this one amzn.to/2YA31NQ
@@AndyMumford Thanks, Andy.
Always useful - hiking in the Swiss alps next week so a good checklist too! Thanks!!
Thanks for the video, super helpful! Do you have a video where you show you use your tripod + leveling base + panoramic nodal slide to take your panoramas? Your pictures are so beautiful :)
Thanks for the comment...I actually don't think I have a video where I use the nodal slide and levelling base. Hopefully when I can start travelling again I can put something together
@@AndyMumford Thank you!! much appreciated
Yeah, I see so many folks using ND grads, but I really struggle with why I should carry all that extra stuff. I'm also mostly fine with ND and polarizer, and rarely want for more.
As for the bags, I have the opposite problem! At 5'2" with narrow shoulders, everything seems to be designed for a man 6-8" taller than me, and I went through quite a few bags before finding one that, while not amazing, at least isn't actively painful or uncomfortable. Maybe someone will design a series of camera bags made for women!
Hi Christine, yes, I really think you’re fine with just a few circular filters. As for bags, I believe F Stop have a model designed for women, and both Deuter and Osprey make women’s models of all their bags.
Thanks for sharing this Andy. Which wrist strap for the Camera do you have here?
Best Regards
Thanks so much. The camera strap is Op/Tech
I use the same backpack :D and it is awesome
I saw this pack it looks really interesting right now i use fstop ajna 40l your right though camera bags are just are not comfortable the atlas athete bag looks real sporty and comfortable but at 400 dollars really lol.
Yeah, this has been a really nice pack $400....ouch, that's a lot for a pack
Great video! I’m going to a backing backpack also. I see this backpack is discontinued.
Thanks for the comment., glad you enjoyed it. There's a new version of this pack from Deuter, I think it's more or less the same
I just looked at this camera bag to use it for snowshoeing in winter with my camera gear. But I'm still not sure if I can mount snowshoes at the front when there is a tripod also attached to the side (length of straps).
I also like normal hiking backpacks, for summer I use the Osprey Stratos 26. Absolutely fantastic (X-H1 + 2 lenses and tripod) and much more comfortable than my Lowepro bag.
There are also Deuter backpacks that have a separate front access where you can put a camera-insert into it.
You should be able to mount show shows and a tripod at the same time. The top of the tripod fits behind the compression strap, the bottom goes through a thick loop. The backpack has separate straps that go across the front but it's hard to see them in photos because they have a kind of pocket that they are stored in when you're not using them, but they are separate straps from the compression straps at the side.
I actually have a Deuter hiking backpack with front access that I sometimes use when i want to go really light. It's the ACT Trail 24, and it's really nice.
I'm also a big fan of Osprey packs too, and for multi day trips or when I take my tent I have an Osprey Atmos 50. it's the most comfortable backpack I've ever used.
You are the Mortem Hilmer of Landscape Photography
Thanks 🙏
Thank you for another great and informative video Andy! Would you kindly let me know if the rain cover came with the backpack or did you purchase it separately?
No, the rain cover came with another Deuter backpack I own
hey andy... another great video really good to see you use circular rather than very expensive square filters ...i have a couple of lee nd etc but i think image going to switch to circular what brand do you recommend
Thanks for the comment Tam, glad you found the video useful
Ggreat video Andy, what size is that F Stop ICU Camera insert your using?
Thanks so much for the comment. The ICU here is the Pro Small
@@AndyMumford thanks Andy
That's great 😊
Just ordered one :) butI notice yours has little blue soft lids for some insert sections, did they come with the ICU or do you haver to get them separately?
Loving your content. Keep up all the great work!
In the above video you talk about having a nodal slide but only using it with wide angle lenses. I was curious at what focal length to recommend using a slide for panoramas? I'm currently shooting with the Fuji xt2 and have the 16mm f/1.4, 23mm f/1.4 and the 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8
You really want a nodal slide when you get parallax issues, so when you have a foreground close to the camera and it changes in relation to the background as you move through the pano. I use it all the way through the focal length on the 10-24, so it would certainly help at 16mm, but at 23mm it's a lot less pronounced. With the 55-200 you don't need it at all.
@@AndyMumford thank you for the response. It's very much appreciated.
Andy - another exception video. Nice job. Can you make some more please and where do I find out about workshops you are running?
I am just getting back into photography, having been very keen in my teens - and not doing any photography at all for 30 years (of course the tech is completely different these days!). Regarding tripods, I took note of what you have said on not compromising when buying a tripod as it should last for many years: I think the Gitzo Traveller you have (1545T Series 1 with 82TQD head) is a number of years old (not sure how many but at least a few) so would you still recommend this tripod of all those available these days?
I don't mind spending a bit of money on a decent one, but I would not want to buy one only for some newer technology to be released which supersedes it? I therefore wonder if you would still buy this tripod today given the choices available and is it better that the bigger Gitzo Mountaineer model which I see you using from time to time?
For info I am using a Fuji xt30 with Fuji 10-24 and Fuji 55-200 and am doing general landscape stuff with some travel.
Finally could you tell me where you got you panoramic leveling head from? Is that also Gitzo?
Sorry for the shopping list of questions. Thank you once again.
Hi Chris, thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. I actually plan to make more videos this year while I'm out shooting and on the workshops.
There are links to all the gear I use, the levelling head and the nodal slide in the description below the video (just click where it says "Show More")
The workshops are all on my website; www.andymumford.com/workshops
As for the tripod, yes I'd still definitely get the Gitzo Traveller. I've not seen a tripod I like more, and it's really strong for it's size. I used the same tripod with the medium format GFX 50R and it was fine.
All the best
@@AndyMumford Thanks Andy for the prompt response. I note that there is a slightly heavier tripod but very similar design, Gitzo Traveller Series 2, GK2545T-82QD at 1.84Kg compared with your Gitzo Traveller Series 1, GK1545T-82TQD at 1.45kg.
As far as I can see these are both 4 section with the series 2 slightly heavier, larger/ stronger diameter rods (2kg extra payload), 2cm on extended height, friction control on the head and removable feet - all for only another £80.
Would you still plum for the slightly lighter series 1?
Sorry for bombarding you with detail questions - it's quite a lot of money and I would prefer to get this right! As previously indicated I am using a Fuji xt30 with 55-200, 10-24.
As always great and very informative video! Thank you so much for your great content.
I was wondering about all the charges and cables for the cameras, drone, ipad, phone etc. How do you store all the chargers?
Thanks 🙏
Thanks for the comment. I have a small Osprey bag for all my chargers. It’s technically a wash bag, but it’s super light and works great for cables too
@@AndyMumford Thank you Andy!
Nice video and interesting concept for packing. Can I ask if the hip belts are removable? Do you think that the tripod could be carried inside of the bag together with the icu or both would not fit in? I am preparing for photo trip in cities with rather busy public transportation therefore i would feel safer to pack it inside my bag (both against hitting accidentally somebody with it in the rush hour and against someone trying to steal it.). Last but not least: doesn`t it bother you on long hikes to carry the tripod either on the left or the right side and this way making that side heavier?
Thanks so much. Just to go through your questions; no the hip straps aren't removable, the tripod won't fit inside the bag with the ICU (at least not the tripod I use) and it doesn't bother me to have the tripod on the side on long hikes. The backpack does a good job of equalising the weight
As an avid hiker looking to build an X-T3 kit from scratch, I find your video very insightful. Thank you. Two things: What is your typical hike like (distance, elevation gain)? Also, with the current XF lens offerings, which other lenses, if any, do you swap out to? I do not run a drone like you so there are some weight trade-offs that could work for me.
I don't really have a typical hike per se, it depends on where I am. For example on the trip to the Faroes when I recorded this video we did 27km on two hikes across the day, but the gain was only a couple hundred meters. In the Dolomites a long day would be around 17km, but with cumulative gains of around 800m across the day.
Hi Andy, very helpful video with nice new recommendations. Especially the hint with the modal adapter is a good und cheap solution for a rarely used item. Also the move away from bulky gear like heavy lenses or square filters is something I like to see. Overall one of your best videos from your newer ones.Only one remark: cannot order from your amazon.com link. You may add international links for Germany? :-)
Hi Tobias, glad you enjoyed the video. I used to have international links but in the end it got that there were so many different links that it was just a mess. Sorry about that.
Great switch to the electronic shutter release. Unfortunately damaged my shutter with the mechanical release by unknowingly pressing it too far :/
Thank you for the updated video, did you try mindshift gear bags?
Glad you found the video useful. I never tried Mindshift bags, no
@@AndyMumford Oh, you should definitely check them out, they have few options, which include back opening, without taking off your bag, very useful in seascape or other wet/dirty environments, many options for tripod hanging, water bottle/bladder space, and so much more...
Andy, how is that backpack in terms of back heat ventilation? And can you attach hiking poles on the backpack?
It's pretty good...not great though because it's not designed for hiking. It's a snow sports backpack and so is designed to be worn with warm jackets rather then hiking gear so there's not a lot of separation. You can certainly attach hiking poles to it though, it's got so many straps that you can attach a lot to it
Hi Andy, which size and kind of SD Cards do you use for the 2 slots of the XT-4?
Best regards
I use Sandisk UHS II 36gb and 64gb cards
Hello Andy, like you I bracket now so no grads in my bag. I love your new filter set up. Are your new filters and CP stackable and what are the filter rings that you use? It’s a genius new set up!!!
Hi Neil. Yes, I can stack two filters without vignetting.
Thank you!
I’ve been watching this video, and one thing which I find interesting is your backpack (also the precious one you used), and I have a question to it: do you know of any backpacks which open to the back and also have an adjustable torso height, being 6’6” makes more or less any backpack to short for me. Yes everything works for a short walk, but with 10-20km in a day it would be nice to have something which fits.
Thanks so much. I can't think of any backpacks that have both back opening (that's usually found in snow sports backpacks like the one here) and adjustable torso length
Andy Mumford I think (when shops open again), that I’ll have to visit a few sports/outdoor/skiing stores to see what they have. Thank you.
Great video Andy. What kind /brand/ of L bracket do you use on your XT-3? Does it have rubber grip? Thnaks!
Hi Tomas, the L bracket on the X-T3 is just a cheap 3rd party one I got from Amazon. It had a plastic group, but this could be removed
What is the biggest size of prints you did from files of the x-t3 ?
You would be surprised. Huge!
Full frame and Medium format is better....but marginally.
czcams.com/video/zZNr24yVD9s/video.html
That video shows that lens corner sharpness actually made the largest difference.
A decent guide to native printing size from a sensor is that you can print up to about 100 pixels per centimeter or around 300 per inch. So the XT3 sensor is 6200 pixels on the longest edge which means 62cm or 20 inches. I’ve printed a bit bigger than that
And it was fine.
@@AndyMumford thank you so much for taking the time to answer me ! I always wonder why not full frame as you do gorgeous landscapes images ? Like the Sony a7riii to print massive sizes ? I would easily see any of your photos in massive prints ;)
Hi Andy! Do you get any vignetting stacking the CPL and ND screw in filter at the same time on the 10-24 lens? I’m evaluating if to buy a 100mm square kit or screw filters...
I can screw 2 filters in without vignette great at 10mm. With 3 there vignetting, but I never need 3 filters
I now bought the new Deuter Freerider 30 and unfortunately I can't fit the f-stop small shallow ICU because it's 1 cm too small (the backpack got thinner and a bit narrower).
And putting the ICU in in vertical position isn't probably that good when walking. So the search goes on ...
That's a shame that the bag no longer fits the ICU. I don't use this pack anymore, but it was a great pack when I had it
Great video, very informative. Quick question. What bag do you use for long backpacking trips? You mentioned you have one in your video. I'm going on a 6 day trip to Glacier National Park and on the hunt for a new pack. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment. For longer trips I use an Osprey Atmos with the ICU in the bottom.
Thanks a lot for the heads up! I am particularly interested in the plate levelling base you use. What kind of adapter did you use to mount the female 1/4" ball head on top of the male 3/8" mounting stud of the levelling base? Also looks like you use an adapter between the levelling base and the tripod itself ?
Thanks for the comment. The screw on top of the levelling base fits directly into the ball head with no adaptor. The bottom female screw of the levelling base comes with an adaptor screw that fits inside
@@AndyMumford Wonderful! Thanks a lot for your feedback and your help that's very kind of you ! Take care.
Finally received it and it worked just as you described! Thanks again for your advice and happy new year to you 🙂
Hi Andy, great video, thank you for that. One question: there is no side pocket for water bottles. What's your solutions for that?
I use a soft platypus bottle which fits in the front pocket
Andy, what is the little blue box under the XT3? I mean, the one containing the 18-55mm... it's very useful in that ICU. Thanks :)
Thanks. It’s not a blue box, it’s just foam divider that I put as like a folding flap that sits between the camera body (which I store end down to maximize space) and the end of the lens
Thanks for the review. Based on your review I ordered the same backpack. I'm also ordering the Pacsafe Camsafe insert for my camera gear. Curious about the rain cover. Did it come with the pack or did you have to buy it separate?
I had to buy it seperately
Thanks Andy, for this more great video sharing from your own experience. I’m in process of buying nd filters and have 2 questions please:
1) in the links for the nd filters, you included both fixed and variable stoppers - are there reasons for acquiring both, or the variable delivers same quality through all its stop range?
2) in your video you mentioned adapters of your filters to smaller lens - are these adapters in any of your links, if not could you please let me know more details how to purchase them?
A final note: I still keep a variable nd from a previous canon lens, but when moved to fuji and attached to the 10-24, it showed a x shadow effect through the lens, and could never find a solution for that, interest to buy a new one.
Thanks in advance for your clarifications!
Hi Abel. Thanks for the comment, really glad you found the video useful. The variable ND I only use for video to get shutter speeds of around 1/60 in bright sunlight. I don't use it for still photography or long exposures.
The adaptors I mentioned are just step-up rings and are very cheap. So for example, if like me you have 72mm filters (I always get them for my biggest lens) and you need to use them on a smaller lens like the 55-200mm with (I think) a 62mm filter ring, you need a 62-72mm stip up ring. You can find them easily on Amazon and they only cost a few dollars. It's just a simple piece of metal with screw threads in each side so you don't need to spend much money
Great video but what about a water bottle? Mostly I‘m searching for a comfortable backpack for camera, lenses, a tripod (maybe someday also a drone) and for me a water bottle is a must to go on tour/hike. Or did you just take your camera gear with you?
Thanks for the comment. You’re right, it’s a good point about the water that I forgot to cover. You can fit a water bladder in the front section where I had the shell, or you can attach a bottle holder to the side the (using the one of the straps I mentioned), which’s what I normally do.
I was looking for camera backpack but I feel like taking this Deuter bag now 🙃
Extremely helpful and informative, as all of your videos, Andy. Thank you so very much! Quick question about traveling with a drone: Different countries have different policies on drones. Do you have to register your drone in each country that requires it in advance or can you do it when crossing the border, or how does it work for you? Thank you.
Thanks Krill. With the drone, for the countries I visit there's no need to register it. I tend to fly in relatively remote places away from people so it's just a case of following the law on maximum height and keeping the drone in sight.
Thanks for the insight! I'm thinking of getting this backpack, but I'm a bit worried about this kind of opening. It seems practical, but doesn't all the gear pull too much on the zipper? Since the straps are on the opening flap, all the weight is on the zippers, I guess. Do you have any experience with that? I'm curious of your opinion!
I've not had any problem with it, the zippers are pretty tough. Glad you found the video useful
Great, practical info. However, I am finding the f-stop ICU is too large to close the pack’s zippers. I ordered using your links and confirmed I received the correct pack and ICU. Did you remove the foam sit pad from the pack? Thanks for your help.
Hi, thanks so much for the comment, glad you found the video useful. I’d totally forgotten about the sit pad - yes, I did remove it. It’s not something I’d ever use and so I forgot about it. Sorry about that. The ICU Small Pro, does fit, although it’s a squeeze, but I can manage even with a shell and some stuff in the front pocket of the bag. The fact that it’s tight is a good thing as it means the ICU doesn’t move about inside the pack
Great tips for keeping the bag light to the essentials, but let me ask how you workaround skipping the lens woods? Would you skip them also if traveling to more sunny locations?
I’ve never really find lens hoods to be much use, certainly not with wide angle lenses. If there is flare, I use my hand at the side of the lens to keep it off- it’s easy when you’re shooting from a tripod. I do bring the telephoto hood because it’s useful for keeping rain or water spots off the front to the lens
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Hi Andy, great vid as always, very informative 👍 can I just ask as a beginner photographer who has just ordered my X-T3 with a 10-24mm lense, the variable Nd filter you have (Gobe) it says that it is not recommended for wide angle lenses, have you had any problems using it on your 10-24 lense? Thank you in advance 👍
Glad you like the video. I think the thing with variable ND filters is that they work in the same way as two polarisers and at certain points as you turn them you can find that the effect is stronger on parts of the image than others with a wide angle lens. it's the same with polarisers, depending on the light they can give you a stronger effect in some parts of the image than others.
Hi Andy. Informative video, Thanks. It was interesting that you decided not to use the square filter's, and are using screw in ND & Polarising filters. The only reason I comment , is I was actually thinking of doing the same in an attempt to save weight and gain space in my bag. One thing that has always frustrated me with square filters, is dealing with removing reflections due to not have a lens hood in place. If you're using a 77mm diameter filter on a say 58mm lens. You cant use its lens hood. How to you overcome these annoying reflections please? Many Thanks James
Hi James, what kind of reflections are you talking about? Do you mean flare? I rarely use the lens hoods myself, mostly just on the telephoto to keep water off the front element if it’s raining, and have never really found lens hoods on wide angle lens to be very effective. If there is flare, then I put my hand in the way off to the side of the camera.
Hi Andy, Please accept my apology for not getting back sooner.
Flare, I’ll try & explain. Since my message, I think I have a better understanding of what the issue is that i'm experiencing. All my lenses have Hoya Clear filter protectors on the lenses. When using my Lee 100 Filters & Polariser (does not have to be combined). I seem to get either sun flare, which you spoke about, but also I seem to get lens reflection.
In short are the Hoya Clear filter protectors causing the issue?
Your take on using circular filters got me thinking about LEE filter kit & its parts that carry. Your filter kit keeps it simple and hopefully reduces the faff. So I thought I would give it a try. I've just purchased some Hadia 10, 6 & 3 Stop Circular ND filters, as well as a Circular Polariser.
I'm going to stop using the Hoya Clear filter protectors.
Question, Do you get any problems when mounting a ND and Polariser together?
And how do you deal with unscrewing filters that are stuck on?
Phew. sorry for the essay. Many Thanks James
Helpful video. What filter step up/down rings do you use?
Thanks, glad you found it useful. For step up rings I just use whatever is cheap on Amazon. Kenko, Andoer, these kind of things. It’s a simple thing and they do the job
Hi Andy, I'm interested in buying this bag and I have checked it with my medium F-stop Shallow ICU at a store. However it seems that my ICU is about the same depth as the bag will allow. I'm wondering how does the Small F-stop Pro ICU fit in to the bag, considering the Small ICU is much more deeper than the shallow ICU. Great video by the way.
Hi, I'm not sure the Medium ICU fits inside the Deuter. The Deuter is quite narrow, so the ICU has to go in it standing on it's end. The Medium ICU is almost square in shape and is probably too wide. In terms of depths, the Small Pro is fine...it's tight, but it fits.
Great video! May I ask what cameras you used to shoot this video (and your outdoors videos)? Cheers!
Hi Fred, thanks for the comment. I usually use an X-T3 or X-T30 for my videos, and the B-Roll for this was shot with that. But because those cameras appear in this video, I shot it with my friends X-T2, and the overview of the table was actually done with an iPhone XR.
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Hey Andy, you missed out the L-bracket. Would you mind linking that as well please?
The L brackets are 3rd party ones I found on Amazon. I think they’re by Andoer. Both originally came with a grip extension which I removed. I’ve noticed that there are a lot of companies with different names that seem to be making identical products. I can’t actually find the one that I got at the moment, so can’t send a link, but most of them are all pretty much the same. Just check that it allows you to open all the doors properly and that the hand grip can be removed (you can usually see in the photos that they’re held in place by small screws which can be opened with an Allen key)
Do you ever edit on Lightroom on your IPad Pro, if so could you do a video?
I think he uses capture one ;)
I’m starting to use it more and more, but I haven’t got to a level when I can get it to work seamlessly. When IpadOS and Photoshop for IPad are out then I think it will be more practical and I might make a video then
Andy Mumford Thanks for the reply. I currently have the XT-2 and shooting in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, and it is so much more convenient to take the iPad that a computer to review the images at night and do some quick edits. Also looking forward to both iPad OS and photoshop for iPad
Hi Andy
Do you think that inside the Deuter Freerider Pro 30 there is room for 2 Small Pro ICU?
Thank you so much.
No, there’s not enough room for two ICUs. F Stop backpacks are quite wide and designed to have the ICUs with their long side along the bottom of the bag, so you can fit two in an F-Stop bag. With the Deuter though, it’s quite narrow so the ICU has to go in with the narrow side along the bottom, which means there’s not enough room above it for another ICU
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Just like on ACT Trail 24. Thank you so much for your time Andy.
You know what’s in my camera bag? Cameras and lenses.
Hi Andy would you still recommend picking up a used but in good condition Gitzo 1541? Or should I look at other brand for a better alternative?
Hi William. If the Gitzo is in good condition (ie no rust on the metal) then I'd definitely recommend picking one up second hand. A Gitzo tripod will last you a lifetime if you look after it. The one in this video is my travel tripod, but I also own a bigger, heavier Gitzo Mountaineer from when I used to use a much heavier camera system (I shot with a Nikon D3 and D800). It's 11 years old now and still functions perfectly.