How I Shoot on Expedition | Svalbard

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  • čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
  • A recap of my expedition in Svalbard and some insights into the gear I shoot with and how I compose wildlife images.
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Komentáře • 78

  • @themightyexplorer8527
    @themightyexplorer8527 Před rokem +11

    I love when you share those kind of moments. We can actually see how much work you’ve put to those images , its outstanding .

  • @tobiasklepp07
    @tobiasklepp07 Před rokem +11

    The little cabin was also used in a Norwegian film where 3 children were stranded. The film is called operasjon arktis.

  • @S133S
    @S133S Před rokem +6

    Those last 3 images are mesmerizing. Beautiful content, Benjamin.

  • @mdlutfullahilmazid7668
    @mdlutfullahilmazid7668 Před 11 měsíci

    Watching from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 you people are inspiration for Photography lovers.

  • @darksideemt
    @darksideemt Před rokem +1

    It goes without saying what an amazing job you do. Your images are stunning and love this series.

  • @MilledgeAustin
    @MilledgeAustin Před rokem +1

    I enjoyed this video a lot. I find it fascinating to hear what gear people are using, but more importantly the thought process and what inspires you when out there. I feel like you did a great job of this in this video.

  • @KienVirak_
    @KienVirak_ Před 6 měsíci

    Great job brother thanks so much for sharing ❤

  • @gvbalajee
    @gvbalajee Před 11 měsíci +1

    Awesome

  • @JohanLolos
    @JohanLolos Před rokem +2

    Listening to you talk is so relaxing, haha. Great video my friend!

  • @jordanmcwilliams5993
    @jordanmcwilliams5993 Před rokem

    great video with amazing photos / story telling. thanks Ben !

  • @mirosawtran
    @mirosawtran Před 7 měsíci

    Simply amazing!

  • @mitchyadven7196
    @mitchyadven7196 Před rokem

    I love your explanation of your artistic intent and it's execution. Other then your incredible imagery this is what keeps me coming back here. 🙏

  • @tridakilla8212
    @tridakilla8212 Před rokem +1

    you become one of my favorite youtubers man..keep up !!

  • @peterb.7437
    @peterb.7437 Před rokem

    Beautiful images Benjamin. Thanks

  • @JaroslavBengl
    @JaroslavBengl Před rokem +1

    Thanks so much for sharing, Benjamin ✨ What an amazing shots 🤩

  • @delphiniapickett2934
    @delphiniapickett2934 Před 2 měsíci

    The seas are dancing

  • @vacayshawn
    @vacayshawn Před rokem

    Thanks for this video Benjamin! It's timely for me as I'm heading to Svalbard tomorrow for an expedition. Bringing the 100-500 and 24-70 on separate bodies. Agree on the eye level shots!

  • @MrSamuel1234567
    @MrSamuel1234567 Před rokem

    Awesome stuff Benny boy. Svalbard looks incredible! Thanks for the equipment recommendation also.

  • @outdooradventures1
    @outdooradventures1 Před rokem +1

    This was absolut amazing vedio with amazing footage. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

  • @theodorej.burkhardt8844
    @theodorej.burkhardt8844 Před rokem +1

    You inspire me, bro. Amazing work! ❤

  • @laurelb8372
    @laurelb8372 Před rokem

    Incredible images, very enjoyable

  • @moritzschaumann3992
    @moritzschaumann3992 Před rokem

    Great Video, and really interesting to see how you do your work. Loving your content!

  • @AirBoston32123
    @AirBoston32123 Před 9 měsíci

    I don’t know if you will see this Benjamin but I’m wondering if I can email you real quick? if I can please ask you a question about your gear…. 😊You might be the best editor/photographer I’ve ever come across. Impeccable work.

  • @Maruszan
    @Maruszan Před 10 měsíci

    2:46 bad ass mugshot. Thanks for documenting and sharing your gear list

  • @Imageyenation
    @Imageyenation Před rokem

    Beautiful stuff!!!!

  • @rodthomas_visuals
    @rodthomas_visuals Před rokem

    thanks for sharing this Ben.. I have only been to Svalbard once but I was also on KINFISH ( i had Beau and Rickard as guides ) It was one of the best trips of my life.
    Thanks again

  • @user-nw1mj3bl4t
    @user-nw1mj3bl4t Před 10 měsíci

    My god man, Im jealous!! Your in a position few can get to. Congratulations and thanks for the story and tips. Its appreciated!

  • @pjk1714
    @pjk1714 Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful scenery and new subscriber.
    Did they tell you about those cabin's?
    The community pay an annual fee to have access to them through out the region.
    During COVID the program was shut down. Makes sense someone just lived in that one.
    Thanks for sharing 🌻

  • @seasaturated
    @seasaturated Před 10 měsíci

    just found your channel and am absolutely amazed by your color palette...incredible stuff

  • @mirosawtran
    @mirosawtran Před rokem

    Epic. True Legend ✨

  • @jxwol
    @jxwol Před rokem +1

    The blacks is absolutely beautiful in the video , I want to know how you got that look .

  • @ukaszkrawczykowksi8534

    Stunning...

  • @AnemosFPV
    @AnemosFPV Před rokem

    I clicked and came here just to say: Wow what a great tumbernail! Well done!

  • @alessandropicchiowildphoto
    @alessandropicchiowildphoto Před 10 měsíci

    This is a great content with incredible info

  • @cadmus777
    @cadmus777 Před rokem

    Beautiful. I bought my 500 F4 2nd hand from someone who only used it once, when he bought it for an Antarctica trip and then never used it again. I would SO love to take it back there!!

  • @drghxe
    @drghxe Před 10 měsíci

    ur enjoying life man good to see that

  • @nomadcompany
    @nomadcompany Před rokem

    Yep this is my first video of yours.... great work

  • @tomlaurent_photography
    @tomlaurent_photography Před 11 měsíci

    really nice video thanks !

  • @demiryusuf
    @demiryusuf Před rokem

    So beautiful location and video very awesome/ Thanks

  • @yukieszn
    @yukieszn Před rokem +1

    You make such killer content

  • @daniellee6696
    @daniellee6696 Před rokem

    awesomeeeee

  • @milesl.2740
    @milesl.2740 Před rokem

    I love how he edits lofi music over enduring some of the harshest envrionments on planet Earth

  • @jeremyrush7188
    @jeremyrush7188 Před rokem

    great video

  • @deardaughter
    @deardaughter Před rokem

    6:33 love that

  • @paullichte
    @paullichte Před rokem

    Did it take you long to get used to the Canon system after using Sony?
    Beautiful episode would love to check out your gallery next time I'm in Iceland!

  • @nicolasdupont6663
    @nicolasdupont6663 Před 11 měsíci

    Hello, great content! Thanks for sharing this wonderful trip. could you tell me what drone did you use please?

  • @VividIceland
    @VividIceland Před rokem

    What camera and mic do you use to film these vlogs? I am looking to upgrade my setup - would love some tips!

  • @peterb.7437
    @peterb.7437 Před rokem

    What camera bag do you use for all of that. Thanks

  • @01sweater
    @01sweater Před 11 měsíci

    hello, where to buy the white headcap?

  • @hummersd
    @hummersd Před rokem

    Amazing footage and images! What sunglass brand are those at 3:15? They're tight onto your face, which I assume is great for wind.

  • @maxzuberbuhler7691
    @maxzuberbuhler7691 Před rokem

    How much work was it to obtain permits for the drone work?

  • @kevinsaviro2708
    @kevinsaviro2708 Před 6 měsíci

    I would love to visit Svalbard and photograph the wildlife there. However unfortunately i dont have a giant zoom lens. I have a Lumix DC-FZ82. Will I be able to use this camera? Will the wildlife be close enough? Or will you be viewing them from too far?

  • @samuel2363ify
    @samuel2363ify Před 11 měsíci

    Hi, I have a sigma 60-600, and the sharpness is not as good as I expect when I zoom in my picture (Same when I try manual focus), it looks flat, lack of detail and grain in pic. Wonder if it is the lens problem or just typical tele-zoom lens issue.

  • @Igobyricky1
    @Igobyricky1 Před 11 měsíci

    Criminally underrated

  • @AlejandroSanchez-ql8qd

    What about the vlogging set up?

  • @huwpenson2678
    @huwpenson2678 Před 11 měsíci

    what binoculars you have there dude ?

  • @wildpatagoniafilms16
    @wildpatagoniafilms16 Před rokem

    Amazing content as always! A couple of questions: It seems you use the R5C, besides as a video camera, but also as another body for photography. How does it perform for wildlife photography knowing it has no IBIS and a less sophisticated autofocus system....? Are you still using your RED Dragon for expedictions like this one, or now you use mainly the Ronim...? thanks in advance ! cheers!

    • @BenjaminHardman
      @BenjaminHardman  Před rokem

      Thank you!
      The R5C has performed really well. It is my main video camera for documenting these trips as well as my second body for stills (would be my main but I have the long lens permanently on the R5 and try to limit lens changes).
      In terms of AF and IBIS, I of course would love to have the stabilisation but it hasn’t been an issue so far especially in the bright Arctic conditions which allow for a higher shutter speed. I haven’t noticed a difference in the AF system compared to the R5, it is working great for tracking the wildlife. The biggest issue I’ve had is changing between the photo and video UI. It often glitches and I need to take the battery out, might just need a firmware update.
      And honestly the RED has been on the shelf for nature shoots since I got the Ronin 4D, it’s a game changer to not need the Ronin 2 and Easyrig!
      Pretty much all positives this far 😌

    • @wildpatagoniafilms16
      @wildpatagoniafilms16 Před rokem +1

      @@BenjaminHardman First of, thank you for taking the time to getting back to me, very kind of you! Amazing how you are able to go down to the bare minimum gear wise and still you are able to get this stunning images & work! Glad to hear both the R5 & R5C are giving you the best of both worlds! Regarding the Ronin taking place of your RED, that is perhaps the most surprising thing... specially because I think the Dragon together with the Gemini are the best two sensor RED ever made: color and image quality... but seeing the image quality and versatility ergonomic wise of the Ronin... I totally understand! Superb! I'd Love to see your post/color processing for this footage: davinci? Thanks again & looking forward to seeing another of your masterpieces mate! cheers! ;)

  • @Phils_Guide
    @Phils_Guide Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome content. Thanks! I'm going this August and my tour/boat operator (Oceanwide) says drones are strictly prohibited, even if you get a license. How were you able to fly your drone? Cheers, Phil

    • @BenjaminHardman
      @BenjaminHardman  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hey Phil,
      I work as a crew member / guide on the ship which gives me the ability to operate the drone. It’s a bit tricky and I do understand the frustrations!

    • @Phils_Guide
      @Phils_Guide Před 2 měsíci

      @@BenjaminHardman Cool. I've been in touch with Arctic WIldlife tours (12pax) and they allow drones at times! I think it's just the larger ships that prohibit completely. Makes sense as you wouldn't want 100 people flying drones!

  • @user-wo4fi9uo7b
    @user-wo4fi9uo7b Před rokem +1

    Hi. Is this the tour that Thomas Heaton and Brendan van Son also participated in? How much does such a trip cost?

    • @fernanddurler4709
      @fernanddurler4709 Před 10 měsíci

      Fortunate boy to do what you do…have to ask do you do this for a living or you have a good job to afford all this huge gear? Perhaps family gift…

  • @Gleebi
    @Gleebi Před rokem

    Do 66 north just give you all these clothes to wear or do you buy them? They are expensive af

  • @bosiefoobar
    @bosiefoobar Před 10 měsíci

    How do you even carry that much gear? and the weight.... uff, a young man's game ;)

  • @pmpina
    @pmpina Před rokem

    Sigma 500 F4 and R5 work well with 2x teleconverter ?

    • @BenjaminHardman
      @BenjaminHardman  Před rokem

      It works really well when stopped down a couple of stops 👌🏼

  • @drrajstravelphotography

    Benjamin which month did you go.

  • @thearabicdp
    @thearabicdp Před rokem

    Take me with you. I'm a good cook.

  • @jean-mariecroguennec764

    sailing trip ? sailing ?

  • @RAJMAN181
    @RAJMAN181 Před 9 měsíci

    Man you are super rich to afford all those gear.

  • @leviolson9650
    @leviolson9650 Před 11 měsíci

    You looking for Santa?