So at the time of security checks do you take out all these gears and put them in trays and put it to be scanned ? Trays sometimes gets twisted over and might break the gears.
Really crisp and to the point video, a rare thing in the era of click-bait. Also, it was so nice to see quality video from an Indian photog. Thankyou! Having said that, i feel not quite sure if i would be comfortable with your kind of arrangement of carrying the flimsy backpack for actual safari ...i feel that to be less handy and safe. I would rather have a bag holding my gear, lying flat on the seat next to me, on a safari vehicle. One suggestion: the sound quality on the video does'nt do justice to content; it could be better. Thanks again.
Hi Asheesh. Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and kind appreciation. I know what you mean by the safety of your camera gear in a padded bag. That’s exactly how I used to carry my gear, till I realised that in a shared vehicle, it was an inconvenience to others and took up too much space. Note about the sound quality of the video. I’ve received similar feedback and will work on that. Cheers!
Hi Sir! thank you very much for another wonderful video. I have a question. Do you carry a tripod / Monopod when on a Safari? If so, how would you pack it? Secondly, do you use a bean bag? How would you put it in?
Balaji P B Thank you for your appreciation and for your questions Balaji. Firstly, with the bean bag ( see my previous video - What’s In My Camera Bag) th-cam.com/video/riMpO3JwipU/w-d-xo.html where I showcase all the gear I carry, including a bean bag and a monopod. The bean bag is pack away in my check-in baggage and fill it up with whatever beans or grains like rice that are available locally. I never carry a tripod unless going to a specific birding destination like Bharatpur that requires walking. On regular wildlife safaris like Kabini, Ranthambore or Masai Mara & Serengeti, there is no place for a tripod mans a bean bag is enough. I do carry a monopod, but mostly as an extension for my Zhiyun Smooth 4 gimbal to record video. This time I did use it for photography to suspend my camera and bring it down to ground level and use an app to trigger the shutter. When I travel, I always use a hard case for luggage, so my tripod or monopod are on the bottom of the case and checked-in. 🙂
Hi Sanjay. Apologies for missing your comment and the delayed reply. The model that i used isn't showing up on Amazon anymore, but this model is pretty similar. Hope this works for you. www.amazon.in/Fanspack-Camera-Protective-Storage-Outdoor/dp/B07ZNSDYWM/ref=pd_sbs_2?pd_rd_w=jEF1g&pf_rd_p=daed850f-93fe-4839-8ae5-b1d9164f99e8&pf_rd_r=G6E2WH1315YA90M8HZ3Q&pd_rd_r=f4042f37-8de7-495a-9174-c26a81c618b8&pd_rd_wg=vBQgU&pd_rd_i=B07ZNSDYWM&psc=1
Great Video. I am curious about the pouch you are using in the backpack. Do you have a link to the Amazon site or atleast what it is called? I am looking for something similar to carry multiple lenses in a safari
Thank you for your appreciation Naveen. They are called padded inserts or DSLR inserts. Sharing a link to one such product on Amazon: Segolike Camera Insert Partition Padded Bag Case for Lens DSLR SLR - Black/Brown - brown small www.amazon.in/dp/B07198G5KT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_03QE8FF7YDK1ZY6W4N62
Yes I have. Done it twice in the Mara and many times from Serengeti to Kilimanjaro airport. However, in Nairobi if you have more than 20 kilos you may have to pay the excess weight. I had to do that the first time. They don't check the weight on the return leg as its just an airstrip in the Mara.
Hi Gregory. I would definitely recommend a mirrorless camera system as they are smaller, lighter and occupy less space. What level of mirrorless camera would depend upon your budget and your technical requirements. :)
Little confusion, will your carry this 17 kg camera trolley bag inside a flight as cabin luggage or you check-in this 17 kg camera trolley bag as a baggage.
Rabi Nesh Hi, if you listen from the 8:00 min mark, that’s where I’m talking about the fact that I carry this as cabin baggage, but occasionally get asked to weigh the bag and the airlines will insist that I check it in. However I convince them to allow me to carry the bag as it’s very expensive lenses and cameras and the airline would be responsible for replacing any damaged gear. That’s the point they allow me to carry it on as cabin baggage.
Excellent video! Many thanks for posting!! Cheers fron Switzerland
Thank you for your appreciation :)
Thank you! Brilliant info
You're welcome :)
Thanks. its very useful information....
Kamlesh mirkale much appreciated 🙂
So at the time of security checks do you take out all these gears and put them in trays and put it to be scanned ? Trays sometimes gets twisted over and might break the gears.
Really crisp and to the point video, a rare thing in the era of click-bait. Also, it was so nice to see quality video from an Indian photog. Thankyou! Having said that, i feel not quite sure if i would be comfortable with your kind of arrangement of carrying the flimsy backpack for actual safari ...i feel that to be less handy and safe. I would rather have a bag holding my gear, lying flat on the seat next to me, on a safari vehicle. One suggestion: the sound quality on the video does'nt do justice to content; it could be better. Thanks again.
Hi Asheesh. Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and kind appreciation. I know what you mean by the safety of your camera gear in a padded bag. That’s exactly how I used to carry my gear, till I realised that in a shared vehicle, it was an inconvenience to others and took up too much space.
Note about the sound quality of the video. I’ve received similar feedback and will work on that. Cheers!
Excellent video
Thank you for your appreciation James. Glad to know it was useful.
🙂
Nice video👏
Pooja Poojary Thank you 😊
Hi Sir! thank you very much for another wonderful video. I have a question. Do you carry a tripod / Monopod when on a Safari? If so, how would you pack it? Secondly, do you use a bean bag? How would you put it in?
Balaji P B Thank you for your appreciation and for your questions Balaji. Firstly, with the bean bag ( see my previous video - What’s In My Camera Bag) th-cam.com/video/riMpO3JwipU/w-d-xo.html where I showcase all the gear I carry, including a bean bag and a monopod. The bean bag is pack away in my check-in baggage and fill it up with whatever beans or grains like rice that are available locally. I never carry a tripod unless going to a specific birding destination like Bharatpur that requires walking. On regular wildlife safaris like Kabini, Ranthambore or Masai Mara & Serengeti, there is no place for a tripod mans a bean bag is enough. I do carry a monopod, but mostly as an extension for my Zhiyun Smooth 4 gimbal to record video. This time I did use it for photography to suspend my camera and bring it down to ground level and use an app to trigger the shutter. When I travel, I always use a hard case for luggage, so my tripod or monopod are on the bottom of the case and checked-in. 🙂
@@ZhayynnJamesPhotography , Thank you very much for your kind reply.
Hi
Can you please share the link of the padded insert bag that you purchased from Amazon
That will be very helpful.
Awesome video 👌👌
Hi Sanjay. Apologies for missing your comment and the delayed reply. The model that i used isn't showing up on Amazon anymore, but this model is pretty similar. Hope this works for you.
www.amazon.in/Fanspack-Camera-Protective-Storage-Outdoor/dp/B07ZNSDYWM/ref=pd_sbs_2?pd_rd_w=jEF1g&pf_rd_p=daed850f-93fe-4839-8ae5-b1d9164f99e8&pf_rd_r=G6E2WH1315YA90M8HZ3Q&pd_rd_r=f4042f37-8de7-495a-9174-c26a81c618b8&pd_rd_wg=vBQgU&pd_rd_i=B07ZNSDYWM&psc=1
Great Video. I am curious about the pouch you are using in the backpack. Do you have a link to the Amazon site or atleast what it is called? I am looking for something similar to carry multiple lenses in a safari
Thank you for your appreciation Naveen. They are called padded inserts or DSLR inserts. Sharing a link to one such product on Amazon:
Segolike Camera Insert Partition Padded Bag Case for Lens DSLR SLR - Black/Brown - brown small www.amazon.in/dp/B07198G5KT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_03QE8FF7YDK1ZY6W4N62
@@ZhayynnJamesPhotography Thanks 👍
Have you been able to take this on the smaller prop planes from Nairobi to Mara?
Yes I have. Done it twice in the Mara and many times from Serengeti to Kilimanjaro airport. However, in Nairobi if you have more than 20 kilos you may have to pay the excess weight. I had to do that the first time. They don't check the weight on the return leg as its just an airstrip in the Mara.
I am limited to a total of 33 pounds for all of my personal carryons INCLUDING camera gear. What is a lightweight camera recommendation?
Hi Gregory. I would definitely recommend a mirrorless camera system as they are smaller, lighter and occupy less space. What level of mirrorless camera would depend upon your budget and your technical requirements. :)
Little confusion, will your carry this 17 kg camera trolley bag inside a flight as cabin luggage or you check-in this 17 kg camera trolley bag as a baggage.
Rabi Nesh Hi, if you listen from the 8:00 min mark, that’s where I’m talking about the fact that I carry this as cabin baggage, but occasionally get asked to weigh the bag and the airlines will insist that I check it in. However I convince them to allow me to carry the bag as it’s very expensive lenses and cameras and the airline would be responsible for replacing any damaged gear. That’s the point they allow me to carry it on as cabin baggage.
@@ZhayynnJamesPhotography Thank you very much James. now i understood. you explained very clear. expecting more videos and webinars from you.