Just wanted to say, the only real reason to pay for a good camera is dynamic range. And imo its the thing that gives you not only a lot of flexibility but a muuuch better result and more pro-looking. Yet I do agree that glass is really important. Whats your opinion on that?
@@JamesPopsysPhoto Very true but you cant always bracket, eg for a portrait, or street photography etc I think your work around could only be applied to landscape
The printer... printing your photos let’s you see them from reflected light rather than emanated light, which introduces the characteristics of the paper, such as whether it’s matte, high gloss, satin finish, pearlescent papers, etc. It’s also exciting to have made a real thing as opposed to a virtual thing. Digital images are great, printed photos are magical.
The peak design capture clip: James: "I'd probably pay triple what I paid for it" me: DON'T GIVE THEM ANY IDEAS, THEIR GEAR IS EXPENSIVE ENOUGH ALREADY!!! 😂😂
Totally agree, I don't do it enough. Nothing can beat a good quality print of your own hanging on the wall. Books are the next best thing, followed by a good picture frame.
Alternative to the back pack plate is a good strap. I personally have the peak design camera strap and it makes all the difference since I hate carrying my camera in a bag. My purpose of a bag is to carry my 2 lenses, few filters, sd cards, spare batteries, couple of lights, speed light, gorilla pod, notpad, and other little stuff in the smallest possible footprint possible for my run and gun 24/7 photography life.
Love the peak design clip, so much so I actually bought two of the things, one to live permanently on the bag, and other can attach to my belt. Means 1) I can clip it to me and keep both hands free when messing around with the bag without putting camera down, and 2) simply going for a wander without the bag but not having to remove the one off the bag.
6:00 "But I love this".... This made me smile because it felt coming straight from the heart. Not that you usually sound otherwise...wait..yeah...ok I'll stop it here.
On the bag front I've suddenly become a huge fan of the bag inserts you can get. Turn my favourite backpack into a stealth camera bag. Generally they're pretty cheap to pick up and brilliant to try out, Amazon have a bunch. Decide you don't like it, they make perfect lens cases for storage in the cupboard.
another great video. I love the banter. I don't even make many photos anymore these days, but I still enjoy watching you (and Peter McKinnon). Great news about you making more content. Also the setting indoors looks really good and stylish! Cheers from Holland
Thanks so much for all your help and the humor. You made my Sunday. By the way, I couldn't agree more with each of your points. So obvious is you already know but a lifetime of struggles if you have to learn these lessons on your own. Thank you. Best of luck in your new office. Can I say? I know if I put those shelves up, they would absolutely fall down on principle. You said you were clumsy and so am I but I am also cursed with bad luck. U hope you are not! Happy New Year!
I discovered you fun, informative and excellent vlog here while researching a move from full frame Nikon to the G9. Thanks for all the help with that for sure. Loving your dry wit and self deprecating humor, keep up the great work Mr. Popsys!
I think you’re right about the more ‘disposable’ nature of screen content as opposed to printed (if that’s the right word). When writing for the web you’re encouraged to keep your content much more succinct because people aren’t as comfortable reading on screens for long periods. 300 words is usually a sweet spot for things like blog articles, whereas pieces in magazines can have word counts into the thousands. I reckon it’s a similar thing with images, maybe we subconsciously give more gravitas to printed content rather than digital.
I actually got the inspiration to get the peak design plate/strap thing from your earlier videos and purchased one. Took it to London/Paris over the Christmas break and absolutely love it! Good to see it on your list
I actually purchased the Frii Design TriLens and clipped it to the opposite strap. Ive found it convenient for quick lens changes while on vacation. Anyway thanks for the inspiration!
Capture Clip just arrived and now sits on my hiking/climbing rucksack. I was forever looking for the perfect camera bag to carry camera, lenses, and all of the guff we take with us. But it also had to accommodate lunch, flask of hot coffee, extra layers, waterproofs, first aid kit, etc. Sometimes there are ropes, crampons, ice axes. The problem is that its a chore to remove rucksack and root around for camera equipment, so sometimes you keep going and wait for a better moment. I have really great rucksacks for climbing and the simple addition of a Capture Clip has turned them into great rucksacks for photography whilst climbing. Its a no brainer, it will change your life.
Well done, another great video. Good to know I'm not the only one who uses books for ideas, especially for regions I've never photographed before. Hope the shelves stay up another week. My son once used "No More Nails" to fix them on the wall. Only trouble being he had to hold them in place until it had dried and he could not get them down when he moved.
Print is amazing there is something that makes it official holding your own photos in your hand, you can hold it on the phone but a physical photo is the way we grew up viewing them same thing if your work is published in books.
Another helpful video James!! I actually bought the Peak Design clip a few weeks back after seeing you use it in your previous videos and can attest to the quality and usefulness of it.
You left out one, I'd put ahead of bags: travel. I steal this tip from Thomas Heaton, that travel to new and exciting places will do more for your photography (especially if you're into landscapes) than new kit will.
@@disarmsox yup agreed. I needed new tripod as nearly lost stuff due to old one being light and flimsy. Want new vlog stuff but don't need it, stuff I've got done the job and the cost of that I could go a cool trip.
On the subject of print vs screen, The big difference is that one is subtractive and the other additive. A three colour (RGB) vs a four colour (CMYK) model. Screen gets black by removing colour (light) print by adding colour (ink). Printing can soften (or muddy) the image as the dark areas can fill in because of ink spread and the effect of printing multiple colours on top of each other. Even a slight misalignment can seriously affect the outcome. I have spent most of my career in magazine production and am keenly aware of the limitations of print. I guess the best way to judge an image is to see it the way it will be viewed by the paying customer. I'd also like to say I'm enjoying your videos very much. I have learned a great deal and had quite a few laughs. Keep them coming. Hi to Emily.
I love my Peak Design capture clip and I paid less than fifty quid...smug grin :) but more importantly is buying disposable shower caps...£6 for 50 from Amazon to put over your camera when its sat in the clip and its chucking it down
Peter Biggin Love the tip! Grateful we have soft plastic recycling here in Northern Sydney (Australia) but you can probably use them a number of times before disposing. Thx for sharing Before The Flood. Hadn’t heard of it, about to watch Cheers 🍻🇦🇺
I've been using the F-Stop camera rucksack for the past 3 years and found it to be a good all round day sack, large enough to carry my camera equipment and enough gear needed for a full day out o the hills. Also I would recommend learning how to use a map and compass correctly as electronic navigation aids are only as good as the battery life in them.
One thing that's different between paper and a screen is that the colors on a screen can be quite inaccurate. Another reason is that you want to view it on a medium that is similar to the end product. A screen transmits light while a paper reflects it. Not to mention different lighting conditions etc. I studied things like this for a bit at university while doing my ux masters
9:45 The purpose of the waiststrap is to allow you to access gear without removing the backpack. So the strap is clipped loosely, you can take the backpack off of your shoulders, turn it over to your front, and open the back (which you will be looking at, if that makes sense) and get what you want, zip it up and wear it the right way again ... basically, use it without ever taking it off and placing it on the ground. Plus it probably also has pockets for filters or SD cards. My Neewer backpack does. Its straps are horrible but it only cost me $80! :)
i could not agree more about the pro capture clip. It completely changed how i can carry a landscape camera on my chest and then i can carry a real hiking pack on my back with more camera and hiking gear. It holds a canon 6d with 24-105L and also i have carried a 6D with a 70-300L . N problem unbelievable great addition and I keep the clip at all times on my pack. would love a second plate if i could get one. Get the heavier one for a few bucks more and buy it American.
I had the 3 ft Ikea Lack shelf mounted with WallDog screws and it held up my 50ish CD collection and stereo for years. It was a bit droopy so when I rearranged the room, I found a different place for my CDs. I'd say as long you installed the hidden bracket well, you're fine with a few more books. Thanks for the video. Have a good day :-)
I enjoy your entertaining style. Good glass is my splurge. Bought 2 great lenses over 10 years ago, and never regretted it. As far as camera bags go, I too have a collection! Now that I’m older & have back/hip issues I’ve actually gone to a floating frame backpack w padded packing cubes.
Love the camera clip idea...I’m always putting my camera away on vacations and such and pulling it out can be a hassle...may need to pick one of these up.
James, i really enjoy you videos. i like that your videos got character (dont know if it makes sense) and that they are different from all those "cinematic B-roll" type of videos that have 120fps footage in them and that's all they have to offer. keep it up, mate!
Completely agree on the "invest in lens" thing. I've got a Canon 17-55 2.8 that I've had at least 12 years, meanwhile I've gone through a 300D, 400D, 50D and 70D. Plus it works on my M5 with an adapter.
You should look into ski bags too, they quite often have a back entry to get to your stuff quickly then you just need to add camera compartments, f-stop I think do some good ones.. that way you could also use it as an every day bag too
Loving your videos James. I have been guilty of having two best friends in photography , Amazon and EBay .Its not so much about having the gear but seeing the image and what your trying to portray . Keep up the honest videos with your brilliant touch of humour , thank you
Must agree I like my peak design clip as well although with a battery grip installed and a small lens attached it does rotate forward as lot. It stops all that pressure on my neck and still keep the camera handy. Bags are a hassle as a shoulder injury means I can no longer wear a backpack except for a short time. So have switched to a Thule messenger bag which I used over the weekend and it was very comfy although tricky to pack efficiently. Printing is nice but I only have so much wall space. Glass keeping it simple so far with an 18-135 STM and a Sigma 50mm f1.4 and the nifty 50mm f1.8. I do have a couple of yongnuo strobes and they are fun to play with for macro and portrait photography. Tripod useful for those but rarely taken out of the house.
I would have said RAW processing software instead of printer. You can out source your printing very easily and you can get around 50 40x30cm prints for the price of a good printer. You add the cost of the ink on top of that and your walls will be filled with photos before the printer would have "paid it self back". And those normal photo printers can do only up to A3 size, which is still quite small so you would have to have bigger prints made in somewhere else anyway. I agree that printing is important though. I feel that photographic process is not complete for an image until it's printed.
That shoulder camera holder is really the best thing you can add to your camera. I got mine for around $10 on AliExpress! Just check if all is screwed tight regularly 😉
Tip as an alternative for the Peak Design clip: have a look at the waist pouch “Camslinger outdoor”, meanwhile version 2. You can carry it even with the waist belt of your backpack. Unfortunately the price is higher but I can recommend it without any restrictions!!
On the subject of prints vs screen, i think it is the other way round. I think on a screen all that matters is the image and the screen is so clear that its easy to get bogged into unnecessary details. Paper brings in limitations and opportunities depending on how the image interacts with the papers traits (like grain, texture, gloss etc). The traits of the paper can make or break an image. Easy to make a great looking photo on a screen, but the really outstanding results come from a great image on the right paper, and when you’re considering both things together there is so much more going on and the image itself can be allowed to take a back seat... if that makes any sense at all.
Have a look at the Vanguard Alta Sky backpacks, that is the latest erm bag in my collection. It could do with a way to 'store' the waist straps but apart from that its working well for me at present.
Love your videos James and always look forward to the next. Like you I am searching for the right bag. I do not do travel, sadly, however, one still needs a good bag, one that allows easy access to all equipment (including filters). And the hunt continues :)
1:38 Agreed. It's just so nice being able to not dick around getting the camera out of a bag. I hang my long lens off the other strap and almost never need to dig around to shoot.
@@JamesPopsysPhoto Absolutely. I had found myself skipping shots if they weren't "epic" enough because of the PIA factor. Now I look for little details to shoot while hiking along which just makes the whole process less serious and more fun.
James... thank you for the bag recommendation. I currently have the Peak Design 30L backpack. I know it’s my fault, but I’ve more than once dropped equipment out of the Peak Design because I thought both sides were zipped when only one side was closed. I guess the Peak Design is not right for a scatterbrain like me!
I know what you mean when it comes to bags, I’m only starting out and just bought my 2nd backpack as I’ve got more lenses. Though I’d got a bargain, fits plenty of lenses but not one single pocket inside for anything else, nowhere to store spare batteries, sd cards, leads, anything. Plus it’s quite heavy, even when empty. I’ll keep it for storing my kit but I’ve never had it on my back. Only used it twice, both times it stayed in the car
Love the cool and warm lights in your background. Needs some acoustic treatment, but looks like you know that already. I too find the Peak Design bag doing my head in, but there's no way I can afford something else right now. Please come back in a few months and let us know how that new one is working out for you. Totes agree on the Capture clip. I've had it break off my bag twice, the last time being as I was getting off the plane on a 10-day city break where I was planning on shooting A LOT. Both times I recovered the clip, but lost the thumb screw, so now I'm using the allen bolts and no thumb screw and tightening it right up. I did find a replacement bolt pack on the last day of my 10-day holiday and I did shoot a LOT, but with a strap. Hey ho. Just make sure you've got the thumbscrew really tight - I see you're using two of them. If you don't move it from bag to bag, I'd recommend going with the allen bolts.
Great advice as always James. I want to add that after wasting quite a lot of money on camera leashes & straps I have found the Peak Design clip on/off system is the perfect solution, so quick to change between bodies etc, wish I'd jumped in long ago. Cheers :-)
a screen is backlit, so light is coming from 'behind the pricture, through the picture to your eyes', a printed picture reflects the light from a lightsource to your eyes to see how the picture looks naturally. But you need good proper light bulbs with a good color spectrum within the light to see the colors properly. Simple as that.
I used to write technical test documents and found I had to print them out to make sure I found all the errors. On screen the mistakes didn't seem as obvious, no idea why. Great videos as always.
Why do we better analyze/appreciate print images over screen images? I agree with --. It has a lot to do with our subconscious exception of moving images on screen vs the ridge notion of visuals in fixed positions on paper. But on the same point, but a slightly different twist: the still image on paper is enhanced by a further factor since the printed medium is aligned with the aspect of a frozen moment that most photography embraces and for which no other medium does - well certain fine art, but not really because it holds a hand quality and something else. If you were to eliminate the “trained” aspect, say a person who never knew a screen before nor a print, (they have had no background like us of years and decades from birth of screen or print) within a second or so of understanding that a screen can shift or disappear visual content, and a printed visual remains on the substrate - then even then, the person has a deeper experience with the print. In a matter of seconds the profound understanding is made, that the image on the screen has a fleeting potential and the print is concrete. This is the emphasis, not on a history of learned notion but more the immediately learned understating of what to expect. So in these ways it maybe impossible for the viewer to invest greater value and pick-up the complexity of subtle nuances and overall artistic commodification of the work. Once again: the concrete formate of the doted print seems to be aligned with the still purpose of photography as opposed to the intense frequency of a charged screen. And apart from all these things, our eyes and brain maybe resistant to the intense frequency of the screen matrix thus blocking out certain qualities that register only when looking at the printed version. For visual art sake the screen is the current technology we have that’s suited for the format of moving pictures. ___ So all that’s well and good - but another interesting aspect of the question to be considered is the fundamental and main difference between screen and print: that is is transmitted light in the case of a screen reproduction and reflective light in the case of a printed reproduction. Apart from photographing the whole picture of a subject/s illuminating transmitted light like the sun or neon lights most all photographers that pictures of reflective light. So if alignment of subject and conveyanced formats is a factor, and I’m thinking it is, (just as it’s purported above about the suspension of time in still photos and the enforced mindful suspension of movement in a print) then reflective lite subjects are more natural and appealing in reflected lite reproductions as opposed to transmitted light reproductions.
About the lenses thing... I cannot agree more. When I moved from my dad's old dslr (nikon d70) to my sonya6400 it was a big difference, but it was nothing when compared to the difference from moving from my dad's old cannon 75-300 (from the 90s) to a nice new sigma 150-600. (I do bird photography.)
I've come to the conclusion that, unless you are a novice, still excited by going out and learning the basics by photographing in your own immediate locale, one of the best investments is money spent on TRAVEL. I know, I know. "A good photographer will find good shots anywhere". But over-familiarity gets to be a mojo killer after a while.
Absolutely love the video. First one I’ve seen on your channel and I gained alot from it. I have a bad way of overthinking so it’s nice to have something direct and simple rather than the typical look at my best and most expensive stuff.
one big difference between prints and the screen image is that prints are front lit & the the screen is back lit. front lit images seem to be much easier on the eyes . also diffraction is a thing. looking at a bright computer monitor, your iris is stopped most of the way down; while with a print, your iris will be nearly wide open.
I have a camera backpack clip from fomito, I paid only aroud half of peak design price and I am loving it. It's essentially the same product, but cheaper (don't know how it compares to peak's).
Nice colour scheme, Farrow & Ball? Totally agree re lenses and that capture clip thingy looks pretty good. I've been looking at the Mindshift Backlight - did you consider the 18 litre one at all? Hope the shelves are still up!
If you need a bag - check out the Amazon Basics. I've been running one of thier bags with my GH5 for over a year now, no sign of wear, my equipment is protected pretty well. A fraction of the price of anything LowePro or Manfotto. ProMaster also do some good ones.
Why do we better analyze/appreciate print images over screen images? I agree with James Popsys, but more to it. Yes, it has a lot to do with our subconscious life-long exception of moving images on screen vs our ridge notion instilled in us about visuals in fixed position on paper. But on the same point, but a slightly different twist: the still image on paper is enhanced (has the edge on a screen version) by a further factor since the printed medium is aligned with the aspect of a frozen moment (something that most photography embraces) and for which no other medium does - well certain fine art, yes, but not really equivalent because fine art holds a hand quality and something else, not sure what. If you were to eliminate the “trained” aspect, say a person who never knew a screen before nor a print, (they have had no background like us of years and decades from birth of screen or print) within a second or so of understanding that a screen can shift or disappear visual content, and yet a printed visual remains fixed and “frozen” on the substrate - then even then, the person has a deeper experience with the print than the screen. In a matter of seconds the profound understanding is made, that the image on the screen has a fleeting potential and the print has no such thing; it’s concrete. This is the emphasis, not on a long history of learned notion but more the immediately learned understating of what to expect from each. So in these ways it maybe impossible for the viewer to invest greater value and have the motivation to pick-up the complexity of subtle nuances and overall artistic commodification of the still work. Once again: the concrete format of the doted print seems to be aligned with the still purpose of photography as opposed to the changing screen that lack the print commitment and marriage to the photo. And apart from all these things, our eyes and brain maybe resistant to the intense frequency and bright charge of the screen electronics thus blocking out certain qualities that register only when looking at the printed version. For visual art sake the screen is the current technology we have that’s suited for the format of moving pictures: film and video. ___ As you know projectors have the very much the same illumination qualities and brightness sense on screen as a digital screen. So the reasoned possibilities surrounding expectations, and still purpose on still format are good I suggest - but another interesting aspect of the question to be considered is the fundamental and main difference between screen and print, and that is: transmitted light (in the case of a screen reproduction) and reflective light (in the case of a printed reproduction). Apart from say, photographing a whole picture of subject/s illuminating transmitted light, like the sun or neon lights most all photographers shoot pictures of reflective light. So if alignment of subject and conveyanced formats is a factor, and I’m thinking it is, (just as it’s purported above about the suspension of time in still photos and the enforced mindful suspension of movement in a print) then reflective lit subjects are more natural and appealing in reflected lite reproductions as opposed to transmitted lit reproductions.
Re: the difference between looking at something on a screen versus a print, as a long time CAD technician (computer drafting), it’s well known that you will always see things when you print a drawing that you never noticed on the screen... trust the print
Consider this... Most today's screens are 1920x1080, which equates to around 2 Mpx. You basically throw away over 16 Mpx worth of data when viewing your photos on screen, and that's even BEFORE you throw in vertical black bars when viewing photos on a 16:9 monitor. That's why prints are almost always sharper than displayed photos.
I have just bought the G9 😃 and can’t wait to use it properly (still working out the settings). I’m looking at getting 1 good lens, what would you suggest. I take photos as a hobbyist and photograph street, city scape and trying portrait. I love prime lenses and have a few for my E5 Mkii. Not a lover of landscape, but love your videos and humour. Thanks 😊📸
You probably don't need waist straps for your Fuji kit. But try lugging around the FF equivalents in body/ies and lenses. That's where waist & chest straps make life a lot easier.
Those camera clips are especially good for event photographers. I've usually got 3 cameras on me me (low light zoom, wide angle and a short telephoto) for events because I can't be faffing around with menus and lens changes. Trying to do that with straps instead of clips is a nightmare
I’m pretty sure that the Peak Design Capture Clip has a lifetime guarantee! I discovered this the other week when I thought I’d broke mine by accidentally locking the release button that I didn’t know you could lock. And I reckon your office space becomes a yoga studio when you’re not there...
James Popsys it’s when you find yourself dogging whilst at your desk you want to be concerned. Is dogging a yoga move? If not, you do want to be concerned if you find yourself actually dogging at your desk... or any yoga moves
prints because the screen is illuminated per pixel. paper takes reflected light. or something like that. and no, i did not bother to scroll through all the comments to see if has already been said. great vid!
Of course im very late watching the video but if you still looking for good camerabags would i recommend the new Peter Mckinnon x Nomatic collection. Their new everyday backpack looks awsome but its very expensive. Great video James!
I'm sorry about the echo, but rest assured I'm on it! 👍🏻
Just wanted to say, the only real reason to pay for a good camera is dynamic range. And imo its the thing that gives you not only a lot of flexibility but a muuuch better result and more pro-looking. Yet I do agree that glass is really important. Whats your opinion on that?
True John! Dynamic range is definitely important, although bracketing and fast glass to keep ISO down can usually help maximise a sensor's potential 🙂
@@JamesPopsysPhoto Very true but you cant always bracket, eg for a portrait, or street photography etc I think your work around could only be applied to landscape
True mate, I hear you! 🙂
@@JamesPopsysPhoto Also cheers for replying to your comments! (:
The printer... printing your photos let’s you see them from reflected light rather than emanated light, which introduces the characteristics of the paper, such as whether it’s matte, high gloss, satin finish, pearlescent papers, etc. It’s also exciting to have made a real thing as opposed to a virtual thing. Digital images are great, printed photos are magical.
Agreed on the physical vs virtual aspect
1. Backpack strap capture plate 1:15
2. Printer 3:08
3. Photography books/maps with location information 6:27
4. Baggage/photography bags 7:57
5. Lenses 10:23
The peak design capture clip:
James: "I'd probably pay triple what I paid for it"
me: DON'T GIVE THEM ANY IDEAS, THEIR GEAR IS EXPENSIVE ENOUGH ALREADY!!!
😂😂
The blue and orange lighting in the background of the last scene is extremely pleasing to the eye.
Great to hear :)
Don't ever change, James! Cheers!
Thank you! 🙂
"You should print your images. It's a good idea. Don't know why, tho." lol subscribed
Cheers mate :)
James Popsys haha same. That’s your trademark move right here. I like your style but I... don’t really know why either, haha. Subbed ✅
Totally agree, I don't do it enough. Nothing can beat a good quality print of your own hanging on the wall. Books are the next best thing, followed by a good picture frame.
I'm in for the Yoga Session!!
haha! I don't know about you but if we filmed it I would quickly become a meme! :)
..got me some chips and dip patiently waiting for this :D
@@ItsWillLee Same Tho
Alternative to the back pack plate is a good strap. I personally have the peak design camera strap and it makes all the difference since I hate carrying my camera in a bag. My purpose of a bag is to carry my 2 lenses, few filters, sd cards, spare batteries, couple of lights, speed light, gorilla pod, notpad, and other little stuff in the smallest possible footprint possible for my run and gun 24/7 photography life.
Love the peak design clip, so much so I actually bought two of the things, one to live permanently on the bag, and other can attach to my belt. Means 1) I can clip it to me and keep both hands free when messing around with the bag without putting camera down, and 2) simply going for a wander without the bag but not having to remove the one off the bag.
Your working space is a bit too dark, it makes the feeling like you’re living in a cold and dark place like the UK...
oh wait
haha!
Lol but dark is actually good for a studio
6:00 "But I love this".... This made me smile because it felt coming straight from the heart. Not that you usually sound otherwise...wait..yeah...ok I'll stop it here.
haha, cheers mate!
On the bag front I've suddenly become a huge fan of the bag inserts you can get. Turn my favourite backpack into a stealth camera bag. Generally they're pretty cheap to pick up and brilliant to try out, Amazon have a bunch.
Decide you don't like it, they make perfect lens cases for storage in the cupboard.
I just found you, enjoy you're sense of humor and your knowledge and the way you present it.
another great video. I love the banter. I don't even make many photos anymore these days, but I still enjoy watching you (and Peter McKinnon). Great news about you making more content. Also the setting indoors looks really good and stylish! Cheers from Holland
Cheers mate :)
I bought a dslr bag insert that fits in one of my hiking backpacks perfectly, finally gave me the photography backpack I was looking for.
New office looking nice. Agreed with pretty much everything you said
Thanks mate! :)
Awesome video mate! I love my Monday mornings purely because of your content! Makes starting the week off even better!
Cheers Peter! :)
Thanks so much for all your help and the humor. You made my Sunday. By the way, I couldn't agree more with each of your points. So obvious is you already know but a lifetime of struggles if you have to learn these lessons on your own. Thank you. Best of luck in your new office. Can I say? I know if I put those shelves up, they would absolutely fall down on principle. You said you were clumsy and so am I but I am also cursed with bad luck. U hope you are not! Happy New Year!
Great to hear! And happy new year to you too :)
I discovered you fun, informative and excellent vlog here while researching a move from full frame Nikon to the G9. Thanks for all the help with that for sure. Loving your dry wit and self deprecating humor, keep up the great work Mr. Popsys!
Thanks so much mate :)
I think you’re right about the more ‘disposable’ nature of screen content as opposed to printed (if that’s the right word).
When writing for the web you’re encouraged to keep your content much more succinct because people aren’t as comfortable reading on screens for long periods. 300 words is usually a sweet spot for things like blog articles, whereas pieces in magazines can have word counts into the thousands. I reckon it’s a similar thing with images, maybe we subconsciously give more gravitas to printed content rather than digital.
Such a good point!
I actually got the inspiration to get the peak design plate/strap thing from your earlier videos and purchased one. Took it to London/Paris over the Christmas break and absolutely love it! Good to see it on your list
Great to hear Allen :)
I actually purchased the Frii Design TriLens and clipped it to the opposite strap. Ive found it convenient for quick lens changes while on vacation.
Anyway thanks for the inspiration!
Handy tips. Enjoyed your content, very amusing and real 👍🏻😂
Thank you :)
Capture Clip just arrived and now sits on my hiking/climbing rucksack.
I was forever looking for the perfect camera bag to carry camera, lenses, and all of the guff we take with us. But it also had to accommodate lunch, flask of hot coffee, extra layers, waterproofs, first aid kit, etc. Sometimes there are ropes, crampons, ice axes. The problem is that its a chore to remove rucksack and root around for camera equipment, so sometimes you keep going and wait for a better moment.
I have really great rucksacks for climbing and the simple addition of a Capture Clip has turned them into great rucksacks for photography whilst climbing. Its a no brainer, it will change your life.
Well done, another great video. Good to know I'm not the only one who uses books for ideas, especially for regions I've never photographed before. Hope the shelves stay up another week. My son once used "No More Nails" to fix them on the wall. Only trouble being he had to hold them in place until it had dried and he could not get them down when he moved.
Thanks Charles, and so far so good on the shelves! I can only imagine the mess of the wall if I had to try and get a glued shelf down! 😂
Print is amazing there is something that makes it official holding your own photos in your hand, you can hold it on the phone but a physical photo is the way we grew up viewing them same thing if your work is published in books.
Definitely :)
this guy is actually really funny, so many of these kind o tutorials are boring but you made it really entertaining. Just subscribed!
You're a genuinely funny guy. And your production is top notch. Your tips/tricks aren't bad either ;) That's why I keep coming back!
Thanks :)
Another helpful video James!! I actually bought the Peak Design clip a few weeks back after seeing you use it in your previous videos and can attest to the quality and usefulness of it.
Great to hear Phil :)
Glad those prints went back on sale. I couldn’t grab one before. Just got a storm glow one tonight. Can’t wait to get it.
Thanks so much :)
You left out one, I'd put ahead of bags: travel. I steal this tip from Thomas Heaton, that travel to new and exciting places will do more for your photography (especially if you're into landscapes) than new kit will.
That is true John! :)
Wise John! Yup I get gas and want new kit, then price it up and go "oooh can get another Ireland trip"
I would choose travel (fresh eyes!) over buying new gear any day.
@@disarmsox yup agreed. I needed new tripod as nearly lost stuff due to old one being light and flimsy. Want new vlog stuff but don't need it, stuff I've got done the job and the cost of that I could go a cool trip.
@@disarmsox It's even more fun when you buy new gear FOR an upcoming trip!
On the subject of print vs screen, The big difference is that one is subtractive and the other additive. A three colour (RGB) vs a four colour (CMYK) model.
Screen gets black by removing colour (light) print by adding colour (ink). Printing can soften (or muddy) the image as the dark areas can fill in because of ink spread and the effect of printing multiple colours on top of each other. Even a slight misalignment can seriously affect the outcome. I have spent most of my career in magazine production and am keenly aware of the limitations of print. I guess the best way to judge an image is to see it the way it will be viewed by the paying customer.
I'd also like to say I'm enjoying your videos very much. I have learned a great deal and had quite a few laughs. Keep them coming. Hi to Emily.
Found you whilst tumbleweeding through TH-cam.
Glad i did.
Love the self deprecating humour and the tips and reviews even more so.
Subscribed !
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I love my Peak Design capture clip and I paid less than fifty quid...smug grin :) but more importantly is buying disposable shower caps...£6 for 50 from Amazon to put over your camera when its sat in the clip and its chucking it down
Peter Biggin Perfect to save your hairdo too, as long as you aren't afraid to walk around looking like a lunatic. 😃
@@bennylofgren3208 seriously I don't have enough hair to worry about it
Nice tip mate, that's a great idea :)
Peter Biggin Love the tip! Grateful we have soft plastic recycling here in Northern Sydney (Australia) but you can probably use them a number of times before disposing. Thx for sharing Before The Flood. Hadn’t heard of it, about to watch Cheers 🍻🇦🇺
Another helpful video James. Been looking into printing myself and still on the fence to the costs involved compared to outsourcing. Atb
Thanks mate! Yeah it's a tricky one to work out cost wise, studios do a great job for low volume stuff though :)
I've been using the F-Stop camera rucksack for the past 3 years and found it to be a good all round day sack, large enough to carry my camera equipment and enough gear needed for a full day out o the hills.
Also I would recommend learning how to use a map and compass correctly as electronic navigation aids are only as good as the battery life in them.
Nice tip Alan, I have heard good things :)
Looking forward to your video about the 5 items you use, we should not buy😉 great tips as always, going to buy some new glass this year!!
Haha! It's a good idea for a video! 😂
One thing that's different between paper and a screen is that the colors on a screen can be quite inaccurate. Another reason is that you want to view it on a medium that is similar to the end product. A screen transmits light while a paper reflects it. Not to mention different lighting conditions etc.
I studied things like this for a bit at university while doing my ux masters
Very true! :)
9:45 The purpose of the waiststrap is to allow you to access gear without removing the backpack. So the strap is clipped loosely, you can take the backpack off of your shoulders, turn it over to your front, and open the back (which you will be looking at, if that makes sense) and get what you want, zip it up and wear it the right way again ... basically, use it without ever taking it off and placing it on the ground. Plus it probably also has pockets for filters or SD cards. My Neewer backpack does. Its straps are horrible but it only cost me $80! :)
i could not agree more about the pro capture clip. It completely changed how i can carry a landscape camera on my chest and then i can carry a real hiking pack on my back with more camera and hiking gear. It holds a canon 6d with 24-105L and also i have carried a 6D with a 70-300L . N problem unbelievable great addition and I keep the clip at all times on my pack. would love a second plate if i could get one. Get the heavier one for a few bucks more and buy it American.
Nice Mark :)
Man, this is one of the best videos I watched in a while. Just to much fun to watch ( first time on your channel ).
I got the peak design clip when it was on Kickstarter like 6 years ago and it still holds up. Love that piece of equipment.
I had the 3 ft Ikea Lack shelf mounted with WallDog screws and it held up my 50ish CD collection and stereo for years. It was a bit droopy so when I rearranged the room, I found a different place for my CDs.
I'd say as long you installed the hidden bracket well, you're fine with a few more books.
Thanks for the video. Have a good day :-)
I enjoy your entertaining style. Good glass is my splurge. Bought 2 great lenses over 10 years ago, and never regretted it. As far as camera bags go, I too have a collection! Now that I’m older & have back/hip issues I’ve actually gone to a floating frame backpack w padded packing cubes.
Love the camera clip idea...I’m always putting my camera away on vacations and such and pulling it out can be a hassle...may need to pick one of these up.
as always, great video! Really intrigued to get the capture clip for my next travels
Thanks Nils :)
Love all of it. Great video and commentary. Still debating on which lens to buy.
James, i really enjoy you videos. i like that your videos got character (dont know if it makes sense) and that they are different from all those "cinematic B-roll" type of videos that have 120fps footage in them and that's all they have to offer. keep it up, mate!
Completely agree on the "invest in lens" thing. I've got a Canon 17-55 2.8 that I've had at least 12 years, meanwhile I've gone through a 300D, 400D, 50D and 70D. Plus it works on my M5 with an adapter.
Brilliant mate. Excited to get my own printer and start printing. Will go check out your prints.
Great to hear :)
I recently picked up an Atlas Athlete camera backpack. Pricey, but it really is a good bag. The best I’ve owned yet and the waist strap is detachable.
I'm hearing good things :)
You should look into ski bags too, they quite often have a back entry to get to your stuff quickly then you just need to add camera compartments, f-stop I think do some good ones.. that way you could also use it as an every day bag too
Loving your videos James. I have been guilty of having two best friends in photography , Amazon and EBay .Its not so much about having the gear but seeing the image and what your trying to portray . Keep up the honest videos with your brilliant touch of humour , thank you
Must agree I like my peak design clip as well although with a battery grip installed and a small lens attached it does rotate forward as lot. It stops all that pressure on my neck and still keep the camera handy. Bags are a hassle as a shoulder injury means I can no longer wear a backpack except for a short time. So have switched to a Thule messenger bag which I used over the weekend and it was very comfy although tricky to pack efficiently. Printing is nice but I only have so much wall space. Glass keeping it simple so far with an 18-135 STM and a Sigma 50mm f1.4 and the nifty 50mm f1.8. I do have a couple of yongnuo strobes and they are fun to play with for macro and portrait photography. Tripod useful for those but rarely taken out of the house.
I would have said RAW processing software instead of printer. You can out source your printing very easily and you can get around 50 40x30cm prints for the price of a good printer. You add the cost of the ink on top of that and your walls will be filled with photos before the printer would have "paid it self back". And those normal photo printers can do only up to A3 size, which is still quite small so you would have to have bigger prints made in somewhere else anyway.
I agree that printing is important though. I feel that photographic process is not complete for an image until it's printed.
Fair point :)
That shoulder camera holder is really the best thing you can add to your camera. I got mine for around $10 on AliExpress! Just check if all is screwed tight regularly 😉
What a steal :)
Tip as an alternative for the Peak Design clip: have a look at the waist pouch “Camslinger outdoor”, meanwhile version 2. You can carry it even with the waist belt of your backpack. Unfortunately the price is higher but I can recommend it without any restrictions!!
On the subject of prints vs screen, i think it is the other way round. I think on a screen all that matters is the image and the screen is so clear that its easy to get bogged into unnecessary details. Paper brings in limitations and opportunities depending on how the image interacts with the papers traits (like grain, texture, gloss etc). The traits of the paper can make or break an image. Easy to make a great looking photo on a screen, but the really outstanding results come from a great image on the right paper, and when you’re considering both things together there is so much more going on and the image itself can be allowed to take a back seat... if that makes any sense at all.
Interesting point! :)
Have a look at the Vanguard Alta Sky backpacks, that is the latest erm bag in my collection. It could do with a way to 'store' the waist straps but apart from that its working well for me at present.
Love your videos James and always look forward to the next. Like you I am searching for the right bag. I do not do travel, sadly, however, one still needs a good bag, one that allows easy access to all equipment (including filters). And the hunt continues :)
Cheers Wendy, I hope you find what you're after soon :)
1:38 Agreed. It's just so nice being able to not dick around getting the camera out of a bag. I hang my long lens off the other strap and almost never need to dig around to shoot.
So nice isn't it! :)
@@JamesPopsysPhoto Absolutely. I had found myself skipping shots if they weren't "epic" enough because of the PIA factor. Now I look for little details to shoot while hiking along which just makes the whole process less serious and more fun.
James... thank you for the bag recommendation. I currently have the Peak Design 30L backpack. I know it’s my fault, but I’ve more than once dropped equipment out of the Peak Design because I thought both sides were zipped when only one side was closed. I guess the Peak Design is not right for a scatterbrain like me!
Informative AND amusing...delightful combination and rare.
Great tips! I have more camera bags than God but finally settled on that Pro-Tactic 450. So far, so good.
Good to hear mate :)
I know what you mean when it comes to bags, I’m only starting out and just bought my 2nd backpack as I’ve got more lenses. Though I’d got a bargain, fits plenty of lenses but not one single pocket inside for anything else, nowhere to store spare batteries, sd cards, leads, anything. Plus it’s quite heavy, even when empty. I’ll keep it for storing my kit but I’ve never had it on my back. Only used it twice, both times it stayed in the car
I hear you Brian, I hope your search doesn't take as long as mine has :)
Love the cool and warm lights in your background. Needs some acoustic treatment, but looks like you know that already.
I too find the Peak Design bag doing my head in, but there's no way I can afford something else right now. Please come back in a few months and let us know how that new one is working out for you.
Totes agree on the Capture clip. I've had it break off my bag twice, the last time being as I was getting off the plane on a 10-day city break where I was planning on shooting A LOT. Both times I recovered the clip, but lost the thumb screw, so now I'm using the allen bolts and no thumb screw and tightening it right up. I did find a replacement bolt pack on the last day of my 10-day holiday and I did shoot a LOT, but with a strap. Hey ho. Just make sure you've got the thumbscrew really tight - I see you're using two of them. If you don't move it from bag to bag, I'd recommend going with the allen bolts.
Interesting point mate, that sounds like it was a right hassle so I'll be double sure to check :)
Great advice as always James. I want to add that after wasting quite a lot of money on camera leashes & straps I have found the Peak Design clip on/off system is the perfect solution, so quick to change between bodies etc, wish I'd jumped in long ago. Cheers :-)
Cheers Peter, me too :)
a screen is backlit, so light is coming from 'behind the pricture, through the picture to your eyes', a printed picture reflects the light from a lightsource to your eyes to see how the picture looks naturally. But you need good proper light bulbs with a good color spectrum within the light to see the colors properly. Simple as that.
I would say that the importance of the camera depends. I like to shoot in low light, and a camera with a sensitive big sensor helps a bunch imo.
have you heard about 5.11 bags ? I have the RUSH72 wich is not photo bag but I've put a Tenba insert in it and I'm loving this set up so much !
So right on the bit on lenses...I also have a cupboard like yours full of bags.." a bag for every occasion"
I used to write technical test documents and found I had to print them out to make sure I found all the errors. On screen the mistakes didn't seem as obvious, no idea why. Great videos as always.
Cheers Alan, strange isn't it! :)
Why do we better analyze/appreciate print images over screen images?
I agree with --. It has a lot to do with our subconscious exception of moving images on screen vs the ridge notion of visuals in fixed positions on paper.
But on the same point, but a slightly different twist: the still image on paper is enhanced by a further factor since the printed medium is aligned with the aspect of a frozen moment that most photography embraces and for which no other medium does - well certain fine art, but not really because it holds a hand quality and something else.
If you were to eliminate the “trained” aspect, say a person who never knew a screen before nor a print, (they have had no background like us of years and decades from birth of screen or print) within a second or so of understanding that a screen can shift or disappear visual content, and a printed visual remains on the substrate - then even then, the person has a deeper experience with the print. In a matter of seconds the profound understanding is made, that the image on the screen has a fleeting potential and the print is concrete. This is the emphasis, not on a history of learned notion but more the immediately learned understating of what to expect.
So in these ways it maybe impossible for the viewer to invest greater value and pick-up the complexity of subtle nuances and overall artistic commodification of the work.
Once again: the concrete formate of the doted print seems to be aligned with the still purpose of photography as opposed to the intense frequency of a charged screen.
And apart from all these things, our eyes and brain maybe resistant to the intense frequency of the screen matrix thus blocking out certain qualities that register only when looking at the printed version.
For visual art sake the screen is the current technology we have that’s suited for the format of moving pictures.
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So all that’s well and good - but another interesting aspect of the question to be considered is the fundamental and main difference between screen and print:
that is is transmitted light in the case of a screen reproduction and reflective light in the case of a printed reproduction.
Apart from photographing the whole picture of a subject/s illuminating transmitted light like the sun or neon lights most all photographers that pictures of reflective light.
So if alignment of subject and conveyanced formats is a factor, and I’m thinking it is, (just as it’s purported above about the suspension of time in still photos and the enforced mindful suspension of movement in a print) then reflective lite subjects are more natural and appealing in reflected lite reproductions as opposed to transmitted light reproductions.
My 12-35 f/2.8 Mk I is the best money I've ever spent on photographic equipment.
About the lenses thing... I cannot agree more. When I moved from my dad's old dslr (nikon d70) to my sonya6400 it was a big difference, but it was nothing when compared to the difference from moving from my dad's old cannon 75-300 (from the 90s) to a nice new sigma 150-600. (I do bird photography.)
I've come to the conclusion that, unless you are a novice, still excited by going out and learning the basics by photographing in your own immediate locale, one of the best investments is money spent on TRAVEL. I know, I know. "A good photographer will find good shots anywhere". But over-familiarity gets to be a mojo killer after a while.
Absolutely love the video. First one I’ve seen on your channel and I gained alot from it. I have a bad way of overthinking so it’s nice to have something direct and simple rather than the typical look at my best and most expensive stuff.
Cheers mate, lovely to hear!
this is the first video I've watched and it's bloody hilarious😂
Cheers mate :)
one big difference between prints and the screen image is that prints are front lit & the the screen is back lit. front lit images seem to be much easier on the eyes . also diffraction is a thing. looking at a bright computer monitor, your iris is stopped most of the way down; while with a print, your iris will be nearly wide open.
Good point :)
I have a camera backpack clip from fomito, I paid only aroud half of peak design price and I am loving it. It's essentially the same product, but cheaper (don't know how it compares to peak's).
Nice :)
Nice colour scheme, Farrow & Ball? Totally agree re lenses and that capture clip thingy looks pretty good. I've been looking at the Mindshift Backlight - did you consider the 18 litre one at all? Hope the shelves are still up!
Cheers Simon! Not Farrow & Ball I'm afraid, I've spent far too much on camera gear to buy that stuff :)
If you need a bag - check out the Amazon Basics. I've been running one of thier bags with my GH5 for over a year now, no sign of wear, my equipment is protected pretty well. A fraction of the price of anything LowePro or Manfotto.
ProMaster also do some good ones.
Cheers Greg, I have a few Amazon Basics bits and have been impressed with them all, so will check these out :)
I love you bro for some reason. you have like a really good and natural vide when you film.
Why do we better analyze/appreciate print images over screen images?
I agree with James Popsys, but more to it.
Yes, it has a lot to do with our subconscious life-long exception of moving images on screen vs our ridge notion instilled in us about visuals in fixed position on paper.
But on the same point, but a slightly different twist: the still image on paper is enhanced (has the edge on a screen version) by a further factor since the printed medium is aligned with the aspect of a frozen moment (something that most photography embraces) and for which no other medium does - well certain fine art, yes, but not really equivalent because fine art holds a hand quality and something else, not sure what.
If you were to eliminate the “trained” aspect, say a person who never knew a screen before nor a print, (they have had no background like us of years and decades from birth of screen or print) within a second or so of understanding that a screen can shift or disappear visual content, and yet a printed visual remains fixed and “frozen” on the substrate - then even then, the person has a deeper experience with the print than the screen.
In a matter of seconds the profound understanding is made, that the image on the screen has a fleeting potential and the print has no such thing; it’s concrete.
This is the emphasis, not on a long history of learned notion but more the immediately learned understating of what to expect from each.
So in these ways it maybe impossible for the viewer to invest greater value and have the motivation to pick-up the complexity of subtle nuances and overall artistic commodification of the still work.
Once again: the concrete format of the doted print seems to be aligned with the still purpose of photography as opposed to the changing screen that lack the print commitment and marriage to the photo.
And apart from all these things, our eyes and brain maybe resistant to the intense frequency and bright charge of the screen electronics thus blocking out certain qualities that register only when looking at the printed version.
For visual art sake the screen is the current technology we have that’s suited for the format of moving pictures: film and video.
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As you know projectors have the very much the same illumination qualities and brightness sense on screen as a digital screen.
So the reasoned possibilities surrounding expectations, and still purpose on still format are good I suggest - but another interesting aspect of the question to be considered is the fundamental and main difference between screen and print, and that is:
transmitted light (in the case of a screen reproduction) and reflective light (in the case of a printed reproduction).
Apart from say, photographing a whole picture of subject/s illuminating transmitted light, like the sun or neon lights most all photographers shoot pictures of reflective light.
So if alignment of subject and conveyanced formats is a factor, and I’m thinking it is, (just as it’s purported above about the suspension of time in still photos and the enforced mindful suspension of movement in a print) then reflective lit subjects are more natural and appealing in reflected lite reproductions as opposed to transmitted lit reproductions.
Great vid mate
Cheers mate :)
Re: the difference between looking at something on a screen versus a print, as a long time CAD technician (computer drafting), it’s well known that you will always see things when you print a drawing that you never noticed on the screen... trust the print
Nice! :)
I'm just a hobbyist photographer but I like printing because I can see how the photo looks without the backlight of the LCD screen.
Me too mate! 🙂
Ohhh yeah the backlight. That’s a point.. dammit I don’t wanna buy a printer 💸💸💸😂
@@galaxydreaming Makes a big difference to see it in print.
Consider this... Most today's screens are 1920x1080, which equates to around 2 Mpx. You basically throw away over 16 Mpx worth of data when viewing your photos on screen, and that's even BEFORE you throw in vertical black bars when viewing photos on a 16:9 monitor. That's why prints are almost always sharper than displayed photos.
Great advice James. Agree totally especially about glass over cameras.
Camera clip (peak design) is the best investment I've made too 🙌🏽!
Awesome! :)
I have just bought the G9 😃 and can’t wait to use it properly (still working out the settings). I’m looking at getting 1 good lens, what would you suggest. I take photos as a hobbyist and photograph street, city scape and trying portrait. I love prime lenses and have a few for my E5 Mkii. Not a lover of landscape, but love your videos and humour. Thanks 😊📸
You probably don't need waist straps for your Fuji kit. But try lugging around the FF equivalents in body/ies and lenses. That's where waist & chest straps make life a lot easier.
Those camera clips are especially good for event photographers. I've usually got 3 cameras on me me (low light zoom, wide angle and a short telephoto) for events because I can't be faffing around with menus and lens changes. Trying to do that with straps instead of clips is a nightmare
I’m pretty sure that the Peak Design Capture Clip has a lifetime guarantee! I discovered this the other week when I thought I’d broke mine by accidentally locking the release button that I didn’t know you could lock.
And I reckon your office space becomes a yoga studio when you’re not there...
Cheers Greg, I think you might be right. Every time I walk in there are more candles and herbal scents...
James Popsys it’s when you find yourself dogging whilst at your desk you want to be concerned. Is dogging a yoga move? If not, you do want to be concerned if you find yourself actually dogging at your desk... or any yoga moves
What about regular bags with a camera insert? Just a little case that fits camera 1 to 2 lenses and memory cards. Put it on the backpack and voila!
If you ever want to go to Venezuela you can stay in our house. Lots of stuff to shoot here and it's very cheap for foreigners.
Sounds amazing Diego - I really hope I can at some point :)
I have the Lowepro backpack and absolutely love it!!!
My Peak Design Capture Pro is one of my favorite pieces of gear!
Me too :)
prints because the screen is illuminated per pixel. paper takes reflected light. or something like that. and no, i did not bother to scroll through all the comments to see if has already been said. great vid!
Good point :)
I returned my peak design clip. It was sketchy putting it on at times. I think it would be great for wedding photography for hooking it up to a belt.
Of course im very late watching the video but if you still looking for good camerabags would i recommend the new Peter Mckinnon x Nomatic collection. Their new everyday backpack looks awsome but its very expensive. Great video James!