Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It’s difficult in getting trapped in worrying about which camera I’m using and caring what others might think. In using a Hasselblad, it’s added an enjoyment in that it’s simple, despite its size.
Great video, thanks. Inherited a Hasselblad kit from my father who was a commercial photographer. Love using it. Kind of brings my Dad back in my memory with every shot! (Loud mirror flap and all!) Keep up the good work.
welcome to the hassiewonderland ... :). love my 503 and 150 ... tooo . looking forward to seeing what you do with it and your Leicas in the new place .. awesome work and channel
Very best of luck with your move. Looking forward to your photographs from around your new home. Lake Taupo and the surrounding area is beautiful. Will make it back there one of these days. Cheers.
Good luck on your move! I moved 10 yrs ago from Central Canada (Ontario) to Vancouver Island on the West coast some 4400km. Have since opened two studios'. Lot's of apprehension at first, but best move I could have made. Good luck, seize the moment!!
My hasselblad 500cm is the best camera I've ever owned. Sadly there were no standout lenses for the system for me. My Pentax 67 had the 105mm f2.4, my Mamiya M645 1000s had the 80mm f1.9. I just couldn't find a single lense for my 500cm that gave me that wow factor. That being said, if I had to shoot with one camera for the rest of my life, it would be my Hasselblad. Good luck with your new camera and your move!
Thanks for the vid. Your so lucky over there in NZ for many reasons. My Hassy arrives this week , cant wait. Ill head to the beach inspired by your photography. Cheers mate.
Stellar to see a serious photographer use the old 500 CM. I've got one myself, and the photos I take with it are still a lot better than what I get from the Fuji XT2.
Good luck. I wish you success and continued growth. I am confident your humble approach will continue to carry your adventure to it's full potential and great success. Thanks for sharing
All the best for your move. I moved around quite a bit too in the past. I observed that every new location changed my style in photography since I adapted to my new environment which offered different focus of what to shoot. First you don't realize it but when you look back after a few years you will see the difference.
I received the ”Stolen Moments” by mail from NZ today including the prints and am very excited. Absolutely great work and my aha is that this is why I need to think print when I work with photography and not only publish to my own screen! So nice to see a finished tangible product! Thank you /Klaus
For a minute I thought you were coming to our scenic South Island....only 1.5 million people here 😊 I waited for 50 years to get my HB and although it's only the 500C model I won't be parting with it.
Hi Paul, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful images and videos. I just stumbled over your TH-cam channel and your website, beautiful and very personal images, carefully composed. I am an old film photographer who started back in the 70ies, went with black and white, with Hasselblad 500C, Pentax 6x7 and Mamiya 7ii, and of course nowadays uses both digital and analog. Please continue like that and keep your own style - my first impression was 'it's a calm, quiet kind of photography, most valuable nowadays, keep it up.' Thanks once again and good luck with your projects.
Congrats on the new Hasselblad! I've owned a complete 500C/M outfit for 30 years and love it. It will be the one camera that's with me 'till the end. All the best to you and your wife with the move. I can't imagine leaving such a beautiful coastline, but I am looking forward to all the new adventures you share with us.
I am still playing catch up binge watching your films, I can feel the emotion in your voice and I can witness the attachment you have to the location. I have watched your videos backwards so have seen the here and now before the how we got there. Very moving Paul, and a very relaxing watch.
Yep, the very best of luck with your move. Fortune smiles and I am certain it will work out just fine. Very excited about the future, speaking as a subscriber!
I whish the four of you a lot of beautiful moments in your new place. Thanks for all the beautiful moments you gave us on your coastline. Good luck with the move and I look forward to your first vlog in the new place. See you soon ! Grtz from Belgium
Thank you for bringing into perspective a part of the world that I will likely never see, and hope your move treats you to sights, images, and experiences that you haven't either.
Yes, medium format is addictive. I have a Pentax 67, and love it except for the weight. Personally, square format doesn't work for me with landscapes, but you have a great point that we shouldn't be overly concerned about using unusual camera/lens combinations for traditional genres as they can provide unique perspectives.
Nothing wrong with a portrait lens for landscape photography, it can capture scenes you might miss otherwise. Whilst not a portrait lens I spent a year in NZ with just a 50mm and none of my landscapes suffered for it. Best of luck with the move, I’ll miss that beautiful coast, but excited to see what you’ll get from your new location, it’s a hell of a gateway to some amazing scenery!
Beautiful work man! I’ve been shooting tons of landscapes recently on film on my channel and I almost bought a hasselblad but I opted to get a more quirky 6x6 camera to get into medium format ( Pentacon Six TL) you got yourself a sub!
Hi Paul, your channel was recommended to me and I can see why ,awesome videos and images, makes me want to dig out the old Nikon and try some film photography. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes and the very best of luck with the re-location. Plus a new toy in the Hasselblad to celebrate! Very tasty camera indeed! Take care and be well.
All the best with your move. Looking forward to you taking us in your new adventure. Those coastal photos were beautiful. Excellent choice of camera, I have had one on my wish list for a long time.
Will definately miss seeing the local scenery of the west coast and Waikato river but excited to see the new landscapes you discover. All the best for the move
I’ve got an old Mamiya TLR with an 80mm lens, I remember what nice pictures it takes if you are patient with setup. MF film is so satisfyingly nice to shoot with. Love the way you make these videos, always a nice break from the noise of TH-cam. Very nice little getaways, happy trails and good luck with the move.
All the best for the exciting times that lie ahead, you obviously have passion for photography and you show that in the way you deliver your material. Thanks for taking us on your Journey with you! Shaun, Bristol Uk.
Hi Paul, very curious about your next moves. Will certainly follow them (at least, the ones you post here on youtube). The Hassy is a wonderful tool to use with an amazing history. The 150mm lens you have on your camera has recorded an incredible number of celebrities in the past. I love it for portraits. Never tried landscapes with it. If you want to go wider, the CF 50 FLE is a lens that might suit your needs and sharpness towards the corners is good due to the floating element. You can find these quite cheap nowadays (up till two years ago even cheaper). However, the disadvantage of this lens is that it is quite heavy and chunky. The earlier 50mm (non FLE) is easier to handle. Considering that you use a 28mm on your M8, the 60mm might be wide enough and that is a lens that is rather compact, not too heavy and has great image quality as well.
Good move .... Taupo is beautiful as you know, from the natural beauty to the man made beauty that is the cloud maker. The Blad 500c is also a thing of beauty ... Good luck in your move.
Good luck with the new venture Paul, and congratulations on the Hasselblad! Like the way you composed today’s images, such as more sky than land, and having the grasses in focus instead of the background. Also the first shot of the single stem of grass. I look forward to watching your next videos.
All the best with the move. I’m sure you’ll continue to create magic in the Taupo area. Keep up the great work. Your channel going from strength to strength.
Good luck with the move, as you say you can still visit the West Coast as you visited your knew place. The new area looks stunning, A certain Mr Kenna uses the Hassey C/M, his landscapes aren’t too shoddy. You are a man with immense talent and that comes through with whatever you’re shooting with. I remember that camera you got in that bulk purchase of gear, you went out not sure what issues it had or much at all about it. Again you came back with great images. Another great video Paul, I always appreciate your openness and honesty.
Good luck with your move, hope it works out well for you! That is a gorgeous camera you've scored there. I have the original 500C and I just love that thing to bits. I've also found that you really can use that camera for everything. It's even surprisingly good for street photography! I'm sure you'll have plenty of fun with that one.
Paul, good luck with the move. I’m sure the Hassy will bring you as much enjoyment as the Leica’s have. I look forward to seeing how your work and passion continues to develop in your new location.
I've been a subscriber then not I still look in and now you are setting off on a new road with Med Format film I am back interested since I have just started down that road myself albeit with Bronica SQ-Ai rather than Hassleblad. I will re-subscribe and watch with interest your journey. Good luck on the move.
Very best wishes on the move Paul, there are some fabulous hidden places around Taupo and the Central NI, so I will look forward to seeing your exploration of the area in your photographs
Nice work mate congrats on the move so much closer to volcanic heart such a diverse landscape volcanos rivers waterfalls lakes dams thermal pools everything it one of my fave places to shoot in the country. That blads and 150mm is gonna come in handy. 📷❤️✊️
great job as usual. good luck with the move! loving the hassie shots... have u considered moving UP to large format??? also, would u consider doing small analog/landscape tours/workshops?? I'd fly over the tasman for that!! i was in Auckland airport for an hour yesterday and the view out the window looked like a photo of yours - so lush, green, moody skies, you're spoilt in beautiful NZ!!
That takes courage to make such a change at once Paul stepping into the unknown. I grew up on the west coast of the Far North and miss it a lot but central north island will be what you make it. Might catch ya when your settled in
Love your work, your philosophy, your gifts! Best wishes in your new locale ...been there and it is stunning. You will forge a new partnership with the landscape. Best, Rick in Canada
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Good luck with the move. And agree focus on what you got
Totally agree, I second that. 👍🏻
Cheers Richard
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It’s difficult in getting trapped in worrying about which camera I’m using and caring what others might think.
In using a Hasselblad, it’s added an enjoyment in that it’s simple, despite its size.
Thanks John
Good luck and what a nice way to celebrate the landscape that treated you with such a vibrant aesthetic.
Thanks man
Superb video! Fingers crossed for your move and love your 500 C/M!
New chapter Paul. Good luck champion.
Great video, thanks. Inherited a Hasselblad kit from my father who was a commercial photographer. Love using it. Kind of brings my Dad back in my memory with every shot! (Loud mirror flap and all!) Keep up the good work.
Thanks James
seen videos from new place! great. The sea always entrancing. One can get enough waves and noise! All the Best.
The Hasselblad didn't let you down. Good luck with the move, be safe and i will look forward to your next video from your new location.
welcome to the hassiewonderland ... :). love my 503 and 150 ... tooo . looking forward to seeing what you do with it and your Leicas in the new place .. awesome work and channel
Thanks for that take care
Very best of luck with your move. Looking forward to your photographs from around your new home. Lake Taupo and the surrounding area is beautiful. Will make it back there one of these days. Cheers.
Thanks Chris
Good luck on your move! I moved 10 yrs ago from Central Canada (Ontario) to Vancouver Island on the West coast some 4400km. Have since opened two studios'. Lot's of apprehension at first, but best move I could have made. Good luck, seize the moment!!
Thanks Tim
What a lovely video, thank you Sir. Good luck 👍
My hasselblad 500cm is the best camera I've ever owned. Sadly there were no standout lenses for the system for me. My Pentax 67 had the 105mm f2.4, my Mamiya M645 1000s had the 80mm f1.9. I just couldn't find a single lense for my 500cm that gave me that wow factor. That being said, if I had to shoot with one camera for the rest of my life, it would be my Hasselblad. Good luck with your new camera and your move!
Thanks man
Thanks for the vid. Your so lucky over there in NZ for many reasons. My Hassy arrives this week , cant wait. Ill head to the beach inspired by your photography. Cheers mate.
Thats awesome! Hope you enjoy the Hasselblad
Beautiful shots. All the best mate!
Good Luck with your movement. Have fun with new episode in Your life!
Wildo thank you
Loved that shot with the people bottom left! recon that'd print amazing! good luck with the move :-)
Thanks Gareth
Stellar to see a serious photographer use the old 500 CM. I've got one myself, and the photos I take with it are still a lot better than what I get from the Fuji XT2.
Good luck. I wish you success and continued growth. I am confident your humble approach will continue to carry your adventure to it's full potential and great success. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Tony
All the best for your move. I moved around quite a bit too in the past. I observed that every new location changed my style in photography since I adapted to my new environment which offered different focus of what to shoot. First you don't realize it but when you look back after a few years you will see the difference.
Truly beautiful
I received the ”Stolen Moments” by mail from NZ today including the prints and am very excited. Absolutely great work and my aha is that this is why I need to think print when I work with photography and not only publish to my own screen! So nice to see a finished tangible product! Thank you /Klaus
Thanks Klaus always nice to hear glad you enjoyed, go print and take care
For a minute I thought you were coming to our scenic South Island....only 1.5 million people here 😊
I waited for 50 years to get my HB and although it's only the 500C model I won't be parting with it.
Great video Paul! Yeah we should focus on what gear we have
Great step getting the 500CM. One of only two cameras I'll never move on (and I've shifted a few). Best of luck with the move. Cheers 👍
Thank you very much, Very Inspiring,I have the same camera,and same lens!! Good Luck in your new Location!!
Your vids are nourishment for the soul. The music adds to it . Absolutely lovely
You'll do well anyplace you land, you're a world class photographer. I'll be watching from the 50th state of America. Aloha and safe travels always.
Thanks Anthony
Hi Paul, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful images and videos. I just stumbled over your TH-cam channel and your website, beautiful and very personal images, carefully composed. I am an old film photographer who started back in the 70ies, went with black and white, with Hasselblad 500C, Pentax 6x7 and Mamiya 7ii, and of course nowadays uses both digital and analog. Please continue like that and keep your own style - my first impression was 'it's a calm, quiet kind of photography, most valuable nowadays, keep it up.' Thanks once again and good luck with your projects.
Thank you
Congrats on the new Hasselblad! I've owned a complete 500C/M outfit for 30 years and love it. It will be the one camera that's with me 'till the end. All the best to you and your wife with the move. I can't imagine leaving such a beautiful coastline, but I am looking forward to all the new adventures you share with us.
I am still playing catch up binge watching your films, I can feel the emotion in your voice and I can witness the attachment you have to the location. I have watched your videos backwards so have seen the here and now before the how we got there. Very moving Paul, and a very relaxing watch.
Thank you really appreciate it!
Good luck Paul!
Yep, the very best of luck with your move. Fortune smiles and I am certain it will work out just fine. Very excited about the future, speaking as a subscriber!
I whish the four of you a lot of beautiful moments in your new place. Thanks for all the beautiful moments you gave us on your coastline. Good luck with the move and I look forward to your first vlog in the new place. See you soon ! Grtz from Belgium
Grazie
Thank you for bringing into perspective a part of the world that I will likely never see, and hope your move treats you to sights, images, and experiences that you haven't either.
there is magic hiding inside that little hasselblad box; I've seen it
Lovely photos Paul. Thanks and all the best in the Taupo Tauranga area.
Thank you
Yes, medium format is addictive. I have a Pentax 67, and love it except for the weight. Personally, square format doesn't work for me with landscapes, but you have a great point that we shouldn't be overly concerned about using unusual camera/lens combinations for traditional genres as they can provide unique perspectives.
good luck, wonderful photos and very nice the "stolen moments" book, l`ll wait the next.
Love the square format. At one time I shot a Yashica twin lens with 120 film.A great experience.
New camera, new location, I wish you the best. Follow your dreams and never look back.
Thanks John
new to your channel, just discovered it tonight. i love the way you use contrast ... so good
Marvelous, Paul! Thanks for bringing us along on your journey.
Good luck with the move Paul and looking forward to your new videos. Great pictures! 👍
Good luck with the move. My copy of Stolen Moments arrived safely here in Scotland. Lovely images!
Many thanks.
Thanks glad you enjoyed
Save travel & good luck, Paul! May the Hasselblad be with you!
Thanks Michael
A new chapter and a new camera, exciting times ahead :-) All the best with the move Paul
All the best for your relocation. Looking forward to see great content once again when you are settled in the new place.
Nothing wrong with a portrait lens for landscape photography, it can capture scenes you might miss otherwise. Whilst not a portrait lens I spent a year in NZ with just a 50mm and none of my landscapes suffered for it. Best of luck with the move, I’ll miss that beautiful coast, but excited to see what you’ll get from your new location, it’s a hell of a gateway to some amazing scenery!
A really helpful reflection and some great photographs, thanks.
Good luck with the move, Paul. Looking forward to watch your new video!
Hey Paul ..Enjoy the new environment Central North Island is stunning ...Hope we cross paths again one day
Thank Shaun, me too! Take care mate
Good luck Paul
Beautiful work man! I’ve been shooting tons of landscapes recently on film on my channel and I almost bought a hasselblad but I opted to get a more quirky 6x6 camera to get into medium format ( Pentacon Six TL) you got yourself a sub!
Hi Paul, your channel was recommended to me and I can see why ,awesome videos and images, makes me want to dig out the old Nikon and try some film photography. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching John, really appreciate it.
Best wishes and the very best of luck with the re-location. Plus a new toy in the Hasselblad to celebrate! Very tasty camera indeed! Take care and be well.
Best of luck in your new home Paul, looking forward to seeing the next chapter in your life, keep up the great work.
Good luck in all you do. I love the coast, but that thermal region looks so exciting and awe-inspiring. The colour and the light is amazing.
All the best with your move. Looking forward to you taking us in your new adventure. Those coastal photos were beautiful. Excellent choice of camera, I have had one on my wish list for a long time.
Will definately miss seeing the local scenery of the west coast and Waikato river but excited to see the new landscapes you discover. All the best for the move
Thanks Glen
All the best for the move and excited for you for the next few months. Focus on what you got - I like that 👍🏽
I’ve got an old Mamiya TLR with an 80mm lens, I remember what nice pictures it takes if you are patient with setup. MF film is so satisfyingly nice to shoot with. Love the way you make these videos, always a nice break from the noise of TH-cam. Very nice little getaways, happy trails and good luck with the move.
All the best for the exciting times that lie ahead, you obviously have passion for photography and you show that in the way you deliver your material. Thanks for taking us on your Journey with you! Shaun, Bristol Uk.
Great shots and atmosphere in your photos. Go on and always good light!
Hi Paul, very curious about your next moves. Will certainly follow them (at least, the ones you post here on youtube). The Hassy is a wonderful tool to use with an amazing history. The 150mm lens you have on your camera has recorded an incredible number of celebrities in the past. I love it for portraits. Never tried landscapes with it. If you want to go wider, the CF 50 FLE is a lens that might suit your needs and sharpness towards the corners is good due to the floating element. You can find these quite cheap nowadays (up till two years ago even cheaper). However, the disadvantage of this lens is that it is quite heavy and chunky. The earlier 50mm (non FLE) is easier to handle. Considering that you use a 28mm on your M8, the 60mm might be wide enough and that is a lens that is rather compact, not too heavy and has great image quality as well.
Thanks Erik really appreciate the advice on the Hassy
Good luck Paul - Waiuku will miss you
Thanks Steve
Good move .... Taupo is beautiful as you know, from the natural beauty to the man made beauty that is the cloud maker. The Blad 500c is also a thing of beauty ... Good luck in your move.
Thank you John
Good luck with the new venture Paul, and congratulations on the Hasselblad! Like the way you composed today’s images, such as more sky than land, and having the grasses in focus instead of the background. Also the first shot of the single stem of grass. I look forward to watching your next videos.
Thank YOU
Good luck with the move Paul, sure everything is going to work out for you. Really looking forward to seeing the new videos .
All the best with the move. I’m sure you’ll continue to create magic in the Taupo area. Keep up the great work. Your channel going from strength to strength.
Thanks Rolf
Good luck Paul. Looking forward to what you do next.
Good luck in your new adventure Paul! I look forward to seeing what you do in the new location 👍
Good luck on your move Paul. What an adventure!
Best of luck with the move Paul. I am looking forward to watching more of your excellent videos from your new location. Kind regards from England.
Cheers
Good luck with the move, as you say you can still visit the West Coast as you visited your knew place. The new area looks stunning, A certain Mr Kenna uses the Hassey C/M, his landscapes aren’t too shoddy. You are a man with immense talent and that comes through with whatever you’re shooting with. I remember that camera you got in that bulk purchase of gear, you went out not sure what issues it had or much at all about it. Again you came back with great images.
Another great video Paul, I always appreciate your openness and honesty.
Thanks Mark
Onwards and upwards, Paul. I hope you enjoy many happy years in your new home. :)
Me too
Wish you all the best paul and your future adventures. I will be watching for sure :-)
Good luck for the move and best wishes for the future. And regarding the 500C/M, I have it too and I really like it, you'll have fun with it :-)
Good luck with your move, hope it works out well for you!
That is a gorgeous camera you've scored there. I have the original 500C and I just love that thing to bits. I've also found that you really can use that camera for everything. It's even surprisingly good for street photography! I'm sure you'll have plenty of fun with that one.
Paul, good luck with the move. I’m sure the Hassy will bring you as much enjoyment as the Leica’s have. I look forward to seeing how your work and passion continues to develop in your new location.
Thanks Nick
I've been a subscriber then not I still look in and now you are setting off on a new road with Med Format film I am back interested since I have just started down that road myself albeit with Bronica SQ-Ai rather than Hassleblad. I will re-subscribe and watch with interest your journey. Good luck on the move.
Good news thanks for returning
Very best wishes on the move Paul, there are some fabulous hidden places around Taupo and the Central NI, so I will look forward to seeing your exploration of the area in your photographs
Nice work mate congrats on the move so much closer to volcanic heart such a diverse landscape volcanos rivers waterfalls lakes dams thermal pools everything it one of my fave places to shoot in the country. That blads and 150mm is gonna come in handy. 📷❤️✊️
Good luck... I look forward to discovering a new landscape through your photography...
great job as usual. good luck with the move! loving the hassie shots... have u considered moving UP to large format??? also, would u consider doing small analog/landscape tours/workshops?? I'd fly over the tasman for that!! i was in Auckland airport for an hour yesterday and the view out the window looked like a photo of yours - so lush, green, moody skies, you're spoilt in beautiful NZ!!
Hi Alan, thank you, yes photography workshops are a long term goal of mine, one of the reasons for me moving to this part of the country.
@@PaulCSmithPhotographer wow good to hear!! tell me where to sign up!!!!!!!!
Best of luck! I look forward to seeing scenes from your new surroundings.
That takes courage to make such a change at once Paul stepping into the unknown. I grew up on the west coast of the Far North and miss it a lot but central north island will be what you make it. Might catch ya when your settled in
Thanks Joe
Love your videos, Paul! Best of luck on your move!
Thanks Mac, likewise
Good luck with the move mate! Looking forward to seeing what you get to shoot in your new home. Must drag my Hasselblad out as well sometime!
Hope the move goes well, Paul. Sincere best wishes. I'm looking forward to footage from your next chapter.
Thanks for the continued support Matt, good to have you on board for the ride.
@@PaulCSmithPhotographer And I'm sorry it has taken me so long - I've only just placed an order for your book. Keep up the great work. Take care
Best Wishes for the move. Look forward,not backwards! And get an 80mm for the Hassy!
Hope the move works out well, Paul. As always, enjoyed your thoughtful commentary.
Good on you for daring to live for what you love. I will certainly follow your journey here on YT. Best wishes
Thanks Thomas
Fantastic video my friend!! Thank you!!
All the best Paul .. will try & catch up before you leave ... also looking forward to your new content & keeping in touch mate !
Hey mate, too late my friend left last week. Make sure you keep in touch you good bastard
Best of luck with the move, looking forward to seeing where the channel is going.
Cheers Chris
Love your work, your philosophy, your gifts! Best wishes in your new locale ...been there and it is stunning. You will forge a new partnership with the landscape. Best, Rick in Canada
Thanks Rick
It is a great idea to just bring any lens. Once you look through the view finder, you will see interesting compositions.
Good luck with the move. Exciting times!
Thanks Craig, hope you are doing well
Good luck with the move Paul. A change can do you good.