Yup, I'll keep on watching your videos for sure. Even with a GoPro on default setting(🤣🤣🤣).. they are very inspiring! Each one puts a smile on my face...so you should consider that you have succeeded in the best way possible. Cheers!
Hi Joe, just going through your collection of Tasmania and I'm blown away by the quality of your editing and imaging skills, a real pleasure to watch and it makes me feel like emigrating to your part of the planet 😎
an update on mine (the second one) I used it for 4 days got the DJI Osmo Action, so kept the GoPro as a back up, but when to charge it a few months later, wouldn't charge 🤦🏼♂️ I think I should just keep away form them, maybe it's me.
Yes Mitchie, it was amazing, there is one spot on the way down the mountain that makes the place even more incredible, I will upload the next episode within the week.
haha, well if you walk heavy footed the vibrations will let you know they are coming and they normally will get out of the way. Great to hear you are enjoying it.
The next 2 episode coming over the next 2 weeks I take the Himalayan off road, it might interest you if you are looking at one and going to take it off road
Fellow Himi ride here. I absolutely loved this video series . Can I ask if you have a video or blog that details your equipment. Secondly, can I ask if when you fitted your chain you also needed to move the rear wheel forward as well.
Thanks Paul stoked you like the series. I was thinking of doing a video of the equipment I used at the end of this series to show what I did use and what I took but didn't use and what I'll be taking on the next series. There are still 12 more episode left in this series. I had to adjust the chain a couple of time during the chains life as it had stretch (which is normal for chains) the chain had done about 14 000km when replaced. So these adjustment moved the rear wheel back a little each time. As I replaced with a new chain this meant moving the wheel forward basically back to the original position which is nearly all the way forward on the adjustment.
If you end up near Maydeena / Lake pedder try and find the Growling Swallet off Florentine road. Best short rain forest walk in Tasmania. You end at a cave with a river entering it.
Me and GoPro have a love hate relationship… they love my money and I hate them😂. I’ve got one GoPro 7 hero black left out 3. Even my GP9 went black screen… So I feel your pain.💰 Great video!! Beautiful place but it seems like everything there can kill you!!😮 Be careful, really enjoying the videos Joe!!
Is there a support group of GoPro users to discuss the pain and anguish they cause 😂. I am still trying to work out how to strap a real camera to the helmet so I don't have to use action cameras ever again. If you keep out of most of the animals way you're normally good so you have to think you're in there house so be respectful. Well unless you're in the North where I grew up, then you really have to be alert once you are in croc country.
@@freewayproject I can see that support group now😂. A bunch of people shaking like a nervous chihuahuas, mumbling things like, “corrupt data” “batteries are dead” and “over heated, shutting down”😵💫🤪🥺 😂😂 I have another camera that I use for still video and photos. A Sony sve10 I believe is what it’s called but it’s no good for motion and to big to mount but great otherwise. I believe GoPro has us trapped in their world. But you would think as long as they’ve been around, they’d be better and last longer. Or at least less expensive.
That's the great thing about Tasmania you can still leave stuff and no one is going to steel or damage it. I could have probably left it at the trail head with the back bag on it and it would have been there when I got back. But yes a lot of other parts of Australia I would have ben nervous to leave it.
The osmo footage has a superior cinematic look. I am looking at those now and will most likely get one soon. I have a gopro 8 black and it is amazing, but the footage is hard to edit and doesnt have the deep rich film look that gives such a wonderful reproduction of the world. PS. Do you use magic bullet filters in post? What is your main dslr?
I struggle with the GoPro's just keeping them going. No I don't use a filter in Post, I shoot in the flat colour profile to get as much dynamic range as possible (as action camera's aren't great to start with) then colour grade it to bring it back. I shoot everything else with a Sony A7SIII
Hi Yoshimitsu, yes there is a setting for it. Through the app (I have the mini so I have to use the app) in the video button at the bottom ( below the preview) click it, then click Video at the top (there is an pen icon on the right which indicated edit), then scroll down to Sharpness (5th from the bottom) and set that to low. Hope that helps.
For the helmet camera, there was a Sony camera like the Sony DSC-RX1R II, but I can't remember it's name, but it was $3500 and would be hard to mount. I have the DJI OSMO ACTION 3 now (there is a version 4 that has recently been released) functionality of the camera is great but it is still an action camera so the image isn't going to be that great. There is a new inta360 that has HDR filming which would be good riding into the direction of the sun, and its inbuilt de-warp would be good too. I find action cameras have to wider field of view.
What did you have on the helmet cam before switching to the GoPro? I'm in the deciding/investigating stages of getting back into riding after 20+ years of not riding and surfing. So I found your channel as I am also a photographer, adventure traveller and food lover (the scales tell "one at a time please"). You have inspired me to look back into the Himalayan as I wrote it off the list to instead look at DR650 or XR650L. However, your videos have shown me otherwise of the Himalayan. Likely I would not go any harder on the bike than you have on your numerous trails. I'm in preference of being the solo nomad as well since I'm not in a hurry to go from A to B, but instead enjoy the journey and take it all in. I have seen a response from you in another episode that I felt was eluding that you may be changing bikes. I'm now intrigued. You've got my attention 😊
@@CiaranWhelan I had the original Osmo Action, broke that (well cracked it when it was mounted below the motorbike so was no longer water proof, and then went into the ocean a few weeks later). In Tassie the only thing i could get was that GoPro, as soon as I could, I got the Osmo Action 3 which I still have. Awesome to see you getting back in to exploring. I hand been on the road for 15 years filming/photoshoots around the world, then the pandemic put a halt to that. As all the brands I worked with were oversea all the projects dried up (I did sneak in renovating a 130 year old house to fill in the time). I had ridden friends bike as a kid but being on the road all the time I never had my own. Then I started doing shoots with KTM in Canada, so finally got a KTM 6 days enduro to primarily get my bike handling skills up, so rode it when I could when I was back. With no projects, I decided to hit the road, with not a lot of cash, I did the research and the Himalayan fit the bill, I got a second hand one. Being solo I can't push it like I do on a dirt bike, so having anything more powerful would just be tempting fate. If you watch the Flingers Ranges episodes you'd see for exploring the bike is more than capable, and surprisingly can hill climb over really difficult terrain. in the Bungle Bungles, it dealt with river crossing and deep water crossing, it is basically a tractor. Yes there are better more capable bikes out there, but everyone gets caught up in the idea of needed the best thing possible where as they will never go close to the capability of the bike, so they waste money, where they could have use that to travel, or not have to work as much to free up time to explore. I'll be on this bike for a while, unless I win the lottery or someone gives me a bike.
Hi Adventure cam, no I only stayed in my tent in Tasmania beside at a friends place in Huon Valley, I did stop at the service station on the way in the Smithton. There are probably a few Himalayan's traveling around the island. Hope you're having fun on your ride.
@@freewayproject good choice of bike you've got to there too👌, that was a few weeks ago and am home again, 3 months counting down for a ride from southern tas to Cape your and back 👍
You are right there Brent, but at least I could get a few shots, (I mean most action camera's aren't great) I replaced it with the DJI Osmo action 3, as the Mini GoPro wouldn't charge after about a week, I have never had any luck with GoPro.
Joe absolutely love the format, content, style and videography of your channel. It’s my style of bike touring too. Thanks so much, stay safe.👍👍👍
Thanks Mark, it is great to hear you are enjoying the series, thanks for watching.
Joe your videos are great. My wife and I love them and you are right up there with Itchy Boots.
I'm glad you guys are enjoying the Dave, there are more to come.
@@freewayproject My sis lives in Hobart and I have seen a bit of Tasmania. Also I have a Moto Guzzi V85 TT. Now if I could only get it to Tassie.
Nice bike, well there is one way to get it to Tassie, go on an adventure hehe 😁
What a view from the tent! Tasmanian landscape does not disappoint!
definitely doesn't disappoint.
What a phenomenal view and the editing is on point 😮
Yes it definitely was a special place to camp Ali, amazing at up there.
wonderful. definitely worth the hike.
yes it was.
Yup, I'll keep on watching your videos for sure. Even with a GoPro on default setting(🤣🤣🤣).. they are very inspiring! Each one puts a smile on my face...so you should consider that you have succeeded in the best way possible. Cheers!
awesome you're still enjoying them Roger, there are a couple episodes coming up that really show off the Beauty of Tasmania.
Fantastic Joe, you have such a good eye and feel for some wonderful shots. Stunning. Inspirational. Love your work.
Thanks Brett, Tasmania does make finding great shots a lot easier 😁
Hi Joe, just going through your collection of Tasmania and I'm blown away by the quality of your editing and imaging skills, a real pleasure to watch and it makes me feel like emigrating to your part of the planet 😎
Thanks Christian, glad you are enjoying the series, it is an amazing part of the world.
Beautiful view! Camping with the snakes!😬
Yes it has stunning views Scott. Snakes are fine just remember to always have the tent zipped up, you wouldn’t want to go to sleep with one.
Fantastic.
That’s Walter, it was an amazing spot
Nice, I grew up in Hobart and have never heard most of those place names 😅
haha, well there worth a look. There are some really interesting places in the West.
Wow!! Enjoying your vids …. Great stuff ….. cheers 🦘✌️🦎🏍
Thanks Rodney glad you enjoyed them, there is a bunch more to come.
Hey Joe. Been watching your vids. Beautiful videography.
thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series.
Always a great way to start the day.
Glad you’re still enjoying Louis
Amazing shots.. Nice place. .
Thanks Srikumar, yes it is an amazing spot.
Had the same issue with my new Go Pro 10, wouldn’t charge. Back to the store, staff not surprised & replaced. No issues since.
an update on mine (the second one) I used it for 4 days got the DJI Osmo Action, so kept the GoPro as a back up, but when to charge it a few months later, wouldn't charge 🤦🏼♂️ I think I should just keep away form them, maybe it's me.
beautiful spot
Yes Mitchie, it was amazing, there is one spot on the way down the mountain that makes the place even more incredible, I will upload the next episode within the week.
@@freewayproject awesome Joe hey congrats on royalenfield Aus nz too I see there pushing you now.
That's amazing mate great stuff
As a kiwi, I'd be stressing about snakes on that track lol, great content mate
haha, well if you walk heavy footed the vibrations will let you know they are coming and they normally will get out of the way.
Great to hear you are enjoying it.
Very good again, enjoying your vids much. I'm looking twice now at the Himalayan now.
The next 2 episode coming over the next 2 weeks I take the Himalayan off road, it might interest you if you are looking at one and going to take it off road
@@freewayproject keep it up, My vulcan s may be retired soon.
I'll keep an eye out for you as you travel around Tassie. Might say G'day.
Definitely 👍🏻
Fellow Himi ride here.
I absolutely loved this video series .
Can I ask if you have a video or blog that details your equipment.
Secondly, can I ask if when you fitted your chain you also needed to move the rear wheel forward as well.
Thanks Paul stoked you like the series.
I was thinking of doing a video of the equipment I used at the end of this series to show what I did use and what I took but didn't use and what I'll be taking on the next series. There are still 12 more episode left in this series.
I had to adjust the chain a couple of time during the chains life as it had stretch (which is normal for chains) the chain had done about 14 000km when replaced. So these adjustment moved the rear wheel back a little each time. As I replaced with a new chain this meant moving the wheel forward basically back to the original position which is nearly all the way forward on the adjustment.
Cheers Joe, really appreciate your videos and the great footage and places you visit 👌👍
Thanks Alan, I’m stoked to be sharing the fun.
If you end up near Maydeena / Lake pedder try and find the Growling Swallet off Florentine road. Best short rain forest walk in Tasmania. You end at a cave with a river entering it.
Doh, I have just gone through, I'll have to check it out next time, I did get to the styx tall trees, some fun dirt roads and trails out there.
Wow! your video presentations are awesome.As a Himalayan rider and adventure rider myself I'm impressed.
Thanks Allan, I'm glad you're enjoying them, there is a lot more to come
Me and GoPro have a love hate relationship… they love my money and I hate them😂.
I’ve got one GoPro 7 hero black left out 3. Even my GP9 went black screen…
So I feel your pain.💰
Great video!!
Beautiful place but it seems like everything there can kill you!!😮
Be careful, really enjoying the videos Joe!!
Is there a support group of GoPro users to discuss the pain and anguish they cause 😂. I am still trying to work out how to strap a real camera to the helmet so I don't have to use action cameras ever again.
If you keep out of most of the animals way you're normally good so you have to think you're in there house so be respectful. Well unless you're in the North where I grew up, then you really have to be alert once you are in croc country.
@@freewayproject I can see that support group now😂. A bunch of people shaking like a nervous chihuahuas, mumbling things like, “corrupt data” “batteries are dead” and “over heated, shutting down”😵💫🤪🥺
😂😂
I have another camera that I use for still video and photos. A Sony sve10 I believe is what it’s called but it’s no good for motion and to big to mount but great otherwise.
I believe GoPro has us trapped in their world. But you would think as long as they’ve been around, they’d be better and last longer.
Or at least less expensive.
I would be really nervous to leave my bike in a open public car park all night. Amazing views and photo opportunities there👍
That's the great thing about Tasmania you can still leave stuff and no one is going to steel or damage it. I could have probably left it at the trail head with the back bag on it and it would have been there when I got back. But yes a lot of other parts of Australia I would have ben nervous to leave it.
@@freewayproject a bit like my local town here but anywhere else I wouldn't. Thanks for the reply 👍
@@freewayproject You couldn't do that here in NZ,
The osmo footage has a superior cinematic look. I am looking at those now and will most likely get one soon. I have a gopro 8 black and it is amazing, but the footage is hard to edit and doesnt have the deep rich film look that gives such a wonderful reproduction of the world. PS. Do you use magic bullet filters in post? What is your main dslr?
I struggle with the GoPro's just keeping them going. No I don't use a filter in Post, I shoot in the flat colour profile to get as much dynamic range as possible (as action camera's aren't great to start with) then colour grade it to bring it back.
I shoot everything else with a Sony A7SIII
At least it wasn't a Tiger, Joe.
😂, yes a real tiger I'd have no chance if I stopped.
Great video, did you end up fixing the sharp settings on the GoPro? What settings did you go with?
Hi Yoshimitsu, yes there is a setting for it. Through the app (I have the mini so I have to use the app) in the video button at the bottom ( below the preview) click it, then click Video at the top (there is an pen icon on the right which indicated edit), then scroll down to Sharpness (5th from the bottom) and set that to low. Hope that helps.
What camera would you rather use than the GoPro?
For the helmet camera, there was a Sony camera like the Sony DSC-RX1R II, but I can't remember it's name, but it was $3500 and would be hard to mount.
I have the DJI OSMO ACTION 3 now (there is a version 4 that has recently been released) functionality of the camera is great but it is still an action camera so the image isn't going to be that great. There is a new inta360 that has HDR filming which would be good riding into the direction of the sun, and its inbuilt de-warp would be good too. I find action cameras have to wider field of view.
What did you have on the helmet cam before switching to the GoPro?
I'm in the deciding/investigating stages of getting back into riding after 20+ years of not riding and surfing. So I found your channel as I am also a photographer, adventure traveller and food lover (the scales tell "one at a time please").
You have inspired me to look back into the Himalayan as I wrote it off the list to instead look at DR650 or XR650L. However, your videos have shown me otherwise of the Himalayan. Likely I would not go any harder on the bike than you have on your numerous trails.
I'm in preference of being the solo nomad as well since I'm not in a hurry to go from A to B, but instead enjoy the journey and take it all in.
I have seen a response from you in another episode that I felt was eluding that you may be changing bikes. I'm now intrigued.
You've got my attention 😊
@@CiaranWhelan I had the original Osmo Action, broke that (well cracked it when it was mounted below the motorbike so was no longer water proof, and then went into the ocean a few weeks later). In Tassie the only thing i could get was that GoPro, as soon as I could, I got the Osmo Action 3 which I still have.
Awesome to see you getting back in to exploring.
I hand been on the road for 15 years filming/photoshoots around the world, then the pandemic put a halt to that. As all the brands I worked with were oversea all the projects dried up (I did sneak in renovating a 130 year old house to fill in the time). I had ridden friends bike as a kid but being on the road all the time I never had my own. Then I started doing shoots with KTM in Canada, so finally got a KTM 6 days enduro to primarily get my bike handling skills up, so rode it when I could when I was back.
With no projects, I decided to hit the road, with not a lot of cash, I did the research and the Himalayan fit the bill, I got a second hand one. Being solo I can't push it like I do on a dirt bike, so having anything more powerful would just be tempting fate. If you watch the Flingers Ranges episodes you'd see for exploring the bike is more than capable, and surprisingly can hill climb over really difficult terrain. in the Bungle Bungles, it dealt with river crossing and deep water crossing, it is basically a tractor. Yes there are better more capable bikes out there, but everyone gets caught up in the idea of needed the best thing possible where as they will never go close to the capability of the bike, so they waste money, where they could have use that to travel, or not have to work as much to free up time to explore.
I'll be on this bike for a while, unless I win the lottery or someone gives me a bike.
Did you perhaps get a room in Smithton? Think I saw you there, we were on ktm 390 adventures 👍
Hi Adventure cam, no I only stayed in my tent in Tasmania beside at a friends place in Huon Valley, I did stop at the service station on the way in the Smithton. There are probably a few Himalayan's traveling around the island. Hope you're having fun on your ride.
@@freewayproject good choice of bike you've got to there too👌, that was a few weeks ago and am home again, 3 months counting down for a ride from southern tas to Cape your and back 👍
That sounds like an epic trip, you'll definitely see a lot on that one. Yes the bike has done everything I have asked of it so I'm happy with it
The GoPro is not as good as your other one, but great content.
You are right there Brent, but at least I could get a few shots, (I mean most action camera's aren't great) I replaced it with the DJI Osmo action 3, as the Mini GoPro wouldn't charge after about a week, I have never had any luck with GoPro.