Great watch.... I came to this video from the FB Group Shimoda Explore so was pleasantly suprised to see a travel vlog thrown in with the "what's in my bag" (V2 Med 30 owner here)
Thank you. My plan is to actually split up the XT-4 with Zooms and X-Pro3 with Primes (for different days)... but still getting used to both before I do that.
I'm loving these little road trip excursions! Looking forward to the next ones to come. The stories and photo ops are by far the best dose of medicine. Thank you Ian. By the way, I am loving the Explore 25. It's now my favorite Shimoda bag. I did love my Action X30 but it has now been reduced to second place. The extra bottom handle and extra length of the side handle is EVERYTHING!
Always look forward to these field trip videos. Your content and style is quite enjoyable to watch! On side note, got the e25 2 weeks ago and it has become one of my favorite bags (photography and non photography) I've ever own. Shocked how comfortable it is, even under load. Keep up the good work!
@@ShimodaDesigns I think it was the other way, I think we got blanked! How are you enjoying the Fuji system? I keep thinking I might do the switch from Sony as well, but sometimes the XT-4 seems uncomfortable when shooting handheld. But I really respect their decisions as a company and love the colors.
@@willsharber Seems you are correct, I think I mixed up with the most recent trip when we lost to Tampa. As for the camera... I have not had enough time using it to come to a conclusion but I have issues with every brand I've used. Products usually work best for the designers and my brain has not adjusted to the dials vs wheels for Shutter and ISO yet. still waiting to wake up one day and it all seems normal. The Manual and Auto Focus switch got me on my last outing but aside from those 3 things I think I'm really enjoying it. I don't know the reason for the shutter being limited with out changing it on the dial. Maybe just a setting but that makes me scratch my head every time - I feel like I must be missing something obvious. I'm sure over time I'll figure it out. But yes the aesthetic and colors are very nice - I've only shot the standard setting so far which is meant to be Provia like, and I went through boxes and boxes of that stuff many moons ago, so the familiar feeling is nice. One thing I used to say about Canon vs Sony is that Sony was like a PC and Canon a Mac, the Fuji falls in the Mac category to (IMO), other than the above comments it seems more natural and intuitive.
Thanks for the video showcasing the bag as well as the scenery. The drone footage really helped to capture the unique beauty of the shoreline. I have an Action X30 which I really like. It’s a very comfortable bag. A few weeks ago I carried it consistently for about 6 hours and it still felt like I wasn’t really carrying a bag if that makes sense. Really comfortable. I also really appreciate the Give Back To Nature Project. When I saw the Explorer came in a 25L I was excited because often the 30 is just to large for what I want day to day. The Action X30 does have a vegan option which is great and why I purchased it, however the Explorer doesn’t currently offer this as an option. Maybe in the future? In the meantime I’ll enjoy the X30. Cheers.
I enjoyed seeing some areas of Japan that were off the beaten track. BTW, I received my Filter Wrap 150 a few weeks ago and really think that its a great piece of gear. Thanks Ian!
Been watching your videos. First off its great to watch. To be honest been watching it because i have been on the fence for the x25 action v2 but cant find any videos that show exactly whether i can fit a canon m50 with a couple or small lens, insta360 camera, and dji mini pro 3 and pro controller. Aside from those items obviously a few more non camera/tech stuff. Not sure x30 is a good choice as it may be bigger.
Hi Ian, nice video as usual.I was even more interested as I live in Osaka so pretty close and I would have loved to join your road trip. Let me know if you come back in Kansai area and want some photographic and outdoors company as I enjoy it as well. Cheers
I would love to see a 25l and 30l comparison. I just bought the 25l because I wanted something small. But I feel like I'm regretting it if the 30l is not that much bigger but can't find videos between the two sizes.
Hi, if you compare the dimensions you should get a very good idea (now that you have a 25 in hand). The 30 is few cm taller and wider. Dims are at the bottom: shimodadesigns.com/explore-v2/
@ShimodaDesigns what's the use case between the two sizes? Maybe that will ease my mind :) either I love the 25L just wondering if it's a small difference the 30l might be the better size? Not sure. Lol
@ShimodaDesigns yeah I know but I feel like the 30 and 25 are very close to each other but can't tell with videos that are out there on YT. Been scrubbing through your videos as well as other users to determine exactly what fits. The reality is I like to keep it compact and small. From wandrd prvk line and think tank photo bags I have reviewed them all. Just trying to deep dive into the shimoda bags.
Aside from the desire to have been present in this road trip, I can only confirm that the 25L is a perfect tool for minimalist or lightweight photographers. Back from #Azores - I'm every day more in love with my Explore V2 25L. Ian, if you built a smaller and lighter camera backpack. I'm your man!
That's such a cute truck of yours! Just started looking at Shimoda bags and been enjoying your videos. Whereabouts in Maizuru was that particular canal? Last been to Ine and those row of trees in Shiga while it was snowing. It was quite something... :)
Hi, I'd look it up on Google or similar and the follow the GPS... I can't recall the exact location. Although it was a bit of a maze to get to, it wasn't too far out of the way... and obviously along the coast :) Thanks for watching.
Hi I have your action x50 and love it. Thinking about grabbing the explore v2 25L and had a question about if the medium core unit from the action would fit the explore v2 25L?
I was a Canon guy at first, followed in my Dad's footsteps and borrowed his gear, used the 40D first then the 6D Mark2. Then I played around with my brothers Fuji XT2 and fell in love with the Fuji system and picked up my own XT2. Fuji gear doesn't get enough love within the camera community in my opinion. Another great vid and you take amazing pics! I also love how much Fuji gear you packed into the Explore 25. Now i know the Explore series could be a fit for me but hoping Vistek or Henry's in Toronto will start to carry the Explore V2 series in stores so I can go and check them out to pick the right size that suits my size. Ian do you know when that will happen lol!
Hi, regarding Toronto retailers, I was under the impression both did - although they may be out stock.You can try contacting the distributor directly for more detailed info (bwood@macgroupca.com). Henry's on Queen was "my first camera store", so I hope they have stock soon :)
@@ShimodaDesigns Thanks Ian for sharing that contact. Both carry Shimoda products of course but Henry's doesn't list the Explorer V2 at all and Vistek does but its on special order status. I just assumed Canada hasn't got a shipment on the Explorer V2 yet as I'm guessing the EU and US got priority shipments and the mess the supply chain system is in right now doesn't help either. I am a PM that covers both US and Canada and I've been dealing with the supply chain mess for a long time now and our company usually prioritizes shipments of new products to US and the EU so I just felt something similar was going on. I'm sure both will carry the Explorer V2 at some point soon!
@@samuraihouse109 Hi, there is no prioritizing for us, possibly more a matter of the distributor prioritizing Shimoda and ordering the product. Everyone (distributors/shops) has relatively the same opportunity but maybe not the same resources. To be honest in today post-covid recovering' times, I would imagine shops/distributors have a hard time stocking goods, it's a lengthy process to get goods on the shelves and finically commit to stocking them so far ahead of time. Which in normal times takes some clever foresight but in today's climate that much more difficult.
@@ShimodaDesigns Well when you put it that way it makes sense and I know retail took a big hit because of the closures. I guess specialty stores like camera shops were especially hit hard because of their limited customer base as well so committing to ordering product is probably a more thorough process these days. I've spent my 10+ year career on the B2B side so I guess my mind set just defaults to what I experience in my day job. Our customers have no choice but to commit with a PO and just wait if they want what we got and surprising a lot have done just that. I'll keep an eye on it and will reach out to that email address you shared. BTW, Henry's is opening a new flagship store downtown to replace its original location and its suppose to be really nice. Be sure to check it out if you are ever in the T-Dot again. じゃね, ゆうじ
Great idea putting your second camera body in the top pocket. I’ve been struggling to configure my medium mirror unit to fit two Sony bodies. Did you add any other protection to the top pocket?
The upper has the light padding (as you likely know) but I did not add any additional padding. You can put dividers or foam in the front panel clear pockets to add protection but IMO and expereince in most cases it would be slim odds you will be experiencing impact that high on the bag, especially if you are mindful of it when putting your bag down. Of course each user has their own protection threshold. - Ian
@@ShimodaDesigns Thanks Ian, really appreciate your response. I have a tendency to 'baby' my equipment so it's good to know that I should be fine but could always add additional protection.
I had the CC there one day to quickly dispose of a GoPro but since it is black and the bag was black plus the location... I never noticed it when I got home and it was there for a while :)
To be honest I'm not to big on quality checks or comparisons - I think at certain levels of gear your basically getting the same thing but a different expereince... I do feel a difference in the images but nothing I could put into words. No so much a quality thing more just a different end product. I could totally be imaging it though and influenced by how cute the Fuji bodies and primes are. One thing I thought of on this trip was how 'Sony to Fuji' was somewhat a 'Mac to PC' expereince. Sony being PC and Fuji being Mac but leaning towards nostalgia instead of modern. As for switching, I have not left Sony but (due to customer feedback) I plan to create bags for more minimal set-ups in the future. The X-Pro3 and Primes will help me embed my self into that mindset.
Hi, please check the Core Unit product page and compare the dimensions of your camera set up to the Core Units dimensions. From there you can see what bags are compatible with the Core Units. All on the same page: shimodadesigns.com/core-units-collection
@@ShimodaDesigns look - I don't want to sound like I haven't tried to work this out. The camera height is specified as 10.5cm. The internal dimensions of the mirrorless core unit specify an internal height of 12cm so theoretically it should fit and you mention that it should fit a Canon EOS 5D which has a height specified as 11.6cm. However, despite the advertised 12cm depth, in practice and to the touch, the dividers of the core unit are not a rigid structure and I am a bit concerned about the unzipped back flap which is quite thick and conformable and whether that will put pressure on the camera by conforming around the dividers of the core unit when the back is zipped closed and with the weight of the bag pressing against one's back? Similarly, I don't want to discover pressure points of the camera pressing against the back panel of the backpack while hiking. On the other hand the 16cm depth of the DLSR core unit seems very deep and would leave plenty of room, but I would probably only go for the 35L bag size if I really needed to for the sake of the protection of the camera and I also wonder whether one can have issues if the gap is too large? Obviously a great deal more equipment will fit in the DSLR versions with the capacity to stack more lenses vertically in the unit. Thoughts? Perhaps the mirrorless core unit should have another 1-2cm of height for these bigger mirrorless cameras? I would prefer if the Shimoda company would provide a bit more assurance here as to whether particular cameras will work or not, specifically what core unit I should be using for the GFX100S/GFX50SMkII cameras ie "Mirrorless" or "DSLR"? My top criteria is protection of my equipment. I can work out the benefits of sizes and volumes later, after being recommended which core unit is the most appropriate. Please let me know. I would have written this in an email but there seems to be more response to comments on TH-cam than the emails I have sent.
@@antonroux6737 @Anton Roux the tighter the fit the better. Based on a 10.5 cm height, Mirrorless Core Units will be best unless you want to stand the body on end or have lens standing on end that are less than the DSLR height - which is a good idea if you have a few lens to pack and it also makes packing the ody more efficient. Your body and Lens are well strong enough to not see damage from the padding of the rear panel... Unless I'm misunderstanding your concern.
@@ShimodaDesigns okay, that was super helpful. Thank you. Is it better for the protection of the body to have it standing up on end as in the DLSR scenario (presumably so it is on it's base when walking) or does it not matter? Please let me know which is the most secure position for the body. I've heard it's not good to travel with a lens attached to the body?
@@antonroux6737 it's all up to you, cameras are tough - I would hope the expensive ones are even tougher. From my perspective it's more about storage and access convenience. I've never heard of a camera breaking inside a bag (of any brand). As for mounted or unmounted, I prefer mounted becuase I do not like exposing my sensor. But I also do not think it makes a difference anyone but a veteran engineer of the actual products would ever notice. If you have the gear to fill a DSLR and are getting a E35 the Core Unit depth won't be so noticable IMO. But the small amount of extra depth/space will be appreciated. I like the camera on end as it also makes packing much more symitrical and gets rid of packing around akward grips. Hope that helps and Happy New Year
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The more I see your videos, the more I fall in love with Japan
It's easy to fall in love with... there is a lot packed into a relatively small island/country.
Great watch.... I came to this video from the FB Group Shimoda Explore so was pleasantly suprised to see a travel vlog thrown in with the "what's in my bag" (V2 Med 30 owner here)
Great vlog Ian! That beach and coastal area looked awesome. I can't wait to get over there and explore Japan.
Thanks Brent. Would be great if you came over.
Can wait what you coming up with new bags Ian. I have Fuji gears and your x30. Now looking for smaller bog
Love these vids, Ian, you have a great and unique style. Time to update the gear list!
I did slack on the gear list update.. :) will do soon. Thanks
What an interesting collection of Fujifilm primes along with the 2 zooms. And, those long exposure images of the waves were beautiful.
Thank you. My plan is to actually split up the XT-4 with Zooms and X-Pro3 with Primes (for different days)... but still getting used to both before I do that.
I'm loving these little road trip excursions! Looking forward to the next ones to come. The stories and photo ops are by far the best dose of medicine. Thank you Ian. By the way, I am loving the Explore 25. It's now my favorite Shimoda bag. I did love my Action X30 but it has now been reduced to second place. The extra bottom handle and extra length of the side handle is EVERYTHING!
Thank you. More coming soon :)
Always look forward to these field trip videos. Your content and style is quite enjoyable to watch! On side note, got the e25 2 weeks ago and it has become one of my favorite bags (photography and non photography) I've ever own. Shocked how comfortable it is, even under load. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Bruce. Glad to hear that, I'm alway biased but I also love the size and fit. Ian
Always love these videos. Also I can hear the Preds game in the truck at the beginning! 😂
Thanks Will. if I recall they beat my Leafs that drive. Aside from that listening to the game is a great way to make long drives short :)
@@ShimodaDesigns I think it was the other way, I think we got blanked! How are you enjoying the Fuji system? I keep thinking I might do the switch from Sony as well, but sometimes the XT-4 seems uncomfortable when shooting handheld. But I really respect their decisions as a company and love the colors.
@@willsharber Seems you are correct, I think I mixed up with the most recent trip when we lost to Tampa. As for the camera... I have not had enough time using it to come to a conclusion but I have issues with every brand I've used. Products usually work best for the designers and my brain has not adjusted to the dials vs wheels for Shutter and ISO yet. still waiting to wake up one day and it all seems normal. The Manual and Auto Focus switch got me on my last outing but aside from those 3 things I think I'm really enjoying it. I don't know the reason for the shutter being limited with out changing it on the dial. Maybe just a setting but that makes me scratch my head every time - I feel like I must be missing something obvious. I'm sure over time I'll figure it out. But yes the aesthetic and colors are very nice - I've only shot the standard setting so far which is meant to be Provia like, and I went through boxes and boxes of that stuff many moons ago, so the familiar feeling is nice. One thing I used to say about Canon vs Sony is that Sony was like a PC and Canon a Mac, the Fuji falls in the Mac category to (IMO), other than the above comments it seems more natural and intuitive.
gorgeous landscapes!
Thanks for the video showcasing the bag as well as the scenery. The drone footage really helped to capture the unique beauty of the shoreline. I have an Action X30 which I really like. It’s a very comfortable bag. A few weeks ago I carried it consistently for about 6 hours and it still felt like I wasn’t really carrying a bag if that makes sense. Really comfortable. I also really appreciate the Give Back To Nature Project. When I saw the Explorer came in a 25L I was excited because often the 30 is just to large for what I want day to day. The Action X30 does have a vegan option which is great and why I purchased it, however the Explorer doesn’t currently offer this as an option. Maybe in the future? In the meantime I’ll enjoy the X30. Cheers.
Great video, very enjoyable! Keep this style going. Nice to see you come over to the Fuji family from the dark side.
I enjoyed seeing some areas of Japan that were off the beaten track. BTW, I received my Filter Wrap 150 a few weeks ago and really think that its a great piece of gear. Thanks Ian!
Thanks Chris.
Love these explorer videos
Been watching your videos. First off its great to watch. To be honest been watching it because i have been on the fence for the x25 action v2 but cant find any videos that show exactly whether i can fit a canon m50 with a couple or small lens, insta360 camera, and dji mini pro 3 and pro controller. Aside from those items obviously a few more non camera/tech stuff. Not sure x30 is a good choice as it may be bigger.
Nice video, Ian.
Great to see images of Japan.
Did you find out, how much that plot of land by the canal was?
I did not. But likely will at some point out of curiosity.
Hi Ian, nice video as usual.I was even more interested as I live in Osaka so pretty close and I would have loved to join your road trip. Let me know if you come back in Kansai area and want some photographic and outdoors company as I enjoy it as well. Cheers
Thanks Gregory.
I would love to see a 25l and 30l comparison. I just bought the 25l because I wanted something small. But I feel like I'm regretting it if the 30l is not that much bigger but can't find videos between the two sizes.
Hi, if you compare the dimensions you should get a very good idea (now that you have a 25 in hand). The 30 is few cm taller and wider. Dims are at the bottom: shimodadesigns.com/explore-v2/
@ShimodaDesigns what's the use case between the two sizes? Maybe that will ease my mind :) either I love the 25L just wondering if it's a small difference the 30l might be the better size? Not sure. Lol
@@larryt1004 its less about use-case and more about fitting your personal gear needs. If the 25 doesn't hold you gear then... the 30.
@ShimodaDesigns yeah I know but I feel like the 30 and 25 are very close to each other but can't tell with videos that are out there on YT. Been scrubbing through your videos as well as other users to determine exactly what fits. The reality is I like to keep it compact and small. From wandrd prvk line and think tank photo bags I have reviewed them all. Just trying to deep dive into the shimoda bags.
Aside from the desire to have been present in this road trip, I can only confirm that the 25L is a perfect tool for minimalist or lightweight photographers.
Back from #Azores - I'm every day more in love with my Explore V2 25L.
Ian, if you built a smaller and lighter camera backpack. I'm your man!
Thanks Michael
That's such a cute truck of yours! Just started looking at Shimoda bags and been enjoying your videos. Whereabouts in Maizuru was that particular canal? Last been to Ine and those row of trees in Shiga while it was snowing. It was quite something... :)
Hi, I'd look it up on Google or similar and the follow the GPS... I can't recall the exact location. Although it was a bit of a maze to get to, it wasn't too far out of the way... and obviously along the coast :) Thanks for watching.
Hi I have your action x50 and love it. Thinking about grabbing the explore v2 25L and had a question about if the medium core unit from the action would fit the explore v2 25L?
I think I answered elsewhere but for the sake of others, the E25 only accepts the Small ML Core Unit. Ian
I was a Canon guy at first, followed in my Dad's footsteps and borrowed his gear, used the 40D first then the 6D Mark2. Then I played around with my brothers Fuji XT2 and fell in love with the Fuji system and picked up my own XT2. Fuji gear doesn't get enough love within the camera community in my opinion. Another great vid and you take amazing pics! I also love how much Fuji gear you packed into the Explore 25. Now i know the Explore series could be a fit for me but hoping Vistek or Henry's in Toronto will start to carry the Explore V2 series in stores so I can go and check them out to pick the right size that suits my size. Ian do you know when that will happen lol!
Hi, regarding Toronto retailers, I was under the impression both did - although they may be out stock.You can try contacting the distributor directly for more detailed info (bwood@macgroupca.com). Henry's on Queen was "my first camera store", so I hope they have stock soon :)
@@ShimodaDesigns Thanks Ian for sharing that contact. Both carry Shimoda products of course but Henry's doesn't list the Explorer V2 at all and Vistek does but its on special order status. I just assumed Canada hasn't got a shipment on the Explorer V2 yet as I'm guessing the EU and US got priority shipments and the mess the supply chain system is in right now doesn't help either. I am a PM that covers both US and Canada and I've been dealing with the supply chain mess for a long time now and our company usually prioritizes shipments of new products to US and the EU so I just felt something similar was going on. I'm sure both will carry the Explorer V2 at some point soon!
@@samuraihouse109 Hi, there is no prioritizing for us, possibly more a matter of the distributor prioritizing Shimoda and ordering the product. Everyone (distributors/shops) has relatively the same opportunity but maybe not the same resources. To be honest in today post-covid recovering' times, I would imagine shops/distributors have a hard time stocking goods, it's a lengthy process to get goods on the shelves and finically commit to stocking them so far ahead of time. Which in normal times takes some clever foresight but in today's climate that much more difficult.
@@ShimodaDesigns Well when you put it that way it makes sense and I know retail took a big hit because of the closures. I guess specialty stores like camera shops were especially hit hard because of their limited customer base as well so committing to ordering product is probably a more thorough process these days. I've spent my 10+ year career on the B2B side so I guess my mind set just defaults to what I experience in my day job. Our customers have no choice but to commit with a PO and just wait if they want what we got and surprising a lot have done just that. I'll keep an eye on it and will reach out to that email address you shared. BTW, Henry's is opening a new flagship store downtown to replace its original location and its suppose to be really nice. Be sure to check it out if you are ever in the T-Dot again. じゃね, ゆうじ
Where can I get that Shimoda shirt
Try here: shimoda-designs.creator-spring.com/
Great idea putting your second camera body in the top pocket. I’ve been struggling to configure my medium mirror unit to fit two Sony bodies. Did you add any other protection to the top pocket?
The upper has the light padding (as you likely know) but I did not add any additional padding. You can put dividers or foam in the front panel clear pockets to add protection but IMO and expereince in most cases it would be slim odds you will be experiencing impact that high on the bag, especially if you are mindful of it when putting your bag down. Of course each user has their own protection threshold. - Ian
@@ShimodaDesigns Thanks Ian, really appreciate your response. I have a tendency to 'baby' my equipment so it's good to know that I should be fine but could always add additional protection.
Great vlog Ian. Did I see the capture clip on the waste belt of the shimoda? for the camera or something else?
I had the CC there one day to quickly dispose of a GoPro but since it is black and the bag was black plus the location... I never noticed it when I got home and it was there for a while :)
Great video. could fit a Sony A73 with 24-70 mounted, A9 with 70-200 mounted, a 16-35 and spare space for filters, batteries,etc?
I can't say for certain, I do not have access to a A9 but the 2 mounted bodies may work in the S-ML Core Unit and 16-35 lens in the upper pocket.
Why u switch from Sony ti Fujifilm?how Is the image quality of fujifilm compared to Sony?thanks
To be honest I'm not to big on quality checks or comparisons - I think at certain levels of gear your basically getting the same thing but a different expereince... I do feel a difference in the images but nothing I could put into words. No so much a quality thing more just a different end product. I could totally be imaging it though and influenced by how cute the Fuji bodies and primes are. One thing I thought of on this trip was how 'Sony to Fuji' was somewhat a 'Mac to PC' expereince. Sony being PC and Fuji being Mac but leaning towards nostalgia instead of modern. As for switching, I have not left Sony but (due to customer feedback) I plan to create bags for more minimal set-ups in the future. The X-Pro3 and Primes will help me embed my self into that mindset.
What’s the smallest Explore V2 bag that would fit a Fujifilm GFX50SII? Will the DSLR core unit be required or will the Mirrorless core unit be enough?
Hi, please check the Core Unit product page and compare the dimensions of your camera set up to the Core Units dimensions. From there you can see what bags are compatible with the Core Units. All on the same page: shimodadesigns.com/core-units-collection
@@ShimodaDesigns look - I don't want to sound like I haven't tried to work this out. The camera height is specified as 10.5cm. The internal dimensions of the mirrorless core unit specify an internal height of 12cm so theoretically it should fit and you mention that it should fit a Canon EOS 5D which has a height specified as 11.6cm. However, despite the advertised 12cm depth, in practice and to the touch, the dividers of the core unit are not a rigid structure and I am a bit concerned about the unzipped back flap which is quite thick and conformable and whether that will put pressure on the camera by conforming around the dividers of the core unit when the back is zipped closed and with the weight of the bag pressing against one's back? Similarly, I don't want to discover pressure points of the camera pressing against the back panel of the backpack while hiking. On the other hand the 16cm depth of the DLSR core unit seems very deep and would leave plenty of room, but I would probably only go for the 35L bag size if I really needed to for the sake of the protection of the camera and I also wonder whether one can have issues if the gap is too large? Obviously a great deal more equipment will fit in the DSLR versions with the capacity to stack more lenses vertically in the unit. Thoughts? Perhaps the mirrorless core unit should have another 1-2cm of height for these bigger mirrorless cameras? I would prefer if the Shimoda company would provide a bit more assurance here as to whether particular cameras will work or not, specifically what core unit I should be using for the GFX100S/GFX50SMkII cameras ie "Mirrorless" or "DSLR"? My top criteria is protection of my equipment. I can work out the benefits of sizes and volumes later, after being recommended which core unit is the most appropriate. Please let me know. I would have written this in an email but there seems to be more response to comments on TH-cam than the emails I have sent.
@@antonroux6737 @Anton Roux the tighter the fit the better. Based on a 10.5 cm height, Mirrorless Core Units will be best unless you want to stand the body on end or have lens standing on end that are less than the DSLR height - which is a good idea if you have a few lens to pack and it also makes packing the ody more efficient. Your body and Lens are well strong enough to not see damage from the padding of the rear panel... Unless I'm misunderstanding your concern.
@@ShimodaDesigns okay, that was super helpful. Thank you. Is it better for the protection of the body to have it standing up on end as in the DLSR scenario (presumably so it is on it's base when walking) or does it not matter? Please let me know which is the most secure position for the body. I've heard it's not good to travel with a lens attached to the body?
@@antonroux6737 it's all up to you, cameras are tough - I would hope the expensive ones are even tougher. From my perspective it's more about storage and access convenience. I've never heard of a camera breaking inside a bag (of any brand). As for mounted or unmounted, I prefer mounted becuase I do not like exposing my sensor. But I also do not think it makes a difference anyone but a veteran engineer of the actual products would ever notice. If you have the gear to fill a DSLR and are getting a E35 the Core Unit depth won't be so noticable IMO. But the small amount of extra depth/space will be appreciated. I like the camera on end as it also makes packing much more symitrical and gets rid of packing around akward grips. Hope that helps and Happy New Year
Why the switch from Sony?
Variety is the spice of life. :)