Let Me Explain
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2023
- I made a camera gear video several years ago about traveling light as a photographer in Europe, but my suitcase was jammed full of so much gear, it made people's minds spin. It was overflowing with cameras, micro four thirds, APSC, lenses, outdoor flash strobes like Godox AD200, speedlight like TT600, LED video lights,tripods, filters, audio gear, recorders, wireless audio systems, all kinds of lavalier microphones, three different kinds of flash triggers, even three different kinds of camera bags. But why? WHY? There was actually a purpose. Finally, after all these years, I explain the method to the madness. I actually WAS traveling light when I left the hotel. Aw heck, just let me explain.
Here's the original video • My Camera Gear for Tra...
second video: Smallest Tiny ILC M43 Travel Cameras- Amazing Quality MFT • Smallest Tiny ILC M43 ...
Amazing Samsung NX500 almost better than Sony 6400 • Amazing Samsung NX500 ...
Worlds Smallest Flash Trigger for wireless off-camera flash- the FlashQ Q20ii • Worlds Smallest Flash ...
Turn rear LCD screen into ultimate viewfinder in Bright Sunlight • Turn rear LCD screen i...
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The Audio Series:
The Best Audio For Video- Part 1 series intro • The Best Audio For Vid...
Creating a Good Audio Recording Environment Indoors • Creating a Good Audio ...
The Best Microphones • The Best Microphones f...
Audio Recorder Epic Comparison • Audio Recorder Epic Co...
Wireless Audio Mic Systems Epic Comparison • Wireless Audio Mic Sys...
Windproofing a lavalier Microphone Trick for outdoor Audio Recording • Windproofing a lavalie...
Where do I hide my mic ? • Where do I hide my mic ?
How Pros mount & HIDE Lavalier Microphones, Transmitters & Recorders • How Pros mount & HIDE ...
Why NOT to stick a microphone in your hair • Why NOT to stick a mic...
Audio Post Processing for Videos • Audio Post Processing ...
Audio Series wrap up, misc stuff • Audio Series wrap up, ...
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I truly value your advice. As an event photographer, it's essential for me to have backup equipment, and your tips have been incredibly valuable in streamlining the gear I carry. Also, the "double your light" video was fantastic; it made me realize the full potential of the reflectors that I always kept in my bag. BBTPM BBTPM BBTPM bring back the puppet Markus
Markus PIX is a true hero in the camera industry. He made a film and shows us tricks.
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Markus....we are all MAD!!! Your enthusiasm and common sense and genius works for me. I glean the shop talk. I am an environmental scientist who film's most of what I do. I've been building content published as for other Consultants. I've been in audio and video production for 33 years. I've owned several Studios and had great success for a few decades....I was mainly the producer but had my hand in technical. Now at 56 I'm wearing all the hats and loving every minute of it. You are a great resource and I always look forward to your content. Stay young❤
There is no one else who breaks down the practicalities of using different camera gear and techniques in different scenarios from years of real life production experience and experimentation the way you do and it's much appreciated. The fact this all comes from the heart with zero ego and no agenda apart from your love of all things photography is the icing on the cake . Greetings from London Markus and many thanks as always !
Though you've always mentioned and discussed your quest to have the lightest setup (for the event/gig/whatever), for some reason this particular episode hit me as to understanding a bit better the conundrum you face. Tipping my hat to you Mr. Markus for your constant field work with different cameras and gear. We as a community are blessed to have some one (like yourself) to keep us in the loop.
I could see the frustation too, as it appears this is a long-term weight and size experiment
Markus, there is something to be said about your enthusiasm and experimentations. Speaking for myself, you have made me rethink how I go about photography during traveling. Though, I am not doing photo shoots on location like yourself, I do find myself at times, wanting to document and/or capture a scene. And for a long time, I would find myself carrying a lot of heavy (and at times, unnecessary gear) that essentially made the entire experience not be fun. Having made some downsizing, from a much smaller everyday/travel camera to simplifying the list of accessories, I find that I can achieve almost everything as before but with less hassle. All thanks to the informations provided in your videos. As you document your relentless pursuits in “going smaller,” you give us, the “average joes,” a glimpse into options we may have never knew existed. Kudos to you.
Thanks for sharing that
You’re awesome, and more then one of us may feel related to you. I love everything related to photography and I appreciate your videos and dedication to make them.
I appreciate that
one of the reasons i still love my M50, it does small and compact with efm lenses as well as big wildlife with 600mm lens
I hope you do a A6700 video soon. While I have no interest in that camera, I like hearing your opinion on what you do and don't like about cameras. And while I don't think think the A6700 will be exactly what you would like, I am curious about the specific deal breakers for you and what you wished they would have done with their latest crop sensor hybrid camera instead.
I can tell you right now the deal breaker is it's bigger than an A7C but has a smaller sensor. It's nowhere near as small and light as any of my fav cameras.
Love love love the channel. Markus Pix remains my number one source for learning about photography/videography. The flow, experience, background and settings are always enjoyable. Judging by the amount of equipment in this video, it looks like you are readying for another purge of unused items. I am headed in that direction as I need to divest and downsize. Too many pieces of equipment in the stable to take care. I would rather be out shooting than hatching equipment in the brooder room. LOL. Thanks Markus. Jim
Great job Markus. You always make people THINK outside the box. :-)
You are lucky to have such a willing model to motivate you - the truth is, what you're doing is a ton of work that completely overwhelms the travel experience. I did stuff like that for a couple of years and finally decided it's too much "work" and no longer fun.
That's why this was done in the first place- to figure out what to take (and not take) next time.
LOVE the enthusiasm and your approach to learning, and that you share it all with us. THANK YOU! If you've ever in Atlanta, let's go shoot! 😀📷
Thanks Ken
Im glad we've finally cleared that up. Been waiting for that explanation for about 12 yrs now. Thank you.
4 years
@@MarkusPix im an early expector.
Some of us didn't need an explanation.
@@l31007 it was obviously a joke...
@@funfilm77 Sarcasm doesn't suit you. 😊❤️
I've watched your uploads for many years now. I have gone through the whole role of cameras such as the Sony A7iii, Fuji System (XT1,2,3,XH1, XPro1,2 and X100s,V), Panasonic G85, S1, Nikon d70,90, 700, 800, 850 it goes on forever. I found after all of the years - my simple LX100 was the one I kept and used on travel on trips away, overseas deployments as a paramedic in the Solomon Islands and looking back - it has done me so well faithfully. I have got sucked up in the camera upgrade road and realize I am the one feeding this crazy road of perfection for what/who? The camera records memories. Some time back you made a video on the LX100 and it really does what I need. It has a decent zoom. It has great video for what I need. Small. Compact and very nice images. I feel whar you are trying to do. I really love your open and honest thoughts Markus. You are so honest and kind.
I feel the same about the RX100vii. I have two of them and use them for filming all my TH-cam vidoes (including this one) I just hand one to Cara and say "ok start recording". Almost all my product shots, closeups, B-roll is done with them. The only time I use full frame is exotic locations like Bora Bora, Death Valley etc. The rest is just fun playing around hobby stuff.
I understand your plight. I'm still in search of the lightest tripod that still has a very good fluid head pan and tilt experience for video. I'm usually using a C70 or C100mk1/mk2 for video these days since I'm filming talent wherever I go, but it's appealing to see that there are even smaller systems that could potentially give us a good image. I'm just one of those that doesn't like not having built in ND filters. I'm not a photographer but want to get into it so I appreciate your reviews that help me think through scenarios I've never considered
Love all these little cameras. Thanks for the video!
I can't wait for you to get into video, my favorite topic. I've learned
so much from you and so thankful for all your dedicated work
Thank you
great video. living the nomadic life myself I can definitely relate. I limit myself to a camera bag that fits under an airplane seat and half a carry-on suitcase. Really makes you think twice before buying something, at least in my case. Ended up with a7c, 2x godox v1, tamron 17-28, 28-75,70-300,150-500, sony 90 macro, three legged thing Brian, raynox 250, meike extension tubes, dji rcs2, dji mic, shure sm7b, mixpre 6 ii, rode arm, and a hand full of other stuff. still is pretty mobile, full frame and the best audio for podcast/teaching kinda setups. I find the analog limiters and the noise cancellation plugin you can buy for the mixpre to be the best I've ever used, had 3 different mic and interface combinations before this. No need at all really to do any editing in post, other than maybe boost the volume.
I learn so much from your videos, thank you!! ❤❤
Thank you so much Markus for sharing your experiences with different gear so we don't have to! I value your opinion and I enjoy seeing how you work through things! You're definitely helping the world of photographers!
Yahoo I am excited that your so into trying to go as lite as possible ! Because the hardest thing about photography is all the heavy gear, You ROCK
Excellent practical advise Markus !
Thanks for sharing Markus. 😊
Finally! Thank you, I kind of had an idea but the clarity makes sense.
Great scenarios and combinations there Markus, thanks for sharing the information!
I enjoy your shows because it helps figure what's the best equipment for my price range.
Your channel is inspiring and is assisting in giving me confidence in my new publishing venture with the business I just started this January. I have my eyes set on the Sony A7 IV. I'm taking your advice on recording audio separately. Multiple interchangeable lenses are a must after watching your videos. I'll be doing both photography and videography for my company, COOL ABOVE DARK LLC, and will definitely be watching more of your videos as my company grows. I can't express enough to please keep the videos coming. Thank you.
FYI: There is a smaller smart trigger that works with Godox 2.4 Ghz system -- the Flashpoint R2SP trigger.
The "SP" stands for "single pin," which means that it only has a single contact on the shoe just for triggering the flash. So, it doesn't have the extra proprietary contacts for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, etc., and thus it can't do high speed sync nor TTL.
However, it has all of the other capabilities of the fancy smart triggers -- 32 channels, 5 groups, brightness control, zoom control, etc., plus it can act as a receiver as well as a transmitter and it has a hot shoe on top.
Great video Markus! I keep coming back to this to figure out what i need to buy and what to bring of what i already have.
I would love to see what your setup is for the small black bag and also for the medium black bag. I always bring my full frame and heavy lenses on trips and end up using my point and shoot most of the time.
I love all the BTS cuts in this video.
Ps. That is a badass image of you at 10:45 !
God dam I just love your knowledge, your just unbelievable. I have know words! Just keep them coming ❤
Thank you Markus for delivering this video. I always wondered how you chose and picked the right gear for each day and how they differentiate in functionality and userbility. Now I know it was all part of an experimental process to find the 'right' gear for your needs. It has been four years I followed you and watched each second of your video without skipping. Thank you!
Often it's just guesswork. Sometimes if I know in advance there will be an old town or castle or something, it may help. If I don't expect much of anything, I just take the smallest lightest thing
@@MarkusPix that's why I just carry a Flash Q, a canon R8, little RF16, RF50 and RF28 pancake to join on preorder. One can get great results from any camera but I like the full frame look more than other systems.
I have learned so much from you and saved a lot of money at the same time, Thanks!!!👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing your fun with us.
Love that little flashq trigger... Thanks for the vid
Always love hearing about your research, opinions and fun “McGyvery” Stuff. Your work is beautiful, your research so valuable.
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I'm glad I discovered your channel, it saves me a lot of money. In the past I made a lot of bad buys and what you do I did on a smaller scale and gave the equipment away to someone who was happy with it. I now only have a Panasonic 4k webcam for my music channel, often even without an external microphone. As a tripod I often use a string from under my shoe to the bottom of the camera and pull it taut. Often you are not allowed to bring a tripod for safety reasons at concerts. Sometimes people make a fuss about a camera. That's why I keep my camcorder in a compartment of my bag where people never look at the entrance. If you have to aim your camera by hand for more than an hour, that becomes top sport. Now I'm smuggling in a self-made tripod in parts because I'm hampered by a progressive muscle disease. I can't operate the camera by hand for long standing. Now I film sitting from a greater distance and that goes well. My motto is "don't complain, just keep going" Markus it has become a long story. Thanks for your unsponsored opinions I appreciate them a lot. Greetings Peter Palm from Holland.
Many thanks for your time Marcus👍
😅😅😅 It really worth to wait four whole years for this video, Markus !!! You just proved that it takes a mad person to understand another crazy one 👏🏻!!!
All the explanation makes total sense and, it is always a pleasant time and a moment of wisdom learning from your experience as a Photographer!!! Thanks a lot for being you 💯
(just for the record, I myself own a similar kit 😜 basing on quite the same reasons)
See ya, blue skies 🤙🏻🍀📸
Hi Markus thanks for sharing, love watching your videos please keep them coming as you have heaps of useful information. Thank you Mark from Australia
Thanks, will do!
💪🏼 thank you !
Thanks for the inspiring sharing. Appreciate that you use the most basic equipment to get most beautiful shots! Please keep showing us how you enjoy your hobby!
Thanks, will do!
Interesting observations, thx
Thanks for doing these videos Marcus. They are very useful as an insight how to travel with camera gear. When I am travelling and not focusing video and want to take mostly photos, I normally leave my bigger cameras at home. What I take instead is my Panasonic GH5, Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO and a Olympus 60mm f/2.8 macro lens, variable ND filters, Godox flash, extra batteries, some screwdrivers, colorchecker passport, SD card case that holds multiple cards and cleaning cloths and air blower. Using my GH5 with its low brightness screen with high reflections, I do know the importance of using the viewfinder.
Although I have yet to find a good solution to carry my audio equipment as well if I want to take video. That is a Sennheiser ME66 & K6P microphone and windshield, rycote camera shoe shockmount , a few short and longer XLR cables and a Tascam DR 701D which I attach to the camera tripod mount, and a USB battery to power it. If I want to be more serious with audio, I bring my Sounddevices Mix Pre 3 instead of the Tascam and bring USB-C batteries for powering it. I just need smaller headphones than my Sennheiser HD 280 Pro (I don't like using earbuds) and way to carry all of that as well as the rest of my camera gear.
I stopped using shotgun mics 8 years ago and never use XLR. No need for that stuff nowadays. I can literally fit my audio system inside a matchbox now.
This clip is like The car and driver magazine for photography.
Markus my man you are the most relatable photographer in youtube sphere!
Thanks
thank you for doing the leg work and then bringing us the advice! love watching your videos, it always brings me content about stuff im thinking. like the lightweight camera for pocket carry for every day use of just taking shots and not having to carry a dslr or apsc. have you tried the LUMIX GX7 its a smaller camera with changeable lenses ive always thought about getting my hands on one to try.
You are 👍 great, don’t worry I understand you❤, your hobby is also my hobby, lately I am taking up to 4 cameras out with different lenses and I thought I was crazy, thanks to you I understand myself better now 🎉
Markus,
Muchas gracias!
Always enjoy your videos brother thanks for all the tips and tricks you show the world 💪
My pleasure!!
When I started out on the full frame path I quickly learned to hate dragging the A73 or the A7S3 along when I had to carry the weight. What really changed my outlook was this Nite Ize waterproof packing cube I bought. It can hold my RX100M7, 6batteries+charger, Anker26800 bank, either Rode Go2 set or 2 Tentacle Track E's + 2 Sync E's(although I tend to just use the tentacle recorders and manually sync later), LED light, 2 GoPros, X3 360camera, mini tripod, various fittings and cables, variable ND filter, 3.5 mic(plugs into rx100), xtra sd cards, lens brush/blower and there is room for anything else that catches my eye. I found that I really enjoy working out of this small package in spite of its limiting nature because it's so easy to carry or store in the packraft/kayak. You're not mad at all....or at least not mad on this.
Yup. I use two RX100viis for almost all my TH-cam videos
Love your videos
Can you guys imagine Markus and Kara having a flippin' GARAGE SALE? EPIC! Hahaha. Great video!
Bo
People would just go there for the meet-and-greet!
I love chatting with you too Markus 😊, enjoy your day!
Glad you are doing all the experiments than us. I settled on GM-5 with lenses designed for it (12-32, 35-100, 15 f1.7).
I did a smaller scale idea on my Vegas trip. Full frame gear, 2 bodies, 3 lenses, in my carryon and then all less expensive accessories / flashes in my checked bag.
Cool stuff, Thanks!!!
Hi Markus, we did the river cruise Budapest to Amsterdam last year and loved it. I took the Think Tank green canvas bag on your recommendation and my SONY 6300 with a selection of SONY lenses. Thanks for your recommendations!
Sunday morning drinking coffee and then a notification of a new video from Markus pops up (you are they only channel that I have with the bell active) and I watch this great video.
Many thanks Markus! Have a wonderful Day
I'm honored 😊
I totally get why you're doing this. Thanks for all the info you give us all.
I do appreciate your advise; keep on doing your "field research" Markus!
This was helpful thank you Markus 😊
Great video I had some Olympus and Panasonic M4/3 cameras and lenses but I switched systems, maybe i will buy again one of these cameras.
Good fun and I feel I’ve been on the same trip, just not as broad a selection, and I don’t use flash, or tripods. I found even Q2 became heavy when walking all day. So back to Sony, my old NEX came out again and you can just walk about all day with that in your hand, so up I went to A6400, not bad. So I reached a bit further and A7c with my Zeiss lens from my A7R iv kit, and I was back where I started, heavy. I’ve got that Leica C-lux 3 in my pocket and I love it, but like you said, we need a viewfinder, so it’s up and down and up and down. But it is good fun.
Most importantly, that smallest camera matches your shirt. Seriously, though, thanks for another helpful video. I have a couple Tascam recorders, and they are perfect for what I do in the studio. The one would be too much to carry around, though.
Absolute madness, I love it
Markus. While you're the man with many hats photography is your calling ..I can't explain how much I love your videos. How I've learned so much from your advice. I truly want to Thank You for all you do to share your advice. All I can say is Thank You.
BigMike
Thanks Mike
I know this is going to sound weird, but watching a video with MarkusPix is sort of like watching Mr. Rogers. It has that same welcoming happy feeling. It's just so wholesome & next door neighbor kind of twang.
Hallo Markus, Grüße aus Deutschland. Ich mag es wie du deine Fotowelt zeigst und die Kompetenz für all die Dinge, die du testest. Ich habe einige deiner Arbeitsweisen umgesetzt. Danke für Deine, und Cara's Arbeit.
Vielen Dank
Love your content.
Marcus, can you do a video about how you plan these trips for photography purposes? Do you have a bucket list of specific places? Or maybe a list of scenes you have mind? Or just a destination and then you research for specific sessions that you can shoot while at that destination?
How do you both plan for these amazing shoots?
Actually I plan nothing. When I get to a location, I look around real quick. if its a destination resort, I go scouting the day before a note locations and time of day with cell phone
Going on a cruise in March, plan on taking one too many cameras, GR3, Go2, 360 one R, Osmo pocket, Tough TG-6, Harinezumi 3, and maybe the
Sprocket rocket and the Paper Shoot. All small cameras.📷📸📷😂
Th a nks Markus. I am on a similar journey to achieve the best " Ninja" Run & Gun cinema rig; nearly there. Your insight is much appreiciated 😊
Monschau - nice. Like your insights!
I love that town!
thank youuu 👍
As recovering OCD formerly in the Hollywood scenic arts, I trust your assessments. I only bring my Canon g7x, and get creative & concentrate on location, blocking, and staging on the go to compensate for finer aesthetics - basically creating a parody of real photography, but it sometimes leaves an impression. Not doing it much lately, so I'm seeking inspiration from you.
As a travel camera I was considering the Nikon z30 but it does not have a EVF useful in bright light. Now I am considering a Nikon ZFC - APSC as a compact camera as it does have the EVF and is very small. I do have a Z5 FF Nikon, but it can be bulky sometimes for general travel or everyday use, so I wish to add a lighter compact camera. The Lumix I am also considering like the G100. Thanks for showing all your various cameras and I watch a lot of your recent videos!
I totally get the mad scientist aspect of a hobby like photography. I shoot film on an old Nikon F Series SLR. Being out in the field, swapping lenses & filters, changing film, taking light readings, setting up tripods. It all takes a certain discipline and quick decision-making. But when the shots come out nicely, it's worth the hassle.
Bro was like. I’ll buy the whole store and then decide what works best….
Yeah pretty much
Thank you
The hobby of photography is more important than new camera gear
Thanks to ur samsung mx 500 vids, I was able to procure all 3 colors and even though I love my A6400 the samsung does have way more range.
Plus the interface is so much more FUN! And the cool sounds it makes. And it's half the weight. And the screen flips all the way up. And the lenses don't weigh as much. And... and...
Thanks for that...I was starting to feel silly for still using a Canon G1X for stills on our video productions. It still delivers the goods with that lovely big sensor and lens. And I can't lose the lenses...
Thanks
Thank you.
Hi Markus, thanks for sharing. I enjoy your videos and stories. Agree it's good to experiment but would think it's better to try out and learn before you travel rather than learn on your?
I can certainly appreciate your process. For me, light and fast means one body and one lens, and maybe one light. It looks like you're still in process of finding that one combination that works for you.
For me, I'm OK with a slightly bigger body as long as I can get at least an APS-C sensor and a good amount of resolution so I can shoot with the perspective I want and crop for the composition I want because I'm only going to have one lens and that lens will be normal to wide. Lately it's been the Canon R7 with the RF 28mm. Good resolution, reasonably small enough (since it's the only thing I'm carrying) and good enough performance.
We benefit from all your experiments!
I definitely get it. It is probably a good thing that my budget doesn't stretch to all the different types of camera gear as I'd buy it. What I do respect is that you have time for low end gear as well as high end stuff. Some of the low end stuff is brilliant (for the cost) and gets everyone enjoying the hobby.
Its much more fun accomplishing stuff with "low end" stuff. It also requires a bit more know-how, talent and resourcefulness.
Amen to both of you for saying this!
Yes, Europe is great for photos, everything is so close with such variety. Yes, great to walk around with light kit but you need zooms since you are very limited to where you can stand (narrow streets, lots of traffic). Great public transport, mostly safe.
Really appreciate your videos Markus. We share a passion for looking for the best balance between size and performance for photography. For me, APSC cameras / lenses seem to be the best option. Specifically, I’ve settled on the FUJi XT5 as my main body. Wondering why you’ve not given Fuji a try? Thanks.
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I still think that G100 will be your go to camera. It is small and has a viewfinder. Anyway i just love video as you inspired me a lot of things.. thank you for your knowledge.. yet you are still humble
Ill bet: The best pictures you made in Budapest. Best regards from Hungary, Balaton lake.
I feel like a kid wondering why my dad didn't buy me all these toys
Holy Moly, I have issues managing a backpack i dont know what i would do with all that stuff...
I' ve heard ZV-E10 and Kase film filters set are very good for film photography. Just bought one.
If only the ZV-E10 had a viewfinder. It's only made for selfie videos, not really picture taking
Hi Markus, thank you very for your videos. I like them a lot and they are very inspiring, also the ones from the Health Channel. Can you please tell me the brand and model of the smallest black camera bag? I already liked the bag in your Europe video 4 years ago. Greetings from Munich, Bavaria
Thomas
I don't know, I've had it for ten years
I am also constantly repackaging my bags, An I always take more to a shot than I use. It’s a kind game.
@MarkusPix The smallest and best travel kit is a new iPhone and a Profoto C1 plus. Would love to see how it compare.
Try and do a pro photo shoot in bright sunlight with an iPhone. Camcorder sized sensor, fake bokeh
I'm in a similar situation with my gear. Going to Spanish Wells in the Bahamas in 2 weeks. I don't have small interchangeable lens cameras. The only one I have is a Sony A7III, but I only have one lens for it, it's a good one, but I want to bring a few for variety. I do have an adapter to mount Canon EF lenses, but the focusing is kind of slow when I use it. I'm not crazy about that. I may just bite the bullet and take that with the Sigma 28-70mm, but I want to take my 16-35mm, my 24-105mm and maybe even my 50mm for portraits. But the lightest Canon camera I have is the 6D. We'll see whatI decide. I bought 2 AD100s. They should actually be coming in today. Gonna leave my AD200s at home I think. Or maybe I'll bring one...lol I can't decide!!!😂
Okay, so I just figured out what I'm going to do. I have an older flash trigger unit from Newer that I used to use for my Canon speedlites when I used to use them. The problem I had with the Sony cam is that the lens adapter I have just isn't always fast enough for my liking. However, what I plan on doing is bring it along, use the Sigma 28-70 and 16-35 for most of the time when I'm outdoors and then whenever I want to use my flash, I will attach the Neewer trigger to the Sony hotshoe, and then run a cable from the Neewer trigger to the Godox XPro and use THAT to control my AD100 and or AD200 flashes. This way I don't have to buy a Sony trigger. The camera itself is something I use for work, and they don't use Godox products. I can ask if they'd be willing to buy one, but since this is a personal trip, I feel kind of guilty doing that. So this is a great workaround. I can still use the exposure controls of the XPro, but since I'm using a Neewer trigger that's camera body agnostic, I can use that ON the Sony camera to trigger the lights :D See...I just saved myself about $60-$90 not buying a Sony trigger than I probably won't use much in my own personal photography because I use Canon cameras. Gotta think outside the box sometimes lol I'll just deal with the minor slowdown of the focusing from that adapter. I don't think it'll be too detrimental. I'll just use the Sigma lens which is much more responsive with the Sony cam and use the other Canon lenses when I've got time to sit and think of the shot vs just running around like a crazy person on my vacation.