What’s in my Camera Bag 2024 - Canon RF - Travel, Photo & Video

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  • @mamoastudio
    @mamoastudio 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love the R6 II, it is a beast of a camera!

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed 👍 thanks for watching!

  • @albedo0point39
    @albedo0point39 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Interesting you choose the R6ii over the R8 (you have both, don’t you).
    I’m finding the R8 plus 14-35 is an amazing travel setup, with the 28 in my bag if I want to leave the zoom in the hotel and go super light.
    I have the x100vi on order; it’ll be interesting comparing it to the R8/28.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      If it was for photo only or just for me, it would be the R8 all day! But for my wife who isn’t a videographer, the extra IBIS really helps her for helping me shoot video.

    • @PhilippeDHooghe
      @PhilippeDHooghe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      James is going to Paris.... to test the R1 😁. The other camera is just for video ... 😁

  • @CalebStayton
    @CalebStayton 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi James, 😊Hope you are doing good! (I actually posted this in your DEHANCER PRO video comments and thought since this is your more recent video I would post it here too just in case you didn't see the other) First of all, I want to say how very impressed I really am with your image video production quality, the color grading, the look, the shots, everything! Wow!! Such great looking footage. So, “my hat is off to you” for your talent and skills! And because of it I am a recent permanent subscriber! 😊 And just to give you an example, I have a TH-cam “Canon C70” Playlist with literally 767 Canon C70 videos in it, and 13 of your videos are in the top #1 - #13 spots, that’s how much I’ve gotten from your work, especially all the Canon C70 segments which I have hunted for. Haha! Anyways, I just wanted to express that first about your talent and your work and how very influential you have been in helping me finally make my decision to purchase the Canon C70 and RF 24mm lens this week.
    So, THANK YOU!!! And last, if it would be possible I would really appreciate it so very much if you could please consider answering just a couple questions I have about a few specific shots you made with the C70, mostly about which specific lens you used, and if you did or did not use the NISI Black Mist 1/8 filter and have it on for those specific C70 shots in a couple of your videos because from what I’ve seen the Canon 70 is not considered a Sharp camera but a little soft anyways, but I just love the way it looks. 😊
    Anyways, the questions I have are about 4 of the C70 shots that you included in your video about DEHANCER PRO, which by the way, I will be purchasing a permanent copy of DEHANCER PRO with YOUR 10% discount code. 😊 Yaa!!! SO, THANK YOU FOR THAT TOO!! 🙏
    Question #1 - ? Did you use the NISI 1/8th Black Mist Filter OR any other filter or adaptor on the lenses on the 4 following C70 shots I’ve mentioned and “minute marked” at the end of my post??
    Question #2 (LAST!) - ? There are 2 shots that I do not know and have not identified which specific lens you used for them and I love them all. 😊
    >>> SHOTS/FOOTAGE >>>
    Especially at minute 2:05 by the lake, and then at the end at minute 15:48 with the 7Artisan’s 25mm Cine lens at a distance in a field, but I am not even 100% sure that this is the C70 (Please Confirm?).
    And the last 2 being the opening shot at minute 0:01 in the field, and the other model in between the trees at minute 1:44 (which I believe is the RF 24mm).
    So, those are the 4 shots, two of which I don’t know which lenses were used, and one that I’m not 100% sure it was the C70 or the R7, although I think it was, and on all of them, I don’t know if you used the NISI filter or any filters or adapters at all.
    Anyways James, I would really appreciate it so very much if you could take a moment to clarify what was used and which was which because it would be so very helpful for me as I will be receiving my C70 and lens in the next few days and I am still deciding on a few other small accessories.
    Thank you so very much for taking the time to read this and for all the tips and advice you so graciously offer and give on your channel which I so greatly appreciate. 😊🙏
    Well, I guess that’s all James.
    I do hope to hear back from you soon.
    Take Care and God Bless!!
    Sincerely,
    - CALEB SHAW -
    (Colorado, USA)

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hey Caleb - thanks so much for the kind words, it really means a lot.
      Here's some answers to your questions.
      2:05 by the lake - this is the C70 + RF 24mm 1.8 with no filter
      15:48 - this is the 7Artisan 25mm Cine lens, but with the Canon R7
      0:01 - This is the C70 with the Canon RF 15-35 2.8 in 4k RAW - no filter
      1:44 - model between the trees is the C70, RF 24mm 1.8 with no filter
      I generally always avoid mist filters with the C70 as it already has a soft beautiful look.
      Hope that helps. Any other questions just let me know
      Cheers
      James

    • @CalebStayton
      @CalebStayton 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ohhh… AWESOME James!!! 🙏😊
      I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to reply and answer these specifics. And I couldn’t be happier with your answer because my favorite shot is the one by the lake and to now know that that was done with the RF 24mm f1.8 that I just purchased and without any extra filters is just a home run for me.
      So Stoked!! 😃
      And knowing now that you also do not use any screw-on filters with the C70 also confirms something important to me and I was also wanting to avoid using external filters altogether. So that’s great news! Once again James, thank you so very much for your kindness in taking the time to answer these questions in detail.
      Very much appreciated!! 🙏
      Also, I wanted to apologize because I now feel a little stupid and realized that I
      re-posted this comment somehow in a video you posted nine months ago, when I thought I was
      re-posting it in your latest video about the 28-70 lens, and I didn’t even realize it till just now. Haha!! 😂 My bad Bro!
      Anyways, just thought I’d mention that. Looking forward to more of your videos and all that I learn from them.
      Take Care and God Bless!
      Sincerely,
      - CALEB SHAW -

  • @ChrisBoultonPhotography
    @ChrisBoultonPhotography 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great vid, I’m looking at getting a new work camera and watched your R6ll, R5, Lumix S2, Sony A7R5 comparison and downloaded your files. I work in raw and always retouch, colour grade. The Canon files were easily the most pleasing to colour grade and get where I needed to them to be (especially the R6Il). Also going to check that backpack out along with the new Shimoda Urban Explorer. I wish Canon would open their lens strategy … love the look of that little 45mm as a walk around.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I’m glad the RAW files helped. Looking forward to checking out the Shimoda bag soon, looks to be a great bag too. Totally agree regarding RF Mount. Hopefully we get some good news this year 🤞

  • @bigrobotnewstoday1436
    @bigrobotnewstoday1436 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For travel I change it up sometimes but I've done Olympus OMD E-M5 and Olympus 12-50mm. Fuji X-E1 and Fuji 27mm f2.8. Olympus E-PL5 18-44mm and Olympus two primes that could be Panasonic 12mm f2.5, Olympus 17mm f2.8, Olympus 25mm f1.7, Olympus 45mm f1.8. Sometimes my a body and a super zoom Panasonic 18-140mm.
    I try to keep my travel and walk around kit very small.

  • @frederickmcdonald6636
    @frederickmcdonald6636 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello James, I travel a lot, I use the Canon R5 and have 3 lenses I take with me.... my main lens is the RF 24 - 105 f 4, the RF 16 f 2.8 and the RF 100 - 500. I take also take the Leofoto MT-03 mini tripod for those just-in-case low light situations. Thank you for all your wonderful videos - take care and be safe out there....

    • @PhilippeDHooghe
      @PhilippeDHooghe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is quite a bit of kit... how do you carry it around?

  • @hangtime6743
    @hangtime6743 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the vsgo 20l. Got it before the 25l version came out.
    Just bought a used nomatic 25l backpack. I don't know if I will like it. I will miss the vsgp quick turn thingy that opens the top compartment. Maybe I should had gotten the vsgo 25l

  • @mjztx
    @mjztx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The RF 50mm 1.2 L is a banger of a lens. I love it! The RF 35mm 1.8 really is underrated. It's a sharp, high IQ, lightweight, focuses well... what more can you want?!

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally agree! Thank you for watching.

  • @mb-watches
    @mb-watches 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for sharing, I narrowed it down to my R7 and R8, as well have the 24 and 35 RF primes, a tamron 90mm macro and the 18-150 kit lens, which somehow does an incredible job for my needs.
    Thinking about adding maybe the Fujifilm XS-20 with the 23 f2, but the new x100VI also is tempting.
    Big probs for the Tudor, from one watch guy to another. Keep up the good work and cheers from Germany 👍🏻

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! I am often tempted by the XS20 too! Let me know what you think about it if you end up picking one up.

    • @mb-watches
      @mb-watches 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JamesReader will do, cheers mate 😊🙏🏻

  • @VictorAldana
    @VictorAldana 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this video, then saw the Tudor BB and I LOVED the video some more! Great job!

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much !

  • @vinaybysani
    @vinaybysani 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your colors looks so great, I enjoy your gear videos but i would like to see your process of exposing clog and getting those colors out of canon (LUT, color grade etc)

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! Working on something soon.

  • @bradleyleeper9517
    @bradleyleeper9517 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice clock! Tudor for the win

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! Love Tudor!

  • @_noahrh
    @_noahrh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey James! Do you have any videos on how you edit your pics?

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not yet but working on something soon!

  • @PhilippeDHooghe
    @PhilippeDHooghe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another informative video, thanks! R6 Mark II IBIS for video... you made your peace with the Canon wobble 😊?
    On Madeira you can take boat tours from the Funchal Marina to view whales and dolphins. A 35 mm on a 24 Mpix FF camera won't cut it there 🙃. This is R7 + 100-400 mm territory. I did these way back with the 40D + 70-300 and that was juuuust sufficient reach.
    I'm a tourist first and photographer second. So my backpack is filled with stuff my wife decides on: coats, sweaters, hats, fruit, water bottles, sunscreen, tissues, power banks, stuff she buys in shops... no room for photo gear. So we need to keep it minimal. For cities my friend the R8 + 28 mm is my dream combo. I've even used the R8 + RF-S 18-150, that crops the R8 to a bit over 9 Mpix but the zoom makes up for it. When I expect to see wildlife hiking in the woods I'll take the R7 + RF-S 18-150. For cropping. Gives me extra "reach" and hope the damned thing will focus. Those combos, only one at the time, fits in a Case Logic Bryker case, a small case that has a strap that will allow the belly string of my backpack through it and hold it in place just above my hip for fast top access.
    My wife shoots on a Canon 120IS. In a small case that just fits it, she can tuck it in her belly pouch. It is a bit dated and has poor dynamic range, but she likes it small. A Powershot or Fuji 100 is too big for her.
    When I do family / party / meeting: R8 + EF 24-105 f/4 L Mark I. I don't have a dedicated portrait lens yet, thinking of getting the 85 f/2 for that.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I still really dislike the wobble! I think for Madeira I'll definitely need my 70-200. I think I may miss the 28mm too, so perhaps i'll squeeze that in the backpack. Thank you so much for watching and for all the advice Philippe!

    • @PhilippeDHooghe
      @PhilippeDHooghe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish you a good time on Madeira! Obrigado 🙂

  • @DavidSenteno
    @DavidSenteno 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m addicted to the 50mm but I did purchase the 35mm. I trying it to see if it will work as a Swiss Army knife for travel and casual days about. It sure is noisy when shooting photos though.

    • @beribiskadras
      @beribiskadras 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did the same with 50mm. 35mm if way more usefull for everyday life, travel and other stuff. Different of course from 50mm, but happy for now.

  • @iainm1594
    @iainm1594 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How secure is that backpack. Top access or back access is such a concern that someone could get in to the top access while you're walking around. I'd prefer an opening on the back where the straps are as that faces your back when you're carrying it, then no one can access it. Unfortunately there aren't many like that around.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s actually fairly secure. The fidlock clasp can’t be locked but your average person won’t know how to work it quickly. You can lock the zippers down and there’s also a security divider inside the bag so even if god forbid someone opened the bag whilst you are walking your gear would not show and would not fall out. I have a full review coming out soon that will show in a bit more detail.

  • @bngr_bngr
    @bngr_bngr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you using an ND on the 50mm? I didn’t see a video on using ND filters.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do! I use the NiSi true color variable ND

  • @dieseldavey
    @dieseldavey 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’m looking to come back to canon. Currently don’t have any gear.

    • @superstringsbro
      @superstringsbro 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why? Their lens selection sucks

    • @kenduejones
      @kenduejones 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🧢🧢🧢🧢​@@superstringsbro

    • @PhilippeDHooghe
      @PhilippeDHooghe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@superstringsbro is right. I stayed with Canon because of my investment in Canon lenses. The shop I went to advised against it and said I should sell my Canon lenses and move to Sony. They were probably right. In the end, I still sold an old EF lens to buy a new RF one. And I bought the R7 with the 18-150 kit, that is two lenses I bought on the new system. The only lens I kept is the EF 24-105 f/4 L Mark I. For that I need an adapter. The R7 was disappointing, so I bought the R8 too. I'm very happy with the R8, but in hindsight I may have fared better if I had decided to switch to Fuji or Sony. If you have no gear at all, you can still choose.
      There are rumors that Canon is opening RF mount to other manufacturers now. So that might still make Canon interesting. Because their bodies are top notch. I like the ergonomics of Canon bodies, I feel they are second to none. And some of their primes are really good value. The 28 f/2.8 is unbeatable. Another RF lens I bought :-).

    • @superstringsbro
      @superstringsbro 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PhilippeDHooghe I'm thinking of switching maybe this week. I bought my Canon last year thinking I'm sure they'll come out with 1 good lens that I like in a year and nothing. They release only cheap 4.5 lenses. It's my birthday this week and I'm getting a new camera. I'll probably get a sony

    • @PhilippeDHooghe
      @PhilippeDHooghe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have a great birthday, have a blast!
      My mistake was to stay with APS-C on Canon, the R7. Now that I am in FF territory with the R8, I'm a lot happier. That too is the mistake the shop people tried to avoid me making. In hindsight, the shop guys really wanted to help me in the right way! I was the smart ass. I did it to myself. Canon Rumors is now talking about an RF-S 15-60 f/2.8 which may be a super 24-105 f/4 equivalent on APS-C but with a wider aperture. And already releasing a Mark II of the R7 barely 2 years after the original one and probably with a faster sensor. So Canon is responding. Of course this is just rumors. Sony is for real.
      My brother in law has the Sony A7R V (60 Mpix FF) with G-lenses. That is *a lot* more expensive than my gear, but his images are on a pro level. His bird photos are breathtaking. As good or maybe better than any Canon gear.
      I'm different. I'm not in search of perfection. I'm in search of high quality at an affordable price point, portability and ergonomics. And I believe there is little competition today for the Canon R8 paired to the lightweight non-L RF glass. The R7 disappointed me. I had the 40D before and this one was a better fit for affordability and good quality. But a bit too heavy and bulky, I ended up not bringing it on any trip. The R7 has amazing IQ, is smaller and lighter, but does not perform well indoors. You need bright light or bright lenses.

  • @CryptoJones
    @CryptoJones 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hope your new year is going well, James!!

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I hope you’re having a great year so far too!

  • @Tomek1Oko
    @Tomek1Oko 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. I have R6 II now planning to buy either 28-70 which I hesitate due to size/weight (rental coming in two weeks, so will try for myself)
    Second option is rf50 1.2 and 24 or 35 prime. Mainly family and holidays abroad. I know it’s a bit overkill but I care about Image quality, dreamy bokeh etc
    What do you recommend ??

  • @mattkosmaczewski
    @mattkosmaczewski 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi James! Can you tell me what you do to have so little noise in your videos? Do you record in Clog3? Could you record a material showing what your lighting setup looks like when recording? I'm asking because I have a Canon r6mk2 and a Canon r8, and I can't deal with the noise in Clog3. I have a LUT from Gamut, and I set the exposure correctly, but it's not good.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey there! Yep I generally shoot CLOG 3 in Cinema Gamut for the A roll. I definitely plan on breaking down my TH-cam setup, but it’s mainly one key light (100d S with the light dome II) and one hair light, an Aputure MC. On the R6II for my A roll I drop the ISO to 400 and then adjust my light to get the bright side of my face to around 60 ire using zebras. This really reduces noise on A roll. Hope that helps (this is only my process for talking head stuff)

    • @mattkosmaczewski
      @mattkosmaczewski 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thx James !@@JamesReader

  • @brianode11
    @brianode11 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any suggestions for a Canon lens that can be used indoors (and outdoors) to capture everyday family life, kids, home parties, etc? I’m using an R6 as my main body. Thanks!

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think the RF 35mm 1.8 would be perfect for that use case!

    • @brianode11
      @brianode11 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JamesReader Thank you!

    • @gregmonforton4103
      @gregmonforton4103 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The 28 and 24 could also be good picks depending how many kids you have, haha!

    • @PhilippeDHooghe
      @PhilippeDHooghe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The R6 can handle high ISO well. I 'd use the 24-105 f/4 L. For party stuff DOF is not good enough at the wide apertures, so f/4 is plenty. I have used the 28 f/2.8 but too much is out of focus. The zoom gives you nice play so you don't need to be intrusive while shooting. I use the EF 24-105 f/4 L Mark I on an R8 (with the adapter) and it gives really good results. I used the lens also on the R7 but that is a bit of horror, it misses AF all the time and the images are very noisy. The R8 is much much better for that.

  • @finison1
    @finison1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve been contemplating the R6 mk ii vs the R5 as I like to shoot travel, sports, wildlife and landscapes and many say the 45mp is what you want but I’ve not really found any info on why or any videos really on the R6 mk ii for landscapes. I’m not trying to print posters so it sure one needs 45mp. Do you believe the 24mp is good enough if even cropping a little ?

    • @PhilippeDHooghe
      @PhilippeDHooghe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For wildlife you want the R5 or the R7. 24 Mpix does not give you enough cropping potential. I tried shooting birds in my garden using the R8 + 100-400 and that was absolutely *no* match for R7 + 100-400. The R7 has a FF pixel density equivalent of over 80 Mpix, that is even better pixel density, but the R5 is a lot faster and has a more reliable AF. Wildlife photographers will never use an R6 or R8. Unless they pair it with outrageously expensive and heavy glass.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For minor cropping the R6 II does really well. For wildlife and sports the R5 definitely has quite a bit more wiggle room.

  • @베이스치는마이콜
    @베이스치는마이콜 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    no telephoto lens?! can the fifty do it all? I'm just nervous I might want that extra reach from like say the 24 104, or the 70 200..

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Depends a little on the type of trip, I’m mostly doing short stays in cities where I have never found much use for a telephoto (for my style anyway). If it was more of a “landscape” oriented trip I would take a telephoto. For example I may be visiting Iceland towards the end of the year where I will definitely take a 70-200. Thanks for watching!

    • @베이스치는마이콜
      @베이스치는마이콜 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JamesReader love your contents! keep up the good work. have a good one

    • @PhilippeDHooghe
      @PhilippeDHooghe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed! On our 2 week trip to Madeira I hauled the 100-400 mm with me and I never took it out. We did not go looking for whales... I don't like hauling big stuff around when walking, I usually already have a backpack filled with all kinds of stuff my wife needs and wants. The 28mm was on the R8 almost all of the time. And it did perfectly for landscapes, city and levada walks. Precisely what James says.
      On one sortie, I actually fit the RF-S 18-150 on the R8. I thought I'd need the reach, in bright light the lens aperture is OK and it is plenty sharp for the R8 sensor. It works very well if you don't need to crop. And it is compact enough to fit in my Bryker case. Some shots lacked detail, the R8 crops to 9 Mpix with an APS-C lens. The R7 is much better with it, but I did not bring the R7. In hindsight, I had better left the 100-400 home and brought the R7 instead. That doubles every lens you do bring along.

  • @steverix8181
    @steverix8181 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No RF 28 2.8 STM??

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To be fair I could probably squeeze it in, I do love it. I just need the stabilized lenses for the C70

  • @AndrewAnkerPhotoAndVideo
    @AndrewAnkerPhotoAndVideo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Take a shot any time he says backpack! Hahaha

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂🍻

  • @EvilSardine084
    @EvilSardine084 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lmao wtf. My main cameras and lens is an R5 and R6 and RF 50mm 1.2, my main point and shoot is an X100V and my only watch is a Tudor Black bay as well. What are the chances?

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha that's crazy! Great minds think alike!

  • @stkuj
    @stkuj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The fact that the top flap on that backpack doesn't lock really makes it a no-go.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would it great if it could be locked, I agree.

  • @perfectman1672
    @perfectman1672 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sir please gift me a camera 😓🥺

    • @a_commonman
      @a_commonman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes.. but you are perfect without one ..😂

    • @perfectman1672
      @perfectman1672 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@a_commonman 🙂