Its funny how so many channels on UA-cam talk about what the best and sharpest options, often weighing up to several pounds per lens plus costing thousands of dollars then show the average photos they take, while you take some of the most amazing landscapes IMO, while using lenses that are "good enough". A real testament to skill over gear.
It’s true. Sometimes the size and weight penalty is huge for what appears to be a marginal increase in image quality. When it’s on your back for mile after mile (and sometimes day after day in my case, when on a thru hike) a few hundred grams can make a big difference.
There are gear channels that make money promoting products, then there are professionals who make money from their craft. People love splitting hairs when it comes to gear when there are no no real world differences... I also link to Andy's website when there is a post on a Fuji section of a forum asking if they're making a mistake skipping full frame for professional work.
You are a real inspiration to me on a number of levels. First and foremost, I really like your work, your style and your images. There aren't that many landscape photographers on UA-cam whose videos I watch regularly. I don't have the time to watch them all, so I have to pick and choose and you are one of them. Secondly, I really appreciate your gear, it's a great help in cutting through the jungle of gear recommendations. As an amateur photographer who has to look at the money when buying new equipment, the APS-c system is my first choice. Reasons like weight, size, cost, more depth of field for macro and more reach for telephoto are important to me, as long as the loss of quality in the real world is more theoretical. I use Sony APS-c, have the Sigma 18-50 2.8 and the 10-18 2.8 is on my wish list. My telephoto lens is the Sony 70-350, and you are one of the living proofs that this is more than enough for really good photos.
Thank you Andy. It's a treat to see you never get complacent, that you're always working to find out what helps in different situations. I'm looking forward to your future content and am so happy that your passion and teaching continues to help others.
Andy, I've been following your channel for about 4 years now, and i've got to say you were a wonderful introduction to the hobby. I love your style with heavy consideration for the details. Thanks for being such a great inspiration
Great video Andy. Your channel inspired me to get back into landscape photos as a hobby! Also loving the 16-80 I just picked up as my primary lens after seeing your comments on it.
Hi Andy. Thanks for your latest gear update! Always interesting to see what you're shooting with and more importantly, how much you can fit in the smallest space possible! I'm pretty sure you've wrapped up your Patagonia trip by now. Hope you had a great time!
I’ve recently switched into Fuji from canon for some landscape photography, and appreciate your gear breakdown! Definitely going to look into that wide sigma lens!
Nice kit lay out, completly agree with the lens choices, bought the xf70-300 after your recent review of it and agree 100% with your conclusions, for the weight/cost/IQ and size it is an excellent choice. Look forward to seeing the results of your latest adventures. Enjoy.
Thank you! I just refrained from buying a (used) GFX 100s in addition to the XH2 and XH2s I already own and really needed someone to confirm my choice in regards to the weight issues 😁 Although it is probably still just a matter of time…😏 Great video!
Thanks for the upload Andy, that pack seems to carry a lot for its weight, I'll look at one I think. have a great trip to spectacular Patagonia, cheers, Robert.
Thanks for the comment. I’ve actually returned from Patagonia since I recorded this video and the pack was fine. We had a couple of days where we were out in the trails for 8 or 9 hours and covered almost 30k, and it was never uncomfortable
Oooo you came to the same conclusion as I did with the action 4 as opposed to the pocket 3. Weather proof, durable and I prefer the infinite focus look when Im talking into the camera. Would love a video or post recommending some landscape photography books that inspired you or you feel would be essential learning. As always, love your work Andy!
Yeah, I've been really happy with it. I understand the Pocket 3 is outstanding with really good low light performance (which can sometimes be an issue with the Action 4), but the durability of it, the ease with which it attaches to a tripod (it's much more stable than a pocket 3) make it a much more flexible and useful tool. As for photography books, people rarely seem to ask about photography books nowadays, which is a shame. Digital learning is superb and certainly more of an option than it was when I started, but I've always loved books and a huge amount of my own knowledge came from them. A great book is Joe Cornish First Light, which has beautiful images along with wonderful writing about the creation of them, and for inspiration I'd also say anything by Art Wolfe or Galen Rowell.
Hey Andy! Chilean here, cool video as always, be careful with the weather warnings, it's been crazy around here lately, heavy hailstorms, snow and strong winds so be careful and I hope things go as planned for you guys 👍
No worries, I actually recorded this video last month before I left, but I returned last week. We actually had fantastic weather while we were in Chile with almost no wind at all. Thanks
Hi Andy. Another really good vid. Been watching the evolution of your gear for quite a long time. 👍🏻🙂 If I'm carrying one body and a couple of lenses to cover all the bases as things stand the body is an X-T5. Which I think is better than many reviewers think. The lenses I take are the Tamron 17-70 f2.8 and the Fuji 70-300. The Tamron in particular is a particularly good lens. Better in my view than the Fuji equivalent which I used to own. The only camera I regret selling over the years is the X-T10. Cracking piece of kit. 🫤
I've heard a lot of people say the Tamron is really good...I'll have to look at it sometime. The XT10 was my first ever Fuji camera and I really loved it. Likewise the XT20 and XT30, all of which were great
X-S10? Its the X-S20 that takes the bigger battery. I was looking to upgrade my 10-24 so the sigma looks very interesting. Love the 70-300. Have a great trip/s.
Thanks for the comment. Yep, I still use the XS10. I didn’t think it worth upgrading for what’s essentially a video and backup camera, but yeah, it’s annoying that I have to take a separate set of the old batteries for it.
Yip, I know Leofoto are available globally, but the particular model I use isn’t available outside South Africa. It’s the Leofoto LS-284CL. The “L” is for “long” and it’s what makes the tripod so tall. You can get the LS-284C in Europe, but it’s not as tall, and you can get other models that are as tall, but they’re heavier.
@AndyMumford oh ok. I didn't realize that...language barrier and such. This model is interesting. Thanks for the video, very interesting and essential kit. Out of curiosity, are you thinking about going back to hiking backpacks? I saw the videos where you preferred to use a conventional hiking backpack and I fell in love with that solution. I've tried several photography backpacks but none are up to par with an Osprey or Deuteur. I tried the low pro and it was not very ergonomic. Now I have a Shimoda but it's not functional at all...
@@AndyMumford Hey, Andy. Interesting stuff, especially the pants. Couldn't find them on the Arcteryx website. Where did you pick them up? Glad to see you've still got the passion for your craft. All the best. Chris
Andy, your a legend for doing all these backpack an gear videos. So helpful. I actually went an bought a f-stop bag and Fjallraven pants after watching your videos. Will you be doing another overnight camping trip video? I am currently looking for a larger bag for weekend photography trips. Have you changed your bigger bag at all? I am looking at the lowpro photosport as my new bigger bag. Love your work, keep it up!!
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoy the video. I've got no plans to do another camping video because most of the gear (apart from the photo gear I talk about here ) is the same. I still use the same tent and sleep system, and still use the same Osprey backpack. One of the best bigger photo backpacks I've seen is the Deuter camera backpack www.deuter.com/pt-en/shop/backpacks/p662814-camera-bag-futura-pro-jaypack-36 It's not big enough for a tent, but would work for thru hiking staying at huts. It has an outstanding suspension system, but I wish the camera insert could be smaller.
Basically very similar to my "hiking trip gear"! Very similar to what I took last year to Annapurna. I love the size, weight and versatility of the 70-300mm and 16-80mm combo. The only difference, and it's a small one, is that my backup camera is a X-T3, I don't have a wide zoom and my ultra wide is a laowa 9mm, which actually works really nice even for documentary or just night shots in the hut.
Thanks for the comment. I'd strongly recommend having a look at the Sigma 10-18mm. While not as small as the Laowa, it's still a very small light lens, and for me the vignetting in the corners of the Laowa at f2.8 are an issue. Plus you're getting the flexibility of a zoom and the convenience of autofocus
A very useful review focussing on the lightweight aspect, thanks. I also have the Sigma 10-18 paired with the X-T5. I got it largely as a result of seeing your comparison with the 10-24, which was another option (I was basically looking for a more versatile alternative to my 14mm f/2.8). I also carry the 70-300. One feature shared by both which I'm finding incredibly useful in the field is the close focussing distance. The 70-300 in particular is like having a macro lens with me, up to a point. So, is the GFX seeing less action now that you've got the X-T5? I sold mine. It just wasn't going out with me often enough and I thought; "If I'm not going to have it with me when the epic shot is in front of me, what's the point in having it?" I'm finding that the small loss in technical image quality is a fair trade-off for getting into more and better locations with the X-T5-based kit.
Thanks for the comment, they're both great lenses. With the GFX, I still absolutely love it, but I tend to leave it at home when weight is an issue. It still comes with me on about half of my trips though, so it's not something I'd consider selling, but nor will I upgrade it.
@@AndyMumford Interesting. I did consider keeping mine. I had it paired with a Samyang 24mm tilt-shift (Canon fit), which I still have, and it was a great combo. Just couldn’t really afford to keep it and the X-T5 though.
More thanks for putting this video together. Great reminder about not over packing on long hikes. Questions about your filters: what filter diameter did you go with? I see on the kase filter website for magnetic filters, the recommendation to go up one size above your largest required filter diameter to avoid vignetting on wide angle lenses. Do you do this? Also any issues about not being able to use lens hoods when using your filters?
I use 82mm filters, as that's the size of my widest lens (the GF20-35mm). There's only vignetting on that lens if I use 2 filters, which I very rarely do. It does affect lens hoods, but quite honestly I almost never use lens hoods as they are pointless 90% of the time for landscape shooting with wide angle or mid range zooms as the lens hood has to be so small not to vignette that its useless at keeping light off the element. They're more useful for telephotos, but with a tele it's so easy to just use your hand that I never bother taking them with me.
Nice setup! Thanks for the fun video!! I am surprised at how close my Sony setup is. A7CR, A1, 14mm f/1.8, 20-70 f/4, 70-200 f/4 Macro, 1.4 TC: 3.03 KG. I love the Kase filter stack, and carry it everywhere. Given I sometimes shoot crowded places, I also keep a ND10000, and ND100000 to remove people with time. I like my Leofoto tripod. I’ll have to look into the one you have (or something like it).
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. The tripod is an 284-CL, with the "L" being for "long". That's the custom aspect of it, they don't normally make a taller version. You can get other tripods that reach as high, but they're not as light
As always excellent content Andy. May I ask you all for some advice. I am planning a trip to Portugal in October. I will photograph some cityscapes (Porto, Lisbon), do some coastal photography and some landscape photography in de National Parks. I will bring my XT5 and would very.much like to travel with one or two lenses. Which of the following should I take with me: the xf10-24 or the xf16-55 2.8? Best wishes from the Netherlands.
Thanks for the comment. Both those lenses are great and which you bring depends on how you shoot. If it's only one lens than the 16-55, but if you're bringing a tele as well, then I'd go for the 10-24mm
Yep, I used it on domestic flights in Chile and Argentina, and international flights from Spain to South America and it was fine. It's quite slim and at a push will even fit under a seat
Andy, what really fascinates me is that this looks like a day pack with very little emergency provision. How would you pack for several days, tent, food etc or do you never work like that?
Thanks so much for the comment. This is a daypack as this trip will only be dayhikes I've done a video on what I take for backpacking and camping here ua-cam.com/video/nJJiLofMMEg/v-deo.html Although some of the camera gear has since been updated.
Thanks for the comment. I use 82mm filters as my largest lens is GF20-35mm (GFX) which is 82mm diameter
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I am really grateful for your insightful videos. They inspire me to go back and start photographing landscapes again. I just have one question. Could you share in the comments or in some future video if you are protecting your cameras regarding dust etc? I am just hobbyist and maybe I am exaggerating but I fear that during changing lenses I will “catch” dust which will ruin my photos. Do you change lenses often during your trips? Do you clean sensor by yourself? Or you don’t see it as an issue because simple rocket blower is enough to get dust which is visible up to F8?
Thanks for the comment. When I change lenses I try to do it as fast as possible, with the camera above my bag and my body protecting it from the wind. The sensor/lens mount is always face down. But dust will get in at some point, and then if a rocket blower isn't enough I use sensor swabs to clean the sensor myself. It's not too hard, you're never touching the actual sensor as there's a thin glass filter on top of it.
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@@AndyMumford thank you very much for your response. Do you clean sensor on the field? I never done it by myself. I am too worried that I will only make it worse. Maybe I should consider to learn how to clean sensor as Fujifilm service in my country takes over than 100€ for cleaning and of course I would have to wait for camera 2 weeks because I can’t reserve time slot for delivery of the camera and cleaning.
Hi andy! Love your videos. Just a question. What is the size of your magnetic filters? I noticed that they are bigger than the lens thread, is it because of vignetting? And how many filters you can stack using the 10mm? TIA 😊
Do you have any tips for endurance training for hiking with a fragile glass? Edit: This video slapped me hard with your equipments. I have no excuses anymore but my own lack of training and studying. I'll focus what's important to make gorgeous art with gears I already have. Thanks and stay safe for you.
Endurance tips? Different things work for different people. I've for a rowing machine, and try to do 6km five or six times a week. Generally it's never the cardio endurance that's an issue as I get older, but my knees and ankle.
@@AndyMumford thank you for your answer, I have sedentary job so the mistake I've made was trying to hike too fast, wanted to catch up the ideal light but ended up exhausted.
When I had the XT3, my preferred lens was the 55-200. Now with the XT5, I am finding it a bit soft and the focus is unreliable. I see you have switched to the 70-300. Is that more reliable on the XT5? I am finding focus problems with the XT5…probably user error but looking for a solution. Any advice gratefully received. I really rely on your inspiring videos and your breathtaking photos.
I've not really used the 55-200mm too much with the XT5, but don't remember any focus issues. But then again as a landscape shooting, focus is rarely an issue and I use manual focus half the time
sorta a side question, but have you entirely replaced your xf 55-200 with the 70-300. I watched your general impressions of the 70-300 and 55-200 video from several years ago, so I'm wondering if your view on the lenses has changed.
Ciao Andy, what kind of diameter of the kw revolution have you choose? I’m thinking about 77 or 82mm to be used with 10-18/16-55/13 lenses without vignetting, 82mm mostly if I decide to change to Leica as the 24-90 has a 82mm thread
@@NickBeccalori You can only use the inlaid rings where the filter size is the same as the lens diameter, so I just use the inlaid adaptor on my GF20-35mm
@@AndyMumford mmm ok fyi I had a chat with the guy of kase and they told me that the revolution kit is also compatible with the magnetic adapter rings (step-up) so we can also use the magnetic adapter ring 67-82/77-82 it was one of my concern as I’m going to use it with 13/10-18/16-55 lens mostly so I need the two step up ring above… hope that the guy of kase has understood everything clearly 😅😅
I do think Nikon has a better lineup for landscape photography even tho I've been a Fuji user for 7yrs, the 14-30 and 24-120 simply dominate, hopefully fuji will drop the next-gen 1680 and 1655, the current options are a bit on the stout side but fail to deliver competitive performance, I love the small internal zoom 16-50 but again it does have optical flaws.
I can see what you mean, the Nikon line up is excellent, but the last few years have seen Fuji really coming to terms with reducing weigh in their lenses. It's most noticeable in the GFX line up with lenses like the 20-35mm, which is smaller and lighter than the XF8-16mm, has superb quality and built in zoom. The 100-200mm, the 35-70mm and the new 500mm are all very light for what they are, and I think a lot of that R&D is filtering down to the XF line. The 16-50mm isn't perfect, but it's very good, is weather sealed and internal zoom at 260g. I suspect we'll see new versions of a lot of the zooms coming out over the next few years..
@@AndyMumford Exactly what I am thinking. I do believe apsc has its strengths, in size weight, price, and IQ balance. That was the reason why I chose Fuji in the first place. But in the last 5 yrs have seen lenses like z24-120(~600g), 2470gmii(~700g), z1424(~650g), and Canon 70200(~1kg), which has similar if not smaller profiles than 8-16, 16-55, and 50-140 respectively, with almost impeccable optical performances and better specs. These lenses have proven that the industry has figured out ways of designing perfect lenses at a much smaller profile than before. Lenses like Sigma 18-50 and 10-18 also prove that(btw I can't believe sigma10-18 actually wins in IQ over the 8-16 in many situations at 250g while the 8-16 is...). I do think Fuji is heading that way too, and I love their new lenses like 70-300 and 16-50. Their IQ flaws are forgivable for their humble profile. But at this stage, I just think it does not make any sense to go for the "best" fuji lenses since they are too stout and old. And fuji has not yet delivered any promising standard zoom, 1545 16-50 18-55 18-135 16-80 16-55 18-120 they all have problems of different sorts. And most of them are overpriced imo. The Z mount has 150 dollar 2450 cheaper than xc1545, a 2470f4 cheaper than 1650, a 800 dollar 24120f4 with similar pricing to 1655 and lighter, and the Nikon lenses destroy their counterparts without a sweat. Also body pricing has gone a bit crazy, I remember buying xs10 for 1200 AUD, and now xt5 overwhelms Zf in pricing. I'm seeing Nikon Zf with any standard zooms at cheaper pricing and optically way better than xt5 with counterpart fuji zooms, that just makes me feel itchy every time I want to switch to Xt5 thinking why not Zf instead. But in the end I hate the way zf weighs in my hands and modern-looking plastic-y Z lenses. I would be really happy if the next-gen fuji zooms can go lighter smaller at a fair price, but at the time being I have to say I'm in a dilemma as a Fuji user.
Easy. I imagine carrying it and three lenses, along with a back up body for 9 hours across 20km, and it's very easy to leave at home. I've done trips with the XT5 before and is it as good? No (although it is far more flexible in terms of focal range available), but that doesn't mean it's not an outstanding camera.
Its funny how so many channels on UA-cam talk about what the best and sharpest options, often weighing up to several pounds per lens plus costing thousands of dollars then show the average photos they take, while you take some of the most amazing landscapes IMO, while using lenses that are "good enough". A real testament to skill over gear.
Thanks so much, that’s a lovely comment. Glad you enjoy my work
It’s true. Sometimes the size and weight penalty is huge for what appears to be a marginal increase in image quality. When it’s on your back for mile after mile (and sometimes day after day in my case, when on a thru hike) a few hundred grams can make a big difference.
Indeed, so true! Your photos are amazing !!!
There are gear channels that make money promoting products, then there are professionals who make money from their craft. People love splitting hairs when it comes to gear when there are no no real world differences... I also link to Andy's website when there is a post on a Fuji section of a forum asking if they're making a mistake skipping full frame for professional work.
@@joeyassyrian thanks so much for the lovely comment
Been watching your videos for a number of years now. Appreciate the quality you bring and the humility shown in the process
Thanks so much for the comment and supporting the channel. Good to know you enjoy the videos
You are a real inspiration to me on a number of levels. First and foremost, I really like your work, your style and your images. There aren't that many landscape photographers on UA-cam whose videos I watch regularly. I don't have the time to watch them all, so I have to pick and choose and you are one of them. Secondly, I really appreciate your gear, it's a great help in cutting through the jungle of gear recommendations. As an amateur photographer who has to look at the money when buying new equipment, the APS-c system is my first choice. Reasons like weight, size, cost, more depth of field for macro and more reach for telephoto are important to me, as long as the loss of quality in the real world is more theoretical. I use Sony APS-c, have the Sigma 18-50 2.8 and the 10-18 2.8 is on my wish list. My telephoto lens is the Sony 70-350, and you are one of the living proofs that this is more than enough for really good photos.
Thanks so much for watching, and for the lovely comment. I'm really glad you find the videos useful
Simplicity will always be in fashion ☺️ love your work!
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoy the videos
Thank you Andy. It's a treat to see you never get complacent, that you're always working to find out what helps in different situations. I'm looking forward to your future content and am so happy that your passion and teaching continues to help others.
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed the video
Andy, I've been following your channel for about 4 years now, and i've got to say you were a wonderful introduction to the hobby. I love your style with heavy consideration for the details. Thanks for being such a great inspiration
Thanks for the comment, really glad you enjoy the channel
beautiful work and lifestyle with affordable and reasonable gear
Thanks for the comment, glad you found the video useful
I’ll be on your Dolomites hiking tour this year and the Ecuador / Galapagos next year. Honestly can’t wait!
That's awesome! Thanks for joining us, and looking forwards to meeting you.
Thank you . Because of you I started love Fuji xt5 camera and I will buy it. greetings from Saudi arabia.
Thanks for the comment, really glad you find the videos useful. Enjoy the XT5
Great video Andy. Your channel inspired me to get back into landscape photos as a hobby! Also loving the 16-80 I just picked up as my primary lens after seeing your comments on it.
Thanks for the comment, and glad to hear you're enjoying the lens. It doesn't have a great reputation but I find it an absolutely essential lens
Super interesting Andy, thank you so much for sharing 👍
Thanks for the comment
Great work. Good video covering f-stop bag
Thanks for watching
I bought the Sigma 10-18 f/2.8 thanks to your review. It's great lens, really sharp and lightweight, weighting less than 750 grams with my A6700!
Thanks for the comment, glad you're enjoying the lens
Thanks for the update. Love your content :)
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoy the videos
Hi Andy. Thanks for your latest gear update! Always interesting to see what you're shooting with and more importantly, how much you can fit in the smallest space possible! I'm pretty sure you've wrapped up your Patagonia trip by now. Hope you had a great time!
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. Yep, the Patagonia trip is done now. It was an absolute blast, what an amazing place
@@AndyMumford One day! 🙏
Thank you. Have nice trips
Thanks so much, glad you enjoy the videos
I’ve recently switched into Fuji from canon for some landscape photography, and appreciate your gear breakdown! Definitely going to look into that wide sigma lens!
Thanks so much. The Sigma lens is really nice
Nice kit lay out, completly agree with the lens choices, bought the xf70-300 after your recent review of it and agree 100% with your conclusions, for the weight/cost/IQ and size it is an excellent choice. Look forward to seeing the results of your latest adventures. Enjoy.
Thanks so much for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video
Thank you! I just refrained from buying a (used) GFX 100s in addition to the XH2 and XH2s I already own and really needed someone to confirm my choice in regards to the weight issues 😁
Although it is probably still just a matter of time…😏
Great video!
Thanks for the comment. I love the GFX, but the XT5 is the camera that goes with me everywhere.
Great video, Andy - thanks!
Thanks for watching
Amazing how much you can pack in that backpack! You will enjoy Chile. I've been to the south of Chile many times.
Thanks so much. I recorded this before the trip, but I've since returned and really enjoyed both Chile and Argentina very much
Awesome video! Have a great and safe trip Andy!
Thanks so much 🙏
Good luck with the upcoming adventures!
Thanks so much. I recorded this before the Patagonia trip, but I've since returned, and it really was special.
Thanks for the upload Andy, that pack seems to carry a lot for its weight, I'll look at one I think. have a great trip to spectacular Patagonia, cheers, Robert.
Thanks for the comment. I’ve actually returned from Patagonia since I recorded this video and the pack was fine. We had a couple of days where we were out in the trails for 8 or 9 hours and covered almost 30k, and it was never uncomfortable
@@AndyMumford Thanks for that, appreciated...
Oooo you came to the same conclusion as I did with the action 4 as opposed to the pocket 3. Weather proof, durable and I prefer the infinite focus look when Im talking into the camera. Would love a video or post recommending some landscape photography books that inspired you or you feel would be essential learning. As always, love your work Andy!
I love the DJI Osmo Action Cameras! I would never use GoPro.
Yeah, I've been really happy with it. I understand the Pocket 3 is outstanding with really good low light performance (which can sometimes be an issue with the Action 4), but the durability of it, the ease with which it attaches to a tripod (it's much more stable than a pocket 3) make it a much more flexible and useful tool.
As for photography books, people rarely seem to ask about photography books nowadays, which is a shame. Digital learning is superb and certainly more of an option than it was when I started, but I've always loved books and a huge amount of my own knowledge came from them. A great book is Joe Cornish First Light, which has beautiful images along with wonderful writing about the creation of them, and for inspiration I'd also say anything by Art Wolfe or Galen Rowell.
Hey Andy! Chilean here, cool video as always, be careful with the weather warnings, it's been crazy around here lately, heavy hailstorms, snow and strong winds so be careful and I hope things go as planned for you guys 👍
No worries, I actually recorded this video last month before I left, but I returned last week. We actually had fantastic weather while we were in Chile with almost no wind at all. Thanks
@@AndyMumford hey! good to hear! weather right now is like shit so glad to hear you had a good time 😄
Great walk through
Thanks so much
Thanks!!!
Thanks for watching
Hi Andy.
Another really good vid. Been watching the evolution of your gear for quite a long time. 👍🏻🙂
If I'm carrying one body and a couple of lenses to cover all the bases as things stand the body is an X-T5. Which I think is better than many reviewers think.
The lenses I take are the Tamron 17-70 f2.8 and the Fuji 70-300. The Tamron in particular is a particularly good lens. Better in my view than the Fuji equivalent which I used to own.
The only camera I regret selling over the years is the X-T10. Cracking piece of kit. 🫤
I've heard a lot of people say the Tamron is really good...I'll have to look at it sometime. The XT10 was my first ever Fuji camera and I really loved it. Likewise the XT20 and XT30, all of which were great
What I find interesting is that you are not using the best and sharpest lenses X-Mount has to offer but still achieve amazing results.
Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you enjoyed my work
X-S10? Its the X-S20 that takes the bigger battery. I was looking to upgrade my 10-24 so the sigma looks very interesting. Love the 70-300. Have a great trip/s.
Thanks for the comment. Yep, I still use the XS10. I didn’t think it worth upgrading for what’s essentially a video and backup camera, but yeah, it’s annoying that I have to take a separate set of the old batteries for it.
Yes, you can get a leofoto tripod in Europe. I have 3 and they are fantastic
Yip, I know Leofoto are available globally, but the particular model I use isn’t available outside South Africa. It’s the Leofoto LS-284CL. The “L” is for “long” and it’s what makes the tripod so tall. You can get the LS-284C in Europe, but it’s not as tall, and you can get other models that are as tall, but they’re heavier.
@AndyMumford oh ok. I didn't realize that...language barrier and such. This model is interesting. Thanks for the video, very interesting and essential kit. Out of curiosity, are you thinking about going back to hiking backpacks? I saw the videos where you preferred to use a conventional hiking backpack and I fell in love with that solution. I've tried several photography backpacks but none are up to par with an Osprey or Deuteur. I tried the low pro and it was not very ergonomic. Now I have a Shimoda but it's not functional at all...
One thing I must take you to task on Andy, is referring to your waterproof trousers as pants - unforgivable!
Well, I haven't lived in the Uk for about 30 years, so somethings are easily forgotten
@@AndyMumford Hey, Andy. Interesting stuff, especially the pants. Couldn't find them on the Arcteryx website. Where did you pick them up? Glad to see you've still got the passion for your craft. All the best. Chris
Andy, your a legend for doing all these backpack an gear videos. So helpful. I actually went an bought a f-stop bag and Fjallraven pants after watching your videos. Will you be doing another overnight camping trip video? I am currently looking for a larger bag for weekend photography trips. Have you changed your bigger bag at all? I am looking at the lowpro photosport as my new bigger bag. Love your work, keep it up!!
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoy the video. I've got no plans to do another camping video because most of the gear (apart from the photo gear I talk about here ) is the same. I still use the same tent and sleep system, and still use the same Osprey backpack.
One of the best bigger photo backpacks I've seen is the Deuter camera backpack www.deuter.com/pt-en/shop/backpacks/p662814-camera-bag-futura-pro-jaypack-36 It's not big enough for a tent, but would work for thru hiking staying at huts. It has an outstanding suspension system, but I wish the camera insert could be smaller.
@@AndyMumford Thankyou, I will check them out! Looking forward to your next videos!
Basically very similar to my "hiking trip gear"! Very similar to what I took last year to Annapurna. I love the size, weight and versatility of the 70-300mm and 16-80mm combo. The only difference, and it's a small one, is that my backup camera is a X-T3, I don't have a wide zoom and my ultra wide is a laowa 9mm, which actually works really nice even for documentary or just night shots in the hut.
Thanks for the comment. I'd strongly recommend having a look at the Sigma 10-18mm. While not as small as the Laowa, it's still a very small light lens, and for me the vignetting in the corners of the Laowa at f2.8 are an issue. Plus you're getting the flexibility of a zoom and the convenience of autofocus
@@AndyMumford Really thinking about it, the small and being 2.8 make it a very tempting travel lens
A very useful review focussing on the lightweight aspect, thanks. I also have the Sigma 10-18 paired with the X-T5. I got it largely as a result of seeing your comparison with the 10-24, which was another option (I was basically looking for a more versatile alternative to my 14mm f/2.8). I also carry the 70-300. One feature shared by both which I'm finding incredibly useful in the field is the close focussing distance. The 70-300 in particular is like having a macro lens with me, up to a point.
So, is the GFX seeing less action now that you've got the X-T5? I sold mine. It just wasn't going out with me often enough and I thought; "If I'm not going to have it with me when the epic shot is in front of me, what's the point in having it?" I'm finding that the small loss in technical image quality is a fair trade-off for getting into more and better locations with the X-T5-based kit.
Thanks for the comment, they're both great lenses. With the GFX, I still absolutely love it, but I tend to leave it at home when weight is an issue. It still comes with me on about half of my trips though, so it's not something I'd consider selling, but nor will I upgrade it.
@@AndyMumford Interesting. I did consider keeping mine. I had it paired with a Samyang 24mm tilt-shift (Canon fit), which I still have, and it was a great combo. Just couldn’t really afford to keep it and the X-T5 though.
For my Lofoten trip. Laowa 9mm2.8 , XF35mm1.4, XF55-200mm + XT2
That's a decent range of lenses...I'd want something around the 24mm area as well though.
@@AndyMumford I'll use 35mm 90% of the time, 55-200mm for surfing shots and 9mm for astrophotography
I was literally just watching the 2023 one hahaha
I hope this one was sufficiently different to be interesting
More thanks for putting this video together. Great reminder about not over packing on long hikes. Questions about your filters: what filter diameter did you go with? I see on the kase filter website for magnetic filters, the recommendation to go up one size above your largest required filter diameter to avoid vignetting on wide angle lenses. Do you do this? Also any issues about not being able to use lens hoods when using your filters?
I use 82mm filters, as that's the size of my widest lens (the GF20-35mm). There's only vignetting on that lens if I use 2 filters, which I very rarely do. It does affect lens hoods, but quite honestly I almost never use lens hoods as they are pointless 90% of the time for landscape shooting with wide angle or mid range zooms as the lens hood has to be so small not to vignette that its useless at keeping light off the element. They're more useful for telephotos, but with a tele it's so easy to just use your hand that I never bother taking them with me.
Nice setup! Thanks for the fun video!! I am surprised at how close my Sony setup is. A7CR, A1, 14mm f/1.8, 20-70 f/4, 70-200 f/4 Macro, 1.4 TC: 3.03 KG. I love the Kase filter stack, and carry it everywhere. Given I sometimes shoot crowded places, I also keep a ND10000, and ND100000 to remove people with time. I like my Leofoto tripod. I’ll have to look into the one you have (or something like it).
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. The tripod is an 284-CL, with the "L" being for "long". That's the custom aspect of it, they don't normally make a taller version. You can get other tripods that reach as high, but they're not as light
As always excellent content Andy. May I ask you all for some advice. I am planning a trip to Portugal in October. I will photograph some cityscapes (Porto, Lisbon), do some coastal photography and some landscape photography in de National Parks. I will bring my XT5 and would very.much like to travel with one or two lenses. Which of the following should I take with me: the xf10-24 or the xf16-55 2.8? Best wishes from the Netherlands.
Thanks for the comment. Both those lenses are great and which you bring depends on how you shoot. If it's only one lens than the 16-55, but if you're bringing a tele as well, then I'd go for the 10-24mm
Excellent gear video, Andy! Will the F-Stop Lotus Core 28L fit in an overhead bin during air travel?
Yep, I used it on domestic flights in Chile and Argentina, and international flights from Spain to South America and it was fine. It's quite slim and at a push will even fit under a seat
Andy, what really fascinates me is that this looks like a day pack with very little emergency provision. How would you pack for several days, tent, food etc or do you never work like that?
Thanks so much for the comment. This is a daypack as this trip will only be dayhikes I've done a video on what I take for backpacking and camping here ua-cam.com/video/nJJiLofMMEg/v-deo.html
Although some of the camera gear has since been updated.
Hi Andy, thank you for another interesting video. Out of curiosity, which filter size did you choose for this set of lenses?
Thanks for the comment. I use 82mm filters as my largest lens is GF20-35mm (GFX) which is 82mm diameter
I am really grateful for your insightful videos. They inspire me to go back and start photographing landscapes again. I just have one question. Could you share in the comments or in some future video if you are protecting your cameras regarding dust etc? I am just hobbyist and maybe I am exaggerating but I fear that during changing lenses I will “catch” dust which will ruin my photos. Do you change lenses often during your trips? Do you clean sensor by yourself? Or you don’t see it as an issue because simple rocket blower is enough to get dust which is visible up to F8?
Thanks for the comment. When I change lenses I try to do it as fast as possible, with the camera above my bag and my body protecting it from the wind. The sensor/lens mount is always face down. But dust will get in at some point, and then if a rocket blower isn't enough I use sensor swabs to clean the sensor myself. It's not too hard, you're never touching the actual sensor as there's a thin glass filter on top of it.
@@AndyMumford thank you very much for your response. Do you clean sensor on the field? I never done it by myself. I am too worried that I will only make it worse. Maybe I should consider to learn how to clean sensor as Fujifilm service in my country takes over than 100€ for cleaning and of course I would have to wait for camera 2 weeks because I can’t reserve time slot for delivery of the camera and cleaning.
Hi andy! Love your videos. Just a question. What is the size of your magnetic filters? I noticed that they are bigger than the lens thread, is it because of vignetting? And how many filters you can stack using the 10mm? TIA 😊
The filters are 82mm. I use that size as it's the size of my largest lens (the 20-35mm on the GFX)
Do you have any tips for endurance training for hiking with a fragile glass?
Edit: This video slapped me hard with your equipments. I have no excuses anymore but my own lack of training and studying.
I'll focus what's important to make gorgeous art with gears I already have.
Thanks and stay safe for you.
Endurance tips? Different things work for different people. I've for a rowing machine, and try to do 6km five or six times a week. Generally it's never the cardio endurance that's an issue as I get older, but my knees and ankle.
@@AndyMumford thank you for your answer, I have sedentary job so the mistake I've made was trying to hike too fast, wanted to catch up the ideal light but ended up exhausted.
When I had the XT3, my preferred lens was the 55-200. Now with the XT5, I am finding it a bit soft and the focus is unreliable. I see you have switched to the 70-300. Is that more reliable on the XT5? I am finding focus problems with the XT5…probably user error but looking for a solution. Any advice gratefully received. I really rely on your inspiring videos and your breathtaking photos.
I've not really used the 55-200mm too much with the XT5, but don't remember any focus issues. But then again as a landscape shooting, focus is rarely an issue and I use manual focus half the time
@@AndyMumford thanks!
Really interesting, as always. Do you know if the X-T5 L bracket is compatible with any ballhead? Or does it have to be an arca swiss?
Thanks for the comment. The X-T5 will fit any Arca Swiss style clamp
Hi Andy, still using capture one or Lightroom in 2024? What do you bring to backup SD card while traveling? Thanks!
I use Lightroom, and my backups while travelling are done on a Samsung T7 via my iPad Pro
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Hey, just wondering why you've decided on taking the xs10 instead of the xs20
The X-S10 is just a video and back up camera, and I didn't think the X-S20 was a big enough upgrade to justify replacing it
WIll you be making any video on XT50 and the 16-50 lens?
I'll probably do a review of the XT50 at some point this year, but I've been so busy travelling that I've not had a chance to borrow it
Thoughts on the impending arrival of an XT-50 ?
I haven't used it yet.
sorta a side question, but have you entirely replaced your xf 55-200 with the 70-300. I watched your general impressions of the 70-300 and 55-200 video from several years ago, so I'm wondering if your view on the lenses has changed.
Yeah, I've pretty much replaced the 55-200mm with the 70-300mm. although I still think the 55-200mm is outstanding
Awesome gear! But one snack bar??
Thanks for the comment. Haha, the one protein bar was just to show in the video. There’s usually a couple in there, as well as a banana
Ciao Andy, what kind of diameter of the kw revolution have you choose? I’m thinking about 77 or 82mm to be used with 10-18/16-55/13 lenses without vignetting, 82mm mostly if I decide to change to Leica as the 24-90 has a 82mm thread
I have 82mm because the diameter of my largest lens (GF20-35mm) is 82mm.
@@AndyMumford thank you so much, as adapter ring do you use normal ones or the inlaid ones? Thanks
@@NickBeccalori You can only use the inlaid rings where the filter size is the same as the lens diameter, so I just use the inlaid adaptor on my GF20-35mm
@@AndyMumford mmm ok fyi I had a chat with the guy of kase and they told me that the revolution kit is also compatible with the magnetic adapter rings (step-up) so we can also use the magnetic adapter ring 67-82/77-82 it was one of my concern as I’m going to use it with 13/10-18/16-55 lens mostly so I need the two step up ring above… hope that the guy of kase has understood everything clearly 😅😅
I do think Nikon has a better lineup for landscape photography even tho I've been a Fuji user for 7yrs, the 14-30 and 24-120 simply dominate, hopefully fuji will drop the next-gen 1680 and 1655, the current options are a bit on the stout side but fail to deliver competitive performance, I love the small internal zoom 16-50 but again it does have optical flaws.
I can see what you mean, the Nikon line up is excellent, but the last few years have seen Fuji really coming to terms with reducing weigh in their lenses. It's most noticeable in the GFX line up with lenses like the 20-35mm, which is smaller and lighter than the XF8-16mm, has superb quality and built in zoom. The 100-200mm, the 35-70mm and the new 500mm are all very light for what they are, and I think a lot of that R&D is filtering down to the XF line. The 16-50mm isn't perfect, but it's very good, is weather sealed and internal zoom at 260g. I suspect we'll see new versions of a lot of the zooms coming out over the next few years..
@@AndyMumford Exactly what I am thinking. I do believe apsc has its strengths, in size weight, price, and IQ balance. That was the reason why I chose Fuji in the first place. But in the last 5 yrs have seen lenses like z24-120(~600g), 2470gmii(~700g), z1424(~650g), and Canon 70200(~1kg), which has similar if not smaller profiles than 8-16, 16-55, and 50-140 respectively, with almost impeccable optical performances and better specs. These lenses have proven that the industry has figured out ways of designing perfect lenses at a much smaller profile than before. Lenses like Sigma 18-50 and 10-18 also prove that(btw I can't believe sigma10-18 actually wins in IQ over the 8-16 in many situations at 250g while the 8-16 is...). I do think Fuji is heading that way too, and I love their new lenses like 70-300 and 16-50. Their IQ flaws are forgivable for their humble profile. But at this stage, I just think it does not make any sense to go for the "best" fuji lenses since they are too stout and old. And fuji has not yet delivered any promising standard zoom, 1545 16-50 18-55 18-135 16-80 16-55 18-120 they all have problems of different sorts. And most of them are overpriced imo. The Z mount has 150 dollar 2450 cheaper than xc1545, a 2470f4 cheaper than 1650, a 800 dollar 24120f4 with similar pricing to 1655 and lighter, and the Nikon lenses destroy their counterparts without a sweat. Also body pricing has gone a bit crazy, I remember buying xs10 for 1200 AUD, and now xt5 overwhelms Zf in pricing. I'm seeing Nikon Zf with any standard zooms at cheaper pricing and optically way better than xt5 with counterpart fuji zooms, that just makes me feel itchy every time I want to switch to Xt5 thinking why not Zf instead. But in the end I hate the way zf weighs in my hands and modern-looking plastic-y Z lenses. I would be really happy if the next-gen fuji zooms can go lighter smaller at a fair price, but at the time being I have to say I'm in a dilemma as a Fuji user.
Can I find a video somewhere on how to sharpen a photo from a Fujifilm camera in Lightroom to avoid worms?
If you’re seeing worms on a Fuji camera newer than the XT3 then you’re probably over-sharpening the file. It’s not something I ever see
@@AndyMumford I have a Fujifilm XT 30 II 🙂
What made you choose the xt-5 over the xh-2?
I prefer the smaller size and the controls of the XT5
How do you choose not to use your GFX kit?
Easy. I imagine carrying it and three lenses, along with a back up body for 9 hours across 20km, and it's very easy to leave at home. I've done trips with the XT5 before and is it as good? No (although it is far more flexible in terms of focal range available), but that doesn't mean it's not an outstanding camera.
So no drone now?
Not on this trip 12:04
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I believe so
I found your video to be too dark in your home/studio could distinguish between the bag and it contents and the tripod
Sorry to hear that. I spent a while grading the video and the brightness, and it's absolutely fine on my monitor.
OK Thanks for reply, it wasn't really a complaint just my impression..
Sorry, my impression too. I’ve played this against another couple of videos for comparison. This is darker. But I enjoyed the content.