If you're a photographer, you've heard the name Billingham. They've been making bags since 1973, and many of the original ones are still around today. Made in England, these very British-looking bags were originally meant for fishing and hunting. However, the founders Martin and Ros Billingham realized New York photographers were using them as camera bags, and the rest is history. I've always seen the Billingham bags around, but I've never had the opportunity to use one myself, until now. I decided to review the biggest 7-series bag, the 307. At $498 USD retail, is this bag worth it? I think so, and in this video, I explain why. Thank you Billingham USA for sending me a copy for review. I promise to take good care of it. Let me know if you own a Billingham bag, and if so, which ones are your favourites? If you want me to review another Billingham bag, let me know in the comments.Thanks for watching!
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Unboxing and First Look: Samyang 75mm for Fujifilm X Mount.
This is my first Samyang lens review, and I'm pretty excited. I've heard good things about their 12mm f/2 for Fujifilm X Mount, but I never had the opportunity to test it. For this video I get an early look at the AF 75mm f/1.8 for Fujifilm X Mount. This is just my unboxing and first look. Please wait for my shooting review as well as my article for Fujilove Magazine.
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The Best Digital Leica M to Buy in 2023? Get a Used M10-R
Yes, this is my third video in three days. Another 30-40 videos to go. I'm not kidding. I tend to shoot videos but end up running out of time to edit and upload them. Sorry about that. Here's the companion video to my M11 video where I roam around Chinatown and Gastown with Chris Meets Chris. In this video, I compare the M11 and M10-R and see which one is best for you. I hope you enjoy!
Friday, April 21, 2023
Fujifilm's 50MP Medium Format vs 40MP APS-C Camera
I recently reviewed the GFX50S II + GF20-35mm f/4 R WR and compared it against the X-T5 + XF10-24mm f/4 R OIS. Although they have similar field-of-view and megapixels, these are very different cameras. Check out this video as well as my latest article for Fujilove Magazine comparing these two systems.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Good + Bad TT Artisan 27mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X Mount.
Boy oh boy this is a weird lens. It's hard to recommend, but it's also hard not to recommend. Watch the video to find out why, or check out my Fujilove article:
TT Artisan 27mm f/2.8 for X Mount:
In this video, I mention these two products from COOPH (affiliate links):
Orange Collection Rope Straps: https://bit.ly/3KMoMkK
Roam Sweater-Off Navy: https://bit.ly/3oBCH4o
Monday, April 10, 2023
Great Portable One Light Solution: Unboxing the GVM 150W RGB Bi-Colour P...
The subject of lighting for your studio can be boring... until you need one. Before Youtube, I didn't care about studio lighting, but now I'm always looking for ways to improve the lighting for my videos and for my product photography. Here is the new GVM YU150R Professional panel light. What makes this light special? It's a powerful 150W LED panel light with both bi-colour (2000-10,000K) and RGB, as well as colour gel mode and special effects. it can be controlled by a simple control panel on the back of the unit, via smart device app, or via two DMX connectors. Check out the video!
What's In My Bag (on my day off): Clever Supply 6L Sling
Here's another quick video featuring the new Clever Supply Sling bag. It was on my day off and I decided to show what I carried for the day whilst out and about with Camera Girl. Below are links to the various products I talked about. Thanks for watching :-)
Affiliate and non-affiliate links to items mentioned in the video:
Clever Supply 6L Sling (Pre-Order) currently $211 USD (reg. $249):
Use this affiliate link to Clever Supply and use code BHT for 10% off:
Leica M10-R from Camera West Pre-Owned Dept:
COOPH Rope Strap Orange Collection: https://bit.ly/3KMoMkK
COOPH Photo Glove Original: https://bit.ly/43oG0w0
Camera Film Photo Japanese Silk Straps:
Ulanzi J12 wirelss lav: https://bhpho.to/3FCqVf5
Anker 621 MagSafe wireless charger: http://bit.ly/3uZkZYF
Heroclip Small: https://amzn.to/3G1cbrD
Retro Photo brass shutter release: http://bit.ly/3PxOQ41
Wotancraft Module #2: https://bit.ly/3yoseey
Flklore Supply Atomic Wallet: http://bit.ly/3Yua3Qm
Fujifilm X-T5, XF35mm f/1.4 R, Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4
Affiliate Link to B&H: https://bhpho.to/2vGUl6O
Affiliate Link to Moment Shop: https://moment.8ocm68.net/a11KWR
Affiliate Link to Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2erHF0d
Affiliate Link to Amazon.ca: http://amzn.to/2wpvq8L
Thursday, March 9, 2023
How Good is Wotancraft's Upgraded Waist Pack / Sling Pouch?
The fine folks over at Wotancraft are constantly updating their bags to make incremental improvements. The newly updated Waist Pack / Sling Pouch is no exception. Over the years I've been raving about the 2020 version of this bag. It's my favourite simple sling pouch for daily use and overseas travel because it's packable and versatile. I can use it as a large dopp kit, a waist bag, or a sling pouch. With this new update, they've addressed one of my two major concerns about the previous version. I just got these bags in so I have yet to use them out in the field. I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Let me know if you have any questions below, or any other bags you want me to review from Wotancraft or any other brand.
I talk about the 2020 Waist Pack in my 2021 Germany video:
Affiliate and Non-Affiliate Links mentioned in video:
Wotancraft New Waist Pack / Sling Pouch: https://bit.ly/3ZWxEsR
Wotancraft Mini Rider https://bit.ly/3yNnhMR
Wotancraft 3.5L Pilot https://bit.ly/3tVvdJ6
Wotancraft Passport Wallet https://bit.ly/3boMUHP
Wotancraft Camera Straps https://bit.ly/3VWBTlY
Wotancraft module coin pouch https://bit.ly/3yoseey
Chrome Industries ZIPTOP Waistpack: https://www.chromeindustries.com/product/ziptop-waistpack/BG-288.html?dwvar_BG-288_color=ABTR&dwvar_BG-288_size=NA&cgid=hip_packs
Chrome Industries Dopp Kit: discontinued
Ulanzi J12 wireless lav mics https://bhpho.to/3FCqVf5
Clever Supply Minimal Wallet http://bit.ly/3W8lgEu
Anker Wireless charger http://bit.ly/3uZkZYF
Folklore Atomic Wallet http://bit.ly/3Yua3Qm
JCH film holder https://camerafilmphoto.com/collections/japan-camera-hunter-film-cases/products/jch-135-half-cases
Cura cleaning kit https://camerafilmphoto.com/collections/cura-cleaning-products/products/cura-denim-sashiko-cleaning-pouch-set
Hero Clip https://amzn.to/3G1cbrD
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Affiliate Link to B&H: https://bhpho.to/2vGUl6O
Affiliate Link to Moment Shop: https://moment.8ocm68.net/a11KWR
Affiliate Link to Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2erHF0d
Affiliate Link to Amazon.ca: http://amzn.to/2wpvq8L
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Sunday, February 26, 2023
Visiting Ten Eleven Nine Studios in Berlin.
If you follow me on Instagram, you will know how much I love watches. For the past couple of years, I've been working with Ten Eleven Nine Watches from Berlin to feature their minimalistic German-made watches. Leif of Ten Eleven Nine is also a photographer and graphic designer and is interested in talking to creatives. He asked me if he could interview and of course, I said yes. Here is our interview.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Nobody Needs a Digital Rangefinder | Leica M11 Street Photo Walk
Check out my latest video as I take the new Leica M11 on the streets of Vancouver. Thanks to Chris Meets Chris for being my videographer and Camera West for loaning me the Leica M10-R. Enjoy!
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