Talking Cameras: X Summit + Fujikina Stockholm 2023

My Hong Kong Neon Project with CineStill 800T: Film Is Still Alive

Welcome to BHT Hong Kong Neon. If you've been following me for a while, you know of my many travels and film photography projects in Hong Kong. I was recently interviewed by  @TheCooph  talking about my Hong Kong Neon project, and I was featured as the cover article for Silvergrain Classics Magazine from Germany, again featuring my neon project. I shot it entirely on  @CineStillFilm  800T and various film cameras, but mostly with my  @LeicaCameraUSA  M7 and 28mm Summicron.

 Andreas from @RivianOfficial  Spaces Vancouver recently reached out and asked if I would be interested in exhibiting anything at their Brentwood location. I pitched my Hong Kong Neon project, and he was happy to help me showcase this project. Please join me on February 8th, 2024 from 6-9pm for my first solo exhibition featuring my project Hong Kong Neon. Please register here:

https://events.rivian.com/hongkongneon

Thanks to everyone who helped me over the years to make this project possible. Thanks to Camera Film Photo for processing, scanning, and storing all my film; and Cinestillfilm for providing me with the film for this project. Thanks to  @chrismeetschris  and Ryan Savella of Arcade Original for your video footage from Hong Kong. Finally, thank you Rivian Spaces Vancouver for sponsoring this project and exhibition. If this exhibition is successful, we may take it on the road. If you wish to be a sponsor or help in any way, please contact me directly. Thank you and happy shooting!

Check out my Film Is Still Alive documentary: 

https://youtu.be/l9MGpcBgbvI?si=25zk1uSwI3u3tvUT

Check out my interview with COOPH of Austria:

https://youtu.be/WDEovGsmhJI?si=ATonCCBBjWUbxYz1

Check out my first interview with Joseph of Meteor Camera: 

https://youtu.be/oHOGnr-pNtE?si=1R_lxtykDJL0848H

#filmphotography #cinestill800t #believeinfilm 

Bigheadtaco's Best Gear of 2023. What Are My Favourite Things?

This video is long. In the description I've time stamped all the major topics so skip to where you're most interested. I talk about merch at the end of the video. Thanks for watching.

Talking with Swedish Portrait Photographer Knut Koivisto at Fotografiska

My conversation with Swedish portrait photographer Knut Koivisto in Sweden. Last year I had the privilege of attending the Fujifilm X Summit and Fujikina in Stockholm, and I bumped into Knut on my way into the venue. He already knew me from Youtube, so he treated me like an old friend. I guess us photographers are like that sometimes. Thanks for the portrait Knut, and thanks for letting me capture yours. 

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First Look: Billingham Mini Eventer vs Wotancraft Scout.

This is my third Billingham review, and my first chance to review one of the 'normal' bags, the Mini Eventer. However, calling the Eventer series normal isn't quite accurate. It looks similar to the Hadley series, but this is Billingham's take on a premium shoulder bag. The first thing you'll notice is the leather bottom of the Eventer bag. Then you may notice the lack of branding except for a small green label on the side. You may even notice the chunky SP50 shoulder pad and non-removable shoulder strap. What's up with this bag? 

If you currently have a Hadley Pro Small or Hadley Pro 2020, is it worth 'upgrading' to the Mini Eventer or the standard Eventer? It depends on what your priorities are. Since I don't have a Hadley to compare against, just for sizing, I decided to compare it against the popular Wotancraft Scout. It's similar in size (it's slightly bigger) and functionality. The design languages are very different, so I don't think photographers are comparing these two bags.  This is just my first look at the Billingham Mini Eventer, so wait for my full review, as well as my What's In My Bag series. 

Check out my first look at the Billingham 307

https://youtu.be/CY7oRjBELdg?si=EBl43qdUPgxIVYRf

Check out my first look at the Billingham Overnighter

https://youtu.be/yyMmZGuWlFs?si=bj2iQfaAs2lHApIp

Check out my first look and What's In My Bag for the Wotancraft Scout

https://youtu.be/BO1LJOwB9fE?si=QbGJtWtL6z85kSY-

https://youtu.be/deTstAzgyck?si=qPmQz3rPMLgvVTEy

Billingham Mini Eventer: https://billingham.com/products/mini-eventer-camera-bag_colour-khaki-fibrenyte-chocolate-leather

Billingham Overnighter: https://billingham.com/products/overnighter-duffel-bag_colour-sage-fibrenyte-chocolate-leather

Wotancraft Scout: https://bit.ly/3Ox7Hv7

Wotancraft 5L Cordura shopping bag: https://bit.ly/3Y6xcIL

REVIEW: Fujifilm GFX100 II + GF55mm f/1.7 R WR.

It took me a while to finally edit this video, but here it is. What are my thoughts on the new GFX100 II? It's an amazing camera that I personally don't need for my professional or personal work. Perhaps one day I'll need it, but not at this time. However, if you do need a high resolution camera with top end lenses, the Fujifilm's GFX system might be right for you. If you do commercial work, wedding photography, or even commercial videography, the new GFX100 II is a camera capable hybrid digital medium format camera. 

First Look at the Billingham Overnighter aka the 'Bowling Bag' or 'Engli...

When Billingham USA asked if I was interested in reviewing the Overnighter, I said yes. When I started researching the bag online, the first thing it reminded me of was a bowling bag. The second thing it reminded me of was those 1970s vintage ADIDAS pleather sports bags I saw as a kid and dreamed of owning, but never did. However, once I got the bag in my hands, I knew right away I would use it as a daily duffle, not an overnight travel bag. In a way, I feel this bag might have a bit of an identity crisis, which is a good thing. It's way more versatile than an overnighter. 

Yes, you can use this for travel, but you could probably also use it for shopping, going to the gym, school, or as a rugged albeit elegant work duffle bag. I can also see hobbyists (fishing, camping, RC racing, drone flying, etc.) using it to store and carry their favourite toys around town or into the wilderness. Stay tuned for my field test, but so far I really like my new English duffle bag. 

What's In My Bag: Wotancraft Pilot 3.5L Leather Travel Camera Bag

Here we go again with my What's In My Bag series, featuring the new Wotancraft Pilot Leather Travel Camera Bag in 3.5L. I also show the 2L, but not a detailed look. Thanks for watching. Affiliate links below:

New Pilot 3.5L Leather $259 USD: https://bit.ly/49JAkj6

New Pilot 2.0L Leather $219 USD: https://bit.ly/3sEKH7m

New Pilot Mini Side Pouch Leather: https://bit.ly/47h3J2P

New Parashooter Straps $79-99 USD (split ring or PD anchor): https://bit.ly/3SOoj62

New Parashooter Wrist Strap $39-49 USD: https://bit.ly/3RfGvVf

Wotancraft Limited 2023 Holiday Gift Promotion: https://bit.ly/3GoL89f

Ironheart N1 Deck Jacket at The Shop Vancouver: https://theshopvancouver.com/collections/iron-heart-1/products/iron-heart-ihm-37-oiled-whipcord-n1-deck-jacket-black

#wotancraft #whatsinmybag #camerabag

New Wotancraft Slings + Camera Straps. Bonus Gift Program Starts Now!

The new Wotancraft Pilot 2L and 3.5L leather camera sling bags, as well as the new Parashooter camera leather and paracord neck and wrist straps. My first look and impressions.

I'm always excited when Wotancraft sends me top-secret packages in the mail. This time they sent me two premium leather versions of the Pilot 2L and 3.5L sling bags and new camera straps. This is a long one, so if you're only interested in the new holiday bonus program, skip to 25:58 to find out the various bonus tiers starting at $130 USD. 

Please use code SGC10 to get 10% off the latest copy of Silvergrain Classics Magazine with my Hong Kong Neon project on the cover: https://shop.silvergrainclassics.com/magazines/silvergrainclassics-20?c=92

Article on Sean Flynn's Leica M2 and parachord strap: https://petapixel.com/2018/01/30/story-sean-flynns-leica-m2/

Affiliate Links:

New Pilot 2.0L Leather $219 USD: https://bit.ly/3sEKH7m

New Pilot 3.5L Leather $259 USD: https://bit.ly/49JAkj6

New Parashooter Neck Straps $79-99 USD: https://bit.ly/3SOoj62

New Parashooter Wrist Strap $39-49 USD: https://bit.ly/3RfGvVf

2023 Holiday Gift Program: https://bit.ly/3GoL89f

Mini Rider Codura/leather $209 USD: https://bit.ly/3yNnhMR

Mini Rider All Leather $319: https://bit.ly/3QFqEO2

Standard Pilot Travel Camera Bag:

2L $99 USD: https://bit.ly/3gzr2zI

3.5l $119 USD: https://bit.ly/3tVvdJ6

Pilot Travel Camera Bag 7L $179 USD: https://bit.ly/3bjfjPh

Full Leather Camo Camera Neck Strap 008 Tapered (Cura Split Rings): https://bit.ly/3ZooANV

New Pilot Mini Side Pouch Leather: https://bit.ly/47h3J2P

Leica and Fujifilm and Travel, Oh My!!

For those of you who've been following me on Instagram, you know what I've been up to since the summer. For those of you who are confused, please watch this video where I try to explain all my traveling. Thanks for watching and happy shooting!