In a roundabout way this is the review Hasselblad had in mind when they gave you the camera.....honest Nick Carver

nick, the small flash is for studio lights (ir beam to trigger the eye sensor {slave cell}), and do things like fast fashon, cars, portraits in studio, without all the pc chords!! these transmitter/receivers are installed into the 'power bricks' in the system, so they can control the light heads.

My father was a photographer for the Smithsonian in the 60's and 70's. The Hasselblad medium format camera was his favorite one to use outside the studio. This was all before digital was invented. I wish he could see what the industry has done with digital cameras.

Anyone else nervous about a drink a foot away from a $50k camera. He was swinging that glass around and I was holding my breath. Lol. Love the video, as always. I drop everything when I see a new one come out. Thank you Nick.

@mhuntert

4 жыл бұрын

PS loved the yuccas in the snow. Outstanding!!!

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! The bourbon took care of my concern pretty quick.

We shoot such different things, and I don't drink alcohol, but goddamn if this isn't the best channel bout pictures on this site

@levisimpson516

4 жыл бұрын

Right! I don't shoot like Nick either, and after going down the rabbit hole of all the great photo YT channels on here, his is by far one of my favorites if not my favorite. It's one of the most interesting when watching him do his thing with his large format film camera.

@levisimpson516

4 жыл бұрын

@@will9357 You know, one of the things I like is that he doesn't put out videos all the time. It actually builds up a bit of anticipation for when he does. I don't know if he feels more pressure to put out a quality video because he doesn't post so often, but so far so good. Haha. I think consistency is more important than quantity, if that makes sense. As long as you know one is coming at some point not to far off, then I'm fine waiting. I'll have to check out Ben Horne, thanks.

@levisimpson516

4 жыл бұрын

​@@will9357 Yeah, no doubt about that, always going to want more of good content. It's a good problem to have.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

@KnighTenma Thank you very much! I'm always happy (and surprised) to hear that my videos are interesting to those who may have other interests in photography. I love it.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

@Levi Simpson Thank you, my friend!

I love this series concept. The whole intro and showing of the drink and how it transitioned into the video was great.

Surprised you didn't put some film through it, but still a cool look at this camera. Photos look great.

@nomadben

4 жыл бұрын

I rented a Hasselblad H1 with a film back one time, which is essentially the same experience. It was a hell of a machine. Precise, well-built, efficient. It would be a perfect studio camera.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's probably awesome shooting film. With the short time I had with it I felt I'd be missing out if I left the digital back in the bag.

pause. let me get something to drink.

The images you got were soooo beautiful!! Wow

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You are the most under-rated photography channel I've seen. Love it. Keep it up!

Nick, I love these videos so much! It feels like a natural conversation, like a podcast but much much better cause all the photos and stuff. And also getting some good recommendatios about cocktails!

Most relaxing, informative videos on KZread. Always love your vids Nick 😎🤙

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is very cool, I love so many things about this video. First the scene at your home, that in itself is some fine video shooting & editing, great grading and more. Next is I learnt things that will directly influence my photography, both technically and inspirationally. You make me think a whole lot more than pretty much anyone Nick. And you bring me a bourbon based cocktail, man you hit the buttons. Then you drop gorgeous images. Best subscription on KZread bar none.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, man. I really appreciate the feedback. Makes the work of creating the videos well worth it.

What I would give to have a real-life BGWG with Nick, which would honestly just be having a drink while talking photography

I would have bet a million dollars on his cat being black and white!

@SteveMillerhuntingforfood

4 жыл бұрын

Too funny

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Monochrome cats are way more artsy.

@Moxtrox

4 жыл бұрын

It still has these cool orange desert tones from the soft evening light ;)

I suspect the flash on the Hasselblad to be used for optical trigger for other flash systems?

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I would imagine that's the main reason.

@brianrankin6159

4 жыл бұрын

@@nickcarverphoto The hasselblad rep here in London told me it was because the asian market were buying it for casual photography and would complain if the camera didnt have a pop up flash. No joke.

@anandhua.b4589

4 жыл бұрын

@@brianrankin6159 what the fuck for casual photography

@myfriendmoses

4 жыл бұрын

@@anandhua.b4589 Jon Olsson uses his for casual photography

@anandhua.b4589

4 жыл бұрын

@@myfriendmoses Damn

As a fan of you & your work. To see a video where you talk about Hasselblad just made my night so great. I do own an old one and wanted someone trustworthy to give me his opinion. I wanted you to talk more and never stop. The photos are spectacular as usual from a photographer like you regardless what camera you use. Thank you so much!

man you're a class act. the one thing that became clear to me as you were starting to show the images is that film hits you in a different way, it just provokes a different emotional or chemical reaction in us, digital doesn't excite the same way. we are analog..( and I shoot digital only these days... work demands and laziness ) but this video made me miss shooting film no doubt. absolutely wonderful review. love your channel and the videos.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, my friend. You said it...film just hits differently. I love my digital cameras and my career would be non-existent without digital, but there’s just something about shooting film.

Always good to see a new Nick Carver video

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love the quality of your channel and your work. Superb!

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Nick. I am a BLT convert. Another outstanding insight into your image taking prowess. Your commentary/review of the H6D-100c and lenses capturing your trails was one of your finest. Thanks for producing a fine video. Much appreciated.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback!

Cheers! Loved it. Always informative and entertaining. Looks like Hassy got just what they were after. Win for you, win for them, win for us. Hell, everyone wins!

Honesty is rare, clearly visible, and greatly appreciated. Stephen Shore influences are also visible - and greatly enjoyed. Well done.

Those pictures are all fantastic. So damned nice everything. Excellent snow shots as well… congrats :)

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Try to make DSLR scanning with this thing :)

@IsaacWolfOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

Dear sweetness that would be so many gigs of pictures 🤣

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Do an 8-image stitch... I think my computer would catch on fire.

@Molaleni

2 жыл бұрын

Do they make macro lenses for these cameras?

Another fine, fine video... Good job Nick!

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

always a good day when we have a new video from Nick Carver

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice video.. In fact all of your videos are entertaining and informative..... The BLT is the bomb..... Having one as I type.. Great work Nick

That's an awesome camera. Thanks!

Love all the images Nick. 💕

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Man those colors are fantastic!

Those Cajon Pass pics are excellent! I think a lot of people that commute or travel through their take it for granted. I know I used to.

H6D is an amazing camera. Your images have the Blad look! Nice.

That was a really fun video! Loved the info on a great Hasselblad system that I could never rationalize but like you, would love to play with. Loved the cocktail recipe, but most importantly, loved all the photos! I especially loved the Cajon Pass images as I have seen that area looking like that once (back in1984-85). I would love to own a print of the second snow-topped Joshua Tree image. I may well get in touch on that. Great content!

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, James!

I appreciate each of the videos that I've seen from you. In my opinion you're a photographic treasure on steroids ! Thanks !!

Needless to say, all photos shown in this video are world class 🙌

Just watching this, two years on, but it's great to see the snow shots just the same. Fantastic. It is 2022 and I am waiting for a backordered H-Blad X2 100 to have in my kit alongside the Wista 4x5. Might have to visit the high southwest (again!) Thanks for the journey and the inspiration.

Very nice images, as always. Really enjoyed the episode.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

well, at least the drink is in my budget. LOL I love those Hasselblads. Thanks for sharing! as usual fine job.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Same here.

I just discovered your channel after Todd Korol mentioned you on his video. I am so glad I came to check your videos. Amazing pictures delivered in a great honest way without nonsense. Thank you

love your style bro. thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Here I'm sitting with my morning tea (espresso machine is in service) and wish I'd enjoy my fav Glenfiddich to this, but damn I can't wait! Hands down the best series ever created!

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Admirable self-control. And thank you for the compliment!

I laughed out loud when you realized you were standing there in the dark by a liquor store basically holding a bag worth $45,000. I've had the same feeling with my Sony digital camera, and that's only about $5,000 worth of gear. You get so excited and immersed in what you're doing that you don't feel threatened until someone starts walking in your direction. Then it dawns on you! I can only imagine how much more anxiety that would create if I was holding someone else's $45,000!!! Great video man, I loved hanging out on the sofa and just chatting about this wicked camera. I suppose it was kind of a one-sided conversation, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Keep doing your thing man, don't change a thing.

Just tried this sippy-sipper in heated Hong Kong and it is magical! Thanks for sharing it Nick!

Great video as always Nick! So many stunning photos, the one that really stood out to me was that of the snowy mountaints 25:00. Gonna need to try that drink, but dont have any bourbon so laphroaig will have to do.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice experience, nice shots, especially with these cars.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Drinking and talking cameras, perfect video for something like this. Been working on a bottle of Buffalo Trace, not sure if you've had it but I'm liking it.

@oldfilmguy9413

4 жыл бұрын

Buffalo Trace is excellent, especially for the price!

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've tried Buffalo Trace yet, but I hear good things. Will have to add it to the list.

Great content, as usual

As an owner of the system. You hit the nail on the spot. Thanks a lot for the episode and cheers from Denmark

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers!

Aw man, those colors are amazing! O.O

Lol - great video. I got stuck in Bakersfield during that storm on my way to the Grand Canyon. The desert was beautiful under snow. Great pics!

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Traffic was a mess when that storm hit.

It was not "oh my god" better haha been a while I'm not get to see your updates and it always a good time watching them again! Glad I'm back..

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

To be fair, most technology doesn't get an "oh my god" reaction from me. Haha

I really liked the video! Thanks for such a good content!!

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Brilliant 😅👍 Great line - "Who needs a utube video of a $45,000 dollar camera!" Looks like you had a great time 😄

Well, I guess what they got in the end is far better than what they normally get from the "usual" reviews on other channels. This was fun to watch (and I have to actually try this BLT cocktail, sounds interesting).

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

I hope they feel that way. And thanks!

Frick. I don’t even make that in a year. But man, I wouldn’t mind one. Thanks to you though, I finally went out and found a like knew Hasselblad 500cm that I couldn’t resist. It’s been the camera I’ve always wanted and it’s everything I’d hoped it would be. Thanks for the inspiration. Btw I loved those photos.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Such a crazy price tag. And that's rad you got a 500cm! That's an iconic camera.

Thanks Nick 😃🌅

I enjoy your videos and how you see what you do.

Loved this video! Always going up the hill wish I photographed it in the snow! Got the Chance to drive through but didn't get the time to stop.

Like your photos mate. Really nice captures. And also like your way of talking - like a cow boy. Great video!

I really like your high desert snow images from your time with the Hasselblad. That was, indeed, an opportune time to have that camera in your hands.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yeah I definitely lucked out on the timing.

Perfect type of camera review! We can always find the specs elsewhere.

I love this series and wish I had thought about doing this myself. Bourbon and Photography. I love it.

@nickcarverphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for recommending Weihenstephaner beer in one of your old videos. I've become a fan and think about you every time! Lol

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

If I find that on tap somewhere, I just throw my wallet at them.

@ZippOnFire

4 жыл бұрын

@@nickcarverphoto We have it in my home in Norway. Just come on over buddy, I'll buy the first round!

Your buddy has a badass AEV rig. Nice shots.

Snazzy review Nick. Liked it!

dust clouds was absolutely phenomenal wow

Love your channel. Photos are awesome. All the best from Belgium. Still love my 645N.... but that Hassy is mmmmmm...

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

honestly i just got interested in the hasselblad cameras and i decided to watch your video. i hit subscribe because of your honesty at the first part

These photos are not only terrific as photos, but the subject matter is A+. I absolutely love all of it. Those cars say so much about so many different things, too. The review was also great, and I'm pretty sure Hasselblad is very happy with it. The 'look' is certainly there, although I proverbially reach for my revolver when the word 'compression' is used to describe the properties of an image format... The film shots of the dirt were better, BTW, but not because they were shot on film. It's just the type of ground.

Your photos are so amazingly artistic even when they are just sample photos of a new camera.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This helped reaffirm my opinion that film is awesome and irreplaceable

Right on, man. Please stick with using film. It's not about taking a photo, it's about how you make a photo. You're a legend. Keep it real.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend

I just watched your triptych video with the feathers and the bison skull a few days ago. But now...where is that video? Can't find it anywhere. Did I dream this? Any way I love your channel. I subscribe to many channels and yours is one of the few that I get excited about when there is a new post. Keep up the great work. And where is that triptych video!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

The only thing I can afford in this clip; the lemonslice in that BLT.

Cheers!

$45k? After 20 years of paying on it, I could "almost" pay off my house with that. Another awesome BGWG episode! Great, honest, review Nick! Thank you. There is something about flying dust/dirt/rocks that is calming to the soul. Yucca Valley Liquor, been there. ;) (Still pissed at you for driving up the prices of spot meters though.)

The best salesman My 501 with 120mm still working today in 2021

One of your best yet!! I use a Hassy V system with a full lens complement, although my back is starting to complain about the weight. Seriously looking at saving my chump change for and X1D II. Less weight and a medium format sensor. Yeah Baby! As you say, there is something about the Hasselblad look, whether it be film or digital. Gotta love that cat - hopefully he will be in more vlogs. Finally, tonight I'll try a BLT, sitting by the water in Naples with my better half.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

25:00 just wow that picture looks like a glimpse into an ice planet somewhere in the universe

Poetic - dude - having just jumped in on the H6D100c (beware the 50c is the crop sensor same as H5D which I already had - - I very nearly made that mistake) - I needed a tonic from the inevitable and hopefully short buyers remorse!!!! BLT's are on me!

Really enjoyed this video. Absolutely no need for this camera, but you made me want one. Putting my car up for sale tomorrow.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

I think I'd have to put up my car and my wife's car to cover this. Haha

Drankin Whiskey and Talkin Photography .............. Perfect Combo!

Love the energy in image @ 25:40.....

Great images. I’d heard there was snow in Southern California. What is going on! We have unprecedented flooding in the U.K. No snow as yet, but snow can transform an ordinary scene into something wonderful. I love the monochrome decor of the room you’re in with that framed print behind. A 40 grand camera. Nice. Don’t think I’ll be buying that model anytime soon, not unless I win the lottery and even then I’d probably buy a Jaguar XK instead.

Hi Nick. Was catching up on some of your older videos and ran across this one. A year or so ago I bought the Hasselblad H5D-50c (used), so naturally this vlog caught my attention. Mine has a tiny nick on the sensor, but I'm able to spot-remove that easily enough. I've since had to have it sent back to Sweden for a PCB replacement. Don't ask how much that cost. It hurt. All that being said, my Hasselblad is by far the finest digital camera I own. The lenses are way beyond excellent. I was envious that you were able to fondle the 100c :) I own many excellent medium format film cameras, and am gradually improving my technique and style with them. I'm (sadly) a better collector than I am a photographer. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I've watched pretty much all of your videos, and admire your work. You actually taught me the tripod padding trick, my big carbon fiber tripod was killing my shoulder :)

Such a great video and images Nick!.. I might buy two (said no one ever) :)

I really like this guy's videos....... They're highly educational and And entertaining..... Definitely one of my new favorite KZread channels....

Paused at 2:03, went to mix a whiskey, now I am back to enjoy the rest of the video:-)

Once again, another awesome video Nick! Obviously a camera I will never be able to afford or probably ever use, but live just watching and learning about new tools and what can be achieved. It feels dumb to ask, but I really love your style of photos and how a lot of what you shoot is in focus: Do you tend to shoot at a higher aperture to get everything in focus? If so, what’s normally your go to? Lastly, loving the dust cloud collection! Definitely would make an awesome print series... hint hint haha

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Depends on what I'm shooting, but the landscape-type stuff tends to be at the higher apertures, assuming I'm not worried about the shutter slowing too much.

Awesome medium format camera

Nick, I started watching this earlier this afternoon but paused it so I could finish while having a BLT tonight. A BLT sounds awful, but it's surprisingly good. I think a BLT will replace a gin and tonic as my go-to on those nights I don't feel like making a manhattan.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! That makes it a more immersive experience.

That was great! Catching up on your channel. When Hasselblad announced the 40mm P (portable?) lens at $1,100 I ordered one, and then started shopping for a used X1D camera. I ended up with a used X1D II from B&H. It has become my favorite camera for just carrying around, because the beautiful colors and film camera like feel and simplicity to it that you describe here, plus it is super tiny and light! I'd love to see if you can borrow one of those from your rep. and give it a try.

The drink is also known as a Leprechaun, love them.

This was straight-up Ron Swanson while you were talking whisky. 😂👌🏼

I'm still drinking that diplomatico rum, it's so good.

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed some of that just 2 nights ago! Love that rum.

If you ever go back to Phelan, they have some abandoned boats out in the middle of the desert that would make great photos.

Nick, if you didn't already know, Fuji & Hasselblad co-produced this camera, so the colours are the same, as the Fuji made some of the sensor parts, and by the way most of these parts are interchangeable between the Fuji version (X-xxx , can't remember the exact model designation) and this, esp. for the H1 & H2 , but be careful, some HCD lenses are incompatable with the film back (6x6, Vs the 6x4.5 of the digital sensor)- with the H1/2 they are only used with the HC lenses, also not the orange square lens line (1/8000th sec. leaf shutter), the majority of the H's can use the older 1/800th leaf shutter lenses, but not the faster ones (this H6D and the older H5D, I think, don't quote me, but from recall) but those newer ones can use the fast shutters.

Beautiful images with remarkable detail even when shrunk down to KZread resolution. I don't know if it was the detail or the color rendition but they felt very film like to me.

Holy cow! I could kill for that camera and your first snowy moutain image. Lucky for you that I wasn't there at that time! The animal in me might have taken over :-S

@nickcarverphoto

4 жыл бұрын

This camera should come with pepper spray.