12:40 You're actually paying 1110% more for your bag. Sorry. It's one of those little mathematical oddities.

Having only flown business class once in my life I'm going to say yes, it's way better than economy. Although I'd have to factor in flight duration (and airline) as to whether I'd do it again. 7 hours + for a flight, totally worth it. What does confuse me though is that airport security remove nail clippers from you before boarding, but business class dish out real metal knives and forks for meal times. Bit of a tangent, but worth highlighting.

@CheeseOnEverything

4 жыл бұрын

The trick is to buy a ticket at the back of the plane, wait till you're the absolute last person to board and just pick whichever open row of seats you find. First class in economy, works everytime. Helps if you 1 bag carry, hence why I use the peak design travel line.

@benbowland

4 жыл бұрын

@@CheeseOnEverything "pick whichever open row of seats you find" "works everytime" How the fuck do you find an open row of seats every time? You must either be flying to and from places no one wants to go to, or you pick absolute redeyes at slow times of the year. I'm stumped.

@neegas3490

2 жыл бұрын

@@benbowland 😂😂

"I found myself on Amazon, was quite late, and I came across a camera bag. A cheap camera bag, but a camera bag that I didn't need....in any way." Pause "Here it is!" I died :)

@notloki3140

3 жыл бұрын

With the electricity and water cost, £20 or so is not a bad price for 50k+ views on a video. For his type of channel he could realistically make around $200 from adsense alone. Then you have the potential revenue from those books he advertised and also the amazon affiliate links.

@dimitrijekrstic7567

2 жыл бұрын

@@notloki3140 he might even return it after it dries, if he did end up soaking it

Quarantine is really getting to James. Look at his eyes pure insanity.

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Things are not looking good... And now my easter egg is f*****!

@MittenRomany

4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesPopsysPhoto We'll know you've went off the deep end when you switch back to full frame. There is still hope keep your bearings.

@CheeseOnEverything

4 жыл бұрын

There's definitely a lot of that going on everywhere. I'm 38 and just bought a skateboard...lol

@SteveP_2426

4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Come on James, we all know it was just an excuse so you would have to eat the broken pieces!!

@Monkeyshaman

4 жыл бұрын

Definite hydrogen psychosis.

I HAVE HIS BAG, LOL! As an amatuer this does everything and holds everything that I need it to. I don't worry about lack of back-loading as I don't use the straps anyways since I'm a bigger guy and the straps are quite wimpy, so I just use the hand grip on top exclusively. I also tend to carry this in my car laying on the passenger's seat. I'm not travelling around like Mr. Popsys here meeting and greeting with the sheep in the hills of England -- instead I drive around Central California trying to find items of interest. The zippers have never failed me and I personally think they're not as cheap as you make them out to be. They're no YKKs but they're still plenty good for what they are. The one thing I do dislike about the bag is the look: flat front, flat sides... it looks like a goddamn gravestone! Again I'm an amateur and this suits my needs. However, if I saw a professional carrying this around I'd probably laugh.

@CheeseOnEverything

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking when watching this, man who ever owns this bag is gonna be real mad lolol.

@kelef666

3 жыл бұрын

I have this bag as well, so far I've been loving it! I would love to afford the bag James has but can't justify it at the moment... Fingers crossed this bag doesn't fail me anytime soon :)

@adevopsguy9517

2 жыл бұрын

Laudibly laughed at the gravestone comment. Do you still use it?

I received your 2018 book last week and my wife said, "What did you buy now?". I told her, "that British camera guy from KZread made me buy a book of his photos". Ok, that's not exactly what I said but she did approve of my purchase and really enjoyed the photos. You've become "wife-approved" so that's a big win for me!

@kemerthomson

4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy M. James is wife-approved in my household, too. She especially likes to take Emily’s side on any kind of foolishness he gets into...

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome! Glad to hear it mate :)

I have 14 camera bags. I have the cheap one that you bought as one of them. But, I like it. I got tired of carrying around my big bag with all the heavy gear in it when I was just going out for a simple shoot and knew that I only needed the camera and a couple of lenses and a few small accessories. The cheap bag has two wonderful mesh compartments for little things and enough space and moveable spacers for just the things I need to take out for a simple shoot. I love having it and use it more than any of the expensive bags.

Don’t tell my wife but I own more bags than she does 😬

@JordanPritchard

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Baxter I had that problem I had to sell a few 😂😂

@YoSpiff

4 жыл бұрын

But it does make one appreciate the situation with women and handbags. I've done it with camera, laptop and bicycle bags.

@CheeseOnEverything

4 жыл бұрын

how the roles have switched lol

@peterlemke3468

4 жыл бұрын

I'm frightened to ask but who owns more pairs of stockings you or your wife?

@deanwilson7373

4 жыл бұрын

It is perfectly acceptable to admit you have more bags then your wife, however, what is NOT acceptable is having more shoes.

You're one of my favorite you-tubers, the dry humor is spot on. Please never quit!

The reason I own an expensive medium camera bag and a ridiculously expensive large camera bag is because my initial purchase was a cheap camera bag. Lesson learnt.

@timothylinn

4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly right. Just like tripods: get a good one to begin with. That said, I'm speaking from the perspective of an enthusiast and not a casual shooter.

@grahvis

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't disagree but I have an ordinary backpack with various which suits my need for various trips that I've had for many years, has done thousands of miles and was ridiculously cheap. I also have a smaller backpack I use for fishing which was much better quality and has stood up to abuse for many years that a cheaper one would never had survived.

Real ‘photography’ doesn’t have to be an expensive business. Magazines and websites have got us into believing we have to spend thousands to take decent photos. It is simply not true! Second hand cameras and lenses perform just as good in the hands of people who can ‘see’ a photo, as those who spend a fortune. The proof - all the great images we admire, from both the past and the recent present, were taken on equipment that is at least a few years old and not up to the specs of the ‘latest thing’. The same with bags.. If it does what you want, and you take care of your equipment, as any responsible person would, then it need not cost you a fortune. Whether it opens from the back or the front is irrelevant. Just look at the photographers who carry their cameras in their hands or have them fixed to their rucksack strap by the latest expensive gadget. If they slipped or snagged their camera on a bush for example, then the damage would be far greater than carrying it in a cheapish bag. We are all being brainwashed by all this ‘stuff’, and have forgotten that photography is about taking photographs, not acquiring gear! Also most of us never get out of this country. We are not going to Patagonia, or Iceland or some other exotic place. That is the life of the professionals. A trip to the Lakes or even the local park might be all we can manage.. But we can take great photos! My entire gear - two cameras, lenses, bags, and necessary accessories, all together cost me about £475. Having said that, some great photos I have taken were taken with my second-hand iPhone.

Has to be one of my favourite video of yours! Very entertaining! I always wander what keeps bringing me back to your channel and it has to be your light hearted approach and the fact you don't take yourself too seriously. Have bought both books and look forward to getting them, love the presets too!

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much David, lovely to hear - can't wait to get the books out to you :)

One of my favorite photography youtubers! Always a good laugh! Great content!

Just bought my first DSLR along with a bag and tripod, wasn't even looking for a camera video but came across your channel and have watched five in a row whilst I should be working. I like the sarcastic nature of your reviewing, probably because I'm pretty sarcastic too. Will be going through your back catalogue of videos. Keep up the good work.

I really enjoyed this video, it was both informative and entertaining.

Loved the easter egg test... yum!

Love it ! In my spare time I review products for Amazon can be any thing, and they have sent me some camera bags over the years. My days of doing long hikes up hilly regions of the UK are done. For kids events, friends parties I just need something to keep the kit in probably a body and no more than 2 lenses. I don’t travel by plane so no worries about being parted from my kit( I got bumped up to first class on a long haul flight years ago that was great, and the appeal of business class is hanging out in a comfortable lounge when your flight is delayed for hours....) The camera bag goes in the car or one the train, needs to fit and not be too heavy when loaded to get on the over head storage compartment. When out shooting wildlife having a bag which is long enough to take a 150/200-600mm zoom is a challenge even most expensive bags are a tad too short. Front opening no problem when putting the bag down use a super market bag for life one big enough for me to sit on and the camera bag 😄. I’ve never had a zip break on any bag, have had the zip head come off but then can tie some wool on and keep using. When going to the theatre to shoot I take far too much gear, it fits in 3 camera bags but then you can’t carry them all 😂, so invested in a wheels suitcase type camera bag. As a girl I have more camera bags than hand bags and choose the latter based on how much camera gear I can get in one if needed.! Expensive camera bags look quite cheap compared to some designer hand bags. My main gripe with bags is that there is no space for life, kids stuff, husband things they don’t want in their pockets, drinks and snacks. I Look at large volume general bags and think how many fleeces would I need to wrap my gear in to use them. There is also to my knowledge no camera bags that you can take to a black tie dinner dance and not look out of place! Ruck sack type bags just don’t cut the mustard. I approached a manufacturer at the UK camera show a few years back and asked them to make one. Am still waiting, defo gap in the market 😀. Keep sane and safe all.

Finally preordered the 2019 book, wishing it were here already. This was one of your most entertaining videos. Thanks. Stay safe and sane.

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the support :)

I love your crash tests which are not working as it would ! It's very funny ! I like this kind of humour. Thanks a lot.

Protection test with chocolate. Man after my heart

Perfect Sunday morning entertainment! 👌

Useful information hilariously presented. Thoroughly enjoyable!

Thanks so much for promoting my book James! 😍 Your viewers will no doubt love how inept and impatient I am with my wife’s camera 😬

RIP Easter eggs, you will not be forgotten for you sacrifice in James's time of need. I feel the buying in boredom... Accidentally bought lomography experimental lenses 😂

Nice one James. This harks back to your older videos 👍🏻 thanks for breaking from the current LR tutorial trend.

Enlightening, as usual, in a perverse way. Rock on!

Up/down to your normal standard James, love it.

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Billy :)

Nice video, James. This Neewer bag is the very first I bought and I still own it. It is a very good camera bag and I don't regret my purchase. That being said, I leveled up for the Inatek Pro, which is the best bag I could ever find in my opinion.

Informatively and entertaining!

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent! :)

I use a cheap bag very similar to the one in the video, by Altura. I bought it in an indoor flea market with a broken strap that I sewed back on. $8. It has served me well for a couple of years, or close to it. But I'm not climbing mountains, boarding planes to go to exotic places, etc. Just a local photographer. I don't really need to concern myself with a bag that will survive something like that. If I were a professional, and made my living with a camera then I might spring for the "better" bag. But 'm not, and I'd be willing to bet the majority of photographers watching these kind of videos on KZread aren't, either. Thanks for the video. I always enjoy your offerings.

My $200.00 camera bag has been with me since 2010. So happy with my $20 a year bag thus far :-D

You are so very entertaining!!!

The reason people complain about the price of camera bags is because they tend to mainly look at brands like Peak Design, Nomatic and Wandrd which in my opinion are quite overpriced for what they offer but Lowepro and Vanguard have some really decently priced bags. Especially Vanguard, from what I've seen have some pretty functional and affordable bags while Lowepro constantly offer discounts on Amazon. To be honest if all you need is something to carry your gear in, and you're an actual adult who can look after their stuff even one of the super budget options are fine 😅

@bfs5113

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, even the cheapest one makes me envious. When I started out, I carried my SLR (Nikon F2A + MD) over my shoulder (always ready to shoot) for decades and optionally, a zoom lens wrapped in a towel inside an Army Surplus Ammo Pouch. 😊

@paulfedorenko2301

4 жыл бұрын

I need to replace my LowePro backpack because of a torn shoulder strap. I decided to look at Peak Design, since I like their straps. An equivalent sized backpack from them costs 3 times what I paid from the LowePro, has less padding and less internal customization for equipment. And because it has multiple points of access versus the LowePro's single panel that presses against my back when worn, far less security. A thief would have to get the LowePro off my body first, before being able to get at the stuff inside. The Peak Design's zipper lock tabs are a joke. Someone with a sharp knife and steady hand could probably cut through them without me noticing. The bags just aren't worth what Peak Design wants for them. At least in my opinion.

Helpful at this point in time. Looking for a new bag. 👍🏻🍷🍷

Words of wisdom. Thank you

I found you by accident but I really enjoy your style. You teach yet make me laugh both of which are super important. Thank you so much most definitely a subscriber!

Nice vid James!!But i will be looking forward to your lightroom tutorials in an easy way especially for us beginners!Hoping you will make one soon!Thanks again

Camera Bags are super important. Getting a bag that supports your particular style of shooting, workflow, and protects your gear is paramount and its something you should think of as insurance. You dont spend 5 grand on a good body and expensive glass and throw it in a burlap sack. For instance, I am a professional photographer and I have 6 different camera bags I alternate and use on a regular basis each of which sit around the 200-350$ mark and are used for different jobs. For paid work and mobile studio work, I utilize a large travel bag that can hold 2 full frame cameras, a 24-70, a 70-200, a 24mm prime, and an 85mm prime, x2 speedlights, a softbox, a travel tripod and a carbon fiber light stand. My gear alone is in the 15k range when I am doing that kind of shoot. For my personal work, I do street photography and non profit events, and I want something that works both as a camera bag and an edc bag, so it comfortably fits a mirrorless full frame with a lens attached, a spare lens if I need it, external hard drive to unload, 13 inch editing laptop, and usually a skateboard on the back with a gimbal in the tripod pocket. I use this bag 80% of the time (personal favorite is the WNDRD duo). For travel, I like going ultra light gear setup and having the ability to pack clothing, camera, spare lens, hard drive, laptop, 2x full changes of clothes that is airline complaint (I use a lowepro bp freeline for this). For city exploring and just fucking around in places I dont know, I have a chrome kadet messenger bag (its a sling bag I also throw in my travel backpack when I am out of the country) which is just big enough to fit my sony a7 iii with a prime lens, my wallet, and my ipad pro +keyboard, its low profile and doesn't scream I have expensive shit come and rob me. I also have a half dozen camera cubes and inserts I utilize to convert other bags I have into camera bags, for instance I am an avid hiker and when I am doing a 300 kilo hike that takes a week through the mountains, you best be damned sure I want a nice back with a frame thats easy to cary and I can redistribute the weight. You get what you pay for, and good quality, water resistance, well built organisation, false bottoms, extra padding, can mean the difference between loosing a ^&*^& ton of money and having a camera and a career for a long time. My rule has always been, buy it nice or buy it twice.

Interesting video James - especially as I have exactly the same Mindshift bag as you! I agree about the diminishing returns. I'm just an enthusiast but I had a family holiday in USA in 2019 and I needed a bag which could could cope with general rough and tumble of travel, needed to carry a lot of camera and holiday gear as I wanted to take it as hand luggage but still be comfortable when hiking with it (emptied a bit first!). Yes could have bought a much cheaper bag but even at what it cost the Mindshift was probably about 10-15% of the cost of all the stuff that was it carried so I thought it worth the money. Having used the bag for a year now I'm glad I bought it. Like you were saying - get the bag (or car!) that meets your needs. I've got an Shimoda Action X50 on order for as the main thing with the Backlight is a lack of space for non-photo gear. I'm then expecting those 2 bags to cover me for all purposes until I can't hold a camera and more! :-)

James, there is always so much I enjoy about your videos, the humour/comedy being an integral part of them, but I have to say I don't imagine you ever topping 2.33 and your Aldi bag for life. I had to pause the video for 5 minutes till I could breath again! 🤣 Long may you keep posting/posing!!

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

haha, cheers Andrew - much appreciated :)

I don't need a camera bag right now either, but watched your video lol. Funny stuff man!

@JamesPopsysPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

haha, cheers mate!

The most entertainment I’ve had during this whole isolation. Wait, that’s not a compliment... it’s meant to be. That bag for life whip was just.. just wonderful, meme creating right there!

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

haha, cheers mate :)

I have that same Neewer bag and I really like it. I also have another bag for more serious outings/hiking but only because it's bigger and can carry more food, water, raingear, etc. For me, the cheap one is a great bargain.

Another masterpiece James, my bag collection is embarrassing...

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, but your secret is safe with me :)

Let me know when you come to Thailand for a workshop, I am in! Really enjoy your posts.

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to - hopefully at some point :)

James, I went to NY for 3 days in 2017 and used a cheap camera bag walking en commuting in the big apple. My shoulders were in a terrible condition when I flew back. So wearing comfort should have made part of your test. I bought an expensive cameraback that sits very comfortable on my back as soon as I got home. For the rest your video was good as always ;-)

James, thanks so much for this video, I found the manufacturer website for this inexpensive bag and it is tempting to order it. Look forward to more videos. Nice job on the backyard garden stuff, I guess that is your house, looks great.

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike :)

Just ordered the Mindshift 26L.... can’t wait to try it in snowdonia

Enjoyed this video -- not much help in my search for a camera bag but it was very funny. Thanks. :)

As someone who has quite a few camera bags, I can attest to the allure of the sale! I have yet to find the perfect one however and have settled on using different bags depending on the situation ( and my outfit for the day!) I would use that cheap bag for storage in the house - hardly worth the bother to send it back, especially with chocolate bits still floating around inside it! A fun and useful video, James!

@CheeseOnEverything

4 жыл бұрын

Did a video on the peak design travel line, and after owning about five $200+ camera bags, I think I've finally stumbled upon the perfect one.

Love this video because it struck a nerve with me! I too, make snap purchases of camera bags, mainly when I’m bored or, worse still, when I have had a few beers! In fact I bought one bag and was so drunk I actually forgot I had ordered it........

You need a longer bike ride I think! Enjoyed the video as always. Stay well

Fun video. Be sure to see Torres del Paine on your Patagonia trip

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, will do! :)

Where were you two years ago when I bought one of these cheap bags? Now a dust collector in my closet. Will try and sell it to recoup some of my money. Thanks for a very informative video. 😀

Best 14 minutes of this past week. Thanks for the diversion. Any thoughts on doing a workshop in US or Canada?

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to! It's tricky to get insurance in the States unfortunately, but I certainly won't rule it out :)

Good video! I actually have been using a camera bag pretty much lime that Neewar camera bag you showed (as I could not find anything better for 'reasonable' price. While the durability has held up well, the biggest issue is the comfort. Thin straps, small size and no wait straps means that if you have to walk for 3-4 hours with a filled up bag, it really strains your shoulder and eventually the neck. Not a good feeling !

Thank you for not doing another Lightroom video!!! Just subscribed!!

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate :)

Yes... YESSSS!!!! We got the garden hose test! I'm surprised you didn't mention things like how the more expensive bags tend to have more durable inserts, and in the case of yours, pockets to hold things other than just camera gear ^_^ EDIT: Cheap gear does have one handy use though - I bought a $20 CAD sling bag to see if I like sling bags. Turns out I'd rather have the BackLight, because we go out for longer than a few hours at a time, and you can pack a lunch alongside your gear. Won't lie though, the idea of a Wotancraft Trooper L is insanely tempting.

I’ve become a fan of Tenba BYOB inserts. You put them inside a normal bag or rucksack. I tend to travel with a smallish kit and this is a very flexible system. I can put a micro 4/3 system in my daysack, and also carry waterproof, spare clothing, sandwiches etc. And Tenba also do compact foldable bags to put your BYOB into. When travelling for holidays, I use my daysack as a carry-on and for walking and take a foldable bag to carry my camera when I’m just strolling around town, rather than going out for a proper walk. By the way, I have a tendency to get a bad back, and for me, travelling business class for transatlantic and longer distances is definitely worth the extra money. One time I was hobbling around Boston Massachusetts with a bad back after travelling economy, which was not fun.

I can 100% recommend the cheap bag, I've used it as my main bag for over 3 years and it hasn't fallen apart yet! Looking to upgrade soon tho hopefully

Very logical and interesting too... agree 👍

Quality bags (and therefore more expensive) do last a lot longer and are a peace of mind article. I got a Lowepro Mini Trekker backpack I don't remember how many years ago (looong time ago) and it's been with me around the world and it still 'works'; no cracks, no tears, everything still okay except maybe for its looks. No problem though to use cheapo (camera) bags as for instance a 'day pack', carrying only a light set up.

My first camera bag was one very similar to the one you show here, also from Amazon, Amazon's brand. I think it's the one the "next step up" from the one you bought. Nothing ever broke in it because I ended up using it for spare camera/extra lens storage.

I have a presumably cheap bag bought second hand on Ebay. It has a very useful feature in that it has backpack type straps but also has one to make it a shoulder bag.

9:18 The loop or long handle on zipper slider is a must have feature. Loops actually are best I think. 👌 I haven't heard of Mindshift gear backpack before. Nice discovering something. 😏

I've gone the cheaper route for my daily carry, using a cheapo amazon messenger for the exact reason you said - I can buy another 8 of them before I break even with the cost of a more expensive bag. My first one lasted 7 years through rain, wind, and snow. I literally never leave the house without it. In the end, the only thing that failed was I wore a hole in it at the point where it rubs on my hip. I have replaced it with exactly the same £20 canvas messenger - here's to another 7 years! However... I'm looking at a more serious backpack for when I want to go for a "serious session", or travelling abroad where a failure would be more than inconvenient.

Thanks for reminding me that I desperately need another camera bag. Especially one that I can use when climbing snowy mountains even though I live in a desert. When can you do a review on crampons for photographers?

I know I'm a year late to this party but, For on the go type stuff, I have used a Canon 200DG bag for 14 years. It's held up really nicely, fits in the overheard bin, has a decent amount of padding, and I can get things out of it quickly. For actual jobs and storage, I've had a Lowepro Pro Roller x300 that I bought on clearance from an online shop. It's rugged, spacious, and can hold nearly every superfluous piece of gear I own. Wouldn't ever bring it on a plane.

I've been laughing about the water part for the last 15 minutes. Classic Popsys

You are already there James. Crazytown that is

Just subscribed! Great video:)

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

If the ground is muddy sandy wet or what ever I always put a bin liner down to lay my bag on. Stay safe and well.

The best argument for a cheap camera bag is the first 2 bags you buy are almost guaranteed to miss whatever your future self will realize was important that you didn’t think of before you got it.

there are online reviews, then there are James's online reviews, some reviews are extremely boring and some are highly amusing and informative, thankfully James your are the latter, hang in their buddy. On a serious note finding the best/ most suitable camera bag seems to be a lifelong quest for many of us ! lol.

Gteat review in your very best style

Nice comparison, I would like to add that the cheap bag would also fit under the seat in an airplane, and the larger one is for the overhead. Thinktank also has a similar bag (front loading) which I bought, but to be honest, I would have just as well bought the on in your movie, for very small difference, mainly a chest/belt strap and possible nicer shoulder straps. It's not as big or comfortable as my other big bags, but each one of them has it's use.

The beard looks really good on you mate .... I am starting to wish I would be stuck at home (so many old photos to catch up to for editing, so many PC games I haven't finished) but I have to keep going to work, my colleagues at the elderly with dementia nursing home are quarantining themselves and someone has to pick up the hours.

@sh8736

4 жыл бұрын

W0lfy Ovi good job! The dementia suffers may not be able to appreciate your commitment but their friends and relatives will do 👏

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Great work! Thanks for everything you do :)

My life is held together with gaf tape and zip ties.

Loved this video....very funny and interesting..

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate :)

I tend to like the intermediate priced bags for my needs. They are better than the inexpensive ones for my needs but the high end ones are a bit of overkill for me. I have a few old over the shoulder bags I still use for local/day trips when I am not carrying that much gear with me.

A good video that James. I personally use a Lowepro Whistler 450AW which has stood the test, albeit I've had to repair it a bit when some of the stitching let go. But most of my photography is wildlife and my gear for that is heavy. But it's had a pasting for the last two years and still lives so I can't complain. That said, I do have a Neewer camera bag insert that's in with my backpacking/wild camping gear. It's a (big) compromise on convenience, usability, cost and space. But it seems to work.... ok-ish. Keep up the great work mate, really enjoy your content.

Thanks for another brilliantly funny video James. We both may have been in lockdown for too long, but I was in tears in parts! The camera bag ‘collection’ is something I am sure all photographers are aware off, as I believe are most of their partners! My wife just doesn’t accept that her collection of handbags is just the same as me having a cupboard full of camera bags!!! And please more video like this rather than LR/PS tutorials. Tripods would be a good idea, or ND filters as the price difference on the cost of filters can be astronomical . Keep safe

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Brian :)

I use that same exact neewer as an ICU with a 30L burton focus. I have used it some times just the bag itself and after maybe 20-30 or walking the zipper starts to move. But hey as an ICU works perfectly since the Burton one didn't come with with.

Thought that green bag looked familiar. I have the 26L bag for my Hasselblad setup. I can fit the body with one lens mounted, along with one extra back, three more lenses, filters, rocket blower, and film. I can’t fit any of the hoods, which is kind of a huge pain. It is super heavy, so I take shorter and shorter hikes with it. The last year I only took it out of the car. It’s just way too heavy (the gear, not the bag). Great bag.

That intro was awesome! “I wish I checked my Laptop, actually.” Bravo! ~Daniel

Suggestion for upcoming video/purchase: cheap macro extension tubes. Thanks!

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Gotcha :)

Lets say you have to replace that cheap bag every 3 months, over the course of roughly 3 years you'd end up reaching the cost of the mindshift bag (based on the price you gave us). The mindshift bag would probably last that long, even with heavy use. Sure, the upfront cost is higher, but it's the better choice. Best option is to account for the cost of a good quality bag when initially getting a camera, and saving the extra amount needed to buy one with the camera. I too use the same backpack, and love it. I also like the fact that it has a laptop sleeve. Bags that have the access panel where the mindshift one does-- if the zipper breaks, you could still carry the backpack without worrying about losing your camera gear.

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

I love mine too :)

you can consider Lowepro Photo Hatchback BP 250 AW II. it's very protective and also have a hidden raincover. if you want to carry a camera and 2 more lenses, it's a very good solution. also, the price is acceptable too.

James, I own two camera bags. One is a f.64 SCM Large camera shoulder bag that I bought some time around the year 2000 for about $100. Now, twenty years later, B&H Photo in New York City is still selling the same bag for... $99.95. This bag has really held its value! I used it to hold my Olympus OM film camera system (three bodies, six lenses, one 2x teleconverter, two flash units, two Motor Drive 1s, one Power Winder ,1 and various accessories. I'm selling off what's left of my old kit and will use this case as the main case for my Panasonic Lumix camera system (currently a DMC-GX7 body with the 14-42 and 45-150 kit lenses, an Asanuma 135mm f2.8 telephoto lens, a Vivitar 80-200mm f4.0 zoom lens, and a Fotodiox OM-MFT adapter, plus accessories.) I'll be able to grown into this case as it has plenty of room for the lenses I plan to add to my collection. My second camera case is an Altura Medium camera bag which cost me $19.99 last January on Amazon. It barely holds my GX7 and the 45-150 zoom lenses, but can also carry a camera strap, remote control shutter release, battery charger and lens cleaning supplies. The difference in the two bags is that the Altura is a nice "grab and go" bag for when I have some time to kill and want to do some quick photography. The f.64 bag will be my main bag as my camera collection grows and I have a greater variety of lenses to work with. I don't expect the Altura to last anywhere near as long as the f.64, which I'll probably pass on to one of my sons when I die, but it does the trick for a quick afternoon chasing photons. The two camera cases have one thing in common, though--they both have main compartment lids that open away from my body with the case on my shoulder. This means that I'm not fighting the lid as I access equipment and change lenses. I can also return the unused lenses to the case easily so they're more secure while off the camera. That lid was what drew me to the f.64 case twenty years ago and it took a bit of searching to find a modern day case with the same feature. While writing this, I realized that my favorite camera case from when I was in high school had a similar feature--it was a Vivitar hard leather case that had a lid that folded out from the case so I could access the gear inside. I wish I could show you a picture of it so you could see what I mean.

hi James - enjoyed the video as always! But ... I do enjoy LR tutorials and my peak design $$$$ bag :) happy Saturday

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa, they'll be back at some point, and I still like my peak design bag for a lot of stuff :)

Another briljant video!! Thank you for making my quarantine bearable. I’m from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 and in quarantine for 6 weeks now... if there is anything i can do to help you keep your sanity, let me know 😁👍🏻

To be a newsreader, you'd only have to get a tie and you'd be all set. Of course, you'd have to find a good story to report about 🐑 pictures.

@mrrcassidy

4 жыл бұрын

He will have to learn how to tell whopping great lies before he'll be allowed to read news.

Couldn't agree more . I bought a cheap no-name bag that started to fall apart within days. My current bag cost me about 50 quid (K&F Concepts) . It has done several arduous trips , is none the worse for wear , has kept my gear safe , me comfortable , and mostly meets my needs . There are a few things I don't like about it , but for me , it sits in the bang for buck sweet spot . I could easily have spent 2 or 3 times as much for little to no improvement .

I watched this video, forgot about it, bought the expensive bag, came back was happy I bought the bag you approved.

I bought a very similar bag to this as my first camera bag, and I can say with absolute certainty that it is super uncomfortable for long durations of time. I would not recommend it for long term use, but it will suffice for a temporary solution. I just bought a mindshift bag today and I can't wait to try it out.

My first camera bag was a Canon bag I bought in an electronics store here in the US. I paid $40 for it. Last year I bought a Lowpro bag when I bought my Nikon d750 and the 2 lenses I bought for it. I paid $280 for it. There is a big difference in quality. I have hiked with both of them and the laptop is definitely better in comfort and in quality. I bought it specifically for the protection aspect of it. Of course less than 6 months later they dropped the price by $100.

I got a bag for around $30 body strap back opening , pockets inside , out side straps, big enough to get my camera in with a 600mm lens on it plus 3 other lenses and it has a rain proof cover. Hell of a buy off Amazon. Good video James. Be safe

I just got the Neewer waterproof pro camera bag only 100 bucks Aussie rear opening and heaps better then that version which I looked at as a day pack. Def better then what I thought when t arrived the zips are of concern ill grant you that. But figured if they fail I can get them replaced with proper ykk versions and still save 4-5 hundred dollars. If you looking to do another budget compare I also just got the neewer carbon fibre 67 " tripod and its going well ! Stay safe and sane mate.

I have one of these bags and will probably get one more. I use them to keep my cameras and lens in, hence the need for two. They're also useful in carting the cameras/lens out to the car, assuming we'll be able to do that again at some point and time. If I'm going to be off-road, then I have a more durable camera bag.

@JamesPopsysPhoto

4 жыл бұрын

Nice set up :)

I have both of these bags as well and I only use the cheap bag for short little trips like a walk around my neighborhood or short trips to local places. I would never take it on an actual assignment, event, or on an actual outdoor excursion. But for casual uses, especially where you don't need a lot of gear, the cheap bag is actually fantastic for the price.