Blythe and Karry

Blythe and Karry

We’re a husband and wife team who love capturing memories to be preserved for a lifetime! We offer wedding photography, portrait and family sessions, and videography for weddings and live events. We’re based in Birmingham, AL.

We do have some monetized links for products in the video descriptions, so: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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  • @ronaldlee3537
    @ronaldlee3537Күн бұрын

    In the >10 years and taken >1 million photos, I have never had a SD cards failure. However..., I have known 2 other people that have experienced SD-card failures, one person bought theirs from Amazon, and the other from eBay. I have bought mine from B&H & Adorama, and my local Wall-Mart, zero problems. I always carry a spare older(&slower)SD-card, just in case though. I bailed my 2 friends out with my spare SD-card. I always format the card after each session, probably not necessary, but I do it.

  • @Paul_Wetor
    @Paul_Wetor4 күн бұрын

    Yes, do not cheap out on memory cards. Why go cheap when lost photos make all that fancy gear useless?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry3 күн бұрын

    Sometimes people just see lower prices and don’t realize there’s a substantial difference in reliability.

  • @eyeidea
    @eyeidea5 күн бұрын

    For 20+ years I have been doing a clean format on every memory card as soon as it goes in the camera. No problems so far.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry5 күн бұрын

    That’s a great way to make sure you have a clear file allocation table for the card to operate at maximum speed every time!

  • @Maffia2024
    @Maffia20246 күн бұрын

    Good 😊

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry6 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @wkelly-hn4kb
    @wkelly-hn4kb7 күн бұрын

    I dont feel good about sizes over 64. I do plan on getting everything to an external drive ..plus keep the cards as a second or third backup storage .

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry6 күн бұрын

    Is there a reason you don't like cards over 64GB? I have to use 128GB or larger cards when shooting video, especially now that I shoot everything in 4K, although I could easily get by with a 64GB card for photos. I certainly agree with backing everything up on an external drive! We always transfer from the cards onto the computer and external drive simultaneously, then also keep the RAW files on the SD cards until we've delivered the client gallery.

  • @wkelly-hn4kb
    @wkelly-hn4kb6 күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry i agree 💯 with you on all that ..getting new everything soon ..have the incredible Canon SX 70 HS this week . Just (Imo)paranoid about such massive sizes ..I've been frugal so far ..but all my amazing stuff from 2 years are on two cards right now .. scary 😳 so I'm buying more .just got rare red racoons on vid ..

  • @ozzymorrison8628
    @ozzymorrison86289 күн бұрын

    How bout keeping your memory card in the case after you use it

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry9 күн бұрын

    If you’re carrying around SD cards that aren’t in a camera, yes, keeping them in a case is a great way to prevent physical damage to the card itself!

  • @ozzymorrison8628
    @ozzymorrison86289 күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry the little things count :) thanks

  • @kahuna1247
    @kahuna124711 күн бұрын

    If you're a pro wedding photographer, wouldn't you use a new memory card for each job given how inexpensive it is compared to a wedding invoice?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry10 күн бұрын

    In my opinion, that is quite wasteful to replace cards with each wedding, even if they are relatively inexpensive. These cards are designed for multiple thousands of write cycles. A hundred or so cycles from a couple of year’s worth of weddings isn’t going to get close to failure on a quality card. Also, I’m sure the failure rate of new cards is VERY low. But I would trust a card I’ve used several times more than a card I haven’t personally tested yet.

  • @kahuna1247
    @kahuna124710 күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry Wouldn't you give the memory card with the agreed paid images to your client, hence no waste? I'm no photographer, but I'm sure the client would be happy to receive this and therefore no waste.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry10 күн бұрын

    We always deliver all of our images via an online gallery. I think it's a much better client experience and allows for them to easily share photos with family and friends. I haven't ever heard of a gallery being delivered on an SD card. Not everyone has access to an SD card reader and they're fairly easy to lose. Some photographers used to deliver images on a USB stick, but that's a bit outdated since basically everyone access to high speed internet. It is true that individual cards are relatively cheap, but if you do the math things don't look quite so good. Since we're using 3-4 cameras to capture a wedding (plus photos from the engagement session captured on 2 cameras), with dual card slots on two of those cameras, that's between 8-10 SD cards that we would need for each wedding!!! We also never deliver RAW images, so even if we did use the SD cards for the gallery, we'd have to erase them before transferring the exported files. But since RAW files take up significantly more space, we're typically averaging between 16-32GB per camera/card when capturing, but the total size of the entire exported gallery is only around 5-10GB.

  • @kahuna1247
    @kahuna124710 күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry Thanks for the explanation, it's a great insight to a profession unknown to me!

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry10 күн бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @RouzNassar
    @RouzNassar13 күн бұрын

    I would love to know what mic are you using in this video

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry13 күн бұрын

    Most of the audio was with the RODE VideoMic NTG shotgun microphone, unless otherwise labeled.

  • @RouzNassar
    @RouzNassar13 күн бұрын

    There should’ve been a mic test. Kind of disappointing since i liked the video format and audio level

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry13 күн бұрын

    Just trying to help people make informed decisions on gear. I've switched all of my non-studio audio recording to the RODE Wireless Pro, but I'm still keeping the TX660 for those occasional instances that its form factor is needed.

  • @lauraas22
    @lauraas2214 күн бұрын

    I'm about to get this camera and I'm very excited about it. I shoot with a Nikon D610 and I'm ready to get my hands on my first canon + mirrorless camera. I only do photography even tho I'm excited to start filming some personal things with the R8! I think all those downsides of this camera are easy to work around it and it's worth it for me! Thank you for the vid :))

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry13 күн бұрын

    You're welcome! I know the Nikon D610 was a solid workhorse back in the day, but you'll be blown away with how much things have improved since then.

  • @BrianLera
    @BrianLera16 күн бұрын

    I was eying this, coming from the 77D. Would you say this is an upgrade or look somewhere else? If so, where else?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry16 күн бұрын

    It is a HUGE upgrade from the 77D! Being full frame vs APS-C sensor is the biggest difference for photos, giving you a better depth of field, but also better low light than the 77D. Video is where the most improvement is, being able to capture 4K versus just 1080p before. There's quite a few other reasons it's better, but those are the two biggest to me. Obviously like I said in the video, I prefer the R6 Mk II. But the R8 is a great compromise if you don't need the pro features of the R6 (and R1, R3, R5, etc). You will have to make sure you have full frame lenses (no EF-S or RF-S). And get an adapter (EF to RF) if you plan on using older EF glass.

  • @AmberGarrett-py6ry
    @AmberGarrett-py6ry17 күн бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry16 күн бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @Nextsession271
    @Nextsession27120 күн бұрын

    I just bought mine earlier today!

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry20 күн бұрын

    Nice! Hopefully I was able to help your decision a little with my review.

  • @Nextsession271
    @Nextsession27120 күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry Your review was reassurance that I made the right purchase.👊🏿

  • @chriskross2859
    @chriskross285920 күн бұрын

    Would the battery warning still pop up if you were to use the regular canon batteries in the grip? And would you be able to see the battery level then?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry20 күн бұрын

    I only had one genuine Canon battery since I wasn’t convinced I wanted to keep the camera long-term when I bought it, so I wasn’t able to fully test every option. However, something that I didn’t mention in the video was that, if I started out with a single battery in the grip (genuine or third party) and power cycled the camera, then put a second battery in the grip, there wasn’t a warning and the battery level was showing like normal. BUT, the battery level it read was not accurate. It read full until shortly before the camera died, so it was almost as useless as not having any battery level indication. I didn’t mention that in the video because it shouldn’t be necessary to have a whole procedure just to change batteries. I’m guessing that, since Canon didn’t make a battery grip for it, the camera is only going off the voltage drop of the two batteries in parallel. Since both batteries together have a much larger capacity, the camera won’t see a voltage drop until both get fairly low.

  • @guermeisterdoodlebug7980
    @guermeisterdoodlebug798020 күн бұрын

    A new, favorite practice of mine, especially if occasionally putting cards in my pockets, is to remove the cards from my pockets before running clothing through the washer and dryer.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry20 күн бұрын

    I’m cringing just reading this. I’m assuming this was a recent occurrence? But that would be a good standard practice if you have a habit of putting SD cards in your pocket.🫣 I prefer to leave the cards in the camera until I get back to my desk, if at all possible. If I do have to take them out, I try to always use the protective case they all come with to prevent any physical damage to the card. Water shouldn’t affect SD cards short term, but may cause corrosion long term. I can’t imagine tumbling in a hot dryer would be much better for it.

  • @guermeisterdoodlebug7980
    @guermeisterdoodlebug798020 күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry Only once with a Nikon. Otherwise just trail cam SD card.

  • @ronaldlee3537
    @ronaldlee3537Күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry: I put my spare SD cards in with my batteries in with those little clear plastic cases, it makes it less like for me to lose them.

  • @Itsjayduhhhhh
    @Itsjayduhhhhh21 күн бұрын

    I have this camera cause I couldn’t afford an r6ii I actually love it and personally can get over its downsides My mother has the r6ii and sometimes I steal it when I need a second camera, but the R8 has been a perfect main camera if you work within its fussy limits. And when with people with other cameras people often are surprised at how good of a camera it really is compared to other much larger and more expensive cameras

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry21 күн бұрын

    It’s great camera for the price! I was surprised at its spec sheet and price point when it was first released, and almost wished I had gotten two of them instead of the R6II. But, after finding out about its weaknesses… Depending on what you’re capturing, though, the battery life may be the only truly limiting factor.

  • @gillmar8923
    @gillmar892321 күн бұрын

    How do you test the buffer of your camera and also will it vary with different types of cards?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry21 күн бұрын

    The buffer only plays a role if you are shooting high-speed continuous bursts. Typically most modern cameras have a buffer of somewhere around 25-75 shots. Although the exact number for each camera will also vary widely depending on ISO. The camera’s buffer acts as temporary storage until it can write all of the data to the memory card. So while the buffer is a fixed amount of storage, it will free up much more quickly (or not be utilized at all) if you have a faster card.

  • @gillmar8923
    @gillmar892321 күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry thanks for this information.

  • @frankgarcia
    @frankgarcia23 күн бұрын

    I delete file in camera the whole time and never had any problems and I have been doing for more than a decade! Just buy good cards. I use Sony Tough.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry23 күн бұрын

    It's definitely possible to delete in camera, and most of the time there won't be any issues. Besides the drawbacks I mentioned in the video, there's also the chance it could slow down transfer speeds due to random write versus sequential write. However, that probably wouldn't be noticeable unless you're shooting high speed RAW or recording video in a high bitrate 4K.

  • @frankgarcia
    @frankgarcia22 күн бұрын

    Hi @@blytheandkarry random write and sequential write are things that affect spin-disk hard drive. Those do not affect memory cards or SSD cards. You will not see in the market a defrag for SSD cards or Memory cards. To me, the only thing that makes a difference is the quality of the card. This is one part where if you are making money with your camera you can't go cheap. I delete in camera and I do not format my cards in the camera that often (once every 6 months may be) and in more than 10 years I only had one issue with one card, the issue was reproducible and the solution was to change the card for a better one. Places as ebay, amazon, bestbuy, waltmart (marketplaces) are not recommended to buy your memory cards because the fact is that there are a lot of fakes cards branded with good OEMs names. And this apply too to Batteries. There are a bunch of "Canon" batteries being sold that are fake.

  • @boblangill6209
    @boblangill620923 күн бұрын

    I've seen videos express a number of opinions on this subject, but nothing based on rigorously conducted tests. I'd guess my usage level is at medium - high usage for amateur who doesn't shoot video. My practices: Format the SD card in the camera first time I put it in. Don't swap the card to other cameras (Pretty easy for me since 95%+ shots are with the same camera.) Don't let the pics sit on the camera too long (what's too long? It depends . . . is always subjective) Use the USB cable to download the pictures using the camera vendor's provided software. Use the camera's ERASE ALL feature after verifying the pictures have been safely downloaded. - If I start shooting without clearing the card first, I make use the camera's feature to delete all in selected prior dates. If the card glitches, replace it.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry23 күн бұрын

    Those sound like good practices. I personally don't use the USB cable or the manufacturer's software, since I'm typically shooting with 3-4 cameras and it's substantially easier to just pop out the SD cards (and keeps my desk much less cluttered). Also, when shooting video, I'm always importing straight into Final Cut Pro, so manufacturer's software would be an unnecessary extra step. Not sure what your camera make is, but it sounds like the "Erase All" feature is similar to Canon's standard format card option.

  • @frankgarcia
    @frankgarcia22 күн бұрын

    I agree, I never swap cards between cameras. It's one of the may be myth around this topic but one that I think could be possible. I do use a memory card reader to move pictures to my PC and never had a problem. I shoot around 500 pictures per week, close or around 2000 per month so I can't say that I'm a heavy user.

  • @boblangill6209
    @boblangill620922 күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry Wouldn't it be easier to just have a card in each camera? That way, whatever you grab is ready to go (except for checking the battery charge). Reading your reply a little more carefully, you may already be doing that and the difference is in the method of transfer. My preference is primarily based on a desire to minimize physical handling of the SD card.

  • @deltacx1059
    @deltacx105923 күн бұрын

    3:25 I've regularly seen numbers over 100k write cycles for modern cards and I've used a older SD card as a boot drive for a Linux laptop and never had issues. Also don't bother using cards bigger than you need, the more layers in NAND flash the less durable it tends to be and they can also be slower because everything needs to be removed from the cell even if it's not the stuff being read or written.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry23 күн бұрын

    True, you can see 100k write cycles on an SD card, but would you run the risk of using an old SD card in a camera to capture once-in-a-lifetime images? If it's in a dual card slot camera as a secondary card recording simultaneously with a newer card, sure. But why run the risk when it's $30 or less every couple of years to replace your primary SD card? As for not buying bigger cards than you need, there's good arguments for both sides. Yes, the storage may be less durable, but also you're not going to be using it as heavily as you would with a smaller card. Also, most of the SD cards out there now have more than enough speed to support whatever you throw at it (with the exception of sports cameras, that typically have CFast or CF Express slots too). I'm personally going to buy just a little bigger than I need. I haven't made the switch to UHS II cards yet even though my cameras support it, because a V30 card is plenty fast enough to handle 4K video. If I upgrade cameras later to something that needs faster transfer speeds, it will be time to upgrade SD cards anyway.

  • @deltacx1059
    @deltacx105923 күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry I definitely approve of dual card cameras running what is effectively RAID 1, that's just the best option regardless. I do think for clients mission critical stuff it's fair to use a new, known good card. Maybe for personal stuff a 5 year cycle is good and quite safe. I do mostly astro though so in a night I could have thousands of RAW files getting dumped into the card so I'm definitely up there in terms of cycles.

  • @rickharnish6757
    @rickharnish675723 күн бұрын

    SANDISK from B&H is what I trust!

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry23 күн бұрын

    Same!

  • @GB-ez6ge
    @GB-ez6ge8 күн бұрын

    Good seller but there are about a half dozen reliable manufacturers, not just SanDisk.

  • @mtreadwell01
    @mtreadwell0123 күн бұрын

    One other comment: 3) You should ensure your camera is turned off before removing a card - to ensure it's not in the middle of writing something while you are removing it. Same applies to the computer (if you tend to remove the card from your camera to copy the files to your computer) always remember to "eject" the card before removing it from your external card reader/computer.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry23 күн бұрын

    Absolutely!!! Removing the card in the middle of a write operation is a sure way to cause data loss. I don't believe it's as important anymore to safely "eject" drives from a computer as it used to be, but it is still best practice to make sure your computer isn't actively using it. Since you shouldn't normally be writing data from your computer to your camera SD cards, the biggest issue there would be that something only partially copies over or a program gives you an error message if it was using one of the images on the removable drive.

  • @FraterABYA
    @FraterABYA10 күн бұрын

    YES! This. It's exactly the same as when you have it plugged into your PC. Almost never a a good idea to just yank it. I have killed a few flash drives this way too.

  • @mtreadwell01
    @mtreadwell0123 күн бұрын

    Two more suggestions: 1) If your camera can hold two cards, always use the second to write "backup" vs. overflow. If one card fails, you always have a backup. Rare both cards fail at the same time. Cards now can hold enough data to store thousands of pictures, and cheap enough to buy a second set if it gets full. Buying extra sets are a small price to pay compared to losing all your vacation or client pics because you didn't use the second card as backup. 2) If you are shooting professionally - who would use a camera that only holds one memory card?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry23 күн бұрын

    I mostly agree with you on your first suggestion, particularly for photos. However, sometimes I shoot sequentially when I'm recording video simply because of the sheer amount of space videos take up. And doing that really saved me on one wedding last year when my card filled up just before the reception exit. In that situation my camera switched over to the second card and everything was fine. But if I'm shooting something where I don't anticipate filling up one card (which is every time I'm doing photos, and sometimes when shooting video), I will typically record to both cards simultaneously when shooting on my R6 Mk II. As for buying a camera that only has one card slot...We have two EOS R camera bodies. We made the switch to mirrorless fairly early on - before the R5 & R6, and the only options at the time had one card slot. I haven't ever had any issues with card failures, and I attribute that to always following the recommendations I gave in the video.

  • @Narsuitus
    @Narsuitus23 күн бұрын

    "2) If you are shooting professionally - who would use a camera that only holds one memory card?" When I shot weddings with film cameras, I used cameras that only held one roll of film.

  • @mtreadwell01
    @mtreadwell0123 күн бұрын

    @@Narsuitus That is true, but it's the only option you have with film. My comment was based on shooting with digital cameras for commercial purposes such as a wedding. I can imagine the disappointment of the loss of a "one time opportunity" like a wedding - which you cannot reshoot - all due to the failure of a SD card for one reason or another. It just makes sense as a professional to use a camera with two cards, writing to both, as all SD cards will eventually fail. Film on the other hand does not "fail" - unless of course you start out with a bad roll (due to a problem with manufacturing). I started out using film in the 70's, doing my own developing and darkroom work - and never had a problem film - other than those I created due to my own mistake - which were many

  • @GB-ez6ge
    @GB-ez6ge13 сағат бұрын

    2) A: I did for a couple years but now my main camera has two populated slots. Maybe I've been lucky but I'm careful with cards and only buy top models from reputable manufacturers. No issue since ~2007.

  • @furkonige
    @furkonige25 күн бұрын

    samsung memory

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry25 күн бұрын

    I haven’t ever used Samsung. As the thumbnail image may be a clue, I’m a pretty dedicated SanDisk user and haven’t had any failures in the 10+ years since I started photography & videography. That being said, Samsung may be just as reliable, but I’m personally sticking with what I trust.

  • @vladimirnesic
    @vladimirnesic23 күн бұрын

    Yeah, Samsung does have some really good models. Fast and reliable.

  • @user-ld2iy4fo6g
    @user-ld2iy4fo6g25 күн бұрын

    Great as always! When will it be possible to have an ssd in cameras.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry25 күн бұрын

    Thanks! So, technically SD cards are SSDs… Joking aside, I think the main reason for not using something like an M.2 NVME drive is just the large size of the drive. That and those drives aren’t designed to be swapped between devices without an even larger protective housing. That being said, some of the more “pro” cameras use CF Express and CFast cards that have a faster transfer speed and arguably better reliability than standard SD cards. And some new cameras (like the newer Panasonic LUMIX cameras) can record directly to an external SSD over USB.

  • @user-ld2iy4fo6g
    @user-ld2iy4fo6g23 күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry Yes, SD cards are in fact SSDs lol. I also am aware that some camera manufacturers have started to adopt SSDs but only in very expensive and non mainstream cameras. I am still wondering though why there are no "entry level" cameras that have adopted m.2 SSD. A M.2 SSD can be as small as a 2230. They are also quite cheap so much so that even cheap laptops have them now. It might be a cooling issue though. I mean the canon R5 already overheats without an SSD,..

  • @ebinrock
    @ebinrock23 күн бұрын

    ​@@blytheandkarryHooking up an external (2.5") SSD via USB to a camera like that LUMIX S5IIX for ProRes video is just clunky and stupid. The new Nikon Z6III, when using a CF Express card, can record not only ProRes but _ProRes RAW_ *internally*.

  • @jonbarnard7186
    @jonbarnard718625 күн бұрын

    Tip: Avoid BestBuy "marketplace sellers." Avoid third party sellers on Amazon. Both these retailers host fraudulent sellers, especially for things like memory cards, and especially the cards that are priced too good to be true. Avoid like the plague.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry25 күн бұрын

    Great advice! It’s just not worth saving a couple of dollars to run the risk of a counterfeit memory card!

  • @leafcatcherstudio
    @leafcatcherstudio22 күн бұрын

    @@blytheandkarryOr avoid buying from Amazon entirely, since apparently stock from third party sellers is intermingled with Amazon’s own stock in their warehouses. So even if you choose to buy from Amazon directly, there’s still a chance you could end up with a counterfeit product or a returned item sold as new.

  • @SubhajyotiMandal-bx4ux
    @SubhajyotiMandal-bx4ux27 күн бұрын

    Hey,I'm a freelancing video editor, do you need video editor for your studio?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry27 күн бұрын

    Thanks for reaching out. But no, we’re going to keep all of our editing in-house for now.

  • @fangli
    @fangli28 күн бұрын

    Do you get overheat when doing photo?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry28 күн бұрын

    No, just when recording 4K60 video.

  • @germanpoweractivated
    @germanpoweractivatedАй бұрын

    i looooove my r8.. the pictures i get out of it are just amazing

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarryАй бұрын

    Yes, it has a great sensor to get some amazing images!

  • @ksychu87
    @ksychu87Ай бұрын

    And what do you think is better R6 but 1 or R8 now in 2024 usually for photography

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarryАй бұрын

    I think the slight edge comes to the R6 for photography, but if you plan on recording video with it, it would highly recommend upgrading to the Mark II due to the Mark I’s terrible overheating track record.

  • @vero1197
    @vero1197Ай бұрын

    I'm going to buy the R8 soon, deciding which was the right for me, my choice goes to this camera. I'm an Amateur photographer, I mostly shot nature and portraits but I shot pretty much everything, I love to bring with me a small camera body with small lenses. The R6 Mark II is a big temptation but why to spend € 1.000 more? I think this camera it's more the enough and the lach of IBIS won't give me any issue.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarryАй бұрын

    Hopefully I was able to help you with that decision. Both cameras are great options, but it really comes down to your intended use case.

  • @reedbehindthelens1534
    @reedbehindthelens1534Ай бұрын

    I bought the R8 a few weeks ago. I use it mainly for video BTS and my personal content on IG. The image quality is great. I do have four official canon batteries so im not worried about the battery life.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarryАй бұрын

    I feel like the R8 is great for IG content. It’s super compact, plus has an accelerometer to automatically rotate vertical videos. But I don’t see anyone buying the R8 as their primary camera unless they’re just starting out. You should have plenty of runtime on 4 batteries, but sadly that’s slightly less mAh than two LP-E6NH batteries. If only Canon could have made the camera just slightly bigger to give enough space for a real battery!!!

  • @vero1197
    @vero1197Ай бұрын

    I'm going to buy too the R8, very soon..Did you buy all originals LP - E17 batteries or any third part brand to advice?

  • @kenduejones
    @kenduejonesАй бұрын

    Switch the batteries around in the battery grip when that notification pops up , works fine after that

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarryАй бұрын

    I attempted that. The only way I could get it to not show the genuine battery warning was if I started out with one battery in the grip, then added a second battery after power cycling the camera. The problem with that was the battery level was wildly inaccurate. It would show full battery until it was almost dead. So basically just as useful as not having a battery indicator at all.

  • @rfish2
    @rfish22 ай бұрын

    How does it do outdoors? Does it catch a lot of wind?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry2 ай бұрын

    It does ok outdoors. I wouldn’t say it catches a lot of wind noise. But, obviously if it’s very windy outside, you’d need a deadcat fuzzy or some way to shield it.

  • @BrendanYoungMusic
    @BrendanYoungMusic2 ай бұрын

    Love the cut from the dip by the pond to the dip in the aisle, nicely done!

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Yes, it fit perfectly!

  • @freelancerratulakonda1
    @freelancerratulakonda12 ай бұрын

    Hey, your content quality is excellent and your content ideas are also good. But your videos have lower audience engagement. Need a proper searchable video tag set up to reach the targeted area and audience. Here are also some of the issues which you need to fix. If those problems are fixed your video easily ranks on the top search results and you get your potential viewers according to your video niche organically. I have some plans for you to fix those issues. Can I share?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip! Yes, we somewhat recently switched gears from using our channel to showcase our work to providing more tips and educational material for newcomers to the industry. I understand that it does take time for our audience to grow, but I'm open to any other feedback you may have.

  • @freelancerratulakonda1
    @freelancerratulakonda12 ай бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry where i can explain you in detail?

  • @freelancerratulakonda1
    @freelancerratulakonda12 ай бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry yeah i see your recent content. Just amazing duo you are. Smart presentations but just need some push up your video to the larger audience. Because when audience search a video which is related your video niche they can't find it one search result page. That's why audience view, engage and reach low. I have something to share with you in detail.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry2 ай бұрын

    Feel free to reach out through our website: blytheandkarry.com

  • @davidbarr9475
    @davidbarr94753 ай бұрын

    Brother thank you so much for shirt and to the point. I was watching video after video that were just frustrating. Excellent job! I'm sure you are loving the r6 mk.2. I ordered it at announcement. My wildlife photography has skyrocketed. Took some getting used to. But an Amazing camera. Cheers from north central Ohio

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Yes, it’s the best camera for me shooting both video and stills. I recently upgraded an old 6D II to an R8 to be able to do everything in 4K, but the R6 II is still my go-to primary camera!

  • @buildyear86
    @buildyear864 ай бұрын

    Would this be good for a conference record8ng?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry4 ай бұрын

    If it’s in the shirt pocket of the speaker, yes. If it’s any substantial distance away from the speaker, no. There are many options that have a more directional pickup pattern that would be significantly better if you are trying to record from more than a few feet away from the person speaking.

  • @buildyear86
    @buildyear864 ай бұрын

    Hmmm shitty news! How about the olympus vp-20, or is that comparable?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry4 ай бұрын

    The VP-20 is very similar to the TX660, but half the sample rate (not a huge difference for spoken voice, but worth mentioning). The style of microphone is designed for relatively close-range recording. If you try to record someone across the room, it will pick up every noise from every direction around you as well. If the speaker is loud enough, it will still be audible, but won’t give you the same quality as a shotgun style mic like the Zoom M3 MicTrak.

  • @buildyear86
    @buildyear864 ай бұрын

    Wow, learning a lot. Subbed!

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry4 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I just bought a RØDE Wireless Pro that I’m hoping to record a few videos on soon. It’s my new favorite go-to mic system for weddings! It does have some limitations, and I’m still going to be keeping my TX660 and Zoom F2, but it’s a solid system with a lot of great features, so stay tuned for that video!

  • @TheIrabomber
    @TheIrabomber4 ай бұрын

    Can I have the recorder in my pocket and still record with good sound quality?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry4 ай бұрын

    I’m assuming you’re talking about a shirt pocket? As long as the clip is clipped onto the pocket, so that it doesn’t slip down into the pocket or turn sideways, it does have good sound quality.

  • @TheIrabomber
    @TheIrabomber4 ай бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry i want to have it not seen but in my jeans pocket.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry4 ай бұрын

    This is definitely not the right tool for you then. You should to look into a lavalier recorder system like the Zoom F2 or the DR-10L, or one of the newer wireless systems that have a wired lav option. You can have the recorder/transmitter hidden in a pocket with a wire going to the microphone placed in a good position around chest height.

  • @YoungBlaze
    @YoungBlaze5 ай бұрын

    i like that mustache ! how much is DJI selling that for!!!

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry4 ай бұрын

    Haha, thanks! I’m a firefighter full time or else I’d have a full beard going like Matt Johnson 😝

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry6 ай бұрын

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  • @agu1970
    @agu19706 ай бұрын

    Hİ, Can you please comment between SONY TX660 and Olympus VP10? Is it worth the price difference? Which one do you recommend?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry6 ай бұрын

    I haven't used the Olympus VP10, but judging by its specs, the SONY TX660 is a better recorder. The SONY is more compact, has double the internal storage, and better recording sample rate.

  • @user-jx5nd5xt7g
    @user-jx5nd5xt7g8 ай бұрын

    Благодарю !

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry8 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @mixedup5858
    @mixedup58588 ай бұрын

    Battery will obselet

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry8 ай бұрын

    Not sure what you’re trying to say…

  • @BrendanYoungMusic
    @BrendanYoungMusic8 ай бұрын

    You know I like Sony, so...

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry8 ай бұрын

    Haha, despite my many Canon products, I do like my little Sony recorder.

  • @BigBenAdv
    @BigBenAdv8 ай бұрын

    Great hack/ workaround! I've always been amused by the fact that smartphones will allow you to basically record till either the battery or storage runs out but professional/ prosumer cameras wouldn't budge on this - I could understand if this is a heat issue on some cameras but it seemed like an odd problem once the technology had progress in each generation.

  • @shruggiexo
    @shruggiexo8 ай бұрын

    not sure if its a bit of a myth but I remember hearing it be about something like the import tax of a video camera being higher, and that definition being partly based on video recording limits

  • @BigBenAdv
    @BigBenAdv8 ай бұрын

    @@shruggiexo Apparently it is. Something to do with a different import tax bracket for camcorders and cameras that would record above 30 min count as one. I'm just very amused that given the price of DSLR or EVIL cameras to begin with, that manufacturers didn't just roll that tax in and just allow for it.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry8 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Yes, in fact it hasn't been manufacturer's limitations this whole time. I'm very thankful that newer cameras no longer have this limitation, but until I have all newer gear, I'll still be using this workaround.

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry8 ай бұрын

    Right, and considering how cheap consumer camcorders are (that don’t have a record limit), how expensive was the tax?!?

  • @BigBenAdv
    @BigBenAdv8 ай бұрын

    @@blytheandkarry Not too sure which it is but apparently it's either 4.9% or 14% based on what I could find. Thing is, it's only EU that had it. Which means camera makers could have just nerfed cameras sold in EU and left the rest of the world with cameras that would do more than 30min (assuming they didn't run into other limitations like file size or sensor overheating issues).

  • @ckendall9955
    @ckendall9955 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect! Just beautiful! I am so happy you did the video for their wedding. Being Matthew’s mom, I only want the best for them! Thank you!

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It was such a great wedding day!

  • @rcdreams835
    @rcdreams835 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Just what I was looking for. I was wondering, can you setup 3 more custom modes when in photo mode? So that you can have 3 for video, and 3 different ones for photo too?

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry Жыл бұрын

    Yes! When you flip the switch from photo to video, all the modes can be set individually. Also, if you need a fourth mode, Manual can be configured for photo and for video as an additional preset.

  • @rcdreams835
    @rcdreams835 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks that's awesome!

  • @TamilMediaTV
    @TamilMediaTV Жыл бұрын

    I am eagerly looking forward! Looking for more videos in future!

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Fortunately we've been really busy with weddings this past month, but we've got several videos lined up once we get the time to record and edit!

  • @JoeCopenhaver
    @JoeCopenhaver Жыл бұрын

    I'm one half of a husband and wife photo + video business too and we share a lot of the same philosophies. I'll be looking forward to more of your content!

  • @blytheandkarry
    @blytheandkarry Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We have several more videos in the works, but fortunately we've been really busy this past month with weddings. Hope to record more content in the near future though!