Hi, I'm Brian James "That M43 Guy", a sometime Professional Photographer who champions Micro Four Thirds format Photography and I'm also Entertainer (singer/multi-instrumentalist) from Brampton in Cumbria at the place where the lake District of England meets the Border with Scotland at Hadrian's Wall in the UK.
As a pro photographer I specialised in portrait, headshot, school, military and corporate photography. I’m also a former press officer/photographer for the RAF Air Cadets and Rotary International covering the Cumbria and Lancashire areas of the UK.
As a recreational photographer I love nothing more than photographing old buildings and structures such as churches and railways, especially those made in the vernacular architecture and then telling their story.
I'm an Air Force Veteran with 45 years uniformed service and I'm a committed and active Rotarian which deals with my altruistic needs in life, additionally I am a member of Border City Probus club.
Cant believe it Brian, swapped from Sony to M43 and bought an EM1 Mk2. On holiday on the Isle of Wight last week at Osbourne house taking some photos when I got the same card error issue. Swapped to my second card slot and carried on around Osbourne. Back home now trying to recover 2 days of lost photos!
Brilliant video Brian, I must have watched it a dozen times already, thanks for sharing all the info, Grandfather was born in Tralee, Kerry. Just submitted all my docs 2 weeks ago, so a long wait for me yet. Cheers.
Thanks for this little historical video on the speed records. I well remember Campbell and the Coniston crash! The news went around the world and it was the talking point for some time. My Dad used to follow these records and often mentioned remembering the 1927 crash at Pendine Sands. He was 11 then. It’s interesting to see the place where it happened, so many thanks for sharing, Brian. You’re certainly putting that new video to good use😊 Enjoy your holiday!
I lived in Pembrokeshire for 7 years it’s a wonderful place, oh and Pembrokeshire is West Wales not South Wales, South wales is Swansea/Cardiff area. Brian you need to visit Laugharne the place best known for the poet Dylan Thomas.
Fascinating history. How did you keep the footage from getting any footstep up and down motion? So smooth. My Pocket 3 does a little bobbing when I walk. I try ninja walking. I did find a longer selfie stick helps.
@@AprilClayton I just walked normally. If you check out your PATREON you’ll find I uploaded some special bonus footage for level 2 Patrons like yourself
Thanks Brian -- did not know of that location and had only heard the names of some of the speed drivers from back then. Nice to know more of the history -- and the still photos of 'Babs' -- and it's cool that it was not only restored for display, but they have also driven it on the sand there also!
@@aengusmacnaughton1375 they’ve run it I’m several places. It was running at the goodwood festival of speed last year and the ladies told me that it’s coming out for a driving event in November too
Slightly different but I'm in my 60's and I have been verbally assaulted whilst walking my dog three times in the last year all by young men in there 20's for no reason. I just don't get it. I'm considering getting a body cam to record when I walk.
This brought back some happy memories of family holidays camping in Tenby when I was much younger. I remember we were there in the famous summer of 76, to be honest it seems as I remember it, my late father was a keen photographer (I followed in his footsteps) so I must ask my mum where the slides are and we can hopefully fire up his old projector and relive some happy memories.
Very good video Brian, which tells the story well. One point, at around 4.28 you show a photo of Parry-Thomas's assistant (at that time) Reid Railton, but the man on the right is another record breaker that died trying to go one better on water, John Cobb. He's holding a model of the jet-powered boat that killed him, Crusader. Besides setting world LSRs, Cobb also did the fastest ever lap around Brooklands at 143 mph.
@@nlanca1 thanks for that. I was going to mention John Cobb but thought I’d start confusing things. We have had an amazing number of record breakers in this country, the whole Campbell family, Sir Malcolm Donald, Gina and her Cousin Don Wales, Cobb, Henry Seagrave, Richard Noble, Andy Green , George Eyston
@@nlanca1 thanks for that. I was going to mention John Cobb but thought I’d start confusing things. We have had an amazing number of record breakers in this country, the whole Campbell family, Sir Malcolm Donald, Gina and her Cousin Don Wales, Cobb, Henry Seagrave, Richard Noble, Andy Green , George Eyston
@@ThatMicro43Guy Yes its always impressive to go back over the history. One thing that occurs; they used to alternate Babs between the Pendine Museum and Brooklands - I saw her there several years ago. I'm not sure if they still do this over the winter. Babs also gets taken out to events during the year.
Nice video Brian, I saw a few blue plaques on buildings as you filmed, some interesting history there I think. Hope to visit one day so will have that in mind. All the best.
Spent a lovely week in Tenby back in the summer so this was a nice reminder! The small island with the fort on top is St Catherine's island which you can walk to at low tide. There used to be a zoo there years ago! Caldney island is much bigger and is further out.
Love Tenby. Had a family holiday there when I was about 12 years old. Couple of trips there more recently in our camper. The old lifeboat station featured in an episode of the TV program "Grand Designs". They had to transport all the building materials across the sands at low tide by tractor.
@@trevorfillingham7317 hi Trev, I didn’t know that about the lifeboat station conversion (I don’t watch much tv anymore), I’d have taken more notice of it had I known. It really is a lovely little town.
Croeso i gymru brian. Nice video and just as well you didt go there mid summer as its usually rammed packed with tourists. Did you go through the shop area? Hope you and the boss had a great anniversary! Hwyl am y tro
The video quality from the Pocket 3 is great -- I'm watching at 1080p -- are you shooting that or 4k? Don't mind you taking me along for a walking tour of interesting places -- two suggestions though -- the built-in mic (like most) isn't great in the wind -- did you get the wireless mic for the Pocket 3? And -- my own personal preference -- put breaks in your walking video for the places where you took the still photos and run through the photos there -- so at different points along the walk, instead of all at the end. Beautiful town!!!
@@aengusmacnaughton1375 no, I always shoot in 1080p 30fps as it makes the file size more manageable on my iPad and transfer times. Yes, I’m still in the learning phase with this camera. In Tewkesbury the internal mics were excellent so I thought I’d give them a go again….mistake so yes, I’ll be using the wireless Mike in the future although even with that and it’s “dead kitten” attached it’s still picked up the wind. Great idea re the stills, I think I shall try it, thanks Angus.
@@ThatMicro43Guy -- Great! Here's a question -- so if you're walking around with the Pocket 3 in one hand and you see something that you want to *QUICKLY* take a photo of, where do you put the Pocket 3 so you then have both hands free to grab your camera and take some photos? I was thinking that it's a bit of an odd size to just drop into a pocket, you normally would not have a strap/lanyard on it to just drop it in front of you -- these are the questions that fill my mind!!! 😆 Cheers!
@@aengusmacnaughton1375 we had a nice day actually. Being away in the caravan helps as we get on really well when we are away from the pressures of home and work. Nice to spend a special day inn somewhere so nice.
@@ThatMicro43Guy -- Yup, and I hear that the Tea in Tenby is awesome!!! Enjoy your time away from home -- beautiful skies even if it's past summer now....
Thanks for taking us on a tour of this little town, Brian. I haven’t been there, but have had 3 Pembroke corgi’s over the years! The painted fronts of houses certainly makes for a bright place and the beach, for once, looks lovely. The DJI certainly provides a clear and sharp image, even against the sun, and no doubt is easier for you to carry around. Many thanks for sharing!🇦🇺
@@trishf29 I’m really impressed with the camera but learned yesterday that the excellent internal mics don’t fair so well in windy conditions. All part of the learning process.
@@ThatMicro43Guy I am from the other side of world and would like to see more walking videos. One advantage of separate camera and audio recorder is that you can place the audio recorder in your clothes with foam wind shield when walking in the wind, although that is more complication and work.
@@StewartPalmshore very charming but parking is an issue. I think the town would be a nightmare in the summer as it was still quite crowded now. It’s the conundrum that these towns have, they need and thrive on the tourism yet it also spoils the place too.
@@michaelreid2143 thinking about what I said there are a few colourful buildings around Whitehaven too. On another note I need to pop over to your place and visit your Rotary club again soon just for the craic.
Starting to look cold over there. If Trump wins, we will be visiting Europe next year from Germany to Italy for a photography bonanza. If not, probably be preparing for an economic collapse instead, sadly.
@@WhoIsSerafin it is getting colder, yes. Part of the reason we are so wanting to live in Cyprus. Let’s hoot your man wins so we can welcome you to this side of the pond.
Hi Brian, Lovely video. Lovely Gothic Church. I have not seen flying buttresses like those...interesting and lovely. As I recall, I think that the original Hagia Sophia in Constantiople was the introduction of flying buttresses because of the massive size and height of the dome; I'm checking on that. It looks as though some of those massive trees have many stories held within them. Amazing histories behind such buildings, one's we do not have in The New World (of European ancestry.) I have a question: Could the "relic" stones on the sidewalk (4:25) be a very old crypt from a grave, perhaps at the time it was a monastery? The shape looks like a coffin. I remember seeing crypts (still in the ground but empty) 50 years ago in Provence. Even in 1975, it was a profound reminder of the short time we have alive...and I was only 21 then, and yes, by classmates & I did lie in them. BTW: Previously, I had not heard the name Tewkesbury until I was watching a couple of Netflix films, very loosely based on Sherlock Holmes: "Enola Holmes" and "Enola Holmes 2." Fun entertainment. There was a very attractive young lord, Lord Tewkesbury, who was a friend of Enola. Have not been to Great Britain so I appreciate this online, armchair tourism! Have you been to the island of Mull in Scotland? A monastery that was empty has been purchased and is now operating after sitting absent for 1000 years. A former parishioner from here is now a priest there. They have a small convent nearby. No room for guests however there are B&Bs nearby; I suspect there are probably caravan parks as well. Look up Mull Monastery and you will find their web site. Finally, don't know anything about vlogging equipment; that said, I am impressed with the quality of video and the internal mic. Safe travels to you and Mrs. Micro 4/3rds and your pups!
i don't think you should give up photography in public - i think you should just be more considerate about the people who are around you and tell people what your intentions are when the need to do that arises!
To be clear there is no expectation of privacy in a public place. Anyone that thinks that anyone needs permission to take photographs of people cars or anything else in a public place should be corrected on the law and then ignored. Being suspicious is not a crime, however accostingand threatening a member of the public going about their lawful business is a section 5 public order offence.
Great video Brian and the quality from that Pocket 3 is awesome. Thank you for the email also, was a pleasure having a quick chat with you via email. Hopefully next year as discussed we can chat in person. The Abbey is beautiful isn't it? I've been there several times and it's one of those places that each time you go, you seem to see something new. Anyway, great video as always, speak soon pal.
My Gopro hero 8 has just died so i'm on the look out for a new vlogging camera, the pocket 3 might be just what i'm looking for. Looking forward to watching more content from the pocket 3, and your ongoing thoughts. Best wishes from 1 caravanner to another.
@@lensmanonline only thing I’d say up to now is that the go pro is an action camera so it’s weather resistant and physically tough. Although the build quality of the pocket 3 is excellent it is more fragile than an action camera in having a motorised gimballed head and it’s not waterproof. For what I do that’s absolutely fine and indeed much tougher than I expected it to be. But it’s a different beast in action situations. Video quality wise though I’m knocked out and it SOOOOO easy to use.
Thanks for the info! I am an American citizen with a grandmother from Cork, Ireland. I am seriously consider becoming an Irish citizen and your video was very helpful!
@@YeOldSchoolNerd best of luck with it, I’d love to know how you get on. As an American can you have dual nationality or would you have to give up your American citizenship? I’ve heard conflicting stories on this.
@@ThatMicro43Guy Yes, as an American I can have dual Irish and American citizenship. The two countries also have a deal where dual citizens don't have to pay taxes to both countries at the same time, it depends on primay residency, which is nice.
@@trevorfentiman5283 up to now I’m really impressed. I thought they were expensive but they are still cheaper than the cameras I’ve been using like my G100 or a Nikon Z30 etc . Totally pocketable too.
Thanks Brian, . I remenber that Oliver Wakeman issued a tweet maybe 2 years ago He commented that he was impressed with the Organ at Tewkesbury No he did not ask if he could have a little go.. 😅
@@mamertobernal4460 I’m taking it that’s Rick’s son if I remember the children’s names. I’m sure hid dad would have found it even more difficult to hold back.
My lumix 12-60 gets the job done very nicely ZERO COMPLAINTS . In fact I’d say the video I get out of it blow me away for I only paid 150$ in excellent condition. It does all my studio work has zoom so I can take ot outside with built in stabilization it’s My run and gun that delivers every time . I’m so surprised I figured I needed only primes and the Leica 12-60 or Olympus 12-40 and of course they would be nice but paying double for something you can’t really tell the difference that much at all especially for double the price it just doesn’t make sense . Lumix 12-60 is very sharp and budget friendly zoom
Thanks for tour that was an impressive sample of romanesque arquitecture, I can't imagine how could it be living there 1000 years ago. The timber houses outside look similar to those in Normandy, France.
Thanks for the tour of Tewkesbury. I have heard of it, from a book I read when a teenager. Never went there, so thanks for sharing, Brian. Love the yellow stone work. The window tax, imposed in 1696, meant that people inbuilt their windows, if they had too many. This way they had less, and therefore paid less tax, and one reason why you can see ‘windows’ where they used to be on older buildings, including churches. Also concealed for security. Weren’t the Americans stationed there during WW2? I remember in my distant memory they had something to do with the place, and why an American was a benefactor. The new gadget did its job well!
