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@mahdiali6732 Год назад

Ever since I purchased the X100V, it has become my go to camera every where. Light, weather sealing, spectacular image quality and above all, fun to use.

@markorchard2272 Год назад

Hi Hugh. I'm 57 and have used every kind of camera, printed, developed and been totally passionate about photography since the age of 11. Recently I suddenly collapsed and lost my memory, all my £1000s of photography kit and belongings and ended up homeless. My memory has returned, but now I've been diagnosed with a VERY rare and incurable, neurological disease (95% similar to MS). I now, can hardly walk or talk, but I use a Nikon D3 and a Lumix G85. I was a fine-art portrait photographer. But now my physical restrictions mean my photography is different... but better, ironically enough. Embrace life's restrictions! Great videos.

@weisserth Год назад

Olympus E-M1 III with the 12-100mm for me. More than good enough and will deal with any adverse weather/environment situation.

@mmartel Год назад

What a poignant, moving, well-written, and beautiful video, Hugh. Lessons on gear, lessons on photography, lessons on life. I think I've caught a bit of dust in my eye just now. ❤

@3BMEP Год назад

😊🙏🏻🖖🏻

@rosswaugh1254 Год назад

Dear Hugh and Claudia, thank you for sharing your lives and your deep loss, and your family experience this vacation. Images of those we love are so important, even if we can't bear to look at them for a while in the pain of loss. The images are still there when it becomes time to look, reminisce, laugh and cry together. The images that don't get taken, and the words of love that weren't said are the ones you regret.

@dannygnaniah7552 Год назад

This is on of the most moving videos I’ve seen in awhile….I’ve been off photography since the pandemic but you reminded me of what truly matters in these moments, of truly capturing that space in time, that memory burnt into your mind, of the ones you love. Thank you for sharing something truly private but in the end uplifting me in the process.

@Tom_367 Год назад

Thank you Hugh for that insight. I usually face a similar dilemma when it comes to choosing my gear for vacation. After a phase where I only used my smartphone I started to enjoy the quality of the DSLR, although it ways heavy on mountain trips. I recently scanned a lot of old film and found that I captured a lot of photos of dear people that are no longer with me. This is the true essence of photography. It allows us to look back at a past moment in time and bring back memories. I also enjoy how my kids become interested in photography. I enjoy passing my skills to the next generation. This is what will be remembered.

@pgy8863 Год назад

I've been enjoying your thoughtful, well-delivered videos for a while, but this one is personal, and especially excellent. Memories are fleeting and honestly the justification for carrying a camera in the first place. Thanks to both of you: Hugh and Claudia

@henriabsinthe3181 Год назад

Hugh, those last minutes of the video is really the essence of everything. When looking back on images of people gone forever, nobody really cares about camera and image quality. 😊

@morgan18821 Год назад

I am the family vacation photographer, we have been going to the Outer Banks NC since 1990. We pull these albums out and reminisce during holidays when together. This video really speaks to me as I am becoming the oldest in the family. I am a gear head, a Fuji shooter and will never take each opportunity, holiday or vacation for granted again. Love your content.✌🏻

@3BMEP Год назад

😊🙏🏻🖖🏻

@bergfi Год назад

Thanks for sharing your story and for putting photography and equipment into a proper perspective. I have been researching which camera to buy and your video is helping me to see what is truly important. The bottom line is that most any camera will do if the image captured is meaningful to me. Thanks for what you do and how you bring everything together, it is truly helpful and enjoyable.

@jeffreytotaro7051 Год назад

Another thoughtful and insightful video Hugh! Vacation camera choice is always tough. I’ve recently taken the Q2 with me and it’s wonderful for sure. I rented it and then bought one. So fun and capable. Regardless of camera, your point is well taken about family and our limited time here. Be well!

@peterfritzphoto Год назад

What an utterly beautiful, deeply moving video. Thank you for the care, the thoughtfulness and the generosity you gave it. Thank you, Hugh. 💙

@Bill-NM Год назад

So sorry for your family's loss Hugh. Your lesson from your's and Claudia's personal experience is spot on. Cherish those we love above all else.

@3BMEP Год назад

💯🖖🏻

@tommym6248 Год назад

Touching video. ❤ It’s not only about capturing the moments in the world around us, but capturing the moments with loved ones that may never come again. I have been trying to get more candid shots of my loved ones in those happy moments in this world. The best camera for the job is always the one you have with you. I recently picked up a LUMIX ZS200 for its 1” sensor, 15x zoom, and familiar UI. I found that it was easy to take with me just about anywhere.

@RamblingsofaRetiree Год назад

Great message. I learned that message long, long ago and it is good to have it reiterated. I still use my tiny Fuji X30 when I travel and want to go light. Know your equipment's limitations, work around them and the world is your oyster. On my last trip overseas where I wanted to travel light, the little Fuji worked like a charm and had me creating images of family that I know will be cherished by family long past my time on this earth. Keep up the great work!

@3BMEP Год назад

😊🙏🏻🖖🏻

@rolf_siggaard Год назад

Thanks so much for sharing those deeply personal moments and learnings with us. I’m in awe of your storytelling. Thanks again. Photographing people around you should not be left to chance.

@frankfountain7680 Год назад

What an elegant and powerful video! Thank you. So sorry for your tragic loss.

@3BMEP Год назад

Thank you, Frank.

@richardbentley Год назад

Dear Hugh, I am so sorry for your loss, truly. I've watched many of your videos, I love your delivery; a truly Shakespearean experience every time. As a 52 year old, father of 5 kids spread across the world, your story today truly hit home. I shoot a lot of architecture and landscape and on a recent shoot in the desert, took my 5 year old daughter along with me. I took some wonderful images - she brought me good luck. But the very best ones, are, of course, the ones I took of her. No image we can ever capture will ever capture our hearts as the ones of our kids' smiles Hugh, right? Thank you for being a genuinely mature, educated and thoroughly enjoyable voice in the age of the chaos machine of social media. Bless you and your family.

@lzwnn Год назад

Thank you so much for that beautiful, vulnerable, touchstone of wisdom. I’m so sorry for your loss.

@3BMEP Год назад

🙏🏻

@gregcorker2193 Год назад

Thanks for reminding us that people we love and share this life with should, whenever possible, be priority subjects for which we make time to “get the shot”; even as we sometimes struggle to maintain balance and experience the moments with them. I have witnessed the tremendous impact such efforts have; especially when death…and time take people and the memories we had of them away.

@anthonyroland8001 Год назад

I came across your RU-vid channel by accident today. The algorithm finally got it right. This is the second video I've watched. I'm flying home to New Orleans this weekend. I tend to fuss over what to bring as well. The essential priority is living in the moment and capturing those moments now that I'm older. I still have my shot list of photos I want to get for prints or whatever I decide, but to freeze those moments with those you care about will bring a lifetime of joy.

@chrisjames1924 Год назад

Vacation camera? Fuji X100* and be done with it. No brainer (for me). I wasn't expecting to feel so emotional watching a video about camera gear. But, then again, this video was about so much more than trivial dilemmas over what camera to take on holiday. Sorry for your family's loss, Hugh. Beautiful content as always.

@3BMEP Год назад

X100 (I like the v) is a great choice. 🙏🏻🖖🏻

@WunjoxFlo Год назад

I had an X100F as a travel/vacation camera. I sold it, the EVF color and contrast are terrible. I didn't enjoy using it because of the EVF :/

@vorpled Год назад

I just did two weeks in Tasmania (Australia) with an X100V, RX100 MkVI, and an iPhone 11 Pro. Tiny camera bag, very little weight. They were capable of everything I needed, and I used all of them. Didn’t miss my other cameras, nor miss opportunities that arose. There were two things I wished I had - a tripod, and an ND filter (even though both cameras have extremely useful built-in ND filters).

@kamilpotato3764 Год назад

@@3BMEP Fuji seems like logical choice. I would also consider omdem5 mark3 with 12-40 f2.8 pro.

@burnedbytheword Год назад

Thank you…especially for the final part. While I can only speak for myself definitely, I am overwhelmed with the simple universal reach the idea of “grab[bing] life”, of it’s appeal to the least of us to the greatest. This video has helped me to remember what a joy, however fleeting, combining my photography hobby with family time can be. Thank you. 🙏🏻 And as a side note…THANK YOU for reserving those personal photos. Privacy is a rare virtue these days.

@odonkers Год назад

First time viewer of this channel. You are (both !) excellent story tellers. Thank you for your insights on vacation gear and the thought process behind it, but also sharing a very personal story on where focus in our lives need to be on ! Very (very!) well done. Subscribed and looking forward what you and your channel have to share in 2023 and beyond.

@zodiacmanan Год назад

Love the message. My favorite pictures are still of my niece taken with a Nikon point and shoot. Her moods and machinations were captured through the blurry imperfect by the technical view pictures. Those pics will never be topped.

@bassem500 Год назад

I was very touched by what Claudia made you share. It reminded me of one of the most important reasons for photography. For very personal reasons I need to learn to do much better portrait photography. Thank you Hugh! P.S.: I take my M to vacations where I want to relax, because it slows me down and is such a pleasure to use.

@JaredTremper Год назад

Truly touched by this. We are planning to drive to Georgia in December to spend an extended holiday with my wife’s parents who are in their mid 80s. Your story now prompts us to ponder how we might thoughtfully capture a moment or even a portrait of them.

@3BMEP Год назад

I’m so glad. 🙏🏻🖖🏻

@pothast Год назад

Such a beautiful video. Heartwarming …. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I feel you ❤

@schutlol Год назад

Thank you, Hugh! Very touching and close-to-home. Great explanation that photography is more than a profession or a hobby.

@juliettemansour Год назад

A wonderfully reflective video, So appreciate you sharing the personal aspect of such a poignant story that reflects the nature of photography that is so crucial: Seeing the moment, seizing the moment. Thank you.

@gunnarlahmann754 Год назад

Thank you for sharing, Hugh. I usually shy away from commenting, but this time is different. I really had to surpress a tear hearing your story. At the last day of our beach vacation my familiy and me had a frightening car accident (everybody is fine...) this year. Therefore I "felt" what you were talking about and I am glad about the beautiful familiy pictures that I took. The images of your loved ones are a direct link to the memories one cherishes. Even if it is the worst image recorded on the worst equipment ... So yes, taking the image is far more important than the recording device ...

@AndrewCuthbert 8 месяцев назад

I’ve watched countless videos of yours, Hugh, but this was very special and deeply moving. Thank you for sharing such a personal beautiful story. The camera stuff was, as always, great, of course!

@3BMEP 8 месяцев назад

Thank YOU for your kind words, Andrew. 🖖🏻

@apcuthbert 8 месяцев назад

@@3BMEP keep up the great work, you’re an inspiration. Your carefully considered thoughts on various camera systems is proving more helpful than most as I think - occasionally fantasise! - about my retirement photography project! Peace be with you 🤝🙏🏻

@lim2001burger Год назад

That bit in the end got me...thanks for the much needed reminder of what really matters. All the best to you and Claudia.

@Vartan297 Год назад

Such an amazing video Hugh. So sorry to hear this but such a positive message at the end. Inspirational. In tears at the end ❤

@3BMEP Год назад

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@ligongca Год назад

So glad that I watched the entire episode till the end where the true “message” came out. Echoing many of the comments earlier, this is very moving and real, and many many thanks for that.

@Reyfox1 Год назад

I was deeply moved toward the end of the video. I always take my old G9 with me where ever I go. On vacation, I'll add a couple of lenses depending on the vacation. Even a gimbal in my camera bag. I don't mind carrying the gear because I don't know if I will ever be back to that location. The same with taking photos of people I love. It's worth it to me to lug the gear, which has always been attached to me anyway. I feel naked, that something is missing if I don't have it with me. Thank you for sharing something so personal with us all.

@mipr8980 Год назад

Condolences to both you and Claudia but thank you for putting things into perspective.

@foxyang7634 Год назад

Great video!!! I used to be a person who looks all the technical details of cameras, even I have no such money to get those "legendary lens and camera". I bought xt3 years ago and now using 1680, head out more often rather than look new cameras and lenses, and starting printing images from data bank. You mentioned "I feel" really got me, after surfing all images I took for years, I do feel the moments, the memories behind the pictures, specifically, noticing the kids growing up.

@rjkral Год назад

Essential viewing And an essential message Thank you for sharing all of this It's a gift. May you and yours have many more moments to cherish, remember and share. Peace.

@3BMEP Год назад

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@btecww Год назад

Excellent commentary …your shares are insightful and intimate. I always get more than I expect from your channel. Thank you

@3BMEP Год назад

Thank YOU!

@Jylakir Год назад

I think I will always come back to this channel. Just for videos like these. This not about the tech (which I also like to follow) but to pause from the noise that follows our hobby. And get me some toughts that I should take some pictures of my family and friends, just to create a time capsule for myself and the moment we had ...

@DavidMiller-xw7jc Год назад

Hugh, thank you so much for sharing. I think this is likely the most significant and poignant video of the thousands I have ever watched on YT. Firstly, I am so sorry for your’s and Claudia’s loss, but so much more so of course for your sister, who must have been devastated. Key points here: (i) that I truly agree with whatever your genre of photography we are all in privileged position to help record memories around us, not just for ourselves but for other members of our family and the next generations. Use your talent. Secondly, with thousands of £ worth of wonderful Fuji stuff I own, I really struggle with the quality of snaps from my (now rather old of course) iPhone 12. It pains me how good they are, how much I’ve spent on Fuji gear and how I find it more convenient to grab the phone over the camera. Even now, I take shots on the Fuji xt4 (and the lovely 33 mm f1.4 that arrived yesterday, 56 1.2 WR on pre-order) send them to my MacBook Pro and develop them, in Lightroom, and still send them to my phones and develop then on that too! But life is more important than than gear, go out and live it, seek adventure, enjoy family and record memories on whatever camera you have at hand, the gear is secondary.

@3BMEP Год назад

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@cwarfield Год назад

A beautiful video and sentiment, Hugh. Thank you!

@AlexanderBarreto Год назад

Thank you for sharing this, Hugh. I struggled last year in deciding what to take with me on a trip with my girlfriend and her kids and in the end what I took was perfect because we captured great memories. That is what it's all about as you so articulately described. Hopefully next time the decision won't be so difficult but for sure I'll keep shooting.

@3BMEP Год назад

👍🏻😊

@imjooboy Год назад

That’s like my vacation camera for the past half decade, the Canon EOS M6 + EF-M 22mm F/2. Small, easy to operate, I don’t change lenses. While not a Leica, it’s served me well on family vacations.

@DrFearCo Год назад

I needed this reminder to focus on what’s important.

@cian.horgan Год назад

Beautiful work, that's a push I didn't know I needed to get out today

@ernstyawo Год назад

Professionally, it was a good year. I wanted to reward myself a little. It was a choice between two cameras. I didn't take the one that felt better. In the end, it was about what I could use to photograph my son better. He has a very rare disease. These pictures are important. They are about emotions. But it's also about documenting certain developments. It helps me to reduce some of the suffering.

@3BMEP Год назад

I understand. I am sorry to learn of your family’s misfortune; glad you’ve found a path to reduce at least some your suffering.

@ernstyawo Год назад

@@3BMEP Actually I did refer to my suffering (not so important but helped as well). I can find some gradual changes of my sons health. This helps us to see issues we would or actually did (in the past) miss. Photos and Videos do make a difference in health. It is more than "just" art.

@richspies2473 Год назад

Thank you. Important message and appreciate all your thoughtfulness and hard work. I think we all have new perspectives after the last couple of pandemic years. Everyone was impacted differently - more difficult for some than for others. Thanks again. Best wishes. ✨

@3BMEP Год назад

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@jacobh5817 Год назад

I was about to share my thoughts on a vacation camera of choice… instead I got up, gave my wife a big hug and send our daughter a message with ❤. You are right. Nothing else matters more…🙏

@KarenPAlexander Год назад

A well thought out and beautiful message...peace and blessings

@3BMEP Год назад

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@carlitodcreative Год назад

What an amazing video and message Hugh, thank you!

@3BMEP Год назад

Thank YOU, Carlos -Fernando.

@PetrGardianTV Год назад

I knew the answer will be CL! Love mine dearly and take as many photos of my family and friends with it as I can. At the beginning it was awkward but now when I shout out 'family album photo!' people start lining up :) Thank you for sharing your moving, yet inspiring, story Hugh. Sorry for your loss.

@3BMEP Год назад

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@christopherlause4988 Год назад

I began watching your videos to learn about camera gear. I have now settled on and whittled down my kit and don’t care so much about gear reviews. I now watch your videos for your wisdom, humanity and gentle humor. Thank you.

@3BMEP Год назад

Thank YOU Christopher. 😊🖖🏻

@timoandrews88 Год назад

This is why I just carry the X100v. It’s always solid and I don’t have to think about which lens.

@whenderson7742 Год назад

That was a beautiful video! On a gear point, I have fallen in love with the Q2 monochrome…. Operates as quickly as a point and shoot but the image quality is off the hook!

@actionimagesphotography Год назад

My Grand daughter, who is 7, said to me, "How do you make money?" I said "I take pictures." She laughed and said "that's crazy, no one makes money taking pictures, it's just for fun". Enough said.

@JoeLopez Год назад

We are planning our first cruise next Spring. I was debating taking the X100V and a film camera, but I enjoy traveling light. I remembered I stored the Portra 400, Ektar 100, Kodachrome 64 and HP5 recipes in the camera and will only be taking the V. iPhone 11 as well, but was taking that anyway.

@beesilva1201 Год назад

Wow....thats some deep stuff....thanks for sharing and opening my eyes.

@capturedbytim9477 Год назад

Awesome video Hugh, I thought I would see your take on “if the gear does matter” topic. But instead we got to learn more about you. I applaud your vulnerability and Claudia’s too. Thank you for this content. Kind regards from Holland.

@3BMEP Год назад

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@amoslim3616 Год назад

Oh wow. What an incredible video. Thank you Hugh

@bradsteelman7967 Год назад

I love your work, I never comment, but I must say that this was wonderful! I'm on a vacation now on the Atlantic , I live near the Grand Canyon and I am enjoying the change of scenery. I have only my iPhone 13 pro max and it has pushed me to explore it and use it as a primary camera . ❤

@MichaelPhelpsMedia Год назад

Dammit Hugh. I click on my favorite YT "camera gear" channel and, once again, end up with an existential crisis. But seriously...very powerful video on so many levels, least of which is camera gear. As a pirate looking at his mid-50's and beyond, this one hit home.

@3BMEP Год назад

😉🖖🏻

@Bloggerky Год назад

A beautiful piece of work, especially the closing segment. On the (less important) gear front, try shooting with your iPhone 13 in Apple ProRAW. You get the computational computing, with the Deep Fusion and Smart HDR blending of images, in a RAW file. It's definitely easier to pull details of the shadows, to adjust highlights, and to shift white balance with the ProRAW than with an Apple HEIC file. There still is the digitized look, but you can do more in post.

@larrykenner8095 4 месяца назад

Thank You Hugh and Claudia… Profoundly moving ❤

@3BMEP 4 месяца назад

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@alnico68 Год назад

Sorry for your loss. Couldn't agree more with your conclusion, very well said. Cheers!

@3BMEP Год назад

Thank you.🖖🏻

@kennethhieke6623 Год назад

I don't have the number of choices that you do, but I am borrowing a Leica D-Lux 4 from a friend. Still learning the menus, but it's pretty much a point and shoot with 10 MP sensor. So easy to do. I used it yesterday for an event. Even put it my pocket to play pickle ball. Pix came out nicely and easily posted on IG w a minimum of post production (mostly cropping to a square). We are headed to Iceland in Jan and this my be my vacation camera. I'll return it to my friend after that. BTW,,, Hold that thought! Your photos (both Claudia's an your's) are excellent. Much of that is your vision/composition. Glad you had a nice time away w family. Thanks also for your Sage, heartfelt life's lesson about friends and family.

@3BMEP Год назад

😊🖖🏻

@calvinchann1996 Год назад

It’s the sentiment at the end that is most profound. Thank you.

@maheshg212 Год назад

Sorry to hear about your loss and wise words. In my case, the only picture I took of my dear friend who passed away was with a big Canon and 85/1.2 . We were out for a long evening walk, no opportunity presented and I just took a casual one as we went indoors. That is going to be with me for eternity...Thank god for that one.

@NPJensen Год назад

Thanks for sharing - that must have been a special vacation. My daily carry at the moment is a second hand Panasonic Lumix LX3 (am experimenting with the whole digicam thing). It cost me $65, and I have a camera with all the pros of a dedicated camera over any smartphone camera, and it still fits in my pocket. I realize that solution only works for some people, but for me it does. I love the characteristics of the Vario-Summicron 1:2.0-2.8/24-60mm (full frame equivalent) lens and the imperfections of the 14 years old 10MP 1/1.63" CCD sensor. For my own summer vacation though, the choice was between my Nikon F lenses and cameras for film and digital and my Canon EOS film and digital kit. I had to go with Canon as that kit including primes was over 2 lbs lighter, and that mattered most of all since we were using public transportation for the travel part of the vacation and thus had to carry our luggage several times between trains and ferries and buses...

@stephencurah1059 Год назад

The end of this video talking about the trip to the shore, very touching.

@alainbadan9345 Год назад

I came to the same conclusion as you regarding memories. However, I then put my camera down to fully enjoy the moment. I think it is also a question of ages or life experiences to have such a vision. Thank you for sharing.

Год назад

Thank you for sharing a personal, and sad story. I’m sorry for your loss. Anyhow, really interesting video. And funny you posted it right now. Two days ago I bought myself a new camera, for vacations, street photography and times when I don’t want to carry my huge DSLR I use in my work. Mostly I use my huge DSLR always, anywhere. No matter what. Work, vacations, street, party and more. The old saying “The best camera is the camera you brought with you” has never really sunken in and got to me. I’ve always believed that “The best camera, is the best camera I own”. And to some extent I still do. But, a huge but, there’s lately been several times when I left the camera at home, because of the size. Then often standing there with a sad look on my face when suddenly realizing my iPhone 11 doesn’t cut it. Hence, my decision to by a new (used) small camera that fit in between. My beloved DSLR on which I can use almost any function on with my eyes closed, the Nikon D850 often equipped with the 24-70 zoom, is now supplemented with a Leica TL2 with a 30mm prime lens. I’ve only used it for two days, but it’s nothing but amazing. I know it’s almost five years old, but the image quality is still amazing, and most important. It puts a smile on my face when using it. A smile often leads to inspiration and ideas. And inspiration combined with a smile and happiness often is a great recipe for great images. Thank you for being a channel that’s a part of my source for inspiration.

@martingrady7654 Год назад

I own Fuji and M 4/3rd cameras, and the 4/3rd cameras are the biz when it comes to travel.

@YPSification Год назад

Great video - as always - and very moving. That's why I always "annoy" my family with my camera during the holidays... Greetings from Germany

@Edwin-- Год назад

Thanks for another nice video. I still enjoy the Leica CL too, either with the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 or with Leica's own 18 or 23mm TL primes. Great convenient 'no futzing' camera for on holidays.

@jlmtrout Год назад

Thank you for sharing that deeply personal story, point taken!

@johnyoung1606 Год назад

Always Great !!!!!!! ThankYou Both Hugh and Claudia :) :) :)

@3BMEP Год назад

Thank YOU, John!

@EnidAgnusDei Год назад

As a photographer with over 40 years behind me I have to fully admit the best digital photo I have ever taken one was by my Samsung Note 9, amazing bit of kit. Great video as ever. All the best.

@3BMEP Год назад

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@edruttledge342 Год назад

Thank you for the life lesson - forget the gear choice conundrum/focus on life and the people around us. What I learned in your workshop was to do a better job seeing and capturing the moments before they fly by into oblivion.

@Kit2Canada Год назад

Well said, Ed!

@3BMEP Год назад

Thank you both, guys! We miss you!

@kathealy60 Год назад

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing something so personal.

@3BMEP Год назад

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@kathealy60 Год назад

@@3BMEP and I am so sorry for your loss (forgive me for not saying that first and foremost)

@alanmunoz8961 Год назад

Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts. You made me think. And agree. Take care ❤️

@3BMEP Год назад

🖖🏻

@OneMonthTwoCameras Год назад

You nailed it: for casual use, all the best specs become far less significant. I have a a Nikon Z9, Leica SL and Fuji X100V but you know what comes with me on vacation and out on my day to day? 15 and 20 year old point and shoot cameras with an average of 5-8 megapixel CCD sensors which I’ve pick up for $20-$50 and I’ve never had more fun. More importantly though though is how touching and significant your broader point is: be present, live life and capture it well.

@ruibeusterdeloyola9086 Год назад

@gam3955 Год назад

Thanks for these beautiful story. Just bought an old Olympus E-m10 III and I love shooting (outside) with these old and cheap camera more than with my Fuji X-H2 with big lenses and even with my Sony A7RIV

@bobsctx8166 Год назад

Powerful message well delivered as usual, tears early in the morning, moving comments by everyone. Thank you for sharing Hugh. I travel with an iPhone 14 ProMax and Sony RX10lll for all the reasons you covered. I teach photography to iPhone users and I plan to share this video with them.

@3BMEP Год назад

Happy it resonated with you, Bob. 🙏🏻🖖🏻

@CalMukumoto Год назад

Wow, a powerful ending to your video. Thank you for sharing. Your video confirmed my belief that I am happy with my carry-around bag. The other day, a friend commented on a photo I had taken, saying I was in the right place at the right time. I also had my Leica M11 with a couple of lenses (plus the Leica Q2 mono). My Iphone 13 pro would not have captured the light like my m11. So you are right; we just never know what moment in time will roll in front of us; so take the camera that is easy to your eye, a joy to hold in your hand, and one that will capture that memory you will cherish.

@3BMEP Год назад

😊🖖🏻

@reidmcclure1438 Год назад

Super video Hugh, laced with wonderful sentiments…articulate, thought provoking. Thank you!!!

@3BMEP Год назад

Thank YOU, Reid.

@zabohlmanmedia Год назад

Thank you and Claudia for sharing this

@stephens8175 Год назад

I was not expecting this video to be what it was. And now I am better, for it. Thank you!

@sammy_sam_leonardo Год назад

A valuable and poignant message! For me, it would be a Fujifilm X100V to capture those family moments. Also, I’m sorry for your loss.

@g4okt Год назад

A beautiful story Hugh, thank you so much for your comments at 18:27, so true. All the best.

@3BMEP Год назад

🙏🏻🖖🏻

@deroux Год назад

Thanks for this video. Much love to you both.

@3BMEP Год назад

Thank you, Andie. 🖖🏻

@scotimages Год назад

My first listen to this channel. Yes listen. It is the most sophisticated equipment porn available in, largely, audio format on RU-vid. However wonderfully accurate and insightful in sentiment. Well done Claudia!

@mcmasterphoto Год назад

This is a work of art... Loved your video. Emotional and informative . Bravo...

@3BMEP Год назад

Thank you, Paul.

@adamlucas6090 Год назад

You presentations always give great insight. An incredibly moving presentation. I feel your loss. Adam.

@3BMEP Год назад

Thank you, Adam. 🙏🏻🖖🏻

@Dbgolfnski Год назад

This morning I am at the Massachusetts shore for a family weekend wedding, visiting from California. This video prepared me for the days to come. I will now absorb family moments and take only the relevant memorable shots. I’m leaving the Nikon kit behind and will grab the iPhone 13th Pro Max. I may even shoot in renewed spirit of B&W as we did in the 70s days of Plus-X 400. Thanks for the video!

@3BMEP Год назад

My privilege! Congrats to all!

@JoeLopez Год назад

Wow. Captivating video. Thank you Hugh.

@JoeLopez Год назад

@calpearson5992 Год назад

Touched with Tears, I lost my wife of 27 years, almost 5 years ago. I splurged on the Leica Q 4 years ago, also have two other full frames; but the Q is the go to; even for the beach. I settle for the iPhone 13 for parties and gatherings where I would feel self conscious. I replaced the Q metal cap with a foam lens cover/cap. I find that I can often crop nicely with the 28mm lens too if I can get close enough, and if I don’t have my other cameras. The CL is a nice suggestion. I don’t own a Fujifilm, camera, but love the qualities and prices of the system. I also love my 90 summicron on my other bodies, which is my other half. Blessings to you and yours always.