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Natalie Wright
United Kingdom
Приєднався 28 вер 2013
Welcome to my channel folks, I'm a keen amateur photographer, and recent videographer, car enthusiast and gamer.
On my channel, you'll find reviews and tutorials, life hacks and vlogs about photography, and technology related to this subject.
I focus on all types of photography (mainly street, documentary & landscape) and am moving into cinematography too.
Schedule:
I aim to produce new content a few times a month.
You folks that follow me are really important to the channel, please do share your thoughts in the comments and this really helps me bring you content that you want to see!
I shoot with a mix of equipment, these are the main cameras I have.
Fujifilm X-T5, X-S20
Sony ZV-1
Lumix S5II, S5iiX
DJI Mavic Mini
I'm on social media too, Twitch for live streams, Instagram, twitter and Facebook for my photography!
If you really like my videos, why not buy me a coffee!, (paypal.me/natphotographer)
On my channel, you'll find reviews and tutorials, life hacks and vlogs about photography, and technology related to this subject.
I focus on all types of photography (mainly street, documentary & landscape) and am moving into cinematography too.
Schedule:
I aim to produce new content a few times a month.
You folks that follow me are really important to the channel, please do share your thoughts in the comments and this really helps me bring you content that you want to see!
I shoot with a mix of equipment, these are the main cameras I have.
Fujifilm X-T5, X-S20
Sony ZV-1
Lumix S5II, S5iiX
DJI Mavic Mini
I'm on social media too, Twitch for live streams, Instagram, twitter and Facebook for my photography!
If you really like my videos, why not buy me a coffee!, (paypal.me/natphotographer)
New Fujifilm firmware, Reala Ace, is the autofocus better, first impressions.
Following on from yesterdays video, the new firmware update is out and i test my first impressions on the X-S20, plus I checkout the Reala Ace film simulation
#fujifilm #filmsimulation #autofocus #realaace
#fujifilm #filmsimulation #autofocus #realaace
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Whats in my smallest camera bag, Fujifilm June Firmware update for X-T5
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I give my first impressions of the Goxdox X3 flash trigger and its a game changer, plus it has a surprise feature that's a real game changer. Also we chat about the new Pentax 17 half frame film camera. Instagram : nataliesphotojournal Please, if you have a question or short story to share, please email for a chance to be featured. You can email them to : nwphotographic@outlook.c...
Godox X3 flash trigger, for Fuji, with a surprise bonus feature!
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I give my first impressions of the Goxdox X3 flash trigger and its a game changer, plus it has a surprise feature that's a real game changer. Also we chat about the new Pentax 17 half frame film camera. #pentax #x3 #godoxx3 #flashphotography #flash #godox
Just how waterproof are cameras? My unexpected real world test!
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Just back from a mini break in the UK Lake district and it was rather wet! In fact my X-T5 and Osmo action especially got quite the soaking. Let me explain! #weather #rain #camera #osmo #dji #pocket3
Final leg of Dave Day, Burton in Kendal Services to Barrow
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Footage of the 46000 bikers celebrating the life of Dave Myers, one half of the Hairy Bikers on "Dave Day". Me and my friend went to join in the event and this is what we captured with our action cameras. What an emotional day and such an outpouring of love from all who took part and lined the streets and bridges along the whole route! #daveday #hairybikers #motorcycle #barrow
Shooting models with long exposure, front and rear curtain flash
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At the weekend I did a model shoot, and my first one using flash. Under the guidance of more experienced photographers, I tried on camera flash, with front curtain sync. Please also check out Helen, the model I featured in the video baldbraveandbeautiful purpleport.com/portfolio/baldbraveandbeautiful/ As mentioned, share any photography / motorcycle questions or brief stories, wh...
Panasonic Lumix S9 Lumix Lab, Adobe releases Reala Ace profile in Lightroom for X-T5
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Lets look at the Lumix Lab, a new LUT/Film Simulation App that lets you create styles an looks, plus share them. Also, Adobe have added Reala Ace support for the X-T5 to Lightroom, ahead of the anticipated firmware update!! 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Reala Ace in Lightroom 04:00 - Lumix Lab & S9 Lumix Lab App - www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/lumix/lumix-lab.html As mentioned, share any photograph...
Panasonic Lumix S9, new lenses, real time LUTs vs Fuji Film simulations
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Its been a busy few days, but lets look at LUTs, compare them to Fuji film simulations and talk Panasonic S9 As mentioned, share any photography / motorcycle questions or brief stories, which I may feature in an episode! You can email them to : nwphotographic@outlook.com #vlog #motovlog #photography #lumixs9 #lut
My first Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2024
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In support of men's mental health and prostate cancer, I attended my first DGR or Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. Its a fab event done world wide, join me as I go on the Newcastle Upon Tyne ride, starting at Triumph Newcastle and ending at the Tyne Bank Brewery #dgr #distinguishedgentleman #dgr2024 #gentleman
How to photograph the Aurora Borealis
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What an epic aurora we had this month, never have I seen the like of this in all my lifetime. Join me as I discuss how to get the shots I did as you start your aurora photography journey. UK only, Glendale App - aurora-alerts.uk/ Space Weather - www.spaceweather.com/ As mentioned, share any photography / motorcycle questions or brief stories, which I may feature in an episode! You can email the...
Ethics of Bird photography and the Micro Pro 3 4th Axis stabilizer for the Pocket 3
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We must be careful when we photograph birds, respecting their habitat. I take a bit of deep dive into the ethics. I also look at stabilizing the Pocket three with the Scottie Makes Thinks Micro Pro 3 4th Axis Stabilizer and the case they also produce for the it. As mentioned, share any photography / motorcycle questions or brief stories, which I may feature in an episode! You can email them to ...
How I fixed my audio motovlogging!
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The DJI Mic 2 supports 32 bit float and its a game changer for motovlogging. Quick ride to the petrol station, to test the new audio and happy with the results? You be the judge! #motovlog #motorcycle #dji #audio #32bitfloat
A trip to the beach for an ice cream and to try and fix these audio clipping issues
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I think the audio is better, but still clipping, recording audio while riding is tricky! However, watch to the end, I have linked my video explaining how to get round this problem! #motovlog #motorcycle #dji #audio #32bitfloat
Fujifilm massive autofocus firmware update, why use lens hoods, X-T50 launch?
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I've been testing out the new video autofocus updates the X-S20 and X-T5 received recently. This is a huge update. Links to firmware notes fujifilm-x.com/en-gb/support/download/firmware/cameras/x-t5/ As mentioned, share any photography / motorcycle questions or brief stories, which I may feature in an episode! You can email them to : nwphotographic@outlook.com #vlog #motovlog #photography
Lumix S5ii & S5iiX new firmware, autofocus test, wireless best mic motovloggin, Insta360 X4 thoughts
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The Lumix S5ii & S5iiX have new firmware, I go over the updates and do a test of the photo and video autofocus. I also fix my helmet audio problems with the rode wireless go and give my thoughts on getting an Insta360 X4 Please, if you have a question or short story to share, please email for a chance to be featured. You can email them to : nwphotographic@outlook.com #vlog #motovlog #photography
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Your audio isn't great
It's not, I selected the noise gate by accident, rather than the expander, so the gate is clipping the sounds. I also have clipping as the volume was too high. I later noticed I had knocked the audio to 10db gain. Never edit when you are tired!!
@@NatsWright doh! 😂 Nevermind, I got the jist of your video but the audio was bothering me. Just thought I'd point it out in case you were unaware for next time. Cheers for the information. I do hope Fujifilm can keep improving their AF. It still lags behind Sony, Canon and Nikon unfortunately. I saw one video where the AF was better on firmware 2.0 than it is on 4.0 (using 35mm f1.4). 🤦🏽♂️
@@Feemy Thanks, I'm still learning audio, and honest comments like yours are cool, how else would I learn! The AF is an issue, as its very situational. You have have areas when it is great, or, like I had on a model shoot last week, it was fine, then just randomly started focusing on the background, despite the camera telling me it had detected a face! The AF my Lumix S5ii got recently was a game changer that really fixed loads of bugs. However Lumix took over a year to release it so maybe that was key? Taking time to be sure of a good update that has been tested. The new AF on the fuji cameras seems better, but I wont know till i've used it for a while, hence the first impressions. Thanks for watching through my terrible audio! I'm normally better!
Thanks Natalie.
as a m10 and q3 owner and my everyday is a x100v this is the best one I have ever seen come close to a Leica let alone the best simulation I have ever seen on this platform. thanks for sharing.
Thankyou, glad you like the filmsim too!
Great!
Awesome video 👏
Do you have an instagram where you post your photos by any chance? I’d love to follow it
Yes, I need to post more on it too!! I'm @nataliesphotojournal on Instagram
@@NatsWright Ty will follow, I’m kuriousjepp 👍
For the x trans V models, should I put noise reduction at any value for this? Or just leave it at 0?
It depends on the look you want, but 0 should be fine. If you want a little more grit to the look, set it to -1 or -2, as the ISO rises, you'll see more noise, and for mono images this can actually work ok!
@@NatsWright thx for the advice Nat!
Wonderful well done to all took part ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nathalie ... thanks for this recipe ...I'm trying to match your recipe ... by using as less changes as possible in my favorite film simulation "Nostalgic Negative" ... : Every setting "Off, Auto or 0" ... except : Tone Curve H-2 S-2, Color -2, Sharpnes -2, High ISO NR -4 ... and the JPEG's look quite the same to your recipe ... however ... I have not (yet) experimented with the RAF files in Lightroom ... What do you think ?
I'll have a try of those settings and may feature the results in my next video, thanks. It should be slightly warmer with Nostalgic Neg, colour wise. We will have Reala Ace in a few months so I hear!
I Don't want to say I told you so you were very luck. the thing on a bike is water gets into everything given a chance. I'm glad it was not to painful for you Natalie I was on the road for years and guess I was lucky.......Tony
hehe, it was partly my fault for not putting on the tankbag cover, but the X-T5 was great, it kept the water out. ironically, the Osmo Action could do with a waterproof housing!! It was sealed where it counts, but the memory card slot is exposed. Poor design !!
Beautiful. You are all beautiful!
I have the latest versions of LRc and Camera Raw. Reala Ace simulation does not appear in either as an option for the RAF files from my X-T5. Can you point out where you are seeing it?
Its definitely there, I just go to my simulations menu in lightroom, i'll post a screenshot on the community tab on my youtube page for you
go here, to see where to find it www.youtube.com/@NatsWright/community
Excellent video 😊!
Thanks! With Reala Ace now on Fuji cameras like my X-T5, I think a comparison is in order!
Nice video! Very relaxing format
Thanks, I try to keep things very informal!!
so much change in the editing world these days and I understand about small lenses cameras etc Natalie part of the reason I like the Fujifilm gear, the Lumix S9 sounds a top little camera I always shoot in both Jpeg and Raw myself.......Tony
It does indeed sound like a nice camera the S9 and appeals to those who want to shoot video with minimal editing in post. The side effect of these LUTs is that they also can be used in photography, and I would argue could be easier to make and apply by using an app on ones phone!!
What?
THIS is what AI can be used for in future games. The AI can write for EVERY choice and it could do it quickly and cheaply. And really you can scale that down or up by the amount of characters in the game
I think you may have commented on the wrong video!
How did u fit the ssd mount into the hot shoe? It doesn’t fit normally without damaging the unit
It just slides in, in the same way as a hotshot mount mic or other accessory
@@Natastrophe007 the smallrig has a spring load ball bearing at the bottom. It is also larger so it will need to be forced in to fit and will damage the hot shoe with the ball bearing base.
@@Raima888s I have it in front of me now, it's not spring loaded and slides in with zero resistance. Sorry but you are wrong here or have a different product!
@@NatsWright mine has a spring ball bearing. It’s used to help hold it in place for the cold shoe. If yours was going to fit in a cold shoe on a cage, how does it stay on? Genuine question
On my XS10 I have a glitch with the screen histogram. when the camera is in S with auto ISO and exp comp at 0 and I have mistakenly moved the SS to outside the range of the aperture (causing the f number to become red on the screen) the histogram remains unchanged and doesn’t show the pic as being over or under exposed. As I don’t always check the settings, and avoid chomping, but rely on the histogram to ETT I have found my pics regularly over exposed. 😂 Is this just me? Doesn’t matter whether the lcd is in natural live view or not.
Natural live view turns of simulations to the exposure, such as film sims. It's mainly for night or long exposure shots, so I'd turn it off for normal use as the histogram won't work correctly in this mode. As long as exposure simulation is on, that's fine, however when the display for aperture or shutter goes red, this is because you are in Shutter or aperture priority. If you say, were in shutter priority and you set the shutter to 1/8000 and the lens could only open to F4, it would display in red if the exposure could not be achieved. With natural live view off, the histogram will work. Also I. Shutter or aperture priority, the EV dial works normally, -1 EV is just that, as is +2 EV. The issue I discussed was full manual with auto iso, then the EV meter behaves oddly, and you cannot be sure where the dial for EV is set as it's not marked.
Thanks for you spending your time to reply. I agree with your issue but I don’t often shoot in manual mode, I normally use apeture priority. My issue is only in shutter priority which I recently though I’d try. In your scenario in shutter priority when the shutter speed is set to 1/8000 and the lens at f/4 shows red the histogram is still displaying that the photo is correctly exposed rather than pushing all the way to the right. This happens regardless of whether live view mode is on or off. I shoot in MF with Back button focus and don’t use the half shutter press to focus. The f number only shows red when shutter is half pressed. So if using manual focus and looking at histogram for an exposure I have sometimes hurriedly snapped off a shot not checking the shutter speed and only relying on my histogram which is not accurate. I realise the mistake is mine but I feel the histogram should move when the actual photo settings are going to create a poorly exposed photo.
@@andreweberhard3873 ideally the histogram should move, but it won't as in any semi auto mode, the exposure is controlled by the camera. With natural live view enabled, the histogram won't work, the camera displays in red any settings that indicate a problem with exposure. Maybe this could extend to the histogram when exposure cannot be achieved. However turning off natural live view would enable the histogram to accurately reflect any exposure issues. As you are using back button focus, when pressed, the exposure is displayed. Adjust settings to prevent any red numbers. What you change depends if the camera is under or over exposing too. This is where the EV dial actually works. Set negative 3 EV in the case of under exposing and the camera should compensate by changing the aperture to F8. However ISO should be manually set too, or this may change over aperture!!
That's a real nice photo looking off Blyth to the turbines
Thanks, was an incredible night!!
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Hi Natalie thanks for the explaining of various cameras lenses in use while you took your beautiful pictures, you put a lot of effort into your photography but it paid off the shots were great. Time laps is that going to be a form of image stacking 2sec each one I'm not sure how that works? anyway thanks Natalie.......Tony
Thanks! Time lapse photography is something that merits a discussion on its own. But think of it like this. You set you camera up to photo rolling clouds and take 125 photos each at 1/30 exposure. The photos are taken every minute, so it takes 125 minutes to take the sequence. You then assemble them into a short video sequence, at 25fps. 125/25 =5 so you get a 5 second time lapse that represents 125 minutes of passing time, hence the name!
Also - fine idea to use center of a joystick to quick switch the point of AF from custom to center - and back! Somewhat like a focus pulling on Blackmagic.
getting there Natalie much better camera is good sound as well.......Tony
Thanks!! I've done a new video and fixed the audio completely now!
we have birds hides here on the marsh at Southport I used to photograph fungi in the woods here and insects also and now and then a bird would just land close to me out the blue it was lovely when it happened nature must be given its space for sure I like the look of that thingy magiggy you had at the beginning DGI or something Natalie looks a nice flogging camera to have very compact great results would love a go of your bike as well ha ha looks a nice machine very modern miss my bikes no cat this time hope all is well Natalie I enjoy your Videos.......
Thank you for pointing out the risk of intruding into birds' habitats. We should be aware that we are not alone bumping about in nature, and we should strive to educate ourselves accordingly. Disturbing during feeding is a topic. Also threatening the nests which may force stressful behaviour onto the birds, attempting to divert the predators from the nest. Nature photography includes respect, as you said. (Btw - there are other animals out there, too. 🙂)
Camera position is good, i feel like im on the bike 🏍 😎... audio is not bad at all.. a little clipping at the top end but perfectly usable.
Thanks, I fixed it in my next video, using my DJI mic 2 with 32 bit float audio!
interesting Natalie about auto focus things keep improving. I use lens hoods depending on the lens as you know some lenses just catch stray light so easy and spoil contrast. I've been using a wide lens around a 26mm which I just got and I don't have a lens hood for it, so will be interested how my pictures turn out for me, I took a few with strong light in them. Plus I have been known to bang the front of my lens into things so a hood helps in that sense also. looking forward to hearing how you get on with the sound equipment problems.......Tony
Thanks Tony! Video coming shortly on the bike audio! I'll master it for sure, in time. Certainly wider lenses are more suspectable to light detraction when not using a hood. Lens hoods are often missing, my 40-140mm f2.8 fuji had no hood although I did manage to get one later on!
By placing a small hole on each end of the lens hood, I can attach a stretchy chin string, so I don't lose my lens hood. Wearing my lens hood proper, permits other people right away to recognize, I am a photographer. With my lens hood on my crown, I can gather the cosmic universal knowledge of photographic energy in the atmosphere. A really nice thing is being able to paint my lens hoods in different colors to match my attire for the day. I picked a sky blue color to wear when making video. When people see me wearing my blue lens hood they right away know, I am recording video. Some day I may mount a solar panel or propeller to gather solar energy for charging the camera. It is nice to know there is at least one other photographer who knows how to wear a proper lens hood and what it means. I am a disabled Veteran with an active imagination, totally bored... Loved your video, nice work... 👍 🤣
Oooh, you may be the start of a trend, decorating your lens hood!! Nice one!
Where did you learn you trade, did you go to college or was it self taught, love your pictures
Awe, thanks Iain, very kind of you! I'm completely self taught, no formal training.
Subbed. Cool test. Do you have a video how you edit your HLG?
Thanks! I've not done a video yet on grading, but have a DJI pocket 3 also, so could potentially throw together how I grade. I use davinci resolve studio to edit. Keep an eye out for a video on this.
Fantastic video! Thank you
Thanks for watching!!
Love the shot at 8:04 !
Thank you!!
Is this film recipe compatible with x trans v?
Yeah, it should work with x-trans 5
@@NatsWright thx Nat! Oh btw if you like B&W take a look at the Pentax monochrome camera they released, way cheaper than leica m11 monochrom maybe it’s just as good or good too! I can’t afford a Leica either 😆 but kinda want an actual monochrom camera one day too
Hello Natalie, I want to make sure I understand. Are you saying the Lumix S5ii now has Auto Focus in 240fps slo-motion video? Thank you.
No, it's 120p, sorry for the confusion. I was so used to the X-S20 having 240p. I corrected on screen where possible!
@@NatsWright Thank you for helping me understand. (no worries) I also enjoy X-S20 just for the AF in 240fps. Would be quite the thing if Lumix could apply AF to 240fps too.
@@don_at_large Hey, no problem! I do get things muddled sometimes, just the way i'm wired! 240p would be great for lumix though. You never know, they are releasing a new L mount camera soon I hear!
None of us were born with life manuals and trying something new and getting better at it is moving forward, so don't beat yourself up about it, I'm useless at riding a motorbike, yet operated turntable ladders and fire appliances. Don't give up!
Yes, always keep moving forwards! Definitely enjoying trying new stuff, thanks!
Using Fuji S-X20 with used 70-300mm f4 and used 2X extender... This combo hits my sweet spot. Gave up Full Frame light gathering because of the weight of kit. My Fuji kit does what I need for stills and 240fps video. Also use Topaz. I am retired, disabled veteran, its my hobby. Really enjoy your presentations. I am subscribed. Thank you.
Very good combo, the 70-300, it's a very light lens, ideal for travel!
pity about the audio Natalie but looked good enjoyed it.......
Thanks! I discovered more on the audio and it seems that this is an issue with all DJI OSMO action cameras. They have no audio adjustment and when the helmet visor is shut, the audio clips. However I have a possible £7 solution from amazon, all will be revealed on the next episode of Natalie's Sofa lol
Good suggestions at the end of the video. There really is no perfect lens. So really that just means we have to buy loads of lenses 😂
Hehe, absolutely, you need to build up the lenses you have over time!!
I love the cat excellent choice of subjects this week thank you The Olympus cameras were and still are sort after half frame using film, I used film as a young man but went into digital for 95% of my work right at the beginning of the digital storm I use a Olympus film camera to this day with the original lenses full frame, the great thing is I can use them on my Sony full frame and other cameras as well mirrorless ones. The card conundrum and what your cameras buffer can do is still raging I see lol write read etc you explained it very well Natalie but basically the camera as a limit it can write or read the card you use needs to be able to cover the camera speed and your good to go. I tend to use SanDisk cards only because I have never had any problems with there cards at all but I have with other cards. I used a full frame digital camera with my bike Natalie mainly zooms with various focal lengths kept it very limited but these days we have a far greater choice in cameras small light and very good results I tend to use waterproof if possible I'm not able to use a motorbike anymore sadly but do still get out on wet days here and there the UK weather I'm sure you know what I mean lol. The Pentax camera in the video Natalie is it a new camera? there going to make I'm unsure about it trying to keep up at times is difficult lol. keep things simple Natalie a XT5 and a few choice lenses maybe a small gimble should be more than enough I think For most of the work I hope your health remains good enjoy yourself Tony.......
Hiya Tony, the camera in the image, although a pentax, is just an idea of what it may look like it turns out, I looked again today and was unable to find out any actual images. Shame you cannot get out on your bike these days, but at least you stay dry! I do love my FF cameras, but they are ever so heavy. I may force myself to go on a road trip without the lumix cameras! I'm terrible when traveling, I'd bring the kitchen sink if I could!
@@NatsWright HA HA you will have to get a caravan toura 1000 cc keep safe out on the road enjoy.......
Hay nat. Found your video while having the same problem. Maarten Heilbron did a vid about xs10 exposure. What you can do is map a reachable function button to M+EV. That switches both front and back dials to exposure competition. I use the AFon button. Please keep up the sx20 content.
Oooh, thanks, will check this out!
Hello Natalie, based upon your Bird slow motion with Fuji S-X20. I purchased a Fuji S-X20 and bought a used 70-300 and 2X extender to go with it. Very happy with this combination for picking up 240fps of birds and wildlife. It is Shutter Therapy for me, a great hobby. Thank you so much. I subscribed some time ago, and continue to enjoy your work.
Thank you and I'm glad it all worked out with your new camera and lens combo!
This is a lovely little format. Thanks for sharing with us. 😊
Thanks, I really enjoy making them already!!
Mister Roger's had his Neighborhood, and now Natalie has her Sofa. I just Love it. A wonderful idea. Now, I can grab my coffee, to relax, and learn, at Natalie's Sofa. Well Done.
Fab video, Ive been a biker since age of about 20, but not been able to ride for a long time now. I love how bikers do so much for charity.
Hi Natalie i seen the egg run very good video i enjoyed it travel with the bike is great i did it for years had a ball doing it but you will be very limited in what you can take with you one reason i loved was just what you said you can pull over side of the road take pictures the set up in your house looks fine the cat seems to like being in the video lol remember you need to have a life as well so shooting the video on the small set up is the way to go i think for you. try keep things simple with the bike carrying things if i get time i will send you an email soon got workmen here at the moment doing a job for me Im Tony....... one 0f the 840subs
Thanks Tony, totally get you. My bike is actually teaching me to me more minimalist, as you really are limited in what you can carry. On that Easter Egg Run, I had only the S5IIX, with the 24-105mm F4, the Pocket 3 and the Mini 4 Pro. I also had my action camera, but that was mounted on the bike at all times!
It wouldn't be a Natalie video without a BAG!