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@San-24122 Күн бұрын
I can understand you being pumped,anxious,worried and a whole other feelings while doing this. Last year I moved to a new place after living in one for 32years. Glad you made it happen and hope the best for you. Apart from photography,I do enjoy watching your day to day so hope you don’t stop making these kinds of videos mixed with your photography.
@walkaboutwithrob Күн бұрын
I'm moving to England next month from Australia.
@tanareycreative Күн бұрын
You made it happen.. yay congrats! Happy for you going for where you want to be. Love your mum! She looks like a really cool lady. So looking forward to following along with your uk content and photography shinanigans. Best of luck.
@Mike_in_Louisiana 2 күн бұрын
You did it, congratulations! Green pastures, my friend. Cheers
@sarahneedham 2 күн бұрын
Welcome home Simon ☺️
@melscreativelens 3 күн бұрын
Wonderful that you arrived safely. You have captured your travels so well! Great video:-) New places to explore. Great times ahead for you Simon😊
@pambond4591 3 күн бұрын
I just watched the video of your trip and it was so good to see you ready to start your new life in the UK where you can build your forum, thrive succeed and grow as an entrapaneur and move forward.
@lindsaypalmer11 3 күн бұрын
Welcome back to england.... Hope you enjoy settling back in
@nelson9963 7 күн бұрын
So was this the tripod that you broke while in Albany? You said that you had to throw it out after you’ve bumped it. Are you still recommending it?
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 7 күн бұрын
It was that exact tripod and sirui told me that to replace a leg would be $80au plus shipping costs which is expensive when something breaks. I did find it would blow over really easily. I wouldn’t recommend this tripod from the experiences I’ve had with it. You’re better off getting something slighting bigger that will be able to handle conditions better. I do wish it was more durable and something you could service yourself with replacement parts.
@nelson9963 6 күн бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Alright, thanks for the info. Will look for other options now.
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 6 күн бұрын
@nelson9963 no problems. What do you need from a tripod? I have another one that I picked up for less money than that one, it still lightweight but you can actually clean the legs if needed. It also goes a bit taller
@nelson9963 5 күн бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto I’m looking for a travel tripod around the price range of this sirui tripod. I was enticed by the light weight and the ease of deployment aspect of it. Apart from the reliability and repairability issues, I think the tripod would be perfect for me. Would like to hear more about your recommendations.
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 5 күн бұрын
@nelson9963 no problems, there’s a tripod I’m now using by KF Concept which is working a treat for me, it’s lightweight made of carbon fibre for the legs and a twist lock design which I like. The apex is made out of a plastic composite which is still strong enough, I used it yesterday in some windy conditions for some long exposures and it pulled off the results which was surprising these where 90 seconds long. It’s called the 64” carbon fibre tripod. One thing I suggest is buy another head for it as I found it never really clamped down much as it is all plastic. I hope that helps.
@Mike_in_Louisiana 8 күн бұрын
Street photography is so much fun - a glimpse in time. Looks like everyone enjoyed themselves. Good travels my friend. Cheers
@melscreativelens 9 күн бұрын
A fun way of seeing the city with the small cameras 😊
@visualsbynoy 9 күн бұрын
Hey man, can i store my batteries inside dry cabinet?
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
Good question. I have been doing this and I’ve had no problems at all doing that along with my other gear.
@visualsbynoy 9 күн бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto thanks man!
@Maxhuertas 11 күн бұрын
Congrats man ! Moving is never easy but always worth it
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
You got that right! Certainly not easy but the good things in life never are. Crazy how things have changed in 2 years, you might recall 2 years ago I was in a wheelchair unable to walk thinking this is my life and I will never get back to England. I was going through a really bad state of depression. Now I am here, there's so much for me to contend with but I am looking forward to the challenges that lay ahead of me.
@Maxhuertas 9 күн бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto yeah I remember that! But that’s okay man, the thing is to never give up no matter how hard things seems to be. Enjoy your new life in England. I can’t wait to see the vlogs of your new adventures
@callumelliott2513 11 күн бұрын
Why come to the UK from Australia? there’s nothing here other then a comfort of misery.
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
You might see misery but I see beauty, as a photographer I see the world around me in a different way to most, if it wasn't for being a artist and also someone that had went through 3 near death experiences I have learn't to value even the smallest of things and do what I want despite what others think.
@casey5260 11 күн бұрын
Ok I just found your channel and have been going back and watching your content - those drone shots were breathtaking! Love your editing style.
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! It really was nice flying my drone around those dunes looking for details. Have a look at my film photography one where I get up for sunrise in Kalbarri I think it is 2 videos after this one. I use my drone there and fly within the canyon walls.
@casey5260 11 күн бұрын
Subscribed to follow your journey! Good luck with the move. I moved states in the US and that was tough, I'd imagine country moves would be even more tough to adjust. I hope you can embrace the adventure!
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
Oh it is really hard specially on your own, Lots to get used to again but after 2 nights sleep here and just staying at the airport I know I have made the right decision. I will certainly have fun here! How long ago was it you moved within the states of America? How are you settling in?
@Cyclone243 12 күн бұрын
Come London to party ;)
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
Haha I would love to! I will have to wait until I can walk properly again, motion sickness is a pain lol
@JakeM422 12 күн бұрын
Hope you find your happiness in England mate
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
Thank you mate! I am currently at the airport where I have a remaining 2 nights to get over my jet lag and all I can say is I feel so relaxed and content. It really is a lovely experience :)
@paulie3015 12 күн бұрын
As an Aussie, all I can say is - see ya, don't wanna be ya....
@TannerCoIin 11 күн бұрын
Agree. I'm English and despise what this country has become. It is not a country for English people and over the last decade it has become very apparent. I did a year on a WHV in NZ and kick myself daily for not trying my very hardest to stay there permanently.
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
As a landscape photographer and photographer in general England is way better suited to me, sure it might not be perfect but no place ever is. Australia has pros and cons to living there. People always love to have a whinge over what others do rather than listening and understanding. Your remark is a very aussie response.
@TannerCoIin 9 күн бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Apologies for the negativity. The UK is a photographers dream. I live on the Jurassic coast and am incredibly spoiled. I know I am not alone in my mindset though (I won't share anecdotes). I'm glad you're happy and set on your move and the UK awaits your arrival mate
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
Oh my response was directed at you @tannercolin it was more the original comment. I know England isn’t perfect and there’s lots of bad things but there’s also a lot of beautiful parts. Once you’re willing to avoid the crowds which I am you can explore it in your own terms. Have a wonderful weekend!!
@melscreativelens 12 күн бұрын
Well done Simon!! 😊 Now you can breathe out and relax until you land in England 🏴
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
It was so good to finally get this stage over and done with at long last, after months of planning and sorting out it happened.
@melscreativelens 9 күн бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto You certainly have done a lot over time to get to this point. Fantastic and well done! 😊
@Amanda_downunder 12 күн бұрын
I just discovered you so don't know much yet. Will it be a permanent move ? are u Aussie-born ?
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 12 күн бұрын
This is a permanent move and I’m both a citizen in Australia and England
@Amanda_downunder 11 күн бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto - did u do a video about why u r moving ! just curious. I lived in the UK in the 1980's.
@Mike_in_Louisiana 12 күн бұрын
Be sure and say goodbye to Max. You will miss him.
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
Oh this was hard Mike to say goodbye to him. Certainly not easy to walk away from my furry four legged friend.
@pambond-i2l 12 күн бұрын
Just think how wonderful you will feel when your stuff arrives in the UK. Interesting video as always capturing the moment
@Mike_in_Louisiana 12 күн бұрын
Try and finish up early as possible. Then recheck your list of essentials that must go with you. Every time that I move I find myself panicking to finish - no matter how early I get started. I hope that you get some rest before leaving. Wishing you the best! Cheers
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 12 күн бұрын
I’ve got everything sorted if anything I’ve brought to much with me, this morning I decided to leave my wet weather gear in Australia since it takes up so much room. Once I get to England I’ll buy some new gear. Im bloody nervous right now but so excited as today is the day I fly out
@sarahneedham 12 күн бұрын
How long will it take for your belongings to get over to the UK after you arrive here Simon? I've only ever moved within the UK so cannot imagine moving from the other side of the world 😊
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 12 күн бұрын
Well my belongings are set to depart from Australia until early October, after that it can take anywhere between 6-10 weeks for my stuff to arrive in England as it’s coming by sea.
@melscreativelens 12 күн бұрын
Amazing!! You can see such detail in this :-)
@GüntherG-q3y 13 күн бұрын
Hello, I am particularly interested if you meanwhile have an information or experience over the last 2 years whether the patented TiO2 (titanium dioxide) technology used by Sirui and the associated chemical process of photocatalysis for drying humidity and eliminating fungus and other bacteria might have any potential negative impact on the lubricant in the helical gear when used as a long-term storage solution for lenses. I want one, but it has to be safe for my equipment especially for vintage lenses. Your experience and advise would be great. Thanks a lot Gunther
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 13 күн бұрын
I have been using mine every day since I got it and storied a variety of gear in it and when stored at the right humidity of ~45% it hasn't caused any problems to my camera gear, seals are still as they where when new and it certainly hasn't effected the lubricant on delicate parts of the lens. It is still drying out my gear when I have shot in the rain or in humid conditions. I will be using mine for a number of years.
@GüntherG-q3y 13 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind explanations, now I'm convinced, I don't worry anymore, that's a very good solution, kind regards from Germany
@billdewitt669 13 күн бұрын
Stll using mine❤❤❤ its awesome 😊
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 13 күн бұрын
Same here! it is really working a treat :)
@yaroslavsvarozic8346 14 күн бұрын
Is the insert removable? seems like a great bag and if it's removable it'd make it even more versatile
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 14 күн бұрын
There's no insert with the bag, where the dividers are that is it and they fix onto the back and sides of the bag, you could remove them all and just buy a insert to suit your needs.
@agusferreiro 17 күн бұрын
muy bueno!!!
@HiddenTide 19 күн бұрын
Good luck, Simon. Sounds like a big change with a lot to think about and coordinate.
@melscreativelens 22 күн бұрын
You’re doing great Simon 😊It’s a big job packing and moving. It’ll all be worth it when you’re settled. Your vlog’s will be good to look back on for this adventure! ✈️
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 21 күн бұрын
Thank you Mel! It really is and I’m glad I’ve broken it up over the months if I done it all at the last week or so I’m sure I’d be a wreck. When I get back to England my vlogs will be better as I’ll be in a better mindset and loving life.
@melscreativelens 21 күн бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto You’re welcome:-) Everything will be great when you’re settled Simon. I’m looking fwd to seeing what you create next and hearing how you are going. I’m sure everything will work out well 😊
@f3m467 22 күн бұрын
I almost not articulate and for foreigner like ne its almost impossible undertsand you. rember youtube its for all the world . :( you talk about everything your gear thr shipping company and less about the thing that interrested the surui HC and how he work :( :(
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 6 күн бұрын
If you have any questions just ask and I’ll do my best to answer, others have asked me questions which I didn’t cover in the video. I did go over some of the features and how it works in the video. I can do another one in the future once I’m setup on the other side of the world, currently I’m homeless.
@Mike_in_Louisiana 22 күн бұрын
You're doing the hard part right now. When you get to England, you will look back at this with a wealth of experience. Cheers
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 21 күн бұрын
I’m so looking forward to this stage ending and the next phase being Mike, I don’t mind planning and organising but my current situation certainly isn’t nice. It’s fab to know in a matter of days this will all change and the months of work and waiting will take effect 😎
@sarahneedham 22 күн бұрын
Is your mum staying over there Simon? I'm guessing so
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 21 күн бұрын
Mum will be staying over here and moving down to Mandurah shortly after my stuff gets taken away.
@pambond-i2l 23 күн бұрын
You will be so happy and busy doing what you love , where you want to be.
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 21 күн бұрын
It will be so nice! Walking outside and feeling a sense of belonging and happiness. So many more things for me to do as well 🙂
@elliedorothybond1245 25 күн бұрын
well said Simon you will succeed over here .Love from Ellie xxxxxx
@mayflip 26 күн бұрын
Good detailed review. Thank you. Shame it’s main compartment is front opening rather than rear otherwise it would’ve been perfect for me.
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 26 күн бұрын
Thank you, It would be nice as well if it did open like that, Maybe look at the flip side 500 series but it isn't built as durable as this bag. I hope you find a bag that ticks all your boxes, I have around 7 bags now and still I don't have the perfect one yet 😅
@melscreativelens Ай бұрын
Your black and white images are amazing!! :-)
@กิตตินันท์เรืองทองเมือง Ай бұрын
Can you tell me what is that thing call that you attach to shutter 😅
@SimonPhillipsPhoto Ай бұрын
I’m sure you’ll kick yourself when I tell you but it is a cable release or shutter release cable, I just pick up the cheap ones off of eBay and buy them usually 3 per order just so I have a back up. This will work as well with most modern Fujifilm cameras like my X-T4. The reason why I used one in case you’re new to photography is to minimise movement to the camera as I take the photograph.
@กิตตินันท์เรืองทองเมือง Ай бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto thx🙏
@กิตตินันท์เรืองทองเมือง 28 күн бұрын
Can you make a video how to change shutter button of it because i got the camera
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@SimonPhillipsPhoto Ай бұрын
Thanks for looking but your services aren't something I am interested in.
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@SimonPhillipsPhoto Ай бұрын
I forgot to mention this here but I ended up finding out what caused the lines in my images. Thankfully this was not down to anything I had done nor was it the film I used, I looked back over my older stuff once I found out the cause and all my images had the same effect. What happened was I put a post on my IG account and got people to comment, I also got some backlash from the company that done the job who phone and emailed me aggressively this was the owner Paul who contacted me, I tried to explain I was seeking answer from people and he thought I was attacking his business. I only tagged him in the photo a long with many others. I got contacted by another lab who was interested in having a look at my film negatives and I went along to them, they had a look and scanned my film to see no lines... I felt so good at this point and knew I was never going back to the old lab again. I found out their scanner is on its way out and they assumed it was a flat bed scanner due to the way the lines presented across the image which is called stair casing a technical term. Since then I have been using Silver Halide Studios here in Perth for all my developing and scanning. Later on after I found out what the problem was I mentioned it on my story only for others to come out of the shadows to say they also got blamed and treated badly after having issues with this film/print lab. It is a real shame that business get so big headed and defensive about what they do, I had many small problems with the quality standards over the years but I used them as they got the job done on time. This made me realise just another way how I wouldn't treat a customer if I ever had this problem, there's so many ways to resolve this without going straight to abuse and blaming the customer.
@paultaylorphotography9499 Ай бұрын
Nice wirk Simon i had my etrsi from the 90s loved tgat camera but sadly fried it a few tears ago shooting at the beach a rouge wave killed the thing. Ive since been using my back up ETR not used it for a while though so just getting inspiration again cheers
@SimonPhillipsPhoto Ай бұрын
Oh I am sorry to hear you lost yours to a wave, that is always a worry of mine when around the coastline. Good to hear you have another one, I absolutely love using mine and I would like to get a 6x6 one some day too just so I can shoot in a square aspect ratio, so course I would still keep this one :) I do hope you dust off the old girl, load it up with a roll of 120 film and head out with it. Does yours have the waist level view finder?
@TheLastSongbird124 Ай бұрын
You need therapy mate....UK is nosediving rapidly and getting worse! Realize Aus has its probs with housing/gen costs etc but UK...wow!
@SimonPhillipsPhoto Ай бұрын
Oh so is Perth where I am living, I think if I was living over east it could be a different story for me. But I have wanted to move back to England for many years, Australia has never felt like home to me and I have lived here for over 20 years. It really is a strange feeling. I know so long as I have a good amount I'm earning I will be able to live a good life there, it is those who struggle financially who typically experience it tough. I am one of those people here where you look at your bank balance and wonder how you'll make it through the next week.
@TheLastSongbird124 Ай бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Don't think it's as simple as that in UK these days. Great deal has changed in 20yrs. Societal changes, national infrastrucures collapsing, laws & regulations of every kind being manipulated beyond imagination being twisted in very strange ways, making everyday living a growing decline of all manner. Don't think GB is anything like you left it, it isn't and the changes are almost daily! Just a heads up.
@pixiew9767 10 күн бұрын
@@TheLastSongbird124I think you need to have lived in both the UK and in Australia to comment as you have. I've lived in Australia in 3 major cities for the past 18 years and life here has also nosedived. I've been living in Melbourne since 2017 and during the lockdowns it was brutal. People think the UK had it bad but we were locked down for wayyy longer than anywhere on this earth. Also, I don't care that your stance is on vaccines however, the mandates they imposed on us here were inhumane and they are still mandates in certain sectors. The pandemic hasn't stopped here and it's obvious to those that see the signs everyday. There are political problems here just as there are in the UK except the people of the UK are pushing back, whereas here most people don't. So he's not mental in wanting to return to the UK because it's not at all rainbows and unicorns here.
@SimonPhillipsPhoto 9 күн бұрын
Well said! People in England really don’t get what living in Australia is like and the way it is going. I’m not going to get into it but Australia is slowly loosing itself.
@tobefree3718 Ай бұрын
haha didnt expect to hear about the crappiness of living in Perth.., one of the reasons I left was because of the appalling customer service you have to endure every day.. 2 months to ship, no information, - a familiar story. I just ordered mine here in Singapore - 48 hours free guaranteed delivery. obvious reasons why there are differences of course. but I really dont miss these annoying aspects of Perth life.. trying renovating a house, total nightmare
@SimonPhillipsPhoto Ай бұрын
Damn this is an old video haha. Oh yeah Perth is so isolated it makes for some interesting shipping times, it is often faster for me to get something from America or England than it is in Australia. I bet when you where renovating your house in Perth you wondered like me why everything would have to come from over east and take a few weeks to arrive, I really wonder why not have a warehouse with stock loaded here if you're a big store like Bunnings. That is such a great delivery turn around time! here I see that and I go plus a few days hahaha
@Mike_in_Louisiana Ай бұрын
The extra time that you allowed permits you to make a detailed checklist for your departure. Review everything and search for any inconvenience that can be avoided. Most people allow no extra time for reviewing things and are rushed, and that leads to slipups. After this, if you find that you still have extra time on your hands, then search for an ebook online on the subject of business startups. You could even draw a flowchart of your itinerary, complete with intersections for each decision. You can discover new options for your itinerary. If you flowchart your itinerary, you can now create a spreadsheet with costs associated with each decision that you may encounter. Doing these things shows patience and intelligence. It will build your confidence as you have considered most adversities within reason. Just wishing you the best. Cheers
@SimonPhillipsPhoto Ай бұрын
Cheers Mike you're certainly not wrong about that as I have completely altered what was going to be coming with me on the plane, I remember before I was going to take a really big bag on and now I have a small camera bag. I have overcome some challenges I was going to face once I got over there as well. I am thinking about drawing up a flow chart once I get over there and settled into a house of my own. There's a lot I need to do but I have to be smart about this, I know my community idea comes first and then my KZbin channel is a must, selling prints will be nice but there's other important areas I need to do before that. This area is something I have been thinking about a lot lately... of course my brain thinks it might not work but then the other side shows me what it could be if I work hard and steer people the right way plus look after people which is highly important.
@melscreativelens Ай бұрын
You can do this Simon. Remember to breathe and enjoy each moment:-) Back to being a Canon man 📸
@SimonPhillipsPhoto Ай бұрын
Thank you Mel! I certainly need some boost to my confidence from my friends :)
@melscreativelens Ай бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Happy to help anytime! :-) Keep an eye out for my bill :-p
@melscreativelens Ай бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto You got it! I really look fwd to seeing what great things you create Simon😊
@MillerMenMedia Ай бұрын
Awesome! I just ordered a a Bronica S2A and wonder what to search for to find the right type of shutter release cable?
@SimonPhillipsPhoto Ай бұрын
Awesome stuff I’m sure you’ll love using it. I had to Google the camera and It looks like a standard cable release will work as the connection point is on the front bottom left side where the shutter button is. I get my cable releases from aliexpress, they are the same ones as you can buy in the shops but unbranded and much cheaper. I think I paid about $5 each so I brought four 40cm ones.
@MillerMenMedia Ай бұрын
@@SimonPhillipsPhoto Thank you so much!
@youtubevideoseoexpert0 Ай бұрын
Wow! Awesome image💕