Field Trips: Wandering Fuji-Yoshida and Narai-juku with an Explore 25

[@MannyOnePointFour]

Cracking vid Ian, you should do more of these lifestyle type vids, regardless of promoting a product or not. You have a great storytelling ability. Loving the bags too. I picked up an X50 only last week, as I said in another vid, the innovation and quality gone into these is unrivalled. I didn’t expect the Action series could be improved on styling but yeah these Explore bags are looking pretty sick! The brown leather zip pulls against the black look very stylish indeed - you guys have got the styling on point. Might just put in an order for the E35 kit on the KS too - it’s proving to be an expensive week :/ but on a serious note, I’ve never been so impressed with any other bags in all my photography career. Well done!

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Hi Manny, thank you! Appreciate the comments on the bags of course but also the video encouragement... not a 100% confident there yet, so hopefully will only get better.

[@mind_biscuit]

@@ShimodaDesigns I agree with Manny. Your story telling is fantastic. Your presence on camera is really calm and engaging - do more of these videos!

[@ShimodaDesigns]

@@mind_biscuit Thank you :) I appreciate that. I need to get back out soon...

[@stevehamilton3181]

Another vote here for you doing more photo walks around Japan. Most enjoyable. I was there a few years ago and miss it so much. Walking down those little alleys and streets, all the cool old doors full of character. And often so quiet. Lots of fun. Your promo vids are so low key and natural. Good on you. I picked up an X30 a year ago and while I haven’t used it as much as I wanted to I can say it was a great purchase. It carries well, is comfortable and is so well thought out. Well done. Keep it up.

[@michaelalbright9587]

This is what I want to see from Shimoda great job Ian

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thank you!

[@vaclav_krizek]

Nice and relaxed video. The street shots with 70-200 were my favorite 📸

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thanks Vaclav.

[@GertjanVanderKelen]

Love these kinds of videos. Thanks for sharing your trip, thoroughly enjoyed it. The place looked beautiful!

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thanks, I hope do more. It seems to be a good way to passively share bag info and local life. ... I 'm really excited about the rainy season ending to get out more.

[@rubykusano8934]

Great video, Ian.

[@henrytemd]

So relaxing. And now, I need to also order the 25!

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thanks Thomas. :)

[@henrytemd]

@@ShimodaDesigns Found your bag via Brent Hall. Ordered the 35 on Kickstarter. Found your KZbin channel. The fun continues…

[@KangHinnWong]

Love the video, Ian!

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thanks :)

[@Khaavrenbbb]

Shimoda 25 looks like the right size.

[@PANRUNNERBieganiePrzygodowe]

Perfect 🙌🏻

[@ShimodaDesigns]

What is a Panrunner?

[@PANRUNNERBieganiePrzygodowe]

Just RUNNER/TRAVELER🏴‍☠️ …and photographer and filmmaker 🏁 Just😀 Regards Mr Shimoda 👊🏻 ps. Films with sensitivity… Still watching🙌🏻 Good Job⚡️

[@astrobjto]

Base area around Mt. Fuji is my most favourite place in the world! Great Vlog! Last time I visited there, Shimoda was not yet established yet😂 hope I could go there again with my X30 backpack 🙏🏻

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thanks. I like the area too. There is a calming presence when Fuji is in view.

[@zizocamera2175]

Great video!

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thanks Zizo.

[@zizocamera2175]

let's do something!

[@DelDelap]

Great video Ian, I'd love to go to Japan and do some exploring. Cant wait until my new Shimoda bag comes, i need to stop collecting this will be my forth one! they do look good hanging up next to each other thou.

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thanks Del. When you make here, you can rest assure your packs will function seamlessly with local travel; :)

[@prince2thethrone]

@@ShimodaDesigns can you make another vid modeling the bag on your back? its hard to gauge the size. thanks Are you from Japan?

[@ShimodaDesigns]

@@prince2thethrone Hoping to squeak out next week for mission, so I will keep that in mind. I'm actually from Canada but I've lived here for the last 10 or so years. My family was originally from JP before heading to Canada.

[@nojarhead]

Does the Small Mirrorless Unit also works in an X30 while retaining the side access?

[@ShimodaDesigns]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGiXc393aMmijpo please view the video 🙏

[@willsharber]

I really like how you did this, and it was useful to see the set up from a practical perspective. By the way, what is your GoPro setup if you don’t mind me asking? Were you using the onboard mic?

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Hi Will. Thank you. I have a Gopro 9, while I have a bunch of Gopro doo-dads and various mic set ups - most RODE ones. I'm using this www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B08K94V6N1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 with the onboard mic - I've been filming downhill road bike descents with this set up and I can't believe how clean the audio is. The foam blocks wind so well and I think it sounds as good or better than with the module. I actually just bought another one today for a second GoPro9 that I will leave set up in Narrow/tele mode. Kind of like have 2 lens to choose from - this video was all with the MAX lens.. I had done some audio in the first Field Trips video with Rode Wireless Go, but it cut out too much ambient sound and I think ambient ads to this type of video, especially here in Japan. Plus it was not nearly as spontaneous as I would like. One of the reasons I went with Gopro was it allows me to pack accurately rather than packing to vlog while packing an extra full camera set up. Ian

[@willsharber]

@@ShimodaDesigns Thanks for the details! I agree the ambient sounds add a lot to the video. I’m pretty blown away at the quality of the sound from just the onboard mic and the foam. Also, I enjoyed the spontaneous nature of this video like you mentioned. Planning is great, but spontaneity feels “real”. Looking forward to more!

[@jaysun070476]

Are the explore v2 available to order from shimoda website

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Only though: www.kickstarter.com/projects/shimodadesigns/shimoda-explore-v2 🙏

[@christopherhales4498]

Was the vlog recorded on the gopro for the majority of the time?

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Everything except the images was Gopro.

[@34Media]

5am baseball game ! ouch i never had to do that in my 40 years of ball thats harsh

[@ShimodaDesigns]

It's the literal definition of a farm league... half the league are farmers and have to get work :) It does makes for great sunrises.

[@34Media]

@@ShimodaDesigns Very cool, i did get to travel to japan once for baseball and was amazed how in love with he game japan is we got to go to morioko was awesome to meet the locals and the kids are so well trained. Be a great league to play in im sure .

[@ShimodaDesigns]

@@34Media That sounds pretty awesome. The 2 loudest experiences I've had in life were the Price is Right (with Bob Barker) and when I took my mom to the Hanshin Tigers play the Yomiuri (Tokyo) Giants. I've seen Yankees - Red Sox games live and it blew them away. It was insane. There were seat sections I nervous to go it was so wild. Fun times.

[@34Media]

Yeah I got to see a giants game at the Tokyo dome those drums I’ll never forget ! A good friend of mine used to pitch for them he said it was an awesome experience!

[@nikoonikoo]

Sorry for rude question Ian, how tall are you? I'm 5'7 and want to see if 30L looks bulky as everyday backpack on me. Thanks

[@ShimodaDesigns]

174cm, 5'8 ... just don't my weight! (70kg)

[@nikoonikoo]

@@ShimodaDesigns haha I'm over 70kg. Thanks for the information. I pledged the 30L finally.

[@ShimodaDesigns]

@@nikoonikoo Thank you!

[@Mr.HarryPotter]

Hi: Do you have a personal site for your images?

[@ShimodaDesigns]

These days, just instagram, but do not really post much instagram.com/ian_millar_designs/