When Medium Format Is Too Small for Landscape Photography

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Sometimes even the beastliest cameras aren't enough to capture a scene like this. I have to resort to drastic measures just to capture this 3km beam of light.
Brent joins us for 3 nights of camping and hiking at Lake O'Hara but will the bus driver kick us off the bus after Amanda cuts the cheese?
Thankfully Brent brought 'TrailLube'! Once we've suffered through the obligatory orientation, it's time to hit the trails for some knee-breaking hiking but an arctic blast forces us to take shelter in a bitterly cold ditch.
Brent seems to be taking my bragging quite well until I push him too far and receive an uppercut to the sweetbreads. He's just jealous that his measly 50 megapixels are no longer top dog. I'll show him with my whopping 102 Megapixels, nothing beats that right...right?
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[@fototripper]

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[@CalebWeston_dubland]

There’s nothing quite like standing in one place in the frigid elements on a mountain ledge. Beautiful area, love the shot!

[@burrdaddy]

I really appreciate it when YTers share the work of others. Nice shot, Brent. Kudos for sharing.

[@CultureAgent]

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Hardcastle!

[@tjkrueger2655]

I get mild anxiety when you get fleeting light and have to explain your comp... I scream at the screen "take the damn shot!!" 🤣 so relieved you got the shot, excellent stuff as always

[@fototripper]

Ah the suspense!

[@srameypr]

@TJ Krueger - Glad I am not the only one screaming at him through the interwebs.

[@denisesavage2382]

I'm the same! I'm panicking watching thinking, shut up with us, press the shutter!!!!!!!!

[@markthomas6045]

Stunning as usual Gavin, but that ray of light left the sun about 9 minutes before you saw it and is actually about 93 million miles long!

[@grahamcooper2144]

I've had a 100s for about 5 months now and it's become my daily driver! It's an astonishing machine. And the 2 lenses I have (80mm and 32-64 zoom) are perfectly matched to get the most out of the sensor. But even though having that huge available res is nice... for me , the real benefit has been the ridiculous dynamic range and it's low-light capability. A truly outstanding camera.

[@bossofthemoss450]

Magnifique shot…….. Brent 😉😂😂😂👍

[@johannelaporte8057]

The planning, hike and cold weather to brave that goes into taking the "perfect" shot and the results very nice!

[@Hirsutechin]

Amanda's blue down doublet and pantaloons are simply the must-have for the discerning vlogger: you don't have any, which is why your dentures are breakdancing. I'm highly impressed with the tent central locking, but did you remember to deadlock it? Double-plip for maximum security even Clarence can't circumvent! You read it here first.

[@steffore1]

Absolutely stunning shots and I admire you all for sticking the weather out ⛄️

[@lizcoakley4730]

Wow Amazing ❤️❤️ Cant wait for the next video.😀

[@michaeldesselle7589]

Gavin knocks it out of the park again‼️

[@michaeldesselle7589]

And Brent’s shot was awesome 🤩

[@johnbeattie1225]

Nice video .Especially the grey squirrel hair cut👍

[@chriswellstead776]

Stunning mountains. Great video.

[@vincentlamoureux422]

Your pano shot was indeed magnifique! Glad to see that Brent was back, he’s a good influence on you! :) And props to Amanda for sticking it out in the cold. A real trooper!

[@lnz971]

blaireau

[@srodigital]

I truly hope you end up with that FujiFilm 102MP camera system Gavin, the images are just stunning. I've re-watched one of Adam's videos this morning, and he's using his GFX100, taking images of a very large tree, but his photography friend he has with him is used as scale for the tree. Adam zooms in on the camera back display so that his friend is very large in the display, and the image just looks like he's used a 200 to 400mm telephoto full frame system to get the clear detail in the face. He then zooms back out to fit to full screen size and his friend is so small in the frame. Its almost like magic the detail captured by those 102MP sensors. Once I'd tried such a camera I just wouldn't want to go back to a lesser system. Really great images in this video Gavin. Shame we have to wait another week for the next installment. Take care and keep safe.

[@mrsusan893]

Sounds like your interested in pixel peeping. Gavin could have shot this with a Sony, Canon or a Nikon and the photo would look the same. Praise the photographer doing all the hard work not a Camera.

[@tjkrueger2655]

@@mrsusan893 There's a reason landscapers want more.... more sensor real estate, megapixels and flexibility. It doesn't mean he couldn't take a killer shot with a Z7 or a7riV, but there's so much more to work with here in post

[@markkeohane9850]

@@mrsusan893 Agree; while the level of detail captured is probably stunning close up, most folks look at images from a little way back when, as you suggest, there would be nothing to choose between shots taken with 102MP or 40, or less. Must admit, Gav's image looked pretty bloody good on my 4k (8.3MP) 55" TV from nearly 3m away. Higher resolution never made a great or classic image. MP = Marketing Ploy. By the way, are you the boy named Sue?

[@Sashman077]

What an awesome spot! Great photos also!

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Banger shots. It was worth the shivers'.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Wow , all good shots today!

[@nickbristol3457]

This was great to watch, Gavin, Wonderful pictures including Brent's and it was nice having him included in one of your video's again. Always great seeing Amanda as well. Cheers!

[@SpencerHogg]

Amazing video as always, that shot at 10;38 is unbelievable, wow.. Thx for making my Sunday morning coffee all the more better

[@jaycee6996]

Gavin, as a Yorkshireman you should be familiar with your apparatus being too small to fulfill its required functions. Do not despair, I am sure professional help is available and Amanda will provide sympathy and all the support she can. It is not really something to be ashamed of.

[@jaycee6996]

@Marcus Halliday are you perchance not English?

[@debbieross5836]

Just stunning images

[@finchkneale]

Welcome back Brent !

[@filmboyben]

FULL BLOWN FOTOGASM!!!!

[@TheCabinman]

Wow, beautiful capture! Amazing work!

[@TheSpaniel1]

All shots absolutely jaw dropping 🙏

[@tonymurphy9112]

It's guy's like you and Brent that make my day🙏👍

[@nigelbramley4188]

Just top drawer stuff as always...

[@cara1067]

Very nice and enjoyable viewing and the photography was brilliant

[@vladphotos]

That image by Brent is spectacular

[@TheSpaniel1]

Jeez what a bloody shot 👍🏻 superb image Gavin

[@victor-ferreira]

WOW what incredible photos!!! Absolutely MAGNIFIQUA and FANTASTIQUA!!!!

[@nunocarneiro464]

Stoning location, rocking shots

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Awesome episode again stunning location banging cameras fantastiqua shot Gavin but brents pano just absolutely magnafiqua 📷❤️📷

[@RobertMintonPhotography]

Second week of “oh my god” when you revealed your photos!

[@timgrist9649]

You need a wide/ultra wide for that GFX, Gavin. What a shame Fuji don't have one yet. Those shots were breathtaking.

[@mortenthorpe]

the Laowa 17 f4 Zero Distortion is actually really good, and inexpensive for the GFX

[@LasseCLand]

@@djstuc hmm if i dont got it wrong but when u got a 23mm its not 12mm on a aps-c its 23x1,5 so 34,5mm so not so ultrawide. photos get cropped inn

[@moviebufftexas5277]

@@djstuc yes indeed - 18mm is correct. I own the lens and it is plenty wide.

[@GrantMatthews]

Fantastic images - so good.

[@tonymurphy9112]

Landscape photography is like fishing, you never know what you going to catch 👍

[@MrCochise71]

Epic video ... Small man with a shovel. 🤣

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Wow, what a place. That little shaft of light was fabulous. And it got better. You are one heck of a photographer. A lot of prep and work. You are lucky to have great friends. Must be nice to have a conversation while standing in the most beautiful place anyone could imagine.

[@fototripper]

Aye. it were brill.

[@noahlar]

Just, WOW!

[@chrisparker5684]

Love the video, and fantastic pictures as usual!

[@sebsebleu7581]

Great content as usual, stunning landscape locations, informative and that unique sense of humour that make the difference between you and the other youtubers, keep them coming !

[@QuietLightPhoto]

love it up there, good stuff mate!

[@paulmilovich2982]

Best Landscape Photography videos on KZbin! Thanks, Gavin.

[@veronica0406]

Beautiful images!

[@bradpeck1901]

fantastic pics

[@JeffWeymier]

Looks amazing.

[@MarktrustingJesus]

Gorgeous shot. I'm jealous of the camera and the location. This was one of my favorite. Thank you for making these videos. They inspire.

[@darioperizzolo2364]

I've got the exact same setup. Absolutely love the camera and the quality of the lenses, but I'm constantly frustrated with Fuji for all the gaps in their lens lineup. I'm hoping the new 20-35 coming next year gets just enough more to fully capture those grand vistas. Amazing captures with the new gear, and hope you're a permanent member of team Fuji!

[@dekanagoy619]

Absolovely stupendilicious shot BRETT! Way to go dude! World class!

[@jimembo1967]

Tresmendous video...great to see you all together again!

[@4958stanton]

Amazing picture

[@frederickmcdonald6636]

Brilliantafiqua! Totally enjoy all your fototrips - be safe out there!!!!

[@andrewbrooks2001]

Awesome shot

[@AbrahamGeorge213]

Great shots, looking forward for the next Video!!

[@kevins8575]

Beautiful panorama! Oh, yours too, Gavin.

[@trevorpayne2749]

Great fun and terrific shots-Both of you! Thanks

[@dalepowell5368]

Oooft, the light was worth the wait and freezing wind chill. The pano is gorgeous!

[@valpayne2963]

Ha ha sweat freezing to your flesh. I laughed out loud. And wow, stunning crispy compositions with epic light. Brilliant!

[@MSmith-Photography]

Très awesome views up there! 👍

[@TaDPoLe35]

one of my favorite shots of yours Gavin. Well done.

[@leannegeisler1263]

Omg..those images were just amazing!!! Well worth being in the freezing cold. Well done 👏

[@michaeltillman886]

What's up Gavin? You're right; that panorama shot was the bomb. You really hit the nail on the head. Your patience paid off. Nice one my friend!

[@ihidnan]

Insane images!

[@NotStockPhoto]

Great vid

[@chrisjames1924]

This is giving me a bit of shaft envy. Some right lovely shafts on display. Also, not all shafts are the same and sometimes you can have too many shafts. Select your shafts wisely or you might get shafted. Scatter shaft, filled shaft and crest-licked shaft are a few of my favourite shafts.

[@martinnightingale6033]

Excellent Vlog Gavin . Awesome photos too . As always lots of great funny stuff too .

[@sunnyrockvictor373]

Wow wow wow

[@composedlight6850]

You are back to top standard --- another tip top blog Well Done ----- nice to see Brent

[@PhotoTrekr]

Those mighty medium format megapixels really produced stunning images. Great location.

[@Jeremy_Young]

So happy to have found this channel! My new favourite 😍

[@francoisauchatraire6424]

Beautiful landscape, great camera and finally a sublime photo, thank you Gavin.

[@wendynewing8834]

Epic! Absolutely awesome! What a fantastic video and images. Thanks team.

[@bachmannmanuel1562]

niiice shot... like it

[@peebee4669]

Great shot - can't beat a beautiful shaft 😎

[@DavidMeggers]

Definitely some of the best photos. Good stuff Gavin 👍🏻

[@basbox]

Ok its your own fold, i subscribed 3xtimes:-) Beutifull pictures as usual.

[@astralbody]

Great video! Lots of info and fun! Beautiful shots! Such gorgeous scenery! Brent's shot is stunning, thanks for sharing it. Looking forward to the next episode 😊 cheers!!!!!

[@ronanderson9960]

Wow you guys nailed it! Spectacular views!

[@peterfritzphoto]

This was awesome! Aah, it's so good to have you back!! Those images of yours were definitely worthy of those big fat megapixels. But Brent's image... oooh, very juicy.

[@nickrailer2202]

Absolutely sublime image Gavin 🙌👍

[@craigbartschi4990]

Brilliant Gavin, stunning vista's!

[@lylestavast7652]

done good at 10:40 ....10:57 - both really lovely. Brent you killed it :)

[@dinsdalephotography]

What can one say but MAGNIFIQUE!

[@amandadean33]

Loved the images cannot wait for the next vid! Amanda your a 🌟 girl ✊😁

[@johngrahamcurry1641]

Again a high quality video with superb images.

[@ronboe6325]

Here I sit in comfy Phoenix - and you had me shivering. :) Damn fine country!

[@larswennskog5239]

Great shots from both of you guys.👍🙂

[@Ade-wq2uw]

Excellent shots , Gavin & Fuji what a combination

[@Xetenor]

What a beautiful area. Loved the shots. You guys timed it well and were rewarded with some great light.

[@alyciabromar7870]

Stunning, you never disappoint!!love it!!

[@markattardo]

Wow!

[@ibp2007]

The detail was immense. So we now all send begging letters to Fuji😂

[@fototripper]

Please do.

[@BucNasty32]

Damn Adam Gibbs with his 12 burner accounts disliking this video. Awesome video Gavin.

[@fototripper]

bwahahahaha

[@pattymattes7124]

Excellent images!!! I'm with Amanda. Layer as much as you can even if it looks Tudor. I actually got cold watching this, lol. Thanks for another great video. I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@bigbrownmab189]

Awe yes, down here across the boarder in WA we call this little season change the larch march season

[@dipanoza5191]

The comment from Brett about the way he looked with the mask being the same as your underwear...I laughed so hard.