Must Have Wedding Photography Gear: Holdfast Gear Sightseer

[@jbivphotography]

Do you think this bag would be an amazing addition to your current gear?

[@paigeinprogress]

Yes! ugh I just wish i could afford this. looking for an affordable option but i do llike the set up

[@Reggiebphoto]

I use the holdfast system as well. Been wirh the me for five years and can’t think of shooting a wedding without it!

[@jbivphotography]

Exactly. HoldFast for LIFE!! Hands down the best system for my wedding days.

[@lyrictenor1]

Thanks for this video. Is it easy to remove the bag from the back of the Moneymaker, for example, when you'd like to sit down?

[@rivas6686]

Quick question… on your moneymaker, do you use you safety lanyards? Obviously I won’t hold you liable for anything but have u ever had a camera come loose with one of those bottom strew on loops they come with. Those quick releases feel pretty sturdy. That safety lanyard gets tangled up all the time. Considering taking them off.

[@HeyLauryn]

I use them, especially when I was shooting canon and had a 70-200. And I was lucky I had it on the camera because one time because I had the strap attached to the tripod ring instead of the camera, the weight of the lens loosened the lens from the body and it came off in my hand and my body just swung from the lanyard. Saved my butt!

[@KTWilliams]

I wish you could still get this bag. I'm about to order my first set of the moneymaker straps.

[@jbivphotography]

Yeah I'm a little sad they don't make this sepcific version of the bag anymore. They do have a bigger sightseer, but I'm not sure if they're making that one either. Gotta hit them up and ask what their current lineup is.

[@andyqbui]

The Holdfast sight seer is too baller for me. Is there a cheaper alternative lens bag that you would recommand that will work with the holdfast straps?

[@HeyLauryn]

I’m trying to find one too, specifically because the sightseer is always out of stock.

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

That's on my wish list. Definitely a must have. Don't forget extra batteries for your flash. lol.

[@jbivphotography]

TTTRRRUUUUEEE!! I luckily can get through a whole wedding day with my set of batteries. Crazy!

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

@@jbivphotography The power of prime lenses and higher iso range if needed.

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

Hi John, can i get the seighseer second hand? What led light are you using in 22?

[@hopeforthefuturesg]

do you think the zipper on the v2 bag would scratch up lenes?

[@sunflowmedia]

Hey John !what accessories do you use with your GoPro attached with the money maker on your shoulder? Thanks

[@hidanielle9046]

your channel is a breath of fresh air! keep up the hard work!

[@jacobsherf6572]

Do you think the new one is too big? There's also a small version but I can't decide! Any advice on how to choose between the two they're selling now? I carry primes, 24, 35, and an 85 plus a flash.

[@michaelevins]

Interesting. I have a peak designs 10L bag. But this is nice also.

[@jbivphotography]

Oh nice! That's a sweet looking bag. Yeah it looks like they have about the same function. That's awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@chilecayenne]

Dunno if you're still monitoring this chat, but if so.... I'm looking to get into the HF gear. I often shoot concerts, but right now with the virus, none of that going on..and no need immediately for dual cameras. I was thinking of just starting out with the Solo and maybe one lens bag for it. However, I've read you can take the regular Holdfast Money Maker, and somehow cinch up one side to make it more of a single camera set up....is that very difficult and have you tried it? Is it effective when configured for only 1 camera as well as it appears to be for 2? Thank you in advance!!

[@jbivphotography]

I've never actually tried to "chin up" my Moneymaker however I have used it with only one camera on it. What I typically do is take one of the portrait sliders on the side that I'm not using and clip it up on the D-ring on that same side. That way I don't have a slider hanging on one side. That's what I would suggest. If you're looking to invest in it I would say to totally get the full double strap first. I love my solo but it tends to get less use compared to my Moneymaker. bit.ly/2Fsy6YJ Use the code BRANCH2020 for a 15% discount too if you're still looking at getting one. 👍

[@OSAZEEDTRAVELLER]

why do you prefer canon speedlight?

[@dorothyaugustus2462]

Great review! How is the weight on your back? Have a Blessed day! 🌹🍃

[@jbivphotography]

The weight is actually not to bad. By the end of the day it gets a little heavy but as long as you don’t put to much in there it’s not to bad. But with the stuff I usually carry it’s bearable.

[@HeyLauryn]

@@jbivphotography This is what I'm worrying about, but with smaller lenses and little bits of gear seems like it wouldn't be to much of a problem outside of time. I'm looking at getting some bag to sit like this on my moneymaker because I have a bad back so having it distributed and accessible like this would be a lifesaver.

[@nobraidps]

Looks like you shoot film too as an addition to your Fuji. What camera is that If I may know. My favourite is Minolta X700 MPS. I also shoot with Fuji xt2 btw ;)

[@jbivphotography]

I shoot just a tad bit of film. Haven't done enough in actually shoots. I want to more often. That was the Nikon FG20. I got it from a thrift shot for $10 in GREAT condition with a 50mm lens with it. So lucky. I want to shoot medium format SOO bad.

[@axelboor]

Hi there, are you using the Canon flash with the Fuji camera? thanks

[@jbivphotography]

I am. I switched from Canon about 2 years ago and I had the flashes. They worked still so I figured I'd just keep them. So X-T2 and the Canon 600EX-RT is my current setup.

[@axelboor]

@@jbivphotography Same here, switched from Canon to Sony A7 lll and still have two 600 EX-RT and the ST-E3-RT Transmitter like new, but i don't think can work with Sony.

[@ardis7748]

@John Branch IV Photography Do you still have HSS and TTL with rhe Canon flashes? Not saying its a deal breaker or anything just wondering. Thanks.

[@jbivphotography]

As far as I've seen it all works fine. I don't tend to need HSS and TTL but I've used it before with my Fuji and it looked like everything was working correctly. Maybe I'll do a video on it.

[@anthony001700]

I like the version 1 better but it’s discontinued 😞

[@jbivphotography]

I agree. I’m totally going to start a petition to have the old version put out again. 😂

[@anthony001700]

John Branch IV Photography YES! Matt is a really nice guy and more importantly they listen @holdfastgear I’m quite sure you and I aren’t the only people interested. Nice work on the channel by the way 👊🏾