My Time with Hasselblad X2D Abruptly Cut Short

[@baharam98]

It never gets old for me when Thomas clicks the shutter in what seems to be just an ordinary scene and then he shows the final image, and it is just the BEST THING you've ever seen! I just LOVE it.😍

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

haha, what a compliment. Thanks a lot.

[@allandavies1187]

Hi Thomas, up here In Pitlochry, if you planned come up here at the end of this month then I believe the autumn colours would be perfect. Every morning also you see what Welsh called the Dragons Breath. Area from Pitlochry to Aviemore is stunning for photography. If, like you always are looking for new locations…

[@louisburley1597]

You'll see me here every week! Also, my signed calendar came and it's beautiful! I will definitely keep it beyond 2023.

[@brianmckeever5280]

I always will vote for beer drinking and talking about photography!

[@petesuchon7340]

Thanks for the video. We'll continue to watch no matter how short the content. Also, you should do more videos while drinking.

[@jeffs7066]

Glad to hear your family member is on the mend, Tom!

[@donyee8970]

Gorgeous work as usual. Living in the drought in the western United States, your videos seems so lush. Please send some of the wetness our way.

[@rickpetersonphotography]

I know you have a “photo channel “, but I’ve been watching you for YEARS and feel it’s also a THOMAS channel. It’s nice to just sit down and “chat” You could talk about anything and make it interesting. Cheers from Washington state.

[@pembridgehouse]

Watching this with rain pouring down on my roof in Adelaide.Really adds to your soundtrack and my experience.Sorry you didn't get to complete your test.

[@AlKulla]

Glad to hear everything is ok with family.

[@jameslovell71]

Family first! Glad to hear that your family member is back on the road to recovery. Things like that put things in perspective. Look forward to what seeing what you've got up your sleeve in coming weeks...

[@ian-robinson]

Thanks god for beer52. 5 minutes of additional content to pad out the vid. Looking forward to the possible road trip on the horizon.

[@CostaMesaPhotography]

I love the transparency and authenticity...never lose that, it's such a refreshing commodity these days. A long-time fan.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks a lot. I did consider hashing an edit together and filming in the van when I got back, but it wouldn't have come across very well. best to just explain. 👍

[@ShaneRamsey]

Great video Thomas and great beer from beer52 mine arrive yesterday 👍👌

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Wish I could have seen you do the comparison but family clearly takes precedence. Glad it worked out well.

[@GodIsReal]

Thomas, WHAT a beautiful shot from that tiny tree... Just brilliant!

[@MightyMushroomMax]

Hey Thomas, glad to hear your family member is well again. Who cares about photography (even if it's with a Hasselblad), when the family is injured. Thanks for the honesty, really appreciate that.

[@michaeldesselle7589]

Glad you’re family member is doing well! Love your content ❗️

[@savagefrieze4675]

So sorry to hear of your relatives operation and glad they are ok now. Wish you’d be able to take X2D with you!

[@davidqueenan]

Family comes first Thomas - glad to hear all is well. Looking forward to the Fuji review.

[@ulrichpflug2644]

Family is first always. 👍😊

[@scotty4418]

Glad to hear your family member is recovering Thomas and don’t worry about the content, family always come first. Hopefully you can get the camera back on another trial and give it the going over it deserves. Look forward to hearing more of your road trip in due course

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks, Scotty. Much appreciated 👍

[@clivedaniels4295]

Well done Tom. Everything else can wait...we'll still be here!

[@canuckdon]

Great to have my opinion of you confirmed, mate. Putting photography aside even when you have a great camera for a limited time speaks so well of your character. Family should always come first.

[@DougHall65]

I'm pretty confident that Thomas really is a great person. (If he's not, and it's just a KZbin persona, I don't want to know!! ;)).

[@trevorridgers2923]

Family first, pleased to hear they're on the mend. Re road trip, that wouldn't be Vancouver Island to Nova Scotia with a certain Mr Gibbs to visit Gavin by any chance? Now that would be worth watching 😉

[@JeffandLeslie]

Thomas - family always comes first. Good to hear your family member is doing OK.

[@experiment1ne]

Family first, of course! So glad to hear your family member is on the mend, and hopefully makes a full recovery! Thanks for the calendar (and print!) - both gratefully received and already on the wall.

[@CymruRJW]

You Thomas are a breath of fresh air in YT. Other so called YT content creators can only relate to Nigel Danson and your success as being in the right place and being so called lucky. Hard work, and relating to fellow photographers is the key, and I glad to see they are stopping to post on YT. Envy is green ! Carry on with your entertaining content !!!!

[@britishrose9417]

A much better lesson from a video - Family is more important than photography. Lessons in humanity are just as important as taking photos!

[@keithnisbet]

Want that beer. Damn I’m in Canada. The cans look like art pieces. Watta deal!

[@hikingtheoutdoors]

Glad you are fine and your family as well. Take care, be safe and cheers from Spain (Garrotxa, Olot).

[@pathogan4854]

intriguing what you have planned ! thankfully your family member is on the mend

[@rajeevatsamuelsohn]

i got my calendar yesterday after coming from a hectic day at work and it was such a surprise! made a story everybody has seen it but Tom :D ..the calendar is so good that it feels i have won it even though i purchased it! incredible piece of tom's work now decorates my home office wall! thank you!

[@Rob.1340]

Thank you. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@tommoors9165]

Best pitchman ever! Bourbon sponsor next!

[@rvboondocker2559]

Glad all’s well in the family.😊

[@martinjn2920]

I'd like to think that Hasselblad will get in touch and offer the camera again, from some of the video's I've seen the X2D hasn't received the best of press but it would seem that you like it albeit with reservations about the price. What impresses me the most is that you are shooting hand held for 1/2 second and getting sharp images, I think that that is just superb, I have been amazed at what I can achieve with my Z7 handheld and I hope that the Z7iii or Z8 if that is what Nikon call it has the ability to match or better the X2D's quoted 7 stops of stabilisation, it gives you so much freedom if you haven't got to worry about a tripod on a field trip in fast changing light situations. Pleased to hear that all is good with the family member and that they are recovering well. Nice video.

[@TomNorthenscold]

I love your honesty!

[@allansisson355]

I'm glad to hear everything turned out well.

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

Life can get chaotic sometimes, your honesty is partly why I watch your channel

[@aniketshrestha7598]

Was waiting to learn more . Nice to hear you share your personal stuff . Hope your family member is safe and in good health .

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

got my calendar yesterday with the square print - excellent - Thank You

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

That was evidently the 52nd take on opening the can Thomas. I would but I'm coeliac these days, so Gluten free option would be nice.

[@calieeldalie2547]

well, at least you got a few super nice photos with the Hasselblad... and got the Fuji for a bit longer. Looking forward to see what you will come up with it 😄

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

Always family first, Thomas. Glad things are coming along well for the family member. What a terrific package deal on that beer sponsor. Yummmm!

[@stevebanks484]

Glad to hear the family member is OK. Health is most important.

[@asha5928]

Life happens. Glad to hear person is doing okay. Look forward to next video.

[@greggScutum]

the ASMR part was legit :D

[@RaenorShines]

Glad family is OK. And thanks for the calenda and print!

[@sethcashman1011]

Hi Thomas, have been looking for a direct image quality comparison between the GFX 100s and the X2D! If that's possible, it would be great to see.

[@leeannenquist6289]

What do you mean you “hope the content will get better”?!? Are you mad? Your content is fantastic week after week. Love this channel (Hope your family member is on the mend!)

[@susanfirth2279]

First off, so glad to hear your family member is on the road to recovery. Loved the image of the lone tree. The contrast between the tree and the rocks in the background. Just lovely.

[@TLM823]

Thanks for an enjoyable video! So glad to hear your family member is fine.

[@brandonmjohnsonphotography]

I just received my calendar. It's absolutely amazing! You did a fantastic job with it. I love it!

[@mixalisarta]

I hope to see you shooting a video in Greece!! Greetings from Greece👋

[@gary.kenyon]

Great shot. Hope the family member gets well soon.

[@timd4524]

Glad to hear your family member is fine. At first I thought it was going to turn out the camera took a swim in that gorgeous little river. Glad all is well. Take care of yourself also.

[@ianj3845]

Family first, always. Glad things are going OK for them now.

[@Sarmor1985]

Gorgeous to know your family member is ok, there's nothing more important ! I'm looking forward for your next road trip : sounds amazing already !! And yeah : autumn is here !

[@aaronza7218]

Thanks Tom, you take care!

[@marcwilliams4097]

Looking forward to it!

[@jeghedderhenrik]

its so nice to see your sense for keeping the saturation and contrast on a more moderate and restrained level , a european different taste, compared to another taste and very extreme saturation, almost HDR look from american photogs . being a scandinavian the more holding back postprocessing are more appealling

[@bsmukler]

I loved the lighting, the rich colors and the sound of rushing water in the outdoors portion of the video. It definitely had a “Fall is around the corner” feel to it. Also, it’s fantastic that some of the new cameras have reliable enough IBIS that one can explore areas without always having to carry a tripod. I’m not sure why commenters are bent out of shape about the beer promotion. We all know that sponsorship is part of what keeps the ball rolling, and it sounds like that particular company is positive things in supporting smaller breweries as well as good causes. Family comes first, and I’m glad your relative is doing well.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks, Ben. yes, the ibis is incredible and I'm keen to test the GFX, which claims to have 6 stops, I think. 👍

[@bsmukler]

Looking forward to it (the GFX video) Thomas.

[@zenflynn]

Don't be so hard on yourself, Thomas ... that was a perfect pour! Can you imagine if all that carbonation ended up in your stomach?!

[@barbara98721]

Some beefy looking cameras, very interested to hear more 😁

[@JustAFocus]

Hey Thomas -- like others have said, family always comes first. Content is a distant second to that (though God knows we all love the content!) This thing looks like my dream camera. Unobtainable to me now, but I always enjoy seeing real-world reviews of it, especially in the hands of someone who definitely knows what he's doing. Take care.

[@rayhewitt2206]

Hi Tom , Family always comes first, don't worry about the content there is always another day, loved watching your time with the Hasselblad though, seems like a real competent bit of kit, and I think in a way it would quickly become a firm favourite and a rewarding experience to use. I received my calendar a couple of days ago thank you and it's great

[@gizmowm2793]

Heat On - Heat Off - Thomas, WHERE ARE YOU - 20th October and NO fix - What will I do - Farewell cruel world - SOB ! ! !

[@lauramartin4899]

Life's happens dude!! Is cool!

[@charliejg]

Glad all is well with your family. As for that X2D, based upon the title of the video and the first part of it I anticipated that we were going to see a weather-related mishap with the camera! have a great week.

[@Lindsay_Brunton]

Thank you for the calendar and accompanying print Tom. Delighted with both. I hope you’re family member is doing well. I had a similar experience with a close friend who had to be flown home in an air ambulance from Greece. Best wishes.

[@EricGibaud]

Health goes first Thomas! I hope Hasselblad will lend it to you again. Great video as always!

[@Mr.Deeds.]

Thomas your videos are inspirational...thank you!! Love your images and your work!

[@john_norris]

Note to self: Learn to pour ale correctly. 🙂 I'm glad that your family member has been sorted and is on the mend. You have had a really busy time. btw, I absolutely love your calendar which I received last week, so many thanks! Also, the print of Wast Water was a beautiful surprise. That place is emotional for me. The Screes and me had a big fallout 2 years ago when I accidentally took the 'path' below them laden with a full camera bag. To see your photo just reminds me of how arduous that day became and how I nearly didn't make it. Oh, but such a magical area. 👍

[@philpetrie]

No matter what Tom , family comes 1st and foremost

[@danielegerussi7453]

I'm glad about your family member being well but i initially thought you dropped the camera into the river or something😂😅

[@martinjn2920]

I thought that the camera got rained on and failed 😂

[@tlewisAK]

FamiLy 1st. The rest can wait. Thank you for all you do. I enjoy learning from your videos, and I hope that I’ve improved my style from learning from you. Cheers!

[@Tagomac]

A shame you didn't get to fully test out the Hasselblad but nothing is more important than family. I wish your relative a speedy recovery and look forward to hearing about your road trip.

[@MartinVesiaidNilsson]

I'm guessing Hasselblad wouldn't liked the "ooops, stuck in Greece" excuse for not sending the camera back 😉. Happy to hear everyone is well and thanks for an honest video. Sometimes life just doesn't follow your plan 🤷‍♂️

[@andrewknowles6731]

Your family always comes first and huge respect to you for dropping everything and getting out there, I hope my family would do the same for me! Very glad its turned out well and looking forward to the next video whenever you manage to make it.

[@andr101]

I'm puzzled by how can the little tree in the first shot can be so sharp with such slow shutter speed. How many attempts to nail that shot? You waited for the wind to calm down? Cheers

[@CookedLight]

Calendar arrived 🍻

[@creeks-and-peaks]

I always love your rainy woodland shoots! Beautiful video, and I'm glad your relative is doing alright.

[@suhangyin8872]

Same as me, only a small group of people like raining days like us. Really like the "white noise" in the raining forest.

[@williampetersen2899]

I'm reluctant to give a video a Thumbs Up when I hear a family member has had a health scare but it sounds like all is well. Besides, it's another great, entertaining and useful Thomas Heaton video so Thumbs Up it is!. Love the shot of the tree and the river...amazing that it was hand held! I hope this is the future of digital cameras...that and dynamic range improvements. Can't wait for the upcoming videos after your brilliant teaser. Wish Wisconsin was in the U.K. so I could get those great looking IPAs and help the environment at the same time!

[@paradiseburns2600]

Would love to see the comparison, and any further info on these Fuji medium format bodies in general. I’m contemplating one of them as an upgrade.

[@grosema]

Glad to see your trying out the GFX 100s. I hope you still have all your Lenses from from your other one you had 50R I think the one you got from Adam

[@markbonham]

Family first and understandable however still an interesting view on the photography but loved the beer part. If you ever go to Kielder Forest, look out for two Motorola Brick phones that were lost there by my Territorial Unit in 1989/90… 👍👏

[@justinholding02]

I've done similar shutter speeds hand held with my R5. IBIS is a brilliant invention

[@scott-yorath.]

Hey Thomas, just love your enthusiasm to get out there in the thick of it and always producing the goods, watch your channel every week with out fail, and i know a few at my camera club does the same, im glad everything gone well with your family member, wish them well, catch you in the next video 📷❤

[@markattardo]

Man, when I saw wet and cut short, I immediately had a M50 survived more weather comment ready to deploy. 😂Glad your family member is on the mend👍👍 Maybe you can get back into review unit rotation, the x2d sounds interesting. I'd certainly watch a rough comparison even though they are way out of my budget. A normal case of beer is 24 cans in the states...sometimes more is better😂 Although, Beer 52 sounds awesome...and I don't drink.

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Video Thomas! I agree with both of your assumptions, I have always said the best time to photograph the "bush" is in the "rain" and a tripod just "slows" things down. wether sealing and image stabilisation is the way of the future! Shame about the short Video with the XTD , Good to hear the family member is ok! Looking forward to your future videos!

[@AndyBanner]

ASMR - LMAO.. I was eating at the time and now my screen needs some very careful cleaning. Hope your family is all good.

[@smiffy5467]

Family first, always.. Any chance of getting the Hasselblad back in future?

[@rodeorocks]

Everything was perfect except this Beer52 part. To lift the mood - I got convinced and placed an order and now can't cancel my subscription! What a shame!

[@craigmantle5362]

Glad your family member is in good health Thomas. Hope your road trip works out for you! Looking forward to the Autumn content!

[@petersmitham8273]

Family first…glad all ok..❤

[@davidh8258]

too bad you had to send the camera back, i thought it got water damage and you wrecked it. looking forward to the fuji camera. glad your family member is ok

[@tompetersphotography]

It’s only a bit of content matey. Aslong as your family is safe. We can forgive you lol 😂 🤙 that camera is a beast, I like the look of the 100s. I think if money was no object that would be something I looked into for sure.

[@trafiak8]

Would’ve loved the comparison video between the two cameras. Family comes first though so good on ya. Well done for getting any sort of content out on KZbin with that being said. You’re teasing us with the new road trip sneak peak!

[@tomfoord8860]

I was pretty sure you were going to get rain in the camera and short circuit it - but then life intervened and you had to run. Glad everything's okay.

[@rafiqmalik2818]

Were you happy with sharpeness at 0.5 sec?? we would love to hear your thoughts on taht image. You didn’t even talk about it 😂😂