My Vlogging + Still Photo Gear

[@andyjohnson4641]

Great point about pixels!! I saw Clyde Butcher talk about how he took an iPhone pic and blew it up to 4’x 6’ on his pro setup and it looked fantastic. His work is amazing, a living Ansel Adams.

[@tarac5137]

Andy Johnson I keep meaning to get down to his studio!

[@Akawolfdog]

Thanks for the thoughts and links! You a magician!

[@isabellel7677]

Casey. This is so informative and interesting. Your teaching is engaging because you are experienced and you get to the point! I hope you do more of these teachings talking about just one detail like raw mode, breaking down the M button, etc. so much you can do with this and could even do it in conjunction with any specific shoot. Thanks!

[@CaseyRoman]

Sure! Any certain topics you want me to focus on?

[@tracykozil5029]

Thank you

[@bellachi9575]

Thanks for the recs on GoPro action cam. Very educational, practical & helpful.

[@CaseyRoman]

Its not a perfect solution but it is a compact one!

[@rockoniceman]

Thanks Casey, great information

[@sherrihodges849]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@fr3atlast448]

Love your teaching style...you get straight to the point! Thank you! I learned more here in twenty minutes than watching all those pontificators go on and on about, not much.🌷🚍

[@TexCynRVLife]

Thanks. I like learning what others use. I bought a tactical gun gear bag for my cameras & equipment. Thought it would be a great bag. I got all my gear together today, was going to lump it all in one bag...then realized that the bag alone was too heavy empty. It was heavily padded. Then I realized -- OMG!!!! I LEFT MY THIEYE T5E GEAR IN THAT BAG!!!! OH! You just saved me with this video! I just rushed back to the store & there it was! Still in the bag waiting for that bag to be restocked! Fate! You saved my day! Holy shit!!!! Or is that glitter shitter! Whew! I am going to have my personal melt down now...thank you, thank you, thank you!!!📷

[@iDolciBaci1]

I think you're awesome and I love watching you

[@CaseyRoman]

iDolciBaci1 thank you!

[@iDolciBaci1]

@@CaseyRoman keep being the badass babe you are and I hope you have fun on your journey

[@tarac5137]

Thanks for the informative video! I got a DSLR when a little point and shoot couldn’t do what I wanted. Learning to use it on manual and do basic in editing in Lightroom took my photos to the next level. Safe travels!

[@isabellel7677]

I’m just learning but I love the clip on ring light and just bought it through your links. Thanks for the links!

[@ljmarty08]

THE EYES! FINALLY! I was first creeped out when I noticed that effect. Then I was mesmerized and couldn't stop staring. Tried to pause for a better look but I could only pause on a blink. Then I was afraid it was a way for gingers to steal souls. Finally I decided it was badass contacts. Apparently, sometimes I am wrong.

[@queenlorea2094]

I just simply love your sense of humor mixed with the facts of life❣️😍💐🥑

[@mimitravels710]

So good. Thanks

[@sharene411]

Such a hoot!!!

[@mtpatton1846]

That ring lite is super cool!

[@jlhsys777]

I like photographing old cemeteries. I have never once had a complaint from anyone there. ☺

[@gregormiller4037]

...yet, how do you sleep at night?

[@mimitravels710]

Beautiful and peaceful, what more can you ask

[@vanofgold1029]

I really appreciate you going over this, you give good information with a sense of humor. Thanks for sharing.

[@jgm9927]

Thanks for the info on camera's. I learned a bunch. The mega pixel thing was especially helpful. I often wondered why you couldn't tell any difference from say 10 to 25 pixels in a photo. Now I know.

[@patrickshipwash387]

I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating...that shot of you behind a camera showing the right side of your face with the green of your eye the only point of color in the shot...lovely, lovely, lovely.

[@sundayze]

"I Travel alone....cuz I want to enjoy my trip". 😂🤣😂🤣😂 Omigosh, you are mini me! Good job, Casey, loads of good info!

[@CaseyRoman]

sundayze I tell you no lies 🤣🤣

[@gregormiller4037]

@@CaseyRoman….ask me no questions,

[@wolfganglauer4821]

15000 k subs , congratulations you girl are on your way

[@CaseyRoman]

Wolfgang Lauer all that’s to you guys

[@BeingMeRV]

Super helpful. Used your links to get mic and GoPro adapter.

[@jodierb7048]

I am by no means a professional photographer but I'm going to pass on a little tip that has served me well over the years, for those who might be interested. I've taken my camera equipment camping in tents, campers and on boats. To store it in a cool dry place I put in a latching cooler. This worked very well for me. It stayed considerably cooler stored that way.

[@donwyates]

Yeah, reminds me that Tom Petty wrote a song when recording with The Travelling Wilburys advocating storing your gear in a cool/dry place. It's an important thing that most people don't give a second thought to. Also, controlling condensation due to temperature fluctuation.

[@briannab5296]

Great idea.

[@lauratibbles6598]

Lots of great information thank you Casey have fun in your travels be safe and god bless you

[@davied5496]

You are such a hoot. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@michaeldobeck7261]

Great video! Appreciate the advice. Working on growing man-bun.

[@briannab5296]

Michael, personally, i love manbuns.

[@michaeldobeck7261]

@@briannab5296 Probably not in my shade of grey :)

[@briannab5296]

@@michaeldobeck7261 ... gray is fine. 😉

[@wade61265]

like your videos and style of delivering them....if you are just doing a majority of landscapes you might want to check out luminar...has a free trail and it supports raw.....have a great one!

[@VanInhalin]

A cheap piece of Luan plywood would make that backdrop look a lot better. I'm not being critical, but it's seriously 8 bucks and maybe $4 worth of stain. It's like a 16th of an inch and would look like mahogany or you could paint it any color you wanted instead. There's stuff called hardboard which is what clipboards are made out of and that could be painted easy too.

[@msmarji]

Way to go Casey about camera manufacturers. I too have a Sony alpha camera that I use to shoot everything, but portraits. I use my 15 yr old Canon 5D Mark 1 (Classic) for them. Folks should practice on their phones w/manual control apps, then look into a stand alone camera.

[@tranquilitytravels2994]

This is off topic but I came across a video with an ‘Icy Breeze 12v portable AC & chiller’ and thought of you. (It seems to basically be a fan that blows into an ice chest and exhaust cold air. ) It will run for 5 hours and uses 1.8 amps. Hopes this helps. On topic, I hope to learn to take better photos and appreciate your advice. Safe travels.

[@jedi_mario]

Sweating? I hope you are ready for June!! We have too many days over 100 degrees. Talk about swamp ass!!

[@lyfandeth]

Ringlights were built for macrophotography. You stick YOUR LENS in the center of it, and the ring provides even closeup illumination. Your cameramen knew this.

[@CaseyRoman]

Lyfan Deth I never had a cameraman. I never NEEDED one.

[@marcg4115]

Casey Roman is the best content creator on KZbin. Yes that’s right. Better than the other Casey.

[@Lifeguard326]

Great video! How about one on the basics of taking our camera off the auto mode .

[@fastgurrrl]

@Casey Roman, SOLID. 💥💥👊

[@uncleeddie5813]

I have the new and the old alphas. The old one works with my old Minolta beer can lenses.

[@CaseyRoman]

Uncle Eddie nice!

[@melissan.208]

Love your channel thanks for sharing the photo / vlog gear you use!

[@michaelbradley8508]

Good honest opinion.... Thank you. Michael from Canada

[@jpatrickmoore5158]

In college I had a little 110, in graduate school I got a Fujica SLR and some fantastic lenses, would love to find a digital camera that could use those lenses.

[@FloridaLife]

Nice Vid, nice gear selection. I'm liking the Pocket Osmo's potential for vlogging.... for whatever reason I go crazy without a level horizon. Keep up the good work ginger. 👍

[@andy-jac]

Casey, if you could have anything on the Great Value shelf, what would it be?

[@tc2882]

"ALL the bells and whistles..."

[@alsenior4809]

Casey! Don't sell yourself cheap! You are "All the bells and whips"! ()=) God loves you! =)

[@ArdeanPeters]

If I did it all over again, I would have bought WAY less gear. That being said, I initially researched and came to the conclusion that Nikon was the best camera system to go with and then I realised in USING it, that Nikon is not an ergonomic fit for me. So i shoot on Canon (I'm a portrait photographer) and my kit which is mainly a Canon 5DII and an 85mm, 70-200 and now a 28-85mm lens. The pixel peepers would scoff at my kit now, since it's old - but it does exactly what i need it to The best camera is the one that you USE to the best of it's and yours ability ;)

[@cinnamon--girl]

Cameras are designed by engineers, not photographers and that is why they are overengineered! I shoot many cameras from point and shoot up to a medium format digital technical camera, and my favorite cameras are --- FUJIFILM because they let me shoot like a photographer!! Great video Casey!

[@debrandw246]

I love listening to you. You could talk about toe jam and it would be interesting. Thank you.

[@ginabrytowski3564]

I am not at all a photographer, but I am a graphic artist and I can absolutely understand how megapixels WILL NOT MATTER EVER on Social Media. Everything gets squished as much as possible on all social media sites. It's a travesty really lol

[@laynn104]

You know I like to kid around with you Casey but I gotta tell ya we have the same exact camera. Picked mine up over year ago, same lens too. The camera can only do so much it is your distinct style that truly makes me love your photos. Your shots are spectacular! Thank you for your input on the GoPro Hero7.

[@carolcantillon2653]

I just want you to know that I would sign up and pay for your photography class online or through KZbin. You do awesome work

[@supremeleader710]

I only vlog with gluten-free cameras. Made from 100% biodegradable recycled parts, of course.

[@gregormiller4037]

from discarded orphan muslims?

[@supremeleader710]

Gregor Miller I usually joke about my “namesake.” - in good taste, I am still grieving for the victims of Sri Lanka and the Christchurch mosque attacks. We live in a broken planet.

[@supremeleader710]

Gregor Miller - yes, radicals are pure evil. I just don’t want to disrespect Casey Roman and vent in her comment section. Ben Shapiro just uploaded a great video on this subject.

[@gregormiller4037]

@@supremeleader710..Agree and Love Shaprio. He speaks facts...as far as Yub tub goes, and the reason I refuse to create a site, or Farcebook site for that matter. It's not up to Miss Casey what content is 'allowed' on her, or any other site. AND I refuse to Kow tow to the likes of the POS Susan Wojcicki, the CEO of yub tub. As soon as we cater to, and bow to these ugly Globalist tyrants..the sign of weakness will expose us as vulnerable. Miss Casey is welcome to /delete me, ban me or whatever. In the mean time, I will continute to support her, and say stupid crap...that know one likes. GB SL

[@jenniferharris7633]

But do you charge them with your solar panel?

[@russpost2557]

Pentext mx best camera ever !!!!!!

[@vantravelssunshine390]

#LiveYourPassion Your reporter instinct comes out with all the interesting facts delivered with humor !! It’s so refreshing !! 😎 ❤️ #FindYourFreedom

[@shirlenehigbie5677]

Well Casey ... You do know what you are talking about ..... and I totally agree with you ..... Hugs ...... Shirlene

[@johnchalker6193]

Giving us the common sense thing to blogging you are right use common sense you don't need the most expensivest equipment to take a picture for Instagram or for you to unless you're going to do it professionally all the time you are correct and on that note you should have solar panels but that is everybody's prerogative and the reason why I think so because it could save you a little bit of trouble John chalker Waterbury Connecticut but solar panels is everybody is prerogative to have them or not to have them it is your right of happiness if you want to have them but if you decide not to have them that is your right to happiness as well thank you sis for all the common sense understanding of logging today you did a wonderful job thank you very much your friend John chalker Waterbury Connecticut loyal subscriber

[@briannab5296]

John, her "right to happiness" would include people to stop nagging her to get solar when she has clearly said many times SHE DOESNT WANT SOLAR!

[@SteveB357]

Do they still make twin lense reflex? When I was serious about photography, I was a Rolliflex guy.

[@tranquilitytravels2994]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. You’re the BEST!

[@gregormiller4037]

I like B & H Video Digital Cameras and Crutchfield (electronic site), a family owned USA business that has decent prices and great CS, and delivery. PLUS, once ya get to know a few of the Customer Service Techs, they can help you find a great deal on refurbished items. (edit)...ohh hey, an old link below of a pal, from an old go pro, this is what the GoPro are for, I believe. Light, durable, dependable...Link below, hope ya like...

[@gregormiller4037]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXzHaYhrp8R5bcU

[@lynspa2562]

Another great video Casey you explained it all so good

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

It is never about gear, with a Fuji X100 in Paris is all I need.

[@yossefghamrawi9223]

The vanguard tripod is ridiculously stable.

[@CaseyRoman]

Yossef Ghamrawi I LOVE mine

[@morbusxx7]

"I always travel alone................because I want to enjoy my trip." My new tattoo. And I know what you mean.

[@rebeccadees2300]

Hope you are enjoying your Texas trip..😊

[@cinnamon--girl]

The Go Pro batteries appear physically small, this could be the reason they drain quickly (small tank of gas). Look into a Quantum (or other makers) type battery that would add hours upon hours for additional run time.

[@lovesalaska1329]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@markwilson8118]

You crack me up so much and make my day better .. Thank you beautiful

[@mccarthykane3960]

Very informative, thanks.

[@traceyreneenelsongrant2870]

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

That GoPro 7 is now on my list just for the stabilization feature. Worth it!

[@teca1775]

I think you misspoke. SLRs use film and have a mirror to see your shot in the viewfinder. And D stands for digital, no mirror.

[@gkeller4271]

Well your half right. D is for digital and they do have a mirror. Her camera body is called mirrorless. Not SLR or DSLR, just mirrorless.

[@mimasworld1421]

Well Casey, you’ve just confirmed what I suspected: the amazing quality of your videos is pure talent, not expensive equipment. And I learned that rhinos have zits. LOL. 😊 ♥️

[@thepuginator371]

With your background in broadcasting, photography etc. Maybe, for an extra income for traveling, you should consider doing some Master Class courses teaching what cameras and gear to use for different occasions. 🤔😊

[@CaseyRoman]

The Puginator that’s a huge compliment. Honestly I’m no expert. Photographers tend to get overly technical in the pursuit of whatever. My technique is: nice the disks until it looks the way I want...then minimal editing. I’m no Ansel Adams I just enjoy it!

[@SkywatcherSandra]

Expert, maybe not, but, YOU have expertise, yes? You have much to share. HUGS and blessings

[@CaseyRoman]

Sandra Conklin thank you! There’s always something to learn with photography and video. I just hate seeing people waste thousands of dollars on gear they don’t need because someone sold them on a hope.

[@AbsoluteScotch]

"I'm not that strong and violent." *smirks* ...hmmmm

[@msmarji]

Are you using Sony’s new Imaging Edge Mobile app? It was launched 3-25-19 a week after your a6000 Ver. 3.21 firmware update. Same Sony “Downloads” page.

[@CaseyRoman]

Marji M often. I don’t like it. It’s shit for s viewfinder.

[@msmarji]

Agree... does an OK job as wireless cable release.

[@JimJenks1]

Very helpful video! Thanks! I'm truly amazed you get such smooth video without the aid of a gimbal.

[@corinnewaters6707]

I hate lens caps they pop off way to easy. any good alternative ?

[@johnh.caydler4285]

I have waited a long time for this video.Great info.Thank you.Try and stay cool under Texas sun.....

[@filmzealot]

I really enjoy your channel!

[@johnbroystonjr23]

Hey Casey Roman!!! You gave a good review and overall tips for gear. I probably should take my GoPro out of the bag more often. Stay SAFE out there and Thank you so much for sharing. 😎

[@WaywardCoug]

Hmm what if they made a big-ass solar panel you could hook up to cameras so your batteries never need to be taken out.....

[@sittingpretty64]

FYI, I suffered through the ads, congrats. Keep up the good work.

[@CaseyRoman]

Sittingpretty64 thank you!! That suffering helps me keep this thing alive!

[@moviebuffbabe5651]

Do you have someplace we can buy your photos? lol no links for that on any of your videos.

[@ikayak100]

Thanks for the great info on the gear you use. Very interesting. And by the way, I'm sure your bells and whistles are just fine kiddo.

[@autumn007]

That "building" comment cracked me up! 🤣🤣🤣

[@BikeTall]

Ridiculous safari lenses! Unless you wanna shoot the blackhead on a warthogs ass from across the savannah! LOL. Too funny. I have a gopro hero 7 as well for vlogging. It’s fast & light, and the built in stabilization is buttery smooth. I agree tho, the audio setup can be a pain. You can buy a cage with a built in holder for the audio adapter on amazon for $15 which is convenient. Btwn the gopro & my phone, plus the obligatory dji drone for those sweet millennial, man bun wearing, avocado toast eating, daily latte drinking arial shots.... i am good for most of my shooting. Lol. But i do wanna get a better lowlight camera. The SonyRX100 cameras are pretty sweet...but don’t have an audio jack. Why Sony why? Hopefully with the next update this Summer. Anyway love your vids. I hope to convert a van soon myself. Cheers!

[@annettewess3702]

You may not use canon but you have guns💪🏻...lol. Thank you for the vlog lesson it helps.

[@sharene411]

If I won the lottery... I stilll don't know if I can take off around the US alone? I wish I had the "cookies" to do so!!

[@scottgue2784]

Need to bring the bus to Chicago so I can set up an invan setup to help you

[@diywarren1776]

Nobody says “hey grandma, what pan did you use for this lasagna?” It’s so odd how people get caught up in gear. The key is get out there. Practice makes perfect. And so on

[@keltic_nomad]

(Glyn) I have been a photographer since the year dot, your only as good as your talent, mindful of your equipment

[@monostearate3797]

Hi Casey!! First, I want to say I love your videos, your personality, and your content. Also, I wanted to ask about licenses for vans? Don’t you require a separate drivers license for commercial vehicles or did you change your registration from commercial to personal?

[@CaseyRoman]

Monostearate no change in license

[@teresawebdesign9015]

Casey, what software do you use to edit your videos? 🤔

[@CaseyRoman]

Adobe Premiere...I have a love hate relationship with it.

[@jamesmorrow8061]

smile

[@monicarandeen8698]

Glitter Shitter LOL 😂😂😂😂! You're usual flare, humor and sanity. Great tips and advice!

[@lloyderdmier3610]

Maybe 1 day I'll show off my,Solar power",Cooler Blaster.About the camera thing isn't my prada and I did first began with chronos cameras,eventually cannon and sony.Lately I've found that metro has been revolutionizing the phone camera with 4 filter lenses.

[@_theblindwitch_]

Hey me & my hubby live in Texas would you be down for a meet up? We’re working on our van atm & plan on heading out in September

[@CaseyRoman]

Congrats on your build! Where in Texas are you?

[@_theblindwitch_]

Casey Roman Athens about an hour away from Dallas ✌🏻

[@DreamingRobotsBlog]

I like your channel. It's the right mix of practical, funny, and insightful commentary. One comment about your use of slr and dslr. You aren't using those terms correctly. SLR and DSLR are both the bigger cameras with that large mirror that flip up. SLR are just the version that use film and existed before digital sensors. I don't actually know much about the type of camera you use, but I think those are generally referred to as mirrorless (double check this though).

[@CaseyRoman]

Dreaming Robots did you watch the video?

[@DreamingRobotsBlog]

@@CaseyRoman Yes. But your comment makes me wonder if I missed something. Either that or you are questioning my insightful compliment, which is an excellent example of your self deprecating humor.

[@camsjourney5253]

I would totally buy a “Le Glitter Shitter” shirt! 😂🤣

[@RunsWithKnives]

I agree with you on the GoPro, I got rid of mine and just use my Samsung Galaxy S-8 Active for on the fly videos now. For more set type situations I just used a small Panasonic camcorder with a Rode Micro. Your pictures and videos always look top notch Casey.

[@linda_lawson]

You know you just opened yourself up to specific camera questions? Great post though. I enjoy all that you do.