The day I kicked off my YouTube | A very crappy video

I adore nature!
Hiking, travelling, getting into the forest, sailing out to the sea-you name it. I even love getting dirty outside in the mud when it rains. Getting cold when the winds blow and I'm sure out there when it snows... As a professional photographer, I've been wanting to start documenting these trips and "adventures" for months now, but somehow, instead of just taking the camera and pressing record, I just kept procrastrinating.
There were many excuses, some of them even good, I must admit. "I'll do it when there's more time. Just this one more project, this delivery which is due in 2 days. When I get a better camera. When I buy this super-light tripod that I will easily carry with me wherever I go. When... "
A year went by and I made exactly zero videos.
So a couple of days ago, even though it hadn't stopped raining for days, I picked up my old trusty Canon 5D Classic, an old Russian Helios 44 lens and hit the trail into the mountains. And you know what? I had a blast! :)
Here's the pilot.
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Gear used to make this video:
**Camera**: Fujifilm XT4;
**Lens**: Fujinon 16-55 2.8;
**Tripod**: Gitzo carbon fiber GK2545T-82QD;
**Audio recorder**: Zoom F1 + lav microphone;
Gear used to shoot photos:
**Camera**: Canon 5D classic;
**Lens**: KMZ Helios 44;

[@kennykorls2694]

Like your photos and your style! Keep it up 👍

[@alexander.starbuck]

Thanks Kenny, I appreciate it! 🤗

[@KimHojbergJensen]

I was presented to your channel because of the mention af the Canon 5D. I am looking to buy that old camera and I am watching a lot of videos about it. I will be hanging around! - the filming is way above the others. I love your cinematic style.

[@alexander.starbuck]

THANK you Kim, much appreciated! 🤗 It is a really nice camera to have, of course, depending of what you expect out of it. It is an older sensor and electronics, slower, noisier above 3200 ISO than more modern cameras, AF might be a bit slower, etc. but as a piece of history and STILL very much capable piece of kit - I can definitely recommend it.

[@TomislavMoze]

Nice one! Keep it up, loving the grade!

[@alexander.starbuck]

There's A TON more to learn about grading but it's a start 😁

[@ericerickson6537]

Location?

[@alexander.starbuck]

Hey Eric, this is mount Medvednica, in Croatia (Europe). 🙂

[@ericerickson6537]

Thanks always helpful to put in video your location. Been to Croatia twice, beautiful country.

[@alexander.starbuck]

@@ericerickson6537 I'll correct on my next video ;), thanks! Yes, many nice locations around here.