Thomas Heaton Called Me 'A Disgrace' Over The Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer

[@fototripper]

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[@gordonjohnston684]

@@fototripper I still miss the way you shamelessly promoted your book, in such a creative manner.😇

[@fototripper]

@@gordonjohnston684 I'll have to fix that ;)

[@MrDucatiPenigaleV4s]

So you mean 2nd to the Bible Gav lad?

[@MurphyGreg]

Love this book. Looking forward to the 3rd instalment of this series 👍

[@mikeinmontana8875]

@@MurphyGreg 👌

[@stubones]

Simply the most original and fun youtube photographer. You deserve 500k subs Gavin.

[@fototripper]

Thanks muchly.

[@rolandrick]

@@stubones 100% agreed 👍🏻 Gavin, I wish you a million subs.

[@mikeinmontana8875]

We have to agree. We don't watch much tv at anymore, many can understand why. We never miss a Gavin and Amanda post though. Talent and humor....cant get any better... All the best numbnuts, and Amanda too!🤝

[@mickbidewell6481]

Great photos and a great sense of humour. Amazing your missus kept her face straight. Keep it up mate 😂😂

[@draven1018]

I can't believe he doesn't already have 500k or more, he deserves it

[@janneroz-photographyonabudget]

Dude, you're a photographer, but the comedic faces you pull are genius. Love this, great stuff.

[@Stop-All-War]

X2D 📸 already Legendary. Shame we all can not have one. 20-35 is equivalent to 16mm-27mm 'full frame', 55mm is 43mm equivalent, nice. The technology is truly inspiring. Great Video Gav & Amanda 👏🏼 BTW, for the complainers out there, In a previous video, he was using a M43 camera 🫠 • Regardless of which Camera YOU are using, if YOUR sat on sofa & not taking photos, wouldn't matter which Camera is in the Bag.

[@philipsutton2316]

And all along Amanda was the star of the whole show!

[@MarkJ1776]

I don't care if you are shooting with the expensive Fuji point and shoot or the Hasselblad: I can't afford either. I'm here for the amazing shots and tutorials. Ignore the haters.

[@ronpettitt6184]

I agree, these guys are all shooting with cameras none of us will ever afford to use.

[@Solophotoventures]

I’m surprised how much hate you and Tom are getting for the camera your using obviously people are missing the point of your videos, there seems a perception that KZbin creators have to shoot with a cheap camera just to make less well off photographers happy, people are forgetting Ansel Adam’s shot his images on medium format film that doesn’t stop people shooting the same images with a smart phone, personally I don’t begrudge either of you your success I’ve followed both you and Tom for a long time and watched you build up to where you are so we’ll done and keep the good work up

[@fototripper]

Thanks.

[@Epic501]

agreed

[@westvirginianlivin9871]

Totally agreed. The tech is just the tool. For me it’s everything else in the video I’m here for. Is it cool to see what quality they get from those cameras? Absolutely but everything they do up to the point of the photo makes you feel like you’re right there with them learning and enjoying the moment. For me, that’s what it’s all about. Make me feel like I’m there with you and not like you’re some big shot on a stage. Gavin and Heaton are 2 amazing photographers that have brought us along for their journeys while educating and entertaining us. I for one am grateful and continue to support these two.

[@matthewknight4550]

No 1 KZbin photographer, don’t care what he is carrying and how much it cost. The tips and tricks help the same for even with my £97 second hand Canon 50d. And what makes me subscribe is the added humour. Amazing vids, keep up the great work….

[@lenscraftedlife]

Funny, Educational, and beautiful work. Grats on the earth explorer.

[@whatweretheythinking3274]

I love your videos! I'm not a professional, don't have a very expensive camera and may never buy one. But my photos have improved so much with your perspectives on composition. I've watched the F4 videos many times. Thank you for producing entertaining and educational videos!

[@fototripper]

You're most welcome :)

[@peterhoehsl]

Great photographer, great film maker, great actor / director, but geesh Amanda! Who's that guy that's talking all the time? And why is he using your camera?

[@MatthewRaifman]

Gavin you are making me miss New England autumn so much. I moved from Boston to the San Francisco Area but man I miss autumn.

[@ブラウンクリストファー]

Cue the Hasselbacklash, since they donated half their stock to youtube it's no wonder they charge so much! (Great video as always Gavin!)

[@fototripper]

ooh I like that!

[@draven1018]

Speaking of Ricketts Glen I was just there yesterday, it was my third trip there since seeing your video. I want to thank you for letting me know about it, its just an absolutely fantastic place for waterfalls. I tried to get there when there was good color but it wasn't as good as I was hoping but still worth the trip. Thank you for that wonderful video & all of your others that keep me entertained & inspired.

[@sweetdavey]

That 55mm shot of the bent tree...magic 😍

[@MacOSTen]

Great video, photos are stunning - and I love the showcasing of these cameras, find it interesting to see what they can do. But ultimately it’s the photographer that counts and Gavin is one of the best. I always enjoy them just a little more when we have Amanda & Thomas in, the humour is great and a trademark of Gavin’s vids.

[@astrojourneyuk]

Another cracking video. Enjoy the camera!

[@BradPhoto24.7]

That Aurora shot with the camper, sold, I’m buying’ it. How much to post it to Australia? Amanda’s reactions and silent treatment were hilarious, thanks for the laugh guys. Fantastic shots too, you deserve that Hassy. Cheers

[@fototripper]

Just drive it back...

[@ThomasClemens]

Another very entertaining video and the shots are beautyful as well. I love this magic tree leaning over the river.

[@wendynewing8834]

What a stunning set of beautiful images! You are an incredible photographer, and what an advert for the quality of reproduction produced by this Hasselblad camera.

[@derekwalker4867]

These guys work their butts off to bring us great content and entertainment, which costs us nothing. I certainly have no intention of buying a HB and no amount of promotion will make me change my mind. I also didn’t fancy the Nikon Z8, Sony A2, Fuji 100s etc etc. I also watch mainstream tv with all their branded sponsorship and don’t buy any of that either. I really enjoy the videos but also realise that it is a business as well and these guys deserve it for all their hard work.

[@fototripper]

well said Derek.

[@SpudUna]

I’m not jealous of your new camera at all . Knob ! 😂

[@MurphyGreg]

OMG, the colour quality in the first image is like an 8K image from The Hobbit. Thank you for taking us along for the ride 🙌🙌. Had to come back and say, holy moly all the images are breathtaking. Perfect Muise for the X2D 🙌 P.S. Cheque for the camper is in the mail. lol

[@gilcarag274]

This "battle" with Thomas is so hilarious ! Your videos always make my day compared to the boring things Thomas publish most of the time. 😂 More seriously what's going on with Hasselblad ? Have they got a new marketing director more versed into online marketing? I think it's very clever but a bit annoying to see this camera all over KZbin, or at least the one I follow.

[@PhotoTrekr]

Fall colors, a waterfall, and the aurora! What more could a photographer want?

[@pbwphotos]

I’m a little surprised that everyone is obsessed with the camera vs. the camper (what I took as the actual theme of the video and foreshadowing). Sure, I am jealous that Gavin and Thomas (maybe) were gifted, given, supplied, etc. the Hasselblad cameras, but they have also put in the work. Great video, can’t wait to see the next one.

[@Imakeener]

'Triangle of pointlessness' - perfect terminology!

[@hylkeheidstra2274]

Always great to see we should not take ourselves to seriously in life 😊 Some great British humor always great to see 👍 But your photography is also great as always! Regardless what camera gear as in the end thats not the most important piece of the puzzle in creating a great image...

[@fototripper]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@opshortonmetaldetecting]

Love it, your vids always put a smile on my face! Love the banta 😂😂😂

[@tomdriftwood3674]

Your channel is really unique, a wonderful combination of photography and comedy, keep it going!

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Smashing Colour there! I bet I’d find a better comp of your twisted tree :-) Van gonzo is a surprise but the listing image will help sell it I bet 💪

[@fototripper]

Throwing down a challenge eh?

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

@@fototripper easy when I’m 5,000km away 😂😎🇮🇪

[@GJuve1]

Brilliant video! Looking forward to seeing your future comps and shots using that 55mm lens!

[@VibePhoton]

Wonderful video as always. Love the aurora shot. I see folks getting worked up about the camera and I just don’t get it. You and Thomas are working professional landscape photographers. You are pretty much who a camera like that was made for. And over the years you have been using mostly Sony gear that is much more in the average person’s range and done incredible work with that. In fact, only a week or so back you had a video with a micro 4/3 camera and the results were amazing. If anything, you have proven to us more than anyone else that it’s not the gear, it’s how you use it. Shoot with whatever!

[@fototripper]

Exactly.

[@bluetulleart]

I personally don’t care what gear you guys use. You are very inspirational and anyone can learn something from your artistry. That tree though…😍 Truly magna-feekwa. 😂

[@Mkho-hx3rb]

Good job as always love your videos

[@calmdown888]

Stunning shots. Scary details.Not much post processing I'll bet.

[@John-Shutterlyphotos]

Hey Guys, Fototripper is at 97K subscribers. Tell your friends and family to help him get him 100K. Love this channel!

[@fototripper]

Thanks John :)

[@steveatesh]

Love your interaction with Tom :) Hope the Mrs settled down fairly quickly!

[@jimalbrightjr.9229]

"...and if it turns out to be any good..buy my camper..." lol. Great video as always!

[@robatkin7580]

Superb content as always!

[@digidraxe8052]

Thoroughly enjoyable!

[@photosonthebay9341]

Fantastic video as always. People complaining about the camera really just don’t get it. Love your work 🍻

[@peterfritzphoto]

You and that camera belong together, Gavin. I hope to do mine justice someday-like you’re doing so well.

[@JessicaBroomPhoto]

Great video as always!

[@appalingbehaviour]

I think the worry subscribers have is that in selling your camper, we'll see less adventures and more gear. I love your channel for goofy adventures and camaraderie, the photos provide a common ground for these things to revolve around. Gear is bottom of the list in reasons why I subscribe. You'll miss the camper Gavin, I know I did when I sold mine, so I ended up buying another!

[@fototripper]

I won't miss the repair bills...

[@JohnnyMotel99]

@@fototripper get a Sprinter or some such van and do a 'Heaton' on it.

[@fototripper]

@@JohnnyMotel99 Beyond my pay grade.

[@JohnnyMotel99]

@@fototripper if you don’t replace the camper, does that mean no more faces like a bag of spanners?

[@kevinglowe2855]

Hey Gavin. Looks like we missed each other on the trails but seems we were in the same places at the same time. Another great video and good luck with camper and counselling. 😊 Cheers

[@JenHamon]

Another great video. Especially enjoyed the skit with Thomas Heaton. 😂

[@nickbristol3457]

Loved it!!

[@kronkite1530]

My 2p worth on this “Expensive Gear Crisis” (Rob is very incensed!)… I’d like the Hasselblad for my taste in colour science (and IBIS) but think it looks ugly & cheap so prefer the V Fit version/Back BUT on KZbin anyone who thinks they can see a difference excepting his PP is fooling themselves. Even for prints/calendars it’s irrelevant - one of the best images on Heaton’s Calendar was taken on a Canon 5Dii. And when he used that people loved his work! That camera and the 5Di also have beautiful colour (well regarded by many like Martin Castein still using it as a Pro) which moved me to them from Sony (A7R ii and iii), Fuji (XT2 and 5 tried (EVF on the 5 did my eyes in)) and Leica (M8, CL and TL2) and OM5 and Pen F (for macro work I can’t think of anything better than the OM1 system and it’s Focus Stacking). I prefer the Canons to any. Even for large prints Topaz DeNoise AI and Gigapixel AI will make massive showable/sellable prints on even 4/3.

[@RJCunningham-cx5vw]

Ahh, the highlight of my Sunday! Great video production. Please do what it takes to replace the smile on Amanda's face!!!!!

[@colinyoung9432]

Hi Gavin....Crackin video, aurora borealis has been awesome here ever in Devon, UK so I'm told there are photos around Tiverton with the green & red sky, but personally I missed it every time...What a w***** I am. Have seen on F/Book. I shoot with a Canon R3. Would love to have seen it. Real superb shots of the waterfall & that tree....Love the Hasselblad and where you live, would really love to take some photos over there. But on chance of that happening.....Again superb video & funny as well....All the best to u & Amanda... Colin Devon UK..

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Firstly reminder to myself, don’t read your comments! Ffs what’s wrong with fork! Secondly, id fecking love to try, have the X2D. I remember trying the X1D and loved it! Good on ya spud! And Tom.

[@fototripper]

Cheers Mali.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

@ 4:32: "Hey! Lady! I'm shooting here! Do ya MIND??" Haha, I know you didn't say that (though you likely thought it). Great video and images! I'm in Maryland for the time being and the leaves are only now starting to turn. I went to Shenandoah National Park last weekend but was disappointed with the lack of color.

[@1870Bigman]

Thomas who ? You’re the man Gav 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Chris-NZ]

As far as I can make out just doing a conversion from the “pre-order” US price that version of the X2D would be about NZ$38,000 (not sure if the US price includes tax) and to put that in perspective its about the same as a new Toyota Corolla Hybrid Hatch including our 15% GST !! It will be interesting to see if any make it to our shores and if they can get here any faster than the horrendous wait times on some cars !!😀 Man love those autumn colours.

[@gordoncahill1170]

The kit is 21K AUD. Mine should arrive end of Oct. Hopefully.

[@Chris-NZ]

@@gordoncahill1170 pretty good, the US price I got included a lens and a few bits and pieces. Much better than the wait time for a Toyota rav 4, I believe they are as popular across the ditch as they are in NZ 😀

[@georgemcgarry2539]

Love Hasselblad, used them from the 80's. But, to spend 5K more for just a name plat when I can get a lens for that, I can not see doing.

[@earlspiece9403]

Dang good fotographer with a great sense of humor too!! Your vids with Thomas are best in show stuff!!!

[@richardmitchell2257]

Ohhhhhhhhh Amanda is Pissed !!!!!!!!!

[@madtom67]

Think I need to look into this X2D... 😁

[@phynx2006]

The Hasselblad brothers, stunning 👍👍😎 No, not the truck and camper 😭

[@Backinthegame.]

I'd buy the camper if Amanda comes with it. ;)

[@ItsWillLee]

That Hassy is simply elegant, bland yet still stylish. Congrats on acquiring a legend! Nova Scotia is underrated, I love the views from Kellys mountain and the Cabot Trail is beautiful all year round but fall is extra special. I"m moving off the Rock in the next year or sooner, love the peacefulness here but everything is just too far to reach. Nova Scotia is on my very shortlist, looking in Sackville area recently, I don't need a camper, but thanks lol Cheers,

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Very entertaining as always Mr Fototripper, as is the comments section. Just make sure you keep that Hasselblad safe, otherwise Amanda might trade it in for a new camper!

[@paulbradbury7166]

Hi Gavin, just a question! The overhanging tree was very beautiful. Did you also take one at f4. To blur the background. If so was it just as good as the one you showed us. Cheers oh and another cool vlog

[@fototripper]

I tried shooting wide open to see if there was much background blur but there wasn't much because I was still far away from the tree thus making it sit almost in the same focal plane as the background.

[@JosephBartalisPhotography]

This is too funny this episode 😊

[@wildbillgreen]

Love that first shot!

[@SpudUna]

I recently watched a video on owning digital medium format. Forgetting about the initial cost, what scared me was possible repair costs outside warranty !

[@fototripper]

it's like owning a camper. The more you spend the more it'll cost in repairs.

[@stephenoliver7386]

Top work, thanks

[@garyverstick8259]

Leaning tree - c’est magnifiqalishous!

[@lohikarhu734]

How many times did you have to say "Earth Explorer" to pay off the camera, without selling the camper??

[@steven3557]

I think James Popsy was the first to get one(whom I feel deserved it the most)Frankly I'm jealous, but at least Gavin is taking better photographs now

[@lohikarhu734]

Oh, Amanda... I just knew that there is a reason to subscribe, with that extra - ding bell thing, too!

[@gary.kenyon]

Stunning Shots. Enjoy your 007 a great watch and so funny 🙂

[@erdejo01]

Another great video... I love you guys' banter! What was going on with the outside audio in the first half of the video? It sounded like this hissing background noise.... 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fototripper]

no idea. I think the mic might be shot

[@erdejo01]

@@fototripper did you hear it yourself as well? Or am i the only one that did...?

[@PavelSekerka]

Tundra brown? Finally! 😀

[@joehusband8479]

Nice gear Gavin. Quality shots. Hope you’re getting another camper van, Amanda’s not happy mate 😂

[@markattardo]

I hear great things about Bigfoot campers being built and insulated for true 4 season camping. Congrats on your camera, the detail in the photos are stunning! Was that the incredible northern light explosion on 10/10? I couldn't believe what I was seeing without a camera in southeastern NH.

[@PaulNewberyPhotography]

Great video, i really like watching videos using gear i would aspire to using. I love the aurora shot at the end. What you going to replace the camper with some thing like Toms van ?😂

[@taff1538]

I love the videos for the photography, but the added comedy value is a joy.

[@sotony7483]

Never forget: happy wife, happy life !

[@slothsarecool]

The shots are great but I still love the look the 85mm Zeiss Otus provides at 1.4 for landscapes more than what I’ve seen from the X2D, you can get some super dreamy photos wide open at infinity, curious if these lenses could handle stuff like that

[@crookedsouls]

Had the northern lights the other week in the UK this year. Infact we’ve had it twice so far.

[@composedlight6850]

Some lovely autumn shots that show off your skills as a photographer. Did not catch, what camera are you using now ?

[@NicholasEJones]

Oooooh I do like the camera and the shots are stunning shame about the serial number I think I would have to sell it, is your book signed by Tom as would be interested in purchasing one, keep it up!

[@Fotoe]

Loved it. Has Tom not invited you to talk in the 617 club yet? 🤣😇 Not trying to stir it at all, honest 😇

[@fototripper]

I've not been invited...

[@TheStlgg]

Brilliant 👏

[@34136TS]

WTF gorgeous

[@NorthEvergreenPhoto]

Interesting, I was around Killarney again the week before thanksgiving, and on my very last day there (Thursday I think) I was up top of the granite ridges and laying back on a comfy glacially carved rock waiting for the sun to GTFO and saw a huge pink blob in the sky.. I was like 'huh, there's no cloud there, is there?' and then I saw that it was pulsing and moving.. so I took some long exposures only to find out the entire valley was bathed in pink. I stayed up there for about two hours, it was so intense it was almost too much. Still couldn't hear them though. I know those falls also.

[@gulloacastro]

Beautiful pictures of the gnarly tree. Did you focus stack that shot?

[@lubos-ro3hy]

Cooool and funny as always 👍

[@rolandrick]

Beautiful image of that tree at 13:12. Besides, that 55mm on MF (44mm full frame equivalent) is almost identical to the new Leica Q3 43mm.

[@carlosm9323]

(1920's - 1950's) Laurel & Hardy = (2024) Thomas & Gavin ... lol

[@don7117]

Congrats on joining the freebie Hasselblad club. After your Olympus video, and looking at the 100mp shots with the Hasselblad, do you think the difference in photo quality is worth $20k?

[@fototripper]

I don't think the difference in quality is worth $3k but I do like using tools that make the experience more enjoyable.

[@don7117]

@fototripper I couldn't agree more. I have several cameras, but my old X-E1 just makes me want to grab it and go shoot, even though my Sony FF is technically better. When I see the results that you and others are posting with the Hasselblad, I honestly don't think they look any better than your other photos with much more affordable gear. Enjoyment is definitely important, but $20k for that is beyond most of us hobby photographers who watch your channel.

[@TheMadmacs]

it is a helluva camera

[@mandofan2616]

no Amanda bloopers? No way she held it together the whole time. Really sad to see the camper van go. Will you replace it with something else for road trips?

[@robertwhite-photography]

What... are you a year into matrimony ? a bit early for that face but... well, it happens to all of us. seriously however, that shot @ 13:00 freaking wow !!

[@spidersj12]

Gavin, why was the work of the water so echoy, it sounded like it was recorded through a long culvert. I know you wouldn't add it later, because it would be perfect if so. Getting a new camper van? Or did you buy the earth explorer edition of the X2D? I know the camper van did get a lot of damage on the newfoundland trip. You clearly are using that new tick repellent, "ticked-off", we can clearly see that Amanda's using it.

[@fototripper]

I've been trying to figure it out. Doing some tests with a new mic...

[@joshcarrick]

Awesome 😂....... 👌 . Find the negative comments [ target audiences] hilarious 😂.... you brighten KZbin with your take on the world off photography, I'm sure you're bothered by the unsubscribers (not). Your videos images and adventures inspire,..... also Thomas is amazing. Photography shows in London next March,...you know it makes 😂 sense 😂

[@fototripper]

Do they fly out the big names? I'd love to come and do some shilling...

[@joshcarrick]

@fototripper there was a canon soul selling nobody by the name of nick page last year, great chap. Obviously the not so famous Heaton. And another grumpy person by the name of gibbs, but he had a strange shadow called paul 🤔 😅

[@JeffWeymier]

I love that first shot of the tree. It almost looks like that tree in the foreground is reaching over and grabbing that rock with one of its limbs to pick it up and move it. Great video Gavin.

[@PhotoToasty]

Very funny! 😂 The X2D, although undoubtedly a brilliant camera is over priced in my opinion and Hasselblad are desperately trying to promote it by greasing the palms of KZbinrs… fair enough I say! I’m more than happy with my gear and as we know it’s not about the gear. But if it’s what you do for a living you might as well use the “best” tool you can get your hands on. What happened to Amanda’s X2D 😂 Gavin’s videos are always going to be worth a watch whatever camera he’s using… just as long as Amanda still features 😊 Onward to that 100k subscribers Gavin!