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

[@fototripper]

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

[@fototripper]

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

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So you mean 2nd to the Bible Gav lad?

[@MurphyGreg]

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

[@mikeinmontana8875]

@@MurphyGreg 👌

[@brianriley8553]

The colours produced by that camera are on another level.👍🙏

[@kathyjurgens7153]

This was such fun. And every time you and Thomas Heaton mix it up it's brilliant. : )

[@janneroz-photographyonabudget]

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

[@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 all 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

[@TimG2553]

The camera is amazing it renders colours beautifully

[@Stop-All-War]

X2D 📸 already Legendary. Shame we all cant have one. 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...

[@davidct2406]

That was so good and funny but I have to say Amanda strutting off down that path was just brilliant. Very entertaining; I forgot it was about photography. Subscribed.

[@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.

[@lenscraftedlife]

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

[@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.

[@ThomasClemens]

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

[@valpayne2963]

Very funny, beautiful shots, look forward to seeing what happens with the camper. Love Amanda, shes so funny and, let’s face it, patient. lol

[@sweetdavey]

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

[@luissalazar2021]

😂 😂 lol with that camera you can get a new camper + just print all those beautiful artist pictures and sale them, I am pretty sure you’re wife will love that. Great work! Good job team.thanks for sharing

[@philipsutton2316]

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

[@Christopher_D_]

1000%

[@ToBCreations]

You're a great photographer and entertainer (and Amanda of course). 😄 That's for sure!

[@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 :)

[@gailmager4147]

So funny, beautiful fall colors and thanks for the advise on framing

[@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.

[@LauraJohnson23sVideos]

Catching up on vids, stunning pictures indeed, those colours are just awesome. Now that Hassleblad is the one camera I really wish I could try out! It draws you in!!

[@scenicvoyager]

I love it when you guys team up😁😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@sierragold]

Really stunning images. Magical!

[@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

[@calmdown888]

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

[@Davyscales]

superb images

[@fnlgorchinsky]

Hello Sir. Your videos are so entertaining and informative that I can't wait until the next one. Thank you for your efforts and expertise. Very much appreciated.

[@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.

[@patrickmullan4021]

Great video here. We need more exploring. Keep up the great work Gavin.

[@mr-k-scs]

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….

[@GJuve1]

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

[@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...

[@PhotoTrekr]

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

[@GralphW]

A campervan!!

[@rickpetersonphotography]

Amazing images!!! Beautiful colors and incredibly sharp!! (Always enjoying your antics)

[@andybamforth]

Oooh Amanda's mad Gavin. 😂 Loved it and nice images too as always

[@chrisprideaux151]

My two most favourite pro-photographer KZbinrs collaborating once again. Great stuff 👌

[@RJCunningham-cx5vw]

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

[@billoldham4787]

Enjoyed that.Thanks Amanda!

[@steveatesh]

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

[@Mkho-hx3rb]

Good job as always love your videos

[@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.

[@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.

[@jimalbrightjr.9229]

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

[@robatkin7580]

Superb content as always!

[@chriss2761]

Gavin every one of your images in this video are truly outstanding 🙌

[@fototripper]

Glad you like them!

[@merkin22]

As always, great content. Thanks.

[@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!

[@Christopher_D_]

4:29 love the attempt of a Sasquatch sighting

[@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,

[@astrojourneyuk]

Another cracking video. Enjoy the camera!

[@GralphW]

Subscribed to both you guys - love the humour. I'm sure Amanda will come around eventually - meanwhile I would have someone taste test your meals for the next few years 😂😂 (She really is gold mate!)

[@phynx2006]

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

[@clausgiloi6036]

Subscribed! Great photography and you made me want that camera :-). Your camper also brings back memories... we had a 9.6 with the exact same interior.

[@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

[@digidraxe8052]

Thoroughly enjoyable!

[@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. 😂

[@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 😂😎🇮🇪

[@gary.kenyon]

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

[@1870Bigman]

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

[@opshortonmetaldetecting]

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

[@SpudUna]

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

[@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?

[@JenHamon]

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

[@Chromatomic]

Wheels in Gavin, got to show off those rims to really sell the camper's best features. I think you need to rebrand it the "Aurora Edition" though. Limited edition of course.

[@madtom67]

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

[@SloopJohnBeeRockabilly]

Entertaining, inspirational and hilarious as ever. What was up with Amanda? Painters and decoraters in?🤔🤣

[@tomdriftwood3674]

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

[@photosonthebay9341]

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

[@mccoysmedia]

Has to be the best intro to a video going 😂😂😂

[@garyverstick8259]

Leaning tree - c’est magnifiqalishous!

[@earlspiece9403]

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

[@robinchun1]

I've been with my lovely wife for 34 years and that thunder face has looked back at me more times than I care to remember!.. that's why I do have a face like the proverbial rabbit caught in the headlights!

[@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?

[@lohikarhu734]

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

[@JosephBartalisPhotography]

This is too funny this episode 😊

[@LancashireLadWalks]

😂 Gavin you're slowly (and I mean slowly 😆) becoming one of me favourite photography KZbinrs / comedians lol! Keep the laughter coming, wouldn't want a face of thunder rocking up in the comments section 😅

[@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!

[@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.

[@MitchMeyer]

Great video. Yes. please make a video on visiting Iceland on a budget.

[@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

[@DMDBSJD]

Comedic Gold!!!

[@nickbristol3457]

Loved it!!

[@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..

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 😀

[@millymucci]

am with Amanda. esp with that crumble. “nobody likes change!”

[@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.

[@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.

[@macsprotte1436]

The Hasselblad quality is gorgeous to watch. I love to see the results and I am happy that two of the most talented yt content creators are able to use this outstanding camera system.

[@taff1538]

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

[@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 :)

[@deanpratley125]

Well, I finally managed to get to Emerald Lake Lodge!!!! My wife and I spent 4 days there staying at the Lodge, getting some unbelievable shots of the surrounding area as well as a nice 6 point bull elk. I was quite honoured to standing in the very spot my two favourite Mentors (Gavin & Adam) once stood and took the classic night shot of the cafe. I did however manage to get some shots that even you didn’t get, that were even as impressive. Hope you’re enjoying your new Hasselblad. Cheers Gavin!

[@fototripper]

How do you know I didn't get those shots Dean? ;)

[@deanpratley125]

@@fototripper glass calm lake, fog amongst the trees, 6 point bull elk in a rut with a heard of female elk. Come on mr 007. Let’s see the pics then. 😂 😂

[@fototripper]

@@deanpratley125 ok the bull elk might have me beat but I've had some pretty killer shots there you might not have seen ;)

[@deanpratley125]

@@fototripper Yes I believe you do. Not all the killer shots make it to the show I’m sure. I’m just messing with you. We love you guys and all you have done for Photography. Say hi to Amanda. I hope you’re getting her a new camper. She deserves it. Cheers

[@fototripper]

@@deanpratley125 Will do. Send over a link to your epic shots. I wanna be jealous.

[@wildbillgreen]

Love that first shot!

[@snsokstan]

All I want to know is how you and Thomas Heaton get sharp foliage images shooting with a 2 second shutter. And the images at 13:06 and the preceding waterfall defy physics.

[@fototripper]

You could do 10" if it's not windy.

[@jonfletcher147]

Jesus! at 4:28 I see The Yeti appearing!! It stood watching you from behind a tree!! 🤣🤣

[@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.