Very broken - Starting over at 52

[@WeAreAllData65]

Marc, the frame is fixable (when you're not already overtired from an afternoon's gardening) 👍 ✨ Your Nature Reserve is looking LOVELY and just awaiting the sprinkling of Wildflower seeds to become the haven you know it can be (which will make for some SUPERB wildlife photos - Content 👌✨) Your vlogs, for both sound and vision clarity, are Spot On, already 🌟✨ Thanks for sharing, always interesting.

[@00528hz]

Perfect I watch on a tablet.😊

[@pointdujour2703]

That looks glorious out there Marc, beautiful weather lovely colours. Hope you and Teddy are well 👍👍

[@govidgordana2293]

The quality of your videos is very good.

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

Thank you :-)

[@susannahwhitaker994]

The mirror is easy fixed mark, come on think positive. Let’s stop worrying about what you do ,your filming is perfectly ok. I always enjoy my time with you.🤗

[@gaynordyer7822]

I love your blue wall. I also really love your multi coloured painting. Regarding your camera, keep the one you have it is fine. No issue at all with the picture or sound. Don’t waste your money.

[@ednahawkesworth7551]

I think the blue wall with the Mondrian painting is ideal. I wouldn’t change it personally especially as it’s YOUR choice 🤩

[@carolking6355]

You don’t need a new camera . Your videos are great. I just love your blue wall and the picture you took down. You could put little fancy trims on the frame corners. Rest your back sweet man.

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

Good idea, thanks Carol :-)

[@carolbaughan8768]

Love the blue in your living room. ❤

[@elaineayres1989]

I’m cheating. I’m only up to a year ago in your videos but couldn’t resist knowing what had happened. Honestly I love your blue wall with your Mondrian art that you did. It’s such a statement. The nature area is great. Happy Christmas 🎄🌟🎄 please rest . Elaine in Australia 🇦🇺

[@dianesmith5254]

You can repair the frame, but not a broken mirror 😊

[@carolinethedragonslayer]

I watch on my laptop and my phone. I think what you’re using is great. The quality is good. 😊

[@Susan-iy5fv]

As soon as you stretched over the sofa to take the mirror down . . . I thought bad move, he's going to hurt his back. The frame is fixable; some glue, clamps and patience. Your kitten is a little sweetheart. I watch your vlogs on a Mac Air and have no problems.

[@hunnymccann9349]

I like the blue and never find the videos are effected by it 😊 I relate to the mirror I had my own comedy of errors hoovering cobwebs off my ceiling in the bedroom slipped off the bed and hit the mirrored wardrobe door with said hoover as I tried to land on my feet 😅 needless to say I now have a nice break going right across the mirror but it will have to stay that way until funds are available some days I think I should just not do things lol 😂❤

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

That sounds like my typical day :-)

[@susannemcmahon6093]

make a new Frame if you can.I think you have the right idea about putting the mirror up

[@paulyoung6165]

Hello There Sir , Hope you and your Kitten are well , Your video looks really good to me , Cute Kitten you Have , oops sorry to see you Dropped your Mirror , Your Blue wall looks okay to me , may be add stripes , just an idea , reminds me of a Tv series Changing Rooms , well Thank you for Sharing .👍👍

[@bernadettehooper4318]

I love the dense Hawthorn. Plenty of folklore about the Hawthorn and "the little people/fairies" of Ireland. Volunteered with "habitat restoration" at a local National Park for five years. Suggest you ask at a local Nursery/Garden Centre what "native" (won't stifle local flora and fauna) flowers are best for your area, near that stream. No use putting something in your "reserve" that is counter-productive. I recall the warning the Notaire shared with you when you purchased the land, "the stream is not yours". It just happens to run through a portion of that acre. What you do there has an impact on the rest of its "course".

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

Yes you are correct Bernadette, I have some wildflower seeds but am reluctant to sow them near farmer's fields :-)

[@junewinton2048]

My new years resolution is to go organic. Hopefully you have a dairy farmer near you who doesn't use BOVAER (usually if they are grass fed then you are safe). You should get your milk, cream, yoghurt, beef, eggs etc. from your local farmer.

[@ceciliaatkinson5092]

I love the blue wall! Looks so intriguing.

[@karinbao3401]

Watching on an ipad, it’s absolutely fine and dandy.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Dont spend loads of money on a camera what you are using is really good the footage you show s always clear and good to see Marc

[@roywills5387]

Yes! A wildflower nature reserve. We like your blue walls and have no problem watching your videos.

[@bernadettemclellan8400]

Save your money on the camera, I watch a few people on here and I think your camera is better than most. You never have the problems with focus or sound like others.😊

[@marjoriewatton8546]

Camera is fine Marc. You don’t need to spend money you don’t have.

[@isabellevince5174]

You can fix the mirror. The dark blue is unusual, admittedly, but it looks good and cosy. Your camera is fine! Save your money 💰 for more useful items and expenses, build up a nest egg or a fund for emergencies.

[@christinaplaisted9563]

I dont have a television either , i watch you on my tablet , i think your camara is very good , and i like your blue wall,❤❤🖤

[@jackiestewart5062]

Always watch on my iPad, the quality of viewing is just fine.

[@lesknox6166]

The quality is fine. I watch on a samsung tablet and don't have any problems. I still love the blue paint.

[@paulineobrien5175]

Hi Mark. Love the blue, has character and cosiness. The mirror can be fixed. A triangle stapled on the vorner at the back and fill in and sand at the front. Should be strong again. Don't give up on it. A lovely mirror and a good idea to put it there. Love Teddy helping.

[@bglad108]

I watch on a tablet and think the picture quality is just fine. I like the blue walls and I think the mirror is a great idea to bounce some light around! That must have been frustrating but I think you can fix it. Teddy helping you clean the mirror must have been a bit frustrating as well but it certainly was adorable!

[@AlisonMyles-d1b]

I watch on my iPad, picture looks good enough to me.

[@jodyprivee2774]

We love your blue wall..smart color! Sorry you had the accident with the mirror and the camera that time 😮 We watch you on big screen tv here in Arizona, US. No problem ..all looks very good! 2025...we think we think alike. But we believe what the Bible says about it all. ❤

[@janhiggs250]

Keep the camera you have all video’s look great all the time save your money . Hope Teddy is ok bless him 🐈‍⬛❤

[@paulineobrien5175]

It is the content, not the camera. No meed to change. Looks good.

[@barbaraboomer8976]

I watch on TV your land looks lovely colour and sharpness very good I would love you to clean out the streem and define it but you would need lots of help anyway good work with the land BB UK

[@maryannklein2235]

Hi Mark. You very handy. Make a frame for your mirror.

[@amd5470]

Hi Marc, I watch on my iPhone. No problem with the picture at all so therefore no need for another camera in my view. I’d utilise the monies towards the house 😊

[@paulineshone6069]

Wood glue and a bit of filler should fix the mirror. If need, you could paint the frame to hide any repair work. And move the sofa before you hang it again!! I have three in a room which is dark, but a strong terracotta colour on one wall, so it looks warm and cosy. Don't spend money on another camera, your videos are excellent. 😊

[@ForagingFork]

Your camera is fine!!! Watch on a laptop. Love the blue!!!!! Only you will know what's best for you. Best Wishes from the Sud-Gironde.

[@RueRiposte]

I think your video/sound quality - and editing - is quite good, and better than other channels I watch. I watch/listen to KZbin videos on my smartphone (or my laptop). I've never used a TV. p.s. while I love all colours; blues/greys, for the house (indoors or outside) are on my "no-go" list. I like greens and browns, earthtones, etc. So I won't offer opinions on blue/grey colour choices! 😁 I'm glad the mirror glass didn’t break.

[@annbarns652]

the blue is nice, keep it blue

[@janswarbrick6249]

Don't want to scare you but just got an 85" tv, so you'll be somewhat of a giant in our eyes going forward!! Love al you do though so it'll be good! Keep up the great channel!!

[@farmingirl4281]

There’s a woman in the U.S. who has over 100k subscribers and she does her videos on her phone and her stand is an oatmeal box.

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

I know I don't need the best gear, but when I film trees and bushes the picture does not look good using my camera. New phones are incredible now, Plus they cost far more than a camera :-)

[@michelehopwood9765]

Maybe just paint one of those blue walls white. Choose the wall that tends to reflect the most light. As for your mirror frame maybe you can screw another wood frame on the damaged frame. Just a thought. 🙂

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

Good thinking :-)

[@tinapartridge9303]

Hi Marc, I watch a lot of utube videos of all different topics, and they of course use a multitude of cameras,many just there phones. It really does depend on what you are filming,I've never watched your videos and thought " oh that would be better filmed this way or that. The sound is always good,like in this video when you mention the traffic,I can't here them,just your voice. But moving on you can always shoot different things if you have the right equipment, it just depends what you have in mind. I love drone shots, I'm a massive fan,good bit of footage with the right music,* I know you hate doing that,but the other day you put some music to a clip.of you streaming and is was great). Really can add that extra side to a video. I watch you on either iPad or tv,and as yet no nightmares lol. I've no new years resolutions like you not really done them,but I am starting my own utube channel, god help me😂.❤

[@davidmiller-br4bu]

Watching on an I pad and it’s okay for me 😊

[@lukemintram3270]

Nothing wrong with camera. Ì watch on television and on phone both good.

[@wendyrose8430]

Look good to me I watch on an IPad. I own a photo camera I know nothing of video cameras. As long as we can see you and Teddy clearly thats all that matters. 👍

[@Yvonneb_]

I watch you on my tablet, laptop or PC. It depends which room Im in as to which I watch you on. Your videos are great I personally dont think you need a new camera. ❤ x

[@paulineshone6069]

Lie on your back on the floor roll from left to right to massage your back. If the lower part is painful lift up your knees, hold them and roll from side to side. It's a good massage exercise even if your back is okay.

[@fishwitchery]

Hi Marc, I watch on a 3ft tv or a phone. For your content I believe 1080p is perfectly fine. Thomas J McLure does a video comparing 1080p to 4k and discusses other factors that the result depends upon. I would link it here but I don't think the comment would appear. Also the size of the 4k film adds a lot of time uploading and potentially in editing depending on how much grunt your computer has. Personally hoping you paint, the Mondrian will look even better then.

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

You make a great point, I hadn't thought of editing of 4K video, Yes my computer would definitely struggle. Thanks for taking the time to comment :-)

[@fishwitchery]

You are welcome! Through your videos I vicariously live my desire be self sufficient on the land but at 71 it is no longer a practicality! Like McLure suggests you may find the good 1080p is superior to a cheap 4k camera so maybe that's something to consider and research? @@GoingsoloinFrance

[@hoojamaflicks]

hi marc, video quality has been ok, but yeah it could be improved and personally I would upgrade. for smoother panning shots you need to be in 60fps. lots of cameras come to mind but obviously depends how much you want to spend. action 4 for well under 300. pocket 3 for a bit more around 550. both will do 4k60 and are excellent. big percentage of today's youtube videos are shot on one of those 2.

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

I'm thinking about the action 4, I was considering the idea of using the electric bike I was sent to make videos. What do you think?

[@hoojamaflicks]

@GoingsoloinFrance yeah I enjoyed the ride out video you did very much, and would be good to see some more out and about in your area, which is so gorgeous. the area in itself could be a character on your channel so to speak. for that and riding footage the action 4 is perfect. small, reliable and loads of mounting options. for best results you'll need to give it +0.3 ev as it tends to under expose slightly. a set of nd filters would also greatly help but not essential.

[@hoojamaflicks]

if you get it I would also recommend shooting in log mode and using the dji lut in editing.

[@JonasOlssonArt]

Works fine on my 65" tv

[@DanMcgready]

I think your ground is looking faboulous.All that strimming is really hard work.I know from experience now that I am too old and arthretic.So well done Marc,Give yourself a pat on the back,By the way what has happened to old Gerald?.I am in England at the moment and missing France like hell.Dan.

[@janebosch2461]

I watch on 46 inch screen and my tablet the picture from that camera is fine for me!

[@florences3963]

The camera seems fine nothing wrong with picture or colour. I prefer to watch on a tablet as the TV doesn't allow you to click the like button or make a comment.

[@marcbiff2192]

When asked how i got a bad back by a workmate i normally reply "by carrying you pal"

[@MrSheymie]

Camera seems fine to me. I watch KZbin at 720p for uninterrupted video on phone wifi.

[@louisemitch1]

I like your blue wall - but I’m wondering if it looks different through the lens of a camera to what shade it actually is? I watch on my phone or iPad - I have no issues at all!

[@symzie]

I think for about the last 15 years cameras have been so good, you don't really need to spend big money to get good quality.. The improvements would be subtle if you upgraded. The things that spoil KZbin videos for me would be bad sound or no stabilisation, but you've got both those things sorted. Lighting also makes a big difference but you're outside a lot of the time anyway. The times when the sun is low in the sky are the best lighting, I reckon. You might notice that's it's 4K and not 1080 if you're on a big screen but even then it would depend on how close you are.

[@ThelmaLivesey]

Watching on a television and we have no problem with the picture quality. Mirror can be fixed. If you love the blue leave it.

[@lieuwina]

No need to paint Marc I watch on my computer no problem.

[@Linda-p3d1g]

2024 wasn't an outstanding year, in many ways, not least the weather here in Yorkshire, so I'm looking forward to a proper summer in 2025. I've also made a list of low cost adventures I'd like to kick of next month - does that count? Don't waste money on a new camera - buy some more wood to make stuff - that's always good content, or acquire some useful ladders? Look after that back of yours too!

[@melissaroth4467]

The camera is fine. I seen really bad quality filming, and this is NOT it.

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

Thank you Melissa :-)

[@rmil4531]

The camera is fine. At this moment do with what you can with what you have.

[@justinlinnane8043]

get your self a used Sony ZV1 and a decent mic . Its a jack of all trades but really good at all of them .

[@JoepMeijer]

Watching it on a laptop screen, the 1080p resolution is more than enough. Don't think there are a lot of viewers who watch on a 4k big screen. The sharpness of the area around you is good, perhaps you could do something with the focus.

[@miephoex]

I guess my question is Do You Like The Color Of Your Wall? If yes, then ignore the negative comments. If no, then change it. See how simple life is? Merry Christmas 🎄

[@warwickkeene363]

As the mirror glass is not broken, why not make anothre grame? You are a dab carpenter and it will be cheaper buying a bit of wood than buying a mirror. There. My challenge to you. Can yoiu make a mirror frame?

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

I should give it a go :-)

[@pikijakob1]

Your videos are just fine the way they are. Don't waste money on something that is not going to bring more subscribers and people who watch and like your videos. TBH, I am watching your channel because of your content and not the tech you are using to make it.

[@TheAngela2468]

On a phone

[@glennbeavis8478]

Another one, i don't think there's an issue with your recording equipment. Please don't prioritise the viewers but yourself. I like whatever you choose to record as well. Not my place to say what you should do, when you do it. I like the realism, because it is real life, and not "put on".

[@carolinethedragonslayer]

I watch on my laptop and my phone. I think what you’re using is great. The quality is good. 😊