when you take a film camera to another planet.

The Fujifilm TX-1, also known as the Hasselblad X-Pan is one of the most legendary and cinematic film cameras ever made. What happens if you take it on a vacation?
Special thanks to the best band of travelers:
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@GxAce just curious what you ultimately hope people experience with your content? To buy a camera or lens? To enjoy your story? To compare you to other tech reviewers? Me, I enjoy your perspective and would love to see your approach to a short film about something deep and meaningful to you.

[@johnh.2730]

You should just send this to the Iceland Tourism Bureau. This is a hell of a sizzle reel of their country’s natural beauty.

[@pwnisher]

This is insane! The sound design and music on this one is INSANE! Jaw dropping shots man, and some of them made me feel like i was in Death Stranding. What a masterpiece.

[@GxAce]

Thanks so much man! I wasn’t sure if people were gonna like this more ponderous style video so I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@ad_fletch]

@@GxAce Have no fear on that count - masterpiece is the right word. I've been to Iceland, but I felt like I was back and seeing it through new eyes!

[@pwnisher]

@@GxAce Who does your sound design!? It's sooooooo good!

[@GxAce]

@pwnisher it’s just me over here haha. Thanks so much dude.

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"a relaxing vacation" *continues to make the most epic & dramatic video about a camera on youtube*

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All about the colors 👏🏼

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I agree, this must be listened to on a real hi-fi system.

[@Frell1982]

this.. I've just watched it on a 21:9 5k 34" Monitor, breathtaking.

[@TK421-53]

Breathtaking! You deserve a bigger platform.

[@GxAce]

Thank you so much my friend :)

[@the-real-things]

It takes legends to properly use legendary gear. Thanks for inspiring me to become 1/10th of what you have accomplished with your work. The sound combined with the video is just perfect.

[@0xzi]

I think you've really outdone yourself with this one, it is wholly unique and insanely captivating. It may be goofy, but it's what I refer to as "main monitor content" (kind of hate the word content, but it's the best term atm), a lot of youtube I can just throw on my secondary monitor and keep browsing the internet, but never with your videos. Every time I see a new upload - that's an immediate full screen, headphones on, full attention required experience. The visuals are insanely striking, the photos are amazing as always, and the sound design in this one especially is off the charts. Good work.

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[@lackoliver55]

Props for bringing the dystopian gear with you to Iceland. And carrying the head piece from the car park to the dunes in Stokksnes. The landscape there is very complimentary to your style. Great video as always.

[@shookmusic]

Can't believe these productions are 'just for a photo camera' this is totally insane.

[@fredericofrancisco]

Holy Jesus what a production!! How can someone say so much about a camera without opening the mouth. You’re awesome. God dangit i still have the chills. Master piece only you could come up with. I couldn’t ask for anything better to end my Sunday. 🙌

[@AnthonyJGianotti]

Inspirational. The Iceland landscape and drone shots are to die for, BRAVO👏 😍

[@johngonzales7130]

i was wondering where this was with chinese signs and drone footage 😅

[@AnthonyJGianotti]

@@johngonzales7130 no problem! Watch his other videos and the vibe makes a lot more sense. He spends a lot of time in China.

[@ctornmar]

This is video is epic. Period. Amazing photography and cinematography and to that a stellar soundtrack and sound design! Hat’s off.

[@thesmartI]

My guy casually makes a cinematic masterpiece every time he releases a video

[@TravelDude]

Stranding + Deakin. Masterclass.

[@michaelmiller7928]

This is a showcase of the camera's work without much other than needed context. I love it. I want more of this.

[@MicaelWidell]

My favorite video I've watched on youtube in the last few months. Just beautiful.

[@stewartmoore]

Its a video master piece - blown away by this extraordinary footage. Wow !

[@ProektiZaitseva]

Wow, thats wow

[@aleksey-matorin]

This is simply the best landscape vid and photos ive ever seen. Ever. Masterpiece. Im watching this GRAND for the 3rd time. Fabulous. Thank you for sharing this to me, to us.

[@SamiPaju]

I’ve watched all the videos on this channel, and this might just be my favorite of them all. Everything comes together just right. And the sound design just elevates this to a whole different level!

[@marcokalle2452]

Man oh man... what a masterpiece... the video shots, drone shots, the stills... and then the music... when people talk about "cinematic", this is the kind of stuff i think about! ❤🙌🏾❤

[@myahya1987]

This felt like a true cinematic experience!!!!! But then again, ALL your videos (actually films) are cinematic experiences!!!!! I would love to see what you can do with old digicams, now that they're getting trendy again!!

[@RyoHazuki224]

Always love your selection of music!

[@PakkMan86]

Yeah, the music is great! Could someone tell me how does it names this kind of music genre?

[@Karnaerkki]

@@PakkMan86 It's ambient music. There are lots of subgenres for ambient music and this sounds like some kind of dark ambient or something.

[@PakkMan86]

@@Karnaerkki thank you for your reply.

[@zcrazymaniac6966]

I am obsessed with your style. You make the world look abondonded but so alive at the same time. I love the dark and detailed landscapes you capture. The fog and mist in this video were so ethereal. I aspire to be on the level you are with photography! Keep crushing it man.

[@bertramweber]

So far, your best one.

[@casualcoffeeshooter]

That’s the visual narrative in its purest form. Simply joy for the eyes❤

[@benjamindonath3613]

Dude... these shots bring back so many memories. What a strange sight to see Grindavik in the background in its pre eruption state in that drone shot around Mt. Thorbjörn. I took an old path from the 2021 eruption to see last year's one which was some km's further away. On the way back I used the antennas on the hill to gauge where I was at in the landscape. Walking back from the eruption at dawn through a valley flanked by extinct volcanoes and NO ONE within at least a 5km radius. Total quiet and the landscape. This comes close to what that felt like.

[@PetrGardianTV]

Sometimes I couldn't tell if I'm looking at a video clip or a photo. You matched editing of the photos with colour grading of the footage so well! This is your best work so far. Bravo.

[@tjackman]

Jaw dropping, unbelievable that this is our world we live in. Somehow it can become an entirely different world when we can see your vision.

[@bbmikej]

The sound design is so amazing. In the past videos I was always focusing on the video and the color grading. This video I really noticed the sound and how immersive it is.

[@AsLittleDesignAsPossible]

There is NOT A WORD FOR THIS MASTERPIECE OF A VIDEO. THIS IS BEYOND ART. 😭

[@kurosami9448]

Thanks for getting me into photography I think about two years ago I stumbled across your x100V video and ended up buying a used x100f anyway around that time I was fighting some mental battles and was In and out of hospital on Suici*d watch. that camera allowed me to express my emotions without having to talk to somebody but here I am today still alive & kicking. Thanks gxace

[@JoseAlvarez-gk8cf]

This whole video is Master Piece! The shots, drone shots, scenery, weather, the TX-1 Colors, the color grading, sound design and overall music! This whole video is one of the best I've ever seen to this day. bravo sir!

[@RobbyHuang]

I know Death Stranding is supposed to be in America, but Death Stranding is just straight up Iceland. Absolutely incredible scenery and drone shots!

[@GxAce]

Hahaha. Not pictured just off screen is an exceptionally large stack of things I was just carrying

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[@janommen]

Epic! I appreciate that you did it without a voiceover. 🖤

[@MustafaAlNuaimi]

Incredible visual at consistent intervals, 👏 also bravo for the great audio.

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Your videos are pure ART. I usually don't give a f..k to the products you review I just tune in and immerse in your perfectly credible future world. Amazing work. Best channel on KZbin ever.

[@brubecktime]

Love to see you covering my favourite camera. Amazing work as always, Casey!

[@TruBBQtv]

I only wish it was longer. I could watch these for hours. You're the only channel I make sure to wear both my ear buds and wait until I know I'll have uninturpted time to watch. It's a masterpiece to both watch and listen to.

[@AAA-c3h5s]

Your video is the best, but I think your talent for choosing music that fits the video is also the best. It was a very impressive piece.

[@mattjabbar]

This is exceptional! 😳

[@VOByRobbins]

Just unreal how gorgeous this video is! wow GX--- you keep outdoing yourself! incredible combo of video and stills, well done as always!

[@DirkDittmar]

I love your videos. Stunning atmosphere in this one (as always).

[@Hydronide]

I FINALLY FOUND THE TRACK. For anyone else wondering for the song after 5 mins. Luke Atencio - Erosion. I've been on a search for the ambient sound. thank you for doing what you do. Wonderful music selection as always!

[@squiggs69]

Your videos are the only videos I fully sit down and watch, immersing myself into whatever you make. Amazing work man!

[@Patrickthe1st]

The photography in this video may as well been on a different planet. Thank you for taking me there.

[@digitaltyphoon369]

Gx flexing photography, cinematography and sound-scape all in one video, someone give this man a raise! This video evocs an emotion that I havent felt for a long time.

[@earonsotto9908]

As always...your content is AMAZING! I see a GxAce vid, I click and prepare to be mindblown. This video gave such an otherworldly vibe to Iceland. Loved every minute of it.

[@MBroam]

Your vision of Iceland is amazing, thank you for sharing it!

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Everytime you ulpoad a video i get SUPER SUPER EXCITED! you turn KZbin into the world of Blade Runner 2049. The sound effects, colour grading, shots everything!

[@SPMK2_]

stunning visuals as always

[@panamericaco]

Your best video yet! A million people have gone to Iceland before you, but none have delivered such a cinematic masterpiece.

[@rs2841]

This video is an amazing piece of art. Your mastery of photography, video making and story telling is remarkable. But it goes beyond the technical aspects; the emotion within the video is truly exceptional. Bravo, keep them coming!

[@dennisng4627]

Was I watching a Terrence Malick’s movie?!!! Simply stunning. Visually cinematic. Wish Fuji would make a dedicated digital version of the TX-1 -GFX 50r is its closest relative. Keep up the amazing work, Gx Ace. ✌🏼 & 📸.

[@0zaree100]

Pure artistry all the way through

[@looppp]

this isn't a video this is an experience your filmography just keeps getting better and better and damn, that grading is just.. incredible

[@seantomlinson3320]

Well that was astonishing, even by your standards. Wow. What a trip in a few different ways.

[@dimitarkotsev9234]

I am lost for words to describe how amazing this was. You have outdone yourself. WOW!

[@Koziolrh]

I'm never relaxed watching your videos. Which of course means they work perfectly as intended. Incredible!

[@airwindows]

Dude. GO ON MORE VACATIONS :D that was extraordinary, an epic celebration of your aesthetic. Also, one heck of an advertisement for the powers of your color correction preset packs! Those are some astonishing color grades.

[@nathanaelmartin9519]

Incredible! Peaceful. Bleak, yet somehow Inspiring images.

[@pabloheimplatz]

Love the camera format, love your photos, love Iceland, love the music you choose here! In generell very epic "new" video style, yes I love it. Thanks!

[@joshuaconti989]

some of your best imagery. the TX-1 is a legend. this whole film is incredible.

[@SapryginS]

Mesmerising! Those scenes are worthy to be in a movie.

[@jasenhenry]

consistent, high quality and original content. props for not blending in with the rest

[@joshualee5473]

the most ridiculously high production value "here's some cool photos I shot on holiday" video I've ever seen, hats off

[@mjodr]

I love how this is a big departure from your previous videos. Love it, love it, love it! Also l liked all the abstract drone shots.

[@ayindesterenberg5458]

The G7 was my first camera. I love the ergonomics and buttons the most. Its feels nice in your hand

[@GUTTYWOMACK]

I love your art brother. Atmospherically, this feels like death stranding and for me, that’s about as good as it’s gonna get. Bravo. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@timorxlt6463]

Every shot here could be straight out of a starwars movie, lovin it. Your so inspiring to me. Keep it going!

[@levaij_]

I live in Höfn í hornafirði, next to Vestrahorn. Quite a few pictures are from here. I love the way your eyes see. Say hi next time!

[@GxAce]

So cool! Will do!

[@BudFactory]

Producing bangers since day one but this one sets a new bar, be proud of yourself!

[@themeaningoflif]

This was beautiful, the editing, the photos, the music.

Every upload surpasses the last. By and large you are my favorite cyberpunk creator.

[@161Baker]

I just have one word, Wow 😮

[@starsburial]

the throwback soundtrack of the xpan video intro

[@stefankalchev8493]

These videos put me in a meditative state

[@kayjaylin]

HOT DAMN - the landscapes.

[@user-co6ww2cm9k]

I love your style dude. You are my favorite photographer on youtube hands down

[@rapturestudios3179]

One man and a camera, incredible 😲 You're an inspiration to us all GxAce

[@alexmcmurtre]

Extraordinary. That about sums it up. I know I'm in for an unparalleled experience when GxAce releases a new video. Love the aesthetic. It's great to see someone on here doing something truly unique and interesting. This channel is a much needed escape from the relentless barrage of "hey guys!" on the other side of most thumbnails. Keep at it Casey, best channel on KZbin.

[@spec-productions5733]

Hey hey; long time viewer here. Just finishing up something I've never done with any other channel; starting from the beginning and watching every release (aka broadcast) in chronological order. Quick FYI, I actually worked with that same model Osborne computer back in the day. Going through your library brought back memories of your earlier productions including one that always stuck with me; "Peripheral. A Short Film on Ground Glass," released about 5 years ago. In fact, that may have been the first GX production I saw right around the time of the release. So, I have a question: When are we going to see your feature length, dystopian, AI influenced, human augmented sci-fi thriller? While waiting, just wanted to let you know I always enjoy the moody presentation, shot selection, and sound design. The equipment reviews are secondary and not the point... at least for this viewer. Here's hoping you have the means to make a feature some day. 😎You certainly have the talent and passion for it.

[@ZettabyteGamer]

What a fantastic piece of art this video was gx, I crave the day I can watch a feature length film from you!

[@christopherhuang2442]

Wow I'm speechless. Only GXace can deliver a widescreen dystopic future like this 🔥Creative Genius

[@Kokorba6iqta]

At this point nobody cares even if you make a video about a disposable camera we know it's going to be legendary! Amazing and so inspiring as always!

[@Tardsmat]

this one was so good! I hope we get more videos like this that are a bit more focused on the actual photography rather than gear reviews

[@JamesBillingsPhotography]

How have I only just found your channel?! This film is epic!

[@DobromirManchev]

We are going to Iceland this year, for the first and probably last time in our lives. Seeing videos like this makes me super excited, but also super anxious as i believe i lack the skill / vision to take such images.

[@ZamudioAbel]

This is just too clean man. Thanks for this.

[@pepijnassendorp785]

Dude, if you would ever sell prints or a photobook I'd be all over that. Your images are so good!

[@looppp]

I wish he posted more on IG :( I would love to just look at his photography. They're so amazing especially the grading

[@omarsahal5588]

My word your cinematography is getting so good.

[@danielfried2431]

Absolutely insane. You inspire me so much casey

[@malu637]

Ein Meisterwerk, un capolavoro, a masterpiece .

[@BenjahLee]

Locations choice and colour grading are spectacular…. Inspiring truly!