Thanks! Enjoy your content, keep up the good work. Rich Lihou New Braunfels, Texas

Go and try the OM-1. It’s light and the quality of photos is amazing

Back to m4/3 my friend! EM1.3 and OM-1 is my rig and I love it

Hi Henry, Olympus OM1 with the 12-100 f4 PRO lense is a great combination. Live comp shooting,live ND filters, live time & live bulb.

I have the same experience with my Z50. I bought it about two years ago for travel. But I often bring it along and use it during longer hikes. My main cameras are a D850 and Z6II. I didn't expect this but I fell in love with the Z50. By the way, the Z50 is basically a Z30 with a viewfinder... I recently bought the 12-28mm PZ for the Z50. That is a perfect combo for the 24-200 lens. I highly recommend the Z50; it is small and lightweight and produces stunning images! It makes sense for you since you are already into the Nikon ecosystem. The Z50 uses the same battery as the Z30 so you already have all the required accessories.

A Z50 would probably be the most practical choice.

Olympus OM-1 for the win! I switched to Olympus several years ago-and I love the size, weight, and all the extra computational capabilities that are exclusive to Olympus

Henry, that first wide pano with the tree to the left is one of -- if not the -- best I've seen on your channel. It's worthy of a large print, as large as the resolution will allow. Phenomenal image - beautiful scene, beautiful light, beautiful atmosphere... wow! 🙂

Literally love how humble you are Henry. Top man. Fantastic photography as always

Yep! That last image is the dog's bollocks! Beautiful!

G9ii details released 2 days ago, not a small camera but m4/3 lenses are petite. Really thinking about getting one. M4/3 are perfect for outdoor use, all the latest models are weather sealed and the sharpness of the high end lenses is phenomenal.

Z50 and 18-140mm has to be your front-runner and looks like it’s fit the bill perfectly for you.

Thank you, Henry, for another inspiring video. I'm also pleased your eye op went OK. I can't add to the debate about your camera upgrade, but I'm sure you'll choose a belter. I've said this before and I'll say it again. Your videos are so beautifully and lovingly made, you take us all along on your amazing adventures, and for some, that can't get out as much, is worth a £million. Thank you, my friend. Keep up the great work!

Panasonic G9II with some Leica glass. I use a G9 for bikepacking and I will be upgrading to the new model soon.

Can't go wrong with Omsystem OM-5 or Om1. I have both and also the older Olympus omd-em1 mark iii with 12-100mm, 100-400mm they are always with me. Being in a Wheelchair the less the better so I mainly use the om1 with the 2 lens with effectively Focal length of 24 to 1120 with the 1.4 teleconverter. I the shoot video on either OM-5 or em1 mk3 with 12-45. Really lightweight and fantastic image quality

For several years I’ve had a Micro 4/3 as a second cam. I reached the same conclusion as you and ended up selling my FF gear and going with a fully Micro 4/3 setup. They’re just fun to shoot with and great for landscape.

You might consider the OM-1 and their PRO series of lenses. It’s worth a look. If you can rent one for a bit that helps test the capabilities.

Henry, I've definitely gone down the rabbit hole with gear for many years. I've used film and digital and almost every brand of camera (except Canon). After months of consideration I went with the Olympus OM-1 and couldn't be happier. Gives me the small size and while it does have a small sensor it gives me the option to shoot hi-res images when I need one. The pro lenses are awesome and the 7 stop image stabilization means most of the time I don't need a tripod which makes my entire kit that much lighter. Go with your heart, you'll know what works for you.

As many have commented, Z50 with the 16-50 & 50-250 is very lightweight kit and lenses interchangeable with the Z7II. Just back from a trip and amazed how well the little Z50 performed. Fuji XT5 with 18-135=is another to consider & the rear screen tilts out in portrait mode which is handy. You may find a used kit at good price if staying Nikon. Loved your first image today, stunning. Glad eye op has gone well.

Sony a7 IV. 33 MP. Arriculated scree which is great for you handheld and low on the ground. I also use the sony lens 24-105 mm f4. Amazing lens. Very light. I have gine back to the sony a7r3. Just the best for me when j need to crop

Coming from an old guy, I don't really get it. I wish I had your youth, energy, good physical fitness, and Z7. It's not a big or heavy camera, and coupled with your lens choices I thought it was the ideal set up for you. I hope to get something very similar one day soon but as they say, 'you do you.'

Hi Henry, your first pano is breathtaking! By placing it to the left, made it more dramatic, leaning in and drawing you into the scene. May I ask which company you use to create your calendars? I think that your quest to find a lighter camera is a good one. How much more will you be able to interact with the environment by not being so weighed down.

Looking at the size and weight dimensions. I would say the OM Systems OM 5 is almost identical. I own the OM5 and it is a fabulous camera. And with built-in LIVE ND, and LIVE Composite for long exposures. Perfect for landscapes and travel.

I ditched all my Nikon gear when I discovered that the Olympus E-M1 mk 3 had a stabilised sensor - 7 stops worth, in fact, and the lenses were so much cheaper being smaller and not needing stabilisation in the lens itself. It's brilliant; I use it with a 14-150 telephoto, and both the lens and body are weather-sealed to a recognisable international standard. The lenses are an equal to anything by Nikon or Canon. Go for it 😀

If you want to try switching systems, as I did, then I'm really happy with my Fujifilm X-T4 ....just a thought 👍

Great video I'd go for the new Panasonic G9 Mark 2 can shoot up to 100 meg stills hand held. Paired with a Panasonic 8-18 mm or 12-35 mm lens.

Absolutely agree, an EVF is essential.

I switched from a Z6ii to an OM System OM-1 for a lot of the reasons you talked about. I'm really loving it. I was a bit sad to leave Nikon behind (at least for now) but I haven't regretted it.

I have the Nikon Z 50 with the Nikon Z DX 18-140 mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens . Nice combination. I look forward to your videos every week.

Delighted your on the mend ! take care

It's the sort of moment where you start to wonder if something like the Fuji xt-5 with it's lighter apsc setup, and high Res sensor is actually maybe more fun 🤣

Totally agree about the viewfinder, Henry. I wouldn’t want to use a çamera like that. Keep up the good work mate

Great video Henry. I recently went down to that route after shooting years on D850, then Z7II. Sold everything and now shoot X-T5 all the time. Weight was never an issue but now I'm focusing on the journey and landscapes more than I am the gear.

Can't wait to get my calendar HT. It looks brilliant

I take it you have seen Dave Griff's excellent KZfaq channel. He has always had the same philosophy about gear and has an excellent knowledge of all things Olympus. Gets absolutely superb results as well.

I was a Canon bloke for a long time, then ten years ago I bought a LUMIX GM1 as a take anywhere camera. Since then I’ve used nothing but LUMIX micro four thirds and now own several bodies and a lot of glass. They’re not fashionable, but they are great cameras, and very practical for an amateur like me. I only need a small bag and I can take several lenses.

I like the direction you are going. If you want small with extremely high quality (60 megapixels) full frame body, with a viewfinder, you need a Sony A7C R with a Tamron 28-200 lens. If you want to go wider you can also stick a PZ 16-35 f4 G in your pocket. If you want to go longer you can crop to 26 megapixels for a 300mm FOV. The A7C R is smaller than the Z30, and the Tamron lens is smaller than the Nikon 24-200 with excellent quality. (The PZ 16-35 is also very sharp). If you don’t want 60 megapixels, the A7C II will give you a nice 33 megapixels, but then you only have a 14.3mm 1.5x cropped image. FYI: I use a Sony 20-70 F4 G, with a Sony 70-200 F4 MACRO G OSS II in a 7L shoulder bag when I’m not using the Tamron 28-200.

Enjoyed the first image with the tree and the light in the scene. Well done.

Henry, I'm retired and love shooting birds, planes, cars, landscapes and architecture. For me, my ultimate camera had to be the Z9 (sadly, before they announced the Z8....) but apart from the size and weight, I got nervous about taking a £5k camera on holiday, so I've just received an as new Z50 from MPB for about £600. The Z14-30mm F4 becomes 21-45mm and the Z24-120mm F4 becomes 36-180mm. The Z50 is very light and compact, it has an viewfinder and so far I'm very impressed. Try it with the the 16-50 DX lens or pair the 14-30 full frame with your 24-200 (36-250mm) and you're good to go cycling.

Looking forward to receiving your calendar

As many have already commented, the Z50 is a great travel camera with the two kit lenses. I have invested in the new (relatively) Nikon 18-140 that covers 90% of the range I need. 1 camera, 1 lens to rule them all! Really enjoy your channel.

Some really great pictures Henry.

Love the first panorama with tree, but absolute class image at the end Henry. Just stunning. Whatever you have had done with your eye certainly hasnt effected your photography. Glad it went well. Calender already ordered.

My hiking setup: Sony A6600 + 10-20 F4, 16-55 F2.8, 70-350 F4.5-6.3. If I wanna do low-light, astro or shalow DOF I thorw a small fast prime lens in the bag. I just recently added an A7r IV to my kit for my other nature stuff but it's mostly for convienience, really. I love the compact and lightweight APS-C setup and its still excellent image quality.

Henry you are a master of your craft stunning photos once again thank you 👍

For myself, if I could afford it, I would love to shoot with a Leica rangefinder. I think I might miss the autofocus a little but in general they seem to have everything I want: small body, awesome image quality, quiet, sharp, enjoyable to use, rugged body… Maybe I will get a Q3 or 4 at some point. To be honest I think I could happily switch to an M monochrome for 80% of the photography I want to do and I would be very happy; I used to shoot B&W film but now I am shooting colour a lot, mainly because it is the default and seems to be what everyone is posting, and of course the odd shot that has to be in colour would stick out like crazy

Z50 every time. I have it and use it for nature, like landscape, wildlife even birds in flight. It works like a perfect tool for everything

Hi Henry, the photos in this video were outstanding!! The best in a while. Glad everything went well with your eye operation 📷

What a joy to watch your videos. You are doing such a fine work and love it! Cheers from the Pyrenees and hope someday get here.

I frequestly use a speedbooster with my full frame EF mount lenses on my Canon R7. Very impressive results. I gain 1 f-stop of exposure, the crop factor goes from 1.6X to 1.1X, and there is a slight illusion of improved image quality. So your 24mm could double as a a 36mm and a 26mm. If there is a Speedbooster for the Nikon Z FF to APS-C, you may want to give it a try.

Some cracking photos here, wow! Really enjoying the channel and content, love the enthusiasm you have. I wonder what sort of gear you'll be changing too? Maybe a Fuji GFX50SII?

I'm thinking about a micro 4/3rds for foreign travel.

I may as well throw in my suggestion as many others have...Nikon Z50. I love mine. You're already familiar with its OS. It has a VF. It's light. It's quality. Now go and buy it! 😁

Hi Henry, I have to second the Z50. Near zero learning curve, and keeping in the Nikon family.

Olympus e-m1 iii, Olympus 12-40 f2.8

Really gorgeous shots in today's video! Glad the eye operation went well. Keep up the inspirational work. You are very much appreciated.

I use the Z50 for stills and video. It has a view finder and is about a touch bigger than the Z30.

Z7ii and keep your lenses....Z8 if weight not a problem.

Another great video, and not far from my house. A huge Diolch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿(Thank you) for saying Y Wyddfa 👏🏻😎

It's to hear that the operation was well. I'm using a Sony A6000. The view finder was one of the main reasons to bought it. It's not the best quality, but for me it's enough. Have a nice Sunday, Henry.

Beautiful location, great images

Delighted your eye op went well Henry. I like your approach to buying new gear. As you say, it can be so easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of consumerism. I have started buying everything pre-loved from mpb and selling one thing before I buy another. Like yourself, I am used to the Nikon system so would find it hard to change completely. Maybe a Z50 would be a good choice for you? Similar to the Z30 but with a viewfinder. I think that's what I'd go for. Good luck with your choice, your images are amazing regardless of the camera you use and your videos are so relatable. Thanks Henry for another good one.

Z50 + 18-140 - if you're staying with nikon. My "light" DSLR kit, well, light-ish, is a D5600 with an 18-140, it gets most of the shots I normally take. But if you're considering other brands, probably look at an OM system, or a sony A7CR. I wouldn't suggest Canon, my friends switched over from Canon to another brand because they have become quite restrictive as of late. Regardless, you'll know what works for you, and we, your audience/subscribers will still be watching.

Hi Henry, your vertical panorama did it for me. I was so needing to see something beautiful; and there it was. Thank you Henry.

I use the Z50 with the twin kit lenses for my landscape photography, but I’ve added the Viltrox 13mm f1.4 (fantastic in low light and sunrise/sunset shots - but not particularly light in weight) and the Nikon 12 - 28mm. The Nikon has excellent VR. Love your channel. I’ve learned heaps. Thankyou

All beautiful photos today Henry. Glad your eye is healing nicely 😊

Yes all the time. I got the z8 but it was huge and I knew I wouldn’t take it with me any where. So for me it’s either mft or a crop sensor.

That last image.....absolutely stunning.

I’ve got an Olympus EM-5 Mk3 and I love it for my travel, hiking and fly fishing adventures. I’m saving for the OM-1 though - everyone I know that has one loves it and the fact you can’t pick them up secondhand after more than 12 months on the market speaks volumes. If I was you though, I’d probably be working out if you can justify the Z8 - that looks like a full frame dream. If not - try renting an OM-1 for a week or so and see what you think?

I recommend Fuji X-T2, -T3 or -T4.

If you haven't already decided, why not rent options for a few days? Try b4 you buy...

Take a look at the fuji line up. Nice and compact, plenty of lense options, Great value I think.

Glad all is well with the eye , hopefully see you on the Scottish roads with blue jay soon for some winter shoots

Hi Henry. I mainly shoot landscapes. To me, the Z7ii is a compact landscape camera. But I am coming from D700, D810 territory. That being said, a photographer friend of mine who was a Nikon D810 shooter switched to the OM-1 and he couldn't be happier.. Another user mentioned the colour science of Nikon and you may miss it switching to another brand. I just hope you aren't looking for the "grass to be greener on the other side of the fence". The grass is green where you choose to water it 🙂

@12:45 About being inspired - Exactly this! I took delivery of a very chonky z9, the 24-200 and the 105 mc a week and a half ago .. err and a 180-600 on back order.. I've taken photographs every single day. Yes the image quality has been a huge jump up from my d5600, but I've also started trying different things and feel that my photography has improved simply because of trying new things and seeing everything a bit differently. Of course I wouldn't recommend you getting a z9 if you want more compact gear 🤣

Hi Henry, the Sony a7iv is a nice size and weight...also many 3rd party lenses available to suit all needs. Great upgrade for me.

your camera is practical and powerful

Glad your eye op went well. Take it steady whilst having eyedrops. Hope you sort your camera dilemma ou.

A couple of years ago when I was finally looking to upgrade my ancient Canon 60D I looked at a lot of cameras. Like you, light weight and small size were a priority as, like you again, I do lots of hiking and was tired of carrying a brick all the time. Especially on my Capture Clip. I finally decided on the Fuji X-T3 with the 16-80mm zoom as well as the 70-300mm lens. I couldn't be happier. Not only is it smaller and lighter than the Canon, it produces much sharper images as well. Not only that, but having the ability to change settings with the dials like an old school SLR makes it more engaging as well.

Thank you so much for another inspirational video and such beautiful photos of a stunning area. I’m not much of a “gear head”. I have stayed with my Pentax camera since the beginning (film for 30 years and digital for the last 15 years). Being a bit of a photography dinosaur, I cannot conceive of using a camera without a viewfinder. I struggle to see the screen on my phone, especially in bright light situations, so don’t take photos with it apart from wine labels and book titles 😉😂. Good luck in your quest, and as always, I look forward to your next video and adventure 😁

Brilliant and thank you for calling it correctly’Yr Wyddfa’ and great pronunciation Henry 🙏

Hi Henry another great video and pics stunning as usual. I personally think that your love for the outdoor and landscape photography a box brownie would still give you great shots. Keep up the good work

Great video Henry, glad your eye op went well 👍🏼. Personally I love the Z7ii for size, weight, number of MP and overall picture and colour quality. Also have a D500 which when compared to the Z7 it’s massive and a crop sensor with less MP. I often just carry the Z7 and 24-200mm lens without a strap or capture clip and find it light enough for me. Good luck with your search but I’d stick with the Z7 👍🏼

Here is my choice of the ideal camera. It is a bit heavier than the Z30 and it isn't mirrorless, so it may not suit. But after owning and using several different models, including full frame, I bought a used D5300. It is a 24 MP camera, which is fine. It has an articulating screen which is ideal for shooting at all odd angles. The selling feature for me was the included GPS. As a landscape and travel photographer I find this very useful as I sometimes forget where a given photograph was taken. To be fair, the GPS uses up battery power rather quickly so I don't leave it on all the time; using it with the first few shots at a new location are enough. My go-to lens is the Nikon 16-80 mm lens, making a rig that is comparable to the D750 with 24-120 lens, only lighter, smaller, and less costly. I look forward to seeing your ultimate choice. Enjoying your videos.

Glad your evolution is continuing. For me I don't think I will ever sell my nikon z7. Maybe as I get older the weight may change that but for me its perfect. I am sure you will produce epic shots even if you decide to buy a Kodak Brownie 127!

A couple of observations on this and your earler video where you commented on the advantages of back button focussing. I downsized from nikon APSC to mft around 5 years ago and now use a Lumix GX9 and a Lumix G9. I find my pattern of use is that I use the GX9 for landscapes and the G9 for wild life. As both cameras have essentially the same sensor the advantage of the GX9 is weight and size. The advantage of the G9 is more AF options, faster shooting speeds and better IS. The G9 I use exclusively with back button focussing for 2 reasons 1 It is far easier when trying to maintain focus on fast moving subjects 2 the shutter release on the G9 is so sensitive it is easy to trigger the shutter when simply trying to focus. With the GX9 I never have the need to use BBF. My subjects are static and I can use continuous AF while positioning the focus point using the rear screen. Hence on the GX9 I never use the (admittedly poor viewfinder) but take advantage of the flip down rear screen. On the G9 I invariably use the very good view finder. Horses for courses. One exception is if I need a higher resolution landscape image I can use the multishot facilty of the G9 to create an 80mp image. For some situations with a wide angle lens where light is changing rapidly this with cropping can offer an alternative to manually creating a multishot panorama.

Had a Canon 7D and had the same feelings being out and about in the mountains walking and skiing Changed to Panasonic mirrorless, initially with the GX80 and now the G100 with good glass Lightweight Always with me Made a huge difference

I love my sony a6000 with the pancake lens it's a very light setup with good results

As you like the Z30, but want an EVF, the obvious choice is the Z50, and possibly the new Nikkor 12-28 lens, I bought the Z50 for holiday use, it's a perfect combination.

Beautiful photos Henry ❤ especially like the one with the waterfall, beautiful contrast between the grey movement of the water and the glow of the sun on the vibrant, sharp grasses of the bank 🤩 stunning! also great to see you're recovering well ❤

OM System OM1 and lens are awesome and well worth a go

A screen only camera is more aimed at street or vlog. I prefer both as compose better.

Have you looked at the Zfc but then I'm a sucker for the old camera look, best camera I had was a Pentax Spotmatic and then an MX so hence the Zfc , multi angle screen and a viewfinder. Kepp up the videos.

Great photos ! One thing i can always recognize in these landscape shots is the Nikon's color science . It's the thing you could miss a lot when changing brands ( who said Sony ??? 😂 ) . Also beware of Fujifilm if you're not familiar with the X-trans sensor and you like to pixel peep a bit with an Adobe Raw workflow you could be disapointed a lot ( Like i was ) , and it's too bad because Fuji colors are amazing . There is always an option to go for a X-T200 with a Bayer Sensor but beside that , the Z50 + the lighter 18-140mm and a UWA lens seems to be the best option .

I've been a Nikon person for so do many years.. lately D750 to D850 (which I loved) to about a month ago > now Fujifilm X-T5😮. Amazing camera and don't miss Nikon.

I would agree with the last comment olympus have some of the best image stabilisation going so no tripod ? Or Fuji do some small cameras that have viewfinders ?

I'm not a profession by any stretch of the imagination but I think with a more compact camera the equipment feels less intrusive to the picture taking process. I use the z50 as I like a viewfinder.

I agree with you. It's compactness not the weight for me as well. I have a Z7 and I had a Z9 that I sold.

If you want to go truly portable with quality glass then MFT is the way to go as it's the lenses today that add the bulk - OM5 for smallest or OM1 for a little larger and a few more features. The computational features (like Love ND etc) are great for landscape and paired with a few of the F4 Pro lenses you can take everything in a small and light bag.

I brought a lumix tz200 for just that reason, not always wanting to take my main camera and just enjoying the trip