Me and my Western Flyer in steel

[thisisme]

Here I am, flashin' my pearlies ;-) (Sorry about the uninteresting venue...didn't have an airport or monument handy...) As you can no doubt see, I am very happy with my purchase.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/popbangp.../0/TX71y6J63Tw

[Darcy]

Can't wait to see the video -- you are an awesome Western Flyer model!

[misterN]

Can't wait to see the video -- you are an awesome Western Flyer model!

Agreed!! :)

[thisisme]

The video is posted! See the original post for the link.

[MtnMan]

Ah, to see someone actually wearing one of these! Thanks for the photos!

[backpack]

Lovely pictures and video!

I love the: "I didn't pack anything in there, oh yes, my headphones"

[blackfungi]

wow, filming the video and unpacking at the same time!

[ncb4]

It's absolutely amazing what you managed to pack in your WF! I've got the slightly larger Tri-Star, and I never would have thought I could get that many clothes in it. That may be because I use the middle compartment for my laptop, camera, and electronics. But you've inspired me to a packing challenge, thisisme. Though I don't have any trips planned soon, I'm going to see how many clothes and toiletries I can fit in my Tri-Star, sans electronics.

[MtnMan]

@thisisme: A little tip for you on the video: try using a tripod or gorillapod to mount your camera/camcorder nearby. Frame your shot so that you can easily be in it and make sure the camera sees what you want to show it during shooting. (If you use a camcorder, you can flip the LCD display around to show you what's on-camera) Then you can stand behind the table or bed and do your unpacking with both hands. (Or you stand just out of range and reach into the shot, Maverick-style, depending on how you have everything situated.) I think you had trouble staying focused because of the lighting. It was too dim in that room. You either have to brighten it up, or find another venue, or check your camera's settings.

All in all, a neat little video. Definitely an interesting look at the Tom Bihn Western Flyer!

[Lani]

It's absolutely amazing what you managed to pack in your WF! I've got the slightly larger Tri-Star, and I never would have thought I could get that many clothes in it. That may be because I use the middle compartment for my laptop, camera, and electronics. But you've inspired me to a packing challenge, thisisme. Though I don't have any trips planned soon, I'm going to see how many clothes and toiletries I can fit in my Tri-Star, sans electronics.

Yup; the middle compartment on a Tri-Star is the best place for a laptop, but with a little creativity you should be able to pack a Western Flyer no problem. Personally, I love that the Western Flyer is like a "petite-sized" Tri-Star, as if it was a "Tri-Star designed for women" in that so many of the features are similar--just smaller!

[thisisme]

@thisisme: A little tip for you on the video: try using a tripod or gorillapod to mount your camera/camcorder nearby. Frame your shot so that you can easily be in it and make sure the camera sees what you want to show it during shooting. (If you use a camcorder, you can flip the LCD display around to show you what's on-camera) Then you can stand behind the table or bed and do your unpacking with both hands. (Or you stand just out of range and reach into the shot, Maverick-style, depending on how you have everything situated.) I think you had trouble staying focused because of the lighting. It was too dim in that room. You either have to brighten it up, or find another venue, or check your camera's settings.

All in all, a neat little video. Definitely an interesting look at the Tom Bihn Western Flyer!

Ah! I know! I tri-pod would've been handy. And some better lighting. I think for the next video (of what? maybe re-do the Western Flyer one?), I'll put in a little more effort into the setup.

[AHS0]

Ah! I know! I tri-pod would've been handy. And some better lighting. I think for the next video (of what? maybe re-do the Western Flyer one?), I'll put in a little more effort into the setup.

You might also consider getting Zoom Q3 or Q3HD. Both shoot video very great.
ZOOM

Thanks for sharing the video. I have Tom Bihn ID and will get WF for use in travels as well.

[backpack]

Ah! I know! I tri-pod would've been handy. And some better lighting. I think for the next video (of what? maybe re-do the Western Flyer one?), I'll put in a little more effort into the setup.

This is a great video! Your lovely smile, beautiful hair and very nice and simple set up is a great reference for us, gals and girls.

Thank You for making it. :)

[roomy]

The dreaded autofocus monster! Even very expensive cameras will do that because they often won't have autofocus in video. Some of the best video cameras are actually $300 point-and-shoots!

[Sera]

It's great to be able to see the WF on a person! And you look fine. :)