Oh man, thank you so much! What a great feature :) And I absolutely enjoyed the day out together. We were also blessed with great light... Lot different from my latest video in the pouring rain, lol ☺️ Let's do this again! And folks, check out F/8! Lots of great content and amazing photographers! Cheers
Excellent manual exposure and focusing techniques. This the way I shoot but hadn’t thought of using my back button focus to quickly reset the focus distance.
If you keep getting a problem with that Peak Design strap keeps coming undone then I would be looking at their Guaranteed for life policey if faulty they should repair or replace the item. I have just checked my Slide lite strap and its ok at the moment.Great blog I might try this when the weather allows. I am disabled with walking problems and arthritic joints. Take care be safe, regards.
Yes fare the best videos Gareth, learned a lot and I am beginning to master my X100V!! Is there a similar video for street photography (settings) at night ?
Thank you Gareth, I’d mentioned in response to a previous video for a settings one. True to your word you said you would talk us through how you set up your camera for street photography. Very useful for me as a novice to know where to start. Loved the walkabout with Fabian too, nice fella funny too.
Thank you Paul appreciate the comment yes not as helpful as the original Wass when I filmed on location because of course I couldn’t show you the exposed areas in real life. I will attempt to do it again as soon as we can’t leave our houses ha ha. Yes dude check out his channel really nice guy and a great photographer. Thank you for watching Paul
a bit of clarification - expose not just for the "brightest part of the scene" (newbies can take it literally and use a street light, for example), but for specular lights, then, depending on weather/time of day add 2-3 stops. respect for ettr advice, many "pro" photographers still think it's a blasphemy (usually they also believe in "exposure triangle")...
I enjoyed this tutorial video a lot Ga, we think we know it all and get stuck in our ways photography wise, never stop learning 🙌 Ps: Ricoh GRIII snap focus 👌
Thanks Danks 🙂... another great video. have been looking through your videos and find them very interesting. have subbed. one thing I noticed about manual focusing anf the scale. do you set to pixel or film ? it is good regarding zone focusing.
hey thanks, mate.. appreciate the comment.. tho you lost me on the mf comment tho dude.. what do you mean by "one thing I noticed about manual focusing and the scale. do you set to pixel or film "
Excellent vid and your tips on settings for street photography very much appreciated. Note! re- unusual light flare on previous model, I've encountered similar recently using Fuji 10-24 on XT3.
Good info - thanks. Liked the last photo on the back of the woman wearing the hat. Can I submit a single image for features in f8, or do I need to be established on RUclips or the internet?
Nice video Gareth, I really enjoyed watching it. I’m not formiliair with street photography myself but I do really like the photos. I think I’m going to try it out and also try out the settings you mentioned. What is in your opinion the best lens for streetphotography?
Yes to give it a go. Perhaps practice around the house outside a bit first to get your confidence up. I would never choose any other way except for an event or wedding when I don’t have the luxury of depth of field
Hi Gareth! there is something i don't understand...You said that the camera is in manual focus mode...but if you prefocus with the back button isn't it auto focus mode? I'm not a fuji shooter...
Hi there thank you for your comment. When in manual mode the camera will not focus on the shutter so it is fully manual in that regard though because I have assigned that AFL button it can be auto focus only while pressing that button in manual focus mode. Some photographers leave it in manual focus even when they are holding down the back button as a continuous focus option if that makes any sense. You can also assign the AFL button to be single focus or continuous focus on most cameras. But yes you are correct when you press that button and point to the floor or a building in the distance you are in fact auto focusing
it's a feature of some (?) Fuji cameras - while in "manual" you can still use autofocus, there's a setting in menus which enables this (yes, it's confusing, I know).
Learnt so much from this video, especially the setup section at that the start. Interested to know how you adapt this approach for a cloudy day when there is nothing particularly bright?
Thanks James. That’s great to hear mate. Same process. Easier in fact as you have a greater area to meter. Point to the sky and get the histogram to the right. You don’t want grey clouds. 😊
Hi Gareth, could you please explain something for me as I’m new to this. When setting the 2mtr or infinity, say for two mtr you roughly place camera at that distance (pavement) then press and release back button focus. Does that not just keep focus set on pavement not subject?
Hi, firstly please read this as sincere 🤙 In regard to going manual what “massive difference” does it make compared to aperture priority during street photography? I cant see any if you know your settings ect. Thanks Dan 🙏
You have full control and KNOW what your settings are. Plus your telling your camera what to meter for. Instead of it doing an auto exposure which can’t possibly know what your trying to achieve. Also that when you make mistakes, YOU are to blame which means you can learn and not blame the camera. 😊👍🏻
Great video as usual! Learned a lot of killer tips. Can't wait to get out there and try this on my new XT-3. I'm sure I just missed it, but when you hit the AFon button are you using single point AF?
@@GarethDanks Just stumbled on your channel. Have subscribed at first watch. Keep up the good work mate. Forgive me I have adjusted the Fn setting but I still can't get the Fuji X100V to back button focus. My Nikons are easy to set but for some reason this has me beat on the Fuji? Can you help me please?
I really wish I lived in the city and had photographer friends to be with. Lost all my friends except one, but we are both family men now. No time to hang out
Did you ever figure out how the Peak Design Anchor popped out. I exclusively use Peak Design straps and that is very concerning. Just wondering if it was user error or if I should start looking for another strap manufacturer.
@@maxbashyrov5785 I’ve never used that strap but I’m sure it’s fine. The reason i use Peak Design straps is because I use multiple cameras and multiple straps so I enjoy the practicality of easily switch straps around with their quick release system. However, if it will sacrifice the security of my gear I may have to look elsewhere.
@@GarethDanks Hi Gareth, thanks for the reply! I guess I’ll just have to make sure to inspect the wear on the disks in addition to the chord and strap. I do try to replace the anchors at least every year or so even if I don’t see any substantial wear...just in case.
@@GarethDanks Your own video shows how you missed shots and kept changing settings including f values and focusing in changing light or anticipating subjects. But more to the point is that your advice for beginner...well I think its more approach to practice for skills development than a gold standard. There a multitude of ways to do it, but I think your approach probably more reflects your environment and personal style. You simply couldn't work that way in my city for anything other than frame and wait situations, and lots of patience.
How is your settings method different to Zonal .... i tried zonal yesterday for first time and didn't have to pre focus to ground which seemed quicker?
It is zone focusing mate.. i said its choosing one of two zones.. pointing to the floor makes finding 1.5m fast and achievable with out looking at the camera thats all..
The only bit I don't understand is the back button focus in manual mode... Why would you need back button focus if you're using it as a range finder. Can the x100v auto focus in manual using this?
I like your video content very much, especially the information related to the quick setting of street shooting, but my English is not very good and I need to use subtitle translation. I hope you can add subtitles, thanks!
Where I’m confused is, if I expose all the way to the right in the bright areas, it still leaves me over exposed, sorry if I sound like an idiot but I’m new to the Fuji and manual focus etc
No worries mr goat. Happy to help. I did a video on the histogram so I’d check that out. Also your only going to be over Exp if your histogram is touching the right hand side of the hist. The brightest part of your histogram is on the right. Make sure that only goes near the right and it’s impossible to over exp. but yeah meter this facing the brightest part of the scene 😊
So far I've only taken photos for myself, but I'd also be interested in doing a blog. How do you deal with the publication rights of the people you photograph? Do you ask them for permission after taking the photo, or do you get something in writing? After the new EU data protection rules, this has all become even more difficult.
@@GarethDanks That's interesting, I didn't know that it's so relaxed in UK, I should plan a photo-trip there. We distinguish between photographing and publishing and the rules are very strict and also complicated. As a private person, I am allowed to photograph everything, even people on the street, but as soon as I want to publish their pictures somewhere (even on my own site), I have to ask them for permission, because we have the right to one's own image. There are exceptions in certain cases for the press and artistic work.
When I tried this on my X-H1 just now. I had 500th sec at F8, moved the iso dial until the histogram was over to the right and my iso was at 25600 on a bright day. Everything was washed out, even in the shadows. Everything looked terrible. Why would I want to shoot at iso 25600 on a nice day????
unlike most street photographers on YT, your pictures are superb.
Wow, thank you! appreciate that!!
Oh man, thank you so much! What a great feature :) And I absolutely enjoyed the day out together. We were also blessed with great light... Lot different from my latest video in the pouring rain, lol ☺️
Let's do this again!
And folks, check out F/8! Lots of great content and amazing photographers!
Cheers
Thanks mate!! and yeah cheers for showing us that secret location! haha.. next time! did you hear back from the chef?
@@GarethDanks next time I'm around the restaurant I'll go in with a print coz I lost the note with his email 😅🤦🏻
Excellent manual exposure and focusing techniques. This the way I shoot but hadn’t thought of using my back button focus to quickly reset the focus distance.
Probably the best street channel on RUclips.
That’s when you’re not doing landscapes.
Ah thanks Gary. Means a lot you enjoy my vids mate. Lots of vids to catch up on. Mega behind editing them haha
Ageee 100%
That’s nice of you Andy mate.
I've been depending on aperture priority mode for street pics but this made so much sense! Thanks very much!
Glad it was helpful! Give it a go!! you wont go back :-)
Great video, how successful is this method Gareth, do you get sharp photos.
If you keep getting a problem with that Peak Design strap keeps coming undone then I would be looking at their Guaranteed for life policey if faulty they should repair or replace the item. I have just checked my Slide lite strap and its ok at the moment.Great blog I might try this when the weather allows. I am disabled with walking problems and arthritic joints. Take care be safe, regards.
Another very informative and easy to follow and understand street photography vlog Gareth, great job, keep them coming, keep well and stay safe.
Thank you Nigel. Much appreciated. You too buddy
Hi from Paris. Thank you so much for this one. Very useful explanations.
Yes fare the best videos Gareth, learned a lot and I am beginning to master my X100V!! Is there a similar video for street photography (settings) at night ?
Great video Gareth, plus, it is always nice to see Fabien !
Couldn't agree more! He's a great chap!
Thank you Gareth, I’d mentioned in response to a previous video for a settings one. True to your word you said you would talk us through how you set up your camera for street photography. Very useful for me as a novice to know where to start. Loved the walkabout with Fabian too, nice fella funny too.
Thank you Paul appreciate the comment yes not as helpful as the original Wass when I filmed on location because of course I couldn’t show you the exposed areas in real life. I will attempt to do it again as soon as we can’t leave our houses ha ha. Yes dude check out his channel really nice guy and a great photographer. Thank you for watching Paul
a bit of clarification - expose not just for the "brightest part of the scene" (newbies can take it literally and use a street light, for example), but for specular lights, then, depending on weather/time of day add 2-3 stops.
respect for ettr advice, many "pro" photographers still think it's a blasphemy (usually they also believe in "exposure triangle")...
thanks mate.. yes that and the iso being in the 'triangle'
Great video and tips. The guy at 19.00 would have made an excellent stranger portrait for me! Thanks for sharing
cheers chris.. yeah too obvious tho.. plus i get it that hes an avid celeb and poser lol
I enjoyed this tutorial video a lot Ga, we think we know it all and get stuck in our ways photography wise, never stop learning 🙌
Ps: Ricoh GRIII snap focus 👌
no thats just you mate!! haha.. old dogs and new tricks ay ;-)
Enjoyed watching your streetphotography video as always.. please keep it coming... cheers
Thanks, will do! Very grateful for the feedback mate
Thanks Danks 🙂... another great video. have been looking through your videos and find them very interesting. have subbed.
one thing I noticed about manual focusing anf the scale. do you set to pixel or film ? it is good regarding zone focusing.
hey thanks, mate.. appreciate the comment.. tho you lost me on the mf comment tho dude.. what do you mean by
"one thing I noticed about manual focusing and the scale. do you set to pixel or film "
Excellent vid and your tips on settings for street photography very much appreciated. Note! re- unusual light flare on previous model, I've encountered similar recently using Fuji 10-24 on XT3.
Thanks for this. Really helpful. Do you have White Balance on Auto? Or do you set it according to conditions (Daylight etc)?
always auto mate.. easy correct or adjust in post with RAW files :-)
@@GarethDanks Thank you.
Good info - thanks. Liked the last photo on the back of the woman wearing the hat. Can I submit a single image for features in f8, or do I need to be established on RUclips or the internet?
thanks mate.. we ask you to tag them on instagram mate.. size of your social media isnt a factor.. :-)
Great video Gareth, liked the first part with the explanation very helpful. Some really nice images enjoyed watching 👍
Thank you so much Chris appreciate you watching and thank you for the kind feedback. Glad you found it helpful
Nice video Gareth, I really enjoyed watching it. I’m not formiliair with street photography myself but I do really like the photos. I think I’m going to try it out and also try out the settings you mentioned.
What is in your opinion the best lens for streetphotography?
Perfect tutorial. Now going to use this approach from now on! TY
Yes to give it a go. Perhaps practice around the house outside a bit first to get your confidence up. I would never choose any other way except for an event or wedding when I don’t have the luxury of depth of field
Really helpful setup advice. Thanks
Thank you very helpful tips!
Love your setting, what film simulation setting do you use for color and for black and whites?
thanks man, always acros + R and classic chrome
@@GarethDanks thank you for your input. I wonder what would be your best setting for landscape photography and which film simulation would you use.
Hi Gareth! there is something i don't understand...You said that the camera is in manual focus mode...but if you prefocus with the back button isn't it auto focus mode? I'm not a fuji shooter...
Hi there thank you for your comment. When in manual mode the camera will not focus on the shutter so it is fully manual in that regard though because I have assigned that AFL button it can be auto focus only while pressing that button in manual focus mode. Some photographers leave it in manual focus even when they are holding down the back button as a continuous focus option if that makes any sense. You can also assign the AFL button to be single focus or continuous focus on most cameras. But yes you are correct when you press that button and point to the floor or a building in the distance you are in fact auto focusing
it's a feature of some (?) Fuji cameras - while in "manual" you can still use autofocus, there's a setting in menus which enables this (yes, it's confusing, I know).
PIcture of the construction guy at 9:47 and Chinese woman at 16:47, how do you get the blacks in post processing? Really liked the video
Thanks Marc.. ive done a few editing vids mate.. i hardly do much tho.. drop the shadows and black thats all :-)
Learnt so much from this video, especially the setup section at that the start. Interested to know how you adapt this approach for a cloudy day when there is nothing particularly bright?
Thanks James. That’s great to hear mate. Same process. Easier in fact as you have a greater area to meter. Point to the sky and get the histogram to the right. You don’t want grey clouds. 😊
Absolutely enjoyed this video :-) Thank you :-)
Glad you enjoyed it! appreciate the comment :-)
Great vid Gazza Lad! Love the simplicity of execution, leaving the mind free for artistic creativity.
Regards,
Dazza. 🇬🇧
Thank you! indeed it does Dazza! Cheers mate !
Great informative video ... just got my copy of issue 2 of f8 magazine images are amazing 👍
Fantastic! thanks Barry mate
Very cool. Question? Do you spot or zone metering?
I must have missed you as I was in those places yesterday lol
ah no mate.. this vid was a few weeks back.. only now found time to edit haha.. got a huge backlog
I think he was avoiding you🤣🤣
Hi Gareth, could you please explain something for me as I’m new to this. When setting the 2mtr or infinity, say for two mtr you roughly place camera at that distance (pavement) then press and release back button focus. Does that not just keep focus set on pavement not subject?
You’re just using the pavement to set distance mate. It’s not in afc mode. It’s just going to meter focus to that distance. You just press af on once.
What exposure do you use for the dummy heads in the window? On a manual 35mm film camera
Re. back button focus, do you set it to toggle on/off or to focus only when the button is depressed?
thank you!!
I hope you are going to do more street photography, keep safe 🍺🥃
More to come! Not so easy atm but will be out as soon as i can! :-)
Great video! Thanks Gareth
Glad you liked it! thanks for watching :-)
Hi, firstly please read this as sincere 🤙
In regard to going manual what “massive difference” does it make compared to aperture priority during street photography?
I cant see any if you know your settings ect.
Thanks
Dan 🙏
You have full control and KNOW what your settings are. Plus your telling your camera what to meter for. Instead of it doing an auto exposure which can’t possibly know what your trying to achieve. Also that when you make mistakes, YOU are to blame which means you can learn and not blame the camera. 😊👍🏻
Great video as usual! Learned a lot of killer tips. Can't wait to get out there and try this on my new XT-3. I'm sure I just missed it, but when you hit the AFon button are you using single point AF?
Hey phil. No I didn’t mention that but yes. Single point af. 😊
@@GarethDanks Just stumbled on your channel. Have subscribed at first watch. Keep up the good work mate. Forgive me I have adjusted the Fn setting but I still can't get the Fuji X100V to back button focus. My Nikons are easy to set but for some reason this has me beat on the Fuji? Can you help me please?
I really wish I lived in the city and had photographer friends to be with. Lost all my friends except one, but we are both family men now. No time to hang out
Did you ever figure out how the Peak Design Anchor popped out. I exclusively use Peak Design straps and that is very concerning. Just wondering if it was user error or if I should start looking for another strap manufacturer.
ehm... what's wrong with Fujifilm GB-001? I think it's the best.
@@maxbashyrov5785 I’ve never used that strap but I’m sure it’s fine. The reason i use Peak Design straps is because I use multiple cameras and multiple straps so I enjoy the practicality of easily switch straps around with their quick release system. However, if it will sacrifice the security of my gear I may have to look elsewhere.
hey man.. yeah the anchor wore away.. so its not the strap at fault but the disc that clips in had worn down.. i do disconnect it a lot..
@@GarethDanks Hi Gareth, thanks for the reply! I guess I’ll just have to make sure to inspect the wear on the disks in addition to the chord and strap. I do try to replace the anchors at least every year or so even if I don’t see any substantial wear...just in case.
Thanks for the video. Must be exhausting and risky running your settings that way. All manual settings, manual focus.
exhausting? hows that? once set i hardly touch them. worrying that my pics hadn't come out or id miss the shot would be exhausting tho :-)
@@GarethDanks Your own video shows how you missed shots and kept changing settings including f values and focusing in changing light or anticipating subjects. But more to the point is that your advice for beginner...well I think its more approach to practice for skills development than a gold standard. There a multitude of ways to do it, but I think your approach probably more reflects your environment and personal style. You simply couldn't work that way in my city for anything other than frame and wait situations, and lots of patience.
Some class images 👌
Thank you Jason! :)
How is your settings method different to Zonal .... i tried zonal yesterday for first time and didn't have to pre focus to ground which seemed quicker?
It is zone focusing mate.. i said its choosing one of two zones.. pointing to the floor makes finding 1.5m fast and achievable with out looking at the camera thats all..
@@GarethDanks Ah cool... gotcha ...
Wow awesome info.
Thanks so much! thats nice of you to say
also do you use still image or burst mode?
The only bit I don't understand is the back button focus in manual mode...
Why would you need back button focus if you're using it as a range finder. Can the x100v auto focus in manual using this?
Yes, the X100V can auto-focus using the back button focus even in manual focus mode.
I like your video content very much, especially the information related to the quick setting of street shooting, but my English is not very good and I need to use subtitle translation. I hope you can add subtitles, thanks!
May I know what is that you are using to attach the camera to the straps of your bags? What is that called and where can I buy it ?
Peak design plate mate :-) amzn.to/3dVwS8B
Where I’m confused is, if I expose all the way to the right in the bright areas, it still leaves me over exposed, sorry if I sound like an idiot but I’m new to the Fuji and manual focus etc
No worries mr goat. Happy to help. I did a video on the histogram so I’d check that out. Also your only going to be over Exp if your histogram is touching the right hand side of the hist. The brightest part of your histogram is on the right. Make sure that only goes near the right and it’s impossible to over exp. but yeah meter this facing the brightest part of the scene 😊
@@GarethDanks thanks heaps for the reply mate I’ll be sure to check out your video on the histogram too and hopefully give this method a try!
Good video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it.. :-)
can you explain what you meant when you implied that depth of field is affected by sensor size please?
neilvn.com/tangents/full-frame-vs-crop-sensor-cameras-comparison-depth-of-field/
@@GarethDanks Thank you. Interesting article.
Your welcome
Soooo much better without the hat!...❤️👍📸
Haha. Thanks mate. I love that hat tho 😂
So far I've only taken photos for myself, but I'd also be interested in doing a blog. How do you deal with the publication rights of the people you photograph? Do you ask them for permission after taking the photo, or do you get something in writing? After the new EU data protection rules, this has all become even more difficult.
no mate.. not in the uk and most of europe mate.. with iPhones etc all over the place i dont see how they could police it
@@GarethDanks That's interesting, I didn't know that it's so relaxed in UK, I should plan a photo-trip there. We distinguish between photographing and publishing and the rules are very strict and also complicated. As a private person, I am allowed to photograph everything, even people on the street, but as soon as I want to publish their pictures somewhere (even on my own site), I have to ask them for permission, because we have the right to one's own image. There are exceptions in certain cases for the press and artistic work.
Enjoyed that mate. Must hook up with you for some street. Feel you would be god for me
Thanks for watching Paul! you'd be welcome to mate
When I tried this on my X-H1 just now. I had 500th sec at F8, moved the iso dial until the histogram was over to the right and my iso was at 25600 on a bright day. Everything was washed out, even in the shadows. Everything looked terrible. Why would I want to shoot at iso 25600 on a nice day????
On a fuji on a bright day the iso would be 400-640 max at f8 1/500 mate.
9:53 ... Time for a regular, one-piece, leather strap...