Update version 1.41 Came out in July 2020 (that's the most recent). If you purchased your camera after that, it should already be installed. Enjoy Fabien!
Nice video! Like you do I always shoot my Ricoh GR III in Snap mode, and I ended assigning the Snap distance setting to the rear Fn button. This allows me to change the Snap focus distance pretty fast.
Nothing. I leave the GA-1 coupler and UV filter on 24/7. I never take it off. So the lens is going in and out every time I turn on/off. The GA-1 coupler is very secure, so when I'm done shooting, I put the camera (with coupler attached) right intoa bubble wrap baggy, then right into my camera bag tucked away and safe (and away from dust in my house, car, etc). Hope that helps Robin! Thanks for watching!
I cant use the full snap - I feel like I want to always half press first due to muscle memory or something. If the goal is to do street photography i see no point in auto focus - so might as well go straight to sbap so i know every shot is snap. i easily get three quarters of them as usable photos. I save auto focus for my Canon when using it.
Thanks Karlos! Glad you enjoyed it! Covid and no businesses open downtown have led to the appearance of the city slowly dying. Sad, and now it doesn't look like things will improve anytime soon!
This is great, I’m having some trouble getting my head around “ snap focus”. This should get me closer to getting the hang of it. This is my 3rd day with the RICOH, plugging along.
I wish I could have explained it a little better! I always have it worked out in my head, but never comes out as concise! lol But yes, try it! To be clear: hit MENU, then FOCUS, then SNAP, then put your settings on Manual, 1/400 shutter (or 500), f/9 (or 7.1/8), and Snap distance at 1.5 - that should give you from 3 feet to 15/18 feet. Careful though if someone passes right in front/beside you and is closer than 3 feet it will not be in focus. Other than that, it should produce some good results!
In a way it would be better if it was called Pre (set) Focus. SNAP confuses everyone! I believe it meant to suggest the lens snaps immediately to the preset distance (theres preset again!)
@@banehawi You make a good point Willie that most photographers wouldn't immediately understand the term 'snap' unless explained. But I imagine they needed a term/name that wasn't associated with any other camera and be unique to Ricoh. But I can't speak for them of course - no contact or affiliation of any kind.
Do you mean focal length? I just use the 28mm standard, and I almost ALWAYS crop in Lightroom. I'm terrible at getting the shots right out of the camera! That's an artform that escapes me lol
Could be photographer error as well. As I usually say, typically I wouldn't consider even half of my photos in these videos to be 'good,' more of a teaching thing than 'here's a great photograph.' I'm walking fast, they're walking fast, and trying to avoid me ... but having said all that, I doubt it's the UV filter as much as it is the movement of the subject and myself.
@@ionovdrums Another note, there were also about six or seven from this video that were almost 'black' regarding exposure (under exposed) but I was able to bring them up in lightroom. However, that also causes them to be a bit 'unclear' and not as sharp. Again, normally would not use all these as 'keepers.' But no problem with you bringing that point up Igor, I'm also thinking I will go to 1/500 in next outing. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
This is the first time I've watched one of your video's and it was a very well thought out and informative video! I do have a couple questions: 1) Is the GR iii your first model owned? 2) You said you put a UV filter on it. Some people say putting a UV filter takes away from the quality of the lens glass. What has been your experience? 3) It seems street photographers in the bigger cities seem to have better results (more people are receptive in having their pictures taken, more shooting opportunities, etc) But in the midwest in smaller towns it seems people are suspicious, paranoid, or dont like their picture taken. Besides driving to a bigger city (which takes additional time) any other suggestions for street photography? Again great video! Best of luck in your photography journey! Duane
1) No, I've been a Canon user for over a decade. Started with a T3i, now do my professional work (mostly real estate photography) on a Canon EOS RP. 2) Some say filters cause image degradation, but I'm not a professional in that regard, and for street photography the high ISOs, etc just add nicely to the grain/grit of the street, so if the UV filter does alter it a bit, it's ok because I'd rather have that UNnoticable issue than to have a lot of dust/dirt in the sensor. The UV in my opinion helps protect the lens, and in the long run, that's more important to me. 3) Indianapolis isn't a 'big' city, but it is a metro downtown, so most people aren't as put off by having photo taken, however, if you'll look at my Small Town street video, you'll see a lot of times you'll just need to ask, but most people are receptive if you come off genuine.
I appreciate learning some new techniques, but not getting any stories behind the photos, they all look the same of some random people passing by. Maybe it’s just me.
Nope, not you Roy ... it's random people passing by. I'm not a mentor, teacher, role model or story teller. Just a guy out walking, getting some exercise, and taking some photos ... of random people passing by. Thanks for watching!
@@DozierGraphic Well, I actually find it fascinating if you must know. I like that you are getting pictures of people without them having knowledge of being photographed, they are in their most natural element. Rather than expressing anything directed at you, you see them as they are, that makes for interesting photography. Im sure you get alot of photos you dont like, but then I imagine you get some really powerful images as well given the nature of the photography. Im not a street photographer but I find it fascinating.
I love Street photos, I hate Street photography. It just seems so voyeuristic and I always think there's a potential confrontation at any moment. You don't get this with any other genre.
Thank you for showing us how you utilize your camera in street photography. Love your approach and confidence.
Thanks! It's not for everyone, but worked well for me.
I did not know there is a firmware update for snap focus on screen ! Thanks for your tips !
Update version 1.41 Came out in July 2020 (that's the most recent). If you purchased your camera after that, it should already be installed. Enjoy Fabien!
Nice video! Like you do I always shoot my Ricoh GR III in Snap mode, and I ended assigning the Snap distance setting to the rear Fn button. This allows me to change the Snap focus distance pretty fast.
Excellent! Other than in the beginning when I first bought the camera, I rarely ever use autofocus!
Like the idea of the filter attachment but what happens if the camera turns itself off? Inspiring video thanx 😊
Nothing. I leave the GA-1 coupler and UV filter on 24/7. I never take it off. So the lens is going in and out every time I turn on/off. The GA-1 coupler is very secure, so when I'm done shooting, I put the camera (with coupler attached) right intoa bubble wrap baggy, then right into my camera bag tucked away and safe (and away from dust in my house, car, etc). Hope that helps Robin! Thanks for watching!
I am getting a lot of inspirations from you. Great job! Thanks for sharing your insights.
Thanks! That's 100% of the reason I do this! Glad to hear it helps!
Another fun video Jason! I might try the way you use your snap focus. Right now I have it on full press snap.
I cant use the full snap - I feel like I want to always half press first due to muscle memory or something. If the goal is to do street photography i see no point in auto focus - so might as well go straight to sbap so i know every shot is snap. i easily get three quarters of them as usable photos. I save auto focus for my Canon when using it.
Excellent video. Thank you very much. I'm thinking about buying my first camera.
Thank you Onecent. If you use the links in my description of my videos to make purchases it does help this channel - and is always appreciated!
You got a few nice keepers from this session.
Thanks Alex! I was pretty happy with them. I wish I had used more black and white editing in previous videos.
Great vid!! The motorbiker one, that's a keeper...and some others. So few people in the streets; quite strange for me, thanks for your enthuiasm!
Thanks Karlos! Glad you enjoyed it! Covid and no businesses open downtown have led to the appearance of the city slowly dying. Sad, and now it doesn't look like things will improve anytime soon!
This is great, I’m having some trouble getting my head around “ snap focus”. This should get me closer to getting the hang of it. This is my 3rd day with the RICOH, plugging along.
I wish I could have explained it a little better! I always have it worked out in my head, but never comes out as concise! lol But yes, try it! To be clear: hit MENU, then FOCUS, then SNAP, then put your settings on Manual, 1/400 shutter (or 500), f/9 (or 7.1/8), and Snap distance at 1.5 - that should give you from 3 feet to 15/18 feet. Careful though if someone passes right in front/beside you and is closer than 3 feet it will not be in focus. Other than that, it should produce some good results!
In a way it would be better if it was called Pre (set) Focus. SNAP confuses everyone! I believe it meant to suggest the lens snaps immediately to the preset distance (theres preset again!)
@@banehawi You make a good point Willie that most photographers wouldn't immediately understand the term 'snap' unless explained. But I imagine they needed a term/name that wasn't associated with any other camera and be unique to Ricoh. But I can't speak for them of course - no contact or affiliation of any kind.
Hi Jason, what is the aspect ratio you used. Keep on shooting.
Do you mean focal length? I just use the 28mm standard, and I almost ALWAYS crop in Lightroom. I'm terrible at getting the shots right out of the camera! That's an artform that escapes me lol
Nice video! But the images looks not so sharp as in other reviewers` videos. Could it be because of the UV filter?
Could be photographer error as well. As I usually say, typically I wouldn't consider even half of my photos in these videos to be 'good,' more of a teaching thing than 'here's a great photograph.' I'm walking fast, they're walking fast, and trying to avoid me ... but having said all that, I doubt it's the UV filter as much as it is the movement of the subject and myself.
@@DozierGraphic thanks!
@@ionovdrums Another note, there were also about six or seven from this video that were almost 'black' regarding exposure (under exposed) but I was able to bring them up in lightroom. However, that also causes them to be a bit 'unclear' and not as sharp. Again, normally would not use all these as 'keepers.' But no problem with you bringing that point up Igor, I'm also thinking I will go to 1/500 in next outing. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
@@DozierGraphic waiting for your next video! Thanks for explanation!
I usually get pissy looks when I shoot street LOL just ordered a GR iii
Gotta keep your wits about you Ed lol I found a goofy smile is usually disarming and allows me to get away with a lot of what I do!
This is the first time I've watched one of your video's and it was a very well thought out and informative video!
I do have a couple questions:
1) Is the GR iii your first model owned?
2) You said you put a UV filter on it. Some people say putting a UV filter takes away from the quality of the lens glass. What has been your experience?
3) It seems street photographers in the bigger cities seem to have better results (more people are receptive in having their pictures taken, more shooting opportunities, etc) But in the midwest in smaller towns it seems people are suspicious, paranoid, or dont like their picture taken. Besides driving to a bigger city (which takes additional time) any other suggestions for street photography?
Again great video!
Best of luck in your photography journey!
Duane
1) No, I've been a Canon user for over a decade. Started with a T3i, now do my professional work (mostly real estate photography) on a Canon EOS RP.
2) Some say filters cause image degradation, but I'm not a professional in that regard, and for street photography the high ISOs, etc just add nicely to the grain/grit of the street, so if the UV filter does alter it a bit, it's ok because I'd rather have that UNnoticable issue than to have a lot of dust/dirt in the sensor. The UV in my opinion helps protect the lens, and in the long run, that's more important to me.
3) Indianapolis isn't a 'big' city, but it is a metro downtown, so most people aren't as put off by having photo taken, however, if you'll look at my Small Town street video, you'll see a lot of times you'll just need to ask, but most people are receptive if you come off genuine.
I appreciate learning some new techniques, but not getting any stories behind the photos, they all look the same of some random people passing by. Maybe it’s just me.
Nope, not you Roy ... it's random people passing by. I'm not a mentor, teacher, role model or story teller. Just a guy out walking, getting some exercise, and taking some photos ... of random people passing by. Thanks for watching!
This guy is people hunting lol
Id love to hear your thoughts on the subject. Thanks for watching.
@@DozierGraphic Well, I actually find it fascinating if you must know. I like that you are getting pictures of people without them having knowledge of being photographed, they are in their most natural element. Rather than expressing anything directed at you, you see them as they are, that makes for interesting photography. Im sure you get alot of photos you dont like, but then I imagine you get some really powerful images as well given the nature of the photography. Im not a street photographer but I find it fascinating.
DOGGIE!
Ha!
I love Street photos, I hate Street photography. It just seems so voyeuristic and I always think there's a potential confrontation at any moment. You don't get this with any other genre.
Very true. It definitely gets your blood pumping at times. You have to be in the right frame of mind, non-defensive, confident, but always fleeing lol