I love how tricky but rewarding the 50mm is in street photography. It's almost like you have to simultaneously 'portrait' both the background and foreground. It definitely makes you think hard about composition.
For decades, one of my favorite cameras for street photography was a Nikon EM with the pancake 50/1.8. I would pick an f-stop suitable for the lighting, hyperfocus the lens at infinity and then tape it so that the focus did not shift. My film was Kodak Tri-X, sometimes pushed to ASA 800 or 1000. Rollei 35s were also great choices.
Wow wow wow I want to thank you so much for the car park tip! Tried it today and I don’t know why I didn’t think of going up them before. Not only is it good for getting pics that are out of the ordinary, it’s just bloody fun to see the world from up there. I want to go up every car park in Bristol now!
I do love car parks, as long as you don’t get a jobs worth on security like you sometimes do at Shudehill, but it is great for city views. The one at First Street on the other hand seems to welcome photographers, on the roof where there’s that little under cover area, there looked like it was set up for a shoot when we were there, get some great long exposure train or road shots at night too. Tib Street seems like there’s no one even working there, though of course there is 🤣 Great video, I went from an entry level Canon DSLR to the Fuji XT3 nearly 2 years ago, I’d been looking to upgrade at some point but was forced into it after my backpack with 3 lenses in slid down an embankment into a stream, followed by myself with my 1300D DSLR and my Canon G7 X ( still gutted about that one ). Thankfully I’d taken out new insurance a few months prior and because we managed to retrieve everything and sent it off to them for testing they paid out within a few weeks, I don’t think they bothered to test them either. I had been looking at the 90d since it was a rumour but suddenly stopped, no idea why but I wish I hadn’t. Don’t get me wrong, the Xt3 is a great camera and I’ve got some cracking images with it but I’ve never been completely comfortable with it, in a perfect world I’d go for the R6 or even the Sony A7iii, even just moving up to the XT4 for the ibis but as I’ve got a few dents in mine, which only happened a few days ago, I’m not going to get much for Trade In. Oh well, maybe next year, I need a new phone now which is more important as I have a number of health issues and we’ve just got rid of our house phone, didn’t see the point in paying for something that we rarely used.
Thanks for the tips Brian! Shudehill is always an easy shout for me but I'll check out the others for sure. Sorry to hear about gear drama but hopefully the XT3 can keep you going for a while, my girlfriend uses the XT4 for her professional work and it's possibly the most capable crop sensor camera I've seen, especially if you like some video in the mix too. Cheers!
Probably a stupid question, but I am a complete beginner and I have the 50mm 1.8f and I am not sure how to do this type of street photography - walking around, taking quick shots of people etc.. Am I supposed to use the "infinity" focus? Also, how should I set it up so that I don't have to battle with the light before every single picture? (I usually adjust it quickly by just changing the shutter speed)
Hi, not a stupid question at all - presuming you have an autofocus lens and camera set up? In terms of focus it's a trial and error of using different focus areas, for example I use spot focus or wide focus area. For controlling light, it's worth assessing the area you're in and checking exposure, then keep your F stop, shutter speed and ISO where you like them and just shoot with those settings until the lighting changes. There's no one-stop settings or method, but it's more about trial and error for how you like to shoot
Methods are pretty good but I found it hard to connect with a 50mm lens in particular. And the examples (although they were solid) did not justify this particular lens (at least for me). The same ideas could work equally nice with anything between 24 and 100mm. In case if you wonder, I have been using 50mm both f1.8 and f1.4 for the last 17 years.
This is my first video where someone finally suggested getting high to get the best of street photography. I’m glad, next time I’m definitely getting high next time I’m on the street.
I didn’t realize I need a 33mm f1.4 lens for street photography until I brought my 56mm f1.2 to farmers market yesterday. 50mm/56mm is really not a good lens for street photography. Well, maybe I am just making an excuse on wasting money for a 33mm f1.4 lens😂.
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I love how tricky but rewarding the 50mm is in street photography. It's almost like you have to simultaneously 'portrait' both the background and foreground. It definitely makes you think hard about composition.
For decades, one of my favorite cameras for street photography was a Nikon EM with the pancake 50/1.8. I would pick an f-stop suitable for the lighting, hyperfocus the lens at infinity and then tape it so that the focus did not shift. My film was Kodak Tri-X, sometimes pushed to ASA 800 or 1000. Rollei 35s were also great choices.
Wow wow wow I want to thank you so much for the car park tip! Tried it today and I don’t know why I didn’t think of going up them before. Not only is it good for getting pics that are out of the ordinary, it’s just bloody fun to see the world from up there. I want to go up every car park in Bristol now!
When I started in the 80's , the 50mm was the kit lens ...
Yep, 50mm and 135mm came with my k1000...
And a 28mm….
@@soholingo K1000 was a great camera .
Still is . No computer to do the settings for you .
Was it a 1.8 ?
@UniiYpc my Pentax LX came with a 1.4. Most pentax SLRs came with an f2, but an f1.7 or 1.4 were pretty common too.. 1.2s were also out there
Solid shots and even more solid tips. Great video. Was just gifted a 50mm equivalent lens and I can’t wait to explore it with your advice in mind!
Thanks Gabriel I appreciate it, hope you enjoy your 50mm!
This is genius, never thought of shooting down from a higher place could be this captivating. 😮
Glad you liked it!
thank you for this knowledge..@@GeorgeHolden
This is so relatable. I only have a 50mm and struggle with framing. Keep at it!
Thanks Daniel!
Get 24 mm or lower, it's gets way easier to take interesting photos.
Mate your technique are awesome ! i used 35mm alot and now slowly trying 50mm
Great to hear!
I do love car parks, as long as you don’t get a jobs worth on security like you sometimes do at Shudehill, but it is great for city views. The one at First Street on the other hand seems to welcome photographers, on the roof where there’s that little under cover area, there looked like it was set up for a shoot when we were there, get some great long exposure train or road shots at night too. Tib Street seems like there’s no one even working there, though of course there is 🤣
Great video, I went from an entry level Canon DSLR to the Fuji XT3 nearly 2 years ago, I’d been looking to upgrade at some point but was forced into it after my backpack with 3 lenses in slid down an embankment into a stream, followed by myself with my 1300D DSLR and my Canon G7 X ( still gutted about that one ). Thankfully I’d taken out new insurance a few months prior and because we managed to retrieve everything and sent it off to them for testing they paid out within a few weeks, I don’t think they bothered to test them either. I had been looking at the 90d since it was a rumour but suddenly stopped, no idea why but I wish I hadn’t. Don’t get me wrong, the Xt3 is a great camera and I’ve got some cracking images with it but I’ve never been completely comfortable with it, in a perfect world I’d go for the R6 or even the Sony A7iii, even just moving up to the XT4 for the ibis but as I’ve got a few dents in mine, which only happened a few days ago, I’m not going to get much for Trade In. Oh well, maybe next year, I need a new phone now which is more important as I have a number of health issues and we’ve just got rid of our house phone, didn’t see the point in paying for something that we rarely used.
Thanks for the tips Brian! Shudehill is always an easy shout for me but I'll check out the others for sure. Sorry to hear about gear drama but hopefully the XT3 can keep you going for a while, my girlfriend uses the XT4 for her professional work and it's possibly the most capable crop sensor camera I've seen, especially if you like some video in the mix too. Cheers!
i love nifty fifty. just love using it.
So simple yet so nice!
Love this channel and can't wait to join the Discord!
Thank you! Let me know when you do, I still don't know if it's fully working 😅
The amount of trust you have in that wrist strap is astounding 😭
Never lets me down
Manchester! ❤
Thanks for giving me some ideas for when I'm next in town. Subscribed! 🙂👍
Thanks Mark!
Get high. NOTED!
The most important rule
Appreciate this video! I love my nifty 50 and I use it for all kinds of photography on a full frame Nikon...again, THANKS!-
Probably a stupid question, but I am a complete beginner and I have the 50mm 1.8f and I am not sure how to do this type of street photography - walking around, taking quick shots of people etc..
Am I supposed to use the "infinity" focus? Also, how should I set it up so that I don't have to battle with the light before every single picture? (I usually adjust it quickly by just changing the shutter speed)
Hi, not a stupid question at all - presuming you have an autofocus lens and camera set up? In terms of focus it's a trial and error of using different focus areas, for example I use spot focus or wide focus area. For controlling light, it's worth assessing the area you're in and checking exposure, then keep your F stop, shutter speed and ISO where you like them and just shoot with those settings until the lighting changes.
There's no one-stop settings or method, but it's more about trial and error for how you like to shoot
hey love your bowie blackstar tattoo, ive also got the same but its larger and going down my inside arm
Mine is terrrrrtibbly done but thank you 😅 that's awesome you have the same!
I have since two days a TTArtisans 25mm. F2 for my Lumix GF1.
This was a great tutorial and i have just bought the 1.4 gm nifty 50. So i will be trying your tips.
Glad it was helpful!
Great suggestions, now you’ve got me thinking…. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Methods are pretty good but I found it hard to connect with a 50mm lens in particular. And the examples (although they were solid) did not justify this particular lens (at least for me). The same ideas could work equally nice with anything between 24 and 100mm. In case if you wonder, I have been using 50mm both f1.8 and f1.4 for the last 17 years.
Love the ideas
Thanks!
Good video😀I need to stick with 50mm and give it a chance
Thanks and yes give it some more time!
i know this is old but may i know is the preset u are using on this video in ur website ?
Yes it is!
Nice thanks you for sharing
Cheers!
Cheers
This is my first video where someone finally suggested getting high to get the best of street photography. I’m glad, next time I’m definitely getting high next time I’m on the street.
Amazing ideas ☺️ keep it up bro 🙂
Thanks Radha! 👍
Does canon ef 50mm 1.8 makes noise when taking photo with auto focus on?
This isn't a canon, but yes the canon 1.8 does, less so with the 2nd generation
This is cool
Thanks!
Great tips
Cheers!
1 you can spark up a doobie haha. Subscribed.
Clearly too doobied to reply on time 😂
@@GeorgeHolden 😁
Method 1: get high!
Method 1.1: get low!
I like to shoot wide and mostly portrait of people and buildings. I
What camera?
Sony A7C
are we allowed to get high by sparking a doobie *and* getting to a high vantage point? Or is mixing the two not advised 🥴
I feel like the combination is the most effective use of our time
Instructions unclear. Got high before leaving home
This seems to be a recurring issue
Rule 1- Be careful not to get hit by cars after the doobie
🧠 just like Einstein said
spark the doobie
Then pass to the left
Thanks! Now I'm gonna go get high 💨
Puff puff 🌿
People in atlanta are too uptight to not confront street photographers.
50mm is easy for street, you find your scene , you wait, and you take the damn picture.
Stupid being scared, and you’ll be fine
worst cut sound possible, cant watch it
Can't even remember what it is
I didn’t realize I need a 33mm f1.4 lens for street photography until I brought my 56mm f1.2 to farmers market yesterday. 50mm/56mm is really not a good lens for street photography. Well, maybe I am just making an excuse on wasting money for a 33mm f1.4 lens😂.