Prime shooter here mostly. I almost always use 35 mm, 50 mm and 24 mm FF equivalent (in that order) wherever I travel and / or take street photographs. Those three focal lengths cover everything I ever need. I use zooms only when I sit in the audience (where I can't move) or when I am shooting landscapes. 80% of ALL my shots have been taken with 35 mm and 50 mm lenses. Wrist wrap user also :) Love that method and because of small primes my arm wont become tired. I use just some basic back-bag with separate lens pouches. Very easy and flexible way to carry my gear.
Well, photography is really very individual. I prefer zooms over primes (though I have a 50mm 1.8 lens). But to be more versatile I love my 24-105/f4! It's probably the only lens you'll ever need on street or travel photography! (Nonetheless I added a 100-400 lens and a 16mm 2.8.) 🤔
I highly recommend Batteries, lots of extra batteries (depending on your camera, started with an old canon T2i, and aftermarket batteries are like $6-$8)! and a lens brush+cloth.
Especially important if you're shooting with stabilized lenses, the gyro motors inside suck down a bit of power depending on camera, or shooting in live mode with your back screen on will drain things. Most standard cameras you can also get "battery grips" that hold 2 batteries at the same time and that makes a difference if you're doing a lot of shooting, or portrait work. But I've always found the more the better, at least for my shooting needs(anywhere from 300-2,000 shots for various events from parties, family gatherings concerts, to car races, etc.)
These introductory remarks really resonated with me. I was thinking about buying the x100v “because it has weather sealing and what if I want to travel?” - I hate traveling, even taking the train for more then half an hour sucks all the energy out of me 😄
Spot on with a kit zoom and a light, compact 50mm or 35mm equivalent prime for travel photography. If you always have two hands and full attention to use on the camera, the zoom is the better choice, but a lightweight and compact prime on a wrist strap gives you so many more opportunities to shoot that it makes up for the lack of zooming. I bought my prime just for the rare occasion that I wanted shallow DOF, but ended up using it for a lot of general purpose photography just because of how handy it is.
So many brilliant nuggets here - thank you. The wrist strap has been the best thing I ever bought for any camera - secure and instant. Also no bad neck. Also, my camera cube (just an Amazonian job) in a normal-looking cross body bag makes me feel so much more secure when wandering about, and also has room for my diabetes gubbins and snacks. Keeping it simple is such a good message.
Before watching this video I actually did everything you said, I found a great deal on a a6400, bought a sigma 18-50mm and I've been enjoying shooting and taking videos as well! Highly recommend for people to listen and follow these steps (:
I recently went to get hands-on with some cameras I'd been looking at online. I went in mostly excited to check out the Canon R10, but found I'd spent probably 20 minutes playing around with a Nikon Z50. I've changed my mind to the Z50 with 16-50 mm and 50-200 mm lenses. Those two would cover most of my not-lunar-needs (I have a mild obsession with the moon, and the shots I've managed with just my phone have convinced me to go full-camera). 😂
haha I was wondering if people would find it as light humour or get offended. So far most in the comments seem to have found the funny side but I have lost quite a few subscribers since publishing it. I guess they got offended lol
Loving the M10-P + light room on my z fold 3, perfect for a day out as well as traveling. My 12in iPad pro is pretty much a coaster for my coffee and my 14in m1 pro is strictly for work. An iPad and, or Mac is too much to carry. Ok maybe you can get away with the new iPad mini.
I went crazy when I first got into photography and bought so many different lenses because I thought, I'd need this lens for this situation. But now 5 years later I almost exclusively use just the 35mm (90% of the time) and an 18-200mm lens.
No gas here, I totally agree with your advice, for me it's xt2 with kit and 23mm f2 & the x100 original. Easy game for street documentary and travel photography.
if you are european (just because the bag i will be referring to it's easier to find here) try to find a finnish gas mask bag : it houses a tenba byob insert 7 or 9 (bigger) camera cube with no problem and you still have some space for a bottle of water or a compact umbrella or a speedlight. there are inside pockets for the small bits, it's army sturdy, and does not shout "expensive gear inside" (the opposite). While i now have plenty of dedicated camera bags to house all my gear (i have plenty of camera and lenses), the finnish bag is still my favourite low key bag to walk around a city.
I agree with the idea of "growing into your camera", but I also think it's more important to invest in lenses you can grow into. To me, it's not buying twice to buy a cheaper camera body when, regardless of how expensive it was, you'll need to replace the body every few years anyway just like you would a phone or a laptop. On the other hand, it *is* buying twice to buy a cheap lens that you very quickly grow out of, like I did with my XC kit lens before I knew better!
8:47: This is a crucial and wholistic recommendation. Much of my photo career involves miles of walking around NYC or hard interiors when I'm shooting Architecture and Interiors. All day on my feet. Photography can be an incredibly active endeavor, which is part of the draw, and so the equipment also extends down to the toes.
@@iTedTube Yeah a light drizzle shouldn't be too much of an issue for any consumer electronics, just keep in mind that zoom lenzes might suck in air (and water). So if it's really wet a prime might be safer. And just wipe off the water if it water collects on top of your gear. Personally I try to stay under an umbrella and wouldn't shoot in the rain just to be safe, but I baby my gear.
Its refreshing to see a candid video that doesn't start with a disclaimer on not receiving remuneration/sponsorship on a product that is on loan and to be returned, unbiased true user experience bla bla bla, keep it real, subbed.
Love the video Roman. Especially as it has lots of shots of parts of my home city, London, that I am familiar with. Didn't know you were off travelling but I hope you will still be posting during your adventures. Stay Safe and have a wonderful time.
Re bags. I use a top opening cube in my rucksack for travelling if I want access to two lenses. PD cross body strap for one lens use and infrequent shooting, and a PD wrist strap for one lens continual shooting. Small, compact, light, easy to use and covers all bases.
Got a good deal on a XT20 for like 200$ a while back (yeah crazy), got an 18-55 and a 35 f2.0 a couple of batteries and I've been good for pretty much all conditions! it's small, autofocus is good enough and I have a good enough range. That said I think I would have preferred 23mm over my 35mm for walking around a shooting
My heart goes out to you??? Lol I'm extremely happy with my windows & android thank you very much! I worked with repairing & using Apple products for 15yrs... Not going back!
I have a dedicated Windows desktop with 32" monitor and I would not change it for anything! Having 3 backup HDDs is also nice. I am also a zoom shooter. I shoot with prime on occasion, but there isn't a time I thought, I wish I had that zoom right now.
Concur with shoes and as steelcannibal noted extra batteries. The other kit option I would consider is the 2 lens kit option as it gives a longer focal length zoom. My advice is to hold off on buying any other lenses until you find yourself developing a strong interest in genres were these lenses are strong. As far as megapixels 20-30 is more than adequate for most people.
what is wrong with using windows? I have built my own computer and love the freedom of customizing and adding storage. Is there something I should know about windows that makes photography harder?
So well said, Roman. It's always good to overcome the gear acquisition syndrome as it can save you a lot of money. As a portrait and wedding photographer I always struggle to find the balance between the effort to bring the best to my clients and just me trying to find something new to buy next. Basically now I have all the gear I really need, if there's a job for which I could need some other gear once in a while, I can always rent it, so I'm good to go. I know, this video is aimed at beginners first and foremost, but it was really helpful for me to see it 🙂
Overcome the syndrome of getting more gear...yes, those are holy words. At the same time, if you are not shooting wildlife, one or two lenses are all you need and you have the freedom to create.
I love this little sling bag. For daily carrying sony a6700+35mm and other small things or another lens. I also take it as an accesory to a backpack when traveling.
I agree with most of what you state here... especially a good pair of foot gear. The most important in my view as a street photographer. Also, the best decision I ever made was ditching the pathetic overly expensive Apple gear for Android and Windows. I feel like a grown up now, and the world opened up to me ;-)
@@xaviercopeland2789 Just following Roman's lead of trolling humour. lol. It doesn't matter what people use, just like cameras, it doesn't matter what you use as long as you enjoy using it. They're all tools - mostly all good tools at that.
Dude! Major shade thrown at us PC peeps, hahahaha! But seriously, excellent video with lots of useful tips for streamlining our gear and concentrating on the photography part.
The android and windows users comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it! Great video Roman, I think I’ll have to get one of those pens for my iPad now though so you’ve cost me cash 😮😉
You’ve pretty much replicated what I was doing when I’ve left Australia for long trips (did 12 mth globetrotting backpacking trip years ago and 3 other trips of 2 months or so) except that on full frame I was taking a wider range zoom (e.g Pentax 28-105mm or Tamron 28-200mm) and a 50mm f/1.4 fast prime. This was essentially my low light of street portrait lens. I had to keep it simple for weight / space restrictions but it’s incredibly refreshing to keep every so simple. You take better photos when you take complexity away. I do like shooting just primes for the same reason but then for a big trip you might have to go with 3 primes. Wide, standard and Tele. I’ve never done it but have thought about taking just the beast Pentax K-1 and 31mm f1.8 43mm f1.9 and 77mm f1.8 Limited series primes and if I can’t get the shot with one of those, so be it. Obviously the 31mm isn’t wide and the 77mm is very Tele but they are small lenses. Just the body is a tank.
Perfect advice on choosing lenses. I started with the 18-55 kit lens (Nikon D3300) then I wanted some more reach, so I got a 55-200. I found that I prefered 35mm when I was walking on the street, so I got a 35mm f1.8 specifically for that. Then I realized that changing between the 18-55 and 55-200 was a pain when I went on vacation, so I found a nice used 18-140mm. Now im thinking about selling the 18-55 and 55-200 haha.
Tip for the bag section; There are now a lot of smaller sized camera bags that are on both lighter and cheaper side of things. I mainly do portraiture and weddings so I am mostly using the usual huge and heavy bags and hard cases but when I am feeling like doing some street or landscapes for fun, I have a random brand, cheapest camera bag I could find in my town (It was like 50 or 60 EUR I believe) and it does the job perfectly, while also being very, very light to carry - and for those rainy days, I bought a random 5 EUR bag cover that fits the bags dimensions... The bag is smaller than my hiking bag and I can easily fit my camera, a 20mm, 35mm and either a 105mm or 70-200mm in it, along side of my spare batteries, SSD and some other camera gear - WHILE ALSO having space left for a water bottle, some food, snacks and even my laptop if I want to, as the bag I got has a laptop compartment (which I mostly use for my lens filter baggie.) Then, there are also brands like Wandrd, Gitzo, F-stop or NatGeo for example, who also make smaller (and tiny) 10/10 rated backpacks and bags but they are outside of what is considered a ''cheap zone.''
So what size “smaller bag” are you using ? Is it Larger than 10L ? Being smaller than a hiking backpack can still be too large for someone like me. Thanks
Good points about lenses and footwear. I've come round to believe that as long as the camera sensor is up to the job for whatever type of photography you do there is no point mathering about whether you get 2 extra frames a second or whatever. The key thing is does the system you choose have a range of good quality affordable (that's you out of the picture then Canon) lenses. My criteria are sharpness and chromatic aberration. Second the older one gets the more likely joint pain is going to be a regular companion, in part as a consequence of one's earlier lifestyle. For landscape photo adventures I now buy boots based on comfort and support. Mine get a lot of abuse and if I buy a pair in September they are ready for the bin in March at the latest. Brand doesn't matter. Waterproof? Forget it.
Love this video, not too much said or in this case bashing other devices. Just simply straight to the point. i am looking forward to the Photography Journey . Appreciate the video and tips.
I would say if you're starting out with photography ,is first decide which format you want (usually m4/3, APS-C or FF) and get a kit (as mentioned in the video). I would usually pick a mid-range camera if you're serious about photography (so you have something to "grow into" as some of the very basic entry level cameras are a bit limited in terms of features you may want/need later on). And also pick up a 50mm lens. If you get the kit lens (which usually covers the equivalent of a 24-70 range on a FF camera, and a 50mm lens (or 35mm if you're on APSC) then you have two lenses that can probably do the majority of what you want as a beginner. Maybe at some point, you add a third lens (a telephoto zoom lens, like a 50-200 or a 70-300) and that should be a well-rounded enough kit to really learn photography and have most common focal lengths covered for the sake of learning and starting out. And in some cases, you can buy a basic camera kit with 2 lenses (a standard zoom and a telephoto zoom, like the Canon T7 2-lens kit or a Nikon Z50 two lens kit for example) and then just pick up a 35mm prime (if you're on APSC) or a 50 prime if you're on FF and you have a goods starter kit that may serve you well for a few years while you learn.
I'm actually going for the Nikon Z50 two lens kit. I went to a store to get hands-on with a Canon R10, but found I had a hard time walking away from the Z50. It just felt better in my hands and was really nice to shoot. Being a trucker limits where all I can get to (believe it or not, having a 75-foot vehicle that's 8 feet wide and 13.5 feet high makes it kind of hard to visit the usual travel destinations... but I see some neat industrial types of places).
@@Just_Call_Me_Tim The Z50 kit is probably a better kit, even though the R10 may be a bit faster in terms of Autofocus, the lens selection on the Z system (especially the APS-C systems) I feel is a bit better, especially when you add Viltrox and now Sigma as third party options (Canon told Viltrox to remove their RF lenses, and so far, I haven't seen any solid contracts with any third parties like Sigma or Tamron for Canon RF, even though supposedly "it's coming"... The Z50 will get you into the Z system for about the same price, but you will probably have more options as to which way to go and lens options if you do choose to go to FF At some point.
Of the primes I’d also say consider a 85mm eq (if affordable) as the portraits are 85 f1.7 looks really cool, and a lot different than the 50mm look which I feel I can get close to with a kit lens
Thanks and good advice about keeping it simple. However, I guess one could argue that buying a decent fixed lens camera to start is a good idea because if you can change lenses, the human instinct says you'll then buy more lenses, thus adding a decision element to a beginner that isn't always the healthiest. I saw a remark you made about getting to know your camera and seeing workshop folks spending time figuring them out. I'm sure you've seen them fuss over which lens to put on and then spending time alternating between the 2,3 or maybe even 4 that they have now acquired. By having a fixed focal length then the beginner can concentrate solely on composition and the dynamics of the camera and the principles, and then they can add focal lengths down the road when they know what they want.
Looked forever for a backpack cube solution with a top entry…in the end went for a rigid, rectangle, top entry toiletries wetpack that fits perfectly in the bottom of my backpack & holds camera & a few lenses.
I bought myself a used Olympus TG-6 for a great deal as a do it all can always have it with me camera and I love it for what it is! I still want a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera but constantly feel like I won’t actually carry it around with me. I already feel like the TG6 can get in the way but maybe if I get better with a small backpack for gear that would change my mind
Excellent advice. My high school photography teacher (back when things were film only) told us much the same. "Don't go overboard until you _know_ you're gonna like it."
Hi mate, loving the vids! I have recently bought a x-t30 and was wondering if you could do a video on the best settings/customisation for Fujifilm camera specifically for street photography. That would be amazing 🤩 keep up the work brother
Hey Roman! Was wondering if you were going to do a video on what gear you personally were going to take with you while you travel? I love to see that. Idk I just like gear videos I guess 😂.
Excellent run-and-gun video with clear, understandable messaging and excellent visual support (photos, videos). If I had one quibble (or suggestion), I would prefer that you stand/sit higher in the frame, just a bit. Right now it looks like you're too low. But beautiful audio, great on-the-fly videos of you using the stuff, conversational style - all great. You're very talented. Good luck. Loving the content.
Thank you! As a photojournalism major, I've been waiting to pull the trigger on a Sony A7iv; but I think I'll get a Rebel SL3 and underwater housing kit for scuba diving, some EF glass for shots on land, which of course would transfer to an R5 later ;)
I have the original Sony a7 and was thinking about an upgrade to a used a7iii. I got the Tamron 28-75 last year it hasn't come off the camera, so I could sell my Samyang 35mm and Sony 50mm primes to help with funding. The only reasons I want the a7iii is stabilisation and improved focusing (the og a7 is really bad a tracking moving subjects). But is dropping over 1k on a new body really worth it for just a hobby and a little bit of stock photography?
"Sitting at home, taking photos of your toes!" 😂😂😂 Epic line. and realistically toes are one of the first thing a person takes photos of with a new camera. lol
I recently had to switch from a Macbook Pro to Omen laptop because along with editing photos, I use it for compositing video and it could not handle the load of video editing.. Though even the Omen laptop struggles at times, but it's about the best I can get without spending 5-6k on a proper editing desktop.
Thanks man. Finally got a camera after think about it for 3+ years and it was your videos that convinced me. Quick one, should I get photoshop and Lightroom or just Lightroom?
Just researching street and subbed to your channel. It seems most everyone uses Fujifilm, I have an Olympus kit and wonder if M43 has drawbacks for street?
Great video Roman, I only use a wrist strap these days unless I have a film camera with me also then I’ll put one on a sling strap, got no choice but to use my capture clip ( K&F one, not great ) as I can’t hold my camera for long at all, literally a couple of minutes as I’ve bust my wrist
Some great advice here. Definitely think your first 2 lenses are pretty much on point.... especially for travel (although I do love a superzoom for travel and hiking also). Personally I don't think a camera cube is needed. I often just have a sweatshirt or something in my bag, and that works well enough to protect a lens - especially when you have 1 lens on your camera and 1 in your bag. I know they are pretty cheap and not a big expense, but what is freeing about doing this is not having a bulky bag, and actually having space in your bag for other things.
Funnily enough I've pretty much followed these steps exactly on my own just from doing a bit of research and experimenting. I originally picked up the Sony a7 II (with 28-70mm kit lens) as a camera I can both learn the fundamentals and build an arsenal of lenses on. Ended up grabbing a better designer monitor for editing and got the Zeiss 50mm f1.4 as I found myself dailling into ~50mm often and getting a prime would be a good way to force myself to learn better composition. After that I realised I needed more juice as one battery wasn't cutting it for the day so I got a pair of 3rd-party batteries and a charger so I can stop caring about how much power I have left (imo this is also a beginner must-have.) Then decided the default camera strap was too uncomfortable and grabbed the Peak Design strap plus a couple clips and a sling as at that point I had decided photography was a good hobby and knew I was going to go deeper with more lenses. Also grabbed a couple better SD cards as the random cards I had lying around were a little slow and I wanted to use those for other projects again. Soon after I was going to attend a relative's wedding and decided I was going to rent out the Sony 90mm f2.8 Macro and the Sony 70-200 f2.8 GM. The Macro was more because I loved getting close and seeing the detail whilst also seeing things from a perspective we normally can't view so I wanted to try out a real macro lens whereas the 70-200 was more so I could sneak shots during the event and also try out a focal length I had yet to try. Both were really fun lenses to use and I caved and bought the 90mm later on. The photographer they hired for the wedding was also using Sony ff gear as well so it was fun chatting with him during his downtimes! All I've really gotten past that is some lens cleaning gear and a tripod though at this point I'd say I'm ready to upgrade my camera to something better. I'm also considering going really far on the zoom end and buying a 200-600 f4 for wildlife photography as the 70-200 was long enough to not spook most wildlife yet not quite long enough to always get a great shot. The only sad part though is that the two cameras I'm interested in (The Sony a7 iv and the Sony ZV-E10) are either out of stock everywhere or above the usual asking price. So I've just got the money sitting around waiting for the time to jump on them.
I agree on almost everything, especially the prime lens. Having my first 50mm prime really changed my photography for the better, I think. However, I strongly disagree on the camera bag/sling/whatever. The camera is a tool, so if you are beginning just store it wherever you want. I normally carry around my camera in a tote bag when I am not using it, just toss it in and fish it out later. I find it way more comfortable than any other method.
Everyone's got to make their own judgement, but personally I think if you're carrying hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds/dollars/etc of camera gear around with you, having it wrecked because you didn't spend another twenty on a cheap padded cube or a sling from Amazon seems a little dumb. You can probably get away with it if you only ever shoot in your own city, but if you fly anywhere with your camera then either a dedicated sling to have as a "personal item" that doesn't go in the overhead bins, or a cube to protect your gear if it does go in them, is essential. The camera is just a tool, but it's useless if it gets broken in transit to wherever you've paid (or been paid) to go and shoot because someone crushed it by shoving their bag in on top of yours in the overhead bin or dropped yours on the floor as they pulled theirs out!
@@yetanotherbassdude Obviously traveling is another story. But even then I normally just have a backpack as a carry-on and I put the camera between my clothes. This has a lot of advantages: takes literally no extra space, is padded by my clothes and I just have to carry this one (albeit quite, but not too big) bag. But sure, an extra bag might be nice - it's, however, by no means an essential. In my experiences, cameras are not as fragile as most people think.
Prime shooter here mostly. I almost always use 35 mm, 50 mm and 24 mm FF equivalent (in that order) wherever I travel and / or take street photographs. Those three focal lengths cover everything I ever need. I use zooms only when I sit in the audience (where I can't move) or when I am shooting landscapes. 80% of ALL my shots have been taken with 35 mm and 50 mm lenses. Wrist wrap user also :) Love that method and because of small primes my arm wont become tired. I use just some basic back-bag with separate lens pouches. Very easy and flexible way to carry my gear.
that's exactly what I do, 35, 50 and 24, they more less cover most basic needs
Well, photography is really very individual. I prefer zooms over primes (though I have a 50mm 1.8 lens). But to be more versatile I love my 24-105/f4! It's probably the only lens you'll ever need on street or travel photography! (Nonetheless I added a 100-400 lens and a 16mm 2.8.) 🤔
I have my Nikon 18-55mm and 55-200mm to capture people actions in distance (for natural look).
I highly recommend Batteries, lots of extra batteries (depending on your camera, started with an old canon T2i, and aftermarket batteries are like $6-$8)! and a lens brush+cloth.
Defo, I shoot with a Sony A7Rii always carry a spare or two with me
absolutely. i dont need a 2nd one atm but at some point i likely will get an aftermarket one anyway just in case
Especially important if you're shooting with stabilized lenses, the gyro motors inside suck down a bit of power depending on camera, or shooting in live mode with your back screen on will drain things. Most standard cameras you can also get "battery grips" that hold 2 batteries at the same time and that makes a difference if you're doing a lot of shooting, or portrait work. But I've always found the more the better, at least for my shooting needs(anywhere from 300-2,000 shots for various events from parties, family gatherings concerts, to car races, etc.)
These introductory remarks really resonated with me. I was thinking about buying the x100v “because it has weather sealing and what if I want to travel?”
- I hate traveling, even taking the train for more then half an hour sucks all the energy out of me 😄
Spot on with a kit zoom and a light, compact 50mm or 35mm equivalent prime for travel photography. If you always have two hands and full attention to use on the camera, the zoom is the better choice, but a lightweight and compact prime on a wrist strap gives you so many more opportunities to shoot that it makes up for the lack of zooming. I bought my prime just for the rare occasion that I wanted shallow DOF, but ended up using it for a lot of general purpose photography just because of how handy it is.
Just found your channel. Very inspiring. I’m new to RUclips. Thanks for the videos
So many brilliant nuggets here - thank you.
The wrist strap has been the best thing I ever bought for any camera - secure and instant. Also no bad neck.
Also, my camera cube (just an Amazonian job) in a normal-looking cross body bag makes me feel so much more secure when wandering about, and also has room for my diabetes gubbins and snacks.
Keeping it simple is such a good message.
Before watching this video I actually did everything you said, I found a great deal on a a6400, bought a sigma 18-50mm and I've been enjoying shooting and taking videos as well! Highly recommend for people to listen and follow these steps (:
I recently went to get hands-on with some cameras I'd been looking at online. I went in mostly excited to check out the Canon R10, but found I'd spent probably 20 minutes playing around with a Nikon Z50. I've changed my mind to the Z50 with 16-50 mm and 50-200 mm lenses. Those two would cover most of my not-lunar-needs (I have a mild obsession with the moon, and the shots I've managed with just my phone have convinced me to go full-camera). 😂
I chuckled at the Windows and Android folks improving their situation.
haha I was wondering if people would find it as light humour or get offended. So far most in the comments seem to have found the funny side but I have lost quite a few subscribers since publishing it. I guess they got offended lol
@@snapsbyfox A British sense of humour can be a heavy burden :)
Loving the M10-P + light room on my z fold 3, perfect for a day out as well as traveling. My 12in iPad pro is pretty much a coaster for my coffee and my 14in m1 pro is strictly for work. An iPad and, or Mac is too much to carry. Ok maybe you can get away with the new iPad mini.
Me too..and I'm an android user.
@@snapsbyfox You'd be surprised😂
I went crazy when I first got into photography and bought so many different lenses because I thought, I'd need this lens for this situation. But now 5 years later I almost exclusively use just the 35mm (90% of the time) and an 18-200mm lens.
No gas here, I totally agree with your advice, for me it's xt2 with kit and 23mm f2 & the x100 original. Easy game for street documentary and travel photography.
if you are european (just because the bag i will be referring to it's easier to find here) try to find a finnish gas mask bag : it houses a tenba byob insert 7 or 9 (bigger) camera cube with no problem and you still have some space for a bottle of water or a compact umbrella or a speedlight. there are inside pockets for the small bits, it's army sturdy, and does not shout "expensive gear inside" (the opposite). While i now have plenty of dedicated camera bags to house all my gear (i have plenty of camera and lenses), the finnish bag is still my favourite low key bag to walk around a city.
Fantastic stuff, really interesting take on things.
Very refreshing to see someone just talking simple facts.
Great work!
I agree with the idea of "growing into your camera", but I also think it's more important to invest in lenses you can grow into. To me, it's not buying twice to buy a cheaper camera body when, regardless of how expensive it was, you'll need to replace the body every few years anyway just like you would a phone or a laptop. On the other hand, it *is* buying twice to buy a cheap lens that you very quickly grow out of, like I did with my XC kit lens before I knew better!
just purchased my first camera ever - XT20 gonna be it. Absolutely looking forward to get started!!
I just got an xt30 and it’s lots of fun!
Lots of gear is extremely heavy on long distance trips. You might potentially be targeted by criminals depending on the country.
8:47: This is a crucial and wholistic recommendation. Much of my photo career involves miles of walking around NYC or hard interiors when I'm shooting Architecture and Interiors. All day on my feet. Photography can be an incredibly active endeavor, which is part of the draw, and so the equipment also extends down to the toes.
I've got a cheaper version of your beginers gear with XT30II 18-55 and 35mmf2. Very good but not WR
@@djstuc Good to know 👍
Thanks
@@iTedTube Yeah a light drizzle shouldn't be too much of an issue for any consumer electronics, just keep in mind that zoom lenzes might suck in air (and water). So if it's really wet a prime might be safer. And just wipe off the water if it water collects on top of your gear. Personally I try to stay under an umbrella and wouldn't shoot in the rain just to be safe, but I baby my gear.
Its refreshing to see a candid video that doesn't start with a disclaimer on not receiving remuneration/sponsorship on a product that is on loan and to be returned, unbiased true user experience bla bla bla, keep it real, subbed.
Love the video Roman. Especially as it has lots of shots of parts of my home city, London, that I am familiar with. Didn't know you were off travelling but I hope you will still be posting during your adventures. Stay Safe and have a wonderful time.
Re bags. I use a top opening cube in my rucksack for travelling if I want access to two lenses. PD cross body strap for one lens use and infrequent shooting, and a PD wrist strap for one lens continual shooting. Small, compact, light, easy to use and covers all bases.
I felt attacked with the Android / Windows comment even as I literally laughed out loud in my living room. 😂
Got a good deal on a XT20 for like 200$ a while back (yeah crazy), got an 18-55 and a 35 f2.0 a couple of batteries and I've been good for pretty much all conditions! it's small, autofocus is good enough and I have a good enough range. That said I think I would have preferred 23mm over my 35mm for walking around a shooting
I guess those recommendations are done for full frame cameras. Therefore for your XT20 you should divide it by the crop 1.5.
My heart goes out to you??? Lol I'm extremely happy with my windows & android thank you very much! I worked with repairing & using Apple products for 15yrs... Not going back!
Well said
Was just casually watching the fantastic video and suddenly got burned for being an Android & Windows user 😢
same xd
I have a dedicated Windows desktop with 32" monitor and I would not change it for anything! Having 3 backup HDDs is also nice. I am also a zoom shooter. I shoot with prime on occasion, but there isn't a time I thought, I wish I had that zoom right now.
Concur with shoes and as steelcannibal noted extra batteries. The other kit option I would consider is the 2 lens kit option as it gives a longer focal length zoom. My advice is to hold off on buying any other lenses until you find yourself developing a strong interest in genres were these lenses are strong. As far as megapixels 20-30 is more than adequate for most people.
what is wrong with using windows? I have built my own computer and love the freedom of customizing and adding storage. Is there something I should know about windows that makes photography harder?
So well said, Roman. It's always good to overcome the gear acquisition syndrome as it can save you a lot of money. As a portrait and wedding photographer I always struggle to find the balance between the effort to bring the best to my clients and just me trying to find something new to buy next. Basically now I have all the gear I really need, if there's a job for which I could need some other gear once in a while, I can always rent it, so I'm good to go. I know, this video is aimed at beginners first and foremost, but it was really helpful for me to see it 🙂
Overcome the syndrome of getting more gear...yes, those are holy words. At the same time, if you are not shooting wildlife, one or two lenses are all you need and you have the freedom to create.
I dont know how you recommend a peak design zip though, which is a $200 bag for beginners.
And the windows/android hate is shitty tbh.
agree
I love this little sling bag. For daily carrying sony a6700+35mm and other small things or another lens. I also take it as an accesory to a backpack when traveling.
Thank you. Good video. I used to have a Canon 50D and EFS18-200. Your video is a good reminder for me who is coming back to photography.
I agree with most of what you state here... especially a good pair of foot gear. The most important in my view as a street photographer. Also, the best decision I ever made was ditching the pathetic overly expensive Apple gear for Android and Windows. I feel like a grown up now, and the world opened up to me ;-)
To each their own. The MacBooks are great.
@@xaviercopeland2789 Just following Roman's lead of trolling humour. lol. It doesn't matter what people use, just like cameras, it doesn't matter what you use as long as you enjoy using it. They're all tools - mostly all good tools at that.
iPad Pro has been doing most of the heavy lifting with editing. MacBook Pro is hardly used.
Dude! Major shade thrown at us PC peeps, hahahaha! But seriously, excellent video with lots of useful tips for streamlining our gear and concentrating on the photography part.
Very nice info... thanks for sharing... the shot at 3:20 is magical... really awesome
The android and windows users comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it! Great video Roman, I think I’ll have to get one of those pens for my iPad now though so you’ve cost me cash 😮😉
You’ve pretty much replicated what I was doing when I’ve left Australia for long trips (did 12 mth globetrotting backpacking trip years ago and 3 other trips of 2 months or so) except that on full frame I was taking a wider range zoom (e.g Pentax 28-105mm or Tamron 28-200mm) and a 50mm f/1.4 fast prime. This was essentially my low light of street portrait lens. I had to keep it simple for weight / space restrictions but it’s incredibly refreshing to keep every so simple. You take better photos when you take complexity away. I do like shooting just primes for the same reason but then for a big trip you might have to go with 3 primes. Wide, standard and Tele.
I’ve never done it but have thought about taking just the beast Pentax K-1 and 31mm f1.8 43mm f1.9 and 77mm f1.8 Limited series primes and if I can’t get the shot with one of those, so be it. Obviously the 31mm isn’t wide and the 77mm is very Tele but they are small lenses. Just the body is a tank.
Thanks Roman....best video by far...basic honest presentation...top class
Love the wee shot of Arthur’s seat 😎
Perfect advice on choosing lenses. I started with the 18-55 kit lens (Nikon D3300) then I wanted some more reach, so I got a 55-200. I found that I prefered 35mm when I was walking on the street, so I got a 35mm f1.8 specifically for that. Then I realized that changing between the 18-55 and 55-200 was a pain when I went on vacation, so I found a nice used 18-140mm. Now im thinking about selling the 18-55 and 55-200 haha.
Tip for the bag section; There are now a lot of smaller sized camera bags that are on both lighter and cheaper side of things. I mainly do portraiture and weddings so I am mostly using the usual huge and heavy bags and hard cases but when I am feeling like doing some street or landscapes for fun, I have a random brand, cheapest camera bag I could find in my town (It was like 50 or 60 EUR I believe) and it does the job perfectly, while also being very, very light to carry - and for those rainy days, I bought a random 5 EUR bag cover that fits the bags dimensions... The bag is smaller than my hiking bag and I can easily fit my camera, a 20mm, 35mm and either a 105mm or 70-200mm in it, along side of my spare batteries, SSD and some other camera gear - WHILE ALSO having space left for a water bottle, some food, snacks and even my laptop if I want to, as the bag I got has a laptop compartment (which I mostly use for my lens filter baggie.) Then, there are also brands like Wandrd, Gitzo, F-stop or NatGeo for example, who also make smaller (and tiny) 10/10 rated backpacks and bags but they are outside of what is considered a ''cheap zone.''
So what size “smaller bag” are you using ? Is it Larger than 10L ? Being smaller than a hiking backpack can still be too large for someone like me. Thanks
@@Festvangelist I think it's either 12 or 15 L. I forgot what it was but judging by its size, I would say approx. 15L.
Great content! Looking forward to see you shooting here, in Portugal! Cheers!
Good Words. I look forward to following you on your travel journey. Stay safe.
Great basic advice for new photographers.
Hey man! What app are you using to edit the shots with the pencil? Thanks great vid!
Good points about lenses and footwear. I've come round to believe that as long as the camera sensor is up to the job for whatever type of photography you do there is no point mathering about whether you get 2 extra frames a second or whatever.
The key thing is does the system you choose have a range of good quality affordable (that's you out of the picture then Canon) lenses. My criteria are sharpness and chromatic aberration.
Second the older one gets the more likely joint pain is going to be a regular companion, in part as a consequence of one's earlier lifestyle.
For landscape photo adventures I now buy boots based on comfort and support. Mine get a lot of abuse and if I buy a pair in September they are ready for the bin in March at the latest. Brand doesn't matter. Waterproof? Forget it.
Bro you speak facts, straight what is really necessary , avoiding xtra gears that there is not needed.
Love this video, not too much said or in this case bashing other devices. Just simply straight to the point. i am looking forward to the Photography Journey . Appreciate the video and tips.
Liked the wrist strap utilising Peaks Design anchor system, been thinking of doing the same.
What are the red things on the Fuji camera? 1:03
quick release anchors
Peak Design quick release anchor for their neck and waist straps.
Thanks Roman for the tips, really appreciate it as someone who try to get into serious Videography business. stay safe.
I would say if you're starting out with photography ,is first decide which format you want (usually m4/3, APS-C or FF) and get a kit (as mentioned in the video). I would usually pick a mid-range camera if you're serious about photography (so you have something to "grow into" as some of the very basic entry level cameras are a bit limited in terms of features you may want/need later on). And also pick up a 50mm lens. If you get the kit lens (which usually covers the equivalent of a 24-70 range on a FF camera, and a 50mm lens (or 35mm if you're on APSC) then you have two lenses that can probably do the majority of what you want as a beginner. Maybe at some point, you add a third lens (a telephoto zoom lens, like a 50-200 or a 70-300) and that should be a well-rounded enough kit to really learn photography and have most common focal lengths covered for the sake of learning and starting out. And in some cases, you can buy a basic camera kit with 2 lenses (a standard zoom and a telephoto zoom, like the Canon T7 2-lens kit or a Nikon Z50 two lens kit for example) and then just pick up a 35mm prime (if you're on APSC) or a 50 prime if you're on FF and you have a goods starter kit that may serve you well for a few years while you learn.
I'm actually going for the Nikon Z50 two lens kit. I went to a store to get hands-on with a Canon R10, but found I had a hard time walking away from the Z50. It just felt better in my hands and was really nice to shoot. Being a trucker limits where all I can get to (believe it or not, having a 75-foot vehicle that's 8 feet wide and 13.5 feet high makes it kind of hard to visit the usual travel destinations... but I see some neat industrial types of places).
@@Just_Call_Me_Tim The Z50 kit is probably a better kit, even though the R10 may be a bit faster in terms of Autofocus, the lens selection on the Z system (especially the APS-C systems) I feel is a bit better, especially when you add Viltrox and now Sigma as third party options (Canon told Viltrox to remove their RF lenses, and so far, I haven't seen any solid contracts with any third parties like Sigma or Tamron for Canon RF, even though supposedly "it's coming"... The Z50 will get you into the Z system for about the same price, but you will probably have more options as to which way to go and lens options if you do choose to go to FF At some point.
Of the primes I’d also say consider a 85mm eq (if affordable) as the portraits are 85 f1.7 looks really cool, and a lot different than the 50mm look which I feel I can get close to with a kit lens
Thanks and good advice about keeping it simple. However, I guess one could argue that buying a decent fixed lens camera to start is a good idea because if you can change lenses, the human instinct says you'll then buy more lenses, thus adding a decision element to a beginner that isn't always the healthiest. I saw a remark you made about getting to know your camera and seeing workshop folks spending time figuring them out. I'm sure you've seen them fuss over which lens to put on and then spending time alternating between the 2,3 or maybe even 4 that they have now acquired. By having a fixed focal length then the beginner can concentrate solely on composition and the dynamics of the camera and the principles, and then they can add focal lengths down the road when they know what they want.
Looked forever for a backpack cube solution with a top entry…in the end went for a rigid, rectangle, top entry toiletries wetpack that fits perfectly in the bottom of my backpack & holds camera & a few lenses.
I bought myself a used Olympus TG-6 for a great deal as a do it all can always have it with me camera and I love it for what it is! I still want a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera but constantly feel like I won’t actually carry it around with me. I already feel like the TG6 can get in the way but maybe if I get better with a small backpack for gear that would change my mind
Excellent advice. My high school photography teacher (back when things were film only) told us much the same. "Don't go overboard until you _know_ you're gonna like it."
Hi mate, loving the vids! I have recently bought a x-t30 and was wondering if you could do a video on the best settings/customisation for Fujifilm camera specifically for street photography. That would be amazing 🤩 keep up the work brother
Hey Roman! Was wondering if you were going to do a video on what gear you personally were going to take with you while you travel? I love to see that. Idk I just like gear videos I guess 😂.
Always amazed by your honest insights..thank you Roman
Good shoes! Best advice ever... Have a great week Roman...
WOW Roman...amazing captures, awesome advice and your video has motivated me to really get out there more and shoot. Cheers, Nic, AUSTRALIA
Yes very genre specific….For street and travel this all makes very i good sense,especially the shoes and maybe a water bottle.👍🏻👍🏻
Good advice for landscape shooters too🙂
I have the peak design mention in this video as a gift, start using daily now the strap is become fluffy? Especially the edges.
Perfect advice! I'd add a spare battery, a spare SD card and some lens wipes, all in a little plastic baggie to keep them dry.
Will be getting my first camera soon. Thanks for the helpful tips mate.
Very good and relevant list of tips Roman!
👌👍🔝📸
Excellent run-and-gun video with clear, understandable messaging and excellent visual support (photos, videos). If I had one quibble (or suggestion), I would prefer that you stand/sit higher in the frame, just a bit. Right now it looks like you're too low. But beautiful audio, great on-the-fly videos of you using the stuff, conversational style - all great. You're very talented. Good luck. Loving the content.
Facts on facts! 👏🏼 refreshingly honest tips
Thank you! As a photojournalism major, I've been waiting to pull the trigger on a Sony A7iv; but I think I'll get a Rebel SL3 and underwater housing kit for scuba diving, some EF glass for shots on land, which of course would transfer to an R5 later ;)
I have the original Sony a7 and was thinking about an upgrade to a used a7iii. I got the Tamron 28-75 last year it hasn't come off the camera, so I could sell my Samyang 35mm and Sony 50mm primes to help with funding. The only reasons I want the a7iii is stabilisation and improved focusing (the og a7 is really bad a tracking moving subjects). But is dropping over 1k on a new body really worth it for just a hobby and a little bit of stock photography?
you know Ive been working towards to be more minimal with my kit this has given me some great ideas
Cheers! Yeah minimal is the way to go. I am not there yet myself.... slowly one day haha
I find your videos of great value. Newbies like me could save time and money.
Thanks for the video! Where can I purchase the camera strap that you have wrapped around your wrist?
"Sitting at home, taking photos of your toes!" 😂😂😂 Epic line. and realistically toes are one of the first thing a person takes photos of with a new camera. lol
Hello. Love your videos. By chance, do you have the link to your camera wrist sling? Looking to buy one now after watching this video. 😊👍
I've only really need 3 lenses for travel 18 - 55mm and 70 - 300mm zooms street 27mm pancake lens
Loved seeing the Abu Dhabi photos. Dubai resident here. Might have some questions to ask you for advice.
Hey Roman, not sure if I missed it in the vid, but what was the brand of the wrist strap that you use?
I have the same question. Can you tell me what wrist strap you use? Thanks!
do a review on the loulex organizer bag!
Great advice as always!
I recently had to switch from a Macbook Pro to Omen laptop because along with editing photos, I use it for compositing video and it could not handle the load of video editing..
Though even the Omen laptop struggles at times, but it's about the best I can get without spending 5-6k on a proper editing desktop.
Thanks man. Finally got a camera after think about it for 3+ years and it was your videos that convinced me. Quick one, should I get photoshop and Lightroom or just Lightroom?
Just researching street and subbed to your channel. It seems most everyone uses Fujifilm, I have an Olympus kit and wonder if M43 has drawbacks for street?
Love this video, which braided wrist strap is this one? I couldnt find it on your gear list
Great video Roman, I only use a wrist strap these days unless I have a film camera with me also then I’ll put one on a sling strap, got no choice but to use my capture clip ( K&F one, not great ) as I can’t hold my camera for long at all, literally a couple of minutes as I’ve bust my wrist
Love the X-T5 with the 16-55 f2.8
Some great advice here. Definitely think your first 2 lenses are pretty much on point.... especially for travel (although I do love a superzoom for travel and hiking also). Personally I don't think a camera cube is needed. I often just have a sweatshirt or something in my bag, and that works well enough to protect a lens - especially when you have 1 lens on your camera and 1 in your bag. I know they are pretty cheap and not a big expense, but what is freeing about doing this is not having a bulky bag, and actually having space in your bag for other things.
Fantastic video. Thanks for keeping it real!
Great vid, thank you! Can I ask what camera hand and neck straps you are using?
Thanks again!
Great all around video, well done, any input on the wrist strap? What brand and where to buy it info will be greatly appreciated.
Funnily enough I've pretty much followed these steps exactly on my own just from doing a bit of research and experimenting. I originally picked up the Sony a7 II (with 28-70mm kit lens) as a camera I can both learn the fundamentals and build an arsenal of lenses on. Ended up grabbing a better designer monitor for editing and got the Zeiss 50mm f1.4 as I found myself dailling into ~50mm often and getting a prime would be a good way to force myself to learn better composition.
After that I realised I needed more juice as one battery wasn't cutting it for the day so I got a pair of 3rd-party batteries and a charger so I can stop caring about how much power I have left (imo this is also a beginner must-have.) Then decided the default camera strap was too uncomfortable and grabbed the Peak Design strap plus a couple clips and a sling as at that point I had decided photography was a good hobby and knew I was going to go deeper with more lenses. Also grabbed a couple better SD cards as the random cards I had lying around were a little slow and I wanted to use those for other projects again.
Soon after I was going to attend a relative's wedding and decided I was going to rent out the Sony 90mm f2.8 Macro and the Sony 70-200 f2.8 GM. The Macro was more because I loved getting close and seeing the detail whilst also seeing things from a perspective we normally can't view so I wanted to try out a real macro lens whereas the 70-200 was more so I could sneak shots during the event and also try out a focal length I had yet to try. Both were really fun lenses to use and I caved and bought the 90mm later on. The photographer they hired for the wedding was also using Sony ff gear as well so it was fun chatting with him during his downtimes!
All I've really gotten past that is some lens cleaning gear and a tripod though at this point I'd say I'm ready to upgrade my camera to something better. I'm also considering going really far on the zoom end and buying a 200-600 f4 for wildlife photography as the 70-200 was long enough to not spook most wildlife yet not quite long enough to always get a great shot. The only sad part though is that the two cameras I'm interested in (The Sony a7 iv and the Sony ZV-E10) are either out of stock everywhere or above the usual asking price. So I've just got the money sitting around waiting for the time to jump on them.
The Sony A7 iv is deleverd within 3-4 weeks I have found out, if you order it. So.. you could give it a chance!
Lisboa, Portugal. Cool vid. Cool tips.
I have one question, how did you put the peak design strap on you fuji?
Very helpful. Thanks. I like the idea of 2 bodies and an 18mm f1.4 and 33mm f1.4 setup
I am a beginner. I have a crop sensor and just purchased the 18-135mm. Is the full frame 24-70 on a full frame camera, of equal distance?
what shoes you wear/recommend?
Which lens goes better with Fujifilm X-T30 II for a beginner, 18-55mm or 15-45mm? Thanks for your help :)
“If you’re still using android or windows.. my heart does go out to you..” brilliant!
I agree on almost everything, especially the prime lens. Having my first 50mm prime really changed my photography for the better, I think. However, I strongly disagree on the camera bag/sling/whatever. The camera is a tool, so if you are beginning just store it wherever you want. I normally carry around my camera in a tote bag when I am not using it, just toss it in and fish it out later. I find it way more comfortable than any other method.
Everyone's got to make their own judgement, but personally I think if you're carrying hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds/dollars/etc of camera gear around with you, having it wrecked because you didn't spend another twenty on a cheap padded cube or a sling from Amazon seems a little dumb. You can probably get away with it if you only ever shoot in your own city, but if you fly anywhere with your camera then either a dedicated sling to have as a "personal item" that doesn't go in the overhead bins, or a cube to protect your gear if it does go in them, is essential. The camera is just a tool, but it's useless if it gets broken in transit to wherever you've paid (or been paid) to go and shoot because someone crushed it by shoving their bag in on top of yours in the overhead bin or dropped yours on the floor as they pulled theirs out!
@@yetanotherbassdude Obviously traveling is another story. But even then I normally just have a backpack as a carry-on and I put the camera between my clothes. This has a lot of advantages: takes literally no extra space, is padded by my clothes and I just have to carry this one (albeit quite, but not too big) bag. But sure, an extra bag might be nice - it's, however, by no means an essential. In my experiences, cameras are not as fragile as most people think.
I just have Sony A6000 and got the Sigma f1,4 30mm lens and I'm super happy with it :D