First part of a series of videos where I want to share the settings I use for my different types of photography... The first episode: STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
Hi there, cool video. Thanks for posting it. I have one additional Street setting I find extremely useful. I use the X100T and I always have it set in Manual focus. When I want to frame a shot or pre-focus something, I press the AEL/AFL button which automatically zone focuses the area. In the moment I need to take the actual shot, the shot is instantly taken upon pressing the shutter button. It's discreet, auto-focus does not wander around and the results are better than what I had shot using auto-focus.
Hi There, I've been a professional photographer my whole working life, (ret) and found myself liking your settings video as you give some very technically sound advice here. Thank you. Mike
I saw this your video so on the begining of February 2015 for the first time...and I watch it over and over again trying to practice outdoors. Learned much about hyperfocal or zone fosusing. Thank you! The results of the 1st year of my activity in photography (not only in streetphoto) have been uploaded last week on my channel. It would be an honour for me, to get any feedback, suggestion, critic or just tips from you. Best regards!
I use a Ricoh GR mainly, set to TAV, shutter 1/250th minimum, preferably faster on bright days @ f.7.1 and I use the snap focus at 2 metres which gives depth of field of 1 metre to infinity.
Good tips.Thanks. I’m thinking to set up my Sony A6000 on MR (Memory Recall) on one of the 3 position only for Street Pictures and also set up for a Black & White visual, because for me the street photo is super in B&W of course in RAW.
Thanks a thousand time for your interesting channel ! I really appreciate your work and the reviews of the Leica cameras. I am using a 5D Mk III and a Fujifilm X-T1, would like for christmas to pay me the Leica M digital. I am doing mostly urban exploration (urbex) & street photography. Cheers from Belgium.
Good informative video. The settings are similar to mine but I prefer to set the ISO and shoot in aperture priority with my X100S. It gives me little or no noise right up to about 3200 ISO so the shutter speed is always sufficiently fast. Thanks for sharing.
What I usually stay in Manual mode and take some shots so I dont have over exposed or under, then all I have to do is focus and shoot. some of these others on youtube say use the 'P' mode. I am a armature and I am learning.
Hello, thanks for the very efficient and practical video. I have a question. When you are taking pictures of people in the street do you always ask their permission to take the picture, Talk to them to make them at ease? Or do you just take their picture? I don't feel good just pointing and shooting a picture of a perfect stranger in the street. Thanks for you comment.
This is a good question. In Germany, by law, you are not allowed to take pictures of people without consent. That makes the whole point of street photography a bit difficult. That aspect put aside, personally I do not think street photography has to be candid. You may shoot portrait style pictures where people are fully aware of you and still get a great representation of life on the street.
+IncredibleStuffChannel I'm glad I live in Canada! Here and USA you can a picture of anybody in a public place and you don't need their permission either for taking or publishing the picture. If you stand on a public street outside an open window, you can take a picture of anybody visible in that window, as long as you're still on public property.
Paul L Thank you for this comment! I think you are exactly right in not thinking "right or wrong settings" but rather "what does the person do and what is the idea behind it".
Great video, the information you provide will help me a lot. But, I have one question for you. I noticed you have a 35mm prime lens on your camera. When shooting street photography are you fixed on a 35mm prime or do you also use a wide angle zoom like the 16-70mm f4 lens?
Hi, very interesting about the Manual settings and variable ISO...I have a Nex 6 and 7, but when I try to set auto ISO in Manual it refuses to go there ! It does seem to be such a great idea, to just have the ISO changing as the light alters, but Sony seem not to think so.
TheLemonadedrinker Yes, it is a great way of setting the camera in a way that gives you influence on those parameters that are essential :) I can't tell you about the NEX, but the A6000 and the A7 offer that option.
IncredibleStuffChannel Thanks for that...I feared it might work like that and no update probably now for the cameras. You actually opened my eyes to that, as coming from film mainly, it never dawned on me about the ISO being made movable.Not too bright after all these years. Cheers, I'll carry on watching.
I like your videos. I am curious about what you currently think about the Ricoh GRII. I want a camera for street photography that will fit in my pocket and I saw your video about its image quality. But what about usability and focus speed? And do you enjoy using the GRII? Thank you.
I've found with street photography that if I put my Fuji x100 on f2 and 4000 I'm able to get a sharp picture. Maybe I should try f8 and 500 and bump the ISO up
It's one thing to photograph someone on the street when they KNOW that you and your camera are there. It's another thing to photograph someone on the street when they may or may not see you but they probably are NOT aware of your camera. Do you have any insights on that type of (perfectly legal) candid photography? In the first, your subject may be glaring at your camera while in the second, your subject would simply look natural.
Personally I love both kinds, street portrait and candid... And I do not think the tendency to think that only candid is true street photography is legitimate. If the purpose of street photography is documentary, then it should make no difference as long as it is not staged. The problem in many European countries is that you are not allowed to publish any photo of a single person without an explicit permission. In Germany laws are going as far as prohibiting TAKING the photo in the first place (because the subject loses control over his or her image). What I would like to point out, since many people say "just take the shot, nobody will realize"... Some day Google will offer an option to browse the internet for pictures of you through some facial recognition algorithms... And on that day some legal firms in Germany will start hitting photographers quite hard! However I do think that it is very sad not being able to shoot everything in public... This will make documenting history in an everyday level almost impossible :(
I think that it's important for 'street' photographers to KNOW the written law and to follow the written law to the letter. If you cannot be arrested and thrown in jail for taking a great photograph, then, for sure, take the photograph.
+IncredibleStuffChannel Every time there's a robbery of a gas station or a 7-Eleven store, within hours there are videos of the robber(s) in their balaclavas available to the press. Also, with public hysteria over terrorism so common everywhere nowadays, NSA and the FBI are going to be against any restrictions on photographing people in public places. I think our right to photograph people in public places is not in any real danger.
waytoosquirrelly I'm afraid in Germany our rights are pretty much taken care of since we do not have the right to take pictures without explicit permission, regardless of the use :( However I have been told that in the US or UK you may as easily be harassed by police or security people if you talke pictures of buildings ;) Freedom seems to be a constant battle us innocent people have to fight!
Is the nikon Df a better camera for street photography.. I find the shutter lag in mirrorless system is really hurting street photography ..and also they are battery vampire ..
+Stephen Chung I thought that until I actually started using one. For street it's perfect because I look like a tourist or novice, which suits me fine because I get zero hassle and many more good shots than I would with an optical viewfinder (which I have but never use now).
+canturgan yeah..thats the problem when i use dslr...everyone is looking at like a greak..but im a sucker for ovf...maybe i should seriously getting the xpro 2
i will never understand why ppl waste their time with these dinky toy cameras even an old pro dslr will out perform these on batt life,focus speed,durability and the list goes on
Hi there, cool video. Thanks for posting it. I have one additional Street setting I find extremely useful. I use the X100T and I always have it set in Manual focus. When I want to frame a shot or pre-focus something, I press the AEL/AFL button which automatically zone focuses the area. In the moment I need to take the actual shot, the shot is instantly taken upon pressing the shutter button. It's discreet, auto-focus does not wander around and the results are better than what I had shot using auto-focus.
Hi There, I've been a professional photographer my whole working life, (ret) and found myself liking your settings video as you give some very technically sound advice here. Thank you. Mike
Learned something new today thanks to this video. I never knew you could change the size of the flexible spot!!
Happy I could help :)
I saw this your video so on the begining of February 2015 for the first time...and I watch it over and over again trying to practice outdoors. Learned much about hyperfocal or zone fosusing. Thank you! The results of the 1st year of my activity in photography (not only in streetphoto) have been uploaded last week on my channel. It would be an honour for me, to get any feedback, suggestion, critic or just tips from you. Best regards!
Good stuff. One thing that would be a plus: Seeing a few of your final results from your settings. Thanks for the great info!
Thank u for sharing experience! I’ve tested and the result is wonderful!!!
I use a Ricoh GR mainly, set to TAV, shutter 1/250th minimum, preferably faster on bright days @ f.7.1 and I use the snap focus at 2 metres which gives depth of field of 1 metre to infinity.
F/8 and be there ;)
Sony menu system is a mess. Thank you for another excellent video!
My pleasure!
Good tips.Thanks. I’m thinking to set up my Sony A6000 on MR (Memory Recall) on one of the 3 position only for Street Pictures and also set up for a Black & White visual, because for me the street photo is super in B&W of course in RAW.
Many very good points covered - thank you for taking the time to make and share this tutorial
welcome to the BIG SHOW!!!!!
Nice video... thanks for sharing your settings
Thanks! I just thought it might be useful to get other people's settings and compare them to what one does :)
IncredibleStuffChannel that's nice... i use almost the same settings...
Thanks a thousand time for your interesting channel ! I really appreciate your work and the reviews of the Leica cameras. I am using a 5D Mk III and a Fujifilm X-T1, would like for christmas to pay me the Leica M digital. I am doing mostly urban exploration (urbex) & street photography. Cheers from Belgium.
Loved your lesson,very informative.👌
Good informative video. The settings are similar to mine but I prefer to set the ISO and shoot in aperture priority with my X100S. It gives me little or no noise right up to about 3200 ISO so the shutter speed is always sufficiently fast. Thanks for sharing.
What I usually stay in Manual mode and take some shots so I dont have over exposed or under, then all I have to do is focus and shoot. some of these others on youtube say use the 'P' mode. I am a armature and I am learning.
Complimenti per i video, continua così! :)
Grazie del complimento! Ci proverò ;)
Good advice. Thanks for sharing.
Susan L Thanks!
Hello, thanks for the very efficient and practical video. I have a question. When you are taking pictures of people in the street do you always ask their permission to take the picture, Talk to them to make them at ease? Or do you just take their picture? I don't feel good just pointing and shooting a picture of a perfect stranger in the street. Thanks for you comment.
This is a good question. In Germany, by law, you are not allowed to take pictures of people without consent. That makes the whole point of street photography a bit difficult. That aspect put aside, personally I do not think street photography has to be candid. You may shoot portrait style pictures where people are fully aware of you and still get a great representation of life on the street.
+IncredibleStuffChannel I'm glad I live in Canada! Here and USA you can a picture of anybody in a public place and you don't need their permission either for taking or publishing the picture. If you stand on a public street outside an open window, you can take a picture of anybody visible in that window, as long as you're still on public property.
excellent vid, I'm always wondering what thinking process photographers have behind there settings. thank you
Paul L Thank you for this comment! I think you are exactly right in not thinking "right or wrong settings" but rather "what does the person do and what is the idea behind it".
Nice one
good overview
I'm glad that I use the same camera.
What is the make and model of your camera if I may ask?
+Sumangala R.S. Sony a6000
Alright! Thank you so much!
very useful, thank you.
Hello dear thanks for your videos.cud u pls make a video about the best sitting for Canon g7xll
I enjoy your U Tube shows; no new stuf! When will you be back??? Good luck
Great video, the information you provide will help me a lot. But, I have one question for you. I noticed you have a 35mm prime lens on your camera. When shooting street photography are you fixed on a 35mm prime or do you also use a wide angle zoom like the 16-70mm f4 lens?
Bigshow is photographer now??
Hi,
very interesting about the Manual settings and variable ISO...I have a Nex 6 and 7, but when I try to set auto ISO in Manual it refuses to go there ! It does seem to be such a great idea, to just have the ISO changing as the light alters, but Sony seem not to think so.
TheLemonadedrinker Yes, it is a great way of setting the camera in a way that gives you influence on those parameters that are essential :) I can't tell you about the NEX, but the A6000 and the A7 offer that option.
IncredibleStuffChannel Thanks for that...I feared it might work like that and no update probably now for the cameras. You actually opened my eyes to that, as coming from film mainly, it never dawned on me about the ISO being made movable.Not too bright after all these years. Cheers, I'll carry on watching.
I shoot strictly in M mode, mostly f1.8 to f2. 8, using Nikon D3300 + 50mm f1.8G. I adjust the shutter speed and iso respectively.
Good for you
I like your videos. I am curious about what you currently think about the Ricoh GRII. I want a camera for street photography that will fit in my pocket and I saw your video about its image quality. But what about usability and focus speed? And do you enjoy using the GRII? Thank you.
very helpful How can I turn shutter clicking off sony a6000
I've found with street photography that if I put my Fuji x100 on f2 and 4000 I'm able to get a sharp picture. Maybe I should try f8 and 500 and bump the ISO up
Definitely 'A' for me, and automatic ISO. No much playing with Shutter speed.
Hello,
Thanks for video. What focus are you using? Are you using spot focus?
Bigshow
Great video! Thanks. I shoot with the a6000 and its a great camera. More videos like this please.
Thank you :)
Thanks for the info. BTW, are you Dutch?
Would it be good to set focus area on wide on the streets?
cool. are you related to Adam Sandler?
How do you ask a person permission, in German, if you may take his picture? I live near Germany an visit frequently.
don't bother, Germans aren't photogenic. :)
How about area af?
It's one thing to photograph someone on the street when they KNOW that you and your camera are there. It's another thing to photograph someone on the street when they may or may not see you but they probably are NOT aware of your camera. Do you have any insights on that type of (perfectly legal) candid photography? In the first, your subject may be glaring at your camera while in the second, your subject would simply look natural.
Personally I love both kinds, street portrait and candid... And I do not think the tendency to think that only candid is true street photography is legitimate.
If the purpose of street photography is documentary, then it should make no difference as long as it is not staged.
The problem in many European countries is that you are not allowed to publish any photo of a single person without an explicit permission. In Germany laws are going as far as prohibiting TAKING the photo in the first place (because the subject loses control over his or her image).
What I would like to point out, since many people say "just take the shot, nobody will realize"... Some day Google will offer an option to browse the internet for pictures of you through some facial recognition algorithms... And on that day some legal firms in Germany will start hitting photographers quite hard!
However I do think that it is very sad not being able to shoot everything in public... This will make documenting history in an everyday level almost impossible :(
I think that it's important for 'street' photographers to KNOW the written law and to follow the written law to the letter. If you cannot be arrested and thrown in jail for taking a great photograph, then, for sure, take the photograph.
+IncredibleStuffChannel Move to London, no restrictions here.
+IncredibleStuffChannel Every time there's a robbery of a gas station or a 7-Eleven store, within hours there are videos of the robber(s) in their balaclavas available to the press. Also, with public hysteria over terrorism so common everywhere nowadays, NSA and the FBI are going to be against any restrictions on photographing people in public places. I think our right to photograph people in public places is not in any real danger.
waytoosquirrelly I'm afraid in Germany our rights are pretty much taken care of since we do not have the right to take pictures without explicit permission, regardless of the use :(
However I have been told that in the US or UK you may as easily be harassed by police or security people if you talke pictures of buildings ;)
Freedom seems to be a constant battle us innocent people have to fight!
AFS OR AFC? Thank you
Is the nikon Df a better camera for street photography.. I find the shutter lag in mirrorless system is really hurting street photography ..and also they are battery vampire ..
Ricoh gr is gr8
Yeah..i know the gr is great camera but i like to have optical view finder.
+Stephen Chung I thought that until I actually started using one. For street it's perfect because I look like a tourist or novice, which suits me fine because I get zero hassle and many more good shots than I would with an optical viewfinder (which I have but never use now).
+canturgan yeah..thats the problem when i use dslr...everyone is looking at like a greak..but im a sucker for ovf...maybe i should seriously getting the xpro 2
Are your photos online?
Iso~~ ISO
xxgg Iso...ISO, Cia...CIA, Kgb...KGB???
hahhahaha
Please clean up the background in your video -- there is significant clutter in the background, which distracts from the substance.
Jim Moyer its just photography stuff
+Richard Stevens Sure enough, but that doesn't stop it from being distracting from an otherwise meritorious presentation.
i will never understand why ppl waste their time with these dinky toy cameras even an old pro dslr will out perform these on batt life,focus speed,durability and the list goes on
you should now your camera better. you do alot of searching.
Most boring and uninformative vid ever uploaded !!