The street photography genre is especially conducive to keeping a minimal/inexpensive gear collection. It's all about seeing, timing and composition.... and sometimes a little luck! I did some nighttime street shooting this past weekend using an old Canon FD28mm f2.8 lens on my X-T3. That lens cost me $30 US. And, it was quite a lot of fun too. Thanks for a fun video, have a great week!
@Elisha_the_bald_headed_prophet2 ай бұрын
For backup I started using an inexpensive USB On-The-Go SD card reader to access the files with my phone directly, copy the best shots, upload them to the cloud, etc. It also turns empty SD cards into external hard drives.
@paulsehstedt62758 ай бұрын
LR is a time consumer; I prefer to make the frame in camera on site. Great fan of filters for landscape shooting, but usual none on street. A 50/1.4 coupled to my range finder camera is my daily set up. Many photographers are carrying a rucksack/backpack, but I've only a small camera bag for some useful stuff as snacks, pens, notebook, lens cloth, spare battery. The camera is very handy always at my hands. I regret, most, that I bought first a Canon and then a Sony camera before I got an RF. Both Canon and Sony are too slow for me; I'm perfectly comfortable with my RF with almost no auto setting options. Keep on rolling.
@Deetroiter9 ай бұрын
Number one new thing you don’t need to buy for street photography is a new camera! 😂. I’m currently fighting this urge. I am using a Leica TL2 but some of the Fuji and Leica m10 cameras are REALLY calling my name. I know I’m better off spending money on a class or so then buying new gear
@michaelajoseph68564 ай бұрын
Love your channel and your content. Thank you for the sound advice.
@fredericofrancisco9 ай бұрын
The comment “you worry more about the focal length and less about the framing” is so spot on. I moved from a zoom to a fixed lens and feel like that i freed myself.
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
Perfect choice Frederico! Thank you for your feedback, cheers!
@stevegodsell9 ай бұрын
Great video with some sound advice. I would question your advice about lenses though, probably better to recommend a 50mm or 40mm (FF) to start as 28mm requires not only a good concept of composition, but also layering. And if we are talking about cheapest kit, these focal lengths are usually to lowest in cost.
@peterebel78999 ай бұрын
1. Munich 🙂 (check my thumb nail) 2. I love your use case with the RF 100-500 and the squirrel 3. Gear wise my primary recommendation is a body with a display you can swivel to enable your eyes' control while shooting low/high/ ... perspectives (if not done blind with prefocus. This brings me to an additional point: 4. Try to use a mechanical MF lens, especially when it comes to 28mm (best with focus stick/focus tab) to bring your zone focus skills to the next level. 50mm might better be done with AF.
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
Munich, of course, where else? Thank you!😊 You are right, a flexible screen to shoot from all perspectives, is great, like in the Fuji x100v . The mechanical lens is an good idea. The ones who master shooting manual are and will be the true Street Photographers, i really admire Alan Schaller i.e. for his skills here.
@bestill10185 ай бұрын
I take photos with my Canon Rebel T2i and with my 50mm 1.8 and 18-135 zoom, and I am having a lot of fun!
@Aplusxs9 ай бұрын
I still use a X-E2. I am happy with it
@Bartman70929 күн бұрын
So do I ❤. With a manual lens 😊
@DunkelRuhrOutdoors9 ай бұрын
For street almost everything goes.. Looking at the work from Daido Moriyama you just need to have a small point and shoot and you are able to create great works! Good advices and true words. Greetings from an fellow German
@gogogeegee769 ай бұрын
Rain cover/photometer/9mm fun lens/tilt shift etc etc etc
@emanonmuc77629 ай бұрын
I sold my Q2 because I didn't take any other pictures with it than with my x100V. I sold my x100V because what I photograph can be done with any other camera and the hype is getting on my nerves terribly. At the moment I'm shooting low key monochrome with a Pen-F and 35+24mm and clicking around with a GX80 and 40mm... but... an X-T5 in silver with a manual Voigtländer 27mm 2.0 in silver would be nice...next year at 3 a.m. if it rains at 4 a.m
@donjagoe9 ай бұрын
Great advice and totally on target - for street photography. Not so true for landscape, etc. But street? Yes.
@RalphStriewski9 ай бұрын
So true, Oli!! Super Video, mit dem ich mir 1900 € spar. Bis bald!!
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
Kriegt man nen 1/20 Bitcoin dafür ;-) Danke dir lieber Ralph, auf bald!
@lemnisgate88099 ай бұрын
Most of us buy new gear so that when we do upgrade what we get on resale doesn’t fell infinitesimally small.
@GeorgeHolden8 ай бұрын
Love this mate!
@streetphotographyguy8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much mate, very happy to read😊🙌🙌🙌
@torstenmanthey85569 ай бұрын
Hallo! Danke für Deine kompetenten Tipps, mit denen ich meine fotografischen Fertigkeiten durchaus erweitern kann. Ich möchte Dich dafür sensibilisieren, dass es bestimmt auch Interessenten gibt, die der englischen Sprache eher weniger mächtig sein könnten. Was hältst Du davon, deine Videos (zeitweise) auch in Deutsch zu präsentieren? Ich kann mir vorstellen, dass die Reichweite deiner Videos dadurch nicht eingeschränkt werden würde. Gut Licht!
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
Hallo Torsten! Danke für dein Feedback. Für einen weiteren deutschsprachigen Kanal fehlt mir leider gerade schlichtweg die Zeit. Aber ich hab den Gedanken schon im Hinterkopf, mal sehen 😊
@eusofftai13 күн бұрын
Still using Lumix GF1 with Oly 25mm 1.8
@thomasclark6319 ай бұрын
By definition UV filters affect sunlight which is the archenemy of fungus, the last thing you want on the inside of a lens. Yet many photographers have a UV filter installed permanently on their lenses, even when not mounted on their camera. As for me, no UV filters and stored lenses are on a shelf pointed toward windows to maximize sunlight.
@peterebel78999 ай бұрын
A decent strategy- but dust is no friend of lenses and UV is no friend for some materials.
@silviuavramescu46169 ай бұрын
My camera is from 2016 ,a olympus omd 5 mk2
@jresin_photo9 ай бұрын
What do i regret purchasing? Everything except my Nikon D80 and a 50mm prime lens in my old camera bag. When i restarted my photographic journey during the pandemic i just got a new camera body, a 45mm prime lens and a couple of extra batteries :D What I do regret NOT bying, warm gloves! Went out shooting yesterday in the freezing cold in the north of sweden and well... Sony said the camera can take about -40 celsius, I now know my fingers can't take -10 for a couple of hours.
@xtra99969 ай бұрын
I can't believe that I've to spend 400-500 bucks for a useful UV filter. I use a B&W filter, which is not bad. And yes, my lens is quite expensive and I'd rather accept a minimal and not really visible decrease in image quality before I use my lens without protection.
@Liquid_People9 ай бұрын
When photographing in new locations the most important asset is a map detailing where all the public toilets are (at my age, this is ultra important).
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
Very good point ;-)
@bruhdabones9 ай бұрын
5 year old mirrorless camera? I sold mine before it turned 4, but by release date it had reached 8 years old. The Lumix G7 is still a starter today!
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
The G7 is fantastic!
@filterfreephotography9 ай бұрын
Great Video. Can you guess my opinion on lens filters? LOL! I've been lucky as many of my purchased items in the recent years have been well researched prior to buying. Although I have had G.A.S. in the past, I think I am at a point where I buy something because I want it, not because I think it will make me a better photographer, street or otherwise. Then again, I am in my 50's and my camera collection is way overkill for a hobbyist. First video of yours that I have watched and subscribed. Look forward to seeing what else you have on your channel.
@andrewmayne89949 ай бұрын
So true E-m5ii and a Fuji finepix point and shoot … makes for a great day Just picked up a e-m10 with two lenses for $240 for my daughter Best fun ever and no bags required
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
Gret deal! Happy shooting Andrew :-)
@alexcarrillo55109 ай бұрын
Ok for what you say Yes it does makes sense, However for you do say NOT TO USE A UV Filter, I have to say that Your Wrong - And here is Why? I have been doing Photography since 1972, and my first camera was a Praktica, and Yes It did not have no filter, but I had to pay the price, that lens that I was using was SHARP, and good contrast, But I got a Nikon instead, and been using it ever since as I left City College, and the other art school that my cameras HAS UV filters, and they are still on them, and also Sir I have been doing street photo since then when I heard the names of Stephen Shore, and Joel Meyerowitz, and Martin Parr those were my teachers. Remember this 1978, and after that I got at a Camera Store in San Francisco - work there for 33 years, and I was told from my customers in which their were Professional Photographers to protect your lenses as it was an Investment OK. And when working there I have see when students bringing their lenses as it was in SORRY ASS Shape as Oil Residue, Dust, Fingerprints, a Scratch on the Glass Element maybe as even BUGS! because why? Because some photo teacher told them that they are not needed. I said to that teacher: "Your Wrong" As seeing this lens in this sorry ass condition that the students did not have you Fired(In Which he Was-ahhh) As telling him with the Owner of the store was with me that this lens can achieved more damage like Coating Discoloring, Scratches, and worse that the AF gears could effect the operation - A Filter Saves the front element. As it does not matter if the lens is a Nikon or a Leica, and remember Lenses ARE NOT CHEAP from $400 to $4000! as the old saying goes: "You Pay Now or You Pay Later-Much LATER" And you wrong about UV filters, I use them alot in shooting, film, and digital, it protects the lens, and it does nor effect the image. And also Yes that is Backpack in which it is consider a Shoulder bag to carry your gear, as for me I just use an ordinary Canvas Shoulder Bag with NO Logos that prevents Theft's. And last my DSLR is a Fujifilm S5Pro in which the lenses that I have been using are my NIKON Manual Focus Lenses that I have been using since, and that goes for my Mirrorless models XE1 & XPro1 in which they are 11 years old via Adapter, and have use them in manual, and Auto since that they are Aperture Mode as it does not show ANY problems with a UV Filter on it. So in ending your video is your Opinion, But my lenses are still sharp with the UV Filters - Or get your eyes check, and that is MY Opinion as I have 51 years in what I have learn, and experience saying to you this...
@Battlehammer3339 ай бұрын
Die meisten meiner Street-Fotos habe ich mit einer 5D mk1 mit dem 40mm 2.8 geschossen; die Kombi gibt es gebraucht für 300€. Heute nutze ich eine 5DS mit Sigma Art 35mm 1.4 aber wesentlich besser werden die Fotos auch nicht. Es ist nur weniger Ausschuss dabei und alles ist etwas komfortabler.
@xtra99969 ай бұрын
Für Street wäre mir diese Kombi schon echt zu "fett". Diese kleinen, handlichen Kameras kann ich leider nicht gut halten, da ich große Hände habe. Bin dann auf eine Sony A7 III ausgewichen mit einem Voigtländer 40 mm. Für meine Hände immer noch klein, aber das System an sich wirkt für Street schon fast wieder zu klobig. Mit einer Canon 5Ds + den dicken Sigma Art Linsen erkennt man dich aus 5 km Entfernung als Fotograf. ;)
@Battlehammer3339 ай бұрын
@@xtra9996 Das stimmt, einiges ist damit schwieriger, vor allem alles was mit Menschen zu tun hat. Da heißt es dann unauffällig und schnell sein; sowohl im Kamera zücken als auch im Weglaufen ;) Mich interessiert aber vor allem Architektur, Street Art und Natur, die sind zum Glück geduldig. Mit Sicherheit aber einer der vielen Vorteile neuer spiegelloser Systeme. Ein super Zwischending ist auch sowas wie die Fuji X-T-Reihe. Und auch das angesprochene 40mm Pancake lässt selbst die 5D schön "amateurhaft" und unscheinbar aussehen.
@SeshuTD9 ай бұрын
Those advices are great and if I'm not wrong Mr. Mike Browne says the same... I have heard it from him many a times. Anyways nice video. Cheers from 🇮🇳India.. ❤❤❤
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, thank you!
@LoFiAxolotl9 ай бұрын
Wouldn't consider anyone a photographer if they don't walk around without atleast one lens over 400mm especially on the streets it's just mandatory! The only digital cameras i ever liked were the Fuji X-Pro1 and the Ricoh GR2
@Pyrahna2418 ай бұрын
Großer Pluspunkt in diesem Video keine alberne Wollmütze auf dem Kopf. Was die Nutzung von Filtern angeht, so muss nicht freilich nicht 300-400€ für einen Filter ausgeben um keine optischen Einbußen zu haben. Ein B & W Filter der je nach Größe zwischen 70-120€ kostet reicht vollkommen aus um die Qualität der Bilder nicht negativ zu beeinflussen. Hierzu vielleicht mal die Labor Test von Stefan Traumflieger studieren. LR kann natürlich nicht auf gleich Niveau nachahmen, was physisch nicht in der RAW Datei enthalten ist. Legst du hier auch so großen Wert auf das letzte Quäntchen Qualität wie bei den Filtern, dann geht die Rechnung mit LR nicht auf. Wenn man dann noch eine rein monochrome Kamera benutzt, dann kommt man an Rot/Orange Filtern nicht vorbei, dann man in LR dann keine Farbkanäle hat. Es kommt also, wie so oft, darauf an. Was UV und Black Pro mist Filter angeht bin ich ganz bei dir. 180€ für einen Stofflampen auszugeben und ihn als Ersatz für eine Kameratasche anzupreisen…naja, ich hoffe sie haben dich dafür gut bezahlt. So in einem „was man alles nicht braucht“ Video zu zeigen hat schon was komödiantisches…
@ilhaminefes9 ай бұрын
You say don't take a camera bag with you. We see in your videos, do you have a backpack?
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
Well seen!!! This is when my wife films me to have an extra lens and that she doesn't have to carry the camera all the time- when i am just photographing, the backpack stays at home :)
@chesslover88299 ай бұрын
@streetphotographyguy Yes! When traveling or doing street photography, I just take the camera. If it's raining, I do take a camera bag. It's just big enough to accommodate the camera and lens and nothing else.
@harryburnett70869 ай бұрын
Ohhhh a Fuji lover lol
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
You´ve caught me ;-)
@cyrilstheone8 ай бұрын
Never a problem if you can't afford it.
@user-zf1tv2vn2d9 ай бұрын
Спасибо! Очень ценная информация!
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
Спасибо за положительный отзыв!
@peterebel78999 ай бұрын
Bavarian speaking ;-)
@SuchContent9 ай бұрын
Well, I have downgraded from T4 to X100V 😅
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
Not sure if this is really a downgrade😀😁 Good choice!
@herwarthaug9 ай бұрын
Ein Kamerabeutel für satte 115€?? 🤣 Nein danke. Ich dachte, du wolltest mit dem Video zum Sparen anregen. 😛Für 115€ kaufe ich mir dann doch lieber eine Linse, zb von TTartisan. Aber danke für das Video! 😌
@peterebel78999 ай бұрын
Für 70 € nen "Toploader", kann ich empfehlen.
@herwarthaug9 ай бұрын
Was, wo? @@peterebel7899
@ExperienceYT9 ай бұрын
Because of GAS I have every lens almost I need, now I want Nikon Z9 💀.
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
There are so many great cameras out there, i totally agree...😁
@ExperienceYT9 ай бұрын
@@streetphotographyguyI am using Nikon D750 since 2016, it is really time for upgrade since I am into covering weddings but I am developing a lot of interest in street photography recently. Last year I bought Sony A6400 with Sigma 16mm 1.4 just for street photography but I barely get any time for it.
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
@@ExperienceYT The A6400 is great, but 16mm/24mm equivalent would be a bit too wide for me for Street Photography...what about the 20mm F2.8? It's super small and well suited as a always-carry-around in my opinion
@ExperienceYT9 ай бұрын
@@streetphotographyguy I have been considering 20mm.
@xtra99969 ай бұрын
@@streetphotographyguy I had one a few month ago. Too small for me.
@JordanHourGlassDJ6 ай бұрын
What's most important for street photography is a bottle of water (oder ein bier(oder zwei)) 🇺🇸🇩🇪🍻😎
@streetphotographyguy6 ай бұрын
Definitely😊😁🍻
@n1ngnuo9 ай бұрын
What if you are a gear collector who shoots some street on the side?
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
That´s a very good point! Let me think about it ;-) I think that´s more of an investment then, and it´s adeinitely a good one, if you compare the Leica prices 4 years ago and today....
@n1ngnuo9 ай бұрын
@@streetphotographyguy I collect old Nikon lenses (AI-s), they are cheap on Ebay. I love them.
@papa_pepperoni9 ай бұрын
The only gear that is better new are extra batteries
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
True words! 100% agree :-)
@sergeantcrow9 ай бұрын
😀
@harryburnett70869 ай бұрын
I have a billion year old Panasonic micro itty bitty g7
@GastonShutters9 ай бұрын
Don’t buy anything. Shoot with your phone 😅
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
😁 🙌🙌🙌😜Even better: Just make images with your mind😀
@mxrite9 ай бұрын
OK...now show us your photos......☺
@streetphotographyguy9 ай бұрын
Check out my Instagram & Websites 😊 Next week there will be a video which will be more shooting- and photo- related, there was indeed a lack of photos this week, you're right