Streetphotography (open thread)

[Kaan]

Ride to the light by Kaan Turan, on Flickr

[dennishuteson]

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Seen in Salisbury, UK, recentl.

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[chudlyfudly]

A few more of mine...

 

SP-453

 

SP-451

 

SP-404

 

SP-324

 

All from the X-T1 with the 23mm.

 

I had a thought, and wondered if anyone would be interested in starting a thread on street technique and how they go about getting their shots? It might be interesting to share some knowledge, because I know there are lots of different approaches to street photography....compare Bruce Gilden for example with Matt Stuart.

[toygun]

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Edited April 19, 2016 by toygun

[Tom H.]

The finger.

 

Venice, Italy, X100T.

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Edited April 21, 2016 by Tom H.

[Tom H.]

The ear.

 

Venice, Italy, X100T.

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[Hermelin]

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San Francisco

X-Pro2, 23mm 1.4 R

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Terrific. Just curious, did you use ovf to anticipate?

[bffmike]

Terrific. Just curious, did you use ovf to anticipate?

Absolutely, I love the OVF. This shot didn't need much anticipation, but usually I'll watch a scene with my left eye and when it goes into the OVF I'll watch with my right eye as the subject crosses into the brightlines. I went from an x100s->X-T1->X-Pro2 and found I was really missing the OVF on the X-T1.

[Hermelin]

Absolutely, I love the OVF. This shot didn't need much anticipation, but usually I'll watch a scene with my left eye and when it goes into the OVF I'll watch with my right eye as the subject crosses into the brightlines. I went from an x100s->X-T1->X-Pro2 and found I was really missing the OVF on the X-T1.

As someone as myself who enjoys street photography I'm starting to get more and more interested in the Xpro2 instead of waiting for the XT2 with its huge EVF (already existing in the X-T1).

 

Kinda difficult to decide right now. If I get the Xpro2 I just hope I will master and enjoy the OVF and feel it's worth the trade off of bigger EVF and flip out screen.

 

I wonder if the XPRo series are less attention drawing than the XT series with their SLR form which on the other hand are slightly smaller.

Edited April 23, 2016 by Hermelin

[bffmike]

As someone as myself who enjoys street photography I'm starting to get more and more interested in the Xpro2 instead of waiting for the XT2 with its huge EVF (already existing in the X-T1).

 

Kinda difficult to decide right now. If I get the Xpro2 I just hope I will master and enjoy the OVF and feel it's worth the trade off of bigger EVF and flip out screen.

 

I wonder if the XPRo series are less attention drawing than the XT series with their SLR form which on the other hand are slightly smaller.

Honestly I can't tell the difference between the reactions I get when shooting an XP2 vs. XT1. However, I do know that the OVF makes me feel more connected to the scene so I tend to be braver. Also, don't discount the XT1/2's flip-out screen. It helps you to be more discreet on the street. However, I prefer a more direct shooting style and tend to want people to know that I'm photographing them. I guess it makes me feel like I'm being less creepy Also the OVF takes some getting use to since it's less precise than the EVF. You have to be willing to let go of some control to like the OVF, but that's something I find quite freeing. E.g., with the EVF I find myself being concerned that I nailed the exposure, whereas since the OVF makes that a bit harder I tend to not worry so much. In those cases where I feel I really need to nail exposure or framing, the EVF is just a toggle away.

[CRAusmus]

As someone as myself who enjoys street photography I'm starting to get more and more interested in the Xpro2 instead of waiting for the XT2 with its huge EVF (already existing in the X-T1).

 

Kinda difficult to decide right now. If I get the Xpro2 I just hope I will master and enjoy the OVF and feel it's worth the trade off of bigger EVF and flip out screen.

 

I wonder if the XPRo series are less attention drawing than the XT series with their SLR form which on the other hand are slightly smaller.

 

In my opinion the most important aspect to mastering the OVF of the Pro Series cameras are mastering the Histogram.  Parallax is only an issue for something inside, say 1.5 meters or so.  If you're that close fill the frame with your subject to focus and reframe, or zone focus if you shoot this close and use an aperture that will give you the depth you want...

 

Just how I use the Pro1 though.  For all I know I could be doing it wrong...

 

Any camera brought to your eyes draws attention.  This is the advantage of the X100s/t, or the T-1, the articulating screen allows you to shoot without anyone really knowing you are.

[Hermelin]

Oh well. I bought a used xpro1 that should arrive here any day. If I end up loving the OVF, I'll get the Xpro2. If not. Then I'll get the XT2 when it arrived

[HendrikOsula]

Accident @Tallinn, Estonia by Hendrik Osula, on Flickr

[Koreashooter]

Hongdae, Seoul, South Korea

[ericdraven]

None so Deaf as Those that Will Not Hear...  None so Blind as Those that Will Not See... by David Wong, on Flickr

[clapotron]

Edited May 3, 2016 by clapotron

[Hermelin]

First attempt with Xpro1.

I don't hear any difference between putting on silence mode...

 

[CRAusmus]

First attempt with Xpro1.

 

I don't hear any difference between putting on silence mode...

 

It's a mechanical focal plane shutter so you can't get rid of the shutter sound.  But it shuts off all the beeps and AF Assist lamp etc...

Edited May 3, 2016 by CRAusmus

[Hermelin]

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 6, 2016 by Hermelin

[chudlyfudly]

Some amazing weather here in the UK today. I spent the afternoon wandering around Bristol with my X Pro 2 and 16mm. Typically I use the 23mm for street photography but I thought I'd give this a go for a change. Really fantastic lens!

 

SP-544

 

SP-542

 

SP-529

 

SP-525

 

SP-516

 

SP-512

[oscillik]

Hoping this train gets lost on the way here by oscillik, on Flickr

 

Station Seat by oscillik, on Flickr

 

Street Walk by oscillik, on Flickr

[thesaltyfog]

Spent a morning chasing the light around since there weren't many people about.  I was able to corral it a few times.

 

 

 

 

[Hermelin]

Great shots everyone!

[bffmike]

Especially love the light on that shack in #2.

 

 

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[thesaltyfog]

Especially love the light on that shack in #2.

 

 

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Thanks! Some lucky timing with reflections from a building across the street.