Being naturally awkward, when taking photos without wanting people to notice me, this video was especially interesting. I did some of these things naturally, already. 😂 Some of these tips can be used in weddings.
Thanks for the tips, I'm off to London this weekend to do some Street Photography. The LCD tip is great, as I always use the finder. I always turn my Fuji X30 to silent mode when photographing people in the city. One thing I have learned is get your shot of the person first, then lower the camera as if you are waiting for them to move out of the frame, then take another shot when they are out of the direct line of the lens.
I often use the fake pano technigue. I compose the photo and get the subject in the first frame, then continuing to do a pano of the area (not actually pressing the shutter). My main technique is fishing though.
I always use a wrist strap so when I'm not actually taking photos the camera is pointing sideways at about thigh level. I sometimes actually press the button at this point if I glance something potentially interesting out of the corner of my eye. Sometimes it pays off, most of the time, inevitably, it doesn't.
I also shoot wider and with more resolution then I need, so I can be very casual and quick with framing and just crop/rotate it later. Shooting in raw and auto also makes for quicker shooing with room for adjustments later.
I watched a video of another street photographer where he talked about conflict resolution if someone comes to you and asks hy you are filming them. You can say you take pictures because of a photography assignment / homework. If you are uncomfortable of not saying the 100% truth you can just say that you want to improve your photography skills. If your skills are at max level you can say you just enjoy taking photos with a camera lol Most people are usually understanding. Like Roman says in this video intentions are important. When people see that your intentions are good and not sleazy they will be OK. If you meet an aggressive person, mentally unstable or someone that really doesn't want their picture taken (like a criminal or someone cheating on their partner) - offer to delete the pictures of them in front of them. Once I was in a nice restaurant having a business meeting. We were 3 people. I had to take 2-3 calls and I went ouside the restaurant to take them. Next to our table were a man and a woman. Around the 2nd or 3rd call the man came outside and accused me of spying on him, taking his picture. I was with just a phone! TALKING! With my back towards the restaurant. He was definitely out with a mistress / side chick and was paranoid of someone taking his picture. As I was on a business lunch and wanting to avoid scandals and a physical altercation as for 5 minutes of arguing I kept refusing, I finally showed him the pictures of my phone. Sometimes you might be legally right but it is better to walk away safe and with your gear intact than argue legality and principles with unstable people.
Shooting with a tilting or swivel LCD screen is so freeing and versatile for street shooting. No one seems to notice, especially if the camera is relatively small, and you keep it at chest level or lower. Your video is fascinating because I already use some of these techniques, but you've sparked a lot more ideas, so thank you! One tip is that if a subject does notice you shooting and looks directly at the camera, DO NOT REACT because you can bluff that you aren't shooting them at all. They will usually look, look up at you, then look away because you haven't reacted. If you have to use the viewfinder and the subject sees you taking a photo, move the camera away from your face and do the Madagascar penguin smile and wave, as this shows you have friendly intent.
I'm traveling soon after such a long time and going to capture moments of it. There's actually this same thing that gets into my head where I don't want to look like a creep and bother other people while I'm on my camera. Great timing for the video, love it!
try not to point your feet toward the person you are taking a picture of, have a 45 degree shift, take the picture and rotate back your trunk away from the person with no eye contact; can be combined with other methods…
The only issue I have with using the LCD is that I need my glasses to see that and if wearing them then can’t focus my eyes past the camera. The EVF can be set to my eye and I still have the other eye for wider context. But I get the point made.
That idea is applicable to so many things in life, I love it! “Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless and add what is specifically your own” ― Bruce Lee
A few useful tips. One caveat. Panning to the subject sacrifices capturing the best moment because you're not deciding on the best moment to shoot. Also, it's posdible to use the viewfinder and still look like a tourist not knowing what she's doing, a la Winogrand.
Spot on. I definitely get looks when using the EVF but the fishing method is very, very useful. And yes, asking definitely works when you see an interesting portrait opportunity.
Awesome video! I am just about to start out shooting on the streets and feeling pretty anxious about shooting people but these tips will really help me to feel more confident and blend in. Just to add, I think using touch screen shooting while holding the camera as if you are shooting video would further hide the fact you are shooting photos and enable faster shooting. My camera has this function so I think I will try it. Keep these great vids coming.
I would also suggest that if you move around while fishing for the photo, you don't just blend in more, but also you increase your chances to find another potential composition or two 🙂
1. One thing I do is use a wide-angle lens and appear to be shooting past people, despite the fact that they will actually be part of the photograph. The edges of the picture will be a bit distorted, but that doesn't always harm the composition. 2. If you have a big sensor, like my Fuji GFX-50R, you can crop quite aggressively without losing detail. So pictures taken some distance away can be "zoomed"through cropping. 3. I used to use a Hasselblad V-series, and the top-down viewfinder was great for discreet shots particularly if you position your body facing slightly away from the subject, then rotate the camera to point at them. Using a flip-out screen on a modern camera has much the same effect. 4. Small cameras are good! If I know I'm going to be doing a lot of street photography then I will take my X-Pro3 in preference to the GFX-50R.
I sometimes combine panning and "getting in the way", as in I pretend to be taking photos of stuff near them or in the background, then slowly move to them and take a photo, then keep moving and pretend taking more photos of the surroundings, from personal experience it works pretty well.
Do you ever find the sunlight makes it hard to view the LCD screen, and any tips on how to ensure it's visible even when it's bright? Do you just turn it to max brightness, for example, or always ensure you're looking at it directly rather than at an angle?
I have to practice using the LCD more. For me, it's not quite as comfortable yet as the view finder. But, I did notice that I tend to do a better job leaving border space with the LCD on portraits for some reason. Good stuff Roman. Have a great week!
I found the method of getting in the way very useful for me which helped me to get really epic pictures. Thank you for other methods given! Love your work!!
Thanks for making this. I've been a photographer for a long time and have struggled to use the rear screen, I automatically go to the viewfinder. I did use the LCD some in Portugal but it was awkward for me as I'm not used to doing that. I need to practice with that some more. I have used the panning technique, it works pretty well, need to make sure the shutter speed is high though.
Excellent ! Bleeding in is fine because as you mentioned, being too obvious will surely change the scene. But again, sometimes it is useful to be obvious, or to ackowledge the fact that you can't blend in. Being currently in egypt, i garanty that there are moments when it is impossible not to get noticed. Thank you for this very useful video
Thanks for these suggestions. I recently had an experience where construction workers I was photographing noticed me and waved. Then, they told me what they were doing next for a photo opportunity. They asked to have me send the photos. Doesn't happen often, but it was a fun moment. I'm amazed how often people in the cities I visit (Seattle and Bellevue, Washington, USA) are wrapped up in their own worlds and rarely notice other people noticing them. Makes blending in even easier... Cheers!
From Argentina. It's surprising the amount of times people ask me if I wanna take photos of them. Like, they see me with my camera and they just wave at me to take photos
Thanks for a very timely video as we'll be going to Europe this summer for a long overdue vacation. Only downside, albeit somewhat minor, my recently purchased X-T4 doesn't have the floppy screen.Think I just gave myself a reason to bring along the X-E4, small, light & flip up screen.
great tips - I may add: if you notice that someone doesn't like what you're doing, don't react to it but pretend that they've just set up your camera and are now going to start photographing whatever else is available.
This is very good !! I really like your tips and tricks.. Apparently from 12 years of photography mostly streets, I instinctively arrived at the same techniques sometimes by learning the hard way (people chasing me).... These are good tips and tricks and I also learnt a few things or two from them.
One more: have the camera with the strap hanging at chest / waist level, connect the manufacturer's mobile app and shot remote via phone even looking the other way.
The majority of the time I have to instinctively react when I see something happen so I guess I am quite obviously taking the photo. When I use a telephoto there’s more time to plan a photo and the extra distance usually means your less likely to be noticed.
Great video ! I think people are less bothered about being on video because they are less likely to feel you are singling them out as your specific subject - they seem to feel your subject in this case is the scene - that's my experience, and people are used to seeing people shoot videos on phones and tablets all the time
Good info. At the half way point just before "Keep Moving" what is your focus settings? My guess is wide/zoned and continuous? I totally get the advice on not using the view finder but what is the advice when the lighting conditions make it hard to see the rear screen? Especially if you are zoomed in or trying to get a specific shot even if it say a candid shot of someone? Thanks edit: you pretty much answered my last bit in "pan" so guess I typed too soon
I am really considering getting an iphone 14 pro for blending in more easily. It has apple proraw support as well which can help me reduce the sharpness and saturation in photos which I think phones always over do it. I wish Android phones would be quicker on implementing such things like proraw, I think only samsung is doing it
Hey Roman! Awesome video I’m a fan of your work. Quick question: @6:11 is that the Sigma 18-50? If so what do you think about it, is it worth the money?
So helpful! I’m relatively new to street photography and definitely more on the anxious side so do a lot of these techniques naturally! I’m just finding it hard to get shots or subjects in focus with these techniques - working on that !
I use chatgpt summarisation of youtube videos. and everytime i extract points from your videos. i usually end up with 2-4 times of what other videos priovide. (of the same transcript length and video length)
Great video, again, lovely location too. Lots of great tips and advice. Although I have my camera with me always, I won’t use it for shooting people close by but use it for everything else. For people I use my mobile as no one takes notice and I get very decent images as well as its much easier to zoom close to subject without giving the game away, thanks for sharing.
I dont think I would feel comfortable taking street photography. However I do feel ok taking pictures of people at music festivals. Only once have I felt uncomfortable, I was using a telephoto lense (at music festival) I framed the person of interest,however theyt turned and looked straight at me, they freaked seeing me attempting to take their picture, I did not take the photo and simply disappeared into the crowd.
Question - do you activate the shutter using the shutter button or touch screen when shooting using the screen ? And do you find these screens on the Fujis always remain visible in bright Summer sunlight ?
Another way is to go out with another person, preferably with the other person holding the camera towards you. In this way, you will look like a serious "team" at work, completing a "photography project", rather than a candid photographer who takes photos for fun. It is difficult for passers-by to trust a single person. If there are two people, passers-by will think "it's better not to disturb them" and not pay attention. I am a Chinese and use Google Translate, so the grammar may be wrong, please forgive me.
I live in Japan and tourist street photographers are a menace. They zoom in and take photos of us locals without permission, especially attractive women, which can be illegal. I wonder how many times photos with clear views of my face have been taken without my permission and how many times AI or other databases have scanned my face when uploaded to Instagram or Facebook. I am a landscape and architecture (with a little macro) photographer and I try to blur or remove faces that can be used to personally ID people. But not everyone does this. I guess there is no real good solution. It's important to document daily life of normal people for future generations. But privacy protection is also very important.
ah it's not mine, it's Faizals. I was just using his camera as a prop haha. I did use it for a day. It is amazing and small. However the lack of aperture dial is so annoying to me. Other than that, instant buy
I have a cannon and I notice that when I use the screen, the lens has a harder time focusing vs when I use the viewfinder and it makes me miss the shot in some cases. I know this is probably some type of user error. Any tips?
The problem with not using the viewfinder is that I can’t see the screen without reading glasses which aren’t practical to walk around wearing so I use the viewfinder because I can see the settings that way. It’s a pain but the only practical way to see settings
If all else fails, buy a the most retro lookin fuji cause it makes you look more like just another hipster with a personality and not a cartel hitman or a dingy P.I.
so i have this question.. how do you all handle the fact that people in your frame actually would need to give you permission to „use“ this photo ? i mean, almost everyone does it in street photography, but is it actually „allowed“ ? 😀😅🙈
love the “not use the EVF and look like a tourist” part:)
I would also suggest to switch to the electronic shutter if you are in a quiet place, so people don't freak out at the sound of the shutter 😂
My shutter is pretty loud, and the only time people freaked out was when I was shooting a burst of photos of their eardrums with my macro lens.
ahhh such an obvious one and I missed it haha. Great shout
For sure. Just gotta be mindful of rolling shutter you use ES wile panning.
@@snapsbyfox No worries, i must have learned that from you in another video
Love these tips. Thanks, Roman. One thing, though: that's not a pan, it's a tilt. 😊
Being naturally awkward, when taking photos without wanting people to notice me, this video was especially interesting.
I did some of these things naturally, already. 😂
Some of these tips can be used in weddings.
Thanks for the tips, I'm off to London this weekend to do some Street Photography. The LCD tip is great, as I always use the finder. I always turn my Fuji X30 to silent mode when photographing people in the city. One thing I have learned is get your shot of the person first, then lower the camera as if you are waiting for them to move out of the frame, then take another shot when they are out of the direct line of the lens.
I often use the fake pano technigue. I compose the photo and get the subject in the first frame, then continuing to do a pano of the area (not actually pressing the shutter). My main technique is fishing though.
this is genius
I always use a wrist strap so when I'm not actually taking photos the camera is pointing sideways at about thigh level. I sometimes actually press the button at this point if I glance something potentially interesting out of the corner of my eye. Sometimes it pays off, most of the time, inevitably, it doesn't.
I also shoot wider and with more resolution then I need, so I can be very casual and quick with framing and just crop/rotate it later. Shooting in raw and auto also makes for quicker shooing with room for adjustments later.
Nice video! One more tip: If Your camera has an Auto Focus assist light, switch it of. Nothing attracts more attention than a bright orange led-light!
I watched a video of another street photographer where he talked about conflict resolution if someone comes to you and asks hy you are filming them.
You can say you take pictures because of a photography assignment / homework.
If you are uncomfortable of not saying the 100% truth you can just say that you want to improve your photography skills.
If your skills are at max level you can say you just enjoy taking photos with a camera lol
Most people are usually understanding. Like Roman says in this video intentions are important. When people see that your intentions are good and not sleazy they will be OK.
If you meet an aggressive person, mentally unstable or someone that really doesn't want their picture taken (like a criminal or someone cheating on their partner) - offer to delete the pictures of them in front of them.
Once I was in a nice restaurant having a business meeting. We were 3 people. I had to take 2-3 calls and I went ouside the restaurant to take them.
Next to our table were a man and a woman. Around the 2nd or 3rd call the man came outside and accused me of spying on him, taking his picture. I was with just a phone! TALKING! With my back towards the restaurant.
He was definitely out with a mistress / side chick and was paranoid of someone taking his picture.
As I was on a business lunch and wanting to avoid scandals and a physical altercation as for 5 minutes of arguing I kept refusing, I finally showed him the pictures of my phone.
Sometimes you might be legally right but it is better to walk away safe and with your gear intact than argue legality and principles with unstable people.
I usually just gaslit them and say i was taking picture of the restaurant
Shooting with a tilting or swivel LCD screen is so freeing and versatile for street shooting. No one seems to notice, especially if the camera is relatively small, and you keep it at chest level or lower. Your video is fascinating because I already use some of these techniques, but you've sparked a lot more ideas, so thank you! One tip is that if a subject does notice you shooting and looks directly at the camera, DO NOT REACT because you can bluff that you aren't shooting them at all. They will usually look, look up at you, then look away because you haven't reacted. If you have to use the viewfinder and the subject sees you taking a photo, move the camera away from your face and do the Madagascar penguin smile and wave, as this shows you have friendly intent.
Thanks for taking the time to make the video and sharing it! Great job Roman, keep up the great work 🍻
Roman Fox,MI6 Chief of Disguise, Masterclass. How to properly blend in the crowd and shoot the subjects.
Great tips for me who lacks confidence in street photography 👍
I'm traveling soon after such a long time and going to capture moments of it. There's actually this same thing that gets into my head where I don't want to look like a creep and bother other people while I'm on my camera. Great timing for the video, love it!
I use the "getting in the way" method all the time but the panning one is something I need to try!
why didn't I think of this before? Black shirt, black camera, hold it at chest level... man I will start doing this the next time I go out :D
try not to point your feet toward the person you are taking a picture of, have a 45 degree shift, take the picture and rotate back your trunk away from the person with no eye contact; can be combined with other methods…
Great video. Thanks for the suggestions will keep them in mind next time I'm out and about in the city.
The only issue I have with using the LCD is that I need my glasses to see that and if wearing them then can’t focus my eyes past the camera. The EVF can be set to my eye and I still have the other eye for wider context. But I get the point made.
That idea is applicable to so many things in life, I love it!
“Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless and add what is specifically your own”
― Bruce Lee
A few useful tips. One caveat. Panning to the subject sacrifices capturing the best moment because you're not deciding on the best moment to shoot. Also, it's posdible to use the viewfinder and still look like a tourist not knowing what she's doing, a la Winogrand.
Use burst mode as you pan, that's what I do
@@robertgrenader858 Better yet, shoot from the waist looking at the sky while panning down in burst mode.
Both good points
Spot on. I definitely get looks when using the EVF but the fishing method is very, very useful. And yes, asking definitely works when you see an interesting portrait opportunity.
Awesome video! I am just about to start out shooting on the streets and feeling pretty anxious about shooting people but these tips will really help me to feel more confident and blend in. Just to add, I think using touch screen shooting while holding the camera as if you are shooting video would further hide the fact you are shooting photos and enable faster shooting. My camera has this function so I think I will try it. Keep these great vids coming.
Quite relatable points. Faced the same things. These tips definitely worked for me!
I would also suggest that if you move around while fishing for the photo, you don't just blend in more, but also you increase your chances to find another potential composition or two 🙂
1. One thing I do is use a wide-angle lens and appear to be shooting past people, despite the fact that they will actually be part of the photograph. The edges of the picture will be a bit distorted, but that doesn't always harm the composition.
2. If you have a big sensor, like my Fuji GFX-50R, you can crop quite aggressively without losing detail. So pictures taken some distance away can be "zoomed"through cropping.
3. I used to use a Hasselblad V-series, and the top-down viewfinder was great for discreet shots particularly if you position your body facing slightly away from the subject, then rotate the camera to point at them. Using a flip-out screen on a modern camera has much the same effect.
4. Small cameras are good! If I know I'm going to be doing a lot of street photography then I will take my X-Pro3 in preference to the GFX-50R.
Agree with all your methods Roman!....failing that I have a cut out mask of your face, I just walk round pretending to be you..lolol....
Yes, blending in is best way I have found to interesting shots. I use the panning method a lot, plus the "fake" video method. Great list, thnaks.
I really like your suggestion of using the "pan" technique. I'll definitely have to try this the next time I'm out
I sometimes combine panning and "getting in the way", as in I pretend to be taking photos of stuff near them or in the background, then slowly move to them and take a photo, then keep moving and pretend taking more photos of the surroundings, from personal experience it works pretty well.
Do you ever find the sunlight makes it hard to view the LCD screen, and any tips on how to ensure it's visible even when it's bright? Do you just turn it to max brightness, for example, or always ensure you're looking at it directly rather than at an angle?
I have to practice using the LCD more. For me, it's not quite as comfortable yet as the view finder. But, I did notice that I tend to do a better job leaving border space with the LCD on portraits for some reason. Good stuff Roman. Have a great week!
I found the method of getting in the way very useful for me which helped me to get really epic pictures. Thank you for other methods given! Love your work!!
Thanks for making this. I've been a photographer for a long time and have struggled to use the rear screen, I automatically go to the viewfinder. I did use the LCD some in Portugal but it was awkward for me as I'm not used to doing that. I need to practice with that some more. I have used the panning technique, it works pretty well, need to make sure the shutter speed is high though.
Great tips Roman!
What I learned the most valuable from this video for me was the panning technique.
Excellent ! Bleeding in is fine because as you mentioned, being too obvious will surely change the scene. But again, sometimes it is useful to be obvious, or to ackowledge the fact that you can't blend in. Being currently in egypt, i garanty that there are moments when it is impossible not to get noticed. Thank you for this very useful video
Thanks for these suggestions. I recently had an experience where construction workers I was photographing noticed me and waved. Then, they told me what they were doing next for a photo opportunity. They asked to have me send the photos. Doesn't happen often, but it was a fun moment. I'm amazed how often people in the cities I visit (Seattle and Bellevue, Washington, USA) are wrapped up in their own worlds and rarely notice other people noticing them. Makes blending in even easier... Cheers!
From Argentina. It's surprising the amount of times people ask me if I wanna take photos of them. Like, they see me with my camera and they just wave at me to take photos
@@leirumf5476 Interesting! You never know how people will react. Enjoy!
I never thought about the black (shirt) on Black (camera). Great observation
Great tips as usual Roman! I’m a big fan of the ‘look up and play dumb’ move myself 😎
Absolutely love your new background! Thanks for the video
Totally agree, the methods work as does blending in, all good stuff.
Great hints and tips, especially the focus above them first. Neat.
Love your tips for street photography ,going to take these onboard next week when i am out on the London streets \
Great advice, well done - I'm a street photographer as well. I learned new options thanks to you.
Thanks for a very timely video as we'll be going to Europe this summer for a long overdue vacation. Only downside, albeit somewhat minor, my recently purchased X-T4 doesn't have the floppy screen.Think I just gave myself a reason to bring along the X-E4, small, light & flip up screen.
Thanks for that video and all the methods you explained! Great video. I switched my Camera to silent mode lately.
Very well said! Nice video! Its not easy sometimes to take the candid shots! But its always worth to try❤
I often use the tilt screen method, but the pan method you brought up never occured to me - I'll have to try that too,
The Pan, love that tip! Thanks!
Love the panning idea
great tips - I may add: if you notice that someone doesn't like what you're doing, don't react to it but pretend that they've just set up your camera and are now going to start photographing whatever else is available.
Thanks for the wonderful advices, I will try.
Practical and easy to take onboard. Top vid as always ⚡️
Thanks mate!
Great tips, as usual. Thanks. =)
So informative and helpful. Thanks!
Great tips.
This is very good !! I really like your tips and tricks.. Apparently from 12 years of photography mostly streets, I instinctively arrived at the same techniques sometimes by learning the hard way (people chasing me).... These are good tips and tricks and I also learnt a few things or two from them.
Must've really helped to blend in, having a second person walk along and film you all the time ;)
One more: have the camera with the strap hanging at chest / waist level, connect the manufacturer's mobile app and shot remote via phone even looking the other way.
The majority of the time I have to instinctively react when I see something happen so I guess I am quite obviously taking the photo. When I use a telephoto there’s more time to plan a photo and the extra distance usually means your less likely to be noticed.
Great video ! I think people are less bothered about being on video because they are less likely to feel you are singling them out as your specific subject - they seem to feel your subject in this case is the scene - that's my experience, and people are used to seeing people shoot videos on phones and tablets all the time
Thanks gotta try "the pan" technique out.
dang good advice man
Brilliant stuff! Thanks
Great strategies. Good job. Still growing. Regards.
silent shutter help also
Good info. At the half way point just before "Keep Moving" what is your focus settings? My guess is wide/zoned and continuous? I totally get the advice on not using the view finder but what is the advice when the lighting conditions make it hard to see the rear screen? Especially if you are zoomed in or trying to get a specific shot even if it say a candid shot of someone? Thanks
edit: you pretty much answered my last bit in "pan" so guess I typed too soon
I am really considering getting an iphone 14 pro for blending in more easily. It has apple proraw support as well which can help me reduce the sharpness and saturation in photos which I think phones always over do it. I wish Android phones would be quicker on implementing such things like proraw, I think only samsung is doing it
proraw is amazing, used it for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it is great
Great tips, especially the fishing technique 😀
I noticed you using the sigma 18-50, how do you like it?
Great tips! Thanks
Great video!!!
Hey Roman! Awesome video I’m a fan of your work. Quick question: @6:11 is that the Sigma 18-50? If so what do you think about it, is it worth the money?
I thought the fella in the wedding shot was you 😂
So helpful! I’m relatively new to street photography and definitely more on the anxious side so do a lot of these techniques naturally! I’m just finding it hard to get shots or subjects in focus with these techniques - working on that !
Hi Roman, are you using the sigma 18-50mm these days instead of the xf16-55?
I use chatgpt summarisation of youtube videos. and everytime i extract points from your videos. i usually end up with 2-4 times of what other videos priovide. (of the same transcript length and video length)
This is great.
Am I a creeper because I like to hide behind objects when fishing for a subject, so that they can’t see me until the last monent?
Hi, I want to know that when will video lut preset available on your site. It is not there . I want to buy but it's not there. Why?
I have two major issues, too tall, 197cm and I am using Nikon D750 that make so much noise that everyone knows when I take photos. 😅
Great video, again, lovely location too. Lots of great tips and advice. Although I have my camera with me always, I won’t use it for shooting people close by but use it for everything else. For people I use my mobile as no one takes notice and I get very decent images as well as its much easier to zoom close to subject without giving the game away, thanks for sharing.
Plot twist: every single person on the street has watched these videos!
I dont think I would feel comfortable taking street photography. However I do feel ok taking pictures of people at music festivals. Only once have I felt uncomfortable, I was using a telephoto lense (at music festival) I framed the person of interest,however theyt turned and looked straight at me, they freaked seeing me attempting to take their picture, I did not take the photo and simply disappeared into the crowd.
You saying I shouldn’t take the 150-600 and take photos from 10 feet away 😂
Question - do you activate the shutter using the shutter button or touch screen when shooting using the screen ? And do you find these screens on the Fujis always remain visible in bright Summer sunlight ?
Another way is to go out with another person, preferably with the other person holding the camera towards you. In this way, you will look like a serious "team" at work, completing a "photography project", rather than a candid photographer who takes photos for fun. It is difficult for passers-by to trust a single person. If there are two people, passers-by will think "it's better not to disturb them" and not pay attention.
I am a Chinese and use Google Translate, so the grammar may be wrong, please forgive me.
I live in Japan and tourist street photographers are a menace. They zoom in and take photos of us locals without permission, especially attractive women, which can be illegal. I wonder how many times photos with clear views of my face have been taken without my permission and how many times AI or other databases have scanned my face when uploaded to Instagram or Facebook. I am a landscape and architecture (with a little macro) photographer and I try to blur or remove faces that can be used to personally ID people. But not everyone does this.
I guess there is no real good solution. It's important to document daily life of normal people for future generations. But privacy protection is also very important.
hey Roman, do you usually use zone focus?
Thoughts on the Sigma 18-50? Is there a video coming regarding that affordable zoom lens?
ah it's not mine, it's Faizals. I was just using his camera as a prop haha. I did use it for a day. It is amazing and small. However the lack of aperture dial is so annoying to me. Other than that, instant buy
I have a cannon and I notice that when I use the screen, the lens has a harder time focusing vs when I use the viewfinder and it makes me miss the shot in some cases. I know this is probably some type of user error. Any tips?
The problem with not using the viewfinder is that I can’t see the screen without reading glasses which aren’t practical to walk around wearing so I use the viewfinder because I can see the settings that way. It’s a pain but the only practical way to see settings
not thing to say, just thanks.
I shoot in silent mode.
👍👍👍👍👍
6:10 which lens it is?
Sigma 18-50 f2.8 I believe.
Bruce Gilden disliked this video (but I liked it!) 🙂
If all else fails, buy a the most retro lookin fuji cause it makes you look more like just another hipster with a personality and not a cartel hitman or a dingy P.I.
so i have this question.. how do you all handle the fact that people in your frame actually would need to give you permission to „use“ this photo ?
i mean, almost everyone does it in street photography, but is it actually „allowed“ ? 😀😅🙈
"These tips are not for people who are weird"
I feel so excluded. 😢
Tip #1 should be dont use a massive SLR camera with a protruding lens that makes you look like paparazzi....