Photographer Jeff Johnson Talks Cameras & Adventure in Manhattan

Jeff Johnson is Patagonia's Staff photographer. We walked 10 blocks in Manhattan with Johnson and discussed shooting tips, camera gear and his career - and watched him do his thing.
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[@justadudeintheworldman.120]

Really dope format to the video. Love the walking and talking and the question listed and not said. No interviewing awkwardness and completely focuses on the subject, the questions, and the responses. Subject is not stationary in a chair and the urban environment invites a realism. Whoever thought of this format needs a promotion and to make more of these.

[@ZackDowdy]

One of my favorite photographers, such a rad genuine dude!

[@markgriffin65]

Love Jeff's comment on gear, "the less options you have, the more creative you have to be", that little nugget of concise info is so true and brilliantly phrased.

[@brandlessheadphones]

Mark Griffin claims the man with 10k+ around his neck.

[@aslipperysnake]

those skating pictures are absolutely amazing

[@oB19o]

I agree. Analog for personal things, for family and friends makes way more sense. Memories and film photos is just the perfect marriage

[@jusren]

Great video! Defo going to check out more of Jeff's work

[@sonygoup]

That viewfinder is pretty cool... Also I connect to his story as I’m from the Caribbean and wanna get out so bad. I write and shoot film right now

[@trent7919]

Woody Harrelson's doppleganger.

[@shireman182]

Kelly Slater's doppelganger*

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Not seeing it.

[@FramesPerSecond]

Nope

[@MiladJPanah]

I could swear this is Woody Harrelson just pranking us all

[@marcmaza2821]

My aunt lives in Danville! Cool neighborhood!

[@simeonzanechambers2430]

Yes🙏🏾

[@TheAeasy19]

I wonder what kinda jacket he's wearing , looks sick !

[@gearpatrol]

Good eye - and good taste. It's the Axeman Jaket by Roark Revival: www.backcountry.com/roark-revival-axeman-jacket-mens

[@jusren]

you read my mind lol

[@TheAeasy19]

@@gearpatrol Thank you for the amazing content and for the reply!

[@grassrootsphotographysean4474]

@@gearpatrol Of course I now have to order this Jacket, any-chance you guys would happen to know what Size master Jeff is wearing?

[@gearpatrol]

@@grassrootsphotographysean4474 Not entirely sure, but we do know that this particular jacket tends to run a little small.

[@steveg2632]

What's the periscope attachment thing he's using on the camera called?

[@samhardy2479]

Good video!

[@gettingittogether6189]

What camera was this filmed on?

[@irvinecarrillo9574]

anyone what jacket or brand that is?

[@gearpatrol]

Good eye - and good taste. It's the Axeman Jaket by Roark Revival: www.backcountry.com/roark-revival-axeman-jacket-mens

[@virusofpeople]

Leica M10 interesting

[@AceHardy]

📸🎬🎥

[@gearpatrol]

The dream.

[@kevykev555]

I'm curious to know what he thinks is more interesting about digital photography.

[@2chanjae]

Beautiful video! But curious at his hot-shoe viewfinder. Can’t seem to find it anywhere

[@gearpatrol]

Good eye, it's a Leica Visoflex EVF 2 Electronic Viewfinder.

[@davecooper6173]

Save your cash. I bought and returned it. If you're doing studio work it might be useful, but overall I found it unnecessary for the M system. It made me feel disconnected from the subject/scene.

[@paulmitchell5349]

Bit of a highballer too?

[@classcam9826]

What kind of gear did you guys use to shoot this

[@gearpatrol]

This was shot entirely on the Canon C200 and mostly handheld outside on a Canon 24-70 f2.8 lens. It was shot in Raw Lite on a 256gb CF2 card. Wireless G3 Sennheiser Mics and a Sennheiser shotgun. Manfrotto tripod for the camera beauties with a Canon 100mm macro and Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG. The spin is from a tabletop spinner from Amazon. I think that's it, if you have specific timecode I can help with that. Also, edit in Premiere and Color in Resolve.

[@classcam9826]

Omg that was the detail I was looking for. Thanks guys! Great vid x

[@gearpatrol]

@@classcam9826 Thank you, if you need any more info happy to help.

[@Monkeyshaman]

(Mood Music)

[@2yoyodog]

seems like a "good guy" (not hyped-up like so many other TH-cam photographers..).....I would've liked stabilization for video..thanks for posting..

[@konmorse]

Guy looks like Woody Harrelson

[@DeZwarteReiger]

Subtitles: "Hazard blood"

[@Souljacker7]

I love how Leica photographers talk about how this 2 million dollars camera is unassuming and frugal!

[@jimmason8502]

And takes the same pictures as a $1,000 Fuji. In fat I just bought a second XT1 for $500, is an awesome camera. Then again I wonder how many Leica pros ever paid for their Leicas?

[@ptrkrbrdy]

What strap is he using?

[@youbab1411]

Ben Rutter it is I have the same one

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

every camera kind of does the same thing.....

[@PatriATRIK]

Hello

[@gearpatrol]

Hey hey, what are you shooting on Patrik?

[@cruxae]

Wow these photos are pretty awful LMAO

[@iloveweezer69]

theyre pretty good for digital