02:20 I can confirm that the size and operation of the camera more or less encourages me to go out and take photos. I wish Fuji would make an X100VI variant with 28 mm.
Thanks for a great video Oliver. Subscribed. I agree with your point about the need to socialize with other photographers. Two years back, I moved to Singapore. In the first year, I spent time on the streets alone and I really enjoyed that time, most likely due to the novelty of being in a new country. Then the yearning for conversation with like-minded photography enthusiasts kicked in and now I am a regular member of a local photography group.
Oliver. I love your perspective on all things photography. Your German sensibility and pragmatism is just what this scene needs. And I couldn’t agree more with regard to find joy with your gear. This is very important from my experience. I’ve settled on an X-E3, and I hope this will keep me happy for another 10 years. Sending smiles from Sydney. 🇦🇺
I really like your saying that having a good time even if you didn’t take a great picture. I consider street photography a relaxing and stress-relieving activity that allows me to escape my stressful job for a moment. I truly enjoy the moment rather than focusing on getting a good picture when I am doing street photography. Of course, it’s pleasant to also get a good photo, but I won’t pursue it.
You are right about concentrating on one genre at a time. Photographing everything usually leads nowhere when it comes to progress. On the other hand if photographing everything gives joy then why not?
Thanks for this! Had my gx85 for two years and as of recent I’ve been getting out much of often with it and I’ve been having fun. It’s really been about the process in learning what style I like so far.
Nice one. Its great when you capture and create a great photo.... but its not greater than capturing it. There lies the fun, the challenge, the experience, the act of photography. I love it. Everything else is secondary. An athlete enjoys every mile of his training as part of an end goal of perhaps one day a medal.
Great tips! I tend to just go out with the intention of capturing whatever catches my eye. It's been a bad strategy for many years now. Often times I won't come back with anything. Instead, if you head out with a theme or idea, then you are bound to be more aware and capturing great images.
Keine TH-cams mehr gucken und tatsächlich selber fotografieren? Das ist schon heftig... 🤔 Aber ich muss zustimmen: Nicht immer habe ich was Brauchbares im Kasten, jedoch der eigentliche Prozess des Fotografierens ist es, was mich glücklich macht.
I totally agree with the point of what matches YOUR needs. I have the Sony A7iii and it takes amazing photos. Is it fun? Well, it doesn't scratch the same itch as my Fujifilm X-T5. Why? Because I fiddle with all the dials on the X-T5. On the Sony, it's tricky enough that I fall back into SOME version of auto, and for ONLY my point of view (not the world), I'm out there to interact with the device. But that's me.
During my last trip to Europe (Amsterdam, Florence, and Karlsruhe), smartphone shooters were the norm. Very few people used cameras. Over a three-week period, I only saw a dozen or so people using a camera, and one young woman in particular was actually shooting with film using a vintage 35mm! 😮
Thank you. I needed to hear what you had to say. Subscribed
02:20 I can confirm that the size and operation of the camera more or less encourages me to go out and take photos. I wish Fuji would make an X100VI variant with 28 mm.
Thanks for a great video Oliver. Subscribed.
I agree with your point about the need to socialize with other photographers. Two years back, I moved to Singapore. In the first year, I spent time on the streets alone and I really enjoyed that time, most likely due to the novelty of being in a new country. Then the yearning for conversation with like-minded photography enthusiasts kicked in and now I am a regular member of a local photography group.
Oliver. I love your perspective on all things photography. Your German sensibility and pragmatism is just what this scene needs. And I couldn’t agree more with regard to find joy with your gear. This is very important from my experience. I’ve settled on an X-E3, and I hope this will keep me happy for another 10 years. Sending smiles from Sydney. 🇦🇺
Thank you so much for your kind feedback Robert, so happy to read! Cheers to Sydney
I really like your saying that having a good time even if you didn’t take a great picture. I consider street photography a relaxing and stress-relieving activity that allows me to escape my stressful job for a moment. I truly enjoy the moment rather than focusing on getting a good picture when I am doing street photography. Of course, it’s pleasant to also get a good photo, but I won’t pursue it.
You are right about concentrating on one genre at a time. Photographing everything usually leads nowhere when it comes to progress. On the other hand if photographing everything gives joy then why not?
Thank you so much for your feedback dear Peter! You are right, as always - It´s different for everyone...
Thanks for this! Had my gx85 for two years and as of recent I’ve been getting out much of often with it and I’ve been having fun. It’s really been about the process in learning what style I like so far.
Nice one.
Its great when you capture and create a great photo.... but its not greater than capturing it. There lies the fun, the challenge, the experience, the act of photography. I love it. Everything else is secondary. An athlete enjoys every mile of his training as part of an end goal of perhaps one day a medal.
Great tips! I tend to just go out with the intention of capturing whatever catches my eye. It's been a bad strategy for many years now. Often times I won't come back with anything. Instead, if you head out with a theme or idea, then you are bound to be more aware and capturing great images.
Good job
Keine TH-cams mehr gucken und tatsächlich selber fotografieren? Das ist schon heftig... 🤔
Aber ich muss zustimmen: Nicht immer habe ich was Brauchbares im Kasten, jedoch der eigentliche Prozess des Fotografierens ist es, was mich glücklich macht.
I totally agree with the point of what matches YOUR needs.
I have the Sony A7iii and it takes amazing photos. Is it fun? Well, it doesn't scratch the same itch as my Fujifilm X-T5. Why? Because I fiddle with all the dials on the X-T5. On the Sony, it's tricky enough that I fall back into SOME version of auto, and for ONLY my point of view (not the world), I'm out there to interact with the device.
But that's me.
Rule #1....
There are no rules in photography
I don't see anyone else on the street taking photos.
I think the best day for meeting photographers is Saturday....on weekdays here in Munich I am also most of the time the only one :-)
@@streetphotographyguy I am out on Saturdays, lots of people around. I'm the only one with a camera. I do see people doing selfies on their phone.
@@scotskinner4350 Oh my...you need to come to Munich! ;-)
@@streetphotographyguy I'd love to! But I can barely afford to go to Dubuque. 😛
During my last trip to Europe (Amsterdam, Florence, and Karlsruhe), smartphone shooters were the norm. Very few people used cameras. Over a three-week period, I only saw a dozen or so people using a camera, and one young woman in particular was actually shooting with film using a vintage 35mm! 😮