WHY I use a DSLR for Street Photography & How (Nikon D850)
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- In this video I am showing you HOW and WHY I use a DSLR for Street Photography. Let me know in the comment section fo you still use DSLR's in 2022 and how you use them!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to my DSLR Story
01:14 Why I chose a DSLR for Street Photography
02:52 How I use a DSLR for Street : Settings
05:02 Best of Street Photography 2021-2022
05:32 Street Photography Demonstration
08:14 Nikon D850 Tilt Screen
10:47 Mulled Wine Break and Nikkor 28mm 1.4 Talk
12:51 DSLR Street Photography Montage
14:39 Street Portraits with a DSLR
16:41 DSLR Focusing compared to Rangefinder
18:39 Closing words & my Final Thoughts
D850 is superb, the best camera I have ever used. Given its size, mode of operation, usability, ergonomics, and image quality, it stands out. The big OVF makes it special, and the charismatic glass adds to its appeal.
Yeah I just purchased the Nikon D850 and love it
There is a certain feeling using a big Nikon DSLR that brings you back to the the days of the F2 and F3 SLR. The way a D780 feels that a Z6 just cannot compare. You said it best "it makes you feel like a photographer."
Agree, I also have and love the Nikon 28mm f/1.4E and it live's on my D850. I use the D6's for my main camera's, but the D850 is always with me for when I need it. It's awesome, because they now share the same CFexpress Type B card's and I can take my card out of my D850, put into my D6 and instantly transfer the images to my device's with the WT-6A. It's a wireless adapter that only fit's on the D5/D6...but it's 100% reliable and hasn't failed me once in many, many years going back to the D4/D4s. Once you set it up correctly it just works and it really helps for what I do, which is photojournalism or breaking news, sports and features/events for newspapers. Speed is everything in many of the instances I find myself in, like with wildfires here in Southern California. Getting information out and along with strong images, can really help the community and being first to have images is also important in 2023. I just like how I can share EN-EL18c's with all my camera's and I also love the option of 10fps with the D850 and MB-D18, but also be able to do without the grip when I want a lighter package! Great video! I subscribed!
Ich liebe die D700. Der optische Sucher. Knöpfe und Schalter für alles. Robust wie ein Panzer. Schwer wie ein Backstein. Der Spiegelschlag „stanzt“ das Gesehene auf die Karte. Die harmonischen Farben und Film-ähnliches Rauschen des legendären 12 MP Sensors.
Sehr gut gesagt. Ich konnte Deine D700 förmlich schmecken haha.
@@SamuelStreetlife Mission accomplished. Hehe.
Geht mir mit meiner D3x genauso. Ich wollte ursprünglich auch eine D700, die D3x lag mir aber irgendwie besser in der Hand. Sind im Geiste Brüder...oder Schwestern.
Nice! I agree with a lot of what you said. I have a couple early FujiFilm cameras, which I love, but I did miss the OVF and seeing the world through the lens. When Nikon announced the end of their DSLR production I decided to pick up a camera while prices were reasonable, and ended up with a nearly new D4 and D800. Beasts, and I don't mind the size either. They cover everything I feel like shooting.
Hi Sam, I upgraded from The Nikon D7200 to The D850. I still like to use the D7200 with the 35mm or 50mm primes for street photography. The D850 I use for everything else. I'm glad to see you have come back to the DSLR platform for your professional photography work.
I use a DSLR for street photographs along with a mirror-less camera. My DSLR is Pentax. Pentax has become the only maker to manufacture DSLRs😢. My mirrorless one is Lumix. Lumix is lighter and smaller due to the micro four-thirds type. Compared to Lumix, I have not had any inconveniences using Pentax. I will use Pentax cameras until they give up making DSLRs😄.
I shoot with a Pentax K70 and a 35 mm f2.0 for street photography. I am kind of interested in the Lumix GX85 but I will keep going with the Pentax, love the ergonomics, the viewfinder, the IBIS etc.
Damn the quality photos coming out of this D850 and 40mm!!! This is one killer combo
I have a Q and a D850 for street photography. I agree with what you said. 🎉
You’ve definitely inspired me! I’ve always been a Pentax shooter but only now getting into their digital bodies. I’ve got the KP and all my film era Pentax glass to use. After shooting exclusively on film cameras I never got used to evf, so happy with the DSLR now, thank you!
Excellent perspective on using a DSLR for street photography. Thanks Samuel. I have a Nikon D750 I use for street and everything else, plus a tiny Fuji X-T30 with a 27mm (42mm equiv) lens. It's very small and stealthy. But it also has virtually full frame coverage with focus points which is handy, especially coupled with the touch screen tap to focus and shoot capability.
Thank you for the video.
I also use a DSLR for street photography. This genre doesn’t have any commercial value; people do it just for the joy of photography. So do I.
I use a Canon APS-C DSLR with an 18-135mm native kit lens for this purpose. This helps me capture amazing and exciting moments at times, when necessary from a distance as well.
I don’t care what others use or what chunk of the market the “smartphone update” cameras occupy; IMO DSLR is unbeatable. The fundamental difference being - lag-free OVF that works at the speed of light.
Thanks again.
Street photography has pretty good commercial value at the moment. The majority of prints being sold by most print makers are street photos. Definitely not the same as other genres but I would say it's none at the moment.
I've had my eye on that 28mm for a while, I love the depth of field of the 1.4, and the images are superb, also have had the 40mm Voigtlander for a few years, along with the 58 which is superb also, depending on your style and what perspective you prefer. Cool video, good to see Hamburg lit up and people enjoying themselves. Alles gute aus Irland !
I remember going through Nikon's catalog as a kid and saw low light pics taken by Nikon D850. It became my dream camera right then and there. Now there are a lot of mirrorless camera better than it, but I will buy it someday when I can.
I agree with absolutely everything you said. :-) I comfortably use my Nikon D850 here in Sweden for both my commercial photography and for street photography, and as you say, people take you more seriously with a big camera than a small. I also use the trick to look at something else than the subject I'm shooting. When I need to be more subtle, I use my, surprise, Leica TL2. And I absolutely agree, when I shoot with the Leica, I always get comments about the camera, and how how wonderful they are.
I shoot with my d610, but mostly with my D3 with af lenses. However, sometimes I use my 28mm ai or 58mm Voigtlander for manual focus. I love using DSLR because it does feel like I'm a photographer and I am always open for street portraits and I get asked a lot for street portraits whenever I use my D3.😊
Thanks Samuel!!! So much fun watching your videos!!!
Thanks Sammy :)
Nice video and thoughtful distinctions between cameras I had noticed but not thought about myself. Thanks. I used a D800 on a trip to India and was amazed at how it was such a magnet for kids. School children would notice the camera from very far awaay and run up and demand(nicely) that their pictures be taken using their best portrait pose.
Shooting manual focus has breath life into my DSLR, I enjoy it so much
It's so much fun isn't it?? :)
I sold my Leica M10 and GRiii. All really good cameras but I bought a Nikon F100 film DSLR w a 50mm 1.4 AF AND a GfX 100s. I’m now producing the best work I ever have.
The M10 and griii were great but for ME, I ended up shooting them like everyone else in the street. Good photos but I never found my personal style….
Film cameras are obsolete in terms of functionality compared to digital, but some people (many people) still using them, not just for the final result, more for the user experience, for the PROCESS of using them.
I think DSLR becomes more of that. It's not about comparing specs in any website online. It's more about the user experience and the process of taking the photos, rather than the final result you get.
This is a great video about feelings, user experience, process, and not just about what any other youtube channel would do reading specs of a new camera he never has used in real life. And at the end, there is even a friendly message: it's not necessary to compare or declare what is better, you can use both of them.
I agree with all your points.
been shooting with my D750 for a while on the street now... for me the biggest advantage is i get to experiment with different focal lengths.... especially longer ones! One of the 24-70 f2.8 on a DSLR is of course the classic combo and for streets it's great but i've been experimenting with 135mm lately and got some interesting results since i can shoot from so far away
Thank you Samuel! It's a surprising choice for me but, as the Dalai Lama said: People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.
What matters, I think, is how you feel while shooting and the outcome you get. My X100V makes my life easier in such environments as compared to my DSLR days but maybe I should try out again.
Anyway great video as always and always fascinating to see how you handle your photographic journey. Thanks again and take care!
Great video. I had been shooting with a Leica m10 for about a year. I loved the focusing mechanic and optical view finder when it worked. Ended up buying a used GFx 50r and adapting vintage glass. I still miss the optical view finder, but just hated having to wonder how long it would stay calibrated. I agree that having a bigger camera makes me feel more comfortable in the street.
The rendering of this nikkor 28 is amazing here.
Thank you for a very thought provoking video. The question of size of the camera for street and travel photography has been my mind for a while. Coming from Nikon SLRs‘ I was somewhat taken back when I purchased my Nikon z5 and the lenses to go with it. I had considered changing to a Apsc Camera to bring down the size. But in the end I bought a bigger sling bag and now carry my Z5 everywhere. Your video has lots of vaild points like looking the part with a bigger camera. It does certainly build your credibility as a serious photographer.
yes bro i still using d810 and it's perfect :DD
I just bought a D850 with a tamron 24-70g2 lens. Cant wait to get it!! my last nikon camera was a D90.. loved it.
This truly is one of my favorite videos about photography of all time. But not because of the DSRLs, but because of aura, structure or style or I don't know what it is. But the fact is that after each viewing, after switching to another content, it brings me back again and again. Probably the main reason I love Samuel Streetlife
I don't know why I only saw your comment now but thanks a lot!! Means a lot to me :)
that was very refreshing to hear, seems like a DSLR is looked at as old technology but I still use mine for general purposes photography👍
Great vidoe. I am still using my DSLR (I have 3) for birding and travel photography. The lag free OVF experience is great.
I gave my D750 to my adult daughter and shoot everything with my Z6ii. I found you from your ZF video and I track with your general ethos! Fun content! 👍🏾
Nikon (D80) was my first ever DSLR camera. In fact, t was my first personal camera I bought with my own money. I learnt basic photography skills using that, enjoyed a lot because it had many tactile buttons and was built like a tank. Later I got interested in portrait photography and eventually sold my system for a Canon 7D (original) in the Canon world, I loved the color science a lot and now I'm using a R5 and recently got a "daily carry" Fujifilm (X-T5) for street. Again Fuji brings my the joy of having many buttons on the body. I think when it comes to photography tactility and manual operation makes the entire process more fun and enjoyable. I don't own a DSLR anymore but this video makes me to want a Nikon again 😃😅
I’ve switched to Nikon dslr for street photography too. I do prefer the OVF and HUGE battery life
Nikon D850 best DSLR ever made!!! Love to use mine D850 with a Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/2.0 ZF.2 lens for street photography.
Recently added a “‘smaller” setup for street photography: Nikon Z9 with a Z 50mm f/1.2 lens (Nikon make not yet a native Z 35mm lens). All your mentioned benefits is also true for this setup.
Wonderful perspective and approach. I have mostly used my Sony a7iii, but last week I tried street with D800E and that Voightlander 40mm. It is different than mirrorless, but I will keep practicing with D800E. Great point about the 28mm lens and subject being on the edge of the frame.
Great video. Thanks! I got that ultron recently and been using with my D750. Complete joy to use. My first manual focus lens and I am in love.
Nice!!! :) enjoy!!!
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t interested in a dslr now! Beautiful images!
I recently bought a Canon 5DSr paired with the pancake 40mm f2.8 also using a 58mm f2 Helios 44-2, amazing combo
Bro, i started a year ago on my nikon D3200 and still do. Love it! i have my eye on the D850 for my upgrade
Well I've got a Nikon D850 I've blacked the logo off with black tape similar to you and I've put a Nikon 28mm 2.8 AIS lens on it. much more compact. and find it's just wonderful for street photography. When I want to be discreet, I tilt the screen up and put the camera on silent and tap the screen to take my shot. Perfect!. I don't even need to press the shutter. and most people know or 'think' DSLRs make a shutter sound but the D850 can shoot silently. If you get the shot that sensor resolves so much detail its amazing. There is a learning curve but I'm getting better. more and more keepers now I'm getting more proficient . PS I love your tubes on Street Photography and like this one because I thought I was the only one using a d850 for Street. Guess I was wrong.
Me too :) same setup. its a brilliant combo the Nikon d850+Nikon 28mm or Voigtlander. But let face it , this Nikon can do most things. its not surprising really. :) Have to say I shoot Sony at moment in the studio and I shot Canon a couple of years back ,(gas)but this Nikon D850 will have to be prized from my dead hands.
I tried this at the weekend with a Nikon D850 and a sigma 35mm 1.4 - and I left autofocus active. I enjoyed it and got some good images. I still tried to hide what I was doing from people, which is harder but still sort of worked. I found I could take shots without always lifting it to my eye. And, unlike with my Leica, I'd say 9 out of 10 shots were in sharp focus, rather than 6 or 7 out of 10 with the Leica. I don't think I would have ever tried this if I hadn't watched this video. So thanks Sam for exploring this! But - I now don't know which camera I prefer.
Within few years dslrs will be wiped out from market...but dslr will always remain in our heart.People captured many wonderful photos with dslr. ❤️
Aren't they still manufacturing for example the D780, D850, D6, EOS 1DXM3, Pentax K1M2, KF, K3M3, etc... And used market is full of older ones even, so I doubt they are going anywhere this decade.
@@TheLastSlaughter Hope they will not go...I don't know about nikon but canon declared that 1dx mark iii was their last flagship dslr..they will not continue this series.
Yes shops and old markets are full of them because they want to sell the dlsr series as soon as possible.
I hope Pentax will stay in Business
@@EstelonAgarwaen i hope so too
I think dslrs are still going to be in demand in the future. We didn’t think film was going to have a huge comeback, we were wrong. No one ever thought of using the p&s from 2k. It’s starting to get noticed more. Early DSLRS and some early mirrorless will stay. Even professionals still shoot with old DSLRs.
Was waiting for this!!!
I currently use a Nikon D5500 for my street photography
I am getting into street photography (and photography overall, for what matters...) and I am proudly and happily using a D750 that I bought 2nd hand to upgrade from my old (and very entry level) D80. I love it because I feel that this camera is helping me a lot to learn photography while providing me with the joy to get very satisfying results from my progress. I am now considering to get a 2nd camera (more "handy", like a x-t30) for more casual situations but I can't think of leaving the D750 behind. Thanks a lot for your inspiring and honest views on photography!
Happy New Year...I use a D7500/ 17-55 2.8 Nikkor ,very sharp at 2.8 for night / day street.. always a challenge w/o VR, really liked this video,thank you and best wishes.
Thank you for putting up this video. I totally agree your opinion on the DSLR. I own a D850 as well. Despite the fact that DSLR is already a thing of the history,frankly speaking it does not bother me at all. The choice of camera system one uses is a very personal thing. In the world of ever changing new tech trends, an old fashion thing will one day become rare like a piece of antique, sought after by some admirers and collectors.
Your first video of why you bought a D850 inspired me to get back to DSLRs !
I have been shooting with Fuji mirrorless cameras for a few years now, but I started my photography journey as a kid with Nikon DSLRs, and I wanted to get back to a camera with an OVF and a loud mirrorslap
I finally stopped from debating with myself on which camera to get, and got myself a 15 year old Nikon D700 and I've been absolutely loving it ! (runner up was the D600, but the camera didn't inspire me as much)
I would say that it is definitely a luxury to have several camera systems, but the ability to switch from my X-T2 to my D700 depending on the context in which I shoot and what I want to get from teh camera is really nice, and even though I didn't need the D700 on top of my Fuji stuff, I definitely don't regret buying it !
I too shoot Fuji mirrorless but a Nikon D600. I’ve read or listened to scores of “sensor size does / doesn’t matter” arguments, but IMO I’ve found that having both formats is, or can be, really useful. One example would be long telephoto shooting…compare the Fuji 55-200 XF zoom to a full-frame lens in that focal range. The Fuji would be smaller, lighter, cheaper, and have a longer [perceived] “reach” than the full frame version. That might not matter as much for a pro studio shooter, but definitely for the non-pro landscape guy who carries gear on longer hikes.
Thank you so much for instilling the idea that the D850 does work for street photography. I admit, I was close to despair when I realise the D850 is cumbersome for street photography and travelling (got it cheap, used) . I use my nikon z50 instead but nothing beats the D850 dynamic range. Your video strengthen my hope that it can be done. That and the need to buy a voigtländer lens! Now I need an excuse for the missus on why I need another lens..
I like optical viewfinders to the point that I replaced my FF mirrorless with a Canon 6D in October. First thing I did was to go to our State Fair and had a great time shooting for three hours. In a (very) noisy environment no one hears the shutter and focusing is almost instant. I also use it to shoot events. You need some different techniques vs. mirrorless and it isn’t quite as convenient, but it can be very capable. Interesting comment about people’s perceptions of large cameras vs. small ones. I had never thought it could sometimes be an advantage to be more noticeable rather than less. I will be thinking about that when I approach people to take a portrait.
I'm really glad you made this video! Not only do I only have DSLR's, but I also still have several 35mm film SLR's too. I plan to try to shoot some street photography with both types of cameras! i'd like to get a mirrorless camera, likely a Canon or Fujifilm, but I'm going to have to save a while for a body, and 1-2 lenses. I already have lenses that will work with the 2 DSLR's I have, and more lenses are cheaper than buying mirrorless lenses, particularly RF lenses.
The 2 DSLR's I have are both Canon's. the Rebel T6, and the original 6D. The 6D is a recent addition in July of this year, but it's quickly became my #1 used camera. I use a small number of Canon EF lenses with it, mostly the 50mm f/ 1.8 STM. I also have an adapter to use a couple Nikon AI lenses I got super cheap with a FM10 body I ended up selling. They are a 35-70mm f/ 3.5-4.8, and a 35mm f/ 2.8. I've mostly used the 35mm, but it need to use the 35-70mm more. i got an adapter that has a focus confirmation chip, so that helps a ton with manual focus too!!
On the film side I have a T50, T70, T90, New F-1 (80's model) w. motor drive, and an Elan 7e w/ battery grip. The Elan &e is my main film camera, but I use the others, particularly the T90 from time to time. My F-1 is not in the best cosmetic shape, but is still trucking along! I'd like to maybe get a nice looking one someday, as well as the AE Finder so I can use Aperture Priority with it.
I really like your videos. I watched this particular video for a few times, and then sold my set of Fujifilm X-M1 and bought a D800 body. I will buy a voigtlander 40mm too based on your recommendation after saving enough money so that I will have a similar set like yours! 😂🙏🏻 Keep up the good work. I look forward to your new street photography videos with your Nikon combo to learn from you!
I love this video. The videography of the winter fair was fantastic. Loved the photo of the two girls behind the glass case of the "picker" game. The video was validating for me, I shoot with a Pentax ASP-C DSLR with a 35 mm 2.0 lens for street photography. I love the feel of it. It has a flip screen which I find useful for candid street. To be honest I've looking at the Richo GR or a Panasonic GX50 - I like small - but my current system is pretty compact with a small prime or pancake - and I could use the money better for printing my work and doing a show. Thanks again for a truly awesome video, you have a very kind demeanor as a presenter.
Thanks you for the nice comment!! Well if you feel happy with your current setup then I would work on prints and shows :) Then buy yourself a GR as a reward afterwards hehe.
I have a bunch of cameras, film and digital, but I often use and enjoy my Pentax K-1 when out and about. It’s such a great camera.
If I didn't have all my glass from my Sony/Minolta A-mount days I would have gotten the K-1 with those Limited lenses for sure...that blackout version they made has been calling my name.
You make some great points about how camera size can be advantageous. I find that when I absolutely have to get the photo, shooting my Nikon Df w/ a small prime AF-D lens w/ a physical aperture ring and an old school metal lens hood puts me in a pro photojournalist mind set. And people respond differently because it reminds them of the pro Nikons of old.
What a great video!! Thank you for this testimonial, I would absolutely love to have an 850, such an awesome camera. I could care less about the mirrorless wave, the D850 is a powerhouse and anyone that has one should feel a sense of pride. Cheers and happy New Year!
D810 for me
Hi Samuel. This is the first vid I've seen of yours. I subscribed. I use Nikon D5600 and a 40mm Voightlander Ultron also. Very light. On a crop sensor the field of view is like a 60mm on a full frame, so it's like a short telephoto. I like your photos. Nice work.
Shooting with a second hand Rebel T3 (Don't want to use my main for streets haha) and an AF Broken 50mm! Such a nice combo
I love your content! Thanks for sharing
D850 is the last truly great DSLR. It is already a classic. And I want one even though I have a Z7 as I want the lenses directly on the f-mount. Plus the prism of this full frame is stunning!
I have a very nice Olympus mirrorless but it's the Nikon F2 with vintage glass that I aways grab when out for a city walk.
great video samuel and DSLR are still great camera to have and you in street photography and also in paid photography. Leica cameras are great but getting expensive and didn`t see the reason to spend more money to it. great nikon D850 video 😁👍
Some good points there. I have not used a DSLR for street photography for ages (d70, d50) My wife loves to use our Canon 1D2n, and gets complements like Cool camera...
Oh good, the real Samuel L (yes, ‘L’, Sam) Streetlife is back! 🎉
Great video.
I don’t use a dslr
, but I use the voigtlander 40mm on a canon r6. Love it.
You hit the nail on the head about Dslrs on the street. Love your honesty 🤙🏼
Thanks!
Very interesting topic to talk about
Well I did actually started my street photography journey with a Canon 1000D
And I do still use many DSLR cameras until this day
I recently bought a used Nikon D70S with a used Tamron 70-300 mm both costed me around 300 Euro
Well it became my favorite to carry even though it’s kinda heavy with the zoom lens
Many street photographers think these days that they need expensive Mirrorless camera like a Sony A7 iii or a Fuji XT4 to do street photography
That fact that this is not true
Here you are Samuel you are using a DSLR and many like you and me still appreciate the old OG cameras
Well I do advice you to buy a cheap Nikon with CCD sensor like a Nikon D70S or Nikon D200
The CCD sensor has its own magic
Thank you for this video and please keep doing good videos
Hope to meet you again like we did at the Berlin Safe Light Meeting
Have a good weekend…
The first ad that came up to me while watching this video was a Nikon ad!! Well done Sam, “senpai noticed you”. 😂
Great video, you are always funny and chill!
Sometimes I use an old d700 for street. it only has a mechanical shutter so you always hear the "cachung" when shooting. People don't care that much, if they "catch" you just smile, say thank you and move on, never had a problem
Wonderful film. I have had many similar thoughts regarding older DSLR's with vintage glass. Thanks for your thoughts.
Good to hear Greg! DSLR‘s with vintage lenses are great fun.
Great video! I am thinking now to upgrade my Nikon d5100 to d850
Sam - great video! I have two D850s, a Leica M10-R and a Leica M10 Monochrom. All of them are great tools, but I still find the D850s to be the most versatile (not to mention most durable and most dependable). They may not be the newest bodies on the market, but they still produce breathtaking images - and that's the only thing that should matter..
Interesting to hear because right now I am deciding between a m10R and a d850 and I can’t decide yet
Great video as usual with the usual intelligent rationale !
Still one of the Channels that over a long period, doesn’t grate on me.
First time viewer here, great vid. I enjoyed the shot at 5:29 :)
Thanks for sharing a your thoughts and experience with the DSLR. I use both the Pentax full-frame and the Fujifilm X100V for both street and landscapes. I tend to use Pentax when I want to take my time to compose a shot, but use the Fuji more for spontaneous shots. Both cameras have all manual dials, optical viewfinder, and weather sealing, which is perfect for my type is shooting, I tend to limit the Pentax to shots I might want to print or sell, and use the Fuji is more for creative shots or for experimentation.
Nice! Sounds like a great set to choose from :)
Haha😁, you know, I was shooting with a SLR camera before your video about the Leica Q2 mini. I sold a Nikon DSLR, with a standard lens and an additional 35mm 1.8 lens, I bought a "Leica Q2 mini" 📷 and I still don't regret it. You've probably already sold your Leica Q2 mini, but I'm glad for such a small, light, serious camera👍. Thank you🙏!)
Im glad the used market for DSLRs is cheaper now! Still using them PROFESSIONALLY
I have a Nikon Z5 with a 40 F2 Nikkor and enjoy this kind of photography as well because using my D700 is too noisy and too obvious. I can also shoot silently with the Z5 which is less money than a D850 and “since I also used a Leica M3 in my younger years I find using a mirror less camera is very much like using a rangefinder with a quiet shutter and no mirror slap. I agree with you about seeing your image and your depth of field with a dslr or mirror less camera as apposed to a rangefinder and using hyper focal distance for street shooting in a nice way to zone focus and still get good results because with mirrorless I have been able to use vintage MF lenses from many other brands such as Pentax, Konica, Helios which made excellent lenses with lots of character. Thanks for sharing Regards Gerry
Sehr sympathisches Video. Ich bin ein Photo-Dinosaurier, der seine Wurzeln noch in der Film-/Analog-Zeit hat. Meine Lieblingskamera ist ebenfalls die D850, Ich hatte bisher viele Nikons und habe bisher noch nie das Gefühl gehabt, etwas zu versäumen, wenn ich nicht auf Spiegellose umsteige. Dein Video über die Leica Q3 hat mich auch gebremst, dies nun zu tun. Obwohl mein Rücken natürlich gerne etwas Entlastung hätte....
Nikon D7000 and 16-85mm zoom. I have wanted to learn some street/urban photography but feel self-conscious about the possibility of offending people. I was thinking about getting something smaller to be sneakier but appreciate your perspective regarding larger cameras! I am content to stay with what I have (I love the feel of my D7000; fits my hands perfectly)! Nice video. Nice channel! Nice vibe! ;-)
Hello Samuel, happy new year for starters. Hope you are back on track on every level now. I need some advice from you please. I had the nikon d4s but had to sell it at one time. I have bought the fuji xt5 now but mis the old nikon. You think i'll get used to the fuji (feels so like a toy) or should i re-sell it and buy the d4s back? Whats your opinion on this please. Grtz fromBelgium, Erwin.
Yes I wander with a dslr or Fm2 with film using the same lenses. I choose small lenses to reduce weight and just prefer this to a rangefinder. There are times when I just need to be more compact as possible, but I reduced tools number to the bare minimum and slrs are just a perfect balance to do all you need. Add a compact and I'm ok.
First of all, every time I see a video of yours, I think to myself, why can't every TH-camr make such authentic and likeable clips? It's so enjoyable, unlike the rest of the internet.
By the way, I have a strange desire to buy 28, 40 and 58mm for my D800. Exciting lineup!
Oh just one more thing. Do you use a special focusing sceen, or something else to help you focusing manually?
That is so good to hear! Thank you, I appreciate that a lot! And I share the same desire as you :D I was told by a local camera store that I can borrow all these voigtländer lenses at once and try them out. I might do a video about them then. I wish there were more manual focus lenses (compact) available for DSLR's! Zeiss made a few good ones but they are bigger than the Voigtländers.
@ I don't use any special focusing screen but I have bought the DK-17M Magnification Eyepiece. It magnifies the viewfinder a lot and it helps with focusing.
@@SamuelStreetlife I don't know if this is also available for the D800, but for my 6D I had bought a matte screen many years ago, which was supposed to facilitate manual focusing. The depth of field was easier to see. But maybe the magnifier is a better idea.
Oh Zeiss, I'm really considering selling 28mm Elmarit and 35mm Summicron and putting it all in Zeiss glass. The 50mm Planar excites me so much. Zeiss ZF was also a consideration at one point. Currently I have here various tabs with Voigtländer F Mount and Zeiss F Mount lenses open and think now. I am curious to see more of the Voigtländer lineup.
I feel strong energy of old good Samuel from this video like you realy enjoy the filming process yourself! Thank you for your work
Definitely helped having a filmer with me! Faster workflow and I feel less stressed. But interesting that you noticed a change in energy. Will try to keep that alive :)
@@SamuelStreetlife work at your own pace, on the topics you enjoy, in the style you prefer, we'll always support you
I have an old Canon 30D DSLR from 2006. Amazing camera.
Dude. Started following you since lockdown and really love your work. Always do. Super glue. Hahahha
Nice one :) thanks for sticking around then! And is there anything that super glue can‘t fix? Haha
Also a DSLR (Pentax) user here and thank you Samuel for showing people that DSLRs are still great cameras despite many people wanting to declare them dead and then jump on their graves! 😁
K1 mk2 is on my wish list:) Best on the market weather sealing, ibis, no need for adapters to use older pentax glass.
i am using a K70 with an old 35 mm f2.0 film lens for street photography and love it.
@@soulfamilychat Pentax with their ibis in dslr is unbeatable. Plus backward compatibility when it comes to lenses and their weather sealing is great too.
I shot a book about Carnivals in South Texas. I used a Nikon D300 with a Nikkor 20mm f 3.5 AIS. It was a fabulous camera for street (carnival) photography. DSLR photography is my preference. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Agreed. I put black Gaffer’s tape over the name so it draws no curiosity or questions. Particularly important during video.
Oh yes! I just do it because I prefer the look of it and I don‘t like seeing a big Logo on my cameras. But your point makes so much sense. I often had people ask me about the camera because they read the brand name. Covering up the branding definitely minimizes the amount of comments and questions you get while shooting.
0:46 that’s such a 90’s travel pic vibe!
I ll still use my D90 with 35mm 1.8 for streetphotography.
Great music!
Love this vid
Lovely seasonal video Samuel!
Thanks Zach!
Awesome video! Thanks!
Now I’m missing my old D850!
Thanks for watching Jesus :)
A lot of these points resonate with me. I'm currently using two systems (Pentax K / Sony FE) plus some GRs and contemplating moving back to purely Pentax since that's the system that I enjoy using the most. I learned to photograph on a Pentax DSLR and still using a K mount DSLR feels like home. The IBIS and the durability are great but I think ultimately it's the ergonomics and the OVF that keep me enthralled. I totally understand what you said about feeling more like a photographer with a DSLR in hand.
I just wish Pentax was better at marketing outside of Japan. It's been a long time since I've seen any Pentax or for that matter DSLR marketing in Finland.
I also shoot with a Pentax DSLR - the K70. I also love the OVF and the ergonomics of the camera. I recently purchased a used 35 mm f2.0 which is an old film lens and it's fairly compact set up for street photography. One thing I do like about the K70 over the higher end Pentax cameras is that it has a flip screen which I use quite a bit now. And yes IBIS is a must for me on any camera. I can shoot motion blur hand held at 1/15 of a second for example.
@@soulfamilychat The flip screen is definitely a nice benefit on the lower end bodies, the K3 III screen is nice and has good viewing angles but it's still not a perfect replacement for a proper flip screen. Also as you mentioned being able to natively use some great old film era glass is also a benefit of the Pentax K mount as well as many other DSLR mounts.
Pentax's awful marketing does have a slight benefit - you can often pick up Pentax DSLRs and gear for very very good prices on the second hand market, probably because people don't know much about it given the lack of marketing for their gear.
Makes sense. Now wondering if I shoot pick up an Canon DSLR for my manual focus EF-mount lenses. They look enormous with the adapter on my R5, but are actually small and great for zone focusing.
Great video
D850 is great and yes the 28mm f/1.4 is also my favorite lens
You know what? Being a E lens, it’s fully compatible with the Leica SL cameras!!! Which makes you even closer to a Q experience !!!