Thanks for your interesting perspectives. For me, the Ricoh has a slightly different effect - it's quite simple: when I want to be out with a 'photographer's eye,' I take it with me. When I have that 'eye,' I look at the world differently, and sometimes I want that, and sometimes I don’t. With the Ricoh, I no longer think, 'I want to see the world like a photographer but don't feel like carrying a camera,' because it really fits in any jacket pocket. So, I take it with me much more often, and as a result, I find myself viewing the world from that perspective much more frequently - and this make me a better photographer.
I can totally relate to your story!! I’m very self conscious and somewhat shy especially when taking pictures! But I’m bound and determined to learn and take better photos!
Speaking some big truths in the feeling of having eyes on you while you're photographing, is a real hindrance when you want to make images but get a sort of performance anxiety from it - and the sunglasses analogy is so spot on! Can't wait to wear 6 pairs and shoot with the GRIIIx when I can afford one. Great video!
I have the exact same experience. I wanted to get into photography so I bought a Cannon with a variety of different lenses. I was feeling really self conscious and not taking many photos at all as a result. Bout the Ricoh GR III x about a year and a half ago, and I just keep it on me at all times. Thousands of photos later I think I'm starting to get the hang of it.
I really like that port of san francisco reflective shot at 6:12. Nice photo! Also, when this popped up I felt like my worlds of online interest had collided. I wasn't expecting photography here, but I'm totally down. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I love the new San Fransokyo section in California Adventure. It's great day or night. And yea, photography is a big hobby of mine so you'll see photo videos from me every now and then. Thanks for watching!
My Ricoh Gr iiix arrives tomorrow and I'm hoping it will solve my shyness! Been shooting with an x-pro for years now and have missed countless shots because I didn't want to get in people's faces. Also real photography TH-cam nerds will spot James Popsys at 5:11 😅
Thanks! I actually use a handful of presets because I'm still learning how to improve my editing. Here are some I've used and enjoy: - RNI (Really Nice Images) - Mastin Labs (Portra Original) - Very Good Presets (Portra 800)
This is such a nice video man, thank you for telling us about your experience, very hearfelt video, love it. You mentioned you started with the III then went to the X then back to the III, obviously everyone has this dilemma. I also cant decide which one to buy. You ended up being a 28mm guy then?
Thanks so much! 28 vs 40 is sooooo hard, but here's where I've landed for now... With 40mm I think the photos are more beautiful, with 28mm the photos are more fun and memorable. I prefer the 28.
I totally get what you're talking about here. I have a GRiiiX and don't use it nearly as much as I'd like to. It's just too small for me and I struggle to see the screen in daylight. I did pick up a Q2 at a great price and am finding that's much more my style. Still small enough to take anywhere, but has an EVF to help with composition in bright light.
@@shawn.hickman The Q2 is the best camera I've ever owned. The images are beautiful with rich colors and great contrast. I still use my other cameras, but if I'm heading out the door, the Q2 is what I tend to grab.
Thanks for your interesting perspectives. For me, the Ricoh has a slightly different effect - it's quite simple: when I want to be out with a 'photographer's eye,' I take it with me. When I have that 'eye,' I look at the world differently, and sometimes I want that, and sometimes I don’t.
With the Ricoh, I no longer think, 'I want to see the world like a photographer but don't feel like carrying a camera,' because it really fits in any jacket pocket. So, I take it with me much more often, and as a result, I find myself viewing the world from that perspective much more frequently - and this make me a better photographer.
That's a great way to put it, thanks for sharing
I can totally relate to your story!! I’m very self conscious and somewhat shy especially when taking pictures! But I’m bound and determined to learn and take better photos!
The GR is a great tool for people like us :)
Speaking some big truths in the feeling of having eyes on you while you're photographing, is a real hindrance when you want to make images but get a sort of performance anxiety from it - and the sunglasses analogy is so spot on! Can't wait to wear 6 pairs and shoot with the GRIIIx when I can afford one. Great video!
With 6 pairs of sunglasses you should be basically invisible 👻
I have the exact same experience. I wanted to get into photography so I bought a Cannon with a variety of different lenses. I was feeling really self conscious and not taking many photos at all as a result. Bout the Ricoh GR III x about a year and a half ago, and I just keep it on me at all times. Thousands of photos later I think I'm starting to get the hang of it.
Love hearing that!
I love the way you edit your images, it's very distinctive but not overdone.
Thanks so much!
I really like that port of san francisco reflective shot at 6:12. Nice photo! Also, when this popped up I felt like my worlds of online interest had collided. I wasn't expecting photography here, but I'm totally down. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I love the new San Fransokyo section in California Adventure. It's great day or night.
And yea, photography is a big hobby of mine so you'll see photo videos from me every now and then. Thanks for watching!
Very nice photos, Shawn! Enjoyable presentation as well!
Thanks so much!
My Ricoh Gr iiix arrives tomorrow and I'm hoping it will solve my shyness! Been shooting with an x-pro for years now and have missed countless shots because I didn't want to get in people's faces.
Also real photography TH-cam nerds will spot James Popsys at 5:11 😅
Enjoy the new GR!
Please do an editing tutorial!! Amazing color grading
Thanks! I actually use a handful of presets because I'm still learning how to improve my editing. Here are some I've used and enjoy:
- RNI (Really Nice Images)
- Mastin Labs (Portra Original)
- Very Good Presets (Portra 800)
This is such a nice video man, thank you for telling us about your experience, very hearfelt video, love it. You mentioned you started with the III then went to the X then back to the III, obviously everyone has this dilemma. I also cant decide which one to buy. You ended up being a 28mm guy then?
Thanks so much!
28 vs 40 is sooooo hard, but here's where I've landed for now...
With 40mm I think the photos are more beautiful, with 28mm the photos are more fun and memorable. I prefer the 28.
I RLLY RELATE TO THIS VIDEO
Thanks for watching!
I totally get what you're talking about here. I have a GRiiiX and don't use it nearly as much as I'd like to. It's just too small for me and I struggle to see the screen in daylight. I did pick up a Q2 at a great price and am finding that's much more my style. Still small enough to take anywhere, but has an EVF to help with composition in bright light.
How you liking the Q2? How are you using it with your other cameras?
@@shawn.hickman The Q2 is the best camera I've ever owned. The images are beautiful with rich colors and great contrast. I still use my other cameras, but if I'm heading out the door, the Q2 is what I tend to grab.