I'd try holding the camera differently to get closer shots. You're holding it like a DSLR so you stick out. Use it in snap mode at 2m and hold the camera closer to your body. Quickly compose while walking and press the shutter. Don't stop or be obvious. Never look at the subject. If you're caught, just keep panning the camera upwards like you're shooting a seagull :)
If you are shy to approach people, you should try the Fishing technique where you find a good spot/composition and wait there pointing before people passes by. Btw, didn't know about that app with recipes. I'll check it out.
out of topic but I really like your voice and how clear your words are, really easy for non native speakers to hear what you were saying. thank you for the great video 😁
My tip for getting close to people would be, dress nice (people won`t mind you if you look sharp), loose the yellow ring and replace it with the black one (the yellow circle will draw undesired attention to your camera hence people noticing it). act relaxed and be candid.
The GR III, often considered the sleeper camera that many GEN Z sleep on lol. When it comes to getting up close to people's faces, it can feel a bit intrusive, especially in 2023, especially if you're not in a crowded city area. In such locations like Jollla, setting up your shots and waiting for subjects to wander into the frame can be a better approach. Just have the confidence to as you are capturing the scenery. Be the three that is already there and provides a shade to those who wander 😂. Also just heads up I think the GR has a 70 or 75mm converter if you want to be able get that “close up”
Brilliant shots and the colors are absolutely gorgeous! I knew about the size and the well touted image quality, but did not appreciate the world of film simulations that are offered with this small wonder. I hear you mention the 28mm fixed focal length but I think the camera comes in a close to 50mm (40mm) variant, if you had to do it again would you opt for that focal length over the 28mm?
@@BrayGrayy I hear you. I am a 50mm person myself, (…and honestly a 24mm and a 90mm person as well!). 40mm is close to a middle ground between 35 and 50, with the biggest draw back in my mind being selfies are out of the question. I wonder if one can get an easily modified third party adapter to apply focal length magnification without compromising quality to this Rico Gr iii fixed lens camera.
The best tip I can give you for getting closer to people, is to just do it 🤣 I remember what it was like when I first started getting into street, it was terrifying. But you kinda just go for it. Try to have a compliment or something kind to say ready if they notice you, and also have a kind smile. Generally most people are fine to deal with haha it also helps a lot to start practicing this during big events, where people are taking pictures already. Then it’s almost expected and they react perfectly fine. Being sneaky stealthy about it can get you into some awkward situations if they catch you. Why hide it if you’re not doing something bad? But yea it just takes practice to get used to it 👍🏻
was just in La Jolla from Seattle last week...found that trail up by the La Jolla Caves man theres so many lowkey gems over there. Brought my Olympus OM-1 and went through 9 rolls of film lol. great work my man!
Yes, they're basically the same thing. The question is do you want to edit the images before (recipes) you take them or after (RAW editing). With recipes you should be able to take your photos and share them quickly because the edits are already applied. However, I'd recommend shooting RAW +JPG so you get the choice if you want to use the pre-edited JPG now or edit the RAW later.
In the past, I've found other RU-vidrs that seem like they're going to be posting consistently (that are... something other than white people - not a dig to white people) to then find out they only post once a year. You are a creator I'd follow as much as Casey Neistat. I hope you continue to do a fantastic job - 10 out of 10 story telling and presentation. If I can be so bold to ask; Who are your inspirations, if any, when taking photos--or is there a UX designer that influences your work?
I feel you. Honestly, I'm still working on my consistency (balancing work and RU-vid), but I do have more videos in the works and they'll be coming soon. For inspo, I get a lot of photography inspiration from cinema looks actually. I also follow other RU-vidrs like Manny Ortiz and Evan Ranft (and many more). For UX I don't really follow a specific designer, but I usually look to sites like Behance, Dribble, and AWWWARDS for inspiration.
The app tells you what settings to adjust. If you're not sure where to adjust the settings, read the manual, there's a lot of useful information in it.
Hey! Enjoyed this video. I’m picking up a used GRIII as an EDC and I’m looking forward to using it. What gives me pause is the 28mm equivalent focal length vs the 40mm equivalent in the GRIIIx. Like most, I live mainly in that 35mm-50mm focal range so this will be a challenge. But for my use case, I’d prefer the slightly wider FOV for (indoor) scenes with friends and family.
Nice! The Ricoh GRiii is a great little camera. It does give you the option to crop in to 35mm and 50mm equivalent, but I wouldn't bother with the 50mm crop because you lose so much resolution. The 35mm is fairly usable though.
@@BrayGrayy I just got the Ricoh today and I am blown away how good the IQ is out of camera. The camera came with the Pentax AF201FG flash and it complements it perfectly. It's wild having such a large sensor in such a little body. It's going to be a great little EDC. And yes, the 35mm crop mode works great. It definitely validated my decision of going with the GRIII rather than the GRIIIx.
Battery life is brutal but you can pick up decent no name batteries for fifteen dollars or so. They're tiny. Not ideal of course but the camera itself is so good, I can accept.
Hi Bray - New subscriber here, as I enjoyed this video and your overall presentation. Well done! I'm looking forward to watching more of your photography videos. - Alfred
Cool Shots! Does the Ricoh GR3 shoot video as well? I honestly have never considered Ricoh for a camera, was originally shooting Canon and now I'm a Sony fanboy. Also....nothing wrong with androids....
Haha, definitely nothing wrong with Android 😁. The Ricoh GR3 is an awesome little camera for photos, but I wouldn't recommend it for video (even though it technically can shoot video)
I just shot La Jolla a month ago... and I'll def be back. Remem 28mm is wide... you don't have to hold the camera out so far to frame. Full press SNAP focus while on the move. The GR is so small that no one will really notice nor care. I'm heading back out that way soon --- maybe we can get some reps in. Subbed! @freshouttafocus
The Ricoh recipes, are something completely new to me, I used to post process my shots with saved recipes using Snapseed, so it’ll be interesting to see how they compare
You just got a new subscriber! I have a full frame setup which I love, but I’m thinking about a compact every day carry. Sitting in chilly, grey England I’m enjoying the sunny laidback vibes. 👌🏻
Hi Bray. Great video and some beautiful shots. I don't know anything about the recipes; do they just affect the JPEGs? If yes, do you still capture RAW alongside the JPEGs? Thank you.
Thank you! Yes, the recipes do affect the JPEGs if you want the look already baked in, but you do have the option to shoot RAW images if you want to do some additional editing.
Hi guys, i really want to know which one is good camera between ricoh gr III or sony rx1000 mark VII? I love camera with good autofocus and stabilizer.
Though I haven't used any Sony RX cameras, if the ZV1 is any indicator the autofocus will most certainly be better on the Sony. The Ricoh GRIII isn't known for it's autofocus but rather it's snap focus, which is more manual focus-centric
Well, kind of. If you shoot RAW you can tweak the settings used to make the film simulation after the shot is taken to make it look like a different film simulation BUT there isn't a quick apply option
@@Cthames123 It can be done in camera, but it has to be on RAW photos. Honestly, it can be a little cumbersome but with patience it comes out pretty well
@@BrayGrayy Thanks! While a little cumbersome perhaps a welcome functionality addition. I am a Sony shooter and in-camera editing is not even an option. Can you comment on the level of lens distortion that is introduced? Perspective distortion is a fact of life at 28mm, but barrel distortion (optic quality) plagues many compact lenses with 28mm focal length. I would imagine shooting raw turns off any software distortion compensation the camera may apply to correct the image. Is barrel distortion an issue with raw photos?
