As a beginner, the explanation of why the settings were combined in the way they are was really helpful. It made things click when it comes to ISO vs Shutter vs Ap. Thanks, man!
Dude you got so much more comfortable in front of the camera in so little time, it's really cool to see your progress, in subscribers and in the quality of your videos.
I'm saving this video as well - your walk-through of why you chose the settings that you did was excellent. It makes all the difference to understanding the settings rather than just knowing them. Indeed, you are a very good teacher!
Sweet Bro, learned a while back not to fear ISO and to let it do it's thing, most beginners don't realise how what you expose to can make or break a picture
Hi Roman, This video was great! I am starting to explore the manual mode on my camera and there were very good insights on this video. I am also glad you included some of your photos and thoroughly explained why you choosed those settings. Thank you!
Very informative, thanks. On the Fuji for these types of situations I now almost always use spot metering with back button focus. And I'm surprised to find that a little tweak either side of the focus point can result in quite dramatic exposure shifts. But that doesn't seem to happen with centre-weighted metering. And tbh I can't often see very much difference betwixt centre-w and matrix settings. Matrix always seems to do too much of a flattening out job - great for "scenery", but not so good for the shots where you have a definite idea of "a subject". Love the Jerusalem environmental portrait - I have so many stories running in my head from that about who he is, what he's doing, where he's off to etc. For me that's the essence of good street photog.
Just found you...Thank you, your explination on all your settings and why are the best I've heard as I try to get better. Can't wait to watch your other videos.
This is a GREAT GREAT VIDEO... I have the XT-2.. with a 23mm..I have to get out and try this ..the images you showed are PERFECTION..be well and thank you!!
at first i use to care about settings but now I just shoot so i dont get so distracted on settings. I started do street photo vlogs on my channel here in Denver and its so fun
Very nice and clear video. Loved going through the pictures and thoughts behind the settings for each. One thing that seems to be more polarising is the use of auto-focus vs manual-focus. Any opinions on this ? :)
This is informative. I've just started using the xpro2 and have had to change the way I shoot due to ergonomic issues. I've set up an auto ISO profile which maxes ISO to 6400 and won't let the shutter speed drop below 1/320 which I find fine for freezing most motion at walking pace. I can therefore set the shutter speed to auto. I normally preset aperture at 5.6-8 and use the exposure comp dial or aperture to protect highlights where necessary. One thing you didn't mention was focus mode and this is where I've had to switch away from manual backbutton (its not easy on the x pro cameras) and now use point or narrow zone afs. It all works quite well. btw - Chinatown image is good
@@snapsbyfox Istanbul is also brilliant and have lots of opportunities altho if you visit Izmir I suggest you should visit Ephesus too great place to take photos
Roman Fox Cheers - found it! Got some interesting search results when I Googled ‘prowler soho’... It’s on Walker’s Court for anyone else who’s interested.
Excellent video. Good advice too. I'll go to those locations in London where you took your pictures and see what happens. I subscribed your channel by the way.
Just started following you 👍on here and Instagram nice shots and great videos one thing I thought I had to do all the time was shoot everything manual to be a proper street Photographer the more I go on im trying to find my way of shoot I leave the shutter speed on T so I can move to where I want and that suits me 👍🍀🇮🇪💯
Hi Roman great video, keep up the good work !! I am thinking to add a Fuji XT3 or XT4 to my bag (my 1st mirrorless camera ). My main focus will be street photography. Would IBIS be a dealbreaker for this kind of photography ??
Thanks Roman for clear and "to the point" instructions. I also use XT-3 and also use manual exposure. For a while, I was trying to understand whether it's possible to measure the exposure and focusing from different points/subjects. And in this video I see that it's possible (your sunset picture in Izmir). So did you first manually calculate the exposure from the sky (until the EV shows 0) and then bring the focus point to the kettle, focused and shoot (regardless of the EV scale changing to another value like -1 or -1 1/3 etc)? Cheers
Hey man great video yet again! I wanted to ask you something about the Fuji as I think I'm gonna get one myself. When you started shooting with the X-T3 did you then feel like it was awkward in the hands or the ergonomics wasn't right? Because I felt like that when I tried it in my camera shop. But I wanted to know that if you just need to get used to the grip, because then I will definitely buy it. But it didn't feel right at first for me anyway
@@snapsbyfox thank you I will look at the XT4 when it gets released. Also I don't have very big hands I've just been used to my DSLR for so many years that It felt weird holding the Xt3. Maybe I just have to get used to that
This is a question, non a critic; really interested in understanding this. First image Soho. Why the choice of F2/iso 200? Couldn’t be lifted iso to get best performance from the lens setting aperture closer to mid ranges? Do you give priority to iso vs aperture because the quality loss is less from opening than rising iso? Thanks,
Thank you for the very useful and practical street photography guidance. I have an f1.8 / 24mm (36mm equivalent) prime lens for my mirrorless camera (cropped sensor). I can never seem to get a sharp photo (where there is no or relatively slow motion) when using an aperture that is less than f4.5 in a low light setting, such as your Soho London photo or the train station photo that you shared in your tutorial. I am using a 400 or 500 shutter speed and an ISO of 6400 or less. What am I doing something wrong?
@@snapsbyfox Thank you very much for your detailed and clear guidance. My aim is to get a sharper focus when shooting during the evening hours. Perhaps the lighting from store signs, street lights, etc. are still not strong enough for me to get sharper images - or maybe I am expecting too much. I was not using a tripod because my shutter speed was faster than 1/60. I'll keep trying :).
The way you explain things one would take away from this that you are making changes to your settings specifically for the shot you got. That would make you super human, which I doubt is the case. The truth is you set up your camera for the scene you hope or expect will develop, without any knowledge of who the subject will ultimately be. Personally, I would never shoot full manual, because I don't camp out and wait for a scene to develop. I prefer aperture priority. My default settings are f8 and ISO 200, which is ideal for grabbing most shots, in good light, when there is no time to make any adjustments. Given a choice, I'd rather bump up the ISO than open the aperture, when shooting in darker conditions. For flexibility I prefer to shoot with a 24-100 zoom, usually set at 50mm.
that guy crossing the buildings knows hes being photographed. his hand is up near his head in classic response of selfsoothing behavior when feeling selfconscious.
Roman Fox yes we must not join the growing army of Sony automatons, many of whom seem to be number-crunching gear-heads with little evidence of artistry (in my experience), or ex-Canon users.
Roman Fox exercise is overrated, too much time in the gym = no time for photography! (That’s my excuse and sticking to it, just need photos as proof now. 😂)