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Nov 22, 2019 19:51:47   #
Bike guy Loc: Atlanta
 
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Nov 22, 2019 19:52:57   #
cygone Loc: Boston
 
GregCromie wrote:
Hi guys and gals. I have been a Fujifilm shooter for many years now and my 'for fun' genre is street photography. I really enjoy the discreteness and minimal weight of this system. What do you think makes a good or great street photography camera? What lenses do you shoot with? Thanks. G


I use a X100F. I can discreetly take shots (when I feel the need to be discreet) with camera at waist level. I set it at F8. Hyperfocal distance at about 12 feet. Everything from 6 feet to infinity is in focus. I use my thumb on the shutter. And fire away. I've been fooling around lately with my rx100vii. I can fit that in the front pocket of my cargo pants. I've been using that in Program mode mostly. It's probably a lot of money to spend on a point-and-shooter but it's the most discreet shooter I can think of.

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Nov 22, 2019 20:39:51   #
Bluefish Loc: Berks County, PA
 
An iphone is great for this. You can use your earbuds (wired or wireless) to trigger the shutter.

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Nov 22, 2019 21:29:37   #
jdub82 Loc: Northern California
 
jaycoffman wrote:
In many ways "street photography" has expanded since its roots. Even color is an issue. Traditionally I think street photos were shot with a basic camera with a fairly short lens and generally in black and white. Most of the answers here seem to support that and I think there are good reasons.

I am looking for my own images and I have always shot street scenes/people with a longer telephoto (Tamron 18-400 on a Nikon d7100--at close to 400mm). Maybe more like wildlife. I usually shoot during the day so there is ample light. The advantage for me is that I can shoot scenes with a lower probability of influencing the scene at this range. While now and then I get dirty looks I basically don't get involved in really angry subjects.

Anyway, this is just one more way of looking at street photography.
In many ways "street photography" has ex... (show quote)


Interesting perspective on street photography. I think many of us often think of a closer perspective for street photography, thus the use of a shorter lens. However a longer zoom is certainly not as conspicuous if you are at a further distance from the subject. This might not work as well in more crowded environments.

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Nov 22, 2019 22:05:30   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
GregCromie wrote:
Hi guys and gals. I have been a Fujifilm shooter for many years now and my 'for fun' genre is street photography. I really enjoy the discreteness and minimal weight of this system. What do you think makes a good or great street photography camera? What lenses do you shoot with? Thanks. G


Well, you especially should know the answer to that, a Fujifilm X100T or X100F camera, with its 23mm Lens!

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Nov 22, 2019 22:17:40   #
Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.
 
lamiaceae wrote:
Well, you especially should know the answer to that, a Fujifilm X100T or X100F camera, with its 23mm Lens!


Yes, he sure did answer his own question, my vote was for the Fuji X100 series cameras all along.

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Nov 22, 2019 22:35:29   #
Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.
 
cygone wrote:
I use a X100F. I can discreetly take shots (when I feel the need to be discreet) with camera at waist level. I set it at F8. Hyperfocal distance at about 12 feet. Everything from 6 feet to infinity is in focus. I use my thumb on the shutter. And fire away. I've been fooling around lately with my rx100vii. I can fit that in the front pocket of my cargo pants. I've been using that in Program mode mostly. It's probably a lot of money to spend on a point-and-shooter but it's the most discreet shooter I can think of.
I use a X100F. I can discreetly take shots (when ... (show quote)


Most people think if your not using a dslr or mirrorless, how can anyone take good pictures? The Fuji X100 series and even the smaller X70 reproduces skin tones like no other and their made the way cameras are supposed to be made, all metal, even the dials are made with engraved metal. I shoot Nikon but when it comes to street shooting with a smaller camera, my money's on Fuji.

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Nov 22, 2019 22:37:58   #
wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN
 
Out of my equipment, my street camera is my a7ii w/ the Zeiss 35 2.8.

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Nov 23, 2019 07:27:08   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
wmurnahan wrote:
Out of my equipment, my street camera is my a7ii w/ the Zeiss 35 2.8.


Mine is the Nikon D5 with a 70-200 2.8 lens on a black rapid classic shoulder strap, on my hip in a spider holster is my trusty D3s with a 28 mm lens.

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Nov 23, 2019 07:40:02   #
Silverrails
 
mas24 wrote:
You only need one lens. When I did do street photography, I used my Nikon DX camera and the 18-55mm kit lens. I was going to downtown areas and public parks. But, nowadays the dwellers of the streets today, are homeless, on drugs, and angry. So, I don't do street photography anymore. It has now become a dangerous adventure. Especially in California.


Disappointing news, Although I live in the Metro area of Detroit Michigan and have wanted to venture into "Street Photography", I will need to make sure I have a friend with me and keep aware of my surroundings. Thanks for the Alert on Street Photography.

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Nov 23, 2019 09:10:19   #
Bill 45
 
Bike guy wrote:
I live in a 55 plus active community and we often have bus tours to various places. On a recent trip to Cherokee NC to visit the Casino, I took the smaller of my Canons, an SL2. I really had no intent of going into the casino (my first trip there, and I don't gamble), but when the bus let us off I took my camera with me. Bus pulled away.
I was stopped from entering the casino because I had a professional camera. I understood their concern, but told the security guard my bus had left, there is no place for me to check my cameral Luckily for me the security guard was understanding and stated just don't pull it out look like your taking photos. It was in case.
I laughed to myself that there were many people inside the casino using cell phones to capture photos.
The reason why I brought the camera was to visit the town area and neighboring state park.
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Side note about casino and what has happen to the Woodstock's Generation. To see a them go to any casino you will find them. Now back to cameras.

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Nov 23, 2019 09:15:06   #
Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb
 
"Silerrails" Detroit street photography is great. We (our club) do it every year. We go in a small group (4-6)When travel around look at the buildings They have great architecture. I end up shooting the buildings.

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Nov 23, 2019 10:26:08   #
streetmarty Loc: Brockton, Ma
 
Silverrails wrote:
Disappointing news, Although I live in the Metro area of Detroit Michigan and have wanted to venture into "Street Photography", I will need to make sure I have a friend with me and keep aware of my surroundings. Thanks for the Alert on Street Photography.


Like I’ve said earlier and on other posts. I’ve have taken thousands of street shots, from Boston to LA and have never had an issue. On the rare occasion I get an odd look I just smile and wave them on like they are standing in my shot. I do agree that the days of getting right up close and personal are long gone. I hope this helps. Good luck. 👍

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Nov 23, 2019 11:02:44   #
Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb
 
I'v been in Boston, LA and lived in NYC it ain't the same.

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Nov 23, 2019 11:08:44   #
streetmarty Loc: Brockton, Ma
 
Picture Taker wrote:
I'v been in Boston, LA and lived in NYC it ain't the same.


It isn’t the same as??

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