Thanks guys! Having a small and unobtrusive camera is essential for me, to be able to take good photos in urban environments. I feel too silly if I point a big $$$ dSLR (or even worse, medium format) at gritty walls and such when people are watching.
Makten wrote:
Thanks guys! Having a small and unobtrusive camera is essential for me, to be able to take good photos in urban environments. I feel too silly if I point a big $$$ dSLR (or even worse, medium format) at gritty walls and such when people are watching.
So, you think it is more acceptable to take pictures of walls in a non-serious way, than to be serious about it?
I'm using the Luma Loopit sling strap on my X100, it's very comfortable to carry this way, but I really want some kind of leather half-case on it to protect it from bumps and such (Though I can't decide which one to get)
My camera also came with a hood and adapter from the original owner, the Adapter is the JJC one, but the hood is just a threaded 49mm vented hood. It works well enough, but I'd rather have a bayonet mount so I can use a UV filter when I feel like it. I wonder if I can buy a hood separately somewhere?
Anyways, I've been having a lot of fun with this camera and learning its abilities. I'm comfortable with framing for a 35mm, but I don't quite have the settings down yet. At least not for post production. I'll get there eventually!
Here is the Optech strap - another benefit is to stretch it out and extend your arms the neoprene creates a very steady and stable brace on your arms and neck for slower shutter speeds...
Also like the bayonetting hood and adapter - OEM part is worth the money be it as expensive as it is...the Clear Filter is hidden when the hood is attached
carstenw wrote:
So, you think it is more acceptable to take pictures of walls in a non-serious way, than to be serious about it?
Yeah! No, not really... But since I'm both shy and consider myself a serious photographer, I often feel very embarrassed when people watch me when I do my stuff. I like to be alone, crawl on the ground or whatever it takes to get the shot. I can't do that with an audience. With a small camera that makes me look like an amateur, it's OK for some reason.
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AbramG, that's a really nice shot! Love the B&W conversion too.
Makten wrote:
Yeah! No, not really... But since I'm both shy and consider myself a serious photographer, I often feel very embarrassed when people watch me when I do my stuff. I like to be alone, crawl on the ground or whatever it takes to get the shot. I can't do that with an audience. With a small camera that makes me look like an amateur, it's OK for some reason.
I am also shy about shooting when people watch, but I have learned to completely tune it out and ignore it. I am sure there are many good reasons to use an X100, but this one is a bit out there
carstenw wrote:
I am also shy about shooting when people watch, but I have learned to completely tune it out and ignore it. I am sure there are many good reasons to use an X100, but this one is a bit out there
I was also shy, but learned to ignore it too when I see people thinking 'what the hell is he shooting?'
When doing street photography I enjoy wideangle lenses like a 35mm.
Since I'm often close to the subject but don't want to put it in the center you don't point the camera directly at the people. When having taken the shot, look past them as if you were shooting something else
Works quite well...
The X100 is smaller than a dslr and has a 35mm lens. So it seems great to me for street photography.
Thank you Martin! I really appreciate the compliment from you. I have to go back and find the page with your recommended post production methods as my files don't quite seem to carry the same "bite" that yours do. I haven't done a lot of color work with the camera yet (Ironically) but it handles B&W conversions very well in my opinion.
I'm planning on ordering the Zhou half case I think, looks to offer the most protection. Still need to find out about an alternate hood option too.
Also.. I hate to sound cheap, but does anyone know if a strap LIKE the A&A cotton ones? I really like them, but they're too short and too expensive for me. I've never found the adjustable one at a reasonable price, though it does sound ideal. Happy with the sling strap I'm using for now though.
I don't get the idea of those leather cases. Sure, it looks cool and everything, but the camera gets larger an heavier when you wear it. I use one of these Lenscoats when I stuff the camera in my ordinary shoulder bag...
Well the idea of the leather case for me is because I use the camera on a sling strap across my chest. I feel compelled to protect the camera for some reason (more than my much more expensive DSLRs, go figure) ironically I actually wouldn't MIND the camera being slightly larger since I have large hands. The lenscoat idea is great for storage though!
No, not really... But since I'm both shy and consider myself a serious photographer, I often feel very embarrassed when people watch me when I do my stuff. I like to be alone, crawl on the ground or whatever it takes to get the shot. I can't do that with an audience. With a small camera that makes me look like an amateur, it's OK for some reason.