p.48 #1 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Nice shots Bob. B&W conversions from this camera look so rich. Because of this I'm often struggling if I should keep a photo in color or convert it to B&W he he.
I agree about the OM-D. I shoot with mine about as much as the RX1, but the IQ isn't even close.
p.48 #2 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Thank you Joe for the kind words, and thoughts about photographing strangers! Disappointing to hear that the fear will probably never go away. I guess I'll have to learn to live with it then... He he. Real street photography is interesting and very rewarding, but since the laws are relatively strict here in Norway (you can photograph anyone in a public place, but you can't use the photos without permission (there are some exceptions, such as parades, larger groups of people etc.)) I have more or less given up such photography, and ask first.
Very nice night photo! It would have been interesting to see a horizontal version, but you probably chose right when making it vertical.
Yes, there are some abandoned houses and other things here, but I saw a lot more when we visited northwestern USA a few years ago. I remember being frustrated that we only had time to stop at a few of the places. Overall Trondheim is too nice and cozy for my photographic taste , but there still are some pockets of derelict and weathered stuff left. Here is a building I have seen many times (usually in difficult backlit situations) and finally I managed to photograph it:
p.48 #3 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
In my case street photography does get easier to do. These smaller mirrorless cameras have a lot to do with it. I actually feel less obtrusive. The shutter is quieter and focusing is quicker (since I was using a 5DII with MF glass before).
One thing I find very useful when shooting street shots is setting your focus point (if you're not going to use MF) more to the left or right. With wider angle lenses like the 35mm on the RX1, people often won't notice you're actually focusing on them because the lens isn't pointing directly at them. Looking past them after you take the shot also helps when doing this. This might be a stupid tip, but it works for me.
People can still get mad but so be it. I always stay polite and apologize if that happens.
p.48 #4 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Jochenb wrote:
In my case street photography does get easier to do. These smaller mirrorless cameras have a lot to do with it. I actually feel less obtrusive. The shutter is quieter and focusing is quicker (since I was using a 5DII with MF glass before).
One thing I find very useful when shooting street shots is setting your focus point (if you're not going to use MF) more to the left or right. With wider angle lenses like the 35mm on the RX1, people often won't notice you're actually focusing on them because the lens isn't pointing directly at them. Looking past them after you take the shot also helps when doing this. This might be a stupid tip, but it works for me.
People can still get mad but so be it. I always stay polite and apologize if that happens. ...Show more →
p.48 #5 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Jochen, thank you for your tips! Especially the one about putting the focus point to the side, and also to look past the person I'm really shooting. I'll have to give it a try soon.
Thank you Bob! Wow, the greenery is really striking this time of year. Great textures in the last one.
We're only in the early stages of spring yet, but at least the first flowers are showing up:
I have never before used a lens that can focus so close (I haven't tried a macro lens and my previous 35mm's had a MFD of 30cm), so I overestimated the DoF thickness, but like the dreamy look it resulted in.
p.48 #7 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
I love the soft pastel colors on your last two shots Helena. I have to work on that in post processing....resist the urge to go over the top on saturation and contrast.
p.48 #11 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Bob: Love that second shot with the reflection in the puddle.
Helena: Very nice painterly feeling in that macro shot.
MovinMan: I like the low light shots!
Tulaev: The composition in the first one works for me.
BPark: Love the colours!
I picked mine up a week ago and simply put the output is astonishing and the camera is more compact and lighter than I imagined. The autofocus is quite accurate as well and spot focus is very handy. Here are a few I've taken recently:
p.48 #13 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Thanks for kind comments!
MovinMan, nice night photos, I especially like the first one.
tulaev, beautiful light and atmosphere. Looks like a really nice trip.
bpark42, great use of lines and colors.
Noodlz79, love those! Wish I could create such good looking B&Ws.
p.48 #17 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Very nice mood in that one Jochen! I like the "dark" processing.
A frog from this weekend. When I got home and opened the file on my computer I was stunned to see how sharp and clear the eye was even in the 100% view!
, but there still are some pockets of derelict and weathered stuff left. Here is a building I have seen many times (usually in difficult backlit situations) and finally I managed to photograph it:
