Street Photographers, concealment of the camera. - Page 15

*Ratmagiclady* · 11-02-2009, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by kristoffon

Regarding the original discussion I did some street photos today that turned out o.k. I think. I used the 77mm and hardly anybody noticed me even if I were shooting them from 2 metres away.

I think the biggest factor is having a small lens. Nothing draws attention like huge f/2.8 zooms. Also by having a light prime you can position yourself with the camera down and when the moment arrives just put the camer to your eye with one hand and shoot. Not practical with a zoom since a second hand is needed for the zoom ring, and time is wasted zooming.

Well, I'm accustomed to holding cameras by a lens, being accustomed to manual focus, anyway, but I think you're right about those big zooms attracting more attention. I don't know how much real advantage there is trying to one-hand things. I sometimes find myself wanting to one-hand it in order to not-break-eye contact with a subject if we're semi-clowning around, though.

RBellavance · 11-02-2009, 08:56 AM

I just want to thank everyone contributing to this thread. There are great shots on display here, and I'm learning a lot.

I'm heading to Paris in 2 weeks, and I plan to finally get over my reservations and try my hand at street photography. I plan on using the FA35, FA50/1.7, and FA77. I'll also bring the 12-24, but because of its size I think I'll use it for architectural shots only.

The downside of this thread is that I now lust for the DA21 or DA15...

*Ratmagiclady* · 11-02-2009, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by RBellavance

I just want to thank everyone contributing to this thread. There are great shots on display here, and I'm learning a lot.

I'm heading to Paris in 2 weeks, and I plan to finally get over my reservations and try my hand at street photography. I plan on using the FA35, FA50/1.7, and FA77. I'll also bring the 12-24, but because of its size I think I'll use it for architectural shots only.

The downside of this thread is that I now lust for the DA21 or DA15...

Ooh, that sounds like fun.

And I hear you about the wides, I think my kit wants for a 21, one of these days.

(I like my wides small and out of the way till I need em. For now, there's the kit lens, which at least doesn't *weigh* much.

)

Prox-iee · 11-02-2009, 04:05 PM

I went to Salem MA last year when I was first starting off in photography. This was before I knew what my ISO was, and it was set at 1000

When they caught me taking pictures of them they told me to delete them

So I came up with a method where I sweep my camera as if looking around, and taking a picture. Also my sister bought a retired government truck from an auction with very tinted windows that work well too

some unedited pics from that day. cant find the edited pictures in my index but I have the originals

*Blue* · 11-02-2009, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by RBellavance

I just want to thank everyone contributing to this thread. There are great shots on display here, and I'm learning a lot.

I'm heading to Paris in 2 weeks, and I plan to finally get over my reservations and try my hand at street photography. I plan on using the FA35, FA50/1.7, and FA77. I'll also bring the 12-24, but because of its size I think I'll use it for architectural shots only.

The downside of this thread is that I now lust for the DA21 or DA15...

That is a good set of lenses for this purposes. Where I find the DA 21mm the most useful is indoors or in narrow alleys and streets. I used to have f2.8 20-40mm lens but couldn't take it many times on air travel due to its size, so I got the DA 21mm and traded the 20-40mm for its brother the Sigma 15-30mm.

Remember with street photography, it is ALL practice.

jgredline · 11-02-2009, 07:19 PM

I went for walk to test out my new to me Vivitar 24f/2.8 lens this afternoon / evening and found me a beauty to test it on. I saw her, told her I loved what she did with her hair and told her to give me a smile with that pretty face and whala...

By the way. Which do you folks prefer. The color or black and white?

*Blue* · 11-02-2009, 07:56 PM

I think the B&W but the street light is too dark in that version although it is dark in the color due to the angle.

jgredline · 11-02-2009, 08:00 PM

Thanks Blue,
I will work on that one before I email them to her.

*Steve Beswick* · 11-02-2009, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by gnaztee

It is extremely rare for me to call a photograph perfect, but this one is in every possible way. If I had the money I would buy a print of this from you in a heartbeat.

jgredline · 11-02-2009, 09:23 PM

A few more from today.
I am going to like that 24mm vivitar.

*waqas* · 11-03-2009, 01:02 PM

I love these black and white shots, make me want to experiment more

*res3567* · 11-03-2009, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by jgredline

I went for walk to test out my new to me Vivitar 24f/2.8 lens this afternoon / evening and found me a beauty to test it on. I saw her, told her I loved what she did with her hair and told her to give me a smile with that pretty face and whala...

By the way. Which do you folks prefer. The color or black and white?

The color one rules!

jgredline · 11-03-2009, 03:50 PM

From today taken during lunch time.

Nine west, Smile.

back to work ''sigh''

jgredline · 11-03-2009, 04:19 PM

By the way. I should note as should be obvious, that I do not hide (conceal) my camera to go back to the O.P. I believe this is why I get some decent captures. Not all and sure some people get upset, but more than anything, my encounters are usually good.

*Steve Beswick* · 11-03-2009, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by jgredline

From today taken during lunch time.

Esta foto es muy buena. Realmente me gusta.
(If this is wrong, blame Google. I couldn't quite figure it out myself.)

Edit: Seriously though, great shot.