KS-1 vs K-3 for Street Photography

carrrlangas · 09-26-2014, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

It is common knowledge that for people living in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, carrying an umbrella is a sign of weakness. We assault the damp gloom of winter with no more than Gortex and a good hat/hood. We do a lot of standing in the rain.

I started watching this new series called "The killing" and noticed nobody uses umbrellas and it`s always raining! The setting is Seattle. That`s something different. I like to think of the rain as just another state of weather. I mean, if the sun is too strong we wear sun cream, glasses, a hat. If it`s windy, a windstopper, if it`s raining, water proof closes and so on. Hate umbrellas too, but if you must be working with tools they are surprisingly comfortable and helpful.

**monochrome** · 09-26-2014, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

FWIW, one of the best street photographers that I know does not rely on stealth. In fact, he often actively engages with his subjects.* I dabble in street work when feeling brave and can make these generalities:

Did you know Street Photography actually is a scientific category of Anthropology? Karen Nakumura at Yale has made Photoethnography.com, a truly extensive web resource, technique guide and blog on the subject as well as a really deep 'Classic Gear' section. She counsels engaging the subject and using shorter, wider lenses also - and against use of telephoto.*

*Warning - save this for a cold, rainy day when you have nothing else planned - it is fascinating.

**WillWeaverRVA** · 09-26-2014, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by KramerTC

No reports on the shutter loudness of the KS-1 yet...i think that is a somewhat important piece of information for people considering the KS-1 against the K30/K50.

Hopefully this comes out soon. The one beef I have with the K-30/K-50 for street photography is the loudness of its shutter. The K-50's shutter is definitely louder than the K-5's, though not as loud as the K20D's.

stevebrot · 09-26-2014, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Did you know Street Photography actually is a scientific category of Anthropology?

I did! And I am familiar with Karen Nakumura's Web site as a result of her classic gear section.

Steve

**monochrome** · 09-26-2014, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I did!

I didn't actually mean you!

stevebrot · 09-26-2014, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I didn't actually mean you!

You didn't? I thought everything was about ME...

Steve

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09-26-2014, 05:43 AM	#31
carrrlangas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Joensuu (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,761	Originally posted by stevebrot It is common knowledge that for people living in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, carrying an umbrella is a sign of weakness. We assault the damp gloom of winter with no more than Gortex and a good hat/hood. We do a lot of standing in the rain. I started watching this new series called "The killing" and noticed nobody uses umbrellas and it`s always raining! The setting is Seattle. That`s something different. I like to think of the rain as just another state of weather. I mean, if the sun is too strong we wear sun cream, glasses, a hat. If it`s windy, a windstopper, if it`s raining, water proof closes and so on. Hate umbrellas too, but if you must be working with tools they are surprisingly comfortable and helpful.

09-26-2014, 06:31 AM	#32
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot FWIW, one of the best street photographers that I know does not rely on stealth. In fact, he often actively engages with his subjects.* I dabble in street work when feeling brave and can make these generalities: Did you know Street Photography actually is a scientific category of Anthropology? Karen Nakumura at Yale has made Photoethnography.com, a truly extensive web resource, technique guide and blog on the subject as well as a really deep 'Classic Gear' section. She counsels engaging the subject and using shorter, wider lenses also - and against use of telephoto.* *Warning - save this for a cold, rainy day when you have nothing else planned - it is fascinating.

09-26-2014, 07:32 AM	#33
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Originally posted by KramerTC No reports on the shutter loudness of the KS-1 yet...i think that is a somewhat important piece of information for people considering the KS-1 against the K30/K50. Hopefully this comes out soon. The one beef I have with the K-30/K-50 for street photography is the loudness of its shutter. The K-50's shutter is definitely louder than the K-5's, though not as loud as the K20D's.

09-26-2014, 08:17 AM	#34
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by monochrome Did you know Street Photography actually is a scientific category of Anthropology? I did! And I am familiar with Karen Nakumura's Web site as a result of her classic gear section. Steve

09-26-2014, 08:43 AM	#35
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot I did! I didn't actually mean you!

09-26-2014, 10:44 AM	#36
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by monochrome I didn't actually mean you! You didn't? I thought everything was about ME... Steve