Share yr RF shooting habits

[dtohs]

Wonder if this has been discussed, I like to suggest that we share some of our own RF practices and shooting habits (or for that matter, any camera practices and habits), in hope to benefit our fellow shooters, and hopefully clear some of our uncertainties. It is VERY possible that some of the stuff we think we want to share is already commonly known, but it’s really no harm sharing them here. It’s in the spirit of learning.

Thanks all in advance.

I shall start with one of mine, while on the street, when moving from an open area to a shaded area, I just set 3 stops down, I wont slow down to think what is the ideal setting, I continue to prowl with a 3 stops down setting. I used to slow down and think what’s the ideal setting but I think this current practice works better. This is extremely useful while following a subject from open to shades. (sounds like a stalker)

PS:my lens have click stops so i will know, actually i dont know if all RF lens has click stops.

 

[chiif]

Smile... sMile... smIle... smiLe... smilE... SMILE... smile... s m i l e.... s.m.i.l.e..... CLICK!

and say THANK YOU....

 

[hookonclassic]

I leaned it from a photo model shoot demonstration from a local commercial pro master....

Open...open...open...click...

And I must said...it works...:bsmilie:

 

[Royale With Cheese]

hmmm..

On my Hexar where there is AE available, I do adjust my aperture as I move along based on the lighting around.

Also, my focusing ring is always kept at the 1.5meter range, which is the normal distance that I go close so I don't have to adjust too much when I see a subject.

As for my newly acquired M, still figuring that part out Very manual la.....

 

[dtohs]

Smile... sMile... smIle... smiLe... smilE... SMILE... smile... s m i l e.... s.m.i.l.e..... CLICK!

and say THANK YOU....

Extremely important :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:. But sometimes if our subject do not react much then we just walk along.

 

[dtohs]

hmmm..

On my Hexar where there is AE available, I do adjust my aperture as I move along based on the lighting around.

Also, my focusing ring is always kept at the 1.5meter range, which is the normal distance that I go close so I don't have to adjust too much when I see a subject.

As for my newly acquired M, still figuring that part out Very manual la.....

wah your focus is set so close? very ambitious.. i always set mine at 2.5m. if need to i will quickly refocus. Looking forward to your new shots.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

wah your focus is set so close? very ambitious.. i always set mine at 2.5m. if need to i will quickly refocus. Looking forward to your new shots.

heehee

Yep, for 35mm, need to go close, if not the subject kinda looks far away imho.

yep, I just developed a roll from the M2, waiting on it to dry now.

 

[pikapig]

I use 35mm..and i love to set at 2m...then once near enough take up...focus abit more..and snap! then smile...n walk away

 

[clipper79]

I set mine to 2.5m on a 28mm and 40mm and shooting mostly on f2.8. Walk closer > compose > shoot > smile > say thank you if the person knows you are taking the shot > then walk.

I often people spot if I am not shooting. This helps you to understand how people or humans behave most of the time. Body language, etc. It helps you also to predict your next frame before it happens.

 

[dtohs]

Body language, etc. It helps you also to predict your next frame before it happens.

Yes, interpretation is an art.

 

[raytoei]

it helps if you are a customer, some may argue that being a customer alters the scenario, but it really helps.

Toa Payoh Lorong 8, Kway Chap stall. Opens from 7am to 9am.

Roll 226 Kodak Plus-X souped in XTOL (Fomadon EXCEL) Stock Dilution, ei 1000 for 6 mins 15sec. Captured on the Hassy XPAN.

 

[dacteo]

Extremely important :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:. But sometimes if our subject do not react much then we just walk along.

But what if the subject shouts at you after realising he was shot? asking did u just snap his or her picture? then demands u to delete ( if digital ) ? or has anyone asks you to pull out your films? wat do u do?

 

[clipper79]

But what if the subject shouts at you after realising he was shot? asking did u just snap his or her picture? then demands u to delete ( if digital ) ? or has anyone asks you to pull out your films? wat do u do?

If you can delete it via digital, I suggest you do so out of respect. If not, just say sorry and smile, and walk on. Most people are not that mean to tell you to pull out that roll of films.

 

[dacteo]

If you can delete it via digital, I suggest you do so out of respect. If not, just say sorry and smile, and walk on. Most people are not that mean to tell you to pull out that roll of films.

ok... cause I was with a group last week walking around doing some shoots. Met with some unfriendly ones that demanded we delete it if not they will call the cops. The guy with the digital in the end deleted... I was on film.. but think they did not realise... maybe its a good thing as RF are less intimidating...

i wont know what I should do if they do demand that i rip off my film.

sorry guys... side track a bit on the topic

 

[Srono]

ok... cause I was with a group last week walking around doing some shoots. Met with some unfriendly ones that demanded we delete it if not they will call the cops. The guy with the digital in the end deleted... I was on film.. but think they did not realise... maybe its a good thing as RF are less intimidating...

i wont know what I should do if they do demand that i rip off my film.

sorry guys... side track a bit on the topic

Just say you didn't shoot, just aimed only. But make sure that you are allowed to shoot there (by law) beforehand.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Generally in public areas, you are "safe" to shoot what you want.

You can always be cheeky, turn around & say they got into your frame of taking other things?

Just dont be a pervert & try to shoot up-skirt.....

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Just an update on shooting with the M2 over the weekend.

Got a VC meter on loan. So yea, when ever I'm walking, I'll test for light & adjust my camera accordingly so that I wouldnt miss a moment.

 

[dacteo]

Generally in public areas, you are "safe" to shoot what you want.

You can always be cheeky, turn around & say they got into your frame of taking other things?
Just dont be a pervert & try to shoot up-skirt.....

think thats a good one... thks!

 

[Ttloong]

Ask them to buy the whole film if they want to it rip off, quote them $1000 cash or more becos there are pictures that cost that much inside. :blah:

ok... cause I was with a group last week walking around doing some shoots. Met with some unfriendly ones that demanded we delete it if not they will call the cops. The guy with the digital in the end deleted... I was on film.. but think they did not realise... maybe its a good thing as RF are less intimidating...

i wont know what I should do if they do demand that i rip off my film.

sorry guys... side track a bit on the topic

 

[clipper79]

Seriously there is no need to go there. If you do, you are just inviting more trouble for yourself. A street shooter is a casual shooter,... even if you are earning out of it, the subject still reserves the right to not have their pictures taken.

By pushing it this way, we also do not want our freedom of photography to be just like that of the UK do we? I think it is still best to respect each other on this end.

Ask them to buy the whole film if they want to it rip off, quote them $1000 cash or more becos there are pictures that cost that much inside. :blah: