So basically, I have 2 idiot-proof approaches.
Approach 1, step 1: Set the camera to f/16 and 1/125s on a bright (or even slightly overcast) day, depending on your film ISO.
Approach 1, step 2: adjust my 35mm lens such that the DOF scale allows for a distance of between 1.2m to infinity to be in focus.
Approach 1, step 3: walk around and allow serendipity to do its work.
Approach 2, step 1: focus on a brick wall.
Approach 2, step 2: fumble with camera.
Approach 2, step 3: allow serendipity to do its work.
Camera: Leica M6
Lens: Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 SC
Film: Ilford XP2 400
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I am a poet and an educator. I have come to realise in recent years that the act of writing poetry has trained my mind to be always on the prowl for everyday moments that might be suitable material for my writing.
Hence, I turn to photography in order to record some of these moments. I soon discover that the photographs I am taking, using film rangefinder cameras which are more discreet and hence suitable to the task at hand, are in the tradition of street photography.
In search of poetry, I have become a street photographer.
What can Hong Kong teach me about street photography, and what can street photography teach me about Hong Kong?
This blog seeks to address that question.
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I find 1/125 a bit too slow to take pictures of people in motion at close range, even with such a short lens. I’d go to f8 to get some more speed.
Cheers – i’ll keep that in mind!
That sounds a lot like what I did with my old OM2 when milling with the crowds during an event or a demonstration 🙂 But, as Wilhelm says, f8 is indeed better… 🙂
Many thanks! – will definitely try f8.
I have a friend who loves street photography using the camera on his phone. And he takes some very nice shots just walking around Melbourne.
Yup! – the best camera is the one you have with you.
It’s about, who is behind the camera and not the tool. Even so nice captures.
Thank you!