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Is the Yashica Mat 124G TLR Still a Good Buy in 2024?
Curious about the Yashica Mat 124G TLR camera? Find out if it's still worth buying in 2024 in this review of this classic medium format film camera.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Camera Overview
1:48 - Shutter Speeds
2:03 - Light Meter
2:54 - Film Types and Exposures
5:01 - Flash Sync Speed
5:12 - Camera Use
6:22 - Parallax Error
6:43 - Diopter
7:08 - Battery
7:30 - Pros and Cons
9:52 - Sample Photos
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How Many Megapixels Do YOU Really Need? (It's LESS Than You Think)
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Curious about how many megapixels you really need in a camera? Watch this video to find out why it's actually less than you think! ☕️ SUPPORT If you'd like to show your appreciation for this content, feel free to buy me a coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/peterlee All support is greatly appreciated and helps me continue to make content like this. Other videos you may enjoy: 1. Master Zone Focus...
8 Essential Street Photography Tips Every Photographer Should Know
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In this video, I will share 8 essential street photography tips that every photographer should know. Whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your skills, these tips will help you capture stunning street photos. Watch till the end to learn how to get better at street photography and take your photography skills to the next level. So grab your camera, whether it's a Leica Q2 like mine or...
Mastering Street Photography Techniques: ZONE FOCUSING Showcase (2024)
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Learn how to master zone focusing for street photography with this live demo using a Leica Q2. This tutorial will show you how to capture incredible street photos with the perfect focus every time. After you've watched this video, you can watch this video where I explain in detail how to setup your camera for zone focusing so you can start practicing yourself: ua-cam.com/video/kCpAdT-Zi60/v-deo...
Leica Q3: Is The Upgrade Worth It?
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The Leica Q3 was released last year as a replacement for the Q2 which was launched in 2019. The Q3 has a long list of improvements, some major, some minor. But are the improvements worth paying extra for, or are you better off keeping your Q or Q2? In this video, I break down the key differences between the Q2 and Q3 and help you decide whether it's worth upgrading. ☕️ SUPPORT If you'd like to ...
How to Choose the BEST SD Card For YOUR Camera Without Overpaying
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Do you know the difference between UHSI and UHSII, SDXC and SDHC, or whether C10 is faster than V30? SD card types are confusing with so many different ways to classify them. In this video, I explain what each symbol means and how you can use this information to choose the right card for your camera and shooting style. The summary chart created by the SD Card Association that I briefly showed i...
Zone Focusing: The Best Technique for Street Photography
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Unlock the power of zone focusing to capture sharp photos consistently! In this video, discover the simple yet effective technique that will transform your photography and minimize the number of blurry shots. I break down what zone focusing is, its numerous benefits, and how you can easily implement it for stunning results. Whether you're a photography beginner or a seasoned pro, this video has...
Avoid Mistakes: Learn the Correct Way to Load Film into a Rolleiflex TLR
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If you've just bought a Rolleiflex TLR camera, you may not know how to load the film properly as it is slightly different to most other TLR cameras. In this video, I explain how to load the camera with 120 film to make sure you get it right first time and avoid delaying your first few images with your new camera. ☕️ SUPPORT If you'd like to show your appreciation for this content, feel free to ...
ZENZA BRONICA ETRS - Is It Worth Buying In 2024?
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The Zenza Bronica ETRS is a fantastic camera to enter the world of medium format film photography. Sometimes referred to as the poor man's Hasselblad, these cameras are capable of producing amazing results for a fraction of the cost of Hasselblad cameras. In this video, I explain the benefits of the ETRS and how it works and offer advice for anyone considering buying one in 2024. ☕️ SUPPORT If ...
How To Shoot From The Hip For Street Photography
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Learn how to master the art of shooting from the hip for street photography in this informative video. Discover the technique of zone focusing with manual focus lenses like the Leica Q series to capture candid moments on the streets. Whether you are a beginner looking for street photography tips or a seasoned photographer wanting to enhance your skills, this video will provide valuable insights...
Comparing Rolleiflex, Rolleicord & Rolleiflex T - Which Is BEST FOR YOU In 2024
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Comparing Rolleiflex, Rolleicord & Rolleiflex T - Which Is BEST FOR YOU In 2024
The Most Joy I've Ever Had Taking Photos of Strangers
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The Most Joy I've Ever Had Taking Photos of Strangers
Why I Photograph Strangers Without Permission
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Why I Photograph Strangers Without Permission
Street Photography Tips: Should you ask permission first?
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Street Photography Tips: Should you ask permission first?
Rolleicord Vb vs Rolleiflex TLR - Key Differences
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Rolleicord Vb vs Rolleiflex TLR - Key Differences
THIS ROLLEIFLEX TLR is the perfect camera for street photography
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THIS ROLLEIFLEX TLR is the perfect camera for street photography
Unveiling an Exciting New Street Photography Channel!
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Unveiling an Exciting New Street Photography Channel!

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  • @omerfarooq9916
    @omerfarooq9916 День тому

    Very informative and interesting.

  • @HologramJones
    @HologramJones 3 дні тому

    3.

  • @justinoff1
    @justinoff1 5 днів тому

    Megapixels aren't just about making big prints. They're about being able to move backwards and crop in to maintain depth of field

  • @Robutube1
    @Robutube1 5 днів тому

    Another really helpful review/comparison - thanks for putting it together and posting it. I'd love to have a Rolleiflex but the Yashica provides a well priced starting point for those new to TLR cameras.

    • @StreetPhotographyChina
      @StreetPhotographyChina 5 днів тому

      Glad it was helpful! I am almost certain you wouldn’t feel disappointed with a Yashica. Sure, Rolleiflex has more prestige surrounding the name and history, but in purely photographic terms, there’s very little between them.

  • @chrisloomis1489
    @chrisloomis1489 6 днів тому

    Always a pleasure listening to you review camera's and analog too , you do a great job and yes ... I am a film shooter , and digital.. 2 Rollei's , love them as indeed they slow you down , and when in Vietnam in 2017 , people loved my twin lens reflex camera , they even in USA come over to look at it , and yes you can get lovely portraits.

  • @paultaylorphotography9499
    @paultaylorphotography9499 6 днів тому

    lovely looking camera I've never tried the Yashica, I have a couple of TLRs the Aireflex, and the Lubitel 2 they're fun to shoot. Great review as always Peter cheers. Nice sample images too,

    • @StreetPhotographyChina
      @StreetPhotographyChina 6 днів тому

      Hi Paul yes they’re all fairly similar in terms of shooting experience. I remember seeing your Airflex review. Good stuff. I need to shoot more with my Yashica as I have tended to teach for the Rolleiflex more often. Thanks again for watching.

    • @paultaylorphotography9499
      @paultaylorphotography9499 6 днів тому

      @@StreetPhotographyChina agreed mate, similar experience just different quality, the lubitel is ok but the airesflex is a step up not quite Rollei tho haha

  • @takeytakeyphoties
    @takeytakeyphoties 6 днів тому

    I still have a Yashica 124G in storage somewhere, I really enjoyed using it, but I also owned a Seagull 4B and preferred the swirly bokeh of the lens in the Seagull. The Yashica was without doubt sharper though.

    • @StreetPhotographyChina
      @StreetPhotographyChina 6 днів тому

      The Seagull is fun. I had one too. But really feels more like a toy compared to the Yashica. Maybe go grab it on your next trip over.

  • @siHawkes
    @siHawkes 6 днів тому

    Great review- thank you

  • @mahdimanesh4221
    @mahdimanesh4221 7 днів тому

    Very well explained! 👍 While I have enjoyed 102MP as well, there are also other advantages to bigger lenses etc - but in general I am quite happy with my 26MP Fuji XH2S😊

  • @tonyantoine5823
    @tonyantoine5823 7 днів тому

    I would love to like this video twice! For the kind of work I do, 24mp is more than enough. I’ve never had a client tell me that my images didn’t have enough resolution. My Nikon D750 still delivers stunning images and partly because I get it right in the camera.

  • @justincase9665
    @justincase9665 7 днів тому

    Why after every sentence the video is jerking...??

  • @vidsscreen
    @vidsscreen 8 днів тому

    What a lot of nonsense. Fraught with contradictions to appear more clever than he is.

  • @8oichi
    @8oichi 9 днів тому

    after dozens of blogs , videos and even some books , this is the CLEAREST and most digestible explanation ive ever hears of hyperfocal , zone , and pre focus. now i properly understand the three and have a deeper idea of when to utilize each one

    • @StreetPhotographyChina
      @StreetPhotographyChina 8 днів тому

      That’s so decent of you to say so. You’ve made my day, especially after some nasty comments in recent days. Please do let me know if there are any other topics you’d like me to cover. I would happily do it for you.

  • @wallystellmacher6794
    @wallystellmacher6794 9 днів тому

    Good Job.

  • @R0dan
    @R0dan 9 днів тому

    Very interesting and helpful 👍👍 But I really do love my Leica M11!!

  • @davidgurevich8750
    @davidgurevich8750 9 днів тому

    Excellent video, totally agree.

  • @talalalshammari6725
    @talalalshammari6725 9 днів тому

    Grate subject thank you even replies , very useful.

  • @morris3924
    @morris3924 9 днів тому

    Nice video I actually learned something

  • @bagzhansadvakassov1093
    @bagzhansadvakassov1093 9 днів тому

    you brit?

  • @odysseusreturns9133
    @odysseusreturns9133 9 днів тому

    The 24 megapixels on my Nikon D7100 are more than adequate and allow for a decent amount of cropping when shooting wildlife and birds. And these shots are normally viewed on a 32 inch HD monitor.

    • @superkrell
      @superkrell 5 днів тому

      I`m glad my Leica MD 262 has only 24mp. It`s a happy medium for me since I don`t care for anything bigger than my computer screen which has only a 2mp resolution and the images are fantastic...!

  • @DanielLeivaCardozo
    @DanielLeivaCardozo 10 днів тому

    It's not how many I need, it's about how many I want 😂. Also sometimes when you less expect it, it'll come handy. Specially if you shoot action or wildlife and might have to crop and have no time to compose.

    • @StreetPhotographyChina
      @StreetPhotographyChina 10 днів тому

      Yes indeed. If you want 60MP then of course go for it. And yes, some types of photography are more likely to require cropping for sure and would benefit from more pixels.

  • @letsdiscoverflorida
    @letsdiscoverflorida 10 днів тому

    My first digital camera was a Nikon 1D with a 2.7mp sensor and I printed many 8x10 headshots that looked great.

  • @tonypmedia
    @tonypmedia 10 днів тому

    I don't care what nobody say.. More megapixels means more details to punch and you actually see the difference between two photos. If it wasn't for my 42mp Sony, I wouldn't be able to have used my prime 85mm to get cars drifting at an event i did and needed to crop in. I was just far away to not be close but close to get details. Print, different story but this is 2024, nobody printing on anything bigger than a cell phone. Maybe a canvas for a wall picture but give me the mp details please. Video however yea I rather leave it low but for hybrids I want the mp and I'll let the camera determine pixel count thereafter.

  • @paultaylorphotography9499
    @paultaylorphotography9499 11 днів тому

    My first digital camera was the awesome Nikon 1Dh at 2.7mp I have and use many digital cameras these days the highest count being the Q2 with 48mp. Most of my work is for newspapers and UA-cam content so imho 48mp is total overkill for me. I love the Q2 with its weather sealing but I’d be happy with the 24mp in the Q1 it’s plenty for my needs. Great video Peter cheers.

    • @StreetPhotographyChina
      @StreetPhotographyChina 10 днів тому

      Thanks for the comment Paul. I’m on holiday in Italy right now. I have about 36GB left on my laptop hard drive. Today is day one of 7 and I’ve taken about 14GB of photos. So clearly I’m not going to have enough space to last the trip. If the Q2 had a 24MP sensor I would be fine. I mean it’s not a big deal I’ll delete poor shots and save some to a cloud drive but it’s not as convenient having such a big sensor pixel count.

    • @paultaylorphotography9499
      @paultaylorphotography9499 10 днів тому

      @@StreetPhotographyChina or buy an external HD mate that's what I had to do haha. Enjoy Italy.

  • @mrwintoe
    @mrwintoe 11 днів тому

    Thank so much! Picture viewing is what matters to me. Your explanation is wonderful. 👍

  • @johndennis5233
    @johndennis5233 11 днів тому

    1

  • @ariesmight6978
    @ariesmight6978 11 днів тому

    ARRI camera and lense company. Was using a 12 MP sensor for the longest time. On none blockbuster movies to major blockbuster movies. Which were perjected on many screen sizes.

  • @Pspet
    @Pspet 11 днів тому

    7:49 what a load of bullshit. If you have a room of N x M dimensions and you cover the whole area with buckets, you capture the exact same amount of rain with small or huge buckets. It doesn't matter how much rain an individual bucket captures. How did this even make sense in your brain?

  • @washingtonradio
    @washingtonradio 11 днів тому

    I find 20 megapixels is generally excellent for my needs and might actually be overkill.

  • @bobparr4723
    @bobparr4723 12 днів тому

    They're photo sites and fewer photosites on the same size sensor means the photo sites are bigger to fill the void!! I have an Olympus E1 with 5 mega pixels and a long with the brilliant Olympus 14-54 lens, I get superb images up to A3 !

  • @rokpodlogar6062
    @rokpodlogar6062 12 днів тому

    10 Megapixels is decent value for an A4 or A3 print, so if you have around 15 megapixels so you can crop the edges, it's a solid outcome.

  • @enngee312
    @enngee312 12 днів тому

    It depends on the kind of work you’re dedicated to. A whole bunch of videos on this very same subject, none of them resolve anything.

  • @Drmikekuna
    @Drmikekuna 12 днів тому

    I agree with you 100%. I have some higher MP cameras, that I rarely use. There is no benefit for me, and their files clog up my storage and slow my older Mac (Intel version). I'm mostly a enthusiast photographer who does professional work. A lot of what I do for clients goes onto their websites, and I always have to reduce the image to 2 MP or less. I also do portraits, and 8" x 10" looks great using my 12 MP older cameras. In fact, I think they look better because you don't see a lot of the subtle skin imperfections that higher MP cameras show. I have shot large group photos and events with cameras in the 16-24 MP with absolutely no problem. I certainly could have shot them with my D700 or D3S if I had wanted to (12 MP). Currently, my walk around camera is a Canon M6II. I love that camera, but not because it has 30 MP... I simply don't need that resolution. Many years ago we had a professional "all family" photo taken (around 20 people), and the photographer was using an older Nikon which was somewhere in the 6-7 MP range. I was just visiting my parents who have the photo on their wall. Honestly, it looks great...I would never had said "Oh that is a low resolution image." It looked perfect. For me it is all about having accessible buttons/dials that make a camera usable for serious work. Cameras have been great since the mid-2000s. Yes, they have advanced in all areas. However, a good ol' 5D or D700 can still take fabulous photos. For many of us the improvements in dynamic range in the last 5 years really doesn't matter, and even those older cameras had pretty fantastic low light performance (not like the "seeing in the dark" abilities currently available). However, the one area where I am envious of new cameras is their AI focusing ability. That blows me away, but since I'm not a nature photographer, I really don't need it. I know some are thinking "you need it for sport too." However, the only sports that I shoot are my wife running races, and my my kids playing sports. Believe it or not, I have gotten great shots using old cameras and super-zoom bridge cameras. Not every shot may be in focus, but many are, and they look great. Just my two cents.

  • @tilo_in_space
    @tilo_in_space 12 днів тому

    Happy with my 20M Olympus EM1X 👍

  • @petrosianus
    @petrosianus 12 днів тому

    Some large printed pictures are viewed at close distances... like a gathering of people, say in a group photo of school students. Would you not agree, that more pixels would be required for that situation?

    • @StreetPhotographyChina
      @StreetPhotographyChina 12 днів тому

      Yes, of course. Also landscapes with a lot of detail. I personally rarely shoot and then print large group photos myself although I’m sure some people do.

  • @sergioruiz9464
    @sergioruiz9464 13 днів тому

    How did you get such a clear photo in broad daylight. Do you mostly shoot in raw or just go straight jpeg

    • @StreetPhotographyChina
      @StreetPhotographyChina 13 днів тому

      I use a Godox AD200Pro flash. It makes a big difference to image quality but it is sometimes inconvenient to carry around. I ALWAYS shoot RAW for digital although if you watch my channel often you will know I also shoot a lot of street portraits using film. Shooting RAW makes it much easier to brighten images if needed.

  • @m.s.g1890
    @m.s.g1890 13 днів тому

    I take mostly 'street' photos, and am very good at seeing the composition I want from the scene. The problem is that the 'story' I want to capture could have dissolved before I'm near enough to frame it with a prime lens, and using a zoom can often be too slow. I've lost some good shots by just not being quick enough to compose the shot. For this reason alone, my ideal camera would be something like a Leica q3. I could get immersive, close-up street shots on it's 28mm lens, but also capture a more distant scene or a situation that I don't want to get too close to for fear of attracting attention/influencing the story by my presence. I'm currently not in a position to upgrade from my 16mp camera so cropping is generally unsatisfactory.

    • @StreetPhotographyChina
      @StreetPhotographyChina 13 днів тому

      Zone focusing is a GREAT way to take photos much faster on the street. I did a video where I take photos very quickly and you can see how I do it on the streets in this video (link below). The Q series is not really meant to take shots from far away and then crop although of course, if you have to you can ua-cam.com/video/wc-0bvSdgGQ/v-deo.htmlsi=p3l9viH5XcNKqheJ

  • @wakeywarrior
    @wakeywarrior 13 днів тому

    I take very nice photos on my 11mp ZVE1 (video low light beast). I just use them on social media, don’t crop heavily and cannot see any reduction in quality compared to say the A7Cii. I put some photos showing the quality in a video. There’s lots of comparison videos on UA-cam. Sure if you want huge crops etc it’s not as good, and it’s got no mechanical shutter but I never use a flash anyway. The camera has outrageous dynamic range and unbelievable noise in low light also. The sensor is still the best video sensor on the market IMO, they even filmed ‘The Creator’ with that sensor.

    • @StreetPhotographyChina
      @StreetPhotographyChina 13 днів тому

      Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear you're getting great results with just 11MP.

  • @weswes666
    @weswes666 13 днів тому

    More pixels also over more room for noise reduction, the issue is not to do with individual cmos cell size but the effective coverage they have and any weird noise that might happen as you move away from classical physics. The reason for poor lowlite performyof phones has more to do with their tiny apature and total sensor size then the size of their individual CMOS cells.

  • @jochenradke1430
    @jochenradke1430 13 днів тому

    …brilliant explanation, well done, thank you!

  • @jaivora423
    @jaivora423 13 днів тому

    Your way of talking is quite robotic - Breathe once in a while - Slow down, unless you have a train to catch !

  • @jaivora423
    @jaivora423 13 днів тому

    Background music is RUBBISH - Do you really need it ??? I tune into listen to what you have to say n not to b distracted by some piano music - Take it out !

  • @user-gw3yb3ki6w
    @user-gw3yb3ki6w 13 днів тому

    On my wall I have photos taken with Fujifilm X-T2 what is 24 mpix. Still, those prints are taken from JPGs what was only 6 Mpix and the quality on A3 sized prints are excellent. Also the bigger the picture the further the viewing distance, so yeah, on paper bigger than 6 Mpix is quite useless to me. Nowadays I also move many of my Canon R50 photos wirelessly to my iPhone and those are only 1 Mpix sized and 99 % of times that is more than enough in average usage. By average usage I mean that I can share those easily to my friends who anyway watch those on mobile devices. Also I can print 10x15 cm photos (4"x6" in USA I think) with good quality and most of the times I print only Instax Mini photos where 1 Mpix is much more than what is needed. Of course I store my original photos to memory card on full size and then save those sometimes to my computer, but in all realism, 99 % of my use cases those 1 Mpix smaller photos are more than suitable in almost everything. To blog, to social media, to prints, to share to others :)

  • @drhtum
    @drhtum 13 днів тому

    If you intend to view your pics on a modern 4K TV, you need 9.8 mega pixels. You can round this out to 10 MP. 2 times this gives you enough room to crop/zoom. Which implies that 20mp is probably more than sufficient. One could argue that to view on an 8K screen you would need 4 times these many pixels. But let's be honest, most of us are never going to use an 8K screen at the right size or the right distance as amateurs/enthusiasts. 8K TVs may become cheaper and mainstream but for home use, you will never be able to see the difference betweek 4k and 8K on these screens. We need larger pixels or pixels with a great dynamic range because we definitely can make out the difference on an HDR screen. As HDR and WCG displays become more ubiquitous, capturing, processing and displaying wide dynamic range and colour gamuts may become more important. Bigger pixels might be more useful there.

    • @StreetPhotographyChina
      @StreetPhotographyChina 13 днів тому

      What do we want? Bigger pixels. When do we want it? NOW! Yes, great point, which I hope I touched on. More pixels means smaller pixels and there are benefits to having bigger pixels instead of just more, more, more. Appreciate the comment, thank you.