Excellent advice. My high school photography teacher (back when things were film only) told us much the same. "Don't go overboard until you _know_ you're gonna like it."
Love this video, not too much said or in this case bashing other devices. Just simply straight to the point. i am looking forward to the Photography Journey . Appreciate the video and tips.
I'm a beginner (actually I'm returning to photography/filmmaking after a decade away), and I have just bought a Sony ZV1. I feel for less than £600 it provides decent results with little fuss and extra equipment. I see guys running around with high end cameras all rigged out and they produce hardly anything worth watching.
These introductory remarks really resonated with me. I was thinking about buying the x100v “because it has weather sealing and what if I want to travel?” - I hate traveling, even taking the train for more then half an hour sucks all the energy out of me 😄
I highly recommend Batteries, lots of extra batteries (depending on your camera, started with an old canon T2i, and aftermarket batteries are like $6-$8)! and a lens brush+cloth.
Especially important if you're shooting with stabilized lenses, the gyro motors inside suck down a bit of power depending on camera, or shooting in live mode with your back screen on will drain things. Most standard cameras you can also get "battery grips" that hold 2 batteries at the same time and that makes a difference if you're doing a lot of shooting, or portrait work. But I've always found the more the better, at least for my shooting needs(anywhere from 300-2,000 shots for various events from parties, family gatherings concerts, to car races, etc.)
@@iTedTube Yeah a light drizzle shouldn't be too much of an issue for any consumer electronics, just keep in mind that zoom lenzes might suck in air (and water). So if it's really wet a prime might be safer. And just wipe off the water if it water collects on top of your gear. Personally I try to stay under an umbrella and wouldn't shoot in the rain just to be safe, but I baby my gear.
Spot on with a kit zoom and a light, compact 50mm or 35mm equivalent prime for travel photography. If you always have two hands and full attention to use on the camera, the zoom is the better choice, but a lightweight and compact prime on a wrist strap gives you so many more opportunities to shoot that it makes up for the lack of zooming. I bought my prime just for the rare occasion that I wanted shallow DOF, but ended up using it for a lot of general purpose photography just because of how handy it is.
haha I was wondering if people would find it as light humour or get offended. So far most in the comments seem to have found the funny side but I have lost quite a few subscribers since publishing it. I guess they got offended lol
Loving the M10-P + light room on my z fold 3, perfect for a day out as well as traveling. My 12in iPad pro is pretty much a coaster for my coffee and my 14in m1 pro is strictly for work. An iPad and, or Mac is too much to carry. Ok maybe you can get away with the new iPad mini.
Prime shooter here mostly. I almost always use 35 mm, 50 mm and 24 mm FF equivalent (in that order) wherever I travel and / or take street photographs. Those three focal lengths cover everything I ever need. I use zooms only when I sit in the audience (where I can't move) or when I am shooting landscapes. 80% of ALL my shots have been taken with 35 mm and 50 mm lenses. Wrist wrap user also :) Love that method and because of small primes my arm wont become tired. I use just some basic back-bag with separate lens pouches. Very easy and flexible way to carry my gear.
Well, photography is really very individual. I prefer zooms over primes (though I have a 50mm 1.8 lens). But to be more versatile I love my 24-105/f4! It's probably the only lens you'll ever need on street or travel photography! (Nonetheless I added a 100-400 lens and a 16mm 2.8.) 🤔
I agree with most of what you state here... especially a good pair of foot gear. The most important in my view as a street photographer. Also, the best decision I ever made was ditching the pathetic overly expensive Apple gear for Android and Windows. I feel like a grown up now, and the world opened up to me ;-)
@@xaviercopeland2789 Just following Roman's lead of trolling humour. lol. It doesn't matter what people use, just like cameras, it doesn't matter what you use as long as you enjoy using it. They're all tools - mostly all good tools at that.
Before watching this video I actually did everything you said, I found a great deal on a a6400, bought a sigma 18-50mm and I've been enjoying shooting and taking videos as well! Highly recommend for people to listen and follow these steps (:
I recently went to get hands-on with some cameras I'd been looking at online. I went in mostly excited to check out the Canon R10, but found I'd spent probably 20 minutes playing around with a Nikon Z50. I've changed my mind to the Z50 with 16-50 mm and 50-200 mm lenses. Those two would cover most of my not-lunar-needs (I have a mild obsession with the moon, and the shots I've managed with just my phone have convinced me to go full-camera). 😂
No gas here, I totally agree with your advice, for me it's xt2 with kit and 23mm f2 & the x100 original. Easy game for street documentary and travel photography.
I agree with the idea of "growing into your camera", but I also think it's more important to invest in lenses you can grow into. To me, it's not buying twice to buy a cheaper camera body when, regardless of how expensive it was, you'll need to replace the body every few years anyway just like you would a phone or a laptop. On the other hand, it *is* buying twice to buy a cheap lens that you very quickly grow out of, like I did with my XC kit lens before I knew better!
My heart goes out to you??? Lol I'm extremely happy with my windows & android thank you very much! I worked with repairing & using Apple products for 15yrs... Not going back!
New Subscriber, love this advice except for the android comment, I don't like being nickeled and dimed to death by apple. Great advice for my next trip though.😁
I went crazy when I first got into photography and bought so many different lenses because I thought, I'd need this lens for this situation. But now 5 years later I almost exclusively use just the 35mm (90% of the time) and an 18-200mm lens.
So how much caffeine did you consume before doing this video:? LOL Really Fox, take a breath and slow down and enjoy! As always great advise and looking forward to your adventures.
Got a good deal on a XT20 for like 200$ a while back (yeah crazy), got an 18-55 and a 35 f2.0 a couple of batteries and I've been good for pretty much all conditions! it's small, autofocus is good enough and I have a good enough range. That said I think I would have preferred 23mm over my 35mm for walking around a shooting
"Sitting at home, taking photos of your toes!" 😂😂😂 Epic line. and realistically toes are one of the first thing a person takes photos of with a new camera. lol
Some great advice here. Definitely think your first 2 lenses are pretty much on point.... especially for travel (although I do love a superzoom for travel and hiking also). Personally I don't think a camera cube is needed. I often just have a sweatshirt or something in my bag, and that works well enough to protect a lens - especially when you have 1 lens on your camera and 1 in your bag. I know they are pretty cheap and not a big expense, but what is freeing about doing this is not having a bulky bag, and actually having space in your bag for other things.
what is wrong with using windows? I have built my own computer and love the freedom of customizing and adding storage. Is there something I should know about windows that makes photography harder?
The android and windows users comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it! Great video Roman, I think I’ll have to get one of those pens for my iPad now though so you’ve cost me cash 😮😉
So well said, Roman. It's always good to overcome the gear acquisition syndrome as it can save you a lot of money. As a portrait and wedding photographer I always struggle to find the balance between the effort to bring the best to my clients and just me trying to find something new to buy next. Basically now I have all the gear I really need, if there's a job for which I could need some other gear once in a while, I can always rent it, so I'm good to go. I know, this video is aimed at beginners first and foremost, but it was really helpful for me to see it 🙂
Overcome the syndrome of getting more gear...yes, those are holy words. At the same time, if you are not shooting wildlife, one or two lenses are all you need and you have the freedom to create.
Your heart goes out to windows and android users ? You hope our situation improves soon ? Like really ? I know there are apple fanboys out there but seriously you need help then ... especially when nearly every major dedicated software from photoshop to first party editors run extremely well on windows / android devices ... Also my heart goes out to your finances hope they improve soon .. Especially because apple sucks out large chunks for comparable performance just for the logo and your fanboy attitude ....
So many brilliant nuggets here - thank you. The wrist strap has been the best thing I ever bought for any camera - secure and instant. Also no bad neck. Also, my camera cube (just an Amazonian job) in a normal-looking cross body bag makes me feel so much more secure when wandering about, and also has room for my diabetes gubbins and snacks. Keeping it simple is such a good message.
Dude! Major shade thrown at us PC peeps, hahahaha! But seriously, excellent video with lots of useful tips for streamlining our gear and concentrating on the photography part.
I have a dedicated Windows desktop with 32" monitor and I would not change it for anything! Having 3 backup HDDs is also nice. I am also a zoom shooter. I shoot with prime on occasion, but there isn't a time I thought, I wish I had that zoom right now.
if you are european (just because the bag i will be referring to it's easier to find here) try to find a finnish gas mask bag : it houses a tenba byob insert 7 or 9 (bigger) camera cube with no problem and you still have some space for a bottle of water or a compact umbrella or a speedlight. there are inside pockets for the small bits, it's army sturdy, and does not shout "expensive gear inside" (the opposite). While i now have plenty of dedicated camera bags to house all my gear (i have plenty of camera and lenses), the finnish bag is still my favourite low key bag to walk around a city.
Concur with shoes and as steelcannibal noted extra batteries. The other kit option I would consider is the 2 lens kit option as it gives a longer focal length zoom. My advice is to hold off on buying any other lenses until you find yourself developing a strong interest in genres were these lenses are strong. As far as megapixels 20-30 is more than adequate for most people.
You were doing ok till you let your Apple fanboy side show... Just contradicts you whole speach about "there's no good and bad..." But hey, I liked the video ;)
8:47: This is a crucial and wholistic recommendation. Much of my photo career involves miles of walking around NYC or hard interiors when I'm shooting Architecture and Interiors. All day on my feet. Photography can be an incredibly active endeavor, which is part of the draw, and so the equipment also extends down to the toes.
Perfect advice on choosing lenses. I started with the 18-55 kit lens (Nikon D3300) then I wanted some more reach, so I got a 55-200. I found that I prefered 35mm when I was walking on the street, so I got a 35mm f1.8 specifically for that. Then I realized that changing between the 18-55 and 55-200 was a pain when I went on vacation, so I found a nice used 18-140mm. Now im thinking about selling the 18-55 and 55-200 haha.
I used to edit on my mac a bunch and then use my phone or tablet for reference, but nowadays I just use lightroom on my samsung galaxy tab s7, I guess the only advantage on computer is the more powerful AI masks, but the mobile only plan is SO CHEAP. I do use lightroom classic for scanning negatives every now and then but I do like my current lab.
I just have a question, what the fuck was that remark about android and windows users? The only thing I could hear after that was uninformed, uninformed and apple fanboy
Hah I don't mind the Android quip, but just a note that I started editing my RAWs on my Pixel Fold using Lightroom Mobile, and its a great experience, and one less device to carry around. Just my 2c.
I have the original Sony a7 and was thinking about an upgrade to a used a7iii. I got the Tamron 28-75 last year it hasn't come off the camera, so I could sell my Samyang 35mm and Sony 50mm primes to help with funding. The only reasons I want the a7iii is stabilisation and improved focusing (the og a7 is really bad a tracking moving subjects). But is dropping over 1k on a new body really worth it for just a hobby and a little bit of stock photography?
So you are a iPad-Iphone user, why below the belt sneaky kick towards android or windows users? You lost me here. PS I use iMac, Windows, Linux Mint and Android, not that that should matter in any way.
8:36 Lol, typical Apple sheep. Windows is way better and as far as your 2013 cellphone with a 2023 price tag... You lost on that one buddy. Androids way better.
I still think for a beginner a 24-105/f4 (or 24-125 Nikon) is a better choice than the 24-70 ... This could also be the only lens for street or travel photography! 😇
Hey Roman! Was wondering if you were going to do a video on what gear you personally were going to take with you while you travel? I love to see that. Idk I just like gear videos I guess 😂.
Good points about lenses and footwear. I've come round to believe that as long as the camera sensor is up to the job for whatever type of photography you do there is no point mathering about whether you get 2 extra frames a second or whatever. The key thing is does the system you choose have a range of good quality affordable (that's you out of the picture then Canon) lenses. My criteria are sharpness and chromatic aberration. Second the older one gets the more likely joint pain is going to be a regular companion, in part as a consequence of one's earlier lifestyle. For landscape photo adventures I now buy boots based on comfort and support. Mine get a lot of abuse and if I buy a pair in September they are ready for the bin in March at the latest. Brand doesn't matter. Waterproof? Forget it.
Hi mate, loving the vids! I have recently bought a x-t30 and was wondering if you could do a video on the best settings/customisation for Fujifilm camera specifically for street photography. That would be amazing 🤩 keep up the work brother
I loved the video till you tossed my self respect for being both the windows and android guy. Time to dust off my iPad now. 🤪 This video was exactly what I was looking for. I am saving extras to buy the XT4 and wanted to know hust the basic gear for beginner. Great video Roman.
Of the primes I’d also say consider a 85mm eq (if affordable) as the portraits are 85 f1.7 looks really cool, and a lot different than the 50mm look which I feel I can get close to with a kit lens
Hey man - Ive recently just bingewatched all your videos and they're great! Ive been looking into getting a good camera and i must say you have helped me tons. I kind of want to buy the X-T4, but ive heard the X-T5 will be announced in may. Would you recommend i wait for the X-T5 or go for the X-T4 while its on sale?
Love the video Roman. Especially as it has lots of shots of parts of my home city, London, that I am familiar with. Didn't know you were off travelling but I hope you will still be posting during your adventures. Stay Safe and have a wonderful time.
Tip for the bag section; There are now a lot of smaller sized camera bags that are on both lighter and cheaper side of things. I mainly do portraiture and weddings so I am mostly using the usual huge and heavy bags and hard cases but when I am feeling like doing some street or landscapes for fun, I have a random brand, cheapest camera bag I could find in my town (It was like 50 or 60 EUR I believe) and it does the job perfectly, while also being very, very light to carry - and for those rainy days, I bought a random 5 EUR bag cover that fits the bags dimensions... The bag is smaller than my hiking bag and I can easily fit my camera, a 20mm, 35mm and either a 105mm or 70-200mm in it, along side of my spare batteries, SSD and some other camera gear - WHILE ALSO having space left for a water bottle, some food, snacks and even my laptop if I want to, as the bag I got has a laptop compartment (which I mostly use for my lens filter baggie.) Then, there are also brands like Wandrd, Gitzo, F-stop or NatGeo for example, who also make smaller (and tiny) 10/10 rated backpacks and bags but they are outside of what is considered a ''cheap zone.''
So what size “smaller bag” are you using ? Is it Larger than 10L ? Being smaller than a hiking backpack can still be too large for someone like me. Thanks
You’ve pretty much replicated what I was doing when I’ve left Australia for long trips (did 12 mth globetrotting backpacking trip years ago and 3 other trips of 2 months or so) except that on full frame I was taking a wider range zoom (e.g Pentax 28-105mm or Tamron 28-200mm) and a 50mm f/1.4 fast prime. This was essentially my low light of street portrait lens. I had to keep it simple for weight / space restrictions but it’s incredibly refreshing to keep every so simple. You take better photos when you take complexity away. I do like shooting just primes for the same reason but then for a big trip you might have to go with 3 primes. Wide, standard and Tele. I’ve never done it but have thought about taking just the beast Pentax K-1 and 31mm f1.8 43mm f1.9 and 77mm f1.8 Limited series primes and if I can’t get the shot with one of those, so be it. Obviously the 31mm isn’t wide and the 77mm is very Tele but they are small lenses. Just the body is a tank.
I have a question. I don't know if it is normal but a week ago I bought a fuji X-t200 mainly for photography and everything worked normally but I kept hearing a buzzing/humming continous sound coming from the lens. If I took the lens off, the sound would be no more. Is it normal for this camera? Or the lens is damaged?
As a windows and Android user, I feel your sympathy. There is basically no reason for me to get an iPad (I tinker too much with PCs etc to make that worth my while), but I am drawn to an iPad for my photography.
Thanks and good advice about keeping it simple. However, I guess one could argue that buying a decent fixed lens camera to start is a good idea because if you can change lenses, the human instinct says you'll then buy more lenses, thus adding a decision element to a beginner that isn't always the healthiest. I saw a remark you made about getting to know your camera and seeing workshop folks spending time figuring them out. I'm sure you've seen them fuss over which lens to put on and then spending time alternating between the 2,3 or maybe even 4 that they have now acquired. By having a fixed focal length then the beginner can concentrate solely on composition and the dynamics of the camera and the principles, and then they can add focal lengths down the road when they know what they want.
I use the normal ipad and I must say it was a hassle figuring out a decent workflow. Lightroom is also limited compared to the desktop version. Won’t work for professional editing.
Hi Roman, would you recommend me the 16-55 to replace 35 f2 and 56 f1.2? (and possibly 23 f2, but im probably gonna keep that). I kinda want to save money, but i wasnt happy with 18-55... (im gonna buy used and bought everything in my kit used)
Was just casually watching the fantastic video and suddenly got burned for being an Android & Windows user 😢
Excellent advice. My high school photography teacher (back when things were film only) told us much the same. "Don't go overboard until you _know_ you're gonna like it."
Love this video, not too much said or in this case bashing other devices. Just simply straight to the point. i am looking forward to the Photography Journey . Appreciate the video and tips.
what do you think of the 18-135mm zoom lens vs 24-70 ?
your funny with the take that took on people using windows to edit 😂 I am really looking towards a new MacBook m2 or m1 air
I'm a beginner (actually I'm returning to photography/filmmaking after a decade away), and I have just bought a Sony ZV1. I feel for less than £600 it provides decent results with little fuss and extra equipment. I see guys running around with high end cameras all rigged out and they produce hardly anything worth watching.
These introductory remarks really resonated with me. I was thinking about buying the x100v “because it has weather sealing and what if I want to travel?”
- I hate traveling, even taking the train for more then half an hour sucks all the energy out of me 😄
I highly recommend Batteries, lots of extra batteries (depending on your camera, started with an old canon T2i, and aftermarket batteries are like $6-$8)! and a lens brush+cloth.
Defo, I shoot with a Sony A7Rii always carry a spare or two with me
absolutely. i dont need a 2nd one atm but at some point i likely will get an aftermarket one anyway just in case
Especially important if you're shooting with stabilized lenses, the gyro motors inside suck down a bit of power depending on camera, or shooting in live mode with your back screen on will drain things. Most standard cameras you can also get "battery grips" that hold 2 batteries at the same time and that makes a difference if you're doing a lot of shooting, or portrait work. But I've always found the more the better, at least for my shooting needs(anywhere from 300-2,000 shots for various events from parties, family gatherings concerts, to car races, etc.)
I've got a cheaper version of your beginers gear with XT30II 18-55 and 35mmf2. Very good but not WR
@@djstuc Good to know 👍
Thanks
@@iTedTube Yeah a light drizzle shouldn't be too much of an issue for any consumer electronics, just keep in mind that zoom lenzes might suck in air (and water). So if it's really wet a prime might be safer. And just wipe off the water if it water collects on top of your gear. Personally I try to stay under an umbrella and wouldn't shoot in the rain just to be safe, but I baby my gear.
Spot on with a kit zoom and a light, compact 50mm or 35mm equivalent prime for travel photography. If you always have two hands and full attention to use on the camera, the zoom is the better choice, but a lightweight and compact prime on a wrist strap gives you so many more opportunities to shoot that it makes up for the lack of zooming. I bought my prime just for the rare occasion that I wanted shallow DOF, but ended up using it for a lot of general purpose photography just because of how handy it is.
Lots of gear is extremely heavy on long distance trips. You might potentially be targeted by criminals depending on the country.
I chuckled at the Windows and Android folks improving their situation.
haha I was wondering if people would find it as light humour or get offended. So far most in the comments seem to have found the funny side but I have lost quite a few subscribers since publishing it. I guess they got offended lol
@@snapsbyfox A British sense of humour can be a heavy burden :)
Loving the M10-P + light room on my z fold 3, perfect for a day out as well as traveling. My 12in iPad pro is pretty much a coaster for my coffee and my 14in m1 pro is strictly for work. An iPad and, or Mac is too much to carry. Ok maybe you can get away with the new iPad mini.
Me too..and I'm an android user.
@@snapsbyfox You'd be surprised😂
Prime shooter here mostly. I almost always use 35 mm, 50 mm and 24 mm FF equivalent (in that order) wherever I travel and / or take street photographs. Those three focal lengths cover everything I ever need. I use zooms only when I sit in the audience (where I can't move) or when I am shooting landscapes. 80% of ALL my shots have been taken with 35 mm and 50 mm lenses. Wrist wrap user also :) Love that method and because of small primes my arm wont become tired. I use just some basic back-bag with separate lens pouches. Very easy and flexible way to carry my gear.
that's exactly what I do, 35, 50 and 24, they more less cover most basic needs
Well, photography is really very individual. I prefer zooms over primes (though I have a 50mm 1.8 lens). But to be more versatile I love my 24-105/f4! It's probably the only lens you'll ever need on street or travel photography! (Nonetheless I added a 100-400 lens and a 16mm 2.8.) 🤔
I have my Nikon 18-55mm and 55-200mm to capture people actions in distance (for natural look).
I agree with most of what you state here... especially a good pair of foot gear. The most important in my view as a street photographer. Also, the best decision I ever made was ditching the pathetic overly expensive Apple gear for Android and Windows. I feel like a grown up now, and the world opened up to me ;-)
To each their own. The MacBooks are great.
@@xaviercopeland2789 Just following Roman's lead of trolling humour. lol. It doesn't matter what people use, just like cameras, it doesn't matter what you use as long as you enjoy using it. They're all tools - mostly all good tools at that.
iPad Pro has been doing most of the heavy lifting with editing. MacBook Pro is hardly used.
Before watching this video I actually did everything you said, I found a great deal on a a6400, bought a sigma 18-50mm and I've been enjoying shooting and taking videos as well! Highly recommend for people to listen and follow these steps (:
I recently went to get hands-on with some cameras I'd been looking at online. I went in mostly excited to check out the Canon R10, but found I'd spent probably 20 minutes playing around with a Nikon Z50. I've changed my mind to the Z50 with 16-50 mm and 50-200 mm lenses. Those two would cover most of my not-lunar-needs (I have a mild obsession with the moon, and the shots I've managed with just my phone have convinced me to go full-camera). 😂
I dont know how you recommend a peak design zip though, which is a $200 bag for beginners.
And the windows/android hate is shitty tbh.
agree
No gas here, I totally agree with your advice, for me it's xt2 with kit and 23mm f2 & the x100 original. Easy game for street documentary and travel photography.
I agree with the idea of "growing into your camera", but I also think it's more important to invest in lenses you can grow into. To me, it's not buying twice to buy a cheaper camera body when, regardless of how expensive it was, you'll need to replace the body every few years anyway just like you would a phone or a laptop. On the other hand, it *is* buying twice to buy a cheap lens that you very quickly grow out of, like I did with my XC kit lens before I knew better!
My heart goes out to you??? Lol I'm extremely happy with my windows & android thank you very much! I worked with repairing & using Apple products for 15yrs... Not going back!
Well said
New Subscriber, love this advice except for the android comment, I don't like being nickeled and dimed to death by apple. Great advice for my next trip though.😁
I went crazy when I first got into photography and bought so many different lenses because I thought, I'd need this lens for this situation. But now 5 years later I almost exclusively use just the 35mm (90% of the time) and an 18-200mm lens.
I felt attacked with the Android / Windows comment even as I literally laughed out loud in my living room. 😂
I know the video is a year old but you can get a 50 mega pickle Canon 5Ds for less than 1k today!
Canon 5DMk4 is 30 Mpixel
So how much caffeine did you consume before doing this video:? LOL Really Fox, take a breath and slow down and enjoy! As always great advise and looking forward to your adventures.
Got a good deal on a XT20 for like 200$ a while back (yeah crazy), got an 18-55 and a 35 f2.0 a couple of batteries and I've been good for pretty much all conditions! it's small, autofocus is good enough and I have a good enough range. That said I think I would have preferred 23mm over my 35mm for walking around a shooting
I guess those recommendations are done for full frame cameras. Therefore for your XT20 you should divide it by the crop 1.5.
"Sitting at home, taking photos of your toes!" 😂😂😂 Epic line. and realistically toes are one of the first thing a person takes photos of with a new camera. lol
Some great advice here. Definitely think your first 2 lenses are pretty much on point.... especially for travel (although I do love a superzoom for travel and hiking also). Personally I don't think a camera cube is needed. I often just have a sweatshirt or something in my bag, and that works well enough to protect a lens - especially when you have 1 lens on your camera and 1 in your bag. I know they are pretty cheap and not a big expense, but what is freeing about doing this is not having a bulky bag, and actually having space in your bag for other things.
what is wrong with using windows? I have built my own computer and love the freedom of customizing and adding storage. Is there something I should know about windows that makes photography harder?
The android and windows users comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it! Great video Roman, I think I’ll have to get one of those pens for my iPad now though so you’ve cost me cash 😮😉
what shoes you wear/recommend?
So well said, Roman. It's always good to overcome the gear acquisition syndrome as it can save you a lot of money. As a portrait and wedding photographer I always struggle to find the balance between the effort to bring the best to my clients and just me trying to find something new to buy next. Basically now I have all the gear I really need, if there's a job for which I could need some other gear once in a while, I can always rent it, so I'm good to go. I know, this video is aimed at beginners first and foremost, but it was really helpful for me to see it 🙂
Overcome the syndrome of getting more gear...yes, those are holy words. At the same time, if you are not shooting wildlife, one or two lenses are all you need and you have the freedom to create.
Your heart goes out to windows and android users ? You hope our situation improves soon ? Like really ? I know there are apple fanboys out there but seriously you need help then ... especially when nearly every major dedicated software from photoshop to first party editors run extremely well on windows / android devices ... Also my heart goes out to your finances hope they improve soon .. Especially because apple sucks out large chunks for comparable performance just for the logo and your fanboy attitude ....
Fantastic stuff, really interesting take on things.
Very refreshing to see someone just talking simple facts.
Great work!
So many brilliant nuggets here - thank you.
The wrist strap has been the best thing I ever bought for any camera - secure and instant. Also no bad neck.
Also, my camera cube (just an Amazonian job) in a normal-looking cross body bag makes me feel so much more secure when wandering about, and also has room for my diabetes gubbins and snacks.
Keeping it simple is such a good message.
just purchased my first camera ever - XT20 gonna be it. Absolutely looking forward to get started!!
I just got an xt30 and it’s lots of fun!
Dude! Major shade thrown at us PC peeps, hahahaha! But seriously, excellent video with lots of useful tips for streamlining our gear and concentrating on the photography part.
I have a dedicated Windows desktop with 32" monitor and I would not change it for anything! Having 3 backup HDDs is also nice. I am also a zoom shooter. I shoot with prime on occasion, but there isn't a time I thought, I wish I had that zoom right now.
if you are european (just because the bag i will be referring to it's easier to find here) try to find a finnish gas mask bag : it houses a tenba byob insert 7 or 9 (bigger) camera cube with no problem and you still have some space for a bottle of water or a compact umbrella or a speedlight. there are inside pockets for the small bits, it's army sturdy, and does not shout "expensive gear inside" (the opposite). While i now have plenty of dedicated camera bags to house all my gear (i have plenty of camera and lenses), the finnish bag is still my favourite low key bag to walk around a city.
Concur with shoes and as steelcannibal noted extra batteries. The other kit option I would consider is the 2 lens kit option as it gives a longer focal length zoom. My advice is to hold off on buying any other lenses until you find yourself developing a strong interest in genres were these lenses are strong. As far as megapixels 20-30 is more than adequate for most people.
You were doing ok till you let your Apple fanboy side show... Just contradicts you whole speach about "there's no good and bad..." But hey, I liked the video ;)
Hey man! What app are you using to edit the shots with the pencil? Thanks great vid!
8:36 Windows > MacOS and I'll die on this hill 😂
hahah
8:47: This is a crucial and wholistic recommendation. Much of my photo career involves miles of walking around NYC or hard interiors when I'm shooting Architecture and Interiors. All day on my feet. Photography can be an incredibly active endeavor, which is part of the draw, and so the equipment also extends down to the toes.
Perfect advice on choosing lenses. I started with the 18-55 kit lens (Nikon D3300) then I wanted some more reach, so I got a 55-200. I found that I prefered 35mm when I was walking on the street, so I got a 35mm f1.8 specifically for that. Then I realized that changing between the 18-55 and 55-200 was a pain when I went on vacation, so I found a nice used 18-140mm. Now im thinking about selling the 18-55 and 55-200 haha.
8:33 excuse me? My 5k High end windows PC and 1.3k galaxy s21 ultra found this very offensive
“If you’re still using android or windows.. my heart does go out to you..” brilliant!
16-80 f4 or 16-55 f2… if you can only have one
I used to edit on my mac a bunch and then use my phone or tablet for reference, but nowadays I just use lightroom on my samsung galaxy tab s7, I guess the only advantage on computer is the more powerful AI masks, but the mobile only plan is SO CHEAP. I do use lightroom classic for scanning negatives every now and then but I do like my current lab.
I just have a question, what the fuck was that remark about android and windows users? The only thing I could hear after that was uninformed, uninformed and apple fanboy
8:37: "I hope your situation improves soon" really had me laughing. Absolutely with you on this shade.
Just found your channel. Very inspiring. I’m new to UA-cam. Thanks for the videos
LMAO rip windows & android peasants
All gear that I have for start - camera fujifilm from 2007 years for 10 bucks))
Hah I don't mind the Android quip, but just a note that I started editing my RAWs on my Pixel Fold using Lightroom Mobile, and its a great experience, and one less device to carry around. Just my 2c.
I have the original Sony a7 and was thinking about an upgrade to a used a7iii. I got the Tamron 28-75 last year it hasn't come off the camera, so I could sell my Samyang 35mm and Sony 50mm primes to help with funding. The only reasons I want the a7iii is stabilisation and improved focusing (the og a7 is really bad a tracking moving subjects). But is dropping over 1k on a new body really worth it for just a hobby and a little bit of stock photography?
Can anyone tell me what app he was using to edit on ipad!? Thanks in advance
Android and Windows user doesn't mean poor ....and every apple 🍏 uose doesn't mean Rich ... What a stupid mindset ..😅
Bruhhhh You had me until you threw that shade to Android/Windows users lol Great video though! Thanks for all the info and I hope you continue :)
Thank you so much for not following the "you-need-all-this-super-cool-new-gear"-route, that today every sponsored youtuber takes. So damn refreshing.
One camera, one lens = Sony RX10 IV, good enough and versatile and fits in a regular small bag.
So you are a iPad-Iphone user, why below the belt sneaky kick towards android or windows users? You lost me here.
PS I use iMac, Windows, Linux Mint and Android, not that that should matter in any way.
8:36 Lol, typical Apple sheep. Windows is way better and as far as your 2013 cellphone with a 2023 price tag... You lost on that one buddy. Androids way better.
This is all really good advice! And I think we can all agree with you that we should the keep the sweet little android users in our prayers 🙏 🤣
I still think for a beginner a 24-105/f4 (or 24-125 Nikon) is a better choice than the 24-70 ... This could also be the only lens for street or travel photography! 😇
I had the Fuji 18-55 and got the 16-80, barely leaves the camera when I travel.
Hey Roman! Was wondering if you were going to do a video on what gear you personally were going to take with you while you travel? I love to see that. Idk I just like gear videos I guess 😂.
Good points about lenses and footwear. I've come round to believe that as long as the camera sensor is up to the job for whatever type of photography you do there is no point mathering about whether you get 2 extra frames a second or whatever.
The key thing is does the system you choose have a range of good quality affordable (that's you out of the picture then Canon) lenses. My criteria are sharpness and chromatic aberration.
Second the older one gets the more likely joint pain is going to be a regular companion, in part as a consequence of one's earlier lifestyle.
For landscape photo adventures I now buy boots based on comfort and support. Mine get a lot of abuse and if I buy a pair in September they are ready for the bin in March at the latest. Brand doesn't matter. Waterproof? Forget it.
Hi mate, loving the vids! I have recently bought a x-t30 and was wondering if you could do a video on the best settings/customisation for Fujifilm camera specifically for street photography. That would be amazing 🤩 keep up the work brother
I loved the video till you tossed my self respect for being both the windows and android guy. Time to dust off my iPad now. 🤪
This video was exactly what I was looking for. I am saving extras to buy the XT4 and wanted to know hust the basic gear for beginner. Great video Roman.
The comment on the windows & android was quite arrogant & and sounded like an understatement. The video and information was good otherwise.
It’s funny cause I use a Wii Wrist strap for my handhold cameras 😂😂
Hey Roman, not sure if I missed it in the vid, but what was the brand of the wrist strap that you use?
I have the same question. Can you tell me what wrist strap you use? Thanks!
I have the xt20 with 15-45 mm lens and it has been amazing and takes great photos
Of the primes I’d also say consider a 85mm eq (if affordable) as the portraits are 85 f1.7 looks really cool, and a lot different than the 50mm look which I feel I can get close to with a kit lens
Hey man - Ive recently just bingewatched all your videos and they're great! Ive been looking into getting a good camera and i must say you have helped me tons.
I kind of want to buy the X-T4, but ive heard the X-T5 will be announced in may. Would you recommend i wait for the X-T5 or go for the X-T4 while its on sale?
I've only really need 3 lenses for travel 18 - 55mm and 70 - 300mm zooms street 27mm pancake lens
Love the video Roman. Especially as it has lots of shots of parts of my home city, London, that I am familiar with. Didn't know you were off travelling but I hope you will still be posting during your adventures. Stay Safe and have a wonderful time.
Tip for the bag section; There are now a lot of smaller sized camera bags that are on both lighter and cheaper side of things. I mainly do portraiture and weddings so I am mostly using the usual huge and heavy bags and hard cases but when I am feeling like doing some street or landscapes for fun, I have a random brand, cheapest camera bag I could find in my town (It was like 50 or 60 EUR I believe) and it does the job perfectly, while also being very, very light to carry - and for those rainy days, I bought a random 5 EUR bag cover that fits the bags dimensions... The bag is smaller than my hiking bag and I can easily fit my camera, a 20mm, 35mm and either a 105mm or 70-200mm in it, along side of my spare batteries, SSD and some other camera gear - WHILE ALSO having space left for a water bottle, some food, snacks and even my laptop if I want to, as the bag I got has a laptop compartment (which I mostly use for my lens filter baggie.) Then, there are also brands like Wandrd, Gitzo, F-stop or NatGeo for example, who also make smaller (and tiny) 10/10 rated backpacks and bags but they are outside of what is considered a ''cheap zone.''
So what size “smaller bag” are you using ? Is it Larger than 10L ? Being smaller than a hiking backpack can still be too large for someone like me. Thanks
@@Festvangelist I think it's either 12 or 15 L. I forgot what it was but judging by its size, I would say approx. 15L.
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Ok the video was helpful up until you mentioned Android and Windows. Disliked lol
Great basic advice for new photographers.
LMFAO 🤣 This amount of snob can only come from an Apple consumer 8:35
About to get olympus e-m10 mark iii s . Is it good for beginner?
I am a beginner. I have a crop sensor and just purchased the 18-135mm. Is the full frame 24-70 on a full frame camera, of equal distance?
You’ve pretty much replicated what I was doing when I’ve left Australia for long trips (did 12 mth globetrotting backpacking trip years ago and 3 other trips of 2 months or so) except that on full frame I was taking a wider range zoom (e.g Pentax 28-105mm or Tamron 28-200mm) and a 50mm f/1.4 fast prime. This was essentially my low light of street portrait lens. I had to keep it simple for weight / space restrictions but it’s incredibly refreshing to keep every so simple. You take better photos when you take complexity away. I do like shooting just primes for the same reason but then for a big trip you might have to go with 3 primes. Wide, standard and Tele.
I’ve never done it but have thought about taking just the beast Pentax K-1 and 31mm f1.8 43mm f1.9 and 77mm f1.8 Limited series primes and if I can’t get the shot with one of those, so be it. Obviously the 31mm isn’t wide and the 77mm is very Tele but they are small lenses. Just the body is a tank.
I have a question. I don't know if it is normal but a week ago I bought a fuji X-t200 mainly for photography and everything worked normally but I kept hearing a buzzing/humming continous sound coming from the lens. If I took the lens off, the sound would be no more.
Is it normal for this camera? Or the lens is damaged?
As a windows and Android user, I feel your sympathy. There is basically no reason for me to get an iPad (I tinker too much with PCs etc to make that worth my while), but I am drawn to an iPad for my photography.
haha jokes aside I read somewhere that new Samsung galaxy tab is meant to be pretty good. not sure what apps it can run but maybe worth a look
The Galaxy Tab S7 is great for editing photos and it even comes with the pen 😙 I'm using Lightroom.
Sony kit lense is shit.!!! 16 to 50.. quality is the worst
Another Apple snob...lol
Which lens goes better with Fujifilm X-T30 II for a beginner, 18-55mm or 15-45mm? Thanks for your help :)
Thanks and good advice about keeping it simple. However, I guess one could argue that buying a decent fixed lens camera to start is a good idea because if you can change lenses, the human instinct says you'll then buy more lenses, thus adding a decision element to a beginner that isn't always the healthiest. I saw a remark you made about getting to know your camera and seeing workshop folks spending time figuring them out. I'm sure you've seen them fuss over which lens to put on and then spending time alternating between the 2,3 or maybe even 4 that they have now acquired. By having a fixed focal length then the beginner can concentrate solely on composition and the dynamics of the camera and the principles, and then they can add focal lengths down the road when they know what they want.
Hello. Love your videos. By chance, do you have the link to your camera wrist sling? Looking to buy one now after watching this video. 😊👍
One more.
Wrist strap are great unless you have kids.
My first was a Sony Nex 5 R
And now I have a Sony A7 IV
I just have Sony A6000 and got the Sigma f1,4 30mm lens and I'm super happy with it :D
I have one question, how did you put the peak design strap on you fuji?
Yes very genre specific….For street and travel this all makes very i good sense,especially the shoes and maybe a water bottle.👍🏻👍🏻
Good advice for landscape shooters too🙂
I use the normal ipad and I must say it was a hassle figuring out a decent workflow. Lightroom is also limited compared to the desktop version. Won’t work for professional editing.
Hi Roman, would you recommend me the 16-55 to replace 35 f2 and 56 f1.2? (and possibly 23 f2, but im probably gonna keep that). I kinda want to save money, but i wasnt happy with 18-55... (im gonna buy used and bought everything in my kit used)