Chilling Street Photography at Night In Mexico City

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  • Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
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    This is my second Street Photography Challenge: A night in Mexico City
    I didn’t expect it street photography in low-light situation would be a difficult as it was. But I think everything becomes more difficult when taking pictures at night. Everything from editing, to exposure, dealing with the high ISO and nailing focus - everything gets more difficult at night, especially when it comes to street photography at night. I filmed this with a GoPro and the Fujifilm X-T3 with the 1.2 56mm lens, in the night, in Mexico City.
    The low-light performance of the Fuji X-T3 is actually pretty good I think and with the 1.2 56mm Fujinon lens, it becomes a bit easier to keep the ISO at a decent level with doing night street photography.

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  • @FTrovatten
    @FTrovatten  5 років тому +12

    If you have any ideas for what street photography challenge, I should do next, let me know here :) Thanks for watching!
    The camera I used in the videos: geni.us/TheFujiX-T3 & the lens: geni.us/FujiPortraitLens

    • @HiddenSanDiegoVideo
      @HiddenSanDiegoVideo 5 років тому +1

      I would suggest a shoot in one of the colorful markets.
      You could do a shoot in the subway.
      You could focus on street performers.
      Cute kids hanging around while their parents are working.

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      Got it :) my latest video hit 7 min!

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Good ideas! Thanks! Noted!

    • @jean-christophenogues8520
      @jean-christophenogues8520 5 років тому

      Les métiers de la rue....les façades des magasins....les travailleurs du petit matin....

    • @alexstemp
      @alexstemp 5 років тому

      An iPhone or phone camera challenge!

  • @bevernesto1
    @bevernesto1 5 років тому +35

    Street photography at night. But 1st, "TACOS" 👍

  • @nespodzany
    @nespodzany 5 років тому +28

    Hey the next time you do a night streetphoto vlog could you layer the settings that were used e.g. 50mm f2, SS1600, ISO 1200. Thanks for sharing!

  • @anjaliseitz5370
    @anjaliseitz5370 5 років тому +5

    I love your work so much, please keep posting!!! I can't stop watching, your videos are amazing and you have helped me grow as a photographer providing me with so much knowledge. Thank you so much !!!

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Thanks a lot mate! Don’t worry. I’ll keep posting :)

  • @jongrall
    @jongrall 5 років тому +9

    Street photography at night is particularly difficult. I think it helps to accept that your photos are going to have deep shadows and some noise, and focus on finding good artificial light sources on the street to use to illuminate your subjects.

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      Yeah. I think it's a lot of playing with light. But yes. Everything becomes more difficult at night. Focus, noise, editing etc.

  • @8iancx555
    @8iancx555 5 років тому

    These photos are so beautiful... really captures the city’s aura

  • @Materialisimo
    @Materialisimo 5 років тому +4

    Amazing photos

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +2

      Thanks!

    • @svenolschewski2200
      @svenolschewski2200 4 роки тому

      what the hell? i wouldn't expect you of all channels to like something like this. I really like your videos btw ^^

  • @alhamdi23
    @alhamdi23 5 років тому +3

    Please can you add camera sitting for each photo. Its helpful for us to learn more

  • @TheOne-uu4vi
    @TheOne-uu4vi 5 років тому +7

    The photo at 2:01 it’s amazing I can see it frame and hanging in my living room .. really enjoy your work .

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Thank you so much! Really appreciate it! :)

    • @photonmx
      @photonmx 5 років тому +1

      @@FTrovatten How much did you crop it?

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      @@photonmx Not much actually.

  • @artemorbid
    @artemorbid 5 років тому +2

    Excellent work once again my friend. I always enjoy your journeys.

  • @sanderburtram9280
    @sanderburtram9280 5 років тому +2

    I very much enjoyed this video. I also have an x100F, and was contemplating picking up an X-T3. Please continue with the good work!

  • @EduardoMendozaPhoto
    @EduardoMendozaPhoto 5 років тому +10

    Interesantísimo ver esta ciudad a través de tus ojos! You made me want to take my Fujifilm camera and go out at night for some fun!

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      edmendoza photography Thanks is good to hehe! Have fun shooting!

  • @hiiamkatharina8884
    @hiiamkatharina8884 5 років тому +2

    Awesome! So many incredible photos!

  • @yourfather1518
    @yourfather1518 5 років тому

    love your way you talk with people

  • @CiaranWhelan
    @CiaranWhelan 5 років тому +5

    Beautiful video, but I would love to have seen your photo settings. The only reason I found your channel was looking for night street shooting with X-T3 hoping to learn from you and by seeing what settings you used.
    Thanks.

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      Hi Ciaran! Cool name btw! I want to remake my street photography at night video! The GoPro could not handle the low light well :)

  • @javierdelarosa4761
    @javierdelarosa4761 5 років тому +1

    Bro you’re amazing!! I’m a Sony shooter just starting out. Currently I have a Sony a6000 with the sigma 56mm 1.4. I’m into sports, action and a little street photography. I like the X-T3 particularly for sports and action but I’m seeing now that it’s really an all around camera and that 56mm 1.2 is incredible. I’m honestly thinking about making the switch to Fuji. You’re killing it out there keep doing what you’re doing ✊🏽

  • @NeilThomas0
    @NeilThomas0 5 років тому +2

    i love your style! great video

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      Thanks a lot Neil! Appreciate it!

  • @disarmsox
    @disarmsox 5 років тому +2

    That taxi shot is cinematic!

  • @yoswer748
    @yoswer748 5 років тому +2

    such a great video dude!

  • @grantscheffers65
    @grantscheffers65 4 роки тому

    Awesome brudda.. i love your videos.. so much so that i bought the xf 56mm 1.2 today to go with my 27mm pancake. Thanks for the inspiration 🙌

  • @nightwatchpov3926
    @nightwatchpov3926 5 років тому +1

    A Freaking YES! A man after my own heart. Great video! Please let me know if you're going to be in Los Angeles anytime would love to shoot with you

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Thanks dude! I’ll let you know once I visit LA again! :)

  • @redwolf_media
    @redwolf_media 5 років тому +1

    Great photos, Going to Mexico DF in January to do street photography for a couple weeks! cheers

  • @doctornebula
    @doctornebula 4 роки тому

    Fantastic shots with awesome lens.

  • @CJamesPhoto
    @CJamesPhoto 5 років тому +1

    Sweet shots man, enjoyed the video.. wish I could take a trip over, miss Mexico

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      CJamesPhoto glad you liked it! Yeah I feel you. It’s a fun city!

  • @annetteg4331
    @annetteg4331 4 роки тому

    You got some pretty good shots dude. I enjoyed this.

  • @richforthestar9743
    @richforthestar9743 5 років тому +1

    Stunning!

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Thanks Rich! I post a video like this every week :)

  • @jean-christophenogues8520
    @jean-christophenogues8520 5 років тому +1

    Good job, j adore cette vidéo et les photos beaucoup de naturel , encouragements. Je pense acheter cet appareil xt3 vous me donnez envie.

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Thanks a lot :) glad you like my approach! Tomorrow I’ll publish I new video! Stay tuned :)

  • @TokyoGritandGrain
    @TokyoGritandGrain 5 років тому +1

    Super fun... and tacos. Nice.

  • @phatcrayonz
    @phatcrayonz 4 роки тому

    At 1:28 ... I was there. Taking photos. The niño feo graffiti kid. I wish I knew you a few months ago it would of been nice to have you take me around doing street photography

  • @JinQuimpo
    @JinQuimpo 5 років тому +1

    I’m so happy I bumped into your channel! I love your style of shooting and how u approach people! totally subscribe and I almost watched all your videos in one sitting! 😍👌🏼

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Haha thanks a lot Jin! Luckily, I have a new video coming out tomorrow :)!
      Appreciate the support!

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Haha thanks a lot Jin! Luckily, I have a new video coming out tomorrow :)!
      Appreciate the support!

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Haha thanks a lot Jin! Luckily, I have a new video coming out tomorrow :)!
      Appreciate the support!

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Haha thanks a lot Jin! Luckily, I have a new video coming out tomorrow :)!
      Appreciate the support!

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Haha thanks a lot Jin! Luckily, I have a new video coming out tomorrow :)!
      Appreciate the support!

  • @aldpradana6928
    @aldpradana6928 5 років тому +4

    never thought 56 mm f1.2 would be this damn good. Did you have difficulty in focusing while using it?

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Its such a fun lens I think! Sometimes the fast aperture makes it a big slower than a faster lens. But it’s my favorite lens at the moment.

  • @DavidCure
    @DavidCure 5 років тому

    ¡Que valor!

  • @stkuj
    @stkuj 5 років тому +2

    You got some really interesting shots! Nice challenge, like to see more of these. I know it's easier to take low light photos with the XT3, but I was wondering if its too distracting to turn the AF illuminator "on" to help nail focus?

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Kepano 808 Thanks a lot. Haha what is the AF illuminator?

    • @stkuj
      @stkuj 5 років тому +1

      @@FTrovatten You know, the little light just to the upper left of the lens. It flashes for a split second b/c mirrorless cameras need light the acquire focus.

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      @@stkuj Arh!! I havn't used that at all! I'll test it out! Thanks!

    • @stkuj
      @stkuj 5 років тому

      @@FTrovatten It can be distracting (esp at night) , but might help it acquire focus quicker (I use it on the X-Pro2, but I turn it off & on depending on situation).

  • @ttoniross
    @ttoniross 5 років тому

    Tacos is always a good idea. 😁 56 f1.2 is on my wishlist preowned ones is still expensive for me. Anyway hope you make another episode xt3 with the f2 lenses in lowlight. Curious to see how the photos will turn out 🇵🇭😊

  • @codykastler4709
    @codykastler4709 4 роки тому

    Hey bro, next time you go out at night, you’ll get much better low-light video performance if you shoot at 24fps or at least 30fps. Shooting at 60fps means your shutter speed has to be much faster. Know what I mean?
    Awesome shots! 🙌

  • @TokyoGritandGrain
    @TokyoGritandGrain 5 років тому +1

    2:00 - Love it.

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      It was my favorite one of that night as well! :)

  • @folkodav
    @folkodav 5 років тому

    Really enjoyed! Thanks

  • @at016
    @at016 5 років тому +3

    Que valiente de noche en la cedemequis! Si de día le pienso! jaja

  • @lunacarmin
    @lunacarmin 5 років тому +1

    I'd love for you to get some shots in CHAPULTEPEC!!! (The forest)

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      I will note that down! Could be fun!

  • @kingsman7725
    @kingsman7725 5 років тому

    Great work man!

  • @zedgraphics00
    @zedgraphics00 5 років тому +4

    Frederik, when you say "ISO at a decent level" you mean do you go below 6400? (i have a x-t1 and pictures sucks at 6400)

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +2

      I think my limit is somewhere around 6400 on the X-T3 and it's looks alright I think.

  • @Fixstern16
    @Fixstern16 5 років тому +1

    nice shots, but why not using the xf35 f1.4 for the street? is the 56 better becaust the famouse bokeh?

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Money. Because of money haha. But the 35 is on my radar for next buy! I'd also like to play with a really wide one.

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      I just bought it :)

  • @fredrikwardhoff
    @fredrikwardhoff 5 років тому +1

    Great game u got there... Mexico City looks real nice I have to say... and also one of the biggest cities in the world I think... ? //freddie

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      Yep, it is! It's a fun place. I've lived here for two years and for street photography it's a perfect!

  • @kakaited
    @kakaited 5 років тому +1

    at 1:28 ,...a romance, like shoot film fuji superia 200 and push it to 1600,..lovely

  • @snowwalker9999
    @snowwalker9999 4 роки тому

    I wish X-T3 had IBIS. For night photography it would be helpful.

  • @cacaloca234
    @cacaloca234 5 років тому +2

    It would be nice a video of "how to make street photography" because sometimes, it's creep or strange to take pictures of random people and they notice it, specially to children or women. Great shots!

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      cacaloca234 I’m brewing on a video like that. It will come I promise :)

  • @roflKartofflel
    @roflKartofflel 5 років тому +1

    He Frederik are the shots you show out of cam or developed/filtered? Great work man, really inspriring!
    ...I have to get a better camera...

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      They are all shot raw and edited :)

    • @roflKartofflel
      @roflKartofflel 5 років тому

      @@FTrovatten Ok thanks :)

  • @richonguzman
    @richonguzman 5 років тому +1

    Could you share your Night settings? please! looks great

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Thank! Most of them are shot with 125/s, 1.2 F and ISO 2000-3200.

    • @richonguzman
      @richonguzman 5 років тому +1

      awesome (I got the XT3 for just 4 days and love it. Only JPG shooter?@@FTrovatten

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      @@richonguzman Dope Congrats. It's a cool camera! I shoot only RAW and edit all in Capture One. I have a lot of more videos on my channel with X-T3 if you are interested :) And another one coming soon!

  • @Tamer_108
    @Tamer_108 3 роки тому

    Does the Fuji TX3/4 need a specialised lens for taking night photography like this or is the default lens also sufficient?

  • @milknosugar29
    @milknosugar29 5 років тому +1

    Great video. What settings did you use? I love nightstreet photography with my xt3. I have it paired up with 35mmf2, but was looking at 50mm f2 or 56mm f1. Was leaning towards f2 because of speed of focus, but how do you find the 56mm compares for night street?

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Most photos in this vide is 2000-3200 ISO. f1.2, 125/s. But you can see individual settings on my Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/trovatten/ - I only own the 56mm 1.2 lens. Before that I used my x100f. For low-light situations, I would go with the as fast aperture as possible - so the 56mm. And it's also awesome for portraits. But I haven't used the 50mm f2. So can't really say.
      My last 3-4 videos are shot using the 56mm. So it's easier for you to watch them and make your own opinion I think. But I think it's fun. It's like a sniper with bokeh :D

    • @milknosugar29
      @milknosugar29 5 років тому

      @@FTrovatten Thanks that's really helpful. I Will check out your other vids and flickr! These shots are pushing me towards the 56mm now 😂😂 check out my Instagram if you like- my shots at night are posted there :) instagram.com/jonbarbour22/

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Hehe I have a thing for high contrast black and white, like you I see. Cool! :)

  • @cleanmyhead8406
    @cleanmyhead8406 5 років тому

    you should have set the shutterspeed higher. photos are too blurry

  • @Wasp9513
    @Wasp9513 5 років тому

    You should go to Cineteca Nacional!!

  • @m4-ski884
    @m4-ski884 5 років тому +1

    lets visit in my country Indonesia, there is much more a good shot for street photography :)

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Would love to go one day!

  • @HavanaNewYork
    @HavanaNewYork 5 років тому +2

    Nice Video. What was the average photo ISO, shutter speed and f stop combination that you used?

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +2

      Thanks! All of them are 125/s, ISO around 2000-3200 and 1.2F on all of them.

    • @HavanaNewYork
      @HavanaNewYork 5 років тому +1

      Interesting, thank you. One more question, if you don't mind --did you use auto focus or manual?

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +2

      @@HavanaNewYork Sure. I use Auto focus on all of them :) You can see my photos here as well and the settings on each one: www.flickr.com/photos/trovatten/

    • @HavanaNewYork
      @HavanaNewYork 5 років тому +1

      Cool. Thanks for the link, really wonderful work. . BTW, I sent you a friend request on Facebook. My name is Ed Castaneda.

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      @@HavanaNewYork Thanks a lot! Appreciate it :)!

  • @pept6267
    @pept6267 5 років тому +1

    What max ISO were you using? I noticed a lot of camera shake in many shots, reason I say this is because I also struggle with that lens in low light street, focus is pretty average and anything below 1/160 and camera shake becomes a problem. It's the one big reason I am considering switching (back) to a system with IBIS.

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      I use 125/s and yeah, it's difficult when it's completely dark. I wouldn't switch because of that though.

  • @shantanumishra1312
    @shantanumishra1312 5 років тому +1

    Great video.. would you recommend xt3 for photography..?

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      Yes! Love it! You can see my gear here if you want: trovatten.com/gear/

  • @richardmillan8859
    @richardmillan8859 5 років тому +1

    Nice as always. Why don't you go to teotihuacan?

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      Richard Millan Thanks Richard! It’s not a bad idea. I haven’t been there with my camera yet. I’ll do that! Thanks for the input!

    • @richardmillan8859
      @richardmillan8859 5 років тому +1

      @@FTrovatten awesome I'm sure you will get some good ones. Keep rockin' bro

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      @@richardmillan8859 Thanks dude!

  • @alexcasaresOracleAZ
    @alexcasaresOracleAZ 5 років тому +2

    Cool videos.
    So why are you living in Mexico City if you don't mind me asking?

    • @cacaloca234
      @cacaloca234 5 років тому +1

      Mexico City is amazing!

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +4

      Thanks a lot Alex! I've lived here for 2 years and I'm working for a company called Storytel.mx :)

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      @@cacaloca234 Yes it is :)

    • @alexcasaresOracleAZ
      @alexcasaresOracleAZ 5 років тому +3

      @@FTrovatten
      What a great life experience. I love Mexico City . My father is from there so I have been there many times to visit family I'm planning a trip in the near future and looking forward to shooting some Street photography when I visit.
      When you get a chance shoot some street photography in Chapultepec I love that area.
      Keep up the great work.

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +3

      Alex Casares arh that’s so cool! It’s a beautiful city! I’ll go to Chapultepec soon :)

  • @AxelCalvet
    @AxelCalvet 5 років тому

    Great video. It's the first I see of you and there are already so many things that I found relevant or challenging. Challenging to me is to ask people if I can take their picture, and even someday to take picture of them in the street. In bars I may ask the bartenders for permission. But usually my rx-100 is so small that I can go stealth. Once again, great picture, great video and you give Mexico a nice PR job. What about security at night compare to other city ?

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      I get that. It is a bit intimidating sometimes, but you get used to it I guess. Glad you liked the video. I upload videos like this once a week :). I'm aware that Mexico City can be dangerous, but I think it's like any other large city. You just have to be a bit smart about it.

    • @AxelCalvet
      @AxelCalvet 5 років тому +1

      @@FTrovatten Thanks for your answer. Great pics, great videos and really you make asking permission so natural and the result still candid that It makes me wanna try.

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому +1

      @@AxelCalvet Thanks a lot dude! Appreciate it :)

  • @martintrnka4282
    @martintrnka4282 5 років тому

    what is your iso at night? thanks :D

  • @peterkaltoft8032
    @peterkaltoft8032 5 років тому +1

    Dejlige billeder:) folk virker åbne og accepterende for at få deres billeder taget.

  • @LordZonaxe
    @LordZonaxe 5 років тому

    How do you take photos of stars?

    • @andres-gu8yu
      @andres-gu8yu 5 років тому +1

      you go to hollywood and do street photography.

    • @LordZonaxe
      @LordZonaxe 5 років тому +1

      @@andres-gu8yu lol stars in the sky not over paid twats

  • @bjuncek
    @bjuncek 3 роки тому

    Didn’t you fear getting mugged?
    I was advised not to “wear” a camera in Mexico City…

  • @stanleyprendergast2133
    @stanleyprendergast2133 5 років тому

    well i was not so happy shooting the XT3 at night, and it was a lit city, with 50mm wr f2. I need to say this.. it was/is my first Fuji camera. I come from a Canon background. I used a EOS M5 w f1.8, its fast and must say a bit faster then the XT3.. specs can say what it wants but real world is real world. I would say M5 is more pin point sharp. I do understand that I may not be using the camera at 100%, it was my first week shooting. Now in day light!!! WOW great camera.. but so is the M5. So I could use some feedback.. I post on Instagram instagram.com/aps_c_user/?hl=en what ever help would be great. So when Shooting at night the photos look hazy.. I was shooting AP and f2. I am sure I must be doing something wrong.

  • @xnslrzn
    @xnslrzn 4 роки тому +1

    Is it not dangerous to walk around at night in Mexico as a white man?

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  4 роки тому

      Not really. I mean a bit. But like a lot other big cities

  • @shalomdahal6361
    @shalomdahal6361 5 років тому

  • @mikeramirez7327
    @mikeramirez7327 5 років тому

    Be careful bro, it could be dangerous

    • @FTrovatten
      @FTrovatten  5 років тому

      Yea, I'm trying to be careful :)