Panasonic GX9 For Street Photography! - 9 Tips and Tricks! -
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The Panasonic GX9 is a fantastic camera for street photography due to its compact size, high image quality, and advanced features. Its 20.3-megapixel sensor delivers stunning detail and dynamic range, while its 5-axis image stabilisation ensures sharp shots even in low light conditions. The camera's tilting touchscreen display and electronic viewfinder provide versatile shooting options, allowing photographers to capture candid moments with ease. Additionally, the GX9's silent shooting mode enables discreet photography, perfect for capturing natural and unposed street scenes.
However, having a great camera is just one part of the equation when it comes to street photography. Developing a solid workflow is equally important for being productive and achieving good results. It begins with having a clear vision and intention for your photography. Knowing what you want to capture and why will help you make intentional choices with your camera settings and composition.
Next, it's important to be prepared and ready to shoot at all times. Ensure that your camera is always charged and that you have extra batteries and memory cards on hand. Familiarise yourself with your camera's settings and have them set up for street photography before heading out.
When shooting, it's helpful to have a consistent approach to your composition, such as always looking for interesting lines or playing with light and shadow. This will help you develop a unique style and voice in your street photography.
Finally, post-processing is a crucial step in any workflow. Editing your images can help enhance their impact and bring out details that may have been lost in the original capture. Finding a post-processing software that works for you and your style is key to developing a consistent and efficient workflow.
Here are some more Solid Tips I've developed over the years:
1, No Bag No Strap
2, Choose Your Length
3, Shoot JPEG and RAW EAT
4, Turn on the grid and Zebra Stripes
5, Plan Your Project
6, Shoot on Manual Mode
7, Clothing
8, Think Stock Photography
9, Have Fun
In conclusion, the Panasonic GX9 is an excellent camera option for street photography, but developing a solid workflow is equally important for achieving great results. By having a clear vision, being prepared, shooting intentionally, and post-processing effectively, photographers can elevate their street photography and create impactful images.
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Brilliant, Grant! Exactly my kit, ever since I put my old Leica M4 on the shelf. However, I would like to add one tip: Zoom with your feet! I once saw some footage of Cartier-Bresson in action and the guy was constantly weaving in and out, left and right while searching for the perfect composition.
Can´t wait for my GX9 to arrive and getting out there! Great tips!
Thanks for the great tips.
I'm new to street photography. I've ordered a GX80, it comes with a 12-32mm lens
Have fun!
Thaks a million. You motivated me to use my GX9. All other cameras are being ignored.
Fantastic Stuff :)
I enjoy walking around on the streets of my local college down, Fujifilm X-M1 with 18mm pancake lens, manual focus, set to Infiniity, and shoot from the hip. That is me trying to be stealthy, I don't want people posing. Oh and B&W mode. It is a lot of fun when I get home to load up the SD card to see what I captured.
Great tips!!
waiting for gx ii
The 20 mm is great, but if you are shooting action on the street, it’s too slow to focus.
Best prefocus and wait for someone to walk into the frame.
Zone focus in manual mode eliminates focus hunting.
Good ideas. Thank you. A recipe for your jpegs would be welcome. 👍
Thanks, good job! I will glad if you tell us your JPEG set up !
Great tips, Grant! And enjoyed the images as well!
Thanks man :)
@@grantrobertdavies You got it!
Some good tips Grant! I recently switched to a wrist strap as well which is so much easier to handle.(on my G7). Minimalist setup works best for street. I do carry a small fanny pack or bag for batteries, snacks (which I will sometimes give to homeless people I photograph), lens wipes, the usual.
Awesome man :)
Hey Grant, great stuff as usual! I have the GX9 for a long time now! but I have just purchased the G9, and I love it man, I shoot mainly in L Monochrome D, but your shots have fantastic colours, is that Vivid you use mainly Grant? or just extended post prossing? They look just great whatever. Keep up these great videos, Grant! Fantastic!!!
Thanks man - Yes either Vivid or Natural :) with a few of the settings altered … I’m putting together a video on JPEG recipe’s next week and have a Lightroom pack coming soon too :) Thanks again…
Nice tips. Do you also have tips for AF? I am considering using zone-focus, because I find it a bit hard to change the focus points quickly.
Which stock photo platform are you using? I know some photographers stopped adding stock photo's because of the extreme low compensation, while losing their copyright.
I actually use Un-Splash These Days - To Give Back To The Creative Community. And I also upload to Canva. No tips for AF sorry :) I’m just a single point shooter.
Great vid Grant. Can I ask, is that you noodling on the bass⁉️✌️
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Knew it was going to be the 20mm
Yeah it's great for portability. I consider this 20mm and leica 15mm 1.7 and I'm leaning towards buying the second one because of faster autofocus and 15mm well fit my needs.
I find the 20 mm fantastic. One of my favorite mft lenses. Aside from excellent image quality and performance, if you pair it with one of those semi open hoods, it’s a piece of art