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Using the Ricoh GR IIIx as my everyday camera | It's not just for street photography 📸
The Ricoh GR IIIx has been my everyday carry camera for more than 8 months, it literally goes everywhere with me. In this video, I will share sample pictures and explain why I like this camera. This is NOT a camera for everyone but for people who really love photography and the photographic process.
@Samuel Streetlife GR IIIx review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIcx-OnJxd0
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The Ricoh GR IIIx is great for quick pictures when we’re hanging out with family or just out and about. Since it can fit in my pants pocket I tend to take it everywhere with me.
The power of the GR IIIx is when doing street photography. Being able to us zone focusing it’s really easy to snap away when people are within the focus parameters. I don’t do a ton of street photography but it’s nice to have, when the opportunity come about.
Being out in nature is one of my favorite things to do. Even though a 40mm lens isn’t ideal for landscapes, I find the GR IIIx more than capable of capturing great images.
After using the Ricoh GR IIIx for almost 9 months my favorite feature is the close up mode. I know Ricoh says macro but it’s not really macro. Being able to press a button and get close to an object is really fun. And while it doesn’t rival my Sony 90mm macro lens, it’s really nice to have when I don’t want to bring that lens and the Sony A7ii .
Overall I am really happy with the Ricoh GR IIIx purchase. It really is the best camera I own because it goes everywhere with me. And as Mr. Chase Jarvis once said “The best camera is the one with you.”
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Ricoh GRiiix First Impressions
The Ricoh GR iiix is one of the best pocketable cameras I've ever used. This video is my first impression of the camera. Having used it for a little bit I am in love with it.
Below are a few sample pictures I’ve captured so far.
When I was doing research on the Ricoh GR iiix all I was seeing is how great of a street photography camera it was. But I’ve used it mainly to document my life and to have a camera that can literally fit in my pocket. With a 24mp APSC sensor I don’t feel that I am compromising image quality in any way.
A good to ask is why buy a point-and-shoot camera in 2022? I plan to answer that in more detail in a future blog post. But the short answer is that I see the world differently when I have a camera. Another nice feature of the Ricoh GR iiix is that you can do close focus photography. It’s not like using the Sony 90mm F2.8 macro lens but it's pretty impressive.
So far I really like the Ricoh GR iiix. It’s much more than a street photography camera. For someone like me it can easily fit in my everyday life.
Sony A6100 Long Term Review | APSC Is Changing My World
The Sony A6100 has been one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. For they type of photography and video work I do the A6100 has been more than enough. Paired with the right lens . I believe anyone who watches my videos will find any APSC camera will be more than enough for photography.
Sony A6100 Review: https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g
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Even after 8 months with the A6100, I still feel like we're on a honeymoon. It’s so capable and delivers so consistently that I feel no motivation to even look at new competitors.
Sony A7ii One Year Later | Is it still worth buying in 2021?
I’ve now spent one year with the Sony A7ii. It’s been the best camera I’ve ever used. The design of the Sony A7ii is probably its strongest attribute and I’m still astonished by the level of craftsmanship present here. It’s one of those products you can’t help but fondle while working at your desk. In terms of hardware, I don’t have much to complain about. Like many things in life, I prefer to reduce the amount of unnecessary complexity. I always have the camera on auto ISO, white balance and focus so when I’m actually shooting.
Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
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It's Hard To Say Goodbye | Selling My G9
This was a tough decision but it was time to let go of my Panasonic G9 and let someone els enjoy it.
My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
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Sony A6100 Review: https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g
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Sony A6100 - The Camera To Get In 2020
The Sony A6100 is a great deal for anyone getting into photography or video in 2020. With fast hybrid AF the Sony A6100 brings high speed, accuracy and tracking performance to meet the stringent autofocus demands of 4K movies. More effective use of the focal plane phase-detection system enables more stable AF, while the contrast-detection AF system contributes to overall accuracy.
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The Best Every Day Sony A7II Lens | Samyang 24mm F2.8
This is the lens I use every day on my Sony A7II. It is a great lens that is tack sharp and ultra-small.
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The First Micro 4/3 Lens You Should Buy | Panasonic 25mm F1.7
The Panasonic 25mm F1.7 is the first lens I recommend to any new photographer. It’s great for portraits to landscapes. 25mm on a micro 4/3 camera is about the focal length of the human eye. Because it’s not a zoom lens you have to ‘zoom’ with your feet.
This lens goes with me everywhere. I love the out of focus bokeh this lens produces. The best part is the lens only costs $149. Paired with my Panasonic G9 it is an awesome combination.
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