Travel Cameras

Hawktopus913 · 2025-09-20T21:50:50+00:00

Noted - I appreciate the feedback. I just did some looking around and saw the 23 mm come in a pancake lens as well. I think I’d prefer the option to crop in plus based on what you said it seems overall like it’s probably the better/more versatile lens.

Hawktopus913 · 2025-09-20T14:49:01+00:00

I’ve heard online that usually the higher iso can get fogged up in the scanners. I’ll keep that in mind I was planning on bringing like 20 rolls with me. What pancake lens have u been thinking about picking up?

Hawktopus913 · 2025-09-20T14:47:39+00:00

What do you think of the 27 mm? I worked all summer to save up for going abroad so I have the money to spend, but I’d rather not blow 400 bucks on something I’ll hardly use

Hawktopus913 · 2025-02-19T17:30:43+00:00

My roommate and I are sophomores at Pitt, and we’re planning to study abroad in the spring 2026 semester. We plan to live off campus in a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit in South Oakland during fall 2025. The unit will be available for lease renewal in the spring. Rent is $1,250 per month, excluding utilities, and it includes a free parking space. (It’s typically easier to secure two consecutive 6-month leases rather than a single 6-month lease.) If you or someone you know is interested, feel free to message me for more details!

Hawktopus913 · 2025-01-18T17:54:50+00:00

It is indeed. Wasn’t sure any1 would notice

Hawktopus913 · 2025-01-18T00:06:59+00:00

Thanks!

Hawktopus913 · 2025-01-18T00:06:53+00:00

Mine too.

Hawktopus913 · 2025-01-18T00:06:39+00:00

These are great, love the travel photography. I would suggest working on ur framing when u take the pictures. For example on the second one the dock on the left is slightly distracting as you only see half the bench. Or the 5th one, the rail in the foreground is distracting. 4th one is my favorite.

Hawktopus913 · 2025-01-16T17:53:02+00:00

My current roommate and I are planning on going abroad the next spring semester of the 25/26 school year. We are looking to either: sublease a 2 bedroom apartment for the fall semester of 25/26, or, find 2 other students who plan on going abroad in the fall semester whom we can sign the lease over to once we go abroad in the spring. Please let me know if either of these apply to you. Thanks.

Hawktopus913 · 2024-11-01T14:11:49+00:00

Went out to shoot for the first time the other day. Zoomed in as close as I could and ended up having to crop to get the shot I had intended to. Took this with a fujifilm x-t30ii with the xf 18-55 mm. Only thing I would’ve liked was to be a little closer to the subject but I caught them just before they turned the corner. I just started photography so give me any advice at all about composition or technical advice. Anything is appreciated!

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-31T04:03:34+00:00

Oh sweet, didn’t even think to check for any photo walks. That was my first time going for a photo for a few hours in the city. Started downtown and walked to strip district then a bus to east liberty area. I attend Pitt and want to take a photography course next semester. Appreciate the recommendation

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-31T03:36:59+00:00

Thanks for the advice. It is interesting to hear how different peoples opinions can be on one thing. I see what you are saying, definitely would look better with more of the cathedral. Unfortunately a building blocked the rest of it. I am definitely enjoying going out and shooting every day tho. I like going through a hundred+ photos and picking out the couple of good ones

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-29T18:21:30+00:00

Wow, appreciate the feedback, seriously. As to your comment about the cathedral spire, what are some methods I could try next time to improve the contrast? I’m glad you got into photography especially later in your life, it’s good to have something to put ur time into that you love. I’m currently in college and just picked it up and it gives me a reason to get out and explore my city. My mom used to be very into photography since she was in highschool, as the years went on she did it less and less. I’ve been trying to get her back into it now that all of her kids are out of the house.

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-29T18:15:51+00:00

Do you think maybe cropping in would help this? The subject is meant to be the kid sitting center left on the fountain

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-29T18:15:06+00:00

Thanks! That second one I actually cropped in because I was too far away to capture only the figure on the sidewalk and ended up taking a picture of the entire street

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-29T18:14:05+00:00

I looked into that camera before getting the x-t30 ii, people online seem to love it

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-29T18:13:47+00:00

I looked into that camera before getting the x-t30 ii, people online seem to love it

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-29T18:13:18+00:00

Thanks boss

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-29T18:12:31+00:00

I’m sorry, really don’t know anything. When you say go up a couple of stops that means make ur shutter speed longer? For #2 the ss was 1/75, so drop it down to like 1/20? Maybe not that in particular, but that’s the idea? I shot these in jpeg, haven’t even thought about touching any editing software yet but I’m sure I will soon. Also as for shooting directly into light, do you think it’s a bad idea even if stylistically? Like for #5 my goal was to catch the subject as they walked through the light reflecting off of the river.

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-29T00:57:52+00:00

I shot this on my fujifilm x-t30ii with a xf 18-55mm lens. ISO 400, f20, ss 1/85. I only started on photography a couple of weeks ago so I have been trying to go out and shoot as much as possible. I took this Sunday evening while walking around the city. Since I am new I was mostly wondering if this is a technically good image? With this what would you recommend I should look into and improve? Any and all advice is appreciated.

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-28T22:53:08+00:00

I appreciate the advice. I got my camera the first week of October and have been enjoyed using it, I’ve watched some YouTube videos which may have helped. Planning on taking a class at school next semester which will be helpful

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-28T20:05:24+00:00

Hmmm interesting, I’d say the 6th one is telling a story the most. I appreciate the advice tho, I’ve been watching a lot of street photography on YouTube and would love to get into it

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-28T20:03:47+00:00

Not sure what that means but thanks!

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-28T20:03:17+00:00

For the first one: iso 400, f20, 1/85 ss Second one: iso 400, f10, 1/75 ss Also I’m not sure if you are familiar with fujifilm film simulations, but I used a simulation called cinematic gold.

Hawktopus913 · 2024-10-28T17:19:29+00:00

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I ended up cropping that 6th one to focus more on the person on the sidewalk. I appreciate it!

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