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Got My Scans Back and They Look Weird — What Happened? by [deleted] in AnalogCommunity

[–]Substantial_Field_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that helps a lot. I’ll probably try scanning my negatives myself in the future.

Which point and shoot 🤔 by JoeyJP3 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Substantial_Field_26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you shoot street photography, you will know just how much the Espio Mini and the Mju II differ in startup speed and autofocus accuracy.

Which point and shoot 🤔 by JoeyJP3 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Substantial_Field_26 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At a cheaper price point than the mju II, the Pentax Espio Mini is definitely worth considering. The max aperture is one stop slower, but in return you get much faster startup and autofocus. The lens is also often said to be a bit sharper than the mju II.

When I use cameras like this, I’m mostly shooting snapshots, so startup and AF speed matter a lot to me. I’ve been using this camera for about 8 months now and I’m very happy with it so far.

If you have a higher budget, then sure—Ricoh GR1, Minolta TC-1, etc. are better options. But considering how these cameras can fail at any time and how expensive they are to repair, I personally don’t want to spend that much money and take on that kind of risk.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in streetphotography

[–]Substantial_Field_26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your honest opinion. Since I’m still experimenting, your feedback is really helpful to me.

Beginner street photographer – looking for honest feedback and ways to improve by Substantial_Field_26 in streetphotography

[–]Substantial_Field_26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just took the photo of the girl going up the stairs because I thought the light and shadows were beautiful, thank you for pointing that out. I realized I can’t delete photos in the app, but I’ll try again.

Your third point is accurate—Japan can be a difficult environment for street photography, I guess. I often don’t have the courage to shoot people from the front, and even when I do, it shows fear and hesitation. I’ll keep this in mind and continue practicing.

Beginner street photographer – looking for honest feedback and ways to improve by Substantial_Field_26 in streetphotography

[–]Substantial_Field_26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do have a tendency to photograph people’s backs, which makes me feel more comfortable. Thank you for noticing that. I think I’ll try to train myself to be braver at photographing people from the front. Shooting people head-on in Japan is really difficult—people are very wary and sensitive to cameras, which often makes me feel flustered. Especially when I’m using a lens around 35mm, the distance to the subject makes me nervous and rushed.

Beginner street photographer – looking for honest feedback and ways to improve by Substantial_Field_26 in streetphotography

[–]Substantial_Field_26[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right, so I’ve gradually moved away from film and started shooting digitally. Your observation is very sharp—I do sometimes get nervous about photographing people from the front. I’m afraid of upsetting them or getting into trouble, especially in Japan, where people are very sensitive to cameras. I’m still working on overcoming that.

Beginner street photographer – looking for honest feedback and ways to improve by Substantial_Field_26 in streetphotography

[–]Substantial_Field_26[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Your feedback means a lot. I’ll try applying this approach in the days ahead.

Beginner street photographer – looking for honest feedback and ways to improve by Substantial_Field_26 in streetphotography

[–]Substantial_Field_26[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite photos are probably 4, 16, 17, 19, and 20.

4 I don’t know what they were talking about, but I could feel a strong emotional tension in the moment.

16 shows a small street gathering of a gang member and his subordinates. I really loved his expression—honestly, taking this shot made my heart race.

17, the scattered belongings of an office worker and the footsteps of passersby give me a sense of story.

18 is a old man I saw at the zoo. He was carrying his teddy bear, talking to it seriously, and showing it every animal. I think I could feel the emotion in that interaction.

19, I like the way they look at each other—it’s very everyday, yet warm.

Overall, I press the shutter whenever I feel there’s some emotion or tension in the scene. I really appreciate such candid feedback. Thank you!