- Location
- Seattle
- Name
- Andrew
I've used my Lumix GX85 for virtually all of the street photography I've done, usually with lenses in the 35mm-50mm range (equivalent). I've gotten pretty comfortable with that setup, and my usual style is to keep my elbow bent and the camera resting at about chest level, with my thumb on the shutter and the lens aimed at about 11 o'clock. I use the tilt screen for when I need to glance down at it, but I usually shoot without looking.
I've tried several times now with the GR in a somewhat similar fashion, but I haven't had much success. I'm familiar with the 28mm FoV, and I quite like it, but I actually have more difficulty getting people into the frame when shooting from the hip (or chest) with the GR than with slightly tighter FoVs on the GX85. That seems weird to me, and I've decided it must come down to the small size of the GR body. It may just be harder to aim than the GX85 with half-case that fits well into my hand. Kind of like aiming a large handgun is easier than a tiny pocket pistol, the smaller mass is just harder to point.
I'm considering a half case to add a bit to the grip, or I may have to fundamentally change my shooting style on the street and use my optical viewfinder instead. Just a bit worried I won't be able to rely on AF when I can't see exactly where the focus point is aimed.
I've tried several times now with the GR in a somewhat similar fashion, but I haven't had much success. I'm familiar with the 28mm FoV, and I quite like it, but I actually have more difficulty getting people into the frame when shooting from the hip (or chest) with the GR than with slightly tighter FoVs on the GX85. That seems weird to me, and I've decided it must come down to the small size of the GR body. It may just be harder to aim than the GX85 with half-case that fits well into my hand. Kind of like aiming a large handgun is easier than a tiny pocket pistol, the smaller mass is just harder to point.
I'm considering a half case to add a bit to the grip, or I may have to fundamentally change my shooting style on the street and use my optical viewfinder instead. Just a bit worried I won't be able to rely on AF when I can't see exactly where the focus point is aimed.