Street magic combo

[Iansky]

We went to Cheltenham this afternoon so while my wife was hitting the Christmas market, I was doing some street work.

I had the fantastic XP2+35mm f1.4 that for me are the perfect street combo and deliver images that always make me smile.

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[Haswell]

Outstanding! You know exactly when to capture the moment.

 

[Bobby T]

Excellent set!

 

[Mike G]

Another cracking series Ian, may I ask what editor do you use?

What ever it is is you manage to do you do it so well!

 

[Iansky]

Thank you all for the nice feedback, I find this combo is perfect for street as it draws little attention and is fast, these are all shot wide open.

I have recently started using Iridient 3.1.2 as my primary Raw convertor and these I then finished off in Lightroom.

 

[Bobby T]

I recently switched back to the 1.4 from the 35 f2. And completely agree with you. The Pro2/35mm 1.4 draws no attention at events as well. Great for candids.

 

[Iansky]

I did consider the 35 f2 but decided the f1.4 is a better option for me even though not WR - interesting to hear you have switched back Bobby.

 

[Bobby T]

Ultimately, it proved to be too small and awkward on the Pro2. The few times I need to put a speedlite on, the awkwardness increases exponentially. And I found I was missing the 1.4 at times.

On the X-T10, X-A1 or similar, the 35mm F2 is perfect.

 

[Britanica]

You are very good at candid photo, these are brilliant

 

[Iansky]

Thanks Bobby for explaining that, I have read of a few who have switched back to the 1.4.

Thanks again Britanica, I enjoy street work especially with that combo.

 

[Lazydog1]

Superb! The Master of the Street does it again! My favourite is the fellow in the Santa hat and with the earphones/plugs. Well done Sir!

 

[Iansky]

Thanks David, I just had to grab the photo of him - wonder what he was listening to.........carols or?

 

[tonyturley]

I'm curious; as someone who takes very few people images, these all look very natural, not posed at all. Do you look through the viewfinder, or compose with the rear screen?

 

[Iansky]

Hi Tony, I use a combination of both but mostly the viewfinder as it is so good on the XP2, it is a camera that does not draw attention so you can use it without people getting agitated. There are some occasions where the screen works well but I prefer to compose using the viewfinder.

 

[Stephen S]

Another cracking set, Ian!

best,
Stephen

 

[Iansky]

Thanks Stephen, I do enjoy the street work............so many different subjects to capture