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Ricoh GR III Quick Tip 4: What is IBIS? Is One-Second Handheld Photo Possible with Ricoh GR III?2/12/2021
What is that shaking noise in your new camera? Is it broken? Well, maybe, but if it's the Ricoh GR III then odds are it's not broken at all ... it's suppose to sound like that! It's called IBIS, and stands for In-body, Image Stabilization.
In this video, I give a brief description of how IBIS works in the Ricoh GR III, along with a POV shoot of an old barn in a snowy field to test the one-second photo capabilities of this system. Can a photo with clarity and no blur be taken handheld at one-second? I attempt it in this video, to see if possible. While it's not something that would likely be needed, it's interesting to see if it can be done, or at least how well it can be done. Added to the one-second handheld test, it was 19' degrees fahrenheit and I was wearing sweatpants, a sweat jacket, and tennis shoes. It was not a well thought out trial to say the least. But we made the attempt. The video will give the results!
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How do I use Snap Focus for Street Photography with the Ricoh GR III? It's not difficult, especially if you don't put too much thought into. The biggest problem new owners and users face with snap focus and the Ricoh GR cameras is trying to overthink how Snap Focus works.
In this video, we try to focus not on the how it works, but how to use it. Snap Focus with the Ricoh GR III is one of the best features for a street photographer. While it is similar, and based upon the Zone Focusing premise, Ricoh takes the guess work out of the process, and helps the photographer concentrate on the shot and framing, not the technical aspects of zone focusing. There are three ways to use Snap Focus with the Ricoh GR III. I go through all three options, starting with my least favorite, to my method of choice for my street photography. Ricoh GR III Quick Tip #2: How good is the Ricoh GR III battery life for Street Photography?1/18/2021
In this video, I discuss the battery life of the Ricoh GR III for street photography, as compared to other compact cameras, as well as adding the Newmowa Li-90B Battery Pack and charger to your camera bag. This includes two batteries, and a charger, and along with the single battery included with the Ricoh GR III, you'll have three batteries, and the charger. A great deal, and something you'll need if you're doing a lot of shooting.
Ricoh GR III owners, along with most compact camera owners, have either had a battle with dust on the sensor, or have heard horror stories from those that have. This is not unique to the Ricoh GR III, but how does it happen? This video explains how it can happen, and some possible solutions to prevent this from occurring with the Ricoh GA-1 Adapter.
I continue to use the compact but extremely potent Ricoh GR III for some photos of an abandoned house not too far away from my home. This was a fun little excursion that included this little house, as well as the barn featured in Vlog #1.
All photos shot in manual mode, and edited in Lightroom. I've also started numbering the images as they appear in the video, so if you have any comments about a specific photo, you can refer to it by number when commenting, that should help the conversation a little better. Question of the Week: Do you enter abandoned buildings/structures when you find one, or only shoot from the outside? Follow up Question: Does the possibility that an abandoned structure could be haunted prevent you from photographing them?
Using the Ricoh GR III, or any compact camera, you can take great landscape photos. It helps that the Ricoh GR III has an APS-C sized sensor, giving a much better image than most compact cameras with 1-inch or 1 2/3-inch sensors, and often better results than most consumer-brand DSLR's and mirrorless cameras on the market.
In this video, along with using the Ricoh GR III to take sunset photos of an abandoned barn near my home last fall, including camera techniques, tips and settings for any camera, I give an update on my YouTube channel's progress and direction, and offer viewers the ability to participate in the Question of the Week! As I sit and ponder the freaky year of 2020, I'm both happy with what I've achieved and with my advancement as a photographer, but also sad that the pandemic changed what was suppose to be my most traveled year of photography yet!
I always like to look at both sides of events, and with 2020, I have to admit, it's possible my YouTube channel could have been completely different if not for covid, and perhaps not as successful. While I don' t have a barometer to measure the results of my YouTube channel in regards to success/failure, I do feel like my channel was a personal success. In actual numbers, since I jump-started my channel using the Ricoh GR III with my 'Review for Long Exposure and Night Photography' video on May 5, 2020, I've posted an additional 41 videos, with a total of 80,000 views, 7,000 watch hours, and over 1,100 subscribers. I'm averaging over 100 new subscribers per month. This week's THE STEALTH PHOTOGRAPHER podcast looks at the quick in and out ability to shoot the New York City skyline from Liberty Park in New Jersey. Click here to check out Podcast Click here to check out Photo Gallery May Chicago Street Photography Workshop
$125.00 - $295.00
Sat/Sun, May, 15-16, 2021 - The Chicago Street Photography Workshop ($295) is a 2-part Workshop over a two-day weekend, and includes a five-hour PhotoWalk on the first day from 2p-7p, and a three-hour Editing session the next morning from 9a-12p. You can opt out of either part, but a discounted fee is offered for participating in both.
Part 1 ($195) - 10a-4p - A 6-hour PhotoWalk/Camera Tutorial around the Downtown Chicago, starting inside the Loop, and continuing throughout the heart of the city where you'll learn how to use your camera, how to capture images of people, buildings and the urban environment. Street portraits and street photography go hand-in-hand, and you'll receive instruction on how to use your camera to best capture the life happening around you during the workshop, and your everyday life. Part 2 ($125) is a 2-hour editing instruction period between 6p-8p. Here you will learn how to edit your images in Lightroom (or an editor you already have) for consistent production in the future. The group will consist of a MAXIMUM OF SIX individuals, so make sure to reserve your space now! The fee does NOT include accommodations/food/transportation to meeting location. If you need accommodations, please reach out for hotel information, or any other questions you may have. Tennessee Fall Colors PhotoWalk/Workshop
$125.00 - $295.00
Sunday, Oct., 10, 2021 - The Tennessee Fall Colors PhotoWalk/Workshop ($295) is a 2-part Workshop, including a PhotoWalk and an Editing session. You can opt out of either part, but a discounted fee is offered for participating in both. Part 1 ($195) - 11a-5p - A 6-hour PhotoWalk around the David Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. We will choose from among the dozens of photogenic locations in the area where you'll learn how to use your camera, how to capture images of wildlife, rustic rural landscapes and general woodland environment. Part 2 ($125) is a 3-hour editing instruction period between 7p-10p. Here you will learn how to edit your images in Lightroom (or an editor you already have) for consistent production in the future. The group will consist of a MAXIMUM OF SIX individuals, so make sure to reserve your space now! The fee does NOT include accommodations/food/transportation to meeting location. If you need accommodations, please reach out for hotel/cabin information, or any other questions you may have. June Chicago Street Photography Workshop
$125.00 - $295.00
Sat/Sun, June, 19-20, 2021 - The Chicago Street Photography Workshop ($295) is a 2-part Workshop over a two-day weekend, and includes a five-hour PhotoWalk on the first day from 2p-7p, and a three-hour Editing session the next morning from 9a-12p. You can opt out of either part, but a discounted fee is offered for participating in both. Part 1 ($195) - 10a-4p - A 6-hour PhotoWalk/Camera Tutorial around the Downtown Chicago, starting inside the Loop, and continuing throughout the heart of the city where you'll learn how to use your camera, how to capture images of people, buildings and the urban environment. Street portraits and street photography go hand-in-hand, and you'll receive instruction on how to use your camera to best capture the life happening around you during the workshop, and your everyday life. Part 2 ($125) is a 2-hour editing instruction period between 6p-8p. Here you will learn how to edit your images in Lightroom (or an editor you already have) for consistent production in the future. The group will consist of a MAXIMUM OF SIX individuals, so make sure to reserve your space now! The fee does NOT include accommodations/food/transportation to meeting location. If you need accommodations, please reach out for hotel information, or any other questions you may have.  View on YouTube: Click to watch Video
View Photo Gallery: Click to view Gallery An evening of street photography with the Ricoh GR III turned out successful in regards to finding some new light, and the softer effect of the sun in an evening setting. I again walk the streets of downtown Indianapolis in search of street photos highlighting both the sun, and the people on the street on a summer evening. Snap Focus mode on the Ricoh GR III is the way I roll at the moment! Shooting in RAW and editing/cropped in Lightroom, using three different process methods, including adjusting basic color images, black and white, and my custom-made Moody Green preset. |
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