Fujifilm Camera Settings for Street Photography

By REQUEST! This is a followup to my camera settings for portraits video! We all have different ways to do things, so help OTHERS! In the comments, share your favorite settings for shooting street photography.

Will do a film simulation video down the road.

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My Favorite Fujifilm Gear

*The Best Tiny Fujifilm Camera:

*The Best Fujifilm Camera:

*Favorite Fuji Portrait Lens:
*Favorite all around Prime Fuji Lens: 
*Favorite tiny Street Photography lens: 
*My two favorite wide angle lenses of choice:
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*Hand strap from optech:
*Tiny flash that works great on mirrorless cameras:

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*Large XLR recorder:
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*Tripod Head for Photo & Video:

[ogonzilla]

Share your methods of shooting in the comments below! Love learning from you guys. :)

[KissFilmNc]

Best tutorial video so far, straight to the point without bulsh* thank you mate

[paulasimson]

For street photography, I set my XT3 to F8, SS250 and I let the camera choose the ISO. If I'm outside and it's not dark, then the ISO isn't going to go into noisy territory, so it feels like the best option for the camera to choose, and less fussing around for me. I can concentrate on seeing images and composition. I use single focus because I'm not tracking anything, with a wide, in the middle zone focus point. That way, I can shoot from the hip if needed. This setup seems to work pretty well for me. I shoot with the 23 F2 lens.

[robinpalmer]

Hey Omar! Did not realize that you could be in manual focus and still have access to auto focus via the back button. Thank you!

[tonibonafide]

Yayyy! Omar’s back! 😊
Thanks for this instruction. Once again, very helpful!

[giselesmith]

Thank you for doing these videos. They are extremely helpful for all of us who are still learning.

[josecolon]

OMG Talking hands, I WUV talking hands! You took me back to 1976

[tothetracks]

I’ve watched a lot of instructional videos on shooting street and this was the most helpful for someone starting out and learning street photography

[robertdumon]

I've been a Nikon shooter for YEARS, and only recently got a Fuji x100f. Used it a week and returned it, then ordered a Fuji x100v since I do like the small x100 line. The Fuji menus are driving me crazy, and before the new v arrives I hope to read enough and watch enough videos like this one to be able to use it better than I did the x100f. Totally UNintuitive menu system, for sure, but I'll get there with the help of videos like yours. THANK YOU! You're a great "instructor!"

[WaywardAce]

I usually use aperture priority and 1600 iso. F8 in most lighting conditions guarantees a high shudder speed to stop any action and the grain isnt out of control.

[swimsterx]

Thank you for this video. I recently bought a X-T20 and am still getting used to it. I also shoot with Canon. The 5D mk ii. Great video! 👍

[robertflores]

I found it simple to map the ISO to the front Commander dial, and map the shutter speed to the back Commander dial. You can have easy access to the aperture by the lens ring.

[neilharding]

Hi Omar, very helpful video, I like all of you videos. Like you I like to shoot manual and find if I use Auto ISO this impedes my flow and means I end up making more adjustments so as not to clip the highlights(due to auto ISO). Manual shooting means I can set my ISO in line with the light I have on the day and then set my aperture and shutter as require. I end up using the "Sunny 16" rule most of the time when street shooting and expose for the highlights and pick f8 or f5.6 minimum with 1/250+ shutter speed. If there isn't enough light for these minimum settings then I increase my ISO from 250 accordingly. My rough guide for ISO is 200 sunny days, 400 full cloudy days, 800 bright indoor, 1600 low light indoor, 3200+ dark interior & exterior. Keep it up Omar! :-)

[carlosmolina]

I'm brand new to Fuji system, so far you have been of a great help

[cosmogang]

Hey friend! Lately I've been going full manual on my x-t20, but I haven't been using the top dials at all. I keep the ISO dial set to "A", and I keep the shutter speed on "T." Then I just use the front and rear command dials to change my settings while the camera is against my face. It doesn't feel as cool, but it's much faster - especially when using the pancake lens that already has the command dial control over aperture.

[rycrdvp]

Omar man cant thank you enough today i took my favorite shot ever using this sitting thank you

[willb.]

Thanks Omar! I also like doing manual controls to adjust exposure but I’m not that good at going full manual. I still use S-AF or C-AF when I shoot street.

[PT-regi]

Great video Omar. Fuji’s are great for street. I set mine on A iso, T shutter, my comp dial on C, and set my aperture where I want my depth of field. I then use my command dials to set shutter speed and iso. It’s almost exactly like you are doing it, just using the command dials instead. If I am shooting in jpeg I will sometimes shoot the same but set my dynamic range setting to 400%. I have been using the 35 1.4 but for faster moving subjects in less than great light the focus can struggle. Keeping the focus square larger helps the speed. I would like to try the 35f2 but I have been saving for a macro lens. Thanks for the video and reading my long winded comment 😆

[MockeryManor]

Much appreciated! You made it simple to understand.

[Bloggerky]

I prefer auto ISO, f/5.6 or f/8, and 1/500 for quick action in relatively bright outdoors shooting, which is one of your alternative options. Full manual and manual focus; you're a tough character! Thanks for a good one.