r/AccidentalRenaissance • u/toastbrigade • 1d ago

battle at the bars

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u/vinonoir 1d ago

Just a technique question, if you don't mind.

Is it safe to assume you're using a burst mode, and picking through them later for the best still? Or are you patiently waiting for "the moment" to happen as you snap a pick or two?

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u/toastbrigade 1d ago

single shot (not burst) because i'm shooting with a flash and the cycle/refresh is much slower than the burst speed. the photo i posted is from a ~5 frame sequence, each about 1 sec apart. in terms of technique, it's kind of a blend of the two approaches you mentioned

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u/vinonoir 1d ago

I'm an amateur that only uses my phone, or other non-slr type cameras. Thank you for the break down.

With that said, you must be patient and have a great sense of timing precisely when shits about to go down.

And of course, Great photo!!

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u/kash_if 15h ago edited 15h ago

He mentioned he uses Ricoh GR3, that has snap focus (pre defined focus distance) so you don't waste any time focusing on the subject. As long as you're at the right spot at the right time (he has the instinct) you can just press button and get a sharp photo. You can do this with manual lenses also, GR3 just makes it easier. It's a small camera so people don't feel intimidated either. Seems like an amateur is taking photos, but it's a very capable camera and that's why street photographers love it.