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The best of both worlds? Dehancer for Lightroom can do some really cool things.the_real_sir_robin2022-07-24 | Check out Dehancer Lightroom Plug-In π dehancer.com/store/photo/pslr You'll get 10% off with my code (TRSR10)
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinFilm Portraits in Bangkok | This place is awesome but the camera...the_real_sir_robin2023-02-19 | Upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com Check out my Street Photography zines & Lightroom Color Profiles: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I was finally back in Bangkok and of course I had to go to Hua Lamphong railway station. The place was supposed to be closed by then but it's Thailand and plans change all the time. However, it was not the same as a few years ago when I started to shoot my project there. This time I did a portrait shoot with my friend Annie and I hope you will have a good time watching it. π
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robin18mm for Street Photography is nuts, not what I expected. π±the_real_sir_robin2023-02-12 | Upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com Check out my Street Photography zines & Lightroom Color Profiles: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Things often turn out not as planned and sometimes that is actually a good thing. In this case, I had plans to shoot my Leica 28mm Summicron on my Lumix S5 but quickly changed my mind and slapped on the 18/1.8 which I normally use for filming my videos. Which started as an experiment turned out much better than expected. Of course, normally I wouldn't advice people to use such a wide lens for street photography but in this case, in such a busy place, it worked very well. π
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinShooting Film Photography Portraits In a Sauna a.k.a Singapore πthe_real_sir_robin2023-02-08 | Upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com Check out my Street Photography zines & Lightroom Color Profiles: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
After my trip to Australia last year I spent a few days in Singapore and besides the street photography stuff, I also filmed a portrait session shooting various kinds of film in 35mm and in medium format.
Singapore has so many rules and regulations unlike any other place I've ever been to. Often, you could get a massive fine for things that seem normal and pretty harmless. But luckily we didn't get fined when we shot this video. π
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinPimping my Leica M6 | camera issues and the journey continuesthe_real_sir_robin2023-02-05 | Upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com Check out my Street Photography zines & Lightroom Color Profiles: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IDSworks grips for Leica M cameras π https://idsworks.store/?ref=ZhLtv6mq Wotancraft π https://www.wotancraft.tw Fit the Peak Design anchors early to you cameraπ youtube.com/watch?v=PzMrvfNGeho
After a break from Youtube, it's time to get back to the regular schedule stating with this video. I'll show some of the stuff that had been sent to me to check out.
Last years workshops were amazing and also this year there will be a bunch of workshops coming and finally in this video I give you the dates and locations of all the upcoming ones.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinBangkok Film Camera Shoppingthe_real_sir_robin2022-12-16 | Check out my Street Photography zines & Lightroom Color Profiles: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Of course, after arriving in Bangkok, I had to check out some of the camera shops. It's not a surprise that there is lots of them in Bangkok since I did a similar tour a few years ago. However, this time I went to Mega Plaza where you find a bunch of shops at level 5. The amount of nice film cameras you can source there is astounding and easily rivals other cities in Asia like Singapore.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinExploring Singapore @night with the Leica Q2 Monochromthe_real_sir_robin2022-12-14 | Check out my Street Photography zines & Lightroom Color Profiles: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Another episode from my time in Singapore. I don't know why but these days I do enjoy shooting at night a lot. Maybe it's because of the Leica Q2 Monochrom and its insane low light performance or it's the fact that in these tropical environments it's easier to shoot at night with no harsh sunlight and less heat? Whatever it is, here is another episode shot at night. The second part of the video was filmed a day later after the meet-up we had in Singapore. We explored some cool locations and it was pretty epic.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinI had so much fun shooting that camera in Singapore. πthe_real_sir_robin2022-12-11 | Check out my Street Photography zines & Lightroom Color Profiles: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
While I was in Singapore I had to film an episode at night with my Leica Q2 Monochrom and boy that was a fun episode to shoot. It's been a while since I had to laugh that much when filming a video. People sometimes do crazy things and it's nice to take advantage of it and create some funny photos. Especially when you have a whole series like this it could become a very strong body of work and a fun long term project if you have the opportunity to do that. That goes to show how easy it can be to come up with a project which gives your own photography a much stronger purpose than hunting for single images.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinSingapore Film Camera & Film shopping tour. Any good finds?the_real_sir_robin2022-12-06 | Check out my Street Photography zines & Lightroom Color Profiles: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
While I was in Singapore I did a film camera shopping tour to show you all the kind of film camera shops you could expect to find in Singapore. There are many shops and also labs available with plenty of cameras and also some exotic film stocks that you otherwise wouldn't find in Europe or North America. To my surprise, there were even a few really good deals to discover. I ended up buying a few things but you'll see in the video.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinThat lens is simply the best. πthe_real_sir_robin2022-12-04 | Check out my Street Photography zines & Lightroom Color Profiles: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
After a week of less than ideal weather, it was finally time for some sunlight and that meant I had to hit the streets. Normally, I like to shoot by myself to be more focused but once in a while it's nice to shoot in a group and have a good time. Here I wanted to shoot my 28mm Summicron on a digital camera since I usually only shoot it on my Leica M6. With a small adapter I mounted it to my Lumix S5 and that seems to be a good fit.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinLeica M6, M-P or M-A? π§the_real_sir_robin2022-11-27 | Check out my new Street Photography zine: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
With the lunch of the 'new' Leica M6 there is now three options available if you are in the market for a Leica film camera that you can buy brand new. It might seem silly but there are good reasons to buy either the new M6, the M-P or even an M-A. In this video I am going to talk with Hashem from Pushing film who owns a black Leica M-A, Josh from Leica Melbourne who bought himself a lovely black paint M-P and I give you my reasons why I would most likely pick the new M6 even though I like the silver M-A the most.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinShooting the Leica Q2 Monochrom at night π¦the_real_sir_robin2022-11-20 | Check out my new Street Photography zine: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well, I think it is finally time for another street photography episode. The weather in Melbourne wasn't that great but at night it doesn't matter if it's sunny of not. π Last time I was in Melbourne I shot an episode with the Leica Q and this time I brought the Leica Q2 Monochrom to do exactly what I did four yeas prior.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinSomething wrong with my LEICA M6?the_real_sir_robin2022-11-13 | Check out my new Street Photography zine: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
One thing I wanted to do for a while is having my black M6 checked out, especially when it comes to shutter speeds. I haven't used it a lot and I don't think that the camera hasn't seen any service in a long time or maybe it hasn't seen one at all. In this video it is finally happening and I was very curious to see the results.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinTraveling to Australia - whats in my bag. Gear overload. πthe_real_sir_robin2022-11-06 | Check out my new Street Photography zine: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well, I've just arrived in Australia and I thought before unpacking my camera, I might as well show you what I've brought on this trip. This time my bag is full of gear unlike my Mexico trip where I only brought minimal gear. Usually, I am an advocate of traveling lightweight which I would do on a personal trip for sure but since I want to produce a bunch of content I am staying in each place at least one week it's not too bad to lure around such a heavy bag full of film and digital cameras.
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More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you are an og viewer of the channel you probably know that I love to shoot 28mm and today I want to show you my current line up of 28mm lenses and on top of that I am going to unbox a new lens that I just got in before filming the video.
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More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Hasselblad X-Pan, there is for sure no other camera like it but it also has its limitations. I've picked my X-Pan up around 5 years ago and I had a lot of fun shooting it over the years but maybe the time has come to let it go?
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The Leica Q2 Monochrom is a camera that you might have seen on my channel a lot on the last two years. It's insane that it's been almost two years since I bought my Q2 Mono; time really flies. The questions now is, wether or not I would still buy after using it extensively.
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More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ When the first rumors popped up, did you really believe that Leica would bring back the Leica M6? Some people might not be happy because it's not really a "cheap" but I think for the film community it's great news that Leica is committed to film photography and I hope that other manufacturers will do the same but I highly doubt that.
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Well, a few weeks ago I went to Berlin for my workshop and before that I had some time to film a video. I wanted to try out some films that I hadn't shot before and especially this crazy old Fujichrome 400D slide film. So, I asked some friends if they want to join me and to have a fun afternoon in Berlin. The Fujichrome turned out very unexpected but I am liking the results. It's definitely very different from any film you can buy. We also shot some Kodak Portra 800 and that is such a lovely film.
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If you love shooting street photography with a 28mm lens on a Leica camera you probably know that there are not that many affordable options out there. It's much easier if you are looking for a 35 or 50mm lens. However, the TT Artisan 28/5.6 is one of the rare cheaper alternatives and if you are shooting primarily in bright conditions the f/5.6 aperture won't really hold you back. In this video I am trying out the lens for the first time and I give you my opinion about it.
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Before it is time for new videos, here is one that I filmed last year but haven't published for whatever reason. It was recorded in the beginning of 2021 and back then I shot my Leica M6 with a 35mm VoigtlΓ€nder Ultron f/1.7. The film that I shot that day was Fuji Superia 800 which unfortunately is no longer available. That's a shame because I really liked that film stock and the results it was giving me. Besides this video I found some other ones that I haven't published yet and you'll see them in the next couple of weeks/months.
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My first Leica that I've ever bought was the original Leica Q back in 2015 and even though I also had a digital Leica M for a while I am convinced that the Leica Q is the better M, especially if you primarily shoot 28mm. In this video I am explaining my reasons why and maybe it helps you to make the decision which one to get.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinStreet Photography and Safetythe_real_sir_robin2022-09-04 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
In the last 10 years I've traveled a lot shooting street photography in many places around the world. I also visited countries that aren't considered safe and I know that a lot of photographers out there are scared to go to such places because they fear that they might get robbed or even worse. In this video I'd like to share what I think about that and what I've learned over the last 10 years to stay safe when shooting street photography. There are a couple of things that you can do that minimize the risk and I think these tips might help some of you when you plan to do some street photography abroad or maybe even in your hometown.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinI LOVE this Camera but was it worth it getting up this early? πthe_real_sir_robin2022-08-28 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
Early on during my trip to Madeira we went to place in the east of the island to watch the sunrise and it was absolutely beautiful. But back then I had no time to shoot a video or take photos on film. However, I wanted to go back there after finishing my assignment and I did. But that meant to get up super early because it was a 30 minute drive and the sunrise was very early in the morning. After arriving I wasnβt very hopeful that the sunrise would be any good and even though my app told me differently it was overcast the whole time. Nevertheless, the scenery looked stunning and the sky was somewhat dramatic. Despite the lack of sun, the photos turned out great again. On this day I only shot Fujifilm stocks. My GF670 was loaded up with Pro400H and later with Acros 100 and in my Olympus OM2n was a roll of Venus 800. Developing and scanning was again done by Carmencita!
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinShooting Medium Format Film Is The Bestthe_real_sir_robin2022-08-21 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
After the the challenge shooting the sunrise over the clouds it was time to hit the road to find other beautiful spots on Madeira. Unfortunately though, the weather or more specifically the lighting wasnβt on my side and it was mostly overcast. However, the scenery was still lovely and after several attempts to see and capture a beautiful sunset it finally happened on top of a mountain again. This time it was the second highest peak which is almost as tall as Pico Ruivo. My Olympus OM2n was still loaded up with Kodak Portra 400 and in my Fujifilm GF670 I shot a roll of Kodak Ektar 100 and later some Portra 800.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinStreet Photographer tries Shooting Epic Landscapes on filmthe_real_sir_robin2022-08-14 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
Back in May this year, I had the opportunity to go to the Island of Madeira for a photography job. Itβs not a place I usually go since there isnβt much going on in terms of street photography but since the landscape is so beautiful, I had the idea that I could try myself as a landscape photographer. I had two film camera with me and a bunch of film ready to be shot. In this case I loaded up some expired Kodak Portra 100T into my Fuji GF670 medium format camera and some Portra 400 into my Olympus OM2n. The expired film was overexposed by a couple of shots and it turned better than expected. Also the roll of Fujifilm Across 100 looks amazing. One reason is probably also the fact that Carmencita did such an amazing job developing and scanning my rolls.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinIts time for something new, something really exciting. πthe_real_sir_robin2022-08-07 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
It's been two years since my last publication and it's about time for something new, something really exciting. I started this project back in 2019 and since then worked on it and gathered a substantial body of work that is now ready to being shared with you. This time I want to bring you along the journey but first of all I want to explain to you how this all started and maybe that can give you an idea how you could turn things into a project. I shot this project in Bangkok with my Leica M6 and Ilford HP5 pushed to 1600 and the results look awesome.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinShooting the digital X-PAN in Istanbul π²the_real_sir_robin2022-07-31 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
A digital version of the Hasselblad X-Pan is probably a camera that a lot of people are dreaming of. Well, let's find out how it would feel to shoot that camera. My Lumix S5 has a 65x24 crop mode which is the same aspect ratio the X-Pan shoots in. When opening the RAWs in Lightroom the crop will still be there but of course you could change that afterwards, which I didn't do in this video. It would be amazing if some camera brand would stick two 35mm sensors together and release that as a digital X-Pan. But I don't think that this will ever happen.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinMy Current Film Camera line-up, workshops & a new zine? πthe_real_sir_robin2022-07-17 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinIt still blows my mind what this CAMERA can do!the_real_sir_robin2022-07-10 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
So, after a film episode I am back with a Leica Q2 Monochrom video for you. In this one I was shooting in Acapulco at night which seems kind of crazy but you'll see in the video what happened. The Q2M delivered again and I am still amazed every time I take it out to shoot in low light. π
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinShooting Street Photography with my Awesome New Film Camera! πthe_real_sir_robin2022-07-03 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
When I was in Mexico City I was checking out some local camera shops with my friend Alejandro. That day I couldnβt find anything that I was interested in or the prices where too wild. However, a few days later I spotted a camera that I hadnβt seen in that shop before. The guy told me that it just came back from service and the camera comes with a 50mm f/1.8 and also a 28mm f/2.8. After trying out the camera I couldnβt resist and I pulled the trigger.
The camera I am talking about is a Olympus OM2n in pristine condition. After buying the camera I put in some Portra 160 that the guy in the shop gifted me and I shot an episode. The video wasnβt planned but sometimes thatβs the way it goes.
As always, processing and scanning was done by my favorite lab Carmencita and they did a terrific job.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinSTREET PHOTOGRAPHY in Mexico Cityβs most NOTORIOUS NEIGHBORHOOD π±the_real_sir_robin2022-06-26 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
Blogpost including images and EXIF-Data π shooting-street-photography-in-mexico-citys-most-notorious-neighborhood
Alejandro on Instagram π @alexcompean
Itβs Sunday afternoon and what would your normally do in Mexico City? Of course, you go to Tepito and do a little bit of street photography. π Iβve heard many stories about that place and in general people will tell you that is not an area you should go to, especially when carrying an expensive camera around your neck. My buddy Alejandro was shooting his Leica M6 and I as you might have guessed the Q2 Monochrom. This time equipped with a red filter and on top of that a Black Pro Mist 1/4.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinFinally shooting Medium Format again πthe_real_sir_robin2022-06-19 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
After our camera shopping tour I finally had the chance to shoot medium format again. Maybe you remember the episode from last year where I was trying out the Fuji GA645 the first time. The camera is really nice but there is one thing I am not a fan of and that is the fact that by default the viewfinder is in vertical orientation. It's not an issue if you want to shoot portraits but since I mostly shoot horizontally I have to turn the camera all the time and that can get a little annoying. The film that I shot turned out much better than expected and I am very pleased with the scans that I got back from Carmencita.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinFilm Camera & Film Shopping in Mexico City πthe_real_sir_robin2022-06-12 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
Alejandro on Instagram π @alexcompean
Mexico City is not the place where I would naturally think about when it comes to film camera shopping. However, there are a bunch of shops in the city center that sell a good selection of film cameras. So in this video I am going to explore the film camera shops in Mexico City together with my friend Alejandro and let's see what we can find.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinI cant get enough of this CAMERA πthe_real_sir_robin2022-06-05 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
Before I'll feature a different camera, here is another video where I am shooting the Leica Q2 Monochrom in an environment where it shines the most. It is simply the best option for low light shooting if you like to shoot black and white. Again I was using a Pro Mist 1/4 filter which gives me results that I absolutely love when shooting at night. π
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Just one day after filming the last episode in Guadalajara at night, my friend Ricardo came all the way from Queretaro together with his son for a day of Street Photography. The city was very busy and we decided to also shoot at night and I recorded the session to share with you. Again, I used the Leica Q2 Monochrom with a Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/4 filter because I really liked the results I was getting the other night. Before buying a monochrome camera I wasnβt a fan of using filters but since then I started to enjoy color filters and now also that pro mist one which gives the images a more vintage look. π
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When I was in Guadalajara I finally had the chance to try out a filter that I hadn't shot before. A friend recommended to give a Black Pro Mist a try and I did. After reviewing the results I can say that the Leica Q2 Monochrom with the Pro Mist is a great combo, especially when shot at night. Highlights are rendered much softer and the resulting look is very pleasing to the eye, at least to mine. π
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinThis is why I love (STREET) PHOTOGRAPHY πthe_real_sir_robin2022-05-15 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
A few weeks ago I've done something that I had planned for over a year. I am pumped that it worked as planned because it is something that usually is almost impossible to do when shooting street photography. After watching the video you'll know what I am talking about.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinMy favorite camera and my favorite place to shoot? πthe_real_sir_robin2022-05-08 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
Maybe some of you remember the video I shot last year in Mazatlan Mexico, a place that was a lot of fun to shoot. Well, on this trip I had to go back there and I do it again.One more time it was absolutely crazy because there where so many people having a party on the beach and the best part is that there was pretty much nobody walking around with a camera documenting whatβs going on. As a foreigner I stood out like a sore thumb, especially with a camera around my neck photographing random strangers. However, nobody really cares what you are doing and that makes it a truly great experience. The Leica Q2 Monochrom with a read filter was the perfect tool for the job.
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Well, a place that is buzzing with life in the day time might also be a great place for shooting at night. I took out the Fuji X-E4 along with the VoigtlΓ€nder 35mm f/1.2 to have some fun shooting. With a large aperture of 1.2 the lens is a very good choice to shoot in extremely dimly lit environments like I was on that night. Besides shooting some street I could also help out a local photographer who didnβt bring any lights for her shooting. She got lucky that I had an LED light in my camera bag and I assisted her for roughly 30 minutes before continuing to shoot. What a great night!
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinCant Stop Shooting This Camera πthe_real_sir_robin2022-04-24 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
Well, after some Fuji X-E4 fun it was time again to return to my favorite camera ever, the Leica Q2 Monochrom. In combination with a red filter on a sunny day it's such a great tool to get lovely results. I shot this combo in 2021 a lot and it is still my go to set-up when I want to shoot b&w with a digital camera.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinJust some Fuji XE4 Street Photography πthe_real_sir_robin2022-04-17 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
After shooting the Fuji X-E4 in Acapulco for some street photography it was time to do it again in Puerto Vallarta. The cities couldn't be more different and therefore it was a totally different experience. The lens mounted to the Fuji was the VoigtlΓ€nder 21/1.8. It's a great lens even on an APSC camera but I wish it would be a little smaller. I probably need to get something else instead to make the whole set-up a little more compact.
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After Puebla my next stop was Acapulco. These days the city is mostly known for the high crime rate. But in this episode I don't want to address the topic of safety because that will be something for a future video. This time I wanted to talk a little about using layers in street photography. Not only that because I also wanted to show you how you can practice to get more layers of interest in your photos. Personally, I think the beach is a great location to get used to the concept, especially when you just got started with shooting street.
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So far, I've mainly used a red filter on my Leica Q2 Monochrom but only when shooting in the day time. An orange filter can also deliver really nice results and it is cutting down one stop of light instead of the darker red filter that hovers around 3 stops. Here I wanted to try using an orange filter shooting at night to see if that makes sense. See for yourself it was worth it.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinThe Fuji XE-4 does something really weird π³the_real_sir_robin2022-03-27 | Check out my Lightroom Presets & Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More info about the upcoming workshops π robinschimko.com
Finally, here is the first episode featuring the Fuji XE-4. This time I am shooting the Fuji with the VoigtlΓ€nder 35/1.2 in Veracruz/Mexico at night. The city is located on the gulf cost and is not a place western tourist usually visit. While shooting the X-E4 I've noticed a weird issue the camera has. A friend also had similar problems with his camera so I guess it's not a bug and rather a feature of the camera. π
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Back in October when I filmed this episode I got really lucky with the weather. On that day it was sunny pretty much the entire time and shooting was a lot of fun. There is one shot in particular that I like a lot. In fact, I liked it so much that I put up on my wall. π The Leica Q is such a fun camera to shoot with and for me it's hard to believe that I am rocking that thing since almost 7 years.
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Well, here is my second video shooting the VoigtlΓ€nder 35/1.4 on my Leica M6. If 35mm would be my preferred focal length I would probably get my own copy of the lens.
The Kodak VR400 looked ok but isn't a film stock that I'd rave about. Maybe it's because the film has expired a while ago but still it was nice to try it out and to see what it looks like.
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After someone kindly gifted me this Cosina SLR I wanted to get a lens in order to be able to use the camera for street photography and you know what that means. Yes, I had to get a 28mm lens for it and that's why I picked up a Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2.8. The lens is really small and I would put in the Pancake category. I've read good things about it but I had to see myself if it is any good. I haven't shot it a lot but already I would absolutely recommend the lens to anyone who wants to shoot 28mm on a film camera and wants to keep the budget low. The camera and lens combo right now would only set you back roughly 100β¬ which is great for what you are getting. Film of choice was Fuji C200 which is a great film that used to be very cheap but is still one of the more affordable C41 color films.
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Blog // http://www.robinschimko.de Instagram // instagram.com/the_real_sir_robinAmazing early morning Street Photography with the Leica Q πthe_real_sir_robin2022-02-13 | Check out my Color Profiles for Lightroom & my Street Photography zines: π etsy.me/3cVLZwF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I have to admit that I am not a morning person but once in while it's totally worth it to get up super early to shoot some street photography. When I recorded the video it was really cold and I would have loved to stay longer in my cozy bet but I am glad that I managed to hit the streets instead. My trusty Leica Q was the perfect companion for a morning full of fun.
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