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Photog shy. Anonymous
I recently bought a digital slr, its quite a bit bigger than a point and shoot but i really love photography. with the point and shoot i could just take it out of my pocket snap off a pic on auto everything and it would come out ok, but i felt creative with it.

Now with this digital slr, i feel almost camera shy taking pictures, its so much more noticeable, i cant just tuck it away; but I do love the flexability and quality of it a whole lot more.

My problem is overcoming the anxiety that comes with the possibility of someone else seeing me with a bigger cam, trying to get into a better position for a good shot, and focusing, and maybe taking a few shots at different settings of the same object.

Now all this is the reason I wanted to get more involved in photography, but the fear of others comments is something I guess i just need to get out and take more shots to overcome.

anyone else ever feel like this?
>> Anonymous
>>212850
op here
pic related its the lens I use..
>> Anonymous
>>212850
>anyone else ever feel like this?

No
>> Anonymous
I'd just avoid putting on the lens hood, that's huge and certainly brings attention.

Personally, I've taken a liking for primes because of this. My lens is as big as yours and primes are far more discreet.

Just be a little more confident or practice not raising the camera until you're almost ready to take the shot.
>> Pentard !pjwjmEQ1RM
Hey OP,

I feel like that sometimes too, especially since my DSLR is relatively new and I'm used to doing mostly studio photography.

My biggest problem is that where I live (San Francisco area) most people who have big honking cameras are tourists, so as soon as I pull my camera out bums suddenly start harassing me and asking for change because they think I'm some rich idiot from the suburbs who has an expensive camera.

Headphones help sometimes, but all you can really do is learn to get over your shyness and just take some damn pictures.
>> Anonymous
>>212856
having headphones on is like wearing a sign that says 'mug me'
>> Pentard !pjwjmEQ1RM
>>212859

LOL.
Somebody's never lived in San Francisco.
Maybe they mug people for iPods in London, but we're a bit more civilized than that here in San Francisco.
>> Anonymous
if you are too afraid to take pics you will never become a good photographer. why care what other people think about you? they are just strangers you will never meet them later in your life again. just ignore them, you are better than them.
>> Qonfused !!ziHVWcW6bcF
I had this fear as well, but I'm slowing getting over it. The best way to get over it is to just force yourself to shoot in public. The more you shoot, the more you don't care.
>> VF-19
I actually keep the camera out when it's with me and I'm out and about in town. I picked up a simple hand grip strap (it's actualy pretty good), and I wrap the neck strap around my forearm. Nice and secure, and ready to shoot when I want to take a picture.

You just need to get used to keeping the camera at the ready.
>> Anonymous
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I use an old film SLR with manual focus for street photography, mostly around urban poor areas, and I don't hesitate to aim and take some time manually focusing and double checking settings to make sure the exposure is right. I also stoop down for better angles if I wanna get to the level of druggies sitting against telephone poles or kids playing in the street.

Pic related, Canon A-1 and 70-210 f/4 lens for daytime. Also use a 50mm f/1.4. If I get questioned by the police or whatever, I just whip out my University of the Philippines ID and say I'm with photojournalism.

Either way, the point is to be confident. It's not like you're doing anything wrong.

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>> Anonymous
>>213105
>Either way, the point is to be confident. It's not like you're doing anything wrong.

no but some times people get mad when you are taking their pictures especially druggies.

manual film camera is a good idea though. i think the druggies would want to steal a digital camera but they would leave you alone with film since nobody wants to buy that and it does not have much resale value.
>> Anonymous
>>213107
Plus I can hit them with it and knock them out.
>> Anonymous
>>213108
With a Canon? Psh. You need a camera that can drive nails to do that.

/stupidbrandwhorememejoke
>> anonymous
>>213107
You're assuming the drug addicts would know the difference, or even care.

If I'm a heroin addict looking for a way to get money to score a fix, and I see some white kid with a camera hanging around his neck, do you think I'm going to take the time to figure out if he's using a D1x or a D3, or if he has a shitty plastic off-brand lens or quality glass on the end of his camera? No. I'm going to hit him on the back of the head with a piece of broken pallet wood and steal everything he has.

In photography, confidence is good. Stupidity, not so much.
>> Anonymous
>>212859
Yeah, because having a $2,000 camera swinging around your neck doesn't say that.
>> Rad !!IpQSryGvPPO
>>213105

>for street photography

>70-210 f/4 lens for daytime

I think you're doing it wrong.

I find, unfortunately, that it's much more difficult to get good candid street shots with a big SLR than it is with a small rangefinder. You can raise the rangefinder to your eye and take the shot quicker and people wont notice the lens as much but they'll still notice if you put something to your face right in front of them so you still have to be kinda discreet about it.

If you're just taking shots of things in public and not necessarily close shots of strangers, listening to music helps to not worry about other people. Also, once you start taking pictures, everyone around you will not care after about two seconds and if you're sneaky you can start to take pictures of the people around you because they think you're taking pictures of other things. It's fun.
>> Anonymous
>>213105
just use the 50, telephoto sucks for street photography.

If anything, go and buy a $30 35mm f2, that's an excellent prime for street stuff
>> Butterfly !xlgRMYva6s
I used to be worried about ppl looking at me (which they do a lot here, i look very different).

headphones (even if youre not listing to music, just bulk)and not giving a crap will help you go a long way. If you have a goal in mind like a type of shot it should help you concentrate and just forget about everyone else (dont do that when getting mugged).
>> Pentard !pjwjmEQ1RM
>>213159
>I used to be worried about ppl looking at me (which they do a lot here, i look very different).

Are you asian?
Or just sexy as hell?
Maybe both?
>> Butterfly !xlgRMYva6s
>>213163
BOOOOOOTH

and a cybergoth

ib4shitstorm
>> Anonymous
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>>213167

fap fap fap fap fap

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>> M?e?e?s?e??? !iZn5BCIpug
>>213167
pics plz
>> fence !!POey2hdozCZ
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>>213173
>> Depressed Cheesecake !2vlFukDhqg
>>213167

If you are ever in Florida let me know.
I will show you what it is like to shoot photos with professional equipment.
>> Anonymous
>>213181
And in goes the obligatory Douchfag comment about pro gear by DC.
>> Anonymous
>>213182
That is not his tripcode.
>> noclue !!2yUmAID3520
i found myself shooting a street musician yesterday which i didn't dare before. i used my canonet 28 (40mm on film) but i believe i should get closer next time. the main difference i noticed is that people don't stare at you immediately compared to using an slr with a longer lens. but i guess in the end it's all the same while you get used to it.