All you really need...

Camera-wise, what do you actually need. I grabbed the 2013 Fujifilm XE2 and went to capture the flavor of "La Bergenline."
All images were jpeg. Pro Neg Hi. Shadows +1
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[@ogonzilla]

Camera-wise...what is YOUR "all you really need?"

[@aymanabdelilah4281]

Fujifilm x100s ... Got one. Now its my necklace 👌

[@Quelix93]

Xt20, manual focus 50-55 mm. I Love the narrow frame to focus on scenes and preventing too busy scenes, and on the other hand I love the compression of the 50 mm view. And manual to really think about what I want to focus on, I never do a senseless picture if I have to manual focus on it. That's it, more than nothing, but still no need for a bag.

[@scottseroka4350]

I'm surviving with the X100V and the X-T20 with a 24/2 and 55-200. It all fits in a small Manfrotto bag that I keep telling myself is not a murse as long as it doesn't contain a tube of Blistex or my car keys.

[@martinpickard5818]

I don’t need.....I WANT.....🤣🤣

[@ramey.street]

One camera, one lens, one filter, one area. For me that’s usually my XS10. I have quite a few prime lenses, but I seem to be grabbing the XF 35mm F1.4 the most often. Filter based on day or night (Tiffen 1/4 pro mist or K&N CPL). And I usually stick to downtown art deco area....or a brewery haha. Love this video and message. Always good stuff.

[@shennyyys]

"Some of us acquire too many things and the lenses just sit" I FELT REALLY CALLED OUT MAN

[@felixmorsdorf1391]

me too.

[@sexysilversurfer]

Yeah I have a load of lenses that get used a couple of times but I do like to use specific lenses for different photo outings.

[@russellrandolph3705]

Hahaha! Yep!

[@michael2968]

just waiting for the day when they release a small, lightweight, affordable, weather resistant, silent 10-250mm f1.4 on the market to cover all bases. that's all we need, right?

[@segzeeman7356]

🤣

[@BobSchoepenjr]

And max 700 $ 😂

[@K3zz21]

Also needs to have in-glass optical noise reduction and built in hdr-processing. The lens also needs to be usable without a camera body.

[@gilsontopfstedt3554]

Will never do for obvious reasons...PROFIT.

[@franciscogil6222]

Came for the fuji knowledge, stayed for the absolutely brilliant humour

[@canuckdon]

We all have succumbed to consumerism to excess. Most KZbin channels feed this condition. Because we photographers want to improve our photographic output, we mistakenly think new better widgets will achieve this. However, if we concentrate on improving our skills, it's likely even a Brownee Box Camera would suffice. Thanks for reminding us of this.

[@-grey]

Also photographers: "Did you shoot this with your phone like a peasant?" 😂

[@y34r]

Xe1 for casual , 5d classic for portrait shoot are more than enough for me. Strobe and lighting are more essential to me than the most updated spec camera

[@michaelajoseph6856]

Since I start shooting with fuji xt30 and 27mm pancake lens I’ve forgotten all about my other cameras I had during the last years. Back to basics and the joy of photography. Thanks for your inspiring videos.

[@bjure8111]

The 27mm pancake is a really good lens actually, dont know if it is down to sample variations but the one I had before was great for what it is.

[@johnilko2964]

The XE2 meets my camera needs, and I really dislike auto focus, So I'm into the cheep lenses like TTArtisan manual focus for my walk around photography.

[@jrmslly]

I don't own a fuji camera but I stay for the humour lol. Love your channel!

[@Julia-on7mj]

I sold 2 camera bodies and 4 lenses recently to purchase the one body and one lens combo of my dreams. The body is 7 years old and the lens is from the 80s, but they are ALL I NEED to enjoy photography. Loving every minute of it and it has reinvigorated my desire to take photographs. No more gear (lens) FOMO!

[@Leo9ine]

I'm curious, what combo is that? Always interesting to hear what that perfect fit is for someone.

[@Julia-on7mj]

@@Leo9ine Sure! (I apologize in advance for the long reply). In short, it is a leica mp240 with the minolta m-rokkor 40mm f2. Essential context for that decision is that I already own a leica m3 and an old summicron 50mm f2. That has always been my favorite combo to shoot, but shooting film has become increasingly expensive. I got the xpro-3 in January, as an upgrade from the xt-1, to shoot with my fuji lenses (18mm f2, 23mm f2, 27mm f2.8, and 35mm f2). While it was an amazing camera, I found myself planning for future lens purchases and having endless focal-length FOMO (even between the lenses I already had!) I was searching for used fuji lenses when I came across a used mp240 for a great price (relatively speaking). I realized if I sold ALL my fuji gear I could buy the mp240 and a minolta m lens. I pulled the trigger because I knew it would be closer to feeling like shooting my m3, and lenses would be easily interchangeable between my film and digital bodies (both ways). I also had a feeling it would temper my desire for extra focal lengths because the cost would be a healthy deterrent. Anyway, I still think fuji is great, but I am truly happy as a clam with my current setup.

[@K3zz21]

@@Julia-on7mj Just curious where you sold your gear?

[@utai4571]

yesterday i went out frustrated, got my camera anyway, zone focusing, 18mm at f8 ALL DAY i just played with the shutter speed and flash here and there, it was the best day i ever had, it felt like i was free and not out just to shoot "good" stuff.

[@stuartcarden1371]

I don't have a particular photographic niche; I'm a general hobbyist photographer. My camera and lens setup these days is very simple. I have an X-T10 because the X-Trans II sensor is still my all round favourite and I pair that with the XC 15-45 or the XC 35 f/2, if I am in lower light or want some shallow depth of field. I used to have loads of bodies and lenses, across different brands but, like you said, so much just gets left on the shelf. So I made a real effort to boil everything down the the equipment that brings me the most joy or convenience and I ended up with what I now have.

[@carmenfissenden2530]

I agree entirely with the use of a good prime . For those who cannot commit to going that far because they love their zooms so much or cannot afford a prime, then all they have to do set the zoom to a particular fixed focal length and they will be able to train their eye quickly to respond to the scene . The only things they are missing out on is a fast aperture, a lighter lens and avoidance of being tempted to not move their feet to compensate for a zoom . Loved the video and hope it encourages others to emulate you . 16 megapixels is way more than enough and the old cameras produce great images as you have proven here. Loved the video .

[@pal2tech]

"...is love." But I'll take an XE2!

[@nerwin]

I went crazy last week and purchased an X100V on a whim and now I can't stop using it. So much fun to take pictures with, I can bring it with me everywhere. Its SO much lighter than my XT4 + 16-55. I think we all need that one camera that you just love to shoot with. Great video Omar!

[@dazsly]

Great vid. This is just like Bradford in the UK! Look it up to see pictures of what it used to be like with the old buildings. Now it’s just full of 99p shops and vape. I use a XT20 with a newly purchased xc-35mm for street and a Nikon D750 with 300mm f4 prime.

[@MrRoRoWe]

X-E2 + 27mm + Pro Neg Hi jpg: You stole my street setup! 🧐 If I'm sick of all the lenses and all the specs I grab my X-Pro1 with the 23/2, that's enough for me enjoying general street/ docu/ everyday photography

[@jmusicman]

Love this philosophy! What shadow / highlight / sharpness etc do you use in-camera for street?

[@segzeeman7356]

@@jmusicman I don’t know about Rob Wei, but Omar looks like he was using color: +2 and maybe +1 S, and warm WB Shift. I thought we were gonna find out but he didn’t finish his thoughts 4:31

[@MrRoRoWe]

Depends a bit on the light, place, ..., but my go to recipe for punchy pics on the X-E2 is ProNH, +2S, 0H, +1C. On the X-Pro1 I lower the highlights, somehow the first sensor seems to hate bright lights..

[@jmusicman]

@@MrRoRoWe thanks!! That’s very helpful - looking forward to trying on my x-pro 1 :)

[@jmusicman]

@@segzeeman7356 thanks! Also very helpful!

[@ferenelmonte4609]

Wow! That xe2 is really modern! I still use my xe1 basically for everything. From landscape to street photography. So yes, we dont really need so much.

[@Ingrampix]

X-E2 my favourite ever camera to use, despite sea-of-noise EVF at night. My 'landscape and street kit' was X-E2, 27mm, 100mm vintage, travel tripod, sold many of those images. Sadly X-E2 can suffer from main-board probs., it suddenly dies and won't talk to Fuji lenses. So if you're going back to X-E2 etc, buy two (still cheap).

[@nickh3580]

One camera and learn how to use it. Still learning. Great meassage Omar.

[@Snapit551]

Simplicity is best and this set up is a classic example of just going out and still capturing great images. I use my XE2 with my Fuji cron compact primes 📸🤩

[@SweetJasamine]

I find myself pressing "like" usually about 3 seconds into all of your videos! I used to go out with all the gear, rucksack, tripod, extra lenses and sandwiches. Now it is the X-T20 with one lens (mainly my vintage Helios).

[@janeberrisford8555]

Great combination !! Love the XT20 .. I press the like button as soon as I see that smiling face !!

[@crimsoncola]

Haha you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs dude thanks for all the great Fuji videos.

[@ogonzilla]

appreciate it.

[@rubbereye69]

Having fun with my X-E1 and manual focus lenses: Meike 28mm 2.8, TTArtisan 35mm 1.4,Rokinon 12mm 2.0

[@jradamsjr]

This video is more than a year old and so I am sure your will never see this, but just in case: I am still a newbie (2 yrs) with an XT4 only until this week. I found myself jonesing for a street camera. Wanted one of the newer XT or XPro cameras, but can’t afford a divorce. So I ended up negotiating w/ my bride of 30 yrs to buy a used XE2 w/ new 27mm pancake lens. Now I wait for them both to arrive. The fair market price on the XE2 (I got an “excellent” 2S model from 2016) was way up to $450 and the 27mm was impossible to find used and even new ones were hard to come by, ended up ordering on Amazon. Anyway, I knew there was a subconscious voice in my little pea brain, egging me on to buy this combo. Now I remember where that voice came from. YOU! This video that I just watched again and it all clicked. Ha! I’ll let you know if I enjoy it half as much as I already have in my head 😝

[@sevemiller]

Hey Omar! Your Essex County neighbor again. I saw the intro and I knew right away where you were. My wife grew up in Union CIty, which was 95%+ Cuban back in her day (we’re probably 25+ years older than you are). Still haven’t found a Cuban sandwich that came close to the ones my mother-in-law used to bring us. The best! To your question...I normally shoot street with a 28 or 35 mm FF equivalent lens. Shook things up and went into the city yesterday with the X-Pro3 and 35 (50 equiv) and found it to be a whole new experience. Honestly, I like them both but love the one focal length for a day approach. Just so simple. One less thing to worry about on the camera. Great video. Keep them coming!

[@garybahnick2358]

I do street photography in Chicago and sometimes all I take is my X70 (LOVE LOVE) Sometimes I take an X-T20 with the 23 f2. Or another fave is the X-T2 with the 35 f2. Like you suggested, I like to keep it simple when doing it in the street... =)

[@veloxime]

All I really need… is love ;) Seriously, XT-2 and either the 35 mm f2 or the 50 mm f2. I’ve used the kit lens only once since I bought the 35 mm a year and half ago. The 50 mm f2 is my favorite though; it is small and light and super sharp and it’s a gem of a lens to photograph people in any manner. And in a lot of cases, very usable for street photography too. Happy Passover or Easter to everyone!

[@leoeyegenartig8473]

I use my xe2 with the 7 artisans 25mm everyday! To me it’s a perfect camera for documentary photography

[@davidedinoi3468]

X-T1 in manual focus , Samyang/Rokinon/Walimex 12mm f2.0 at f4 , focus at infinity and then BOOM : best Street Photography match!

[@chregig7967]

Just received my x-e2, bought it off of facebook marketplace. So far it seems great, smells a ton like old camera bag, and I’m super excited to get out with it tomorrow

[@TheAristoKrat17]

I bought an XT20 two years ago mostly after hearing you rave about it. It’s so underused that it might as well be brand new. I’ve decided to purchase the 35mm F2 for it and teach myself how to shoot, which is why I originally bought it

[@samlowry123]

As always your voice is gold : I used to always run for the newest best gears when a day a,professional friend push me to try Fuji gears and I discovered you . After that I bought all the gear panorama of Fuji again and again ... and I rediscovered you with the old gears you buy and stuff and I realized that all is matter is to be glad with your gear even they are old and must of all to shoot , in every moment in every place shoot shoot and shoot with passion with many photos that was so lam but shoot and shoot again and after and only after to take care of gear . Love your channel mate and thank you to have open my eyes : I used to be a videographer, well known on another channel that the one you see and who wanted to go back to the main things with photography you helped me a lot . Love your Jim Carrey style ;))))

[@iberiantourist]

Thanks for bringing back lots of memories. I grew up in Bergenline and 60th (back in the late 70s and 80s). Memorial HS alumni. Good day!

[@alhOOO2O]

Hated the click bait title of the video, but really enjoyed it and particularly liked your photos of the district, really captured a great sense of the area

[@michaelconchscooter8940]

Panasonic bridge cameras for years. FZ1000 and LX100 to keep this hobbyist happy. No lens changing, plenty of zoom which I like. Now everyone else is figuring it out. I’ll be hip soon if I’m not careful.

[@tsudi]

Definitely agree. Match your needs with the right tools and let your creativity come out.

[@giuliomarunti2093]

All I need are these short beautiful videos to watch in the poop break between a lesson and the other❤️❤️

[@AbdullahNLM]

I was watching your videos for very long time. But today only noticed I haven’t subscribed. But now it’s done and I also a Fuji lover. Thanks 🙏 keep inspiring.

[@danielplasencia3993]

Xt20 with the 35 f 1.4 is all I'll ever need. By the way, my dad grew up in a Cuban family in union city near bergenline before he moved to Miami back in the 60's!

[@DanteCiullo]

There is a similar question on Flickr today in the group “Fujifilm X Series & GFX USA.” It’s a complex question that depends on the type of photography I’m going to do. Sometimes it’s my X-Pro 2 and a Pergear 25mm f/1.8 for a project centered around that setup. More often lately, for walk around photography, it’s my newly acquired X-T4 w/ Fujinon 18mm f/2. One camera + one prime is my typical M.O. ... it’s just goal dependent. Sometimes it’s still analog! Love the humor, Omar. Keep it up!

[@danieljohnburke]

Street, landscapes, nature - Have GFX50R and the X-E2 as my everyday carry. Love Fuji, love the rangefinder style cameras.

[@craigwilson1604]

Doing lockdown I've been wandering around with my xt2 in hand and it's made me realise what I want, so I'm getting rid of the xt2 for a xe3 with the 27mm for everyday shooting, and I'm getting a Sony a7rii for my landscape adventures, there's so many good used cameras our there 😁📷

[@ogonzilla]

Two different needs, two different cameras, nice!

[@CWReace]

I love the 27mm...usually wide enough without ever being too wide. :)

[@atroche1978]

@@CWReace That 40mm equivalent is perfect for street.

[@PhotoTrekr]

I like to take my camera and one lens out to shoot. Sometimes you'll get surprising results when you shoot a subject with a focal length that you normally wouldn't use.

[@randygerdes]

I moved from a Canon 6D and many lenses to an XT-3 with 3 lenses...and I love it. AND, just got an X100V and found myself downtown doing building details and street stuff, and came back with more keepers from that shoot with a fixed lens than I usually get with a whole system. Sometimes less IS more.

[@PhotographyThomas]

I recently bought an old Leica x1 for around $300. Certainly limited to just one lens (and a very good one at that), not a whole lotta bells and whistles, but it’s been fun to see what I can do with all the limitations. Thanks for your video, now I don’t feel so stupid for buying such an “old” and outdated camera.

[@Kevb69]

Glad to see your happy with your new old camera. Recently traded all my old Fuji cameras and lenses for a 100V and TCL. One camera and lens attached no worries. Looking forward to see what you pack for your next family holiday 😉

[@StuntMcCartney]

I'm reverting as far back as possible with photography... Maybe one day my only camera will just be my eyes and the stories I tell of places I've been.

[@Mindartcreativity]

What I use is an X-Pro3 with 16, 23, 35 and 50mm lenses. What I need? I don't know anymore what I need because every photography related website/KZbinr tells me to buy this and that. Except you Omar. You encourage us to reduce our setups, stick to the basics and focus on photography. I sometimes wish I could start photography with fresh eyes without being influenced at every corner.

[@paulasimson4939]

I've had my XT3 and multiple lenses for a few years now, but just got the XE4 with 27mm pancake lens a couple of weeks ago and that's all I'm shooting with now. It's such a pleasure to have it with me in my tiny purse all the time and works perfectly for street. But when I get back to traveling and more "serious" photography, the XT3 is fantastic too.

[@AndeusM]

This is where the GRIII thrives. Pocketable with IBIS and it's just you and a 28mm out on the streets, working around that limitation. It's fun because the rest of the specs on that camera are amazing, from the layout to the sensor, so you only have to worry about only 1 limitation. The fun one. I hope fuji decides to release a X80 somewhere down the line.

[@robertdumon2202]

Okay, I got the used X-2E today from MPB Camera and it is in excellent condition. No blemishes, marks on the LCD, etc. And so far it has performed beautifully. My wife asked me if it was something I really NEEDED or just something I really WANTED and I told her I just really WANTED it and she was okay with that. I have a birthday coming up in a couple days, so.... While it doesn't have the features of my X100V or my X-T3, it is slightly smaller and is a fun little camera to us. With the small pancake 27mm lens on it I expect to use it for street photography and just for everyday carrying around. For my real estate work I'll still use my X-T3 and Fuji 10-24mm lens...or will I? I may try that lens on this little X-E2 and see how just the .jpg's come out. Damn this photography stuff is fun, huh....

[@marksantostefano1637]

XPro 1 & 18mm f2 is all I need!

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Totally agree with you Omar, I have three zooms and four primes, but for walking around Miami or Fort Lauderdale all I need is the X-T4 (the only digital camera that I have) and the XF35 f/2. Happy Passover and stay safe.

[@luisapinheiro3477]

I'm so glad that u bought the XE2! I have this one and I love it. Very discreet and portable with the 27mm, so it's perfect to traveling with! I hope that you share more about this camera with us

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

I was doing events and wedding before covid. In my company we all have Nikon D4 and we use 24-120mm zooms 95% of the day. Main photographer for the day would use some primes or 70-200 for the groom and bride in the church and afterwards (weddings are very different here than in the western world). I would love to be nature and wildlife photographer but that is going kinda slow... If I could pick only one camera and lense it would be something light with 50mm prime. And I am still using my old Nikon d3000 for everyday use paired with 50mm. Just single point focus and recompose. Never failed me.

[@kevindiossi]

In 2018, I bought a used Canon M5 and used EF-M 22mm f/2. I brought it to NYC for a vacation my girlfriend - now wife.. It was a great camera setup for street photography. So naturally, I sold it like an idiot. A little over a year later, I bought another used M5 and brand new 22mm. Took this setup around the world to London, Normandy, Paris, Bruges, Brussels, New York, Northern Italy, Wisconsin, California, Georgia and Amsterdam. This lens and camera combination has sold more prints and been rewarded with more prints hung in my home than anything else. Total money spent on camera and lens? $380 + $200....I think it's staying this time. Recreational camera and lenses are awesome and shouldn't be confused with professional gear you have to rely on to "get the shot". But they aren't limited by image quality and your creativity.

[@edoardocauda6599]

I have just buy a xt20 for my daily/travelling... i chose from budget/what's on the market now but i was so inspired from your's videos...

[@jonathanwamble9340]

I like this one! I've been using my dad's old film camera a lot lately and realized I need a good button feeling and sound. I makes things more interesting!

[@jesusescudero9721]

I bought a xe1 that I use with a 27mm too, the old one. For me it is ok. :)

[@NorthOz]

Really good points. I had a Nikon D5600 with a couple of different lenses and now I have the Fuji x100v, I just pick that up every time. My needs are landscape and nature photography and trying to get to these locations requires hours of hiking. Doing that with over 1kg worth of photo gear isn’t practical and the Nikon is water resistant. I was scared to reduce my options to just a 35mm, but so far I haven’t regretted it. It’s a beautiful camera and you are part of the reason why I bought one. Keep making mad vids!

[@jimmason8502]

My street photography kit when I travel is an XT1 with battery grip and the 27mm pancake lens. It's a compact package and hides easily under a jacket. Or, my X100S.

[@thegeneral123]

X-T1 with a battery grip is compact? Wow, I also have one and I'd not call that body compact in any sense of the word.

[@ogonzilla]

old sensors...nice...

[@richardhale9664]

I often use the X-T1 like this, though usually it is the Meike 28mm f2.8 as I am trying to keep the X-T1 for MF only. My X-E2s and X-E3 really show up the slowness of the 27mm's AF on the the X-T1.

[@richardhale9664]

@@thegeneral123 The X-T1 is barely any larger than the X-E1 or 2. Adding the battery grip only increases the cameras height so it does not make the camera that much larger (unlike the battery grips of the later X-T models) and there is not much extra weight either. It provides a third mounting point for a camera strap which is really nice and slightly improves the grip and obviously doubles battery life. I often carry the X-T1 and battery grip with the Meike 28mm f2.8 as it is a really flat combination. Honestly, it is obviously larger and heavier than my X-E2s equipped with the same lens, but by much less than you would expect, even more so if one has added the hand grip and a thumbs up to the latter camera.

[@masashiro]

@@richardhale9664 Do you use the grip for the extended battery life? or for the ergo handling? I purchased the x-e4 and sold my x-t1. After a month, I got seller's remorse so bought another mint x-t1 in "graphite silver" .... beautiful color. Also noticed that the d-pad is clicky and slightly shaped better, so making it easier and more pleasant to use. BTW, the battery grip came with the silver X-T1. I was thinking to re-sell it, but may just try using it to see if it "fits". :-)

[@alvinbartolome1239]

With all the rages in the camera industries battling for the best bells and whistles including insame figures and specifications, and etc. Photography (gear wise speaking) really depends on the purpose, and yeah, sometimes, less is really more as use that limitations as a driver to be more creative. Keep on inspirin’.

[@ogonzilla]

so true. It has to be getting tough for the camera companies....most cameras in the last 5 years are pretty dang good....

[@nabwong]

Omar. I highly recommend a thumb grip. It will make it much more comfortable to shoot one handed.

[@oldgittarist]

Small world, I've just seen your comment on Noraly's channel Omar! Agree - one prime only really sharpens your compositional skills and seeing. My best pics were taken with Olympus OM1, 50mm F1.4, TriX back in the day...Which is why I got a Fujifilm to recapture that simplicity.

[@Quelix93]

Pro Neg Hi is the better Classic Chrome. My opinion.

[@ogonzilla]

Shots fired... ;)

[@gustavomendez6279]

I like taking pics of my family and flowers. The occasional hummingbird is nice. I'm using the XT-3 and love it with the 35mm f2.

[@nafimitrani]

All I need is to have fun. You definitely did not need an E2, and I should've cancelled the preorder on the E4 just like you did, because I already had the X100F and the XT3... (Love the X-E4, by the way. It's oh-so-sexy, and a great match for my elegant, adapted vintage lenses). All the fun and joy begins when you go beyond what you need, and "simpler than you need" is no exception. That's why you got the E2, and that's why you'll be getting the Fuji Godknowswhat really soon! And that's also why I'll be drooling over it when you put out the video! ; )

[@DanFarrar]

Pro Neg Hi getting it done. Great tour and background and awesome photos dude. ❤️

[@ogonzilla]

thanks... Never gave PNHi proper respect. On the X-trans II, it mutes the blues to baby blue. Interesting.

[@DanFarrar]

@@ogonzilla the reds seemed sharp and puch-y though. The history with the pics made it legit!

[@gordonbrown5901]

I usually take a camera with a lens as close to 40mm equivalent as I can find, with a mid WA to mild tele zoom lens. I know these types of zoom lenses are often ridiculed but they are really an advanced tool. They should be used to acquire the amount of background you want in your pic. Amateurs use them to avoid waking but if used properly you'll do a lot more walking. And they're priceless when you can't move. Love your work.

[@jameslevine6137]

I'm finding the smaller and simpler, the less to think about, the better,...though I picked up photography again during lockdown to shoot birds I see on trails, etc... so the long end of my adapted ancient Canon 70-300mm, though autofocus is a pain. Lately I've been stealth snapping people on the street using the camera button on my iPhone battery case, and discovering and cropping interesting stories afterwards- so fun! For little adventures up in SF city, it's 35mm or 23mm on a small body like the xt-20 or x-e2s. I'm still learning what I like and need, but I probably accumulated a few things I could unload. One thing I discovered - your point - that I enjoy going out with just a single prime.

[@alex-chicago-80]

Street photography is about going out and capturing the moment, everything is unexpected and unpredictable. But we all fall into the gear fever. For me is a 25mm and 40-100mm, that's it. The zoom is for architectural patterns and the prime for the streets.

[@jnsadavis5978]

Great video. The X-E2 is really a fantastic camera with the 27mm. I switched over to the Fuji system about 9 months ago and am really enjoying working with them on manual modes. Reminds me of my first camera, a Nikon FM w/50 1.8 E. Appreciate all the good work you put into these videos!

[@JohnRichardsonAuthor]

I started following a KZbin photographer named Willem Verbeeck who does mostly film photography using older medium format cameras. One lens, a body, and a roll of film. I've been blown away at some of his shots, especially with his Mamiya cameras. His results are so different than you would get with most digital bodies. Simple, old-time, and fantastic compositions.

[@joeltunnah]

Film is very much alive. I haven’t touched my digital cameras in a year.

[@oscarfurtado7958]

interesting you brought that up because when it comes to street photography i only ever pack 1 lens. never thought about that until you mentioned it here!

[@johnburrow4124]

Excellent video. I do documentary and street photography mostly with the occasional landscape and travel stuff. I shoot primarily in black and white and produce black and white images. Color photos are good for me at times, but my heart lies with black and white. I have an X-E3, and it has been a wonderful camera. I wish it had weather resistance, but for what I do primarily it is perfect. It is small, easy to use, and easy to pack. I love the 35 f2. Just a great all round lens. Great for documenting neighborhoods and getting street shots. It also works for the once a month landscape sessions I go on. For me and for what I do, I need something that works, doesn’t get in my way, and I can take anywhere. I have produced two photo books, all with the xe3, and outside of the lack of WR/dual card slots, I couldn’t be happier. I also just need one or two lenses: 35 and something like a 23/18/16. Cheers!

[@atroche1978]

Having too much gear is always going to want to make you carry more than what is necessary. I went in a trip and packed my Nikon D5600 with 2 lenses, my Nikon N80, Olympus XA, and Minolta Hi-matic E. I didn't know what the hell to shoot with. Now, I try to keep it simple. Fujifilm X-E3 w/27mm 2.8 and Olympus XA.

[@mwz1515]

I do feel we get creative and inspired the most, if we decide on one lens for a trip and leave the rest at home. It encourages us to think in those boundaries then given. It’s challenging but hell, a great feeling 😀 Also, it brings out the best in us, if we’re not trying to impress anyone (on social media) with our creativity. Equipment is the secondary question.

[@mrkimpo67]

Having sold my Canon eos 750d and the five accompanying lenses, I now own the XS10 with the 16-80mm. This will help me find my "fuji-feet" and moving on from there, I will be buying primes. I love landscape, coastal /seaside town and woodland photography, yet I found most of my old lenses didn't get used. A simpler kit with the 16-80mm for general family and walkabout use and primes for the rest is my new approach. But like all photographers... that's subject to change.

[@BenSussmanpro]

I sold & donated several cameras last yr and got the Sony A7R4 w 24-105 f/4 G lens . That takes care of all my street & travel photog. I still use my Canon 5D4 for portrait & events. I intend to use the sony also professionally but am still learning the ropes on that camera. Your videos are very inspiring & entertaining.

[@smitbow1]

I have been using that Pro Neg Hi simulation for the past few weeks, and saving the JPEGs to one card on my XT3. I mainly used Provia before. I like the Pro Neg Hi. It is a lot closer to my editing style - more contrasty, and the blues aren't as saturated. I mainly use The 35 or 23 f2 lenses, and I generally go out with just one lens. Last weekend, I went out to explore a country road with a Pentax 135mm f/2.5 lens, and I switched to the 35 f/2 on the way back. My 18/55 2.8 lives on my XT20. That's what I grab if I need to go wider, or shoot video. I have been shooting Fuji for two years now. Your videos and advice have been a big help. Thanks, and stay safe out there.

[@TheMishupo]

For street/documantary, X-T2 and 16mm f/2.8 - 90% of the time X-pro2 and 27mm the rest It is important to "know" the frame that is available through the lens in advance, meaning using 1 or 2 lens only

[@alexfrederickson1540]

I have an X-Pro3 paired with the 35 f1.4/50 f2. I use this set up for projects, for street, for commercial and for weddings and I absolutely love it. I also have an XT4, the 16-55 f2.8 and the 90f2. For the last 6-7 months they’ve just sat so I guess we’ll be parting company soon because if this pandemic has taught me anything it’s the need to have simplicity in my life.

[@user-oq6de8sd6y]

Personnally for photography my perfect combo since always : 23 + 35 + 50, that's all. For video these 3 lenses and a little zoom 18-55. A small bag, 2 pockets and go!

[@albertsmith9315]

It's amazing how much you have to buy to realize that you already had everything you need. I bought a Fujifilm X-T2 and 23mm f/2 lens as an experiment, loved it so much that today I have 5 X bodies and 10 XF lenses with redundant overlap (f/2 and f/1.4 versions of the 23mm and 35mm and f/2.8 and f/1.4 versions of the 16mm). When I go out, it's often one body and one lens. I should have spent that money that I spent on all those bodies and lenses and traveled some place with X-T2 and 23mm. I'd have less gear and more pictures.

[@thomasmbr]

I love your videos..and your facial expressions...you are the photography John Carry..love your channel!

[@andygray7776]

Good argument for a Fujifilm X100! It’s the only camera you need for street photography and definitely puts the fun back in photography. Funography??? 📷

[@treharris1677]

Good video! Needs are subjective. I find traveling for street, architecture, and just documenting for fun the Fuji X-M1 is actually a little more than I need. Would like it to have more film simulations and some customization but for size and ergo it's the best I've had so far with great photo results.

[@TankDude]

Simplicity! Single point AF all the way! Don't need those gimmicks like eye AF and so on...

[@ogonzilla]

For walking around...agree. For my event work...ehhhhhh...I'm spoiled. lol

[@denniss.6765]

Was changing lenses all the time that I missed some shots. That annoyed me, so I sold all my stuff and bought the X100V. Best camera decision I made. It‘s just to capture my everyday life with family and it‘s perfect

[@pstaszkiw]

I've been polishing my manual skills with the XE2 and my Takumar 55mm 1.8. It slows me down and makes me pick my shots. Love it!!!!!!

[@gz-n3gzmail142]

Funny enough, I've been considering this for a few weeks now. Before lockdown 1 in the UK, I bought the 10-24mm as it was my usual lens to use with my Nikon. Not being able to shoot much hasn't helped but I find myself thinking that just having a wide prime would be better if it has a fast aperature for night time shoots and because I rarely use the full range of a wide zoom focal length in landscape shoots. For sports, zoom tele lenses are king and it doesn't even have to be fast glass for sports like drag races.

[@YasenRR]

Sold my A7ii with a couple of lenses last week and got myself a X100F. All i need. And a Xpro1 with old soviet lenses. I'm never selling them!

[@momchilyordanov8190]

All you need is enthusiasm to practice photography. If you have it, the particular brand or model of the camera is not so important.

[@markwiemels]

I’m finding using one of the cheap Chinese manual focus lenses, with an old E-X camera, is really good. The images come out so much more organic, and film like, compared to the more clinical Fujifilm lenses.

[@fredbloggs545]

7artisan 35mm f/0.95 in B&W. Shoot it wide open.

[@mattg8888]

I NEED my X100T. Similar, but not the same, as you are using in the video. And YOU, Omar, made me start using back-button-focus. Not always, but actually quite often. Thank you for that. I also have an XH1 with all that jazz, but I dont miss that at all when I use my little X100.

[@davidvongries]

Just picked this bad boy up today. Took a couple test shots and I'm impressed with the colors & film simulation profiles. Having shot only Sony before, this is a great alternative!

[@d4bid15]

I still use my XE2 paired with the 35mm f1.4 for years and never really found a reason to upgrade. Still takes lovely photos.

[@renekun1982]

Hi Omar! I am actually selling some of my fujifilm lenses and body, because I don‘t use them most of the time. While getting rid of these, I bought a used Fuji X-Pro 2 body (graphit edition) + 23mm f2 lens and this combi is soo amazing. I want to improve my street photography and people photography skills in order to do some good with my camera and take more photos of people I love or mean a lot for me! Please keep your work up! I really appreciate each and every of your vids!! Cheers 📷

[@itsjustme6209]

I am a street photographer and all I need is a 50mm lens with good auto focus. Currently on XH1 but I miss my old XE1 which I had to sell in order to pay for the upgrade. The colors from the sensor is irreplaceable in my opinion. Thinking about grabbing a second-hand one after watching this video...