FujiGirl 1:Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street Shoot

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Every Thursday on this channel: Using the Fujifilm X-Pro3, how can we photograph strangers? What motivates this documentary photographer? Learn from Mindy Tan, a Fujifilm X-photographer.
Watch her shoot on-location in Chinatown, Singapore, using the Classic Neg film simulation.
Hear her perspectives about photography as she gives an overview of her photographic work, and talks about the X-Pro3.
Fuji Girl is a 9-part weekly series featuring Mindy Tan, a well-known documentary photographer in Singapore, and commissioned by Fujifilm Singapore. Shot entirely on Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm lenses. This series appears on this channel, and on Fujifilm Singapore.
Production team:
Host: Mindy Tan
Concept & direction: Mindy Tan, Eileen Chong
Editor: Eileen Chong
Cameras: Zechary Guay, Derrick Ong
Sound: Zechary Guay
Special thanks to Ivan Chen for writing up the Chinese translations!
Special guest: Mr Black's Roasted Chestnut Stall
Location: Trengganu Street/ Smith Street, Chinatown, Singapore
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Website: www.mindytan.com
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[@MindyTan]

Continue watching Episode 2 here! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKnQl4ykjJd4rKs

[@eyeshowyou]

You have a new subscriber. I have a question: do you miss an image stabalisator on the Pro 3?

[@max-lee]

"We're going back to the days when a camera is a camera." Mindy Tan

[@jeffha]

Hands down one of the best X-Pro3 videos so far. Great thoughts on street shooting and not just more blah about the gear.

[@MindyTan]

Thank you Jeff

[@howardmaryon-davis666]

Jeff Harris go watch her video documentary on female tattoo artists in Korea and Japan, it is amazingly well made for someone so young.

[@dinuksilva4113]

Every beginner photographer should watch this video. Focuses on the purpose and passion of photography, and equipment is just a side note. Love it!

[@lindastina]

Almost all the things she said is quotable.

[@corneliuslee1485]

Your photos made me smile!! Mindy is my favourite Photographer based in Singapore AHAHAHA...Always thought Singapore is a boring place to shoot street photography but now I’m changing my mind after these videos

[@jonas_rask]

A super nice video with a super nice person and a very skilled photographer. Well done Mindy and team!

[@MindyTan]

Jonas you are too kind, looks like I wont Aarhus soon, you'll have to bring me that burger man.

[@howardmaryon-davis666]

Jonas Rask my thoughts exactly

[@bomberbinz]

This is probably the best video I've seen promoting the X-Pro 3 so far. Excellent.

[@MindyTan]

best thing I've heard so far, thank you!

[@paulmills9933]

Really enjoyable video. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Loved seeing your interaction with the Chess players. As a regular visitor I’ve found it difficult to not appear to be intrusive if I’m taking photos round there. Great work.

[@MindyTan]

Hi Paul, just go slowly, and leave if you feel animosity

[@millerdp]

“We’re going back to the days when a camera is a camera.” Perfect, Mindy! We can refashion our relationship with the art of technology. Thank you for that thought!

[@MindyTan]

it's my pleasure

[@villagranvicent]

I guess she never heard about the Leica M system.

[@MindyTan]

@@villagranvicent that's incoherent

[@JESSRI_]

Which film simulation do you use? I want to know the setting value.

[@oscarhalder]

Great stuff! I am no where close to your level of skill and success, but I do have opinions lol! I like doing people photography, and I feel shooting with the view finder takes me out of the conversation and my surrounding. Rather than hiding my face behind my camera, I use the LCD and keep talking and interacting. Seems to put my subjects at ease. With the invention of mirrorless cameras I find myself using the view finder lesser everyday. Thanks for the video.

[@johnluminor]

👍🏻👍🏻Nice finally finally a video/commercial which is actually informative... with really nice shots in between. I am really tired of those pretentious x-photographers with their slow/mo videos and taking themselves too seriously.... you know... those cliche shots from the back of the photographer walking in slow mo and trying to look cool with the sexy xpro...boring 😂

[@MindyTan]

Lol! I guess it's a process too. Well, stay tuned for the other 8 episodes, one every week!

[@troyoutlaw8908]

Very Nice! You just got followed on IG!

[@MindyTan]

thank you!

[@allenschneider1847]

I'm hoping soon to buy a fugi. They sort of remind me of my 1st Minolta SLR which I got in 1969. Makes me feel like a photographer again. I'm considering the xpro3 and the xt4.

[@vikdaddy]

Your attitude and demeanour really inspire me to just go out, smile and shoot!

[@DeuhRendra]

I just watched the video for the first time, it's really cool, the shots are amazing

[@Mindartcreativity]

6:19 In the western countries it's quite the opposite though. If you look all happy and smiley, people will be looking strange at you. If you look grumpy and sad, they will ignore you, because you are just like them, grumpy and sad... Great video, though. I like your photos and the colors/editing very much. Keep it up :D

[@MindyTan]

then we will need a different approach :)

[@courtmarker1779]

masterclass

[@HasifHalim]

I love this! I just bought my first camera (a second hand fuji) and the first place i went to was - Chinatown in Singapore!

[@MiladJPanah]

People who use their left eye on a range finder camera are the same as people who put pineapple on a Pizza... but I still love Fuji Girl

[@eyespolaroid2089]

It is high time Fujifilm should consider a 1-inch sensor compact point and shoot with X-trans IV sensor and film simulations. It will be the ultimate pocket powerhouse for every photographer worldwide. Right now, that pocket powerhouse is the Sony RX100 series cameras. Tomorrow I eagerly wish it will be Fuji 😍😍😍📸📸📸

[@I3ene1]

Are the chess shots done with the classicNeg filter? Anyway great video!

[@MindyTan]

Yes, all classic neg

[@isaacbayne6631]

Great vid and love the content... But anyone else notice she made the point about being able to have half your face exposed to the subject but in all the clips of get using the camera she's left eyed?

[@Thomas_Geist]

Anyone else notice that the high refresh rate on the EVF only works if you have the shutter button down? I have BOOST on. That doesn't happen on either my H1 or T2. Did I just get a bad one? If not, KEEP YOUR PRO2.

[@EnlightenedOne77]

Hey Mindy, you have an e-business card because I might need your services for what I do??? Just to give you an idea! I am a marital arts instructor. Been practicing for 41 years. I wanna create a KZbin channel, IG videos and photos for my online school. FYI, I am based in Chicago for now. Give me a reply so we can collab!

[@mickturner9201]

Awesome video, love Singapore, this camera has sparked my interest in digital photography again.

[@ibrahimsiregar307]

thank you for this documentary series. so many important real life lesson that i can learn from you as photographer. i bet other photographers will feel the same too. really wish that i can attend your photo workshop/talk, been a fan of your work since i watched your X-E3 review videos.

[@MindyTan]

thank you for following Ibrahim, X-E3 was awhile back

[@zekirami]

Very good video ..your photos is fantastic . I do have 3 camera 📷 sony a7 mark3 canon m6 mark2 and fuji xt30 but my photos not really

[@skinwalker2888]

Too bad the captions reflect poor grammar even though her English is very good. Substituting when she says “learned” with “learnt” in caption? WTF

[@mathewtoll6780]

Extremely compelling video about your love and practice of photography!

[@hanzkilian1806]

Finally someone who knows what they are talking about. I have been a photographer for 40yrs. Now 67yrs old I have watched a lot of youtube clips from young men who after a few yrs think they are street photographers. Thank you for speaking clearly and with purpose. Enjoy your work - I now struggle as I photograph from a wheelchair. You are to be commended. cheers from Australia.

[@MindyTan]

Hi Hanz, I hope you will still enjoy photography despite being on a wheelchair. A different perspective and a different story to tell. And if you're not clicking, don't stop 'seeing'. That sight of frame makes life more wonderful!

[@medeirosbrendon]

That whitish color I see in every X Pro 3 videos is editing or natural aspect of the camera? I know nothing about cameras, but I really love that look and wanna buy a camera that provides me that feeling.

[@ClassicPolly]

Totally agree in immersing yourself into the situation when shooting, from the experience it usually yields more emotionally connected images. I do prefer shooting with LCD screen, keeps me more connected with the model and the surroundings. Noticed that if i'm not really in a good mood I should rather not go out and shoot streets, it's exactly what you said- your vibe attracts the tribe. Hi from London :)

[@MorningNapalm]

3:17 !!! You put the viewfinder on the other eye, no half face shown to the subject :D Great video, I really enjoyed it!

[@PT-re2gi]

You are awesome! So glad I found this video.

[@youngalwyn1124]

PT76251 - Even easier to find now, as it’s been uploaded to two different KZbin channels. 🙄

[@PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures]

Really good video, you've clearly got the chops for documentary photography. If you make zines and books as well I wouldn't mind taking a look. I also wouldn't mind seeing more of these videos with the X-Pro3, they're quite educational. Oh, and here's hoping the X-Pro3 OVF is a big step up from the X-Pro2 as I do love my X-Pro2, but find the optical viewfinder a little too small and dim. Thankee!

[@MindyTan]

Hi Peter, there are 9 episodes, 3 of them using the X-Pro3, I do think the OVF is a step up, but you'll have to try that for yourself. Zines/ books, maybe soon

[@rakeshrocky]

next big thing is Analog...bring the golden days back Fuji!!

[@HypertronicTeddy]

i feel like switching to a range finder. i currently own the xt30 and was thinking of switching to the spro 2 or spro 3. thoughts?

[@selwynlee7198]

Love this Town lots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Thanks for this video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@howardmaryon-davis666]

This is a breath of fresh air! Mindy does reportage (I wont even say the s***t word) so easily and gracefully, engaging her subjects with a smile and even getting background information from each person, just like the old-school “photo-journalists” of the 60’s and 70’s did.

[@MindyTan]

Haha, I like old - school

[@MarkoRussellUSA]

I love the videos you post! Keep bring them to us here!

[@deinien9445]

Wow, this came out of nowhere. So awesome.

[@ApertureRH]

advertorial?, epic music though

[@fellowcitizen]

This episode is mirroured from the Fujifilm Singapore channel, and Mindy Tan is an X-photographer, so perhaps.

[@NickChaiTK]

Very nice photo

[@blueki9264]

Damn, that's a nice camera, could you gift me one? I don't have the money for it😂

[@eyeshowyou]

Your a natural...you dont need to go to a school to learn photography...you have it in you...your photos are pure and great

[@oshizudanro]

As a Fuji-X shooter, this is so inspiring. Thank you, Mindy!

[@PopsKustojo]

"...flippantly squeezing the trigger..." , I love that line. Thank you. Another pro3 shooter here :)

[@MindyTan]

:) Hello fellow shooter

[@naheliegend5222]

Which film simulation settings you are using? :)

[@hakanlindhen500]

I like your work and your thoughts.

[@elenamiller4934]

So motivational and feels like I'm gonna quit my job too lol

[@FeRmBot0118]

Lol Tht long nail is used for cocaine. Also love this video

[@krolldavid]

That was beautiful. Thank you.

[@allenschneider1847]

Wonderful. Thank you!

[@allenschneider1847]

Wonderful video. I loved your point about with range finder view the subject can still see 1/2 of your face! Wish the xpro3 had a LCD like on the x100v. I don't like that "fold down" screen.

[@lomeroger4101]

Call me crazy but I would much prefer this camera with no LCD screen at all like the Leica MD (but keeping the new little screen on the back) and with a straight L shape angle on its right side like the X100f. I love my XPro2 but this design going lower towards the right is something that really bothers me a lot. Other than that, no need to change this camera design anymore. Correct me if I’m wrong but I feel that Fuji is attempting to touch a niche market (and I think they should) however, they are doing it in a subtle, shy and almost afraid way. I believe they would be much more innovative if they make the changes I suggest in my previous comment. I also think the customers would appreciate even more the X-Pro3. Just keep the production and the price of the X-Pro2 for those who really need or want the LCD and offer a new and really innovative, challenging, desired and special X-Pro 3 for the, let’s say, different level photographers. The way they are doing now will scare the average photographers and make the more experienced ones escheptical . I own a good deal of Fujifilm cameras an lenses (X100S, X100T, X100F, X-T1, X-T2, X-T3, X-Pro2, X-H1, XF-14mm f2.8, XF-16mm f2.8, XF-23mm f2, XF-35mm f2, XF-50mm f/2, XF-10-24mm f4, XF-16-55mm f2.8, XF-50-140mm f2.8 and XF-100‑400mm f/4.5‑5.6) so I believe I can say I know Fujifilm products enough and I have been observing how Fuji progresses in its camera lineup and that’s how I feel about it.

[@CalMukumoto]

Wow, I love these Fujifilm videos. I shoot full-frame Sony, but I just bought a Fujifilm x100v, I think I am enthralled. Mindy, your video is fantastic.

[@Clifton_McWilliams]

You have some amazing work

[@Nanancay]

Ohhh my god this makes me wanna become a documentary photographer! This seems like the best job ever omg, you have to connect with people :')

[@_o__o_]

5:57 cocaine is a hellavu drug

[@Nunez87]

you are an amazing photographer!

[@aliputera113]

Hi Mindy Tan, I don't care what camera you are using, just feel happy you enjoy photography. Love your works. Wish you success...

[@kaj-nagibe]

Very nice video Mindy and thanks for sharing your mindset.

[@frankquezada5490]

Very nice video and I like your style. I was set on gettin the XT3 but now I'm looking real hard at the XPRO3. Thank you for sharing your awesome video with us. Have a nice day Mindy.

[@slopanda923]

Great stuff, Mindy! Thanks for sharing.🇦🇺😃

[@MindyTan]

Thanks for watching!

[@felisong]

Cool beans!

[@diesel1113]

I'm using Panasonic for photo/Videography, but your works are so vivid, so full of life i fell in love with Fujifilm... Yet i think it's not the camera that makes the difference but the person behind it.

[@BatuK93]

Incredible photos, and I love the way you speak about your process and ideology too. You've made me cave in and purchase the X-Pro3. Subscribing right now.

[@carloscollins7772]

thank you, thank you. I recently bought an older xpro-2 to rekindle my passion... this story has inspired me. I also live in Singapore and can't wait to explore it.

[@renagonoy909]

I got emotional with this hng

[@shlomiamiga]

Great video! Most valuable advice, in my opinion, is at @6:16! Also, so wonderfully refreshing seeing a review from a female photographer!

[@goldbullions]

Hi Mindy I am impressed with your creativity and intelligence. It is rare to find a female photographer in SG.The Fuji Xpro3 is in my opinion not the poor man/ woman’s Leica just because it is a rangefinder camera. I own Leica but I came to realise the hard truth that photographers are focused more on gears and not on photography per sec. A camera can cost thousands and over life time of the camera, the number of shots are limited to at best less than a thousand according to research done in Japan and Germany. This means that a shot is hundreds of dollars. Planned obsolescence also raise the cost of per shot fully translated to a photo or image.What do you think ? By the way, many photographers in Sg (as well as artists) find their profession daunting and unable to make a living. The cost of living is high and inflation is accelerating. How do you make a living being a professional photographer in tiny SG ?

[@jameskli]

Hi Mindy. I’m enjoying these videos , I have not seen any others like this that’s done in partnership with the camera company ! One question I notice that you’re a left-eye shooter , how does the xpro3’s viewfinder position affect this (vs xt3 for example which is centrally positioned viewfinder)? Does it make you tilt more and have to compensate ?

[@robgamble1083]

Okay I want episode 2 like now please. This was amazing and showed my favorite part of street photography which is getting to interact with and meet new people and you are amazing at this!

[@MindyTan]

coming on Thursday ya

[@robgamble1083]

MindyTan oh thanks you very much 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@internalmemo]

A left eye shooter like me 😍

[@chiscogti]

Great video, you rise my wish for make documentary pictures, your awesome girl!

[@markharris4022]

Your are really good and your narration is spot-on.....in my opinion:))

[@flyhigh_tony]

love your work!

[@michaeldidomenico7]

This is my 2nd video of yours, and I appreciate the way you give out/explain what you are trying to accomplish

[@tishaflores5947]

My dream cam 🥺

[@davidhumeart]

Hi Mindy - I really like this video, and your approach and insights are great. But one thing is not right. You shoot with your left eye (so do I and that is why I noticed) And yet at 2.40 you hold the camera to your right eye and say the design lets your subject see half your face. No - when you shoot left eyed the camera hides more of your face. This is one reason why the rangefinder style is difficult for me. I am glad that a left-eyed photographer likes the Xpro3 but I don't understand why you would change eyes and say something that is not true for your own shooting.

[@MindyTan]

Hi David, I shoot with both eyes. As a former wedding photographer, i think it is very taxing just to shoot with one eye. ButI go through phases, I would go for months shoot left, and then months shooting right. Each time it becomes a habit, then I force myself to switch. The initial switchings were tough, you really just need to be strict about it, and it becomes easy afterwards. My eyes are now of a different power, so it means that vertical and horizontal shots, i will need to adjust the diopter. Filming a a 3 man crew under pressure is much different from going out and taking time to do your own thing.

[@davidhumeart]

@@MindyTan Thank you Mindy. I appreciate you taking the time to explain. I found it odd because it was the only time in this video that you held the camera to your right eye, and I thought it looked uncomfortable for you. Now I understand. I would like to be able to use my right eye, but I am left handed and quite left-eye dominant and I have never learned to change. I think this is an extra skill you have - to change eyes, but I also think the main point of your video is about the understanding and empathy you share with your subjects. I think it is true and refreshing to highlight this empathy as the most important part of your photography.

[@backtonature5334]

Inspired....

[@ericn471]

The attempts to market a rear lcd done wrong are amazing. Instead we get the Fuji coolaid trying to make us believe that what once was a moderately useful camera is now better when in fact it’s the exact opposite.

[@Shmyrk]

*sacred* 💓

[@vancourverite7779]

thanks for sharing! Im so glad i switched to the fuji system from Nikon

[@doodle0007]

loved the small chat you made there :) I just hope all of us get more accomodating to street photographers. Thanks for the video

[@unceunce]

Stumbled upon your video by accident, love this documentary style approach, it's very refreshing. Do you always bring multiple cameras with different lens to shoot?

[@UPHOTO75]

This is a testament to the photographer and that the camera is just a tool. This could have been done with the X-Pro 1 or really any camera and would have had the same photos.

[@sikambingwangi3699]

Whoaa nice captures 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rockyouphotography18]

This is just delightful to see you photographing every day life and how you connect to people around. This is indeed inspiring!

[@mercuriallimit]

I want to brave and quit my job, I love photography, but I don't know if I love it enough.

[@timskinnercanada]

Fantastic insights. So glad I found your channel.

[@ondrejduffek]

Beautiful, just beautiful, Mindy! Love your spirit and attitude. Keep it up! 🙏

[@palmhousebookrestoration3284]

Brilliant Fuji film X-Pro 3 Trailer ! "How much larger is the evf/ovf of the Fujifilm XPro 3 in comparison with my old X100T? is it considerable larger or just a little improvement?. I love the look of this new Fuji film camera! Mindy, I wear spectacles and was just wondering if it is better viewing experience using the evf/ovf ? Thank you Mindy! Great video!

[@MindyTan]

well, not just larger but also brighter , with a wider colour spectrum. If you are going for the largest n best EVF, if I'm not wrong, get the X-T3

[@jasonleonard3533]

Pls make more T__T i enjoy it so bad

[@MindyTan]

new Fujigirl XT5 video is out :)

[@TheNotsmith]

Great video. I think its the best video of promoting Xpro 3 so far. And you just have a new subscriber here.

[@MindyTan]

thank you Putra

[@BeingWolfy]

Brilliantly done. Thank you.

[@dxps26]

"you only have one frame, and that one frame has to tell a story" Perfect encapsulation of what photography is. Well put, Mindy Tan.

[@ankitgovind]

Great video. What lenses do you have on?