How I really feel about Naples. And camera settings for travel.

[@spinningidly]

I was born and raised in Napoli. Spent there the first 30 years of my life. For me, the cultural shock was moving to the American Suburbia. I miss so much of Napoli. I enjoy visiting my family and friends there, and re-discovering the places of my youth with a camera and my (amateur) photographer's eye. Thanks for this video, Omar. You really nailed the unique, out-of-your-comfort-zone, chaotic beauty of my hometown.

[@stanobert3475]

I also use aperture priority. My wife and I recently visited Paris. We had some bucket list items on our agenda, but I wish that I had more time to do street photography. Next time we go, I will take along a lightweight tripod and do some serious lowlight street photography.

[@earlfenwick]

You should totally go back. It would be so great to live there if you have an in.

[@Booonzie]

@spinningidly, since you're from there; What is that dish at 12:51?

[@spinningidly]

@@Booonzie That looks like stuffed bell peppers (peperoni imbottiti, in Italian).

[@shred3005]

Of the over 30 countries that I’ve backpacked through over the last 25 yrs, Naples is the first and only city where I was pickpocketed, but still I have fond memories for the raw amazing reality of Napoli. That was the 90s but still the impressions of Napoli are strong in me. Crazy amazing raw tough city. And you mention the scooters… I went home to my own country and bought a Vespa - somehow I wanted to create a little of that Naples life in my home city on the opposite side of the world.

[@lefujiste1525]

Naples is pure madness. The real Italian life. I loved it.

[@thomasfransson]

These travel videos are such a treat!

[@AustroCanuck_]

Naples is the most exciting City in Italy.Forza Napoli sempre!

[@giorgioscarpa8139]

Napoli is an incredible city 😊

[@bartoszpajak2285]

Being from Europe I visit Italy at least once a year and Naples is one of my favourite cities. Next time you should give Palermo a try as well. Very similar character spiced up with Sicilian way of living.

[@joerosales1114]

Really enjoyed listening to you and your families experience in Naples! The settings explanation was ok too. You guys need to travel more!

[@Mart1n2007]

Hi Omar. Great video. My wife and I have just got back from Sorrento in Italy yesterday . Had mad experience in Naples. On the train to Herculaneum, train broke down, everyone thrown off at a random stop, 35 degree heat. A train load of people going crazy as they needed to get to Naples airport with luggage. Got in a taxi to Naples after an hour completely overloaded with people and suitcases. Got dropped off 10min walk to the train station. The city greets you like a slap in the face Scooters zipping around with Jack Russell dogs in the foot well. I struggle to get my Jack Russell in the car! Crazy city and adventure getting there. Lucky we got the ferry back to Sorrento as no more trains that day. I had my Nikon z6ii and 24-200 but shot with my phone as honestly not sure if I would if robbed or not. Didn’t see any one else with cameras walking about. Can completely relate to your video!

[@diblaze77]

Excellent video, thank you! Going on vacation next week and will keep your advice in mind. My grandmother’s family on my moms side came over from Naples. They were all nuts! My mom is too. Now I understand why. I should visit to feel at home. 😊

[@pigeonwaltz]

I preferred the stories to the settings; great video, thanks!

[@juliette-mansour]

Omar!!! I LOVED this video so much for so many reasons. In fact, this is my all time FAVORITE video you have ever made! First, your shots were fantastic!! Loved them all -including the video clips. You weaved the video and stills together perfectly and I love the simplicity of how you executed it. Also, I think you verbalized perfectly what I feel when I am in metropolitan cities in the world like Naples! I grow tired of typical street photography or typical touristy scenes. I love it when I am thrust in the middle of a storm... and then also have to tease out the repeating themes that you can focus on (pardon the pun!) like you did with the scooters. Lastly, about gear... I've mentioned before that I have abandoned the Ricoh GR for a few reasons but the main one is the lack of viewfinder. I do love so many things about the Ricoh but a viewfinder has now become a non-negotiable. I am experimenting now with micro four thirds systems, using the same settings I did with the Ricoh, and really enjoying the beauty of UBER LIGHT travel gear! Anyway, thanks for a great video and I do love that "what in the actual..." (WITAF) inspired you to create this :).

[@jaynebooton5663]

My first Naples visit is in a few weeks and I loved your presentation of it....even more excited to go now, thanks!

[@janspreme]

So eloquent and charming! Great storyteller! Love the photos and vids

[@earlfenwick]

I love finding real cities and watching life flow by. The attractions and the museums hold little interest for me. I can sit in a cafe watching people for hours, then walk a block or two and do it all over again. Nice video as always. I've been watching for years.

[@soyminimochi]

I loved how you capture the atmosphere of Naples and the impact it had on you. Now I want to go and visit it. As far as camera settings, I know it is easier if you are doing street photography to use aperture priority, but each time I try it, it never looks as good as yours, so I always change it to manual. This video made me get in the mood to try one more time to see if I can get it Thanks Omar! Thank you for teaching another way of capturing and preserving our holidays.

[@sethlockard816]

Hello Travel Omar- thanks so much for the vid. We get to vicariously live through you!

[@craighudson6684]

What a great video. The fusion of your experiences and how you went about photographing the place is brilliant. And the Scooter theme is genius. Thank you

[@carlchenet2506]

Great episode Omar. Good amount of humor, info on Naples and enjoyable photos as you narrated.

[@brasletti]

Your wife at 6:22 reminded me of a famous quote from a movie. When you go to Napoli you cry twice, when you arrive and when you leave. :)

[@craigcarlson4022]

Whew, yeah, Naples is on a different level. We had several days there on a longer trip. On our last day we had to get and leave the hotel at 4 am for our flight out. We expected a quite predawn. Instead, the streets were still throbbing (yes, there’s that word again) with people still out from the night before.

[@anton0000001]

I loved this vid mate. I loved seeing your family and the story you told. To me, it seemed a very personal share, seeing as I only watch you! Well done Omar, big tick from me!

[@darioprime]

I still have my GR I and use it quite regularly in zone focus mode knowing everything i shoot will be in focus as long as it is more than 2 meters/yards away. There is a joy in not needing to chimp and make sure I 'got' the shot.

[@marcorenato1814]

Been there twice and your vlog and pictures really captured the experience I had perfectly! Thanks for the trip down memory lane

[@d7dun1010]

Just an outstanding mix of useful information!!!! Not only did I get to go to Naples, but I just took my camera off AUTO and went to AV. Now that I'm there, let's see what happens!!!!

[@thekushinator]

Amazing photos to come back from a trip.

[@darrenleigh201]

Your travel videos are the best. Thanks for sharing!

[@bonnemarie]

OMG this is my dream city to visit - so much Flavor on every level - thanks for this exciting POV -

[@michaelpirschel7102]

I have followed you for years but really enjoyed this video with the scooters, my wife would cringe because that would be something I would do. Love the Fuji stuff always, but enjoy seeing other equipment too. Stay strong and love seeing the family, safe travels back to the USA.

[@montythemindful]

Just booked our trip for next April. Can't wait

[@SuperMassara]

Omar you are an amazing storyteller and I love your channel.

[@j.w.7461]

Looking forward to you trying Ricoh's High Contrast B&W setting. Amazing videos you create. Thanks for showing us the world...

[@jason4555]

I always love your videos Omar. No one would know you’re such a pro photographer carrying that small Ricoh! Your photos are amazing. I don’t want to ruin your channel but I use my iPhone mostly these days and love the images Im getting from it. 👍

[@danielfontana8390]

I was recently in Naples and it was a beautiful experience. I think Omar summed up the sentiment very well. Coming from Brazil, which is quite violent, Naples proves to be a safe place, if you behave yourself without appearing to be a classic tourist. It's a place full of energy, vibrant, close to beautiful places... My Z6II + 40mm f2 with aperture priority almost all the time was a good setup to capture important moments.

[@danielfontana8390]

It is important to always be attentive. When I took photographs, my wife always remained attentive. I had no problem taking out the camera, but carrying it around your neck all the time wouldn't be the best option. I have a discreet shoulder bag. Care is similar to any big city. Take photos, there are lots of cool things, but stay alert and enjoy.

[@danielfontana8390]

I used my Z6II with the 24-70 f4 and the 40mm f2. Both are small for my shoulder bag and was more than enough.

[@jameslevine6137]

This makes me want to go on vacation (again) this summer! I have a newish GRIIIx - lately I've been walking around with manual focus, loosely set to hyperfocal, all else auto or aperture priority for a tiny bit more control. There's almost no shutter lag this way, even less than snap focus. I think I need that simple setup because my photo brain melts when I'm in chaotic environments. Also I'm enjoying the challenge of composing with most things in focus. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.

[@christopherbgriffith]

I am 100% about the gritty, real cities when traveling. We just got back from our Portugal trip and Lisbon & Porto had this feel. Less fully chaotic, but super busy and bustling. I love the energy and there are so many things to photograph in that environment. Also, totally agree about Aperture Priority for the GRIII - that's how I primarily shot it on the trip. I also use the highlight-weighted metering mode, then the exposure compensation dial to make quick adjustments to it. Amazing to be able to reach into my pocket, turn the camera on as I'm raising it, and be taking pictures in a couple of seconds when a scene occurred.

[@edwardsmall3680]

Spent a few days of our Honeymoon this May in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi. Absolutely stunning. Hard to know what to photograph!

[@colinosullivan]

Your photos from Naples man are epic. Loved the intro B roll. Pretty incredible. Looked like a wonderful time. 🎉

[@riverman53]

Best photo channel on KZbin

[@K-L-Y]

I LOVE this video Omar, truly ranks the highest of all my fav Omar videos now! Love the story telling and video edits (made me LOL), and the photos are amazing! Your bond with the fam, and your kids are true family goals 🥰 Can I say that the music is FANTASTICO??? Really love the one with scooters!!! 😆 Great video as always Omar! And btw, I haven't been backpacking for a some years now, but man, this video made me wanna pack up and GO!!!

[@kenguru2005]

You are really special Omar … and I mean it positiv in every sense … I enjoyed your video so much … thanks 🙏

[@richardfink7666]

It doesn`t get any better!!!!

[@alechurch85]

You are so right when you say that Naples is insane! Insanely loud, gritty and messy. But it is also incredibly fun, colorful and authentic! It is kind of exotic in its own sense even for us Italians. Needless to say that you got it right, there are plenty of beautiful Italian cities, but nothing beats the Neapolitan vibe!

[@ogonzilla]

Well said!

[@Luca_2]

grazie, grazie a te e alla tua famiglia per essere stati qui in Italia ... un saluto , a presto 🤗🤗🤗

[@zulakant]

Great experience =)) Thank you so much for teaching us photography in your youtube videos, i learned so much, hope it comes back to you 100 times fold

[@fannyfayvintage7668]

I'm glad to hear someone else verify that Naples was crazy and a shock but still it does show you the real Italy. It's a port city that's been buzzing for 1000 years, 24/7, it's unbelievable!

[@Antares-vj7su]

Naples is not real Italy, it’s just Naples they are a country of their own

[@thachometer]

Totally agree with your feelings on Naples! Our little family spent 3 days there after 7 days on idyllic Sicily. It was an amazing shock to the system!

[@kenc2257]

When I was temporarily stationed (about 9 or 10 months) in Brindisi--this was in the 1990s--we had periodic meetings in Naples. I'm sure it's changed since then, but it was genuinely fascinating and colorful and chaotic. A wonderful city for street photography. Great food, too.

[@laveeg1]

I love this vlog, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I will be in Napoli in October with my mobile's cameras for street photography 📱

[@dansouth2088]

I've only watched 2 minutes of the video, but I completely concur. Napoli is chaotic and confusing and disrupting and on and on. But if you really enjoy travel, it is gem of an adventure and has some incredible places of history, interest and entertainment.

[@sigridlee3743]

Great video, Omar. Naples is a wonderful city, but the first time being there is always a shock. Thanks for sharing your experience and your advice. ❤

[@GONZOFAM7]

We lived just outside of Naples for 3 years. Loved it. We went in the city as much as we could. We'd live there again if we could.

[@helencogan2187]

THIS IS AWESOME!..Such a Omar video…I LOVE That your family takes part. They add so much to the video!! Have a great rest of your trip!

[@ericerickson6537]

One of our favorite cities in all of Europe. It is alive especially at night.

[@TimChilders]

OMG! Now I MUST go to Naples!!!! Thank you for both an entertaining and educational video!

[@jacopovalentino]

You naild it with the scooter idea!

[@captainianr]

Great video. As usual. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@troz856]

When you visit Naples, don't think of it as an experience you are having: you might not enjoy it. Think of it as a theatrical scene put on for your entertainment.

[@michaelajoseph6856]

Thank you Omar for sharing your experience! Very insightful description and beautifully captured photos. I just came back from north of Italy. Never been in Naples, but several times in Rome and Sardinia. Love your channel.

[@dominiquethevenin5539]

Great video. I have great memories & photos of naples

[@carbonejack]

You have expressed exactly how I felt when I dropped out of the sky into New Delhi, India. Yikes! Massive culture shock. Cows, dogs, scooters, cars, smoke, people, all at once, all the time. I accompanied my son on a 30 day excursion and for the first three or four days, as we traveled around, I kept saying to myself, What am I doing here? I need to go "home". I then realized that if I wanted to stay in my comfort zone, and experience western culture, I should have stayed home. I settled in, and for 30 days with my camera (film) I became fascinated by the people and the culture. We traveled like what I like to say "close to the ground". One of the best experiences of my life. Great images and commentary.

[@photoferretuk1787]

On the schedule for April 2024 . Looking forward to Delhi. Like you say, outside Westernised normality, but that initial Day 1 shock is always one of the best parts. The little confusion, overwhelming disorientated feel. Then once into like day 3 and you got your bearings and know where to get things, how to move about more you get that other good feel of assurance and a sense of familiarity creeping in. I like it. So far the biggest experience of those has been Tokyo.

[@marcokalle2452]

Napoli, oh how i miss that place... if i could sum up Napoli in 1 word, it would be CHAOS. But i love it! ❤

[@stevecrump6253]

Looking forward to your next 'project'!

[@marcorossignoli224]

Nice point of view.

[@d.cassarino]

I adore how you explained your experience in Naples 😂 never been there but its on my bucket list for a long time ❤ my family is from Sicily and I really know what you mean about the chaos on the streets, and kinda miss it

[@fcojmado]

"...and they are really good at stopping..." 😂😂🤣You have just make my day!

[@petersmitham8273]

That was soooo much fun!…if everyone had kids like yours then humanity would at least stand a chance!…much love from England UK….❤

[@abchappell01]

That was an awesome video presentation 😎

[@smellyshue]

Ha! I loved this! More please. I loved how you touched on photography but through the lens of the situation and what you were trying to capture. Like you said, traveling to "off the tourist map" locations can set you sideways; I am impressed how you were able to push through it and see something that represented the uneasiness (scooters) and try to make that your "side hustle". Thanks!

[@iainmacdonald7034]

Funny! And informative. Thank you. Va bene.

[@silentnook4371]

What a great video I love it ❤

[@pgetsopoulos]

Your experience in Naples reminds me of the experiences I hear sometimes from tourists coming to Athens. Outside the very touristy around the Acropolis, of course. Nice seeing you enjoying your time there!

[@rebeccaclark9755]

Great video, very entertaining! If you get the chance, and the heat isn't too bad, you should visit Pompeii or Herculaneum while you're staying in Naples. Deffo the highlight of my trip a few years ago.

[@procolotetsa5292]

You were in my hometown. Napoli. One of those incredible and unique cities. You love it or hate it. I'm glad to hear that you had good time there with your family. Take care.

[@ogonzilla]

Loved it!!!

[@edwardsmall3680]

Also the entire area around Naples and the bay is covered, every single lampost, balcony, pole everything, in blue and white streamers, flags, shirts etc. as Napoli FC with the Italian League for the first time in 35 years, since Maradona was playing for them. It's a really unique time to have visited!

[@ogonzilla]

Yes!! Definitely

[@herwarthaug]

love your story. love the way you tell it. and I know exactly what you talking about: out of comfort zone in italy. 😅

[@fendrou]

MAGNA GRECIA

[@davide.cirillo]

That was so much fun to watch. I experienced Napoli, last year in summer for the first time ever. And I would say my feelings were close to yours, maybe not shocked that much but a bit too. It is such a chaotic place with a unique vibe. A bad reputation but it preserves it own character. I absolutely loved it and will go back for sure. For me Napoli is a Classic Chrome City. 😄

[@PhilJoe82]

Omar, I don't know why but I love your sense of humor. Thank you for being you. 😊 And one remark, if you already go crazy about the traffic in Naples, make sure you never visit Crete in Greece or Turkey. 😂 But in fact if you like to travel to european places, you need to make sure you visit Crete and even Germany here. 😮

[@jamescooper1485]

We loved Naples too , part of our honeymoon there ! I love the moped shots 🔥🔥🔥… i hope you get to almalfi coast and all the little old cinquecentos !!! …. You will have the next project wrapped up there too ! 🚗

[@timrosenthal46]

That was great ! Interesting place. Those settings is how I shoot my X100V with a minimum shutter speed of 1/125 th and ISO 3200

[@Bartek_Hurko]

Thanks for great adventure with your Naples Tale :) I never have been in Naples but It sounds like city of Palermo that i have visited this year. The same shock at first day but second and third completly diffrent. Cities like this grow in you day by day and after such experience diffrent places could feel boring as you said :) Have a good day!

[@chriscard6544]

great series, good idea with scooters

[@patrick6294]

Omar, the scooter "side project" was a brilliant idea and I really enjoyed the shots and imho for me those are more proper "street photography" than the usual "people walking infront a backdrop" shots. Take that approach back home! It's funny how I started street photography in order to get better at photography so that I would know what I'm doing when I would travel, etc. and now when I actually travel I have to remember to also take personal/memory shots and not only hunt for street shots. 😅

[@benhines23]

Brilliant video, love seeing you over here in Europe. Just curious about what you set your exposure metering to on the GRiii. I’ve been using Highlight Weighted more recently and loving the results.

[@SueHutton]

You were so near to Pompeii and Herculaneum, classic archaeological sites that were inundated by lava and ash from Vesuvius in AD 79

[@michael2968]

Yes! I did a day trip to Naples once and it was probably the best part of the trip. Just full of "real" Italians, less touristy. Make sure you go to Verona too!

[@wilduc7302]

Enjoy!

[@cesarm8811]

My only visit so far to Italy was on paid tour. So the typical main location Rome (which I love), Florence and Venice. Of course visited several small town while traveling from Rome, Florence and Venice. We definitely need to go back; to be honest Naples was not on my bucket list (may need to reconsider). I like to explore Northern Italy in my next trip. Thanks for sharing, it really doesn't matter where you travel too, as long as you do it with family or friends who appreciate the time you spent in the location your in....

[@DarkVinci87]

Bro im from Napoli and have to go live for work in milan, and im very sad for that, believe me visit Napoli(absolutely) Sicily or puglia, south are very great here!

[@SaxonSuccess]

That's great! Really enjoyed that. Thanks Omar. Are you going to publish your diary? No, didn't think so...

[@dvbeattie]

My wife and I visited Italy last month and her sister lives just outside Naples in Bacoli. We went into Naples a few times by car and it was total insanity. I was in the front passenger seat holding on for dear life, but it was an amazing experience. You’re right about “what WTF is going on here”. Most of my photos were street photos and of course the crazy scooters/motorcycles!! I took a ton of pictures and a lot of them look like the ones you took! Amazing place. BTW - the motorists and pedestrians in Bacoli aren’t much different than Naples. You have to experience it to believe it.

[@fendrou]

“I’m not Italian, I am Neapolitan! It’s another thing!” - Sophia Loren

[@vl_androu]

Great video as always. Naples is an ideal city for photography. The next time you are on vacation in Europe, I suggest you visit my country, beautiful Greece.

[@TomVestvik]

Awesome! I was there this March, with my GRIII. First time with the GR in a proper city so trying different settings, within the P-mode. Didn’t get many “keepers”, but I’ll go back to get those one day. PS! Didn’t find the place as wild as I had expected. But that might say more about my expectations than anything else. But the scooters in Quartieri Spagnoli was crazy wild. I definitely loved that.

[@horseman621]

Grande Omar happy to see that you visited my city and liked it, you mentioned several true things. Unfortunately I did not meet you on the streets otherwise I would have asked you where is your Fuji 😂

[@ogonzilla]

Next time!

[@nicholascorby3109]

Just got back from Italy. The Dolomites where fantastic, highlight of holiday. The towns, Verona, Chinque Terre and Rome where all HOT, crowded and expensive.

[@kevinl1492]

Omar, you should travel the world and create a fantastic travel channel (with really good photography!)

[@vmatt]

Hi, Omar. Clearly it is likely you're back already, but you'll really benefit from setting up and using the three MyUser settings on the GR III. It makes a world of difference. I've been through three GRs in the past 3 and a half years as my only camera and have never used the PASM other than the U1 through U3. It gives you the option to do really quick changes. For instance, if you like shooting Aperture priority, you could set a U setting with f11, one with f5.6 and one with f4. Then, you can change between these three way more quickly than otherwise. Do also experiment with Snap Focus, not full press snap. It is a game changer. Anyway, I'm very glad to see nobody stole your things while you were in Napoli. Greetings from Greece. Would love to buy you a beer if you ever visit.

[@kaneclements7761]

Italian driving may be summarised thus. Elsewhere learners are taught to slow and use caution when approaching a junction controlled by lights in case they turn red. In Italy, nah! Put your foot down. I've driven there quite a lot. You either drive like a local or end up as road kill. Sometime literally. Lovely pictures by the way. Glad you didn't get mugged. 👍🏻🙂

[@rvanstar]

“Where there’s Trouble there’s Poetry” Camera-wise, wish the GR lens was a bit wider .. Brilliant, entertaining and informative upload!