FUJIFILM X100F - Japan Street Photography in Asakusa + Akihabara

[@joeallam]

*Yo, what's up everyone?!* Leave a comment of your favourite photo and also let me know what you think of the vlogs lately - I've been changing things up a bit and really enjoying the results! P.S I know the opening vlog shots are over exposed. It wasn't intentional and was corrected as best I could, without damaging the footage more. The A7R has no flip out screen 😐 P.P.S. Who else noticed that I completely forgot to turn the Super35 crop off after testing that lens in Yodabashi? It took me a while to realise it. I just thought I got tired and my arm was being lazy 😂

[@mostafakandil287]

Love the vlogs, great editing, and content. Think I like most of the photos, but my two favorites are the underground platform and the train with the blue lightings at the end of the vlog.

[@Marco-tt1yb]

How should i choose 1 photo out of this collection. But i really liked the Train tunnel motive.

[@itstherealguy9762]

Joe Allam the photo are great!❤

[@gaelanubis]

So......the Fuji, do you like ? ^_^

[@imruimiguel]

Really cool vlog Joe! I liked the open shot's. About the pictures.. oh, all of them are so nice!! Congrats. But i pic this one: 3:24

[@rachelkwan3941]

those night shots look SO GOOD, the colours are amazing

[@thomas_trandal]

Tokyo is so photogenic! Must say I really like some of the night time pictures you got.

[@chainer22]

Thomas it has to be one of the most photogenic cities in the world. absolutely love photo taking there

[@joeallam]

Thanks! Tokyo is by far the most inspiring destination for me. It's beautiful in all weather!

[@JackStolz]

I absolutely love these vlogs. The way you weave photography and cinematic shots into these short videos is really inspiring to me.

[@maximerica]

Really enjoying these kinds of videos ! Photo walk / photography vlog. So good to watch.

[@StevenCollins]

Love watching Tokyo through your lens. Enjoy the journey!

[@DNBaccount]

I really like your night photography more than what you shoot in broad daylight. I wish i could scout around Japan myself. Great shots and nice vlog!

[@ryanturner5202]

6:21 was my favourite, love the composition, especially with the trains. Love your work Joe, keep it up man ✌️

[@boxvaldis]

I really like these sort of vlogs where u put photos in, looks just so nice

[@amalfrancis2158]

I simply love your colour correction.

[@joeallam]

Cheers! I've been changing things up a bit recently and feel it's been getting much better since switching to 4K for the vlogs.

[@GilbertTV]

fond memories of Tokyo ... the night images looked good

[@GilbertTV]

fav image is at 11:34 the escalators

[@ST-oe5yf]

This is quality content and deserves more views!

[@granthandley4420]

My favourites are 3:25 and also 6:18 Japan seems so photogenic!

[@benjamincowley81]

Hey Joe, Just wanted to let you know how much I admire your work, and how much I enjoy your vlogs! Every single one is so inspiring and entertaining. I'm just getting back into my Photography after a serious hiatus, and am slowly working towards getting new gear, and after watching your videos involving the X100F, i'm 100% sold!! Amazing looking camera - you're still enjoying using it I take it? Keep the vids coming! All the best man, and thanks for what you do!

[@lewischapman3286]

Fantastic vlog as always, really liked the shots once it had got dark & the city lights came into it

[@jarrodtobeck6196]

Great video, I loved the night shots, hopefully picking up my x100f tomorrow!

[@dionamuh]

I'm glad you did decide to edit this vlog, I think it's one of my favourites so far! I also think the shots turned out great, really nice atmosphere. And I don't know what it is, there's just something about the streets of Tokyo. It's like there's an interesting shot on every corner. I love to just walk around and take shots. More Japan videos please! :)

[@joeallam]

You're definitely right about every corner in Tokyo - it's ridiculous how photogenic it is!

[@adamchen279]

I like the small alley shot with red lanterns

[@mariosubasic.media1]

that exposure is killing my eyes, other than that, great content as always

[@Kip2345]

Hi Joe, I'm back in Japan in September, your videos are getting me pumped to hit the streets, kind regards Kieran.

[@ubarhd1]

Great .. did you try to take photo stills from your sony cam at the same time your are taking from your Fuji x100f and compare the look from both same position and place .. thanks

[@justincosplay]

love the japan videos . have u been to map camera they have good 2nds hand price stuff.

[@joeallam]

Thanks - Yep I've had a browse in there a few times. They definitely have a great range of second hand cameras, though I actually prefer to browse Yodabashi

[@aronvandepol]

Awesome video per usual Joe. keep it up.

[@StevenCollins]

That crosswalk shot at 3m24s! Great perspective. I need to check out this viewing platform.

[@MrGuojie]

chill with the fade in your images.

[@annezonneveld7283]

Love these type of videos!

[@Reno_T]

Really cool shoots Joe 👌🏻

[@LeviLooke]

I second google maps, so good to use to find all those destinations

[@thibaudchaumard3968]

I love the creamy colors you have on your shots. Are you using a specific lut ? Any advice on how to get that look ? (a specific color in the highlights?) :) Thanks !

[@RedroomBerlin]

Bro, what's up with the over exposure?!? How about using an ND? Other than that great content! 👍🏼 Really enjoying your vlogs!

[@-grey]

This. I thought maybe the LUT was making it worse too. Like a LUT that emulates a Polaroid w/ flash or something. NDs are pretty necessary.

[@joeallam]

Classic case of not having a flip out screen unfortunately. I don't review back each of the vlog shots when filming and sadly this happens from time to time (out of focus often as well). I've tried to bring down the exposure as much as possible without truly distorting the footage or flattening the whites beyond repair, but it seems it's still pretty bad. I'd love for Sony to make a decent vlogging camera with a flip-out screen, or Canon to acknowledge 4K on their cameras with screens. Or jump ship again and find another system that might meet my needs. But y'know… budget 😔 The shots at least still have informative content to them in my opinion, which is why I kept them in; sorry it's a bit distracting!

[@yaminlahmeur8325]

Joe Allam maybe try using a smaller aperture (or bigger f stop). the background blur looks rly nice but it's overexposing you. great content though. good job!

[@simonwilliams2109]

Mate, love the Japan Vlogs, I Stayed in the Kanda area a few years ago, loved seeing some familiar sights. Forgot all about the river between my hotel and Akihabara. Love to see as many Japanese posts as you have.

[@kevingenzel9342]

I was just in the area doing a bit of shooting there my self last week, you have inspired me to start shooting my own travel vlogs, so I started a youtube channel for this trip. Been following you for some time I would have loved to have met you two while I was in Japan. Keep shooting... keep inspiring...keep up the great work! Cheers!

[@MrVectrexUK]

Loved all of this content, thanks Joe - seriously love to see more of the different parts of Tokyo...

[@WORDONTHESTREETphoto]

this is great...love the color correction

[@mitchellnino_]

great video!!! love the photos

[@KevinLimSG]

Been following your Tokyo trip and also got an X100F to enjoy street photography. Thanks for sharing your tips and I’m actually in Tokyo right now like you!

[@shadowlim93]

love your channel! hope you will do a video about your street photography color grading!

[@Blaise761]

I take pictures with a T5i every once in a while, they aren't too great or eye catching though, any recommendations or tips to get better shots?

[@saeksarn]

Love the photos

[@Jd10401]

When you were not sure to get good shots, have you ever tried bracketing? I know it exists on Fujifilm X-T2 (not sure for X100F). In your situation, I think I would use 2/3 stop correction and 5 shots or 1/3 with 9. But this requires more work: view 5 to 9 shots to select one or two, make space on your memory cards, select your best shots, maybe delete the ones you don't like. I will try that on my next trip. I have just acquired an X-T2 that I will use with a Fujifilm 16-55mm and some Nikkor manual lenses I purchased over three decades ago (with a Nikon F3) :-) The pictures you published in your Instagram account are great. The ones taken in Japan are marvelous.

[@timkndgen7297]

Wow, very nice shots :)

[@BTMovieSecondChannel]

Awesome pictures, man!

[@FahryAdam]

pls make a video tips about composition in streetphotography

[@mittysmalls]

im unsure which i love more, Yodabashi or Joe's video production quality :D

[@andrearock71]

great video!! thanks for all the information :) I'm organizing my future trip to Japan thanks to your videos lol

[@jamesshin3266]

Loving your work. Youre the biggest motivation for me to buy the X100F

[@tomezhao]

What's your colour grade setting? I love the looks

[@asdsadsadsadasdads]

really enjoying this channel! keep up the great work! not your day 1 fan unfortunately, but definitely will be your forever fan!

[@joeallam]

Thank you! Glad you've discovered the channel regardless of whether you were early or not, there's still plenty more to come!

[@robertwilson2877]

Your Images looked very good Joe....thanks for the video !!!

[@baileylamarche7682]

Really enjoy your video! I been interested in getting the Fujifilm X100F as my first camera for University!

[@joeallam]

It would make a great first camera!

[@biankicks]

I was actually looking forward to the nighttime photos, wasnt disappointed. Another favorite was one with by the river; shot where there were people waiting for their train ride. Also, this made me miss Tokyo. I went on exchange there which ended just this March. I along with friends I made during the trip would sneak out waaay past our curfew to explore Tokyo. We legit went to four different places in one night because of the rush we felt; Akihabara to Shihbuya to Ginza to Shinjuku (forgot the order HAHAHA but all of it in the same night).

[@natashawing3227]

12:53 one is my personal fav but all are just excellent ❤❤ great content ✌

[@queensz350]

What lens do you recommend I take on my trip to japan? I’m using a Sony A7rII with a canon 16-35. Should I bring a 50 1.2 or 24-70?

[@-grey]

I would try the new Olympus EM1 MII for vlogging. The stability is the best, and even though the GH5 has better bitrate and DR, the colours on Olympus are great to not have to grade.

[@joeallam]

Thanks for the suggestion, I've still not properly tested an Olympus (or Panasonic) for that matter, but I'll keep it in mind!

[@matuxmp4610]

Exelent Video and Photos!

[@kai_sakiyama]

Hi, I’m Japanese.🇯🇵 This is very awesome! And I'm really like your edit! coming japan again～🙌

[@IqbalKurniawan]

10:37 the woes of using a camera without flip out screen for vlogging, LOL!

[@tavispinnful]

The Bic Camera theme song is so good haha.

[@jstfd]

That crispy 4K 🔥

[@jaredvotaw8610]

Great shots!! Do you use vsco at all? If not, what do you use for editing? Do another workflow video now that you have the x100f!! Love the content!

[@JaggFresh]

Whats the name of that lens that you fujifilm x100f has?

[@joeallam]

The X100F has a fixed 23mm lens built-in. It's not interchangeable.

[@tomwebster894]

Joe I've just been in asakusa and am going to Kyoto today and I was inspired by some of your photos for mine and I notice a lot of them are very similar. When were you in asakusa

[@calisthenicsza5114]

love these vlogs. Keep it up!

[@joeallam]

Thanks! I've been changing it up a bit recently and pleased with how it's turned out. Did you have a favourite shot from the vlog?

[@calisthenicsza5114]

6:17, 11:35, 11:39 are all very interesting!

[@calisthenicsza5114]

Wow and definitely 12:52 and the other night shots

[@rainsverse]

Your videos are absolutely amazing man. You put so much effort into these videos and it shows. Never stop man, thanks so much! I just had a 2 hour street shoot and am tired as hell but I come to your channel and watch some vids to unwind. Thanks bruh

[@kubaalbrecht5234]

for the photos u show us, are they edited

[@laura-michelard]

Absolutely love your style ! I'm actually considering buying the Fujifilm X100F OR the Canon m5, I'm not sure which one. Do you have any tips or recommandation. I have to admit your incredible street photos make me want to buy the X100F

[@skipandjump]

Really making me miss my x100s. I sold it as it kept failing and Fuji kept having to fix it but man, I miss a small street style camera. Especially now we're off into the hills/mountains, a lighter setup would be great. Great vlog Joe!

[@shebe86]

Hi joe! Thank you for the video. Quick question: what are you filming this video with? Thanks!

[@BOWHKARMA3]

Hi, Joe! Can you make a tutorial of the video editing? I really like your video setting

[@Caracalaba]

amazing pictures. Aren't they anywhere? cause I couln't find them on your web or your instagram and they defenetly deserve being somewhere

[@kmshairstay]

My favourite photo was the one at night with the elevators and leaves :)

[@x.Rival.x]

Are you processing these images in post or just running film simulations from the camera? Sorry if you've discussed this already, couldn't find the video if you did :). Keep up the great work!

[@amsyarhakim3490]

hi! are tourist able to purchase one time tickets for the trains or do i have to get the 7day pass? and if its the one time ticket, how much would it roughly cost? Cheers!!!

[@klestor]

How are you shooting 1/8 and 1/15 without blur?

[@davidpodloucky5868]

Good Video, but the shots are amazing. Good work keep going

[@Zwei-SakuyaEo]

Asakusa

[@allthingswendy714]

Does anyone know which viewing deck is featured at 3:03? Or perhaps the name of the building? Thanks!

[@blackprince10]

i'm in love on your street photography hahaha

[@fraM88]

Joe Allam hi Joe. Thanks a lot for your video!!! Do you still think buying 100T is a good idea? It is obviously much cheaper than 100F. I found a like new model for 700$. Thanks a lot for your beautiful videos!

[@neliel11]

Does the video have a filter? it's kinda greyish. Or that's how the camera is?

[@mehdialhasani]

As I said on the last one. Again I like that chilled style so much! The music is really well chosen. But I have one question 😂 what accent does Elly have???? British? Japanese? Both?? 😂😂

[@joeallam]

Cheers Mehdi - Elly has a British accent, but she speaks Japanese as well

[@anatra]

Hi Joe, do u think x100f is better than xt10 despite interchange lens camera?

[@joeallam]

They have different use cases, but as far as raw image quality, the X100F technically has the newer better sensor technology. If you compared it directly to the 23mmF2 on an X-T10, I'd go for the X100F.

[@christianpauldugenia4616]

hey there...any chance you know where to buy accessories for the fuji x100f there in your area?... less expensive thumb rest, soft release buttons etc? thanks... love the vlogs tho.. keep it up :)

[@joeallam]

I'd probably just look to your local Amazon store to be honest

[@hxhky]

Do you have a link to all the photos taken from/shown in the video? Thanks!

[@joeallam]

At some point I will be rounding up a load of these photos into a blog post on my site. For the moment, I only have capacity to focus on making the videos until I've settled somewhere.

[@drizzizzo]

Crazy nice feel! Is the actual video shot with X100F also? Or just photos?

[@joeallam]

Just the photos are from the X100F. The video was filmed with the Sony A7R II.

[@alexanderglockner892]

Nice Video Joe. I like your style and the colour from the pictures. Which Filter did you use for edit the picture ? Have a nice day and see you on next Video ;-)

[@joeallam]

Thanks! All of these photos are custom edits using Lightroom

[@smitavinchurkar9196]

So you use x100f for professional work commercial work??

[@elijah6013]

Do you shoot raw or jpeg with your x100f?

[@joeallam]

I shoot raw and edit my shots with Lightroom.

[@queensz350]

What focal length is that camera you are using for the street photography?

[@barisaygun]

Hi, beatiful photo 📷👍, 1:06 where is location? I’ll travel to Tokyo in july, i want take picture this plcace😍

[@coleenp.4439]

Love all of your shots, definitely considering the X100F worth the upgrade!!! Pls do make a video on how you edit your photos :(

[@vogelmedianz]

Hey Joe, I'm really digging your great titles with the mixed up letters. What NLE are you using? Is it an aftermarket design, or included in the editor? BTW, love the vlogs... :)

[@joeallam]

Thanks! These titles are my own design/creation I'm afraid. I created them as templates in After Effects and then have them imported into Premiere as a title template for easy editing.

[@fi5ke]

You forgot to switch the Super35 off :) - Like your current vlog setup and focal length!

[@Arun-rn1sh]

1:24 damn the light

[@ttotheilliams]

hey! love the videos. quick question whats that metal contraption on your left shoulder strap?

[@kilo158]

do you use vsco fiters to edit your photos?

[@brifafrica]

Please how do you do the rolling + glitch effect for the text -

Are you using film simulations other than PROVIA (standard)? If so, which ones?

[@joeallam]

I mostly edit with Classic Chrome as a base, but I often actually shoot and compose shots in Acros

[@jakeactraynor]

Always love your content, super inspiring! Really curious though Joe why you hate the A7r for photos? It's my primary body for stills and I wouldn't swap it for anything.

[@joeallam]

I have multiple issues with it. Essentially I find it too slow for my workflow and I simply can't "trust" it to perform, based on the usability of it. It is especially cumbersome when switching between photo and video modes, so I opted to just use it for video and have been happier with it ever since.

[@diniiisaakuru]

Can i know what editing software are you using?