Night Photography in Tokyo on the GR IIIx

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[@filmfauxtos]

3:56 is phenomenal. The geometry!

[@Torontoflatlander]

My favorite shot of the set. Tokyo was such a blast to photograph when I was there last year.

[@marcelw.6317]

Music fits perfectly for this night walk stuff 3:29

[@polgzz]

I agree! (It reminds me very much about interstellar's BSO, by the way)

[@teocrawford]

Whaaa so fun to see you roaming Tokyo✨✨✨

[@alfabravo80]

Probably the most accomplished photo walk I’ve seen from you. Excellent work!

[@susieq5122]

Oh my gosh, SO fun. You’re an amazing film maker. Are you just in love with Tokyo? It’s a photographers dream. Great work Faizal. Really great work.

[@clonkex]

10:35 wow 11:38 also wow, you captured that gritty cyberpunk vibe so perfectly with the photos and music, I love it!

[@jimschmidt7303]

Like so many other people who commented, Faizel, you are an excellent photographer and videographer. The combination of the city sounds, the colors, light & shadows, and the sound track! SPOT ON! You are my favorite youtuber.

[@MaartenSFS]

Glad to see that you still use the Ricoh. It fits perfectly with your POV style and the files are so easy to edit. And that lens…

[@Novak596]

The colour grading, the bangers, the music, Faizal… you really are good at what you do man👌

[@TungstenOvergaard]

I bought in 2020 the X100V (well before Tik Tok and cool kids did!) and at that time I hated, for no reason, the Ricoh GR. I though it was way behind X100s. I sold my X100V in early 2021 (very boring at the end) for an XT3, in a year I went for an XT5, and I was very happy, best decision ever. But I still needed a truly pocketable camera and finally I got my Ricoh GR III HDF. Amongst others, because of you. Well… I’M IN LOVE with it!!!

[@SilatShooter]

Love Tokyo, so enjoyed watching this. The GR really is a great choice for this environment. Really see the benefits in this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@daslab38]

I can't wait to see what the flash brings! Great cliffhanger for photographers ...

[@j.zuberi]

Probably my fav series of scenes from you so far. Great work man. Makes me really miss living in Japan.

[@jessehebert8082]

What a tease with the flash at the end! Great work all throughout👏

[@AlasdairSun]

Such a great video, love the aesthetic and music all really works. I’m just back from Japan and watching this makes me miss it so much. Cannot wait to return.

[@nguyea09]

this felt like a fever dream living in real-time in someone else's memory like in a sci-fi movie

[@ZisisKardianos]

Hi, great stuff! Is the footage at 7:30" near the Shinbashi station? I'm asking because I'm visiting Tokyo in two months (for the first time). You got some stunning photos but in some instances I have the feeling that you're taking a wee more time to compose than it's absolutely necessary, especially with more still subjects. As a result you get noticed and you get those nusty looks. In some cases I noticed that the GR3x is struggling to focus a bit but that might just be my impression. The shot with the backs of white shirts and the sole face in between the curtains is fantastic and you captured the moment just right.

[@_krakra_]

Was 40mm working for you or you would want to have 28?

[@stephenalkire590]

Incredible work, Faizal! These are my favorite videos you do.

[@harrylew]

Talk about a target-rich environment! Banger of a night, indeed!

[@SEKunkle]

The exact phrase I had in mind. I agree about the "Banger" but wow, so many terrific shots. You have a great eye.

[@dperry90277]

thank you for taking me with you!

[@ricekitchen]

Music is always great on your films. Could you let me know what music site you use??

[@sstarr1310]

Excellent work. Faisal’s version of the”Midnight Diner”!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Very interesting to see your perspective on Tokyo, keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@Itchban]

Was a fun night bro! Hope to see ya in Osaka

[@chocomusette]

Cant wait for the next one ❤

[@DevanGoodwin]

This was quite an experience as someone who doesn’t live or travel anywhere like that. Great video and some great shots in there as well.

[@joaodias3014]

Great work!! Can't wait for the next video!

[@iainolivier7960]

Beautiful video, as per usual Mr Westcott :) soundtrack was 👌

[@vstone4628]

Luv your perspective! Hypnotic sound track. Just miss your commentary as it is so insightful. Still very inspirational.

[@wpickle]

Some of these are quite exceptional!

[@sae73xn63]

What a great video, the shots the composition everything was perfect. Looking for more of japan by your lenses 😍

[@KillerTacos54]

Fantastic video Faizal, as always!

[@koserrist770]

looks like different world. Amazing!!!

[@OldBoothy]

Hey man, long time follower, first time poster. Really loved the combination of video, photos and music in this video. Keep it up.

[@HenrikWilhelmsson]

Arriving in Tokyo this tuesday. So looking forward to going out with my camera.

[@PeterArnold1969]

I still find it amazing that there are more people living in Tokyo than in my entire country of Australia.

[@Maxhuertas]

Great video! I loved the music

[@danielarevalo8218]

I think this photos felt more personal, amazing shots man :)

[@ohaakash]

finally the wait is over. i just love your art! btw, which camera are you using to capture the pov, and that too at the night?

[@ohaakash]

and, omg the choice of background music, just WOW

[@rawvoltairephoto]

One day I'm also going to go out at night to do street photography. I thought your work was amazing 👌👍

[@dt-classics]

All photographers, I follow, here on YT together in 1 video! That´s a nice thing... ;-)

[@mrpurple33]

Bladerunner vibes! Love it.

[@acidpolly]

hi Faizal and thank you for all your beautiful videos! I have a question that I cannot find any good answers to - how do people take photos if they have imperfect eyesight and have to wear glasses? I noticed that you do wear glasses sometimes and sometimes don't and you mostly look at your screen while shooting, not through the viewfinder. being prescribed glasses for astigmatism just recently I feel completely lost. like, in glasses things are sharp at the distance but the screen is a semi-blur... help! 🙏

[@rosshaxton8912]

Love it, I really want to go there! ❤

[@TedPartrick]

Going to the movies in a great video: story, images, music

[@jackckwitch3145]

im still needing a first camera and was wondering if the Ricoh GR iiix is a good option. I have looked into the regular iiix and the iiix HDF. I love the lool that the HDF produces but is it worth the extra money?

[@randyandreas2744]

I'm curious about your night street flash photos! looking forward for the next video

[@gr3866]

Hey Faizel, may I ask where you get your music from? Love the vibe and richness of the chosen soundtracks underneath the video.

[@Kyle-wb7wx]

What a great video! This place is a photographers dream! One day I'll go, even if I do have a shellfish alergey :(

[@tjcuneo]

Enjoyed the video and it brought back fond memories of spending time in Tokyo. I would have liked more commentary from you as it would have helped keep me more engaged with the content. Thanks.

[@xsouxz]

I don't see many of Faizal's night photos, so this one was fresh and interesting. Is it difficult to take photos in Tokyo because there are so many people?

[@belaacs5238]

Your best one, so far.

[@EnjoiRom1]

3:25, have you tried one with the focus on the edge of the door ?

[@dopebeats6087]

Beautiful shots. Its funny that people complaining about low night photography with thr Ricoh. Im interesting with AF setting you used on this night journey?

[@nadia_salima]

I love the world through your eyes

[@charleszapataproductions]

Superb brooo! Miss shooting with GR3 👏🏽🙌🏽

[@AlexanderYap]

Just curious if you received a lot of bad looks, or worse, from the people you photographed. I am asking because I will be visiting Tokyo for the first time soon.

[@oliverbiggsphotography]

This was fantastic! Are you still using a GoPro and chest mount for POV stuff? It looks super smooth!

[@AlexOnStreets]

👏👏

[@megun03]

Hello, I always enjoy watching your videos. I want to buy your preset, but when I go into the link, I can't see the purchase button. Where can I buy your preset?

[@mike_pb]

what is your preferred shutter speed when you're out shooting like this?

[@chrishuang7655]

Hope that there will be more videos in Japan ❤

[@Kogh_Art]

Thank You! I really enjoyed !

[@VitorDiGranja]

Loved this episode, tokyo seems such a vibrant city! Taking notes because im going to there this october😁 PS :which camera you used to film the pov? dji osmo pocket 3? Love your channel bro!Very inspirational for me!

[@RS-Amsterdam]

10 out of 10 for photography, video, music and editing. Well done 🎉 A bit to good hehe 😂

[@luisbenito3602]

Wonderful view of Shimbashi.

[@mr_mr]

8:29 ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@SurajBoddu]

holy smokes i think faizal peaked

[@primefocusphotography]

Awesome shots man. Can't wait for my Japan trip in 2025. 🍻

[@beatrizkj]

Nice video! Very well made

[@dan.hampton]

That soundtrack is just so sinister.

[@diforbes]

What were some of your settings for shooting handheld at night there? Thanks.

[@jazung]

Thanks bro, I'm inspired!

[@geneyoon11]

the ricoh is undefeated

[@ahmetceran00]

Haha Eren is the perfect guide for Tokyo street photography on Ricoh GR iii

[@rawkista]

Hey Faizal. Whats the camera youre using on your chest?

[@fletchlives66]

Nice work, what camera and filter did you use for video? 👍

[@mesh2325]

What part of Tokyo is this? Which station?

[@shotbychrisc]

Is all the POV stuff shot on the osmo pocket or Lumix?

[@Rewsky21]

That was damn good 👍👍👍

[@bigshug2374]

So, if there was ever a reason to go to Tokyo it was watching that film. I think I would run out of batteries and so cards. It was like watching Blade Runner. P.S. Did that Roman Fox guy take any photos or was he there to keep you company?

[@Acaulis]

Do you shoot in auto white balance? Loving the Tokyo videos!

[@parambrata2255]

thanks for inspiring me again

[@DinovanderMerwe]

I'm also keen to know what @faizal uses to review his POV video? GoPro?

[@michaelhall859]

Pretty sure he uses a Pocket 3

[@DinovanderMerwe]

@@michaelhall859okay cool thanks, came out so clear that's why I was curious

[@hectorrios8530]

Eren and Roman!? You gotta make a podcast or a big cross-over episode. The scene vs the final image or somethingl ike that.

[@DirkMenker]

What did you use to film the pov video? Looks very clean!

[@TonyEbikemeJr]

that was pretty damn cool.

[@KentFleshman]

It has to be so overwhelming to shoot there. So much to look at.

[@leeds-yoga9265]

Enjoyable, but Liam Wong rules the roost!

[@yulbdv]

amazing😮

[@vikreads]

Ur my goat fr

[@tiredeyes_photography]

yea man! I miss your wide angle shot.

[@rafizp]

0:10 what's the name of the font??

[@helenmarins_films]

❤❤

[@siliov89]

Great video! Can you ID the music too?

[@LucKerklaan]

Great video

[@mugcarnivore2493]

I feel the iiix is more noisy than the iii. No ?

[@jean-pierrebuttet9438]

Waouh !!✌

[@lepessotlouis1058]

Song title ??