Rainy Night Photography in Ikebukuro - Tokyo Street Photo Vlog #1

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We're back from an extended hiatus and it's time to hit the streets! We are starting a new series of videos focused on street photography that go in-depth and hands-on. In the first episode we explore the east side of Ikebukuro station in the rain.
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[@kevingoza]

Loved your comment about not hiding what you are doing in street photography. Gives the subject a chance to say “No.” Takes away some of the fear of being called out. Thank you!

[@EYExplore]

Glad you feel the same way!! :)

[@tomn.9610]

Absolutely one of your best videos ever. Great explanation and helpful tips.

[@EYExplore]

Love the support! Thank you!

[@ivankukovec9799]

Please more of these! Especially at night. It's the best.

[@EYExplore]

We will do more! We're just working on how to make them better (especially the audio). :)

[@FrameofTravel]

What you said about ethics around 26min in really gave me the perspective I needed to be more confident in taking pictures in public. I honestly felt that I should be quiet and non-intrusive because I didn't want to be a nuisance to those around me, but like you said; "I want to hide what I'm doing" if you are quiet, comes off more malicious and untrustworthy. By being up front and to the point, you definitely do give people that opportunity to know what you are doing and decide for themselves. Makes perfect sense. Thanks!

[@EYExplore]

Thanks Victor! Glad I was able to communicate that smoothly. The ethics of street photography are a touchy subject so I'm always mindful of ruffling feathers (both in the street and online).

[@bqfilms]

you definitely should hide less, there's a skill lots of great street photographers develop that is being upfront yet blending with the environment so the subject doesnt even second guess you being there taking a photo, I think a great example of this is Joel Meyerowitz, he has some interviews and you can see him shooting on the street in nyc in the 80's. Another different case is Garry Winogrand, he would show his cam but would be sneaky about it by making himself seem like a noob trying to figure out how to even take a photograph. I think what is important is that you know what you are doing is not wrong, even if you are being sneaky or trying different techniques, in the end you are not hurting anyone and If they ask to delete the picture you just do! Sometimes avoiding being seen is the only way you can get the scene photographed without messing it up.

[@theslowwalkers]

Your image at 1:37 is fabulous, so cinematic. I've watched quite a few of your videos but that image was what made me jump in and get the Voightlander 40mm.

[@EYExplore]

Thank you very much!! I love taking these kinds of shots with this lens. Sometimes everything just clicks together nicely. :)

[@hnguyen218]

Really enjoyed that chill photo walk and ur thought process regarding composition and camera settings. Feels as if I was tagging along 👍👍

[@EYExplore]

Awesome! I'm glad that feeling comes across because it's exactly what we're going for. We're planning to do more of these, gradually covering all of Tokyo.

[@anthonytang5198]

Tokyo is a dream destination!

[@EYExplore]

It's certainly worth a nice, long visit!

[@vinyalonde]

I really like this format and approach - natural dialogue, relaxed pace (for my relaxed rate of understanding) and enough time to really see how the shots are composed along with an explanation of what settings.

[@EYExplore]

I'm so happy to hear that. It's what I was hoping for. Will do more like this.

[@yakamo]

i some how missed this video, really enjoyed the back and forth chat.

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much! This was a classic. :)

[@priyeshabsolute]

Hadn’t watched your channel in a while and today I binge watched 4 videos. I find the little bits of information of the locality and history very interesting like the ‘Snack’. Keep it coming!

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much!!! More one the way in the near future!

[@samsalueng]

I have always used the Ae-l when wanting to get more out of the sky in a shot and had never until now thought of using it the way you did at the Ramen shop. Every single time I watch your videos I think how lucky I was when I first came across your channel. I am learning quality info and it's really helping my photography pursuit. Thank you.

[@EYExplore]

So glad to hear that!! Thank you always for watching our videos! :)

[@HazaraTechnic]

I saw many photography channels, and i tell you this one is very good. good speak and thoughts.

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much!! Glad you like it!! :)

[@LEXPIX]

Good stuff. Love the walk and shoot style in the rain. Keep up the good work.

[@EYExplore]

Thanks!! Glad you like it! :)

[@kevingoza]

I am really enjoying your channel! I’m especially looking forward to growing into the Nikon Z system along with you. Also, I enjoy the way you combine the new with the old, such as manual lenses on digital.

[@EYExplore]

Thank you! I love that little lens. I haven't tried it yet on the Z6, but should do so in an upcoming video! :)

[@alhOOO2O]

Such a great video; love hearing both about the technical aspects but also the 'human' aspects of interactions etc.

[@EYExplore]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@richturner3472]

I'm picking up a camera again for the first time in 10 years, and have found your videos by far the most helpful on KZbin. Please keep on creating, they're great

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much! We will make more soon! :)

[@trentsee1496]

Thanks Lukasz. I have been really loving your videos recently but what I love the most is they have been motivating me to play around and learn more about my camera. Your tips and advice on settings is motivating me get out to take photos when I get some free time.

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much for saying so! We'll definitely make more like this! :)

[@martinbreslow1401]

3:57 This hotel's display windows provide photos inside a photo. Great video.

[@EYExplore]

Totally! Thank you! :)

[@chasejoseph]

this shit is so beautiful to me. thank god i've discovered this.

[@EYExplore]

Thanks man!!

[@orangeloaf]

I came here after i watch it from your Deviantart.. i love it X)

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@duncanthorn6338]

Love your stuff! You are the best, and most informative street photo channel on KZbin. I got my D3 because of you. Keep it up!

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much!! The D3 is a beast!! :)

[@therealtwo2dee]

i love this video! im a student photographer in England and someday i would love to do the streets of japan this is definitely going to help with any night streets i do!

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much!! We really appreciate the feedback! :)

[@DrGreenthumbPhd]

I like your new style of videos but I also like the back and forth between you and your videographer in this video. Monster of a camera that is the D4 to this day. Coming from a Z6II shooter.

[@EYExplore]

Yeah, it was a fun concept. Actually, I do still talk to Axel in some videos, including our most recent one. However, we don't mic him up because it's a bit of a hassle. This video here is a classic for us. Those were the good ol' days of shooting the videos on a phone, haha! :)

[@_Sinner]

Good to see you back. From São Paulo, Brazil.

[@EYExplore]

Good to be back! :)

[@redbeard3946]

Feeling the location is definitely a thing. I always walk the same routes and find gems that I otherwise have missed. Lighting and weather pay a huge part in that.

[@EYExplore]

Very true! The light and atmosphere are always different even in the same location.

[@iDipTest]

Damn, this walk by night was awesome ! I was missing Tokyo and now even more, that's not fair guys ! I loved the concept and walking and showing around with some times took to take pictures, that's very inspiring, especially about the composition of the pictures your took. I hope to see more of this format and approach. Best !

[@EYExplore]

So glad to hear that! We'll be making more like this, gradually covering the whole city.

[@marvinlee5926]

Great video.. loved and enjoyed all the video.. hope to see more great videos coming up.. keep up the good work

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much!! That really motivates us haha. The next video is already shot, should be ready by next weekend! Will try to stick to one video a week.

[@janpatka3303]

@@EYExplore Oh yes, two new videos in two weeks! That long waiting was worth it!

[@marvinlee5926]

Wow... can't wait for your new video.. thank you so much..🙏🏻

[@SatanSupimpa]

I like the quarantine hair.

[@EYExplore]

Hahaha exactly!! One day during the Tokyo lockdown (it was a soft lockdown here, but most people respected it) I just said, screw it, gonna grow out the beard and try a mohawk. No one's gonna see it anyway haha... And now it's on KZbin. :)

[@SatanSupimpa]

@@EYExplore I went the opposite route and stopped shaving my head hahaha

[@Seegurke.]

Thank you for the informative video, great combo you two, please keep it on! Alex did great on videocapturing on you and the scene to let us know whats going on, and you Lukasz have a great eye & imagination, superb shots (cyberpunk-style) and great teacher! Appreciate you explained all things going on in your mind while shooting, the settings you use, what you see & expect in the scene, learned a lot, especially not just running around but staying patient in one place, waiting for the right person to enter it. Tokyo looks fantastic, looking forward to visit it, so much going in the streets there, love the small backalleys with all these cables & machinery like the organic veins of the city, no tourists, just locals, all these colorful lights, great. Greetings from Germany, wish you two success with your eyexplore. Please keep more videos of this kind coming, love it!

[@EYExplore]

Than you so much!! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed our video and appreciated all of these aspects. We really want to give a 'real' sense of street photography and the city. :)

[@SparkNY1969]

Great video. Very informative and inspirational.

[@EYExplore]

Thank you!! :)

[@helencogan2187]

Glad to see you back..awesome video..enjoyed the format..THANK YOU for sharing!!!

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@_thisistheater_6126]

2:16 is a sick shot! dang!

[@EYExplore]

Thanks!! :)

[@ElevatedTVAdventure]

Such a beautiful city to shoot. Love the photos. Very inspirational, keep making these videos.

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much!! We will continue!!

[@richardd-nz]

I miss Japan! These videos are awesome, just wandering the streets, really chill. Thanks for the photo tips, I like the AEL lock tip!

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much!! We're on a little hiatus due to work projects, but will be back soon with more! :)

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

Outstanding!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@EYExplore]

🦾😎🍻

[@ChritsianBucic]

Good to see you again on the road to explore the field of Tokyo street inspirations! Always a good moment, good points of different views! One of my favourite is with the woman front the hiragana letter sign. I hope I'll travel in Japan once again next year. Thank you for this tour!

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much!! We're trying to make our videos a combination of photo tutorial and Tokyo exploration. More to come! :)

[@ChritsianBucic]

@@EYExplore I like this kind of practice in real situation 👌🏻Keep it up then!

[@bqfilms]

this was absolutely great, I loved that you shared about the "snack" karaoke bars, this place is awesome, cant wait to visit Japan and do some night photography.

[@EYExplore]

Thanks!! Glad you liked the video! :)

[@samuelvallet741]

Lovely video, really enjoyed it. Tokyo is so beautiful at night.

[@EYExplore]

Thank you very much!! :)

[@MagdaReyman]

That’s so inspiring! Post more of your walk and shoot evenings! :)

[@EYExplore]

Thank you!! We will post more, it just takes time to make them and hard to squeeze in between jobs! :)

[@BCbrothercrew]

23:45 haha exactly where i shooted 4 days ago :D

[@EYExplore]

Nice!! :)

[@kylieknight8847]

Loved watching this Lukasz. Loved how you were shooting in the rain without a care in the world and no umbrella. I wish I could do that but I'd kill my fuji haha. This reminds me how much I miss Tokyo :)

[@EYExplore]

Haha, yeah. It's a common occurrence for me. :) You'll have to visit Tokyo again!

[@rpigeon8]

GREAT to see you back ! From Québec, Canada :)

[@EYExplore]

Glad to be back!!

[@ellenzhao]

Hint for using the AE-L button: it does not has to be held down for lock. In the menu, you can choose to lock with a single press, then unlock with another press. I find this way is easier for the finger. So I can perform two locks with my single thumb very swiftly: AE-L, and AF-on, at the back of the camera body. For me this is way faster and much more accurate than dialing the exposure compensation wheel.

[@EYExplore]

Good idea! You've clearly worked out a way that works very well for your specific shooting style. :)

[@SensiMattia]

When you want to take a shower but also take some photos awesome video man!

[@EYExplore]

Haha that's right!! 🤣

[@renatoseki]

Nice to see you again! I am learning a lot with your videos. I miss Tokyo. I had been living near Tokyo for a couple of years. I was planning travel to there this year, but ... I will do next year!

[@EYExplore]

Yeah, this year everyone's plans changed, huh. Hope you can visit soon!

[@SYLPHone]

Loving these videos. Keep them coming!

[@EYExplore]

Thanks!! More on the way!

[@pasqualray1337]

Nice to see you back again.

[@EYExplore]

Took a break, but should be back to regular posting. :)

[@patrickemmerechts6054]

Nice to see you back. Greetings fom Phuket Thailand.

[@EYExplore]

Thanks! :)

[@grahamrichards8531]

New subscriber from New Zealand, greetings. Really great video, I'm stoked with your new series direction - so informative and great environs.

[@EYExplore]

So glad to hear that! It's always a bit worrying to try something new.

[@anoth3r_kim]

Long time no vid! Always enjoy your works☺

[@EYExplore]

We are back!! Took bit of a break (Tokyo was in lockdown mode for a while so we though it best not to go out and make videos).

[@anoth3r_kim]

@@EYExplore Good to see you back💪

[@emmitvoice554]

Thanks for this video. I had to cancel this years trip but will hopefully get back there next year. Stay safe guys!

[@EYExplore]

Our pleasure! It was fun to make. We do hope you can make it over next year (maybe Halloween time again, haha).

[@lmglange]

Awesome video 👍

[@EYExplore]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@RobinNoah]

Love your work guys.

[@EYExplore]

Thank you!! :)

[@swatisingh9794]

Please More videos like that where you are explaining the settings. Whether day or night time.

[@EYExplore]

Will do more!

[@yogakertanegara1737]

Love this series,, Salam dari Indonesia :)

[@EYExplore]

Thanks!! :)

[@zakariyeawnur2558]

Is that a pancake lens? What focal length? The pictures don't seem that wide. Are you cropping in post? *Great work as usual.

[@EYExplore]

Yep, it's a Voigtlander 40mm f/2. I do not crop my photos unless I'm changing the aspect ration. Thanks!

[@pioni2]

Have you had any problems with non-weather sealed/resistant lenses shooting in the rain like shown in this video? My experience has been that the rain and snow get everywhere and if that does not kill the gear, the condensation when going back inside during the winter does. The D4 itself is fine, but to my knowledge, none of the manual focus lenses for Nikon made by Nikon or others are weather-sealed/resistant. If I'm using properly sealed gear, it's fine after it has been warming for an hour or two without opening anything, not even the memory card slot or battery door. I have killed a Sony mirrorless four times in bad weather, which is why I don't use those anymore.

[@EYExplore]

The 40mm that I use in this video is not weather-sealed, but I've use it in the rain a ton and it has never been a problem. I think it might because the lens is small and with little surface area there is less chance for water to get in. I've never had a water problem with my D3/D4 with any lens over nearly 10 years of shooting with them. I've had the Z6II for about a year and used it in the rain a few times and no problem so far either.

[@TheFlipballer]

The Lonely Umbrella...

[@EYExplore]

Which one?

[@TheFlipballer]

@@EYExplore @4:34 I was just thinking how poetic that sounds! Love your stuff!

[@tizianogaruti1978]

Great and interesting video as usual, but seems that in yourself hair cut something has gone wrong. Just for a smile. 😊😊

[@EYExplore]

You mean my bald spot? Unfortunately, that was a defect included at the time of manufacturing, hehe. I use to avoid cutting my hair short because I was a bit embarrassed about it, but no more!!

[@tizianogaruti1978]

@@EYExplore 😊😊 I usually cut my hair by myself and it often happens to me !!

[@yeveni]

This is a pretty good video and it's really educational, thanks for posting it. Something that does bother me is the reactions of the cameraman that sometimes interrupt the explanation... Don't get me wrong, the comments of the cameraman are a good addition, but the "mm mhmm" and "yeah" don't really add to the content. Still, I enjoyed walking around Tokyo with you guys, so thanks again.

[@EYExplore]

Thanks for the feedback!! We realized this after we shot it, gonna keep improving this style.

[@MarkPuke13]

What was thecamera you’re using to film

[@EYExplore]

We use Axel's phone, which is a Sony Xperia 10 II, and we put it on a DJI Osmo Mobile 3 gimbal. We also use some wireless mics.

[@Caracalaba]

I like this new style of video! Just a bit too long imo

[@EYExplore]

Thanks!! Yeah we wanted it long. It's just more realistic. I was the videos to feel authentic and not 'processed'. It's like a juicy steak vs supermarket ham. We wanted to show the process of street photography, which is by it's nature drawn out and slow. So, we might make them a little bit shorter, but they'll still likely be over 20 minutes long.

[@Caracalaba]

@@EYExplore yes, they actually convey the feeling of being out in the streets, walking around and trying to find the pictures, with trial and error, as it is. I just don't usually watch more than 15min at once, basically cause I don't have time or cause after 15min I want to go out and shoot myself :)

[@EYExplore]

@@Caracalaba fair enough!! :)

[@Project_2501]

Well, that's an interesting change of appearance. Kind of a contrast to your personality.

[@EYExplore]

Hehe, I'd say depends how you look at it. I'm very playful and irreverent when it comes to certain things (like my own fashion) so a stupid haircut makes perfect sense haha 😂😆

[@sampledude8846]

27:00 You need to at least get that buildings vertical straight. Looks like it's falling down...

[@EYExplore]

I like it this way. :)

[@Insomnia_Central_]

I live close to Ikebukuro as well would love to do a night of streetphotography with you my ig is genghis_bombs

[@EYExplore]

Hit me up on IG and maybe we can figure out a time. :)

[@sampledude8846]

4:00 worries about exposure on the wires when he has that girl with the umbrella as a subject. Man, what a lousy photographer.

[@EYExplore]

Listen, if you wanna come to Tokyo and shoot girls with umbrellas be my guest. Girls standing around with umbrellas are a dime a dozen. I shoot what interest me. You shoot what interests you. I'm gonna assume you're just joking around. :)

[@fliphustler4104]

i don't like this one unsubscribed

[@EYExplore]

No worries! It's not for everyone. :)