RICOH GRIII Night Street Photography // Settings and Tips

[@benlusci]

The visuals of the videos keep getting better. Love it

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks, glad you recognize and like the improvements :)

[@SonChae21]

The composition, the color grading just wow!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad you like them :)

[@SamandSteve]

Agreed, both superb.

[@conthemar]

Adrien you've been killing it with the production values and everything on your recent videos. Love waking up to seeing a new upload from you man!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks Connor, really appreciated. I am happy that my efforts are being recognized :)

[@-grey]

This is basically how I do it too. Also, I have a mini tripod that extends the neck up with a collapsing design. It lets me capture those still scenes I like, with a couple seconds of exposure. Plus, I can close down the aperture and zone focus. One of my favourite things to do is take the long exposures in the city right as the sun has disappeared. The sky looks black to our eyes, but the camera captures some great dramatic hidden colours, plus you get the light streaks from traffic, and busy places look empty etc.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for commenting, sounds nice. I never really considered using a tripod with my GR as I consider it to be my pocket/handheld camera but I should give it a try!

[@macmij]

What mini tripod model and brand are you using?

[@-grey]

@@macmij Ulanzi MT-16, but they have the Ulanzi MT-44 if you want more height, but it's obviously a bit bigger.

[@macmij]

@@-grey thank you.

[@ivanmoreno137]

Which tripod do you like to use?

[@savnac]

4:50 excellent suggestion how using auto settings provides more headspace for creative composition.

[@abchappell01]

That was a wonderful instructional video on how to do nighttime shooting with the Ricoh GR III. Thank you very much.😊

[@adriensanguinetti]

You're welcome :) Glad you liked it

[@hendrixg]

Great results for the GR at night. You definitely pushed it's limits, it took me a long time to find these and was always fighting with it. You are right about changing the approach at night. The vibe of the night exploration in the video comes across really well. It's understated how good the IBIS is at those lower shutter speeds.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for commenting, indeed the IBIS in the GR is so so good. With a few tries you can almost go down to 1 second which is nuts

[@ryanrootphoto]

I absolutely love your video style. Not only does it completely sell me on getting a Ricoh GR3X, but I can just zone out to watching your uploads hahaha

[@jiefuti]

Been debating getting this camera and this is exactly the video i was looking for. Very helpful insight. Thank you!

[@mjvielle]

love how this is a study in finding the light :)

[@zeterino78]

Great video, thank you! You put to words many of the issues that I’ve had with this camera, blaming myself. Honesty greatly appreciated!

[@jeffersoncalderon4490]

Thanks mate! I'll test this in Brisbane tonight!

[@kungfubeatsbysifufilter9431]

Great video. Just got my GRIIIx today, will try your settings tonight !

[@adriensanguinetti]

Enjoy!

[@fredro833]

This has to be the best camera on the market for its size, price….Ive been going back and forth between this, xt30ii and x100v/x100vi for the “perfect” travel camera with great images and film simulation. I’m a beginner btw and want something to go along with my pocket 3 for travel

[@beakern8028]

im in the exact same quandary!! i am starting to think that ricoh might be the best choice mostly because of the undeniable level of discretion you can get with it.

[@fredro833]

@@beakern8028 yes it looks like a awesome little camera…only thing I personally wish it had was a built in flash as well. I ended up getting lucky and got an x100vi on launch day and it’s my new camera at the moment and I really enjoy it so far

[@markcort1670]

Beautiful cinematography. Really lovely shots too. Just subscribed. Deserves a lot more than 108 likes.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Many many thanks

[@namouze1]

Very nice video Adrien, I’m looking forward to trying these tips to shoot at night with the griii

[@Lennymcgra]

Cool vid, after 2 years of owning this camera it just gets better the more you use it, it would be my desert island camera for sure.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Haha agree with you, thanks for commenting :)

[@rnil0]

Amazing frames, excellent advice and great camera work! You’ve really put in the time and effort and it shows! I’m getting some GxAce vibes with this video. Would love to see you incorporate snap focus, as it’s a big help in low light/dark.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad it was helpful! And it is an honour for me to be compared to GxAce (even for just a little bit haha). I should try snap focus at night, I use it a lot in Daytime but you consider it more at night time too

[@rnil0]

@@adriensanguinetti well deserved comparison! I watched your video about you contemplating whether to put more time into your videos and am glad to see you are going forward with it. Yes snap focus helps with the focus hunting issues a lot.

[@MakeTheShots]

Thank you for the tips. Loved the moody atmospheric vibe of your video.

[@theblackmanarmedwithacamera]

TOP NOTCH VIDEO! I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY YOUR SETTINGS AT NIGHT TIME STREET PHOTOGRAPHY!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad you enjoy it! and have fun shooting :)

[@tesu2000]

great video not just for the ricoh but for inspiring how to use the common features of many of these digital point and shoots. i just got a lumix zs100 and need to learn to better leverage its features. this is a great video for this.

[@eboytc]

Your video is mesmerising! Love every second of it, from 🇹🇭

[@nikolaai6203]

Amazing! Soundtrack is just awesome. Thanks for nice work!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thank you very much!

[@pictorest]

Excellent advices, thanks! Another feature that can be helpful at nighttime photography is the highlight weighted metering. Cheers and keep up the good work...

[@adriensanguinetti]

Great tip!

[@Rohorg]

I really love your pictures and the atmosphere you created with those! You did inspire me. Thanks.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stevef2114]

very good videos.... for night time... wouldnt the snap mode come more in hand as the camera isnt then seeking ? Also ive read from somewhere else, the distances snap focus gives are way off to reality. What is your view?

[@yarko_on_the_go]

Thank you for this! Great tips and enjoyable to watch as well. I've struggled with my III at night up until now but it's clear why. Looking forward to practicing with your suggestions!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad it helped!

[@robinbhairam7508]

Thanks, I love my Ricoh but never considered using it in Tv mode! Going to give this a try … 😊 📷

[@adriensanguinetti]

You should! ;)

[@lpark8]

Great combination of technical tips, thoughts on composition and inspiration 😎🙏

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting :)

[@oddvagsmyr2086]

Thanks for an interesting video. But how do you manage to implement the exposure details below the image!?!?

[@sinisanikcevic2057]

Great video 👏🙏

[@andreasbuder4417]

Really liked your video! I usually can safely shoot down to 1/5th of a second even on the GR3X, which is just great. ISOs are safe up to 5000 in my opinion, at 6400 there is a noticeable dip in quality. This kind of image quality in your front jeans pocket even at night is basically unheard of til the GR3 came around. I just love it!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for commenting! Indeed, we could argue that is some situation smartphones can take good photos at daytime but at night they just cannot compete with cameras like the GRs :)

[@heisjolly]

Did you try turning off NR at higher ISOs? It may be making it soft to account for noise automatically. I turn off all NR in camera as you can often manage it better in post. Grain is often quite nice anyway.

[@iyoso12]

Love your compositions, and thanks for the tips!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad you like them and happy to help with these little tips :)

[@iyoso12]

@@adriensanguinetti mine is GR IIIX, I live in Batam Imdonesia and been wanting to travel to Japan to do street photography as well, hopefully in this year

[@photophob]

Wow, i love your night shots! Guess i need a GRIII after all 😇😆

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for your comment, the GRIII can do so much including night photos ;)

[@kateoshea3377]

Hi, would you recommend this camera for capturing club nights, night life/ rave culture or it it mostly suited for street photography, love the vibe captured from your pictures, looking for the same, thank you!

[@adriensanguinetti]

It is probably not the best. You can do some night photography with it but at a much slower pace. Maybe something with a wider aperture or a flash is more suited for your needs

[@Flinches]

I just picked up a griii. I'd love to see your settings for different situations!

[@nelmopaes]

Always good pictures! 👍🏼

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad you like them!

[@richalexander1138]

I know you said you don't use a recipe but any preset recommendation from your store and on the picture profile/WB settings in camera? Thanks, amazing shots!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks! Now I mainly use the presets from my v2 pack. The number one called Sakai is really my go to. I usually don’t change the wb in camera, keep it to auto and adjust in post if necessary

[@lens7]

Awesome as usual! Beautiful photos

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad you like them! And thanks for engaging in the comments 😊

[@lens7]

But I don’t understand one thing. How to disable AF from push button?:) Your advices about Fn button and ISO button with setting - great! Really works for make interesting compositions, but now when I push “push button” I change my focus accidentally. I hope you understand what I mean 😂

[@adriensanguinetti]

@lens7 It is tricky to get it in the menus I agree! But you have to go on ''Shutter Button Seting'' and select AE lock. Doing so the shutter button will only set the the AE (if not previously locked) but will not focus.

[@MichaelGu]

Incredible photos and informative video, thanks!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Danno-Matic]

Just picked up a gr iii myself and this videos is really going to come in handy. I don't know if I missed it but did you have a recommendation for metering when shooting at night?

[@Saintangel95119]

I am having a hard time, deciding between this camera and the XE4. If you didnt care too much about the lens interchangeability, how does both cameras perform compared to each other? At night and overall usability

[@adriensanguinetti]

Regardless of the size and lens interchangeability the Xe4 is still a better and more complete package. Faster autofocus, pairable with primes that open at 1.4 or 2 better for night photos. But the GRIII is pocketable. Tough choice ^^'

[@anils.rkumar6551]

Cool video Amazing Shots

[@kbstabs5982]

Excellent video. Very useful.

[@CacaAlizba]

Does that filter come from the camera directly or do you need use lighttroom to edit it?

[@MedySiregar]

if I like also to take photo of people, do you think better for me to get the GR3X ??

[@adriensanguinetti]

Probably yes, but it depends where you live and the width of the streets. In very tight streets the GRIII is good but in wider streets the GRIIIx might be better to take photos of people

[@sayakakunze2394]

Do you think going up in high iso and using the noise reduction in camera would be beneficial? I’ve never tried it.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Good question, honestly I don't know if the noise reduction in camera affects the RAW files or not

[@vilozox]

Nice video shots and sound design! Love it.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks!!

[@stevebs06]

You are a great, professional and informative video.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad you think so!

[@obomasinladen]

sweet video! some of the video shots you took like @2:25 would have made for killer pictures too..

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks! Indeed this spot is very nice with the lights from this little restaurant

[@pedroncfidalgo]

@@adriensanguinettiIs that video at 02:24 shot on the Ricoh?

[@3shibuyallc486]

great video!! and awesome pics :)

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad you like them!

[@justkoi96]

Hi Adrien, was this filmed with your a7iv and the 24-70?

[@TheHigh0ctane]

Hi, Adrien, what do you think about using Diffusion filter on GRiii, such as moment cinebloom 10%? via adaptor

[@adriensanguinetti]

Sounds like an exiting combination. the only thing is that it would make the GR bigger

[@tianfuzhang5800]

How do you capture such clean photos with 1/60 shutter speed?

[@emmfdez812]

IBIS

[@Zetaphotography]

How do you not. You should be able to capt 1/15. A large DSLR can get 1/30 and 1/15 at times

[@hilfdsgfuiw]

Superb grading.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for watching :)

[@seriooous]

Love it! Do u have any film recipe in mind to get similar looking pictures without post-processing?

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks! I have no recipe for night time pictures because honestly I edit 100% of my photos, but I may give it a shot

[@sonvu742]

Thank for your sharing !

[@adriensanguinetti]

Welcome :)

[@TerisOneil]

Probably a dumb question, but how do you keep so much depth of field at F2.8? I know the wide angle helps, but it's still F2.8. 🤔

[@adriensanguinetti]

Apsc sensor and 28mm I guess. It depth of field is quite long when you focus at anything further than 2,3 meters

[@MrRisseh]

Need to finally buy myself the GR3. I’m not big on wanting new gear, but the pocketability allures me.

[@adriensanguinetti]

I can only recommend in favour of getting one ;)

[@illdefined]

nice video. any change in metering for night?

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for commenting. Yes to protect my highlights I usually go to -1 and below sometimes on the exposure compensation

[@ren1818ren]

Very nice photos! How does the auto focus compare to a comparable lens setup on the x-e4?

[@sayakakunze2394]

Awesome video! They just keep getting better and better. Would be cool to see an abstract video if you ever run outta ideas. The IBIS is stellar on the Ricoh. I recently moved to a mountain town so street shooting will most likely be slow. I’m curious to know how you ended up in Japan? Do you plan on staying there?

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for commenting and the suggestion :) I love the country and wanted to move there, so far I plan to stay in Japan but I will explain that in an upcoming videos with some announcements

[@Watermelon-daddy]

Thank you Adrien, this is of my best night photography video ever, I appreciate it brother 🙏. Greetings from the Netherlands. 🥃🥃

[@adriensanguinetti]

Very appreciated! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patricio2460]

Que buena cámara y fotógrafo.

[@Thrumyvision]

What focus point do you use for panning shot in Ricoh GR

[@gabriel_flores]

Hi Adrien, amazing shots once again. I’m getting a lot of inspiration from watching how you shoot. By the way, are the video clips also taken using the Ricoh?

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad to hear that ☺️ no the video features on the GR are anecdotal. Videos were shot on my A7IV

[@WatchDSSID]

Good video and some nice images - thanks. When you are shooting in low light, suggest you use “Snap Focus” (I have different distances programmed into my U1/U2/U3 settings) then it will “focus” FASTER than a Sony! :- ) Snap Focus is one of the best features (IM0) of the GR - Peter.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Good suggestion, there might a way to change the snap distance with the upper dial or back wheel that could make switching even faster. I will try this soon :)

[@takeytakeyphoties]

@@adriensanguinetti you need to enable snap distance priority mode, the top dial changes focus distance (1/1.5/2/2.5/3.5/5/infinity) and the back dial changes the DOF 1/2/3 with 3 being hyperfocal (be aware when focusing closer that DOF3 will push the aperture to something like F11/F16 and it will be unusable for night photos)

[@giorgionasti5820]

great video thank you!

[@HDBnB1]

What’s the max iso you would push to?

[@adriensanguinetti]

about 5000 I think ;)

[@barryallen381]

A great mix of video, stills, artful insight and technical tips. Very helpful and inspiring. I’d love to see you do an edit of this that’s just the video and music, perhaps saving the stills for the end as a sort of coda. Btw, who is the creator of the music you use, I want to have that on in my apt as I go about my day!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for the comment and suggestion. I get all my music on Epidemic sound and look for a vibe I want to create. The artists are different from video to video and even within one video I use music from different creators

[@barryallen381]

@@adriensanguinetti thank you for the info, insight and vibe!

[@steverosenblum823]

I only recently discovered your channel and have watched a few of your videos including this one and the daytime street photo one. There videos are extremely well done and very helpful. You are an excellent teacher! I have a couple of questions. Do you save your daytime and night time settings as custom sets so you just turn the dial to 1, 2, or 3 and you’re ready to shoot? Would you use the same settings for the GR3x? I own both the 3 and the 3x but had put them aside awhile ago because of some frustration with usability, but your videos have inspired me to break them out again and start shooting with them again. I really appreciate the work you have done here! Thank you!

[@Goretexan]

What metering function do you use for night time?

[@adriensanguinetti]

Multi metering and playing with the exposure compensation

[@Goretexan]

@@adriensanguinetti thanks!

[@nicke6052]

What camera did you use to record the video sections? Thanks :)

[@adriensanguinetti]

Sony a7iv ;)

[@delukxy]

@@adriensanguinetti Do you use the Sony close to your neck with a short strap? I was expecting you to answer that question by saying you use a GoPro with a chest mount.

[@gmuk101]

I love the camera. Btw, what is the camera you used with the intro? That is really beautiful and cinematic.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks! For the videos I used my Sony A7IV. My Go Pro also for the few POV shots

[@jimvreyes]

Nice photos! What metering mode do you use at night for such pics?

[@adriensanguinetti]

The multi metering but always adjust the exposure comp based on the scene and desired result

[@jimvreyes]

@@adriensanguinetti thanks for the tip ☺

[@sallytzuyu]

hey can i know what shutter button u assign in this night setup?

[@LZXun]

so good

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad it helps

[@az_dayt]

nicely im impressive.. inspired me alot

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad to hear that!

[@mls9854]

do you turn off your assist lamp?

[@The123anonimo]

do you use a tripod to make these shots ??

[@nz7555]

Do you have eyes?

[@Hardbody94]

Which recipe?

[@oskedormindo]

Edward Hopper style

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for commenting :)

[@oskedormindo]

you're welcome

[@steviegbcool]

crazy how good top end mobile phones are at night photography now. id say for insta some are better than the Ricoh

[@adriensanguinetti]

I still prefer real cameras, but smartphone are getting there

[@steviegbcool]

@@adriensanguinetti imagine if Ricoh had the software iphones and google have .

[@rothschildianum]

I always wonder what the purpose of taking street photography. Most of the times, it looks like snap photo. Is this just a trend?

[@adriensanguinetti]

It is definitely not just a trend, street photography exists for decades and it is all about documenting the look, feel, day to day life, history of one place. Sometimes it is also just to make images that look pleasing but yes the purpose of doing it is personal but there is one (or more).

[@rothschildianum]

@@adriensanguinetti Thx for the reply... Do people sell their work? I did see some works of street photographers that I like ( willing to buy), however, many ,the ones on KZbin , that I was baffled by not having any artistic value whatsoever. The photos look like people who have no photography talent at all. They were just snapping left and right.

[@kriss2452]

Très intéressant, et belles images !

[@adriensanguinetti]

Merci!

[@fgfgfgfgfgfg1003]

0.95 for craziest

[@일-f7h]

How about gr3x?

[@adriensanguinetti]

You can apply all the tips and settings explained in the video to the GRIIIx too ;)

[@steviegbcool]

i think if you going to night photography get a full frame a7c

[@adriensanguinetti]

Sure, but the purpose of this video was to show what you can do with the Ricoh and how to take the best out of it ;)

[@HBV1322]

😃👍👍

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for commenting :)

[@dwightlooi]

Using an A7SIII with a 55/1.8 or 50/2.5 will do a better job...

[@adriensanguinetti]

Sure but they are not comparable

[@superbike_yoshiyuki]

Very impressive! I live in Hiroshima😊 I also have GR3.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Cool! The GR3 is such a cool camera :)

[@Cinq1]

French man in Asia ?

[@adriensanguinetti]

Almost haha, I am Swiss from the french part so my mother tongue is french ;)

[@Cinq1]

@@adriensanguinetti pas loin de la vérité donc. En tout cas, super tes vidéos. Hier j’ai regardé la dernière mise en ligne et j’ai collé tes settings sur mon GR. Top pour la photo de nuit. Encore…😀

[@adriensanguinetti]

Pas loin effectivement! Merci et content d'apprendre qu'elles ont pu t'aider avec ton GR :)

[@Aswinishere]

do you ever smile??? 😉

[@WidgetWW]

Don’t have appreciate all the night photography tips

[@waterthaimelon]

Pricy 😅

[@markright6759]

You are wearing a hat that doesn't cover or warm your ears, why?

[@MrNecropodo]

you know what's the worst thing about "camera videos" on youtube? that the Narrator always thinks is necessary to appear on the screen, and that takes away most of the appealing of the video

[@fistfulofpowder49]

I'd say idiots in the comment section is much worse thing than the person who took the time to make the video being in it. But hey, opinions are like assholes, we've all got one.

[@MrNecropodo]

@@fistfulofpowder49 I guess that's make us two assholes

[@KhanhNguyen-mm8yk]

5:31 is this in Tokyo area ?

[@adriensanguinetti]

Everything is shot in my Hometown, Hiroshima ;)