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I'm back in Tokyo and back doing POV street photography vids!
This time, we're out in Shimbashi, Tokyo, with the Sony A1 and the 85mm G Master f1.4 lens.
I also decided to do the POV's a little bit different this time! I'm using the Insta360 X3 to record this POV street photography session in full 360°. Hope you like it!
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[@wiredC]

the shutter sounds like paintball single shots. LOL...equally satisfying

[@jamesford_jp]

Ngl, the shutter sound of the A1 is sooo satisfying to listen to hahaha

[@stonec8238]

Tokyo is really a fantastic place to do street photography. Every street is very different and has something interesting that can draw your attention.

[@peterrietdyk2599]

The shots of the guy drinking behind the bar and the pedestrian crossing with the guy blurred in the foreground 💯 mate !

[@_roshi]

love this! next time could you show us your setup maybe with a phone selfie? wondering how you've mounted the X3 in a way that doesn't completely annoy and get in the way or leave it too exposed to hit things or people as you pass

[@TheRobmodransky]

Hello from Slovakia, EU. I ´ve been watching Your work and videos for several months now and I really apreciate this particular one. It helped me understand a pro photographer at work. Thanks again and please make more videos. You are trully a great teacher.

[@iDipTest]

Getting a shot of Tokyo's vibes is always great ! Thanks for it 🙂 PoV and "walking videos" are always interesting, especially as it allow us to see the place and how you shot it. Maybe for the PoV by it, you may share what attracted your eyes and how you compose it .. like some more insights about the shot you're taking ?

[@solusiirit]

I have such opinion. Tokyo and many big cities in the world are always great.

[@joelharris6449]

Its crazy how quiet the mirrorless cameras are. Love your videos and your wisdom. Introduced several friends in other artistic fields that find a great deal of value in what you have to say as well. Keep it up, you're content is always top notch!

[@labalaa]

Shutter sounds like a BB gun when he shooting :D

[@jay_cruz]

“Babe wake up, new Pat Kay video. He’s in Tokyo!”

[@McLucius]

Great one, loving the picture of the minute 8 ❤ What about another video as this one but using the 16-35 GM? another of ur favs :D

[@Go_East]

its amzing work

[@TKNORTH]

Beauty bro can't wait to be back! The 360 turned out pretty cool

[@soulation]

I love these kind of videos.

[@ohjajohh]

Great video! I have very fond memories of Shimbashi! Great to see the area again.

[@urmom]

wow such beautiful filming

[@Tinytruthful999]

Thank you so much for the POV video 🎇💕 I love your work

[@chinogoes69]

Tokyo is one of the rare places where 85mm fit so well

[@nikking5532]

Would love more videos like this from you Pat! Love listening to the sounds of Japan as well as your camera shutter

[@mduffy910]

How did you have your video camera attached to you? It was so well coordinated with your movements. When you got your camera up to shoot stills, the video camera swung around in perfect time to show your camera and the scene you were shooting. It made for a very cool experience like we were there with you.

[@nikkop]

Definitely checking out this area too. So many nice frames to capture based on the things you’ve shown in the video 🫰🏼

[@alexnewill]

Great video! Really thought you were aiming for the reflection in that girls mirror at that early crosswalk! This makes me want to visit Toyko, such an aesthetic place.

[@andyjames]

AMAZING video Pat...love the POV! You've inspired me for my trip to Japan next year 📷

[@bakaduo2978]

Can't wait to buy your updated photo guides!

[@offelambrechts]

I really enjoy these POV videos :)) Thank you very much for making them

[@billymothra]

Dope, can't wait to hit the streets in Dec!

[@Opticalwander]

Hey dude! You still here ? I’m currently in Tokyo also if you want to link up ✌️

[@outdooradventures1]

I like how your camera lens is walking with you, thanx for sharing my friend and greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@orianaangelucci1307]

Pat - thanks for the awesome content. I’m binge watching all your videos and they are such a breath of fresh air when it comes to approaching “traditional” topics. I was wondering if you have ever seen the works by Mateusz Urbanowicz, a Polish illustrator that did some really awesome watercolor series of Tokyo’s traditional stores. Especially his night-time series reminds me of some photos you took (like the one at min 3:23 of your 4 mistakes all beginners do). Looking forward to your future content ✨

[@jambob169]

Awesome stuff man. 8:28 is the standout for me!

[@YasirTaher]

Nice video Pat, do you have any plan to do a photowalk in Tokyo? would love to join!!

[@bazs2k567]

Great video mate, would love to see more povs in the future

[@matthewriley3778]

I didn’t know I needed this until now

[@tea.88]

Goes hard as always

[@themrgumbatron]

Your framing is excellent and I love the mood of your presets

[@dk-vb6iz]

Love your Pictures and the Video

[@sohmiJesuswithme]

Jesus love y’all so much❤️✝️

[@TiMb0g1773]

Keep on inspiring Pat!

[@Xer0.Visual5]

Love the Video m8 .. Keep doing more like this and maybe with a Challenge for yourself every time going out.

[@jessnguy]

🤣"alright I'm done.... for this angle"

[@comptonstills]

I had the opportunity to travel to Tokyo for a job as a photographers assistant and had a great experience, we got to shoot on the roof of the Fuji Tv building and in the Robot restaurant...also stayed in the best hotel I've ever stayed in in the banking district, would love to get back and do some more exploring and bouldering

[@jordanmcwilliams5993]

Awesome video pat, love the way you edit the photos along with how you display them on screen like a photo gallery, can’t wait for more povs from you

[@morsoder]

Stocked to see you exploring japan!

[@PeteD]

niiice. excited to do some of this myself later this year!

[@Photomonk3y]

15:19 I have eaten under there before. Got the craziest food poisoning.

[@ryanblackburn892]

Love the return of the pov video! Gotta say I prefer the traditional GoPro on the chest set up though. Harder to get an idea of what you are doing and how you are framing things with this set up.

[@Damfotografia]

"what about this angle? hahaha" Are you shooting street photography or playing Counter Strike? Kinda gave me the vibes xD

[@fougere7262]

Loved it !

[@yongkwon4777]

Omgggggggg ur back!!!!

[@siddharthsharma1608]

This video is mind blowing 😍

[@hotherside]

A1 w that BB gun sound haha

[@rolm7813]

85mm does allow you to shoot people from a distance. Street photography is something that I want to do but I don't have the confidence.

[@dylanfilms3006]

Love to see new styles of content from you! Keep it up!

[@JacobPernell]

Thanks so much for this content - it's really inspiring in so many ways. I absolutely loved the shot at 17:25!

[@alexot8013]

Love the angle Pat! Did you just mount it right onto your hot shoe?

[@myoptikx8286]

yess finally.. we need an hour bruh 😆

[@Webrisernl]

Is it also possible to make the insta camera look less fisheye?

[@samlai5411]

Did you change your metering settings during this POV session?

[@jitomingo2000]

I thought i took a lot of pictures, love the sound of the shutter lol

[@RaC09]

Helpful one. Curious to know : 1. Did 85 and 1.4 used for most tight shots in low lights : was it intentional not to get close with subjects and large frames? 2 . If not , would you use 50 mm or 35 mm GM ?

[@ivaldohadi886]

I wish someday could do this 🫡

[@siaulk]

Pat is this Insta 360 better than GoPro for POV? What’s your expert opinion?

[@jasons_encore]

hit me with that nostalgia, so want to go to Japan right now but flight tix are so expensive :(:(:(

[@Pirate_]

what body cam are you using to record your POV videos?

[@edu.aguayo]

Hi, did you crop any photo? awesome phots

[@stephenlloydco]

Using a 360 cam instead of a gopro is a nice touch! Looks like a pain to edit though, haha

[@yozakura16]

Was also doing the same thing last month when a gang member approached and threatened me. Be careful of Shibuya area. Stay safe!

[@mdlsh]

Was the insta360 mounted to your camera hotshoe?

[@lidiastuffle2717]

I enjoyed listening language. I’m such an American 😂

[@louistangmusic]

Hey Pad , Love the video. what do camera do you use to record your POV?

[@sumimiasen]

Where did you mount the x3?

[@chithanh1067]

Love this series, hope you do more of this!!

[@alisonbarrosphotos]

where do you put the cam of our view?

[@ZEPRATGERNODT]

Nice!

[@MrBanda77]

Is Tokyo safe at night?

[@gunn1ng]

Good video. I love Tokyo, It’s so photogenic. I feel like the 85mm is kind of no mans land for street. With it you are neither up close and intimate with the subject like with a 24, 35 or even a 50, nor are you able to really snipe effectively because it’s too short. I get the respectful distance though. In your face street isn’t 100% acceptable in Japan.

[@Jashn520]

好棒

[@Lilbeefnoodlesoup]

hey pat kay, how does your camera focus past objects in the foreground? i have trouble focusing beyond objects in the foreground with any of the autofocus on a7iii like your photo at 7:28.

[@theivantang]

He uses the focus mode: flexible spot

[@kev16]

Sounds like bb gun

[@TheGreyOx]

Nice to see some POV videos, lovely shots, however, if I may give you one word of advice, would be to talk a bit more while you are shooting. I feel like we didn't get "inside" your head enough, it would be nice to know about your thought process a tad more... maybe it is just me, or maybe I have been spoiled by Evan Ranft's POV videos. Cheers!

[@CosmicSpaceBaby]

I prefer chill, non commentary, street photography videos.

[@estebantedesco1348]

Lol you literally cant shoot a bad photo with that camera/lens

[@SydneyTravellersGuide]

so whats the mask situation in japan? I want to go but I dont want to mask up. I see you're not wearing a mask.

[@DrZeeple]

They locked you up? For what crime?

[@artistwithcameras]

Bought your book. Will be there last week of Nov. would love to hire you as a guide for street. Taking my GFX100S. Sent DM on IG.

[@fougere7262]

Loved it !

[@wanderingwongs7464]

Great content as usual, Pat! I'm in Tokyo now and was what district is this that you're shooting at? The one where the shops and restaurants are under the train tracks.