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Dear friend,<\/p>\n

Often I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m asked, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Eric, what is the best<\/em> camera for street photography?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

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I of course have my own opinions in terms of what is the best camera for me<\/em>. My biggest mistake is that I assume that everyone else has the same preferences\/circumstances\/shooting style as me.<\/p>\n

However the question you need to ask yourself is: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What is the best camera for me<\/em>?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

You are a unique human being\u00e2\u20ac\u201d different from anyone else in the world. You have different circumstances, reasons why<\/em> you shoot photography, and a different way to shoot.<\/p>\n

First of all, ask yourself why<\/em> you take photos. If you shoot photos of your friends and family to give to them, perhaps you should use a high-end smartphone (so you can quickly send the photos to them). Or you can get a camera with Wifi capabilities to quickly send them the photos.<\/p>\n

If your passion is street photography, ideally you want a camera that is small, compact, quick, and unobtrusive. Then you want a camera that isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t heavy, a camera that isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t flashy, and a camera which isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t difficult to carry with you everywhere you go.<\/p>\n

Also honestly at the end of the day, everyone else\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s opinion is quite useless\u00e2\u20ac\u201d nobody knows you as well as you do.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u201d<\/p>\n

Another thing to ask yourself when you want to buy a camera, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What kind of features do I not<\/em> need?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

For example, I personally try to use my smartphone at a minimum, and I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t really \u00e2\u20ac\u0153need\u00e2\u20ac\u009d wifi in my camera (although the Ricoh GR II has it).<\/p>\n

If you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t shoot action-sports, do you really \u00e2\u20ac\u0153need\u00e2\u20ac\u009d a super-fast continuous burst mode?<\/p>\n

If you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t always use your viewfinder, do you really need it? Perhaps you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d be better off with a compact camera with just an LCD screen.<\/p>\n

Are you a photographer who isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t in a rush to get your photos processed, and you enjoy the process<\/em> of shooting? Then perhaps you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need a digital camera\u00e2\u20ac\u201d film might work better for you.<\/p>\n

Do you need<\/em> manual-focusing features, or do you prefer autofocus? If you prefer autofocus over manual-focusing, then perhaps a rangefinder isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t<\/em> for you.<\/p>\n

Are you a photographer who doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t care for technical settings too much, or don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need to customize every single button? Then perhaps get a camera without<\/em> customizable buttons (or superfluous buttons) and make your life easier.<\/p>\n

If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not<\/em> a commercial photographer, do you really \u00e2\u20ac\u0153need\u00e2\u20ac\u009d a camera with more than 8 megapixels? Furthermore, if you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t print your photos (be honest with yourself) and all your photos will be shared on social media, there is no additional benefit of owning a digital camera with more than 8 megapixels.<\/p>\n

Do you really \u00e2\u20ac\u0153need\u00e2\u20ac\u009d zoom? Unless you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re shooting your kid\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s soccer game every single weekend or going on African safaris all the time, you probably don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need a zoom lens.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u201d<\/p>\n

Furthermore, before you buy any camera, realize that all digital cameras are like smartphones\u00e2\u20ac\u201d you will want to upgrade every 2-3 years. And no camera is \u00e2\u20ac\u0153forever.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d If you tell yourself, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153This is the last camera I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll ever buy!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t buy that camera\u00e2\u20ac\u201d you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re just fooling yourself.<\/p>\n

This is why I recommend photographers not<\/em> to buy the Leica Q\u00e2\u20ac\u201d it is just an expensive Fujifilm x100 camera that will be outdated in 2-3 years (and a newer Leica Q Mark II will come out or whatever). And once the new Leica Q comes out, the original Leica Q will probably lose more value than what new cars values drop when you drive it off the lot. At least with the Fujifilm x100-series cameras you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t lose as much money (it is far cheaper).<\/p>\n

If you have the cash and want to buy a digital Leica, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d probably recommend picking up a digital Leica M (Type 262) and getting a Leica 35mm f\/2.4 Summarit lens. The digital body will eventually be outdated, but you can keep the lens for your entire life \u00e2\u20ac\u201d I also don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think most photographers \u00e2\u20ac\u0153need\u00e2\u20ac\u009d f\/2 \u00e2\u20ac\u201d f\/2.4 is sufficient (especially if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re a street photographer). Remember, the first Leica lens was a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153fast\u00e2\u20ac\u009d 50mm f\/3.5 lens \u00e2\u20ac\u201d look at how creative the earlier photographers were with this lens (nowadays all photographers think they \u00e2\u20ac\u0153need\u00e2\u20ac\u009d f\/1.4).<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u201d<\/p>\n

Another tip\u00e2\u20ac\u201d never trust any photography blog, magazine, or outlet that relies on advertisements or affiliate links to make a living. Trust me, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been embedded in that world\u00e2\u20ac\u201d and no person who has their own self-interest in-mind would say anything overtly bad<\/em> about a camera, lens, or gear that they have a personal stake.<\/p>\n

Personally I am a hypocrite\u00e2\u20ac\u201d I have a ton of Amazon affiliate links on my site (although no banner-ads). That is why I have removed most of the Amazon affiliate links on camera reviews, because I cannot trust myself to be 100% honest with a review if I have an affiliate link on it. Also as a personal rule, I will no longer keep any cameras I get for free, if I ever do, I will give it to a friend or someone in need.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, another reason why you cannot trust any camera reviews (when a reviewer gets a free camera, or even a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153review unit\u00e2\u20ac\u009d) is that you cannot truly review a camera unless you have inflicted the pain<\/em> of purchasing the camera with your own money.<\/p>\n

For example, I could borrow a new digital Leica and critique it (pro and cons)\u00e2\u20ac\u201d but can I truly give an honest appraisal without putting the factor of the cost, and the personal pain it would cause me by purchasing it?<\/p>\n

Furthermore, as another rule, never ask a photographer what camera he\/she recommends. Rather, see what camera they use<\/strong>. Not only that, but whether they actually paid<\/em> the camera with their own money. This is the way to see their true preferences. I got this idea from Nassim Taleb from his book \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Antifragile\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in which he says you should never ask an investor what you should invest in, but rather ask them what they own in their portfolio. Actions speak louder than words\u00e2\u20ac\u201d talk is cheap.<\/p>\n

What is the best camera for street photography?<\/h2>\n

Street photography is probably my #1 passion\u00e2\u20ac\u201d it is what got me into photography really deeply.<\/p>\n

However I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t always shoot \u00e2\u20ac\u0153street photography\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201d much of my photography when I am in the suburbs is taking \u00e2\u20ac\u0153personal photography\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201d photo documentary of my own life, of Cindy (#cindyproject<\/a>), and of my close friends and loved ones.<\/p>\n

For street photography, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve used every single camera and lens out there. Honestly, there are no more bad cameras. They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re all pretty good now. Most cameras on the market are far more similar than dissimilar. Regardless of what camera you buy, it will be a superb choice. So no more buyer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s remorse, or regrets that you \u00e2\u20ac\u0153shouldo\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve\u00e2\u20ac\u009d bought that \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcother\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 camera. It is kind of like smartphones\u00e2\u20ac\u201d in the past an iPhone was vastly superior to any Android phone. Honestly nowadays iOs is starting to look more and more like Android (adding multi-tasking, and \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcwidgets\u00e2\u20ac\u2122), while Android phones are becoming more like iPhones (the Galaxy S6 has a non-removable battery, and there are tons of Android phone clones of the iPhone).<\/p>\n

Personally, my favorite digital camera for street photography is the Ricoh GR II, and after I gave away the Ricoh GR (version I) to a friend, I bought this GR II with my own hard-earned cash. And I am super-happy with the decision, it only cost me around $550 on BhPhoto, and I think it is the best bang-for-the-buck digital camera for street photography (APS-C sensor, macro functionality, and it fits in my front pocket). The only downside of the camera is that it has a slow and pretty inaccurate autofocus \u00e2\u20ac\u201d but most of the shooting I do on it are \u00e2\u20ac\u0153street portraits\u00e2\u20ac\u009d anyways, so it isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t a big issue.<\/p>\n

Probably the best \u00e2\u20ac\u0153value\u00e2\u20ac\u009d digital camera is the Fujifilm X100T (as of early 2016). Optical viewfinder, super-fast autofocus, superb colors\u00e2\u20ac\u201d it is truly the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153poor man\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Leica.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

If you are balling-out-of-control, or have a ton of cash in the bank, I would recommend a digital Leica M (Type 262), as it has no superfluous features (no stupid live view or movie) and the Leica 35mm f\/2 Summicron (super-sharp, and a good balance of weight and size). You do not<\/em> want to buy the 35mm f\/1.4 Summilux (too big and heavy). If you want the best \u00e2\u20ac\u0153value\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Leica lens, the 35mm f\/2.4 Summarit is fantastic. And the best \u00e2\u20ac\u0153value\u00e2\u20ac\u009d M-mount lens is easily the Voigtlander 35mm f\/2.5 (~$400).<\/p>\n

Personally, I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think I will ever buy another digital Leica M camera. I purchased a second-hand Leica M9 in the past, but after I got a film Leica M6, the M9 collected dust on the cabinet, until I sold the M9 and used that money towards buying a film Leica MP.<\/p>\n

Why do I personally not want to ever buy another digital Leica?<\/p>\n

As much as I love digital technology, the experience<\/em> of shooting a film Leica is far more sublime for me than a digital Leica. I love the smaller size of the film Leica, the satisfying click, and the mechanical film-advance lever (like cutting butter with a hot knife). Furthermore, I know my film Leica will outlast me, and I can give to my future grand-children. It also is fully-mechanical and works without a battery (not having to charge a camera while traveling is actually really nice).<\/p>\n

I remember when the M9 came out and it was the shit, and everyone was wetting their pants over it. But funny enough\u00e2\u20ac\u201d many of the Leica M9-sensors are experiencing \u00e2\u20ac\u0153sensor rot\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201d as well as the older Leica M-Monochrom cameras. Digital technology still has flaws.<\/p>\n

I recently borrowed Seneca\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Letters to Lucilius\u00e2\u20ac\u009d at the UC Berkeley Library\u00e2\u20ac\u201d it was 105 years old and still \u00e2\u20ac\u0153worked\u00e2\u20ac\u009d fine. The printing and binding was still superb, and all the information \u00e2\u20ac\u0153worked.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d This is one of the reasons why I am trying not<\/em> to read e-books and Kindle anymore\u00e2\u20ac\u201d I highly doubt I will give my future grandchildren, or their grand-children, my Kindle paper white and e-books.<\/p>\n

If your passion is shooting film, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d say the best \u00e2\u20ac\u0153value\u00e2\u20ac\u009d setup is a Leica M6 and a 35mm Voigtlander f\/2.5 lens. If you have \u00e2\u20ac\u0153fuck you money\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d get the Leica M-A (the hipster one without a meter) because I think the black one with no letters is aesthetically appealing, and a Leica 35mm f\/2 Summicron ASPH (newest one).<\/p>\n

If tomorrow someone stole my film Leica MP and Leica 35mm f\/2 Summicron ASPH, I would probably buy a film Leica M-A (black) and a Leica 35mm f\/2.4 Summarit (having f\/2 when shooting film is nice, but honestly, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d probably prefer having a smaller lens, and saving the $1000 on a lens for books or travel).<\/p>\n

Expect \u00e2\u20ac\u0153hedonic adaptation\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/h2>\n

I am guilty of daydreaming of cameras and lenses.<\/p>\n

I am stuck in a cubicle, hating my life, thinking that buying a new camera and lens will fix all my life\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s problems. I think I will become sexier, handsomer, more photographically creative, and more \u00e2\u20ac\u0153inspired\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to shoot everyday.<\/p>\n

In reality, whenever I bought any new camera or lens, I am excited for a few weeks, then the enthusiasm fades back to baseline. Then I hit up the gear forums again to figure out what next purchase to make.<\/p>\n

They call this process \u00e2\u20ac\u0153hedonic adaptation\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201d that after buying any purchase of a material thing (car, house, camera, smartphone, etc) you get an initial boost, then you revert to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153baseline.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d They also call it a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153hedonic treadmill\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (like a treadmill, you got to keep buying more shit to keep you happy, and you keep running on a treadmill like a dupe).<\/p>\n

It happens to us all\u00e2\u20ac\u201d when you bought your last car, didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t you imagine how cool, sexy, fast, and comfortable it would be\u00e2\u20ac\u201d and you imagined how much happier you would be, and less miserable being stuck in traffic during your commute? In reality, that happy feeling fades quickly\u00e2\u20ac\u201d until we are looking for the next upgrade.<\/p>\n

It happened to me with my camera\u00e2\u20ac\u201d moving from a Canon point-and-shot to a Canon Rebel XT (350D), to a Canon 5D (original), to a Leica M9, to a Leica M6, to a Leica MP. I honestly thought buying a Leica M9 would solve all my photographic problems, but in reality, I got used to it after about a month, and it became just another metal brick that collected dust on my shelf. I told myself I would never sell the camera, and that I would love it forever\u00e2\u20ac\u201d but honestly, you just get \u00e2\u20ac\u0153used\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to it. A lot of my friends would ask me about it, and honestly\u00e2\u20ac\u201d I just felt indifferent to it after a while. It happens to everyone (even my friends who have high-end BMW cars agree that they get adapted to the car, until they are looking to \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcupgrade\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 to a new high-end Porsche or some other exotic car).<\/p>\n

I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not telling you to never buy anything new. In-fact, I think it does make sense to upgrade your digital camera every 2-3 years (I personally wouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t own a laptop, smartphone, or any digital device longer than 3-4 years). But my suggestion is this: under-anticipate how much joy and happiness a new camera or lens is going to bring you<\/strong>. Be realistic with yourself. We all need tools to make images, but don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think the camera will make you more creative, inspired, or whatever. Every camera is just a metal box with a button on it.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u201d<\/p>\n

I apologize \u00e2\u20ac\u201d I started this letter to you saying that you should buy a camera that is good for you<\/em>\u00e2\u20ac\u201d yet I go spouting off my preferences, my recommendations, and such.<\/p>\n

But I am just giving you advice I wish I personally knew when I started off. And once again, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t trust my advice\u00e2\u20ac\u201d whenever you want a new camera, first ask yourself what you are going to use the camera for, and what your preferences are.<\/p>\n

Then test the camera yourself, and I would recommend not<\/em> to trust anyone else\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s recommendations. I think it is fine to read a few reviews briefly<\/em>\u00e2\u20ac\u201d but always be skeptical<\/em> of the reviews of others.<\/p>\n

And realize once again\u00e2\u20ac\u201d any digital camera you buy will quickly be outdated just like how the iPhone 4 was outdated by the 4s, the iPhone 5 was outdated by the 5s, the iPhone 6 was outdated by the 6s, and how the iPhone 6s will (soon) be outdated with the iPhone 7.<\/p>\n

Same goes with the Leica M8, Leica M9, Leica M240, Leica Type 262, and whatever digital Leica comes next. Same with Fuji \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the x100, x100s, x100t, and any future Fuji cameras.<\/p>\n

This is why I like using film cameras\u00e2\u20ac\u201d they never are \u00e2\u20ac\u0153outdated\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d because they are already outdated. Another reason why I would rather buy a 1980\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s BMW 3-series (coupe) over any modern BMW M3 (which will quickly be outdated by the next year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s model).<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u201d<\/p>\n

So friend, there are just some of my thoughts about cameras for street photography in 2016, and just some thoughts about picking cameras in general.<\/p>\n

The only real joy you will get from photography is the process<\/em> of shooting (less time in front of your computer, and more time out shooting), from the process<\/em> of printing and framing your photos (as well as giving them away to friends), and the process of self-improvement and self-introspection (why<\/em> you take photos). You will gain joy from meeting other photographers, socializing with other artists at exhibitions and shows, and you honestly will never gain any true happiness from social media (I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve tried, it is just another treadmill of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153likes\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d there are never \u00e2\u20ac\u0153enough<\/em>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d likes one can get, without being jealous of someone with more likes than you).<\/p>\n

Once again don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget\u00e2\u20ac\u201d the purpose of life is to live a heroic, purposeful, and meaningful life \u00e2\u20ac\u201d not<\/em> to take \u00e2\u20ac\u0153good\u00e2\u20ac\u009d photos. After all, who cares about photos you take, if you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t enjoy your life?<\/p>\n

And also don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget #buybooksnotgear<\/a> (buying an inspirational $50 photo book will bring you more pleasure and creativity than dropping $1000+ on a new camera or lens).<\/p>\n

Furthermore, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget to invest in experiences and travel. Why? Because if someone steals your $7,000 Leica camera, you are screwed, and will never get it back again. But that $1,000 trip you took? Those experiences will last with you forever, and nobody can ever steal a memory from you.<\/p>\n

Farewell and be strong,
\nEric<\/p>\n

Jan 16, Saturday, 5:45pm, 2016, with some cold-brew coffee (man this stuff is like crack, I hope I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be able to sleep tonight\u00e2\u20ac\u201d probably not). Currently reading \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Fahrenheit 451\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201d a sad world in which nobody cares about books anymore (almost like today, nobody cares about photo books, we only care about the newest shiniest, megapixel-laden cameras<\/em>).<\/p>\n

End of an era<\/h2>\n

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It feels bittersweet– the 4-year anniversary of the “Hatakeyama Gallery” \/ Simple Studio Lighting in Downtown LA. Todd Hatakeyama (owner) was one of the first people who reached out to me when I lost my job<\/a> (2011) and has helped me tremendously with business, making a living from photography, and just life in general.<\/p>\n

My friend Norman Estrologo curated a last-minute show with our buddies Rinzi Ruiz, Dana Barsuhn, David Valera, and Mark Rosales. I happened to be in town this week (going to Cindy’s niece’s baptism this Sunday), and I went down with Cindy– and was so glad to catch up with everybody.<\/p>\n

It makes me so happy to be a part of building this beautiful street photography community in LA– many of my former students have blossomed in their photographic careers. I don’t take any credit– it just makes me happy to see everybody doing so well and happy.<\/p>\n

I love all you Downtown LA streettogs with my heart, you were with me since the beginning as well (4-5 years ago), and photography is not important at the end of the day– it is the relationships and community which matters the most.<\/p>\n

Long live street photography, and thank you Todd for helping the community so much — none of this would have been possible without you. Also huge shout out to JJ (Jason Yee), who has been the glue holding the community together in LA for so long.<\/p>\n

Some snaps (with special guests like Ola Billmont from Stockholm and Blake Andrews from Oregon!)<\/p>\n

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