Stones on the Beach

Stones on the Beach serves as my personal blog for topics like photography and art. You’ll also find the odd tutorial and informational piece.

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A Simple Street Photography Gear-Packing Strategy for Prime Lens Shooters

I’m always thinking and rethinking my day-pack bag for my camera and gear. The day bag can either be a small backpack or a shoulder bag meant for a camera bag and maybe a couple of extra lenses and accessories. As a prime lens shooter who regularly shoots street photography, I’ve come to terms with what I really need to get the job done. Essentially, this means less is more.

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Street Photography with the Sony A7iii

The Sony A7iii is a full frame mirrorless camera and one that many street photographers may pass off as oversized and overpriced. But the the advantages of shooting street photography with this camera far outweigh these objections, especially if you’re in the market for a main camera to shoot professionally.

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Why Buying a Point-and-Shoot Camera in India Is Pointless

But I admit, there are times when on holiday or even when I'm out shooting street photography when I wish I had a tiny point-and-shoot camera that I didn't have to fuss over. A camera that didn't require extra lenses and accessories -- and the goddamned bag that's always required to fit it all into. Sometimes I want to just walk out the door (or step aboard that flight to another time zone) and tuck a camera into my pocket and forget about it. Like my phone. This brings up my first gripe.

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