Had to pause the video for a moment to catch my breath after laughing during the intro. Man. You are a marvel. You lift my spirits in every single video.

@iRasmus4

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of commenting on the intro but saw how you had already described my response very well so it made more sense to like your comment than writing my own :-D

I have been watching your videos for years! Decided to watch this again and as a result will be converting my old x100s into my new “Noir”. You have an uncanny ability to continue to interject humor, education and just plain fun into everyday photography. Keep bringing it on!!

Honestly Omar is a genius, laugh-out-loud funny as well as being extremely informative. Hands-down my favourite You-Tuber.

@ogonzilla

3 жыл бұрын

Julian Prior so nice. 🥰

“It’s not a camera you can buy, it’s an experience you can create.” Totally a one liner out of a noir film.

Couple of modification ideas: 1 - set a Fn button to go RAW for one “epic” shot. Camera will revert to jpeg after the shot. 2 - if you’re really reluctant to commit to nu-waaar only, use film simulation bracketing. I did this a lot on a trip to Greece, with astia, velvia, and Acros+R for my settings.

@ogonzilla

3 жыл бұрын

Great advice!

@NinjaMonkeyPrime

3 жыл бұрын

I've been exploring your option #2 with a used X-Pro 1 that I bought this year. I can't say that I've got any epic shots from this experiment but it's been fun.

@CWReace

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was just thinking you could do simulation bracketing, either to capture a color version, or even just to try out different B&W simulations to see which you prefer.

@thepirateshoots

3 жыл бұрын

If you go jpg & RAW, you are allowed to pick one RAW every 36 frames.

@edwardhubbard4947

3 жыл бұрын

Big fan of simulation bracketing but would love for Fuji to update firmware to allow for using 3 custom recipe settings for bracketing and also not save three raws when bending the noir rules by shooting jpeg/raw

This is what photography is all about. Experimentation. Fun. Creativity. Putting on the constraints, which opens the gateways to out of box thinking.

Dude! When you pulled your camera out of your blazer pocket and said “noir” you had me rolling. You’re a funny dude. I enjoy your videos.

Cool idea! I’ve been doing something similar: B&W, square format, use LCD to shoot from waist, 23mm. It brings me back to when I used medium format 6x6 with 80mm lens. And the images look soooo classic!

You are 1 of my top 3 KZreadrs. Keep doing what you are doing (gear & technique content) presented in your charming & humorous way.

Fell off my chair when I saw the most epic photo ever created! Great stuff, Omar.

I've done the same to my old X10. Using it is a different yet refreshing experience. Loved it when I'm on the go. When commuting to and from work, on the streets, etc.

Noir is not something you can buy... it's something in your heart ❤️

Hey Omar, such a great video, thank you very much! I know that you need to make product reviews now and then to play for the numbers but your creative/insipirational videos are the most valuable for the community. This website you talked about, that has these film recipes is just priceless. I'm glad I was informed, thanks to you. It will be so nice to watch you talking about projects, going through the process with your inspirational guidance. Thanks again.

@ogonzilla

3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much

Just being able to wear black and white the pull the camera and whisper "Noir" is already worth it

Omar, love your videos - always make me smile with your humor.

Working with digital and analogue cameras, I loved this tutorial. It is creative, fun and it really is way more entertaining than most camera clips on YT. Thanks.

Totally love this video Omar - so much fun - awesome! Please keep them coming!

Thanks for the great fun idea and for thinking outside of the box

Just like always finishing my motorcycle rides in a better mood than when I started the ride, I'm always in a better mood after watching this guy and I learn as well about my Fuji camera and lenses.

This is such a good idea, for anyone no matter what camera system they use.

Just when I thought there was nothing good on KZread anymore...you drag me back in. Indeed one of the few good things of 2020.

This is such a brilliant idea. Thank you Omar

You made me smile. Thank you for your creative videos!

Yes. I did the "same thing" with an old Canon XTi a number of years ago when I upgraded to a higher resolution Canon for the color stuff. I set up that aged 10.1MP XTi for monochrome "only". The lens is the original kit lens, 18-55mm, f:3.5-5.6. It isn't nearly as good as a sensor-dedicated fancy modern monochrome-only Leica, obviously, but it is convenient for those days I feel like going out for those nostalgia-looking photos of yester-year.

I've been using my "old" XE1 in that exact same way. My (really old) Nikon 50mm/1.4 AI is more or less glued on it with a Zhonggyi Lens Turbo II. So that lens is basically a 50/0.95 now! All 7 presets are B/W. I pimped it with a nice leather half case and braided neck strap for that extra retro feel. Love it!

Great video again Omar. Thanks for the inspiration. We need it.

Love it! Great inspiration.

I'm going to make a B&W KZread video this weekend with my 95 year old dad. I have been making one per week in different Fuji colors with him and we talk about random stuff in front of his Crepe Myrtle tree and our family loves them. We are on number 14 this summer. This one will be in B&W. Thanks Omar. This was an entertaining piece of art....

Inspirational. Amazing “noir” photos. Will give this a go!

Best. Channel.Ever! I'm a new fuji owner and I've been watching so many of your videos now 😂 I love your passion for photography Omar. The fact that you're sending people out there to experiment with this project is just fantastic....

Omar it is joy to watch your videos, they are entertaining and informative, but today you encouraged me to add a ‘noir’ to my schedule.

That's a really cool way to learn settings and practice fundamentals.

Great idea and advices, amazing photographer! Thanks

That’s a really fun idea, even restricting yourself to going at it every day door a week would have definite growth potential for your photography I imagine. Great job Omar! Thanks for the idea!

@ogonzilla

3 жыл бұрын

it's totally fun. Focuses the mind on one goal.

Great idea!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

Omar: You had exceptionally great energy and charisma in this video. The switching between color and monochrome was a nice touch as well. I love your work. Thank you.

Great idea!

Great episode...you’re one of us ! Thanks for what you do....

Ok, I love the idea of putting limits on the technical side of your camera to really push yourself to concentrate on one aspect that does help you creatively. I used to do this when I shot for a newspaper years ago. I would go out on assignments and I would think to myself that "today is a 35mm day" or "today is a 60mm" day and that's all I would use to help get out of habits of being stuck creatively. This is a fantastic idea. I will probably do this with my XPro1 and my Industar 50-2 lens. Thanks for the inspiration.

I started doing this with my Xpro1 and 18 mm F2 it’s been a lot of fun

@loufonolleras5544

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Santostefano Mark, there’s already something kinda magical about the XPro-1 sensor, that is unlike the newer cameras..it has a very film-like quality to it. It would be a great camera to play around with this on...enjoy!

Omar is still the best YTer in cameras. Just a cool AF dude that doesn't take shit so seriously. Did a street walk with him in NYC back in 2018, when I was starting out, he was very cool and encouraging/positive dude. Thanks Omar. You the best.

Cool! Thanks! Will use it.

Great video. When I do that "Noir" exercise (or with a color film simulation) I shoot fully manual using as a guide for exposure the respective ISO exposure table that used to come with the film box. And I don't review the pictures until I finish. I forgot: I use a 50mm equivalent lens because that was the most common or popular lens back in the film "era". I may use a 35mm equivalent for a change.

That was fun - thanks!

KZread Video Of The Year!! Brilliant! That being said, I have a Lumix LX-5 that’s my blancoynegro camara-and you’re right! Noir is sooooo fun.

Great idea to push yourself out of the comfort-zone. Love the Idea of the bracketing modes as well !

Great fun... Gets you thinking out of the box... For me its going back to how i started Fleet Street deadlines and big blavk and white prints.

Great idea, you have just breathed life into my secondhand XE1 which was sat on the shelf with the 7Artisans 35mm manual lens. Good job. This now sits in my small Domke bag with my X100V and TT350 flash.

Fabulous! My X100F is now my noir camera - love it!

Brilliant, love your presenting style and WHAT a great idea, am inspired again, cheers to you Omar

I guess we had a similar idea! I’ve been doing this for months with my x-t20 and my only lens, the 35mm f2. The only difference is I’ve been shooting raw+jpeg. I mainly delete the Raws, but if someone wants it in color, I still have that ability to deliver it to them.

How fun! I'm going to use my x100 for noir more often now.

That intro was the best thing I've seen in years. It literally snapped me out of a depressed mood and got me up and out talking photos. Thank you. ☺ Got me thinking about Charlie Chan and Sherlock Holmes movies. LOL ☺

Your comedic style is so refreshing

Hey Omar two years later and this is a great video. Just got a Fuji X-E1 and I can’t wait to have some “Noir” fun with it. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

I think this is a great idea. Haven't used my x100T for a while. It now has a new life.

You are the3 best Bro ---your creativity is off the charts!! No wonder you are3 such a great photog!!!

I've gone so far down that Nior road that I've come back on myself holding an old 35mm film camera with Ilford HP5 in it. 🤷😆

@peoplez129

3 жыл бұрын

There's actually some good HP5 presets out there for Lightroom. Whether it's true to the film I don't know, but I think it's a hidden gem that looks better than most other types of film emulation presets. That and Neopan are generally pretty good for most things. The HP5 for a basic contrast, and the Neopan for higher contrast. The problem I have with BW editing though is it's hard to go for consistency in looks, because different scenes might look better with more or less contrast and other adjustments. That is one of the benefits of film though, you get a single solitary style from each film that holds up pretty well, all without needing to bother editing.

Just bought a used xf27mm f2.8 to stick on my old xe2. This video has me fired up. I love black and white, and I love living with one lens and this setup should be perfect. Great video.

You’re amazing Omar!!! I always enjoy your content. Thanks you for the entertainment :)

Love this!

Dang. A sophisticated aftershave recalling that authentic vintage smell of 1940s cinema, contained in a bottle that resembles a retro Fuji camera - that actually works! Great job, Omar.

Hysterical meets genius! Love your vids man! I’m doin this exercise

I have been upset about the rain in winter Vancouver and I was about to stop taking photos and wait for the next summer, but the beginning of this video inspired me to still go out and take black and white photos!!! thank you!!! i use Fujifilm XT4 BTW

Love the idea of repurposing old cameras like this, Omar! Y’all don’t forget that film cameras exist! For me, I have an old Olympus OM-1 from 1972 that I shoot black and white film on. Completely manual but simplified: aperture, shutter speed, focus, shoot. If you like a cleaner look, I’d recommend getting a medium format film camera; even the film is cheap.

Seriously... Omar is one of the most entertaining and informative camera influencers around. Always find the videos interesting, funny, and I inevitably am smiling when they're done. Are you a Fuji ambassador? If not, they need to get you on board. Love the custom gaffer tape. Seriously epic. :)

Big, happy grins all over. Thanks!

this is what i have been doing with my xe1 , adapting canon sh 30mm 1.7 cutting from half frame film camera and adapting for x mount. so much fun i would say

This is , why you are the best 🙏🏻👍🏻

You took a simple idea like shooting black and white and gave a whole new meeting to it. Very cool project, getting ready to try it all in, no cheats (maybe). Thanks!

Love it!!!

Omar made my day! About to ditch the XE3 with 27mm, and now found a new way to enjoy it. Name mine "Noir OMA".

This is a great idea

Loved this video, but I love all of your videos. Keep up the great work!

I have been shooting with film recipes at my X-T20 for about 3 months with some of these "noire rules" and its been an amazing experience, awesome video and suggestion as always.

Those BW shots are spectacularly beautiful

Another great video Omar. Love the Noir! I've been shooting jpeg only on my XE2 for the last few months using film simulation recipes. Have an Acros and an Ilford HP5 recipe ( as well as colour film stocks). But when I go out to shoot for the day I decide which 'film' to use for that day only. So some days are Acros only, and some are Agfa or Kodak colour days only. Loving the jpeg-only workflow!

My X-E3 and my Helios 44-2 are often in BW and I always shoot i jpeg...... so I love this. It realy change the way you take pictures and how you see the world. Thanks, cheers.

Loving this, man! Thanks!

Love your videos. Always laughing and realizing what I need to purchase. Love my xt20 and the little red button.

Brilliant Omar - your best yet. I shoot with an X-T2 and 23mm fujifilm lens. Raw & JPG and the latter set to Acros Red filter. Excellent results. Thanks for this.

Man, I love your channel!

Liking black and white pictures, that pleases me. Thanks

I so love this idea. I’ve got an XT1 and a 27mm lens that are laying idle. Can’t wait now to get out and shoot. Thank you Omar for the inspiration 😀

Fun and challenging idea. Now that monsoon season is over in NC, I might have to get out and try this. ..

I love this whole concept... I have watched other videos by you, but this one really hit me. First disclaimer... I use Olympus gear... but I have three OMD E-m1 bodies. One of which is an older body with over 70k images. Dedicating that body to JPG and B&W is a REALLY intriguing idea and I am going to do just that! Just need to decide on which lens. Not sure I will be able to do all the settings like on your Fuji's but the concept is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

I LOVE THIS.....GREAT GREAT job..now to get out there and shoot...thank you!!!

Very fun. I have an X100T that is put away “just in case”.!! It is going to become my “Noir Experience” camera. Wayne

Great idea.

Roadmap to creative photography. Awesome stuff

This man Always makes me tripp😂😂

Your videos are some of the best on youtube. funny, Informative and creative, I love watching, you always cheer me up! THANKS from Liverpool

love it!

Great idea. I have a used X-Pro 1 that I picked up this year that I use in bracket mode for a similar purpose. I need to learn more about recipes and try and turn the X-Pro 1 into a noir camera.

Haha, I love your energy and your Fuji content! Looking forward to try it out!

Fantastic !!

What a great idea! After some years away, I'm rediscovering my photography hobby...and I didn't even know there were "Film Recipes". ..ordered a used Fuji with Acros settings...since it seems multiple great B&W film recipes are built on the Acros option. :)

Hey man. Im totally with u on this. My favorite set is fuji x100s

You're soooo funny man no dull moment with your videos, very informative too keep it up!!!

Omar, if you ever doubt your abilities as an influencer, I watched your video and literally just repurposed my old X-T2 to be an a Fuji Noir! I chose the relatively new Voigtlander 27mm f2.0 manual pancake lens, and it's a great combo. My X-T5 is now jealous.