I am a photographer and amateur film maker based on the Central Coast of New South Wales in Australia.
I have a portfolio of work on my website (link further below) which is varied, however these days I often gravitate toward street and general urban landscapes as I believe the ever changing environment and people within it offer a different and unique perspective each and every time.
I am keen to continue learning how to make interesting short films, which will not be exclusively based on street shoots, because I am also interested in taking my larger cameras out to rural regions where I can have more scope to include drone footage.
Thank you for stopping by and reading the channel bio, it is very much appreciated.
www.rogerbrooksphotography.net/
Also, if you're interested I have another channel called Harley Throttle Juice, showcasing my Harley-Davidson adventures with my wife. Link below;
www.youtube.com/@HarleyThrottleJuice/videos
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I use Voigtlander lenses….I tend to set to infinity and focus on further away things. It’s actually a lot of fun…hard work, but fun. I use the focus peaking at times to help. It’s harder with moving things or objects closer to the camera. Give it a try….
Very interesting. I’ve been looking at the Voigtlander’s also, love the look of them on the Fuji bodies. Appreciate the feedback.
@@rogerbrooksfilms I have three--18mm Color-Skopar, 27mm Ultron and the 50mm F1.2. The 18 and 27 I find forgiving with respect to focusing… the 50 takes a lot more practice, even at infinity….and it can go beyond infinity so one has to be extra careful with it. But I do enjoy them…haven’t taken them off my camera since I got them. I mostly shoot architecture and more general street photography…less so people. I think the 18 and 28 cost me around $850 CDN each, while the 50 was $1100 CDN. Maybe you can find them for less used or on EBay.
If I hadn't bought XH2 and waited for XT5, knowing what I know now about what I tend to shoot would have definitely bought XT50 as my secondary camera for all the things you said. I now use XH2, X100VI, and occasionally XPro2 or XT30 for times I want to go lightest with f/2 primes. Bought the X100VI for fun as my first Fujifilm is the X100S. Still not a fan with the X100VI back controls (i.e., lack of controls including 4 button d-pad) that I struggled with on the XT30. In the end I went XT5 because the XT30 was only $300 USD cheaper while missing WR, extra function buttons/d-pad, better EVF (sucks when eyes start to get old). I also prefer tilt screen like on XT5 over fold out found on XH2. Bought XT5. Now finding I use the XT5 as my main camera and only use the XH2 when I need two cameras or plan on shooting mostly with my bigger/heavier lenses. On travel, I like having both a ultra wide and standard zoom on two bodies to quickly grab snapshots as I run around. Carrying XH2 and XT5 around my neck is OK; bigger problem getting both to fit well in my camera bag. Great situation to have a Sigma 10-18/2.8 or wide prime on the XT50 with wrist strap, attached to the side of my bag with a Peak Design capture clip and my main camera around my neck. Ah, well. Nothining to do but go out and shoot with what I got and do my best until old age finally forces me to go even lighter and smaller.
Yeah, I agree re: the back controls on the latest X100’s, I love the d-pad on my X100F, and that’s one of the reasons why I love the X-T5. The X-T50 is a very interesting camera, and I can see why you’d have one in your setup. Time will tell whether my X-T5 remains my main camera, particularly after my X100Vi arrives… I prefer the look of the X100Vi, but the functionality and feel of the X-T5 is superb in my opinion. I am 59 at the end of July, and therefore I feel you when you talk about ageing and camera setups. 😉😂
@@rogerbrooksfilms Ugh. FWIW, I'll be 58 at the end of July. Back when I used Canon DSLRs, I argued that it was worth exercising a lot to be able to lug all that heavy Canon gear around. Switched to Fujifilm starting with X100S and then X-T1 and decided saving about half the weight was a good thing... Pity M43 and smartphones still aren't good enough...
Good advice, especially for us noob’s lol. Love the shots and vibrant colors/clarity.
Thank you, RJ. I love the colour reproduction when using the Velvia film simulation on Fuji cameras.
Great video, liked the images at the end. I found using manual focus improved my photography a lot. Perhaps it is about being more intensely involved in the taking of each image. I did miss focus quite a lot in the beginning, however. I often still do...
Yeah, manual focusing does take it up a notch, but you gotta monitor the areas otherwise we’ll still miss as you say.
Great vid mate. Enjoyed hearing your thoughts when out there taking shots.
Much appreciated mate, thanks.
Looks like you nailed the focus on these shots. Well explained.
Thank you mate, much appreciated.
I tried to focus on the video.
Clever boy…
I have super low expectations so I should be golden.
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Your images are incredible mate. I really love them
Very kind mate, thank you.
That pack down at Opera House was from Mr Beast's visit. 😊
Oh wow!
Thanks Roger, I guess us (not photographers) expect that every shot is a winner. Someone with skills in this area hitting about 50% gives us some hope 😂🤣
Haha, yes mate! 😉✌️
Some of it was over my head, but all of it was interesting, and fascinating seeing your photography results. The benefits of manual focus are quite certain, these have a great quality which is very enjoyable. Nice work mate, hope you are well.
Appreciate the feedback and kind words mate. I am well, hope that you are safe and well too.
Hey bud nice stuff! Whats the recipe you're using?
Thanks, much appreciated. These were Acros JPEG’s and then some minor global adjustments to each image. To be honest I can’t remember the exact tweaks within the camera to enhance the Acros effect.
Love the candid shots, Roger. You are the master!
Very kind, RJ, thank you mate.
Funky! In a good way!
That was the idea. That community deserves that funky vibe. Back in the day this area was very seedy and often dangerous, much more sedate now.
I am slowly learning more about cameras. Very slowly. I’m still with my second-hand Nikon and at some point will buy a new modern unit.
Good to hear mate. Stick with the older gear for now while you’re developing a good understanding of the basics… particularly the exposure triangle.
That's awesome you can still enjoy going out and taking photos with older gear. Embrace it; keep G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) away as long as possible.
Each photo is great - nicely done mate.
Thank you mate, much appreciated.
Love those shots Rog. Capturing candids of people is incredible
Thank you mate, much appreciated.
It never ceases to amaze me to see some people with their noses in their phones. In any city today, it will be challenging to capture people without a phone somewhere in the shot. 😁👍👍
I very much agree. I will say though that at some point what we know as a typical smart phone these days will eventually become a retro item, and therefore ironically today’s photographs depicting people with their phones may look cool into the future? ✌️
My favourite image was 0:31 .
Thank you mate, much appreciated.
Some very unique angles and perspectives. Great use of reflections and backlight. You talk about depth... Yep... loads of depth. I was hoping to see pink jumper guy in front of the pink chairs. Did that shot work out.
Thank you mate. Yes, the pink guy shot turned out well, just chose not to include it.
Awesome 🤩👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you mate. ✌️
Love the image at 0:32
Thank you. I love shooting through glass or perspex.
If you're ok with manual focus the Voigtlander 27mm Ultron f2 lens is perfect on the XT5. Smaller than any other pancake lens with terrific image quality. They are a bit expensive but worth it imho.
Good call, because I’ve been looking at both their 18 and 27. I’m trying to have lenses that will also cover any b-roll that I’d like to shoot on the X-T5, although not totally necessary.
I love my xt5, it is a perfect travel kit when paired with the 16-80 zoom. Though that lens is only f4 you have in body IS and OIS so you can shoot with slow shutter speeds. But, at 77 of age, I do find it heavy so I also have the xt30ii which I use for street work. I pair it with the 23 f2 and sometimes the 27 pancake and that fits in a jacket pocket. It's a lovely little camera and I find I gravitate towards that instead of the xt5, unless it is raining!
Yeah, good call mate… great gear! ✌️
Ironically I never really warmed up to the 16-80/4 when I bought it when it was released. Today (07/03/2024) I used it on a trip to Disneyland. It worked rather well, especially stopped down a bit and was fine at f/4 at lower light. In these snapshot situations, I don't really mind if the edges are a little soft. If I didn't need the 80mm reach, I rather use the Sigma 18-50/2.8. Sooner or later, I'll want to try more street photography with my f/2 lenses and probably my XPro2; if that's too heavy, I'll use my X100VI and pretend 23mm focal length is all I'll ever need.
Get them all😂. I also have the 100-VI on pre-order. Maybe we will get it by Christmas. About 2 years ago, I sold my Canon gear and bought an X-T5 and several lenses for my main kit. I also recently purchased the X-S20 mainly for a separate video camera and backup to the X-T5 for photography. I also use it for some travel where I want a smaller camera. It’s a great camera as well. Get them all I say. Hope I like the 100-VI.
Haha, love that idea! 😉✌️ I was a Nikon guy for ages, moved to Fuji when I fell in love with street photography and purchased my X100F.
In the end, that's probably what I'll want to do: buy them all eventually. Life is too short; you just don't know when you'll die. So that next vacation trip might be the last good one; why not buy that XT50 in charcoal? I'm grateful that I'm not really into videography --- my DJI Pocket 3 is adequate for my needs. Would hate to be compelled to also buy a XH2S and/or XS20 as well.
@@marcosv8426 my thoughts exactly re: mortality… 💯.
Has definitely changed since the 90's.
I hadn’t been right in there since the 80’s, a lot tamer now, although it was only early evening when I was shooting.
Wow the cross has changed so much. I've made some calls at that phone booth location over the years. And no more Animal...I always enjoyed chatting to him
Fond memories eh. It’s changed a lot since I was last in there, about 40 years ago! 😂
Holy shßt, this is amazing! You are a bit of a master of night/low light R 🫡
Thank you man, very much appreciated! ✌️
Awesome vision mate 🤩
Thanks mate.
@@rogerbrooksfilms keep taking them mate. Is this from the new camera?
@@BigBert will do, and yes.
Nice 👍. What? Not a wet night in The Cross 😅 Cheers
Thanks mate! ✌️😂
Love the 70's Cop Movie Funk vibe. Suits the Cross. That longer exposure shot with the bicycle in focus... awesome.
Great colors! The music matches the image at 1:16 perfectly ;-)
Thanks mate, also for identifying the moment at 1:16. ✌️
@@rogerbrooksfilms A street photographer is always vigilant.
@@FlashesOfTime 💯
I sold my x100V for the XT5 and did not regret it. I prefer the ergonomics, ability to change lenses, and screen of the XT5 to the X100V or VI.
I’m starting to think exactly like you, loving the X-T5!
X100V would make a nice stand alone camera if your main system is not Fujifilm. If your main system is Fujifilm and you could only own one camera of the current sensor generation, I rather own a XT5 than a X100V or X100VI.
So excited for you Rog. I hope you love it mate
Thanks mate, it’s much better than I expected it to be. ✌️
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Thanks mate.
Loving my X-T4. Fuji make great cameras. Still love my Nikon's though.
X-T4 is a great camera, apart from the flip out screen in my opinion. I think that Fuji nailed it with the X-T5 though.
@@rogerbrooksfilms I wanted the flip out screen for selfie video. I'm a KZreadr man. Need my flip out screen... Hahahah. I got used to that with the X-T200. This camera has much better autofocus and IBIS than the X-T200. Otherwise I wouldn't have upgraded.
@@hachewie and that’s why good enough isn’t always good enough… 😉
@@rogerbrooksfilms Yeah but we are spoilt.
It is interesting that control-wise, XT4 is close enough to the XT5, aside from the flip-out screen. I really thought I could learn to love the flip-out screen; in the end I flip the screen closed and pretend I got a XPro3 and only need the EVF... I was a Canon fanboy and never got into Nikon; but, it is great to see Nikon flourish these days and that there's still a lot of used Nikon gear you can easily get and enjoy.
I though choosinga motorcycle was a tough choice. Cameras seem alot harder to decide on. I am with Bert, I am one of the uneducated when it comes to what some of that stuff meant.
Motorbikes are only difficult when you own as many as you do! 😉✌️😂
Isn't the Ibis a bin chicken?
Hi Roger fantastic to see your mug on my screen again. Is there any chance that one you can explain to me what the hell all that information means to us un educated morons. Love the info love the passion but mate I had no clue what you were articulating, sorry. 😎👌. I do look forward to the pics you take on your new camera 📷😎🤙🏻
Haha, I’d be glad to explain it all to you. To be fair, if I fully explained it in the video there would be people who know what it means complaining. 😉😂
@@rogerbrooksfilms fare enough 😂🤣
@@rogerbrooksfilms Hahahahahahal
Great shots Rog. Love Ben Harper
Thanks mate. That Ben Harper gig was at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne… great night. ✌️
That was so impressive, they are great shots - both in the professional sense and the living sense. Loved every shot, noted a few bands to look up. Cheers!
Much appreciated my friend, thank you. ✌️
Some of those shots are incredible. ❤❤❤ would love to see them in print in large scale
Thank you my friend, very much appreciated! ✌️
Some great bands and some I’m not familiar with but will look up. Good stuff Roger!
Thank you mate! ✌️
The timing of the Scorpions shot, with the face perfectly framed in the tambourine, jumps out for me. I just realized I haven't been to a concert in about 25 years. One of my favourite concerts ever was about 40 years ago, a band from your neck of the woods... one of the most awesome vocal bands ever, Little River Band. I didn't recognize many of these bands, but what an amazing collection, Roger 😁👍👍
Thank you, Wayne. At the Scorpions show (2016, and their first ever Australian tour) we were told that we had to pick one side of the stage and stay there (generally we’re permitted to move along in front of a stage). I was not only lucky for the vocalist, Klaus, to come to my side, but also that I was ready and prepared with a faster shutter speed. Man, I love those early LRB albums!!!! ✌️
Love the shot of Klaus. Magic!
I’ll never tire of looking at that image… magic night!✌️
Brilliant! Loved them all. Fantastic work, Roger. Cheers
Thank you mate! ✌️
Great job!
Thank you! ✌️❤️
No Primus shot here???? My favourite. That Scorpion Shot is fantastic. Love the Black Label Society shot. Very cool. Scott Ian... Legend. Opeth shot is awesome. Processing on the Slayer shot.... so good. You Rock man.
The lighting was shocking at the Primus show, not many good images from that one. Unfortunately I didn’t get many Slayer shots that I was happy with, the lighting and stage height were difficult to work with. I was so fortunate that Klaus Meine came over to my side of the stage, and that my shutter speed was fast enough for that tambourine shot. Appreciate the support man. ✌️
Wow Roger what a collection! Sorry I liked them all I can’t pick a favourite 😎👌👏🏻👏🏻
Haha, great response mate! ✌️