A good camera is the most important tool for a street photographer, as it is equipped with a good lens. Street photography is another genre where a good camera can do wonders. However, for most image-makers in this genre, a camera also helps them conceal where they are to get some truly candid moments. If you are someone who wishes to be inconspicuous and work with a camera that can take on any challenging situation. Here are some options that can help you get the best results in no time.
Leica M11P
The Leica M11P is one of the best options for street photography for various reasons. The camera features a 60MP sensor, which allows you to shoot at 30MP and 18MP, too. Other features include 256GB of internal storage, a dark chrome viewfinder, and a choice of Black aluminum or silver brass. What makes it even more interesting is that the M11P is the world’s first camera to feature a content authenticity initiative, which means a digital signature is stamped on the image. As we said in our review, “I adored the Leica M11 when I reviewed it. And with the Leica M11P being a variant of that, the pictures are just the same. This camera reminds me of the Leica M9 — the colors are just that vibrant. Everything I shoot looks like a painting in a way that’s sufficiently distinct from the Fujifilm Velvia film simulation on their cameras.”
Leica M6 TTL
The Leica M6 is the only film camera on the list for street photography. We added it for those who like analogue cameras and cameras that can withstand any environment. The M6, created between 1984 and 1998, features LED arrows inside the viewfinder for the meter and TTL ambient light metering. The initial model lacked TTL flash, but this version has this and a bigger, better shutter dial. The camera has great ergonomics, is easy to carry around, and is fun to shoot with. As we said in our review, “Most photographers will only need the Leica M6. But if you want to make the commitment to shooting events and using film the way so many photographers are these days, then the Leica M6 TTL is probably the right choice for you.”
Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C
The Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C is a medium-format camera with a 100MP CMOS sensor. It also has phase detection autofocus, 1TB built-in storage, 16-bit color, and an ISO of up to 25,6000. The camera features a 3.2-inch LCD screen with 2.36MP resolution. The camera offers a different experience, has great ergonomics, and offers exceptional image quality. The autofocus is also fast for a medium format. As we said in our review, “Straight out of the camera, the colors can be great too. That’s to say that in the right situations, it’s easy to fall in love with the JPEGs this camera produces. That’s partially because of the way that medium format sensors render lighting. Full-frame 35mm can’t touch it.”
Panasonic S9
The Panasonic S9 is another full-frame camera perfect for street photography. It has a 24MP BSI CMOS sensor, a 1.84M dot fully-articulating LCD, 4K at 30fps, and a dedicated LUT for stand-out colors. The camera also has 6.5 stops of image stabilization, 30fps of burst mode, and ISO up to 204,800. The colors are great, the autofocus is top tier, and that the high ISO output was also excellent. However, the only challenge is the lack of weather resistance and viewfinder, both which can be important to some.
