May upset some of you.

[rdeleskie]

I enjoyed Kai and Dig Rev for a while now and am glad to see folks here don't take them too seriously: I've seen some folks on other boards loose their nut over him (I really can't understand why).

One thing I have to ask...is running up to people and sticking a camera in their face more accepted in Asian cities? Don't think I would be quite so bold here in Toronto. Mind you, they do have a camera crew following them, and people tend to make allowances for "people on TV." Also, photographing strangers' kids in public is a big no-no here (which as a parent I understand), but didn't seem to be a problem for Eric and Kai.

 

[bdeyes]

I do agree. I regret creating this thread as I did not intend for a flame fest. Obviously I overreacted to a silly video. I usually enjoy Kim's videos and I respect his enthusiasm.

I don't think you should regret the turn this thread has taken. It has generated much opinion, and it is always good to understand the temperament of the collective body of RFF members. What I take away from this thread is that there seems to be a consensus on what constitutes "classical" street photography, but differing opinions on the legitimacy or not of staged street photography. Does it matter that someone elicited a look or response because the subject was directed, or that the photographers eye caught an instant that revealed a hidden or nuanced meaning. Does it matter? To some it does. It's the old debate on whether the means justify the end.

 

[will-i_am]

I enjoyed Kai and Dig Rev for a while now and am glad to see folks here don't take them too seriously: I've seen some folks on other boards loose their nut over him (I really can't understand why).

One thing I have to ask...is running up to people and sticking a camera in their face more accepted in Asian cities? Don't think I would be quite so bold here in Toronto. Mind you, they do have a camera crew following them, and people tend to make allowances for "people on TV." Also, photographing strangers' kids in public is a big no-no here (which as a parent I understand), but didn't seem to be a problem for Eric and Kai.

There is a video of eric shooting with flash in Toronto as well as Los Angeles where he lives, so i don't think this is just a thing to get away with in asian cities. Sometimes he does annoy me but i really admire his enthusiasm and the success that he has gained as a result.

 

[ktran]

I enjoyed Kai and Dig Rev for a while now and am glad to see folks here don't take them too seriously: I've seen some folks on other boards loose their nut over him (I really can't understand why).

One thing I have to ask...is running up to people and sticking a camera in their face more accepted in Asian cities? Don't think I would be quite so bold here in Toronto. Mind you, they do have a camera crew following them, and people tend to make allowances for "people on TV." Also, photographing strangers' kids in public is a big no-no here (which as a parent I understand), but didn't seem to be a problem for Eric and Kai.

Confidence and a friendly smile go a long way, sometimes. But I'm sure Eric gets his share of confrontations.

 

[George Bonanno]

Care to explain instead of just saying nonsense? 🙄

I apologize... it was a stupid moment.

 

[Araakii]

Confidence and a friendly smile go a long way, sometimes. But I'm sure Eric gets his share of confrontations.

The thing is that he only shoots in safe, civilized cities. His style won't go very far in non-western countries.

 

[nighstar]

i finally found a DigitalRev video that i like....!

How to Scan Film With a DSLR: http://youtu.be/AgOTk4ApEYs

i actually might try this, without the starbucks cup lol. i guess DigitalRev isn't all bad after all. 😛

 

[japancamerahunter]

I'm not a fan of digitalrev. Maybe it's his annoying fake British accent or something. Before you guys start bashing, I'm half Chinese. Just setting my people back 🙂

He is actually from Norwich. He moved to HK only a few years ago.

 

[japancamerahunter]

I like the video, but then I am biased as I am mates with both of them. They know how to take this piss out themselves and have a laugh at what they are doing.
And what they are doing is making a living out of promoting photography in one way or another, which is what most people wish to do.
Eric is disarmingly charming, but I have watched get a kick up the arse (literally) from a disgruntled 'victim'.
I like the fact that they are shooting film in this video. Eric has recently got into it (with a bit of prodding from myself) and he seems to be learning very fast.
I just hope I don't make a complete spazz of myself when I do my DigitalRev video.

 

[adamjohari]

Ok, I have to apologize for asserting that he had a fake British accent. I have a few BBC (British Born Chinese) friends and they don't sound like him, but I'm not a master of linguistics.

Maybe this will help you guys hop aboard the hate train!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qik-N21nYN8

There's also that one instance where he had a tag on his hat....