The ultimate guide to street photography – Part 2: Camera settings

The ultimate guide to street photography – Part 2: Camera settings
(Image credit: Alistair Campbell)

If you're hitting the streets with your camera, we're here to help you stack the odds in your favor and shoot some stunning street photography. So before you start pounding the pavement, sit down and digest this advice to turn hit-and-miss snaps into sure-fire shots worthy of sharing on social or hanging on your wall. 

We've already looked at the best lenses for street photography and how to get the most out of them in the first part of our guide, so now it's time to look at your settings. Before we start, though, it's important to note that settings work differently from person to person and within varying styles and genres. 

Fujifilm X-T2 with Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 (1/8 sec, ISO 100, f/22) (Image credit: Alistair Campbell)

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Alistair Campbell

Alistair is the Features Editor of Digital Camera magazine, and has worked as a professional photographer and video producer.