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Alor

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Smoky and noisy Jalan Alor is a popular ‘food street’ in Kuala Lumpur. Patronised by both locals and tourists, the stretch comes alive only after dark. For this special night-time P.O.V., I used the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH prime lens paired with the Olympus OM-D (EM-5).

White balance and exposure was left at Auto in P Mode while focus was pre-set manually. Audio via the on-board stereo microphones capturing ambience from both sides of the road. Rigging was handled with a Manfrotto 190 tripod with centre column mounted horizontally on the dashboard.

Resolution was set at 1920 x 1080 Full HD Fine. No colour corrections applied. Titles. trimming and WMV compression handled with Edius.

This video was made as a quick test of the OM-D’s 5-axis image stabilization and the camera’s auto reaction to changing and mixed lighting. Still image below is a screen capture from the edit timeline. Watch the video in Full HD if your hardware and network supports it.

Jalan Alor In Full HD with Olympus OM-D

1080p Video on YouTube:

10 Seconds, 1 Shot

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While waiting at the lights earlier, I couldn’t resist rolling down the window for a quick shot of the Petronas Twin Towers. Although there was rain, there was still lingering blue at 7:41 pm.

The Panasonic Lumix LX-5 pocket cam is no slouch in low light, of course. It has a f2 lens and can start up to shoot almost immediately. To stabilise the camera, I nudged it against the upper window sill.

Panasonic LX-5, ISO 400, f2, 1/10 sec.

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur

The Street Barber

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Operating under a droopy canvas on side lanes, the street barber is now a rarity in the city. This one in Chinatown KL survives on tourists and backpackers who appreciate the old world charm and unique experience of a public haircut.

To use an ultrawide-angle lens for street photography, you cannot be shy either. You would need to engage strangers as the lens works best up-close. Contrary to what many think, it is not just for taking everything in from afar. The beauty of this specialised lens is how it affects perspective and exaggerate scale when positioned very near.

Olympus E-PL2, ISO 200, f5.6, 1/160 sec with Lumix 7-14mm ultrawide angle lens.

The Street Barber