What are the signature camera gear and techniques that Scott Kivowitz recommends for street photography?

Hi there!

From what you pulled in, there is one specific street-photography resource of mine: the video “How to prepare for street photography when you are NOT an extrovert,” which points to my article on Out of Chicago and my gear page.

Based on that and my usual approach, here are the signature themes I lean into for street work:

• Keep the gear simple and light – A small mirrorless or DSLR with a prime (often 35mm or 50mm equivalent) so you are nimble and less intimidating.
• Know your lens “glass” well – I talk a lot about lens choice on my “All About That Glass” page; for street, that usually means a fast, small prime you can use in low light.
• Set-it-and-forget-it exposure – Often using zone focusing or a higher ISO so I can react quickly without fiddling with settings.
• Prepare as an introvert – Planning routes, having a loose shot list, and starting with photographing scenes, silhouettes, or backs of people until you warm up.

Because the pulled content is limited, I am keeping this a bit high level rather than naming a specific camera model I use today.

Are you more interested in exact gear recommendations (camera, lens, bag) or in the step‑by‑step techniques/settings for a typical street outing?