Rio Motret Plans to Take Photos of Artists Using Mirrorless Cameras, Smaller Models with Equally Great Results as DSLR

Kapanlagi.com - Rio Wibowo or better known as Rio Motret is one of the professional photographers who often takes pictures of top celebrities in the country.A series of top celebrity names have been photographed by Rio Motret.Starting from Syahrini, Raffi Ahmad, Darius, Ahmad Dhani, Mulan Jameela, Nagita Slavina, and many more.

Rio Motret began his career in the world of photography in 2004.Interestingly, most of his photography knowledge was not obtained from college, but from communities.From there, he learned a lot from people who had already immersed themselves in the world of photography.

"So I initially was a graphic design student and then there was a photography course that only lasted for two semesters.After that, there was no continuation, so I became interested in self-taught development.I learned a lot through hunting together with internet reading forums, mostly self-taught," said Rio Motret during the virtual press conference for the launch of Nikon Z fc, Thursday (9/9/2021).

"I used to be diligent in hunting (photos). Now during the pandemic, it has decreased. Back then, we used to go hunting together, like in Kota Tua. There, I learned a lot from seniors, what lenses to use, which angles are good. I got that from hunting," said Rio Motret.

During his time in the world of photography, Rio Motret has used several types of cameras. Even long before the digital era, Rio Motret had also taken photos using analog cameras. Automatically, Rio Motret experienced firsthand how troublesome it is to print photos using roll film.

1. Also Can Produce Good Works

Rio Motret (Credit: instagram.com/riomotret)

"Initially, Nikon MM 10 still used film rolls, shortly after there was an analog to digital change. I have experienced photo development, the transition to DSLR was not too surprising. Because at that time, it was the transition period for me. After that, I switched to (Nikon) D70 and D50," he said.

As a professional photographer, Rio Motret knows well the types of cameras that produce good works. In addition to using DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras, Rio Motret also often uses smaller types or better known as mirrorless cameras.

Not inferior to DSLR, Rio Motret said that mirrorless cameras can also produce good works. Moreover, the latest mirrorless camera type from Nikon Z fc. Besides being able to be used for making videos, the camera can also produce good works.

"Recently, I tried my Nikon Z fc when I had a prewedding shoot in the studio. If you can see from the results I took, my first impression was that it was very light, compact, but sophisticated," said Rio Motret.

"In my opinion, in this 2021 era, the camera that everyone will look for is the one that can be taken anywhere and is lightweight. For example, if you want to take photos outside the city, just put it in your bag. Not everyone wants to carry a big camera bag. So, it is suitable for modeling photos and prewedding shoots," he continued.

2. Photographing Indonesian Celebrities

Because of its good technology and photo results, Rio Motret also plans to use the Nikon Z fc camera to photograph celebrities in Indonesia.

"Actually, whether it's a celebrity or not, I will use the camera. The Z fc camera is the same. So there is no difference. Because the quality is equally good,"

In the same opportunity, Larry Handra, Director of PT. Alta Nikindo said, Nikon Z fc comes in a compact design, elegant DX-format sensor support, and compactness. The design of the Nikon Z fc inherits the design of the Nikon FM2 analog camera, but in terms of technology, it is the latest.

"So, the presence of the Nikon Z fc camera will complete the range of Nikon products that are already familiar in the Indonesian market, not only with a classic and unique appearance but also equipped with very advanced camera technology and quality," Larry Handra concluded.

(kpl/far/tdr)