Comments on: Digital medium format in Kyoto

By: 2yen

2yen — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:16:56 +0000

Abraham Lincoln, Thank you so much for sharing the link to your blog. I really enjoy seeing photos of Japan from days past.

By: David

David — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:34:26 +0000

Me too.

By: C

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:16:12 +0000

Hurry up and show us all of your photos from your trip were all waiting

By: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:03:48 +0000

You have a beautiful blog. These are beautiful photographs. I like the blog layout too. I am not sure, of course, if you like old photography or that like we used to take over 50 years ago while in Japan, but there is some I did with others at my Sendai-shi, Japan blog.

http://sendai-shi.blogspot.com/

By: Kryn Sporry

Kryn Sporry — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:26:56 +0000

One of my friend sin Nagoya just went to Kyoto and the colours are still lovely there, though the trees start to become a little balder (rather than bolder…).
You should have a lovely time though. As for going solo, well, i don’t know if your mrs enjoys your photography exercises when you guys are out and about, my ex’s usually didn’t appreciate my concentration on good shoots (read: they were bored out of their skulls!), so a solo trip should give you a good opportunity to go the long way!
As for kit, well, it sounds liek you hit it spot on, though personally I might dump the 55 for weight savings etc, instead you could take a netbook for storage and viewing purposes (don’t try modding pics on a netbook, there is no way the screen will allow you to make good judgement calls!)
Forget about the DLSR (D700) option: Been there done that. Don’t forget the whole reason of bringing MF with you this time round. All in all I think your kit selection is spot on.

PS I got your email, thanks for the suggestions! Unfortunately work does not permit me to take my remaining holidays (scks k9 procriation rod!), but I get to take them to next year. My friend in Nagoya invited me to come during blossom season, which I think coincides with Easter if I’m not mistaken. Since Nagoya is abt 1,5 hour away from kyoto, I think that would be a brilliant opportunity to visit Japan (also gives me some time to boost my budget…). I’ll contact you nearer that time.
Have fun buddy!!

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:33:42 +0000

Kyoto in the fall is my favorite place on Earth, so I’d be thrilled to get to take the same trip you are even if all I could bring was a cell phone camera. What I know about photography would fit on a Post-It note so can’t give you any advice on what equipment to bring, but have a great time. If you haven’t been, I’d recommend Renge-ji, near Miyake-Hachiman station – there’s a few pics of it here, in the fall it’s amazing and not as crowded as the popular spots like Tofukuji: http://regex.info/blog/2009-09-11/1312

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:38:09 +0000

Do huh? Mamiya? EXIF info says Kodak… EXIF also says 5D, Leica M8, and some pictures taken in 07. Whats that all about?

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:19 +0000

I was wondering if you ever shoot film with your Mamiya setup? If you can, it would be interesting to shoot a few rolls on your Kyoto trip to compare to the digital back.

By: Tregix

Tregix — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:18:39 +0000

Jeff, you are going back in time and become a “Sherpa” photographer again. Why don’t your try to photograph Kyoto in the Samurai way: one camera and one or two lenses

Sorry, I could not resit.

Cheers,

Tregix.