BEGIN Japanology - Cameras

[yuiyoshida]

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[raindaddy]

1. Fascinating!

I just subscribed on youtube!

[yuiyoshida]

2. The ending segment made me cry...

Which is why I love this series.

[think4yourself]

5. So touching.

I have to check out the other episodes now!

[yuiyoshida]

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[raindaddy]

6. I found myself getting teary eyed as well yuiyoshida...

Thanks for sharing!

[yuiyoshida]

11. You are welcome !

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[chknltl]

3. How wonderful yuiyoshida, inspiring too.

That Canon in the foreground looks to be an FTb, my first 35mm was a Canon FTb back in 1974 I think. I still own an old Olympus OM10. I was a keen amateur photographer for decades but it has been years since I picked up a camera. This video made me grab my old gear out of the closet for an inspection. These were the last cameras I used regularly, they are Nikons, an 8008 and an N90s. They weren't so good for landscapes but they saw a lot of use shooting live local band performances. btw I did a piece in DU about that: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=280x31221 Sadly the N90s is in need of repair and my favorite lens, the 80-200 2.8 doesn't zoom at all smooth.

The ending of your video reminded me of how I used to love shooting landscapes, especially mountain landscapes. I think I'd like to try doing that again. I live in a home where I have a lovely view of Mt. Rainier from my balcony. There are a few GREAT views of this mountain within a half mile of my home. I guess I will have to blame you for inspiring me to take my cameras and lenses down to my local shop to see if they are reparable or if I should just get something digital. Thank you very much for posting this.

[yuiyoshida]

4. you're welcome

dou itashimashite. Gambare yo! (do your best!)

[AdHocSolver]

7. 35mm film SLR cameras were fun to use.

I accumulated an assortment of Japanese SLRs over the years (Pentax, Canon, and a few others), some of which I purchased new, most of them purchased used.

Even when they had some built in automation, they gave the user direct control over exposure, framing, and focusing that the digital cameras hide behind layers of menus.

One doesn't need to learn anything about photography to take pictures with a modern digital camera. One merely memorizes dozens of menus to program the camera's computer. The computer makes the decisions. The picture taker merely points the camera "over there".

In the good old days, a knowledgeable camera buff could learn how to operate an SLR in 15 or 20 minutes. A 10 page manual describing the cameras controls and the range of adjustment was usually sufficient.

Last year I bought a digital camera. It does take nice pictures. The included "manual" told me where to download a complete manual. It contains over 200 pages describing dozens of menus. Reading it is mind-numbing.

The video was enjoyable.

[diverdownjt]

8. There is something in my eyes....

That photo she took was a real winner.

Thank you again yuiyoshida....love the series!

I'm a Pentax fan..superior optics I feel.

[yuiyoshida]

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[bonniebgood]

9. Thank you for a fasinating reflection. Totally enjoyed it. nt

[yuiyoshida]

13. Glad you enjoyed it...

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