This is my first GoPro and to quickly check how it performs in 10-bit color space , I rode the JR Yamanote line between Sugamo and Akihabara (Akiba) on a sunny autumn afternoon. Quite happy with the results: with 10-bit color and an HDR workspace (I use FCPX), it is possible to make some adjustments without hitting the limits of the color space.
Deep underground in Yodobashi Camera Akihabara, I discovered a bicycle parking area. At a fixed price of ¥400, it’s no surprise the place is almost always empty. Convenient location, sure—but at that rate, it seems like most people would rather take their chances elsewhere!
Had a bit of fun in Shibuya with the GX85 and an ND400 filter, capturing the bustling streets in a whole new way. The long exposure turned the sea of people and cars into ghostly trails, while the iconic Shibuya Crossing remained sharp and vivid. It’s always exciting to experiment with light and motion in…
Testing out my new 42.5mm lens on the trains and subways offered a perfect mix of candid moments and vibrant details. The tight focal length and wide f/1.2 aperture let me isolate subjects beautifully, from a passenger lost in thought to the texture of a worn-out handrail. The creamy bokeh transformed the background clutter of…
It’s always an odd sight for me: rivers transformed into concrete canals with highways running overhead. The stark, industrial design feels so far removed from the natural flow of water, creating a strange blend of urban functionality and lost tranquility. A reminder of how cities adapt and compromise with nature.
Captured the Iron Dragon at Tokyo Daijingu near Iidabashi, and it’s another moment where the X-T2 truly shines. The more I learn to use this camera, the happier I am with my switch from Canon. Paired with the 90mm f/2, which rivals the legendary 135mm f/2 “magic prime” in sharpness and rendering, it feels like…