Japanese Photographers

[philmco]

As posted in the Train section, I am currently visiting Japan. A lot of photography is going on here! Film is very much alive with a good selection of most ISO setting here. Unfortunately I can't read the labels but I found something that works pretty much like Fuji Superia (my most used film). A lot of digital photographers BUT the serious ones with tripods and taking their time are, as often as not, are using film. I even saw an old Rolleiflex while going up a mountain side. Another guy was packing a Pentax 645AF and several lens plus an entire Canon film system. (His wife was carrying the heavy stuff).
I will post pictures upon my return in a week. I have to confes to shooting mainly digital for its convenience.
Sorry for the funny typing but the keyboard has Kanji characters and I am having a bit of trouble.
regards,\
Phil

[Randy]

Looks good to me Phil. Enjoy your holiday.

[byuphoto]

Looking forward to your photos. Safe trip

[herron]

Phil:
As I replied in your "Trains" thread, I visited Japan for some time, almost two decades ago. Looking forward to your pictures (and you've sent me on a hunt for some of mine)!

Safe trip!

[herron]

Rick:
This response is actually for you. I just noticed your new avatar, and hope it is not something I have overlooked for a considerable time (wouldn't say much for my powers of observation)!

If you have already explained it, forgive me for missing it, but I just have to know more about it! ;D

[John Parry]

What's to explain Ron? Charles the Second wore one...



Sorry Rick - couldn't resist it !!!

Best Regards - John

[kamera]

John,

You wascally ol' scoundrel, you!!

But I have wondered myself...! Is this avatar of Rick's from years back or has he recently gone with this style? Sure does remind me of the hippie era.

Ron Head
Kalamazoo, MI