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Three geisha (apprentice) statue

Sannin Maiko (三人舞妓) statue (Fukuoka, Japan)

This statue of three Maiko is near the Fukuhaku Deai Bridge that connects Hakata and Fukuoka. This is close to were I took this other photo later in the day. The statue is based on the Hakata dolls (博多人形) made by Yoichi Kojima (小島与一), a Hakata dolls craftsman. His work won the silver award at the Paris International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts in 1925.

If you can read Japanese, here is some more information on this statue.

sannin maiko dolls fukuoka statue sign 3 girls

Sannin Maiko (三人舞妓) sign

Posted on October 8th, 2014 under Japan. Tags: fukuoka, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600. Comments Off on Three geisha (apprentice) statue

Freshly made udon noodles

Marugame seimen (丸亀製麺) udon (near) Kofu, Japan

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Marugame udon shops are all over Japan these days. The first one was created fairly recently (21st Century), and now there are more than 500. We ate at one near the Shinokubo Station (新大久保駅) in Tokyo several times when we lived in Japan in 2009 and 2010. Today’s photo comes from one on the road between Kofu and Kai in Yamanashi Prefecture.

The concept for these restaurants combines fast food, with fresh food, and low prices. No wonder they have been so successful. The noodles are made right in front of the customers lining up. Customers choose the toppings, also freshly made on the premises, and pay at the end of the line in sort of a cafeteria style.

Posted on October 6th, 2014 under Japan. Tags: food, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, udon. Comments Off on Freshly made udon noodles

Nikon D600 for sale

Nikon D600

As mentioned previously, I have purchased a Nikon D750 and no longer need my D600. It works perfectly, includes everything that came with it new, and can be yours for $1,100–about half the price I paid for it less than two years ago and about $400 less than refurbished D610s cost. It has a brand new D610 shutter with zero actuations and a clean bill of health from Nikon.

For image samples taken with this camera (with the prior shutter but on the same sensor) click here and here.

This camera body has been sold.

Posted on October 5th, 2014 under Other. Tags: AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens, Nikon D600, Nikon D750. Comments Off on Nikon D600 for sale

Train food

delicious sandwich on bullet train with mount fuji water

Delicious sandwich (デリシャスサンド) on bullet train with Mount Fuji water

@Visit_Japan

The food you can purchase on Japan’s shinkansen (新幹線) is actually pretty good. And instead of having to pick one sandwich, you can purchase a variety pack with four mini sandwiches. The crust has been carefully cut off of each, making you feel like a four-year old again. 😉

Posted on October 1st, 2014 under Japan. Tags: food, mt. fuji, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, trains. Comments Off on Train food

Hello Kitty train on the way to Universal Studios Osaka

USJ Hello Kitty train – JR Yumesaki Line

Posted on September 19th, 2014 under Japan. Tags: amusement parks, hello kitty, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, osaka, trains. Comments Off on Hello Kitty train on the way to Universal Studios Osaka

Upgrade time

Nikon D750

I have been very happy with my Nikon D600 the past two years. However, Nikon has announced the new D750 which will begin shipping later this month. I don’t really care about the tilting, vari-angle LCD and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, but the higher fps (6.5 vs. 5.5 on the D600) and higher ISO capabilities with a slight decrease in weight look attractive. I use my D600 in the ISO 3200 – 6400 range a lot. I’m hoping I can obtain similar results to that range in the 6400-12800 range on the D750. The autofocusing system is also supposed to be much improved on the D750 compared to the D600. The D750 should be at least as good focusing as the focusing system found on the D810.

Nikkor (Nikon) 20mm f/1.8G lens

I have never been perfectly happy with my 14-24mm f/2.8G lens or my 24mm f/2.8D lens. The former is heavy and large; the latter isn’t great at f/2.8. Photos at 14mm are always at least somewhat distorted and frequently very distorted. Because of that I don’t use my 14-24mm at 14mm very often anymore.

After running some numbers I have determined that I can sell my D600, 14-24mm f/2.8G lens, and 24mm f/2.8D lens for about the same amount a new D750 and new 20mm f/1.8G lens will cost so that is the plan. The 20mm f/1.8G weighs a little more than the 24mm f/2.8D, but much less than the 14-24mm f/2.8G lens so I think I will be quite happy with that trade off despite losing some versatility in the ultra wide zoom.

I’m also hoping to pick up a Tamron 150-600mm VC Lens soon.

If you are interested in any of these three items of mine which are now for sale let me know.

Nikon D600 in excellent condition with all of the original packaging and items it came with new including a brand new D610 shutter: $1,100
Nikkor AF-S Zoom 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens in excellent condition with original front and rear lens caps and pouch: $1,500
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens in excellent condition with all of the original packaging and items it came with new: $250

Posted on September 12th, 2014 under Other. Tags: Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 AF-S NIKKOR G ED N, Nikon 24mm f/2.8 AF-D nikkor lens, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens, Nikon D600, Nikon D750, photography. Comments: 2