Fish-eyed Bob
Part of what made my 2009 trip to Japan so amazing was having so many chances to meet so many of my Flickr contacts. I was lucky enough to get to meet Bob twice while I was in Osaka. The first time with Jim-san and Tetsu at Expo Commemoration Park and then a few days later to wander around and shoot in Kyoto and Osaka.
Before Bob and I capped off our lengthy day with random haircuts in Namba, we took a sidetrip to the Olympus Plaza. Bob has exhibited his photography here, has a great relationship with the staff, and I was really blown away by how kind and friendly everyone working there was. The entire line-up of Olympus glass was present in this display case, and I was given the opportunity to play with whatever interested me while I was there. (I also found out that the flip-out LCD on my E-3 is broken, but that's another story!)
So, yeah, the Zuiko Digital 8mm fisheye is now officially next on my must-purchase list. Along with the 50mm f/2.0 macro and the 50-200mm SWD. So many lenses, so little time! And thanks again for a totally awesome day, Bob! Olympus Plaza, Chuo-ku, Osaka. October 14, 2009.
Fish-eyed Bob
Part of what made my 2009 trip to Japan so amazing was having so many chances to meet so many of my Flickr contacts. I was lucky enough to get to meet Bob twice while I was in Osaka. The first time with Jim-san and Tetsu at Expo Commemoration Park and then a few days later to wander around and shoot in Kyoto and Osaka.
Before Bob and I capped off our lengthy day with random haircuts in Namba, we took a sidetrip to the Olympus Plaza. Bob has exhibited his photography here, has a great relationship with the staff, and I was really blown away by how kind and friendly everyone working there was. The entire line-up of Olympus glass was present in this display case, and I was given the opportunity to play with whatever interested me while I was there. (I also found out that the flip-out LCD on my E-3 is broken, but that's another story!)
So, yeah, the Zuiko Digital 8mm fisheye is now officially next on my must-purchase list. Along with the 50mm f/2.0 macro and the 50-200mm SWD. So many lenses, so little time! And thanks again for a totally awesome day, Bob! Olympus Plaza, Chuo-ku, Osaka. October 14, 2009.