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"The E-330 changed me from a manual to an autofocus photographer."
My standard requirement in a camera is that is doesn't restrict me in any way when I'm shooting. I'm unhappy if I can't take a close-up shot or shoot in the rain simply because of the camera. In this respect, the E-1 solves nearly all such problems. It's ruggedly constructed, easy to handle, and features dust-reduction and splash-resistance that ensure high reliability in virtually any location or weather conditions. As for lenses, I often use the ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm. When shooting close-ups, it delivers amazing performance on par with a dedicated macro lens. And the image sharpness it provides, which is something I really care about, is more than satisfactory. I'd always wanted a wide-angle macro lens, and this lens does the job perfectly.
When it comes to cameras, the E-330 is more than simply attractive. People used to call me "Manual Toyoda" because I was so particular about - and I might add, proud of - the way I expressed myself through photographs. But when I started using the E-330, I became less opposed to autofocusing. In fact, you could say it was the E-330 that changed me from a manual photographer to an autofocus photographer. As a result of that experience, I now use digital cameras most of the time.
The photographs shown here can also be seen on my blog. They are of places that I feel spiritually at home - Yokohama, Shinshu, and Germany - and were taken as part of a series called, "A Tale of Three Cities." "Medieval Afterglow" and "Shadow of a Foreign Land" were taken with an E-1, and "Trust and Generosity" was taken with an E-330.
For a person like me, who while studying engineering longed to be an artist, nothing can take the place of a medium like photography, which beautifully combines technology and art. In fact, I owe my happiness to photography. And now, knowing the possibilities and interesting opportunities digital cameras present, I can see a whole new world of fun waiting to be explored.
Editor's Note
Toyoda says there is nothing he dislikes, and I got the impression his wide-ranging interests and curiosity are a major source of his creativity. He continually tries to improve himself, and says he plans to continue hiking and taking photographs until he's well past 80. When that time comes, I wonder what he'll say to us in his blog? That's something I look forward to.
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