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"In the end, cameras that take good photographs are the ones I tend to keep."
When it comes to colors, I can trust the Olympus E-System to deliver what I have in mind. The E-1 is particularly good at recreating graceful, refined colors, and its moisture-resistant construction is absolutely brilliant. To shoot the photo entitled "Bridge about to be swept away by heavy rain," I had to set up the E-1 and then operate the shutter from inside my car using the remote control. Despite the torrential rain, which was heavy enough to destroy a bridge, the E-1 performed admirably. I hope the next model boasts the same performance and reliability. Another great thing about the E-System is that it fits neatly in the hand and is easy to take along wherever you go. In the end, it's the cameras that take good photographs that are the ones I tend to keep using for a long time. Since I started using Olympus cameras, I find I can work fast and rarely miss a good shot.
I make it a rule to photograph whatever I want, taking my time until I get the shot I'm looking for. This is precisely what a digital camera lets me do. When you get a feeling about something, there must be something special about it. With a digital camera, I can take as many shots of a subject as I like, until I'm sure I've captured that special feeling.
Centered on the motif of the relationship between people and the land, my themes encompass the whole of Japan. One of these themes is "Rivers". When I visit places that were once busy waterways, where the echoes of commerce and cultural exchange from a bygone era still reverberate, I always discover something unexpected that fascinates me. Maybe it's because I was brought up surrounded by nature and am aware of its severity, but I get the impression that nature left untouched is somewhat frightening. Nature showing signs of human involvement gives me a warm feeling that I find more pleasant.
For me, photography is a tool that lets me look into myself, while also making me happy. Working with cameras give me the opportunity to exchange ideas with people and see interesting things - it really is a never-ending source of joy.
Ednakatar's Note
Having once had his ribs fractured in a bear attack, Soichiro Nakata told me he now always carries bear repellent as part of his kit. This gave me a glimpse of the fearless commitment to photography that lies behind his naturally calm demeanor. Nakata also describes himself as a meticulous and uncompromising "printing geek" when it comes to photo books. Hearing him describe how he takes everything from colors to paper texture into consideration at all stages of the production process, right down to final printing to binding, I could not help but be impressed.
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