Kishiwada

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　When shooting VR with two cameras, synchronization is always the biggest hurdle. Some enthusiasts modify camera firmware to achieve perfect sync, but I felt that was too much effort for personal use, so I built my own remote sync switch. Since it’s a mechanical switch, there is a sync lag of about 10 to 20 milliseconds, but that is well within the acceptable range for my needs. Specifically, as long as distant moving cars or leaves swaying in the wind appear synchronized, it’s perfectly fine.

I immediately took my cameras and homemade switch to Kishiwada Castle and its surrounding castle town. Although the original keep was destroyed by fire in the Edo period and rebuilt in 1954, the stone walls remain, giving it a grand presence. To the west of the castle, the old town area still retains its historic atmosphere. During a break, while sipping on some cheap wine and browsing YouTube, I came across a video of Sayaka Kanda’s AI voice singing Seiko Matsuda’s songs. Listening to the early hits, I felt a deep sense of nostalgia and couldn’t help but wish she had covered them while she was still with us. I also thoroughly enjoyed listening to the Takuro Yoshida version of the Candies’ “Gingakei made Tondeike.”

As I continued shooting while walking, I noticed that the photos from one of the cameras were blurry. It turned out that the lens (SG-image 7.5mm f/2.8) had come loose internally. It’s a shame to have such trouble during a shoot, especially since these lenses are affordable and offer great image quality. Fortunately, after returning home, I removed the lens cover and tightened the screws, and the images are back to being sharp again.

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