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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 5h

Oh, and then I say "anything," I really do mean ANYTHING.

You can ask me about the Russian economy in the early 1960s, for example. I don't know anything about it whatsoever, but I'll do the best I can.

David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 5h

Gonna do a sort of AMA thing soon, not because I'm interesting but because questions are interesting, and I need...your questions. I'll try to do it live, but will post the finished product here, regardless.

All actual questions welcome, could be about anything. Photography, Japan, etc.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 5h

Had one of these today:

Them: "People outside Japan have no right to an opinion on Japanese politics."
Me: "I live in Japan"
Them: "Are you Japanese?"

It doesn't fucking matter. Again, I'll say it again, it doesn't fucking matter.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 6h

Oh hey, look—it's me trying to focus on something I *need* to do, rather than the thing I'm curious about at the moment.

a tractor with a hose attached to it is spraying water on a car .

ALT: a tractor with a hose attached to it is spraying water on a car .

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 8h

A strong resemblance

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 9h

Not into stiff portraits that never seem genuine? I'm not, either.

Let’s make something better together: natural, expressive portraits shot on location in Tokyo. Portraits you'll actually like.

Book now & save ¥10,000. Info at davidrmunson.com/portraits/

As always, shares appreciated. Thanks.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

OK, the things-for-sale thread is a go. May post to eBay or Yahoo Auctions, but will start by posting things on social in case people I know can use what I need to sell.

Speed is good, would love to see this stuff moved ASAP. This will be mostly photo stuff, but not entirely.

David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 2d

Going to be selling some photo stuff.

Anyone interested in a Pentax 105mm f/2.4? For the Pentax 67, though it can be adapted to other cameras. I also have an adapter that fits the lens to Mamiya 645.

Shipping to the USA isn't really feasible right now, unfortunately.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 10h

Noticing the positive:

I'm in the park, and there's a hummingbird hawk moth that's decided the buttons on my shirt must be flowers.

a bird is perched on a bush with flowers and leaves

ALT: a bird is perched on a bush with flowers and leaves

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 10h

Tokyo cyclists: anyone interested in some Zipp Service Course 70 ergo drop bars in a 42cm width? Barely used, just too wide for me. Can let them go cheap or would be happy to trade for narrower bars or anything else I need for my bike project

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 11h

This morning, I remembered that I have a YouTube channel set up for my Japan-related site, Somewhere in Japan. Going forward, photo stuff and practical things will go on my main channel, and Japan stuff will go on the SIJ channel.

Now I just need to make more videos...

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 11h

Gonna be a lot of laundry being done and futons airing in the Tokyo area today!

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 20h

Again with the shaking

a cartoon of spongebob laying on a bed with the words is this an earthquake below him

ALT: a cartoon of spongebob laying on a bed with the words is this an earthquake below him

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

You've got my mouth watering from another prefecture!

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

Last thing for the moment: Rollei 35, Tessar 40mm f/3.5, made in Singapore. Good shape optically, shutter works but slow speeds are off. Usable, but could use a CLA. A little corrosion on the tripod mount. Film advance good, overall good. Asking ¥30,000, comes with original case, strap, cap.

David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

A Hasselblad cut film back with six individual film holders. The holders take 6x6 cut film, but the pressure plate can also be removed to take glass plates, tintype plates, etc. Uncommon items, asking ¥65,000 for the set, ¥70,000 bundled with the scissors.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

Next, two uncommon bits of Hasselblad history. First, Hasselblad scissors, used to cut roll film to fit the Hasselblad cut film holders. I've used them, they do the job well. More a collector's thing, though, I'll admit. Asking ¥12,000

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

Hasselblad compendium shade. Includes gel filter holder and B60 adapter. Asking ¥12,000 plus shipping.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

Hasselblad stuff! Starting with a 45º prism. Good shape overall, great item, just never use it because it doesn't fit my working style. Asking ¥35,000.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

Fotodiox Pentax 67 to Mamiya 645 lens adapter. Works great, lightly used. Runs $100-ish new, looking for ¥6,500 plus shipping.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

First up: Pentax 105mm f/2.4, a spectacular lens that I love but haven't used in way too long. Glass has a little dust, but nothing else going on as far as I can see. Always been a great performer. Barrel has a bit of brassing. It comes with a metal lens hood. Looking for ¥45,000 plus shipping.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

OK, the things-for-sale thread is a go. May post to eBay or Yahoo Auctions, but will start by posting things on social in case people I know can use what I need to sell.

Speed is good, would love to see this stuff moved ASAP. This will be mostly photo stuff, but not entirely.

David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 2d

Going to be selling some photo stuff.

Anyone interested in a Pentax 105mm f/2.4? For the Pentax 67, though it can be adapted to other cameras. I also have an adapter that fits the lens to Mamiya 645.

Shipping to the USA isn't really feasible right now, unfortunately.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

And then there's her. The main attraction, my favorite human. She is spectacular, and so are we. Two weirdos who are wonderfully compatible.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

I mean, I wake up in the night because this guy wants me to snuggle him. And his fur is softer than you think it is.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

First, a correction: *not* common. Uncommon, even.

And while we're here, it's wild living in a time where my "telephone" tells me in advance that the Earth's crust has just now done a whoopsie-daisy and I have at least a few seconds to prepare.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1d

Though I'm having a hard time at the moment, it's also true that I am lucky. I live in a place I love, for example. My cat is awesome. And I somehow met my wife at a point when I was close to giving up.

Life is hard and complicated and strange, but it's also good.

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