I know Japan/Tokyo is the place to go but need to know about Taiwan and Korea. Only interested in 1960s/early 70s Grand and King Seikos preferably in mint condition and overhauled. Any specialty dealers in Taipei or Seoul?
I'm looking for a solution to my need for a large digital frame that can cycle through my photos. I love the Frame in that it has virtual "fake" matting when the display is set to art. I would also like to add a real frame around the TV to make it appear to be art. However, when looking at the Samsung Frame website, there is no mention of transmitting one's own photos as an option. If there is an easy option to send photos via a network connection from my computer do the photos have to be a certain file size, format and size ratio? Also if personal photos are an option, does it display with the virtual mat to make it appear more "gallery like?"
Mac Studio = M3 Ultra chip 96GB RAM. On the Apple site it says the it can support up to 8 monitors.
OWC Thunderbolt Dock 11 port model
Monitors #1 and #2 = Apple Studio Display
Monitors #3 and #4 = Eizo ColorEdge CS2740 wide gamut 4K IPS monitor which can be connected to the computer via USB C.
I assume if all 4 monitors were Apple Studio Displays, it would not be an issue but since I want to use the Eizo monitors, could I use USB C cables to connect the Eizos to the Mac Studio rear Thunderbolt 5 ports or via the OWC Thunderbolt Dock? Still building my office so can't get all 4 monitors together to test.
I usually end up using the hotel laundry service where they also seem to iron my boxers but am looking for a easy care set of clothes from boxers to polos + chinos that would come out of the dryer as wrinkle free as possible. Would visit neighborhood self service laundromats when I travel for 2+ weeks instead of using hotel or professional laundry services.
At home wearing Sid Mashburn polos and chinos which are 100% cotton but absolutely need ironing even if taken out of the washer and hung dry.
For their Woven Trunks | Broadcloth I don't care about the wrinkles but are they thin and light? Right now when traveling I pack about 20 pairs of Brooks Brothers oxfords and they take up more room than I like.
Also, I'm used to wearing an undershirt for even polos. What is the lightest and thinnest t shirt that your would recommend from Uniqlo?
Want some thoughts about what lenses to choose for a 2 week trip to Asia. Photos would be day or night, street (night), urban or general landscape (ocean and mountains).
Cameras would be:
Lenses available:
I have a smallish shoulder camera bag that would fit the 2 cameras, each with a non zoom lens attached or just one camera + zoom. Would have one camera/lens in bag while the other is on my neck.
Night time urban photos are my favorite, especially in cities like Taipei and Tokyo which have a lot of vintage visual interest. I am most comfortable with a 28mm FL in both a Leica Elmarit or Q3 but 50mm is my second favorite FL. I have used the 28P in the past in Seoul and it was on the whole a little too wide for me. Would prefer not to crop as I don't want to lose some of the data and processing flexibility that the sensor is capable of.
My plan would be to use only the XD2 II at night as it has IBIS with a wider lens in urban street shooting; carry 2 cameras during daylight.
Camera pros/cons
XD2 II: great IBIS, animal in addition to people detect AF/size+weight
907X CFV 100C: size+weight/no IBIS, no animal detect AF
Options I thought about.
Will have either 3 or 4 monitor for my Mac Studio set up that is used for hobby (photo editing mostly, some web surfing, etc). Already have 3 Studio Displays that came with the basic stand so landscape orientation. My office has built in desk/cabinets so can't use clamp type mounting. Is there a VESA stand that would accommodate either of the Apple branded displays in a vertical/portrait orientation, be silver and similar in design aesthetics to the Apple stand?
Rather than having it shipped from Japan, I wanted to see what the current stores are that have a wide selection of loose tea in the Los Angeles area. Have tried Den's tea but did not really like any of the green teas. My preference is green tea with some Jasmine flavor. I can drive to the East side (Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel) if there are stores with a larger selection.