Thanks for the many answers!

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I just e-mailed this guy who lives in Tokyo...when he writes back with an answer I'll let you know.

Thanks a lot! I'm looking forward to the answer XD

Memory cards aren't really expensive here...about 25 Euros for 1GB.
From some source i've heard that there will fit about only 200 photos on 1GB...but I should try it out by myself, i hope the cam arrvies tomorrow
The bigger problem may be the size of the videos.

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Thing is when you travel I found there is a fine line b/n memorializing your trip through photography and enjoying yourself....if you stop every 2.3 seconds to take a picture...you'll never get anywhere or really enjoy yourself.

You're d*mn right! This is the reason i've stopped videoshooting
I'll be there for 4 weeks, with an average of 25 pics a day I will take about 700. But who knows, maybe it will be many more.

Ezalor wrote:

Thanks for the many answers! Thanks a lot! I'm looking forward to the answer XD Memory cards aren't really expensive here...about 25 Euros for 1GB. From some source i've heard that there will fit about only 200 photos on 1GB...but I should try it out by myself, i hope the cam arrvies tomorrow The bigger problem may be the size of the videos.

oh i see you'll be going for FOUR weeks! that's great....that's a long time so you should be able to see lots of stuff....i'm sure you'll have a great time....

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You're d*mn right! This is the reason i've stopped videoshooting I'll be there for 4 weeks, with an average of 25 pics a day I will take about 700. But who knows, maybe it will be many more.

yeah....i like to take pictures but i don't like stopping all the time to take photos of every little thing...because then it takes the joy out of the trip and you can't relax and enjoy yourself. i see your point about wanting to take a portable hard drive....if your pix are going to take up that much memory...you should take a portable hard drive or USB flash drive. if you're going to there for four weeks you'll probably take over a 1000 photos.


on a side note, well since you're going to be in Japan for a while I recommend the following travel guide to Tokyo...it's pretty interesting and has many recommendations and lots of information. it's very cool and emphasizes traditional cultural sightseeing spots as well as fun modern places to go.



http://www.timeout.com/travel/tokyo

here's some other sites you might find useful too.


http://metropolis.japantoday.com/vg/index.asp (2006 Tokyo City Guide, free online)

http://www.brovision.com/ (cool videos about Japanese Life)

http://superfuture.com/city/city/city.cfm?city=1 (cool places to shop in Tokyo, by neighborhood)

Ezalor wrote:

Thanks for the many answers! Quote: I just e-mailed this guy who lives in Tokyo...when he writes back with an answer I'll let you know. Thanks a lot! I'm looking forward to the answer XD Memory cards aren't really expensive here...about 25 Euros for 1GB. From some source i've heard that there will fit about only 200 photos on 1GB...but I should try it out by myself, i hope the cam arrvies tomorrow The bigger problem may be the size of the videos. Quote: Thing is when you travel I found there is a fine line b/n memorializing your trip through photography and enjoying yourself....if you stop every 2.3 seconds to take a picture...you'll never get anywhere or really enjoy yourself. You're d*mn right! This is the reason i've stopped videoshooting I'll be there for 4 weeks, with an average of 25 pics a day I will take about 700. But who knows, maybe it will be many more.

Check out this link if you haven't already.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona620/page5.asp

that'll tell you exactly what you can realistically hold on a card.

speaking of SD cards, I just saw an advertisement for one at www.buy.com ...look how cheap after the manufacturer's mail in rebate


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The new "Iceberg" building in Harajuku has a complex geometry which reflects light from all angles. This is helped by putting silver inter-layers in the glass on oblique angled sections – giving the flat glass a three-dimensional quality. It is the brainchild of Tokyo-based British architect Benjamin Warner

Arigatou, I'll check the links and add locations to my rough visit plan XDD

I haven't seen this review site. It reads 322 images on 512 MB; i hope i'll be fine with 3 or so 1GB cards. And when they are full, it will be easy to get more in Japan, I hope.

Anyway, I will take the HDD with me, if I want to start excessive videoshooting X3

Something else: Do the Japanese wall outlets have grounding contacts? Otherwise i have to saw off the one on the power plug for the HDD

I think i'll check out this iceberg XDD

Ezalor wrote:

Arigatou, I'll check the links and add locations to my rough visit plan XDD I haven't seen this review site. It reads 322 images on 512 MB; i hope i'll be fine with 3 or so 1GB cards. And when they are full, it will be easy to get more in Japan, I hope. Anyway, I will take the HDD with me, if I want to start excessive videoshooting X3 Something else: Do the Japanese wall outlets have grounding contacts? Otherwise i have to saw off the one on the power plug for the HDD I think i'll check out this iceberg XDD

info on electrical sockets


http://users.pandora.be/worldstandards/electricity.htm#plugs

Tu_triky wrote:

How long are you going to be there for? Unless you are there for an incredibly long time I think 2 512MB SD cards or conversely 1 1GB card will more than adequate storage space for your photos...that much storage should allow you to take about 1000 photos I had a canon digital camera with me and 1 512MB compact flash card and I was able to take about 500 photos over 2 weeks time. edit: I just saw prices on the internet for 512MB Secure Digital Cards for 20 US dollars or less! If you wanted to go crazy you could get 3 cards for your trip and then for sure you probably never run out of storage capacity.

i had a few 128mb cards..and maybe a 256mb, it lasted me thru out the trip, and i took 700+ pic's, and some video...
I suggest a camcorder for video, cause the video i took with my digicam wasn't that great.

qilver wrote:

i had a few 128mb cards..and maybe a 256mb, it lasted me thru out the trip, and i took 700+ pic's, and some video... I suggest a camcorder for video, cause the video i took with my digicam wasn't that great.

yeah this guy has a really nice 7.1 megapixel cam so he'll be using a lot more memory than you or i did...plus he's going for 4 weeks

Tu_triky wrote:

yeah this guy has a really nice 7.1 megapixel cam so he'll be using a lot more memory than you or i did...plus he's going for 4 weeks

i bought mine back in Apr '03, that sony cybershot is weak now....,
they got much much nicer ones for a good price and the memory cards are now 2gb or more.

my next trip, i am going to save up, and get a nicer digicam and hopefully borrow my dad's camcorder to take video.

qilver wrote:

i bought mine back in Apr '03, that sony cybershot is weak now...., they got much much nicer ones for a good price and the memory cards are now 2gb or more. my next trip, i am going to save up, and get a nicer digicam and hopefully borrow my dad's camcorder to take video.

yeah technology evolves quickly....

i'm recycling this harajuku video clip...one minute, three megs


LOTSA FRIEKY COSPLAY

http://beta.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=6377EFE03A10B75B

Tu_triky wrote:

i'm recycling this harajuku video clip...one minute, three megs LOTSA FRIEKY COSPLAY http://beta.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=6377EFE03A10B75B

What's funny is that I can't identify which anime character they are trying to portray and from what anime did those cosplay came from
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Saito_Hajime wrote:

What's funny is that I can't identify which anime character they are trying to portray and from what anime did those cosplay came from

i don't think they are all necessarily anime cosplay character but i see your point

Tu_triky wrote:

i don't think they are all necessarily anime cosplay character but i see your point

Oh I see. Because when I hear/see the word "cosplay", the first thing that comes to my mind are people wearing anime characters costume
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Saito_Hajime wrote:

Oh I see. Because when I hear/see the word "cosplay", the first thing that comes to my mind are people wearing anime characters costume

exactly.....
at the AX'04/'05(Anime Expo in Anaheim, CA), there were lots of Cosplayers, imitating their favorite Anime character from various Anime.

qilver wrote:

exactly..... at the AX'04/'05(Anime Expo in Anaheim, CA), there were lots of Cosplayers, imitating their favorite Anime character from various Anime.

Yeah, cosplays is my favorite part in Anime events
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Saito_Hajime wrote:

Yeah, cosplays is my favorite part in Anime events

i think in '04 AX, One Piece was big....a lot of Cosplayers

qilver wrote:

i think in '04 AX, One Piece was big....a lot of Cosplayers

That's because the dress of the characters in that anime is easy to find, and the hair isn't that difficult to do
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Saito_Hajime wrote:

That's because the dress of the characters in that anime is easy to find, and the hair isn't that difficult to do

yeah...
there were a lot of different anime cosplayers around the expo during the 4 days i went...
can't believe that there were over 25,000 people there..
i am thinking of going to this years...if it is online registration and the wait in line will be very minimal....cause waiting in long lines suck...