Tokyo’s Best Viewpoints with One Camera + One Lens
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Hasselblad recently sent me (and a whole bunch of other creators!) the X2D to test out! I’ve been using it for the last few months and have absolutely fallen in love with it. It’s a 100-megapixel beast, producing beautifully sharp and detailed images. To really test it out, I went up a bunch of observation decks in Tokyo, Japan, to get various views of the skyline, Shibuya Scramble Crossing and more.
Over a few days in Tokyo, I ended up with loads of images from various vantage viewpoints and weather scenarios. There are so many images in this vlog — I hope you enjoy it!
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01:49 Carrot Tower, Sangen-Jaya, Tokyo
04:21 Shibuya Sky, Tokyo
07:53 Shinjuku Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck
10:20 Tokyu Plaza, Jingumae, Tokyo
11:13 Shibu Niwa, Shibuya, Tokyo
11:57 Azabudai Hills, Tokyo
13:10 Tokyo SkyTree
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31 Comments
How's everyone doing? 😬 Since moving to Japan at the end of last year, it's been a chaotic year! I think naturally, I've focused a lot on settling in, building community etc., but I've also had more commercial work than ever, which has been great!
Looking forward to getting back to more frequent uploads in 2025! ✌ Happy New Year, everyone!
Great video too btw. I like the voice over.
Adobe has a reflection removal tool in photoshop and it’s still beta but it works quite well in certain photos. If you have photoshop, it’s worth checking out.
Videos like this are priceless for people new to Tokyo. I'll be heading to a few of these soon I imagine.
I miss Tokyo
I liked the voice over, no need to hear random noises and you can articulate better what you are thinking.
I so need to take a trip to Tokyo , you always remind me Joe how much I loved my time there ….
its great having a camera you enjoy , it really inspires you to shoot.
Very enjoyable watch 👌. The voice over works too. Fascinating city , great views I’m glad Japan is working for you, commercially too. Happy New Year 🎉
Enjoyed the video Joe, best wishes for 2025. 🏴
Your instagram post led me to this video 🙂 Pretty cool spots, I went to many of them but I didn't know about the Azabu one, which looks pretty cool! Thx for sharing this, it will be on the list for my next Tokyo photo session 🙂
We're looking forward to your 2025 adventures and uploads !
Loved the video Joe! Man, the colors of the Hasselblad look really really good. Excited to see you feature it more in some videos. To be fair, you need to return to Asabudai Hills with a wider lens. Might be my favorite view point of them all… :):)
Shibuya, Shibuya, Shibuya! Definitely a fan of the voiceover and amazing views. You made that X2D sing.
you inform and inspire . love your passion and vibe . ganbaro!
Looks like a great time in Tokyo with the hassy! loved that you did voice over on this one.
With a longer lens you may wanna check out the "I-Link Town Observation Deck" in Ichikawa someday. It's on my list still too. If lucky you can get Fuji and the Skytree together on a photo.
Cool video!
Hasselblad images are stunning.. loved it so much I got both the X2D and 907x bodies.
Lovey video Joe, was also great to bump into you in Tokyo last month ☺
Fantastic video Joe! Going to Japan in March/April 2025 and can’t wait. How do you compare the Hassy to the GFX 100S… just out of curiosity…
For what’s it’s worth, I believe the Burj Khalifa is taller than the Tokyo SkyTree.
Brings back fond memories of my few trips to Tokyo a few years ago, when I worked for Diamaru Australia. Stunning shots.
Nice selection, my absolute favorite viewpoint in Japan so far is the Yokohama landmark tower,I try to visit it every time when I am.around Tokyo 🎉
An excellent video, thx! You are a natural at vo pacing 👏 The camera and lens still look beautiful to me. I now own a Hasselblad 250mm lens which works really well on my GFX 100s…possibly offensive to some H owners. I went the Fuji route because of the lack of long lenses and the incompatibility with Capture one. I’ve also heard that the H support is poor?
Hah, amazing to see carrot tower in this. Our company (based in ikejiri) always has our celebrations/functions there on anniversaries and the like.
Great video, chill and relaxing to watch as usual.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Many thanks Joe.
That’s a very versatile lens skirt, where can I find one please? The common ones are those attached to the lens and made of collapsible chunky rubber
How I miss Japan!
Well, this is what this camera with a 100 megapixel sensor is made for, it gives a wider view and a lot of digital information with depth that can be recorded especially for cityscapes shots it brings a lot of definition with clarity. Yes, cityscapes, landscapes, and other huge vistas can be obtained with a detailed information. I am noticing the absence of your lady for quite sometime is she still in your circle? Cheers and happy new year 2025.
Man, this video makes me want to sell my kidney so I can get a Hasselblad, a nice lens and book a trip to Tokyo! Also, Not gonna lie… I've been thinking of doing videos where I go on photo walks and just do the voice over at home and your video kinda inspired me to do that… now all I have to do is actually film it! lol
Tocho's observation deck remains the best for me. Really great views of fuji san!
I appreciated the voice-over because it did not sound like a "voice-over." Loose, conversational, like we were chatting. Not easy to do. Nicely done.