I really didn't mind the shaky bits. It reminds me of the some journeys I had as a boy. One of railways had diesel trains which vibrated noisily at certain engine speeds. Putting your head against the window made your teeth chatter!
Such evening moods are always something special - of course, this also applies to the railway in particular 👍 The window struts and equipment of the train are a little distracting in the picture... but that can't always be completely avoided, unless you have a good relationship with the railway company or the train driver... who would then agree to place the camera/smartphone directly at the window. ☺️ You probably only filmed in HD and not in 4K!? For example, I have the problem with my iPhone 13 that it quickly gets very warm in 4K mode at 30 or 60 fps and has sometimes crashed (refused to record further)! That's why I only ever film short sequences of a maximum of two minutes with it, with my small digital camera it would be longer and better - but the poor sensitivity in poor lighting conditions like here in the evening rules out using it for this 🫤
This time I'm shooting in 4K mode on my iPhone, but when the subject gets dark, the sensitivity setting automatically increases and the image quality seems to drop. If I were to shoot using the video function of a general mirrorless camera instead of a smartphone, the image quality could be improved, but it would be difficult to hold the camera. This is a matter of balance as to what to choose, but I would like to find a clearer answer as soon as possible. By doing so, the subjects of my interviews will be significantly broadened. However, I still do not have the financial resources to introduce the highest quality equipment, and I think that the use of extravagant equipment should be avoided because it would cause stress to the railway company and other passengers. It's a hobby, so I'll be gentle.
Of course we cannot expect that you buy the best camera equipment for us railway fans! So don’t worry and you‘re right: it’s only a hobby and NO profession - I think the same about my little contributions here at RU-vid ☺️
@@wandajackson3410 Thank you for your comment. Of course, works of higher quality will strike the hearts of many people and survive. If we do not aim for that, we will stagnate and decline. However, quality does not simply mean the performance of the lens. If the performance of the lens is the criterion for judgment, Capa and Atget have been forgotten. That "ambiguity of the scale" is art. Let's continue to enjoy each other.
14 Ikesan. You keep coming up with the most interesting videos! At least to an American here in Arizona's end of the Sonoran Desert. I admire the work you put into them. They might seem like normal sights, in Japan, but to our eyes, they are unique. We don't have the electrification that you have, and, except in rare circumstances, we don't have the frequency of stations. I really thank you for all the effort that you put into bringing us these videos.
Thank you for your comment. There is great significance in leaving a record, but if no one was going to see it, I would have given up on recording. If this image of Japan reaches many people, it will be rewarding for me and I can think about "the next better way." I would also like to try a simple drone. There are many things I want to do. However, there are also budget and time issues! Please wait patiently.
Japan's railways are all electric trains. Sometimes I find them boring. I prefer locomotive-pulled trains, but they are an endangered species in Japan.
Greetings 14 Ikesan. I find this to be one of your most beautiful videos! The evening light kind of highlights the colors of the buildings and scenery, along the tracks. The lights at each station make them stand out like they don't do during the day. And the reflection in the cab window does NOT detract from the rest of the video! That's my opinion, and my opinion counts, in my opinion (enough opinions for you?). I really enjoyed this video.
Thank you for your comment. I'm relieved to receive such a positive comment. Driving at night, whether in a car or on a train, narrows the human field of vision, which makes us feel anxious. This video also has that kind of character, so I hesitated about uploading it. (It's hard to get lost when you see glittering skyscrapers one after the other, like on the Yurikamome Line.) However, I wanted to show the atmosphere of Japanese trains at night, so I uploaded it, knowing that the image quality would be degraded. My next challenge is to improve the image quality and depict dark areas.
A German saying goes: "Brevity is the soul of wit..." That's why the short running time of the video is not a bad thing at all! A very interesting line and journey in the best film quality - especially the three-rail track: in front of Mutsuura station, the third track changes from the right edge of the main track to the left... 🤔 and behind the station back again, each time via interesting switch connections! I can imagine that this is to maintain the distance to the platform so that the vehicles with the smaller track width don't get stuck on it (clearance profile)... At the end, the 1067mm track goes off to the left, probably not that many vehicles are produced, hence the rusty track. And for me as a European, of course, there is a lot to discover next to the track, such as a fire engine at the end or a road construction site 👍
Thank you for your comment. A fire truck! I don't often get the chance to see one either, so it made me a little happy. Modern fire trucks are smart. I spoke to someone who actually drives one, and he told me that fire trucks have a short service life. That's because these trucks are only used when they're in "100% or 0" condition. The Zushi Line is a short line lacking in special character, but it is notable for having a dual-gauge section and for the remaining forest belt beyond Jinbutsu-ji Station (on the left side of this image), which is not visible in the cab view.
Hi 14 Ikesan. Another one of your fascinating videos. I get a kick out of the weeds getting ahead of the track gang's weed whackers. We don't have that kind of problem in most of the US. We don't have the same kind of humidity that you do. I enjoyed that stretch of dual gauge track. Your explanation certainly got my interest. I enjoy learning that sort of thing. Thanks again for an interesting video.
Thank you for your comment. Keihin Express Railway (Keikyu) has relatively high morals among its railway workers, but they can't keep up with the summer weeds. Summer in Japan is hot and humid, and it's hard for us Japanese to deal with it. Trevor Bauer, a pitcher who played in Japan last year, said, "I have experience in Arizona." It's true that it may not be as hot as Arizona.
Short video with a very nice idea 👍 ! From a perspective that 99 percent of travelers experience exactly like that - as I already wrote to you, it is not possible for normal travelers to enjoy the driver's cab view in German trains like in most Japanese multiple units... It would certainly be funny if people in the trains traveling parallel to each other recognized each other at some point: "Ooh, that was me back then..." 😊
Thank you for your comment. I realized that it would be interesting to collect some footage of parallel runs, so I made several trips. Often, I come across a nice scene when I'm not holding my lens. I think it's some kind of law?
Definitely one of your most viewed videos... and rightly so!!! 👍🤗 So many parallel tracks, the route goes up and down, hardly a minute goes by without different multiple units coming towards you: an impressive railway and city panorama! And a successful testimony of the current state of affairs... What will people say when they watch this video in 50 or 100 years??? Reminiscence of so-called better times or a pitying smile: "Oh, that's how backward people were back then...!?" Of course I haven't read all of your many comments about this wonderful journey in the best, soft sunlight - so I may be repeating myself ☺️ Best wishes 🖖
Thank you for your comment. This route started operation in 2001. It is a converted freight line that had become obsolete. I myself did not know where this route actually passed until I actually rode it. I have the impression that the discovery of this route suddenly revitalized the railway network centered on Tokyo. People living along the line must have been surprised. Until then, it was a rundown route with few trains running on it.
Addendum to the shaky camera: Use a smartphone or a camera with good image stabilization, alternatively use a gimbal... but of course it's all a question of budget, even I couldn't afford a new camera at the moment... 🙄
Before writing a reply to you, I happened to write about the problem of the shooting method in response to a comment in Japanese, and wrote that picking up vibrations was a challenge. Currently I shoot with a smartphone, but I can think of measures such as changing it to a CCD. However, there is also the issue of budget. Also, I don't think I should spread out my equipment too much. It's not an official railway company shoot, but rather a sharing from the perspective of a fan. I want to improve in a relaxed manner, having fun with everyone here and there, and if we fail, that's fine too. I'm not sure about many things, though.
I can understand that... the whole thing shouldn't degenerate into personal and financial stress: it's simply your hobby with which you, as a private individual, give us wonderful insights into the Japanese railways! I film myself with an iPhone 13 and have to say that it really produces great images, but I have rarely taken pictures while running - not to mention a cab view ride... So I also have to make compromises and a big dream would be to buy a Panasonic Lumix S5II: it is supposed to be very good in the video area and, above all, have excellent image stabilization! However, I would also need lenses (L-mount)... the whole thing would be quite expensive. But of course we humans can always dream 😊
@@wandajackson3410 When Japan built the Shinkansen, Shinji Sogou, who was the president of the Japanese National Railways at the time, took strong leadership. At that time, many people thought that the construction of the Shinkansen was a wasteful dream story. Sogou invited Hideo Shima from a private company to be the head of the technical department. Shima had previously worked for the Japanese National Railways, but had retired from the company after taking responsibility for a major accident (the Sakuragicho accident). Sogou praised Shima, who refused to return to the company, citing his advanced age (he was in his 50s). "As long as a man has a dream, he is young," is a famous quote that remains in the history of Japanese railways. I want to be like that too. I also have a Panasonic camera, the LUMIX G9, and it is a fun camera to use.
@@14ikesan12 That's a commendable attitude and a very good motto! 👍 My goal is to help everyone in some way - that doesn't stop in my home country, I'm open to all nationalities, and have met so many nice, friendly and likeable people around the world, including through RU-vid: I'm very grateful for that 🤗🙏 When it comes to Panasonic, we may soon be "camera colleagues"... ☺️ I've heard of the Lumix G9, but I don't know it any better... I feel it's time to try something new, as I've only used Canon cameras in the past... I wish you a relaxing Sunday! I'll try to get some sleep myself after the night was very short due to high temperatures and the German team's soccer match against Denmark at the European Soccer Championship (result 2:0) 😅⚽️
This evening trip with its many different lighting moods is simply wonderful !!! You have already presented this line to us once, but I don't remember exactly whether it was the same section. Back then, the trip took place during the day and seemed quite surreal because of the many modern buildings...
The route was exactly the same as the last time, and this time I rode the whole line to the end. Also, this time the video was in 4K, which should have improved the image quality, but I realized that there are still many issues to be addressed.
Спасибо за ваш комментарий. Гора Фудзи - это вулкан, извергавшийся несколько раз. Последний раз это произошло около 320 лет назад. Вокруг него нет других гор такой же высоты, поэтому мы можем увидеть его красивый силуэт с любой стороны.
It's been a while! Thank you for your comment. The night view of this line has become famous as a date course. There were no couples that day, but there was a very cheerful group of European women. They quickly got the front seat of the train I was planning to take. I got on the next train.
@@14ikesan12 hi. It has been a while. Been very busy working and with family. I hope you're well. I do watch every video even if I don't always comment.
@@andrewclarkehomeimprovement Being busy at work is a good thing. Japanese people often say this greeting. It may not be the global standard. I hope we can continue to work together. This is another greeting that Japanese people like.
@@14ikesan12 I've not heard that but it's true, it's a good thing, but not too busy, that can be bad for you. Here we talk about work life balance. Work hard, yes, be committed, yes but not being available 24/7. When I go home, that's it, I'm not working. Having said that, I work for myself, so one way or another it is 7/7. I have a lot of work to do on my own house, and my mother's and my father in law's house. It's good that I enjoy what I do! I'm sure we can continue to work together and that would be a pleasure.
@@andrewclarkehomeimprovement Thank you for your comment. It's given me a lot to think about. I'm a freelancer now, so I don't have time to truly let my mind go. But that's what I wanted, and I'm doing what I love, so I don't have much stress (though I do explode sometimes). As I've gotten older, I've learned little by little how to enjoy my work. Now I just need to earn a little more. ヽ(^o^)丿
It's not as big as the Chicago elevated railway, and we can't see Wrigley Field from this line. But it has the most beautiful night view of all the elevated railways in Japan.
Another one of your fascinating videos. I enjoyed the passage of a rarely seen freight train, early on. Then a packed storage yard full of resting trains. The occasional rapid train going by on the left, and a local on the right. It's just a pleasant ride through mostly residential areas.
Thank you for your comment. This line is on an elevated track, so I was worried that all you could see was buildings and it would be boring, but I'm relieved to see the positive comments. The number of freight trains in Japan is decreasing, and we fans feel lonely. In the past, my friends and I would talk about which we like better, passenger trains or freight trains.
I know you said you focused more on the four tracks than the scenery, but I saw plenty of scenery. Parks in residential areas, variety in architecture, maybe the backside of a temple, a greenbelt between the tracks and a street that stretched,several blocks, things like that. That made this long ride interesting enough that it went by a little too quick. Maybe it's just that my foreign eyes notice things that are ordinary to you, and fascinating to me. Anyway, your videos are always fascinating to watch. Thanks for the time and effort you put into each one. Phil, from Arizona.
Thank you for your heartfelt comments. As you say, there are temples. There are also parks and green spaces. Perhaps we Japanese are tired of the everyday scenery and have neglected to observe it. If I go out a little further and overcome some of the challenges in photography, I should be able to take pictures of many more unique routes. Please wait a little longer.
Interesting and varied journey with beautiful autumn colours 👍 There was a lot of work going on on the track at the time - it was noticeable that all the workers on the track either gave hand signals (or simply greeted the train driver) or signalled their attention with a yellow or green flag... I've never noticed that in my home country: there, the working track workers are warned by a horn, operated by an employee of the track construction company who is solely responsible for this important and life-saving measure... ☺️
It's not captured on my lens, but the driver at the time was a young woman, who rang the typhoon and then greeted the track worker with her hand. It was very elegant and cool. In response, the track worker returned the gesture with a flag. I felt like I wanted to take a picture of that rather than the cab view. 😅
I have been on this line a few times, normally as a squashed passenger standing sideways somewhere in the middle of the train! To get this wonderful view out of the cab is such a luxury! Thanks for sharing.
It's a shame that the drivers have this view all to themselves. However, they can only run in the same place. I have a friend who is a train driver, and he said, "I want to be a freelance driver."
Very nice tram ride with great image quality - especially because the right-hand area is not covered by traction technology! In a train station along the way, some "trainspotting" colleagues can be seen at the end of the platform... so it's also a popular hobby in Japan 😊
As you say, that place is a terrace with a great environment. The only drawback is that it is a little difficult for elderly people to enter. There are no advance tickets.
One more of your neat video's. A four track line with dedicated local and express tracks and stations. And busy, too. The lineside views are pleasantly different from most of your four track line videos, being mostly residential urban scenes, rather than "canyon" scenes. I enjoyed the "ride." ❤😂🎉
Thank you for your comment. There are many unique train lines in Japan, so I would like to introduce them one by one. Viewers may get bored with just the cab view, so I would like to take pictures of the station as well. The number of hits will probably be small (^^;, but I think it will be a good record.
Good afternoon to you. I hope you're having a fantastic day. I want you to know that I will not be able to watch you videos this week, I am very sick and have been in the hospital. But I will return on Sunday, June 30. Thank you for understanding. Bye
I think that the quality of my videos will not deteriorate even if I leave them on the shelf. First, please take your time to heal your body. Then, enjoy various things. Take care of yourself.
What a wonderful video! It's great to see the countryside from outside the train for a change. The scenery of Japan is so beautiful, and to see it in a way that your cab views just hint at, is a real pleasure. Thank you so much!
I like this area and have been there many times. I would like to introduce the charm of this route not only from the cab view, but also from outside the cab. This is a difficult task, but I would like to continue.
