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Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2024
Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2024 were okay. Yep, that’s all I can say. They didn’t blow my mind like they had in other years. This time they were a little off. But it wasn’t a wasted trip; I took my Canon EOS R5 for a spin, and it performed like a dream—tack-sharp autofocus, flawless auto white balance, and barely any post-processing needed. Despite a few quirks that took getting used to, this camera is proving to be a solid choice. Let’s look at the day.
How was Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2024?
So, what happened to the chrysanthemums? As you know, this year has been hot. It was one of the hottest on record for Tokyo, and those high temperatures continued into October! I’m sure that affected the state of the flowers. Some of them didn’t look good at all.
Many flowers hadn’t bloomed fully. We were already in the second week of the exhibit. I’d never seen that before. It was good I didn’t go during the first week.
How did the Canon EOD R5 perform?
The camera performed flawlessly. Auto-focus appeared to hit every time. I don’t have any blurry photos from the day. That made me very happy.
Auto White Balance (AWB) was the same. The camera got it right every time. I didn’t have to make any adjustments in Lightroom. So far so good, it looks perfect.
It’s hard to make quick adjustments to ISO and shutter speed, though. The EOS R5 changes those through menus. I miss the dials of the Fujifilm system. Give me more time and I’ll work things out.
My day at Shinjuku Gyoen was quite good. It was my first time to see the chrysanthemums there on a Saturday. You don’t see it in the photos, but the park was quite crowded. The weather is finally cooling off, so people came to enjoy some outdoor time.
Conclusion
Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2024 didn’t dazzle as expected. But the trip was still worthwhile. I got to test the Canon EOS R5 and came away impressed with its performance. Every shot was crisp, with accurate colors and no need for extensive post-processing. It has the qualities that made photographing even the less-than-perfect blooms enjoyable.
Maybe next year, the weather will cooperate, and the flowers will be back to their former glory. But for now, I’ll take the experience of a good shoot and a great camera outing. The chrysanthemums might have been a little lackluster, but the Canon R5 showed it’s up to the task, quirks and all. Leave comments and questions below.
When were these photos taken?
9 November, 2024
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