Mob ( @yama_free )
With his beloved first-generation Land Rover Defender 90, a camera, and his dog in tow,
@yama_free spends his time in nature capturing quiet moments with a FUJIFILM X-E4 and the F2 Trio (XF18mm / XF35mm / XF50mm).
"What matters most is being able to shoot the moment something feels right."
He keeps his settings simple—only adjusting aperture and exposure compensation, leaving the rest to the camera.
For him, that simplicity is what makes photography fit naturally into everyday life.
That style allows the atmosphere of the scene to come through honestly in each image.
Rather than just recording what’s visible, he aims to capture something more—
photos that resemble how a moment lingers in memory.
We spoke to @yama_free about what "the time spent taking photos" means to him.
Q. What camera and lenses do you use, and why did you choose the X-E4?
A. This year, I’ve been shooting with the X-E4 and the F2 Trio: XF18mmF2, XF35mmF2, and XF50mmF2.
Honestly, I chose it because it’s compact and allows for interchangeable lenses—that’s it (laughs).
The small lens size is convenient, and for sharing photos on social media, full-frame just isn’t necessary.
Noise isn’t much of a concern either. Ultimately, I care about having a camera that I *want* to bring with me, and that looks good enough to feel fun to carry.
I like the form of a classic camera—something more than a smartphone.
Q. What do you focus on when taking photos, and how do you approach camera settings?
A. I think the most important thing is to be able to shoot the moment something feels “right.”
I try to eliminate anything that might get in the way of that—like weight or complex settings.
I just trust the camera and press the shutter.
Most of my settings are automatic.
ISO and shutter speed are handled by the camera. I just choose an aperture that gives me the look I want and use the exposure compensation dial.
When I used to shoot with a Leica, I realized this was the only setup that worked for me when I wanted to shoot quickly.
If you want to enjoy photography in everyday life, it helps not to overthink it.
Q. What is your favorite TOKYO GRAPHER filter, and why?
A. I like the cinematicDF s. It's a distinctive filter that helps bring consistency to the look of my images, even when switching lenses.
Q. How do you feel the scenery changes when viewed through a filter?
A. While capturing what you see is important, I think these filters help you photograph something closer to how the moment remains in your memory.
Q. What’s your ideal shooting style or way of spending time with your camera?
A. My dream is to camp and spend long, slow hours doing fixed-point shooting—just soaking in the environment.
Mob ( @yama_free )
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