I, Robot was a 2004 Alex Proyas movie set in 2035. Highly intelligent robots serve humanity but must follow three strict laws to prevent harm. Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) investigates a murder seemingly committed by a robot. But he uncovers a deeper conspiracy that threatens human freedom.
Today, The Significant Other and I went to the Leisure Trade Fair in the Nuremberg Exhibition Center. Part of the fair was the RoboCup German Open 2025.
There I photographed these cute little soccer playing robots taking a charging break. Competing are teams from more than 50 nations. The RoboCup is the world’s largest and most important competition for intelligent robots. I took quite a few photos and will do a separate post about the fun and super interesting event.
The Robots are of the latest technology, as is the camera I used to photograph them (my trusted Nikon Zf). The lens attached to the modern mirrorless via an adapter was quite the opposite. I used an M42 mount Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2,8/35mm manufactured around 1970 in former East Germany. An amazing manual focus lens with an amazing image quality, as you can see from this monochrome image. Which by the way is a JPG straight out of camera without any post processing using the Nikon’s B&W mode.
Images specs are 1/250 sec @ f/8 and ISO 6400.
Have I said I love attaching vintage glass on my Zf?
Have a great Saturday
Marcus
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So true! Thanks for commenting, Allan!
Beautiful! It’s amazing to watch robots like these in action. Have you heard of Boston Dynamics? They’ve done some incredible things as well.
Thanks for visit nd comment. And yes, I saw the works of Boston Dynamics, impressive!
Yep, they even have a quadruped robot that they dressed up to look like a shaggy dog. The effect is stunning. It feels like the kind of thing that could also get used in stage productions or on movie sets.
As always: I really love your discovering eye!
Thanks, Gerda, as always your kind words are so much appreciated!
Cool photo, Marcus! I’m glad that you are still enjoying your new Nikon!! I always watch I, Robot when I see it on the tube, excellent movie.
Thanks, John, love the Nikon and the movie! Glad you share the passion for both!
Thanks! 🙏🏻