Tsubasa Manufacturing Talks | Finding Inspiration in Circle Activities <Street Edition> | PENTAX K-1 Mark II | Knowledge #207
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Creators who love photography share their stories with their cameras. The existence of a "beloved camera" reflects each person's life views and values. In this series, we feature Tsubasa Manufacturing, who loves the PENTAX K-1 Mark II.
Street photography is an attractive method for capturing the small dramas hidden in everyday life. Tsubasa Manufacturing, who has previously featured the relationship and charm of their beloved camera and street photography, talks about the joy of capturing urban landscapes and moments through activities in the circle. We delve into the inspiration gained from the works shared by participating creators and the sense of synchronicity felt through photography.
PENTAX K-1 Mark II Basic Information
The PENTAX K-1 Mark II is a digital SLR camera equipped with an approximately 36.4-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor. It allows for high-sensitivity shooting up to ISO 819200, achieving high-quality images with reduced noise even in low-light conditions. With a 5-axis, 5-stop image stabilization mechanism, stable photos can be obtained even with handheld shooting. It is a versatile camera that excels in various scenes such as landscapes and portraits.
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I participate in several circles on cizucu. This time, I would like to introduce the enjoyment and utilization of circle activities using the circle as an example.
What is the <Street> Circle?
The circle is developed based on the theme "Find a tiny drama in the street."
Small dramas are posted daily, and looking back at past posts, I made my first post on April 16, 2024. Since then, I have been participating in circle activities daily, leading up to the present.
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My Personal Activity Rules
I generally post photos taken on the day. I decided to express a small drama found that day as a work within the same day. Even during daily photography, I keep "small drama" in the back of my mind as I observe the city.
Since the latter half of 2023, I have been frequently using a 50mm F1.4 prime lens, which, combined with the PENTAX K-1 Mark II, weighs nearly 2kg, but it has a good appearance and balance.
With this best combination of camera and lens, I am undoubtedly producing works beyond my capabilities. I shoot almost exclusively at F1.4.
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Finding Inspiration
I gain a lot of inspiration from the works posted by participating members. Every day, I am stimulated by thoughts like "I want to try shooting from this angle too" or "That's an interesting technique." If I were working alone, my horizons would surely be narrower.
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Enjoying Synchronization
Even if the regions or places where we shoot are different, there are times when similar situation works line up. Although I have never spoken with the participating members, I feel a sense of synchronization, and it makes me smile.
It might be possible that we are engaging in non-verbal communication through photography.
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Why not participate in various circles yourself? It is also possible to start your own circle, which will surely expand the circle of activities.
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Chasing urban landscapes in Tokyo
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