Cover photo by Tsubasa Mfg
Introduction
'Life Camera' is a global online photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to any creator registered with cizucu. The contest curates outstanding works from submissions, aiming to discover new talents as a platform and support the community.
Do you remember your first encounter with your camera? Everyone has probably spent a lot of time researching and deliberating before choosing that one perfect camera. The excitement when it arrives, wandering around the neighborhood thinking about what to shoot first. As you get used to it, the unique personality of that camera becomes endearing.
This contest was themed 'My Beloved Camera', allowing you to express your love for your camera in your own way.
Now, let's introduce the submissions and the award-winning works.
Submission Introduction
Photo by Keyphoto
Keyphoto
Shinjuku night
📷 SONY | ILCE-7M4
cizucu Editorial Team
A snapshot of Shinjuku Kabukicho and the people in the streets. This expression is possible because the photographer knows the strengths and quirks of their beloved camera. This work captures the bustling city scene impressively.
Photo by the Oji brown
the Oji brown
tribute to my friend
cizucu Editorial Team
A double exposure photograph of a woman and sunflowers. Each camera has its unique characteristics, not just in its functions but also in the colors it captures. This work conveys a poignant impression despite the vibrant subject.
Award-Winning Works
Photo by 好 | Kodai Yamashita
好 | Kodai Yamashita
Walking by the seaside from early morning.
Photographing trash is like photographing the city, and in a way, photographing oneself.
Even under extreme conditions, I want to keep capturing it. I'm glad to have a camera that can be my partner.
I want to keep shooting with it for a while longer.
📷 FUJIFILM | GFX 50S
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo capturing trash on the beach. The attempt to express the relationship between the photographer, the camera, and the subject in a single photo is truly impressive. We look forward to seeing more of the unique world captured by this photographer and their beloved camera.
Photo by Tsubasa Mfg
Tsubasa Mfg
A few years ago, I decided to upgrade from an APS-C camera to a full-frame one and acquired this camera. Its robust appearance and grip design suit me perfectly. Holding this camera transforms me into a photographer, and looking through the viewfinder immerses me in the world of photography.
The color tones of my work are created by customizing the 'SATOBI' image setting on this camera. I couldn't replicate these tones in Lightroom. The colors are the 'life' of my work, making this camera indispensable.
Recently, the first shot after startup results in a black photo because the shutter clicks but the mirror doesn't rise. This issue has taught me that the shutter sound is a combination of the shutter opening and closing and the mirror moving up and down.
I'm always watching the latest mirrorless models and am amazed by their performance, but I haven't found one that surpasses the exhilaration of holding my current camera.
I might be a rare breed, but I want to feel real light through the viewfinder.
📷 PENTAX K-1 Mark II
cizucu Editorial Team
A snapshot of the city. The caption shares a lot about the photographer's beloved camera, from the importance of color to the insights gained from its quirks, and the unique joy of using a viewfinder. These are the joys of photography that can only be experienced through a long-term relationship with a beloved camera.
Photo by fujikko
fujikko
When taking photos and editing those moments, the emotions of that time vividly come back. Sometimes tears flow. Joy, loneliness, affection... all these feelings are packed into a single photo.
📷 SONY | ILCE-7M3
cizucu Editorial Team
Perhaps a shot taken through a car mirror? The photographer shared not only this work but also a nine-photo diary-like story with their beloved camera. The memories evoked by this one photo are unique to your beloved camera and can only be captured by you.
In Conclusion
How was it?
We will offer a series project with cizucu to the three award winners!
By focusing on your beloved camera, many of you might have realized that a camera is more than just a tool for taking photos; it's full of discoveries. We hope this project has provided an opportunity to reflect on your relationship with your camera.
See you at the next contest!
