Tsubasa Mfg Discusses | Expressing Yourself | PENTAX K-1 Mark II | Knowledge #185

Creators who love photography share their stories with their cameras. The presence of a 'beloved camera' reflects individual life views and values. In this series, Tsubasa Mfg, who uses the PENTAX K-1 Mark II, makes an appearance.

One reason for choosing a camera is liking the colors it produces. Each manufacturer has its own color creation, such as cameras that emphasize blacks or make greens vibrant. I will present cameras that express individuality from my perspective.

Equipped with an approximately 36.4-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, it achieves high-sensitivity shooting with a maximum ISO of 819200 through the combination of an accelerator unit and the PRIME IV image processing engine.

Additionally, it features the Pixel Shift Resolution System II, allowing for high-resolution images even with handheld shooting. The 5-axis shake reduction mechanism 'SR II' enables stable shooting in various scenes. Furthermore, it includes features that enhance user convenience, such as an optical viewfinder offering a bright and wide field of view and a flexible tilt LCD monitor.

Color creation is referred to as image adjustment, with various names such as picture control system, photo style, and film simulation depending on the brand. PENTAX cameras offer distinctive colors like 'Silver Retention,' 'Miyabi,' 'Satobi,' and 'Reversal Film.'

Moreover, the latest mirrorless cameras allow you to check the adjusted image state through the viewfinder or rear monitor while shooting.

The suitable image adjustment pattern may vary depending on the subject. Understanding the characteristics of each camera's image adjustments and using them according to the scene can bring your photos closer to the desired image.

Once you find an image adjustment pattern you like, changing the settings to create your own unique color can be part of the fun. Some manufacturers offer services that allow you to share original image adjustment profiles (camera shooting settings) with others.

Photos reflecting image adjustments can be output through in-camera development or with the camera's included development software. Some cases support commercial development software.

If you want to work with your usual development and retouching software, output in a data format like TIFF that retains more information, as JPEG data has limited adjustment range. This allows for final touch-up work.