Insights from Tsubasa Mfg | New Discoveries through Fixed Point Observations | PENTAX K-1 Mark II | Knowledge #179

Creators who love photography share their stories with their cameras. Each "beloved camera" reflects their life perspectives and values. In this series, Tsubasa Mfg, a devoted user of the PENTAX K-1 Mark II, makes an appearance.

While new places are exciting and fresh for photography, shooting in familiar or nearby locations can become monotonous. This is where the usefulness of fixed point observations comes in.

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

Additionally, with the Pixel Shift Resolution System II, it is possible to obtain high-resolution images even with handheld shooting. The 5-axis shake reduction mechanism "SR II" allows for stable shooting in various scenes. Furthermore, it features an optical viewfinder that offers a bright and wide field of view, as well as a flexible tilt-type LCD monitor, enhancing the convenience for photographers.

Even in the same place, there are always differences and changes, such as morning and night, sunny and rainy days, and seasonal events. Because you are familiar with the location of fixed point observations, you should be able to easily find these small differences and changes. Why not make them your subject for photography?

By cultivating the perspective of "somewhere there is a hidden difference," like a spot-the-difference quiz, you may increase your chances of encountering serendipity in other locations as well.

Recently, buildings constructed during Japan's post-war economic boom are being demolished everywhere, transforming into new cities.

Photos of urban landscapes taken on a whim can become invaluable and irreplaceable works or assets over time. By approaching with the mindset of "capturing the never-again moment," and reflecting on past works, you can appreciate the value of fixed point observations.

Having a fixed point observation location allows you to easily verify changes when you alter equipment or settings. By having your own standard of "can I shoot the usual place as usual," you can achieve stable shooting and easily connect to the next challenge.

Additionally, it can become a place where you can confirm and analyze your own subconscious sensibilities and preferences, such as why you are drawn to repeatedly photograph a particular angle.