Tsubasa Manufacturing Discusses | Features of Mirrorless Cameras That DSLR Users Admire | PENTAX K-1 Mark II | Knowledge #219

Creators who love photography share their stories with their cameras. Each "beloved camera" reflects their life views and values. In this series, Tsubasa Manufacturing, a user of the , appears.

They enjoy the shooting process of finding a subject, calculating the light, and turning the dials to capture the perfect shot. Tsubasa Manufacturing discusses the unique charm of the that is hard to compare with others. They also explore innovative technologies like in-viewfinder magnification and real-time LUT in mirrorless cameras, seeking the ideal shooting style with a deep understanding of both types.

Equipped with an approximately 36.4-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, it offers high-resolution imaging with a low-pass filterless design. It supports ISO sensitivity up to 819200, making it strong in low-light conditions. The 5-axis shake reduction mechanism "SR II" provides stable handheld shooting. The unique "Real Resolution System II" allows for ultra-high-definition image generation even in handheld shooting. It is the perfect camera for those seeking detailed photographic expression in landscapes and astrophotography.

The reason I love using a DSLR camera is because I enjoy the process of photography. When I find a subject, I first imagine the finished image in my mind. Then, I adjust the aperture, shutter speed, and Ev value using the dials.

I look through the viewfinder where natural light enters, press the shutter, and then check the image displayed on the rear monitor to see if it turned out as intended, experiencing joy or disappointment. I love this process. Even when the result is unexpected, I find joy in the "encounter with the unexpected" that makes me think, "Oh, this is good in its own way."

As a DSLR user, you might wonder if I'm not interested in mirrorless cameras, and the answer is "No." I check new models every time they are released. It's just that there isn't a model I want right now.

While checking out mirrorless cameras, I discovered features that are impossible to achieve with a DSLR. Here are two features I really want to try!

When doing macro photography, there are times when I think, "If only I could enlarge the image in the viewfinder, focusing would be more precise." While it's possible to enlarge the image on the rear monitor, I want to shoot while looking through the viewfinder.

I learned that mirrorless cameras have an in-viewfinder magnification feature. I was amazed, thinking, "This is definitely convenient!" It's a feature made possible by EVF, and I think, "Mirrorless cameras are great."

Real-time LUT, flexible color picture control, etc., seem to have different names depending on the manufacturer, but it's a feature that displays the set color tone in real-time on the viewfinder or rear monitor.

With a DSLR, you're viewing natural light through the viewfinder, so you can only see the set color tone after shooting.

If the world you see through the viewfinder is in the color tone you set, I imagine the immersion would be immeasurable. Saying "You might not be able to return to the real world?" might be an exaggeration, but I think, "Mirrorless cameras are great" for this feature as well. 

In this way, knowing the advantages of both DSLR and mirrorless cameras, I hope to make both types of equipment my beloved tools and use them wisely in the near future. It's not about which is superior or inferior, but about enjoying each of their characteristics, and I continue shooting with my beloved camera every day.