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"After considering all my options, I chose the
E-1."
Everything that passes before our eyes, whether in the natural or the human world
has a color. But even if something is red, for example, it could be seen as a
subdued red, a blazing red, a passionate red, or a warm red . . . the possibilities
are endless. That's why when I take a shot, I never try to impose the way I perceive
a color on the mind of the viewer. I always want people to throw away preconceived
ideas and appreciate a photograph with their mind's eye. This was probably the
driving force behind my decision to concentrate on black and white photography.
But at the dawn of the digital era, I faced a problem: I couldn't decide which
camera I should use to realize the full potential of monochrome photography.
After considering all my options, I chose the E-1.
The way in which information about luminance is acquired is a crucial factor
in achieving successful monochrome images. With the E-1, exceptionally smooth,
faithful rendering of tonal gradations enables expression of even the most delicate
textures. Better still, any noise in the image data tends to have a bluish tone,
which in my mind is a real advantage because it plays a big role in creating
a rich sense of depth. By making the most of these valuable characteristics and
using different filters, I'm able to capture images with the same distinctive
attributes as those provided by film. And I think these photos precisely reflect
my photographic intentions.
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