The Year is Ending: Looking Back and Forward As the year draws to a close, we're just days away from the start of the final month. Before we know it, another year will have passed. What will the next photographic year bring? Hopefully, plenty of good weather! As the holiday season approaches, the pace of... Continue Reading →
When I decided not to purchase the OM System 150-600mm f5-6.3 lens, it was for several reasons: High price Relatively big and heavy compared to my current gear Existing lenses that would be underutilized To even more justify my decision, I tested my lenses for field of view (FOV) with and without teleconverters (1.4x and... Continue Reading →
Since I got my new camera, I've been able to photograph several birds that I hadn't captured before. You might think it has nothing to do with the camera, and that's partly true. However, the improved focusing system combined with bird recognition does make it easier for me to photograph birds at a distance, moving,... Continue Reading →
Many of you photography enthusiasts likely contemplate new cameras, lenses, or other gear to improve your craft, but may not blog about it. Here at Open Source Photography, I do just that, aiming to share my experiences to help others make informed decisions amidst the uncertainty. Currently, I have both the Panasonic Leica 100-400mm f4-6.3... Continue Reading →
Well, today my first photo with the new OM-1 MKII coupled to the Leica Lumix 100-400 MKI,the lens works perfectly with this camera, the stability is superb,and the results are great.At least, it can be better - much better, because unfortunately RawTherapee is not yet quite successful at developing OM System ORF files properly.This must... Continue Reading →
Occasionally, a rare opportunity presents itself – one you may have previously hesitated to take advantage of. However, when the price becomes truly irresistible, and there are compelling reasons to own two nearly identical lenses, you might find yourself tempted to make the purchase. Such was the situation I encountered. I already owned the Lumix... Continue Reading →
Three months have passed since I purchased the Olympus 300mm f4 Pro lens, and these are my findings so far. There's a lot said and written about this lens, claiming it to be the best and sharpest lens Olympus has ever made. So, my expectations were very high. Well, it is certainly sharp, but it's... Continue Reading →
I bought a brand new Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO.I hesitated for a long time, and it was a very difficult decision, but in the end I took the plunge.To be honest, the first hurdle was the price, because for the most of us and me it is quite an expensive lens.The... Continue Reading →
My watch for size comparison I did my first experiments with Olympus and bird photography, with an E-M5 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. At that time I was still a Fujifilm user, and compared this lens next to my Fuji X-H1 and Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM... Continue Reading →
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