Bird and Wildlife Photography: The Full Picture Capturing the beauty of birds and wildlife goes beyond having the right camera and lens; it's about the entire setup—gear, techniques, and knowledge working together for an immersive experience. In my bird and wildlife photography series, I cover key aspects for success. The Ultimate Micro Four Thirds Wildlife... Continue Reading →
Looking for a camera for bird and wildlife photography? You might want to take a closer look at the Micro Four Thirds system! At first glance, the title might suggest this article highlights a few underrated cameras. In reality, it’s about the entire Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system being underappreciated, not just a few models.... Continue Reading →
Here's a breakdown of Olympus/OM System and Panasonic micro four-thirds (MFT) lenses suitable for bird and wildlife photography. These lenses are evaluated with their key strengths and weaknesses, along with an average new price/second-hand sorted table. The pros and cons listed here are sourced from well-known review sites, but I don’t always agree with them. If I own or... Continue Reading →
Well, I started with the Olympus TG-6, then downgraded to the TG-3, upgraded again to the TG-4, and today, I’ve reached the TG-5. It’s been quite a journey through various models and features. By chance, not long after purchasing the Olympus TG-320, I received another notification about a TG camera I had been eyeing—the TG-5,... Continue Reading →
It was about time to create a new Gear page—a complete overview of my cameras and lenses. There are quite a few of them, but each one is part of my learning journey, and they all still serve a purpose. When I first started building this "collection," I hesitated a lot—bought, sold, and then re-bought.... Continue Reading →
TTArtisan's 500mm f/6.3 lens is a budget-friendly option for those seeking a long-range lens. It's a full-frame manual focus telephoto lens available for mounts like Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica L. Priced at about $329 in the official shop, it costs around €400 in Europe. However, it doesn’t have a direct Micro... 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 →
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 →
Having originated from the era of 35mm film cameras in the late 60s and early 70s, my photography journey predominantly revolved around SLR-type cameras. Being a big fan of Pentax cameras, I even featured the famous phrase borrowed from George Clooney on my old website: Pentax, "what else ?" At that time, I was unaware... Continue Reading →
If you had asked me in the past about using a battery grip, my answer would have been a resounding "never." Reflecting on those times, I recall my Pentax K-3, which was both bulkier and heavier than the Olympus E-M1 MKII & III. Weighing in at 800 grams, it offered 560 shots per battery. Similarly,... Continue Reading →
Recently I started a new project, namely Blueprint, it's among other, finding alternative accessories for Olympus cameras and lenses,but also research into the best possible camera settings such as the article E-M1 Mark II Bird and Wildlife Settings.There have been some private comments on it, and instead of answering them separately I'll do so here... Continue Reading →
My Olympus E-M1 Mark III and which SD Cards,that was what came to my mind when I received my new Olympus 300mm f4 Pro.What does that lens have to do with the SD cards in my camera?well, the first time I noticed that my current SD cards weren't fast enough was at a flight meeting... Continue Reading →
Shortly after I received my new lens I went outside to take some test shots in our garden.Well, the weather wasn't great - dark and gray and maybe even a little foggy,but I still expected to see razor-sharp photos,however, that was not the case. This was definitely not good. Was it due to the atmospheric... Continue Reading →
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