About The Leica T (Typ 701) is an innovative mirrorless camera that blends high-end design with solid performance. Initially, it faced criticism for its autofocus issues and limited native lens options. However, with the release of firmware version 1.9, many of these issues have been resolved. Autofocus performance is now much improved, making it more... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, things turn out completely different from what you expected. Not too long ago, I had the chance to buy a Leica Digilux 2, a fantastic camera that I'm really happy with. At first, it felt like fireworks with just a few sparkles. However, what came afterward was completely unexpected—the real fireworks were yet to... Continue Reading →
Update December 3, 2024: The Digicam 2 was sold last month, however, in the meantime I have two Leica T's and a Leica D-Lux type 109 - and I am very happy with them 🙂 Owning a Leica has been a dream for many photographers—whether collectors, enthusiasts, or professionals. While professionals can justify the expense... Continue Reading →
A brief holiday review about the latest addition to my humble Olympus camera collection. For several years, I've used an Olympus TG camera as my everyday camera. It all started with the TG-6 in August 2021 - "The Olympus Tough TG6". In June 2022, I swapped the TG-6 for a TG-3 - "Downgrade your camera... 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 →
With the prospects of climate change and the associated long periods of rain (and hopefully some sunshine to), I thought it would be a good idea to complete my camouflage lens protection with a durable and highly rain-resistant raincoat for telephoto lenses. At Chassing Birds, I found a raincoat in the same "greenleaf" camo pattern... Continue Reading →
About a year ago, I read that Pentax had plans to develop a new 35mm film camera. At that moment, I thought, "Wow, that would be fantastic," as it meant film photography enthusiasts wouldn't have to rely on second-hand cameras from the '70s and '80s or older. Naturally, I envisioned a new Pentax SLR, as... Continue Reading →
If you visited my website yesterday, you probably noticed something was up. It was one of those moments when I got tired of the old design and wanted to change everything. As a former IT professional, you'd think I'd handle it more professionally, but sometimes I have different ideas, too much on my plate, and... 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 →
On a Mission : There are times when I wish to articulate other aspects of photography that may not be readily available elsewhere. For instance, expressing an interest in a particular camera that I ultimately decided against purchasing could potentially benefit others who share similar interests. Explaining the rationale behind such decisions might offer valuable... Continue Reading →
For quite a while, I had been shooting in both Raw and Jpg. It seemed like a smart approach – capturing images in both formats provided flexibility, allowing me to have the high-quality Raw files for editing and the more readily accessible Jpg's for quick sharing or viewing. However, as time passed, I began to... Continue Reading →
This limited edition, TTArtisan 28mm f5.6 lens is completely made of brass, weighing 151 grams and measuring 19mm long. It's designed to look like the famous Leica Summaron M 28mm f5.6 lens from 1955 to 1963. You can get it in silver, black, and brass (gold) version, every version is limited to 500pcs, so it... Continue Reading →
Intro:I wrote this because I'm concerned about how people sometimes react about Film Simulation Recipes,about the authenticity and accuracy of recipes compared to real film stock, especially in the Fujifilm community. I'm also worried about how some blog writers criticize AI-generated recipes made by ChatGPT, or commenting or detracting from the accuracy of simulation recipes... Continue Reading →
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is something you hear a lot about nowadays. You might already have your own thoughts on it, whether you're not interested or find it confusing and/or to complicated. But dealing with AI doesn't have to be complicated. Here's an insight on how I use it today, and how it might be... Continue Reading →
Renowned photographer and creator Mark G. Adams, founder of OneCameraOneLens.com, has once again dazzled the photography community with his latest innovation: Film Recipes for Nikon cameras. With a reputation already established through his exceptional Fujifilm Recipes, Adams has now turned his focus back to his old love, Nikon, reigniting the magic of film simulation recipes.... Continue Reading →
I want to start this article by making clear that I never actually recommend anything that I haven't purchased and tried myself. As for "film simulations", well, I have my own developments known as PictureFX, and they are free for everyone. On FreshLuts you will find even more film simulations that are free. But that... Continue Reading →
They sometimes say, "even a donkey doesn't bump against the same stone twice",Well, I must admit with shame, apparently I do. Well, it all started in November 2022, when I bought the E-M5 Mark III 12-200mm Kit from the OM System shop and got a great deal, €1199 instead of €1799 for the camera and... Continue Reading →
My very first camera was the Kodak Pocket Instamatic 400 with 110 film, I was 12 years old then, but even before that, I had already started learning photography. However, I can't quite remember the exact cameras I used back then. The camera that I do remember and I loved the most, was an old... Continue Reading →
It's not the first time on Open Source Photography, you can find tools that help you visualize HaldCLUTs or 3DLUTs, generate previews, or even convert them to another LUT format and size. The https://www.color.io/free-online-lut-converter is one of those tools. The cool thing here is that you have a wide range of different outputs to choose... Continue Reading →
The Minolta 70-210mm zoom lens is another lens where the collaboration between Leica and Minolta played a role. There are different versions of it, both manual and autofocus (AF). It also got the nickname "Beercan" because of its distinctive shape. However, this particular version has a 49mm filter thread, is not listed in the Minolta... Continue Reading →
You could consider the article about the Minolta MD 24-35mm f3.5 as a teaser because, even though it's a fantastic lens, Minolta has more gems in store for those who know how to find them. And that's what this sequel is about. There is also that unmistakable link with Leica. So, specifically for photographers who... Continue Reading →
In today's review, I'll be discussing the Minolta MD zoom 24-35mm f3.5. It is a very underestimated lens, simply because it's a zoom lens. However, in reality, it's a gem. When used on micro 4/3 or other APS-C cameras, it offers an interesting wide-angle range, effectively replacing three essential prime lenses in one. Moreover, it... Continue Reading →
This review has not been influenced or sponsored in any way. These are my personal observations, reservations and opinions about a lens that I purchased with my own money. A Special Project : This type of lens is in a category of its own, not to be assessed like other "normal" vintage manual lenses; these... Continue Reading →
I used to purchase lens mount adapters from Fusnid, I was always satisfied with them on my Fujifilm cameras. However, the online shop in the Netherlands where I used to buy them stopped selling them. Subsequently, I switched to adapters from K&F Concept. However, some time ago, the shop changed its transport company, and the... Continue Reading →
This review has not been influenced or sponsored in any way. These are my personal observations, reservations and opinions about a lens that I purchased with my own money. This is the third and last Risespray lens I am reviewing in the "Tiny lens Project". Will this red 35mm f1.6 Risespray form a perfect trio... Continue Reading →
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