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 →
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 →
Load your old CCD camera - or even your new existing DSLR or Mirrorless - with 'size limited memory cards' as you used to load film into your old film camera. This limits the number of shots your camera can take, just like with film rolls in the past. The idea came to me when... 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 →
I found this very old and well-worn Billingham bag - model :Take 3 - on a second-hand site for the price of €50. The bag had some serious signs of wear here and there, and the inserts were missing. Still, even though it was in less-than-perfect condition, it was still an attractive bag to look... 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 →
To wrap up the week, here’s a series about this stunning airplane. On Monday, we'll be back with a new article—let the fireworks begin 🙂 https://marcroovers.wordpress.com/2024/08/23/fly-inn-2023-lockheed-12a-electra/
To get things started and let the engines warm up, I'm beginning a four-day photo series on last year's Fly-In event. For me, this also marks the long-awaited closure of using photos from 2023. Due to the (sarcastically speaking) wonderful weather we've had in the early months of 2024, I was forced to rely on... Continue Reading →
Fireworks ! Well, at least I hope so—especially when it comes to what's in store for Open Source Photography. My goal with Open Source Photography has always been to stand out from the countless other photography websites. I aim to share my knowledge and gear reviews, as well as the expertise, tips, software developments, and... Continue Reading →
A new holiday update, photos of the Malle fly in 2023 and date of the new upcoming event, more photo interesting events, read all about it in my gallery site, click the link below. https://marcroovers.wordpress.com/2024/08/15/holiday-update-and-events-to-come/
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 →
Another vacation story en gear talk : https://marcroovers.wordpress.com/2024/07/14/stealth-mode/
Starting today, I’ll be on holiday mode, meaning I’ll be less active online and will write less for the next few weeks. During this time, I’ll also experiment with ways to make my Gallery site more visible and better connected with Open Source Photography. Normally, I post on “OSP” twice a week (Monday and Friday)... 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 →
A while ago, I reviewed Robert May's settings for bird and wildlife photography and some general tips from Rachel Bigsby. Today, we will continue with a comparison between the techniques of Rob Trek and Steven Ingram. Rob Trek is a photographer and YouTube content creator specializing in Olympus cameras. He runs a popular YouTube channel... 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 →
Well, I never thought I'd say this because I usually hate backpacks. Why? It's hard to explain, but a messenger bag always feels better. You can get them in all sizes—small ones for just personal items and a camera, and larger ones for more gear. Plus, they're always easily accessible. Backpacks, whether big or small,... Continue Reading →
Before we move on to what was promised on Wednesday about gear for wildlife photography and rain protection, let's first cover the final part of my RawTherapee workflow. In the first part of my RawTherapee workflow, I covered the Exposure section using Adobe Camera Profiles. After that, I discussed Sharpening in RawTherapee, and today we’ve... Continue Reading →
What’s Yet to Come on My Website Despite the bad weather and a lot of rain, I was still able to photograph deer—albeit to a smaller extent. It was challenging, but perseverance paid off. One key takeaway from these sessions is the importance of effective camouflage. I’ve found that further application of camouflage significantly improves... 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 →
Inspired by my popular "The Largest Collection of" lists and my article "Tips From a Bird and Wildlife Photographer" about Rachel Bigsby, I thought, why not do the same for information, tips, and settings for the OM System OM-1 (Mark II), specifically for bird and wildlife photography, offering insights from a specific nature photographer's perspective.... Continue Reading →
For the examples, AI-generated neutral-looking pictures were used. If you have issues with PictureFX LUTs in your software or camera, there is a link below to software that can convert LUTs and adjust them for different types and models of video and still cameras. Here is an AI-generated picture in its neutral state. And below,... 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 →
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