Intro : Why I created a Lut to simulate the Leica M8 camera jpg output ?Well, although the Leica M8 was not initially regarded as the best Leica camera, it eventually gained popularity and became highly sought after, partly due to its relatively attractive price. Many photographers aspire to shoot with a Leica at some... 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 launched "The Largest Collection of Recipes brought together" quite some time ago when I was still actively using Fujifilm camera's to take photos. To be honest, I never anticipated the page would achieve such success, and I'm genuinely happy about it. During that period, many Fujifilm photographers contributed their own recipes or modified existing... Continue Reading →
This tutorial focuses on the process of sharpening a bird or any other animal, which is essentially similar to sharpening a person or any object. Nevertheless, when working with animals, particularly birds, you may have the intention to enhance their appearance and make them more prominent compared to other subjects. That is the main objective... Continue Reading →
My photo gallery has been given a new look,unfortunately this is not visible via the WordPress Reader,so I invite you to pay a direct visit to my gallery here :"La Gallerie" - https://marcroovers.wordpress.comif you like my pictures please like and subscribe,it is free !
Today, Wednesday 21 June, UPS delivered the expected package from Asgoodasnew. I felt a little anxious because I hadn't seen any original photos of the camera, and the shutter count wasn't mentioned either. However, considering I paid just over €800, I reassured myself that it couldn't be a bad purchase. When I opened the outer... Continue Reading →
In my writing about the Olympus HLD-9 grip, I briefly mentioned the Olympus E-M1X camera for a specific reason. Despite going against the principles of the micro 4/3 system, which emphasize low weight, compactness, and portability, there were certain aspects that drew my interest towards this camera. One factor was my background as an SLR/DSLR... 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 →
The viewfinder holds immense importance in your Olympus camera, serving as arguably its most critical component. However, some individuals prefer utilizing the LCD screen for capturing images, provided they have good eyesight. While glasses can be used, accurately assessing sharpness and effectively utilizing long telephoto lenses is better suited for the viewfinder or EVF (Electronic... 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 →
Sigma Mirror 600mm f8 with Pentax (PK) mount + K&F Concept adapter PK/M4/3 For my micro 4/3 kit I have all the lenses I could wish for - there are currently none from Olympus or Panasonic that I would like to add.That being said,lenses that fall outside the normal lens range can still be of... Continue Reading →
Kiwi or JJC KE-EP13 Long Eyecup - replacement for the Olympus EP-13 Eyecup. An accessory I highly recommend for the Olympus E-M1 Mark II & III is a long eyecup.At first, I bought it to make it easier to use my glasses while photographing,but there are also other benefits, in macro photography for example.- It... Continue Reading →
You would think that professional bird and wildlife photographers all use the same settings on camera,Well, then I have to disappoint you.Now take ISO for example, some pro's don't go over ISO 800,others go smoothly to ISO 6400 or something in between.Of course it all depends on the conditions you are shooting in. If you... Continue Reading →
Introducing Blueprint, a new project of mine to find the very best of Olympus as much as possible.And by that I mean secret menus, alternative parts, affordable flash systems, best settings, etc…A bit similar to my "largest lists film simulations" but in this case specifically for Olympus cameras and the micro 4/3 format.Find it above... Continue Reading →
A maybe less used accessory, but certainly a useful one, is the remote cable release.Very useful for Macro photography, but also for Landscape and Astro photography.For the Olympus cameras E-M1 Mark II & III and the E-M5 Mark III, that is the Olympus RM-CB2, which costs around €60. Coincidentally, the Canon RS60-E3 cable release has... Continue Reading →
The (almost) original version of Nik software, shortly before DXO bought it and started selling it under its own stable. For those who are still interested, and it is best not to wait too long, because this Nik Collection can still be downloaded for free and is available via Internet Archive or archive.org Download it... 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 →
First and foremost, what is EXIF ?EXIF or Exchangeable Image File Format - initial release in 1995Is a standard used for images and sound.Contains data such as camera settings (Aperture, Speed, Iso, Focal Length,…)Image metrics such as Pixels and Size.Date and TimeGeolocation, User, Copyright information.And much more… jExifToolGUI is a graphical tool based on Phil... 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 →
Update May 31, 2023,The problems with the pages seem to be solved.The shop and more specifically the link to the range of lenses now also work.Very briefly, the Belgian sales page mentioned Swiss franc as a currency, but that has also been changed to euros.The personal Olympus gallery still shows login problems,but I suppose this... Continue Reading →
Does anyone remember them from the SLRs of the past ? Those leather things that protect your camera from scratches?Well, I still have some old 35mm SLRs lying around and a few of those thingys on them. Nowadays it's those hard plastic things that you push or click over the triangular hooks, the original camera... 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 →
I am no longer a Fujifilm user myself,for the obvious reason that my Olympus cameras are better than my earlier Fuji's :-)That was just a joke, the truth is that Fujifilm and Olympus each have their advantages, and the Olympus advantage is better suited to my kind of photography.That said, my two X-H1 cameras were... Continue Reading →
A new modern laptop may be faster, but still has one problem, and that is storage.You rarely have more than 512GB when you buy a budget laptop capable of photography and video editing, then we are talking about laptops in the price range of €750-€1500.If you go for a graphically better and/or faster laptop, and... Continue Reading →
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