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. The Risespray 25mm f1.8 CCTV Lens : Like the previously reviewed 8mm Fish Eye from Risespray, this lens is available under various names or unbranded, including... 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. The Risespray 8mm f3.8 Fish Eye : The Risespray 8mm f3.8 Fish Eye lens designed for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras is marketed under various names... Continue Reading →
Playing around with EVF-less Olympus E-P cameras began long before the idea of the "Tiny Every Day M4/3 Camera Project" even crossed my mind, and let me tell you, it took a turn I never saw coming. My initial dislike for cameras without EVF transformed into genuine fondness, and eventually, I found myself unable to... Continue Reading →
I'm a big admirer of Emily from Micro Four Nerds, so I decided to explore her website and YouTube channel to gain insights into her perspective on compact cameras. Emily has a strong preference for Panasonic, which is why it comes as no surprise that Panasonic takes center stage in her content. Notably, Panasonic boasts... Continue Reading →
Intro : I've been in the habit of carrying a second camera with me in addition to my E-M1 X or Mark III with 300mm or 100-400mm that's in my bag. Usually, it's either the E-M10 MK IV or the E-M5 MK III with a standard lens like the Oly 12-45mm Pro or Pany 12-60mm.... Continue Reading →
It's been since August that I wrote about "I'm going on a trip, and I’m bringing …" and here is the third and final part. It was actually ready for quite some time and just needed a few finishing touches. I always have a number of articles and projects ready to go, and this year... Continue Reading →
I carry this particular kind of bag whenever I'm going to events like airshows, embarking on a cycling expedition into the woods to observe birds and wildlife, etc. The aim of using this equipment and bag is to have a versatile setup that allows me to capture a wide range of shots, from extreme telephoto... Continue Reading →
"I’m going on a trip, and I’m bringing" is my take on "whats in my camera bag",because I think there are few photographers who only have one bag or backpack, or am I the only bag hoarder here ? 🙂 Certainly, it's always possible, and in reality, we only require one or maybe two bags.... Continue Reading →
When I'm out photographing birds or wildlife, I typically carry two cameras with me. One camera is equipped with a telephoto lens, such as the Olympus 300mm f4 Pro or the Leica Lumix Vario Elmar 100-400mm f4-6.3, while the other camera has a standard zoom lens, like the Olympus 12-40mm f2.8 Pro or Panasonic G... 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 →
In my article on the PictureFX Leica M8 Lut, I mentioned George Holden's 2023 video titled - Fake 500 $ Fujifilm X100V - in which he compared the performance of the original Olympus E-M10 Mark I to that of the Fujifilm X100V, and asserted that the former outperformed the latter. Olympus E-M10 Mark I There... Continue Reading →
The E-M10 MKIII with Lumix G Vario 100-300mm Power OIS is a camera lens combination that weighs 990 grams and is 170mm long. It can provide a field of view range (FOV) of 400 to 1200mm (compared to 35mm). Wait a minute, that's not right ! shouldn't that be 200 to 600mm FOV ? Before... Continue Reading →
This is about a hot topic that has been going on for several years.I suspect it started when Olympus at one point mentioned FOV focal lengths on their lenses in big blue letters instead of the actual focal length.On various internet sites and Youtube videos, the fuse was lit, heated discussions arose on forums, and... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Since I switched to Olympus, I have also started filming more.I even bought a Zhiyun Weebill S Gimbal to make the filming experience even more pleasant, but I'm not there yet.My best camera stays at home on the short bike rides, and with it the gimbal that I bought exactly for that camera.So my short... Continue Reading →
No, this is not a joke, nor is it a new version.This article is primarily intended for those who like Darktable's editing features, but want to edit photo's without using a database, library, tagging, actually just with a photo browser. I never was a big fan of Darktable myself, I loved working with Rawtherapee or... Continue Reading →
In short, what the previous article "Rangefinder or Not – that is the Question" was about:I wanted a rangefinder type camera,not too expensive,but I also didn't want to run into the same problems as with previous purchases in this category of camera.The problem with the Fujifilm X100 was mainly the fixed lens and that the camera... Continue Reading →
Making the right choices.I sometimes miss the optical viewfinder from my Pentax K-3,and the Pentax felt great in the hand, but was also a bit heavy.Fujifilm ? after seeing the successors of the X-H1, it was clear that Fujifilm was going another way, and not maintaining and improve a proven concept. By concept I refer... Continue Reading →
Before I continue with the review, I would like to say this: an 135mm prime lens was a widely used and interesting lens that could be used for various purposes, such as portrait, still life and even landscape. But then we are talking about 35mm film or Full Frame. Using an 135mm lens on an... Continue Reading →
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