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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
This story started a little more than a half year ago. Somewhere around June 2022, I had the urge to have a digital rangefinder camera again. So I gave myself a budget of up to €250 (which is not much for this type of camera) and waited for a good offer. I've always had a... 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 →
Recently I bought myself an Olympus 60mm f2.8 macro lens.Macro was a part of photography that I've always loved to do, but after switching between the different camera systems : Pentax -> Fujifilm -> Olympus, I didn't really had the right lens for it .So, this lens completes my equipment for nature photography and macro.Complete... Continue Reading →
I first wanted to write "DIY diffuser for the FL‑LM3 for macro", however, a diffuser for this super small but mighty flash unit is useful for many purposes. Anyway, what you need: a soft white plastic bottle from, soap, milk... scissors a roll of duct tape a marker I used a rectangular soap bottle,but it... Continue Reading →
Well, it's not just a good time to upgrade your old camera,maybe you can use a backup camera ?but also if you want to do a gear switch, like me from Fujifilm to Olympus. Olympus Online Shop has been making interesting deals on non-OM DS cameras for some time now.More specifically on the E-M1 X,... 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 →
Sequel to "Olympus LH‑76 Lens hood Repair or Replacement" Today my new lens hood to replace the Olympus LH-76 was delivered by standard mail,And I just wanted to let you know and show how it turned out for me.Well, I ended up ordering my LH-76 replacement from "fast Ali" :-)It was the ET-78II lens hood... Continue Reading →
As promised in the latest and last edition of the OSP magazine, here's the review of the MCO Plus 14mm f3.5 on Micro Four Thirds Camera. The test photos that belong to this review are on my gallery. (The lens is also available for: E, FX, M4/3, EOSM, NEX) I really like using old lenses,... Continue Reading →
My watch for size comparison I did my first experiments with Olympus and bird photography, with an E-M5 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. At that time I was still a Fujifilm user, and compared this lens next to my Fuji X-H1 and Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM... Continue Reading →
Not a real review, but just some pictures taken at an airshow last weekend.This was a lens I really wasn't sure about,but that day she really surprised me.While every photographer hid his camera in the pouring rain,I just walked around with my E-M1 Mark II with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro in... Continue Reading →
I know there are pros and cons to hoods and filters.So, why do I use a lens hood and a filter on the TTArtisan 23mm f1.4 lens ?Well, the main reason is protection.I spend a lot of time in the woods, and on my bike, then I have my camera around my neck ready to... Continue Reading →
The holidays are over and here we are back with a new issue of the Open Source Photography Magazine.Hopefully you will find something that interests you in this new edition. Last minute updates: My last Fujifilm camera is gone, the X-T1 I had especially for manual photography has been replaced by an almost brand new... Continue Reading →
On July 1, I published an article on how to update your Olympus camera firmware via an SD card - as it should be.But alas, Olympus has also other quirks,like resetting your camera. Fujifilm users - and I think any brand of camera for that matter - just go into the menu, click reset camera... Continue Reading →
I started this writing, not quite knowing where I wanted to go with my photography in the future,because ten cameras with an equally large collection of lenses from two brands is not very handy to use.So, what to do with my Fujifilm gear and/or Olympus gear?I turned this writing into a chronological one over a... Continue Reading →
Update - December 3, 2024 - Found a new methode myself - new page will follow today, look for it in the Blueprint - Setup & Update category ! Update - December 3, 2024: LightSnowDev, Jonathan contacted by e-mail, waiting for reply. Update – November 30, 2024: Until about a year ago, this update method... Continue Reading →
A regular or even daily problem I encounter when taking pictures or even when buying and/or selling lenses, but possibly also something you regularly encounter or have doubts about.Dirt on or in your lens!Do I have to clean my lens regularly if there is dust on the front glass?Do I need a cleaning kit to... Continue Reading →
A slightly thinner version of the OSP magazine this time.More about this at the end of this page. PictureFX NTFLX DRK I & II Two new 3DL cube files based on the popular Netflix series DARK. Fresh LUTs PictureFX Page Below some test results made in Darktable - Opacity 100% Original PictureFX DRKI PictureFX DRKII... Continue Reading →
Yes, he finaly lost it, most of you will think :-)I admit, downgrading your camera gear doesn't seem like the wisest choice,however, in some cases it may just be the best choice. What caused writing this article, was the decision to sell my Olympus TG-6, and the purchase of the 5 years older TG-3. The... Continue Reading →
It was the Olympus E-M10 Mark I that made me discover the advantages of the M4/3 system.This camera has 3-axis image stabilization and a crop factor of two due to the characteristics of the sensor.In the beginning I connected this camera to my manual Olympus Zuiko OM lenses, more specifically the OM Zuiko 300mm f4.5,... Continue Reading →
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