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 is my last post before the end of 2023, followed by a short break. I want to thank all my loyal readers and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! Events in someone's life and family can influence many things, as I have experienced in recent months. Everyone has... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/yWPdTHLm7BE?feature=shared In a recent article titled "A Tiny Every Day m4/3 Camera – Part II," I discussed "Practical Additions," and one of them was an upgraded camera wrist strap with an improved design. Today, I'll walk you through how to create it. The precursor to this "Samurai" design was created many years ago. It represented... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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