I used to purchase lens mount adapters from Fusnid, I was always satisfied with them on my Fujifilm cameras. However, the online shop in the Netherlands where I used to buy them stopped selling them. Subsequently, I switched to adapters from K&F Concept. However, some time ago, the shop changed its transport company, and the... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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