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 →
In the early days, many photographers used completely mechanical cameras, many of them were quite basic. These basic cameras typically consisted of a box with a lens, a lever for advancing the film, a button for taking the photo, and a lens with various symbols. The symbols were used for focusing and exposure, with each... 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 →
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 →
It’s been a while since I last posted on La Gallerie or Open Source Photography. More precisely, it has been since August 28th. Since that date, a lot has happened in my life, leading me to take a step back. In the meantime, I have been busy, including with this Bushcraft event. The link below... 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 →
Film Simulation with Grain or Noise For a more analog appearance, consider introducing grain or noise to your digital images. If you lack the necessary software or prefer not to invest in costly applications, you can achieve this effect using the free tools Gimp or Krita as well. You've got a choice between two alternatives.... 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 →
Luke Taylor's website is a must-visit for those intrigued by analog lenses, adapters, and manual photography – that's the impression I got from my exploration. Yet, our main focus here is the collection of Film Simulations designed for the Ricoh GR III, and the variety is impressive! Every recipe is meticulously detailed and accompanied by... 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 →
Some time ago, I stumbled upon Rin's website, and the first thing that caught my attention was the peculiar site name, JG1VGX. As I explored further, I learned that this name has its origins in the world of Radio, particularly CW, indicating "morse over radio," and JG1VGX is Rin's unique call sign. Aside from his... 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 →
As mentioned earlier this week, there was a problem with uploading on FreshLuts, but it has been successfully resolved. You can now download the latest PictureFX Leica M8 Camera Black and White from FreshLuts! To access the download page, simply click here. Compatibility with different software packages includes :Adobe Photoshop CS6 and up (Cube)After Effects... Continue Reading →
The Leica M8 remains a highly desirable camera, and it's not just because of its color capabilities; it appears that its Black & White output is particularly sought after. If you're interested in discovering more about this, I can certainly suggest checking out the links provided below. Joshua Wilfred Sekar wrote "An Unlimited Roll of... 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 →
The following article draws inspiration from numerous articles I've read over time about photographers who feel dissatisfied with their photography and have lost their enthusiasm. Identifying Lost Mojo: Photographers often experience various manifestations of "lost mojo." These include feelings of low self-esteem regarding the quality of their photos, a lack of creativity leading to a... Continue Reading →
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