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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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