Being cautious with your camera is essential, whether it is an Olympus Tough TG or a regular DSLR or Mirrorless camera, yet scratches or bumps can happen in an instant. To minimize these risks, there are several preventive measures you can take. Installing a screen protector and safeguarding your front lens with a lens hood,Continue reading “Armor your Olympus TG Camera”
Category Archives: Gear
Always Adventure Ready with an Olympus TG Camera
I’ve been searching for a camera that I could always have with me in any situation, one that’s as small as possible, durable, with zoom capabilities, and the best possible image quality. I’ve had many, like the Samsung WB and Panasonic DMC-TZ series, but most of them broke because they were too fragile. Then IContinue reading “Always Adventure Ready with an Olympus TG Camera”
TTArtisan 28mm f5.6 Leica M on Olympus Pen F Camera
This limited edition, TTArtisan 28mm f5.6 lens is completely made of brass, weighing 151 grams and measuring 19mm long. It’s designed to look like the famous Leica Summaron M 28mm f5.6 lens from 1955 to 1963. You can get it in silver, black, and brass (gold) version, every version is limited to 500pcs, so itContinue reading “TTArtisan 28mm f5.6 Leica M on Olympus Pen F Camera”
The Olympus ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 – Review in a Nutshell – and Solving an Old Problem … Again.
They sometimes say, “even a donkey doesn’t bump against the same stone twice”,Well, I must admit with shame, apparently I do. Well, it all started in November 2022, when I bought the E-M5 Mark III 12-200mm Kit from the OM System shop and got a great deal, €1199 instead of €1799 for the camera andContinue reading “The Olympus ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 – Review in a Nutshell – and Solving an Old Problem … Again.”
Voigtländer Vito – Color Skopar 50mm f3.5 – 3DPrint adapted to M42 – Review
My very first camera was the Kodak Pocket Instamatic 400 with 110 film, I was 12 years old then, but even before that, I had already started learning photography. However, I can’t quite remember the exact cameras I used back then. The camera that I do remember and I loved the most, was an oldContinue reading “Voigtländer Vito – Color Skopar 50mm f3.5 – 3DPrint adapted to M42 – Review”
Minolta MD 70-210mm f4,5-5,6 – 49mm filter – Review
The Minolta 70-210mm zoom lens is another lens where the collaboration between Leica and Minolta played a role. There are different versions of it, both manual and autofocus (AF). It also got the nickname “Beercan” because of its distinctive shape. However, this particular version has a 49mm filter thread, is not listed in the MinoltaContinue reading “Minolta MD 70-210mm f4,5-5,6 – 49mm filter – Review”
Rokkors for Dummies
You could consider the article about the Minolta MD 24-35mm f3.5 as a teaser because, even though it’s a fantastic lens, Minolta has more gems in store for those who know how to find them. And that’s what this sequel is about. There is also that unmistakable link with Leica. So, specifically for photographers whoContinue reading “Rokkors for Dummies”
Minolta (Rokkor) MD zoom 24-35mm f3.5 & Pixco Speed Booster on MFT
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, itContinue reading “Minolta (Rokkor) MD zoom 24-35mm f3.5 & Pixco Speed Booster on MFT”
About Rangefinders, Leica Elmarit’s, Minolta Rokkor’s, Speed Boosters and more…
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 hasContinue reading “About Rangefinders, Leica Elmarit’s, Minolta Rokkor’s, Speed Boosters and more…”
“The Samurai” DIY Paracord Camera Wrist Strap + Video Instructions
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 anContinue reading ““The Samurai” DIY Paracord Camera Wrist Strap + Video Instructions”
Welta Penti II Adapted Lens on MFT
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; theseContinue reading “Welta Penti II Adapted Lens on MFT”
Cheap lens mount adapters
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 theContinue reading “Cheap lens mount adapters”
The Risespray 35mm f1.6 Fifth Gen. for MFT Review
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 trioContinue reading “The Risespray 35mm f1.6 Fifth Gen. for MFT Review”
The Risespray 25mm f1.8 – CCTV Lens Review
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, includingContinue reading “The Risespray 25mm f1.8 – CCTV Lens Review”
The Risespray 8mm f3.8 – Fish Eye for MFT – Tiny Creative Lens Review
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 namesContinue reading “The Risespray 8mm f3.8 – Fish Eye for MFT – Tiny Creative Lens Review”
Why Shoot EVF Less, and short Review of the Olympus E-PL9
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 toContinue reading “Why Shoot EVF Less, and short Review of the Olympus E-PL9”
a Tiny Every Day m4/3 Camera – Part II
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 boastsContinue reading “a Tiny Every Day m4/3 Camera – Part II”
a Tiny Every Day micro 4/3 Camera – Part I
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 “a Tiny Every Day micro 4/3 Camera – Part I”
I’m going on a trip, and I’m bringing : a Large Shoulder Bag or Backpack
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 yearContinue reading “I’m going on a trip, and I’m bringing : a Large Shoulder Bag or Backpack”
I’m going on a trip, and I’m bringing : a Medium Messenger Bag and …
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 telephotoContinue reading “I’m going on a trip, and I’m bringing : a Medium Messenger Bag and …”
I’m going on a trip, and I’m bringing : a small Camera Bag and …
“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 “I’m going on a trip, and I’m bringing : a small Camera Bag and …”
Ulanzi Falcam F38 Quick Release Backpack Strap Clip – Review
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 GContinue reading “Ulanzi Falcam F38 Quick Release Backpack Strap Clip – Review”
Comparing the Lumix Leica 100-400mm f4-6.3 vs Olympus 100-400mm f5-6.3
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 LumixContinue reading “Comparing the Lumix Leica 100-400mm f4-6.3 vs Olympus 100-400mm f5-6.3”
Which Camera for – Starter – Budget – Backup …
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. There was also the 2023Continue reading “Which Camera for – Starter – Budget – Backup …”
Olympus Digital Tele Converter – DTC – Is It Any Good ?
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 ? BeforeContinue reading “Olympus Digital Tele Converter – DTC – Is It Any Good ?”
The Crop Factor Misunderstanding
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, andContinue reading “The Crop Factor Misunderstanding”
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO after three months.
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’sContinue reading “Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO after three months.”
Olympus E-M1X S/H Unboxing and First Impression : OMG !
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 outerContinue reading “Olympus E-M1X S/H Unboxing and First Impression : OMG !”
OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Camera Choice Dilemma
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/DSLRContinue reading “OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Camera Choice Dilemma”
Why I Shoot with Olympus Cameras ?
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 unawareContinue reading “Why I Shoot with Olympus Cameras ?”
Olympus HLD-9 Power Battery Grip for E-M1 Mark II & Mark III Camera
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 “Olympus HLD-9 Power Battery Grip for E-M1 Mark II & Mark III Camera”
Olympus Viewfinder Setup
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 (ElectronicContinue reading “Olympus Viewfinder Setup”
Sigma Mirror 600mm f8 on MFT
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 ofContinue reading “Sigma Mirror 600mm f8 on MFT”
Recommended Accessory for the Olympus E-M1 Mark II & III – Long Eyecup Kiwi KE-EP13
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.– ItContinue reading “Recommended Accessory for the Olympus E-M1 Mark II & III – Long Eyecup Kiwi KE-EP13”
E-M1 Mark II Bird and Wildlife Settings Part II + Free .SET file !
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 youContinue reading “E-M1 Mark II Bird and Wildlife Settings Part II + Free .SET file !”
E-M1 Mark II Bird and Wildlife Settings – Part I
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 aboveContinue reading “E-M1 Mark II Bird and Wildlife Settings – Part I”
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, Mark III and E-M5 Mark III Remote Cable Release Alternative
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 hasContinue reading “Olympus E-M1 Mark II, Mark III and E-M5 Mark III Remote Cable Release Alternative”
Olympus E-M1 Mark II & III and all about SD Cards
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 meetingContinue reading “Olympus E-M1 Mark II & III and all about SD Cards”
Olympus 300mm f4 Pro – Sharpness and Hoya Filters
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 atmosphericContinue reading “Olympus 300mm f4 Pro – Sharpness and Hoya Filters”
DIY Camera Hook Protectors and Carrying Straps
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 cameraContinue reading “DIY Camera Hook Protectors and Carrying Straps”
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
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.TheContinue reading “Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO”
The Olympus E-PL7 Rangefinder Style Camera
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 cameraContinue reading “The Olympus E-PL7 Rangefinder Style Camera”
Rangefinder or Not – that is the Question
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 aContinue reading “Rangefinder or Not – that is the Question”
Full Circle – My Olympus Gear
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 referContinue reading “Full Circle – My Olympus Gear”
HD-130 Macro LED Ring Flash Review
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.CompleteContinue reading “HD-130 Macro LED Ring Flash Review”
DIY Diffuser for the Olympus FL‑LM3
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: I used a rectangular soap bottle,but it can also be done with a round plastic bottle.You can also use plastic bottles with aContinue reading “DIY Diffuser for the Olympus FL‑LM3”
Why now is a good time to Upgrade your old Olympus 16MP Camera
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 “Why now is a good time to Upgrade your old Olympus 16MP Camera”
Vintage Porst Tele MC 135mm f1.8 M42 on Micro4/3 – Review
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 anContinue reading “Vintage Porst Tele MC 135mm f1.8 M42 on Micro4/3 – Review”
ET-78II Canon Lens Hood Replacement for Olympus LH-76
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 hoodContinue reading “ET-78II Canon Lens Hood Replacement for Olympus LH-76”
The MCO Plus 14mm f3.5 on Micro Four Thirds Review
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 “The MCO Plus 14mm f3.5 on Micro Four Thirds Review”
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 Asph. Power OIS Review
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 OIS WR. The Fuji wasContinue reading “Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 Asph. Power OIS Review”
Pitts Aerobatics and an Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro
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 inContinue reading “Pitts Aerobatics and an Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro”
TTArtisan Square Lens Hood & Tianya XS Pro 1 UV filter – Review
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 toContinue reading “TTArtisan Square Lens Hood & Tianya XS Pro 1 UV filter – Review”
OSP Magazine September
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 newContinue reading “OSP Magazine September”
Olympus Secret Menu Pages
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 cameraContinue reading “Olympus Secret Menu Pages”
What’s in my Camera Bag Today ?
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 aContinue reading “What’s in my Camera Bag Today ?”
Updating your Olympus Camera Firmware without Olympus Workspace
As a Fujifilm camera user and also ex Pentax user, it made sense to me that installing new firmware updates was easy. You just downloaded the latest firmware for your camera from the brand’s update website, copied it to an sd card, card into camera – update and ready, well, it took a few moreContinue reading “Updating your Olympus Camera Firmware without Olympus Workspace”
The Dirty Lens
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 toContinue reading “The Dirty Lens”
OSP Magazine June
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% The LUTs are based onContinue reading “OSP Magazine June”
Downgrade your Camera Gear
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. TheContinue reading “Downgrade your Camera Gear”
The Olympus E-M10 Mark II
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 “The Olympus E-M10 Mark II”
OSP Magazine March
A slightly earlier issue of the new OSP Magazine for March.For those who hadn’t noticed, the magazine layout – more specifically the yellow border around the magazine – was adapted at the last minute out of solidarity to the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Blue-Yellow. My Fuji and … the Tamron 18-300mm f3.5-6.3 Di IIIContinue reading “OSP Magazine March”
My Fuji and … the TAMRON 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 DI III-A VC VXD FUJI X-Mount – Finally !
Intro: She’s finally here! the Tamron 18-300mm f3.5-6.3 Di III – A VC VXD FX.It was pre ordered on 5/10/2021, and delivered on 17/02/2020 – four months an a half ! I have never had to wait this long for a lens.In the meantime I have been using and testing it thoroughly – more importantly,Continue reading “My Fuji and … the TAMRON 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 DI III-A VC VXD FUJI X-Mount – Finally !”
Olympus OM-1 1972 35mm SLR – Olympus OM-1 2022 Digital 20.4 Mp.
Fifty years have passed, and here is another OM-1 !Will it be discussed as much as the original OM-1 ? (which actually was marked M-1 first), I don’t think so, can he be as revolutionary ? possibly. But why do I want to write about it anyway?Do I have one – noDo I want oneContinue reading “Olympus OM-1 1972 35mm SLR – Olympus OM-1 2022 Digital 20.4 Mp.”
My Fuji and … a 7Artisans 35mm f0.95
No sharpness tests, pixel counting or other technical mumbo jumbo, just everyday pictures with the intention of showing the view angle, color pattern and character, and my thoughts of the lens. I have the 7Artisans 35mm f0.95 from the beginning of August 2021, so almost five months now, and this is my opinion about thisContinue reading “My Fuji and … a 7Artisans 35mm f0.95”
Olympus vs Fujifilm or the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Someone said to me “you dropped Pentax for Fujifilm, then why buy another Olympus mirrorless camera ?” It’s only been a year since I wrote an article about the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark I, My Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark I, with Olympus OM F-Zuiko Auto-T 300mm f4.5 , and now that I’ve switched all the wayContinue reading “Olympus vs Fujifilm or the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II”
My Olympus and … a Laowa 10mm f2.0 C&D-Dreamer Zero-D MFT
No sharpness tests, pixel counting or other technical mumbo jumbo, just everyday pictures with the intention of showing the view angle, color pattern and character, and my thoughts of the lens. The Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f2.0 C&D-Dreamer Zero-D for MFT is very tiny and light, and since it’s used on an MFT camera, I thinkContinue reading “My Olympus and … a Laowa 10mm f2.0 C&D-Dreamer Zero-D MFT”
OSP Magazine – November
Content: Tamron 18-300mm VC for Fuji X – it’s out and I bought it ! NEW ! PictureFX CineStill 800 T Lut and 3DLut More about Luts and this Magazine Past Bushcraft Weekend October Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) Finally it’s here and I bought it, the new Tamron 18-300mm forContinue reading “OSP Magazine – November”
OSP Magazine October
Content Changes Film Simulation Updates More Film Simulations : PictureFX and FreshLuts ExifShot – Exif information on your pictures Darktable Tutorial : Copying the Look and Feel from a Picture and Create a LUT or 3DLut – Part II My Camera Gear – Perfectioning and Upgrading Event : Bushcraft Weekend from 1 to 3 OctoberContinue reading “OSP Magazine October”
The Original Fuji X100
It was 2010 when I saw the promotional video of the Fujifilm Finepix X100… it was love at first sight ! I had to have this camera, and as soon as I got the chance I signed up to get one of the very first.The camera cost about €1400 at the time, not cheap forContinue reading “The Original Fuji X100”
A Follow Up on the Tokina SZX f8 400mm and other Big Guns
The last articles have always been about Luts or Recipes, so now it’s high time to talk about gear, more specifically lenses, and even more specifically : the Big Guns !Long focal length lenses, I usually speak of them as if they were weapons, and that’s because long focal length lenses are usually large andContinue reading “A Follow Up on the Tokina SZX f8 400mm and other Big Guns”
Olympus Tough TG-6
Suppose you want a camera that you can easily put away,is waterproof, shock proof, frost resistant, can shoot macro and far away, film in 4K, provides your pictures from exact shooting location, and if possible more…Not an abnormal question I think, because if you are sportsman, adventurer, nature person and even a family man, youContinue reading “Olympus Tough TG-6”
Berchirly Canvas/Leather Messenger 14inch
It’s been about eight months since I wrote about “The Bowery Berchirly” an ONA Camera Bag Alternative Today I am writing about the bigger brother, although the smaller version can perfectly suffice for a day trip, and can easily hold a camera with 3 lenses – sometimes you just want more volume.You could say the smallerContinue reading “Berchirly Canvas/Leather Messenger 14inch”
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VX D for Fujifilm X Mount Announced
It’s only been a few days since me and Mark G Adams from OneCameraOneLens.com were talking about an 18-300mm for Fuji X, and here she is – from Tamron ! TAMRON Announces Development of its First Lens for FUJIFILM X-Mount Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VX D (coming 2021): BHphoto / AmazonUS Source: TamronContinue reading “Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VX D for Fujifilm X Mount Announced”
Selling my Fujifilm Gear !
Don’t worry, i’am keeping the best pieces 🙂 So, the Pentax gear is being sold at the moment, and a new main camera, the Fujifilm X-H1 has taken the place of the Pentax K-3, but that changes a lot for me in how the new equipment is being used. Going back a bit – IContinue reading “Selling my Fujifilm Gear !”
Fujifilm X-H1 Recommendations & Accessories
There are many other websites that promote accessories to use with your Fujifilm X-H1,this list of recommendations and accessories will be different than theirs. Not everyone will agree with my list, but it’s my take on what’s best. This list is also not specific to the Fujifilm X-H1 only,If you buy a second-hand camera, theContinue reading “Fujifilm X-H1 Recommendations & Accessories”
Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm f8 Reflex MF – Review by Jarvis
The Tokina SZX f8.0 400mm, a new mirror lens released by Tokina from august 2020. Mirror lenses where popular in the 70’s and 80’s – by the 90’s, nobody wanted them anymore.What has changed ?The digital camera has come and broken trough, but that has been a while now.Especially the arrival of mirrorless cameras withContinue reading “Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm f8 Reflex MF – Review by Jarvis”
Meike Extension Tube Set MK-F-AF3
One of the subjects I like to photograph are flowers, plants, mushrooms etc. but sometimes those things are very small, and the range of your standard lens or zoom is just not close enough. I use my XF 18-135mm a lot and it can actually close focus pretty well, but to be able to photographContinue reading “Meike Extension Tube Set MK-F-AF3”
Fujinon XF 70-300mm f4-5.6 R LM OIS WR and Tele Converter XF 1.4x TC WR – First Impression
1) How I came to this purchase (if you want to skip my boring and sleep inducing chatter, please scroll down to nr. 3) : The story starts with making a very important decision, which is to put my entire Pentax gear up for sale and switch completely to Fujifilm. That decision came after theContinue reading “Fujinon XF 70-300mm f4-5.6 R LM OIS WR and Tele Converter XF 1.4x TC WR – First Impression”
Fujifilm X-H1 First Impression 2021
The Fujifilm X-H1 – 24MP X-Trans IIIThese are my first impressions after buying this camera second-hand mid-June 2021. When I first got hold of the camera, it immediately felt perfect, a nice big grip, well placed shutter button, and finally a viewfinder that is placed in such a way that you don’t have to stickContinue reading “Fujifilm X-H1 First Impression 2021”
Reviewing my camera gear, should I upgrade or not ? – Part two
Hello, hereby the second part of “Reviewing my camera gear – should I upgrade or not ?”First of all, I wrote this after I made my decision, but I did write it in order as it actually happend.I can assure you that for me too, the outcome was very surprising. First let me sketch whatContinue reading “Reviewing my camera gear, should I upgrade or not ? – Part two”
Reviewing my camera gear, should I upgrade or not ? – Part One
Buying a new camera is always fun, the question is do you really need it?Sometimes it’s hard to decide because the urge to buy that new toy can be bigger than what your mind says.Should I buy or not – dilemma ! So, recently I did this research on how to make an informed decision,Continue reading “Reviewing my camera gear, should I upgrade or not ? – Part One”
My Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark I, with Olympus OM F-Zuiko Auto-T 300mm f4.5
I have written about this little Japanese camera before in December 2020, but I wanted to put it – and this lens kit – in the spotlight one more time. There are many people – including a brother-in-law of mine – who are not really photographers, but still want to take pictures from far objects.Continue reading “My Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark I, with Olympus OM F-Zuiko Auto-T 300mm f4.5”
New 35mm Analog Film Simulations in the “Oven” – and follow up on “my latest purchases”
Actually, in the “oven” is speaking early probably, they are not “baked” yet 🙂 I also did not intend to make other Film Simulations outside of Fujifilm Simulations, however, circumstances can change and in this case it did. Being more busy with real film is the most important reason I think, it automatically created theContinue reading “New 35mm Analog Film Simulations in the “Oven” – and follow up on “my latest purchases””
Camera Neck Strap Extension Cord for the Mad Max Camera Wrist Strap
Yes, an extension that converts your wrist strap into a camera neck strap, but first I want to go back to the original article about the wrist strap.The blog about the camera wrist strap was not received with the enthusiasm I expected, but that can happen.Then, some time later, I read an article at https://casualphotophile.com/Continue reading “Camera Neck Strap Extension Cord for the Mad Max Camera Wrist Strap”
Infected with … the 35mm Film Virus
Making Film Simulations.That was the reason (apart from the sporadic film shots which I sometimes take) to start to shoot more 35mm film.Without a “real” photo it is virtually impossible to match digital pictures to film, at least if you want to fine-tune as accurately as possible anyway.But my old Olympus OM10 had problems, theContinue reading “Infected with … the 35mm Film Virus”
Cleaning Your Camera Sensor using the VSGO APS-C Sensor Cleaning Kit
First to clarify: I do not receive any money, reimbursements or free products from VSGO or anyone else to promote this product. The reason why I use the VSGO kit is purely because for me the product is good and the price is also good, no more no less. In any case, I would adviseContinue reading “Cleaning Your Camera Sensor using the VSGO APS-C Sensor Cleaning Kit”
Open Source Photography 