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Even in this day and age I am hearing from some photographers that the micro four-thirds format is not good enough. I disagree wholeheartedly! My start with micro four-thirds For years I was looking for a camera system where the
I’m not one for a lot of nostalgia, but recently I’ve found myself reunited and smitten with the micro four-thirds system of Olympus and Panasonic, their respective cameras and more importantly the amazing line of lenses from Olympus. One of
Overnight, Olympus announced some updates to its plans for the remainder of 2020, giving an update on the availability of the highly-anticipated 150-400mm f/4.5 lens, as well as an updated lens roadmap and firmware update plans for the OM-D E-M1X
When I first received the new Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO lens for review, I was a bit perplexed. Who was this lens really for? But after using the lens for a few weeks now in various shooting
When I switched to micro four-thirds a couple of years ago, first with Panasonic and now Olympus, I knew one of my first lenses would be an ultra-wide. I had two options — a Panasonic 7-14mm f/4 or an Olympus
UPDATE: After more rumors, Olympus has come out with a more clarified statement. Click here to read the full statement. In fact … Olympus — which is celebrating its 100th year in business — is far from closing. This wasn’t
Early this morning, Olympus officially announced details of its upcoming OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera — the third iteration of their mid-range mirrorless micro four-thirds camera. The feature list is impressive and includes many of the specs currently seen on
Olympus has just announced the OM-D E-M5 Mark III, the follow-up to the mid-range Mark II camera that was released on February 2015. Highlights include a 20-megapixel Live MOS sensor, 5-Axis in-body Image Stabilization with up to 5.5 EV steps
When I was first offered the chance to review the Sigma 60 mm f/2.8 DN Art lens for Micro Four-Thirds cameras, I was intrigued. First, I had never actually used one of Sigma’s Art lenses, which are praised by a
While Olympus and Panasonic are the big players in the Micro Four-Thirds space, Sigma has recently released a few lenses that are on par with their full-frame counterparts. I had the chance to try out the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC
Since my switch to micro four-thirds, I haven’t been able to pick up a Sigma lens. When I checked out Sigma’s new offerings in their global vision contemporary series — the 16mm f/1.4 and 30mm f/1.4 — I was intrigued.
Mirrorless cameras are wonderful tools, and I’m going to be writing regularly about their attributes. Quick intro to Micro Four Thirds, a.k.a. MFT, M43, Micro 4/3. The key characteristics are that they have interchangeable lenses, they are almost always smaller
This Exposure Tactics post explains what a “technically proper” exposure is and how to get there. Remember I said technically proper, not creatively right. The three photos above are with different exposures. Each one brings out a different feeling or
Have you been shooting 35mm film for a while and are considering moving to medium format next? You may have encountered 645 (6-by-4.5 cm) as one of the formats available for 120 film. But, is it the right film format
I wish I had a real studio! This was my big goal at the end of 2019. Right before the world went crazy. I mean it has always been my dream! But 2020 was the year it was going to
Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today Skip and I have a detailed discussion about what photographers can do to make 2021 (and 2022, actually) better than ever. “Growth
Being stuck at home doesn’t need to stunt our creativity. With just a few simple items that you probably already have around the house, we can create interesting images and have fun experimenting by doing macro photography. You have many
For many photographers, 35mm is the ideal focal length for street photography. However, if you’ve ever been curious about wide you can go with your choice of lenses for this genre, the quick video above by Pierre Lambert will give
We are all photographers. Phones. Tablets. Cameras. Every one of us can at almost any given moment take a photo. The question is how can you make your images different from anyone else’s? “The real voyage of discovery consists not
When used correctly, color is a very powerful tool for fashion photography and creative projects. It can create different moods, make a statement and highlight subjects effectively. This is why working with color is one of the most important skills
The state university where I work includes 30 campuses spread over the whole state. I visit them and make pictures regularly, but there are so many places and so many projects that I often need to contract local photographers to
It’s interesting how a year later, this video feature by NBC Left Field still rings true. In fact, it has been case for all the younger photographers around the world who have been ardently shooting film in the last two
