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Live Composite with the Olympus OM-D cameras
Live Composite is one of the most exciting features in Olympus OM-D cameras. It makes long exposure photography much easier. In Live Composite mode the camera shoots a series of images continuously using the same exposure time. All the images are combined together into a single composite, in camera. The…
The OM System E-M1 Mark III Astro: A dream tool for stargazers finally reaches Europe
At long last, the OM System E-M1 Mark III Astro has arrived in Europe. This isn’t just another camera—it’s a specialised tool built for those who love photographing the night sky. With a redesigned IR-cut filter, astro-focused features, and Olympus’s renowned computational tricks, it’s a tempting choice for serious stargazers.
Travelling with the Olympus PEN-F
Hi, my name is Julien. I am 28 years old and was born and brought up in Lyon, France. Ever since I was a child, I have always had an interest in the various sciences, which led to me taking up mechanical engineering while I attended college. I currently live…
Cameras and lenses for wedding photography
To be honest, cameras and lenses are just tools. But sometimes it can be interesting to check which tools you use on a regular basis. Looking at the 2016 photos in my Lightroom catalogue gives us some insights there. 70.000 photos shot in 2016 – mainly weddings – show clearly…
Street photography with the Olympus E-M10 Mark III
Traditionally, I always bring a new camera to the streets to shoot for review. For the recently launched Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (full review here), I decided to shoot a different variety of sample shots which included sports, outdoor portrait and landscape. I am all game when it…
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Premium/ Behind the Lens: Olympus PEN E-PL8 Photo Adventures (VIDEO)
In this photography journey, Hugo Pinho embarks on an unconventional choice. Venturing to the serene banks of the Mondego River in Portugal, he deliberately left behind the PEN-F, the OM-D, and his array of lenses. Instead, he embraced the unexpected companion – the Olympus PEN E-PL8, a compact 16-megapixel mirrorless…
Premium/ A very simple scene that would not be considered normally can be powerful with the right light
Phil Norton is a photographer who needs no introduction. And in this exclusive interview, he told us about his career, how it all started, sharing some of his tips, the techniques that make his images work. As for the Olympus equipment, being Phil a full-time professional landscape photographer, it’s a…
Premium/ Field Notes: Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary for MFT
Alright, here goes: Olympus? Micro four thirds? But there’s no bokeh, blah blah. Some people cannot do math nor compose that’s for sure. But I didn’t even start and already digressed. Olympus E-M5 MK III . Sigma 56mmF1.4 @56mm . f/1.8 . 1/3200″ . ISO 200 MFT is new for…
Premium/ Panning photography of nature
My name is Mikkel Due Andersen. I am 43 years old and an all things nature photographer from Denmark. I live on the amazing rock island of Bornholm, where you can find the most diverse nature in the country with loads of beautiful landscapes. I work as a primary school…
Premium/ Atmosphere and Mood – A step-by-step tutorial for your post-processing
IntroductionI am honored to once again contribute my work, and this time a little insight into the whole process from the very RAW beginning to the final photo going out into the world. I’m Anna, a recreational photographer who strives to capture the everyday moments, mostly coffee, people and their…
E-M5 family
Going Light – Micro Four-Thirds in Africa
My timing seems to be perfect. About 20 years ago my eyes started needing glasses. Along came really capable autofocus. Shortly after that, good slide film was getting expensive to shoot. Along came good digital. Last year, my shoulders were getting tired of hauling around big boy cameras and the lenses that go with them […]
Perfect light
My name is Andrea Lazzarelli, I am 60 years old, and I am a passionate Italian amateur photographer. I live…
Two Years Around the World with my Olympus
Hi there, my name is Marco Zurbriggen. I live with my wife in Zurich, Switzerland. Right now we are far…
Photography as a perfect retirement companion
Hello. My name is Ersun Bayraktaroglu. I am an Istanbul-Turkey based amateur photographer and professional tax advisor who loves his…
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Size doesn’t matter! Olympus E-M5 Mark II
In this thoughtful and experience-driven article, Ben Mecham reflects on why size truly does not matter when it comes to photography. From the rainforests of the Pacific Northwest to film scanning and travel, Ben explains how the Olympus E-M5 Mark II became an essential tool in a carefully simplified kit.…
This week’s best on Instagram
Hi everyone! Another weekend has arrived, and as usual, we selected the best photos shared on Instagram with the @olympuspassion tag. Many other magnificent photographs were left out, but we couldn’t include them all. Thank you so much for all your support. We wish a wonderful weekend to all of…
Magic hour with the Pen-F
My name is Frank Luca and I am a photographer and graphic designer living and working in British Columbia, Canada. I am very fortunate to live in a part of the world with beautiful wilderness and scenery all around me. I spend most of my time out wandering through different…
A wide path of photography – My journey from smartphone to the ownership of a photo studio
Thank you so much, Adrian, for all your availability for this interview. Would you like to start by introducing yourself to our readers?Hello! To start with, I would like to thank you for inviting me to this interview, it is a great honour for me. My name is Adrian, and…
Chasing the Light – Chasing the Aurora: From missed moment to mastery
It was supposed to be the night. The kind of night that lives in dreams and whispers through campfire conversations. The forecast had said “Kp5.” That magical number – the Kp Index – was glowing green on every app I owned. I grabbed my gear, pulled on my hiking…
The allure of South East Asia
Jacob Vincent Ball is an extraordinary Australian travel photographer who, this time, shared with us his adventures in South East Asia. The camera always goes with him no matter how harsh the weather is. To the surprise of many, it is still the original Olympus OM-D E-M5, with thousands of…