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My Micro43 Photography Journey with Sigma & PanaLeica primes (and other lenses too)

My Micro43 Photography Journey with Sigma & PanaLeica primes (and other lenses too)

Patrick KilburnFeb 4, 20250
Dear readers of Olympus Passion Magazine, my name is Patrick Kilburn. A Toronto (Canada) based, mostly landscape photographer who explores multiple genres in an effort to grow my skills and ‘learn by doing’. My love affair with Olympus cameras began back in 2000. ‘Digicams’ were relatively new and fast becoming popular. I became a first-time […]
Printed magazine – Issue 11

Printed magazine – Issue 11

olympuspassionJan 31, 20250
For those who live and breathe photography, holding a printed magazine in your hands feels like stepping into a world bursting with inspiration. Each page turned is an invitation to delve into the art of seeing through the eyes of extraordinary photographers. It’s not merely about admiring images; it’s embarking on a personal journey, celebrating […]
Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – January 2025!

Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – January 2025!

olympuspassionJan 29, 20250
Hello everyone!We are thrilled to announce the release of the January 2025 edition of Olympus Passion magazine! This issue is a celebration of nature’s beauty and the art of storytelling through photography, featuring inspiring stories and breathtaking imagery from talented photographers around the world.Explore the intricate world of macro photography with Devi Jannatul Mawa, immerse yourself in nature with Letizia Chianello, and […]
Taking great photos with the Olympus PEN-F

Taking great photos with the Olympus PEN-F

Here in Verona, there is one of the most iconic monuments in the world, the Arena, a Roman amphitheatre built almost two thousand years ago, even before the Colosseum in Rome. In antiquity, it was a place where gladiators challenged themselves in its interior. Today, every summer, the Arena hosts important music festivals, featuring performances […]
LIFE Journey through the lens

LIFE Journey through the lens

Wittawat MitsuwanDec 31, 20242
Dear readers of Olympus Passion, my name is Wittawat Mitsuwan, and I live in Bangkok, Thailand. My journey into photography began in 2017 during a trip to Europe. At the time, I thought, “I need a camera to capture this adventure.” That’s when I chose my first camera: the Olympus OM-D EM10 Mark II with […]
From skateboarding to photography: My unexpected journey into street photography

From skateboarding to photography: My unexpected journey into street photography

Simon WolfsteinerDec 27, 20241
Dear readers of Olympus Passion, my name is Simon Wolfsteiner, and I currently live in Vienna, Austria. Beyond photography, my interests include music, attending concerts, art history, computer science, skateboarding, and basketball—though the last two are mostly passive pursuits these days. While my friends and I occasionally photographed each other skateboarding back in school, my […]
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A Cuban Epiphany – the new Olympus lenses

A Cuban Epiphany – the new Olympus lenses

Neil Buchan-GrantApr 3, 20175

After many years of searching for the Holy Grail of headshot lenses to use with the micro four thirds system, I’ve finally found it! Olympus asked me to take 2 newly announced lenses to Havana in August, the 25mm 1.2 PRO and the 12-100mm f4 PRO. This post tells the…

My Year with Olympus Cameras

My Year with Olympus Cameras

Sean O’RiordanJan 10, 20190

In February 2018, I sold my Nikon D750, Nikon lenses and bought an Olympus OMD E-M10 Mk III. I soon after wrote a review of this camera discussing my experiences with it. Soon after I purchased the Olympus OMD E-M1 and E-M1 Mk2. Spoiler: The Mk2 is a beast! I…

Using FD Lenses on my Olympus E-M10 MK II

Using FD Lenses on my Olympus E-M10 MK II

Larry FerrierFeb 12, 20180

After buying my Olympus E-M10 MK II, I knew I wanted to also get an adaptor to be able to use my Canon FD film lenses on this camera and after having done so, can say it’s been fantastic and has enabled me to make great use of features such…

Why I love the PEN-F but switched to the Olympus OM-D E-M1

Why I love the PEN-F but switched to the Olympus OM-D E-M1

Daniel StockerAug 8, 20172

  Some of you might have read my blog post on my switch from Fujifilm´s X camera system to the Olympus PEN-F. If not you can do so via this link to the blog post. Well I adore the PEN-F as a creative tool for my photography and would have…

The Versatile Messenger Bag: A Stylish and Convenient Daily Companion

The Versatile Messenger Bag: A Stylish and Convenient Daily Companion

Hugo PinhoNov 17, 20230

In the world of bags and backpacks, one often finds themselves pondering over the choice of style, utility, and practicality. For me, the choice has always been clear: I am an avid user of messenger bags, and I prefer them over backpacks for various reasons. To me, the messenger bag…

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The evolution of my photo-reporting style: from compact cameras to Olympus 9mm lens cap fisheye

The evolution of my photo-reporting style: from compact cameras to Olympus 9mm lens cap fisheye

OK, let me tell something about my first experience as photojournalist and my deep love for compact cameras and compact system cameras before starting to review the amazing and cheap Olympus 9mm f8.0 fisheye lens cap. In March 2006, in Paris, I could match in a single experience my professional interest in history and my […]

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Premium/ Video | Meet the person behind the camera: Chris Corradino

Premium/ Video | Meet the person behind the camera: Chris Corradino

olympuspassionJul 7, 2021

Chris Corradino is the founder and lead instructor at the New Zealand Photo School. Having started his career as a photojournalist, Chris now devotes most of his time to teaching as a photography instructor and workshop leader. His passion for nature, travel, and the outdoors took him to locations such…

Premium/ How to improve the battery performance of your Olympus camera

Premium/ How to improve the battery performance of your Olympus camera

Maurício ReisMay 6, 2020

When I switched from Canon DSLRs to a mirrorless system, the last thing I thought about was the battery life. I had more to think about, like file quality, construction, lenses, weight, features… After starting to use mirrorless equipment, I noticed some difference in battery life to what I was…

Premium/ The “1917”

Premium/ The “1917”

Lauri MajamaaMar 16, 2021

Hi guys, I am honored to be asked to write about our photo essay called “1917”.I got the idea for the photoshoot from the model, Rosa, who got her father’s old uniform. She asked me if I would be interested to do a photoshoot with her, and if we could…

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Pietà

Pietà

Hugo PinhoAug 27, 2020

Summer holidays are over, and I need to get into…

Prague: The city of thousands of spires

Prague: The city of thousands of spires

Martin PavingerJul 19, 2020

Living in Prague for 25 years, Martin Pavinger knows the…

An old soul

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Milan DegraeveJun 12, 2020

Milan Degraeve loves everything that is old, all the vintage…

Walking and photographing

Walking and photographing

Maurício ReisSep 27, 2020

Walking is not only good for your health, it allows…

My story with Olympus

My story with Olympus

Heidi BackMay 8, 20190

This is a story about a late bloomer who fell under the spell of photography and ended up being obsessed with it ever since; this is my love story with Olympus. In 2019 it will be my 10th anniversary with Olympus. Reader beware, I am an Olympus girl through and…

Roaming the streets with an Olympus OM-D EM-10

Roaming the streets with an Olympus OM-D EM-10

Markus BinzeggerJun 7, 20192

My name is Markus Binzegger. I was born and raised in Zug, a picturesque town in Central Switzerland located between Zurich and Lucerne. And – guess what – I still live there. Zug is famous for its low taxes, kirsch, beautiful sunsets and, well, street photographers. Thomas Leuthard, who was…

A journey among spiders with Olympus

A journey among spiders with Olympus

Enrico SimeonMay 24, 20220

Hi, my name is Enrico, I am 33 years old, and I live in a small town on the outskirts of Udine, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, in the northeast of Italy. I am a biologist, and I work as an employee in a company operating in waste management and treatment…

Interview with Gloria Duggan, Food Blogger and Recipe Developer

Interview with Gloria Duggan, Food Blogger and Recipe Developer

Gloria DugganDec 28, 20180

Hi Gloria! Could you please introduce yourself to the readers? Hello, my name is Gloria and I am a Food Blogger/Recipe Developer & Photographer. My blog is Homemade & Yummy (https://homemadeandyummy.com). I am a wife, mom and gramma. I started my blog after I retired because of an idea from…

The wandering mind

The wandering mind

Aurélia GragnanoAug 6, 20240

My name is Aurélia GRAGNANO, I’m 41 years old, I work in logistics, and I’m an amateur photographer in my spare time. I’ve recently moved to the Alpes de Haute Provence, in the heart of the Verdon region, where I enjoy capturing what I consider to be the poetry of…

A glance into my chaotic mind

A glance into my chaotic mind

Kristián KozmaJun 12, 20230

I’m Kristián Kozma, but I usually use “Nait Sirk Amzok “as my pseudonym, which is my name spelt backwards. I’m 27 years old and live in a little southern village in Slovakia. Since I’m not a professional photographer, photography for me has always been more of a hobby or, as…

Live Composite with the Olympus OM-D cameras

Live Composite with the Olympus OM-D cameras

Peter ForsgårdApr 8, 2017

Live Composite is one of the most exciting features in…

Dreaming with eyes open, an ode to multiple exposures

Dreaming with eyes open, an ode to multiple exposures

Chris CorradinoJul 19, 2021

As a busy Dad of two young boys, life gets…

“Enjoy what you do” – Exclusive interview with Franz Rabe

“Enjoy what you do” – Exclusive interview with Franz Rabe

Franz RabeFeb 2, 2023

Thank you so much, Franz, for all your availability for…

Photography as a perfect retirement companion

Photography as a perfect retirement companion

Hello. My name is Ersun Bayraktaroglu. I am an Istanbul-Turkey…

Climber and visual storyteller

Climber and visual storyteller

Alex RatsonMar 7, 2019

Hi Alex! Would you like to start by introducing yourself?…

Why I have fallen in love with Micro Four Thirds

Why I have fallen in love with Micro Four Thirds

Daniel StockerSep 27, 2017

Some time ago I made the switch from APS-C sized…

Mono no aware a joyful melancholy

Mono no aware a joyful melancholy

olympuspassionDec 16, 2024

My name is Marcin. I live in Wieliczka, Poland. I…

Happy light

Happy light

Mia BattagliaMay 18, 2021

Come with us! It all started when a friend asked…

Olympus – Still the best choice

Olympus – Still the best choice

Laith StevensAug 5, 2021

It has been a while since my last story was…

More photography

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Torjan HaalandSep 11, 2020

My interest in photography started early in my studies at…

A M43 coffee table book

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Jim ChungOct 20, 2020

I live in Toronto with my family and divide my…

Endless Creative Possibilities With Olympus OMD

Endless Creative Possibilities With Olympus OMD

Martin StrasserSep 13, 2019

Hi Martin! It’s an honour to have once again, this…

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