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Are compact cameras back?
Compact cameras were supposed to disappear, yet demand keeps growing. From the Fujifilm X100 to the Ricoh GR and Sony RX100, these small cameras have found a new purpose beyond smartphones. We’ll explore why they are back, why they still matter, and why OM System should pay attention.
Prism Lens FX’s new handheld filters: Old-School motion blur for modern creatives
In an age when most people fix everything in post, Prism Lens FX is taking a refreshingly hands-on approach. Their new Phantom FX and Spectre FX handheld filters let photographers and filmmakers add dreamy ghosting and motion blur directly in-camera. The result? More creativity, less screen time.
Why the Godox TR TTL Hot Shoe Riser might be the smartest £15 you’ll spend on Flash Gear
It’s not often that a photography accessory costs less than a takeaway and actually makes a noticeable difference to your images. But that’s exactly what Godox’s new TR TTL Hot Shoe Riser does. If you’ve ever cursed lens shadows or awkward flash angles, this little gadget could be a game-changer.
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.
OM System’s next Pro Telephoto Zoom: What to expect from the rumoured 70–200mm f/2.8
OM System has updated its public lens roadmap, hinting at a powerful new telephoto zoom set to arrive later this year. While official specifications remain under wraps, rumours suggest a fast 70–200mm f/2.8 IS PRO. If true, it could become a flagship option for sports, wildlife, and event photographers.
The Versatile Messenger Bag: A Stylish and Convenient Daily Companion
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 is more than just a […]
Everyone and Everything has a story to tell
My BackgroundA little background on myself before we dig into my take on the passion we all love. I was born in Budapest, Hungary and emigrated to the United States at a young age with my family to seek a life in the land of opportunity. Although I grew up in Connecticut, I now live […]
The new Godox retro camera flashes
Godox launches a line of retro-inspired camera flashes and takes everyone by surprise Over the last few years, Godox has gained recognition – especially among professionals, by launching a set of quality models, rich in features and priced quite below their most direct competition. Just think of the AD600 Pro and AD 1200 Pro strobes […]
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 in Bangalore, India, where I […]
Photos of Everyday Life – Olympus PEN-F
My name is Sam Thompson, and I work as a management accountant for a utility company in Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands just off the coast of France. It is a small island of 65,000 people. I was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1961, the youngest of three children. My first recollection of […]
I just bought a new Olympus, the Olympus 4
I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors, and hiking is part of my life whenever possible. Outdoor life and photography will always be connected. One is inseparable from the other. That’s why walking shoes are so important to me. But road shoes are definitely not suitable, mostly due to traction problems on gravel or muddy ground. Surely […]
Using the E-M1 Mark II and the Holy Trinity of M.Zuiko PRO lenses for Wedding Photography
Hi, my name is Boris Štuller, I am 32 years old, and I am based in Havířov, Czech Republic. I work at Siemens as an expert focusing on digitization and automation of accounting processes in most cases. Apart from my love for photography, I do all kinds of sports such as jogging, hiking, paddle boarding […]
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My life in some postcards
Hi! I’m Miśka. My full name (Michalina) has changed a bit since moving from Poland, where I was born, to the UK. I became Michelle. Oh, you can call me Mimi as well. Let’s say I am just a very diverse persona, same as my photography. I would call it more of a form to […]
Creative Landscape Photography, with the E-M5 Mark II
Hello everyone! My name is Sebastián Morales. I was very surprised when Mauricio and Hugo contacted me. They saw my photos on Instagram and proposed to me to write an article about my change from Nikon to Olympus for landscape photographs. For me, it is an honor so here I am. I hope you are […]
About a refugee and a camera
Looking at the design of the E-300, you probably have only lovers or haters, not much in between. For its age, the E-300 is quite fast and has excellent build quality.
VISUAL STORIES
Walking and photographing
Walking is not only good for your health, it allows us to think about things, or nothing, listen to music, listen to nature and, why not, also be an opportunity to photograph? I did that a few days ago, and I have to do it more often. I haven’t been able to photograph for several […]
Pietà
Summer holidays are over, and I need to get into “work mode”. For that, nothing better than a weekend in the region of Lousã, in Portugal. A mountainous area, with dense vegetation, punctuated by small villages. The ideal place for a relaxing weekend. Yes, because I don’t know anyone who has actually rested during the […]
An old soul
Milan Degraeve loves everything that is old, all the vintage stuff, because he can sense the amount of work that went into making these products with the few resources they had back then. I call myself an old soul. It’s something I came up with a few months back. It’s because I love old stuff. […]
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Premium/ Easy steps for the Orton effect in your landscapes images
In 1980, Michael Orton developed one of the most popular post-processing techniques widely used by many landscape photographers today. Although the technique has evolved since it first appeared, the basic concept remains the same: applying a dreamy glow to an image. Michael Orton’s initial idea was to imitate watercolour paintings. As we are talking about […]
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 feelings, and finally, the most […]
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 camera introduced in 2016. […]