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Saturday, April 1, 2023

Olympus E-M5 Series Cameras


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Presently there are 3 iterations of the E-M5 camera; the original E-M5, E-M5 II and the E-M5 III. Olympus kept that nice and simple for us.



E-M5 series cameras

 

 


When I purchased the Olympus E-M1 camera I thought it produced the best looking images I had seen up to that point. Then came the E-M5 and the E-M5 II. I looked at the images again and thought they were much better than the E-M1 in ...


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posted by Dil on 04/01/23 19:00  under Cameras

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Saturday, February 11, 2023

iPhone 11 Images


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All the following images were taken by my wife. She doesn't have a camera but she does possess an iPhone 11. I'll be updating this post as she sends me the images she likes. I must admit, it really does take good images. Hope you like these.

 

 

 

iPhone 10

All the images were imported into Lightroom.

 

 

 

 

iPhone 10

Some enhancements were done on all images but not overdone.

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posted by Dil on 02/11/23 15:30  under Cameras

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Sunday, January 15, 2023

Panasonic GX7 - Panasonic LUMIX G 35-100 f4.0-5.6


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After my recent post about small, light lenses I decided to go back and look for images that were taken with the Panasonic GX7 which started all my thought process about the GX series from Panasonic.

I found some images taken with the Panasonic 35-100 f4.0-5.6 lens. It is really small and light and produces some lovely images. Together with it's little brother, the 12-32 f3.5-4.6 these two lenses are my favourites to take along somewhere ...


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posted by Dil on 01/15/23 19:00  under Cameras

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

Rediscovering Old-New Cameras


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Don't you love it when you rediscover something you really hadn't seen for some time? It's like meeting an old friend you haven't seen in ages. This happened to me when I went through my camera gear as my interest was re-vitalized again after a long break. I came across the Panasonic GX7 and realized it really feels good in my hand. Looking through the viewfinder (which isn't the best) and realized it tilts up ...


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posted by Dil on 01/01/23 19:00  under Cameras

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Olympus E-PL1-Olympus 14-150 f4-5.6


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The Olympus E-PL1 was the first interchangeable lens camera that I really enjoyed using. It also impressed me with what was possible in this strange world I had stumbled into. My first "real" digital camera was the Canon 300D but that had some major drawbacks at the time. For me the E-PL1 had it all. I purchased the 14-150 f4-5.6 with the camera and I was thrilled with the performance and image quality. The colour ...


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posted by Dil on 12/07/22 19:00  under Cameras

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Sunday, December 1, 2019

Fujifilm X-H1


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This was not a planned purchase at all, I just came across it while looking through a well known auction site. It had such a good price on it, no problems with the camera itself and the seller assured me it was in 100% working order. I couldn’t say no.

The reasoning behind the purchase was the body form. I.E. I feel that lenses such as the 18-135 f3.5-5.6 is just too heavy for bodies such ...


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posted by Dil on 12/01/19 19:00  under Cameras

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Panasonic FZ1000


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Well, what a turn-up for the books this camera is. If I remember rightly I recently mentioned these bridge cameras in one of my posts and I briefly thought about purchasing one. I looked at the pricing and they really were too expensive - especially the Sony offerings.


I was actually thinking about my trip to France again and know what I have ahead of me during our stay. I was wondering if I could ...


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posted by Dil on 10/01/19 19:00  under Cameras

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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Pentax KP


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Well, I never thought I'd be writing this post. I suppose you could call me fickle after this. I saw on TheDigitalStory a review of a DSLR and it impressed me so much I actually bought one. I don't  believe it myself really but I just got mailed saying the equipment is on it's way to me.


I've had Pentax in the past and image quality was always tops, especially with their prime lenses which ...


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posted by Dil on 11/15/17 19:00  under Cameras

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Friday, September 15, 2017

Panasonic GX85 and TZ101 Visits Wuerzburg


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What better time to test a couple of new cameras than a family weekend in a new city. We do this once a year at around the end of May when everybody seems to have the time before summer starts. We select a different city every year and this year it was Wuerzburg. It’s situated in Bavaria, Germany and all of us can be there within a couple of hours by car.

I’ve already done the ...


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posted by Dil on 09/15/17 19:00  under Cameras

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Sunday, August 27, 2017

Sony APS-C Camera Update


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I know, I've been threatening to do this for some time as I've mentioned in a couple of posts. I've updated my Sony Nex-5N and Nex-7 cameras to an A6000.

 

I never seem to sell any cameras and I've still got those two models. So, what model did I buy? It's actually an older model, the A6000. I just couldn't justify an A6300/A6500. Just too expensive for what I do with them.


However, I ...


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posted by Dil on 08/27/17 19:00  under Cameras

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Thursday, August 10, 2017

Panasonic TZ101 - Initial Impression


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Known in Germany as the TZ101 and as Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100/TZ100 elsewhere (which I haven't a clue as to why) was purchased as my pocketable go anywhere daylight camera. The reason for the daylight is because of it's f5.9 aperture at the long end. As many of you know I like to shoot long and I wanted something small with a longish lens. It didn't have be fast at the long end, that would make ...


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posted by Dil on 08/10/17 21:30  under Cameras

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Monday, August 7, 2017

Quick Settings for Olympus High Definition Image


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1 Go into the Menu and turn on HD image.
2. Select time delay before image is taken.
3. Go to SCP and select HD option.
4. Select sl + raw
5. Limited to ISO 1600. Flash off. Tripod a must.

 

 

If anyone would like to add something to this, please do.


posted by Dil on 08/07/17 20:47  under Cameras

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Thursday, June 1, 2017

Fujifilm X-T20


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Having being enchanted by the Fujifilm X-T1 and X-T10, I was really looking forward to purchasing the X-T2 when it came out. Come to think of it I was also looking forward to the Olympus E-M1 II. However, as I realized what the manufacturers were charging for these engineering marvels I sat down and thought it all through again.

The X-T2 is retailing presently in Germany at €1700 and the Olympus E-M1 II is at a ...


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posted by Dil on 06/01/17 19:00  under Cameras

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Panasonic GX85 - Initial Impression (Is it a Reborn GX7?)


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This is supposed to be the little brother of the GX8. I see the GX85 as the big brother of the GX7, a halfway house if you like. If you look at the images below, you can hardly tell the cameras apart, and I have to hold it and look at it to tell the difference. OK, my G85 is brown which makes it easier to tell which is which, but at the bricks and ...


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posted by Dil on 05/17/17 19:00  under Cameras

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Friday, February 10, 2017

Panasonic G81 and the 12-60 f3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S. Kit Lens


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The Panasonic 12-60 f3.5-5.6 is the kit lens that accompanies the new G81 camera. It was either get the camera only or get the kit with the lens for a pittance more. I selected the second option. I’m certain I can sell it on a popular auction portal for a higher price than what I paid for it if need be.

It has Power O.I.S. built in so theoretically using this in conjunction with the ...


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posted by Dil on 02/10/17 14:15  under Cameras

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Two Panasonic GM5 Cameras Do London


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This post has taken a really long time appear here; I never seemed to get around to it, or something else took priority. Anyway, better late than never. Before I begin I would just like to mention that throughout 2016 my Panasonic GM5 cameras have seen a tremendous amount of use. I was quite surprised when I realised that all major holidays/breaks/visits this year were done with the Panasonic GM5 cameras. I think this shows ...


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posted by Dil on 12/14/16 22:20  under Cameras

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Olympus Pen-F . An Update


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After my initial setup of the Pen-F I took it out on my normal testing route with the Olympus 14-150 f4.0-5.6 II mounted on it. I also have the original version of this lens and have used it extensively when I've been travelling. I've noticed lately that my original has become de-centered on one side and is quite noticeable when looking closely at the images. The question was, get it repaired or purchase the second ...


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posted by Dil on 11/10/16 10:15  under Cameras

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Monday, August 8, 2016

Olympus Pen-F


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I’m sure we all do it from time to time; just browsing the Internet to see what’s new, what’s on offer, and if there’s any acquisitions to made, on the cheap that is. Well, I was guilty of this a few weeks back and I came across something I was hoping I was not going to see. An Olympus Pen-F with the 17 f1.8. And it was at a price I just couldn’t say no ...


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posted by Dil on 08/08/16 11:30  under Cameras

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Fujifilm Announcements


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With the announcement of the Fuji X-T2 things have got interesting again in the Fujifilm world. Why? Because of the little joystick at the back of the camera. Simple as that. I have the same thing on the back of the Sony A900 camera and it's something I appreciate very much, and something I use quite a bit. Only with the Fuji it's become more accurate as you have a lot more focusing points to ...


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posted by Dil on 07/20/16 21:00  under Cameras

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Saturday, June 4, 2016

The Fujifilm Equipment Revival


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I've been neglecting my Fujifilm equipment of late as I've favoured my M43 systems, especially my Panasonic GM5 cameras and their extremely small lenses. However since I purchased the X-T10 as a backup camera for my X-T1 and being extremely impressed with the image quality I took my Fuji system for an extended weekend break. This is the first time I've actually only taken a Fuji system with me without a camera from another system.

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posted by Dil on 06/04/16 19:15  under Cameras

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Fujifilm X-T10 and the 18-55 f2.8-4.0 OIS "KIT LENS"


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Many have called the X-T10 the X-T1’s brother and to be honest I have to agree with that comment. Image quality is the same, as the innards are really the same. There are a few points where the X-T1 has the upper hand over the X-T10 but it’s nothing really major. To me anyway. (E.G. Higher resolution EVF and magnification).

 

I find the body of the X-T10 to be quite small but if you ...


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posted by Dil on 05/25/16 20:34  under Cameras

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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

UPDATED: Panasonic GM5.


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UPDATE: 05.04.2016

I thought I would update this piece with a couple of images from this camera that has been printed on Alubond at 60cm x 45cms and both are hanging on my wall as I write this. My wife wasn't impressed by my choice and she stated clearly she wouldn't have picked either for printing. That's when sh was seeing the two on the screen. Yes, they didn't look at all impressive when viewed ...


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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Short Post about my Panasonic GM5 Love Affair.


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I believe I've mentioned that the Panasonic GM5 really got my attention after I took it with me to the south of France last year (as an afterthought). The camera and the lenses made for it are so small and light you really don't realise that you're carrying them around with you.

I normally use the two lenses made for it; the 12-32 f3.5-5.6 OIS and the 35-100 f4.0-5.6 OIS. These two lenses were especially ...


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posted by Dil on 03/30/16 03:00  under Cameras

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