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35mm full frame digital cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 06:38:30 +0000

35mm full frame digital cameras see also: * digital SLR cameras * medium format digital camera systems * 35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared 35mm full-frame sensor digital cameras: * benefits: * true wide angle views with wide angle lenses * dynamic range is generally wider and noise is lower * shallower DOF for better portraiture

35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 07:10:18 +0000

35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared * Nikon F dSLR system * Sony Alpha dSLR system * timeline of development of digital cameras * 35mm full frame digital cameras * photography and camping main index page * New cameras compared – Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs Canon 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800 * The new Canon 6D and Nikon D600 entry level full frame dSLRs compared to the new Sony SLT alpha A99 comparison table for …

Affinity Photo image editor

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:41:43 +0000

Affinity Photo image editor see also: * image editing software * Affinity Photo portrait retouching * Affinity Photo website * Affinity Photo tutorials for desktop version * Affinity Photo instructions on installing brushes, etc * borrow color gradings from another image * Removing complex backgrounds * Perfect selections * Selecting objects using the brush selection tool and Alt to exclude parts * Select subject, Blur background and add directional light * Photomanipulation tutoria…

Affinity Photo portrait retouching

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 20:11:26 +0000

Affinity Photo portrait retouching see also: * Affinity Photo image editor * OnOne (On1) portraiture retouching workflow * Tutorial fixing teeth and eye color * create realistic lipstick Introduction * Affinity Photo requires you to “Develop” your Raw files first - set WB, etc here. * NOTE if you wish to do your “capture” initial sharpening step within the Develop persona:

photography at the footy (AFL photography)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:09:03 +0000

photography at the footy (AFL photography) see also: * photography and camping main index page * 2012 AFL submission to Australian Law reform on copyright provides insights into the AFL photography and accreditation of photographers (pdf) * * AFL maintains it owns photographs of any player in uniform on or off the field as their writ claims the AFL owns a total of 278 registered trade marks relating to…

autofocus microadjustment

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:17:09 +0000

autofocus microadjustment see also: * digital cameras and focus * troubleshooting: your camera is refusing to autofocus or images are blurry Introduction * PDAF autofocus systems often require calibration for a given camera and lens combination, this calibration procedure is called AF Microadjustment * in addition PDAF systems use an algorithm to determine the focus distance and this is generally not repeatable and gives slightly varying distances at each attempt - these are NOT fixed …

AI in photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 24 May 2019 00:30:51 +0000

AI in photography see also: * photography and camping main index page * AI to create videos from stills * CGI in still photography Introduction * AI is increasingly being used within cameras as well as within image editing software * AI will also drive photorealistic CGI “The goal is to have computer generated images replace 90% of digital photography within the next 5 years,” EyeKeyAh founder and CEO Ludvig Johansson 2015

AI to create videos from stills

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 24 May 2019 00:39:48 +0000

AI to create videos from stills see also: * AI in photography In 2019, Samsung has created an AI tool to create talking head videos from still images In 2018, NVIDIA demonstrated their technology using an alternative generator architecture for generative adversarial networks (GANs) that utilizes style transfer for generating photo-realistic portraits of humans that are indistinguishable from images of real people.

alternative

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:07:08 +0000

alternative risque from the past future * more here:

how to shoot creative product shots using a fish tank, water and milk

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:23:54 +0000

how to shoot creative product shots using a fish tank, water and milk see also: * Introduction * aqueous photography is a term that has been applied to the use of fish tanks to shoot products, and these can be made very creative by the use of clouds of milk - see the above link

architectural photography - buildings, interior, real estate

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 02:11:33 +0000

architectural photography - buildings, interior, real estate see also: * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses Introduction * photography of buildings is a very specialised area of photography with its own very demanding OCD requirements, particularly with respect the the need for perfectly straight and level lines

astronomy

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 01:35:02 +0000

astronomy * astrophotography * photographing the moon * comets * observing and photographing meteors * observing and photographing aurora borrealis and aurora australis * a brief history of astronomy * My astrophotography gallery * my Flickr astrophotography gallery * astronomy and telescope general knowledge index * Melbourne's weather * photography and camping main index page What's on: * Canberra Astronomical Society current phenomena * latest astronomy news onlin…

a brief history of astronomy

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:52:31 +0000

a brief history of astronomy History of Astronomy * see also: * astronomy * the origin of the Universe * electromagnetic radiation & optics - a historical account * general knowledge index and index to my history pages ancient Greeks: * the geocentric universe: * earth is the centre of the universe, around which the sun & planets rotate * this held as the popular view almost to the end of the 18thC!!

astrophotography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:50:48 +0000

astrophotography * * * * * * * angular field of view (FOV) or angle of view (AOV) * photographing star trails * photographing the moon * photographing astronomical occultations * photographing the solar eclipse * comets * observing and photographing meteors * the planet Mars * jupiter * saturn * astronomy * light pollution * astronomic viewing conditions * astronomic "seeing" * see also: * some of my astrophotography photos * astrophotograph…

guiders for astrophotography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:50:01 +0000

guiders for astrophotography see also: * astrophotography * deep sky astrophotography * star tracking devices for astrophotography Introduction: * guiders are used to correct errors in tracking and thus also require motor-driven tracking to be working and usually require that the tracking motor-drive unit has an input that accepts tracking corrections.

star tracking devices for astrophotography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:46:55 +0000

star tracking devices for astrophotography see also: * astrophotography * deep sky astrophotography * guiders for astrophotography * motorised star trackers - need to amalgamate these pages Introduction * in order to avoid star trails when taking long exposures of the night sky, you need to have the camera sensor move with the earth's rotation

astrophotographic landscapes of the Milky Way

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:33:40 +0000

astrophotographic landscapes of the Milky Way see also: * astrophotography * photographing star trails * my blog post on how to use the Olympus mZD 7-14mm f/2.8 lens for astroscapes * * * *

some of my astrophotography photos

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:19:53 +0000

some of my astrophotography photos see also: * astrophotography * my astro photos on Flickr

CCD astrophotography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:39:24 +0000

CCD astrophotography * * * * see also: * astronomy index and links * astrophotography * using a digital camera for astrophotography * advanced astrophotography * prime focus digital imaging * CCD websites: * SBIG (US) * Starlight Xpress (British) * Yankee Robotics Triffid Cameras * K3CCD software * using a simple webcam: * web-caddy * Quick-cam and unconventional photography group * Ron Wodaski's book Disclaimer: I am not an expe…

combating dew

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:08:38 +0000

combating dew * see also: * astronomic "seeing" * astronomy index and links * climate - Introduction 2 - water & rain Introduction: * dew forms on telescope optics when their temperature falls below the surrounding atmosphere's “dew point” which is dependent on the atmosphere's humidity level * this creates a problem for astronomers who need to allow their telescopes to cool to surrounding temperatures to minimise internal currents which compromise

astronomical observatories

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:27:27 +0000

astronomical observatories see also: * astronomy index and links * Astronomy - telescopes * online observatories: * professional/academic funded: * Blackbird observatory western USA RC scope.bb-obs.com * Mt Ewell Observatory western USA RC scope * amateur: * Nunki observatory - Greece * South Jersey Starlight The home observatory: * an excellent book on home observatories is: * “More Small Astronomical Observatories

The Origin of the Universe

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 11:29:20 +0000

The Origin of the Universe * see also: * a brief history of the World * matter, light and energy * history of astronomy * BBC Science - Origins * BBC 2001 documentary - Parallel Worlds Origin of the elements * nuclear fusion in stars creates the elements heavier than helium and hydrogen up to iron but the heat and energy required to produce iron via fusion exceeds the energy the process generates, causing the core temperature of the star to drop which results in the death o…

astrophotography with digital cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 13:35:56 +0000

astrophotography with digital cameras see also: * astrophotography index * CCD Astrophotography * photography and camping main index page * star tracking devices for astrophotography * net articles: * Imaging resource * Digital Camera Astrophotography Getting Started Guide1.pdf * Digital astro FAQ * Bob Atkin's discussion full frame vs APS-C size digital SLR's * Samir's guide for beginner astrophotographers Choosing a dSLR for deep sky astrophotography: * …

prime focus telescope astrophotography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:03:42 +0000

prime focus telescope astrophotography see also: * CCD Astrophotography * astrophotography * astrophotography with digital cameras * deep sky astrophotography * Jim Solomon's cookbook for prime focus astrophotography Introduction: * prime focus is when a camera is attached directly to the optical path of a camera lens or telescope without an eyepiece although a camera tele-converter lens or a Barlow lens may be added to the system to increase magnification.

advanced astrophotography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:58:43 +0000

advanced astrophotography see also: * astronomy index and links * astrophotography with digital cameras * astrophotography * CCD Astrophotography * deep sky astrophotography * astrophotography guiding * see advanced astrophotography tutorials: * Richard Bennion's online video on imaging quality * see image processing tutorials: * Iris tute 1 / 2 / 3 / Iris RAW processing * CCD Image Processing Tutorial -- Chapter 1, Gathering and Preparing Image Data * C…

deep sky astrophotography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 May 2024 05:09:00 +0000

deep sky astrophotography see also: * astronomy index and links * astrophotography with digital cameras * astrophotography * CCD Astrophotography * Prime focus digital imaging * advanced astrophotography * astrophotography guiding * see advanced astrophotography tutorials: * Richard Bennion's online video on imaging quality * Samir's guide for beginner astrophotographers * Samir Kharusi's sub-exposure calculations * aim for skyfog to occupy lowest 1/3rd …

introduction to astrophotography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 04:05:55 +0000

introduction to astrophotography see also: * astrophotography * astrophotography with digital cameras * advanced astrophotography * astronomy index and links * super telephoto lenses * astrophotography targets and lens/telescope sizes Astrophotography without a telescope: * a digital camera can be used to take images of: * the sun: * you will need a solar filter t ensure your camera and your eyes do not melt!

astrophotography targets

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:27:56 +0000

astrophotography targets see also: * Astrophotography intro * digital cameras for astro work * deep sky astrophotography * super tele camera lenses * http://www.eskimo.com/~rachford/widefield/targets.html - film-based * Astronomy event guide 2021-2022 wide angle astrophotography: * allows unguided photos on a tripod up to ~30sec (depending on focal length used) without significant star trails being evident.

astronomic "seeing"

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:44:34 +0000

astronomic "seeing" see also: * sky brightness and effects of twilight * astronomic viewing conditions * astrophotography * combating dew What does "good seeing" mean? * The atmosphere is a complex and ever changing mass of air which can drastically affect how well you can see with your telescope. To the naked eye, on what would appear to be a clear night, stars and planets might look just fine. But through a telescope, focusing may actually be next to impossible.

astronomic viewing conditions

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:05:20 +0000

astronomic viewing conditions * * * - see also light pollution * * * see also sky brightness and effects of twilight * sky turbulence: * * * * need to see what the cloud cover is like, even at night - check infra-red images * see also: * astronomy index and links * astronomy - telescopes * telescope viewing techniques * collimating (optically aligning) a telescope * astrophoto targets Earth-bound astronomic viewing:

observing and photographing aurora borrealis and aurora australis

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:43:02 +0000

observing and photographing aurora borrealis and aurora australis see also: * observing and photographing meteors * comets * photographing the moon * astrophotographic landscapes of the Milky Way * the Northern Lights * The Most Powerful Solar Flares Ever Recorded * * SpaceWeather.com solar flare forecasts * spacew.com - aurorae and solar flares forecasts * IPS northern Tasmania aurora cam * Tasmanian aurora chaser'…

ergonomic hiking backpacks for photographers

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:11:58 +0000

ergonomic hiking backpacks for photographers see also: * photography and camping main index page * backpacks and bags for photographic gear * options on how to carry your camera - harnesses, belt mounts, etc * ultralight bushwalking introduction * choosing a backpack is quite difficult as it needs to cater for your variable needs including: * ergonomics to reduce risk of neck, back, shoulder injury and distribute load to reduce exhaustion and local weight issues

backpacks and bags for photographic gear

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 01:44:23 +0000

backpacks and bags for photographic gear * see also: * photography and camping main index page * ergonomic hiking backpacks for photographers * options on how to carry your camera - harnesses, belt mounts, etc * digital SLR cameras * camera lenses * telephoto lenses * on the net: * manufacturers: * Kata bags * Tamrac * Crumpler * Lowepro * Naneu Pro * reviews: * www.cambags.com * http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/acc…

essential items to take in your camera bag

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:02:43 +0000

essential items to take in your camera bag see also: * photography and camping main index page introduction * there is a surprising amount of gear one needs for general versatile walkaround photographic kit when you do not quite know what you will need * you should avoid taking too many options as this often results in poor image quality as you can't make your mind up - I often only take 2 or 3 lenses to reduce this issue

basics of creating a good photograph

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 22:38:40 +0000

basics of creating a good photograph see also: * dummies guide to using a digital camera * exposure * a 2hr video tutorial on composition by David Brommer - well worth watching * This largely depends on the PURPOSE of the photograph: * commercial photography: * the photograph MUST attract the target audience's attention and HOLD it long enough to give the viewer the desired message such as the illusion …

looking after your batteries

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:13:02 +0000

looking after your batteries see also: * photography and camping main index page * 12V batteries and battery boxes * battery capacities compared, how much do you need? * lithium jump start batteries and other jump starters * camping off-grid - power, batteries, solar, fridges * Victron's pdf on electricity, wiring, batteries, etc Introduction * each battery type has unique characteristics and optimised ways to look after them to ensure their life is extended as long as possible, and t…

shooting bio-luminescent ghost fungi, mushrooms and other organisms

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 27 May 2017 01:25:44 +0000

shooting bio-luminescent ghost fungi, mushrooms and other organisms see also: * photography and camping main index page * my blog post: Amazing multicoloured bioluminescent Ghost Fungi mushrooms at night under an auroral glow One of my 8 minute long exposure night photos of the ghost fungi Omphalotus Nidiformis

photographing birds and birds in flight

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:33:27 +0000

photographing birds and birds in flight see also: * super telephoto lenses * birds of Australia * photographing birds and birds in flight (BIF) with Olympus OM-D * * Scott Bourne's birding photography with the E-M1 II * 2017 - best camera kit for birding and wildlife * Youtube - photographing birds introduction * high quality, shallow depth of field (DOF) photography of birds in flight is a very demanding area of photography usuall…

how to blur water motion - waterfalls, seascapes, etc

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 01:43:47 +0000

how to blur water motion - waterfalls, seascapes, etc * see also: * photography and camping main index page * tutorial on 500px * |shooting landscapes and seascapes in bad weather - long exposure water blurs and tips for keeping gear dry]] introduction * there are two main aims in this topic:

bokeh

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:03:27 +0000

bokeh see also: * depth of field (DOF) * * introduction * bokeh is the subjective aesthetic quality of the appearance of out of focus highlights (OOFHs) in a photographic image * aesthetic bokeh is generally when out of focus areas blend smoothly with each other

Bowens lighting

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 23:32:38 +0000

Bowens lighting see also: * studio flash * Bowens lighting products brochure (pdf) introduction * UK based studio lighting manufacturer * monolights use “Bowens S-type mount” for light accessories * Bowens went into liquidation in 2017, but in 2019, the brand has been re-introduced under Wex Photo Video and the Bowens XMT500 Flash Head was re-released in Jan 2019

Bronica RF 645 medium format rangefinder film system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 02:55:59 +0000

Bronica RF 645 medium format rangefinder film system see also: * Bronica SQ 6x6 medium format film system * medium format film camera systems Introduction * the Bronica RF645 is an interchangeable lens 6×4.5 medium format film camera introduced in 2000 but discontinued in 2005 when digital essentially resulted in the demise of the film cameras and Bronica was taken over by Tamron.

Bronica SQ 6x6 medium format film system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:04:53 +0000

Bronica SQ 6x6 medium format film system * see also: * photography and camping main index page * SQ Ai Instruction manual (pdf) * tips on use of SQ series * medium format film camera systems * repairs & servicing in Victoria, Australia: * http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Bronica 389 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 9670 4786 * S vs PS lenses: * http://www.buonaluce.com/S2PS.pdf * NB. $US prices quoted are the list prices on …

black and white / monotone imagery

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:02:22 +0000

black and white / monotone imagery see also: * photography and camping main index page introduction * digital B&W photographs are an abstracted photographer's interpretation of reality * they are not simply a “convert to B&W” version of a colour image as conversion to B&W should be a photographer's journey, hopefully starting with pre-visualisation before taking the image, then optimising the colours to then provide opportunities to maximise contrast differences between various coloured s…

using your digital camera as a webcam

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:52:51 +0000

using your digital camera as a webcam see also: * photography and camping main index page * using your digital camera to create vertical videos for Facebook or Instagram Introduction * whilst in-built laptop cameras and cheap webcams allow easy to use video streaming, the image quality and ability to customise the image colours, tonality, angle of view, viewpoint, and background blur control is made enormously better when using an interchangeable lens digital camera

Canon 1D Mark III digital SLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:08:01 +0000

Canon 1D Mark III digital SLR * see also my notes: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon 1D Mark III autofocus modes and functions * Canon 1D with Tilt-Shift lenses - a unique advantage with the 1D MIII * lens tests 3 - Canon 1D Mark III vs Olympus E510 - some surprising results! * lens tests - Canon 1D Mark III vs Olympus E510 - landscapes * my 1D Mark III AF tests at the football * Canon 1DIII AF tests at the footy - take 2 * Canon 1DIII AF tests - take 3 - succes…

autofocus modes on the Canon 1D Mark III

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:12:49 +0000

autofocus modes on the Canon 1D Mark III * see also my notes: * Canon 1D Mark III digital SLR * lens tests 3 - Canon 1D Mark III vs Olympus E510 - some surprising results! * lens tests - Canon 1D Mark III vs Olympus E510 - landscapes * my 1D Mark III AF tests at the football * Canon 1DIII AF tests at the footy - take 2 * Canon 1DIII AF tests - take 3 - success at last at the football - get your settings right! * digital cameras and focusing * Canon EOS camera s…

Canon 1D Mark III with tilt-shift lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:22:34 +0000

Canon 1D Mark III with tilt-shift lenses * see also my notes: * my tilt shift photos * Canon 1D Mark III digital SLR * Canon EOS camera system * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses Here I have selected a focus plane to pass through her left eye only. Hand held, available light at ISO 1000. No PS except for minor skin blemish touch up. The result is a nice sensual image.

Canon 1D X sports dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 07:09:55 +0000

Canon 1D X sports dSLR see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared * Canon 1D Mark III digital SLR * Canon 1D Mark IV APS-H dSLR * Nikon D4 sports dSLR * 35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared * pro sports cameras compared including the 1D X introduction * announced in late 2011, this 18mp full frame dSLR designed for sports photographers and will compete with the Nikon D4 sports dSLR, and give burst rates of 12-14fps and boasts impressive HD video…

Canon 1DX Mark II

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:31:35 +0000

Canon 1DX Mark II see also: * Canon 1D X sports dSLR * Canon 1DX Mark III * Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared * timeline of Canon EOS camera and lens development introduction * announced July 2016 * but compared to the new Nikon D5 pro dSLR though the D5 gives 3780 shots battery, better LCD, 200 RAW+jpeg buffer, 153 AF pts, and 4K HDMI out as well as being marginally lighter

Canon 1DX Mark III

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:58:27 +0000

Canon 1DX Mark III see also: * Canon 1D X sports dSLR * Canon 1DX Mark II * Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared * timeline of Canon EOS camera and lens development * Nikon D6 sports dSLR * Canon's white paper on still capabilities (pdf) * Canon's white paper on video capabilities (pdf) introduction * announced Jan 2020 * improved sensor * improved AF - 28 times more resolution in optical mode, deep learning AF algorithms, low light capability * much improved video *

Canon 5D Mark III dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 07:09:22 +0000

Canon 5D Mark III dSLR see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared * Canon 5D Mark IV dSLR * Nikon D750 full frame dSLR * Nikon D800 dSLR introduction * announced March 2012, the Mark III represents nearly everything Mark II owners wished their camera had: * weatherproofed magnesium body * fast AF * reasonable burst rates

Canon 5D Mark IV dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 03:52:42 +0000

Canon 5D Mark IV dSLR see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared * Canon 5D Mark III dSLR * Nikon D750 full frame dSLR * Nikon D800 dSLR Introduction * 30mp weathersealed full frame dSLR * announced Aug 2016 Specs * 30mp weathersealed full frame dSLR * ISO 100 ~ 32,000 (ISO 50 ~ 102,400 in expanded modes) * optical viewfinder 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eye point with dual electronic levels

Canon 5Ds / 5DSR full frame dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 07:08:56 +0000

Canon 5Ds / 5DSR full frame dSLR see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared * Canon 5D Mark III dSLR introduction * announced Feb 2015 * finally Canon introduce a high megapixel camera to compete with the Nikon D800 dSLR series and provide an option mainly for studio, wedding and landscape photographers BUT clearly NOT for videographers as some video functions have been removed!

Canon 6D

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 07:09:09 +0000

Canon 6D see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared * 35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared * digital SLR cameras introduction * announced in late 2012, it is the world's lightest and smallest full frame dSLR and Canon's budget level response to Nikon's D600 * it is a cut down version of the Canon 5D Mark III dSLR with almost every aspect reduced in speed or functionality as well as size but it does have a nice 20mp full frame sensor and the follow…

Canon 6D Mark II full frame dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:57:37 +0000

Canon 6D Mark II full frame dSLR see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared * Canon 6D Introduction * entry level full frame dSLR to replace the ageing, technologically challenged 5 year old Canon 6D, and handles much like the Canon 80D APC-C dSLR * announced June 2017 * it will have trouble competing with the

Canon 7D Mark II dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 02:38:33 +0000

Canon 7D Mark II dSLR see also: * Canon EOS camera system introduction * a long time coming! * announced Sept 2014 and may well be the best camera for sports/action photography * improvements over the ageing Canon7D: * 20mp sensor (not 18mp) * 200,000 shutter (instead of 150,000)

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L fisheye zoom lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 04:20:14 +0000

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L fisheye zoom lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 fisheye introduction * a unique lens introduced in 2011 * world 1st fisheye zoom lens going from a circular fisheye at 8mm to a 180deg diagonal view covering the full frame at 15mm specs * 8mm circular fisheye zooming to 15mm rectilinear fisheye

Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 06 May 2017 13:43:15 +0000

Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM see also: * Canon EF lenses introduction * announced in 2015 as part of Canon's plan to finally produce some nice wide angle lenses to compete with Nikon and Olympus * prior to 2013, their wide angle pro lenses were very average indeed, then it seems they wisely decided to give up on ultra-wide f/2.8 lenses and deliver superb f/4 lenses and thus came their superb

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 01:04:17 +0000

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L lenses see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF wide angle lenses introduction * ultra wide angle rectilinear prime lens * neither have front filter threads - only rear drop-in filter holders * 2 versions: * mark I was initially produced from 1991 * the later model mark II introduced in late 2007:

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 fisheye

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:30:31 +0000

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 fisheye see also: * Canon EF lenses introduction * fisheye lenses give a 180deg diagonal field of view resulting in curved lines away from the centre, although with this fisheye the curves are relatively mild * initially released back in 1987 with the introduction of the EOS system but now out of production since 2011

Canon EF 16-35mm pro lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 08:12:04 +0000

Canon EF 16-35mm pro lenses see also: * Canon EF lenses introduction * the very average image quality Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L version II was introduced in 2007 this has been updated in Dec 2016 with a mark III version which is sharper wide open at 16mm and with less CA and the 9 blades give much better sunstars but otherwise fairly similar at other focal lengths

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:34:39 +0000

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lenses see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lenses introduction * the pro standard zoom lens version II * lighter, shorter, more plasticky than version I but much better optically, much nicer sunstars, better weathersealing, and much more expensive

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:44:26 +0000

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lenses see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lenses introduction * similar image quality although much more distortion to the 24-70 f/2.8L but lighter, more range and IS thus better for stationery subjects whereas the f/2.8 on the 24-70mm means its better for moving subjects.

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 10:38:28 +0000

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM lenses see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF wide angle lenses introduction * wide angle rectilinear prime lens offering 84º diagonal field of view = 53º vertical and 74º horizontal * 2 versions: * mark I: * mark II: * introduced in 2008 * new optical design

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 03:58:06 +0000

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF wide angle lenses * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens introduction * wide angle rectilinear prime lens offering 63º diagonal field of view = 40º vertical and 56º horizontal * 35mm focal length is a favourite focal length for street photographers and travel photographers although they would probably prefer a more compact f/2 or f/2.8 version

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 07 May 2017 01:34:22 +0000

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF telephoto lenses * fast 50mm focal length lenses * 50mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount * Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens * Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lenses * Ken Rockwell's comparison of Canon 50mm lenses * Ken Rockwell's comparison of premium 50mm lenses * *

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 10:12:42 +0000

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF telephoto lenses * fast 50mm focal length lenses * Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens * Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lenses * Ken Rockwell's comparison of Canon 50mm lenses * Ken Rockwell's comparison of premium 50mm lenses introduction * standard lens * which 50mmm lens to buy? * the 50mm f/1.2L gives shallowest depth of field (DOF) * the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lenses is much cheaper, * perhaps the best compromise is the Si…

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 02:58:34 +0000

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lenses see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF telephoto lenses * fast 50mm focal length lenses * Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens * Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens * Ken Rockwell's comparison of Canon 50mm lenses * Ken Rockwell's comparison of premium 50mm lenses introduction * version II was introduced in 1990 as a budget standard lens - “nifty fifty” or “plastic fantastic” - cheap, ultra-light, and nasty design, poor handling but optically very good for the money if y…

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:47:30 +0000

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L lenses see also: * Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L lenses * Canon EF 200mm f/2L lens * Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L lenses * Canon EF lenses introduction * this lens comes in the lighter, less expensive non-IS version or the IS version * this is a staple lens of the Canon pro photographer but it is big, heavy, expensive and white

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:43:54 +0000

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L lenses see also: * Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L lenses * Canon EF 200mm f/2L lens * Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L lenses * Canon EF lenses introduction * these pro zoom levels are the more compact workhorse lenses for those who cannot afford or do not want to carry the heavier, larger, more expensive Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L lenses, but does have some better features than that lens - closer focus, much more effective

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 02:01:30 +0000

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM lenses see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF telephoto lenses * wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses * Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 lenses * Canon FD 85mm f/1.2 lenses * Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS lens * Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens introduction * a unique, heavy, short telephoto rectilinear prime lens with incredibly shallow depth of field (DOF) but this comes at a considerable cost in terms of price, weight, size and slow AF

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 22:10:55 +0000

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS lens see also: * Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM lenses * Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens Introduction * announced Aug 2017 Specs * 85mm f/1.4 full frame lens * 14 elements in 10 groups. * glass molded aspherical element to reduce distortions and spherical aberrations and improve sharpness and clarity

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:19:53 +0000

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF telephoto lenses * wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses * Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM lenses * Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS lens introduction * introduced in 1992, arguably the best non-L Canon lens although CA wide open is problematic * on Micro Four Thirds system: * it gives 35mm eq. of 170mm f/1.8 but with 170mm f/3.6 depth of field (DOF) * when used with 0.72x

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:29:39 +0000

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon USA website introduction * announced in late 2014 * a much awaited telephoto zoom lens to replace the much maligned pump-action style 100-400mm 1998 era lens designed before dust on digital sensors was a problem

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:58:42 +0000

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L lens see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF telephoto lenses * portrait lenses * Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame lens introduction * one of my favorite Canon lenses * introduced in 1996 * on my 1.3x crop Canon 1D Mark III digital SLR it gives an even longer effective focal length (176mm) but I love it for 3/4 length fashion shots when you want to blur the background and you have 3m or so to spare from camera to subject, but it a…

Canon EF 200-400mm L IS USM EXT lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 15:36:54 +0000

Canon EF 200-400mm L IS USM EXT lens see also: * Canon EF lenses introduction * world's first SLR lens with a built-in teleconverter but at $11,800 and $5000 more expensive than the Nikon 200-400mm f/4, you would really need to have a lot of use for it * introduced in 2011

Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 May 2017 22:44:40 +0000

Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L lens see also: * Canon EF 200mm f/2L lens * Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L lenses * Canon EF lenses introduction * introduced in 1988 as the EF version of the contemporarily introduced CanonFD200mmf1.8 * discontinued in 2003 due to Canon's decision to abandon lead glass for environmental reasons, and eventually was replaced by the

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 22:26:19 +0000

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L lenses see also: * Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L lens * Canon EF 200mm f/2L lens * Canon EF lenses introduction * Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II released in 1996 to update the version I lens and replaced the built-in hood with a snap on hood but otherwise they are similar lenses * a favourite amongst astrophotographers on APS-C cameras

Canon EF 200mm f/2L lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:19:25 +0000

Canon EF 200mm f/2L lens see also: * Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L lens * Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L lenses * Canon EF lenses introduction * released in 2008 to replace the lead-glass 1988 Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L lens and which gives closer focus, adds image stabiliser, weather sealing, is lighter and standardises the rear drop in filter to 52mm instead of 48mm * 7x more expensive than the

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 12:11:34 +0000

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM lens * Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF VR lens * Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens introduction * the pro level weathersealed 300mm f/2.8 lens is perhaps one of the most popular sports lenses for the professional, particularly when shooting field sports under lights from the boundary

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:26:32 +0000

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM lens * Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF VR lens * Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens introduction * 300mm f/4 pro lenses were available with and without image stabiliser, although the non-IS version is no longer marketed * the IS version was introduced in 1997 and was one of Canon's 1st IS lenses

Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:39:39 +0000

Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM see also: * Canon EF lenses introduction * a unique diffraction optics (DO) optical design allowing a much more compact lens but characteristic DO aberrations specs * 400mm f/4 * image stabiliser allows hand held shots to 1/25th sec with some success

Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 03:12:03 +0000

Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM introduction * designed in 1993, this is one of the lenses which gave Canon the lead over Nikon with its relatively fast USM AF capability and excellent optics and build quality * it is reasonably affordable and popular with birders but lacks

Canon EF lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:34:56 +0000

Canon EF lenses see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EF wide angle lenses * Canon EF standard zoom lenses and primes * Canon EF telephoto lenses * macro lenses for Canon EOS cameras * macrophotography with Canon dSLRs * tilt-shift lenses for Canon EOS cameras * list of discontinued Canon EF lenses * Apr 2021: Canon clarification on discontinued lenses Canon EF prime autofocus lenses lens focal length OIS close focus silent, fast CDAF filter length weight price in US Ca…

Canon EOS-M EF-M mirrorless system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:34:46 +0000

Canon EOS-M EF-M mirrorless system see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system * Canon EOS camera system * Micro Four Thirds system * my thoughts on the new Canon EOS-M mirrorless compact camera system * Canon formally discontinued this system in Oct 2023 introduction * Canon is the last of the big players to enter the scene of the mirrorless compact system camera which was created by and dominated by Micro Four Thirds system and then…

macro lenses for Canon EOS cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:40:12 +0000

macro lenses for Canon EOS cameras see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EF wide angle lenses * Canon EF standard zoom lenses and primes * Canon EF telephoto lenses * Canon EF lenses * tilt-shift lenses for Canon EOS cameras see macrophotography with Canon dSLRs

Canon EF-S lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:23:48 +0000

Canon EF-S lenses see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EOS camera system introduction * the Canon EF-S lenses are designed for the Canon EOS APS-C cropped sensor dSLRs with 1.6x crop factor and thus have a smaller image circle which prevents these lenses being usable on Canon 1D or full frame dSLRs

Canon EF standard zoom lenses and primes

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:05:18 +0000

Canon EF standard zoom lenses and primes see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EF lenses * standard camera zoom lenses * 50mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount * see Canon Australia prices prime lenses EF 35mm f/1.4L USM * Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM: * 46mm (56mm on 1.6x) * $A2400 EF 35mm f/2 IS USM * announced Nov 2012 * $849.99 EF 35mm f/2 * Canon EF 35mm f/2: * 46mm (56mm on 1.6x)

Canon EF telephoto lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:25:32 +0000

Canon EF telephoto lenses see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EF lenses * super telephoto lenses * see Canon Australia prices Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L * 70-200mm f/4 L (112-320mm): * $A1400 w/o IS; closest focus 1.2m; filter 67mm; * IS version is 0.76kg & $A1999; Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L * 70-200mm f/2.8 L (112-320mm): * $A2600 w/o IS and $A3395 ($A2500 online) with IS (introduced in 2001) weighing 1.57kg

tilt-shift lenses for Canon EOS cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 23:46:14 +0000

tilt-shift lenses for Canon EOS cameras see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EF wide angle lenses * Canon EF standard zoom lenses and primes * Canon EF telephoto lenses * macro lenses for Canon EOS cameras * Canon EF lenses * tilt-shift with the Canon 1D mark III * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses * Canon Youtube video on their tilt shift lenses 2018 current EF Canon tilt shift lenses * Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L: * introduced in 2009; * +/- 6.5° Tilt and +/-…

Canon EF wide angle lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:31:06 +0000

Canon EF wide angle lenses see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EF lenses * super wide angle lenses * see Canon Australia prices * NB. prices here are indicative only, I do not sell any lenses or cameras introduction * most seem to feel that older Canon's wide angle lenses don't really make the grade on full frame sensors

Canon EOS camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:45:41 +0000

Canon EOS camera system see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF-S lenses * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system * Canon EOS-M EF-M mirrorless system * Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared * timeline of Canon EOS camera and lens development * digital SLR cameras * professional sports / journalistic dSLRs * Canon USA * my notes: * Canon 1D Mark III digital SLR * Canon 5D Mark III dSLR * my lens tests 3 - Canon vs Olympus * some of my photos taken with Canon 1DMI…

Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 01:10:27 +0000

Canon EOS full frame dSLRs compared see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF-S lenses * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system * Canon EOS-M EF-M mirrorless system * CanonEOSAPSC * timeline of Canon EOS camera and lens development * digital SLR cameras * professional sports / journalistic dSLRs introduction * Canon have a range of 35mm full frame digital SLR cameras which, along with Nikon F dSLR system have been their main pro camera line * …

timeline of Canon EOS camera and lens development

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:56:11 +0000

timeline of Canon EOS camera and lens development see also: * Canon EOS camera system * history of photography * Canon EF lenses * timeline of Nikon F camera system * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system timeline 1987: * EF 135mm f/2.8 soft focus * EF 50mm f/1.8 * EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro * Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6L AFD * Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM. 1988:

Canon FD lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 05:07:29 +0000

Canon FD lenses see also: * mirrorless camera systems * legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras * Canon EOS camera system introduction * Canon FD lenses are manual focus lenses designed for Canon film SLRs before they changed to an AF-based EOS system in the late 1980's. * the mount is a breech-lock and was updated to “new FD mount

Canon FD 85mm f/1.2 lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 03:36:25 +0000

Canon FD 85mm f/1.2 lenses see also: * wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses * Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM lenses introduction * manual focus Canon FD pro lens manufactured 1976-1987 and was replaced by the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM lenses * early versions 1976-1980 (version I) were named S.S.C to denote the coating as the “L” naming had not commenced and it was promoted as the world's brightest telephoto lens and the first 85mm telephoto lens to incorporate a compensation mechani…

Canon FD Reflex 500mm f/8.0 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:03:01 +0000

Canon FD Reflex 500mm f/8.0 mirror lens see also: * Canon FD lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens is a catadioptric mirror lens introduced in 1980, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/8.0)

Canon 1D Mark IV APS-H dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:52:42 +0000

Canon 1D Mark IV APS-H dSLR the last of the APS-H 1.3x crop sensor pro dSLRs see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Canon 1D Mark III digital SLR * Canon 1D X sports dSLR introduction * introduced in 2009 largely to address the AF issues with the Canon 1D Mark III digital SLR * main differences apart from the totally re-vamped AF system include:

Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:25:06 +0000

Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system see also: * CanonR_tips * Canon R system lenses (Canon RF) * Canon EOS camera system * Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * Micro Four Thirds system Introduction * full frame mirrorless system announced soon after Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system system announced in mid 2018 * new 12-pin RF mount is said to have an inner diameter of 54mm and a flange focal distance of 20mm

Canon EOS R5

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:27:18 +0000

Canon EOS R5 see also: * Canon EOS R6 * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system Introduction * a long awaited full frame mirrorless camera from Canon which will compete against the Sony a7R IV * this is Canon's 1st camera ever (along with the Canon EOS R6 released at the same time) which has ALL the major features that I care about in a camera:

Canon EOS R6

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:23:49 +0000

Canon EOS R6 see also: * Canon EOS R5 * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system Introduction * a long awaited full frame mirrorless camera from Canon which is essentially a full frame version of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III with some important differences, and it will compete against the Sony a7 III full frame mirrorless camera * this is Canon's 1st camera ever (along with the

Canon R system lenses (Canon RF)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 22:52:51 +0000

Canon R system lenses (Canon RF) see also: * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system * tips for using your Canon R system * Canon EF lenses Introduction * Canon's R system is a mirrorless full frame camera system introduced mid 2018 * new 12-pin RF mount has an inner diameter of 54mm and a flange focal distance of 20mm (same distance as

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L tilt shift lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 23:17:06 +0000

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L tilt shift lens see also: * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens * Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L tilt shift macro lens 17mm tilt shift lens on a Panasonic GH-1 Micro Four Thirds system introduction * the 24mm shift lens is the traditional architect…

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L tilt shift lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:04:23 +0000

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L tilt shift lens see also: * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens * Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens * Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L tilt shift macro lens introduction * the 24mm shift lens is the traditional architectural lens for a 35mm full frame camera * the Canon TS-E has both til…

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:56:01 +0000

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens see also: * * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens * Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L tilt shift macro lens introduction * 2011 prices suggest $A1999 new onli…

Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:23:09 +0000

Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens see also: * * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens * Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L tilt shift macro lens introduction * announced Aug 2017 specs * 50mm f…

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 07:59:50 +0000

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens see also: * * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens * Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens * Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L tilt shift macro lens 90mm tilt shift lens on a Panasonic GH-1 Micro Fou…

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:00:41 +0000

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens see also: * * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens * Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L tilt shift macro lens introduction * announced Aug 2017 * compared to th…

Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L tilt shift macro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:22:29 +0000

Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L tilt shift macro lens see also: * * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens * Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens * Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L tilt shift macro lens introduction * announced Aug 2017 specs * 135mm …

macrophotography with Canon dSLRs

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 08:20:12 +0000

macrophotography with Canon dSLRs see also: * macrophotography * macro_flash * lenses for macrophotography Canon macro: autofocus lenses * Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro hybrid IS L lens * announced Sept 2009 - see here * probably the best option for most people who can afford it as easiest to use with AF, good focal length and image stabiliser at last.

Capture One Pro image editing software

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:58:41 +0000

Capture One Pro image editing software see also: * photography and camping main index page * Affinity Photo image editor * Adobe Lightroom v6 vs CC versions * On1 Photo RAW software * Luminar3 * image editing software * YouTube tutorial Jonas Nordqvist's Capture One for high end beauty editing to demonstrate how sophisticated it is, including using the skin tone adjustments but he uses PS for blemish removal and local adjustments such as eyes

options on how to carry your camera - harnesses, belt mounts, etc

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 07:39:14 +0000

options on how to carry your camera - harnesses, belt mounts, etc see also: * photography and camping main index page * ergonomic hiking backpacks for photographers * backpacks and bags for photographic gear introduction * carrying photographic gear poses health issues with substantial risk of neck and back issues when carried for long periods * unless you really need a heavy system, think carefully about buying a lighter more compact system such as

CGI in still photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 24 May 2019 00:42:52 +0000

CGI in still photography see also: * photography and camping main index page * AI in photography Introduction * photorealistic CGI is looming as a threat to authentic photography which as already taken a hit with post-processing techniques which allow easy removal or addition of image components as well as distortion and morphing techniques

how to clean your camera, lenses and sensor

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 23:08:10 +0000

how to clean your camera, lenses and sensor see also: * photography and camping main index page deep clean a dirty camera

collimating a telescope

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:55:49 +0000

collimating a telescope see also: * astronomy index and links * telescopes * Telescope Collimation - Learn How * Thierry Legault - The collimation * Thierry Legault - What is a MTF curve ? * FAQ about Collimating a Newtonian telescope * A Treatise on Newtonian Collimation (Text) * Collimation of Refractors (Synta) (pdf) * SCT collimation * Timmerman's treatise

color / colour in photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:15:06 +0000

color / colour in photography see also: * photography and camping main index page * light * photographic colour temperature (white balance) * color theory and colour harmonies * color calibration Introduction * we perceive various wavelengths of light as colour - see electromagnetic radiation * some people cannot perceive all wavelengths - see color blindness / color vision deficiency * how a camera or RAW conversion software “develops”

color calibration

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 15:40:37 +0000

color calibration Colour Calibration * see also: * printing * photography and camping main index page * on the net: * Firefox3 web browser adds colour management capability - but you must turn it on * colour gamuts - sRGB vs Adobe RGB vs 16bit ProPhotoRGB * sRGB, whilst being the standard for monitors and the internet is weak in green & cyan compared to Adobe RGB.

color blindness / color vision deficiency

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:01:27 +0000

color blindness / color vision deficiency see also: * photography and camping main index page * light * my blog post * * * Enchroma online color blindness test and link to corrective glasses - make sure you do this without any color correction settings applied to your computer display (check color filter in your settings! * Panasonic make a viewfinder for colorblind photog…

color theory and colour harmonies

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:40:54 +0000

color theory and colour harmonies see also: * photography and camping main index page * color / colour in photography * Ted Gore's blog post on color theory for landscape photography * YouTube Ted Forbe's tutorial on color theory for photographers * YouTube tutorial analysing landscape painting color harmonies and using the color wheel theory to add color harmony to your landscape photos by painting in color to areas masked using a color range mask in color mode in PS to keep your detail …

photographic colour temperature (white balance)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:23:36 +0000

photographic colour temperature (white balance) see also: * photography and camping main index page * light * colour calibration Digital colour temperature adjustment * see also: * http://www.ronbigelow.com/articles/white/white_balance.htm * there are many methods to get accurate colour temperature in digital photographs or images: * use the camera color temperature

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) Oct 2024

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:44:25 +0000

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) Oct 2024 see also: * comets * My blog post on this comet Introduction * this comet is from the Oort cloud discovered by the Purple Mountain Observatory in China on 9 January 2023 and independently found by ATLAS South Africa on 22 February 2023. It passed perihelion at a distance of 0.39 AU (58 million km; 36 million mi) on 27 September 2024, when it became visible to the naked eye in the dawn sky (although this required a dark site and was still diffic…

comet ISON C/2012 S1

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 02:37:59 +0000

comet ISON C/2012 S1 see also: * comets * wikipedia comet ISON * ephemerides for comet ISON * cometography.com - comet ISON * LATEST NEWS: * Dec 2nd 2013: comet has disintegrated at perihelion Nov 21st: taken by Gerald Rhemann in Namibia/SW Africa using an Astrograph 12“ f/3.8 telescope and FLI ML 8300 camera, exposure time: LRGB 3/2/2/2 min

my photos of comet Lemmon (C2012/F6)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:38:48 +0000

my photos of comet Lemmon (C2012/F6) see also: * comets * photography and camping main index page Comet Lemmon with 47 Tucanae globular cluster and the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) taken with Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera and Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L lens at ISO 3200, f/2.0 and 60secs on Feb 16th 2013 No cropping, single shot with automatic dark frame subtratction in-camera, and minor tonal adjustments and purple defringing.

Comet Leonard

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:30:10 +0000

Comet Leonard * see also: * astrophotography * comets * my photos of comet McNaught C/2006 P1 * my photos of comet Lemmon (C2012/F6) * my blog on my photo of Comet Leonard in Dec 2021 image showing incidental meteor and Comet Leonard which was shot on 29th December 2021 with a Sony a7RIV camera with a Samyang 85mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.4 ISO 3200, 20seconds exposure with unguided tracking, uncropped and post-processed in OnOnePhotoRAW 2022.

my photos of comet McNaught C/2006 P1

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:14:10 +0000

my photos of comet McNaught C/2006 P1 see also: * comets * astrophotography * comet McNaught P1 links: * orbital elements * visual magnitude chart * here for fantastic photos by the discoverer of the comet * galleries by various photographers: * Yoshida's collection * CometMcNaught.net * here for photos by John Drummond, Dir. of Royal Astron. Society of NZ comet & meteor section

comets

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:58:31 +0000

comets * see also: * astrophotography * astrophotographic landscapes of the Milky Way * my photos of comet McNaught C/2006 P1 * my photos of comet Lemmon (C2012/F6) * my photos of comet Leonard * my photos of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) Oct 2024 * COBS comet observations website * * meteors * Solar System * NASA's asteroid and comet earth impact site * SkyHound My photo of Comet G3 Atlas taken on 24th Jan 2025, So…

compact fixed lens digital cameras with larger sensors

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:20:45 +0000

compact fixed lens digital cameras with larger sensors see also: * mirrorless camera systems * relatively compact super zoom bridge cameras introduction * photography is all about design compromise * on one hand we mostly want the largest sensor possible for the best image quality and the greatest ability to control depth of field

multi-lens cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 01:20:00 +0000

multi-lens cameras see also:photography and camping main index page Introduction * we are starting to see compact cameras built to use multiple fixed lenses Light L16 with 16 lenses * see

relatively compact super zoom bridge cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:58:23 +0000

relatively compact super zoom bridge cameras see also: * mirrorless camera systems * compact fixed lens digital cameras with larger sensors * dpreview.com's 2015 round up * best overall: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 25-400mm eq f/2.8-4, 20mp 1“ sensor, 4K video, EVF, 120fps 1080HD, WiFi * best video: Sony RX10 II 24-200mm eq. f/2.8 20mp 1” sensor, 4K video, EVF, weathersealed, WiFi

tough, waterproof, shockproof compact fixed lens cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:29:22 +0000

tough, waterproof, shockproof compact fixed lens cameras see also: * mirrorless camera systems introduction * this niche of the compact digital camera world was initiated by Olympus and the combination of compact size, price, waterproof, shockproofing is now one of the few reasons to buy a compact digital instead of a much higher image quality, large sensor

composite photography and post-processing

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 21:18:03 +0000

composite photography and post-processing see also: * photography and camping main index page * how to use image editing tools * * * * Introduction * compositing is the …

the art of photography - composition

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 23:00:26 +0000

the art of photography - composition see also: * photography and camping main index page * * Youtube - composition - light vs dark, balance, direction of story * Youtube: MitchellK's tips from the masters Introduction * the human brain has evolved to respond positively to sensory inputs, and generally these need to have a pattern and this pattern should not be too simple that it is boring or too complex that it can't be well appreciated

Carl Zeiss Contax 500mm f/4.5 Mirotar T* mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 16:26:10 +0000

Carl Zeiss Contax 500mm f/4.5 Mirotar T* mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/4.5)

Carl Zeiss Contax 500mm f/8.0 Mirotar T* mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 16:21:18 +0000

Carl Zeiss Contax 500mm f/8.0 Mirotar T* mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/8.0)

Contax Yashica 35mm film SLR camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:26:14 +0000

Contax Yashica 35mm film SLR camera system * see also: * lenses for Contax Yashica C/Y mount * Yashica TLRs * Olympus OM * CameraLeather.com sells leather kits to re-cover your camera body. * http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/contax/contaxrts/index.htm History: * 1973: * ‘Top Secret Project 130’, a collaboration with Carl Zeiss to produce a new, professional 35mm SLR with an electronically-controlled shutter, bearing the Contax brand name. A…

lenses for Contax Yashica C/Y mount

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:27:11 +0000

lenses for Contax Yashica C/Y mount see also: * Contax Yashica 35mm film SLR camera system * legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras C/Y mount lenses for Contax /Yashica SLR Models: The Yashica/Contax mount is a bayonet design with a throat width of 48mm and flangeback of 45.5mm. Zeiss lenses in the C/Y mount came in either AE or MM varieties. MM lenses were more recent, with a setting that allowed the camera to select the aperture as part of its autoexposure system, while the older AE lense…

copyright law and photography in Australia

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 20:24:37 +0000

copyright law and photography in Australia see also: * is your photograph legal and ethical? * copyright information: * in general, you cannot copyright an idea, only its representation * World Intellectual Property Organisation - body that deals with copyright on an international basis - see FAQ here * whilst some countries such as USA have a

how to recover or repair corrupt or deleted image or video files

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:06:36 +0000

how to recover or repair corrupt or deleted image or video files see also: * photography and camping main index page * If you delete photos IN the camera and then continue to take further photos in that session saved to that memory card, it is highly likely that you WILL NOT be able to recover those photos even with SanDisk Rescue Pro or other File recovery software!

Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm f/0.95 for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:51:33 +0000

Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm f/0.95 for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus m.ZD 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens * Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens * Cosina Japan website introduction * a wide aperture manual focus lens designed for Micro Four Thirds system lens mount * not a cheap lens, the f/0.95 aperture and high quality design will set you back $1259

Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:12:26 +0000

Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lenses * Panasonic Leica-D Summilux 25mm f/1.4 lens for Four Thirds

Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:06:07 +0000

Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95 see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm f/0.95 * Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 introduction * announced Jan 2012, it is the 3rd manual focus Nokton lens for Micro Four Thirds system * it will be competing against the forthcoming Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.2 autofocus lens coming in 2013-2014

photographic creativity and inspiration

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 04:18:03 +0000

photographic creativity and inspiration see also: * photography and camping main index page Introduction: Links to online essays: steps to a great photo: * basics of creating a good photograph * the 3L's and 3P's of photography * Planning, Perception (seeing), Perserverance, Light, Location, Luck * snapshot to fine art - a digital monochrome workflow

chronology of medium format digital backs

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:22:36 +0000

chronology of medium format digital backs see also: * medium format digital camera systems * Hasselblad V 6x6 manual focus medium format camera system * Hasselblad H series medium format cameras * Mamiya / Phase One 645 medium format camera system * Pentax 645 digital system * Leica S medium format digital camera system * current digital backs introduction * many digital backs for medium format cameras can be used on a number of medium format cameras either as dedicated camera…

digital backs for medium format cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 07:41:48 +0000

digital backs for medium format cameras see also: * medium format digital camera systems * Mamiya / Phase One 645 medium format camera system * Hasselblad V 6x6 manual focus medium format camera system * Hasselblad H series medium format cameras * chronology of medium format digital backs introduction * many digital backs for medium format cameras can be used on a number of medium format cameras either as dedicated camera backs or via adapters - usually based on the

choosing a digital camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:31:28 +0000

choosing a digital camera see also: * camera systems compared * choosing a digital camera Xmas 2019 * digital SLR cameras * mirrorless camera systems * lens mount cross-compatibility table * megapixels - how many is best for you? * photography and camping main index page * * my blog posts on choosing a camera: * Which camera and lenses to take for your overseas travel holiday? Best travel camera kit in…

choosing a digital camera Xmas 2019

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 23:26:45 +0000

choosing a digital camera Xmas 2019 see also: * camera systems compared * choosing a digital camera * digital SLR cameras * mirrorless camera systems * lens mount cross-compatibility table * megapixels - how many is best for you? * photography and camping main index page Introduction * nearly all modern digital mirrorless cameras are excellent and will take great images but they ALL have their pros and cons and NONE are optimised for every photographic scenario

tilt-shift with the Canon 1D mark III

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:38:02 +0000

tilt-shift with the Canon 1D mark III * see also my notes: * my tilt shift photos * Canon 1D MarkIII * lens tests 3 - Canon 1D Mark III vs Olympus E510 - some surprising results! * lens tests - Canon 1D Mark III vs Olympus E510 - landscapes * Canon 1D Mark III autofocus modes and functions * my 1D Mark III AF tests at the football * Canon 1DIII AF tests at the footy - take 2 * night urban photography - Canon 1DIII vs Oly E510 * photography and camping main …

photography cheat sheet

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:20:50 +0000

photography cheat sheet see also: * Tips on using your Panasonic G3 Micro Thirds camera * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera f-stops * f-stops refers to the aperture values, +1 f-stop equates to 2x more light available * aperture f stops sequence: f/1.4, f/2.0, f/2.8, f/4.0, f/5.6, f/8.0, f/11, f/16, f/22 - the difference between each pair is 1 f stop.

dummies guide to using a digital camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:29:31 +0000

dummies guide to using a digital camera see also: * photography and camping main index page * basics of creating a good photograph general tips * firstly, you should choose the camera to buy carefully and decide what you really need - each camera is a tool to help you create your photos, and each has their strengths and weaknesses - there is no

troubleshooting: your camera is refusing to autofocus or images are blurry

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 21:22:36 +0000

troubleshooting: your camera is refusing to autofocus or images are blurry see also: * photography and camping main index page * optimising autofocus on the Olympus OM-D whilst using Micro Four Thirds lenses * digital cameras and focus The Problem * You half-press the shutter button to auto focus and nothing happens Potential causes and solutions camera tries to AF but fails *

troubleshooting flash not firing or exposing correctly

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 08:10:43 +0000

troubleshooting flash not firing or exposing correctly see also: * flash technology flash not firing * make sure flash is turned on and ready light comes on * if ready light does not come on, the batteries are too flat, inserted incorrectly, or terminals are corroded, or flash is faulty.

troubleshooting: camera not displaying lens aperture

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 07:52:23 +0000

troubleshooting: camera not displaying lens aperture see also: * photography and camping main index page The Problem * digital camera with interchangeable lens system does not display an aperture reading, and in some cases this also results in failure of the camera to fire * this is caused by loss of electronic connection between the camera and lens

troubleshooting: camera not working, unresponsive

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 13:21:37 +0000

troubleshooting: camera not working, unresponsive see also: * photography and camping main index page The problem * camera suddenly becomes unresponsive and stops working Potential causes and solutions * camera is accidentally recording a video * in this situation, you should be seeing an active live view image and REC should be displayed

depth of field (DOF)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 22:13:48 +0000

depth of field (DOF) see also: * depth of field - detailed information * depth of field comparisons for portraiture * bokeh * check out this awesome visual DOF and background blur simulator * Youtube tutorial DOF * some comparisons between Micro Four Thirds and full frame: * Sony A7II full frame with Canon EF 50mm f/1.8ii vs Olympus OM-D with PanaLeica D 25mm f/1.4 lens – real world comparison images * Sony A7II full frame with Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 vs Olympus OM-D with Olympus 75m…

depth of field comparisons for portraiture

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 May 2017 08:26:04 +0000

depth of field comparisons for portraiture see also: * depth of field * examples of lenses for portraits and their background blurring capabilities * SLRs compared * portrait lenses * outdoor portraits * Sony A7II full frame with Canon EF 50mm f/1.8ii vs Olympus OM-D with PanaLeica D 25mm f/1.4 lens – real world comparison images * Sony A7II full frame with Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 vs Olympus OM-D with Olympus 75mm f/1.8 lens – real world comparison images * Sony A7II full frame wi…

depth of field - detailed information

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 May 2017 13:03:34 +0000

depth of field - detailed information * see also: * depth of field (DOF) * depth of field comparisons for portraiture * bokeh * Olympus C-8080WZ digital camera technical stuff * digital cameras and focusing * pages from which some of this information is derived: * http://www.vanwalree.com/optics/dof.html * DOF calculator * downloadable DOF calculator for the Olympus E-1 for Palm/Pocket PC * Merklinger's downloadable pdf explaining focus and DOF in detail …

motorized dolly for timelapse or video work

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:40:23 +0000

motorized dolly for timelapse or video work see also: * timelapse photography introduction iFlow * * non-motorized dolly but compact, inexpensive ($US149) and the spring-loaded cams can attach to any surface from 1/4“ to 2” wide such as metal hand rails Rollocam Hercules

digital SLR cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 06:39:37 +0000

digital SLR cameras see also: * Canon EOS camera system * Nikon F dSLR system * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Sony Alpha dSLR system * timeline of development of digital cameras * 35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared * photography and camping main index page * New cameras compared – Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs Canon 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800 introduction * a dSLR is named as it is based upon a single mirror and lens which allows through-the-lens viewing of the subject, while th…

professional sports / journalistic dSLRs

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:56:47 +0000

professional sports / journalistic dSLRs see also: * digital SLR cameras * Canon EOS camera system * Nikon F dSLR system introduction * the pro sports camera is a highly competitive race dominated by Canon and Nikon * the cameras are built-like tanks, weatherproofed and optimised for shooting fast moving subjects at fast burst rates.

timeline of development of digital cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 May 2021 06:11:42 +0000

timeline of development of digital cameras see also: * digital SLR cameras technologies year Canon Nikon Sony Olympus Other 1999 new 2EV IS line of L lenses 2.6mp; d-TTL flash; FL-40 TTL flash for 2.3mp C-2500L fixed lens 2000 wireless E-TTL flash G-type lenses w/o aperture rings

dynamic range

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:39:33 +0000

dynamic range see also: * exposure * high dynamic range (HDR) photography with Olympus OM-D cameras * HDR image formats: * http://www.anyhere.com/gward/hdrenc/hdr_encodings.html * Using luminance masks in Photoshop to blend images to increase dynamic range photographic equipment dynamic range * see also: * digital camera sensors and photographic film in a digital age * http://www.ronbigelow.com/articles/dynamic-range-1/dynamic-range-1.htm * this is the ability…

how to use image editing tools

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:15:57 +0000

how to use image editing tools see also: * image editing software * RAW image processing workflow * Adobe Lightroom techniques * Adobe Photoshop® techniques 1 * digital photographic printing * color calibration * AI to create videos from stills * AI in photography * CGI in still photography Introduction * most image editors have common editing tools and mastery of a tool in one editor is generally transferable to other image editors Opening or importing images into the editor

Olympus E-M1X vs full frame at 600mm

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:18:10 +0000

Olympus E-M1X vs full frame at 600mm see also: * professional sports / journalistic dSLRs * Olympus OMD E-M1X pro sports camera * Micro Four Thirds system * Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera * em1xVSFF_400mm * em1xVSFF_80-300mm * e-m1x.de - unofficial site created to consolidate news of the E-M1x * my blog post on the 600mm challenge Introduction * The Olympus OMD E-M1X pro sports camera with the Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens gives a very portable, sharp, easily hand holdable 60…

electromagnetic radiation

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:18:57 +0000

electromagnetic radiation * see also: * light * color / colour in photography * electromagnetic radiation & optics - a historical account * http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/lightandcolor/sources.html * colour, light on Wikipedia Electromagnetic waves: * these are energy waves that are produced by the oscillation or acceleration of an electric charge in a magnetic field: * the frequency of oscillation of a circuit containing capacitance (C) and inductance (L) is given …

electromagnetic radiation and optics - a brief historical timeline

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:07:42 +0000

electromagnetic radiation and optics - a brief historical timeline * see also: * light * electromagnetic radiation * optics A brief history of electromagnetic radiation & optics: * Euclid: * light travels in a straight line * geometry * Archimedes: * magnifying mirrors

Entaniya 250deg VR fisheye lenses for MFT

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 02:43:22 +0000

Entaniya 250deg VR fisheye lenses for MFT see also: * Entapano website introduction * in Oct 2016, Entapano announced 3 250deg VR fisheye lenses for Micro Four Thirds system * Entaniya 2.3mm f/2.8 * Entaniya 3.0mm f/2.8 * Entaniya 3.6mm f/4 * they are heavy at 1.6kg and expensive at ~$US3730

exposure

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:24:02 +0000

exposure see also: * photography and camping main index page * light values and exposure metering * dynamic range * on the net: * * * * Fred Parker's Ultimate Exposure Guide - using EV …

eye bags or puffy eyes and portraiture

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:27:17 +0000

eye bags or puffy eyes and portraiture see also: * photographic lighting basics * portraiture introduction * many women and men, even teenagers, have a tendency to develop puffiness under the eyes - “eye bags” * this appearance is not something most want emphasised in portraiture as it tends to age people and suggest a tired, stressed, depressed appearance

photographic film in a digital age

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 23:02:51 +0000

photographic film in a digital age * see also: * infrared photography * Filmtypes.com * scanner software: * VueScan * B&W film-developer combinations tests by Erwin Puts, in general: * D-76 gives fine grain but the grain has fuzzy edges * Rodinal gives tight grains with clearly defined edges, but grain clumps are rough & irregular

converting your film negatives or slides to digital (film scanning with a camera)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:33:18 +0000

converting your film negatives or slides to digital (film scanning with a camera) see also: * photography and camping main index page * how to copy your film negatives and slides using your camera * a nice guide by by Mark D Segal & Todd R Shaner to using your camera to photograph film (pdf) * * petapixel's tutorial on using a camera to photograph film * Negative Lab Pro software for post-processing color negative…

how to copy your film negatives and slides using your camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:43:36 +0000

how to copy your film negatives and slides using your camera see also: * photography and camping main index page * photographic film in a digital age * Youtube tutorial on color negative film scanning using your camera * Youtube tutorial by Nate Photographic who uses Negative Lab Pro * Youtube tutorial by Darryl Carey who uses a Lomography DigitaLIZA 120 Scanning Mask to hold medium format negatives on a LED light box and then Negative Lab Pro plugin in Lightroom Introduction * in the …

photographic filters

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 21:54:58 +0000

photographic filters see also: * photography and camping main index page * photographic colour temperature (white balance) * Introduction: * although one can achieve many effects in image editing programs such as Photoshop that simulate the effect of many of these filters, it is usually better to get the image right in the camera without need for image manipulation in the computer whic…

photographing fireworks

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 01:29:53 +0000

photographing fireworks see also: * photography and camping main index page * urban night photography * my blog posts: * Photographing fireworks New Year’s Eve – Micro Four Thirds cameras are ideal choices * basic requirements and camera settings * location, location, location * choose a spot with a good view of the fireworks with aesthetic compositional elements, checking forecast wind direction to avoid the smoke blowing towards you,…

fisheye lens photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:20:31 +0000

fisheye lens photography see also: * fisheye lenses introduction * fisheye lenses are special lenses which are designed to give a 180deg field of view and extreme barrel distortion is a characteristic of these lenses * there are 2 main image types: * diagonal fisheye lenses - these images fill the full rectangular frame of your image

flash technology

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 22:31:18 +0000

flash technology * see also: * remote flash for cameras * flash sync * flash modifiers * studio flash * using flash outdoors creatively * how to set Olympus FL36 and FL50 flash guns * photography and camping main index page * on the net: * basics of using flash off the camera: * http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101.html and related webpages * Quantum wireless-enabled flashes for Nikon/Canon/Olympus/etc: * http://www.qtm.com/QFlash/ * htt…

flash modifiers

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 00:46:41 +0000

flash modifiers * flash sync * flash technology * light reflectors and diffusers * examples of effects of various modifiers * home made bouncers: * Juno101's template * Mike Fitzgerald and the Lumiquest 80/20 * Brian Zimmerman * special flash units with proprietary modular flash modifiers: * Quantum flashes and batteries * on the net: * http://strobist.blogspot.com/ - blog discussing cheap portable lighting solutions and ideas * http://davidtejada.blogspot.com/…

Orbis Ring Flash modifier

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 01:55:57 +0000

Orbis Ring Flash modifier see also: * flash modifiers * Orbis Ring Flash adapter * off-camera use for portraits outdoors as a beauty dish for zombies

using flash outdoors creatively

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 12:24:40 +0000

using flash outdoors creatively see also: * flash technology * flash for portraiture and fashion using Micro Four Thirds cameras using gels on your flash * your flash has a “daylight” colour temperature of about 5600K * tungsten lighting has a colour temperature of 3400K * the sun's colour temperature is least red at midday when it is about 5500K, and then by sunset drops to about 3200K

remote flash for cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 23:33:33 +0000

remote flash for cameras see also: * flash technology TTL radio wave wireless triggering: Godox X1 radio TTL flash system * this system has been a game changer for many photographers * cross-platform, affordable, very versatile and simple to use * see Godox X 2.4GHz radio remote TTL flash and lighting Cactus v6 II X-TTL system

studio flash

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:03:26 +0000

studio flash * see also: * flash technology * battery operated monolights for portable lighting * lighting basics * Profoto lighting * Bowens lighting * Aurora Lite Bank - studio lighting equipment - distributed in Australia by PhotoAdd studio lighting * conventional studio lighting has diverse range of lighting options, but usually involve: * AC powered monobloc lights with modeling lamps and slave triggers on lighting stands, combined with accessories such as s…

using flash in the sun

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 06:09:00 +0000

using flash in the sun introduction * taking portraits outdoors typically is associated with dark shadows whether it is in the sun or on a cloudy day, particularly shadows around the eye sockets * flash can be used as a fill-in to lighten these shadows

flash sync

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 05:29:27 +0000

flash sync see also: * flash technology * flash x-sync in Olympus digital cameras introduction * the term flash sync is generally implied to mean the fastest shutter speed on a camera at which a flash can be used and all parts of the frame will be exposed by the light from the flash without the shutter mechanism obscuring part of the frame.

how to shoot flat lays

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 03:00:22 +0000

how to shoot flat lays see also: * photography and camping main index page * YouTube Peter McKinnon's tips on flat lay photos Introduction * flat lay images are still life images usually shot from above of a group of objects hopefully aesthetically placed on a flat surface with the usual intent to create an interesting image to attract viewers to your Instagram account

lens focal length

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:35:19 +0000

lens focal length introduction * the focal length of a lens is a measure of how strongly the system converges (focuses) or diverges (defocuses) light. * for a thin lens (simple lens), the focal length is the distance from the centre of the lens to the point of focus when focussed at infinity.

digital cameras and focus

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 01:49:30 +0000

digital cameras and focus * see also: * troubleshooting: your camera is refusing to autofocus or images are blurry * autofocus microadjustment * depth of field (DOF) * depth of field and portraiture * bokeh * digital camera live preview * Canon 1D Mark III AF * Canon 1D Mark III AF tests * Canon 1D Mark III AF microadjustments * on the web: * http://www.canon-dslr.com/Canon_Jan05/Canon_SLR_Focus_Test.htm * LensRentals blog - tests of Canon AF - why you n…

focus stacking for greater depth of field

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:00:24 +0000

focus stacking for greater depth of field see also: * automatic in-camera focus stacking function for greater depth of field on Olympus cameras * macrophotography * depth of field (DOF) * youtube - how to blend focus bracketed images in Photoshop * youtube - another LR and PS workflow tutorial for focus stacking landscapes * Helicon Focus software to blend bracketed images * Arsenal remote control device also allows automated focus stacking using AI *

photography in fog

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:55:38 +0000

photography in fog see also: * photography and camping main index page * introduction * photographing landscapes with a light cover of mist, particularly around sunrise can create the most awesome photographs * photographing subjects in thick fog gives a completely different feel as you tend to be able to create focus on a foreground subject while the background recedes into the fog

photographing glass, food, beer, or wine

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 00:30:59 +0000

photographing glass, food, beer, or wine see also: * photography and camping main index page * Youtube tutorial: how to photograph beer * Youtube tutorial: how to photograph a cocktail glass

photographing Australian forests

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:57:32 +0000

photographing Australian forests * see also: * photography and camping main index page * noxious weeds infesting Victoria * Victoria * Grampians * http://cres.anu.edu.au/environhist/anzfh1specht&specht.pdf - geohistory of Australian forests - fascinating stuff! * blurry tree shots photo is copyright Gary Ayton 2007 Australian forests and woodlands: * first a bit of knowledge about that which we intend to photograph - the more you understand, the more you see when …

online photography forums and communities

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 14:48:18 +0000

online photography forums and communities see also: * photography and camping main index page general photography forums * dpreview.com user forums main index Olympus users * MyOlympus.org Yahoo Group * dpreview.com Micro Four Thirds users forum * Olympus Australia community on Google Plus * OM-D Fans Google Plus Community * Micro Four Thirds Google Plus Community * Flickr OM-D group * Mu-43.com Forum * FourThirdsPhoto.com forum * FourThirds-user.com forum * Photo.net Olympus f…

Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 06:01:59 +0000

Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system see also: * Olympus * Micro Four Thirds system * Panasonic * Four Thirds lenses * TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras * more details on flash options for Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds cameras * macrophotography for Olympus Four Thirds dSLRs * Olympus and Panasonic Four Thirds firmware updates introduction * digital SLR system mainly promoted by Olympus based on the Four Thirds consortium standards * this system has now been replaced by Micro …

more details on flash options for Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 02:12:32 +0000

more details on flash options for Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds cameras * see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras * flash units for macrophotography including ring flashes and twin flashes * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * flash technology comparison of TTL modes and features * flash modifiers * Olympus C-8080WZ digital camera technical stuff * Meissner's guide to flashes for the Olympus * DP FWIW guide to flashes for the…

Four Thirds lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 23:30:18 +0000

Four Thirds lenses see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus website * MFT and Four Thirds lens catalogue as of Jan 2017 (pdf) introduction * Four Thirds lenses are those designed for the Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system and can be used on Micro Four Thirds cameras via an adapter, although on some bodies, AF may not work or be slow. * Panasonic initially made some very nice Leica-D optically image stabilis…

Olympus and Panasonic Four Thirds firmware updates

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:27:19 +0000

Olympus and Panasonic Four Thirds firmware updates see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system My firmware requests to Olympus: * #1 wish: * all cameras with live preview: * please give us an acoustically silent mode with zero shutter lag: * this would be easy to implement just don't drop the mirror down in Live Preview mode if camera is in manual exposure mode and a manual WB mode as in these cases there is NO need for the mirror to drop down.

macrophotography for Olympus Four Thirds dSLRs

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:49:10 +0000

macrophotography for Olympus Four Thirds dSLRs see also; * macrophotography autofocus lenses for Four Thirds Olympus ZD 50mm f/2.0 macro * a brilliant diffraction-limited lens with almost no aberrations - I love it, nice portrait lens too. * only 0.5x macro requires macro-extender tube for 1:1

angular field of view (FOV) or angle of view (AOV)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:54:32 +0000

angular field of view (FOV) or angle of view (AOV) see also: * astrophotography introduction * angular field of view is the viewable scene through your system measured as an angle * human cone of visual attention is ~55deg which equates to a 43mm focal length lens on a 35mm full frame camera hence lenses with focal lengths in that vicinity are regarded as

photographing winter frost

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 01:39:29 +0000

photographing winter frost see also: * Introduction * photographing frost around sunrise can create beautiful imagery but it is not for the faint-hearted afraid of the cold! Tips * pre-plan your shoot locations if possible * do some location scouting with a backlit sunrise in mind to find the best places to set up when it does become frosty

Fujifilm X mirrorless system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:57:25 +0000

Fujifilm X mirrorless system see also: * Fuji XF teleconverters * mirrorless camera systems * Micro Four Thirds system * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Fujifilm GF medium format mirrorless digital introduction * Fujifilm announced their APS-C sized mirrorless camera systems camera system in Jan 2012 * new X mount lens system uses XF type Fujinon lenses * short flange back distance of just 17.7mm * new “X-Trans

Fujifilm GF medium format mirrorless digital

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:12:02 +0000

Fujifilm GF medium format mirrorless digital see also: * photography and camping main index page * medium format digital camera systems * Hasselblad X series medium format mirrorless cameras introduction * Fujifilm announced in Sept 2016 it's intentions to enter the medium format digital market with its Fujifilm GFX 50S camera which is camera with a 51mp CMOS 43.8×32.9mm sensor (0.79x crop factor compared to 35mm full frame) and a new G-mount for Fujinon GF lenses with a short flange bac…

Fujifilm GFX 50S camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 May 2019 09:48:23 +0000

Fujifilm GFX 50S camera see also: * Fujifilm GF medium format mirrorless digital * Fujifilm GFX 100S * mirrorless camera systems introduction * Fujifilm's 1st medium format mirrorless digital camera - 0.79x crop factor compared with 35mm full frame (1.7x area of full frame) and uses the Fujifilm GF medium format mirrorless digital G lens mount (short flange back distance of just 26.7mm) and new FUJINON GF Lenses

Fujifilm GFX 100S

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 04:47:05 +0000

Fujifilm GFX 100S see also: * Fujifilm GF medium format mirrorless digital * medium format digital camera systems * Fujifilm GFX 50S camera Introduction * announced Sept 2018 and available late June 2019 * this camera revolutionizes the digital medium format market as it brings together for the 1st time: * 100mp medium format sensor (the 1st camera with medium-format BSI backside illuminated sensor)

Fuji XF teleconverters

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 03:45:50 +0000

Fuji XF teleconverters see also: * teleconverters explained * Fujifilm X mirrorless system Introduction * Fuji has released the usual 1.4x and 2x teleconverters but these are only compatible with certain lenses Fujinon XF1.4X TC WR * * 7 elements on 3 groups * 15mm long * 130g * compatible lenses:

online image galleries

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:24:22 +0000

online image galleries * art galleries of Melbourne professional photographer's galleries and online photo libraries: * NOAA's image galleries * National Portrait Gallery UK * Corbis pro.corbis.com * Getty gettyimages.com/ * New York Public Library nypl.org * The Library of Congress loc.gov * contemporary photographers: * Miles Aldridge (b.1964) - British editorial & fashion

geotagging your photos with GPS data

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:04:42 +0000

geotagging your photos with GPS data see also: * GPS devices * photography and camping main index page Introduction: * the ability to embed GPS location data into the EXIF data of image files can be very useful. * this can be done at the time the image is taken by certain cameras or once the images are downloaded onto a computer.

Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 manual focus lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:40:36 +0000

Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 manual focus lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95 introduction * introduced in 2014 * a high quality manual focus lens designed for cropped sensor cameras utilising telecentric optical design and is the widest aperture lens in terms of f ratio designed for mirrorless cameras

Hasselblad

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 07:37:08 +0000

Hasselblad see also: * medium format film camera systems * digital backs for medium format cameras * Lance Karp's How to buy a Hasselblad * Photoethnography.com's Hasselblad 200 series page with links to its 500 series page * Hasselblad C and CF series lenses can also be used on: * Hasselblad H series dSLRs via adapter * Canon or Nikon dSLR's via Hasselblad to EOS adapter - see here for $US98 *

Hasselblad H series medium format cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 May 2023 23:10:09 +0000

Hasselblad H series medium format cameras see also: * Hasselblad * Hasselblad X series medium format mirrorless cameras * Hasselblad Super Wide Cameras (SWC) * Hasselblad V 6x6 manual focus medium format camera system * medium format film camera systems * medium format digital camera systems * digital backs for medium format cameras Hasselblad H series cameras: * newer AF cameras but 6cm x 4.5cm * built in Japan by Fuji * requires a CF adapter to allow C-type lenses designed fo…

Hasselblad Super Wide Cameras (SWC)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:06:12 +0000

Hasselblad Super Wide Cameras (SWC) see also: * Hasselblad * Hasselblad V 6x6 manual focus medium format camera system * Hasselblad H series medium format cameras * medium format film camera systems introduction * Photokina in Cologne 1954 was used to introduce the Hasselblad SuperWide with a fixed 38mm f4.5 Zeiss Biogon lens mounted in a Compur shutter. * SuperWide SWC/M was introduced in 1979, allowing the use of the Polaroid film magazine.

Hasselblad V 6x6 manual focus medium format camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 01:21:45 +0000

Hasselblad V 6x6 manual focus medium format camera system see also: * Hasselblad * Hasselblad Super Wide Cameras (SWC) * Hasselblad H series medium format cameras * medium format film camera systems * digital backs for medium format cameras Hasselblad V series cameras: * manual focus 6cm x 6cm cameras with interchangeable lenses, backs and finders * work horses of studio & wedding photographers

Hasselblad X series medium format mirrorless cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:07:41 +0000

Hasselblad X series medium format mirrorless cameras see also: * Hasselblad * Hasselblad H series medium format cameras * Hasselblad Super Wide Cameras (SWC) * Hasselblad V 6x6 manual focus medium format camera system * medium format film camera systems * medium format digital camera systems * Fujifilm GF medium format mirrorless digital * digital backs for medium format cameras * *

how to shoot photos from a helicopter

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:37:24 +0000

how to shoot photos from a helicopter see also: * photography and camping main index page introduction * the pilot will go through the safety procedures so I will not discuss those here * most tourist operations require 3 paying passengers * make sure you get a window seat, preferably the front seat but not a front centre seat

high speed (ultra short exposure) photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:29:31 +0000

high speed (ultra short exposure) photography see also: * photography and camping main index page * Vela One high speed LED lights introduction * capturing very fast moving subjects such as bullets or freezing exploding objects requires very short exposure times * most normal flash units can get to 1/20,000th sec flash duration (eg. at 1/128th power output), but even at this duration, a bullet can move 5cm making them blurry and almost invisible

history of photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 12:53:35 +0000

history of photography see also: * photography and camping main index page * timeline of Canon EOS camera and lens development * timeline of Nikon F camera system * a historic timeline of the Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera 1676-2010 compiled by Khen Lim * wikipedia history of the SLR summary * the Kodak Brownie camera introduced in 1901 brought photography to the masses * Kodak introduced pre-packed 35mm film cartridges (135 film) in 1934 and color slide film (Kodachrome) in 1936, wh…

image editing software

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 22:43:52 +0000

image editing software see also: * photography and camping main index page * how to use image editing tools * Affinity Photo image editor * Adobe Lightroom v6 vs CC versions * On1 Photo RAW software * Luminar 4 * Luminar3 * Capture One Pro image editing software * DarkTable freeware open source image editor * YouTube Anthony Morganti's review of the 2019 editors Introduction * Aug 2019, Adobe updated Lightroom with GPU-accelerated editing, batch merge for HDR and panoramas, delete…

digital image noise

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:02:04 +0000

digital image noise see also: * photography and camping main index page * digital camera sensors * on the web: * http://www.clarkvision.com/imagedetail/digital.sensor.performance.summary/ * analysis of Canon 1D Mark II sensor noise, dynamic range and quantum efficiency at various ISOs * types of noise * sensor analysis * http://research.microsoft.com/users/jiansun/ * Introduction: * digital sensors produce artefacts called digital noise * each came…

RAW image processing workflow

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:54:44 +0000

RAW image processing workflow see also: * image editing software Introduction * the first step to great image quality is getting it as right as possible in the camera: * focused correctly with the desired degree of depth of field (DOF) * minimal camera shake and subject blur by choosing an appropriate shutter speed, image stabilisation and/or a tripod

indoor photography ideas for a rainy day

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 23:32:57 +0000

indoor photography ideas for a rainy day check your equipment * clean your digital camera sensor * ideally need to take a photo of a spotless subject such as the blue sky wth camera set to f/16 so you can see the dust on the sensor * clean your lenses and filters

infrared photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 01:36:01 +0000

infrared photography * see also: * photography and camping main index page * lenses for infrared digital photography * digital false colour infrared photography * some of my infrared photos * night vision - a general overview * thermal imaging cameras * electromagnetic radiation and infra-red light * digital camera IR photography: * infrared photography community * Khromagery digital camera IR conversions (Australian) - was David Burren's IR filter conversi…

digital false colour infrared photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 03:05:22 +0000

digital false colour infrared photography * see also: * photography and camping main index page * infrared photography * some of my infrared photos Introduction * false colour IR imagery with digital cameras requires an IR filter which blocks out most but not all of visible light so that there are sufficient data to work with in the green and blue channels of the image.

some of my infrared photos

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:23:36 +0000

some of my infrared photos see also: * infrared photography scroll down and place mouse in dark blank area to load next 20 images

Apple iPhones compared

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 03:21:50 +0000

Apple iPhones compared see also: * iPhone camera lenses * photography and camping main index page * iPhone 16 generation * announced Sept 2024 * A18 and A18 Pro 6 core CPU chips, offering up to 30% faster performance than A16 bionic in iPhone 15, whiethe Pro chip offers 17% more memory bandwidth *

iPhone camera lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:22:27 +0000

iPhone camera lenses see also: * Apple iPhones compared lenses which have their own sensors and tether to iPhone via WiFi visible light sensor systems Sony QX100 * 1“ Exmor R sensor, 28-100mm eq. f/1.8-4.9 zoom, 2.5” diameter lens system with microSD card slot

lenses for infrared digital photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:50:30 +0000

lenses for infrared digital photography see also: * infrared photography * * Edward Noble's IR full frame lens hotspot tests - scored at f/8 * * * *

image stabiliser

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:35:15 +0000

image stabiliser * see also: * image stabilised lenses * low light and action photography * super telephoto lenses * super wide angle lenses * macrophotography * the amazing Olympus OM-D sensor stabilisation mechanism in action - nice video showing how much it moves! * Bob Atkin's - does IS work? * Bob Atkin's - sensor vs optical IS - even Bob is coming around to the win-win fact of having sensor IS in the camera Introduction: * image stabiliser (IS) techn…

ISO

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 01:21:20 +0000

ISO see also: * exposure introduction * ISO is the abbreviation for a rating scale that indicates how sensitive the camera film or sensor is to light and is equivalent to the old film ASA scale * most films were rated at ASA 25-400 with films rated higher than 400 generally being quite grainy.

iZugar 3.25mm fisheye lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 02:38:08 +0000

iZugar 3.25mm fisheye lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses Introduction * announced Sept 2017 * the 1st 220deg circular fisheye lens for Micro Four Thirds system * manual focus * fixed aperture of f/2.5 Specs * 3.25mm circular fisheye lens giving 220deg field of view covering a 10mm diameter circle on the sensor

photos Jasmine 2025

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:41:29 +0000

photos Jasmine 2025

Konica Hexanon AR legacy manual focus lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:53:02 +0000

Konica Hexanon AR legacy manual focus lenses see also: * legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras * Micro Four Thirds system introduction * Konica Hexanon lenses are generally well regarded lenses which were designed for a 35mm film SLR system, but can be fitted to mirrorless camera systems * popular lenses for mirrorless camera systems include: * 35mm f/2

landscape photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 May 2018 12:27:07 +0000

landscape photography see also: * photography and camping main index page * introduction * great landscape photography is a challenge as it generally requires: * a nice landscape scene with nice composition * what is the focal point for the viewer's eye to keep coming back to?

popular landscape locations

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 23:22:56 +0000

popular landscape locations see also: * photography and camping main index page * Dolomites, Italy

Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MF lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 01:29:34 +0000

Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MF lens see also: * Olympus mZD 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens Introduction * ultra wide angle MF prime lens for Micro Four Thirds system * light weight and wide field of view potentially makes it a candidate for drone photography Specs * rectilinear * 7.5mm focal length = 15mm in full frame terms giving 110° ultra wide angle of view

Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 May 2018 00:27:20 +0000

Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens see also: * Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Samyang 14mm full frame lenses * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * Laowa 15mm f/4 macro shift lens introduction * manual focus ultra wide angle full frame lens in Sony FE mount * unlike 14mm lenses, this lens has a front filter mount which is a major advantage, but it also has more coma than the latest 14mm lenses

Laowa 15mm f/4 macro shift lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:02:45 +0000

Laowa 15mm f/4 macro shift lens see also: * Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Samyang 14mm full frame lenses * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * Sony FE macrophotography lenses * Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens * Introduction * manual focus 1:1 macro shift lens for full frame cameras * great for video work if you need its ultra wide macro capabilities to give context to your macro work Specs

what to look for in a laptop to edit photos

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 02 May 2020 12:58:03 +0000

what to look for in a laptop to edit photos see also: * photography and camping main index page * ph: 7224 5436 basic specs accurate color display * ability to display all of the sRGB gamut and most of the Adobe RGB gamut is important for critical work detailed high resolution display

continuous source LED photographic and video lighting

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:31:35 +0000

continuous source LED photographic and video lighting see also: * photographic lighting basics * YouTube DIY Convert old LED TVs or computer screens to LED fresnel panels - just need to buy LED strip lights * introduction * LED lights have largely replaced flourescent and tungsten continuous light sources as they run cool, without flicker, are generally balanced for daylight, are dimmable, las…

legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:14:34 +0000

legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras see also: * lens adapters * Micro Four Thirds system * mirrorless camera systems * lens mount cross-compatibility table * camera lenses * super wide angle lenses * fast 50mm focal length lenses * standard lenses * portrait lens * super tele * super telephoto mirror lenses * perspective control lenses * Lens adapters for Micro Four Thirds (MFT): * NB. yo…

is your photograph legal and ethical?

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:25:42 +0000

is your photograph legal and ethical? see also: * copyright law and photography in Australia Introduction * Disclaimer I am not a lawyer and this is NOT legal advice, but just some things you may want to consider! * Copyright law is primarily economic - recognizing the right of the creator to be remunerated for uses of their work, the owner can generally sue for actual damages such as loss of license remuneration or profits gained from use of the work without license (and, in the US, if t…

Leica camera systems

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:10:00 +0000

Leica camera systems see also: * Leica M 35mm camera system * lenses for Leica M mount * LeicaR * Leica R mount lenses * Leica S medium format digital camera system

Leica M 35mm camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:20:43 +0000

Leica M 35mm camera system * lenses for Leica M mount * before you buy a Leica rangefinder - understand these issues on how it is designed and works - they are not for everyone! * introduction * the Leica M camera system was THE 35mm film rangefinder system to buy * it has always been expensive with expensive very high image quality manual focus lenses * Leica struggled to develop suitable digital bodies a…

lenses for Leica M mount

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 21:09:42 +0000

lenses for Leica M mount * see also: * photography and camping main index page * legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras * mirrorless camera systems * Leica M 35mm camera system * Leica website * Cosina Voigtlander website * http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-frameset.html?Lens-LSM.html~mainFrame - wide angle lenses for Leica * NB. I don't sell cameras or lenses, prices here are just to help you plan your system and although accurate at writing ma…

Leica R mount lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:17:25 +0000

Leica R mount lenses see also: * lenses for Leica M mount * camerapedia's wiki on Leica R lenses introduction * these are manual focus, bayonet mount lenses designed for the Leica R 35mm film SLR cameras and as such they tend to be quite large and heavy, although generally, of high optical quality, especially the apochromatic ones such as the 90mm f/2 AA, 100mm f/2.8 Macro, 180mm f/2, 180mm f/2.8, and 280mm f/4.

Leica S medium format digital camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 21:26:02 +0000

Leica S medium format digital camera system see also: * Leica camera systems * medium format digital camera systems introduction * in late 2008, Leica unveiled a new digital camera system - the “Leica S” * based upon a 30x45mm 3:2 sensor size (56% larger than 35mm full frame = 0.8x crop factor compared with 35mm), it is designed for autofocus and dual shutter types (in-body metal focal plane shutter for fast lenses and fastest shutter being 1/4000th sec with flash sync of 1/125th sec, an…

Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:45:04 +0000

Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Leica LT-system mirrorless digital camera system * Leica M 35mm camera system * Panasonic S full frame mirrorless system * L mount lenses for Panasonic S, Sigma L and Leica SL full frame mirrorless cameras introduction * announced in Oct 2015 * full frame mirrorless camera system with CDAF * made in conjunction with Panasonic which has also announced their full frame system based upon …

Leica LT-system mirrorless digital camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 06:05:27 +0000

Leica LT-system mirrorless digital camera system see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system * Leica M 35mm camera system * L mount lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras introduction * announced in April 2014 * camera system 1.5x crop APS-C sized sensor and AF * made in conjunction with Panasonic * Leica-M lens adapter supports 6-bit encoding

lens adapters

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:11:59 +0000

lens adapters see also: * lens mount cross-compatibility table * AF lens adapters * mirrorless camera systems * Autofocus lens adapters for Sony NEX E-mount cameras * focal reducer adapters and the Olympus OM-D cameras introduction * there are almost none for Nikon cameras as very few lenses can be adapted to Nikon F dSLR system. * there are a multitude available for mirrorless camera systems cameras * see lens mount cross-compatibility table * basic adapters do not allow control of…

AF lens adapters

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 22:58:11 +0000

AF lens adapters see also: * lens mount cross-compatibility table * lens adapters * Autofocus lens adapters for Sony NEX E-mount cameras table of full frame camera AF lens adapters Lens mount flange Nikon Z Sony NEX FE Canon R Panasonic S/Leica SL Canon EF Nikon F flange distance 16mm 18mm 20mm 20mm 44mm 46.5mm

lens mount cross-compatibility table

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:02:35 +0000

lens mount cross-compatibility table see also: * legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras * mirrorless camera systems * lens adapters * AF lens adapters * KEH blog's lens mount guide - which lens mount is that? introduction * lenses with long flange distances such as Leica-R, Nikon F and Olympus OM can be used on most digital cameras with interchangeable lenses. * Olympus OM lenses are much sought after not just because they can fit nearly any camera (except Nikon), but they are beautiful…

camera lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 02:07:19 +0000

camera lenses see also: * super wide angle lenses * fast 50mm focal length lenses * standard camera zoom lenses * portrait lenses * lenses for macrophotography * super telephoto lenses * 8-25x super zoom lenses * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses * travel photography * legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras * lenses with radioactive glass elements * lens mount cross-compatibility table * lens adapters Diagram courtesy of The problem with…

fisheye lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 23:47:11 +0000

fisheye lenses see also: * camera lenses * super wide angle lenses * fisheye lens photography * wikipedia * introduction * fisheye lenses are special lenses which are designed to give a 180deg field of view and extreme barrel distortion is a characteristic of these lenses * there are 2 main image types: *

image stabilised lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:40:31 +0000

image stabilised lenses see also: * image stabiliser Olympus/Panasonic/Leica image stabilisation optical IS lenses: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system lenses: * LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPH OIS * 28-100mm equiv. * Leica D 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS * 28-300mm equiv. * Leica 50-150mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

standard camera zoom lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 May 2018 01:04:24 +0000

standard camera zoom lenses see also: * camera lenses * fast 50mm focal length lenses * 8-25x super zoom lenses * comparisons of various 50mm lenses on Olympus dSLRs: * E330 lenstests 3 - Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.7 vs Olympus OM 50mm f/1.4 & f/1.8 introduction: * lenses here are those in the range of 24-80mm in 35mm camera terms

super wide angle lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:20:20 +0000

super wide angle lenses NB. the prices here are very approximate values - I do not sell these!! see also: * lenses * wide angle lenses * standard lenses * portrait lens * super tele * perspective control lenses * online reviews: * http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/ * http://panopticus.altervista.org/fishlist/fishlist.htm introduction: * these lenses generally fall into 8 main groups, each with their own purposes:

8-25x super zoom lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:09:54 +0000

8-25x super zoom lenses see also: * camera lenses * standard camera zoom lenses * comparison of telephoto zoom lenses Introduction * a holy grail of lens design for many people would be a compact super zoom lens with high image quality across the zoom range at a reasonably affordable price, preferably with a relatively wide aperture, weathersealing and image stabilisation with a wide angle coverage starting around 24mm in full frame terms

comparison of telephoto zoom lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:57:14 +0000

comparison of telephoto zoom lenses see also: * camera lenses image stabilised pro zooms Olympus mZD 40-150mm Olympus ZD 50-200mm SWD Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS L Canon 100-400mm L IS II Nikkor 80-400mm VR Nikkor 200-400mm VR Canon 70-300mm DO IS Olympus ZD 90-250mm f/2.8 focal length reach in 35mm terms 80-300mm 100-400mm @orange:70-200mm FF 91-260mm 1D 112-320mm APS-C

wide angle lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 07:45:23 +0000

wide angle lenses NB. the prices here are very approximate values - I do not sell these!! see also: * lenses * fast 35-40mm focal length lenses * super wide angle lenses * standard lenses * portrait lens * super tele * perspective control lenses * Note that with most zoom lenses, even wide angle zoom lenses, they are sharpest at the widest focal length introduction: * this page is for lenses with field of view in the range of what a 28-40mm focal length lens would give…

fast 35-40mm focal length lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 22:24:56 +0000

fast 35-40mm focal length lenses see also: * fast 50mm focal length lenses * wide angle lenses introduction * the 35-40mm focal length range for 35mm full frame cameras offers a lovely perspective for street photography and is very useful for photographing groups of people such as at weddings.

fast 50mm focal length lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:29:19 +0000

fast 50mm focal length lenses see also: * legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras * camera lenses * mirrorless camera systems * wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses * Canon 50mm lens bokeh comparison incl. Sigma ART The holy grail for many is a 40mm-60mm lens which at a wide aperture of f/1.4 or faster, is sharp with creamy bokeh. Unfortunately, the reality is that with most legacy fast 50mm lenses used on digital cameras, they tend to be soft wide open with considerable ghosti…

wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:53:28 +0000

wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses see also: * portrait lenses * fast 50mm focal length lenses * Olympus 45mm f/1.8 comparison with Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 and Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lenses * copy variation in MTF charts of various short telephoto lenses in order of ability to have narrow depth of field lens lens mount FF eq. DOF min. focus AF speed Eye Detect AF IS weight price $US notes Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 Canon 85mm f/1.2 0.85m

lenses for macrophotography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:53:21 +0000

lenses for macrophotography see also: * macrophotography * Sony FE macrophotography lenses * macrophotography with Canon dSLRs * macrophotography with Nikon dSLRs * macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras * macrophotography for Olympus Four Thirds dSLRs * macrophotography with Olympus OM lenses * Sigma macro lenses * Tamron macro lenses * closest focus comparisons * 1:1 in the firs…

lenses with radioactive glass elements

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:51:12 +0000

lenses with radioactive glass elements see also: * camera lenses * Geiger counters for detecting nuclear radiation (gamma rays, etc) introduction * lenses may be radioactive if: * imperfect refinement of monazite sands used to make them (c1941-55 lenses) * use of impure cerium (1950's - 1960's) to bleach iron salts in the glass as (colourless) ferrates are stable in glass solution

weatherproof lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 13:24:39 +0000

weatherproof lenses see also: * camera lenses Olympus Four Thirds lenses * all the Pro Super High Grade lenses are weatherproof: * Olympus ZD 300mm f/2.8 super telephoto lens * Olympus ZD 150mm f/2.0 super telephoto lens * Olympus ZD 7-14mm f/4 lens * Olympus ZD 90-250mm f/2.8 super telephoto lens * Olympus ZD 35-100mm f/2.0 lens * Olympus ZD 14-35mm f/2.0 SWD lens * the Pro High Grade are also weatherproof such as: * Olympus ZD 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 lens * Olympus ZD 14-54m…

super telephoto mirror lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:03:53 +0000

super telephoto mirror lenses see also: * super telephoto lenses * * introduction * mirror lenses are difficult to use and for most people are probably not the best option * they were popular in the 1970's and 80's as they mainly competed against manual focus big, heavy, f/5.6-6.3 telephoto lenses

perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:41:53 +0000

perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses * see also: * my tilt shift photos * camera lenses * tilt-shift perspective control lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras * tilt-shift with the Canon 1D mark III * links to other websites: * info on tilt shift and the Scheimpflug principle here and explanatory pic here and the Hinge rule here * table of shift/tilt lenses for 35mm cameras * a viewpoint on tilt/shift lenses * http://www.largeformatphotography.…

portrait lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 May 2019 13:43:45 +0000

portrait lenses * see also: * depth of field * examples of lenses for portraits and their background blurring capabilities * camera lenses * fast 50mm focal length lenses * wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses * digital SLR cameras * studio portraiture * outdoor portraits * bokeh of portrait lenses - some of my tests * online reviews and articles: * http://www.northcoastphotos.com:80/Lympa_2007_09_29.htm - compares 50mm MF lenses used on Olym…

examples of lenses for portraits and their background blurring capabilities

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:04:16 +0000

examples of lenses for portraits and their background blurring capabilities see also: * portrait lenses * depth of field (DOF) * depth of field comparisons for portraiture introduction * almost anyone with a point and shoot camera can take a portrait where everything is almost on focus, but generally, the better portraits which emphasise the face need the background to be nicely blurred and this is where your special portrait lens comes in - you really need an aperture f/2.8 or wider an…

super telephoto lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:01:45 +0000

super telephoto lenses NB. the prices here are very approximate values - I do not sell these!! see also: * lenses * super telephoto mirror lenses * image stabiliser * telephoto reach on a budget - my tests * astrophotography targets by focal length * online reviews: * http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/ * Popular photography tests of various mirror (catadioptric) lenses * Bytesmith's OM telephoto lens tests on 4/3rds * Bob Atkin's article on Canon teleconverter…

telephoto zoom lens to 300mm

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:30:29 +0000

telephoto zoom lens to 300mm see also: * super telephoto lenses * camera lenses * my blog post: Panasonic’s new Leica DG 50-200mm f/2.8-4.0 OIS lens compared with Olympus 40-150mm and Canon 100-400mm lenses Introduction * mid-sized telephoto zoom lenses are awesome tools when you just want to walk around and you don't have a specific subject or image in mind * they are also great for travel (although can be a bit big and heavy) as it allows capture of scenes that can't be readily achiev…

using lens flare creatively

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 27 May 2017 01:22:00 +0000

using lens flare creatively see also: * photography and camping main index page *

light

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:29:15 +0000

light * see also: * electromagnetic radiation * electromagnetic radiation & optics - a historical account * optics * color / colour in photography * photographic colour temperature (white balance) Light: source of visible light: * movement of an electron from one orbital to another results in a quantum of light given off with frequency related to the potential energy difference * sun, stars

photographic lighting basics

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 01:06:27 +0000

photographic lighting basics * studio flash * flash technology * colour temperature * see also: * Marcus Ranum's tutorials * Strobist's tutorials * Broncolor's tutorials * 10 uses for a 5-in-1 reflector * video: 5 common key portrait lighting patterns * * NSFW +18 | Noir Style Photography Using Cheap Flashlights * 3 lighting setups for wedding receptions * rainy day/night portraits with backlit raindrops * video: Creating Soft Portrait Lighting with …

Adobe Lightroom techniques

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 05:54:02 +0000

Adobe Lightroom techniques see also: * how to use image editing tools * Adobe Photoshop® techniques 1 * OnOne (On1) portraiture retouching workflow * Udemy: Getting started with Lightroom tutorial * Removing CA color fringing with new controls in Lightroom 4.1 * Phillip Reeve's LR workflow * youtube tutorial: how to import photos into LR * youtube tutorial: Top 5 Lightroom Secrets that Changed my Life - use brush to adjust grad/radial filters, using presets, dodge and burn, sync images…

light meters

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 13:35:27 +0000

light meters see also: * light values and exposure metering * flash technology introduction * although modern cameras all have sophisticated light meters built in, it can be very handy to use a dedicated light meter as these potentially allow more accurate and consistent exposures from shot to shot assuming light conditions remain the same, and are very handy when using flash in manual mode for more consistent exposures.

light pollution

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:43:53 +0000

light pollution * see also: * astronomic "seeing" * sky brightness and effects of twilight * light pollution atlas 1997.pdf * light pollution map 2006 on overlay of Google maps * websites: * CIRES light pollution map 2016 * Astrodon light pollution filters * light pollution atlas online courtesy of Italy * Dark sky.org * Clear dark sky.com * http://osr.org/en-us/articles/the-facts-about-light-pollution/ * more links to light pollution and home design…

light values and exposure metering

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 05:21:16 +0000

light values and exposure metering see also: * exposure * Zone System for reflective light metering * spot meter modes of Olympus cameras Digital exposure using the histogram method * most digital cameras display RGB histograms after the photo has been taken - that is a graphical display of how much of the image is recorded at each brightness level for each of the 3 digital color channels Red, Green & Blue.

digital camera live preview

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:44:38 +0000

digital camera live preview * see also: * a review on Canon's live preview with WiFi applications: * http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1752 * a review on live preview for astrophotography using the Canon 40D: * http://www.cameralabs.com:80/reviews/Canon_EOS_40D/live_view_astro-photography.shtml * for those who do not have live preview (ie. don't own the E330, etc) but would like one:

L mount lenses for Panasonic S, Sigma L and Leica SL full frame mirrorless cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:55:45 +0000

L mount lenses for Panasonic S, Sigma L and Leica SL full frame mirrorless cameras see also: * Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system * Panasonic S full frame mirrorless system * Sigma L mount full frame cameras * Panasonic / Leica L mount full frame teleconverters * L mount lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras * Panasonic FF unofficial blog site Introduction * all lenses for the Leica T camera (APS-C format) can be used without an adapter on the Leica SL * lens m…

L mount lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 06:08:02 +0000

L mount lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras see also: * Leica LT-system mirrorless digital camera system * Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system * Panasonic S full frame mirrorless system * Sigma L mount full frame cameras * Panasonic / Leica L mount full frame teleconverters * L mount lenses for Panasonic S, Sigma L and Leica SL full frame mirrorless cameras Introduction * same mount as the full frame L mount lenses for Panasonic S, Sigma L and Leica SL full fra…

Panasonic / Leica L mount full frame teleconverters

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 05:40:35 +0000

Panasonic / Leica L mount full frame teleconverters see also: * L mount lenses for Panasonic S, Sigma L and Leica SL full frame mirrorless cameras * teleconverters explained Introduction * teleconverters for the Panasonic S full frame mirrorless system and Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system Panasonic S 1.4x TC (DMW-STC14) * 7 Elements in 4 Groups * 27.6mm long * 180g * $AU798 * compatible lenses: * Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/4 O.I.S

long exposure photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 21:20:49 +0000

long exposure photography see also: * how to blur water motion - waterfalls, seascapes, etc * Youtube tutorial by Gordon Laing Introduction * long exposures can be used for: * how to blur water motion - waterfalls, seascapes, etc * creating moving cloud landscapes or seascapes * urban night photography * astrophotography General technique * use a tripod and turn off the image stabiliser * avoid windy conditions as this will shake the camera during the exposure

low light and action photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:13:25 +0000

low light and action photography * see also: * image stabiliser * urban night photography * my experiments in urban night photography without a tripod Introduction: * photography in low light presents technical problems for the photographer as it tends to push the limits of the ability of the camera for the required purpose.

Adobe Lightroom v6 vs CC versions

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 05:53:41 +0000

Adobe Lightroom v6 vs CC versions see also: * image editing software * Adobe Lightroom techniques Introduction * Lightroom v6 was the last version, introduced in 2015, that Adobe allowed you to purchase (no longer available for purchase) and use forever without ongoing fees - albeit without any updates making it potentially incompatible with your new camera's RAW file and eventually it will become incompatible with your operating system and become redundant

Luminar 4

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:44:48 +0000

Luminar 4 see also: * image editing software * * luminar3 Introduction * coming late 2019 as an upgrade to luminar3 and adds: * AI-powered automatic sky replacement

how to photograph a total eclipse of the moon (lunar eclipse / blood moon)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 20:09:14 +0000

how to photograph a total eclipse of the moon (lunar eclipse / blood moon) see also: * photographing the moon * lunar eclipse Melbourne April 2014 Lunar eclipse Melbourne April 2014 - see my blog post Lunar eclipse Feb 2018 with the Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 lens - see my blog post Introduction * photographing a total eclipse of the moon can be challenging:

flash units for macrophotography including ring flashes and twin flashes

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:17:10 +0000

flash units for macrophotography including ring flashes and twin flashes see also: * macrophotography * flash modifiers * flash brackets for macro work * 3 macro ring flashes compared – Olympus, Sigma and Canon * DIY flash diffuser for macrophotography introduction * these flash units are mainly designed for macrophotography and thus power output is generally quite low at about GN 11m ISO 100 * ring flashes are designed to give circumferential even and thus

macrophotography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:08:35 +0000

macrophotography see also: * photography and camping main index page * some of my macrophotography and close up photos * Sony FE macrophotography lenses * macrophotography with Canon dSLRs * macrophotography with Nikon dSLRs * macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras * macrophotography for Olympus Four Thirds dSLRs * macrophotography with Olympus OM lenses * lenses for macrophotography * flash units for macrophotography including ring flashes and twin flashes * photographing d…

photographing droplets

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:55:55 +0000

photographing droplets see also: * macrophotography * some interesting approaches to dew photography * 13 Steps for Shooting the Perfect Water Droplet * refracting images within water droplets An antique clock within a drop (I took this using the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus ZD 50mm f/2.0 macro - no Photoshop just cropped and resized - see my blog post on how I did this)

some of my macrophotography and close up photos

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:23:54 +0000

some of my macrophotography and close up photos see also: * macrophotography scroll down and place mouse in dark blank area to load next 20 images

Mamiya 6x7 medium format SLR camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:24:01 +0000

Mamiya 6x7 medium format SLR camera system see also: * Mamiya / Phase One 645 medium format camera system * medium format digital camera systems * medium format film camera systems introduction * 6x7cm format gave 10 images per 120 roll * traditionally the standard size for stock image photography * photographers on portrait assignment for magazines often use the

Mamiya / Phase One 645 medium format camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 10 May 2017 13:03:53 +0000

Mamiya / Phase One 645 medium format camera system * see also: * medium format digital camera systems * medium format film camera systems * Mamiya twin lens reflex film cameras * Mamiya 6x7 medium format SLR camera system * digital backs for medium format cameras introduction * Mamiya pioneered the 645SLR system camera in 1975 * The 645 format is the smallest, lightest, and cheapest roll-film design. Negatives are a little squatter than the standard 35mm frame (24x36mm) and ther…

Mamiya twin lens reflex film cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:01:40 +0000

Mamiya twin lens reflex film cameras see also: * twin lens reflex film cameras * http://photo.net/equipment/mamiya/tlr * http://www.btinternet.com/~g.a.patterson/m_faq * http://www.xs4all.nl/~aue/mamiya/mamiya.html * http://grahampatterson.home.comcast.net/~grahampatterson/grahamp/mfaq/m_faq.pdf * instruction manuals on Mamiya website * http://www.xs4all.nl/~aue/mamiya/mamiya.html general notes on Mamiya TLRs: * interchangeable sets of Mamiya-Sekor C-series lenses with Sei…

the planet Mars

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:05:07 +0000

the planet Mars * * * * see also: * astrophotography * Solar System introduction Mars facts * sidereal period = 687 days (how long it takes to complete a full revolution around the sun) * synodic period = 779.8 days (time taken from one conjunction to another as seen from earth)

lunar occultation of Mars October 2003

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:08:35 +0000

lunar occultation of Mars October 2003 see also: * compare this with the July 2003 Florida occultation of Mars * photographing astronomical occultations This event seen as a grazing occultation in Melbourne with Mars so big is extremely rare! The region from which an occultation was seen is limited by a grazing occultation of Mars at the north limb of the Moon. This occurred along a band some 50 km wide from Melbourne, through Canberra to Wollongong just south of Sydney. Areas to the so…

medium format digital camera systems

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 May 2019 10:38:24 +0000

medium format digital camera systems see also: * digital backs for medium format cameras * Fujifilm GF medium format mirrorless digital * Hasselblad H series medium format cameras * Mamiya / Phase One 645 medium format camera system * Pentax 645 digital system * Leica S medium format digital camera system introduction: * most medium format digital cameras are cropped sensors, smaller than a 6×4.5 film size, thus wide angle shots become problematic. * apart from the Leica S, the di…

medium format film camera systems

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 03:04:43 +0000

medium format film camera systems * see also: * photography and camping main index page * photographic film in a digital age * perspective control * medium format digital camera systems * http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/cameras.html * choosing a medium format camera * Mamiya * history of photography Medium format film cameras * Medium format cameras use 120 or 220 roll film, which is about 6 centimeters wide (2 and 1/4 inches). This size of roll film was introduced in 18…

megapixels - how many is best for you?

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:34:02 +0000

megapixels - how many is best for you? see also: * photography and camping main index page * choosing a digital camera Introduction * the initial thought for most people who don't understand photography and its nuances is that more megapixels in a camera is better - but they would be WRONG! * for most people somewhere between 16-24 megapixels is probably the sweet spot and having more megapixels will probably NOT get them better image quality but more problems

Meike 25mm f/0.95 MF lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:24:55 +0000

Meike 25mm f/0.95 MF lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 lens introduction * a 25mm f/0.95 wide aperture lens designed for MFT and APS-C cameras * manual focus only * introduced 2016 specs * 25mm f/0.95 * 12 rounded blades * manual focus * close focus to 0.17m giving 0.135x macro on MFT

Meike fisheye lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 23:58:21 +0000

Meike fisheye lenses see also: * fisheye lenses * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses Meike 6.5mm f/2.0 circular fisheye for APS-C * manual focus * circular image * no electronic contacts * aperture ring but marked stops are only f/2, f/4, f/8 and f/22 and is clickless * close focus to 5cm but focus is almost impossible to be accurate

observing and photographing meteors

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:23:13 +0000

observing and photographing meteors * see also: * The Meteor Section of the Astronomical Society of Victoria has some good information on meteor watching too. * A good page describing meteor watching is at the Sky Publications site. * Data for meteor showers ASNSW Astro Almanac page for 2003. * *

Metz flash systems

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 06:43:23 +0000

Metz flash systems * see also: * photography and camping main index page * flash technology * flash modifiers * Quantum flashes and batteries * Metz catalogue (pdf) * Australian distributor for Metz: * C.R. Kennedy & Co, 663 Chapel St, Sth Yarra, Vic. ph: 0061-3-98231555. email * on the net: * Metz website SCA adapters * some fine details on the Metz hammerhead flashes on strobist.com * attaching Metz 45 flash to umbrellas: * handheld: just screw the…

Metz slave flash

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:59:28 +0000

Metz slave flash see also: * Metz flash systems introduction * as long as your camera's flash does not fire pre-flashes (which most do in TTL flash mode), one can connect any optical slave device to your Metz flash and fire the metz flash in manual or auto (but not TTL mode).

3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:36:59 +0000

3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 3x telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens * standard camera zoom lenses * Four Thirds lenses Comparison of premium quality 3x zoom lenses on an Olympus OM-D E-M1 courtesy of 43Rrumours.com introduction * I decided to amalgamate all the Micro Four Third…

8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:11:07 +0000

8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 3-4x super-telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 8-25x super zoom lenses * Olympus mZD 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 16x zoom lens introduction * most camera systems include a 10x zoom lens for daylight walk-around general purpose photography * by necessity, the aperture tend to be a rather slow f/4-5.8 range and the optical resolutio…

17mm "wide angle" street photography lenses for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:16:12 +0000

17mm "wide angle" street photography lenses for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 25mm "standard" lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 45mm "portrait" lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Olympus m.ZD 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens * Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH lens * Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN asph lens for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens introduction * There are a number of 15-20mm lenses for Micro Four Thirds system which …

3x telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:14:56 +0000

3x telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 3-4x super-telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds introduction * if you have an Olympus camera, go for the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 * if you have a Panasonic camera, go for a Panasonic lens as it has OIS which will be needed in such a telephoto lens

45mm "portrait" lenses for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 02:32:12 +0000

45mm "portrait" lenses for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 25mm "standard" lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 17mm "wide angle" street photography lenses for Micro Four Thirds * introduction * There are a number of 40-50mm lenses for Micro Four Thirds system which give the full frame “80-100mm portrait lens” field of …

3-4x super-telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:20:06 +0000

3-4x super-telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 3x telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm f/4-6.3 lens * announced July 2015, presumably available in 2016 * premium grade lens with optics to “Leica standards and specs” *

wide aperture telephoto in 135-150mm range for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:00:33 +0000

wide aperture telephoto in 135-150mm range for Micro Four Thirds see also: * 3x telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 3-4x super-telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 300mm telephoto options for Micro Four Thirds introduction * the best current lens with the fastest AF and wide aperture in the 135-150mm range focal length currently is the Olympus mZD 40-150mm f/2.8 pro lens which will give 150mm f/2.8 with high optical qual…

300mm telephoto options for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 12:59:57 +0000

300mm telephoto options for Micro Four Thirds see also: * 3x telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 3-4x super-telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * wide aperture telephoto in 135-150mm range for Micro Four Thirds * super telephoto lenses introduction * 300mm lenses on Micro Four Thirds system effectively gives a 600mm field of view in traditional 35mm full frame terms * most of us do not need such super telephoto capabili…

the Micro Four Thirds lens range photos

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 23:26:36 +0000

the Micro Four Thirds lens range photos see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses Panasonic lens range 2015 courtesy of 43rumors

25mm "standard" lenses for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:16:43 +0000

25mm "standard" lenses for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 17mm "wide angle" street photography lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 45mm "portrait" lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Lens Rentals testing of the MFT 25mm options introduction * There are a number of 25mm-30mm lenses for Micro Four Thirds system which give the full frame “50mm standard lens” field of view * not compared below is the Olympus mZD 25mm f/1.8 ($AU430), the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 ART a…

Micro Four Thirds vs Full frame mirrorless

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 May 2019 11:01:36 +0000

Micro Four Thirds vs Full frame mirrorless see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system * Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system MFTs Sony Canon R Nikon Z 24mp camera 574g 650g beginners / casual travel and portrait kit * Olympus OM-D E-M10 III + kit zoom + 45mm f/1.8 + 75mm f/1.8

wide angle to standard lenses for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 02:17:32 +0000

wide angle to standard lenses for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses introduction * this page is dedicated to lenses with field of view from 28mm-50mm in 35mm full frame terms which equates to 14 to 25mm in actual focal length * Micro Four Thirds system is fortunate indeed in having a wide selection of lenses in this range

cine / video / movie gear for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 02 May 2020 00:17:47 +0000

cine / video / movie gear for Micro Four Thirds see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * videography tips * professional level digital video cameras * using your digital camera as a webcam * Four Thirds org's resource page - cine gear for MFT

flash for portraiture and fashion using Micro Four Thirds cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 00:43:20 +0000

flash for portraiture and fashion using Micro Four Thirds cameras see also: * TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras * using flash outdoors creatively introduction * using flash for portraiture or fashion is a complex subject, the details of which you can find elsewhere * on this page I will be offering a few options applicable to

teleconverters for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 02:35:30 +0000

teleconverters for Micro Four Thirds see also: * teleconverters explained * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses Introduction * these are small adapters which mount BETWEEN the camera and a lens * also called tele-extenders * they usually are 1.4x or 2x * a 1.4x teleconverter effectively gives a field of view of a lens with focal length 1.4x that of the actual focal length at a cost of 1 stop of aperture (a 2x teleconverter comes at a cost of 2 stops aperture)

Micro Four Thirds system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:31:05 +0000

Micro Four Thirds system see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * some of my photos taken with Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds cameras * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * MicroFourThirdsBlogs * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras * lens mount cross-compatibility table * macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras * TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras * links to Micro Four Thir…

Micro Four Thirds cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:40:15 +0000

Micro Four Thirds cameras see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * microfourthirdsblogs introduction * both Panasonic and Olympus produce cameras and lenses for Micro Four Thirds and in general they are all cross-compatible, although some features may not be available on all combinations.

comparison of the 2011 Micro Four Thirds cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:30:26 +0000

comparison of the 2011 Micro Four Thirds cameras see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * microfourthirdsblogs * The new Micro Four Thirds cameras compared – Panasonic GH-2, G3, GF-3 and the Olympus E-P3, E-PL3 and E-PM1 with some lens recommendations * My revised compact travel camera kit for 2011 * 2010 10x zoom lens comparison – Canon, Nikon, Tamron, Olympus and Panasonic Micro Four Thirds * Canon 550D vs Canon 7D vs Panasonic GH-1 comparison table of the 20…

comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:18:51 +0000

comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras see also: * Micro Four Thirds cameras * comparison of older Olympus OM-D cameras * comparison table of Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * see comparison with other mirrorless camera systems such as Sony, Samsung * Micro Four Thirds vs entry-level dSLRs * microfourthirdsblogs * Last updated Sept 2019. ranked by features…

comparison table of Micro Four Thirds cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 08:38:40 +0000

comparison table of Micro Four Thirds cameras see also: * Micro Four Thirds cameras * comparison of older Olympus OM-D cameras * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * see comparison with other mirrorless camera systems such as Sony, Samsung * Micro Four Thirds vs entry-level dSLRs * microfourthirdsblogs * introduction * Micro Four Thirds camera s…

TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 15:04:40 +0000

TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Micro Four Thirds system * flash for portraiture and fashion using Micro Four Thirds cameras * remote TTL flash RC mode with the Olympus OM-D cameras * remote radio wireless flash with the Olympus OM-D cameras * more details on flash options for Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds cameras * flash units for macrophotography including ring flashes and twin flashes * Olympus website - Olympus flash compati…

a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:17:26 +0000

a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses see also: * the Micro Four Thirds lens range photos * wide angle to standard lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 17mm "wide angle" street photography lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 25mm "standard" lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 45mm "portrait" lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 3x telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 3-4x super-telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 8-10x super-zoom …

links to Micro Four Thirds websites

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:35:48 +0000

links to Micro Four Thirds websites see also: * Micro Four Thirds system

macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 04:29:38 +0000

macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras see also: * more macro options and tips * Micro Four Thirds system * lenses for macrophotography * Olympus m.ZD 60mm f/2.8 macro lens * Panasonic Leica-DG 45mm f/2.8 OIS macro lens * Panasonic 30mm f/2.8 OIS macro lens * automatic in-camera focus stacking function for greater depth of field on Olympus cameras A small rose bud using Panasonic GH-1 with Olympus ZD 50mm f/2.0 macro and Canon Ring Flash introduction * mirrorless camera sy…

some of my photos taken with Micro Four Thirds cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:04:13 +0000

some of my photos taken with Micro Four Thirds cameras see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera scroll down and place mouse in dark blank area to load next 20 images

Micro Four Thirds vs entry-level dSLRs

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 05:04:50 +0000

Micro Four Thirds vs entry-level dSLRs see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * digital SLR cameras * camera systems compared I have tried to compare the two systems with similarly featured cameras and reasonable lens options to show what the price difference is and image quality at that price. If you are shooting fast moving subjects in AF, or you want to do remote TTL flash, or use large, heavy lenses, then the Nikon dSLR would be your best bet, but for everything else, a

Minolta Rokkor RF 250mm f/5.6 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 12:34:54 +0000

Minolta Rokkor RF 250mm f/5.6 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this is a very popular and now expensive mirror lens * this super telephoto lens introduced in 1979 is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics:

Minolta Rokkor RF 500mm f/8 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:37:47 +0000

Minolta Rokkor RF 500mm f/8 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in 1977 is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/8)

Minolta Rokkor RF 800mm f/8 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 12:33:03 +0000

Minolta Rokkor RF 800mm f/8 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in 1972 and redesigned in 1981 is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus

Minolta Rokkor RF 1600mm f/11 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:37:31 +0000

Minolta Rokkor RF 1600mm f/11 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in 1974 is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/11)

Sony / Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8.0 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 May 2014 03:58:14 +0000

Sony / Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8.0 mirror lens see also: * Sony Alpha dSLR system introduction * this super telephoto lens is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * fixed aperture (in this case f/8.0) * virtual elimination of chromatic aberration as uses mirror rather than lenses

Minolta autofocus 35mm film SLR system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 23:53:47 +0000

Minolta autofocus 35mm film SLR system see also: * Sony Alpha dSLR system * MinoltaAlphaLenses * Minolta SR mount manual focus 35mm film SLR system * wikipedia * mhohner.de - excellent alpha mount model features comparison page! history * 1928: Minolta was a Japanese company founded by Kazuo Tashima, under the name Nichidoku Shashinki Shōten *

Minolta SR mount manual focus 35mm film SLR system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:47:38 +0000

Minolta SR mount manual focus 35mm film SLR system see also: * Minolta SR mount manual focus Rokkor lenses * Sony Alpha dSLR system * Minolta autofocus 35mm film SLR system * wikipedia history * 1928: Minolta was a Japanese company founded by Kazuo Tashima, under the name Nichidoku Shashinki Shōten * 1931: the company was transformed into a stock corporation named Molta Gōshi-gaisha

Minolta SR mount manual focus Rokkor lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 05:26:10 +0000

Minolta SR mount manual focus Rokkor lenses see also: * Minolta SR mount manual focus Rokkor lenses * Sony Alpha dSLR system * Minolta autofocus 35mm film SLR system * wikipedia introduction * these manual focus lenses were designed for Minolta SR mount manual focus 35mm film SLR system using the Minolta SR bayonet lens mount * they are not compatible with Minolta autofocus 35mm film SLR system * there were three series: * pre-MC (1958-1970):

mirrorless camera systems

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 12 May 2019 13:46:01 +0000

mirrorless camera systems see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Fujifilm X mirrorless system * full frame mirrorless camera systems * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system * Panasonic S full frame mirrorless system * Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system * legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras * lens mount cross-compatibility table …

mirrorless cameras in 2012

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 12 May 2019 13:47:29 +0000

mirrorless cameras in 2012 see also: * mirrorless camera systems * full frame mirrorless camera systems feature Olympus OM-D E-M5 Panasonic GH-3 Olympus E-PL5 Sony NEX7 Samsung NX200 Canon EOS-M weatherproof metal quiet body yes yes no no no metal crop factor 2.0x 2.0x 2.0 x 1.5 x 1.5x 1.6x

full frame mirrorless camera systems

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 12 May 2019 13:54:10 +0000

full frame mirrorless camera systems see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system * system announced late 2015 * Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system * system formerly announced Aug 2018 * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system * system formerly announced Sept 2018 * Panasonic S full frame mirrorless system * announced Sept 2018, same mount as Leica ful…

Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 07:01:06 +0000

Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * introduction * manual focus 25mm f/0.95 prime lens for Micro Four Thirds system * due to the ladder-like internal structure around the sensor of some cameras, it does NOT fit on some cameras such as Olympus E-PL6, E-PL5, E-PM2, E-M5 mark I, but does fit on the E-M5 mark II

Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 manual focus lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:51:13 +0000

Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 manual focus lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * photos taken with the 35mm f/0.95 Original version introduction * announced in April 2012 * presumably, this is the same as the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 first made for the Sony NEX and due for a MFT version * available in Micro Four Thirds system, Fujifilm X mirrorless system and Sony NEX E-mount camera system mounts * Mark II version * released for MFTs in Apr 2021

ShenyangZhongyi / Mitakon 42.5mm f/1.2 MF lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:03:23 +0000

ShenyangZhongyi / Mitakon 42.5mm f/1.2 MF lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 Nocticron lens * Olympus m.ZD 45mm f/1.8 portrait lens introduction * introduced late 2014 * 42.5mm f/1.2 manual focus lens available in Micro Four Thirds system, Fujifilm X mirrorless system and Sony NEX E-mount camera system mounts * manufactured by Chinese lens designer and manufacturer Shenyang ZhongYi Optical and Electrical Company

Mitakon Zhong Yi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Pro

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:36:42 +0000

Mitakon Zhong Yi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Pro see also: * fast 50mm focal length lenses introduction * manual focus wide aperture 50mm full frame lens for extreme shallow depth of field (DOF) * available in Sony E mount * ALL manual focus lenses used at f/0.95 are extremely difficult to nail accurate focus on people as even subtle movements of the subject or the photographer will put them out of focus

Mitakon ZY Optics 85mm f/1.2 MF Speedmaster lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 21:04:07 +0000

Mitakon ZY Optics 85mm f/1.2 MF Speedmaster lens see also: * wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses * Samyang XP 85mm f/1.2 lens * portrait lenses introduction * announced by Zhong Yi Optics in April 2015 * full frame lens in Canon EF, Nikon, Sony FE mounts specs * 85mm f/1.2 * manual focus * click-less aperture ring * 11 circular aperture blades

battery operated monolights for portable lighting

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 14:08:31 +0000

battery operated monolights for portable lighting see also: * studio flash introduction * the improvements in lithium ion batteries has resulted in a number of studio-type monolights being developed with batteries on the units instead of massive, heavy lead acid battery packs.

photographing the moon

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 22:53:26 +0000

photographing the moon * see also: * Solar System * photographing the solar eclipse * how to photograph a total eclipse of the moon (lunar eclipse / blood moon) * photographing astronomical occultations * astronomy index and links * tides * history of measuring time and how the phases of the moon created calendars * My pics of the moon: * my astrophotography * lunar occultation of Mars October 2003 * E330 lenstests 2 * lunar eclipse Melbourne April 2014…

photographing motor sports - car racing / motor cycle racing

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 11:53:30 +0000

photographing motor sports - car racing / motor cycle racing see also: * photography and camping main index page * Introduction * photographing motor sports in a manner which creates visually appealing imagery is challenging and it helps to have an understanding of each type of race so you can better predict the action

MTO-11CA / Rubinar 1000mm f/10 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:09:58 +0000

MTO-11CA / Rubinar 1000mm f/10 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in ? is a modified Maksutov catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/10)

index of my photography blog posts

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 28 May 2025 04:53:52 +0000

index of my photography blog posts see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * photography and camping main index page * index of my photography blog posts by region * posts tagged as being Micro Four Thirds * my Facebook page where you can connect with me more easily On this blog in reverse chronologic order: 2025 * Japan – Tokyo’s pre-war buildings in Yanaka Ginza * Japan – Shinjuku, Tokyo * Japan – Kyoto’s Nishiki market * Japan - Reflections on a life l…

index of my photography blog posts by region

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:30:19 +0000

index of my photography blog posts by region see also: * travel photography * helpful travel links and information - Australia * index of my photography blog posts * posts tagged as being Micro Four Europe Denmark 2010 * Europe holiday – Denmark – Part III – I think I have fallen in love with Copenhagen * Europe holiday – Denmark – part II – Halloween in Copenhagen * Europe holiday – Denmark – part I – cyclists heaven England * travel - United Kingdom (UK) 2012 * Olympus E-M5 …

some of my brief lens tests

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 00:36:18 +0000

some of my brief lens tests see also: * photography and camping main index page * my lens test example shots on a Tumblr photo blog my brief lens tests for digital SLRs * lenstests 1 - Olympus kit lens vs OM mount lenses in the 40-135mm actual focal length range * lenstests 2 - various lenses 200-500mm actual focal length on Olympus dSLRs * lenstests 3 - 50mm lenses (OM, Carl Zeiss) on Olympus dSLR including star tests * lens tests - Canon EF lenses vs Olympus ZD lenses vs Olympus C808…

my dream camera and lens kit

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:06:35 +0000

my dream camera and lens kit see also: * photography and camping main index page introduction * the following are combinations of cameras and lenses that I would love to have compact, light, Micro Four Thirds kit * OM System OM-1 mark II mirrorless camera * almost waterproof * high image quality * fast CD AF plus, fast C-AF tracking and AF even on

urban night photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:59:32 +0000

urban night photography see also: * low light and action photography * photographing fireworks * * Cambridge in Colour tutorial introduction * photographing urban city lights adds an extra bonus to your travel photography * shooting about 10-25 minutes after sunset will give your cloudless sky a nice deep blue * shooting when the full moon is up and behind you will help to fill in the shadows a bit

Nikon 1 mirrorless camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 05:25:42 +0000

Nikon 1 mirrorless camera system see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Micro Four Thirds system * Nikon F dSLR system introduction * Nikon announced its foray into the mirrorless camera market with its 1“ 2.7x crop sensor format called Nikon 1 in September 2011. * unfortunately the small sensor means very limited ability to get shallow

Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 01:13:36 +0000

Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G see also: * Nikon F dSLR system introduction * at last Canon and Nikon users have a wide angle lens which is sharp and well corrected for most aberrations, so much so that this lens alone encouraged many Canon pros to move to Nikon whilst others bought this lens to use in manual focus mode on their Canons.

Nikon AF-S 105mm lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 22:17:56 +0000

Nikon AF-S 105mm lenses see also: * portrait lenses * Nikon F camera system lenses Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E * introduced in late 2016 * 82mm filter * nine rounded diaphragm blades * new aperture control system (the “Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism”) - seems to work on cameras designed after 2007

Nikon F Reflex-Nikkor 500mm f/8.0 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 May 2014 05:51:49 +0000

Nikon F Reflex-Nikkor 500mm f/8.0 mirror lens see also: * Nikon F dSLR system introduction * this super telephoto lens is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/8.0)

Nikon F Reflex-Nikkor 1000mm f/11 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:21:37 +0000

Nikon F Reflex-Nikkor 1000mm f/11 mirror lens see also: * Nikon F dSLR system introduction * this super telephoto lens was 1st introduced in 1965 and is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/11)

Nikon F Reflex-Nikkor 2000mm f/11 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:28:51 +0000

Nikon F Reflex-Nikkor 2000mm f/11 mirror lens see also: * Nikon F dSLR system introduction * this rare super telephoto lens was 1st introduced in 1970 and is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus

Nikon AF-S 28-300mm lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 03:04:24 +0000

Nikon AF-S 28-300mm lenses see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses * Nikon AF-S 70-300mm lenses introduction * 10x zoom 28-300mm lenses are mainly designed for consumers or enthusiasts for bushwalks, travel, etc and are thus designed to be relatively light weight with mainly plastic construction

Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 01:10:37 +0000

Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lenses see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses * Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4 lenses introduction * the traditional pro photographer's go to telephoto zoom lens and the 7th evolution of the world's 1st 80-200mm f/2.8 lens made by Nikon in 1982 * metal, solid build for pros

Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4 lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 02:16:34 +0000

Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4 lenses see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses introduction * most professionals would prefer the f/2.8 aperture of the larger, heavier, more expensive Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lenses * unlike Canon, Nikon has not produced a 70-200mm f/4 lens until 2012, it's closest lenses have been:

Nikon AF-S 70-300mm lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 03:06:46 +0000

Nikon AF-S 70-300mm lenses see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses * Nikon AF-S 28-300mm lenses introduction * 70-300mm lenses are mainly designed for enthusiasts for bushwalks, travel, etc and are thus designed to be relatively light weight with mainly plastic construction * if you are happy to accept the compromises in aperture and image quality, consider the more versatile

Nikon AF-S VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 ED

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 04:00:42 +0000

Nikon AF-S VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 ED see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses introduction * original AF D version introduced in Jan 2000 was the 1st VR lens and replaced with the AF-S G version in 2013 which has nano coating, 2nd generation VR (“4EV” not 2-3EV), MF override, closer, quieter and faster AF as well as being bigger, heavier and more expensive

Nikon AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:16:02 +0000

Nikon AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E lens see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses Introduction * the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens was formerly announced Jan 2020 and available from Feb 2020 * new SR lens element: * “The SR lens element is made of a high- and specialized-dispersion glass that significantly refracts short-wavelength light, enabling rendering with which the great majority of chromatic aberration is suppressed”

Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G VR lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 03:54:47 +0000

Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G VR lenses see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses * Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E VR lens introduction * pro super telephoto zoom lens which require a tripod or monopod as they are over 3kg new Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G VRII ED N lens * adds improved VR, nano coating and a new

Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E VR lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 03:40:26 +0000

Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E VR lens see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses * Nikon AF-S 500mm lenses * Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G VR lenses introduction * budget super telephoto zoom lens new Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E VR lens * introduced in 2015 Image courtesy of Ken Rockwell specs * “4.5EV” VR * 19 elements in 12 groups incl. 3ED

Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2.0 VR lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 01:03:47 +0000

Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2.0 VR lenses see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses introduction * very wide aperture telephoto lens * awkward and heavy to hand hold and carry * very expensive and heavy at just under 3kg but can give shallow depth of field (DOF) and lovely smooth bokeh, and thus great for portraits/fashion as well as nature photography although 200mm is limiting

Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VR lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 02:29:59 +0000

Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VR lenses see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses introduction * wide aperture super telephoto lens * heavy to hand hold and carry * Nikon's AF versions prior to 1996 when the 1st AF-S model came out, had such slow AF such that sports and wildlife photographers had changed over to Canon well before then and had no reason to change back to Nikon until Nikon introduced their

Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF VR lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 04:51:18 +0000

Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF VR lens see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM lens * Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens * Ken's comparison of Nikon 300mm f/4 lenses introduction * new completely re-designed full frame 300mm f/4 image stabiliser ultralight lens introduced in 2015 * PF = Pressed Fresnel element * NB there is also the older, cheaper non-VR 2000 version lens: Nikon AF-S FX 300mm f/4D which is twice as heavy and 3

Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8 lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 10:43:15 +0000

Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8 lenses see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses introduction * wide aperture super telephoto lens for sports and wildlife photographers new Nikon 400mm f/2.8E FL VR lens * replaced old G version in 2014 with flourite elements, improved VR, nano coatings and much lighter but more expensive

Nikon AF-S 500mm lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 03:30:45 +0000

Nikon AF-S 500mm lenses see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses * 500mm mirror lenses * introduction * 500mm super telephoto for sports and wildlife * at > 3kg, they are very heavy and expensive lenses requiring heavy, expensive tripod or monopod * see also: * Sigma 500mm f/4.5 APO EX DG

Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4 lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 04:07:41 +0000

Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4 lenses see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses * Nikon AF-S 500mm lenses introduction * new Nikon lens * replaced old version in 2015 with improved VR and flourite, much lighter ( 8.4 lbs (without the hood). Almost 3 lbs lighter than its predecessor) and more expensive

Nikon D4 sports dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 03:52:14 +0000

Nikon D4 sports dSLR see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * Nikon D800 dSLR * pro sports cameras compared including the D4 * Nikon D4s sports dSLR introduction * announced in Jan 2012, this 16mp full frame dSLR designed for sports photographers and to compete with the Canon 1D X sports dSLR gives burst rates of 9-11fps * very nice 1080p HD video in 2.7x crop mode

Nikon D4s sports dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:48:02 +0000

Nikon D4s sports dSLR see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * Nikon D5 pro dSLR * Nikon D800 dSLR * pro sports cameras compared including the D4 * Nikon D4 sports dSLR

Nikon D5 pro dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 May 2021 02:14:46 +0000

Nikon D5 pro dSLR see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * Nikon D6 sports dSLR introduction * full frame pro dSLR announced Jan 2016 aimed at low light, action photojournalists as major upgrade from their Nikon D4s sports dSLR specs * 20.8mp sensor * 12fps 20.8mp with native ISO range, from 100 to 102,400

Nikon D6 sports dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 23:33:08 +0000

Nikon D6 sports dSLR see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * Nikon D5 pro dSLR * Canon 1DX Mark III Introduction * Nikon announced its D6 update to their flagship sports dSLR cameras in Feb 2020 with expected availability April 2020 * this announcement follows the release of the marginally cheaper but far better featured

Nikon D500 APS-C dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 02:01:25 +0000

Nikon D500 APS-C dSLR see also: * timeline of Nikon F camera system Introduction * announced Jan 2016 * 20mp cropped sensor sports dSLR * no U,1 U2 or U3 preset memory settings and poor button ergonomics limits functionality as does taking too many clicks to swap between the default Auto AF Area select mode to the single AF-point mode

Nikon D600 full frame dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:01:03 +0000

Nikon D600 full frame dSLR see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * Nikon D800 dSLR * digital SLR cameras * 35mm full frame digital cameras * 35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared introduction * announced Sept 2012 * attractively priced and sized to fit between the DX sensor NikonD7000 and the 36mp full frame Nikon D800 dSLR, it has most of the features of the D800 but the AF system of the D7000

Nikon D610 full frame dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:56:20 +0000

Nikon D610 full frame dSLR see also: * timeline of Nikon F camera system * Nikon D750 full frame dSLR Introduction * announced Oct 2013 at $1999 body only * essentially a replacement of the D600 with 4 new features: * new shutter mechanism presumably to correct the oil on sensor issue of the D600 *

Nikon D750 full frame dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 02:40:52 +0000

Nikon D750 full frame dSLR see also: * timeline of Nikon F camera system * Nikon D610 full frame dSLR * Nikon D810 dSLR * Canon 5D Mark IV dSLR Introduction * announced Sept 2014 at $2299 body only * compared to the cheaper Nikon D610 full frame dSLR: * AF works much better in low light * AF now can detect closest eye automatically D610 does not detect faces at all for AF

Nikon D800 dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:44:50 +0000

Nikon D800 dSLR see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * Nikon D810 dSLR * Nikon D4 sports dSLR * Canon 5D Mark III dSLR * Nikon D600 full frame dSLR * 35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared * my blogs relating to this camera: * New cameras compared – Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs Canon 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800 * dpreview.com's preview introduction * announced in Feb 2012, the 36mp full frame upgrade to the 12mp Nikon D700 breaks new ground in 35mm resolution * the high pixel density has…

Nikon D810 dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 20:45:05 +0000

Nikon D810 dSLR see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * Nikon D800 dSLR * Nikon D850 full frame dSLR * Nikon D4 sports dSLR * Canon 5D Mark III dSLR * Nikon D600 full frame dSLR * 35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared * dpreview.com's preview introduction * announced in June 2014, this 36mp full frame camera is a minor upgrade to both the Nikon D800 dSLR and the D800E, both of which it will replace * in Feb 2015, Nikon announced the Nikon D810A

Nikon D850 full frame dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:50:03 +0000

Nikon D850 full frame dSLR see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * Nikon D750 full frame dSLR * Nikon D810 dSLR * Nikon D4 sports dSLR * Canon 5D Mark III dSLR * Nikon D600 full frame dSLR * 35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared * Sony a7R III full frame mirrorless camera Introduction * officially announced August 2017 Specs * 45.75MP FX full frame CMOS sensor * same 180,000 RGB sensor as the D5, with better face detection and enhanced scene recognition

Nikon Df dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 08:37:55 +0000

Nikon Df dSLR see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * digital SLR cameras introduction * announced Nov 2013 * The Nikon Df is bound to be a hit with Nikon die hards who will fall in love with its nice styling but unlike the Olympus OM-D E-M5, instead of combining great retro looks and ergonomics with cutting edge technologies and awesome new versatility such as brilliant image stabilisation down to 2 secs hand held, almost waterproof features, WiFi control by smartphones, etc, etc, Nikon h…

Nikon DX lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:31:44 +0000

Nikon DX lenses see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * Nikon F camera system lenses * macrophotography with Nikon dSLRs * timeline of Nikon F camera system introduction * Nikon DX lenses are designed for the 1.5x cropped sensor Nikon dSLRs and have a smaller than normal image circle and thus will not function on a full frame dSLR * Nikon has a wider range of cropped sensor lenses than does

Nikon F dSLR system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:30:10 +0000

Nikon F dSLR system see also: * digital SLR cameras * professional sports / journalistic dSLRs * 35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared * Nikon F camera system lenses * macrophotography with Nikon dSLRs * timeline of Nikon F camera system * Nikon 1 mirrorless camera system * Micro Four Thirds vs entry-level dSLRs * Nikon website Australia / Nikon lenses on USA website * Nikon D800 dSLR introduction * Nikon needs little introduction being one of the most famous names in 35mm …

timeline of Nikon F camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:53:30 +0000

timeline of Nikon F camera system see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * Nikon F camera system lenses * history of photography * timeline of Canon EOS camera and lens development * Youtube Ken Rockwell's history of Nikon lenses timeline the film years * 1881 * Nippon Kogaku K.K., more popularly known as Nikon, formed from a merger of three small optical firms in Japan. * 1937 * began marketing its own production lenses

Nikon F camera system lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:09:27 +0000

Nikon F camera system lenses see also: * Nikon F dSLR system * Nikon DX lenses * macrophotography with Nikon dSLRs * timeline of Nikon F camera system * general listings of lenses: * super wide angle lenses * wide angle lenses * fast 35-40mm focal length lenses * fast 50mm focal length lenses * standard camera zoom lenses * portrait lenses * lenses for macrophotography * super telephoto lenses * AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR (27-300mm eq): 0.56kg; 72mm filter; …

Nikon AF-S lenses template

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 01:45:11 +0000

Nikon AF-S lenses template see also: * Nikon F camera system lenses * super telephoto lenses introduction * new Nikon lens * replaced old version in with improved VR and nano coatings and more expensive {{}} Image courtesy of Ken Rockwell specs * “4EV” VR * nano coating reviews

Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:24:08 +0000

Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system see also: * Nikon Z mount lenses * tips for using your Nikon Z system camera * Nikon Z DX cameras and lenses * Nikon F dSLR system * mirrorless camera systems * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * * Aug 2018: my initial thoughts on this new system Introduction * announced August 2018 * thankfully, this system has been designed with a much wider lens mount diameter…

Nikon Z6

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 20:56:07 +0000

Nikon Z6 see also: * Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system * Nikon Z7 * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * Panasonic S full frame mirrorless system * full frame mirrorless camera systems Introduction * one of the 1st two cameras announced for Nikon's new full frame mirrorless system in Aug 2018 Specs * backside-illuminated 24.5-megapixel full-frame sensor with AA filter * native ISO range of 100-51200 * EXPEED 6 image p…

Nikon Z7

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 20:56:33 +0000

Nikon Z7 see also: * Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system * Nikon Z6 * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system * Panasonic S full frame mirrorless system * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses Introduction * one of the 1st two cameras announced for Nikon's new full frame mirrorless system in Aug 2018 Specs * 45.7-megapixel backside-illuminated full-frame CMOS sensor and no AA filter * native ISO of 64-25,600 * EXPEED 6 image processor that supports 9fps continuous …

Nikon Z9

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 21:39:44 +0000

Nikon Z9 see also: * Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system * Sony a1 full frame mirrorless camera * CanonR3 Introduction * announced Oct 2021 Specs * 45.7MP Stacked CMOS sensor NO mechanical shutter but sensor shield for changing lenses - electronic shutter read out rated at 1/270th sec minimal rolling shutter (similar to Sony a1 and marginally better than Canon R3)

Nikon Z DX cameras and lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 19:35:38 +0000

Nikon Z DX cameras and lenses see also: * Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system * tips for using your Nikon Z system camera * Nikon Z mount lenses Introduction * announced Oct 2019, this is a APS-C DX cropped sensor camera and lens system which uses the full frame Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system mount and thus can use the full frame Nikon Z mount lenses as well. Nikon Z DX cameras * Nikon Z50

Nikon Z mount lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:53:33 +0000

Nikon Z mount lenses see also: * Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system * tips for using your Nikon Z system camera * Nikon Z DX cameras and lenses Introduction * new Nikon lens mount for the new Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system * Nikkor S lenses are weathersealed and have Nano coatings, quieter AF drives with stepping motors and reduced focus breathing * the f/2.8 trinity zooms are expected in 2020

macrophotography with Nikon dSLRs

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:54:00 +0000

macrophotography with Nikon dSLRs see also: * macrophotography * lenses for macrophotography Nikon macro: * remember 1.5x crop if used on DX cameras; * see auto-focus lenses * AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D * AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D ED * in 2008, Nikon updated their 60mm macro lens by adding 2 aspherical lenses to reduce aberrations, improved coating to reduce flare, additional ED glass to reduce chromatic aberration, 9-blade di…

Nocpix Lumi Thermal Imaging cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:06:42 +0000

Nocpix Lumi Thermal Imaging cameras see also: * outdoor thermal imaging devices - hunting, hiking, search and rescue * * I don't sell any of these nor do I receive any remuneration if you buy them, and I have not personally reviewed all of them, they are listed here to give you perspective Introduction * Nocpix is a new branding for the Infiray company introduced late 2024

Nodal Ninja / Madoka 7.3mm f/4 fisheye lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 22:31:19 +0000

Nodal Ninja / Madoka 7.3mm f/4 fisheye lens see also: * Nodal Ninja website * Samyang / Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 manual focus fisheye for Micro Four Thirds * Olympus mZD 8mm f/1.8 Pro fisheye lens * Panasonic Lumix G 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens introduction * manual focus fisheye lens with no electronic counts and is available in Micro Four Thirds system, Sony NEX E-mount camera system and Fujifilm X mirrorless system mounts but gives cropped circle on MFT specs * MF f/4 fisheye lens * 6 grou…

Voigtlander Nokton 10.5mm f/0.95 MF lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:06:21 +0000

Voigtlander Nokton 10.5mm f/0.95 MF lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Voigtlaender website introduction * announced Sept 2014 * Micro Four Thirds system mount * manual focus only specs * 10.5mm = 21mm wide angle (93deg fov) * f/0.95 * 72mm filter thread * 13 elements in 10 groups * 10 aperture blades

photographing astronomical occultations

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 21:39:22 +0000

photographing astronomical occultations see also: * photographing the moon * lunar occultation of Mars October 2003 * my blog post - Occultation of Jupiter by the moon photos – using the Olympus E-M5 and iPhone TriggerTrap app * my blog post - Occultation of Saturn by the moon photos – using the Olympus E-M5 and iPhone TriggerTrap app * my blog post - planning to photograph the Feb 2013 Jupiter occultation * lunar occultations event list my photos of planetary occultations by the moon …

Olympus

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 07:47:06 +0000

Olympus see also: * Olympus OM system * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Micro Four Thirds system * evolution of technologies used in Olympus camera gear

Olympus Air Clip WiFi-controlled camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 13:46:55 +0000

Olympus Air Clip WiFi-controlled camera see also: * photography and camping main index page * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses Olympus Air camera kitted out with a 300mm telephoto, grip, smartphone and the Olympus Eagle Eye target device as an extreme example of future potential application - the actual camera sits on the rear of the lens and is hidden under the smartphone

Olympus C8080WZ camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:50:16 +0000

Olympus C8080WZ camera in 2004, before dSLRs became affordable, enthusiasts resorted to 8mp prosumer cameras and the C8080WZ ruled them all * see also: * some of my photos taken with the C8080WZ * astrophotography with the Olympus C-8080 camera * infra-red photography with the C8080 * Olympus C-8080 dark frame noise * Olympus C-8080 lens resolution tests * flash guns for the Olympus digital cameras * digital cameras and focusing * depth of field * photography …

Olympus E-1 dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 15:50:11 +0000

Olympus E-1 dSLR see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system introduction * in 2001, before full frame dSLRs existed, a consortium of manufacturers including Olympus, Panasonic, Leica and Kodak got together and decided upon a new digital format which they believed would represent the best compromise in edge-to-edge image quality, compact size and price.

Olympus E-3 dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:12:08 +0000

Olympus E-3 dSLR see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * firmware * macro * buying digital SLRs * photography and camping main index page * Olympus E510 * Olympus E330 * Olympus E5 dSLR * on the net: * see Olympus website for demos * The manual can be downloaded from Olympus here. * Check here or here to see if firmware updates for the E3 are available * firmware upgrades are easily done using the supplied Olympus Master software

Olympus E5 dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 25 May 2014 12:01:31 +0000

Olympus E5 dSLR see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * firmware * macro * buying digital SLRs * Olympus OM-D E-M1 introduction * announced in 2010 as an upgrade to the semi-pro/pro Olympus E-3 dSLR, it is the 1st Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system dSLR to include HD video, albeit at only 720p 30fps, but it does have an external mic. * whilst in many respects it does not compare as well on specs with the likes of a Canon 7D (in terms of HD video capability and burst rat…

Olympus E330 dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:28:39 +0000

Olympus E330 dSLR world 1st dSLR with full time Live View and fast AF see also: * firmware updates and how to do a hard reset * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * digital camera RAW files * digital SLR cameras * digital camera live preview * photography and camping main index page * my comet photos with the E330 * E330 lens tests 1 * my notes on digital SLRs compared * on the web: * http://myolympus.org/E330/ * accessories available for the E330 * inst…

Olympus E-510 dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:20:10 +0000

Olympus E-510 dSLR World's 1st dSLR with in-camera sensor image stabilisation and Live View see also: * How I set and use my Olympus E510 * firmware updates and how to do a hard reset * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * digital camera RAW files * digital SLR cameras * photography and camping main index page * Olympus E330 dSLR * Olympus E330 page 2 - macrophotography * E330 with OM mount lenses - some example pics of mine * lens tests - Canon 1D Mark III vs Olympu…

Olympus E-510 digital SLR - how I set it up

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:31:52 +0000

Olympus E-510 digital SLR - how I set it up see also: * Olympus E-510 dSLR * my notes on the Olympus E digital system * RAW files * buying digital SLRs * Olympus and Panasonic Four Thirds firmware updates * TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras * macrophotography for Olympus Four Thirds dSLRs * Olympus E330 dSLR * E330 with OM mount lenses - some example pics of mine * lens tests - Canon 1D Mark III vs Olympus E510 - some surprising results! * lens tests - Cano…

suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Micro Four Thirds camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:10:16 +0000

suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Micro Four Thirds camera see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * Olympus OM-D E-M1 * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Micro Four Thirds camera * using your Olympus OM-D with Four Thirds or manual focus lenses * using the Olympus E-M5 with flash * Introduction * the Olympus E-M1 Mark III adds a range of significant improvements over the earlie…

suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Micro Four Thirds camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 08 May 2020 11:24:03 +0000

suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Micro Four Thirds camera see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * Olympus OM-D E-M1 * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera * using your Olympus OM-D with Four Thirds or manual focus lenses * using the Olympus E-M5 with flash * * if you have the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III please use this page instead: suggested settings for the Olymp…

Olympus OM-D E-M1 compared to dSLRs

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 06:15:54 +0000

Olympus OM-D E-M1 compared to dSLRs see also: * Olympus OM-D E-M1 * digital SLR cameras feature Olympus E-M1 Nikon D7100 Canon 7D (2009) crop factor 2x 1.5x 1.6x sensor length 18mm 23.7mm 22.7mm sensor width 13.5mm 15.6mm 15.1mm pixels 16mp

optimising autofocus on the Olympus OM-D whilst using Micro Four Thirds lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 08 May 2020 11:11:11 +0000

optimising autofocus on the Olympus OM-D whilst using Micro Four Thirds lenses see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * optimising manual focus on the OM-D cameras: focus peaking and magnify view * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera * using your Olympus OM-D with Four Thirds or manual focus lenses * evolution of technologies used in Olympus camera gear * troubleshooting: your camera is refusing to autofocus or images are blurry introduction * the E-M5 boasted the fas…

using the Olympus E-M5 with flash

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:45:13 +0000

using the Olympus E-M5 with flash page now moved to using the Olympus OM-D cameras with flash

using your Olympus OM-D with Four Thirds or manual focus lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:13:29 +0000

using your Olympus OM-D with Four Thirds or manual focus lenses see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera * Four Thirds lenses introduction * the Olympus OM-D E-M1 is already optimised for fast AF with Four Thirds lenses so many of the following points may not apply as much to it. * the Olympus OM-D E-M5 and E-M10 are

Olympus OM-D E-M5 issues, deficiencies and suggestions for improved firmware

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:44:29 +0000

Olympus OM-D E-M5 issues, deficiencies and suggestions for improved firmware see also: * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera * remote TTL flash with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera * troubleshooting: how to reset the Olympus OM-D E-M5 if it stops working firmware updates * version 2.0 (Jan 2014): * added small AF region capability * added ISO 100 (“LOW”) * version 1.5 (2nd Oct 2012):

links to photoblogs of users of the brilliant Olympus OM-D Micro Four Thirds cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2015 20:00:03 +0000

links to photoblogs of users of the brilliant Olympus OM-D Micro Four Thirds cameras see also: * Olympus OM-D E-M5 II * Olympus OM-D E-M1 * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera * Micro Four Thirds system links to OM-D photo blogs * my photoblog * OM-D.org by Bart van Leeuwen * Robin Wong * Collin Orthner - wildlife photography and videographer - uses Canon FD 800mm f/5.6, Tamron 500mm f/8 lenses mounted on a Gitzo 3 Series carbon fibre tripod and a Sachtler FSB8 fluid head, also shoots with 12…

troubleshooting: how to reset the Olympus OM-D E-M5 if it stops working

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:08:08 +0000

troubleshooting: how to reset the Olympus OM-D E-M5 if it stops working see also: * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera * Olympus OM-D E-M5 issues, deficiencies and suggestions for improved firmware introduction * all digital cameras are in reality little computers and like computers, sometimes they develop a glitch in the software which may stop it from working

suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 05 May 2015 06:50:59 +0000

suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Micro Four Thirds camera * using your Olympus OM-D with Four Thirds or manual focus lenses * using the Olympus E-M5 with flash * Olympus OM-D E-M5 issues, deficiencies and suggestions for improved firmware * Photographing the Australian Open Tennis and dealing with the pros and c…

suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Micro Four Thirds camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 03:06:14 +0000

suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Micro Four Thirds camera see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * Olympus OM-D E-M10 camera * using your Olympus OM-D with Four Thirds or manual focus lenses * using the Olympus OM-D cameras with flash introduction * the default factory settings are NOT conducive to optimal photography, but are designed for people to play around with the camera for the 1st time.

Olympus E-P1 PEN (EP1)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:59:12 +0000

Olympus E-P1 PEN (EP1) see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus PEN website introduction * introduced in 2009 as the first Olympus Micro Four Thirds system camera but with no EVF and fairly slow AF specs * 12mp sensor * ISO 100-6400 * 3-4EV 3-axis image stabiliser but doesn't work in movie mode * flash hotshoe, x-sync 1/180th sec, no remote TTL flash

Olympus E-P2 PEN (EP2)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:59:32 +0000

Olympus E-P2 PEN (EP2) see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus PEN website introduction * introduced in 2009 as a significant upgrade to the original Olympus E-P1 PEN (EP1), in particular, you now have the option of an external EVF * see my blog post comparing it to the GH-1 and GF-1 specs * 12mp sensor * ISO 100-6400 * 3fps burst rate

Olympus E-P3 PEN (EP3)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:22:27 +0000

Olympus E-P3 PEN (EP3) see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus PEN website introduction * introduced in 2011 as a significant upgrade to the Olympus E-P2 PEN (EP2), in particular: * at last Olympus broke the speed barriers for autofocus and this 2011 series of cameras all boasted “FAST AF

Olympus E-P5 PEN (EP5/EP-5)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:56:15 +0000

Olympus E-P5 PEN (EP5/EP-5) see also: * suggested settings for the E-M5 but also largely applicable to the E-P5/E-PL5/6 cameras * how to optimise autofocus with E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6 cameras when used with Micro Four Third lenses * how to optimise focus with E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6 cameras when used with Four Third lenses or legacy lenses * using flash with E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6 cameras * using remote TTL flash with E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6 cameras * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catal…

Olympus E-PL1 PEN LITE (EPL1)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:35:27 +0000

Olympus E-PL1 PEN LITE (EPL1) see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus PEN website introduction * introduced in 2010 as a “LITE” budget version of the Olympus E-P2 PEN (EP2) but with a few extras for good measure such as: * built-in flash can act as a master for remote TTL flash in RC mode - a 1st for

Olympus E-PL3 PEN (EPL3)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:24:47 +0000

Olympus E-PL3 PEN (EPL3) see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus PEN website introduction * introduced in 2011 as a significant upgrade to the OlympusEPL2, in particular: * at last Olympus broke the speed barriers for autofocus and this 2011 series of cameras all boasted “FAST AF

Olympus E-PL5 PEN Lite camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:56:35 +0000

Olympus E-PL5 PEN Lite camera see also: * suggested settings for the E-M5 but also largely applicable to the E-P5/E-PL5/6 cameras * how to optimise autofocus with E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6 cameras when used with Micro Four Third lenses * how to optimise focus with E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6 cameras when used with Four Third lenses or legacy lenses * using flash with E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6 cameras * using remote TTL flash with E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6 cameras * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a cat…

Olympus E-PL7 PEN Lite camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:13:02 +0000

Olympus E-PL7 PEN Lite camera see also: * suggested settings for the E-M5 but also largely applicable to the E-M1/E-M10/E-P5/E-PL5/6 cameras * how to optimise autofocus with E-M1/E-M10/E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6/7 cameras when used with Micro Four Third lenses * how to optimise focus with E-M1/E-M10/E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6/7 cameras when used with Four Third lenses or legacy lenses * using flash with E-M1/E-M10/E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6/7 cameras * using remote TTL flash with E-M1/E-M10/E-M5/E-P5/E-PL5/6/7 came…

Olympus E-PL8 PEN camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:51:24 +0000

Olympus E-PL8 PEN camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras introduction * announced Sept 2016 * budget, compact series of Micro Four Thirds system cameras * optional EVF specs * previews and reviews

Olympus E-PL9 PEN camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 20 May 2018 06:36:29 +0000

Olympus E-PL9 PEN camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras Introduction * announced Feb 2018 * a compact Micro Four Thirds system camera with no built-in EVF but designed for selfies - even the built-in flash which can be bounced off a ceiling for softer flash light Specs * 16mp sensor with 121pt CDAF

Olympus E-PM1 PEN MINI (EPM1)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:29:53 +0000

Olympus E-PM1 PEN MINI (EPM1) see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus PEN website introduction * introduced in 2011 as a budget version of the Olympus E-PL3 PEN (EPL3), and compared to previous Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras: * at last Olympus broke the speed barriers for autofocus and this 2011 series of cameras all boasted

Olympus full frame mirrorless

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:56:12 +0000

Olympus full frame mirrorless see also: * Micro Four Thirds system introduction * no announcement of such a system as yet but there are patents for lenses for such a system in 2016: * reasons for such a system * Olympus have been making lens patents - presumably for Sony, but they perhaps could be making them for their own system

Olympus mZD 5-20mm f/1.8-2.8 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:26:17 +0000

Olympus mZD 5-20mm f/1.8-2.8 lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses introduction * patent only as of Feb 2015 gives various options of configurations including: * 5-20mm f/1.8-2.8 * 5-20mm f/2.0-f/3.0 * 5-24mm f/1.8-f/3.0 * 5-24mm f/2-f/3.1 * 5-24mm f/1.9-3.0

Olympus mZD 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 04:45:22 +0000

Olympus mZD 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * super wide angle lenses * Olympus ZD 7-14mm f/4 lens * Panasonic Leica DG 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH lens * my blog posts: * astroscapes and Milky Way with the 7-14mm * bushwalking with the 7-14mm * 7-14mm f/2.8 vs 7-14mm f/4 Four Thirds version introduction * officially announced May 2015 with release date for June 2015 * pro super wide angle zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds system specs * eq. to …

Olympus m.ZD 8-25mm f/4 Pro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:56:28 +0000

Olympus m.ZD 8-25mm f/4 Pro lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus mZD 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens * Panasonic Leica DG 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH lens * Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 lens MFT * Olympus mZD 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro weatherproof lens Introduction * to be released June 2021 * nice lens for travel, landscapes, and especially for video work with some close up capability * minimal flare, coma or CA * no visible focus breathing

Olympus mZD 8mm f/1.8 Pro fisheye lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:08:59 +0000

Olympus mZD 8mm f/1.8 Pro fisheye lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic Lumix G 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens * Olympus ZD 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens * Samyang / Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 manual focus fisheye for Micro Four Thirds * the E-M1 Mark II has an automatic fisheye correction feature for this lens creating rectilinear jpegs: * Milky Way and Great Ocean Road, Victoria - see my blog post Milky…

Olympus m.ZD 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:41:50 +0000

Olympus m.ZD 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic 7-14mm f/4 ultrawide zoom lens introduction * a Micro Four Thirds system version of the Olympus ZD 9-18mm consumer wide angle zoom for Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * the most compact and light-weight ultra wide angle lens available for any system of this sensor size or larger

Olympus mZD 9mm f/8 fisheye bodycap lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 11:04:12 +0000

Olympus mZD 9mm f/8 fisheye bodycap lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * fisheye lenses introduction * introduced in Jan 2014 * inexpensive (~$99) very thin fun lens (hence “bodycap”) * quite good image quality for a lens of this type however VERY soft in the corners, and lacks contrast and punch of a conventionally designed lens whilst not being as wide a field of view nor as close focusing as a normal fisheye lens

Olympus mZD 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro weatherproof lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:56:06 +0000

Olympus mZD 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro weatherproof lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus mZD 12-45mm f/4 Pro weatherproof lens * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 X HD weatherproof lens * Olympus ZD 14-35mm f/2.0 SWD lens * Olympus announcement Comparison of 3x zoom lenses on an Olympus OM-D E-M1 courtesy of 43Rrumours.com introduction * announced in 2013 * a very useful 24-80mm field of view in 35mm full frame…

Olympus mZD 12-45mm f/4 Pro weatherproof lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:38:47 +0000

Olympus mZD 12-45mm f/4 Pro weatherproof lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus mZD 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro weatherproof lens * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 X HD weatherproof lens * Olympus ZD 14-35mm f/2.0 SWD lens * Olympus announcement introduction * announced Feb 2020 * a very useful light, compact 24-90mm field of view in 35mm full frame terms specs * MF clutch mechanism as with the Olympus m.ZD 12mm f/2…

Olympus m.ZD 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ MSC weatherproof zoom lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 08:08:48 +0000

Olympus m.ZD 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ MSC weatherproof zoom lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds introduction * the 1st weatherproofed lens for Micro Four Thirds system * especially designed for videographers although aperture is not constant across the focal length range * the price for its versatility is the slow aperture. but you do get:

Olympus mZD 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 11:38:17 +0000

Olympus mZD 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus mZD 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 16x zoom lens * Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f2.8-4 * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * interview with the lens designer - Google translation introduction * announced Sept 2016 * 1st ever f/4 pro level 8.3x travel zoom lens * winner of EISA 2017-2018 Best compact system zoom lens …

Olympus mZD 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 16x zoom lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 11:49:16 +0000

Olympus mZD 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 16x zoom lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic Leica DG 50-200mm f/2.8-f/4.0 * 8-25x super zoom lenses Introduction * weathersealed consumer level 16.7x super zoom lens announced Feb 2019 Specs * 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 = 24-400mm in full frame terms * weathersealed * close focus 0.22m giving 0.46x macro in 35mm terms

Olympus m.ZD 12mm f/2.0 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:48:56 +0000

Olympus m.ZD 12mm f/2.0 lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4 Summilux ASPH lens * DxOMark tests show at f/2.0 it is sharper in the central 1/3rd but less sharp in outer 1/3rd than a Canon 24mm f/1.4L II lens on a Canon 5D Mark II at either f/1.4 or f/2.0 click on link for more details and comparison with the Nikon 24mm f/1.4 lens * my blogs with the 12mm: * A very quick night street shot as I walked across th…

Olympus mZD BCL 15mm f/8 body cap

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:21:09 +0000

Olympus mZD BCL 15mm f/8 body cap see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses introduction * a cheap ($60) body cap-sized fixed aperture lens designed to be a fun Lomography-style walk-around point and shoot pocketable kit for Micro Four Thirds system * quite sharp in the centre but never sharp towards the edges

Olympus m.ZD 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:07:28 +0000

Olympus m.ZD 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens see also: * Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN asph lens for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens * Olympus mZD 17mm f/1.2 Pro lens * Olympus mZD 17mm f/1.8 lens * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * who should buy it? * those who value compact size above all else such as Olympus PEN camera users * those who want compact size but who cannot afford the Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens * all other users should look at the …

Olympus mZD 17mm f/1.2 Pro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 23:45:29 +0000

Olympus mZD 17mm f/1.2 Pro lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 17mm "wide angle" street photography lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Olympus/ OM system mZD 20mm f/1.4 * Introduction * announced Oct 2017 Specs * 17mm focal length f/1.2 aperture (equates to 34mm f/2.4 in full frame field of view and depth of field (DOF)) * weathersealed - dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof (down to 14°F/-10°…

Olympus mZD 17mm f/1.8 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 08:12:47 +0000

Olympus mZD 17mm f/1.8 lens see also: * wide angle to standard lenses for Micro Four Thirds * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * wide angle lenses introduction * this high quality prime lens will be available in Dec 2012 and it is designed with similar manual focus controls as the Olympus m.ZD 12mm f/2.0 lens * it is bigger than the Olympus m.ZD 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens but has a wider aperture (better for low light), better optics, fast, silent autofocus and better manual focus c…

Olympus/ OM system mZD 20mm f/1.4

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 23:45:54 +0000

Olympus/ OM system mZD 20mm f/1.4 see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus mZD 25mm f/1.2 PRO lens * Olympus m.ZD 25mm f/1.8 standard lens * Olympus mZD 17mm f/1.2 Pro lens * Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens Introduction * released in late 2021 as the 1st lens from the new OM Systems company * this is a light IPX1-rated weathersealed pro lens but unlike the larger,heavier, more expensive

Olympus m.ZD 25mm f/1.8 standard lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:33:42 +0000

Olympus m.ZD 25mm f/1.8 standard lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 25mm "standard" lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lenses * Panasonic Leica-D Summilux 25mm f/1.4 lens for Four Thirds * Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens introduction * introduced Jan 2014 * smaller, lighter, more affordable and faster AF than the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lenses and Panasonic Leica-D…

Olympus mZD 25mm f/1.2 PRO lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 23:45:18 +0000

Olympus mZD 25mm f/1.2 PRO lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 25mm "standard" lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 50mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount * Olympus/ OM system mZD 20mm f/1.4 * Olympus m.ZD 25mm f/1.8 standard lens * Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lenses * Panasonic Leica-D Summilux 25mm f/1.4 lens for Four Thirds * Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 lens * Interview with Olympus 25mm f/1.2 lens designer - the intricacies and complexities of controllin…

Olympus mZD 30mm f/3.5 2.5x macro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 23:34:42 +0000

Olympus mZD 30mm f/3.5 2.5x macro lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic 30mm f/2.8 OIS macro lens * Panasonic Leica-DG 45mm f/2.8 OIS macro lens * Olympus m.ZD 60mm f/2.8 macro lens * Olympus Australia website page * Olympus global webpage introduction * announced Sept 2016 as a Premium lens and the 1st 2.5x macro lens which will also focus to infinity specs * 30mm f/3.5 = 60mm field of view in 35mm full frame terms

Olympus mZD 40-150mm f/2.8 pro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:21:25 +0000

Olympus mZD 40-150mm f/2.8 pro lens see also: * 3x telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Olympus OM System mZD 40-150mm f/4 pro lens * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * wide aperture telephoto in 135-150mm range for Micro Four Thirds * 8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * comparison of telephoto zoom lenses * my review of this lens * my review with the MC14 1.4x teleconverter for hiking * my lens tests…

Olympus m.ZD 45mm f/1.8 portrait lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 02:33:24 +0000

Olympus m.ZD 45mm f/1.8 portrait lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses * comparison with Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 and Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lenses * Sony A7II full frame with Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 vs Olympus OM-D with Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens – real world comparison images of DOF, bokeh introduction * Olympus announced this lovely little portrait lens for Micro Four Thirds system in 201…

Olympus mZD 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:22:31 +0000

Olympus mZD 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * Olympus mZD 25mm f/1.2 PRO lens * Olympus m.ZD 45mm f/1.8 portrait lens * 45mm "portrait" lenses for Micro Four Thirds * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Introduction * announced Oct 2017 with similar build to the Olympus mZD 25mm f/1.2 PRO lens Specs * 45mm focal length f/1.2 aperture (equates to 90mm f/2.4 in full frame field of view…

Olympus m.ZD 60mm f/2.8 macro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 02:19:00 +0000

Olympus m.ZD 60mm f/2.8 macro lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * macrophotography * macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras * TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras * my blog posts: * the 60mm macro lens for rainforest bushwalks introduction * a nice weatherproofed 1:1 macro lens for Micro Four Thirds system matches the weatherproofed Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera with its 5axis 5EV IS very nicely indeed and makes macrophotography so much easier for at least we can do aw…

Olympus m.ZD 75mm f/1.8 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:29:42 +0000

Olympus m.ZD 75mm f/1.8 lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Samyang / Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 lenses * In search of the most versatile, compact, shallow depth of field short telephoto lens – will this be the new Olympus 75mm f/1.8? * More outdoor portraits with the brilliant Olympus 75mm f/1.8 lens at f/2.5 this time * Outdoor portraits with the Olympus 75mm f/1.8 lens – Melbourne’s Zombie Shuffle, bokeh heaven! * The Olympus mZD 75mm f/1.8 l…

Olympus mZD 100-400mm f/5-6.3 OIS lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:22:50 +0000

Olympus mZD 100-400mm f/5-6.3 OIS lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 3-4x super-telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens * Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm ASPH f/4-6.3 lens * introduction * announced July 2020 * 35mm longer and 140g heavier than the similar Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm ASPH f/4-6.3 lens which starts at f/4 not f/5 but it is $US300 …

Olympus 150-400mm f4.5 pro zoom with built-in 1.25x TC

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 01:23:54 +0000

Olympus 150-400mm f4.5 pro zoom with built-in 1.25x TC see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens * Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm ASPH f/4-6.3 lens Introduction * announced Jan 2019 and available Jan 2021 * see specs * released Nov 2020, shipping Jan 2021 * white pro 4.5EV OIS lens compatible with Dual IS 6EV at 400mm up to …

Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:34:31 +0000

Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * teleconverters for Micro Four Thirds * 3-4x super-telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * 300mm telephoto options for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS lens * Olympus mZD 100-400mm f/5-6.3 OIS lens * my blog posts on this lens: * Which super telephoto lens for Micro Four Thirds? The Olympus 300mm f/4 vs Panasonic 100-400mm * A field review of the Olympus mZD 3…

Olympus OM system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 22:39:14 +0000

Olympus OM system see also: * Olympus OM lenses * macrophotography with Olympus OM lenses introduction * the initial plan in the late 1960's by the camera designer Maitani was for a 35mm modular system camera named MDN (later OM-X) similar to a Hasselblad 500C (see ) however, challenges in design resulted in Olympus foregoing that concept as they asked Maitiani to develop something more rapidly - and the OM system was the result

Olympus OM 24mm f/3.5 shift lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:14:48 +0000

Olympus OM 24mm f/3.5 shift lens see also: * Olympus OM lenses * Olympus OM 35mm f/2.8 shift lens * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses introduction * the first Perspective Control lens type that broke the 24mm barrier in 35mm SLR photography (1984). * due to its protruding and the extra large front element, the lens was designed with a built-in protective scallop hood to protect the front ED glass lens element.

Olympus OM 35mm f/2.8 shift lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:06:55 +0000

Olympus OM 35mm f/2.8 shift lens see also: * Olympus OM lenses * perspective control, shift and/or tilt lenses introduction * the Olympus OM 35mm f/2.8 is a lovely compact shift lens designed mainly for architectural use at f/8-11 where it is as it's sharpest resolution with the camera kept in a horizontal position parallel with the ground

Olympus OM 50mm f/1.2 MF lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 07 May 2017 01:33:10 +0000

Olympus OM 50mm f/1.2 MF lens see also: * Olympus OM system * fast 50mm focal length lenses introduction * introduced in 1982 to replace the Olympus OM 55mm f/1.2 MF lens, making it even smaller at an incredible 285g and with a 49mm filter thread, while being improved optically! * soft with ghosting and CA wide open on Micro Four Thirds cameras

Olympus OM 55mm f/1.2 MF lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 07 May 2017 01:08:25 +0000

Olympus OM 55mm f/1.2 MF lens see also: * Olympus OM system * fast 50mm focal length lenses introduction * probably introduced in 1974; 55mm filter; * replaced by the Olympus OM 50mm f/1.2 MF lens, which is even smaller at an incredible 285g and with a 49mm filter thread, while being improved optically! * may need prolonged UV light to remove yellowing from the radioactive elements used

Olympus OM 135mm lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 07:45:47 +0000

Olympus OM 135mm lenses see also: * Olympus OM lenses * wide aperture telephoto in 135-150mm range for Micro Four Thirds introduction * wonderfully compact full frame manual focus lenses * great on Micro Four Thirds system for concerts Olympus OM 135mm f/2.8 lens * older version is marked E-Zuiko * newer version is marked Zuiko and the last version was also marked MC (from 1977/78 onwards) designating it is multi-coated for reduced lens flare

Olympus OM 300mm f/4.5 manual focus lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:30:29 +0000

Olympus OM 300mm f/4.5 manual focus lens see also: * Olympus OM system * super telephoto lenses * specs * 300mm focal length * full frame * f/4.5 aperture * 6 elements in 4 groups * later versions were multicoated * older versions nominated as F-Zuiko not Zuiko * close focus 3.5m giving area of 21cm x 32cm (8.3

Olympus OM 500mm f/8.0 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 May 2014 03:41:22 +0000

Olympus OM 500mm f/8.0 mirror lens see also: * Olympus OM lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in 1982 is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/8.0)

Olympus OM-D E-M1

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:29:22 +0000

Olympus OM-D E-M1 see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * comparison of older Olympus OM-D cameras * Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Micro Four Thirds camera * Olympus OM-D E-M1 firmware updates * Olympus OM-D E-M1 compared to dSLRs * focal reducer adapters and the Olympus OM-D cameras * my take on the E-M1 * e-m1 firmware …

Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:14:06 +0000

Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II see also: * Olympus OM-D E-M1 * Olympus OMD E-M1X pro sports camera * Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III * Panasonic G9 * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * Should you upgrade to the Olympus E-M1 Mark II? * Olympus announcement of the E-M1 Mark II * Olympus Australia E-M1 II technology details * E-M1 II users manual (pdf) * John Foster's spreadsheet of E-M1 II menu settings (xlsx) * Wrotniak's…

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 23:41:59 +0000

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * Olympus OM System OM-1 mirrorless camera * Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II * Olympus OMD E-M1X pro sports camera * Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Micro Four Thirds camera * Official Olympus E-M1III web site Introduction * announced Feb 2020 * similar to mark II but some of the E-M1X improvements and some extras: * IBIS now 7EV and 7.5EV in Dual IS * hand held HiRes m…

Olympus OMD E-M1X pro sports camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 01:25:09 +0000

Olympus OMD E-M1X pro sports camera see also: * professional sports / journalistic dSLRs * Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III * Micro Four Thirds system * Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera * Olympus E-M1X vs full frame at 600mm * em1xVSFF_400mm * em1xVSFF_80-300mm * e-m1x.de - unofficial site created to consolidate news of the E-M1x * see how it compares with its peers on specs: Introduction * announced Jan 2019 as a …

Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 11:25:32 +0000

Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera see also: * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera * optimising autofocus on the Olympus OM-D whilst using Micro Four Thirds lenses * using your Olympus OM-D with Four Thirds or manual focus lenses * using the Olympus E-M5 with flash * remote TTL flash with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera * links to photoblogs of users of the brilliant Olympus OM-D Micro Four Thirds cameras * Olympus OM-D E-M5 issues, deficiencies and suggestions for …

Olympus OM-D E-M5 II

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:40:17 +0000

Olympus OM-D E-M5 II see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera * Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III * my blog post on the E-M5 II * the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II and its Hi-Res mode by Khen Lim * Olympus news release for the E-M5 II * Official instruction manual (pdf) * OM-D sensor stabilisation mechanism in action - nice video showing how much it moves! * winner of EISA's prosumer compact camera of the year award 2015-2016 * dpreview.com'…

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:26:18 +0000

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III see also: * Micro Four Thirds cameras * comparison of older Olympus OM-D cameras * OM System OM-5 * Olympus OM-D E-M5 II * comparison table of Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses Introduction * announced Sept 2019 * essentially an E-M5 sized version of the E-M1II (PDAF sensor) but slightly smaller and 12% lighter than the E-M5 II * button, dial layout more closely aligned to the E-M1 II

remote TTL flash with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:45:56 +0000

remote TTL flash with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera page now moved to remote TTL flash RC mode with the Olympus OM-D cameras

Olympus OM-D E-M10 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:51:48 +0000

Olympus OM-D E-M10 camera see also: * Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark II camera * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera * optimising autofocus on the Olympus OM-D whilst using Micro Four Thirds lenses * using your Olympus OM-D with Four Thirds or manual focus lenses * using the Olympus E-M5 with flash * remote TTL flash with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera * links to photoblogs of users of the brilliant Olympus OM-D Micro Four Thirds came…

Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark II camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 21:57:00 +0000

Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark II camera see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * Olympus OM-D E-M10 camera * Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark III camera * Micro Four Thirds system * some of my photos taken with Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras * TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras * links to Micro Four Thirds websites * firmware updates The new Focus bracketing feature to allow eas…

Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark III camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:18:58 +0000

Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark III camera see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * Olympus OM-D E-M10 camera * Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark II camera * Micro Four Thirds system * some of my photos taken with Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras * TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras * links to Micro Four Thirds websites * firmware updates Introduction * released late Sept 2017 * imp…

Olympus OM lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 11:11:04 +0000

Olympus OM lenses see also: * Olympus OM system * macrophotography with Olympus OM lenses * * see bottom of page for more resources Olympus OM lenses for your Mirrorless camera, Canon or Four Thirds dSLR Olympus OM manual focus lenses are extremely popular lenses for use on Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system, Micro Four Thirds system, Sony NEX E-mount camera system and Canon dSLRs because they are often readily available on Ebay, are small, lig…

macrophotography with Olympus OM lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 10:58:46 +0000

macrophotography with Olympus OM lenses see also: * macrophotography * Olympus OM system * Olympus E330 and macrophotography * my macro photos * see my photos using the OM 50mm F3.5 on Olympus dSLR * on the web: * Alan Wood's article on OM macrophotography and microphotography * Alan Wood's article on the OM bellows * Alan Wood's article on the OM slide copier * Jan Steinman's tests of OM Macro lenses NB. When these lenses are used on 4/3rds dSLRs or Micro Four Thirds system, t…

Olympus Pen F digital

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 May 2018 09:31:09 +0000

Olympus Pen F digital see also: * the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it * Olympus OM-D E-M5 II * introduction * announced Jan 2015 * similar feature set to the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II but: * NO weathersealing * new Pen F retro styling with EVF on far left * new 20mp sensor with marginally better high ISO noise *

Olympus ZD 7-14mm f/4 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 May 2015 08:53:39 +0000

Olympus ZD 7-14mm f/4 lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * Micro Four Thirds system * super wide angle lenses * Olympus mZD 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens * Official Olympus website: Olympus ZD 7-14mm f/4 digital introduction * rectilinear ultra-wide angle zoom with field of view as for 14-28mm in 35mm terms * minimal barrel/pincushion distortion, almost zero at 10mm focal length. * very sharp;

Olympus ZD 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:01 +0000

Olympus ZD 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * fisheye lenses * super wide angle lenses * Olympus website product info introduction * a high quality fisheye lens in Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system mount * see also Panasonic Lumix G 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens for Micro Four Thirds system specs * 8mm fisheye giving 180deg field of view * f/3.5-f/22 * 10 Elements in 6 Groups, including ED Lens Elements

Olympus ZD 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 wide angle zoom lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 01:11:34 +0000

Olympus ZD 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 wide angle zoom lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * super wide angle lenses * Olympus website product info introduction * a much loved wide angle zoom for Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system, particularly optimised for event photography, but the newer Olympus ZD 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 SWD zoom lens has largely replaced it given its longer zoom range. *

Olympus ZD 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 SWD zoom lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:14:53 +0000

Olympus ZD 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 SWD zoom lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * standard camera zoom lenses * Olympus website product info introduction * one of the 1st SWD AF lenses for Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * perhaps the BEST standard zoom for Four Thirds (and perhaps better than available for any dSLR) giving versatility and AF speed, a 5x zoom while still retaining excellent resolution comparable to the

Olympus ZD 14-35mm f/2.0 SWD lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:21:07 +0000

Olympus ZD 14-35mm f/2.0 SWD lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * Olympus website product info introduction * Super High Grade (SHG) Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system lens * equiv. field of view to a 28-70mm lens * let's twice as much light in as a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens but with more depth of field (DOF) * world 1st standard zoom with f/2.0 throughout zoom range

Olympus ZD 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II zoom lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 14:28:06 +0000

Olympus ZD 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II zoom lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * standard camera zoom lenses * Olympus website product info introduction * the initial version was the 1st pro quality standard camera zoom lenses for Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system which was then updated to this current Mark II version in 2009 coinciding with the release of the OlympusE30, which added high speed imager AF support for contrast detect AF in Live View mode

Olympus ZD 35-100mm f/2.0 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:25:02 +0000

Olympus ZD 35-100mm f/2.0 lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * Olympus website product info introduction * released in 2005, it is the world's 1st lens to give f/2.0 over the entire zoom range * now this would make a brilliant available light portrait lens with nice bokeh ~$US2500 or $A4400

Olympus ZD 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 04 May 2018 23:27:08 +0000

Olympus ZD 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * super telephoto lenses * Olympus mZD 40-150mm f/2.8 pro lens * Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS lens introduction * a unique telephoto zoom lens for Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system offering field of view of a 100-400mm zoom lens combined with weatherproofing, wide aperture and relatively compact and light size for such a range, plus one gets close focus capability not av…

Olympus ZD 50mm f/2.0 macro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:08:30 +0000

Olympus ZD 50mm f/2.0 macro lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * Micro Four Thirds system * macrophotography * macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras * TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras introduction * a brilliant diffraction-limited lens with almost no aberrations * BUT this is one lens you should have for portraiture, general use and macro work - I bought one.

Olympus ZD 90-250mm f/2.8 super telephoto lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 14:49:38 +0000

Olympus ZD 90-250mm f/2.8 super telephoto lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * super telephoto lenses * Olympus website product info introduction * Super High Grade (SHG) Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system lens * this is a unique super telephoto zoom lens covering 180-500mm field of view with a bight f/2.8 constant aperture * a fantastic lens for action or wildlife photography and unique at 180-500mm equiv. f/2.8 but ~$US6000 or $A10,000 and 3.27kg wi…

Olympus ZD 150mm f/2.0 super telephoto lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:41:04 +0000

Olympus ZD 150mm f/2.0 super telephoto lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * super telephoto lenses * Olympus website product info introduction * Super High Grade (SHG) Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system lens * equivalent field of view and depth of field (DOF) as a 300mm f/4 lens on a full frame dSLR but with 2 stops more light yet more compact * this is an awesome nature photography lens

Olympus ZD 300mm f/2.8 super telephoto lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 May 2015 05:50:22 +0000

Olympus ZD 300mm f/2.8 super telephoto lens see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * super telephoto lenses * Olympus website product info image courtesy of Olympus Imaging Corporation introduction * Super High Grade (SHG) Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system lens * a superb lens for birding, and wildlife, and it's the only way with any camera system to get 600mm telephoto reach at f/2.8!

evolution of technologies used in Olympus camera gear

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 15:25:53 +0000

evolution of technologies used in Olympus camera gear see also: * OlympusPen * Olympus OM system * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Micro Four Thirds system * Olympus 35mm film technologies year introduced technology comments 1959 PEN half-frame 35mm film rangefinder cameras a more affordable and more compact “Leica rangefinder system

comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera with Fuji XT-1 and Sony full frame

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 13:32:25 +0000

comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera with Fuji XT-1 and Sony full frame see also: * Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * see comparison with other mirrorless camera systems such as Sony, Samsung * Micro Four Thirds vs entry-level dSLRs Sony a7 II pros * 1st full frame mirrorless with sensor based IS * 24mp with great HD video * would make a nice hand held manual focus camera for Canon or Nikon prime lenses

Olympus OM System mZD 40-150mm f/4 pro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:29:18 +0000

Olympus OM System mZD 40-150mm f/4 pro lens see also: * 3x telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Olympus mZD 40-150mm f/2.8 pro lens * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * wide aperture telephoto in 135-150mm range for Micro Four Thirds * 8-10x super-zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * comparison of telephoto zoom lenses * my review of this lens * my review with the MC14 1.4x teleconverter for hiking * my lens tests…

Olympus OM System OM-1 mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 01:37:38 +0000

Olympus OM System OM-1 mirrorless camera see also: * OM System OM-1 mark II mirrorless camera * Micro Four Thirds system * Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III * Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II * Olympus OMD E-M1X pro sports camera * Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Micro Four Thirds camera Introduction * the 1st camera released by the new OM System owner who bought the Olympus camera division and decided to name their 1st camera the OM-1 to celebrat…

OM System OM-1 mark II mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 01:52:01 +0000

OM System OM-1 mark II mirrorless camera see also: * Olympus OM System OM-1 mirrorless camera * Micro Four Thirds system * Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III * Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II * Olympus OMD E-M1X pro sports camera * Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III * suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Micro Four Thirds camera Introduction * announced Jan 2024 as a minor upgrade to the Olympus OM System OM-1 mirrorless camera but which substantially improves wildlife shooting (and adds …

OM System OM-5

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:28:55 +0000

OM System OM-5 see also: * Micro Four Thirds cameras * comparison of older Olympus OM-D cameras * Olympus OM System OM-1 mirrorless camera * Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III * Olympus OM-D E-M5 II * comparison table of Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses Introduction * announced in Oct 2022, this is essentially a re-badged Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III with just a few extras: * 1 extra EV of IBIS * a 4EV Live ND mode * perhaps …

On1 Photo RAW software

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:29:50 +0000

On1 Photo RAW software see also: * OnOne (On1) portraiture retouching workflow * Adobe Lightroom techniques * On1 official web pages: * Supported cameras for RAW development * Supported lens correction profiles - you can even submit your own images for profiling of lenses not already profiled. * On1RAW getting started video tutorials * Youtube tutorials: * Anthony Morganti's On1 Photo Raw tutorials * How to do a quick head swap in group portraits to replace an unwanted expr…

OnOne (On1) portraiture retouching workflow

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:13:06 +0000

OnOne (On1) portraiture retouching workflow see also: * On1 Photo RAW software * Adobe Lightroom techniques * Affinity Photo portrait retouching * Culling * Youtube Anthony Morganti: using the skin retouching tool in Effects Pre-editing for Batch Proofing * batch pre-editing for Proofing quick skin retouch for multiple images for proofing * in Develop, general adjust exposure, highlights, white balance * go to Effects

optics

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 22:36:32 +0000

optics * see also: * light * electromagnetic radiation & optics - a historical account * telescopes * see web articles: * photographic astigmatism and field curvature reflection * laws of reflection: * the angle of incidence = the angle of reflection * the incident ray, the reflected ray & the normal to the surface lie in the same plane

planning for outdoor photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 09:42:38 +0000

planning for outdoor photography See also: * photography and camping main index page introduction * there are many factors that affect timing and choice of location for photography outdoors * for instance, one may book accommodation at a coastal resort aiming to get nice sunset imagery of the wrecked ship anchors embedded in the sand between rocks - this takes planning:

Panasonic 7-14mm f/4 ultrawide zoom lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:42:18 +0000

Panasonic 7-14mm f/4 ultrawide zoom lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * super wide angle lenses introduction * one of the 1st lenses designed for Micro Four Thirds system * leverages the short lens flange distance of this system to create a much smaller, lighter and less expensive ultrawide zoom than is possible with dSLRs such as the

Panasonic Leica DG 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 04:38:20 +0000

Panasonic Leica DG 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus mZD 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens * Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 lens MFT introduction * ultra wide angle zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds system covering 16-36mm fov in full frame terms * announced April 2017 * although not as wide as the Olympus mZD 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens, this allows one to use a filter which is not possible on the 7-14mm without a special large filter adapter, and …

Panasonic Lumix G 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 22:46:12 +0000

Panasonic Lumix G 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * fisheye lenses * super wide angle lenses * Panasonic website introduction * fisheye lens for Micro Four Thirds system * see also: * Samyang / Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 manual focus fisheye for Micro Four Thirds * Olympus ZD 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens for Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system specs * 8mm fisheye giving 180deg field of view * f/3.5 * 10 elements in 9 gr…

Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 lens MFT

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:57:07 +0000

Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 lens MFT see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * wide angle to standard lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic Leica DG 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH lens * Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4 Summilux ASPH lens * Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 X HD weatherproof lens * Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lenses * Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 lens * Olympus mZD 25mm f/1.2 PRO lens * Olympus m.ZD 25mm f/1.8 standard lens * Olympus mZD 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro weath…

Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 X HD weatherproof lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 14 May 2017 02:11:16 +0000

Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 X HD weatherproof lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 OIS X * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds introduction * version I released May 2012, this is Panasonic's 1st weathersealed lens and its first zoom lens with constant aperture throughout the zoom range * giving a 35mm equivalent field of view of a 24-70mm lens, it is half the size of its f/2.8 24-70mm full frame counterparts, with much faster …

Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 May 2017 13:38:48 +0000

Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus m.ZD 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ MSC weatherproof zoom lens * Olympus mZD 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro weatherproof lens * Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 X HD weatherproof lens * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f2.8-4 introduction * introduced in early 2016 for Micro Four Thirds system as a budget 4x zoom with close focus * MF ring not …

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f2.8-4

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 May 2017 01:18:37 +0000

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f2.8-4 see also: * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS lens * Olympus mZD 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO lens Introduction * introduced Jan 2017 * 5x zoom covering most travel needs specs * 12-60mm f/2.8-4 (eq. 24-120mm in full frame terms) * Power OIS (Dual Sync compatible)

Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4 Summilux ASPH lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:58:37 +0000

Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4 Summilux ASPH lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus m.ZD 12mm f/2.0 lens * Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 lens MFT introduction * announced June 2016 * high image quality, well made wide angle lens giving eq. of 24mm field of view in full frame terms * much larger and heavier (significantly smaller and much lighter than the

Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:12:57 +0000

Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 3-5x standard range zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * standard camera zoom lenses * Panasonic website introduction * this amazing lens is the smallest 3x zoom lens for large sensor cameras currently available * not only is it the size of a pancake lens but it's optical quality is as good as most kit zoom lenses, plus you get optica…

Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 pancake lens for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:26:18 +0000

Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 pancake lens for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus m.ZD 12mm f/2.0 lens * Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens * Olympus m.ZD 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens * Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN asph lens for Micro Four Thirds introduction * Panasonic introduced this 14mm pancake lens as a kit lens for the GF series to provide a compact kit with wide aperture 28mm (in 35mm terms) wide angle field of view.

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 23:12:13 +0000

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lenses * Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN asph lens for Micro Four Thirds * Olympus m.ZD 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens * using the 20mm lens for social events such as Xmas parties - just awesome! introduction * this is a brilliant compact party lens - just add a bounce flash and away you go! * a must have for Micro Four Thirds system us…

Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:25:00 +0000

Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 25mm "standard" lenses for Micro Four Thirds introduction * the latest Panasonic wide aperture compact “standard” lens for Micro Four Thirds system which adds faster AF with DFD C-AF compatibility and 240fps AF signalling, but presumably at a more budget price than the f/1.4 lens.

Panasonic 30mm f/2.8 OIS macro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 13:12:58 +0000

Panasonic 30mm f/2.8 OIS macro lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * macrophotography * macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras * Olympus m.ZD 60mm f/2.8 macro lens * Panasonic Leica-DG 45mm f/2.8 OIS macro lens introduction * introduced in 2015, adding yet another macro lens to the Micro Four Thirds system system specs * 30mm focal length giving 1:1 macro at 10.5cm closest focus * f/2.8 * 9 elements in 9 groups

Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 OIS X

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 14 May 2017 01:24:42 +0000

Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 OIS X see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 3x telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds introduction * version I introduced late 2012, this is a premium level lens offering field of view of a 70-200mm lens on a full frame camera but the same depth of field (DOF) as an f/5.6 lens on a full frame camera - so this lens will NOT be replacing the wedding and fashion photographer's main go to full frame lens - the 70-200mm f/2.8.

Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 35-100mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:22:20 +0000

Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 35-100mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 OIS X introduction * announced Sept 2014; * for Micro Four Thirds system * a compact consumer version of a 35-100mm lens designed to match the size of the Panasonic GM-5 camera specs * 35-100mm (eq. to 70-200mm)

Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 Nocticron lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 02:20:55 +0000

Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 Nocticron lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * portrait lenses * 45mm "portrait" lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Olympus mZD 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens * wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses introduction * premium quality portrait lens * specs officially announced Jan 2014, available March 2014 * a bit heavier and much more expensive than the superb Olympus m.ZD 75mm f/1.8 lens * it has the widest f ratio of any AF lens desig…

Panasonic G 42.5mm f/1.7 Power OIS

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:39:03 +0000

Panasonic G 42.5mm f/1.7 Power OIS see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 Nocticron lens * Olympus m.ZD 45mm f/1.8 portrait lens introduction * announced Feb 2015 * a more affordable, more compact portrait lens than the Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 Nocticron lens, and is a touch sharper than the popular Olympus m.ZD 45mm f/1.8 portrait lens specs * 42.5mm focal length (= 85mm field of view in full frame terms)

Panasonic Leica-DG 45mm f/2.8 OIS macro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:48:09 +0000

Panasonic Leica-DG 45mm f/2.8 OIS macro lens see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * macrophotography * macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras * TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras introduction * one of the 1st lenses designed for Micro Four Thirds system * released at a time when there were no wide aperture portrait lenses specifically for this system and thus many were disappointed with its f/2.8 aperture which limits its utility as a portrait lens.

Panasonic Leica DG 50-200mm f/2.8-f/4.0

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 23:38:24 +0000

Panasonic Leica DG 50-200mm f/2.8-f/4.0 see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS lens * Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm ASPH f/4-6.3 lens * Olympus mZD 40-150mm f/2.8 pro lens Introduction * the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-f/4.0 (100-400mm lens in full frame FOV terms) * shipping May 2018 * compared with the Olympus mZD 40-150mm f/2.8 pro lens: * significantly lighter

Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 05:16:26 +0000

Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens * Olympus ZD 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 lens Introduction * announced Nov 2017, available Jan 2018 * same weight but shorter and more expensive than the Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens * it is 3x the price and almost twice as heavy as the full frame

Panasonic

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:14:52 +0000

Panasonic see also: * Micro Four Thirds system

Panasonic G3 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:20:53 +0000

Panasonic G3 camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds system * Panasonic GH-2 camera * Panasonic G5 camera * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera introduction * the GH series of Micro Four Thirds system are the current top models made by Panasonic and are differentiated from this G series by: * over-sized sensor allowing uncropped native 16:9 aspect ratio images

Tips on using your Panasonic G3 Micro Thirds camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:08:45 +0000

Tips on using your Panasonic G3 Micro Thirds camera see also: * Micro Four Thirds cameras * MicroFourThirdsBlogs * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras * lens mount cross-compatibility table * macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras * TTL flash for Micro Four Thirds cameras * links to Micro Four Thirds websites * Micro Four Thirds vs entry-level dSLRs * Panasonic * Panasonic G3 online support including instruction manual introduction…

Panasonic G5 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:59:25 +0000

Panasonic G5 camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds system * Panasonic G6 camera * Panasonic GH-2 camera * Panasonic G3 camera * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera introduction * the G5 was announced in July 2012 and improves upon the very popular Panasonic G3 camera by adding: * new 16mp sensor, redesigned Venus imaging engine with 3DNR and multi-process NR, ISO 160-12,800

Panasonic G6 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:41:38 +0000

Panasonic G6 camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds system * Panasonic GH-2 camera * Panasonic G5 camera * Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera introduction * the G6 was announced in April 2013 and improves upon the very popular Panasonic G5 camera by adding: * better 16mp sensor (same as Panasonic GH-2 camera but improved image quality although no native multi-aspect ratio)

Panasonic Lumix G7 Micro Four Thirds camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 16:00:08 +0000

Panasonic Lumix G7 Micro Four Thirds camera see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras introduction * announced May 2015 as a substantial update to the Panasonic G6 camera with the following changes: * adds a true twin-dial control design * improved 2360K dot EVF with 21mm eye point (was 1,440K with 17.5mm eye point in the G6)

Panasonic G9

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 02:35:20 +0000

Panasonic G9 see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II * Panasonic GH5 video-optimised stills camera Introduction * announced Nov 2017, available Jan 2018 * still does not have PDAF on the sensor, instead relying on DFD for moving subjects but this only works with Panasonic lenses Specs * 20mp, same 225AF system (now down to -4EV light levels, DFD, and 4 user AF profiles), 5 axis IS (but now

Panasonic G80/85 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:15:14 +0000

Panasonic G80/85 camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras introduction * enthusiast level Micro Four Thirds system SLR-styled camera announced Sept 2016 which appears to be the successor to the G7 camera and a direct competitor of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II in terms of features which lacks 4K video but has better flash sync and more long exposure modes

Panasonic GH-1 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:23:38 +0000

Panasonic GH-1 camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds system * Panasonic GH-2 camera introduction * the GH series of Micro Four Thirds system are the current top models made by Panasonic and are differentiated from the G series by: * over-sized sensor allowing uncropped native 16:9 aspect ratio images * highest HD video capabilities with highest movie quality

Panasonic GH-2 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:04:04 +0000

Panasonic GH-2 camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds system * Panasonic GH-3 * Panasonic G3 camera * Panasonic US GH-2 specs * Panasonic GH-2 camera gets a very useful firmware update * EOSHD website's GH-2 hacking guide * GH-2 HD video better than the Canon 5D Mark III at low ISO * GH-2 has much better 1080p HD video resolution than either Nikon D4 sports dSLR or Canon 5D Mark III dSLR - both of which seem to have 720p resolution for t…

Panasonic GH-3

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:02:02 +0000

Panasonic GH-3 see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * mirrorless camera systems * professional level digital video cameras * Pansonic US website GH-3 specs introduction * the Panasonic GH-3 Micro Four Thirds camera was formerly announced in Sept 2012 * it is designed to be a semi-pro camera aimed at indy videographers in particular * it offers the best features for video of all the current

Panasonic GH4 4K video stills camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 20:02:00 +0000

Panasonic GH4 4K video stills camera see also: * Panasonic GH5 video-optimised stills camera * Micro Four Thirds system * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * eoshd's gh4 shooter's guide for 4K video * firmware v2.0 update features (pdf) The GH-4 with optional YAGHE HD video accessory: introduction * announced Feb 2014 * world’s first Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) camera recording HD video in 4K

Panasonic GH5 video-optimised stills camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 22:38:44 +0000

Panasonic GH5 video-optimised stills camera see also: * Panasonic GH6 video-optimised stills camera * Panasonic GH5S video-optimised stills camera * Panasonic GH4 4K video stills camera * Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II * Micro Four Thirds system * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses introduction * formerly announced Jan 2017, due to ship Mar-April 2017 specs * 20.3mp, no AA low pass filter * 225 CDAF points instead of only 49 but n…

Panasonic GH5S video-optimised stills camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:10:03 +0000

Panasonic GH5S video-optimised stills camera see also: * Panasonic GH5 video-optimised stills camera * Panasonic GH4 4K video stills camera * Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II * Micro Four Thirds system * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses Introduction * a low light, high ISO 10mp version of the Panasonic GH5 video-optimised stills camera * coming in 2018 Specs * 10mp over-sized multi-aspect sensor for native 16:9 imagery * it is the…

Panasonic GH6 video-optimised stills camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 22:50:22 +0000

Panasonic GH6 video-optimised stills camera see also: * Panasonic GH5 video-optimised stills camera * Panasonic GH5S video-optimised stills camera * Panasonic GH4 4K video stills camera * Olympus OM System OM-1 mirrorless camera * Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II * Micro Four Thirds system * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses Introduction * upgrade to Panasonic's popular video-centric series of Micro Four Thirds system * brings unlimi…

Panasonic GM-5 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:19:52 +0000

Panasonic GM-5 camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras introduction * announced Sept 2014 * ultra-compact (just a touch bigger than the GM-1 but smaller than a Canon G16), magnesium alloy body with built-in EVF, hotshoe, WiFi, bundled flash, eye detect AF, 240fps AF readout, 5.8fps burst, 1/16,000th sec shutter, Timed BULB to 60sec, focus peaking, silent mode, new “Snap Movie Mode” and 1080 60p HD video

Panasonic GX-1 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:27:49 +0000

Panasonic GX-1 camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * Micro Four Thirds system * Panasonic G3 camera introduction * the GX series are the current top models of compact versions of Micro Four Thirds system without built-in EVFs made by Panasonic * announced Nov 2011 at MSRP $US699 body only * 16mp sensor (?same as in the G3), compact enthusiast design with solid metal body weighing 272g similar to the GF-1 body styling

Panasonic GX7 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:32:50 +0000

Panasonic GX7 camera see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * Panasonic Australia's web page * ePhotozine's excellent comparison of GX7 and Olympus E-M5 introduction * a very nice Micro Four Thirds system camera announced Aug 2013 * looks to have almost everything an enthusiast photographer could want in such a compact camera, although it will be a little pricey but much cheaper than the

Panasonic GX-8

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:39:17 +0000

Panasonic GX-8 see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * Olympus Pen F digital * Panasonic GX7 camera introduction * announced July 2015 * 20mp sensor with 1/3EV more dynamic range and faster readout * similar 4K video functionality as for G7 * intervalometer and timelapse * new post-focus mode allows users to select different focus points after shot is taken via 4K 30fps shots

Panasonic GX9

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:47:12 +0000

Panasonic GX9 see also: * Panasonic GX-8 * Panasonic GX85 /GX80 Lumix camera * Panasonic G9 * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras Introduction * details released Feb 2018 * more of an updated GX85 than the GX8 as it loses some of the GX8 features, and unlike the GX8, it is NOT weathersealed Specs * 20mp sensor, no AA filter, 5 axis 4EV IBIS; redesigned shutter so no shutter shock;

Panasonic GX85 /GX80 Lumix camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 01:49:06 +0000

Panasonic GX85 /GX80 Lumix camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * Panasonic GX850 / GX800 camera * Panasonic G85 /G80 Lumix camera * introduction * announced in late 2016 * 4K video Micro Four Thirds system mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses * known as GX80 in some countries and GX85 in others specs * 16mp sensor and no optical low-pass filter which give…

Panasonic LX100 compact camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:33:21 +0000

Panasonic LX100 compact camera see also: * compact fixed lens digital cameras with larger sensors * Micro Four Thirds system introduction * announced Sept 2014 * a touch large for a pocket, but OK for a jacket pocket, and smaller than the Canon G1 X II * built-in EVF so it can be used like a camera should be used, and great for those who need reading glasses

Panasonic S full frame mirrorless system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:53:40 +0000

Panasonic S full frame mirrorless system see also: * Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system * L mount lenses for Panasonic S, Sigma L and Leica SL full frame mirrorless cameras * Micro Four Thirds system Introduction * formerly announced Sept 2018 (available April 2019) and uses the Leica L mount * cameras for this lens mount: * Panasonic as outlined below * Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system * Sigma L mount full frame cameras * …

Panasonic Leica-D Summilux 25mm f/1.4 lens for Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 May 2017 08:19:56 +0000

Panasonic Leica-D Summilux 25mm f/1.4 lens for Four Thirds see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Four Thirds lenses * Micro Four Thirds system * 25mm "standard" lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Sony A7II full frame with Canon EF 50mm f/1.8ii vs Olympus OM-D with PanaLeica D 25mm f/1.4 lens – real world comparison images Here is the lens mounted on a Panasonic GH-1 Micro Four Thirds camera via an adapter and with an Olympus WCON-08B PRO 0.8x wide converter on the front of it which m…

Panasonic's Depth from Defocus DFD AF

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 13:52:54 +0000

Panasonic's Depth from Defocus DFD AF see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * Image courtesy of imaging resource's explanation of DFD introduction * mirrorless cameras with only CDAF sensors have trouble with AF on faster moving subjects and also continuous AF subject tracking * Panasonic's solution introduced with the

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:57:42 +0000

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 17mm "wide angle" street photography lenses for Micro Four Thirds introduction * announced March 2014 specs * eq. to 30mm lens field of view and f/3.4 depth of field (DOF) on a full frame camera * 9 elements in 7 groups uses 3 aspherical lenses * 46mm filter

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 23:52:12 +0000

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lenses see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 lens * Olympus mZD 25mm f/1.2 PRO lens * Olympus m.ZD 25mm f/1.8 standard lens introduction * a premium quality wide aperture compact “standard” lens for Micro Four Thirds system replacing the brilliant but much larger, heavier and more expensive Four Thirds version, the Panasonic Leica-D Summilux 25mm f/1.4 lens for Four Thirds.

Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm ASPH f/4-6.3 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 09:49:18 +0000

Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm ASPH f/4-6.3 lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * 3-4x super-telephoto zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens * Olympus mZD 100-400mm f/5-6.3 OIS lens image courtesy of introduction * announced July 2015, presumably available in Feb 2016 * premium grade lens with optics to “Leica standards and specs” * version II released Oct…

Panasonic G85 /G80 Lumix camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 02:22:11 +0000

Panasonic G85 /G80 Lumix camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * Panasonic GX850 / GX800 camera * Panasonic GX85 /GX80 Lumix camera Introduction * announced Sept 2016 to replace the Panasonic Lumix G7 Micro Four Thirds camera and is above the excellent Panasonic GX85 /GX80 Lumix camera in specs, adding weathersealing, magnesium alloy front panel, quieter shutter, 1st curtain electronic shutter *

Panasonic GM-1 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 01:45:43 +0000

Panasonic GM-1 camera see also: * Micro Four Thirds system * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * compact fixed lens digital cameras with larger sensors introduction * announced Oct 2013 * similar size to the Sony RX100 II * main use is as a casual, take anywhere point and shoot but with high image quality thanks to it's Micro Four Thirds sized sensor *

Panasonic GX850 / GX800 camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 02:04:27 +0000

Panasonic GX850 / GX800 camera see also: * comparison of current Micro Four Thirds cameras * Panasonic GX85 /GX80 Lumix camera introduction * announced in late 2016 * Micro Four Thirds system mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses * GX800 model is the European version specs * 16mp sensor without an optical low-pass filter (as with Panasonic GX85 /GX80 Lumix camera)

panorama

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 23:00:09 +0000

panorama * see also: * camera lenses * panorama photos using Olympus cameras * 360 degree spherical panoramas and Little Planet imagery * http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/pano-adventures.shtml * 240 digital IR images stitched into a panorama * http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/tutorials/pano/index.html * Zone 10.com - using shift lenses to create panoramas * methods to display panorama images on the web: * http://www.photocritic.org/2007/free-stitching-pan…

Pentax 645 digital system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:53:43 +0000

Pentax 645 digital system see also: * medium format digital camera systems * Pentax medium format website introduction * neither the Pentax 645 Nii nor the Pentax 67II have any capability for interchangeable digital backs * in 2010, Pentax announced they would join the medium format digital camera market place with their Pentax 645D dSLR camera

Pentax K mount camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 22:05:58 +0000

Pentax K mount camera system see also: * http://www.pentax.com/ * Pentax lenses on Australian website * Pentax K mount lenses * Pentax M42 lenses introduction: * In Dec 2006, it was announced that Pentax is merging with the much larger Hoya company in an effort to increase competitiveness. Pentax was valued at $US771 million and had 1336 employees compared with Hoya at about 20 times that valuation and 3338 employees.

Pentax K mount lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 01:11:15 +0000

Pentax K mount lenses see also: * Pentax K mount camera system * Pentax M42 lenses introduction * Pentax K mount bayonet was introduced in 1975 to replace the old M42 screw mount * in 1977, in response to the compact Olympus OM system lenses of 1973, Pentax started creating more compact lenses (“Pentax M”) for their new compact 35mm SLRs, the Pentax ME and MX

Pentax M42 lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:29:13 +0000

Pentax M42 lenses see also: * Pentax K mount camera system * Pentax K mount lenses * legacy lenses for mirrorless cameras * Asahi Pentax SLRs and lenses * Pentax Spotmatic SLRs introduction * ASAHI Optical produced M42 screw mount lenses for the 35mm film SLRs from 1957-1974 * prior to 1957, the lens mount was a M37 screw, and after 1974, in response to the Olympus OM system, it was replaced by the

Pentax Q mirrorless camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:00:17 +0000

Pentax Q mirrorless camera system see also: * mirrorless camera systems * compact fixed lens digital cameras with larger sensors * Pentax Q website introduction * the Pentax Q system uses a tiny 1/2.3“ sensor which is 1/8th the size of the sensor used in Micro Four Thirds cameras and 1/13th the size of the the APS-C format sensor giving a

Pentax SMC 400-600mm f/8-12 Reflex Zoom mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 09:30:30 +0000

Pentax SMC 400-600mm f/8-12 Reflex Zoom mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in ? is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/)

Pentax SMC 1000mm f/11 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 09:25:46 +0000

Pentax SMC 1000mm f/11 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in ? is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/11)

Pentax SMC 2000mm f/13.5 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 09:23:42 +0000

Pentax SMC 2000mm f/13.5 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in ? is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/13.5)

photographing people

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 07:13:45 +0000

photographing people see also: * portraiture * photographing business portraits * the group or couple portrait * outdoor portraits * photographic lighting basics * * * * bring forehead towards camera to improve jawline (for profile…

Phase One A series medium format mirrorless cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:59:31 +0000

Phase One A series medium format mirrorless cameras see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Mamiya / Phase One 645 medium format camera system * Phase One XF series full frame medium format mirrorless camera system * Alpa website introduction * announced Nov 2014 camera models Phase One A250 * Phase One IQ250 digital back * 50mp CMOS sensor, touch screen, and LiveView over WiFi support for iPhones

Phase One XF series full frame medium format mirrorless camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:39:51 +0000

Phase One XF series full frame medium format mirrorless camera system see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Mamiya / Phase One 645 medium format camera system * Phase One A series medium format mirrorless cameras * Alpa website Introduction * modular design with interchangeable digital backs and viewfinders as well as lenses * “full frame medium format” sensor measuring 53.

some handy photography links to other websites

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:34:10 +0000

some handy photography links to other websites see also: * photography and camping main index page looking for photos on the web or a place to host your photos, then check these links out: * my links to online galleries online digital photo storage for travellers * photosafe freelance photographic models, photographers, and stylists online databases, galleries,etc:

Adobe Photoshop® techniques 1

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 23:09:11 +0000

Adobe Photoshop® techniques 1 * see also: * Adobe Lightroom techniques * Russell Brown's PS tips via video tutorials and podcasts * Paul's portrait technique * common amateur portrait retouching mistakes * Vitaly's Youtube demo of touching up hair to make it shiny and glossy * The Light's Right Digital Darkroom tips * three - pass sharpening toolkit and tutorial * low key lighting effect - if you have lots of time to play! * adding a gallery frame to your i…

professional photography as a career

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 21:28:06 +0000

professional photography as a career see also: * photography and camping main index page * * how to email a company to be a brand ambassador and how not to * Youtube 1.5hrs tutorial by Thomas Werner on The Business of Fine Art Photography * 10 dirty little secrets of the commercial photography industry * Introduction * photographers can make mon…

Photographs as collectible art

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:52:07 +0000

Photographs as collectible art see also: * photography and camping main index page Photographs as an art investment: * photographs have increasingly become a valued collectible art object as evidenced by the record prices being paid for prints * every serious Australian gallery now has at least one photo artist in their stable, while art magazines regularly feature photographic works as collectors start to lose their distinction between contemporary art and photography.

sensor pixel pitch size and density

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 14:13:46 +0000

sensor pixel pitch size and density see also: * photography and camping main index page * digital camera sensors Introduction * in general, given the same technology, the larger the photosite (“pixel”) size or “pitch” on the sensor, the less image noise at high ISO although potentially less aesthetic digital noise as the noise pixels take up a greater proportion of the image, but on a given size sensor, this means lower pixel density and thus less megapixels, so there is always a trade of…

Pocket Wizard radio wireless remote flash system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:35:14 +0000

Pocket Wizard radio wireless remote flash system see also: * remote flash for cameras * dedicated to ONLY one camera brand for that model - at present, only Canon OR Nikon * NOT yet fully compatible with Canon 1D X sports dSLR, Canon 5D Mark III dSLR, Canon ST-E3-RT, Canon 600EX-RT, Nikon D800 dSLR, Nikon D4 sports dSLR, Nikon SB-910 - see their website firmware plans *

Polaroid mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 22:32:33 +0000

Polaroid mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras see also: * mirrorless camera systems DO NOT BE CONFUSED THIS SYSTEM IS APPARENTLY IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH Micro Four Thirds system!! introduction * in Oct 2013, Polaroid annnounced an interchangeable lens mirrorless compact camera and confusingly, mentions compact micro 4/3 camera body

portraiture

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 26 May 2022 23:04:50 +0000

portraiture * see also: * outdoor portraits * group portraits * photographic lighting basics * photographing people * portrait lenses * depth of field and portraiture * portraiture with Westcott portable softbox * get the skin and lighting looking its best before you get to post-processing * Joe Edelman's tips on preparation for a shoot * video on how to pose hands in portraits * video on how to pose a person's eyes * how to pose and light for strong …

photographing business portraits

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 21:27:23 +0000

photographing business portraits see also: * portraiture * the group or couple portrait * outdoor portraits * photographic lighting basics * photographing people * tips * think carefully on how the subject is to be portrayed: * serious * authoritative * happy * approachable * choose background (preferably non-distracting) and lighting

the group or couple portrait

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:50:45 +0000

the group or couple portrait * see also: * portraiture * outdoor portraits * portrait lenses * articles on group portraiture on the web: * http://jzportraits.home.att.net/chapter-08.html * http://lumitouch.com/benstudiotutorial/rules.html - 10 rules of portraiture Some rules to consider for classical style group portraiture: * REMEMBER: its the placement of faces and not bodies that determine the effectiveness of the composition

the girl in the woods at dusk with a lantern shot

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 10 May 2018 13:27:35 +0000

the girl in the woods at dusk with a lantern shot see also: * outdoor portraits * * Youtube tutorial by Gavin Hoey on how to fake this shot indoors * Image courtesy of Boris Zaretsky.

outdoor portraits

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 23:36:54 +0000

outdoor portraits * see also: * portraiture * on the net: * Jessica Drossin's tutorial * http://www.jessicaclaire.net/ - check out her great wedding photography * http://www.365portraits.com - Bill Wadman's portrait project * http://www.100portraits.net/ - Matthew Boyle's portrait project * http://www.studiolighting.net/killer-headshots-the-cheap-way/ - David Griffin's portraits in the sun * Manny Ortiz : Softbox fill in midday sun * Using a simple backyard shed and…

digital photographic printing

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:38:04 +0000

digital photographic printing * see also: * Steve's printer reviews * print paper/canvas: * Canson / Arches distributed in Australia by Arjowiggins in Victoria * GicLee media supplies - inkjet canvas, fine art papers * hanging-prints-on-a-budget * How to print using Lightroom - excellent video tutorial * * archival storage or presentation of print portfolio

Profoto lighting

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 May 2017 00:15:27 +0000

Profoto lighting see also: * * studio flash introduction * high end professional lighting solutions * AIR TTL compatible models provide TTL, HSS with the latest Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Sony cameras at up to 300m range * B1X, B1 and B2 lights have batteries for location work without electrical cables

ProOptic Maksutov Cassegrain 500mm f/5.6 mirror telescope lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 08:11:59 +0000

ProOptic Maksutov Cassegrain 500mm f/5.6 mirror telescope lens see also: * telescope types * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens is a Maksutov Cassegrain catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus

Electromagnetic Radiation

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:05:46 +0000

Electromagnetic Radiation * * * * see also: * electromagnetic radiation & optics - a historical account * http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/lightandcolor/sources.html * colour, light on Wikipedia Electromagnetic waves: * these are energy waves that are produced by the oscillation or acceleration of an electric charge in a magnetic field: * the frequency of oscillation of a circuit containing capacitance (C) and inductance (L) is given by:

A brief history of electromagnetic radiation & optics

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:08:53 +0000

A brief history of electromagnetic radiation & optics see also: * a brief history of astronomy * photography and camping main index page brief timeline * Euclid: * light travels in a straight line * geometry * Archimedes: * magnifying mirrors * Ptolemy (140AD) studied refraction of light, although only a fragment of his book

Matter, Light and Energy - an historical view

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:52:48 +0000

Matter, Light and Energy - an historical view * see also: * electromagnetic radiation * the origin of the Universe * electromagnetic radiation & optics - a historical account The quest to discover the basic fundamental substance that is matter: * ancient Jews: * Genesis creation story: * first things created were earth, heavens, light & water

Quantum flash systems

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:57:02 +0000

Quantum flash systems * see also: * flash technology * flash modifiers * Metz flash * websites: * Quantum QFlash * Quantum FREEXWIRE digital transceivers or receivers for wireless TTL NB. prices listed here are from Quantum's Jan 2007 pricelist. I do not sell Quantum gear so don't ask me for them. Why consider a Quantum flash system? *

digital camera RAW files

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 23:24:00 +0000

digital camera RAW files * see also: * photography and camping main index page * digital SLR cameras * digital camera sensors * Micro Four Thirds system * Canon EOS camera system * Nikon F dSLR system * on the web: * OpenRAW.org - documentation of RAW file formats * Adobe's Understanding digital raw capture (PDF, 1000k ) * Adobe's explanation of Linear gamma (PDF, 235k ) * http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/u-raw-files.…

light reflectors and diffusers

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 01:26:32 +0000

light reflectors and diffusers see also: * photographic lighting basics * flash modifiers introduction * lighting reflectors and diffusers are an important accessory for the portrait photographer in particular as they can soften harsh light such as sunlight using a diffuser, or provide a fill-in light to reduce contrast, or as a black flag to block light and increase contrast

remote control of cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 02 May 2020 11:23:29 +0000

remote control of cameras * see also: * Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * Canon EOS camera system * Nikon F dSLR system * Live Preview * timelapse photography * see also: http://www.steves-digicams.com/digsoftware_cameractrl.html Introduction: * remote control of your camera may provide the following capabilities depending on your camera & controller: * remote triggering of exposure:

Ricoh GXR mirrorless system cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:54:38 +0000

Ricoh GXR mirrorless system cameras see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Micro Four Thirds system * Sony NEX E-mount camera system introduction * Ricoh offers an interesting design alternative with its GXR system in which each lens has its own sensor permanently attached to it and designed to match the expected usage of that lens.

Samyang / Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 manual focus fisheye for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:28:59 +0000

Samyang / Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 manual focus fisheye for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus mZD 8mm f/1.8 Pro fisheye lens * Samyang UK website * UltraLite Panohead for Samyang 7.5mm MFT fisheye panoramas introduction * a beautifully built, compact, high image quality manual focus fisheye lens made by Samyang and designed for the Micro Four Thirds system and very affordably priced at $299

Samyang Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 MF lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 01:34:57 +0000

Samyang Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 MF lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus m.ZD 12mm f/2.0 lens introduction * a manual focus 12mm lens designed for cropped sensor cameras and comes in mounts including Micro Four Thirds system, Sony NEX E-mount camera system, and Fujifilm X mirrorless system specs * 12mm f/2.0 * 67mm filter * close focus 20cm * 6 blades * 12 elements in 10 groups

Samyang / Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 23:30:32 +0000

Samyang / Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus mZD 17mm f/1.8 lens * Samyang / Rokinon 16mm T2.2 Cine lens introduction * a manual focus lens designed for APS-C sized sensors or smaller * available in Micro Four Thirds system, Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system, Canon EOS camera system, Nikon F dSLR system, Sony NEX E-mount camera system, Samsung NX mirrorless camera system and Pentax K mount camera system * Micro Four Thirds system users w…

Samyang / Rokinon 16mm T2.2 Cine lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 23:39:46 +0000

Samyang / Rokinon 16mm T2.2 Cine lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus mZD 17mm f/1.8 lens * Samyang / Rokinon 16mm T2.2 Cine lens introduction * announced 2013 * manual focus cine lens with APS-C image circle available in Micro Four Thirds system mount or APS-C mounts specs * aspherical lens * T2.2 * close focus 7/9”; * standard gearing for focus and iris;

Samyang / Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:35:25 +0000

Samyang / Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 lenses see also: * portrait lenses * Samyang XP 85mm f/1.2 lens * Rokinon official website introduction * the aspherical Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 manual focus full frame lens was extremely popular in providing shallow DOF with excellent image quality and lovely bokeh at a very affordable price of around $US299

Rollei TLR film cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 06:34:49 +0000

Rollei TLR film cameras see also: * twin lens reflex film cameras * * what to look for when buying a Rolleiflex TLR * 2nd hand prices introduction * the relatively compact Rolleiflex TLR designed by Reinhold Heidecke to be as compact as possible to compete with the new Leica 35mm camera * the first was introduced in 1928-29 and drove the popularity of

what's new on the wiki

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:21:08 +0000

what's new on the wiki photography and camping main index page use this RSS feed URL in your RSS reader photography section Olympus OM-D section

Rubinar 300mm f/4.5 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 07:40:20 +0000

Rubinar 300mm f/4.5 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this Russian made super telephoto lens introduced in ? is a modified Maksutov catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus *

Rubinar 500mm f/5.6 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 07:39:16 +0000

Rubinar 500mm f/5.6 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this Russian made super telephoto lens introduced in ? is a modified Maksutov catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus *

safety for photographers, their gear and their models

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:40:22 +0000

safety for photographers, their gear and their models see also: * is your photograph legal and ethical? * how to reduce your risks in lightning storms * how to reduce your risks in the event of a tornado * bushfire safety * Youtube - tips on shooting dilapidated buildings * 2018 causes of deaths chart by taking selfies - drowning is far and away #1, then falls, then train accidents * Research study paper 2023. Selfie-Related Incidents: Narrative Review and Media Content Analysis * m…

Samsung NX mirrorless camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 02:52:45 +0000

Samsung NX mirrorless camera system see also: * Samsung NX Mini mirrorless camera system * mirrorless camera systems * Micro Four Thirds system * Sony NEX E-mount camera system introduction * following the popularity of the Micro Four Thirds system, in 2009, Samsung entered the mirrorless camera systems market with their NX camera system based upon an APS-C sized sensor - the same size as Sony NEX E-mount camera system and thus has the same problem in requiring substantially larger lens…

Samsung NX Mini mirrorless camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 02:42:29 +0000

Samsung NX Mini mirrorless camera system see also: * Samsung NX mirrorless camera system * mirrorless camera systems * Micro Four Thirds system * Sony NEX E-mount camera system introduction * following the popularity of the Micro Four Thirds system, in 2009, Samsung entered the mirrorless camera systems market with their NX camera system based upon an APS-C sized sensor - the same size as Sony NEX E-mount camera system and thus has the same problem in requiring substantially larger lens…

Samyang 10 mm f/2.8

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 11:15:40 +0000

Samyang 10 mm f/2.8 see also: * Samyang Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 MF lens * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses introduction * APS-C crop image circle ultra-wide angle manual focus lens available in many mounts including Micro Four Thirds system specs * Samyang 10 mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS * 10 groups / 14 elements * aperture ring * no filter thread

Samyang 14mm full frame lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 May 2020 22:20:49 +0000

Samyang 14mm full frame lenses see also: * super wide angle lenses * Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens - MF, moderate bat wing coma wide open, but can take 72mm filters * Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame lens - premium quality f/1.8 with AF but with some bat wing coma introduction * these are affordable super wide angle manual focus lenses for full frame cameras giving a field of view of 115.7° but also comes in cropped sensor mounts giving field of views 93.9° on DX, 89.9° on APS-C, …

Samyang 35mm f/1.2 and T1.3 Cine MF ED AS UMC CS lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:31:41 +0000

Samyang 35mm f/1.2 and T1.3 Cine MF ED AS UMC CS lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses introduction * 35mm f/1.2 APS-C sized manual focus lens available for Micro Four Thirds system, Sony NEX E-mount camera system, Fujifilm X mirrorless system * T1.3 Cine version also available * announced Aug 2016 specs * 35mm f/1.2 or T1.3 * 9 elements in 7 groups incl 2 ASPH, 1 ED

Samyang XP 85mm f/1.2 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 21:04:20 +0000

Samyang XP 85mm f/1.2 lens see also: * Samyang / Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 lenses * Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM lenses * Mitakon ZY Optics 85mm f/1.2 MF Speedmaster lens * wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses * portrait lenses introduction * wide aperture Premium manual focus full frame 85mm “portrait lens” designed to match sensors up to 50mp or 8K video with excellent sharpness to the corners even wide open

Samyang / Rokinon 300mm f/6.3 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 09:42:29 +0000

Samyang / Rokinon 300mm f/6.3 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * NB. these lenses are often branded Rokinon, Opteka, Pro Optic, Vivitar, Bower, Walimex, Albinar, Falcon * this super telephoto lens introduced in 2010?? is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such

Samyang 500mm f/6.3 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 09:36:31 +0000

Samyang 500mm f/6.3 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * NB. these lenses are often branded Rokinon, Opteka, Pro Optic, Vivitar, Bower, Walimex, Albinar, Falcon * this super telephoto lens introduced in 2010?? is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such

Samyang 500mm f/8.0 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 08:29:12 +0000

Samyang 500mm f/8.0 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in 2010?? is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/8.0)

Samyang 800mm f/8 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 09:21:29 +0000

Samyang 800mm f/8 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * NB. these lenses are often branded Rokinon, Opteka, Pro Optic, Vivitar, Bower, Walimex, Albinar, Falcon * this super telephoto lens introduced in 2010?? is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such

photography and modelling scams

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:26:03 +0000

photography and modelling scams see also: * photography and camping main index page Introduction * scams come in many forms Scams against the photographer * advance fee scam * client contacts photographer and eventually offers to not only pay up front the deposit for the photographer's fee but also the full amount the photographer will need to pay to the

digital camera sensors

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:49:08 +0000

digital camera sensors * * * * * * sensor pixel pitch size and density see also: * photography and camping main index page * sensor read out speed and silent shutter mode * how to clean a camera sensor * image dynamic range * image noise * DxO Mark analyses of sensor performance * 6mpixels.org * technical analysis of dSLR sensors for low light performance: * http://www.clarkvision.com/imagedetail/digital.sensor.performance.summary/ * http://t…

sensor read out speed and silent shutter mode

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:20:30 +0000

sensor read out speed and silent shutter mode see also: * photography and camping main index page * digital camera sensors * * * my blog post on sensor read out in 2019 Introduction * digital camera sensors currently read from one side to the opposite side and how long this takes is the sensor read out “speed” (actua…

shutter mechanisms, rolling shutter and flash sync

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 22 May 2017 15:23:11 +0000

shutter mechanisms, rolling shutter and flash sync see also: * photography and camping main index page * dpreview.com: explanation of mechanical focal plane vs leaf vs electronic shutters

shutter shock and how it can blur your images

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:05:05 +0000

shutter shock and how it can blur your images see also: * photography and camping main index page * image stabiliser Introduction * shutter shock is the vibration-induced blurring of images as a result of various movements of the camera shutter prior to exposure which consists of two main components:

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 09:04:38 +0000

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens introduction * unique 12-24mm ultra wide angle full frame AF zoom lens in various mount…

Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 01:25:30 +0000

Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Samyang 14mm full frame lenses introduction * 14mm f/1.8 ultra wide full frame lens in various mounts * announced Feb 2017, available…

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 10 May 2018 12:24:06 +0000

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN see also: * 17mm "wide angle" street photography lenses for Micro Four Thirds * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses Introduction * announced Oct 2017 * wide angle AF lens designed for APS-C/DX image circle and available in mounts for Sony NEX E-Mount and for Micro Four Thirds system Specs * 16mm focal length equates to 24mm on Sony NEX DX cameras and to 32mm on Micro Four Thirds cameras

Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 09:13:39 +0000

Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens introduction * 18-35mm f/1.8 APS-C/DX AF lens in various mounts (Canon EF, Nikon F, Sig…

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:43:36 +0000

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens introduction * 20mm super wide angle full frame lens in various mounts * world's first ƒ…

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART full frame lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 15:01:32 +0000

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART full frame lens see also: * super wide angle lenses * Canon EF lenses introduction * announced Oct 2015 * available in Canon EF, Nikon F and Sigma mounts * World’s first 20mm F1.4 lens for 35mm full frame dSLRs specs * 20mm f/1.4 full frame lens (to f/16)

Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 09:47:13 +0000

Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens introduction * 24-35mm wide angle full frame AF zoom lens in various mounts * announce…

Sigma 24-35mm f/2 Art Lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 14:09:21 +0000

Sigma 24-35mm f/2 Art Lens see also: * super wide angle lenses introduction * the 1st full frame constant f/2 wide angle zoom lens * NB. Olympus produced the 1st constant aperture f/2 zoom lenses such as the Olympus ZD 14-35mm f/2.0 SWD lens and Olympus ZD 35-100mm f/2.0 lens but these were for Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * announced June 2015 and will be available in Nikon, Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM ART lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 01:13:35 +0000

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM ART lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lenses Introduction * announced Feb 2017 specs * 24-70mm f/2.8 * HSM AF * optical image stabiliser - said to be 3EV * 19 elements in 14 groups incl. 4 ASPH and 3 HLD * internal focus * 82mm filter * 9 rounded blades

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 07:47:00 +0000

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens introduction * 24mm f/1.4 full frame AF lens in various mounts * announced 2015 at half …

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 04 May 2017 00:06:00 +0000

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens introduction * 35mm f/1.4 full frame AF lens in various mounts (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma and Sony mounts) * announced in 2012 spec…

Sigma 35mm f/1.4DG HSM lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 09:56:12 +0000

Sigma 35mm f/1.4DG HSM lens see also: * wide angle lenses * fast 35-40mm focal length lenses * Background blurring test – Sigma 35mm f/1.4 on Sony a7II full frame vs Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 pancake on Micro Four Thirds introduction * introduced in 2012, this is a superb lens from Sigma which is optically superior to the Canon, Nikon, Sony or Carl Zeiss 35mm lenses although it is not weathersealed and bokeh is not as nice as it could be

Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:27:59 +0000

Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens introduction * unique 50-100mm f/1.8 APS-C/DX AF zoom lens in various mounts * annou…

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:34:38 +0000

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens see also: * fast 50mm focal length lenses * Canon EF lenses * Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art APS-C/DX lens * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens introduction * 50mm f/1.4 full frame AF lens in variou…

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 macro

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 12 May 2018 01:29:12 +0000

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 macro see also: * other full frame Sigma ART lenses Introduction * announced May 2018 Specs * 70mm 1:1 macro lens for full frame cameras in Canon EF, Sigma or Sony FE mounts * close focus distance: 25.8cm (10.2″) giving 1:1 macro * 9 blades, rounded *

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:20:05 +0000

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * older Sigma 85mm f/1.4 full frame lens * Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM lenses * Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS lens * Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM len…

older Sigma 85mm f/1.4 full frame lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:43:39 +0000

older Sigma 85mm f/1.4 full frame lens see also: * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM lenses * wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses introduction * the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM was announced in Feb 2010 and has won much acclaim although is certainly not a perfect lens specs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM * 85mm f/1.4 full frame lens

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 ART

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 12 May 2018 01:35:11 +0000

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 ART see also: * other full frame Sigma ART lenses * Introduction * announced Feb 2018 Specs * 105mm wide aperture portrait / bokeh lens * available in Canon EF, Sigma, Sony FE and Nikon F mounts * close focus to 1m * 9 rounded blades * 17 elements in 12 groups

Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 22 May 2017 15:16:28 +0000

Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame lens see also: * Canon EF lenses * older Sigma 85mm f/1.4 full frame lens * Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L lens introduction * 135mm f/1.8 short telephoto full frame lens in va…

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO macro lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 13:20:00 +0000

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO macro lens see also: * lenses for macrophotography introduction * a 1:1 macro lens designed for full frame sensors but available in a number of mounts including Olympus Four Thirds dSLR system * the Four Thirds version has been discontinued * the Four Thirds version can be used on

Sigma 500mm f/4 Ultratel mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 08:17:34 +0000

Sigma 500mm f/4 Ultratel mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in ? is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/4)

Sigma 600mm f/8.0 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 16:10:07 +0000

Sigma 600mm f/8.0 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/8.0) * virtual elimination of chromatic aberration as uses mirror rather than lenses

Sigma L mount full frame cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 03:45:57 +0000

Sigma L mount full frame cameras see also: * Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system * L mount lenses for Panasonic S, Sigma L and Leica SL full frame mirrorless cameras * Micro Four Thirds system Introduction * the 1st Sigma camera in this mount was formerly announced July 2019 and uses the Leica L mount * cameras for this lens mount: * Sigma as outlined below * Leica SL-system full frame mirrorless digital camera system * Panasonic S full frame mirrorless …

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN asph lens for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:58:22 +0000

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN asph lens for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus m.ZD 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens * Sigma 30mm lenses for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens * Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lenses * if you are after a high optical quality prime lens with nice bokeh at a great price ($199) then this may be the best value for money you can get in Micro Four Thirds system and it is only twice as big as th…

Sigma 30mm lenses for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 21:13:55 +0000

Sigma 30mm lenses for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN asph lens for Micro Four Thirds * Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lenses introduction * Sigma currently has 2 types of 30mm prime lenses for Micro Four Thirds Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens * announced 2016 specs * 9 rounded blades * AF stepping motor * close focus 30cm

Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:13:25 +0000

Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN lens see also: * Olympus m.ZD 60mm f/2.8 macro lens * Sigma 30mm lenses for Micro Four Thirds * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses introduction * equivalent field of view to a 120mm lens on a full frame camera * announced Jan 2013 specs * 7 rounded blades * Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass, which helps minimize axial and transverse chromatic aberration

Sigma SA mount cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 00:38:03 +0000

Sigma SA mount cameras see also: * mirrorless camera systems * introduction * Sigma SA mount has a relatively long sensor to lens flange mount designed for dSLRs mirrorless cameras * Sigma sd Quattro * Foveon x3 Quattro APS-C size 39mp sensor * introduced Feb 2016

sky brightness and effects of twilight

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:01 +0000

sky brightness and effects of twilight * see also: * astronomic "seeing" * light pollution * sky transparency and atmospheric extinction Introduction * sky brightness refers to the visual perception of the sky and how it scatters and diffuses light. * the background brightness of the night sky is an important factor in how well we can see celestial objects such as planets, stars, meteors and comets

sky transparency and atmospheric extinction

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:10:36 +0000

sky transparency and atmospheric extinction * see also: * astronomic "seeing" * light pollution * sky brightness and effects of twilight * astronomic viewing conditions Introduction * sky transparency means how clear the atmosphere is for viewing distant or celestial objects * observing deep sky objects such as faint galaxies and nebulae requires excellent sky transparency.

SLR Magic Nokton 12mm f/1.6 for Micro Four Thirds

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:05:01 +0000

SLR Magic Nokton 12mm f/1.6 for Micro Four Thirds see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Olympus m.ZD 12mm f/2.0 lens introduction * a manual focus ultra wide angle ultra fast aperture lens in Micro Four Thirds system mount but no autofocus capability * may be a very useful lens for videographers in particular * still photographers may prefer the AF option in the more expensive

SLR Magic 35mm T1.4 Cine Lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:22:27 +0000

SLR Magic 35mm T1.4 Cine Lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * SLR Magic 35mm T0.95 Cine Lens introduction * affordable manual focus wide aperture lens designed for videographers * available in Micro Four Thirds system mount specs * built primarily for Cine users with gears for focus pulling * 35mm T1.4 equates to 70mm fov on a 35mm camera

SLR Magic 35mm T0.95 Cine Lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:39:07 +0000

SLR Magic 35mm T0.95 Cine Lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * SLR Magic 35mm T1.4 Cine Lens * Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 manual focus lens introduction * 35mm T0.95 manual focus wide aperture lens designed for videographers and has a APS-H image circle (NOT full frame even though it is in Leica M mount!) * available in Leica M 35mm camera system mount with adapters for

SLR Magic Hyperprime 50mm f/0.95 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:13:48 +0000

SLR Magic Hyperprime 50mm f/0.95 lens see also: * fast 50mm focal length lenses * Mitakon Zhong Yi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Pro introduction * 50mm f/0.95 manual focus lens * available to fit Micro Four Thirds, Sony NEX and Fujifilm X-series cameras * not to be confused with the SLR Magic Noktor Hyperprime 50mm f/0.95 full frame CINE lens which is a full frame lens costing $3000

SLR Magic Noktor Hyperprime 50mm f/0.95 full frame CINE lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:19:18 +0000

SLR Magic Noktor Hyperprime 50mm f/0.95 full frame CINE lens see also: * fast 50mm focal length lenses * Mitakon Zhong Yi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Pro introduction * 50mm f/0.95 manual focus lens * not to be confused with the SLR Magic Hyperprime 50mm f/0.95 lens which is only available to fit Micro Four Thirds, Sony NEX and Fujifilm X-series cameras and much less expensive

photographing the solar eclipse

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:52:25 +0000

photographing the solar eclipse see also: * photography and camping main index page * Olympus website tutorial on photographing a solar eclipse * Astrophotographer Jerry Lodriguss' guide to photographing the solar eclipse * Solar Eclipse Maestro Software for MacOS computers to control Nikon, Canon and Panasonic cameras * How Not to Photograph the Solar Eclipse and Melt Your Camera's Sensor * More images on how solar eclipses can destroy your lens aperture blades or your camera's mirror, …

MS-Optical Sonnetar 25mm f/1.1 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:12:42 +0000

MS-Optical Sonnetar 25mm f/1.1 lens see also: * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses * Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 lens introduction * compact f/1.1 wide aperture “standard” lens designed, manufactured and hand-assembled in Japan, by famous Mr Sadoyasu Miyazaki. * available in Micro Four Thirds system and Pentax Q mounts * appears to be selling for $650 new

35mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:42:02 +0000

35mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount see also: * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * 50mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount * * * introduction * one of the reasons for shooting full frame instead of the more compact Micro Four Thirds system is to gain better background blurri…

50mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 13:25:46 +0000

50mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount see also: * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * 35mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount * * * dpreview - Sigma 50mm ART specs vs other 50mm lenses * Sony A7II full frame with Canon EF 50mm f/1.8ii vs Olympus OM-D with PanaLeica D 25mm f/1.4 lens – real world com…

Sony a1 full frame mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:24:48 +0000

Sony a1 full frame mirrorless camera see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * tips on how to use the Sony a7 series cameras * Sony a9ii full frame mirrorless camera * * Autofocus lens adapters for Sony NEX E-mount cameras Introduction * announced in Marc 2021 as Sony's flagship professional mirrorless full frame camera essentially c…

Sony a7 full frame mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 31 May 2015 02:58:48 +0000

Sony a7 full frame mirrorless camera see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * my blog post introduction * announced Oct 2013 * similar to Sony a7R full frame mirrorless camera but: * 24mp not 36mp * has AA filter * has PDAF as well as CDAF points * is capable of electronic first curtain mode, which allows for a quieter shutter, and reduces the potential for 'shutter shock' vibration

Sony a7 II full frame mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 04:44:15 +0000

Sony a7 II full frame mirrorless camera see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a7R II full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a7S II full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a7 III full frame mirrorless camera * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * tips on how to use the Sony a7 series cameras * Sony a7S II full frame mirrorless camera firmware update 2.10 and Sony a7R II full frame mirrorless ca…

Sony a7 III full frame mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 07:36:50 +0000

Sony a7 III full frame mirrorless camera see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a7R III full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a7S II full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a7 II full frame mirrorless camera * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * tips on how to use the Sony a7 series cameras * Sony website Introduction * announced Feb 2018 * boasts most of the Sony a9 full frame mirrorless …

Sony a7R full frame mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 01:50:22 +0000

Sony a7R full frame mirrorless camera see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * Sony a7R II full frame mirrorless camera * my blog post introduction * announced Oct 2013 * similar to Sony a7 full frame mirrorless camera but: * 36mp not 24mp * has no AA filter * has no PDAF, only CDAF points * is NOT capable of electronic first curtain mode

Sony a7R II full frame mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:16:57 +0000

Sony a7R II full frame mirrorless camera see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * Sony a7R full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a7R III full frame mirrorless camera * my blog post * instruction manual (10.6MB pdf) “” introduction * announced June 2015 * similar to Sony a7 full frame mirrorless camera but: * 42mp back-illuminated sensor not 36mp * 399 PDAF points * 5 axis image stabilisation…

Sony a7R III full frame mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 00:16:53 +0000

Sony a7R III full frame mirrorless camera see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * Sony a7R II full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a7R IV * Sony a7 III full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a7S II full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera * Sony official website * my blog post: a7III vs a7RIII vs a9 “”This has been slightly improved in the a7RIII HOWEVER IT STILL EATS STARS! i…

Sony a7R IV

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:10:07 +0000

Sony a7R IV see also: * Sony a7R V * Sony a7R III full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a7 III full frame mirrorless camera * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony a7R IV vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * tips on how to use the Sony a7 series cameras * *

Sony a7R IV vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:23:55 +0000

Sony a7R IV vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III see also: * Sony a7R IV * Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Introduction * the Sony a7RIV is an expensive 61mp full frame mirrorless camera which is a similar size and ergonomics to the 20mp Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera but which can do 24mp APS-C or 15mp 2x crop post-processed

Sony a7R V

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:36:21 +0000

Sony a7R V see also: * Sony a7R IV * Sony a7R III full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera * Sony a7 III full frame mirrorless camera * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony a7R IV vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * tips on how to use the Sony a7 series cameras Introduction * announced Oct 2022 * new or upgraded features from the Sony a7R IV which better match the Canon R5 but adds in HiRes mode: * new AI pro…

Sony a7S full frame mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 00:44:41 +0000

Sony a7S full frame mirrorless camera see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses introduction * announced Oct 2013 * has been replaced by the Sony a7S II full frame mirrorless camera * who is it for? * low light photographers - eg. astrophotographic landscapes of the Milky Way * 4K videographers (but need external 4K recorder) * videographers using image stabilisation gear or tripod

Sony a7S II full frame mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 02:02:49 +0000

Sony a7S II full frame mirrorless camera see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses “” introduction * announced Sept 2015 * 12mp full frame videography oriented mirrorless * who is it for? * low light photographers - eg. astrophotographic landscapes of the Milky Way * 4K videographers * low light or slow motion videographers

tips on how to use the Sony a7 series cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 22:00:48 +0000

tips on how to use the Sony a7 series cameras see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Autofocus lens adapters for Sony NEX E-mount cameras * Sony camera apps * Youtube tute on setting the menu items * Youtube guide to Sony's focus modes for videography * Youtube: tips on settings for high quality slow motion video from Sony cameras * *

Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 23:12:47 +0000

Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * tips on how to use the Sony a7 series cameras * Sony a9ii full frame mirrorless camera * * Autofocus lens adapters for Sony NEX E-mount cameras Introduction * announced April 2017 to ship in May 2017 * feature set is very similar to the Olympus OM-D E-M1 …

Sony a9ii full frame mirrorless camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 23:34:40 +0000

Sony a9ii full frame mirrorless camera see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * tips on how to use the Sony a7 series cameras * Autofocus lens adapters for Sony NEX E-mount cameras Introduction * announced Oct 2019 compared with the Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera original model, it has: * upgraded the BIONZ X Image-Processing engine and front-end LSI for improved autofocus speed and precision, …

Sony a99 mark II full frame hybrid SLT dSLR

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 02:13:59 +0000

Sony a99 mark II full frame hybrid SLT dSLR see also: * Sony Alpha dSLR system * Sony a7R II full frame mirrorless camera introduction * introduced in 2016 specs * 42mp back illuminated full frame sensor * 5 axis image stabiliser * SLT style - EVF no moving mirror * 4K video with no pixel binning * 12fps with C-AF

Sony Alpha dSLR system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:27:51 +0000

Sony Alpha dSLR system * see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Minolta autofocus 35mm film SLR system * MinoltaAlphaLenses * digital SLR cameras NB. I Don't sell cameras or lenses, prices here are just to help you plan your system and although accurate at writing may change. Introduction: * Sony digital SLR cameras are based on the Sony / Minolta lens mount and flash system and thus are generally ONLY compatible with lenses and flashes designed for these systems …

Autofocus lens adapters for Sony NEX E-mount cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:14:54 +0000

Autofocus lens adapters for Sony NEX E-mount cameras see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * lens adapters introduction * the Sony E-mount cameras have a short sensor to lens flange distance which makes them extremely versatile when it comes to adapting lenses made for other systems

Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 22 May 2021 01:17:35 +0000

Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM see also: * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame lens * Samyang 14mm full frame lenses * Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens Introduction * announced April 2021 * could become the best lens for astrophotographic landscapes of the Milky Way? * similar price to the 1.1kg Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame lens but much lighter and much more compact as well as having better optical performance! Specs

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:17:29 +0000

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA lens see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * 35mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount * Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens * 50mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount Introduction * high end, expensive, relatively heavy Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 lens for E-mount full frame Image courtesy of Specs * 35mm f/1.4 full frame E-mount lens * weathersealed *

Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 Carl Zeiss lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 14 May 2017 11:42:29 +0000

Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 Carl Zeiss lens see also: * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * 50mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount * Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens introduction * compact, high quality, weathersealed standard AF lens for Sony E mount full frame specs * 55mm f/1.8 full frame AF lens * weathersealed * 9 rounded blades; * close focus 0.5m;

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4GM

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:50:35 +0000

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4GM see also: * wide aperture 85mm field of view portrait lenses * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses Introduction * expensive but excellent full frame portrait lens for Sony E mount cameras * version I introduced 2016 * version II was announced Aug 2024, 20% lighter, 13% smaller and sharper, 3-7x faster, quieter AF

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF bokeh lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 09 May 2017 12:01:02 +0000

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF bokeh lens see also: * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * bokeh introduction * special portrait lens with unique circular peripheral ND filter built in which acts as an apodization element which smooths out blur of out of focus highlights to improve bokeh, but which also reduced light transmission by 2 stops so at f/2.8 it is really f/5.6 while

Legacy lenses on Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 11:17:00 +0000

Legacy lenses on Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * lens adapters Examples *

Sony FE macrophotography lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 May 2023 06:22:13 +0000

Sony FE macrophotography lenses see also: * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * macrophotography * lenses for macrophotography Introduction * most lenses have close focus capability to 0.1-0.35x macro depending upon design but for macro work one usually needs at least 0.5x (1:2) or preferably, 1:1 and some of these may have tilt-shift capability.

Sony FE E-mount teleconverters

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 03:34:11 +0000

Sony FE E-mount teleconverters see also: * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * teleconverters explained Introduction * Sony has released the usual 1.4x and 2x teleconverters but these are only compatible with certain GM lenses although apparently can be used on certain other lenses but you may lose AF capability (eg. Sony 70-400mm F/4-5.6, Sony 135mm F/2.8)

Sony NEX E-mount camera system

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 13:10:51 +0000

Sony NEX E-mount camera system see also: * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * mirrorless camera systems * Micro Four Thirds system * Sony Alpha dSLR system * compact fixed lens digital cameras with larger sensors * manual focus wide angle lenses for full frame E-mount cameras * Sony E mount lens adapters * why Sony E-mount full frame design is problematic * Sony's Imaging Edge free tethering and editing software * Sony firmware updater ma…

Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:46:34 +0000

Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Sony FE E-mount teleconverters * 35mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount * 50mm full frame lenses for Sony E-mount * Sony FE macrophotography lenses * Autofocus lens adapters for Sony NEX E-mount cameras * Sigma / Canon EF lenses can be used with relatively fast AF * tips on how to use the Sony a7 series cameras * Micro Four Thirds vs Full frame mirrorless * B…

Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:13:09 +0000

Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * Legacy lenses on Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras * Nikon Z full frame mirrorless system * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system introduction * these are the 1st full frame mirrorless camera systems * they use the same E-mount as cropped sensor Sony NEX E-mount camera system but require full frame lenses such a…

Sony RX1 fixed lens full frame with leaf shutter

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:43:19 +0000

Sony RX1 fixed lens full frame with leaf shutter see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * compact fixed lens digital cameras with larger sensors * Sony RX1R II 42mp fixed lens full frame with leaf shutter introduction * introduced Sept 2012 * this camera is the 1st full frame compact digital * in essence it is somewhat like a large version of a Sony NEX 5R but with a Sony SLR A99 sensor (without phase detect sites) and a fixed 35mm lens

Sony RX1R II 42mp fixed lens full frame with leaf shutter

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 05:03:45 +0000

Sony RX1R II 42mp fixed lens full frame with leaf shutter see also: * mirrorless camera systems * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * compact fixed lens digital cameras with larger sensors * Sony RX1 fixed lens full frame with leaf shutter introduction * Sony created a world 1st with their Sony RX1 fixed lens full frame with leaf shutter in 2012, then Leica produced their take, the Leica Q with a 28mm f/1.7 lens * Sony in Oct 2015 announced this new camera to up the ante and utilise the n…

Sony camera apps

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 31 May 2017 15:16:01 +0000

Sony camera apps see also: * Sony NEX E-mount camera system * Sony NEX FX full frame mirrorless cameras Introduction * Many Sony cameras allow the download and installation of additional software apps into the camera - some of these are free, others require purchase, and all require a Sony Entertainment Network account which can be set up at

360 degree spherical panoramas and Little Planet imagery

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:26:03 +0000

360 degree spherical panoramas and Little Planet imagery see also: * example images at sphericalpanoramas.com * stereographic projection in fisheye lenses * panorama introduction * 360 degree panoramas can be: * cylindrical - eg. not include detail high or low - as with most stitched panoramas * spherical - includes everything - usually requires stitched images taken with fisheye lenses

photography and camping main index page

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:59:41 +0000

photography and camping main index page what's new on the wiki * use this RSS feed URL in your RSS reader about me * photography and camping are my escapes from the world and allow me to see the world in a different light as well as motivates me to keep fit outdoors * I do not do weddings nor commercial work

photographing star trails

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:54:01 +0000

photographing star trails see also: * astrophotography * astrophotographic landscapes of the Milky Way Introduction * star trails are the apparent motion of stars in the sky due top the rotation of the earth * the stars rotate around the south celestial and north celestial poles at a rate of approx. 360deg per day = 15 deg per hour

motorised star trackers

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:21:37 +0000

motorised star trackers see also: * astrophotography * astrophotographic landscapes of the Milky Way * star tracking devices for astrophotography - need to amalgamate these pages * * extras: * Silence Corner Atoll camera rotation device to more easily allow changing from portrait to landscape * Youtube: how to do polar alignment with a smartphone go to 14min 30sec for Safari 6 Plus settings on Android phones …

stereographic projection in fisheye lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:23:05 +0000

stereographic projection in fisheye lenses see also: * wikipedia * * fisheye lenses introduction * stereographic projection is a way of picturing a 3D sphere as a 2D plane to maintain angles, and this doesn't compress marginal objects as much. * stereographic projection has been used to map

photographing storms and lightning

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:29:23 +0000

photographing storms and lightning see also: * photography and camping main index page * how to reduce your risks in lightning storms * thunderstorms and hail introduction storms are extremely DANGEROUS! * storm chasing has become a popular past time amongst thrill seekers but it is an inherently dangerous activity: * strong winds, even if not tornado strength, can cause:

street photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 21:51:37 +0000

street photography see also: * photography and camping main index page introduction * street photography has been with us for over a century, but became popularised by 35mm range finder (especially Leica) bearing photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and his “decisive moment

creating sunstars and sunburst rays of light in your photos

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 20 May 2018 07:01:03 +0000

creating sunstars and sunburst rays of light in your photos see also: * photography and camping main index page * the physics behind sunstars and diffraction of light around diaphragm blades * When diffraction occurs around an edge like an aperture blade, it creates two visible spikes of light 180° apart and perpendicular to the blade edge * On a lens with an even number of blades, the diffraction spikes from opposite sides of the aperture overlap. So n-number of even blades yields n-s…

photographing sunrises and sunsets

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 07:30:26 +0000

photographing sunrises and sunsets see also: * travel photography * * do NOT look at the bright yellow sun through a camera, particularly with a telephoto lens - this may cause instant blindness and destroy your camera sensor. introduction * sunrises and sunsets can be great to photograph if they capture wonderful memories of the ambience of a holiday, or you manage to capture them that creates an interest…

photographing surfers, sharks and beach life

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 15:14:39 +0000

photographing surfers, sharks and beach life see also: * photography and camping main index page * examples of some great beach life, surfing and shark photography: * IG: Juan Medina - Gold Coast, Qld * YouTube: Steve Perry - tips for photographing birds on the sea shore Introduction * beach life is a key part of many Australians growing up through their youthful years and into adulthood

camera systems compared

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 May 2018 09:15:42 +0000

camera systems compared see also: * photography and camping main index page * digital SLR cameras * professional sports / journalistic dSLRs * mirrorless camera systems * Micro Four Thirds vs entry-level dSLRs * comparison of telephoto zoom lenses * Lindsay Dobson's blog - why I left full frame for Micro Four Thirds * Ming Thein - each sensor size system has its strengths and weaknesses - the systems compared introduction * modern cameras are now primarily electronic commodities des…

Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 01:13:56 +0000

Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 lens see also: * astrophotographic landscapes of the Milky Way * Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G * Canon EF 16-35mm pro lenses Introduction * high quality wide angle zoom lens for full frame dSLR cameras * announced in 2014 Specs * 15-30mm field of view * 18 elements in 13 groups, including 3 LD elements as well a 3 molded glass elements (includes a 'XGM' element ('eXpanded Glass Molded Aspherical') )

Tamron SP 350mm f/5.6 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 12:40:39 +0000

Tamron SP 350mm f/5.6 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this is a very popular and now expensive mirror lens * this super telephoto lens introduced in 1979 is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics:

Tamron SP 500mm f/8.0 BBAR mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:07:12 +0000

Tamron SP 500mm f/8.0 BBAR mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in 1983 (discontinued in 2005) is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus *

teleconverters explained

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 14:38:17 +0000

teleconverters explained see also: * camera lenses * teleconverters for Micro Four Thirds * teleconverters for Four Thirds lenses * Panasonic / Leica L mount full frame teleconverters * Sony FE E-mount teleconverters * Fuji XF teleconverters * Sigma teleconverter lens compatibility tables for Canon EF, Nikon F and Sigma lenses depending upon mount * no native teleconverters are available as yet for: * Canon R full frame and APS-C mirrorless camera system * Nikon Z full frame mirr…

astronomy - telescopes

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:11:09 +0000

astronomy - telescopes * * * * * * see also: * astronomy index and links * optics * collimating (optically aligning) a telescope * astronomic viewing - "good seeing", etc * telescope types * telescope mounts * telescope alignment and balancing * focusing a telescope * astrophotography * buying a telescope * astronomical observatories telescope magnification: * telescope magnification = telescope objective focal length / telescope eyepiece f…

telescope polar alignment and balancing

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:47:52 +0000

telescope polar alignment and balancing see also: * Astronomy - telescopes * collimating (optically aligning) a telescope * Starizona CCD Guide - Balancing a telescope * software to assist polar alignment with use of webcam: * Webcam Scheinern - free 30 day trial * Astrosnap - shareware version includes polar alignment * software that calculates how much drift & field rotation will occur for a given error in polar alignment:

buying a telescope

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:08:57 +0000

buying a telescope * * * * see also: * astronomy - telescopes * telescope suppliers in Victoria: * Astro-optical - supplier of Meade & Vixen scopes * York Optical - Flinders St - supplier of Celestron scopes * The Telescope Shed - Macedon - discounted supplier of Sky Watcher & Celestron scopes *

focusing a telescope

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:16:16 +0000

focusing a telescope see also: * astronomy index and links Causes of a blurred image: * excessive camera movement when shutter is opened: * this may be a problem due to the vibrations caused by a mirror in an SLR opening * Solution is to set the mirror to up position at least 5-10secs prior to exposure

telescope mounts

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:11:22 +0000

telescope mounts * * * * see also: * astronomy index and links * optics * telescopes - magnification, resolving power, light gathering power, etc * telescope types * astrophotography * telescope polar alignment and balancing * periodic error correction * buying a telescope and links to manufacturers and suppliers * on the web: * http://www.astropix.com:80/HTML/I_ASTROP/MOUNTS.HTM Alt-azimuth: * similar to a camera tripod, not useful for astrop…

telescope mount periodic error correction (PEC)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:30:20 +0000

telescope mount periodic error correction (PEC) see also: * telescope mounts * astronomy index and links * telescope polar alignment and balancing * K3CCD software Comments by Mike Gray from Yahoo forum: Well, this is the method I used. That doesn't mean it's right or that it's not complete overkill but it worked for me. Be prepared to devote an evening or at least a good part of one to the PEC training. Do a calibrate and train before every PEC training session. It helps to ma…

telescope types

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 09:53:17 +0000

telescope types * * * * * * * see also: * astronomy index and links * optics * telescopes - magnification, resolving power, light gathering power, etc * telescope mounts * astrophotography * buying a telescope and links to manufacturers and suppliers summary * if photography through the telescope is your main aim, then you will be best off with a telescope that is optimised for this purpose and thus has fast f/ratio (f/5.6 or faster), minimal aberrat…

outdoor thermal imaging devices - hunting, hiking, search and rescue

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:23:14 +0000

outdoor thermal imaging devices - hunting, hiking, search and rescue see also: * thermal imaging cameras * thermometers * infrared photography * night vision - a general overview * near IR night vision devices for seeing wildlife * I don't sell any of these nor do I receive any remuneration if you buy them, and I have not personally reviewed all of them, they are listed here to give you perspective

thermal imaging cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:25:32 +0000

thermal imaging cameras see also: * outdoor thermal imaging devices - hunting, hiking, search and rescue * thermometers * infrared photography * night vision - a general overview * I don't sell any of these nor do I receive any remuneration if you buy them, and I have not personally reviewed all of them, they are listed here to give you perspective Introduction * near IR night vision cameras

thermometers

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:42:37 +0000

thermometers see also: * electromagnetic radiation * thermal imaging cameras * see measuring temperature / thermometers Introduction * there are a number of types of thermometers and each has their own usage * see measuring temperature / thermometers

timelapse photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 13:12:53 +0000

timelapse photography see also: * Neil van Niekerk's quick tutorial * * remote control of cameras * timelapse photography with Olympus OM-D cameras time lapse intervals * when using wide angle lenses: * fast growing plants or flowers opening = 2 minutes * dark skies with stars = 20-30sec * midday sun = 20sec * cirrus clouds at sunset = 10sec

twin lens reflex film cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 23:26:45 +0000

twin lens reflex film cameras see also: * medium format film camera systems * a simple hack to allow easier rangefinder style focusing with TLRs Why buy a TLR in a digital age? * apart from being perhaps a collectors item and a prop for photography, there are not many good reasons to buy a TLR instead of a digital SLR, but you may consider one if you don't already own a medium format outfit AND:

Kenko / Tokina 300mm f/6.3 macro mirror lens for MFT

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 07:07:22 +0000

Kenko / Tokina 300mm f/6.3 macro mirror lens for MFT see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in 2011?? is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus *

Kenko/Tokina 400mm f/8.0 mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 May 2014 10:55:05 +0000

Kenko/Tokina 400mm f/8.0 mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in 2012 is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/8.0)

travel photography

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:35:59 +0000

travel photography * see also: * index of my photography blog posts by region * best travel camera kit * mirrorless camera systems * digital SLR cameras * Aarn backpacks / bodypacks for photographers * My travel information index and useful internet links * backpacks, bags - Lowepro, Crumpler, Tamrac, etc * helpful travel links and information - Australia * bushwalking in Australia * Compare sizes of Canon 1D X with Olympus E-M5 - which camera would you want…

best travel camera kit

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 03:29:21 +0000

best travel camera kit see also: * travel photography * Sony FE E-mount full frame lenses * a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses Introduction * on this page I am emphasizing a camera kit that covers a good range of focal lengths - at least from 24mm to 200mm in full frame terms, preferably weathersealed with image stabilization (so you don't need your tripod for most shots) and relatively light, compact and not super expensive but with good enough image quality for a 20

tripods

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 22:56:44 +0000

tripods * see also manufacturer websites: * Induro carbon fibre tripods * Gitzo carbon fibre tripods * Gitzo Explorer G2227 review * Gitzo tripod maintenance * Manfrotto tripods * Colorado titanium ballhead and carbon fibre tripod * Feisol tripods * cheaper, Taiwanese versions of Gitzo style but no ALR so not quite as quick to set up as 6x Gitzo but lighter * newer versions are significantly improved with better body frames and centre columns

USB cables, connectors and protocols

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:18:45 +0000

USB cables, connectors and protocols see also: * photography and camping main index page * 12V batteries and battery boxes * DC power supplies * * Aust. product safety recalls of USB power banks that can explode - as of July 2025 includes: * Anker Power Bank Model: A1257, A1647, A1681, A1689, SnapWireless PowerPack Slim (Gen 1), Anker power bank A1647, Baseus magnetic wireless charging power banks 6000mAh 20W, Cygnett MagMove 5K Power Bank; Baseus p…

ultraviolet light photography (black light)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:39:08 +0000

ultraviolet light photography (black light) see also: * infrared photography * * * beginner's guide to UV photography * UV wool, liquid, bubbles, etc * DIY UV Ring light modification with cellophane *

video capability and what to look for in a digital camera

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:07:47 +0000

video capability and what to look for in a digital camera see also: * photography and camping main index page * videography tips * professional level digital video cameras dSLR vs mirrorless cameras * video is one area where mirrorless cameras are FAR better than dSLRs * this is because one cannot use the viewfinder in video mode on a dSLR as the mirror is up and blocking the viewfinder during video, so you MUST resort to other means such as

professional level digital video cameras

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 11 May 2021 23:09:13 +0000

professional level digital video cameras see also: * photography and camping main index page * introduction to video for the still photographer * EosHD.com's video quality rankings of cameras Feb 2014 * Philip Bloom's article on which lenses to use with Micro Four Thirds for video * EOSHD - which video camera to get March 2012 introduction * historically, industry standard cinema film is based upon Super 35 (S35) format which is 24.9 x 14mm in 16:9 aspect ratio giving a diagonal of 28.…

videography tips

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:11:59 +0000

videography tips see also: * video capability and what to look for in a digital camera * professional level digital video cameras * using your digital camera as a webcam * cinematic B&W look using Aputure 300D and 120D lights * smartphone video: * selfie image stabilisers: * Smove mobile - allows a range of functions including panning, face or subject following converting analog video to digital: * - using VirtualDub2 software

using your digital camera to create vertical videos for Facebook or Instagram

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 02 May 2020 01:43:56 +0000

using your digital camera to create vertical videos for Facebook or Instagram see also: * photography and camping main index page * using your digital camera as a webcam Introduction * the far majority of videos and movies are in landscape 16:9 aspect * But what if you want to create portrait 9:16 vertical videos which are sometimes better suited for viewing IG or FB on smartphones?

vignetting

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:39:50 +0000

vignetting see

Vivitar Series 1 450mm f/4.5 Asph Solid Cat mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 09:12:53 +0000

Vivitar Series 1 450mm f/4.5 Asph Solid Cat mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in the mid 1980's is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus

Vivitar Series 1 600mm f/8 Solid Cat mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 09:11:43 +0000

Vivitar Series 1 600mm f/8 Solid Cat mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in mid-1970's is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/8)

Vivitar Series 1 800mm f/11 Solid Cat mirror lens

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 18 May 2014 08:06:16 +0000

Vivitar Series 1 800mm f/11 Solid Cat mirror lens see also: * super telephoto mirror lenses introduction * this super telephoto lens introduced in mid-1970's is a catadioptric mirror lens, and as with all such mirror lenses, share the following characteristics: * manual focus * fixed aperture (in this case f/11)

creating photo albums on the web

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 02:26:51 +0000

creating photo albums on the web see also: * photography and camping main index page Introduction: * there are many options for publishing you photos on the internet. * you can use online image galleries such as Flickr.com and pbase.com where you may be able to have a free limited account to publish photos within the format and requirements of the chosen website

photographing wildlife

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 15:13:45 +0000

photographing wildlife see also: * photographing birds and birds in flight * photographing surfers, sharks and beach life * YouTube: Stece Perry's tips for wildlife

Carl Zeiss 35mm full frame lenses

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 23:28:46 +0000

Carl Zeiss 35mm full frame lenses see also: * Introduction SLR Classic range * production officially ceased 2017 as replaced by the Milvus range * Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 * Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 * Zeiss 25mm f/2 * Zeiss 28mm f/2 * Zeiss 35mm f/1.4

Zone System for reflective light metering

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:48:22 +0000

Zone System for reflective light metering see also: * light values and exposure metering * spot meter modes of Olympus cameras introduction * Jeff Curto's excellent treatise: * part 1 (pdf) * part 2 (pdf) * Ben Horne's tutorial on use of manual spot metering in digital cameras here which is a simplified version of the zone system: * meter on concrete, light gray stonework, bright afternoon sky or fair skin then set so exposure is +2 stops