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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60 mm 3.5-5.6
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60 mm 3.5-5.6 Asph. Power OIS is a relatively new standard zoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Its versatile zoom range and compact, leightweight design make this lens perfect for traveling. Let’s have closer look.
RRS Base Plate for Sony Alpha A9 and A7R III
Really Right Stuff (RRS) offers a base plate for the Sony A9 and A7rIII to add quick release functionality to the camera.
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Sony Zeiss FE 16-35mm F4 ZA Lens
This is a brief review of the Sony Zeiss Vario Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS lens (SEL1635Z) for Sony full frame cameras.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
This is a review of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera targetted at professionals and enthusiasts. It was released about 1 year ago, but is still the top tier workhorse in Olympus’ stable.
High-Res mode comparison: Sony A7rIII vs Olympus E-M1 II
In the following I do a quick comparison of the high-res pixel shift modes in the Sony A7rIII and the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II.
Which one is better? Does a high-res shot from the Olympus outresolve a single shot from the Sony? Which of the two high-res modes is more effective? Let’s have a look.
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In search of the perfect camera and why I switched from Fuji to Sony
Recently, I decided to sell my Fuji X-T2 for a Sony A7rIII. Before I go into the details of why I ditched Fuji, let me briefly explain my journey through different camera systems.
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