(Google English Translation from the original french version)  At the end of 2017, the digital photo world is still in full swing and particularly in the category of “mirrorless” devices. A first step in the traditional pro DSLR pond was launched by Olympus and its OM-D E-M1 model in 2013, the true pioneers in the field. Until then, Panasonic owed its reputation mainly to its highly prized GH series devices due to their cinematographic (video) qualities. But now this Lumix G9 finally takes up the challenge of professional photography.    The Panasonic Lumix ..read more

Please note that this English version is a Google translation of the original french text. DM    The design of a zoom lens always poses a challenge for specialists in photographic optics. The first prototypes launched on the market more than sixty years ago were marred by shortcomings both for their definition and their multiple aberrations. With technological advancements, particularly in the field of computer simulation and automated manufacturing production, we can now obtain very respectable quality objectives. However, certain compromises remain relevant and among these we fi ..read more

  Background When you have a lens as good as the Olympus 12-100/4 OIS Pro, why would you want the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5?   Good question and the answer is to fill out a low light alternative in a light package and small footprint. This lens will be used in conjunction with the Panasonic 9mm f/1.7 & the Panasonic 35-100/2.8.   Disclaimer: I process images to my liking and am more interested in what a lens can achieve than RAW out of camera jpgs. All images will have been processed through Lightroom Classic in some manner.   Handling/Size/Weight/Build Small, light and alm ..read more

  Background This is one of those GOAT lenses. You’d be hard pressed to find a lens like this on another system. This fast, sharp prime lens is a stellar performer. When I sold off all my m43 gear years ago (yes, I did buy some more later), I went Fuji and this wass one lens I thought of keeping and buying a less expensive OMD body just to use this lens with.   Ultimately, I did not do that – but this is one of those lenses that you some times think about.   Disclosure – images were post processed to my liking and in various styles. Some were processed from RAW and others may b ..read more

  Background This lens was one of those that was always in the back of my mind to get one day. Not going to lie, I was partially being cheap about it.   Not wanting to pay full retail for a new one, I waited my time for the prices of them to drop on used ones and kept an eye out.   Local camera store finally had one in for a good price, so I decided to finally pull the trigger and see if this lens is everything owners of it say it is. Will this live up to the legendary status it has been given? Will it be another example of Olympus engineering and quality?   DISCLAIMER: No ..read more

   It is one of a kind never preceded, never replaced (by Olympus) after all those years of love and discussions about its possible future. But, in one way, the Olympus Pen-F digital camera was already at its evolutive pinnacle right from its introduction. Sure you may argue there is always place for improvements and it has been a pity that Olympus has stopped its effort after this very unique camera model.  This spring I was totally unable to resist to own a third copy of the Olympus Pen-F. Finding one a good shape at a reasonable selling price on the use market was an ..read more

   The original Olympus OM-D E-M5 (2012) saved the day and have promoted the Micro Four-Third (MFT) digital photographic format pertinency. At first it was a verbal challenge just for naming this camera model that many have failed to memorize or to spell it correctly. Sure we all have understood that OM-D stands for the OM digital version but what about the E-M5 denomination. The E surely refers to the previous Olympus ILC (Interchangeable Lens Camera) digital camera E series and the M for the Micro Four-Third sensor format. That leave us with the number 5 that may be ha ..read more

    "The way it is ..." Bruce Hornsby and the Range   We like to photograph, and we like the cameras. It's maybe obvious but, in fact, it isn't that simple because there are so many possibilities and choices in photographic equipment, that it is often overwhelming especially for the most passionate ones. Over the past several years, I had the opportunity to try, and to compare many camera (and lens) models. Digital cameras were a new field the manufacturers had to fulfill. So, it was fascinating, to say the least. Novelties have been always attractive for many photographers ..read more

Olympus EM 1.2 and Oly 12-100/4 Pro   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10 ..read more

Olympus EM1 Mark II and Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 II   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17 ..read more