Archive for June, 2011
Olympus EP3 is Available for Pre-Order (Black with 14-42mm only)
CORRECTION: ALL ARE OPEN FOR PRE-ORDER
Awesome news: the Olympus EP3 will be available for pre-order from B&H. You can get yours here:
But be sure to also check out:
You can check out our full review here
Which One: Olympus EP-3, EPL-3 or Pen Mini?
EP-3 in white, silver and black
With today’s announcement of the Olympus EP-3, EPL-3 and Pen Mini, many of you may be trying to figure out which one is right for you. Also, you may not even totally understand what’s new about these cameras and what the differences are from the predecessors. Here’s your guide to getting through all the data.
Review: Olympus EP-3 (and 12mm F/2)
The Olympus EP-3 (or E-P3 or EP3) has been in my hands for a little bit over a week now thanks to the kind folks over at Olympus. They also sent over the gorgeous new 12mm F/2 (or 12mm F2) lens for review with the camera as well as the new kit lens. This review will not be the special field review that we do with many postings in a journalistic fashion, but instead it will be one super long and thorough review. With a list of defining new features to separate it from the predecessors and other cameras announced, does the EP-3 have what it takes to become a hit?
Update: You can also get the 12mm F/2, 45mm F/1.8, Olympus EP3 (black)
Using the Olympus EP-2 for Street Photography by Eric Kim
Olympus EP-2 and 17mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens
Recently the generous folks over at Olympus camera sent me an Olympus EP-2 to test out for street photography. As you guys may know, Micro 4/3rds are quite the rage as of late, with their ability to have a small form factor while taking high-quality images that almost rival that of a DSLR. I remember when the original Olympus EP-1 came out, there was the biggest ruckus on the web. Although I never was able to shoot with one, it seemed like a very ideal camera for street photography. With a sexy old-school look that won’t make people stop in their tracks when shooting street photography, I hoped it performed as well as it looked. So is the Olympus EP-2 an ideal camera for street photography? Well, continue reading and find out.
Editor’s Note: For more, check out Eric’ site. Read the rest of this entry »
Field Review: Rokinon 85mm F/1.4 (Day 4-Video Testing)
After testing the lens out for portraits with flash, then street photography and giving our initial impressions, I decided to test the Rokinon 85mm F/1.4 on the Canon 5D Mk II for shooting some street video. This was all done handheld.
The Answer to Focusing Problems May Lie in the Past
No matter how great your camera’s focusing is, there is always something better that will come out. This has been the mantra of technology for years: however, in the digital age of photography, many companies are looking back to the past for ideas. And indeed, the past is repeating itself—translucent mirror cameras, the rise of rangefinder-type cameras, taking film models and simply making them digital, etc. With that in mind, you should consider two focusing systems that I’ve recently experienced myself that absolutely floored me.
However, they also left me scratching my head and wondering why we’re not using them right now.
