The Phoblographer

We previously compared the Olympus VF-2 and VF-3, but we just got our hands on the VF-3. At the announcement time, it seemed to be a less expensive baby brother to the VF-2. So does that statement still hold true?

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With the Leica M9P(or M-9P and M9P) around for a little while, I decided to put it up against my trust Canon 5D Mk IIand the Olympus EP2(or E-P2 and EP-2)  to see how the high ISO noise levels are. Granted, all three of these are different cameras: one is an EVIL camera, one is a DSLR and the other is a rangefinder. They are all used in different ways, but one of the complaints that many people state on street photography, photojournalism, and wedding forums is that the 5D Mk II is the only one with good enough high ISO capabilities.

Well, is it? Take a look at our non-scientific test and judge for yourself.

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After our review of the Olympus EP3 and 12mm F2, requests came in asking about how the lens performs on older cameras. We’ve already seen that it performs very well on the Olympus EP3 (also called the E-P3, EP-3, and EP 3). For some real world testing, I took the Olympus 12mm F/2 and mated it with the Olympus EP2 while walking around Coney Island, NY—in the rain! So did the dynamic duo survive?

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As a proud owner of the Olympus EP-2 (E-P2, or EP2) and after having the Olympus EP-3 (also called the Olympus Pen, EP3, and E-P3) in my hands for a while, one wonders if it’s worth the upgrade. Sure, the Olympus EP-3 does much to make it stand out from its predecessor. However, some features may not be notable enough to current EP-2 owners. So is it really worth the upgrade?

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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 »

Her name is Mary-Jane: and she is my beloved Olympus EP-2. I’ve compared it against the Fuji X100 before, and many people couldn’t tell the difference between the two cameras’ image quality. But beyond the image quality, there are many reasons why one would want to consider other cameras over the Fuji X100. Now don’t get me wrong, I gave the X100 a very good review and it is indeed a well loved camera, but in the end we must not only remember that it’s the photographer that takes the images but also that some tools are easier to work with than others.

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