Micro Four Thirds User Forum http://www.mu-43.com/ Photography-related discussion not limited to a specific forum en Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mu-43.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Micro Four Thirds User Forum http://www.mu-43.com/ The power of photography: time, mortality and memor http://www.mu-43.com/f35/power-photography-time-mortality-memor-46451/ Sun, 19 May 2013 20:44:52 GMT Interesting article. http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/interactive/2013/may/19/power-photography-time-mortality-memory Sent from my Nexus 4 using Mu-43 mobile app Interesting article.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesi...rtality-memory

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Mu-43 mobile app ]]> Open Discussion RickinAust http://www.mu-43.com/f35/power-photography-time-mortality-memor-46451/ Why I like Micro Four Thirds http://www.mu-43.com/f35/why-i-like-micro-four-thirds-46446/ Sun, 19 May 2013 19:35:40 GMT I can fit all of this: Image: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3776/8754006415_05233f69a2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8754006415/) Camera equipment (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8754006415/) by James E. Petts (http://www.flickr.com/people/14730981@N08/), on Flickr (For reference: the Olympus E-P3, the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5, the Olympus 12mm f/2.0, the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5, the Panasonic/Leica 25mm f/1.4, the Olympus 45mm f/1.8, the Olympus 60mm f/2.8 macro, an adapted Pentax Super Takumar 135mm f/3.5 complete with adapter, lens hoods for the 12mm, 25mm and 45mm, the VF-2, a remote release, a cleaning brush, a cleaning cloth, a ploarising filter with a 46mm thread and an adapter ring between 46mm and 37mm, a spare battery, a spare flash card (and the plastic carrying case for the flash card in the camera), and the interchangeable grip that came with the camera). Into a bag like this (Lowepro ILC100 - I recommend it for anyone after anything similar): Image: http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5341/8754021825_0443f55f13_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8754021825/) Camera equipment (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8754021825/) by James E. Petts (http://www.flickr.com/people/14730981@N08/), on Flickr Image: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8415/8754041319_d0fcc04803_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8754041319/) Camera equipment (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8754041319/) by James E. Petts (http://www.flickr.com/people/14730981@N08/), on Flickr Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/8754043199_8460b48d8d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8754043199/) Camera equipment (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8754043199/) by James E. Petts (http://www.flickr.com/people/14730981@N08/), on Flickr And still take photographs like this: Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7340/8726397743_dabf4e25b9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8726397743/) Simnel cake (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8726397743/) by James E. Petts (http://www.flickr.com/people/14730981@N08/), on Flickr Image: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8467155619_640d9972e1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8467155619/) Winter flower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8467155619/) by James E. Petts (http://www.flickr.com/people/14730981@N08/), on Flickr Image: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8464/8120326176_99b0543693_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8120326176/) View from Waterloo Bridge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8120326176/) by James E. Petts (http://www.flickr.com/people/14730981@N08/), on Flickr Image: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8403909482_2b08beebfe_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8403909482/) Ruskin Park in the snow (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14730981@N08/8403909482/) by James E. Petts (http://www.flickr.com/people/14730981@N08/), on Flickr For what it is worth, I still think that I could squeeze one more small lens in there: the 20mm f/1.7 would certainly fit, but I think that I might also be able to fit in the 17mm f/1.8, as well as a hood for the 60mm, which I do not currently have. If I ever wanted a second body, that would not fit, so I should have to carry one of them separately (using the strap and having it around my neck, I imagine. I can fit all of this:


Camera equipment by James E. Petts, on Flickr

(For reference: the Olympus E-P3, the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5, the Olympus 12mm f/2.0, the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5, the Panasonic/Leica 25mm f/1.4, the Olympus 45mm f/1.8, the Olympus 60mm f/2.8 macro, an adapted Pentax Super Takumar 135mm f/3.5 complete with adapter, lens hoods for the 12mm, 25mm and 45mm, the VF-2, a remote release, a cleaning brush, a cleaning cloth, a ploarising filter with a 46mm thread and an adapter ring between 46mm and 37mm, a spare battery, a spare flash card (and the plastic carrying case for the flash card in the camera), and the interchangeable grip that came with the camera).

Into a bag like this (Lowepro ILC100 - I recommend it for anyone after anything similar):


Camera equipment by James E. Petts, on Flickr


Camera equipment by James E. Petts, on Flickr


Camera equipment by James E. Petts, on Flickr

And still take photographs like this:


Simnel cake by James E. Petts, on Flickr


Winter flower by James E. Petts, on Flickr


View from Waterloo Bridge by James E. Petts, on Flickr


Ruskin Park in the snow by James E. Petts, on Flickr

For what it is worth, I still think that I could squeeze one more small lens in there: the 20mm f/1.7 would certainly fit, but I think that I might also be able to fit in the 17mm f/1.8, as well as a hood for the 60mm, which I do not currently have.

If I ever wanted a second body, that would not fit, so I should have to carry one of them separately (using the strap and having it around my neck, I imagine. ]]> Open Discussion jamespetts http://www.mu-43.com/f35/why-i-like-micro-four-thirds-46446/ Taking visitors on a photowalk around your city http://www.mu-43.com/f35/taking-visitors-photowalk-around-your-city-46439/ Sun, 19 May 2013 18:20:22 GMT Here is an idea I've had in mind for quite some time now.

I love traveling (business and private) as well as photography. That's why I always bring my camera and try to take some time to wander around whenever I am new to a place. The thing is that quite often I only end up in the major tourist spots - which of course a interesting. The true spirit of a city, however, is mostly in the off beaten side streets and squares, only known to the locals. That's where my idea comes in. How about creating a thread where people are offering to take visitors on a photowalk around their city/area/whatever. People would enlist for which city they are available and visitors can contact them via private message (PM) to agree upon a date. The local person, of course, is not obliged to go for a photowalk. The local, on the other hand, shouldn't charge the visitor anything. The visitor, however, might choose to say "thank you" in a form of paying a beer in a local pub afterwards, for instance. How to deal with entrance fees (if any) could be discussed upfront via PM, email or by phone.

Here are the catchy bullet points what's in for everybody:

Local:
- Encouraged to go out shooting more often in the own neighborhood
- Meeting new and interesting people
- Learn from other/foreign people's shooting styles (not the usual gang one hangs out with)
- Looking forward to the next trip - that's where you could meet a local

Visitor:
- A friendly person showing you around
- Coming back home with not only the "standard postcards"
- Meeting new and interesting people (this goes both ways;-) )
- Learning from other person's shooting styles (again...)
- Might even get to know something about the place's history

In case local and visitor both shoot µ43 (which is very likely in this forum:-) ), one could even add "try out new cameras and lenses" to the lists above.


So, how does that sound? Would you be interested in such a thread?

I will start and enlist myself as a local for:

Europe
- Germany
  • Munich
  • Area south of Munich up to the alps

In case you want in, let me know in your reply and I will update this post. If we get a couple of people, we could ask one of the admins to make this a sticky. ]]> Open Discussion quatchi http://www.mu-43.com/f35/taking-visitors-photowalk-around-your-city-46439/ working methods - how do you shoot? http://www.mu-43.com/f35/working-methods-how-do-you-shoot-46435/ Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:22 GMT How I have been shooting - this week

Apologies for the long post, but wanted to share my current way of working.

I have had a busy week…for me…. on Wednesday I shot at a local bar where they have a regular Blues night, and on Friday I shot a poetry/art/music event.

Hotsy Totsy May - a set on Flickr

De Wolven van La Mancha May - a set on Flickr

In total I took 1200 pictures of which 500 were outright deleted (really bad focus, missed shot etc) and of the rest, 100 were selected, processed and put up on Flickr in 2 sets and have now been viewed collectively 5000 times.

Now I realise , that this isn't how everybody chooses to approach their photography, for some it is more personal, for others it is more technical and considered, but at the end of the day the purpose of having a camera is to allow you to take images, and to me, more importantly share them and hopefully communicate something to your audience

I am a great believer in the old Gary Player saying "The more I practice, the luckier I get', so I have found that by pushing myself into doing these kind of events that aspects of my photography have improved, and I have had a lot of fun and made new friends as well.

Below I have broken down the process I have gone through, and open it up for discussion/inspiration

Finding the gig
I am lucky that I have a friendly, interesting bar 5 minutes from my apartment, that by chance I discovered held frequent music nights. But I am sure every community will have a bar, a theatrical society or a sports club that will provide photographic opportunities, and would welcome having access to interesting photographs for their own purposes.

Approach the owner/responsible person and introduce yourself - maybe take some examples of your photography along. Maybe have a business card - moo.com do a nice thing where you can get 50 business cards with your photos on. I have ones with my name, phone, email and link to my flickr page, and while it may seem a little thing , the act of having a card does increase your credibility.

Choosing the tools
Shooting event like this usually means you have to be nimble, so a lightweight 'efficient' kit is a big benefit.

Currenty I go out with an OMD, at least one spare battery, and actually usually only a 16Gb card in the camera….good for 800 plus shots, shooting RAW.

As far as lenses goes, I now usually just take the 17/1.8, the 25/1.4 and the 75. I need the speed, and I find that with these 3 lenses I can get the shots I want. Yes it involves quite a bit of lens changing… but hey thats why you bought an interchangeable lens camera :-). Three lenses seems to me an optimal number to carry, that means 2 in the bag at any time, and a simpler set of decisions for you to make

I carry everything in a Domke f5xz, which is a great little messenger style bag, that holds all the lenses, and the camera too if needed. It can be stashed away easily at a gig, and doesn't get in the way if you are trying to squeeze through a crowd.

I did take my partners Leica M9 as well as the OMD to the wednesday night gig… and got a couple of shots I was pleased with,


L1001370 by kevinparis, on Flickr

but overall it wasn't the right tool - in my hands - for the job. The High ISO was not as good, the rangefinder focusing isn't really suited to a constantly moving subject, and wide open the DOF is just too narrow. To my eye and for my uses at least, the OMD and primes is certainly on the same playing field as the Leica


P5150127 by kevinparis, on Flickr

Shooting

I generally shoot, Aperture priority, spot or centre weighted metering, and usually auto ISO with an upper limit of 5000 ISO. The places I shoot don't have optimal lighting, and I tend not to pay attention to WB, but this is maybe an area I will work on. I shoot single shot often using half press to lock the SF focus and recompose if needed.

Try not to get stuck in one position, but rather move around as much as you can. Try getting low down, try holding the camera above your head and use the LCD.

But most importantly keep taking shots… do an occasional review just to make sure your settings are working, and shoot some more. If you are doing it right you should be tired at the end of the evening.. and if you are 50+ unfit guy like me, you will probably have a few muscle aches - but not as many as if you had tried the same thing with a Canon 5D :-)

Sorting and processing

Usually, I import as soon as I get home. I use Aperture for all my work.Nothing I have tried comes close in terms of speed and efficiency.

I will go through all the shots very quickly, marking for deletion all the obvious bad ones. I will usually then go to bed and the next morning go through the remaining shots again, marking with 5 star the ones to work on. Then I will start going through them again, and starting to process some of them. I keep my processing simple, no presets, no fancy filters, just looking at the histogram and understanding what the various sliders/curves actually do. As I am going through them again, I will demote those that on a second look don't quite work, or more importantly, don't add to 'the story'.

Working with Aperture this is all very fluid - there is no seperate develop module, everything you want to do is up there on the screen, and you will quickly learn the shortcuts.

Delivering

Usually after a couple of hours maximum, I will have a set of 30-50 photos which I will post up onto Flickr, straight from Aperture.

The bar I shoot in, as well as many of the musicians have Facebook pages, so I will post links to the Flickr set on their pages. Its important to do this as quickly as possible after the event, to catch the afterglow of enthusiasm.

The point of going this extra step is about networking and self promotion, because if you can deliver good quality images that people can connect with quickly, then often other opportunities will arise.

From the first blues night last year, I have been asked to take photos for a record cover, had my pictures used in posters, appeared in local newspaper. The poetry night - which is something I would never have considered- came about because the bar owner liked my photos and asked me to come along.

Now I am not taking any money for this.. I get the occasional free beer, but it is a lot of fun

OK long ramble over. Comments and criticism welcome ]]> Open Discussion kevinparis http://www.mu-43.com/f35/working-methods-how-do-you-shoot-46435/ A million dollar lens???!!! http://www.mu-43.com/f35/million-dollar-lens-46429/ Sun, 19 May 2013 03:58:20 GMT Spotted on ebay [from the Texan dealer who just sold me a {hopefully good} Sigma 135mm f2.8-64 Pantel lens]:

"UNIQUE ANTIQUE 400mm AIR CRAFT AERIAL Lens LARGE FORMAT MEDIUM AIR FORCE LENS UNIQUE ANTIQUE 400mm AIR CRAFT AERIAL Lens LARGE FORMAT MEDIUM AIR FORCE LENS
LENS MADE of NON-CORROSIVE ADVANCED
LONG LASTING QUALITY Cu ALLOY: Brass or Bronze.
LARGE FORMAT CAMERA for FILM & MEDIUM ROLLS FILM BACK.
This is NOT a PROCESS LENS at all .
REAL Aéronautique L/mm RESOLUTION.

"MAY HAVE TO COVER UP to 18 x 24 cm as STANDART LARGEST ROLL FILM
SIZE in GERMANY & RUSSIA in Aerial Photography TASKS.
Such cameras takes 18×24cm pictures on film rolls 24cm wide and 24m long,
allowing for 100 exposures and loaded in interchangeable magazine backs.

"REAR FITTING SCREW about 82-84mm.
BAYONET MOUNTED FILTER 110mm.
FRONT FILTER SCREW 98mm-100mm about.

"IT WILL BE Equivalent by 35mm FILM of 110mm about for 4"X5" Camera BACK."

Asking price $1,000,000.

Unique Antique 400mm AIR Craft Aerial Lens Large Format Medium AIR Force Lens | eBay ]]> Open Discussion iGonzoid http://www.mu-43.com/f35/million-dollar-lens-46429/ San Antonio Riverwalk Camera Report http://www.mu-43.com/f35/san-antonio-riverwalk-camera-report-46425/ Sun, 19 May 2013 01:32:07 GMT The SA Riverwalk is huge tourist location & thus an interesting place to "scout" cameras. Well, here's what I saw ranked in quantity order.

1) Phones/P & Shoots/iPads
2) Tons of Nikon & Canon DSLRs with the odd Sony (about 5 Sony DSLRs)
3) About 6 NEX systems
4) Just 1 Micro Four Thirds body (which was my own) :redface: ]]> Open Discussion RT_Panther http://www.mu-43.com/f35/san-antonio-riverwalk-camera-report-46425/ Novoflex 600mm lens http://www.mu-43.com/f35/novoflex-600mm-lens-46395/ Sat, 18 May 2013 03:52:32 GMT What would be the advantage (or otherwise) of using the Novoflex 600mm f8 lens vs the Oly 75-300mm lens, for shooting wildlife. Have the Novoflex system with the 600mm and 400mm and now am looking at 75-300mm Oly, and trying to decide. Have the tripod, gimball, etc. for Novoflex and yes it's heavy but as a prime, can use a Telextender. Any thoughts? ]]> Open Discussion davimack http://www.mu-43.com/f35/novoflex-600mm-lens-46395/ Ipad4 128GB - Is it worth? http://www.mu-43.com/f35/ipad4-128gb-worth-46364/ Fri, 17 May 2013 13:38:17 GMT Hi Guys ..:smile:
I just placed an order for an Ipad 4 with retina display 128 GB, but now I am having buyer's remorse :mad::mad:. I am thinking that I should have bought a lens instead and settled with 32GB Ipad. The whole idea of buying 128 GB was to carry with me as mobile media device which can store more images while travelling . I need some consolation now :doh::doh:
Cheers
Bhupinder ]]> Open Discussion Bhupinder2002 http://www.mu-43.com/f35/ipad4-128gb-worth-46364/ Olympus imaging - dire straits.... http://www.mu-43.com/f35/olympus-imaging-dire-straits-46360/ Fri, 17 May 2013 10:54:34 GMT For 4Q Olympus's imaging division made a 'record loss'. In fact it lost more in 4Q than in the previous 3Qs combined. On sales of 19.9bn yen, the imaging division made a pretty staggering loss of 14.3bn yen.

Just some other facts and figures from the results...

Sales of compacts were 57bn yen against a forecast (made this time last year) of 91bn. Sales of compacts have fallen from 120bn Yen over the last 3 years. Olympus is 'substantially reducing' the number of compact camera models it is producing and will cease production of lower priced models. For the current year they expect compact camera sales to fall from 57bn to 40bn yen. ....Sounds vaguely realistic.....

Perhaps more worrying is 'mirrorless'. Olympus achieved sales of 38bn yen well below their forecast of 43bn yen made at the beginning of the year. Given what must have been a very successful OMD launch that's not too impressive.

Olympus expects 'strong growth' in mirrorless 'in conjunction with market trends'. (yeah right!) They are forecasting mirrorless sales to increase from 38bn yen to 50bn yen (ho, ho, ho).

They are also forecasting their gross margin for the imaging business to increase from 33% to 44% (I am not making this up) and SG&A expenses to fall 20% from 56bn yen to 44bn yen. The combined effect of these (massively heroic) assumptions is a forecast to move from losses of 23.3bn yen to breakeven.

The problem Olympus faces is that last year it made a loss equivalent to 20% of sales! And the only way you can get back to breakeven from there is by making hopeless optimistic forecasts for sales, gross margin and your ability to cut expenses.

It is just as likely that things will not get any better this year. Assume 35bn of compact sales, mirrorless sales flat at 40bn, an unchanged margin and SG&A expenses down 15% and Olympus would lose 23bn yen again. If that is the case, then the imaging division will have lost the US$500m equity injection from Sony in less than two years.

And here is the rub for Olympus. It currently has a compact business that last year produced 57bn of sales that will continue to implode until it is closed. It will be left with a mirrorless business that made sales of 38bn yen and is probably capable of producing sales of 50-60bn yen in a few years time. Now if that business was to produce a 10% net margin, the same as Nikon, the imaging division might eventually make 5-6bn yen profit.

And so the question is. How much longer can Olympus continue with a business that is losing 10-20bn+ yen a year when the 'long run' 'potential' for the business is only to produce 5-6bn yen profit? ]]> Open Discussion robbie36 http://www.mu-43.com/f35/olympus-imaging-dire-straits-46360/ Woot! Made top 50 in Instagram contest http://www.mu-43.com/f35/woot-made-top-50-instagram-contest-46336/ Thu, 16 May 2013 23:34:04 GMT So far, I made top 50 for a Snapsee Instagram photo contest with nature theme. First time in a photo contest.

Here's my image:

It's the Grand Canyon. Taken with my phone, Samsung Galaxy S3 and pp-ed through phone. It's ::ahem:: a bit overprocessed... but still excited lol.

You can see the entire top 50 photos here: Facebook link ]]> Open Discussion abepak http://www.mu-43.com/f35/woot-made-top-50-instagram-contest-46336/ Lens to sensor distance? http://www.mu-43.com/f35/lens-sensor-distance-46327/ Thu, 16 May 2013 20:32:50 GMT I can't seen to find what the (back of the) lens to sensor distance is of M4/3?
Who knows and/or has a good source on this? ]]> Open Discussion voltcontrol http://www.mu-43.com/f35/lens-sensor-distance-46327/ Olympus EP5X 17mm 1.2Fixed lens camera - Will you buy it? http://www.mu-43.com/f35/olympus-ep5x-17mm-1-2fixed-lens-camera-will-you-buy-46294/ Thu, 16 May 2013 10:48:33 GMT Hi Guys ..:smile Dont make my online life hell please ..hahahahaah :wink: In this era of fixed lens bigger sensor cameras , I was thinking if Olympus introduces an EP5X with fixed 17 mm 1.2 lens and MFT sensor ..What would be your reaction? We all like and love Fuji X100series , Nikon Coolpix A is nice , Sony RX1 rocks and Sigma DP series is cool.. So why not a MFT camera with FIXED lens? :tongue::tongue::tongue:If Olympus employes me ..this what I will offer to my loyal MFT loving customers . Infact Panasonic can do it as well . Cheers Bhupinder Hi Guys ..:smile
Dont make my online life hell please ..hahahahaah :wink:
In this era of fixed lens bigger sensor cameras , I was thinking if Olympus introduces an EP5X with fixed 17 mm 1.2 lens and MFT sensor ..What would be your reaction? We all like and love Fuji X100series , Nikon Coolpix A is nice , Sony RX1 rocks and Sigma DP series is cool.. So why not a MFT camera with FIXED lens? :tongue::tongue::tongue:If Olympus employes me ..this what I will offer to my loyal MFT loving customers . Infact Panasonic can do it as well .
Cheers
Bhupinder ]]> Open Discussion Bhupinder2002 http://www.mu-43.com/f35/olympus-ep5x-17mm-1-2fixed-lens-camera-will-you-buy-46294/ Inspiring pictures by others/well known photographers. http://www.mu-43.com/f35/inspiring-pictures-others-well-known-photographers-46231/ Wed, 15 May 2013 12:13:13 GMT What images inspire you? What images inspire you? ]]> Open Discussion voltcontrol http://www.mu-43.com/f35/inspiring-pictures-others-well-known-photographers-46231/ <![CDATA[Downgrading within μ4/3]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f35/downgrading-within-4-3-a-46227/ Wed, 15 May 2013 09:14:17 GMT Who has downgraded within the μ4/3 system? And from what to what?

I am considering to go from a G3 to a GF3 because it offers even better portability, does everything I need in terms of functionality and the swap will get some budget for better lenses. I was afraid that the step back in sensor resolution would be noticable, but I think I wil not not notive most of the time.

I'm looking forward to your experience with- or thoughts on the subject. ]]> Open Discussion voltcontrol http://www.mu-43.com/f35/downgrading-within-4-3-a-46227/ Built in camera WiFi -- Handy tool for street shooters :) http://www.mu-43.com/f35/built-camera-wifi-handy-tool-street-shooters-46210/ Wed, 15 May 2013 01:14:27 GMT Hi Guys :smile: I am a fan of controlling my camera remotely and always enjoys tethering feature on Canons .Now this thing has gone to a whole new level and in built wi fi seems to be a very very handy tool for street shoots.Imagine u are pretending to see ur phone and ur camera pointed out at any one and shoot via phone screen. Moreover , even for long exposure shots or even when u have to place ur camera at places when u cant stand urself , it will be quite helpful .I am sure you can shoot some interesting street pics this way .Does anyone think the same way? Cheers Bhupinder Hi Guys :smile:
I am a fan of controlling my camera remotely and always enjoys tethering feature on Canons .Now this thing has gone to a whole new level and in built wi fi seems to be a very very handy tool for street shoots.Imagine u are pretending to see ur phone and ur camera pointed out at any one and shoot via phone screen. Moreover , even for long exposure shots or even when u have to place ur camera at places when u cant stand urself , it will be quite helpful .I am sure you can shoot some interesting street pics this way .Does anyone think the same way?
Cheers
Bhupinder ]]> Open Discussion Bhupinder2002 http://www.mu-43.com/f35/built-camera-wifi-handy-tool-street-shooters-46210/ Ottawa, ON Canada Meetup http://www.mu-43.com/f35/ottawa-canada-meetup-46192/ Tue, 14 May 2013 18:52:23 GMT Hello everyone! As we are successfully planning a SF Bay Area meetup for early June, I figured I would also start an Ottawa, ON Canada Meetup if anyone from the area is part of our community! I am currently in Ottawa until the end of May and would love to meet up with people here for a photo walk this saturday or the next! Make yourselves known if you are from Ottawa :) Hello everyone!

As we are successfully planning a SF Bay Area meetup for early June, I figured I would also start an Ottawa, ON Canada Meetup if anyone from the area is part of our community!

I am currently in Ottawa until the end of May and would love to meet up with people here for a photo walk this saturday or the next!

Make yourselves known if you are from Ottawa :) ]]> Open Discussion ranxoren http://www.mu-43.com/f35/ottawa-canada-meetup-46192/ What is your equipment relationship type? http://www.mu-43.com/f35/what-your-equipment-relationship-type-46182/ Tue, 14 May 2013 15:53:41 GMT This morning I came across (via 43Rumors) an article which piqued my interest regarding the relationships photographers have with their equipment or more specifically the system(s) with which they shoot. The article was written by J. Shin who a few months ago switched from Leica to Micro Four Thirds.

In the article Ms. Shin describes nine categories of relationships. While I urge you to read the full article to get all of the nuances, her categories are as follows:
  1. Monogamy - One system, possibly just one body, with few lenses and accessories.
  2. Serial monogamy - One system after another. Massive purchases and massive purges of equipment.
  3. Polyamory (open monogamy) - One primary system with a wide ranges of lenses and accessories, with a variety of other, smaller systems. Gets bored just using one body/system, but is largely committed to the primary system.
  4. Polygamy - Several primary systems, each system dedicated to a specific purpose, such as "work", "snaps", "art", "travel", etc.
  5. Philandering - Generally, no commitment to any one system, or may have a "primary" relationship that is somewhat tumultuous.
  6. Friends with Benefits - Tends to buy many systems, a few lenses and accessories for each system. Not particularly committed or obsessed with one or the other.
  7. Pageant judging - Reads a lot of reviews, rumors, and specifications. Thinks a lot about the virtues and shortcomings of each equipment, and is quite knowledgeable, but does not necessarily buy them.
  8. Pornography - Like beauty pageant judging, but with a lot more intense love-hate, slobbering-anger, and obsession.
  9. Punditry - Does not say much about one's own loves, but is very opinionated about other people's relationships. Not very open or consistent about what one wants.

Now it's time for your honest self-assessment. Which category best describes your photographic relationship? I've purposely not included a "None of the above" or "2 or more of the above" choice to the poll because that would be a cop out and I want to force people to do a little bit of introspection. ]]> Open Discussion DeeJayK http://www.mu-43.com/f35/what-your-equipment-relationship-type-46182/ Monkey Face http://www.mu-43.com/f35/monkey-face-46087/ Mon, 13 May 2013 00:06:51 GMT I'm not sure if I love this, or if it just confuses my brain:

Jason Evans: Monkey Face: Pictures for Looking At, Drawing for Photography - Aperture Foundation NY ]]> Open Discussion Buster http://www.mu-43.com/f35/monkey-face-46087/ Criticism http://www.mu-43.com/f35/criticism-46062/ Sun, 12 May 2013 15:21:39 GMT My most prized formal education was the study of American Lit. For me, criticism is not a four letter word. I like to read and consider an intelligent discussion of a book, a play, a movie a photograph. For me, an intelligent, thoughtful critique is not negative, it is positive. An intelligent, thoughtful critique of one of my photos helps me see it in ways I could not see it on my own. I like the recent effort of some of the forum members to instigate a little more thought about the images presented here on a daily basis. I wonder how it is being received by other members though. This is a very friendly forum but introducing a constructive critical element of the photos can make it even more interesting and retain the friendliness. What do you think? My most prized formal education was the study of American Lit. For me, criticism is not a four letter word. I like to read and consider an intelligent discussion of a book, a play, a movie a photograph. For me, an intelligent, thoughtful critique is not negative, it is positive. An intelligent, thoughtful critique of one of my photos helps me see it in ways I could not see it on my own. I like the recent effort of some of the forum members to instigate a little more thought about the images presented here on a daily basis. I wonder how it is being received by other members though. This is a very friendly forum but introducing a constructive critical element of the photos can make it even more interesting and retain the friendliness.

What do you think? ]]> Open Discussion caimi http://www.mu-43.com/f35/criticism-46062/ Almost slapped myself... http://www.mu-43.com/f35/almost-slapped-myself-46038/ Sat, 11 May 2013 23:51:11 GMT So this week there has been a lot of rain in my area and I haven't gotten outside much. So I tried some indoor shooting. Got some shots of the trackball from my mouse casting shadows and such and a few other odd things.
I did manage to get outside and do a little shooting here and there. Flowers, insects, fossils, and so on.
Last week when I went to blow some dust off the sensor of my GX1 with some canned air, it blew the liquid inside the can all over it and froze the sensor. I was worried that it may have screwed something up.
Well it did ok at first and then they started coming out with a very cool color temp. Surely it didn't freeze it that bad. All my shots were coming out very blue. I was sure that I had screwed it up.
This morning was overcast and there had been rain and I was out shooting in it anyway. I stopped at a little park and waited to see if it would clear up so I could get out and shoot some. I was watching a robin hop along the ground looking for worms and I got my camera ready. She flew up into the fork of a tree about eye level to a nest with her nestlings. I fired off a few shots from my car and they came out blue as well. I decided to change the white balance to see if it would warm it up because I thought the auto WB wasn't doing a very good job.
Lo and behold my WB was set on incandescent. Not Auto. Blue indeed.

Here is the sharpest photo of the robin with few adjustments thanks to me finally checking my WB.


Now to work on my sharpness... SMH ]]> Open Discussion joerogrz http://www.mu-43.com/f35/almost-slapped-myself-46038/ Update on my dropped Oly 45mm....:( http://www.mu-43.com/f35/update-my-dropped-oly-45mm-46028/ Sat, 11 May 2013 20:14:40 GMT On the verge of sending it to Olympus UK for assessment but decided to take it out this morning to verify in my own mind that the focus is definitely out. Well- it now won't focus at all- either AF or manually. So a definite return to base camp and see what the experts say. I have a horrible feeling that this repair may be a bit pricey. If so may ditch the lens and eventually get an alternative- possibly the Pana 20 mm f1.7. Would love the PL 24 mm f1.4, but having just replaced my broken E-PL3 with an E-P3, the credit card is straining a bit...;)
Onwards and upwards as they say, and having fun with my legacy glass meanwhile :):) ]]> Open Discussion Minniesmum http://www.mu-43.com/f35/update-my-dropped-oly-45mm-46028/ Apple Photographer Details the Process of Capturing Product Photos http://www.mu-43.com/f35/apple-photographer-details-process-capturing-product-photos-46014/ Sat, 11 May 2013 14:29:04 GMT This looked like one complicated studio setup (seen in a post at the MacRumors site.) Apple Photographer Details the Process of Capturing Product Photos - MacRumors Forums (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1580169) This looked like one complicated studio setup (seen in a post at the MacRumors site.)

Apple Photographer Details the Process of Capturing Product Photos - MacRumors Forums ]]> Open Discussion Savas K http://www.mu-43.com/f35/apple-photographer-details-process-capturing-product-photos-46014/ top GAS reasons http://www.mu-43.com/f35/top-gas-reasons-46009/ Sat, 11 May 2013 11:41:44 GMT just for fun. Top GAS reasons we tell ourselves : -- the wife says i can. -- just for fun.

Top GAS reasons we tell ourselves :

-- the wife says i can.
-- ]]> Open Discussion daimos http://www.mu-43.com/f35/top-gas-reasons-46009/ Manual Focusing and Sharpness..... http://www.mu-43.com/f35/manual-focusing-sharpness-45984/ Fri, 10 May 2013 20:48:41 GMT Just to throw another spanner in the works here... I've often thought whilst trying to get accurate focus through the VF-2 on my Oly camera body with an old lens.... How can you possibly judge/gauge the sharpness of a particular lens, when much of the accuracy of manual focusing relies on your eyesight or how well you have adjusted the dioptre on the EVF ?
Just askin'......;)

Cath ]]> Open Discussion Minniesmum http://www.mu-43.com/f35/manual-focusing-sharpness-45984/ Is sharpness over-rated ? http://www.mu-43.com/f35/sharpness-over-rated-45956/ Fri, 10 May 2013 08:24:48 GMT I've just about got over dropping my Oly 45mm f1.8. As someone kindly pointed out " it's just a piece of glass ":rolleyes: other than buying the PL 25mm f1.4 or Pana 20mm f1.7, my options with the lens are: send it back to Olympus UK for assessment/repair, use it as is with it's limitations.
The lens still does focus just slightly out- so nothing is really sharp. The dof effect is still good. I use it a lot for ICM which doesn't require sharpness at all....
I use the fast manual primes for much low-light work.
So perhaps I should just use it for what it works for best now. The repair assessment will cost £ 15. plus registered shipping both ways. Who knows what the repair will cost ? Think I will initiate that anyway.
I've had a great full year out of it whatever happens :)

Cath ]]> Open Discussion Minniesmum http://www.mu-43.com/f35/sharpness-over-rated-45956/ <![CDATA[Tools or Toys? Micro 4:3 vs. DSLRs [Podcast]]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f35/tools-toys-micro-4-3-vs-dslrs-podcast-45933/ Thu, 09 May 2013 23:34:10 GMT Very interesting podcast done by professional photographers.
Tools or Toys? Micro-Four Thirds Cameras vs. DSLRs [Podcast] | Improve Photography ]]> Open Discussion gugarci http://www.mu-43.com/f35/tools-toys-micro-4-3-vs-dslrs-podcast-45933/ <![CDATA["Urban Exploration" (urbex) used for marketing?]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f35/urban-exploration-urbex-used-marketing-45902/ Thu, 09 May 2013 15:58:04 GMT I was listening to Marketplace on NPR last evening and they had a story about how at least one property owners is trying to leveraging the urban exploration (i.e. "ruin porn") craze to market their buildings. This particular realtor decided to allow photographers access to the vacant Thomas Jefferson Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama (USA) with the hopes that pictures of the dilapidated but quite grand 20-story Spanish Revival structure that were posted on social media sites might lead to a buyer for the property.

It sounds like things didn't go precisely as planned with some visitors (the story is unclear whether they gained access through legitimate means) committed vandalism and otherwise took advantage of the access. Anyway, I thought that since we've seen some urbex images posted on this site that some others might be interested in this story. ]]> Open Discussion DeeJayK http://www.mu-43.com/f35/urban-exploration-urbex-used-marketing-45902/ American Football Photography http://www.mu-43.com/f35/american-football-photography-45901/ Thu, 09 May 2013 15:55:07 GMT There will be an opertunity to photograph a few American Football games this summer. I know the M4/3rds isn't the best for auto focusing sports events, but that is part of the challenge for me to get around this.
Can any recomend which would be the best lenses to use, native or legacy?
The matches will be purely at an ametuer level so I'll be moreless at pitchside. ]]> Open Discussion Darren Bonner http://www.mu-43.com/f35/american-football-photography-45901/ Just arrived in HK...anybody up for a photowalk? http://www.mu-43.com/f35/just-arrived-hk-anybody-up-photowalk-45890/ Thu, 09 May 2013 09:41:22 GMT Hi Everyone...i'm here in HK for up to the 14th of May and would like to see if anyone is up for a photowalk or some gear hunting...will leave for China on May14th but will be back again to HK on May 23rd. Departing on May 28th for San Francisco...

Thanks. Alan ]]> Open Discussion nwbie1 http://www.mu-43.com/f35/just-arrived-hk-anybody-up-photowalk-45890/ <![CDATA[When Pro Sealing Doesn't Work]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f35/when-pro-sealing-doesn-t-work-45871/ Thu, 09 May 2013 00:47:01 GMT Photographing a Color Run Will Destroy Your Camera Gear--Don't Do It (http://petapixel.com/2013/05/08/photographing-a-color-run-will-destroy-your-camera-gear-dont-do-it/#more-108722)]]>
Quote:
...Because of this, the lenses’ weather sealing, front filters, etc. don’t even slow this stuff down. It’s throughout the entire lens stuck on every element, on the gears and helicoids, and in the mirror box of the camera too. And yes, that includes pro-level lenses on pro-level cameras, all of which are supposedly weather sealed....
Interesting read here...
-> Photographing a Color Run Will Destroy Your Camera Gear--Don't Do It ]]> Open Discussion RT_Panther http://www.mu-43.com/f35/when-pro-sealing-doesn-t-work-45871/ Cool wooden lens lamp http://www.mu-43.com/f35/cool-wooden-lens-lamp-45857/ Wed, 08 May 2013 17:23:45 GMT (http://www.etsy.com/listing/122763816/dsrl-paparazzi-lamp-reflex-lens-lamp?ref=shop_home_active) The level of detail is striking, right down to the hood which is removable and reversable. Too bad it's a Nikon lens (a Canon model (http://www.etsy.com/listing/128093699/dsrl-paparazzi-lamp-reflex-lens-lamp?ref=shop_home_active) is also available); if it were an Olympus 75mm I would have an easier time justifying the purchase. :rolleyes: Disclaimer: I have no relation whatsoever to the seller of this item.]]> I just came across this very nice looking lamp carved out of wood for sale on Etsy:



The level of detail is striking, right down to the hood which is removable and reversable. Too bad it's a Nikon lens (a Canon model is also available); if it were an Olympus 75mm I would have an easier time justifying the purchase. :rolleyes:

Disclaimer: I have no relation whatsoever to the seller of this item. ]]> Open Discussion DeeJayK http://www.mu-43.com/f35/cool-wooden-lens-lamp-45857/ New http://www.mu-43.com/f35/new-45846/ Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:02 GMT Hey everyone! I'm new here... Looking to get a Fuji x20. Any feedback? ]]> Open Discussion Jonesy22 http://www.mu-43.com/f35/new-45846/ Summer backpack http://www.mu-43.com/f35/summer-backpack-45844/ Wed, 08 May 2013 14:03:05 GMT Since it's getting warmer over here and I don't like a getting a sweaty back from walking (or biking) about with my camera + laptop I want a backpack that's 'summer proof'.

So far I've been looking at various types, styles etc of backpacks and found that the most appropiate items are outdoor-brand type backpacks, with suspended or 'ventilated' backs. I like the ventilated type over the suspended type because the suspended type takes up space because of it's suspension arch.

I think I'm going for a Deuter Race X. I don't particularly like the look of outdoor-brand bags, a minimally styled cloth backpack that offers the same 'summerproof' functionality would be ideal.

So: Suggestions are welcome!

This is the summer-comfort-functionality or Airstripes as Deuter calls it in picture form:



This is the Race X:


P.s. I'll add a diy protective something for the camera. ]]> Open Discussion voltcontrol http://www.mu-43.com/f35/summer-backpack-45844/ Todd McLellan, Pentax comes apart http://www.mu-43.com/f35/todd-mclellan-pentax-comes-apart-45832/ Wed, 08 May 2013 09:30:24 GMT Cool eh? I saw this gorgeous shot of a disassembled Pentax in an article about the "Things Come Apart" book from McLellan that's just been published. (sources below)



Sources

Thames & Hudson Books | Things Come Apart


TODD MCLELLAN MOTION/STILLS INC - Welcome ]]> Open Discussion voltcontrol http://www.mu-43.com/f35/todd-mclellan-pentax-comes-apart-45832/ How To Master Shooting In Low Light http://www.mu-43.com/f35/how-master-shooting-low-light-45819/ Wed, 08 May 2013 02:50:34 GMT Photography Lighting: how to master shooting in low light | Digital Camera World (http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/05/06/photography-lighting-how-to-master-shooting-in-low-light/) Photography Lighting: how to master shooting in low light | Digital Camera World ]]> Open Discussion RT_Panther http://www.mu-43.com/f35/how-master-shooting-low-light-45819/ Agfa Scala http://www.mu-43.com/f35/agfa-scala-45804/ Tue, 07 May 2013 20:12:37 GMT All right folks, let's take a trip in the WAYBAC machine to the mid-90's! I have been reviewing old slides for possible use in an upcoming show and was wondering if any of you shot any Agfa Scala? I shot a handful of rolls and was wondering how they scanned and printed. It was an interesting film, and it did not last very long in the market, but I liked the few rolls that I shot. Anyone else with any Agfa Scala experiences they would like to share?

--Ken ]]> Open Discussion Replytoken http://www.mu-43.com/f35/agfa-scala-45804/ Totally opinionated http://www.mu-43.com/f35/totally-opinionated-45789/ Tue, 07 May 2013 14:38:24 GMT I am at the point in my life, both chronological and photographic, that I have and hold fairly firmly formed opinions and I've spent some time writing about different subjects on my blog.

With a very occasional lapse into political things, I write about travel, which I do as much as possible (Zenfolio | Lew Lorton Photography | Travel) and about issues in photography that occur to me.

Here is a list of the latest articles; I am always happy to have readers and ecstatic to get comments.

Since most of what I do is in the mode of street photography, I put that one first.

Zenfolio | Lew Lorton Photography | Aligning the head, the eye and the heart - the spirit of street photography

Zenfolio | Lew Lorton Photography | Shooting in P mode & Why photographers defend their methods

Zenfolio | Lew Lorton Photography | Getting to a Final Image - some words on editing photos for a new photographer

Zenfolio | Lew Lorton Photography | The secret to taking pictures of people in a foreign country - for me at least

Zenfolio | Lew Lorton Photography | How to improve your photography: your own twelve step program

Zenfolio | Lew Lorton Photography | The Meaning of 'meaning' ]]> Open Discussion the_traveler http://www.mu-43.com/f35/totally-opinionated-45789/ protocol question http://www.mu-43.com/f35/protocol-question-45762/ Tue, 07 May 2013 01:17:39 GMT I come from a couple of sites where, unless the original poster, specifically asks, every photo can be critiqued and, if appropriate, editing suggestions made. Going through the threads here, I see _very_ little of that. May images be critiqued as a normal occurrence? Lew I come from a couple of sites where, unless the original poster, specifically asks, every photo can be critiqued and, if appropriate, editing suggestions made.

Going through the threads here, I see very little of that.
May images be critiqued as a normal occurrence?

Lew ]]> Open Discussion the_traveler http://www.mu-43.com/f35/protocol-question-45762/ In a slump...:( http://www.mu-43.com/f35/slump-45666/ Sun, 05 May 2013 19:19:11 GMT deleted. deleted. ]]> Open Discussion Minniesmum http://www.mu-43.com/f35/slump-45666/ San Francisco / Bay Area meetup http://www.mu-43.com/f35/san-francisco-bay-area-meetup-45633/ Sat, 04 May 2013 22:13:46 GMT Hi everyone,

I know I'm new to the site but I would love to organize a photo walk down here in the Bay Are.
I'm thinking we meet up at Union Square downtown San Francisco and go from there.
As far as dates I think a month from now is a good time to make sure everyone can attend (I'll also be travelling until the end of May as of next week so that works for me too).

Tentative dates are offered in the poll above.

What do you think? Would anyone be interested? ]]> Open Discussion ranxoren http://www.mu-43.com/f35/san-francisco-bay-area-meetup-45633/ Exify add-on for Firefox http://www.mu-43.com/f35/exify-add-firefox-45609/ Sat, 04 May 2013 09:35:00 GMT I was looking for some Exif viewer to quickly see what was used to capture images here and found this little gem (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/exify/?src=api). Maybe someone else will find this useful. I was looking for some Exif viewer to quickly see what was used to capture images here and found this little gem.

Maybe someone else will find this useful. ]]> Open Discussion previz http://www.mu-43.com/f35/exify-add-firefox-45609/ <![CDATA[Micro Four Thirds: Finally In The "Big Leagues"]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f35/micro-four-thirds-finally-big-leagues-45603/ Sat, 04 May 2013 04:05:57 GMT Tonight,
My E-PL5 was denied entry into an Arena football game because it was an interchangeable lens camera.

Congratulations, we made it! - We're finally in the league of acceptance with DSLRs...:wink: ]]> Open Discussion RT_Panther http://www.mu-43.com/f35/micro-four-thirds-finally-big-leagues-45603/ Who needs the the SLR part? http://www.mu-43.com/f35/who-needs-slr-part-45550/ Thu, 02 May 2013 11:52:12 GMT I was at an event last night with family taking pictures of teens (It was a Catholic Confirmation mass if you're interested) Saw lots of iPhone shooting, some iPad shooting (:rolleyes:), a few bridge cameras, and DLSRs. What really struck me was that, VF or not, everyone was shooting from the LCD. I particularly watched this women using a Rebel in LV. Maybe there's hope for mirrorless after all, once folks realize what they're doing. :biggrin: ]]> Open Discussion drd1135 http://www.mu-43.com/f35/who-needs-slr-part-45550/ Camera Policy: Lion King on Broadway http://www.mu-43.com/f35/camera-policy-lion-king-broadway-45525/ Wed, 01 May 2013 19:19:04 GMT I'm thinking of going 2 weeks from now and I was wondering what their policy is when it comes to bringing camera/tripod inside. Note that I don't intend on taking any pictures inside the theater, it's just that before the show I'll be walking around the city with my gear. I won't be bringing my car in the city so leaving my gears there is not an option.

Anyone have a first-hand experience? ]]> Open Discussion bongestrella http://www.mu-43.com/f35/camera-policy-lion-king-broadway-45525/ <![CDATA["Camera Tossing"]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f35/camera-tossing-45507/ Wed, 01 May 2013 14:36:40 GMT _MG_1482 Flickr: Camera Toss (http://www.flickr.com/groups/cameratoss/) ]]> I have to admit I didn't know what camera tossing was.. or the fancy "kinetic photography" thing either.

Notice the shadow in the following photo.. pretty much explains it! :eek:

_MG_1482

Flickr: Camera Toss

]]> Open Discussion Buster http://www.mu-43.com/f35/camera-tossing-45507/ The value of mirrorless: post by Thom Hogan that is DEAD ON http://www.mu-43.com/f35/value-mirrorless-post-thom-hogan-dead-45504/ Wed, 01 May 2013 13:33:39 GMT What Constitutes Value? | Sans Mirror — mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras | Thom Hogan

He says they have value but the manufacturers have NO idea how to communicate that. His sarcastic take on how people market them from the post linked above:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Thom Hogan
With tongue firmly in cheek, here are my value propositions as currently practiced:
  • Canon — Dink around with your DSLR lenses on a smaller body that focuses slower. At least you don't have to use manual adapters on some other camera.
  • Fujifilm — Just shoot the way you would 50 years ago. Sorry about the artifacts.
  • Leica — Just shoot the way you would 70 years ago. Sorry we had to raise prices.
  • Nikon — DSLR focus performance, compact camera design. See, they don't match.
  • Olympus — We finally figured out that small was what we did best. Sorry about the menus.
  • Panasonic — Olympus seems to know what they're doing. Videographers like the GH3.
  • Pentax — We haven't figured it out, but aren't these designs different?
  • Samsung — Hmm, we copied Sony NEX (leaving out only the E), but that didn't seem to work.
  • Sony — We can do small, too. Why does that sell better than our DSLRs?
]]> Open Discussion entropicremnants http://www.mu-43.com/f35/value-mirrorless-post-thom-hogan-dead-45504/ E-petition http://www.mu-43.com/f35/e-petition-45460/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:33:34 GMT G'day, guys.

The Register posted this article the other day http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/04..._act_landgrab/

http://petapixel.com/2013/04/29/uk-p...of-litigation/

So if the law is passed we lose our rights to our photos.

Please sign this E-petition to see what we can do to stop it from going through.

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/49422 ]]> Open Discussion peternorman http://www.mu-43.com/f35/e-petition-45460/ <![CDATA[Post removed because it wasn't worth trying to help]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f35/post-removed-because-wasn-t-worth-trying-help-45384/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:39:21 GMT Apologies to those who actually felt the OP was of use, but others clear do not. Apologies to those who actually felt the OP was of use, but others clear do not. ]]> Open Discussion cstevens http://www.mu-43.com/f35/post-removed-because-wasn-t-worth-trying-help-45384/ Grip thoughts http://www.mu-43.com/f35/grip-thoughts-45366/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:14:45 GMT hello m43 users

Straight to the subject, what's the best grip? When I bought my OMD I added the the hld6 grip to it, both parts. It feels great fully gripped, but
later on I've only been using the grip only, not the battery holder.

But there is one problem and very frusterating, it's that you have to remove it from the camera to access the battery. So I went searching for others grip and found a few ones that makes grip for the OMD, it's the J.B.camera design grip and really right stuff grip. The one and only thing that makes me keep the frusterating OMD grip, is that shutter button on the top of it, it really makes the difference and it seems more comfortable only by judging form pictures and videos on the web.

But I want to hear what other members think, what's the best grip out there?, and is there any change that olympus will make similar grip, but with quick access to the battery? ]]> Open Discussion Hingo http://www.mu-43.com/f35/grip-thoughts-45366/ Been relying on IS.... http://www.mu-43.com/f35/been-relying-45330/ Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:30:18 GMT 1/350, I'm managing to get some decent images. In bright light , shooting wide open is ok as the shutter speed is high, but low light shooting wide open is going to be much more of a challenge with dropping the shutter speed- Until I decide which cam body to replace the E-PL3 with, I'm having to learn how to shoot without the " crutch" of IS..... any tips gratefully received:thumbup: Cath]]> I started in Digital with IS. In my compact cams and in the DSLR bodies- the Sony A100 and 300. One of the many reasons I chose the Olympus Micro 4/3's system was for the IS built into the camera bodies as I intended to use my old SLR lenses ....

However, until recently dropping my E-PL3 and the IBIS becoming non-functional, I had no idea just HOW much I had been relying on it...:(
Today I have been trying to shoot with the non- stabilised E-PL3 and am slowly learning how to control camera shake without it. Mostly through shutter speed and ISO settings. The obvious thing is to use a tripod more ....

The hardest part has been getting sharp images again with my Oly 45mm f1.8. Still not convinced that it also wasn't damaged in the drop, but with jacking up the shutter speed to > 1/350, I'm managing to get some decent images.
In bright light , shooting wide open is ok as the shutter speed is high, but low light shooting wide open is going to be much more of a challenge with dropping the shutter speed-

Until I decide which cam body to replace the E-PL3 with, I'm having to learn how to shoot without the " crutch" of IS..... any tips gratefully received:thumbup:

Cath ]]> Open Discussion Minniesmum http://www.mu-43.com/f35/been-relying-45330/