• Review: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R

    When Fujifilm first created the X-System, they came out of the gate with three outstanding prime lenses…a unique decision in today’s world where zooms are considered the bread and butter of a system, especially in the consumer market.  It set a note for what the X-System would become. As Fuji fleshed out the system, shooters…

    Jordan Steele

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  • Review: Olympus OM-D E-M1

    Review: Olympus OM-D E-M1

    When Olympus released the first member of the new OM-D line, the E-M5, there was considerable buzz over the retro styled powerhouse.  Ultimately, that camera gave Micro 4/3 a shot in the arm and showed just how capable a small camera could be.  Serious amateurs and even many professionals added the E-M5 to their arsenal.…

    Jordan Steele

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  • Review: Metabones Speed Booster (Canon FD to Fuji X)

    Review: Metabones Speed Booster (Canon FD to Fuji X)

    After what was for many an excruciating wait, Metabones has released their generally well-regarded Speed Booster in Canon FD and Minolta MD mounts.  As someone with a rather extensive stable of FD lenses (thanks partly to my father), I was extremely excited by this news.  If you’re a frequent visitor to the site, you may…

    Jordan Steele

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  • Nik Stealthily Adds Analog Efex Pro to the Nik Collection

    If you already own the Nik Collection of plugins for Photoshop, Lightroom or Aperture, you may have been surprised by a curious addition to your filters menu.  There, atop the menu, without any interaction from you, sits a new plugin called Analog Efex Pro.  The new plugin is free to all owners of the Nik…

    Jordan Steele

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  • Morning in the Gorge

    Morning in the Gorge

    This past weekend, I finally had some time to get out and do some proper shooting.  You know, where you get up early to catch the good light, you bring a tripod and really focus on the photography? I try to get out and shoot like this as often as I can, but given the…

    Jordan Steele

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  • Mirrorless News Roundup: October 2013

    Mirrorless News Roundup: October 2013

    What a week in the Mirrorless Camera industry! We’ve seen new cameras announced for the big three mirrorless camera mounts, with some very exciting news on all fronts. Naturally, I have my thoughts, both of excitement and caution for these announcements, so let’s dive in: Sony Alpha 7 and 7R The biggest news this week…

    Jordan Steele

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  • Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

    Panasonic has released a staggering 16 Micro 4/3 cameras in the past five years.  Some have been truly stellar, others mere refreshes or dumbing down of previous cameras.  When Panasonic’s first rangefinder styled camera, the GF1, was released, people flocked to it.  It’s small form factor, simple lines, responsiveness and level of control were outstanding. …

    Jordan Steele

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  • Knowing a Location

    It’s been a little while since my last article, but be assured: I’ve got lots in the pipeline (including a review of the Panasonic GX7).  Today I’m going to touch on something I think is very important for photographers who shoot outdoors, and that’s getting to really know a location.  It’s especially important to know…

    Jordan Steele

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