• Fuifilm X-E1 vs X-E2 – Write Performance

    One of the big questions with the release of the new Fujifilm X-E2 is whether existing X-E1 users should consider upgrading to the X-E2.  If you’ve read my review of the X-E2, you know that I feel that the improvements the X-E2 offers are substantial enough to warrant an upgrade, though this will vary for…

    Jordan Steele

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  • Review: Fujifilm X-E2

    Review: Fujifilm X-E2

    Fuji has released a rather large number of bodies in 2013, and they conclude the year by issuing their first X-Series upgraded camera, the X-E2.  When the X-E1 (reviewed here) was released only a little more than a year ago, it was the second entry in the X-System.  A scaled down X-Pro 1 without the optical…

    Jordan Steele

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  • 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…

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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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