• Samsung releases NX20, NX210 and NX1000

    Today, Samsung expanded its line of mirrorless Compact System Cameras (CSC) with three new models, the NX20, NX210 and NX1000.  All three feature a 20 Megapixel APS-C sensor and wi-fi connectivity, which could be very exciting.  Aside from that, they differ a little.  Unfortunately, the sensor is the same one used in the NX200, which…

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  • A Sunday Trip to the Zoo

    I took a trip to the Columbus Zoo with my daughter today.  It was a beautiful day in Central Ohio, and I had a wonderful time with her, and enjoying photographing the animals.  I brought my trusty (but heavy) Canon FD 50-300mm f/4.5L lens on my GH2.  With the 2x crop factor of micro 4/3,…

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  • Are you a Photographer or a Camera Enthusiast?

    I was perusing the net at many oft visited Photography related websites, and came across this post on 43rumors.com.  It basically shows some images of the upcoming Olympus 75mm f/1.8 lens for Micro 4/3.  There was certainly nothing wrong with the post, but the comments on the post had me scratching my head. It wasn’t just…

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  • A Shower of Sparks

    Failing wheel bearing hub assembly?  Check.  Dremel with metal cutting wheel?  Check.  Tripod mounted long lens set far enough back to not be melted by flying sparks?  Check.

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  • Review: Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2

    Review: Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2

    If you have not read my reviews before, please note that I take a real-world approach to my reviews, after using the equipment and seeing how they fare in the real world.  There are lots of review sites that give empirical numbers and such, but you will not find any of those here. The Olympus…

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  • New Mexico Travel Diary – Part 4

    This is the last entry in my New Mexico Travel Diary.  I’ve had a great time exploring the stark and historic beauty of the northern part of the state, but it’s back to home now. Days 6 and 7 – Sandias, Coronado State Monument and back to Santa Fe Day 6 came, and after all…

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  • New Mexico Travel Diary – Part 3

    This is Part 3 of my New Mexico travel diary – check out Part 1 and Part 2. Day 4: Santa Fe I took a quick trip up to Santa Fe to check out their old town after work.  It’s a quick drive from Albuquerque, especially given the 75 MPH speed limit the whole way.…

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  • New Mexico Travel Diary – Part 2

    This is part 2 of my travel diary and photos from my trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico.  In part 1, I went into the Ojito Wilderness to try and capture some of the raw landscape in New Mexico.  Today, I will share a few images from Albuquerque’s Old Town.  The Old Town in Albuquerque is…

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