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….
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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. …
Using Manual Focus Lenses on Mirrorless Cameras
Mirrorless Compact System Cameras (CSC) are great at a lot of things. They’re smaller, with smaller lenses, they have ultra-accurate autofocus and in most cases very high quality native lenses. However, one of the biggest advantages of these mirrorless cameras is the ability to mount and use almost any manual focus lens ever made. All…
Review: Fujifilm Fujinon XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS
The release of the Fujifilm X-M1 (reviewed here) also saw the release of a new kit lens from Fuji. This new lens, the XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS, is unique among kit lenses for a few reasons. First, it’s one of the very few inexpensive kit lenses that starts with a super-wide focal length. The 16-50mm…
Review: Fujifilm X-M1
As the Fujifilm X-Series mirrorless system grows, Fuji has seen fit to diversify a bit from what was previously a system that catered entirely to enthusiasts and professionals. Recently, Fuji has released its latest X-Series camera: the X-M1. While the X-Pro 1 and X-E1 were targeted distinctly at the high-end, the X-M1 seeks to court…
The State of the Mirrorless Camera Industry – May 2013
When I first started this site about 16 months ago, I did a two-part piece examining a little of the history of digital photography and a trending towards mirrorless cameras. Since then, a lot has changed in a relatively short period of time, though the major players are still the same. More and more people…
Review: Fujifilm X-E1
Fuji is a relative newcomer to the mirrorless game, and they’ve taken a different strategy than the other players in this market. Fuji has eschewed the entire low-end market and decided to focus on prosumer and professional users exclusively. Last year, they introduced the X-Pro 1, a relatively large body with a hybrid optical and…
Mirrorless Battle: OM-D vs GH3 vs X-E1
This should be a fun comparison. I have the pleasure of having three of the best mirrorless cameras around in my possession right now: a newly acquired Fuji X-E1 with 35mm f/1.4, my trusty Olympus OM-D E-M5 and the Panasonic GH3, fresh into my hands for review. Expect full reviews of the Fuji X-E1 and Panasonic…