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The High-Res Mode of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Many may have heard of Hi-Res mode but probably few have used it. The most well-known characteristic of this feature is the absolutely incredible 80 Megapixel resolution that can be obtained from a 20MP sensor, but the list of benefits does not stop here. LEFT: 20.4MP…
Leica 15mm f/1.7 vs the Pana-cakes
Choice is good, and unless it is an important, multiple choice test, the more choices, the better I feel. In this constantly growing camera system, we are continuing to get quality choices in the lens game. From semi-wide through standard focal lengths, the micro 4/3 system boasts quite a few…
Lens Comparison: Olympus 25mm f1.2 Pro vs Panasonic 25mm f1.4 DG & D
This article is the test of these three 25mm lens for the M43 cameras: Micro 4/3: Olympus 25mm F/1.2 Pro Micro 4/3: Panasonic 25mm DG F/1.4 4/3 Lens: Panasonic D 25mm F/1.4 + Olympus the MMF-2 (4/3 to Micro 4/3 Adapter) Click the images to see in high resolution directly…
Don’t hate the kit lens
In April 2015 I bought the Olympus OM-D E-M10 which came with the Olympus 14-42mm EZ pancake zoom as a kit lens. I was absolutely amazed when I saw the size of the lens. It is small, portable and decently built lens and when mounted makes the Olympus OM-D…
Using the E-M1 Mark II and the Holy Trinity of M.Zuiko PRO lenses for Wedding Photography
Hi, my name is Boris Štuller, I am 32 years old, and I am based in Havířov, Czech Republic. I work at Siemens as an expert focusing on digitization and automation of accounting processes in most cases. Apart from my love for photography, I do all kinds of sports such…
E-M5 family
The recognition that Olympus deserves
Greetings, my name is Oleg Nemchenko, and I come from Kiev, in Ukraine.My journey into photography began when I was 14. My father took passport photos, portraits and family sessions, and I was his assistant. Therefore, tech terms such as exposure, shutter speed and aperture have always been familiar to me since adolescence. But I just didn’t like taking pictures back then. I went through my tasks obediently. I preferred…
February issue
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Premium/ How to improve the battery performance of your Olympus camera
When I switched from Canon DSLRs to a mirrorless system, the last thing I thought about was the battery life. I had more to think about, like file quality, construction, lenses, weight, features… After starting to use mirrorless equipment, I noticed some difference in battery life to what I was…
Premium/ The irreplaceable essence of Human Touch in Photography among the rise of AI
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides, revolutionizing various industries, including the realm of photography. There is an undeniable truth that AI is reshaping the job market for photographers, particularly in areas like product photography, automotive imaging, and fashion. The moment virtual models and…
Premium/ M.Zuiko 8-25mm F4 PRO – My First Impressions
When the new 8-25mm f4 PRO lens arrived from Olympus, I was intrigued how it would compare to the amazing 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens, and why they would release a lens that is very similar albeit slower. Read on for my first impressions… I have been using the 7-14mm PRO…
Visual Stories
Pietà
Summer holidays are over, and I need to get into “work mode”. For that, nothing better than a weekend in the region of Lousã, in Portugal. A mountainous area, with…
Prague: The city of thousands of spires
Living in Prague for 25 years, Martin Pavinger knows the city as the back of his hands, therefore, over this time he had the opportunity to discover the best spots…
An old soul
Milan Degraeve loves everything that is old, all the vintage stuff, because he can sense the amount of work that went into making these products with the few resources they…
Walking and photographing
Walking is not only good for your health, it allows us to think about things, or nothing, listen to music, listen to nature and, why not, also be an opportunity…
Hybrid photography: a marriage of film and digital formats
How it all started My name is Gino Vairo, I live in Melbourne, Australia. I was born in a small village in the Campania region of Italy and migrated to Australia with my parents when I was a year old. I am a cell and molecular biologist and I work…
Photography is Art
Hi, my name is Dino Rovolis. I am of Greek ethnicity and I work as a freelance photographer & retoucher based in the city of Montreal. Photography is a form of art I wasn’t necessarily always into; it sort of squeezed its way into my life in my late teens.…
Interview with Reiko Takahashi, 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year
Reiko Takahashi, we are honored to have you for this interview. Could you please introduce yourself to the readers? I am an underwater photographer living in Japan. Your nickname is Alice and, indeed, you live in a wonderland! Could we say that your work is a way to raise awareness…
An attempt to understand the Iranian soul through our eyes, heart and Zuiko lenses
1. BeginningOur dream to experience the Persian culture on the spot became a reality a couple of years ago! Olympus E-M1 MK II . Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mmF2.8 @40mm . f/2.8 . 1/50″ . ISO 64 While preparing for the trip, we read a lot of information about Iran. At the…
My story with Olympus
This is a story about a late bloomer who fell under the spell of photography and ended up being obsessed with it ever since; this is my love story with Olympus. In 2019 it will be my 10th anniversary with Olympus. Reader beware, I am an Olympus girl through and…
Pahiyas – A Festival of Fruit and Fanfare, with the E-M5II and the Laowa 7.5mm f/2.0
Lucban Lucban is a small town in the province of Quezon, a large province in the island nation of the Philippines. Legend has it that a diwata, a powerful nature spirit, settled on the foothills of the enchanted mountain, Banahaw, and her presence made nature’s bounty flourish – with lush…
Adventure Photography On Location
Today it’s my pleasure to be a part of the Olympus Passion website by contributing and sharing a short sunlight into my most recent project: Adventure Photography On Location. But first,…
Roaming the city at night
Andreas, it’s a pleasure to have you here in the Olympus Passion project. Could you tell a little about yourself, your childhood, where you live and how you started in…
Premium/ Creative Photography: MULTIPLE EXPOSURES
My name is Giampaolo Mascalzoni, I’m 53 years old, and I live and work in Verona, a wonderful city in northern Italy, halfway between Milan and Venice. I started working…
Wandering Iceland with the Olympus OMD EM1 Mark II
It has been a week now since my return from my Iceland photo trip. Honestly, I have not snapped a single picture this week. Mostly this is due to…
Interview with portrait photographer Dariusz Sankowski
Hi Dariusz! Could you please introduce yourself to our readers? It may be strange, but I am a smiling and happy Pole. I was born and live in the coolest…
DREAMWALKERS – The Faroes Project filmed with the E-M1 mkII
Dream Walkers is an amazing adventure film by the Olympus Visionary Chris Eyre-Walker. In this exclusive interview for Olympus Passion, Chris shared the story behind this epic project, filmed…
Breaking free to find you
Take a moment and ask yourself, “What is it that I enjoy doing, and how does that influence my unique perspective?” It’s worth asking, since it has the power to…
Finding creativity, with the Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Hello everyone. My name is Iñigo, and I live in Vigo, Galicia, on the northwest coast of Spain. Vigo is an industrial city by the sea with an amazing maritime…
Everyday Magic
Preface:If we think about the photo albums at our parents’ house and what they felt important to record for future memory, we certainly won’t find epic photos of distant places…
Premium/ Passion for Outdoor and Wildlife Photography – Interview with Torjan Haaland
In the four years of existence of Olympus Passion, we have done dozens of interviews, but this time we wanted you to be asking the questions. We launched this challenge…
The art of capturing speed
My name is Nick Wilson, I am a 36-year-old husband, Father, and freelance photographer. I am lucky enough to call Mesa, Arizona my home. I have a very wide scope…
Olympus E-M1X – A Nature Photographer’s Perspective
Disclosure: I am an Olympus Visionary and as such, receive compensation from Olympus America. However, no compensation was paid for this review. I endorse their products because I truly believe…
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