
Fit for Travel
How to fit photography gear into your travel. And not look like a Christmas tree.
High Alpine: Choose Your Gear Carefully
Conventional wisdom says "take one camera system on a trip" because it's much more convenient. I disagree and here's why.
Two Small Cameras, Two Small Lenses
A look at two of the smallest lenses offered for m43 and FF mirrorless systems.
Sony Zooms: from 24 to 70 for 3x the price
Was the above photo taken with a $600 zoom or a $2200 zoom? Can't tell? Then keep reading. Or cheat by scrolling to the end.
New Camera: Confessions of a Gearhound
The joy of a new toy. I mean, camera. Let’s be honest: there is nothing quite like unboxing a new camera with new lenses, particularly if they are from an entirely new and unfamiliar system. A Sony Alpha A7Rii Review.
Long Live the "Venerable" E-PL5
I just retired my first mirrorless camera - the 'ancient' Olympus E-PL5 - after nearly 3-1/2 years of loyal service to my continued education in photography.
About that Bokeh
So there's been some talk recently about "bokeh" or ぼけ as the Japanese would have it, which in English means "blurring." The two camps, "full frame" and "micro four-thirds," are jostling and elbowing.
Earth to Mother ship....
Earth to mother ship, I'm beaming up my weekly report of strange things that humans do... this weekend was more strange than normal because of the heat wave...
Olympus Pen: Traveling Light
You learn to travel light if you have a distain for checking luggage. I do.
Breakfast of Champions
Ok I know this is just another 'food selfie' but seriously, how can you compare caphe sữa đá (slow-dripped iced coffee with condensed milk) and Bun Bo Hue (spicy noodles with deep broth, from Hue) with - uhm - Wheaties? Seriously?