Mirrorless Cameras

Not only is our friend Eric Cote of Mirrorless Journey a talented photographer but he also has a knack for creating wonderful camera profiles for Lightroom. Recently, he created a number of DNG Camera Colour Profiles for Lumix and Olympus cameras based on the popular Fujifilm Classic Chrome film simulation mode.

The EE-1 is a handy accessory to use with long telephoto lenses. By generating a dot style illuminated reticle, it helps you to frame subjects that are far away and moving fast, with birds being the most natural example. Olympus introduced the Dot Sight first in the form of the SP-100, a superzoom bridge camera that has it built-in. Then the company released a separate accessory along with the M.Zuiko 40-150mm Pro lens and MC-14 Teleconverter in 2014. I’d always been interested in trying it out and the chance came with the new 300mm Pro that we recently reviewed.

Author, Steve Mallett lives in a tiny coastal village in west Wales. He’s had his difficulties with mainstream FF DSLRs and in a few words and pictures describes his (very satisfying) journey to M43…

The Fujifilm X70 inaugurates a new segment in the X series but the product does not represent a new concept on the premium compact camera market. Other brands have released similar models in the past featuring a large sensor (APS-C), fixed wide angle lens (28mm equivalent) and optional optical viewfinder. The most popular among street photographers is the Ricoh GR whose origins can be traced back to 35mm film in 1996.

This article features images of tropical flowers and foliage taken with Nikon 1 gear.

Mathieu of MirrorLessons reflects on the Fujifilm announcements of January 15th 2016 including the X-Pro2 and the future X-T2.

Although the X-Pro2 marks the beginning of the third generation of the X series cameras and is perhaps the most important Fuji camera to date, the X-E series has only received a marginal upgrade that is split into two entities. We have the new X-E2s which is basically the X-E2 with a few minor design improvements and a new firmware that will be available to download for X-E2 users. That makes these two cameras nearly identical...

This article features images and video taken underwater with a Nikon 1 J4

It had long been speculated that Fujifilm would release a smaller version of the X100T and today, rumour has officially become fact. Meet the Fujifilm X70, a premium compact with the same X-Trans II APS-C sensor found inside the X100T and a fixed 18.5mm f/2.8 (28mm equivalent) lens.

Curiosity recently got the better of fashion photographer Dana Pennington. After reading many reviews about the Sony A7r II, he decided to test the camera at six different on-location fashion shoots to see if it lived up to the hype. The result? After years of being a Canon user, Dana has decided to make the switch.

Reviews of the new Fujifilm 35mm continue to sprout up across the Internet. This time we present two that, despite having been written in a completely different style, come to an equally positive conclusion about the product. In our opinion, the fact that the two reviewers have very different methods of testing photographic gear is positive, as hearing varied opinions can help users gain a more complete understanding of a product’s strengths and weaknesses.

Today the Chinese company is releasing three new Lens turbo adapters for Micro Four Thirds cameras. These new adapters are designed for use with 36×24 format lenses with a M42 screw mount, Canon FD mount or Minolta MD mount on M4/3 cameras with a wider angle of view and faster aperture than a traditional adapter would give you (on Micro Four Thirds the crop factor is 2x).

This article features images of Great Blue Heron in flight captured with Nikon 1 gear.

With all the fanfare surrounding the announcement of the Fujifilm X-Pro2, it is hard not to feel sorry for the poor, overshadowed Fujifilm X70. We understand the timing – after all, it was the five year anniversary of the X series – but had the X70 been released just a little later, there’s no doubt it would have been met with a little more enthusiasm.

Time to take a well-needed break from the onslaught of Fujifilm news and take a look at a refreshing review of the Panasonic Lumix GX8 written by Jordan Steele of Admiring Light!

I know what you're thinking: the XPro-2 just got announced. Reviews and first looks are still coming in and we haven't even had the chance to hold the physical product in our hands yet and I'm already talking about a camera that hasn't even been hinted at. You'll have to forgive me for peeking behind the curtain a bit while everyone else looks over the main attraction...

Below you can find ten of the best X-Pro2 reviews we’ve come across so far!

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 is quite the upgrade compared to the X-Pro1 which can partly be attributed to the 4 year gap between the two models. Despite the very similar body design, it is a completely different beast on the inside. Indeed, the only advantage left for the X-Pro1 before it gets discontinued is the attractive price tag...

This article features images of lizards captured with Nikon 1 gear

It took 4 years for Fujifilm to update the inaugural model of the interchangeable X series, the X-Pro1. There are probably many reasons for this but one thing is clear: during these four years, Fujifilm...

Leica has just announced a new generation of classic Leica M lenses with improved performance and a more robust construction. The three lenses that have received this update are: the Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH, Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH and the Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH.

There are many reviews on the internet about Fuji's well known XF zooms:
the 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 and the 50-140mm f/2.8. I've even posted a recent
review of the red-badged professional grade XF 50-140mm myself and noted
its amazing quality, but you'd be hard pressed to find as much information
about a third sibling in Fuji's lineup: the XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7. Labeled
as a cheaper consumer product, this lens is often overlooked in favor of
its two older brothers. Like most younger brothers who strive to compete
with their older brothers, the XC 50-230mm packs a surprising combination
of size, weight and immense reach that not even the 50-140mm can match.