Our articles in English
by Ugo Baldassarre and Domenico Valente
The American photographer Tracie Maglosky is one of the best-known Olympus Visionaries. Her work ranges from wedding photography to portrait photography, with particular attention to newborn and maternity services. Her photos are spectacular but at the same time not very artificial, in an elegant mix of energy and warmth. Let us get to know her better in this fourhanded interview
Text & photos Ugo Baldassarre – Translation: Giorgio Aprile
Together with the launch of the new OM-D E-M1 Mark III, the Japanese company presented a new component of the now well-fed array of professional zooms.
We had already talked about it in the preview; now it is time to draw some conclusions in light of the performance shown. Continua a leggere [ENG] Olympus Zuiko 12-45 F/4 PRO
Author: Ugo Baldassarre / translation: Giorgio Aprile
Since some months the distributor Polyphoto SpA., known for selling on the Italian territory some photographic brands like Olympus and Tamron, among others, have included a “new” brand: Angelbird.
The Austrian company specializes in professional-grade memory cards and memory media that essentially meet two characteristics: reliability and uncompromising performance.
Author: Ugo Baldassarre
Translation: Giorgio Aprile
It seems an eternity has passed: in reality, only one month has passed since the presentation of the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III.
No one could have imagined what was going to happen, why, among other things, I have not yet managed to get my hands on a test sample (on the other hand, just as I have always set up my test method, it would also be impossible to carry out an actual field test).
However, during this time, I have received several messages and requests, from acquaintances and non-acquaintances, asking me what I thought of the newborn, especially in relation to the excellent prices at which interesting alternatives can be found, first the Olympus OM-D E-M1X. Continua a leggere Which EM1 to choose?
Text and photos by Ugo Baldassarre
Translation: Giorgio Aprile
Those who have chosen the Micro 4/3 format got used to certain discussions, comparisons, connections that exist between the various technologies currently on the market, etc.
The large majority, for some time now, consider them boring and without real meaning.
However, for my professional curiosity, since I had never tried a digital format greater than 35mm, I enthusiastically accepted to try the monster, the Fujifilm GFX100, to compare it with my usual equipment and my way of photographing.
Original Text: Ugo Baldassarre – Translation: Giorgio Aprile
[Note. this article is based on direct use experience and does not represent a scientific test of the product]
Exactly a year has passed since the first Olympus OM-D E-M1X models arrived in stores and, with this little insight, I would like to take stock of the situation a bit now that the Olympus line-up is complete, and the strategy finally clear. Continua a leggere A year later: OM-D E-M1X
Text & photos: Ugo Baldassarre – Translation: Giorgio Aprile
Over the past few months, we have already had the opportunity to test some Laowa brand products, mostly unique lenses in the Micro 4/3 system catalogue.
The Laowa 7,5mm f/2 [here our article] is, for example, one of the lenses preferred by landscape architects: the very small size and the possibility of mounting cheap circular filters, without forgetting the extreme brightness, ideal for evening and night shooting, make it highly appreciated by those seeking compactness and quality. Continua a leggere Laowa 17mm f1,8 C-Dreamer
Text & photos by Ugo Baldassarre – Translation by Giorgio Aprile
During 2019, Panasonic released the latest version of its historic mid-class series, namely the Lumix G90, a camera that is positioned in a very ambitious price range and performance.
Text: Ugo Baldassarre – Translation: Giorgio Aprile
It’s no secret that the Micro 4/3 photographic system is perhaps the most complete, in the mirrorless world, regarding the availability and coverage of each focal length: from the most extreme wide angles to the longer telephoto lenses, practically nothing is missing.
Yet, every now and then, someone still manages to amaze with the release of otherwise unusual products, such as the present Laowa 4mm f/2.8, a truly extreme fisheye. Continua a leggere Laowa Fisheye 4mm f/2.8
Text: Ugo Baldassarre – Translation: Giorgio Aprile
Discovering a new author and his beautiful stories that take us to distant lands to discover ancestral customs and rituals.
“The passion for stories, narrated in images is what initially brought me closer to photography. This narrative need was then combined with the desire to tell about people and their experiences in particular. Continua a leggere Magic Africa
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