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[ENG] OM-3 a very special creative tool

Original text By Ugo Baldassarre  –  (English translation by Chat GPT)
In collaboration with Polyphoto SPA

The amount of information, the simplicity with which it can now be obtained, and the “hunger” for it are becoming the main causes of errors in the evaluation of things with which we cannot interact directly. Unlike many years ago, when the only way to obtain reliable information in advance was to rely on specialized press, today it is possible to find information with extreme ease, but it is not always possible to use it effectively or to understand whether those who have used it have done so correctly before forming an opinion. The launch of a new product, not yet available on the market, is a specific case of this kind of situation.
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[ENG] Portrait in Natural Light with OM-5

Text and Photos by Ugo Baldassarre 
translation: Google

The excess of digital retouching and the rampant abuse of technology in the creation of pseudo-photographic images are gaining general attention in recent weeks: AIs winning photo contests, AIs inventing breathtaking scenarios and situations, AIs enhancing/combining photos to achieve new “creative” peaks. Hearing about all this Artificial Intelligence (!!) just makes me want to pick up my camera and dedicate myself to a nice old-fashioned session, dedicating myself only to obtaining a good photographic result. A beautiful and bright pre-spring day in early March and my “light” equipment were an indispensable mix to pursue this purpose. 

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[ENG] Ashley Joanna

A few weeks ago, several Olympus European Ambassadors were invited to promote the new professional zoom  Zuiko 150-400 f / 4.5 1.25x PRO. During the event there was a photographer who took care of photographing them at work and creating the portraits that were then used for the actual promotion.
I went a little deeper and fell in love with Ashely Joanna‘s work; I thought it was worth sharing with all of you readers.

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[ENG] Professional Portraits with Olympus

Text and photos by Ugo Baldassarre

Considered by too many to be a system not suitable for portrait photography, the Micro4/3 system is also exceptional in this field. I am talking about it in person, telling you why my Olympus kit is now irreplaceable for my work. Continua a leggere [ENG] Professional Portraits with Olympus

[ENG] Olympus Zuiko 12-45 F/4 PRO

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

Which EM1 to choose?

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?

David VS Goliath

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.

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A year later: OM-D E-M1X

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

Panasonic Lumix G90

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.

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Angelo Ferrillo – Interview

Text: Ugo Baldassarre – Translation: Giorgio Aprile

Micro 4/3 Italia is dedicated to the diffusion of the micro 4/3 photographic system, but not only. We like photography, or rather good photography, and we like meeting new authors who can inspire all our readers. Today’s guest definitely places himself in this category.

There are few who in Italy are interested in photography and do not know the name of Angelo Ferrillo and it is for this reason that I am particularly honoured by this interview. Continua a leggere Angelo Ferrillo – Interview