I am very proud and happy to be chosen as an OM SYSTEM Ambassador, representing the brand in macro photography. Having photographed intensively with OM System gear for the last 2 years, coming from a full frame DSLR setup, I am an absolute converted disciple for the innovative system.I could not...
Introduction Since direct contact to animals, even the tiniest of them, like insects & spiders, will happen often in macro photography, it is important to think about an ethical rule set for this field of photography. Being and acting responsible is crucial when photographing living creatures – and in their habitat in...
Photo taken by Anna Dabrowska The Micro-four-thirds sensor, and the OM System (formerly Olympus) MFT in particular, are undeniably perfect for macro photography. If you want to use the many great features of the OM System camera's software though, the choice of real macro lenses is still limited. While third-party brands like Laowa...
Das Horrorszenario Festplattencrash: wer kann mir helfen, wer rettet meine tausenden Fotos und wichtigen Daten? Was war passiert? Aus dem Nichts wurde der Bildschirm weiß, der PC ließ sich danach einfach nicht mehr starten, kam nicht mal zum eigentlichen Boot-Vorgang.Es folgten ein paar Stunden Entstauben, Testen und Aus- und Einbau von Komponenten um...
What makes the better macro photo? A highly detailed focus stacked shot, or a single shot with a blurry background and a shallow depth-of-field? As usual there is no definitive answer to that question, as it is always a matter of personal preference. There are, however, some factors that should be taken into...
Das M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 ist das Standard Makro-Objektiv von OM System (vormals Olympus) und damit logischerweise die erste Wahl für das Micro-four-thirds (MFT) System von OM seit Markteinführung 2012. Aber ist das Objektiv auch tatsächlich das beste Makro für MFT? Wo hebt sich das M.Zuiko 60mm von der Konkurrenz ab...
Introduction Lesser stag beetle, photographed with the Laowa 50mm 2x on OM System OM-D E-M1 III Is the LAOWA 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 2:1 the best macro lens for MFT? It definitely is a unique lens with superior flexibility and has hardly any competition in micro-four-thirds format. Why is that? Let´s take a...
Introduction I wanted to review the Irix 150mm Dragonfly f/2.8 1:1 macro lens for a while now, but it took me some time to get out my trusty DSLR FF setup again.Meanwhile i also got an adapter to mount Canon EF lenses to my lighter OM System MFT setup, so i...
If you are looking for inspiration for your macro photography, here are 10 ideas & tips you could try out. Extreme close-up portrait Try to get as close as possible - which means as close as your setup allows and the subject will tolerate.Depending on the magnification and setup it might be...
Light is the most important ingredient for sharp & high quality macro photographs.There are both professional and DIY diffusers available, but only few traditional light modifiers that really work for macro photography. Since the requirements are very specific here, I would like to spare you a lot of trial & error...