Introduction For my 2023 trip to South Africa i needed a new camera carrying system for my field trips. My requirements were basically, that the solution should be compact and flexible, easy to handle, and offer quick access to the camera. I own a carrier belt and strap already, but wanted to travel...
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...
One of the questions I get asked the most is: "What is the best diffuser for macro photography with flash?" 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...
Warum OM SYSTEM (Olympus) MFT (Micro-four-thirds) für Makrofotografie perfekt ist Kleinste Motive ganz groß abbilden - und sichtbar machen, was unserem bloßen Auge oft verborgen bleibt – das ist die Faszination von Wildlife-Makrofotografie. Wer sich schon einmal am Abbildungsmaßstab 1:1 und mehr versucht hat, der weiß wie viele Faktoren in diesem Bereich...
This review / test can hopefully help you if you are thinking about buying the Godox MF12. Why did I add the Godox MF12 Mini Macro Flash to my gear for Macro Photography? Well, there are only a handful dedicated true Macro flashes on the market.It is mostly either the twin flash,...
Die NiSi NM-180 Makro Fokus Schiene (NiSi Focusing Rail), zeigt im Test ihre Stärken und überzeugt mit zahllosen Features und Details. Für welche Einsatzzwecke sie sich eignet und weshalb sie sich sowohl für Anfänger als auch für Profis eignet, schauen wir uns im Folgenden genauer an. In weit über 10 Jahren...
The Use of a speedlite or flash is a substantial element in modern Macro Photography - especially as soon as tiny, live and moving animals are involved.Not only does the amount of light control how much Depth-of-field can be achieved, but it also helps capturing and freezing motion of fast...
Macro Photography with Flash If you want to take great macro photos of live, moving specimens, like insects or spiders, there is one essential component, an absolute must-have, that will bring your photos to a new level: the Speedlite / Flash. Why is a flash so important? There are some challenges when...