Whenever there are firmware updates, there are always problems with them and the usual advice is, to download the file from various sites and update via SD card. It’s much easier and everything is fine. And again and again people break their camera during the update. Here’s some background information. When updating […]
OM-1 the new AF
Yesterday would have been a good day for a packet of popcorn. Read the reactions to my report in the forums. In the morning there was still wild anger and indignation, then as more and more people reported clear improvements, the haters became increasingly meek towards the evening and finally they claimed […]
OM-1 Firmware 1.6 New AF
The new firmware for the OM-1 was released yesterday. Officially, only the WiFi protocol has been changed. In reality, however, the entire AF has been rebuilt. And, note, the OM-1 has got the AF of the OM-1II. And, buckle up, better. When the OM-1II came out, I complained that the subject recognition […]
Outdoor is a matter of definition.
DPReview has conducted an interview. And since DPReview is no longer known for reporting too critically, Kazuhiro Togashi did the honors. The statements are not really exciting, but at least they are interesting: “Based on our research, the number of outdoor photographers is expected to increase or at least stay the same.” […]
The future of Four/Thirds
This article was also written at the end of 2019 but never published. It’s always a problem with predictions, especially when they concern the future. But looking back, it’s interesting to see how people thought at the time. The Panasonic 35mm system is still alive, albeit not among professionals. The E-M1X was […]
Photographing on the twelve
Frank wrote in the photographers’ quotes: “How do most people photograph a subject, that’s exactly how you shouldn’t do it”. I know that from others too. Don’t snap the postcards, look behind things. Or “Don’t shoot on the twelve, everyone does that.” After a few real fails, I no longer share this […]











