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Opinion

This is where I offer thoughts on developments in photography and video, some of the context behind news stories and industry events, and how these might impact photographers.

Who says mirrorless cameras are best for video?

February 7, 2023 by Fotovolo

Mirrorless cameras are only ‘better’ if you load the argument in favor of what they can do well and ignore the things they can’t.

Filed Under: Opinion

I finally traded in my Olympus MFT… for a bigger one

February 3, 2023 by Fotovolo

Yes, the 12-40mm was a bit big on the E-M5 body, but I would get used to that. I thought. Well I didn’t. So I got the screw-on grip for the E-M5 III which made it better to hold with bigger lenses. It helped, but then it felt like a small camera made artificially big.

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: Olympus, OM System

Does anyone mind if I ask a question about the Panasonic Lumix S5 II?

February 1, 2023 by Fotovolo

Panasonic Lumix S5 II

Yes it looks marvellous. Yes, everything is better. Yes, it does everything we wished the original Lumix S5 did, notably phase-detect autofocus. But how come it can still only record 4K 60p in a Super35 crop? Why are we still putting up with this in 2023 in an apparently semi-pro video camera?

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: Panasonic

It’s like the Fujifilm X100V is a cult camera now, so why did I sell mine?

January 30, 2023 by Fotovolo

Fujifilm X100V

I bought the X100V as a ‘street’ camera and then found it wasn’t especially good at it – or at least in the way I like to shoot.

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: Fujifilm

The whole camera news cycle is broken: here’s why

December 7, 2022 by Fotovolo

Once upon a time (as all the best folk tales begin), camera launches were simple. A maker announced a camera, the secret was out, you could buy it straight away – or at least order it. Now, after years of reporting on camera launches and reviewing cameras, I do think that the whole camera product cycle has slowly but inexorably descended into chaos.

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: Panasonic, Sony

I’m waiting to review the Canon EOS R6 II, but why am I not more excited?

November 28, 2022 by Rod Lawton

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is an interesting camera for a number of reasons, but it’s not really lighting my fuse. I’m waiting for a loan sample from Canon, I’ve been told it’s not far off and for the sake of politeness I’m keen to see it. But I’m not too worked up.

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: Canon

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | C now comes in Fujifilm X-mount

November 14, 2022 by Rod Lawton

The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary is already available in a Sony E-mount version, where it makes a portable and affordable constant aperture standard zoom for Sony’s APS-C cameras. Well now Sigma has launched an X-mount version of this lens, which could be a great option for Fujifilm owners who want to step up to a constant aperture f/2.8 pro-spec lens without the weight and expense of the Fujifilm XF16-55mm.

Filed Under: News, Opinion Tagged With: Fujifilm, Sigma

Pentax KF is launched… but why?

November 14, 2022 by Fotovolo

Pentax has a launched yet another 24MP APS-C DSLR. Normally I’d be celebrating a new DSLR, but with Pentax it’s a different story. For years now, it’s been recyling the same basic 24MP sensor in countless different guises, and even as Pentax fan I have to admit my remaining interest in this brand is waning.

Filed Under: News, Opinion Tagged With: Pentax

The Zhiyun Smooth 5S smartphone gimbal has a really basic problem

November 10, 2022 by Rod Lawton

My problem with the Smooth 5S is simple. To balance the phone, you push the phone’s right edge right up against the tilt motor – and this blocks the phone’s mic input. WTF?

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: Zhiyun

Why is Fujifilm torturing us? Do I want the X-H2 or the X-T5? It’s impossible!

November 8, 2022 by Rod Lawton

Obviously it’s not impossible, but it is quite a difficult choice. Both cameras have Fujifilm’s new 40MP sensor, both cameras have similar technologies and both cameras even cost a similar amount of money.

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: Fujifilm

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