Monthly Archives: August 2011

Olympus PEN E-P3 Field Test

The E-P3 is a camera made for taking with you. For the last 3 weeks I’ve had it out and about shooting Japanese festivals and fireworks displays, photographing beetles and having fun in coffee shops. It’s just ideal for casually hanging around your shoulder as you hop out the door, but ready for action even […]
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Kanabun Drone Beetle Macro with the E-P3

On my night walk yesterday evening I came across some rather handsome done beetles, known as かγͺぢん in Japan. I decided to go back tonight armed with my tripod, macro lens and flash to see if I couldn’t grab some shots of my shiny, metallic beetle friends.
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Night Walk with the E-P3 and Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica Lens

I know, I know. I should be working on the actual review of the E-P3, but the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica DG Summilux lens I ordered finally arrived. As per typical Panasonic, it was delayed by 2 weeks, but it got here safely in the end, a little warm from the Japanese summer heat.
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Olympus E-P3 Shooting Fireworks

Very quick post today! I’ve been busy lately designing websites for clients, as well as a new, sexy ‘responsive design’ version of Gakuranman.com. It’s because I got the design itch again I love all you mobile users out there and I want to make sure you can enjoying visiting the site without it looking bad. […]
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