Bikepacking in the old Blue Mountains with a classic film camera in tow
The elderly Olympus Mju II becomes something Nju for an extraordinary bikepacking excursion into Australia’s Blue Mountains.
Where does the camera industry go from here?
Narain Jashanmal takes a look at the current state of the photographic industry and wonders just where we go from here...
In search of the Roman countryside along the Appian Way
In search of history along the ancient Appian Way, the Queen of Roads
Olympus cameras might drop Olympus name
Following news of the sale of Olympus cameras to Japan Industrial Partners, it now seems likely that the Olympus brand will be dropped in favour of OMD, PEN and Zuiko. Let's hope that's nothing but a rumour...
I shot a lion in Zimbabwe but she just faded away
The wall-mounted trophy lion faded away in the direct sunlight. So John cast around for a suitable replacement. He found the three little human lionesses were a more suitable exhibit for a coastal home...
Nobody buys cameras any more: Really?
This has to be the most ridiculous headline to come in the wake of last week's Olympus news. Olympus ain't going nowhere – and it could be set for even better days...
The fall of Olympus or a bright new start?
What does the sale of the Olympus camera division tell us about the state of the industry and the future for micro four-thirds?
10 cameras that shaped my photographic life. And look, Ma, no Leica!
David takes a trip into the past and selects the ten cameras that have had the biggest impact on his photographic life.
Japan: Impressions and a quirky angle on a fascinating country
More travels in Japan viewed in colour and with emphasis on the wider angles
Photography: The games we play
A visit to the 'Stans with the Gang of Four: A quartet of disparate photo enthusiast with a gear-agnostic view of life
Stabilisation is now a box-tickers’ essential
DPReview has said that in future the absence of in-body stabilisation in a camera system will be regarded as a definite con. No longer is it seen as an option, it's definitely a necessity. Macfilos investigates....
Photographica 2019: Seduced by a couple of blasts from the past
Photographica 2019: A good opportunity to meet friends, browse the tables and, if you are unwary, to be seduced by a couple of blasts from the past.
Olympus OM-D E-M1X: What a whopper!
Olympus is about to take the crown for the fattest backside in micro four-thirdsdom. The OM-D E-M1X has a built-in battery grip. No add-ons for the new Oly, it’s the complete package and this could be the start of a new trend, turning small-sensor cameras into DSLR lookalikes.
Mother Love: An introduction to wildlife photography
Mike’s first efforts at wildlife photography — and his favourite shot of the week.
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Olympus in the Wetland: Wildlife tyro grabs fast zoom, seeks birdies, finds ducks
Mike has absolutely no experience of wildlife photography. Can’t be that difficult, can it? The arrival of the Olympus 40-150mm Pro zoom pointed him in the direction of the London Wetland Centre for a spot of concentrated bird life.
