Category Archives: camera and lens

Horses for courses, or Canon vs. Nikon

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I have used a lot of Canon and Nikon cameras over the years. My Canon line-up was T60 (yuck!), Elan and 620 on the film side, followed by 30D, 10D, 5D and 5D2. I also used other people’s 1Dmk2, 1DSmk2 … Continue reading →

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Camera solutions for travel

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

On my trip, I took a Canon 5D2 body with vertical grip attached. I couldn’t find the battery door at the last moment, so ended up with the extra weight and bulk. With the grip, the camera doesn’t hand as … Continue reading →

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Canon T90 with 17mm lens. (nsfw)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

(Photo of T90 with 50mm lens by Mark Probst) My first “serious” SLR camera after coming to the US was the awful T-60, an unreliable and vibration-prone entry level camera. I opted for it over used AE1 and similar bodies … Continue reading →

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Night vision photography

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Aperture Value f/2.5 Focal Length 20 mm ISO 400 Shutter Speed Value 30 sec This photo was taken with the little Panasonic G2. I had to guess focus and composition because the viewfinder was pitch-black. Starts recorded as short streaks. … Continue reading →

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Two girls, one camera (nsfw)

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Something to do on a rainy morning.

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Photographer at work (nsfw)

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Chryseis taking photos of Evie outdoors. Her model is visible in the reflection.

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Another photographer at work

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Last weekend, another photographer and I worked with the same model. While they were busy, I took snapshots of the shutterbug at work.

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Red and the cat

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Need a connection with Panasonic

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to talk to Panasonic developers about my camera — could somebody make an introduction for me?

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G2 proves itself

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

David near a window. Aperture Value f/1.8 Focal Length 45 mm ISO 500 Shutter Speed Value 1/100 sec I don’t think that LX3 would have fared as well in this case. Instead of 90mm-e at f1.8, I would have had … Continue reading →

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Panasonic G2 histogram problem

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Just got the G2 and I like everything about it except for the live histogram. It seems unrelated to reality and reflects only a relative range of tones in the viewfinder (for example, it will reflect a darker object on … Continue reading →

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New camera coming.

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I finally ordered a Panasonic G2 with 20mm and 45mm lenses. Rather than it being a substitute for 5Dmk2, it’s going to take the LX3 out of the equation. I’d lose the extreme macro capability but gain low-light performance, magnified … Continue reading →

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Are small guns like cell phone cameras?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Oleg Volk

In the sense that everyone disparages them and everyone uses them. New post at CTD.

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Further camera musings.

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Finally realized that Panasonic G3 is a step down from G2 for my needs: fewer physical controls, smaller battery. The smaller “depth” turned out to be purely from the shorter handgrip, which won’t matter given the lens length. GH2 is … Continue reading →

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Today’s snapshots

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Both photos taken with LX3. Looks like the upgrade to GH2 with 20/1.7 and 45/1.8 will have to happen. The images are just too noisy and the LCD was so hard to see in daylight. Plus the 60mm equivalent lens … Continue reading →

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What goes bump (or meow) in the dark

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Picture taken with Panasonic LX3 through ATN PVS14 (3rd gen NVG).

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Any reasons to avoid these cameras? Panasonic GH2, Canon T3i

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I am considering getting a “vest pocket” camera. I like my Panasonic LX3 for what it is, but it’s not a viable low-light camera. The one feature I lack now that I want in a travel camera is a variable … Continue reading →

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Retro photographer

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Of all the steampunk accessories, the one I expected the least was a Nikon FE film camera with a Vivitar 28-90 varifocal lens. In addition to looking neat, apparently this contraption allows Etienne to make photos by chemical voodoo performed … Continue reading →

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For Sale: Canon 300/4 IS lens

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to upgrade my 300/4 lens to a 300/2.8. Originally, I picked the f4 over the f2.8 because of the closer focus (5ft vs. 8ft), lighter weight (2.6lb vs. 5.6lb) and much lower price. I discovered that I always … Continue reading →

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May I play with your camera?

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I would like to upgrade my Panasonic LX-3 to something with a slightly larger sensor. 4/3 is the most likely contender, with Olympus and Panasonic models being most interesting. If you live in Nashville, own such a camera and wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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