Crescent Moon

E-30 Aspect Ratios

Another of the Aspect Ratios on the new camera is the 6:6.

Here is tonight's dinner (Pizza Margherita) in the 6:6 ratio.

E-30 - Aspect Ratios

Multi-Aspect Ratio Shooting

Since photography is a form of expression that is essentially based on clipping a scene, framing is an important component of style. The E-30 provides nine aspect ratios including the standard 4:3, as well as 16:9 for impressive, cinematic-style images, and 6:6, which is available with medium format cameras, plus 3:2, 5:4, 7:6, 6:5, 7:5 and 3:4. By selecting the aspect ratio before shooting and easily reviewing images on the LCD throughout the shoot, the Multi-Aspect function adds a new means of expression to your photography.

Here is today's lunch (Cream of Cauliflower Soup) in the 16:9 ratio.

E-30 Art Filters - Jewels

The purists will say that this is not photography.

I think it is a lot of fun. Art filters are an Olympus first I believe as far as digital SLRs go. They basically allow you to put effects on your photos "in camera" without the need for Photoshop.

This is the description that Olympus give of this particular filter called POP ART on their UK site.

"Pop Art
The Pop Art filter transforms normal, everyday scenes into bright and colourful Pop Art. This effect enhances the saturation and brilliance to give your colours a punchy and vivid style reminiscent of Pop Art."

These are the before and after shots they gave as an example:

I think you can easily tell which one has the Pop Art Filter effect.

Now here is my take on it:

E-30 Test Shots

These are a couple of test shots that I took today. I must admit that the subject matter is not that great (I was confined to my front yard).

The first picture really shows how great the articulated LCD screen can be in combination with live view, lucky cause the ground was pretty wet.





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Well maybe it is not ...

as big as promised but it is finally here. Introducing my latest bit of kit.

Olympus E-30


I have had a bit of a play with it and I haven't been abel to wipe the smile off my face. I can't wait to take it out for a proper test drive.


Some good reviews can be found here, here, here, and here.

Self Portrait 2

Here's another one.

Self portrait

My first attempt. I generally hate looking at myself in photos but in an endevour to improve my portraiture skills I have embarked on an a program inspired by some of the stuff I have seen on flickr.

What is it?

Dante was looking inquisitively at a noise outside the window.

Soft

Happy Birthday Tracey!

It's not officially until tomorrow but we ate the cake today so...

Something big is coming...

Well you will just have to watch this space... Let's just say I am very excited.

This fortnight's Round Robin Challenge - By the Numbers

This is how they describe the challenge...

"Time for an all new challenge! Jill who authors the blog, South Bay Soliloquy, recently emailed me an idea... "By The Numbers" Here is how she explains it...

"How about something called "By the Numbers" as a topic? Anything showing numbers: signs, a child holding up fingers to show how old he is, a number on a shirt, house numbers, whatever...""

Here is what I was thinking...

As always any critique or feedback is very much appreciated.

Introducing Stilla

The old girl may be just a scrawny little tabby but she still can hold her stare and look positively regal.

Dante - Hi

Violet

Roses are red...

Latest Lens - ED 50mm f2.0 Macro

This will be the last lens I will be purchasing for a very long time. I think it compliments my other two lenses very well. ED 50mm f2.0 Macro prime lens from Olympus. Got a pretty good review from Dpreview. If you are interested have a look at the review here.

Here are the details:

Product Name ED 50mm f2.0 Macro

Type Macro Lens

Model EM-P5020

Focal Length 50mm

35mm Equivalent Focal Length 100mm

Lens 11 elements in 10 groups, including 1 ED lens element.

Mechanism Floating focus mechanism

Angle of View 24 degrees

Closest Focusing Distance 0.24m

Maximum Image Magnification 0.52x

35mm Equivalent Magnification 1.04x

Number of Blades 7

Maximum Aperture 1:2.0 (wide)

Minimum Aperture 1:22

Filter Size 52mm

Dimensions 71mm (D) x 61.5mm (L)

Weight 300g

PS the previous 2 posts Berries and Autumn Sky were taken using the new lens.

:)

Berries

At work we have these hedging bushes and I noticed these pink berries growing in them. Not sure what they are exactly bu the soft pink colour was quite eye catching.

Autumn sky

The weather in Sydney at the moment is just about perfect. Cool mornings mild days and cool evenings. The sky is also pretty fantastic, with really nice cloud formations. This would have to be my favourite time of year. :)

Magnolia - In Bloom