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“Down”grading my photography gear – Switching to Micro Four Thirds

“Down”grading my photography gear – Switching to Micro Four Thirds

by Samuel Koltov | Jul 21, 2023 | Photography, Photography Gear

So I took the jump! I got rid of my Nikon Z5 and lenses, and have invested in the Micro Four Thirds system. Now my gear consists of two cameras, a Panasonic G9 and an Olympus OMD EM5 III. I also got a few lenses, a 12-45mm f4 (24-90mm), a 40-150mm f2.8 (80-300mm), and...
Working Creatively With the Three Exposure Controls – ISO

Working Creatively With the Three Exposure Controls – ISO

by Samuel Koltov | May 14, 2023 | Photography, Photography Articles

I will start this part differently from the two previous parts, with a disclaimer and a little history. The disclaimer is in regards to the technical aspect of ISO, which I won’t delve into, since this is a basic introduction to ISO, and how to use it creatively...
Working Creatively With the Three Exposure Controls – Aperture

Working Creatively With the Three Exposure Controls – Aperture

by Samuel Koltov | May 12, 2023 | Photography, Photography Articles

The aperture is found in the lens, and helps control two aspects, a) how much light enters through the lens to the sensor (or the film for analog cameras), as well as the depth of the area in focus. The aperture is the actual hole, which size is controlled by the...
Working Creatively With the Three Exposure Controls – Shutter Speed

Working Creatively With the Three Exposure Controls – Shutter Speed

by Samuel Koltov | May 7, 2023 | Photography, Photography Articles

The shutter speed control regulates how fast the shutter curtain will open and close. For most lower-end cameras the shutter speed can be regulated in full stops of light from 1/4000 of a second to 15 seconds or even 30 seconds. However, higher-end cameras have as...
Working Creatively With the Three Exposure Controls – Introduction

Working Creatively With the Three Exposure Controls – Introduction

by Samuel Koltov | May 7, 2023 | Photography, Photography Articles

I have been asked about how to get better at taking photos, or rather, how to handle the camera better. I love that question because it allows people to improve the way they are thinking with their camera, instead of just taking snapshots of random moments. I always...

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