Heather

Camera Rain Cover: Rainproof your gear with the RainSleeve Op/Tech USA

07/08/2013 By Heather

Photographers who shoot British landscapes often manage to capture some of the most beautiful shots you’ll ever lay eyes on thanks to the intense colours of the varied terrain, but these shots come at a price. The British Isles see an average of 800mm of rainfall a year, and without the proper rain gear, you could risk causing irreparable damage to your camera and lenses.

Travelling Home with the Olympus Pen E-P5: A Full Review

31/07/2013 By Heather

As of October this year, it will have been five years that I’ve lived in Turin, Italy. Five years. And as any wise ex-patriot knows, if you’ve resisted five years in a foreign country, chances are you’ll stay there for life.

In five years, I’ve can maneuver the streets with my eyes closed. I speak the language well enough to get by (though all my friends and family back home are convinced I’m fluent). I now think of fennel, artichokes and ham on melon as staple foods. And most importantly, I’ve met Mathieu, the one person who makes every difficulty I face here as a foreigner worth overcoming.

‘Mirrorless Monday’ with Colin Franks & the Panasonic G3

29/07/2013 By Heather

If you are a lover of macro photography, you’ll know that practically anything can become an intriguing subject for a photograph. From veins on a leaf to screws scattered on a wooden plank, there is always something to be explored when you have a macro on your mind. This week on Mirrorless Monday, Colin Franks has explored a macro theme ‘keys’ with his Panasonic G3 and the 20mm f/1.7 lens.

The Panasonic Lumix GX7 set to be a strong mirrorless competitor

27/07/2013 By Heather

It’s been a while since we posted a bit of news, but we felt this camera merited some attention!

In a few months, we’ll be seeing the appearance of the Lumix GX7, Panasonic’s first retro-style mirrorless camera. It will be based on the design of the Four Thirds L1 camera and will feature a Magnesium body in either black or silver.

The Dysynni Valley Walk: An Olympus Pen E-P5 Gallery

26/07/2013 By Heather

Update: our full review of the Pen E-P5 is now up!

The Dysynni Valley is sandwiched between the seaside town of Tywyn where my parents live, and a small chain of rugged heather-covered hills characteristic of the Mid-Welsh landscape. Cutting through the valley is the Dysynni river, a peaceful place where fishing, canoeing and kayaking are popular pass-times, and hiking paths are plentiful. Turn right along the river and you reach the open sea. Turn left and you end up at Ynys Maengwyn (unus mine-gwin), the ruins of an old family estate that has been engulfed by forest and brambles.