Category Archives: Group Test & Reviews

Apple iPhone with Carl Zeiss 17.5mm F1.5 Pancake (APSC Sensor)

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Editor AL

Picture: Apple iPhone with Carl Zeiss 175/1.5 Pancake (Taken From Internet, Source Unknown). Ever wonder what would have been the result had Apple decides to work more seriously with Camera Manufacturers? Can You imagine the next iPhone that probably comes … Continue reading →

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It Doesn’t Get Any TOUGHer Than This – Olympus TG-1

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Editor AL

The Olympus TOUGH series is the company’s range of powerful compacts that are capable of withstanding the elements in the harshest of environment. As the series name “TOUGH” suggested, these cameras are designed for “abuse” as all TOUGH Series (TG) … Continue reading →

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Olympus E-PL5, the “Wonder Cam” (Featuring Edward Tian & Julian Tan)

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Editor AL

The Olympus Pen E-PL5. Photo by Julian Tan. Whilst the world are raving (& comparing) about the specifications of Olympus’s latest Pen, the M4/3 E-PL5, I wanted to see real photos from real photographers and not looking at specifications or … Continue reading →

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Olympus OM-D EM-5 vs OM-D EM-5 Featuring Chester Chen

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Editor AL

Two Photographers, Two OM-Ds, Two Visions. Picture: Chester Chen (Left) & Allan Lee, Editor (Right) with their OM-Ds. A beautiful embodiment of the “best” of Olympus, the OM-D EM-5 is a new class of cameras on its own. Contrary to … Continue reading →

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Travel Photography – A Pink Journey

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Editor AL

Travel in style on your next Photography trip! Photography need not be boring although almost everything relating to your gear comes in black color. I am departing for Thailand in 4 days for the 46th time and I have always … Continue reading →

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Olympus SZ-14 – The Sexy Super Zoom

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Editor AL

The “SZ” in the Olympus’s SZ Series simply means “Super Zoom”. Living up to its claim, the SZ-14 boast a hefty zoom of 25-600mm (35mm Format equivalent). That is like having a modest wide angle lens through the focal range … Continue reading →

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“Nature Macro Lens” M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm f2.8 Macro

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Editor AL

– Compliant with Micro Four Thirds System Standard – A 1X* Macro Lens with Excellent Imaging Performance and – Dust and Splash proofing Olympus Imaging Singapore is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm f2.8 … Continue reading →

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Olympus Announces Development of the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f1.8

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Editor AL

A New Interchangeable Lens Compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System Standard. M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f1.8 (design mockup*) Olympus Imaging Singapore has announced that it is now developing a new interchangeable lens compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard, … Continue reading →

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Announcing the OLYMPUS STYLUS XZ-2 compact digital camera

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Editor AL

Equipped with the world’s first hybrid control ring – The f1.8-2.5 large-diameter lens boasts high-quality images that rivals that of SLRs! Olympus Imaging Singapore is proud to announce the OLYMPUS STYLUS XZ-2, its flagship model boasting a bright f1.8-2.5, large-diameter, … Continue reading →

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Olympus Announces STYLUS, a New Brand for Compact Digital Cameras

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Editor AL

– A comprehensive line-up featuring advanced technologies and a range of designs to meet the needs of any lifestyle. Olympus Imaging Singapore is pleased to announce the introduction of the STYLUS brand, which consolidates all Olympus compact digital cameras under … Continue reading →

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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 Limited Edition Black Kit

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Editor AL

– Limited edition black version of its “High-Grade Snapshot Lens” 12mm f2.0 – Compliant with Micro Four Thirds System Standard Olympus Imaging Singapore is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of a limited edition black version of the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL … Continue reading →

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Touch AF Shutter ― A new PEN for active photography

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Editor AL

OLYMPUS PEN Lite E-PL5 Micro Four Thirds System Camera Olympus Imaging Singapore is pleased to introduce a new PEN Lite series camera that conforms to the Micro Four Thirds System standard – the OLYMPUS PEN Lite E-PL5, designed for users … Continue reading →

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Gawai Festival with Ricoh GXR & Sigma Lenses.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Editor AL

Gawai Festival or Harvest Festival is celebrated by the Dayaks tribes of East Malaysia. During Gawai, every household prepares a feast and open their doors to anyone who might visit – yes, anyone – even strangers. This is the spirit … Continue reading →

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My.Happy.Photo.Graphy.Olympus.Thailand.2012. – Part 3.

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Editor AL

My.Happy.Day Three: This is Day 3 of our Olympus Project. Once again, we headed out of Bangkok early in the morning to the sub province of Samut Prakan at Bang Na. We are visiting the Erawan Museum, a place where … Continue reading →

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Olympus PEN E-PL2 vs PEN E-PL3

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Editor AL

The Olympus Pen Lite Mark III or better known as E-PL3 was launched in August 2011. The “L” in the model code stands for Lite – a “detuned” version of the flagship E-P3. The E-PL3 sits in between the high … Continue reading →

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Canon EOS 1000D vs EOS 1100D

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Editor AL

The Canon EOS 1000D was launched in 10th June 2008 (also known as EOS Kiss F in Japan and the EOS Rebel XS in the rest of the world) – this entry level DSLR was designed and meant to cover … Continue reading →

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Hercules (Lithium-Ion) Power

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Editor AL

Every Camera Owner out there recognize the need to have spare batteries for their systems. Be it an amateur or a professional, batteries determines your “camera life” when you are out on a holiday or on an assignment. So in … Continue reading →

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Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Editor AL

For those really new to Samyang Lenses, you may wish to google more information on the net. This is the 2nd Samyang Lens I got to review since the last article I wrote on the Samyang 8mm F2.8 CS Fish … Continue reading →

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iPhone4 with Nikkor Lens

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Editor AL

Found this video on youtube. The author of this video used a Nikkor Zoom lens + a DOF Adapt0r (Depth of Field) and attached this combi to an iPhone 4. Check out the astounding result!

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Waterproof Campact Cameras Group Test (From DigitalRev TV)

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Editor AL

Ah, this video has been watched by over 130,ooo viewers (at point of posting) and I think I should have it as record too. DigitalRev TV has produced lots of interesting videos on camera tests, so search them on youtube. … Continue reading →

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