My gear
Mirorless M4/3 (micro four thirds) cameras have been my go-to ever since the release of the Olympus (now OM System) PEN E-P1 in 2009. I’ve since expanded my collection step-by-step with newer and more advanced PEN and OMD models but I still enjoy shooting all of them.
I‘ve collected quite a decent amount of cameras and lenses throughout the years. Most of it M/43, but I also have a small 4/3 (four thirds) collection, some compact cameras and a few analog and polaroid ones as well.
My ‘serious’ gear
The cameras and lenses I use the most for my photo walks, video projects and so on. I’m quite steady in my day-today setup; when I go out just for the sake of photography (as opposed to going out to play with older gear, for example), both of the following two cameras will be in my camera bag as well as a selection of these lenses.
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
The E-M1 Mark III is my most advanced camera and it’s the one I use for my most ‘serious’ or high-demanding photography. When I bring my telephoto lens, it will be on the E-M1 Mark III. When I do anything special like stacked captures, pro-capture or Live ND, I use the E-M1 Mark III.
Often, I’ll use the E-M1 Mark III with the HLD-9 power battery holder for added grip (and battery life), especially when using larger lenses.
Olympus E-M5 Mark III
My E-M5 Mark III serves many purposes: it’s my second body next to the E-M1 Mark III on photo trips, carrying an additional focal length to complement whatever is on the E-M1 Mark III, it’s also the camera I use for all my video work and the camera I bring along whenever I need something both compact ánd high performing.
My initial review of the E-M5 Mark III on YouTube and, after using it longer and appreciating it more, my revisited review of the E-M5 Mark III on Youtube .
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f/1.2 PRO
The 25mm f/1.2 PRO is probably my favorite lens for the M4/3 system. It’s built super well, it does edge to edge sharpness as well as a shallow DOF with creamy bokeh. There’s something very special about the lens and don’t go anywhere without it.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro
The 12-40mm f/2.8 is a lens that had to grow on me. It is a very versatile zoom but to be honest, it did very little for me the first few years. I sold mine because I rarely used it.
It wasn’t until I began to miss it some time later that I started to appreciate the 12-40mm f/2.8 for where it shines: a reliable, sharp workhorse that comes in super handy for so many allround stuff: a 2nd lens to cover pretty much anything next to a very specific (tele, macro, etc) setup, a great versatile video lens, and so on.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro
A self-proclaimed amateur, I practice photography completely at my own discretion. The absence of professional restrictions are a breath of fresh air next to my professional work as a senior designer.
Perhaps if someday I’ll find a way to live from practicing my photography on my terms, I’d consider to devote myself completely to it. Who knows.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F/5.0-6.3 IS
A self-proclaimed amateur, I practice photography completely at my own discretion. The absence of professional restrictions are a breath of fresh air next to my professional work as a senior designer.
Perhaps if someday I’ll find a way to live from practicing my photography on my terms, I’d consider to devote myself completely to it. Who knows.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO
The 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO is perhaps the least used lens in this ‘most-used’ category. It’s a (super) wide-angle zoom and although I don’t use that focal range often, when I do; the 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO is an absolute pleasure to use. Its wonderfully built and feels and performs great.
My favorite other gear
As a collector I have quite a few older cameras and lenses, most of which I take out to photograph with at least once in a while. I’m not listing all of them here, but I do want to highlight some of my personal favorites.
Olympus PEN E-P1
The E-M1 Mark III is my most advanced camera and it’s the one I use for my most ‘serious’ or high-demanding photography. When I bring my telephoto lens, it will be on the E-M1 Mark III. When I do anything special like stacked captures, pro-capture or Live ND, I use the E-M1 Mark III.
Olympus E-300
The E-M1 Mark III is my most advanced camera and it’s the one I use for my most ‘serious’ or high-demanding photography. When I bring my telephoto lens, it will be on the E-M1 Mark III. When I do anything special like stacked captures, pro-capture or Live ND, I use the E-M1 Mark III.
Olympus PEN E-P5 (Limited edition)
The E-M1 Mark III is my most advanced camera and it’s the one I use for my most ‘serious’ or high-demanding photography. When I bring my telephoto lens, it will be on the E-M1 Mark III.
Panasonic GX80
The E-M1 Mark III is my most advanced camera and it’s the one I use for my most ‘serious’ or high-demanding photography. When I bring my telephoto lens, it will be on the E-M1 Mark III. When I do anything special like stacked captures, pro-capture or Live ND, I use the E-M1 Mark III.