2019-03-20 10:42
By Thomas Stirr Travelling around New Zealand with a camera in hand can be a surreal experience. It is hard to believe that so much beauty and variety can be packed into two relatively small… Read More
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MirrorLessons is a photography blog where we discuss the use of mirrorless cameras for professional work. Our articles mostly take the form of reviews, comparisons, interviews with professionals, guest posts, and short essays.
2019-03-10 12:06
The X-T30 is the third-generation model in Fujifilm’s mid-range selection. One characteristic that makes this specific line-up popular is that despite the affordable price tag, the ima… Read More
2018-11-29 10:48
Earlier this year, Canon announced its first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, as well as the new RF mount, which features a shorter flange distance than the EF DSLR mount. According… Read More
2018-08-26 16:13
The wait is finally over. Nikon has unveiled its new mirrorless system, the first with a 35mm format sensor. It arrives seven years after the not-so-successful Nikon 1 series which has now b… Read More
2018-07-25 22:02
Nikon made official what we’ve suspected for some time now: a full-frame FX-format mirrorless camera is indeed in the works. The official launch date has yet to be revealed, but it is… Read More
2018-07-20 12:14
On the way home from our week-long holiday in Somerset, we decided to make a detour to Prestbury Hill near Cheltenham, the site of one of the best butterfly conversation sites we’ve co… Read More
2018-06-28 07:23
Everyone has their own approach when it comes to zoo photography. My preference is to get in as tight as I can so I can capture the personality and details of a subject. During a recent visi… Read More
2018-04-18 22:35
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a wide angle prime lens with a bright 1.4 aperture. It provides an equivalent 24mm field of view on Sony E mount cameras with an APS-C sized sensor… Read More
2018-03-13 14:03
The Fujifilm GFX 50s is the first medium format camera I’ve ever had the chance to review. I was really excited about the idea of trying it and seeing how the quality of a digital medi… Read More
2018-03-10 15:06
The Olympus 12-100mm F4 PRO zoom (24-200mm equivalent focal length) has been a well-used and well-loved lens for me this past year. I see that it has even relegated my Panasonic 14-140, a fa… Read More
2018-02-08 16:09
The E-PL9 is the latest addition to Olympus’ PEN range. It sports several features that were first introduced on the E-M10 mark III including 4K video, the AP mode and 121 contrast det… Read More
2018-01-18 13:16
I’ve been shooting with the Nikon 1 system exclusively for the past two and a half years for both my client video work and my personal photography. It just seemed like a natural progre… Read More
2018-01-09 16:39
The GH5S is a new addition to the Lumix flagship line-up that now includes three cameras: the G9 which aims at sports and wildlife photographers, the GH5 which offers the best of both worlds… Read More
2017-12-19 10:55
My wife and I recently spent two weeks in Nova Scotia doing field work for our recently published eBook, Nova Scotia Photography Tour. This article features a small collection of images capt… Read More
2017-12-13 16:03
The M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 PRO is one of Olympus’ most recent offerings for Micro Four Thirds, and also happens to be the fastest moderate wide-angle AF prime for the system at t… Read More
2017-12-13 16:00
The Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO is the fifth portrait lens for the Micro Four Thirds system with a field of view close to 85mm in 35mm format, and the second premium AF lens after the Noc… Read More
2017-10-29 18:16
The OM-D E-M10 mark III arrives two years after its popular predecessor, the E-M10 II. It brings 4K video, a new image processor, a re-designed menu interface that makes the camera mor… Read More
2017-09-15 16:45
A few months ago, Think Tank Photo announced its Signature series of shoulder bags and we’ve had the good fortune of being able to test the 13-inch version almost from day on… Read More
2017-09-04 19:43
The following is a guest post by Simon King, a photographer based in London who loves portraiture, street and photojournalism. All images are property of Simon King and shared with his… Read More
2017-08-10 13:38
Since starting MirrorLessons, we’ve had the good fortune of being able to test not only many cameras over the years, but a lot of camera straps too. Of all the brands we’ve… Read More
2017-08-03 09:52
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is the fifth standard lens for the full-frame Sony E-mount (excluding the 50mm f/2.8 macro) and it is also one of the least expensive at just shy of $250. Since t… Read More
2017-07-25 18:33
The latest lens in Fujifilm’s trio of popular f/2 primes is the XF 50mm f/2. It can be classified as multi-purpose lens that can suit a variety of genres including portr… Read More
2017-07-24 19:15
The Laowa 7.5mm f/2 is a manual focus prime lens with an equivalent field of view of 15mm in 35mm format, making it the widest rectilinear prime for the Micro Four Thirds system. Due to its… Read More
2017-07-17 18:22
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Fuji X100 series and despite its imperfections, it is still my favourite camera from the brand to date. So even though I knew I would be r… Read More
2017-07-10 13:09
By Thomas Stirr Warmer weather conditions bring out many owners of classic and custom automobiles. Many of them enjoy displaying their vehicles at local car shows and various community event… Read More
2017-06-21 18:26
Our review of the Panasonic Lumix GH5 is one of the longest we’ve ever had to work on. The camera packs so many features for stills and video that it required more in depth testin… Read More
2017-05-24 20:19
The Panasonic Leica 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0 is the latest lens in Panasonic’s range of Leica premium DG Vario-Elmarit optics. It becomes the fourth wide-angle zoom for Micro Four Thirds… Read More
2017-05-16 14:37
The Sony a6500 surprised everyone when it was announced only six months after the a6300. Though nearly identical in appearance and specifications, the new camera adds 5-axis stabilisati… Read More
2017-05-12 19:41
Last week, Mathieu and I ticked off a big item on our bucket list: seeing and photographing the puffins on Skomer Island in South Wales. Every year between April and August, these beloved bi… Read More
2017-04-27 13:34
The Lumix GX850, otherwise known as the GX800 in Europe or the GF9 in Japan, is the latest interchangeable lens model from Panasonic and also one of the smallest 4K capable cameras on the ma… Read More
2017-04-14 17:21
The 70-300mmm G lens is the longest telephoto lens you can currently find for Sony APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras. This may not be the case for long, however,&nb&hell…Read More
2017-03-28 09:00
We had the chance to test the very first Camslinger belt bags by Cosyspeed a few years ago, and since then the brand has matured, creating products that stay faithful to the concep… Read More
2017-03-22 09:15
The latest lens in Panasonic’s range of premium Leica DG optics is the 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0. Following the Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 (mark I and II) and M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO, it becomes th… Read More
2017-03-09 19:55
Those who like to keep current with the advances in digital photography will certainly be familiar with the name Gordon Laing. Editor and creator of the popular Camera Labs website, he… Read More
2017-03-01 18:47
I admit that we took our time finishing our review of the Fujifilm X-T2. We bought the camera last September but then multiple other things kept pushing the completion of this full… Read More
2017-02-23 19:26
I have always been fascinated by astronomy and the eternal question: are we alone in the universe? NASA’s discovery of seven earth-like planets in the Trappist-1 system yesterday is ex… Read More
2017-02-20 15:15
We first saw it five months ago at Photokina, had the chance to put it through its paces during a dedicated press event in Spain, pitched it against other mirrorless cameras on our… Read More
2017-02-03 19:50
When we share photographs for our reviews and comparisons, our tendency is to edit the images as little as possible so that our readers know what they can expect from a particular camera mod… Read More
2017-01-23 19:48
The sixth addition to Olympus’ PRO range of lenses is the . With its versatile focal range and constant f/4 aperture, … Continue reading Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO R… Read More
2017-01-17 23:26
As of today, there are four 25mm autofocus primes available for the Micro Four Thirds system, the latest of which … Continue reading Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO Review
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2017-01-16 18:30
Welcome to our series of 100 interviews we are holding with photographers who use mirrorless cameras for their work. This week’s interview is with Ravira… Read More
2017-01-02 17:54
My wife and I recently spent almost a month touring New Zealand by automobile, enjoying the natural beauty and doing … Continue reading Touring New Zealand with Nikon Mirrorless
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2017-01-01 22:11
2016 was another amazing year for us here at MirrorLessons and here are just a few of the reasons! we … Continue reading 12 months : 12 images – A look back at 2016
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2016-12-09 22:02
Since its announcement earlier this year, we’ve been curious to try the Techart Pro adapter. Up until recently, the use of Leica, … Continue reading Techart Pro revie… Read More
2016-12-05 23:32
Back in 2012, our friend Tyson Robichaud, author of the popular eponymous photography blog that focuses on Micro Four Thirds … Continue reading Nauti Straps – Quality Han… Read More
2016-11-30 18:46
The Fujifilm 23mm f/2 is the second 23mm lens designed for the X series, or maybe should I say the … Continue reading Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 Review
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2016-11-28 19:59
By Peter Frailey www.peterfraileyphoto.com In December of last year (2015) I decided it was a good time to add to … Continue reading Nearly a year with the versatile Panasonic 14-140… Read More
2016-11-25 08:41
I always try to maintain an unbiased approach to all the gear I review. Even when I really like a product, I … Continue reading Chapeau again! – Peak Design Everyday… Read More
2016-11-23 19:58
Samyang-Rokinon is a leader in the production of high quality, affordable manual focus lenses for digital cameras, so it came … Continue reading Samyang-Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus… Read More
2016-11-08 17:41
Allow me to begin this article with a personal note. Three years ago, Heather and I attended our first press … Continue reading Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: extended second impressions… Read More
2016-11-04 21:28
Since its inception in 2011, Peak Design has had one goal: to help people better transport and handle their creative … Continue reading Peak Design Everyday Tote Camera Bag Review
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2016-11-02 20:25
After releasing the new version of their popular HDR Software, Macphun unveiled a brand new app for photographers: Luminar. It … Continue reading Macphun Luminar preview – Ther… Read More
2016-11-01 22:12
The second lens in the Voigtlander trio is also the narrowest of the three – if you can call 15mm … Continue reading Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III Rev… Read More
2016-10-28 20:21
For the past couple of weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of testing the three new Voigtlander Heliar lenses for the … Continue reading Voigtlander 10mm f/5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar Revi… Read More
2016-10-27 22:47
Photographers have long understood the advantages of shooting during the ‘golden hours’ of the early morning and late day. There … Continue reading Photography 9-5 &ndash&helli…Read More
2016-10-20 19:40
The announcement of the new has generated a mix of excitement and controversy about the company’s aggressive strategy. While some have … Continue reading Sony and its freq… Read More
2016-10-16 20:13
In my full review of the RX100 mark IV, I stated in the title that it was the most powerful … Continue reading Sony RX100 Mark V Hands-on and First Impressions
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2016-10-15 17:49
Sony announced its new flagship APS-C camera, the , a week ago and we had the chance to see a … Continue reading Sony a6500 Hands-on and First Impressions
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2016-10-14 20:39
This year, Mathieu and I are proud to be promoting The Complete Photography Bundle by 5DayDeal. Running annually since 2013, … Continue reading 5DayDeal – The Complete Photogra… Read More
2016-10-12 20:23
Since the release of the first generation of A7 cameras, I’ve had the chance to test some Voigtländer M-mount lenses … Continue reading Voigtländer 12mm f/5.6 for Son… Read More
2016-10-07 18:01
The series is one of Think Tank Photo’s most popular thanks to its ability to expand and contract to suit … Continue reading Think Tank Photo Shape Shifter V2.0 Review
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2016-10-03 15:42
One of the things that I’ve been doing each year for a while now is visiting the annual CNE Air … Continue reading A visit to the CNE Air Show with the Nikon 1 – Guest po… Read More
2016-09-30 14:33
Let me be honest: I sincerely don’t know what to think of the . There, I said it. I’m sitting here in … Continue reading Mirrorless and harmless – Canon E… Read More
2016-09-29 20:51
At Photokina we also looked at some of the newly announced manual focus lenses for mirrorless cameras. Some products turned out … Continue reading Manual focus lenses at Photoki… Read More
2016-09-28 20:57
Between trying out all the new mirrorless products and the various press events at Photokina 2016, we also managed to fit … Continue reading Interview with Setsuya Kataoka of Ol… Read More
2016-09-28 20:46
Nope, we haven’t forgotten to talk about the new Olympus lenses introduced at Photokina. Though we had the chance to … Continue reading M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO, 12-100mm f/4 PRO… Read More
2016-09-27 18:30
Between trying out all the new mirrorless products and attending press events at Photokina 2016, we also managed to fit … Continue reading Interview with Mark Baber of Panasonic &nda&helli…Read More
2016-09-26 22:56
It is not uncommon to see the Micro Four Thirds mount being used by smaller companies to create digital imaging products. The … Continue reading YI M1 Micro Four Thirds Cam… Read More
2016-09-25 20:36
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II and the Fujifilm GFX might have stolen the show at Photokina 2016, but the … Continue reading Panasonic Lumix GH5: thoughts, speculation and Tokyo 2020… Read More
2016-09-25 18:52
The is clearly a camera that was announced because users were expecting it. It doesn’t bring anything particularly new to the table … Continue reading Panasonic Lumix… Read More
2016-09-22 20:52
One of the most difficult tasks when a new product is announced is to gather precise and correct information about the … Continue reading Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark II: questions an… Read More
2016-09-21 11:35
Our second hands-on is all about the new Fujifilm medium format camera. Many users were asking for 35mm format, but … Continue reading Fujifilm GFX Medium Format Mirrorless – H… Read More
2016-09-21 08:21
First of all, we apologise for the delay in our live blogging. We have been having serious issues with the … Continue reading Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Hands-On and First Impressions… Read More
2016-09-16 19:40
Two years ago, Heather and I experienced our first Photokina. The one word that immediately came to mind when we … Continue reading Ready for Photokina 2016? Make sure to follow our… Read More
2016-09-14 13:59
A few weeks ago I shared my in-depth review of Aurora HDR Pro, a powerful software designed by Macphun and … Continue reading Macphun Aurora HDR 2017 Review
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2016-09-12 20:04
The Sony A7 series is one of the most popular mirrorless systems on the market today, and it’s not just … Continue reading Sigma MC-11 Review – Canon EF to Sony E-Mount a… Read More
2016-09-09 17:54
Like many other review websites, MirrorLessons includes advertisements – some from small businesses – to keep the site running. Whenever possible, … Continue reading… Read More
2016-09-08 18:45
All photos are property of Katrin Küllenberg and have been used with permission. Last year I expanded my profession as a … Continue reading Why Olympus M43 is an excellent… Read More
2016-09-05 18:24
Last weekend was the Bank Holiday weekend here in the UK – the only three days of the year when … Continue reading Using Live Composite on the Olympus OM-D E-M1 for Fireworks
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2016-09-02 20:32
Presets can be a very powerful tool when they are done right. Some are designed to give your image a … Continue reading RNI All Films 4 Pro Review – Film presets for Lightroom… Read More
2016-08-29 21:08
It had been a while since I last went to my favourite red kite feeding station to photograph these magnificent … Continue reading The red kites are back! – Sony A7r II, a6300… Read More
2016-08-26 21:18
Over the past few months, we have been sharing numerous articles that focus on Samyang CS lenses designed for mirrorless cameras. In … Continue reading Better late than nev… Read More
2016-08-22 17:36
I recently visited the Niagara Butterfly Conservatory and spent a couple of hours capturing butterfly images using one of my … Continue reading Nikon 1 J5 Butterfly Photography &ndas&helli…Read More
2016-08-20 17:08
Over the past three years, we have learned so much: not just about photography and the cameras we use on … Continue reading MirrorLessons has expanded: introducing “Mirrorless… Read More
2016-08-18 16:09
There are so many good camera straps out there that it often becomes difficult to choose the right one for … Continue reading Special Edition Rock ‘n Roll Strap Review
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2016-08-16 17:09
Welcome to our series of 100 interviews we are holding with photographers who use mirrorless cameras for their work! “Switching to a smaller and lighter &helli&hell…Read More
2016-08-11 18:22
When I began editing photos and videos on my computer nearly 10 years ago, the first software I ever used was … Continue reading Macphun Aurora HDR Pro review – Is it the b… Read More
2016-08-09 17:43
Much like the 21mm 1.4 that we reviewed recently, the 50mm 1.2 is part of the CS line-up of manual … Continue reading Samyang / Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 CS review (Fuji X, Sony E, Canon M… Read More
2016-08-05 22:49
A few months ago we shared our review of the 4V Design Lusso, a hand-made leather strap produced in Italy … Continue reading 4V Design Wrist Strap Review – The Ergo and Watch
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2016-08-03 18:07
Since starting MirrorLessons more than three years ago, we’ve reviewed almost every kind of accessory … except for tripods. There are a … Continue reading Syste… Read More
2016-08-01 18:15
The original Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX1 was more important than you might think. Despite being a niche product and, at the … Continue reading Sony RX1r II Review – The best IQ in t… Read More
2016-07-29 21:19
The is the long-awaited f/1.4 portrait lens for the full frame E-mount system. It is part of a new family of … Continue reading Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Review
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2016-07-27 20:54
Samyang has been doing an excellent job with its manual focus lenses. They provide affordable products that in many cases … Continue reading Samyang / Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 review (Fuji… Read More
2016-07-25 18:55
The is a camera with lots of positive characteristics but more importantly, it is a relevant upgrade, taking Fujifilm’s mirrorless system to … Continue reading Problem… Read More
2016-07-22 20:57
The series is an excellent line-up of bags. They have a simple design, are comfortable to carry, accommodate lots of … Continue reading ThinkTank Retrospective 6 Shoulder Bag Review
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2016-07-20 20:02
During my time with the Panasonic Leica 12mm f/1.4, I was also testing out the capabilities of very different lens … Continue reading Panasonic Lumix 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Review
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2016-07-18 20:51
When we interviewed product manager Christophe Casenave two years ago, he made it very clear just how important the Sony full-frame mirrorless … Continue reading Zeiss Batis… Read More
2016-07-15 18:28
There are many great lenses in the Panasonic Lumix G catalog, but none so prestigious as the six produced in … Continue reading Panasonic Leica 12mm f/1.4 Review
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2016-07-13 16:16
When I was seven years old, I had a passion for motorsports (Formula 1 especially) thanks to Nigel Mansell. Why him? … Continue reading Shooting motorsports with the Fuji X serie… Read More
2016-07-11 19:10
The interesting thing about the Sony FE system is that you can adapt many third party lenses and you can … Continue reading Sony 85mm GM 1.4 vs Zeiss Batis 85mm 1.8: Portraits with E… Read More
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