Mathieu

The new Hasselblad X1D – Will medium format regain its popularity?

22/06/2016 By Mathieu 16 Comments

Hasselblad made history thanks to its medium format cameras (12 of their film cameras are still on the surface of the moon) and nowadays the company produces several high-end medium format DSLRs. Today the Swedish company added a new system to its catalogue. Small hint: there’s no mirror!

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review – Substance over specs and the X-T2 ghost

07/06/2016 By Mathieu 25 Comments

I am probably the last to finish the “race” to publish a review of the X-Pro2 since its announcement in January. I’m not sure if I did that on purpose or not. When we rent or receive gear on loan, there is a specific deadline to meet so it motivates you to finish everything earlier. When we buy the camera personally, we take our time because we know there’s no rush. Then you realise that “no rush” attitude can last longer than expected!

The monochrome battle! – Fuji X-Pro2 vs. Olympus Pen F vs. Panasonic GX85

23/05/2016 By Mathieu 24 Comments

When you think about photography, it is almost impossible not to think about black and white images. They are linked to the history of photography itself and to the many important names that made this art form popular. Even today, monochrome is still the preferred look of many enthusiasts and professional photographers.

Panasonic GX85 / GX80 Review – Excellent value for the money

18/05/2016 By Mathieu 40 Comments

Sometimes you can just tell from the first tidbits of information that appear online that the camera is going to be good. Nothing replaces a thorough and in-depth test of course but right from the start, I was confident that the new Panasonic GX80 would not disappoint, and my three weeks of testing have confirmed that first feeling.

The Olympus Pen F Complete Review – A camera with personality

11/05/2016 By Mathieu 31 Comments

There is one thing I’ve always appreciated about Olympus cameras: they rarely leave you feeling indifferent. It’s not necessarily due to a specific feature or specification but rather a balanced mix of interesting capabilities and a design that delivers a pleasant user experience without sacrificing beauty. All this helps to create a positive feeling between the photographer and the machine.