Olympus Pen E-PL8 2022 new camera review.

I like to make sure I really know a camera before I make a review on it, as I know that reviews can influence others. I’ve had the camera for exactly a month now, and I’ve used it almost daily in one situation or the other, and taken hundreds of photographs with it in manyContinue reading “Olympus Pen E-PL8 2022 new camera review.”

Why I’ve grown to love (and hate) the XC15-45mm

I’ve owned the XC15-45mm for the last four years, and used it quite extensively. I’ve grown to love it far more than I hate it, and there are some very good reasons too. Here are my thoughts… First, what I hate about the lens. For anyone who has used the XC15-45, you’ll know that theContinue reading “Why I’ve grown to love (and hate) the XC15-45mm”

DXO PhotoLab V5 Elite Review

I’ve reviewed many software packages over the years, and own many packages from all the main suppliers. I keep up to date with them so that I can share knowledge and help others, and generally keep in touch with the progression of editing software. So, when a package comes along that makes you raise anContinue reading “DXO PhotoLab V5 Elite Review”

Dehancer Review: The ultimate film emulation plugin.

It’s very much in vogue right now, especially among Fujifilm photographers, to try and make their images look like they were taken from a film camera. However, although Fujifilm film simulations are great, and software based LUTs and presets do a good job, they’re all “almost” the look. Here is where Dehancer comes to theContinue reading “Dehancer Review: The ultimate film emulation plugin.”

Luminar Neo Review

I’ve been testing Luminar Neo for the last three months or so now, so I knew what my expectations would be for the final release. Skylum software has promised an editing package of phenomenal power, but have they delivered? What is Luminar Neo? Neo is the follow up editing package to LuminarAI, which in itselfContinue reading “Luminar Neo Review”