I am a lone wolf, and due to my reserved nature, I hardly show my images to anyone else. When it comes to photography, impressing myself is all that matters. If I could change one thing about the camera, then I would revamp its confusing menu system. I have a soft spot for its retro design! 6 years on, I still enjoy using it in my hand. This camera is a delight to use and to look at. I subsequently upgraded to the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II because of its weather-sealing capability, which is essential for my outdoor pursuits.Ī fully articulating screen is crucial for me as well. My travels include a lot of camping and hikes in nature therefore, landscape photography is one of my main genres. I picked up the Olympus PEN E-PL5, and it was a revelation to me. I became aware of mirrorless cameras and the Micro Four Thirds system.
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However, the thought of lugging around a heavy and bulky DSLR plus big lenses always dampened my desire to upgrade. I needed a camera with interchangeable lens. Our ears too!Īt that instant, it dawned on me that I can make art with a camera! As my skills grew, I outgrew my gear. Sometimes it is not just our eyes that lead us to a shot. I was alone in a quiet alley when I heard a bicycle bell ringing around the corner and got the camera up just in time… freezing the moment under perfect light. The winding, cobblestone streets of the old town have an irresistible European charm.Įven the back lanes offer great opportunities for street photography.
Toledo is a picturesque Spanish city that is wonderful to explore on foot. In Venice, for example, I preferred to capture the quiet side, which most people do not see.īy the way, it was a moment during my Spain trip that reignited my passion for photography. And I seldom shoot iconic landmarks that are cluttered with tourists. I have been to nearly 40 countries, but I am not sure if I can be considered a travel photographer because most of my images do not really inspire people to visit places or stir their wanderlust. It had more flexibility than a point-and-shoot without the bulk of a DSLR and was ideal for my vacation trips. I remember that anticipation and excitement of how it would turn out, as well as the sensation of joy when picking up at the photo development lab.įast forward to 2010, and I bought my first camera, the Canon PowerShot G11. I wish somebody had explained to me that rangefinders just work in a very different way from SLRs, and they are not inferior.Īnyway, I shot a single roll of film during that brief period. I felt like a misfit and left the club a few months later. I thought it could not focus too! It was embarrassing. The lens could not zoom and could not even be detached. Well, I brought my family’s camera, a Yashica rangefinder, and it did not take me long to realize that my gear was the odd one out. Every newbie came with an SLR camera… except me. My first experience in photography was in the ’80s when I joined the school’s Photographic Society.
I grew up in Singapore and live in Canada now.
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