Robin is currently an Olympus Malaysia employee so I suspect it will be awhile before he defects again .. I actually liked his blog better when he was an engineer ...and was trying Sony and other systems ....
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Do you still read Kirk Tuck and Ming Thein?
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Day Hiker
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If you read Kirk Tuck and Ming Thein because of the gear they use, you have no clue what their writing is all about.
Among other things, Kirk Tuck writes very well about the business of photography. In many articles, I can remove "photography" from the topic and insert my own business and gain crucial insights about being successful in a self-employed business. That Kirk's is a photography blog is icing on the cake!
Ming Thein writes extremely well about the process and philosophy of photography. Of course, not always, but often. I also enjoy his take on, what is to me, exotic equipment. I happen to enjoy his style of photography, some of which I might call modern minimalist. If you write him off because he does not use the equipment you use, you are the loser.
Photography for me is far more than gear. I read Kirk Tuck, Ming Thein, Michael Johnston, and Thom Hogan regularly. My knowledge of the market, craft, profession, and passion of photography is enhanced by such folk.
Jim Pilcher
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Yes ... I read Kirk because he is a good writer, sometime interesting, sometimes humorous and he gives me an insight into the working Pro today ... Ming not so much since he went over the deep end into perfection.. Robin I liked better before he joined Oly and was just an engineer or student finding time for Shutter Therapy . Thom I read to find his take on the state of the industry ... Other, occasionally...
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It's by far my favorite photography blog. But I also read Tuck. I like that he keeps trying new things. I remember when he shot with a couple Oly 520's, then I think switched to something more high res. He keeps switching. Obviously he uses what he wants and his blog isn't meant for a particular gear fan base. He's been pretty consistent in liking EVF's though.
captura
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I remember Ming Thein as a member who used to post on another forum.Hi Guy , as I say I am always a tad suspicious about people with a clear vested interest doing "reviews ". However on the upside he does show a lot of excellent photos . I cant say I have seen any "strong criticism" in the articles I have read ,though I have seen some rather effusive praise of Olympus gear that I would certainly take with a pinch of salt.Until this post I had never heard of Ming Thein
kaphinga
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Ming Thein and Thom Hogan both Influenced my decision to go with M4/3, and I still enjoy reading their blogs.
Ming Thein, of course, has moved toward bigger gear, but I still like to read his thoughts on composition and how to see. I don't pay much attention to his gear reviews anymore -- it's just not where I want to be.
And, as others have said, I always look forward to Thom Hogan's take on the industry.
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David Kieltyka
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If you have a public profile of any note, some folks will delight in taking potshots at you.
Whether or not I follow the work of any photographer has little to do with the gear they use, even though it may've been a gear review that drew me to them in the first place. Do I or don't I Iike their photos, regardless of the equipment they use? That's what I care about.
I like Mr. Ming's work…the precision & austerity of it. It's not my own approach at all, which is probably in part why I like it.
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Whether or not I follow the work of any photographer has little to do with the gear they use, even though it may've been a gear review that drew me to them in the first place. Do I or don't I Iike their photos, regardless of the equipment they use? That's what I care about.
I like Mr. Ming's work…the precision & austerity of it. It's not my own approach at all, which is probably in part why I like it.
-Dave-
I read Kirk Tuck. I like his style and writing. He's obviously a happy shooter. Not so much Ming Thein. I can't quite figure him out. Much like Lloyd Cambers/Diglloyd - the technical "perfect" exposure, "masterclass" prints and workshops, or whatever he calls it. His reviews are good, though, if you are looking for possible negative observations on a camera both are worth a read (diglloys is pay). If I don't mind or care about what they think is bad, I just ignore it.
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Kung Pao Panda
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Who are these people? Are they camera gear bloggers? And what have they moved on too?
Should I really care who they are?
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Guy Parsons
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No.
But they do need as many clicks as they can get, so go for it. Especially if you buy through their links, it helps pay for their childrens' shoes.
I tried to find a cynical smiley but failed.
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Regards...... Guy
TheEye
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I think only Ken Rockwell manages that feat (Feeding and clothing his kids through sales commissions). Aiming at the lowest common denominator and sticking with the most easily understood topics pays off. ;-)
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geoson
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I do read Kirk Tuck. I met him 2 years ago at PhotoPlus. While he's not loyal to a particular brand, he has been a pretty fair defender of smaller formats, even if he's using Sony now.
CharlesB58
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I still read Kirk Tuck's blog because rather than try to come across as some sort of unimpeachable expert, he admits to being a pro who is prone to G.A.S and has to weigh that against the practical aspects of running a business. He also makes good points about how he ends up using different cameras just because he likes the total package it offers rather than getting involved in pixel peeped IQ contests.
Ming Thein always struck me as the opposite of Kirk: an elitist who feels that anyone who doesn't agree with him is too dense to understand him.
I like Damian MacGillicuddy: he uses Olympus to very good effect for fashion work that most people expect is the province of FF. But he's a very down to earth Scotsman.
Ming Thein always struck me as the opposite of Kirk: an elitist who feels that anyone who doesn't agree with him is too dense to understand him.
I like Damian MacGillicuddy: he uses Olympus to very good effect for fashion work that most people expect is the province of FF. But he's a very down to earth Scotsman.
I read one of his reviews recently - quite well presented.
Thanks for the warning, my travels have not gone that far so far.
No, I think he covers a wider field than that, but I have not looked up his blog for a long time.
Like all camera freaks he has his opinionated moments amongst some level headed comments.
Really? I guess he will find out his true worth when he has to raise money from his followers. At least subscription paid surely means "independent".
If you get your review samples from the manufaturer/distributor (or even B&H) there is a certain obligation to not be too nasty or the source of getting an early leg-up test to preen with is likely to dry up.
Not sure if even Luminous Landscapes had/have to pay full retail to buy and keep their test subjects.
Disclaimer - I like and use Metabones adapters (among others) but I am not related to Brian Caldwell and I pay full retail price for the adapters I use. I have had a good run with RJ adapters and recommend them where approptriate, but I have no commercial association with RJ and buy my adapters. I only have the friendly association of perhaps being a "good customer".
Heck, with the attention I give dpreview I don't have time to check out the rest, except when I am "on a mission".
TN Args
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He's a Hasselblad Ambassador these days. He recently reviewed a $37,000 body and associated lenses. But is he really much more independent than Robin Wong? I suppose he is: he has separate income and could argue that he chose the camera first then ambassadorship followed. But so did Wong.....
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