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David Thorpe
Великобритания
Добавлен 12 июн 2007
The main part of my channel is the Photography Playlist. I have a special interest in Micro Four Thirds system cameras, lenses and accessories because I find their particular blend of size, weight and image quality ideally suited to my needs. I have a wide experience of the system now and this coupled with my 40 years as a professional newspaper, magazine and studio photographer gives me a practical insight into their use.
You can follow my blog at m43blog.dthorpe.net/ and see my web pages at www.dthorpe.net
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You can follow my blog at m43blog.dthorpe.net/ and see my web pages at www.dthorpe.net
David Thorpe is a participant in the Amazon Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.
Back To The Egg
Receiving a present from Paul and Linda McCartney after photographing Wings and doing the album cover for Back To The Egg.
Thanks to everyone for watching this brief recollection of David's, and for your lovely comments about him. I recorded three stories of Dad's - highlights from his career in photography - about a month before he passed away on 27 May, whilst in a hospice. I am also putting together a memorial video which I will post here in due course. Best wishes from Jonathan Thorpe (son) and all the family here in London, UK.
Thanks to everyone for watching this brief recollection of David's, and for your lovely comments about him. I recorded three stories of Dad's - highlights from his career in photography - about a month before he passed away on 27 May, whilst in a hospice. I am also putting together a memorial video which I will post here in due course. Best wishes from Jonathan Thorpe (son) and all the family here in London, UK.
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Photographing Bob Dylan at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1969
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Recalling a trip to photograph Bob Dylan in concert at the Isle of Wight Festival (UK) in 1969 for the London Evening News
A Piece of Scud
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A story from covering the First Gulf War for The News of the World
A message from Carole, Hannah and Jonathan Thorpe
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Hello everyone, We're sad to report that David passed away on Tuesday 25th. We have been very touched by all the lovely comments from RUclipsrs who appreciated Dad's work, and knowledge of photography. This channel was his pride and joy over the past decade or so, and he spent many hours working on it, in the room from which I am writing to you now. He deeply appreciated such interest from his ...
A Look At The Laowa 10mm f/2 Wide-Angle Lens For Micro Four Thirds Cameras
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It's a lens so small that I missed it when opening the box! This is a compact,, sharp manual focus lens with a plus - it has electronic contacts so the aperture can be controlled from the camera rather than a ring on the lens. If you are looking at building a take everywhere prime lens outfit, this 10mm lens fits in perfectly with a classic 10.25.45mm concept. If you like my reviews buy me a dr...
2020 - My Year In Micro Four Thirds
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2020 was The Year of the Rat for the Chinese. I'll go along with that where lockdown and politicians are concerned. Not for the Micro Four Thirds system, though. Three new Olympus cameras and some exotic lenses defied the zeitgest to bring some joy to me and I hope many others. Here's my take on it. If you like my reviews buy me a drink by clicking here paypal.me/mftman or buy though my Amazon ...
A Look At The Olympus E-M10 Mark IV Micro Four Thirds Camera Body
Просмотров 40 тыс.3 года назад
The latest iteration of the Olympus's E-M10, the Mark IV, has a 20Mp sensor, bringing it image quality in line with its more expensive siblings. It has a number of incremental improvements, the most radical being a tilting monitor that will fold under the camera for those essential selfies. If you like my reviews buy me a drink by clicking here paypal.me/mftman or buy though my Amazon shop at w...
A Look At The Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm F/0.95 Fast Wide-Angle Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras
Просмотров 38 тыс.3 года назад
Once fabled and exotic, there are more f/0.95 lenses around now than there were, especially for Micro Four Thirds cameras where the extra depth of field makes them more practically useful at full aperture. I've come to expect a trade-off in overall performance for that full stop advantage over even an f/1.4 lens but there's little evidence of it with this Mitakon. To cap it all, the Mitakon is ...
A Look At The Wotancraft Pilot Lightweight Modular Camera Sling Bag
Просмотров 21 тыс.3 года назад
Sometimes I want to travel light with minimal kit and sometimes I want to take the whole caboodle with me. The Wotancraft Pilot is configurable to suit either use while keeping its own weight to a minimum. It could well be the only bag you'll ever need. It's available here: "Pilot" Travel Camera Sling Bag 10L reurl.cc/n0z1Ov Drawstring Pouch Module (for Pilot) www.wotancraft.tw/en/product/molle...
A Look At The Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro Lens For Micro Four Thirds Cameras
Просмотров 23 тыс.3 года назад
There's always been confusion between close-focus and macro lenses. This Laowa 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens causes no such confusion. 2:1, double life size on the sensor is pretty uncompromising. So is its sharpness. It's unusual in that it has electrical contacts so that it communicates with the camera like any other Micro Four Thirds lens but is manual focus. If you like my reviews buy me a drink by...
NewBluePassport
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I am at last a free man, the possessor of a new blue British passport! Out with mucky maroon! In with Blighty blue! This video is a tribute to the indefatigable and brave English bulldogs who so epitomize the ordinary working class Englishman, Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg, Mr Boris Johnson, Mr Nigel Farage and our very own English Mandela, the one and only Mark Francois! Note: Danger of Satire! Those wit...
A Look At Setting A Clean Shooting Screen on an Olympus E-M1 Mark III Micro Four Thirds Camera
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 года назад
When taking pictures I like to concentrate on the subject completely. That mean for me a clean shooting screen, no extraneous clutter at all. I know video makers prefer it that way but I'm sure some stills shooters would too. It can be difficult or possible to do with most cameras but I've found a way with the Olympus E-M1 Mark III. It seems a bit convoluted but it's a tribute to the camera's f...
A Look At The Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 circular fisheye lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
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Micro Four Thirds camera users have become used to fisheye lenses that were designed for APS-C cameras and so clip the circular image top and bottom. Here's one that doesn't clip - either the image or your wallet! It is available at amzn.to/3aFK1RR (USA), amzn.to/3gbYYMC (UK) groups/meikelenses/ Meike Instagram: meike_global If you like my reviews buy me a drink by c...
A Look At The Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro Zoom for Micro Four Thirds Cameras
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I bought this lens some time after it came out so never thought to reviews it. Quote a few photographers have taken me to task about that so here, at last, is my take on it. There's no shortage of standard zooms for Micro Four Thirds but the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Constant Aperture Pro zoom should be towards the top of any buyer's list. If you like my reviews buy me a drink by clicking here payp...
A Look At The Olympus E M1 Mark III Micro Four Thirds Camera Body
Просмотров 72 тыс.4 года назад
Olympus have really hit the mark with the E-M1 Mark III. I'd expected another 'ho-hum, here we go again' reheat of the last model like the E-M5 Mark III, E-M10 Mark III or Panasonic's G90 or GX9. Good cameras but nothing 'must have about them' if you already have the previous model. The E-M1 Mark III is different, though. It retains everything good about the older model and adds only better thi...
A First Look At Qubit Grain Shake'n'Sharp Photo Sharpening Powder
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A First Look At Qubit Grain Shake'n'Sharp Photo Sharpening Powder
A Look at the Olympus E-M5 Mark III Micro Four Thirds Camera
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A Look at the Olympus E-M5 Mark III Micro Four Thirds Camera
A Look At The Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 Constant Aperture Zoom Lens For Micro Four Thirds Cameras
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A Look At The Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 Constant Aperture Zoom Lens For Micro Four Thirds Cameras
A Look At The Wotancraft Ryker Camera Bag For Street Photography
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A Look At The Wotancraft Ryker Camera Bag For Street Photography
A Look At The Olympus 17mm F/1.2 Pro Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras
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A Look At The Olympus 17mm F/1.2 Pro Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras
A Look At The FalconEyes F7 Mini LED Light
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A Look At The FalconEyes F7 Mini LED Light
A Look At The Panasonic G90 Micro Four Thirds Camera
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A Look At The Panasonic G90 Micro Four Thirds Camera
The Edelkrone FlexTilt 2 Tripod Head
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The Edelkrone FlexTilt 2 Tripod Head
Panasonic's Lumix S1 and G9 Digital Double Act
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Panasonic's Lumix S1 and G9 Digital Double Act
A Look At Three Wide Aperture Sigma Lenses For Micro Four Thirds
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A Look At Three Wide Aperture Sigma Lenses For Micro Four Thirds
A Look At The Olympus E-M10 Mark lll Micro Four Thirds Camera
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A Look At The Olympus E-M10 Mark lll Micro Four Thirds Camera
A Look At The Meike 6-11mm Fisheye Zoom
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A Look At The Meike 6-11mm Fisheye Zoom
A Look At The Wotancraft Trooper Medium Size Bag Suitable For Micro Four Thirds Cameras
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A Look At The Wotancraft Trooper Medium Size Bag Suitable For Micro Four Thirds Cameras
After 10 years still learn a lot from you. I'm a late viewer, rest in peace, David. Thank you so much
Thank you
Wish they're still alive
Thank you
Hi , is this teleconverter working with Lumix G vario 45-200 mm with power ois ? If no are there any other teeconverter wotking with this lens ?
I find that the Canon 350D makes better and cleaner pictures. In fact I dont use the LX100 cos when I get home and look at the pictures I can hardly find anyone that I like.
RIP David Thorpe!!!! I still go back to your very pleasant informative helpful and humorous videos. They are all GEMS Every One or Them!!!!
I only discovered on Saturday that you are no longer with us. It's strange, I hadn't heard your distinctive voice for a long time and suddenly RUclips displayed your video as a suggestion. I began watching your video and immediately I thought, I haven't heard that voice for ages. I then read the comments and your daughter's message re your passing. It came to quite a shock to me, a man who I didn't know, but whose voice I recognised immediately. I am saddened to hear the news and I wish your family well, even if it is a few years now. Rest in peace David ✝️
Thank you David.
I got this very bag from David when he was already poorly and still use it every single day whilst commuting in London... It reminds me of our time spent in assorted cafes, talking about gear, photojournalism, his career and mine. It was great to call David a friend.
Excelkent. Thanks!
David Thorpe RIP as your peerless reviews live on with immortality 🙏
Thank you for the review ! I didn't expect to see Carcassonne and what I believe to be the countryside nearby. Nice !
2024 is the year where one of Mr Thorpe's wishlist with Panasonic came true
Great review - we miss you David
I'm still hearing the S9 haters in my head, no hotshoe, no grip, no viewfinder, they crippled this camera.
Still the first video I'll click when I need to know about a lens ❤
What happened?! RIP
Still a wealth of knowledge for reference.
We all wish you’d had another lifetime David. Very much missed.
Always one of the best ambassadors for micro 4/3rds and a great content producer here. David's input and silky presentation will be greatly missed. Warmest wishes to his loved ones and thanx for sharing his time with us. ❤🩹
Always followed David. Miss his uniqueness when talking about cameras or lenses. A great guide, sadly missed.
I could almost cry. I loved his voice and delivery so much. I didn't get this camera back in the day, but may finally upgrade now...
Amazing work…what great videos
That was continue auto focus? Or david back to camera and half press the button?
Been away from photography for a few years and just learned that David has sadly passed. His channel really stood out from every other photography channel. To begin with, I found it a bit boring, I must admit, but it sure did grow on me. The low tempo was such a breeze, and I really enjoyed his work. David was a go-to and certainly one whose opinion mattered. He came across as a true British gentleman. If anything, my comment shows that this channel is still alive. David's words still resonate with heaps of people out there, and I'm sure I won't be the last person who'll get a bit blue learning David is no longer here. Rest in peace David.
Hi David, thanks for this video. I still have an old GF5. Is there a lifespan on these electronics? I can still shoot, but I am wary that it may conk out.
when i started watching his videos didnt even know he passed away.. he truly left a legacy, small but honest, RIP
Poignant and precise as always. Thanks David wherever you are. Thanks to the legacy team for keeping the channel online. 9:41 - legendary quips from the legend, once again
Very sorry …I thought he was great and did not know he passed
Good buy .. why r.i.p?
I’m going to start speaking like an English gentleman. Starting with the word “Pretty and Little.” Which neither contain the letter D. Only T. 💁🏻♀️. T T
Great review! Does the shutter release control through the touch screen also work with vintage lenses or only with dedicated micro 4/3 lenses?
What a classic! Love the conclusion!
Still not forgotten…. RIP David.
Wonder if you can still get away with that "Black dress" ending in 2024...? lol! Anywho, very nice review!
Didn"t know he passed away... Well, guess that will happen to all of us at some stage, now won"t it...
I love this video, and it's testamant to David that I'm still watching it all these years after his sad passing - and, it sintered me to buy the lens.
David is the reason I got into MFT, was definitely the best reviewer out there, I still haven't found anyone better. I was always looking forward to his new videos coming out back in the day. :(
I have both, I use the Pen F for Street Photography and the GX8 for landscape Photography.
Is the 10L version?
You are very missed.
10:30 Never occurred to me; very helpful tip! Cheers!
X pro1 x ever
I just love the wry remarks you make throughout your videos :)
Stick rocking mine in 2024. We miss you David. Hope you're flying high.
We miss you, David
9:24. See-through dress?! Thanks!
Rest in peace, David. You are sorely missed. I love this review.
$1500. Thats buys you a Nikon D800 and an 85 f1.4. Coming from M43, it's now a dead end. I would buy a Lumix S though.
I miss him.