Photographing the Puffins at Elliston, Newfoundland With OM System Gear
Photographing Atlantic Puffins at Elliston, Newfoundland gave me a good real-world test of my OM System bird photography setup. There were plenty of puffins to photograph, but the conditions were more challenging than some of the videos I had watched…
OM System OM-3 Hand Grip Comparison: Which One Is Right for You?
I recently added the OM System OM-3 to my camera kit, and one thing became obvious almost immediately: I really wanted a better grip. The OM-3’s flat-front, retro-inspired design is a big part of its appeal. It keeps the camera…
What I Like and Don’t Like About the OM System OM-3
It took me a long time to decide to buy the OM System OM-3. I already owned the OM-1 and OM-1 Mark II, and I didn’t see much reason to add another camera with so many of the same features.…
OM System PEN vs. OM-3 vs. OM-5 Mark II: Which Camera Is Right for You?
The new OM System PEN gives Micro Four Thirds photographers another choice in an OM System lineup that already includes the OM-3 and OM-5 Mark II. All three cameras use the Micro Four Thirds lens mount and share quite a…
OM System Live ND: Common Problems, Limitations, and How to Get Better Results
OM System’s Live ND feature is one of the most useful computational photography tools available in modern cameras. It can create long-exposure effects such as blurred waterfalls, smoother waves, and motion effects without requiring a separate neutral density filter or…
OM System Bird and Wildlife Photography: Tips for Better Photos
One of the most frustrating parts of bird and wildlife photography is returning home with photographs that looked sharp in the viewfinder but appear soft when viewed on a computer when you get home. It is easy to blame the…
Choosing the Right OM System Kit for Every Photography Trip
One of the questions I hear most often from OM System photographers is, “What gear do you take on your trips?” The answer isn’t a simple packing list. Over the past few years, I’ve photographed African safaris, South American wetlands,…
Panasonic Lumix L10 vs OM System OM-5 II: Which Is the Better Micro Four Thirds Travel Camera?
The Panasonic Lumix L10 and OM System OM-5 II use the same general Micro Four Thirds sensor format, but take very different approaches to travel photography. The L10 is an all-in-one compact with a built-in Leica 24–75mm-equivalent f/1.7–2.8 zoom. The…
Why the Olympus 12-100mm f/4 Lens Rarely Leaves My Camera
Except when I’m specifically heading out to photograph birds and wildlife, there’s one lens that goes on every photography trip I take—the Olympus 12-100mm f/4 PRO. It has traveled with me through deserts, along rugged coastlines, into rain and snow,…
How to Create Multiple Exposures on OM System and Olympus Cameras
One of the more creative features hidden inside many OM System and Olympus cameras is Multiple Exposure mode. While most photographers think of multiple exposures as something that requires Photoshop or external editing software, Olympus has supported surprisingly powerful in-camera…
