Taking Amazing Handheld Internal HDR photos with the Olympus OM-D E-M1X
The Olympus OM-D E-M1X is the new flagship Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus. While the OM-D E-M1X is pricey for a Micro Four Thirds camera ($2,999 USD), it does have some advanced features like: Built in battery grip with dual…
Should You Upgrade to the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II?
Olympus recently announced its new flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera. The new camera comes with a boat load of features. But it also comes with a significantly higher price than its predecessor. This blog examines the new features and…
Testing In Camera HDR with the Olympus OM-D
I don’t shoot a lot of HDR photographs. In fact many times when I use exposure bracketing, I only process one of the bracketed images. But, there are times when HDR is necessary to capture all the details in an…
Comparing the Olympus OM-D E-M1, E-M5 Mark II, and E-M10 Mark II
My original blog post on cmparing the Olympus OM-D E-M1, E-M5, and E-M10 has been one of my most popular posts. However, Olympus has been busy producing the E-M5 Mark II and the E-M10 Mark II. I currently own the…
My Micro Four Thirds Waterfall Photography Kit
Waterfalls are one of the favorite subjects for nature photographers. However, many waterfalls require a somewhat lengthy hike usually on uneven terrain. Lower Lynn Camp Falls, Smoky Mountains Since many waterfalls require a long hike in order to photograph them,…
Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm Macro Lens Cap (46mm) Replacement
I am horrible about losing lens caps for my Olympus OM-D when I’m out in the field. A couple of weeks ago while hiking in the Smoky Mountains, I lost the lens cap for the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm Macro lens. …
The Professional Controls on the Olympus OM-D E-M1
In my Opinion, one of the features that sets the Olympus OM-D E-M1 apart from other Compact System Cameras are its professional controls. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 has two control dials and a two position lever that allow you to…
Testing out the Olympus 9mm Fisheye Body Cap Lens at the Taj Mahal
Due to being strapped for space on a recent trip to India, I decided to bring along the compact Olympus 9mm Fisheye Body Cap Lens. I thought it would be fun to test the lens at one of the 7…
Long Exposure Photography Using the Olympus OM-D E-M1
On a recent trip to Maine, I spent quite a bit of time experimenting with long exposure photography using the Olympus OM-D E-M1. The main subjects for my long exposures photographs were waterfalls and the waves on the Maine coast.…
Testing out the Olympus 40-150mm f4.0 – 5.6 Lens at the Zoo
Lioness – ISO 100, f5.6, 140mm, 1/640 of a Second The Olympus 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 is the micro four thirds version of the popular 70-300 lens for DSLRs. The effective full frame equivalent of the Olympus 40-150mm is 80-300mm. I decided to purchase…
