Putting Focus Peaking to the Test on the Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus has added a new focus peaking feature on the Olympus OM-D E-M1 that was not on the predecessor E-M5 model. Focus Peaking is a feature that highlights the area of the composition that is currently in focus. Focus peaking…
Olympus OM-D E-M1 and E-M5 a Visual Comparison
When comparing the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 to the E-M5, a few features are noticeable immediately without even turning on the camera. Built In Grip. The E-M1 comes with a new grip that makes the camera more comfortable to hold…
How to find the Shutter Actuation Count on the Olympus OM-D
Mirrorless Olympus cameras have a computerized focal-plane shutter unlike DSLRs that use a mirror that flips up prior to taking an exposure. The number of shutter count actuations is still important on these Olympus mirrorless cameras. Olympus rates the shutter…
Will the Olympus OM-D E-M5 work for Birds In Flight Photography?
I had previously written a blog post where I did not recommend the Olympus OM-D E-M5 for Bird and Wildlife photography. Well, now its time to eat my words. While the Olympus OM-D E-M5 wouldn’t be my first choice for…
Using the Olympus OM-D E-M5 for Sports Photography
On my last trip to India this year, I was able to attend and photograph a Cricket match. This wasn’t a professional Cricket match. It was more of a pick up game. However, this was still a great opportunity to…
My First International Photo Trip with the Olympus OM-D Camera
Taj Mahal in the Late Afternoon Light. Taken with the Olympus 12-50mm f3.5 – 6.3 lens, hand held (Above Photo) In addition to the weight restrictions, I also wanted to get to know my Olympus OM-D better by making it my…
How to set the Size of the Focus Points on the Olympus OM-D
Out of the box, the focus point size on the Olympus OM-D E-M5 is set to a rather large rectangle. For instances like wildlife or bird photography, the size of the focus point can be changed on the Olympus OM-D…
Olympus looking to complete in the PRO market with New M.ZUIKO PRO Lenses
With the announcement of their new OMD E-M1 Micro Four Thirds camera, Olympus also announced two new M.ZUIKO PRO category lenses. Olympus 12-40mm / f2.8 M.Zuiko PRO LensOlympus ED 40-150mm f/2.8 M.Zuiko PRO The Olympus 12-40mm / f2.8 M.Zuiko PRO…
Canon 6d vs. Olympus OM-D E-M5 for Travel Photography
Since I’ve purchased the Olympus OM-D E-M5, I have been trying to determine when to when to take the Olympus OM-D on a trip versus the Canon EOS 6D. Both are good travel photography cameras and deliver high quality photos. Each camera also…
My First Nature Photo Walk with the Olympus OM-D E-M5
I tested out my recently purchased an Olympus OM-D E-M5 on a late summer nature photo walk in one of my favorite local parks. The main goal of my photo walk was to test out the Olympus OM-D on nature…
