Which Olympus Features Will Work with Non-Olympus Lenses
Olympus cameras are packed with special features like Live ND, Focus Peaking, Pro Capture, etc. Of One of the questions that I frequently get asked is which of these features won’t work with 3rd party lenses. I set out test…
The Olympus 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 vs. the 300mm f/4 on a Handheld High Res Moon Photograph
I recently picked up the Olympus 100-400 f/5.0-6.3 lens from OM Digital Solutions Reconditioned Gear website. I waited a long time to get this lens because I’ve really happy with my Olympus 300mm f/4 lens. The refurbished price plus an…
Peak Design Camera Straps – Perfect for Micro Four Thirds Cameras
I don’t like to use a camera strap while photographing with my Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras but there are times when a camera strap is necessary. Peak Design Camera Straps make it easy to attach and remove the camera…
Gnarbox 2.0 – Lack of RAW Support for Olympus Cameras
I really like my Gnarbox 2.0 SSD for backing up my photographs while I’m traveling. It’s rugged and dependable, and I feel better having my photos backed up. I typically travel with an iPad Pro instead of a laptop so…
How to Switch SD Cards During Playback on Olympus Cameras
Sometimes I write a blog so I remember how to do something and hopefully this information will help others out as well. It’s also usually faster to find this information searching online than in the instruction manual. I don’t have…
How to Use Olympus Live ND to Photograph Waterfalls without a Tripod
One thing I really love about my Olympus cameras is the computational photography that is built into the cameras that really makes a photographer’s life easier. One of these computational photography features is Live ND. With Olympus’ Live ND, multiple…
Cedar Waxwings, the Perfect Subject for Olympus Pro Capture?
Olympus’ Pro Capture is an amazing technology to capture action photographs of birds, especially bird take offs. But even with Pro Capture technology, you have to be patient to get good birds in flight photographs. Sometimes, the bird doesn’t want…
Using Olympus Pro Capture to Photograph Fishing Birds in Action
I use Olympus Pro Capture all the time to photograph Birds in Flight, especially for bird take offs. I also use it to capture bees and other insects in flight. But Olympus Pro Capture has many other uses. One of…
Using the Wimberley F-2 Macro Flash Bracket on Olympus OM-D Cameras – Set Up and Review
Using a large softbox or diffuser for macro photography gives a nice soft light with minimal specular highlights. One of the challenges of using a large softbox is how to mount it to the camera so it is above the…
Settings for Using Flash for Macro Photography on Olympus OM-D Cameras
Starting out using flash for macro photography can be a bit intimidating. But with a little practice, you can easily master macro flash photography. I’ve wrote a bunch of blog posts on a variety of macro photography topics. I recently…
