Can’t Highlight Your Camera’s PDF Manual on Apple Devices? Here’s the Fix
One of the first things I do when I get a new camera is download the manual and start reading through it looking for interesting features, customization options, and hidden capabilities that I might otherwise miss. Recently, I downloaded the…
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…
Panasonic Lumix L10 Street Photography: A Real-World Test in Washington DC
When I bought the Panasonic Lumix L10, my original plan was not to use it as a dedicated street photography camera. I purchased it as a small, travel-friendly camera to explore Panasonic features such as Real Time LUTs, the Function…
Traveling to Washington DC with Only the Panasonic Lumix L10
For most photography trips, deciding which camera gear to take is part of the planning process. Which camera body? Which lenses? Do I need something wider? More reach? What if I encounter something unexpected? For a recent 2½-day photography trip…
My Brand-New Panasonic Lumix L10 Already Has Sensor Dust
My Panasonic Lumix L10 is only a few weeks old, and it already has sensor dust. I confirmed it by photographing a clear blue sky using all four of the camera’s aspect ratios. A dark curved mark appears in 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 S9 Hand Grip Comparison: Which One is Right for You?
One of my latest camera purchases is the Panasonic Lumix S9 bundled with Panasonic’s compact 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 kit lens. Thanks to a Prime Day sale, I was able to save $450, bringing the package price down from $1,797.99 to $1,347.99. I’ve really enjoyed shooting with…
How to Get the Most from the Panasonic Lumix L10 Function Switch
When Panasonic introduced the Lumix L10, most of the discussion revolved around its new sensor, premium compact design, and whether it was still “compact” enough. One feature that received much less attention is the three-position Function Switch on the front of…
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…
Field Testing the Panasonic Lumix L10 for Macro Photography
Why I Tried the Panasonic Lumix L10 for Macro Photography I took the Panasonic Lumix L10 on several macro photowalks to test its close-focusing and focus-stacking features. I wanted to see how well this compact camera could handle flowers, insects,…
