Is the OM System OM-5 Mark II the Upgrade You’ve Been Waiting For?
OM System just released the OM-5, Mark II camera. I have the OM-5, Mark I and love it as a small, every day carry and back up camera to my OM-1 Mark II. Do the upgrades in the OM-5, Mark II…
Creative Ideas and Tips for using OM System’s Live ND Feature
Want to add motion and creativity to your photographs without carrying physical ND filters or using a tripod? The OM System Live ND feature lets you do just that—right in-camera. While Live ND is great for smoothing waterfalls, it also…
Nature Photography with the OM System 40-150mm f/4 Pro Lens: Field Test Results
I’ve owned the OM System 40-150mm f/4 Pro Lens for over 9 months now. I also own the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 and the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 lenses. I’m finding that the longer I own the f/4 version of the 40-150,…
Is the Think Tank Airport Advantage the Best Way to Travel with the OM System 150-400mm f/4.5 Lens
The OM System 150-400mm f/4.5 Lens is a terrific bird and wildlife photography lens. It has the sharpness of the Olympus 300mm f/4 lens with a huge focal length range of 150 – 500mm (300 – 1000mm full frame equivalent).…
Putting OM System / Olympus Live ND to the Test at a Crowded Great Falls Park in Virginia
I was driving home from southern Maryland on a Sunday afternoon and decided to check out Great Falls Park and hopefully photograph the waterfalls. Great Falls Park is located in McClean, Virginia just 18 miles from Washington D.C., and is…
A Travel Photographer’s Guide to Backing Up Your Photographs on Long Trips, and Short ones too
Taking a journey to faraway places and capturing unforgettable memories and stunning views with your camera is every travel photographer’s dream. But amid the excitement of exploring new territories, the concern of losing those special moments you’ve captured is always…
How the Multi Function Button Works on Olympus / OM System Cameras and Why You Should Use it
In this blog we are going to explore a useful feature of OM System / Olympus cameras that often flies under the radar: the Multi Function Button. No matter what type of photography you shoot, having quick access to key…
OM System Announces Firmware Update for the OM-1 Mark I after Releasing the OM-1 Mark II
Well, I was wrong in my blog on the announcement of the OM System OM-1 Mark II, that OM System would probably not update the firmware of the OM-1 1 with some of the new features of the OM-1 II.…
My Wishlist for the OM System OM-5 Mark II to Make it a Better Bird and Wildlife Photography Camera
I purchased the OM System OM-5 as a backup camera for my photography travels. The camera has a small footprint and very light at .91 lbs / 414 grams and has many of the features of the OM-1 (Live ND,…
Keep your Hands Warm – Ocoopa Rechargeable Hand Warmer Review and Field Test
Unless you live in the tropics, cold hands and fingers and inevitable for photographers and others who engage in outdoor activities in the winter. I used to buy disposable hand warmers, but those can get expensive if you use them…
