Next Steps in Learning Deep Sky Astrophotography – An Equatorial GoTo Mount
One of the next pieces of equipment I purchased that really improved my astrophotography was Equatorial GoTo Mount. A GoTo Mount will improve and assist your astrophotography in several ways: Precise location and slewing (moving) to Deep Sky Objects in…
Why Buy an Olympus OM-D E-M10 as a Backup or Second Camera?
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 is a really good mirrorless camera, but it is on the low end of the OM-D Camera line. So why would I buy an OM-D E-M10 as a second camera? Size and Price. The size of…
Comparing the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and E-M1X for Bird Photography
With the OM-D E-M1X and E-M1 Mark III, Olympus has introduced two cameras that when paired with Olympus 300mm f/4 Pro lens are quite capable for bird photography. Both cameras have many of the same features and specs: 20.4 megapixel…
Testing the Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro Lens with the Olympus 60mm and 30mm Macro Lenses
There are not a lot choices for a Micro Four Thirds macro lens with a greater than 1:1 magnification. The Olympus 60mm macro will give you up to a 1:1 magnification and the Olympus 30mm macro gives up to a…
How to Use Custom Mode Settings on your Olympus OM-D Camera for Bird Photography
Several Olympus OM-D cameras have Custom Mode Settings on the Mode Dial on top of the camera. This makes it really easy to switch between different settings in your camera due to changing conditions. See the table at the bottom…
Should you Switch to the Olympus OM-D and 300mm f/4 lens for Bird and Wildlife Photography?
I love to photograph birds and wildlife. I’ve captured some really good images using my Canon 5d Mark III with the Canon 500mm f/4 and Canon 100-400mm f/4.5 – f/5.6 lenses. I’ve also owned Olympus gear for years and I…
Understanding SD Card Formats and Speed Classes and which ones to buy for Your Olympus Camera
What are all the numbers, letters, and symbols on the label of SD cards and what do they mean to me as a photographer? Which cards should I buy for my Olympus OM-D camera? In this blog, I’ll clarify the…
How to Mount a Guide Scope to Your DSLR / Mirrorless Camera without a Telescope
I have several good Canon DSLR lenses that I have been using for Astrophotography. Using my Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Go To mount with a good polar alignment, I’ve been able to get 3 – 3.5 minute exposures. I wanted to take…
Testing the Meike MK320 Flash on Olympus OM-D Cameras
I was looking for a small, inexpensive flash for my Olympus OM-D E-M1 III to use for nature macro photography. I selected the Meike MK-320 due to its price and compactness. Paired with the OM-D E-M1 III and a small…
Comparing the Specifications of the Olympus E-M10 Mark IV, III, and II
Olympus recently announced a new version of its OM-D, E-M10 camera, the E-M10 Mark IV. For its size, the E-M10s are a very functional camera. I often use my E-M10 Mark II as a second camera on my nature photography…
