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…
Setting Up Olympus Focus Peaking for Macro Photography
Focus peaking is a useful feature for macro photography. A lot of times manual focus is required for macro photography and focus peaking will indicate when your subject or part of your subject is in focus. Olympus OM-D cameras have…
Lightweight Nature Macro Photography Set Up for Olympus OM-D Cameras
Olympus OM-D cameras are perfect for nature macro photography. They are lightweight for long hikes and have terrific image stabilization. For my set up, I wanted to have mobility and nimbleness to photograph insects and other subjects on longer nature…
Easy Flower Macro Reflection Lighting Set Up
A reflection is a great way to add depth and interest to your macro photographs. In this blog, I’ll show you a quick and cheap set up for reflections in close up photography. For this reflection photograph I used a…
How to Photograph the Moon using Olympus’ High Res Mode
Olympus OM-D cameras have a High Res Shot Mode that takes and stacks multiple exposures to produce a high resolution image of up to 80 MP. This can produce a high resolution image of the moon without having to manually…
