The Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic 100-300mm lens for Travel Bird Photography
Sometimes when you travel it’s not possible to bring along big lenses and big DSLRs for bird photography. The current weight and size limitations imposed by the airlines has made traveling with photo equipment even more difficult. Lately, I’ve only…
Using the Olympus OM-D E-M1 for Macro Photography
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lensare quickly becoming my go to camera and lens for macro photography. My previous macro camera and lens were the Canon 5d Mark iii and Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens which is…
The Remote Control WiFi Feature on the Olympus OM-D E-M1
The Olympus Remote Control feature allows you to remotely control and take photos with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera over WiFi. The Olympus OI Share application is required to remotely control the Olympus OM-D E-M1 or the Olympus Pen E-P5…
Comparing the Olympus OM-D E-M1, E-M5, and E-M10
Olympus has recently announced a new addition to their OM-D line of Micro Four Thirds cameras, the Olympus OM-D E-M10. At first it was thought that the OM-D E-M10 would be replacing the E-M5. However, Olympus intends to keep all…
Setting Up WiFi on the Olympus OM-D E-M1
Unlike its predecessor, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 comes with built in WiFi. This is a new feature for Olympus that was first introduced with the Olympus E-P5. The WiFi on the Olympus OM-D E-M1 has 4 features. Remote Control Photo…
The WiFi Feature on the Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus has included built-in WiFi on the Olympus OM-D E-M1. This is a new feature from the predecessor E-M5 model. The latest version of the Olympus PEN cameras (E-P5) also features built in Wi-Fi. Olympus has created iOS and Android …
Bushnell Backtrack D-Tour GPS Review for Hikers and Nature Photographers
When out photographing in nature, I can get carried away with hiking deeper into the woods or taking an unknown trail. I’m usually pretty good with direction and find my way back to the car. However, I thought it would…
Putting Focus Peaking to the Test on the Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus has added a new focus peaking feature on the Olympus OM-D E-M1 that was not on the predecessor E-M5 model. Focus Peaking is a feature that highlights the area of the composition that is currently in focus. Focus peaking…
Olympus OM-D E-M1 and E-M5 a Visual Comparison
When comparing the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 to the E-M5, a few features are noticeable immediately without even turning on the camera. Built In Grip. The E-M1 comes with a new grip that makes the camera more comfortable to hold…
How to find the Shutter Actuation Count on the Olympus OM-D
Mirrorless Olympus cameras have a computerized focal-plane shutter unlike DSLRs that use a mirror that flips up prior to taking an exposure. The number of shutter count actuations is still important on these Olympus mirrorless cameras. Olympus rates the shutter…
