Search
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Gallery
    • Bird Gallery
    • Landscape Gallery
    • Macro and Close Up Gallery
    • Wildlife Gallery
  • Travel
    • National Parks
    • Travel India
    • Travel Destinations
    • Travel Tips
  • Nature
    • Bird Photography
    • Wildlife
    • Macro
  • Photo Gear
    • OM System OM-1
    • Olympus OM-D
      • Olympus OM-D E-M1
      • Olympus OM-D E-M1X
      • Olympus OM-D E-M5
    • Canon 5d Mark iii
    • Canon 6d
  • Lenses
    • Canon Lenses
    • Micro Four Thirds Lenses
  • Photo Processing
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact
  • About
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Gallery
    • Bird Gallery
    • Landscape Gallery
    • Macro and Close Up Gallery
    • Wildlife Gallery
  • Travel
    • National Parks
    • Travel India
    • Travel Destinations
    • Travel Tips
  • Nature
    • Bird Photography
    • Wildlife
    • Macro
  • Photo Gear
    • OM System OM-1
    • Olympus OM-D
      • Olympus OM-D E-M1
      • Olympus OM-D E-M1X
      • Olympus OM-D E-M5
    • Canon 5d Mark iii
    • Canon 6d
  • Lenses
    • Canon Lenses
    • Micro Four Thirds Lenses
  • Photo Processing
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact
  • About
Martin Belan

Nature, Travel, and Olympus Photography Blog

  • Osprey Perched in the Morning Light
    Bird Photography,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Capturing the Beauty of Florida’s Birds with the OM System OM-1

    This blog is dedicated to exploring the beauty of Florida’s birds through the viewfinder of the OM System OM-1 camera. The OM-1 is a terrific camera among bird photographers for its compact size, computational photography features,  and the m.Zuiko lens…

    By Martin Belan
  • Thor's Well, Live ND16
    Landscapes,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Using OM System / Olympus Computational Photography Features for Beach and Coastal Photography

    Olympus / OM System cameras have a variety of computational photography features built in the camera.  With the advanced Image Stabilization in these cameras, many of these features can be used handheld.  The amount of Image Stabilization will vary by…

    By Martin Belan
  • OM System OM-5
    Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Comparing the OM System OM-1, OM-5 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III.  Which One Should You Buy?

    After much anticipation and speculation, OM Digital Solutions has announced the release of the OM-5 the second new camera that the company has released since the acquisition of Olympus’ Imaging Division. Does the OM-5 stand up to the expectations?  Is…

    By Martin Belan
  • Find the Shutter Count on OM System Cameras
    Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    How to Find the Shutter Count on the OM System OM-1 Camera

    Just like Olympus cameras, OM System Cameras like the OM-1 have a hidden menu that will display the number of shutter actuations taken on the camera.  The OM-1 has the same 400,000 shutter rating as the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark…

    By Martin Belan
  • Brown Bear, Katmai National Park, Alaska
    Bird Photography,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear,  Wildlife

    What Bird and Wildlife Subjects work with OM Systems / Olympus Subject Detection AF?

    Olympus first introduced Bird Detection AF with the OM-D E-M1X.  OM Digital Solutions improved Bird Detection AF with the OM System OM-1 camera, and also added Subject Detection for Dogs and Cats. OM Digital Solutions has been consistent in their…

    By Martin Belan
  • ProCapSH1 @ 120 fps
    Nature,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Photographing Bees with OM System OM-1 Pro Capture SH1 – Do you Really Need 120 Frames per Second?

    The OM System OM-1 has a super high 120 frames per second (fps) in SH1 mode.  In SH1 mode, the camera does not autofocus in between frames.  The OM-1 also has an SH2 mode that does focus in between frames,…

    By Martin Belan
  • Sunrise from Homer Spit
    Bird Photography,  Landscapes,  National Parks,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear,  Wildlife

    Putting the OM System OM-1 to the Test on a Photography Trip to Alaska

    I went on a 6-day photography trip to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula using the OM System OM-1 as my primary camera.  The trip included a mixture of landscape, bird, and wildlife photography. There were a couple challenging photography situations including 2…

    By Martin Belan
  • Yellow Warbler - OM-1
    Bird Photography,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Comparing the OM Systems OM-1 and Olympus OM-D E-M1X for Bird Photography

    The OM System OM-1 camera has been receiving a lot of positive press as a bird photography camera.  The camera has a new Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor and shooting modes with faster frames per second. I’ve been using the…

    By Martin Belan
  • OM System RM-WR1 Wireless Remote Control
    Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    OM System RM-WR1 Wireless Remote Control Review

    OM Digital Solutions released a new battery grip and a wireless remote control for the OM-1 camera. The new RM-WR1 Wireless Remote was made specifically for the OM-1 camera but still can be used with Olympus OM-D cameras with a…

    By Martin Belan
  • Osprey in Flight, Blackwater NWR
    Bird Photography,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Review of the OM System OM-1 for Bird Photography

    I’ve spent the past few months field testing the OM System OM-1 camera for Bird Photography and in this blog, I’ll share my findings and opinions on the new flagship camera from OM Digital Solutions / Olympus. For the past…

    By Martin Belan
 Older Posts

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 355 other subscribers

Join Me on Facebook


Defy the Moment Shop Olympus
Luminar NEO
The Adventure Junkies
Ranked as one of the Best Outdoor Photography Blogs on the Internet

Recent Posts

  • Capturing the Beauty of Florida’s Birds with the OM System OM-1
  • Enjoy Your Photos More by Automatically Setting the Wallpaper on Your Mac, iPad and iPhone
  • Improve the Productivity of Your Photo Processing in Lightroom and Photoshop with an Elgato Stream Deck
  • How Much OM System / Olympus Gear Can You Fit in a Pelican Air 1535 Case?
  • Should You Upgrade to the Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 Pro Lens for Bird and Wildlife Photography
Langly Photography Bags

Categories

  • Astrophotography (21)
  • Bird Photography (76)
  • Infrared (2)
  • Landscapes (72)
  • Macro (53)
  • National Parks (67)
  • Nature (133)
  • Olympus / OM System (103)
  • Photo Gear (166)
  • Photo of the Day (25)
  • Photo Processing (39)
  • Photo Stories (79)
  • Photography (18)
  • Photography Projects (7)
  • Software (76)
  • Travel (163)
  • Wildlife (70)
Facebook Twitter Instagram Follow
© 2023 - All Rights Reserved | Martin Belan
Back to top