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…
9 Tips for Photographing Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park is located in the southwestern part of South Dakota just south of I-90 near the town of Wall. Badlands is known for its unique, colorful rock formations and pinnacles. Badlands National Park is a prime location for…
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…
Olympus OM-D E-M10 – The Take Everywhere Infrared Camera
I rarely go out only for Infrared photography. But I do like to take an infrared camera with me just in case I find a subject that works for infrared. In this blog, I’ll discuss the features of the Olympus…
8 Tips for Photographing the Spring Bird Migration
Spring migration is one of the most exciting times of the year for bird photographers. With hundreds of bird species migrating from the south to the north, you never know what you’re going to see and photograph. After many years…
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…
Photographing Birds and Wildlife at Bombay Hook NWR, Delaware
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located 10 miles from Dover, Delaware near the town of Smyrna. Dover is a good place to stay with several hotels and multiple restaurants on the southern side of town on North Dupont…
How to Use Bird Detection AF with Pro Capture on the OM System OM-1
Pro Capture and Bird Detection AF aren’t new technologies introduced with the OM System OM-1 camera, but they have been improved and are more accessible in the OM-1. Combining Pro Capture and Bird Detection AF can lead to some incredible…
How I Set Up the OM System OM-1 for Nature Photography
The OM System OM-1 is a highly customizable camera. In fact, there may be too many options to customize which can cause you to forget what is assigned to what. More on how to help remember your customized settings later…
Testing the OM System OM-1’s Dog and Cat Subject Detection on Dog Action Photography
It has been a long cold, wet winter here in the Midwest United States and my dog Sallie was ready to run and jump. Now that the back yard has dried out, it was a perfect time to test Dog…