OM System 90mm Macro Unboxing, First Impressions, and Limitations
OM Digital Solutions announced their new 90mm Pro Macro lens on February 8, 2023. There was a lot of speculation in the message boards and blog comments that the lens would be delayed due to high demand. I’m happy to…
An Unbiased Evaluation of the OM System 90mm f3.5 Pro Macro Lens: Is it right for you?
I have to admit that I had sticker shock when I saw the announcement for the OM System 90mm f3.5 Macro Lens. I had been excited about this lens ever since it showed up on then OM System’s Lens Roadmap. …
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…
How Much OM System / Olympus Gear Can You Fit in a Pelican Air 1535 Case?
I had previously written a Blog on my experiences flying with my photography gear in a Pelican Air 1535 Case. I just realized that I published that blog back in 2018 when I was shooting with a combination of Olympus…
Should You Upgrade to the Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 Pro Lens for Bird and Wildlife Photography
I’m finally getting around to selling my old Canon DSLR gear. I’ve been using Olympus Micro Four Thirds photography gear since 2014, and I have been using it for all genres of photography (except deep sky astrophotography) for several years.…
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…
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…
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…
How to use the OM System OI.Share App for Backyard Bird Photography
OM Digital Solutions has a free OI.Share app that communicates wirelessly with your Olympus / OM System cameras. The App has Remote Control, Photo Import, Camera How To, basic Photo Editing, and Geotagging. The Olympus version of the OI.Share app…
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…
