Panasonic Lumix S9 for Aurora Photography: A Real-World Field Test
Paired with the Sigma 16–28mm f/2.8 DG DN, the compact Lumix S9 proved to be a surprisingly capable night-sky camera during my aurora trip to Fairbanks, Alaska. The Panasonic Lumix S9 is easy to think of as a compact camera…
Peak Design Capture Camera Clip V3 and Pro Pad Review
The Peak Design Capture Camera Clip V3 is designed to keep a camera secure and accessible without carrying it around your neck or stopping to take it out of a bag. It can be attached to a backpack strap or…
Traveling Light with the Lumix LX100 II: What You Gain—and What You Give Up
During a recent trip through Colorado, I used the Lumix LX100 II at Great Sand Dunes, along the drive from Alamosa to Rocky Mountain National Park, and around Estes Lake. The camera is small enough to fit into a jacket…
OM System OM-3 Hand Grip Comparison: Which One Is Right for You?
I recently added the OM System OM-3 to my camera kit, and one thing became obvious almost immediately: I really wanted a better grip. The OM-3’s flat-front, retro-inspired design is a big part of its appeal. It keeps the camera…
What I Like and Don’t Like About the OM System OM-3
It took me a long time to decide to buy the OM System OM-3. I already owned the OM-1 and OM-1 Mark II, and I didn’t see much reason to add another camera with so many of the same features.…
Why Buying Used Micro Four Thirds Gear Makes More Sense Than Ever
I’ve purchased quite a bit of used photography gear over the years, and lately I’ve been looking at the used market even more closely. Micro Four Thirds may be one of the best camera systems for doing that. The obvious…
OM System PEN vs. OM-3 vs. OM-5 Mark II: Which Camera Is Right for You?
The new OM System PEN gives Micro Four Thirds photographers another choice in an OM System lineup that already includes the OM-3 and OM-5 Mark II. All three cameras use the Micro Four Thirds lens mount and share quite a…
Can’t Highlight Your Camera’s PDF Manual on Apple Devices? Here’s the Fix
One of the first things I do when I get a new camera is download the manual and start reading through it looking for interesting features, customization options, and hidden capabilities that I might otherwise miss. Recently, I downloaded the…
OM System Live ND: Common Problems, Limitations, and How to Get Better Results
OM System’s Live ND feature is one of the most useful computational photography tools available in modern cameras. It can create long-exposure effects such as blurred waterfalls, smoother waves, and motion effects without requiring a separate neutral density filter or…
Panasonic Lumix L10 Street Photography: A Real-World Test in Washington DC
When I bought the Panasonic Lumix L10, my original plan was not to use it as a dedicated street photography camera. I purchased it as a small, travel-friendly camera to explore Panasonic features such as Real Time LUTs, the Function…
