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…
Traveling to Washington DC with Only the Panasonic Lumix L10
For most photography trips, deciding which camera gear to take is part of the planning process. Which camera body? Which lenses? Do I need something wider? More reach? What if I encounter something unexpected? For a recent 2½-day photography trip…
My Brand-New Panasonic Lumix L10 Already Has Sensor Dust
My Panasonic Lumix L10 is only a few weeks old, and it already has sensor dust. I confirmed it by photographing a clear blue sky using all four of the camera’s aspect ratios. A dark curved mark appears in the…
Choosing the Right OM System Kit for Every Photography Trip
One of the questions I hear most often from OM System photographers is, “What gear do you take on your trips?” The answer isn’t a simple packing list. Over the past few years, I’ve photographed African safaris, South American wetlands,…
Panasonic Lumix S9 Hand Grip Comparison: Which One is Right for You?
One of my latest camera purchases is the Panasonic Lumix S9 bundled with Panasonic’s compact 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 kit lens. Thanks to a Prime Day sale, I was able to save $450, bringing the package price down from $1,797.99 to $1,347.99. I’ve really enjoyed shooting with…
