How to Create a 360 Degree Star Trail with an Olympus OM-D Camera
Olympus has created a Live Composite feature that greatly simplifies long exposure photography including star trails, street scenes, fireworks and light painting. How Does Live Composite Work? Live Composite mode takes an initial image as the base exposure and then…
Handheld Focus Stacking on the Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Olympus OM-D; and some Olympus PEN cameras have the ability to do in camera focus stacking. With its 7 stops of image stabilization the Olympus OM-D E-M1X, has the ability to make handheld focus stacking in camera a reality. First…
Taking Amazing Handheld Internal HDR photos with the Olympus OM-D E-M1X
The Olympus OM-D E-M1X is the new flagship Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus. While the OM-D E-M1X is pricey for a Micro Four Thirds camera ($2,999 USD), it does have some advanced features like: Built in battery grip with dual…
Should You Upgrade to the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II?
Olympus recently announced its new flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera. The new camera comes with a boat load of features. But it also comes with a significantly higher price than its predecessor. This blog examines the new features and…
Testing In Camera HDR with the Olympus OM-D
I don’t shoot a lot of HDR photographs. In fact many times when I use exposure bracketing, I only process one of the bracketed images. But, there are times when HDR is necessary to capture all the details in an…
Comparing the Olympus OM-D E-M1, E-M5 Mark II, and E-M10 Mark II
My original blog post on cmparing the Olympus OM-D E-M1, E-M5, and E-M10 has been one of my most popular posts. However, Olympus has been busy producing the E-M5 Mark II and the E-M10 Mark II. I currently own the…
My Micro Four Thirds Waterfall Photography Kit
Waterfalls are one of the favorite subjects for nature photographers. However, many waterfalls require a somewhat lengthy hike usually on uneven terrain. Lower Lynn Camp Falls, Smoky Mountains
Is the Clik Elite Compact Sport Backpack the right choice for Micro Four Thirds Nature Photographers?
I do a lot of hiking for my nature photography. I usually just stuff the pockets of my vest with gear and go. Click Elite Compact Sport Backpack – Camera Bay
Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm Macro Lens Cap (46mm) Replacement
I am horrible about losing lens caps for my Olympus OM-D when I’m out in the field. A couple of weeks ago while hiking in the Smoky Mountains, I lost the lens cap for the Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm Macro lens. …
The Professional Controls on the Olympus OM-D E-M1
In my Opinion, one of the features that sets the Olympus OM-D E-M1 apart from other Compact System Cameras are its professional controls. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 has two control dials and a two position lever that allow you to…
