Exploring the Landscapes of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks with the OM System OM-1 and its Specialized Features
I recently returned from a photography expedition to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks have some beautiful landscape photography opportunities but the special features in OM System OM-1 camera make it easier to capture…
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…
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…
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…
How to Use the Olympus / OM System Internal AF Limiter to Improve Your Bird Photography
The internal AF Limiter in Olympus / OM System cameras allows you to be much more precise in setting the focusing distance range than using the Focus Limiter Switch located on your M.Zuiko lenses. This allows the autofocus to work…
8 Tips for Handheld Focus Stacking for Macro Photography on Olympus / OM System Cameras
Olympus and OM System cameras have terrific In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) with the OM-1, E-M1 Mark III, and E-M1X having 7 stops of stabilization in the body. Olympus / OM Digital Solutions have also built multi-shot computational photography features…
Quick Fix for Olympus M.Zuiko Lenses that Won’t Autofocus
I went out at sunrise for a bird photography hike at a local park. When adjusting the settings on my Olympus OM-D E-M1X for the lighting conditions, I noticed that the camera stayed in manual focus mode. I tried to…
Photographing Bees with OM System OM-1 Pro Capture SH1 – Do you Really Need 120 Frames per Second?
The OM System OM-1 has a super high 120 frames per second (fps) in SH1 mode. In SH1 mode, the camera does not autofocus in between frames. The OM-1 also has an SH2 mode that does focus in between frames,…
Putting the OM System OM-1 to the Test on a Photography Trip to Alaska
I went on a 6-day photography trip to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula using the OM System OM-1 as my primary camera. The trip included a mixture of landscape, bird, and wildlife photography. There were a couple challenging photography situations including 2…
