New Mac For Christmas? Tips to Become a Mac Power User
I’m now a Mac Power user, having learned many tricks and tips since my first introduction to the Apple ecosystem in 2003. Prior to that, I’d been using PCs since 1981. My first PC was an Epson Equity 1, and I used it for word processing as well as producing… Read More »
Full Frame vs Micro 4:3 – Where It Matters Most
This really well-done video that showcases why MFT cameras can compete with full-frame cameras came out in 2018. I saw it back then but ran across it again recently and thought it would be interesting to others. I was also inspired to revisit this video now that I’ve been shooting… Read More »
Olympus Changes to OM System
Olympus changes to OM System in the big announcement that had been teased for October 27. It’s interesting that not only Olympus had a less-than-exciting announcement, but so did the Lumix folks. On October 27 we heard a bit more about the new Olympus camera that’s coming and even less… Read More »
Noise Reduction Software Comparison-Updated
Who can benefit? Noise reduction software is essential no matter what camera you’re shooting. It’s especially helpful for those of us who’ve ditched the full-frame monsters of the past and adopted the smaller, lighter, more mobile Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras. Even though smaller sensor cameras benefit most from quality… Read More »
Photo News You Can Use
Photo news you can use regarding the photo trade getting back on track. OM Digital Solutions, DxO PhotoLab, Luminar, Sony A7 Mark lV, and Lumix GH6 all are making headlines. There are lots of reasons why photography vendors have been laying low. Most notably? The damn pandemic. Pretty simple, those… Read More »
Tools of The Trade – Mylio Slideshow Presentation
Tools of the Trade Tools of The Trade – Mylio Slideshow Presentation is the first in a series of videos. These videos will be highlighting the many different pieces of equipment I use as a natural history photographer. Not just camera equipment but clothing, software, camera accessories, video gear, things… Read More »
How To Photograph Polar Bears From a Tundra Buggy
Five Photo Tips For Your Tundra Buggy Adventure How to photograph polar bears from a Tundra Buggy is the most recent episode of Photo Tips From The Field. Most of my tips on this subject are contained in the new video below. Even so, I thought I would write them… Read More »
Tom Curley’s Passion For Professionals and Serious Enthusiasts Lives on at Lumix
My time as a Lumix Ambassador Sometime back around 2010, I began tinkering with Lumix cameras. I eventually began working with Lumix and connected with a gentleman named Tom Curley. I didn’t know Tom at the time even though he had spent almost 27 years as the Lead Marketing Director… Read More »
Special Glass Is Expensive, But It’s Worth It
A recent blog post by the folks over at Petapixel inspired me to write my own take on how special glass is expensive, but I believe is worth it. I’m writing this having just finished a month in the wilds of South Africa and having shot over 13,000 images, most… Read More »
Olympus 150-400mm & Sony 200-600mm Comparison Experience
Long time in the making My Olympus 150-400mm & Sony 200-600mm comparison experience is finally here. I’m grateful for everybody’s patience. Getting this out has taken longer than I expected. A big part of the holdup was a family emergency with my father. Dad went in for unexpected double bypass… Read More »