Updated Firmware Ver 1.1 for Olympus 150-400mm
I have no idea how I missed this. OM Digital Solutions has released Updated Firmware Ver 1.1 for Olympus 150-400mm lens. It was announced on November 14th, 2023. The website states simply, “Improved Lens Stability.” I’m not sure what that means, but so far, it seems like it’s doing a… Read More »
Olympus OM-1 Continues Gaining Traction
The Olympus OM-1 continues gaining traction with serious photographers who enjoy wildlfe and nature photography. Two examples of the recent love for Olympus come from National Geographic and the Northrups. National Geographic Selects OM-1 As Best Wildlife Camera In the recent article “The 9 Best Digital Cameras For Travelers,” Nat… Read More »
The Power of Micro Four Thirds
The power of Micro Four Thirds was highlighted recently in a blog post by a young man named James Rodkey titled Three Cheers for Micro Four Thirds. In his post, he does an exceptional job of explaining the pros and cons of the smaller MFT cameras when compared to so-called… Read More »
My New Favorite Websites for Learning Photography
My reason for searching Since my banishment from DPReview—due to a post titled DPReview Against Photogs Receiving Credit —linking back to this Blog, I’ve been exploring the internet to find other quality outlets for learning about and sharing my passion for photography. And it’s been a positive experience. All the… Read More »
The Wanderer–A Book Review
The Wanderer by Tom Walker Over the several decades I’ve been documenting the world of nature, I’ve come to appreciate one overarching theme; virtually all wild animals have a precarious and challenging life. The Wanderer was no different. Observing the struggles of any particular species is never easy. Still, it… Read More »
DPReview Against Photogs Receiving Credit
I’m unsure why, but DPReview Is Against Photographers Receiving Credit for Their Work. All of this has come to a head with my banishment from DPReview forums due to an obvious feud I have with moderator Mako2011. Yesterday I posted a link to my recent blog post titled, Even Digital… Read More »
NANPA Summit 2023 Was Inspiring! Don’t Miss 2025
NANPA Summit 2023 was inspiring! Don’t miss NANPA Summit 2025 Many people might think that wildlife and nature photographers are a lonely group. And I often believe that is the case. One could argue that sitting in a blind for days or weeks wouldn’t qualify as a social event. But… Read More »
Camera Makers Are Starting to Get The AI Message
Canon recently announced they’re building deep learning image processing technology to improve the images their cameras record. It seems camera makers are starting to get the AI message. This online article, Deep Learning Image Processing Technology, is presented in English via Google Translate. The report is fascinating, since some of… Read More »
Our Little Buddy Dice
As a young boy, I always had a dog. It was never just my dog but a family dog. My father grew up raising golden retrievers, and his love of domesticated canines became one of those family things that just seemed to be. Animals were a big part of our… Read More »
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 »