Aki Murata of OM Digital Solutions (Olympus) Interview
OM Digital Solutions (Olympus) is off to a great start. In this recent interview by DPReview, Aki Murata talks about the new company being much more nimble. You can read why that’s an advantage in the future for not just still photography but video as well. I’ve been in contact… Read More »
Panasonic & Olympus May Finally Start Getting Frisky
Micro Four Thirds system reborn? After a 13-year marriage, Panasonic and Olympus may finally start getting frisky based on an interview in DPReview. What the heck does that mean? Well, let me explain. Back in 2008 Panasonic and Olympus started a cooperative effort known as the Micro Four Thirds system.… Read More »
Lumix GH6 8K Powerhouse On The Horizon
LUMIX GH6 in Development There was some encouraging news in the world of Micro Four Thirds recently. 43Rumors reports that Panasonic announced at CP+ they are definitely working on the Lumix GH6, an updated version of the immensely popular GH5. Techradar has a great article about the coming GH6. Revolutionary… Read More »
Olympus Camera Now OM Digital Solutions
On June 24, 2020, the photo world was shocked to hear that Olympus was throwing in the towel on their camera business. This engineering powerhouse had been producing cameras since 1936. But… between the iPhone and Covid-19, they just couldn’t make a go of it. Fast forward to today and… Read More »
Camera weather sealing, do we need to worry?
One of the benefits of the Olympus and Lumix Micro Four Thirds cameras is their superior weather sealing. Most models from these two manufacturers are so good I no longer even think about putting them away in inclement weather. Having such faith shooting in rain or snow for the last… Read More »
Lumix S5 Full-frame Camera Released
My Lumix history Many of you know I’ve been a big fan of Panasonic Lumix cameras for many, many years. At one time I was even one of their ambassadors. However, my affiliation with Panasonic ended about a year and a half ago mainly due to issues with their autofocus… Read More »
Lumix Professional Services Offer Great Support
Lumix Professional Services Awhile back I shared a post about the relatively new program the folks at Panasonic implemented known as Lumix Professional Services. That was about one year ago and over the last twelve months, I’ve experienced exactly what Lumix Professional Services means. Lumix Professional Services offer great support. And… Read More »
Natural Exposures TV on YouTube
How it all started Natural Exposures TV on YouTube is off and running. I’ve had a YouTube channel since March 18, 2009, over 10 years. My original inspiration for producing videos came about with the release of the Nikon D90 in August 2008, a camera that had the ability to… Read More »
Lumix Firmware Updates
Panasonic keeps upping their game. And when they do Lumix users win. Today Lumix announced major firmware updates to several cameras but most importantly the G9 and GH5, the two cameras I use the most. Equally important is an improved firmware updating experience. I downloaded and then installed firmware updates… Read More »
Mining in Two of the World’s Most Precious Wilderness Areas
Two of the world’s most precious wilerness areas are at risk. Some of the most precious resources we still have left in the United States are the wilderness areas of Alaska and Minnesota. In Alaska, it’s the Bristol Bay watershed. In Minnesota, where I grew up, it’s the Boundary Waters… Read More »