OM System OM-3: A Vintage Camera with Modern Features
OM System Releases Retro OM-3 Today OM System released the retro OM-3 in response to the public’s desire to step back in time. Fujifilm started this trend with its retro-styled cameras. Nikon, also took a step in this direction with the Nikon ZF which looks like one of the Nikon… Read More »
Step Up Photography From Your Phone
If you really want to step up photography from your phone you need the OM-System OMD E-M10 Mark IV. So says the New York Times technical section Wirecutter. Unwarranted Negative Bias Towards Small Sensor Cameras Getting input from nontraditional photo sites is a good thing when reviewing cameras. Why? Because… Read More »
Nikon Deserves Credit for Future-Proofing Cameras With Firmware
Nikon deserves credit for future-proofing cameras with firmware. By making this commitment, they make a drastic about-face from their past actions, which was part of my decision to change camera brands. At one time, Nikon was proud to take their time with new and helpful features. With this new policy,… Read More »
OM-1’s Industry-leading Technology
A recent blog post by the Phoblographer titled SMALL SENSOR CAMERAS SUCK; IT’S TIME TO BE REAL HERE was truly off-base in its critique of small sensor cameras in general and the OM System specifically. It’s obvious these folks somehow missed the OM-1’s industry-leading technology. In fairness to Chris Gampat,… Read More »
OM Systems Comes Alive with OM-1 Mark ll
I’m excited to announce there’s life in the labs of OM Systems. This last week, OM Systems introduced three new products – the OM-1 Mark ll, a 150-600mm f5-6.3 super zoom, and a revised super wide 9-18 F/4-5.6. My two cents here in this blog post are nothing more than… Read More »
Olympus’ High-Resolution Mode
Inspiration to shoot Hi-Res mode I’m thinking about Olympus’ High-Resolution Mode as I pack for my upcoming six-week adventure to the Faroe Islands in the North Pacific. There should be bird opportunities, but most of our pictures will be landscapes. With that in mind, I thought about purchasing the Fuji… Read More »
Excellent Information For Olympus Shooters
Rob Trek Offers OM-1 Custom Settings Rob Trek, a longtime Olympus shooter, has a couple of great suggestions for OM-1 Custom Settings. Today’s cameras have so many custom options, so having an experienced user’s guidance is extremely helpful. Understanding custom settings is just one of the many challenges. Olympus has… 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 »
Micro Four Thirds Versus Full Frame
I recently stumbled on a video by Pangolin Photo Safaris that nicely explains the pros and cons between Micro Four Thirds (MFT) and Full Frame camera systems. The only disappointment was that the gentleman representing MFT didn’t exude much confidence. He gave some good arguments for the Olympus OM-1 and… Read More »
Firmware Update for Olympus Cameras
Firmware Update for Olympus Cameras and, in particular, the new OM-1 firmware version 1.2 is now available. Below is a screenshot of the benefits of the new 1.2 version firmware. Firmware Update Process for Mac M1 Machines Olympus/OM Digital Solutions has what seems like a fairly well-detailed page explaining the… Read More »