Olympus Releases New Lens Roadmap
The future of Micro Four Thirds is alive and well with two major announcements from Lumix and Olympus. Last week Lumix released major firmware updates for all their most current cameras. And yesterday...
View ArticleQuestion? Andreas Lindegger About Sony A9 AF
A honored puffin comes in from the sea with a bill full of Sand Lance to feed its chick. Alaska. Hello DanIs the a9s Autofocus much better than the e m1x for Birds in Flight? I use an e m1 ii so far,...
View ArticleNatural 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...
View ArticleMylio Power for All Just $99.00/year
Mylio power for all is now available for just $99.00/year. The folks over at Mylio have updated their pricing plans and decided on just two. FREE and $99.00 per year. That’s a huge drop. The plan I’m...
View ArticleComparing Sony, Olympus, Lumix Telephoto Sharpness
Editorial Note: I’ve amended this blog post due to an overriding interest in the fact I’m no longer a Lumix Ambassador. In all fairness to the folks at Panasonic, I’m still a very big fan of their...
View ArticleQuestion from Trefor Knight
Just a quick one to say thanks for the post on YouTube re the screws in the Olympus 1.4 tele converter.. mine (bought August 2019) was starting to move around a bit.. I didn’t even think the screws...
View ArticleQuestion from Kent Jakusz
I have been shooting exclusively with the GH-5 since it’s introduction. My age and physical limitations severely limit my access to wildlife shooting opportunities. Consequently, I shoot real estate...
View ArticlePhoto Tips from the Field: Camera Packs & Roller Cases
Years of Carrying Too Much Gear The life of a traveling photographer is unique to say the least. I’ve been doing just that, full-time, since 1981. And though there’s nothing else in life I would...
View ArticleLumix 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...
View ArticleOlympus Weather Sealing is Hard to Believe
Behind the Scenes of Olympus Weather Sealing Olympus weather sealing is hard to believe, as you can see below in a video and blog post by Dave Etchells of Imagin Resources. The more I use the Olympus...
View ArticleMylio for Beginners & Advanced Users on Medium Online
Many of you know I’m a big fan of the photo program Mylio. In these days and early mornings (it’s currently 2:00am) of finding things to do, as we’re locked down here in Montana, I stumbled across an...
View ArticleHow to clean your tripod legs so they work like new
How to clean your tripod legs so they work like new is a skill all levels of photographers can benefit from. One of the things photographers are quite aware of is the expense of our hobby. Take a good...
View ArticleDid Olympus throw in the towel too early?
Leaders in the mirrorless world When Olympus announced they were quitting the photography business, many were taken by surprise. Especially me. I had just heard that in Japan, Olympus and Sony were...
View ArticlePhoto Tips from the Field: Birds in Flight
Capturing exquisite photos of birds in flight is a popular discussion across the internet. Many photographers wanting to improve their wildlife photography skills often turn to our avian friends for...
View ArticleLumix 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...
View ArticleCamera 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...
View ArticleOlympus 150-400mm Release Date Announced
Olympus 150-400mm release date announced for late January 2021. Finally the availability of the lens I’ve been dreaming about. A lens that has a similar range to that of a full-frame camera using a...
View ArticleQuestion from Pavel Knopp
What is your TODAY oppinion about Panasonic Lumix G90/G95 – is it worth of buying this camera? I am not PRO photographer and maybe will be Lumix G90 good enough (for me). G90 is not so big and heavy...
View ArticleSetting up your Olympus cameras for wildlife and nature photography
I’ve recently had a rash of interest from many of our NE Explorers on how I set my Olympus cameras. I was thinking about doing this blog when I got an email from a long-time acquaintance and fellow...
View ArticleOlympus 150-400mm Zoom. Is it worth the price?
Editorial Note: This blog post is not an in-depth review of the new Olympus 150-400mm zoom. It’s simply a relatively short post comparing its price to similar lenses from Nikon and Canon. There are...
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