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...
View ArticlePhoto 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...
View ArticleNoise 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...
View ArticleOlympus Changes to OM Systems
Olympus changes to OM Systems 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...
View ArticleFull 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...
View ArticleNew 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 PC’s since 1981. My first PC was an Epson Equity...
View ArticleLumix GH6 Has Much Improved Autofocus
The Lumix GH6 has much improved autofocus. Many of you may recall my association with Lumix pretty much ended for one basic reason. That was my frustration with autofocus issues on fast-moving...
View ArticleLumix GH6 & Olympus OM-1
This past week was exciting for the Micro Four Thirds community with the announcements of the Lumix GH6 and Olympus OM-1. Two cameras, one each from the two heavyweights in the world of Micro Four...
View ArticleFirmware For Olympus & Lumix
Firmware for Olympus & Lumix cameras and lenses were recently released. All these new updates are announced at close to the same time as the new Olympus OM-1. The new OM Digital Solutions is on a...
View ArticleSoftware Tools of The Trade
Software tools of the trade is a video I recently produced for my program at the 2022 NANPA Summit. In this 20-minute video, I discuss the software I use in my everyday, image processing workflow....
View ArticleNew Videos on Olympus OM-1
New videos on Olympus OM-1 have been released and they are very informative! I’ve added them to my text below. First I want to share my thoughts about the new company now called OM Digital Solutions....
View ArticleArctic Documentary Project and Polar Bears
Heading north for the Arctic Documentary Project and polar bears has taken me back to Churchill on the shores of Hudson Bay. I just came back from Wat’Chee Lodge in the heart of Wapusk National Park,...
View ArticleOlympus & Panasonic Impacting Nikon & Canon
Olympus & Panasonic Impacting Nikon & Canon Olympus & Panasonic are impacting Nikon & Canon by creating smaller, lighter systems that people are yearning for. I hear it all the time...
View ArticleNew Leica 100-400mm Mark ll is Finally Here
The new Leica 100-400mm Mark ll is finally here, thanks to the equally new Olympus OM-1. Ok so not an “official” updated version of the old lens but a totally new version based on the unbelievably...
View ArticleNew Leica 9mm f/1.7 MFT Lens!
Panasonic’s Lumix camera division announced the new Leica 9mm f/1.7 MFT lens. I’ve not used this lens, nor have I seen it, but the write-ups and videos reviews are enticing. The new 9mm F/1.7 (18mm...
View ArticleMicro Four Thirds Cameras Better in Low Light
Busting the full-frame myth Many of my readers know of my enthusiasm for Micro Four Thirds cameras. I love them for the smaller lenses, the system’s lighter weight, and its overall lower costs. But...
View ArticleApple Photos Isn’t The Safety Net People Think
9TO5 Mac writer had iCloud Photos issue One of my favorite blogs is 9TO5 Mac. A gentleman named Zac wrote a piece about how he got burned by Apple’s Photos. His article about how Apple Photos isn’t...
View Article41 Megapixel Micro Four Thirds Sensor
A 41 megapixel micro four thirds sensor could be the new technology I’ve been hoping for to replace the ones made by Sony. One of several problems with current MFT technology is Sony builds the...
View ArticleMylio Photos Update Is Here
The Mylio Photos update is here with substantial changes to the Import process! As many of you know I’m a big fan of this little program called Mylio. Most serious photographers don’t even know about...
View ArticleFirmware 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...
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