EM1x update on firmware 2 bird AF operation and settings
There is some recent news about EM1x bird AF settings, both on how it works,…
Multi-lens speed and noise comparison of EM1x to Sony A9
In this post I make a lens speed and noise comparison between the EM1x and…
EM1x and firmware 2 – great owl results with Pro Capture
I recently tested the EM1x and firmware 2.0 at the Hawk Conservancy Trust (HCT). Shooting…
Depth of field for birds in flight – good or bad?
Many camera enthusiasts see the wide depth of field (DoF) inherent to Olympus cameras, as…
Dynamic Range on Olympus vs Sony cameras for birds in flight
In other articles I have compared focus accuracy and noise between the Sony A9 and…
Noise on Olympus vs Sony cameras for birds in flight
Most Internet and YouTube pundits look only at the sensor performance when comparing image quality…
EM1x and new firmware 2.0 operation for birds in flight
This is a description of my approach to the EM1x and firmware 2.0 operation when…
New EM1x firmware 2.0 focus tests for Birds in Flight
The EM1x firmware 2.0 update now has the ability for the AF system to recognise…
Sony A9 vs Olympus E-M1x focus accuracy tests
All through the summer and autumn of 2020 I have been testing the Olympus E-M1x…
Did YouTube damage the camera industry?
YouTube has become the primary medium for potential camera buyers to get information. Manufacturers have…
The lessons from owning too many cameras
The photography software that I use, Adobe Lightroom has a useful feature where you can…
The decline of the professional photographer
In the 20th century, when film was king and digital had not yet arrived, printed…
The trials of being a Camera manufacturer
Two powerful trends are currently turning the established camera manufacturers inside out and upside down. …
How Sony became the Kodak of the 21st century
In the 20th century, the giant of photography was Kodak. In 1976, Kodak sold 90…
Are real cameras dead?
Why have a camera as opposed to a smartphone? For most people, including me, the…