Reviews and articles for OM System and legacy Olympus gear. .
Of all the cameras that I own, the OM System OM-1 II is probably the most self contained. By that, I mean it is the closest to a complete system of any camera I own and why I rate it as one of the best cameras available. You don’t need filters thanks to its computational … Read more
Last week, I wrote about dealing with a creative rut—something most creatives have to deal with at some point or another. In that piece, I touched on how using smaller cameras often helps me push through those stagnant patches. They act as a mental crutch to relieve self-induced pressure, encourage me to simply get outside, … Read more
Wednesday marked two weeks since my youngest daughter went back to the Philippines. Since October of last year, her well-being has dominated a huge part of my mind. We worried she showed signs of autism—there, I said it, I’m no longer skirting around it with vagueries like developmental concerns. That was our worry. The signs … Read more
I shoot on both the Nikon Zf and the OM System OM-3. These two cameras have dedicated black and white modes accessible via dials and both can be tuned. I’ve been impressed with the black and white output from both. So yesterday, I decided to bring both along on a country walk and shoot only … Read more
Last updated: May 20th 2026 This article was updated on May 20th 2026. I had planned to go out today with my long lenses and scout a location that looks promising for photographing mad March hares. It’s not far from where I live, and on a local walk last week I spotted several hares in … Read more
One of the features I’ve always loved about Olympus/OM System cameras is their cutting-edge computational modes. I remember years ago sitting in amazement as my Olympus E-M5 built a live version on my screen of the northern lights I was shooting on a sub-zero Hebridean night. From long-exposure tricks to the best IBIS in the … Read more
I woke up this morning with mixed feelings — questioning my own thinking, but also feeling a strange sense of excitement. For the first time in a long while, decisions feel like they’ve been made. Now it’s just a case of working toward the point where we can act on them. This week was a … Read more
Last Updated: 29 May 2026 I’ve continued using the OM-3 since publishing this review and have updated the article to reflect my long-term experience. My overall opinion remains unchanged: the OM-3 remains one of the most enjoyable cameras I’ve used in recent years and one of the strongest options available for travel, family and everyday … Read more
Updated April 2026: This guide has been refreshed to reflect my current OM-3 lens recommendations, including the lenses I think make the most sense for travel, everyday shooting, and getting the best balance of size, image quality, and versatility from the system. I’ve owned and shot with a huge variety of Micro Four Thirds lenses … Read more
Last updated 10th March 2026: I have continued using my OM-3 even while testing out other cameras such as the Nikon Z6III. The accessories below are all ones that I continue to use on my camera and that make a real difference. I’ve now added the Peak Design capture Clip to the article as I … Read more