OM System OM-1 Review (2025): Still Worth It for Travel & Landscape?

The OM Systems OM-1 camera photographed on a black background.

Last Updated: 26th November 2025:I’ve recently had to reconsider where I bring up my daughters and have made the decision to move back to Scotland from the Philippines. As I plan for that move — and for a return to the Scottish Highlands — OM System has quickly moved near the top of my kit … Read more

Sony A7R II vs Olympus OMD EM1 II Depth of Field Comparison

sony a7rii vs olympus omd em1 ii

Sony A7R II vs Olympus OMD EM1 II Depth of Field Comparison I just took delivery of a Sony A7R II yesterday with the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 lens. Part of my decision to buy this combination was to supplement my Olympus OMD EM1 II with a camera with a full frame sensor as I believe … Read more

OM System 45mm 1.8 review: Is this the best value portrait lens in the World?

The Olympus 45mm 1.8 lens sat on a balcony by the sea next to the Olympus 25mm 1.8 and 75mm 1.8 lenses.

Update December 2025: Since first owning and reviewing the Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens so many years ago, a lot has changed. Olympus sold their camera division, and I’ve shot with just about every system from Micro Four Thirds to Medium Format. But one thing hasn’t changed — the OM System 45mm f/1.8 is still among … Read more

Olympus OMD EM5 II Review

Olympus OM-D E-M5 II top view showing the dials.

Last Updated October 24th, 2025:I’ve just finished writing my OM System OM-3 review, and it instantly brought back memories of my old E-M5II. The OM-3 reminds me a lot of the E-M5 II — that same premium build quality and thoughtful feature set. There was a time when the E-M5 series were essentially smaller, lighter … Read more