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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

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