OM System OM-3 Built-in ND Filter: Does It Actually Work?

The River Earn in Crieff, Scotland photographed in winter using the OM System OM-3 camera.

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

Best Cameras for Family Photography in 2026 (From a Dad Who Actually Owns and Uses Them)

a young girl stares at rice sticking to her fingers while others reach for food and drink in the background.

As someone who shoots travel, landscape, and street photography, by far my most treasured photos are of my daughters, Sofia and Isabelle. Sofia is 9. Isabelle is 18 months. They’re growing up at a pace that genuinely catches me off guard, and one of my main motivations for photography now is simple: to hold on … Read more

Best Lenses for Travel Photography with the OM System OM-3 in 2025

The OM Systems OM-3 camera held in a hand at a bar near a tropical beach in beautiful afternoon sun light.

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