Every year on June 8th, people around the world celebrate World Oceans Day to appreciate the importance of the oceans for our ecosystem and our lives. However, for most people, including the most talented photographers, our world's oceans are unchart...
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Every day is Earth day
Earth Day is a time to reflect on environmental conservation and the importance of protecting our planet. As OM SYSTEM Ambassadors, photographers use their skills to capture the beauty of nature and raise awareness, providing inspiration through thei... -
Freedom to Explore, Freedom to Create
How OM SYSTEM has empowered me to get closer to nature Been thinking about OM SYSTEM? Ever wondered why some photographers that have made the switch can’t stop raving about how much they love their new camera and lens? Come with me on a walk in... -
3 Tips for Using Super Telephoto Lenses
OM SYSTEM's super telephoto lenses, the new M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f4.5 TC 1.25X IS PRO provide mind-boggling range in compact and portable packages. Paired with their powerful image stabiliz... -
Fantastical Fungi!
Getting up close with the OM-1 It’s been said before by myself and others in different ways, but it doesn’t make it any less true – being a macro photographer is like being handed a key that unlocks a weird and wondrous world you ne... -
OM-5: 3 computational features
Introduction Having a camera that fits my lifestyle is of utmost importance. I need one that's constantly by my side as I move through my day and wander the forests of New Hampshire, my adoptive state. I've been photographing with an OM-1 since it wa... -
Optimizing Camera Settings for Wildlife Photography
Suddenly, there you are… face to face with the animal encounter of your dreams, camera in hand, beautiful light, soul filled. Although being at the right place at the right time is an essential element of wildlife photography, making sure your... -
Tell Your Story 2023: The Story So Far
At the start of 2023 we announced a new round of the Tell Your Story project, an initiative designed to help us discover and support new talent. We asked creatives from across the world to share their ideas for photography projects with us – se... -
CAPTURING GREAT PHOTOS WITH THE M.ZUIKO 75-300MM F4.8-6.7 II LENS
It's easy to get caught up in the frenzy of acquiring the latest and most expensive gear. But do we really need it to create stunning images? The truth is that creativity and knowledge of your subject play a more significant role in producing rem... -
Teleconverters – Stretching the narrative
How many times have you wished that you were nearer to a subject, especially if you are a wildlife photographer? For me, honestly, most days, I never seem close enough, especially for our more diminutive feathery friends. If only there was a small op... -
12 Reasons to Choose the OM-1
We asked 12 of our ambassadors who have been using the OM-1 since launch what stands out for them about this ground-breaking camera. Whether you are wondering if it is time to upgrade or considering joining the OM SYSTEM for the first time, take a ... -
Africa, the Dream
Africa, in so many ways, is a wildlife photographers dream. A good friend once told us that visiting it for the first time will get you "poisoned". And the only real antidote is to come back. And after getting to experience it for the first time, we ...
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Freedom to Explore, Freedom to Create
How OM SYSTEM has empowered me to get closer to nature Been thinking about OM SYSTEM? Ever wondered why some photographers that have made the switch can’t stop raving about how much they love their new camera and lens? Come with me on a walk in... -
First Impression of the M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20
Two years ago, if you’d asked me if I was interested in using a 2x converter the answer would have been an unequivocal “no”. I’d had a few bad experiences when I was using my old DSLR system, resulting in poor image quality and unreliable autofocus. When asked to test the new Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20, I was tentatively excited. I knew I had complete confidence in Olympus equipment, but it was impossible... -
Pro Capture ‘Back to the future’
A blessing for action photography, a tool that makes fast-paced photography much more relaxed and accurate or simply a great feature that is literally ahead of its time! These thoughts, and nothing else, continue to run through my mind when I take photographs like they did in the ‘olden days’. As a nature photographer, the times of relying on my reaction and the chance factor alone are over. As are the times of extreme... -
12 Reasons to Choose the OM-1
We asked 12 of our ambassadors who have been using the OM-1 since launch what stands out for them about this ground-breaking camera. Whether you are wondering if it is time to upgrade or considering joining the OM SYSTEM for the first time, take a ... -
Happy World Oceans Day!
Every year on June 8th, people around the world celebrate World Oceans Day to appreciate the importance of the oceans for our ecosystem and our lives. However, for most people, including the most talented photographers, our world's oceans are unchart... -
OM-5: 3 computational features
Introduction Having a camera that fits my lifestyle is of utmost importance. I need one that's constantly by my side as I move through my day and wander the forests of New Hampshire, my adoptive state. I've been photographing with an OM-1 since it wa...
