Recent content by mazdaman

Always found this guys take on M43 a reasonable view point with camera systems its a case of each to there own I moved to m43 several years ago and it suits me https://www.jamesrodkey.com/blog/three-cheers-for-micro-four-thirds

Agree Andrew with your comments OM have come up short Lifted from Facebook this morning from Facebook user Dax Smith AKA David Smith who as you may know works for OM and is frequently seen on the OM you tube channel David was asked about firmware updates to OM1 when asked about firmware...

OM1 paired with either with 100-400 or 300mm pro

A few from a recent visit to Greylake RSPB Somerset The Cranes as elusive as ever taken with the lens at 1000mm and the 1.4tc ended up at 1400mm at full frame equivalent # l

Agree Andrew with your comments if its a lack of desire or R&D then the options going forward with OM systems looks less than rosy I was hoping for a OM1X as next upgrade Given Panasonic's new G9 mark 2 has been overall well received if this OM1 mark 2 is not a great upgrade then I for one...

Clearly by the responses everyone has a solution to your question which is healthy debate As photographers we know the perfect system does not exist its all about compromise Having shot m4/3 for the years its a system that suits me Their are things about the OM systems I don't or would like but...

You may have seen this but a fantastic advert for Pro Capture I don't use Pro Capture enough but my goal in 2024 is to change this and start to explore this feature BBC News - Photographer stops time to snap butterflies and birds https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-67785102

Fordsabroad reckons it's a meadow pippet I wasn't sure hence me asking in my original post

Very good price for a excellent camera tempted to buy a second body

As I recall fluro coating was the main difference https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/mirrorless-lenses/mirrorless-lenses-m43/olympus-mzuiko-digital-ed-75-300mm-f48-67-ii-lens/#:~:text=The%20physical%20differences%20between%20the,to%20reduce%20ghosting%20and%20flare.

Thanks my bird ID skills so need to improve!!

Popped out to RSPB Swell Woods today as the Somerset Levels looks like the Lost City of Atlantis AKA waterworld Not sure on the first image juvenile song thrush? please correct me if I am wrong The cranes once again eluded me so only a distant shot. Swell Woods always a challenge as light all...

Took a trip out RSPB Greylake yesterday -2 and quite frankly rubbish light most of the time but managed to get a few photos

A stunner Jeff OM1 and the 300 doing the business

Good spot Trev thanks for pointing it out much appreciated