One of the key features of going to the micro four thirds system is surely the size advantage over APS-C or "Full Frame", because if there is no size benefit then why not step up to a larger sensor.  There are now plenty of offerings in APS-C (Samsung, Fuji, Sony) and even Full Frame sensors  (Sony) within the mirrorless style of camera body.  But when...

Area AF did a good job of nailing the skier, rather than the background here.Recently I attended a Nordic ski race - the 2015 BC Midget Championships at Mt. Washington.  Our local ski team fielded over 20 athletes between the ages of 9 and 12, and came away the aggregate team trophy.  My son was awarded a Technical Excellence Trophy.  Aside from the...

This past weekend I had a great time skiing with my friends' family and our 8 (collective) kids.  As part of that I brought my Olympus OM-D EM-1 and mostly used my 75mm f/1.8 prime lens.  The sunsets were incredible, and when it wasn't socked in with cloud and snow it was nice and clear.  I loved the rugged nature of the OM-D series - and while I can't...

In this day and age it may seem like filters are a thing of the past, but there are a few filters you should still consider getting.  One is the Polarizer filter.  They come in 'Linear' and 'Circular' options, and you'll definitely want to get the Circular (CPL).  Modern dSLRs use some light split off the mirror for AF and metering and this can get...

© Photographer: Brad Calkins | Agency: Dreamstime.com I love watching my kids take a risk for the first time.  My 2nd oldest has been eyeing up the quarter pipe at the skatepark for over a month now.  He keeps talking about it, how he is going to do it if only the conditions are right: no 'big kids' skateboarding on that side of the park.  Well...