OM3 + Nikon Zf: Match Made in Monochrome?
Dedicated dials for black and white must mean the recipes are good, right? Unlike the endless options in color editing, black and white comes down to 6 settings, the OM3 and Zf can change these in camera (all but 2). How do they compare against Fujifilm’s Acros, or the true monochrome output from Leica? Are these dials just a gimmick?
I Obsessed Over the Best Travel Lens: 35 or 40mm?
Why are so many 35mm lenses bigger than 40mm? For my last 3 Japan trips I always packed both, so I tested 3 40s against four 35s to figure out why. Turns out one of my 35mm lenses shoots like a 40, one of my 40mm lenses is closer to a 50mm. No wonder I couldn’t decide? Lens design’s about compromise, just like travel, and family, it’s the weight we’re willing to carry.
Find the Best Film Recipe, then Quit Adobe? | Fujifilm JPEGs Vs OM3, Nikon Zf
The biggest problem with the most popular film recipe? It’s only available on Fuji. I found a way to copy Classic Chrome on the OM3, even Nikon now has their own JPEG recipes. Can I create a look that works for all of my cameras using free software only? But the odds are against me - this is attempt number three. Can I finally quit Adobe?
Are Everyday Carry Cameras Now Luxury? | OM systems OM3 vs Nikon Zf
The OM3 may not be $5100, yet this micro-four thirds camera cost more than the full-frame Nikon Zf? I took ten thousand photos to figure out why I like both so much. Its retro veneer’s a disguise, hiding four flagship features unheard of for the price. But is it overkill for an everyday camera? A luxury I shouldn’t get used to.
XE5 or OM3: Best Father’s Day Gift for Photographers?
The best Father’s Day Gift for photographers is a camera for someone else, to get us in the frame for our own family photos. A small camera to share with my wife is the goal, but unlike my other cameras this is a one and done. A tool the whole family can use for years to come - the moments with my daughter are fleeting - and for this the OM3’s perfect. At least it is on paper - my copy’s still in the box, and tonight the latest Fuji goes live. By the end of this X-Summit I’ll need to decide - OM3 or XE5?