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.

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?

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.