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Compact Cameras for the Backcountry: Panasonic LX100, Ricoh GR 3, Sigma DP1 Merrill and DP2 Merrill
I own a pretty extensive array of Micro 4/3 lenses and an Olympus OMD E-M1 Micro 4/3 camera body. This interchangeable lens system provides a lot of flexibility in my photography. However, even though the Micro 4/3 format allows for much smaller cameras and lenses than other interchangeable lens systems, I find that I seldom […]
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Ricoh GR Pocket Camera
I am a big proponent of using small, compact cameras when climbing. Although I sometimes take larger, interchangeable lens cameras with me on climbs, there are many circumstances where the bulk and weight of a big camera doesn’t make sense. If I’m climbing something difficult, I will often opt for a pocket camera. Even if […]
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Fuji X100 (Black Special Edition)
The Fuji X100 is a camera that has received more hype and publicity than just about any camera I am aware of. Its retro, rangefinder style and terrific image quality have made it a big hit among photo aficionados. Why carry the X100 if I already have an OMD? I own a couple of Olympus […]
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Olympus OMD EM-5 Camera System
The Olympus OMD EM-5 Camera (15.3 ounces) I’ve been using an Olympus PEN E-P2 camera for several years now. It’s a micro 4/3 system camera that accepts interchangeable lenses. The sensor is half the size of a full frame sensor, so the “crop factor” provides the field of view equivalent to that of a […]
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Outdoor photography gear update Part 1: Pocket Cameras
Outdoor photography gear update Part 1: Pocket Cameras This update addresses Pocket Cameras. A follow on update will address Micro 4/3 system cameras and lenses, including the new Olympus OMD E-M5 I almost never go into the outdoors without a camera. I love taking pictures of the places I visit and the things I do. […]