by Rob Knight | Oct 11, 2012 | Blog, News
Custom SLR has a new product coming that could be very interesting for Micro 4/3 users. A lot of Arca Swiss compatible quick-release plates are bulky and adversely affect the handling of smaller camera bodies. The upcoming M-Plate Mini could be a simple solution. It...
by Rob Knight | Jun 19, 2012 | Blog, Reviews
I get a lot of questions about my Olympus kit since I got my OM-D E-M5. I wanted to do a series of posts about my Oly kit that would address the most common questions. I am going to start with something that seems simple at first glance… Choosing a camera bag is...
by Rob Knight | May 29, 2012 | Blog, Photo Tips, Reviews
Included this image in my previous post, but I forgot to mention one of my favorite E-M5 features that I used to make it. LIVE BULB! Bulb mode is the shutter setting after the longest shutter speed available. In bulb mode you use a remote shutter release and the...
by Rob Knight | May 27, 2012 | Blog, Classes, Reviews
I was in Bone, NC last weekend for the second annual Blueridge Photo Fest. Leander Hutton did a great job of organizing the event, and my fellow instructors Juan Pons and Peyton Hale helped the attendees take advantage of the beautiful photo opportunities. I taught...
by Rob Knight | Oct 18, 2011 | Blog, Reviews
I’ve had my eye on the Micro 4/3 cameras for a while now. When Olympus released the E-P1 a few years ago it was hard to resist to cool retro styling and the promise of “DSLR quality” in a small package. All of the reviews complained about the SLOW...