NorCal Jim

Acronyms abound way more than I would like in our times.  Our daughter sent a group family text with a photo of a close family friend that just graduated and indicated that the young lady was ...

When I saw this topic, I was eager to see what suggestions would be offered for everyday carry.  I definitely expected a wide variation in what would be considered everyday carry. Despite my ...

:-) I believe that the choice of lenses are the key to making or transforming our photography experience.  The Olympus 75mm f/1.8 is an amazing lens with a huge expanse of glass but as you point ...

Very interesting topic!  Although I prefer primes, I have often thought of picking up the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 lens and more recently wondered about the 12-45mm f/4. I am also partial to Pen ...

Hello, Guy! Always nice to see posts from another Pen E-P5 fan!  I remember reading some of your posts around the time the Pen-F was released and you pretty much dismissed it as something you ...

I am a huge fan of the Pen-F!  It's now a few years since my purchase and while I did drag my feet with the usual analysis paralysis, I am glad to have finally made up my mind and picked one up. I ...

The iPhone 13 Pro & Pro Max have a macro mode and low light capability that may work for your father-in-law's application. Jim

After reading your post, it is pretty clear that you are very satisfied with using a compact camera and the only problem is dust on the sensor.  The Canon G9X was released in October of 2015.  ...

I'm another fan of the RX100 camera series and currently have the RX100v.  I use Sony's leather case to protect it while carrying it.  The case comes in two parts with one attaching via the tripod ...

I am partial to the rangefinder design and the Olympus Pen cameras and lenses.  I have two E-P5s, a Pen-F and would have had some interest in the E-P7 if it had been released for the U.S. As it is, ...

I am considering the GX9.  I like its size, tilt screen and external controls, although with some reservation about the size of those controls. The Panasonic GH3 was my first MFT camera purchase ...

For my purposes, the lack of an AA filter is an advantage that contributes to better image quality.  My understanding is that the newer camera implementations don't need an AA filter to mitigate a ...

A number of years ago while pouring through reviews of the (then) current Panasonic and Olympus models, I remember comments about their respective JPG color. I remember reviewing samples and much ...

This is a thoroughly entertaining topic with many references to past experiences and inflation adjusted prices! Comments from my fellow senior citizens inspired recollections of my youth and time ...

I came close to analysis paralysis in trying to decide between the RX100v and the RX100vii.  In the end, I did not want to give up the faster lens and built in ND filter of the RX100v for ...

Good, wide-open topic!  Also, a good opportunity for a wide range of input! In my experience, camera and lens choices involve a series of trade-offs and compromises.  I like good ergonomics, ...

I am still a happy Pen F owner but end up splitting my time among too many cameras! I remember pointing out to my youngest brother the value of consolidation when his vehicle count was well in ...

My EM5ii is in perfect shape with no problems but I tend to baby my camera equipment (no challenges to weather sealing).  :-) I would suggest checking the video frame rate to determine whether it ...

I couldn't resist clicking on this topic and enjoyed your photos!  I am a fan of the 20mm f/2.8 pancake lens even though I use it for video these days.  It's been attached to an a5100 for the last ...

After seeing your reply, I decided to have another look at the E-M5ii without the 3rd party metal grip and was surprised that I liked it better without the grip.  The E-M5ii currently has the body ...