My lifelong interest in nature photography changed from admirer to photographer in May 2023 when I discovered mirrorless digital cameras. Using unlimited digital captures, image stabilisation, and sophisticated auto-focus tracking, there is now no limit to what can be achieved.
Captain Jack Aubrey - Master and Commander
The UK contains a lot of wonderful countryside but is also home to many millions of people. This causes our countryside to be heavily used, and sometimes to be heavily misused. By following the guidance found in both the UK Countryside Code and the US "Leave no trace" movement, you will help preserve our environment for future generations.
After my flurry of purchases in August when switching from full frame to micro four thirds I have been learning the vagaries of my new equipment. Despite buying three excellent OM M.Zuiko lenses (the 12-40mm F2.8, the 40-150mm F2.8, and the 100-400 F5.0-F6.3) I soon noticed that it was the 100-400 staying welded to my camera. As with the Canon...
In a very exciting period I have been lucky enough to switch to the micro four thirds system in the form of an OM1 Mk 2 with 3 lenses, acquire a 15" Mac book Air 2025 for image editing, splash out on a DJI Action 5 Pro camera with DJI mini mic's, and evaluate various photo editing software before...
After 18 months of using a full-frame Canon r6 Mk2, usually coupled with a Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens, I decided it is time for a change.
