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Apr

OM System OM-3: The Compact Powerhouse for Creativity & Adventure!

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography and video
Tags: Frank T Smith, Frank T Smith Photography, franksmithphotos, franksmithphotos.com, Newsletter, Olympus, OM, OM Ambassador, OM Digital Solutions, OM System, OM-3, Photography

Video link: https://youtu.be/mBxDN6lWELc

For the past several months, I’ve been testing something special—the brand-new OM System OM-3! I’ll share my first impressions and why this camera is a game-changer for photographers and content creators.

From its retro-inspired design to its advanced computational photography features, the OM-3 packs the power of the OM-1 Mark II into a more compact, intuitive, and creative tool. In this video, I’ll break down:

📸 Who this camera is for—Professionals, serious amateurs, social media creators & travelers 🎨 New creative tools—Custom color & monochrome profiles, OM Cinema modes ⚡ Performance & durability—Full metal body, IP53 weather sealing, under 1 lb! 🛠️ Quick & easy controls—Front creative dial, Computational Photography Button

If you’re looking for a camera that enhances creativity while staying compact and durable, the OM-3 might be your perfect companion.

Subscribe for more OM System content, and let me know in the comments—what excites you most about the OM-3?

Video link: https://youtu.be/mBxDN6lWELc

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Feb

Winter 2025 Newsletter

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography and video
Tags: 2025 Newsletter, Frank T Smith, Frank T Smith Photography, franksmithphotos, franksmithphotos.com, Newsletter, Olympus, OM, OM Ambassador, OM Digital Solutions, OM System, OM-1 Mark II, Photography

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Happy New Year!

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Jan

Top Nine 2024

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Frank T Smith, Frank T Smith Photography, franksmithphotos, franksmithphotos.com, Olympus, OM, OM Ambassador, OM Digital Solutions, OM System, OM-1 Mark II, Photography

According to Instagram, these are my top nine images from the past year!

I’m incredibly grateful for the privilege of exploring the world through my lens, capturing moments of beauty and wonder along the way. As a proud North American Ambassador for OM System (formerly Olympus), I’m fortunate to work with such an innovative brand that empowers my creative vision.

A heartfelt thank-you to all of you who engage with my work—your support means the world to me and inspires me to keep creating. Here’s to another year of adventure and artistry in 2025!

Happy New Year!

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May

Explore Beyond Limits with the OM System TG-7

By Frank T. Smith 2 Comments

Categories: Photography and video
Tags: Frank T Smith, Frank T Smith Photography, Frank T. Smith, Iceland, Landscape, Olympus, OM, OM Ambassador, OM Digital Solutions, OM System, Photo, Photograph, Photography, TG-7, TG7, Travel, Travel Photography, video

Please check out my latest video that I prepared for OM System: https://youtu.be/e_gvmwbtzzI The second half of the video highlights my recent trip to Iceland.

Embark on a journey of exploration and creativity with the OM System TG-7 camera. Designed to withstand the harshest conditions, this rugged and compact powerhouse is the ultimate companion for adventurous photographers. Whether you’re trekking through rugged landscapes, putting the camera under water, or capturing the beauty of harsh environments, the TG-7 empowers you to push the boundaries of your photography. In this video, I will showcase the remarkable features of the OM System TG-7, including its waterproof design, computational features, and interval shooting for time lapse videos. Join me as I explore breathtaking landscapes, uncover unique perspectives, and document life’s adventures with this incredible camera. Get ready to capture the world like never before with the OM System TG-7. Where will your photography take you? I will put this camera to the test by shooting in some very challenging environments, such as Iceland. I will share images taken with this camera. I will also share some of the computational features from this camera. Some of the locations in Iceland include ice caves, shorelines, mountains, waterfalls and some astro photography.

Jan

Finding Compositions At Buttermilk Falls

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography and video
Tags: Buttermilk Falls, Composition, Delaware River, Delaware Water Gap, High Res, High Resolution, Hike, Hiking, Live ND, Live ND filter, New Jersey, Olympus, OM Ambassador, OM Digital Solutions, OM System, OM-1, OM-5

Finding Compositions At Buttermilk Falls

As an outdoor nature & landscape photographer, winter can be difficult to find interesting and dynamic locations. In this video, I’ll share my experience finding this location and compelling compositions. This waterfall is located on the New Jersey side of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. I’ll share some of the tools I use with the OM System. In particular, the camera’s computational feature including the Internal Live ND Filter and the Handheld High Resolution mode.

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M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO & ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO

Mode: Live ND & High Res

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Feb

Atmospheric Magic In Promised Land State Park

By Frank T. Smith 4 Comments

Categories: Photography and video
Tags: Frank T Smith Photography, franksmithphotos, Landscape, Landscape Photography, M.Zuiko, M.Zuiko ED 12-100mm PRO IS, Olympus, OM System, OM-1, Photography, Poconos, Promised Land State Park, video, Waterfalls, Winter

In this video, I am going to take you to Promised Land State Park (PA), an area I have wanted to get to and am glad I finally did. When I arrived at the park the temperatures were 5 degrees F below zero. As I started my hike, the weather was no longer a factor because I was presented with an enchanted beautiful environment. There was a blanket of clouds that created a magical ethereal effect. Between the cold temperatures and the water flowing, the affect that was created was mystifying. I hope you enjoy my journey through the frigid temperatures and to see the result of what I will say is my favorite image to date in 2023. Please check out the video & let me know your thoughts: https://youtu.be/6CHMVd0ThmY

OM System: OM-1

Lens: M.Zuiko ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO

Dec

OM-5 In the Dolomites & My Impressions

By Frank T. Smith Closed

In this video, I will share my thoughts and impressions on the new OM-5 camera from OM System. I will share my experiences along with images from this camera and some of the associated specifications. I will also highlight some of the computational features I use. The imagery shown in this video is a small sampling of approximately 10 days in the Italian Dolomites. All of the images were shot using this camera.

The lenses I used with the OM-5 are the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO, M.Zuiko ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO and M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the OM System (Olympus) products, please consider using my link. I receive a small commission if you do so. Olympus Digital Cameras

Oct

Halloween

By Frank T. Smith 2 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Halloween, Lehigh University, Olympus, OM System, OM-1, Photo, Photograph, Photography

In keeping with the Halloween theme today, I thought I would post a few images from when I was hiking on a trail above Lehigh University. This area is know as the Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave. And yes, they have been heavily edited.

Aug

Giving Pond – Landscapes and Butterflies

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography and video
Tags: Adventure, Bucks County, Butterflies, Butterfly, Frank T Smith, Frank T Smith Photography, Get Olympus, Giving Pond, Hike, Landscape, Landscapes, Olympus, OM Ambassador, OM System, OM-1, PA, Pennsylvania, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Pond, Tutorial

One of my favorite places to photograph is the Giving Pond in Bucks County, PA. My plan was to capture some early morning fog. But I ended up having to change plans. Check out the short adventure and the final results. Check out the video HERE