I have an Olympus e1-MkII
when I am in Aperture or Shutter speed priority and I turn the front dial I can see a change in exposure on the Live View. It does not work in Manual mode. Can't speak to other cameras.

I didn't read far enough into this post to see all what was recommended, but a device called the MIOP will capture lightning, sound, lazier trigger. Does a great job. A little on the spendy side, but hey what is a picture worth.

I bought the M1-Mark II last year and love it. I went all out and got the PRO lenses. For the MACRO lens I went with the Panasonic 45mm. Later I got the Olympus 50-150 telephoto with the 1.2 extender. Then this year I invested in the Panasonic 100-400 lens - that's equal to an 800mm lens.

If your going to use the Focus Stacking feature of the Olympus you need a Olympus lens. I used that feature on some flower shoots and just works great.

If your going to got the route of renting one for a period you're going to want to get it for a good amount of time, the menu system in the Olympus M1 is very extensive and takes time to learn. I love the OK button feature of the camera because it brings up all the settings in one window that I can change as I need to. A great feature of this camera. Over all the features of the M1 are way ahead of any other camera on the market. You have so many options right at your fingertips.

I had the Canon 70D with touch screen and articulating LCD screen. I loved that feature about the Canon - and that was the reason I went with the Olympus M1; all the other mirroless cameras did not offer that feature. If your shooting macro and you have to get really down low the articulating screen will be a real life savor.

I had 3 different Canon cameras - APC - full frame, lots of lenses. Sold all of it and invested in the Olympus system. No regrets. I have a friend that is an avid bird shooter that had tons of Nikon equipment including a telephotos lens the size of a small canon and weighted a ton (well almost) . He sold it all and went Olympus. Because Olympus's telephoto lens option was the 40-150 (= to 80-300) was not enough reach he went with the Panasonic 100-400. You do lose some of the cameras features with the Panasonic lenses, but not that much.

One of the best tutorials I have found are the video series by John Greengo - check out Creative Live - I think it runs around $39 - well worth it. He goes over every feature of the camera and all the menus. A good book that covers the menu system is The Olympus E-M1 MlII Menu System by David Thorpe. Another really good book on the M1 is by Tony Philips. Only issue with that book is that it is only an e-Book. But it covers every bit of the camera. David Bush has some hard copy books, but his book does not cover the latest version of the software and leaves out some stuff.

I think if you go with the M1 you will be very happy. Others have some of the other versions of Olympus cameras. The M1 has combined the features of many of the other models. The M1 is Olympus's top of the line camera with a ton of features. So look at what your needs are and see if the M1 fits the bill. Maybe it has more than you need.

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/tutorials/how-to-create-colourful-oily-art?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=24151&utm_term=8365958&utm_content=407542

This link comes from Digital Camera World

Strange. If Topaz DeNoise is working, not sure why Topaz Studio doesn't work on your computer. Did you get the free Studio download from the Topaz web page?

You just prove my point

What seems to be the problem? Have you contacted TOPAZ

I just finished watching a webinar on Topaz Studio with their new AI Clear- their newest denoise program. Here is a link to the webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/viewRecording/170793030432582401/4817975682367534850/rcb@sc.rr.com?registrantKey=2229541692112483341&type=ATTENDEEEMAILRECORDINGLINK

What John Barclay recommends is doing the denoise on a RAW file before doing any other adjustments. Topaz Studio is free, you just have to pay for some of the advance Adjustments. Topaz Studio is taking the place of many of the other Topaz programs.

That is a really neat web page you have. Love the way you can look at each page in each book. Question on the book with photos from Vietnam. When were they taken? What city (s) were they taken in? How easy is it to travel to Vietnam. The reason I ask is that I was there at Cam Ron Bay in 1969 -1970 with the U.S. Air Force.

swartfort - thanks for pushing back on IBM. His comments just show his mind set. Manners and consideration go a long way. I have seen a some members on this forum with those kinds of unwelcome replies to a member asking an important question. If a member takes the time to ask a question on this forum they deserve a respectful reply. If we were all expert photographers, which I am not, we wouldn't need this forum. I was under the impression that the reason for this forum was to share our experience and learn from each other, not put someone down just because they ask a question. I have not been a member that long, but I have seen many responses by a few members that are just down right disrespectful. In the past I have just chosen to ignore them and move on. But I'm getting real tired of seeing negative comments and now I am pushing back. Not everyone is doing it, just a few. One member that I respect and enjoy reading her comments is Linda From Maine. She is always helpful and very respectful and there are many others just like her. I haven't looked into what the guidelines are for this form, but maybe there needs to be some if common
sense and dignity doesn't prevail.

KillroyII is a new member and just trying to learn. Why are you being such a jerk about answering his question. Lighten up - try to be more helpful.

If you have one of those little blowers with a brush on the end, throw that away, there is barely enough wind force on them to move a flee. The Rocket blower is named that because it really moves a lot of air and blows dust and dirt off your equipment. Well worth the cost.

If your now retired your not going to have time to do a photography business (part time or full time). Believe me, I've been retires for 12 years and my day is so filled with all the things I want to do and have fun doing, including photography that I don't know how I'm going to get them all done. I look back and say to myself, how did I get this all done when I worked full time. And now I don't have time to get everything all done. But I say to myself, that is why God made tomorrow. Have fun in your retirement- you eared it, enjoy it. Oh by the way, if your married, your wife will find plenty of things to add to your Honey-Do-List. But don't make out a Honey-Don't-Do list back to her, that doesn't work:-)

Thanks Andy
A very helpful article. From there I found some how-to about Gator Foam Board.

I have some 16" x 20" photos that I wan to frame. I plan on using a simple black frame and a white mat. Question is what is the best way to mount the photo before placing it in the frame? Should I just place it loosely in the frame with some sort of rigid backing or actually glue the photo to a rigid backing? If I glue it what is the best type of glue to use? How do the PROS do it?