I currently follow the method suggested by Anthony Morganti (see his YT channel). In LR I zero all noise (except colour) and sharpening. Leaving my .orf file at full size, I send it to Topaz Denoise via the Photo menu. Once it is processed it automatically returns to LR as a .tif. I prefer this method rather than using Denoise (and my other Topaz products) as stand alone. I have compared both methods and cannot see any real difference in quality between them.

I chose the Nikkor 200 - 500mm f5.6 over the Tamron and Sigma 150 - 600mm lenses and never regretted that decision. The 200 - 500mm f5.6 is a cracking lens - I used mine with a D500. Had I stayed with Nikon, I would have also purchased the VF 500mm f5.6 (I also owned the VF 300mm f4). I doubt you will be disappointed if you go with the 200 - 500mm.

Mine was ordered at 0600hrs 8th Feb. It is close to being my dream nacro lens, the only slight niggle is that it is only capable of 25fps with ProCapture SH2. For one specific role, I would have preferred the full 50 fps - but I do have my 300mm f4 so I'm sure I will manage. Though I rarely bother to think of my M43 lenses in the FF equivalent focal length; I used to own a Sigma 180mm f2.8 OS macro lens. It was fabulous, but really heavy for handheld shots. As with the new OMS 90mm macro, it also accepted Sigma teleconverters. Well, the new 90mm is shorter and weighs far less, features sync IS and 2 x magnification. It will do for me. Naturally, the whingers and whiners came out of the woodwork to complain about the price. But these same people moaned about the price of the EM1 mark II, EM1X, 300mm f4 and 150 - 400mm , telling us all they would never sell.

Purchase a Cotton Carrier. I have the twin holster version of the G3 now, but I have had a Cotton Carrier for years. I carry my birding camera and long lens on the chest holster and my macro camera on my hip holster. Obviously, your wife only requires the chest holster. I have carried a Canon 7D mark II + Canon 300mm f2.8, a Nikon D500 + 200 -500mm, Sony A7R4 + 200 - 600mm and now and OMDS OM1 + 300mm f4. It is so secure, that I can actually run along withount any problems. Expensive - but brilliant.

I purchased an excellent quality secondhand Sigma 180mm f2.8 OS macro lens form MPB for my D500. A bit heavy; but it is a fantastic lens and even takes the Sigma TC14. 1:1 at 49cm.

I kept putting off purchasing any of the products, then last December(?) Topaz offered DeNoise, Sharpen, Gigapixel and Video at a fantastic price. I purchased the bundle and wondered why I had been putting it off. I think they do a brilliant job. I have yet to be completely convinced by Photo AI, but it is being updated regularly and is getting better and better. If you can afford it, go for it: I doubt you will be disappointed with the Topaz bundle.

That is incredibly rich coming from an artist with very little talent. Much of his work could be replicated by a five year old. To say otherwise would be disingenuous.

If you shoot wildlife it is most definately worth paying the extra for the OM1. I part exchanged my EM1X and EM1 mark III for a pair of OM1's, and to be frank, the OM1 blows the other two out of the water. AF is so much better and with the latest update, tracking is no longer required for BIF. The EVF is now OLED at 5.6 million dots and is brilliant. I've owned mine since 9th March and put a few thousand shots through both. I consider the OM1 to be the best wildlife camera on the market - for me. The OM1 AF is easily as good as my Sony A9, and better than my Sony A7R4. I would not have anything else.

I have the same package plus video, it was an offer I could not refuse (not in the Godfather sense) last Xmas. I have used Photo AI in both beta and released versions: but, to be honest, I prefer to use the others in combination. I am sure it will improve in line with the other processes, but until it does, I'm sticking with the individual processes.

The 100 - 400mm GM lens is brilliant, but once I purchased a 200 - 600mm I didn't use my 100 - 400. The balance of the 200 - 600mm is far better due to the internal zoom and though not a GM lens, it is still marvellous.

Oh, Olympus, or OMD-S as it is now, is very much alive and kicking. I own two OM1 bodies (not to be confused with the 1973 35mm OM1 - which I also owned), the lastest and greatest in the OMD-S line up. It is a stunning camera and competes easily with the Nikon Z9 and Canon R5 and R3: despite what some so called professional photographers/YouTubers would have you believe. The OMD-S 150 - 400mm f4.5 lens will match anything produced by Nikon, Canon, etc, as will the 300mm f4 and all the other Zuiko Pro lenses. I was with Canon for 23 years, then Nikon and Sony: but I swapped my Sony A9 and A7R4 for Olympus/OMD-S and haven't looked back.

You are correct, other companies are lagging far behind OMD-S (no longer Olympus). Nikon just announced a firmware upgrade for the Z9, which provides for a poor man's version of the OMD-S ProCapture mode. Add stunning lenses, the best IBIS and weather proofing on the market, excellent image quality and you have the complete package for wildlife photographers. Now I may sound somewhat biased, especially as I have owned 2 x OM1, 2 x OM2, an EM1X and EM1.3 and now 2 x OM1 bodies: but, I have also owned a Sony A7II, A7III, A9 and A7R4 (I always carry two cameras with me), so not as biased as one might think. I also used Canon cameras for 23 years. If you are interested in OMD-S cameras, take a look at the YouTube channels of the following marvellous professional photographers. They all currently use the OM1, but used EM1 mark II and EM1X cameras in the past. Wildlife/bird photographers: Andy Rouse, Mike Lane, Roger Hance - none of whom are affiliated to OMD-S. Architecture/landscapes: Derek Forss - OMD-S ambassador. If anyone tries to tell you the IQ of M43 cannot match full frame, invite them to view Derek Forss' YouTube channel.

We all see things differently when it comes to light, noise, colour, etc., so this is just my personal opinion. I use LR Classic, Topaz DeNoise, Sharpening and Gigapixel AI and find these Topaz products superior to the LR equivalents. I have been very impressed with the functionality of all three processes; and the Video Enhance AI is also very good. YouTuber Anthony Morganti regularly reviews such software and details all new updates: so it may be worth your while having a look at his channel. I will definately be renewing my subscription to Topaz.

So the images you capture with your modern Nikon, will be no better than images you might capture with a Kodak Instamatic or a Kodak Brownie 127? You must be a truly brilliant photographer: because there is no way I could capture images with either of those cameras, that would come close to those I capture with my OMD-S/Olympus OM1 cameras. I know this to be a fact, because I owned an Instamatic and a 127.

I had better outline my camera history in order to provide you with a balanced view. I purchased the original OM1 back in 1975 and since then have owned 10 Olympus cameras. I currently own 2 OMD - S/Olympus OM1 bodies plus a 300mm f4 + MC14, MC20, 40 - 150mm f4, 60mm f2.8 macro and 14 - 150mm II. I shoot wildlife almost exclusively, and have to say that from my perspective, the OM1 is the best wildlife camera on the market at this time. I must reiterate, that this is my personal view. For perspective, I part exchanged my Olympus EM1X and EM1 mark III for my two OM1 bodies. Prior to that, I owned a Sony A9 and Sony A7R4. The OM1 AF speed and accuracy are truly brilliant: and CAF + TR + bird recognition is simply amazing. The 5.7 million dot OLED EVF is excellent and the new LCD back panel a vast improvement over the old one. Though 50 fps sounds a bit of a gimmick (and I did not bother to use such a high frame rate for a couple of weeks), I find it to be fantastic for birds in flight. I have not moved off SH2 (50 fps) for BIF, as it enables me to choose the best wing beat captures. Low light performance is really good and the images appear to be sharper, thanks to the new sensor (though that is subjective, I suppose). Pro Capture is just marvellous, as are in camera focus stacking and focus bracketting. The updated in camera ND filter also looks very good. I reckon that if you purchase an EM5, you will end up kicking yourself for not choosing an OM1. But, the OM1 is not for everyone. I purchased two of them because I believe OMD-S has targetted wildlife and, to a slightly lesser degree, sports photographers with this camera. It therefore suits me perfectly. But I suggest that you consider your genres of photography prior to making a final decision. I wish you good luck regardless which camera you choose.