Best Autofocus Settings for Waterfowl Photography with the OM-1 Mark II
Autofocus can make or break your waterfowl photography, especially when subjects are constantly moving across the water or suddenly taking flight. In this month’s blog post, I break down the autofocus settings and techniques I use with the OM-1 Mark II to improve focus consistency in the field. From customizing target areas and adjusting C-AF sensitivity to knowing when tracking helps—or hurts—this guide focuses on practical, real-world techniques that can help you react faster and capture more keepers.
Wildlife Photography During Active Snow: Focusing Techniques That Work
Falling snow can turn an ordinary wildlife encounter into something special—but it can also confuse autofocus and ruin otherwise great images. In this post, I share practical focusing techniques I use in active snow, including when to pulse autofocus, when to switch to manual focus, and how focus peaking can save the shot.