Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for your reply, I only just now saw it! I didn’t upgrade yet, so this is very helpful! After doing a lot of research, I’m wondering if a 45-50mp camera might be a better choice for me, since I mainly shoot fine art and usually print very large (40×60 inches and up). I keep not upgrading because the technology is changing so fast. Every time I’ve researched enough to make a decision, a new version comes out! lol

Hi Cattie, apologies for the delay on this reply. If you’re still considering upgrading, the OM-1 MKII is a wonderful camera, and is what I have with me on all trips now because the features like Live ND, High Res Mode + the stability are unmatched. I just came back from Japan and was using it everyday while shooting both landscapes + the urban environments. That said, the OM-3 is a smaller body that works amazingly well for both too, I prefer the grip on the OM-1 MKII only because where I’m shooting, I’m usually wearing gloves so need the additional grip space. I hope that helps a little…unless you’ve already upgraded? Let me know, would love to hear what you’re using 🙂

Hi Corrine, I had the Siena Jo Totes bag and LOVED it! It’s so handy for travelling while disguising as a handbag 🙂
When I was shooting with a Nikon camera a few years back I used the 14-24mm f2.8 lens for wide angle landscape shots and underwater. It was my go to for landscape images and interiors. The little 50mm is also a very handy lens to have with the Nikon camera. For travel my essential was the 28-300mm.
I hope that helps, switching to Olympus has definitely changed the way I travel due to the compact nature of the gear but hopefully you can get some use out of your current kit before maybe looking at changing again.

Hi Brian, thanks for your message. I’ve been photographing with the OM-D E-M1 MKII since 2017 and have used it in all conditions concerning both light and weather without any issues. The live composite mode in the Olympus cameras is a huge bonus if you’re interested in shooting astro, you can capture star trails with the click of a button and it does all the rest! I wrote an article about it here – “Creating Star Trails with Olympus Live Composite Mode“. The stability on the camera is really, really impressive too and a lot of people who use the camera for the first time are surprised at just how great it can be without a tripod, I actually rarely travel with one now. I haven’t personally seen or used the Panasonic camera so can’t comment on one vs the other.
I hope that helps a little!
Lisa

At the moment I am debating to purchase the Panasonic G9 or this Oly OMD E1 Mii. It’s such a hard choice. What are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Im glad to come across your blog site while looking up on the perfect lens to carry at lofoton.

We are from India and going to be traveling to Norway next month. Would like to have your suggestion of one good lens to carry there with my canon 5d. Ive been confused to carry a 16-35mm f 2.8 lense or 24-70 f4 lens.

Would be great to have your thoughts on it.

Thanks for your lovely message Guenther! Great to hear you’re toying with the idea of switching over to the good side haha. You’re correct in thinking it was about the weight, my back was so wrecked from lugging the Nikon equipment around at weddings for years. I only made the switch once the OM-D E-M1 MKII came out as it’s weatherproofing and stability looked really intriguing. I was SO impressed when I took it to Iceland and haven’t picked up my Nikon since…except to sell it 🙂
If you’re worried about switching from full frame, the RAW file quality is amazing and there’s the ability to capture 50MP files too with a tripod.
Good luck deciding!

That’s great Melissa! Thanks for sharing your account too, I’ve just followed so I can follow along on your big adventure ahead 🙂

Sorry for the delay! You can follow us at @thefamilyvoyage. Still in packing mode, but we start road tripping at the end of the month

I haven’t bought it yet due to an eBay snafu, but I decided on the 9-18. Hope I like it! If I feel really limited, I can always look for a tele on the road.