Read on for my thoughts on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III camera plus get a special $100 off promo code to use on getolympus.com!

I was completely overwhelmed when I first started out blogging and learning photography. There are so many cameras on the market it’s hard to know which is best for your needs. Not to mention when you finally pick out a camera, you have to learn how to use it! I can tell you from experience that many of the cameras on the market are not user-friendly.

When new bloggers ask me for advice I always say to buy an easy-to-use camera and learn how to use it well. You can get Lightroom and all the editing apps out there, but you can’t edit a bad picture into a good one.

I recently had the opportunity to try out the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III with a 25mm F1.8 lens. This camera checks all the boxes for what I consider to be a great camera. It’s very intuitive, is sleek and compact and has a lot of great extra features. I took the Mark III with me apple picking over the weekend, and I loved using it! 

I was blown away by the simplicity of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. I taught myself how to use it in less than 30 minutes, and trust me, I am not someone who has time to read and memorize a user manual! One of my favorite features is its touch screen interface which I used all the time when shooting, especially to help focus on my subject. It makes it very easy to ensure you never get a blurry image.

My preferred method is shooting in manual mode. On the Mark III the ISO is easy to access from the back of the camera and the aperture and shutter speed are easy to adjust with scroll dials on the top of the camera. For people just getting their feet wet, the auto mode on the Mark III detects the lighting, scene, movement and even the subject’s eyes. It takes all the guesswork out of capturing the perfect shot.

Another user friendly feature on the camera is its shortcut button on the top left that automatically brings up a display of common settings and selections. No fiddling through various menu options, it’s a simple way to ensure your settings are just how you want them. Photographers on-the-go will also love the built-in WiFi which allows the user to easily share photos and send to a smartphone.

I take most of my photos while traveling, and another thing I love about the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is its size and portability. It’s a very sleek, lightweight camera that really packs a punch. It’s much lighter than a DSLR camera, as with all mirrorless cameras, but what sets the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III apart is how fast and sharp it is for how small it is. I’ve had cameras that make my shoulder sore from carrying it around all day, and that was not the case with the Mark III. It’s a great option for someone who wants to pick up their camera and go exploring.

I really enjoyed using the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and know it will be with me for a long time. As a travel photographer who always has itchy feet, you just can’t beat its portability and ease of use. I think this is a great camera for any photographer, but especially for someone who travels a lot or someone who is looking to get started with photography. 

I’m excited to share that with promo code MYDARLINGPASSPORT100 you can get $100 off all E-M10 kits on the Olympus website through 9/28/19 which brings the Mark III down to $499.99, an amazing price point for this camera!

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