I gave the PEN's built-in Live ND a try.
Under bright daylight like this, without using an external ND filter, being able to capture a 1-second handheld exposure of traffic flow—probably only OM SYSTEM can pull that off.
Today was Keelung's annual street-closing celebration, the "Eagle Carnival." The area from Keelung Station to the Miaokou Night Market was closed to traffic, bringing together dozens of local community groups for lively performances.
I took the new OM SYSTEM PEN along with the 14-42mm III and 12-100mm F4 PRO to soak in the festive atmosphere and capture the action. The 12-100mm PRO proved to be the ideal choice for street events. Highlights included giant balloons, samba dancers, creative handmade props, recycling-themed floats, and multicultural performance troupes—the energy of the crowd was incredible throughout the day.
Key takeaways on the new OM PEN:
Buying Recommendation:
If you shoot mostly outdoors, prioritize image stabilization, prefer a better grip, and plan to use it as your main body, go with the OM-5 II.
If you want a compact setup for urban street shooting, value the out-of-camera color profiles, want a secondary carry-everywhere body, and need better face detection, go with the PEN.
Full post is available on my blog:
Here is a photolog of my half-day trip to Sanchong, New Taipei City! I started with a hearty meal at TASTy Steak, then took a relaxing stroll around the Sanchong Military Dependents' Village. It’s a beautifully preserved historical spot filled with retro 1980s Taiwanese vibes, unique little shops, and art exhibitions.
During the walk, I stopped by "Cine Café" inside the village to chill with some adorable cats. Finally, I wrapped up the day with a delicious dinner at the highly popular Wangjiao Stone Hot Pot. If you love retro architecture, street photography, and cats, this cultural park is definitely worth a visit!
For more photos and the full travelogue, feel free to check out my blog post!
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Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience photographing the annual Ghost Festival in Keelung, Taiwan. It's one of the biggest local events of the year, usually featuring massive city-wide street parades and the traditional releasing of water lanterns at sea. Since the two locations are quite far apart, I decided to focus entirely on the coastal lantern release this year.
Event Experience & Photography Notes:
Final Thoughts: If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend checking out Keelung's major events (like this or the Eagle Festival). The atmosphere is incredibly lively yet orderly, very much resembling a traditional Japanese summer festival. It's completely safe and an excellent experience for the whole family.
Gear Used:
Full high-res gallery available on the blog
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I’ve recently realized how convenient it is to take the 12-100mm out for a walk."
My bolg
https://johngen0705.blogspot.com/2026/07/1150725om-system-om-3tg-7-luna-ultra.html
When I left work today, I received an official email notification stating that a new firmware update has been released, and the video issue has been fixed.
The video autofocus issue with the SG-Image 25mm f1.8 M43 mount is now resolved.
As soon as I got home, I immediately updated the lens to firmware V1.1. After testing it on the OM-1 II, OM-3, and OM-5 II, I can confirm that the video autofocus issue is completely fixed.
Huashan 1914 Creative Park is super dark at night.
This time, I turned on PureVideo mode for recording, and the results were honestly fantastic! I didn't expect it to perform so well while walking around in such low light, especially with high-contrast streetlights.
It's truly beautiful here at night.
https://johngen0705.blogspot.com/2026/07/movenpick-cafe-ultra.html
All photos were taken with the OM-5 II + SG-image AF 25mm F1.8.
In extremely low light, the autofocus still isn't quite on par with the PRO lenses—it hesitates a bit sometimes. Highlights also tend to blow out fairly easily.
That said, considering the price, the performance is actually pretty great! Now I'm just waiting for a firmware update to fix video stability.
For full-res photos, feel free to check out my blog.
All photos were taken with the OM-5 II + SG-image AF 25mm F1.8.
In extremely low light, the autofocus still isn't quite on par with the PRO lenses—it hesitates a bit sometimes. Highlights also tend to blow out fairly easily.
That said, considering the price, the performance is actually pretty great! Now I'm just waiting for a firmware update to fix video stability.
For full-res photos, feel free to check out my blog.
All photos were taken with the OM-5 II + SG-image AF 25mm F1.8.
In extremely low light, the autofocus still isn't quite on par with the PRO lenses—it hesitates a bit sometimes. Highlights also tend to blow out fairly easily.
That said, considering the price, the performance is actually pretty great! Now I'm just waiting for a firmware update to fix video stability.
For full-res photos, feel free to check out my blog.
相機：
OM SYSTEM
TG-7
色彩:
DxO FilmPack
負片:Kodak Portra 160NC
Please see my blog for all the photos.
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Cameras:
OM SYSTEM OM-5 II
Lenses:
OM 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
Color Profile / Film Simulation:
Fuji Velvia 50 (via DxO FilmPack 8)
Itinerary:
Kameari Station & KochiKame Memorial Museum
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Locations / Itinerary:
Revisiting Senso-ji, Kaminarimon, Shitamachi Tanabata Festival, Awa Odori, Fukagawa Edo Museum, Fukagawa Kamasho, 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN, and Akihabara
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Travel photos from Keelung City, Taiwan! 🇹🇼📸
Gear Used:
Keelung Museum of Art 【Home: Feelings Dock in Keelung — Eva Armisén Solo Exhibition】
Eva Armisén is a world-renowned Spanish contemporary artist. Famous for her warm, childlike, and direct painting language, she specializes in turning minor, ordinary daily routines into deeply healing and lively works of art.
Her artwork has very gentle brushstrokes and is incredibly comforting
[Keelung Fortress Command]
About the Historic Site
In 1896 (Meiji 29), the Japanese military set up the "Keelung Fortress Command Post" in Keelung, which was officially upgraded to the "Keelung Fortress Command" in 1903 (Meiji 36). Its jurisdiction covered a vast area, including Keelung, Audi, Jinshan, Tamsui, Hsinchu, and Houlong. During the Japanese colonial period, it stood as the highest military command center in northern Taiwan. Originally operating as the Keelung Army Ordnance Branch Factory and the Keelung Branch of the Fortification Department, the Command continued to handle weaponry and fortress construction after its formal establishment. By incorporating both the artillery and engineering divisions, it became the supreme authority of the entire Keelung Fortress. In September 1928 (Showa 3), construction on the headquarters building started in Dashawan, and it was completed in April of the following year.
Please check out my blog if you have a moment! You can find the full review and high-resolution photos over there.
Keelung Art Museum & Fort Command Yoshoku Kitchen 2026 (OM-3, OM-5II, TG-7)