Author: William Porter

The OM-D E-M1 is the best mirrorless camera ever from Olympus, and it’s attracting interest from serious photographers who had, up until now, ignored Olympus and Micro Four Thirds technology. But the E-M1 deserves all the attention—it’s the new champ in the “lightweight heavyweight” class.

The E-M1’s sturdy magnesium body is splash and dust resistant, and freeze resistant down to 14º F (-10º C). At 1.1 pounds with a battery and SD card, it’s lightweight compared to, say, a full-frame Sony A99 (1.8 pounds). And while not tiny, it’s not a lot bigger than my iPhone 5 in its Otterbox case.

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The Canon Pixma Pro-10 is a printer aimed at professionals and dedicated enthusiasts who value beautiful photographic prints and want to make them themselves. Sending your prints out to a pro lab will probably cost less and give you more options (like very large prints). But doing it yourself is much more satisfying. It can even produce better results, especially if you’re using a printer like the Pro-10.

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Hardware and software setup

The Pro-10 is big and heavy—it weighs over 40 pounds and measures 27.2 by 15.2 by 8.5 inches. With the help of a strong assistant, I managed to get the printer out of the box and on a table. The rest of the hardware setup was a breeze, thanks to a easy-to-follow quick setup sheet.

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