BMW Says M5’s Massive Weight Is ‘The Best We Can Do’ BMW just revealed the new M5, and while it’s significantly more powerful than the car it replaces, the new M5 is also heavier. A lot heavier. With its plug-in hybrid system borrowed from the BMW XM, it weighs in at a hefty 5,390 pounds, nearly 1,000 pounds more than its predecessor. That’s not ideal for what’s… Read more…

Mirrorless Camera For Travel? Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III? I’m looking for a camera to take on an upcoming trip around the world. I think I’ve settled on the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III – my only concern is potentially the plastic body. I don’t really have a good camera store around where I live to try one out. Thinking of getting the 24-70 2.8 Zeiss lens. So $2K total. Any thoughts or opinions on this i…

Olympus E-M5 II vs. E-M5 III vs. E-M10 IV I used to own a Nikon D5000, switched to smartphones for a while, and with a baby on the way I’m ready to switch back to a dedicated camera. After careful consideration and lots of time spent watching reviews and asking around, I’ve narrowed my search down to the Micro Four Thirds format, specifically to those 3 Olympus OM-D models: E-M5 Mark II…