LIFESTYLE️
LIFESTYLE️
OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 MARK IV
Like those metallic-coloured digital cameras of the early noughties, the classic Kodak Brownie cameras from 1900 and all the way back to those gigantic beasts that captured images on glass plates, another revolution in the camera world has taken place.
On the way out are DSLRs, and on the rise is the mirrorless lens. Fear not if you’ve got a DSLR, they’re still producing quality images and are absolutely going to do the job, but advantages of a mirrorless camera are that they are more compact and lightweight, have way faster shutter speeds and boast far better video capabilities compared to current DSLRs.
The best mirrorless camera ‘for almost everyone’, according to the New York Times, is the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV. The best part? One of these will set you back only AU$1,400, which is pretty decent for the quality that you’re getting here.
Processor TruePic™ VIII
Effective Resolution (approx.) 20.3 MP
AF System FAST AF 121-point contrast detection
ISO Sensitivity AUTO ISO: Customisable, LOW (approx.100) - 6400, Manual ISO: LOW (approx.100), 200 - 25600
Flash TTL Flash, GN = 5.1 (ISO 100･m) / GN = 7.2 (ISO 200･m)
Viewfinder Resolution Magnification / Coverage Eye-level OLED electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M dots Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.23x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity)
Monitor 3.0-inch tilting monitor (electrostatic capacitance touch panel), Approx. 1037k dots (3:2), Tilt type: Upward tilting: Up to approx. 80 degrees, Downward tilting: Up to approx. 180 degrees (selfie compatible)
FROM AU$899
CHARLIE Z + CO CHARLIE WIRELESS CHARGING BAG
We’ve ALL been in a position where we’re out of/almost out of phone juice, searching desperately around a city or on the road to somewhere, looking for a place to charge.
This is a thing of the past with Charlie Z + Co’s wireless charging bags. Not only are these bespoke bags cute af but they’ve got a discreetly placed slimline power bank concealed on the inside, meaning you’ll always be able to stay connected when you’re on the move.
It kind of feels like this should have existed years ago. It’s the seamlessness for us—if you had a power bank and stored it in one of your existing bags, we bet it’d rattle around and reduce space, or you’d use it elsewhere. With Charlie Z + Co, you know you’ll always be connected.
The eponymously named Charlie bag offers the most amount of space and comes with a rechargeable slimline power bank and USB cable for charging, which is compatible with most phones.
FROM AU$249
OYSTER PALOOZA
First it was the shoey… now, it’s time to unleash the Shelly.
Oyster lovers from all over the world will descend on the McLaren Vale in South Australia in early August, for the world famous Oyster Palooza. The location for the festival is the panoramic Never Never Distillery Door in McLaren Vale; to slurp oysters and gin.
“Everyone’s heard of a shoey, well now we’re bringing out the Shelly,” says Sean Baxter, Never Never Co-founder. “Take an ice cold frozen Oyster Shell Gin and pour it into a freshly consumed oyster shell – then down it in one!”
We love that Oyster Palooza doesn’t take itself too seriously – the tounge-in-cheek branding is an insight to the laidback atmosphere that courses through this relatively new festival (it’s only Oyster Palooza’s third year). The relaxed vibe takes nothing away from what is a genuine culinary event; Pacific oysters at their freshest during peak oyster season, Never Never’s incredible range of gin, plus cocktails, dining and entertainment. Get around it.
DATES SAT 3RD AUGUST 2024, & SUN 4TH AUGUST 2024
TICKETS AU$50 (per person)
ZUMM ENERGY GUM
Talk about divisive. Never has the humble chewy generated so much conversation, as when a few packs of these bad bois arrived in our office.
Zumm Energy Gum is a vegan, aspartame-free and gluten-free gum that gives you a bit of an energy boost. Packed with caffeine, guarana and B vitamins, it is a great way to keep you up and about—handy when you’ve landed in a vastly different time zone to one your body is used to. Double drop for the equivalent of one cup of coffee, or eat the whole packet to be seriously jacked up, shakes included.
Some are really into it—a bit of an energy boost in a foreign country, or before an important meeting, sans the coffee breath. We can see where they’re coming from, but we’re gonna let you decide for yourself.
FROM AU$19.95
KATHMANDU HYBRID TROLLEY
Do you remember when you retired from a backpack, and switched to a bag with wheels?
It was such a sad day for this writer – as much a reminder of time moving on as removing P-Plates, realising you’re into war documentaries or any birthday.
Thankfully, Kathmandu’s Hybrid Trolley is a sleek, adventurous option for those who are ready to wheel their bag across an airport, but still encounter enough situations to break out the straps. It’s deceptively deep – a 70-litre bag with a number of handy compartments. It opens up from the top, making it easier to get whatever you need. And, like all Kathmandu gear, and like the backpacks that somehow made it through festivals, jungle treks and grim hostel stays, it has so far proved indestructible.
FROM AU$399
KATHMANDU HYBRID TROLLEY
Do you remember when you retired from a backpack, and switched to a bag with wheels?
It was such a sad day for this writer – as much a reminder of time moving on as removing P-Plates, realising you’re into war documentaries or any birthday.
Thankfully, Kathmandu’s Hybrid Trolley is a sleek, adventurous option for those who are ready to wheel their bag across an airport, but still encounter enough situations to break out the straps. It’s deceptively deep – a 70-litre bag with a number of handy compartments. It opens up from the top, making it easier to get whatever you need. And, like all Kathmandu gear, and like the backpacks that somehow made it through festivals, jungle treks and grim hostel stays, it has so far proved indestructible.
FROM AU$399
get in the know Chewing gum was banned in Singapore in 1992, and while the law's evolved to allow for the purchase of gum with health benefits (think nicotine and dental gum), you're still not allowed to walk around blowing big fat bubbles for no good reason.
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