Photography has become as big a part of blogging as the written word. The focus has evolved from wacking up a hastily tacken smartphone image, to investing hundreds of pounds in equipment and spending hours editing those shots so they look 'magazine' standard. I don't have any training whatsoever, but over the years I've honed my own skillset to a standard I'm happy to upload to this site on a daily basis - with the little help of a few tools. Although I started with a Nikon DSLR and cherished it for a good couple of years, twelve months ago I was lucky enough to be given the Olympus Pen and I haven't looked back. It's undoubtedly the blogging camera of choice (with the majority of your favourite bloggers and vloggers using it to create everything from their Instagram shots to video content,) and the reason is clear - it's the best camera I've ever used. Over the last year my love for this little gem has only expanded, dropping my previously much-loved but bulky Nikon almost completely in favour of it's handy features and awesome image quality.
Although the Pen has too many great features to mention, here are my five favourite - and why they make this camera a worthwhile investment for bloggers and photography enthusiasts alike.

1. Built-In WIFI
The best thing by far about this gadget is the fact that it creates its own WiFi hotspot, which can be paired with your smartphone and used to import images using the Olympus app. That means you can snap an incredible picture...