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Thinking of getting one of these new fangled things with HDR and focus stacking.

Looking at an OMD EM10 as I already have 4/3 (not micro 4/3) lenses, but any suggestions for other makes that support their older lenses on their new cameras better than Olympus do?
 
Not quite sure what you're after as the OMD EM10 isn't a DSLR?
 
I previously had an EM-1, now my dads. It's a fantastic camera, I read that the em-10 is also a gooden. The performance was great and the output was fantastic in average to good light! I typically used their pro m43 12-40 but also attached 35mm lenses, of which the 1/2 crop is not ideal, but i'm afraid i haven't tested with 4/3 lenses.
 
Also, you can create HDR and focus stacked images using your current kit, it's just multiple bracketed images (shot at different shutter speeds for example) merged in software for HDR and multiple images focused at different points for stacking.
 
stevelmx5 said:
Also, you can create HDR and focus stacked images using your current kit, it's just multiple bracketed images (shot at different shutter speeds for example) merged in software for HDR and multiple images focused at different points for stacking.
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What he said. No special kit required.
 
4/3 lenses don't really work on the EM10, you need the phase detect AF of the EM1 for those to work properly.

Also, the EM10 doesn't have focus stacking or even focus bracketing. The EM10ii has focus bracketing but not inbuilt focus stacking, for that you need the EM1.
 
TBH I'm not sure I will stick with Olympus anymore. My first was an OM1n, they seemed to loose interest after the OM3/4. Then the wilderness years with no slr's, then the new 4/3 system which they dropped for the mft. I will have to splash up a grand just to keep in line, and how soon will they drop that.
I used to be an Olympus fan but it seems that they don't want me anymore.

Is Nikon or Canon any better?
 
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Again, a camera is a camera. You can get good results from any modern system so your best bet is to decide on your budget and then go to somewhere like Jessops who carry a range of options and try them all for yourself. If a camera/system isn't comfortable for you, it may be perfectly fine for someone else so you need to test them yourself.
 
Pete B said:
TBH I'm not sure I will stick with Olympus anymore. My first was an OM1n, they seemed to loose interest after the OM3/4. Then the wilderness years with no slr's, then the new 4/3 system which they dropped for the mft. I will have to splash up a grand just to keep in line, and how soon will they drop that.
I used to be an Olympus fan but it seems that they don't want me anymore.

Is Nikon or Canon any better?
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Is a Nikon / Canon what better than an Olympus what?
 
Pete B said:
TBH I'm not sure I will stick with Olympus anymore. My first was an OM1n, they seemed to loose interest after the OM3/4. Then the wilderness years with no slr's, then the new 4/3 system which they dropped for the mft. I will have to splash up a grand just to keep in line, and how soon will they drop that.
I used to be an Olympus fan but it seems that they don't want me anymore.

Is Nikon or Canon any better?
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I think Oly are invested in MFT and I can't see it being dropped any time soon and if you go to Canon or Nikon will you feel any more love? You only have to look at their relatively poor APS-C lens line ups to wonder how much love they feel for users of those systems. To me you'd be better off deciding between mirrorless or DSLR rather than worrying about the love any manufacturer has for you and the continued support of any system.

Who knows what will happen in the future? Times being as hard as they are who can guarantee the continuation of any system? Personally I wouldn't worry about it, buy a camera and be happy.

And no you don't have to spend a grand.
 
After lots of pondering I went for a Canon 750D, and adapter to fit my OM lenses.
The sheer amount of Canon stuff available from Canon and 3rd party manufacturers swung it for me.
 
Good luck with it Pete but you may tire of trying to use manual om lenses on a Canon DSLR. I did it but not for long. If you want to use nanual lenses csc's are the things to go for as modern af DSLR's are pretty pants for mf when doing anything other than subject big and clear in the vf shots.
 
Loving the 750D came with the 18-55 lens, bought the 55-250 separately.
Raynox 250 will get me 12mm full frame.
Af confirm adaptor is great with my Zuiko 28mm and 50mm.
Just waiting for flash to turn up. :cool:
 
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