Olympus OM-D E-M5, E-M1, E-M10 - Mk1, Mk2 & Mk3 Owners Thread

My 90mm macro came so have been trying it out. I will be using it mainly for the extra reach for dragonflies and butterflies/moths in summer so was just playing around with it today.
Tried a handheld stack and with Helicon focus which I have never used before. I'm very impressed by that software and will defo be buying a licence.
Not sure if this stack is "correct" but I like how it turned out especially when i havent got a clue how to do the right settings for a stack.

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Only negative is there is a dust spot inside the lens which is quite poor for a brand new pro lens. I have contacted Wex so will see what they say about a replacement but I think the chances of them having a replacement in stock to send out is zero.
 
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Here are some of todays collembola or springtails all taken with the 90mm f3.5 and MC-14

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1679254549449.gifred back by Alf Branch, on Flickr

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1679254549459.gifred back 2 by Alf Branch, on Flickr

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1679254549468.gifOrchesella cincta by Alf Branch, on Flickr

This is a 5 shot handheld manual focus stack (I haven't got round to stacking in camera)

Collembola stack by Alf Branch, on Flickr
 
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Hi, some recent photos from a trip to the nene valley railway in Peterborough.
 

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flock of teal lifting off the flooded marsh after being chased by a entitled dog owners dog .. I give up
up and away by jeff cohen, on Flickr
 
The focus is a bit off. But still, a good image and is well-framed.
 
Hi all, I'm currently a Nikon owner (don't boo me) and I'm wondering how the em1 mark iii compares against the Nikon z6 or Z7? I'm thinking the only thing I'll miss from Z6 is it's dynamic range?
 
IanC said:
Hi all, I'm currently a Nikon owner (don't boo me) and I'm wondering how the em1 mark iii compares against the Nikon z6 or Z7? I'm thinking the only thing I'll miss from Z6 is it's dynamic range?
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Ian, I'm currently a dual system shooter (see my sig below) so have the MK II versions of the Z6 & Z7. TBH, both systems have their strengths and weaknesses. The high ISO performance of the Z's is obviously going to be better that on the OM-1 (or other OM-D cameras), but it's not as big a difference as you might think, especially when taken alongside the amazing noise reduction software that's available today. DR on the Olympus cameras is surprisingly good (especially highlight recovery) and belies it's smaller sensor size at times.

For me though, the one thing that sets the OM-1 apart from the Z6 & Z7 is autofocus. The Nikon's are no where near as bad and the internet makes them out to be, and for general photography the AF is bang on accurate and fast, however fast moving action (like BIF or sports), is not their strong point - they can do it, but you have to prepare yourself for a lot of OOF shots. My Z9 by contrast is a completely different beast and is ideally suited to this genre, but to be honest (and this might be a touch controversial), I'd still say for fast moving action / wildlife etc, the OM-1 is at least as good (if not a touch better) than the Z9's AF (at least at initial acquisition). It really is that good.

If I were to pick one system......that would be difficult, because as I've said both have their strengths, but if you pushed me it would be the Olympus....no the Nikon...no wait the Olympus.......
 
I shoot a Nikon D850 and an em5mkiii

I’d be far more likely to take the Olympus system with me as it’s smaller and easier to carry. I tend to use the Nikon for ‘proper’ photography and the Olympus for travel/days out etc.

I know I’ll probably get flamed for saying that but the iq is noticeably better on the Nikon and it’s more than the 2 stops of noise handling as Nikon stars at iso 64 and Olympus iso 200. It’s also about taking the appropriate tool for the job. If I want to shoot portraits with shallow dof then the Nikon absolutely bests the Olympus but if I want reach on a budget then it’s Olympus all day long.
 
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Brazo said:
I shoot a Nikon D850 and an em5mkiii

I’d be far more likely to take the Olympus system with me as it’s smaller and easier to carry. I tend to use the Nikon for ‘proper’ photography and the Olympus for travel/days out etc.

I know I’ll probably get flamed for saying that but the iq is noticeably better on the Nikon and it’s more than the 2 stops of noise handling as Nikon stars at iso 64 and Olympus iso 200. It’s also about taking the appropriate tool for the job. If I want to shoot portraits with shallow dof then the Nikon absolutely bests the Olympus but if I want reach on a budget then it’s Olympus all day long.
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Thank you for this :)
 
Sootchucker said:
Ian, I'm currently a dual system shooter (see my sig below) so have the MK II versions of the Z6 & Z7. TBH, both systems have their strengths and weaknesses. The high ISO performance of the Z's is obviously going to be better that on the OM-1 (or other OM-D cameras), but it's not as big a difference as you might think, especially when taken alongside the amazing noise reduction software that's available today. DR on the Olympus cameras is surprisingly good (especially highlight recovery) and belies it's smaller sensor size at times.

For me though, the one thing that sets the OM-1 apart from the Z6 & Z7 is autofocus. The Nikon's are no where near as bad and the internet makes them out to be, and for general photography the AF is bang on accurate and fast, however fast moving action (like BIF or sports), is not their strong point - they can do it, but you have to prepare yourself for a lot of OOF shots. My Z9 by contrast is a completely different beast and is ideally suited to this genre, but to be honest (and this might be a touch controversial), I'd still say for fast moving action / wildlife etc, the OM-1 is at least as good (if not a touch better) than the Z9's AF (at least at initial acquisition). It really is that good.

If I were to pick one system......that would be difficult, because as I've said both have their strengths, but if you pushed me it would be the Olympus....no the Nikon...no wait the Olympus.......
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Haha thank you for this. My main genre is landscape photography and a bit of astro, and a lot of hiking in between, so need to make my decision based on this...
 
Hypothetical question - if you were buying an Olympus camera PURELY for video, which one would you choose?
(Note I have both an E-M1 III & an OM-1)
 
Chris_911 said:
Hypothetical question - if you were buying an Olympus camera PURELY for video, which one would you choose?
(Note I have both an E-M1 III & an OM-1)
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the panasonic one LOL
 
My Z9 is an incredible video tool (8k video, 4k 120fps, 10 bit, Vlog etc), but it's a big beast, so as good as the video on the OM-1 is, if video was the main genre and portability was the key as Jeff said above, it would most likely be a Panasonic (GH6 etc) but if I wasn't invested in a system, and wanted small, light and really good video right now it would probably be something like Fuji (XT-5)
 
Sootchucker said:
My Z9 is an incredible video tool (8k video, 4k 120fps, 10 bit, Vlog etc), but it's a big beast, so as good as the video on the OM-1 is, if video was the main genre and portability was the key as Jeff said above, it would most likely be a Panasonic (GH6 etc) but if I wasn't invested in a system, and wanted small, light and really good video right now it would probably be something like Fuji (XT-5)
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I have a Nikon systems as well - Z9 & D850.
I am toying with the idea of a dedicated video camera - don't want anything the size of the Nikon, so it needs to be Olympus.
Not at all sure it's worth it but exploring the what if - another OM-1, and make the E-M1 III my video camera??
Would be for events, where I want to carry two stills cameras, and maybe one set up just for video and ready to go.
 
Don't get me wrong, the OM-1 is a great video camera and certainly the best of the OM-D cameras in that respect (4K 60, 10bit internal, C4K, etc), but if i was really serious about video, there are better systems out there, depends on how deep into Videography you want to go. i.e. if you need Raw Video, XLR Audio inputs, 12 bit internal Waveforms, open gate etc. then the Olympus is probably not for you, but for casual videography it can certainly hold it's own. I just wish in 10 bit mode we weren't just limited to OM-Log400 and HLG only, as I'd like access to the Flat and standard profiles as well (when I don't need or want to do a lot of post processing on the video).
 
one of my grandsons who is deeply in to film making started off with panasonic but since leaving uni with a degree or two he's now working on various filming jobs ,the last camera he showed me was a black magic one which went totally over my head but he assured me it was the DB's for filming
 
Some of the Black Magic cameras use Micro Four Thirds sensors :cool:

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K MFT

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K MFT features a 4/3 sensor, a dynamic range of 13 f-stops and dual native ISO values up to 25,600 for HDR images. In addition, the camera delivers superior performance in low light.
www.photospecialist.co.uk www.photospecialist.co.uk
 
IanC said:
Haha thank you for this. My main genre is landscape photography and a bit of astro, and a lot of hiking in between, so need to make my decision based on this...
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All my Landscapes are shot with E-M1ii
 
Sootchucker said:
Some of the Black Magic cameras use Micro Four Thirds sensors :cool:

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K MFT

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K MFT features a 4/3 sensor, a dynamic range of 13 f-stops and dual native ISO values up to 25,600 for HDR images. In addition, the camera delivers superior performance in low light.
www.photospecialist.co.uk www.photospecialist.co.uk
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Have been leaning that way since I remembered the MFT version! It would be great to have a dedicated video camera
 
Hi,

I decided to update the firmware in my OM1 to V1.3 and watched the OM video on how to do it. It said to be sure to use the USB3 ->USB3 cable supplied with the camera. Needless to say I can't find mine. How critical is it to use THAT cable or could I use any USB3 cable or even a USB3 > USB 2 cable? What did you use and was it successful?
 
I did mine though the Olympus O.I. share app on my iPad when 1.3 was launched. Process was dead easy and no cable needed at all. Took about 7-8 mins in total (including loaded the settings back on the camera), and none of my settings were lost.
 
Sootchucker said:
I did mine though the Olympus O.I. share app on my iPad when 1.3 was launched. Process was dead easy and no cable needed at all. Took about 7-8 mins in total (including loaded the settings back on the camera), and none of my settings were lost.
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Thanks but I can't see how to do it without a cable?
 
jerry12953 said:
Hi,

I decided to update the firmware in my OM1 to V1.3 and watched the OM video on how to do it. It said to be sure to use the USB3 ->USB3 cable supplied with the camera. Needless to say I can't find mine. How critical is it to use THAT cable or could I use any USB3 cable or even a USB3 > USB 2 cable? What did you use and was it successful?
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I used a generic cable and it was fine
 
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