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

Im learning this camera as it’s new to me. If I wanted a photo of my dog running I would normally use my Sony 6500. But I want to learn this em1 mk3. I had the 45mm lens on.

This was on af tracking, hi speed and on shutter mode around a 1,000. Auto everything else. I have untouched the image.
As you can see this is the sort of photo I was getting (I got maybe two hits out of 50)
What can I do to improve the focus as she’s running straight at me?

 
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Skyline said:
Im learning this camera as it’s new to me. If I wanted a photo of my dog running I would normally use my Sony 6500. But I want to learn this em1 mk3. I had the 45mm lens on.

This was on af tracking, hi speed and on shutter mode around a 1,000. Auto everything else. I have untouched the image.
As you can see this is the sort of photo I was getting (I got maybe two hits out of 50)
What can I do to improve the focus as she’s running straight at me?

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Tracking does not have a great record of being a successful function. FWIW I have never used it.

On the whole C-AF is very effective, likely especially with a predictable subject such as your dog running directly towards you. Perhaps try just C-AF at 20fps and AF 3x3 zone (this makes it a tad easier than trying hold a single AF point on the dog).
 
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Skyline said:
Im learning this camera as it’s new to me. If I wanted a photo of my dog running I would normally use my Sony 6500. But I want to learn this em1 mk3. I had the 45mm lens on.

This was on af tracking, hi speed and on shutter mode around a 1,000. Auto everything else. I have untouched the image.
As you can see this is the sort of photo I was getting (I got maybe two hits out of 50)
What can I do to improve the focus as she’s running straight at me?

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Anything coming straight at you is extremely difficult for AF to keep focus on. Even the OM1 struggles (not sure if the OM1 Mkii does any better)
 
I’m a bit ignorant when it comes to the current cameras from Olympus/OM.
I’m looking for in camera focus bracketing plus stacking,I do have Helicon lite also.
I’d also like to use the camera for some local wildlife ,foxes rabbits squirrels birds etc.
I like the look of the OM-5 new,or should I be looking at a EM-1 mkiii S/H or save a bit more and get either OM-1 MK1 or 2?
I’ve owned a couple of Olympus cameras in the past and was impressed with colour and sharpness and feel drawn back now.
 
Skyline said:
Im learning this camera as it’s new to me. If I wanted a photo of my dog running I would normally use my Sony 6500. But I want to learn this em1 mk3. I had the 45mm lens on.

This was on af tracking, hi speed and on shutter mode around a 1,000. Auto everything else. I have untouched the image.
As you can see this is the sort of photo I was getting (I got maybe two hits out of 50)
What can I do to improve the focus as she’s running straight at me?

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Try c.af … high frame rate .. sequential high speed .. all focus points … there’s something in the menu that utilises the nearest focus points but I can’t remember what it’s called , I certainly had lots of success with birds flying towards me so it does work . Use a.v rather than shutter priority with a minimal speed of 1/1600 sec ,use the lens wide open auto iso as this reduces the chance of background interference.. …do not ever use tracking it doesn’t work .. a.f sensitively at +2 .. it does eventually fall into place but you have to forget what worked on other brands .. some peeps use BBF but I prefer the shutter button. It’s a great camera but takes time to gel with it . edit woke up now .. use all points focussing and invoke cluster focus .. google how to install it as not had a mkiii for awhile !!
For the sake of argument I was on the beach on Thurs om1… 300mm f4…2x tc .. handheld … egret flying towards me 56 shot burst and every shot in focus .so it is possible
 
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SsSsSsSsSnake said:
I’m a bit ignorant when it comes to the current cameras from Olympus/OM.
I’m looking for in camera focus bracketing plus stacking,I do have Helicon lite also.
I’d also like to use the camera for some local wildlife ,foxes rabbits squirrels birds etc.
I like the look of the OM-5 new,or should I be looking at a EM-1 mkiii S/H or save a bit more and get either OM-1 MK1 or 2?
I’ve owned a couple of Olympus cameras in the past and was impressed with colour and sharpness and feel drawn back now.
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If it was me i would look for a second hand om1 mk1.
 
SsSsSsSsSnake said:
I’m a bit ignorant when it comes to the current cameras from Olympus/OM.
I’m looking for in camera focus bracketing plus stacking,I do have Helicon lite also.
I’d also like to use the camera for some local wildlife ,foxes rabbits squirrels birds etc.
I like the look of the OM-5 new,or should I be looking at a EM-1 mkiii S/H or save a bit more and get either OM-1 MK1 or 2?
I’ve owned a couple of Olympus cameras in the past and was impressed with colour and sharpness and feel drawn back now.
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A second hand e-m1 mk3 + lens will cost you about the same as the OM5 with lens from Cotswold cameras. Basically the same camera in a slight smaller body.
 
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leaky5 said:
A second hand e-m1 mk3 + lens will cost you about the same as the OM5 with lens from Cotswold cameras. Basically the same camera in a slight smaller body.
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Is it pretty much similar then,of course the OM-5 would be new .what do you get in the OM-1 that you don’t in the 5?
Thanks
 
SsSsSsSsSnake said:
Is it pretty much similar then,of course the OM-5 would be new .what do you get in the OM-1 that you don’t in the 5?
Thanks
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leaky5 said:
OM1’s have a newer processor etc. the 5 uses the one from the e-m1 mk3.
Not sure what other bits it gas
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The OM-1 has a stacked sensor. Don’t underestimate its value. It has an improved menu structure and has better build quality. I also think it has better subject detection and better autofocus.
 
ADVICE PLEASE ~ What would YOU do? ....

I have a E-M1X and a OM-1 'mk1' and often go out with both bodies, each with a different lens mounted ~ 40-150 Pro and 12-40 Pro. Otherwise I go out with only the OM-1 + 150-400mm TC Pro. I shoot regularly, probably averaging about 500 images every week, so both my camera bodies get used but the OM-1 more than the E-M1X.

I am thinking of buying a OM-1 Mk II to replace my E-M1X and am very tempted by the Olympus offer of £300 Discount plus 5-year Guarantee which ends tomorrow 10th October.

I don't need to upgrade but ideally would prefer to work with two bodies which are more similar and there are advantages, especially when swopping in a hurry! Muscle memory should never be underestimated!

Thanks for your thoughts and opinions, especially those with a OM-1 Mk II.
 
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RedRobin said:
ADVICE PLEASE ~ What would YOU do? ....

I have a E-M1X and a OM-1 'mk1' and often go out with both bodies, each with a different lens mounted ~ 40-150 Pro and 12-40 Pro. Otherwise I go out with only the OM-1 + 150-400mm TC Pro. I shoot regularly, probably averaging about 500 images every week, so both my camera bodies get used but the OM-1 more than the E-M1X.

I am thinking of buying a OM-1 Mk II to replace my E-M1X and am very tempted by the Olympus offer of £300 Discount plus 5-year Guarantee which ends tomorrow 10th October.

I don't need to upgrade but ideally would prefer to work with two bodies which are more similar and there are advantages, especially when swopping in a hurry! Muscle memory should never be underestimated!

Thanks for your thoughts and opinions, especially those with a OM-1 Mk II.
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just do it robin ,you won't miss the e.m1x in fact sell both and get two mkii's and save £600
 
RedRobin said:
ADVICE PLEASE ~ What would YOU do? ....

I have a E-M1X and a OM-1 'mk1' and often go out with both bodies, each with a different lens mounted ~ 40-150 Pro and 12-40 Pro. Otherwise I go out with only the OM-1 + 150-400mm TC Pro. I shoot regularly, probably averaging about 500 images every week, so both my camera bodies get used but the OM-1 more than the E-M1X.

I am thinking of buying a OM-1 Mk II to replace my E-M1X and am very tempted by the Olympus offer of £300 Discount plus 5-year Guarantee which ends tomorrow 10th October.

I don't need to upgrade but ideally would prefer to work with two bodies which are more similar and there are advantages, especially when swopping in a hurry! Muscle memory should never be underestimated!

Thanks for your thoughts and opinions, especially those with a OM-1 Mk II.
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Although i use Sony now i would change. the EM1X is a great camera but a bit old now .
 
the black fox said:
just do it robin ,you won't miss the e.m1x in fact sell both and get two mkii's and save £600
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.... Financially that doesn't make sense to me because each mkII with £600 total discount then totals £3,800.

Less what I would get for my E-M1X (£300?) and mk1 (£1,000?) which would then be a spend of about £2,500 vs £1,800 when just replacing the E-M1X.
 
Stunners those Terry
 
Nice trev love the sparrow
 
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