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

Llamaman said:
Possible solutions to that - get the 14-150, or just keep one lens (the 20mm) on your preferred body and pack the other lenses away for a while.

It's not uncommon to feel 'down' at this time of year (Seasonally Affected Disorder, lack of daylight, crummy weather). I'm sure you'll better in the Spring :)
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ShrubMonkey said:
It's a great compact, got my RX100 with me today.
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A RX100 going to replace the OMD I've sold as a compact to company the 5D MKIII
 
rookies said:
A RX100 going to replace the OMD I've sold as a compact to company the 5D MKIII
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I thought you'd gone for a 6D and were loving it?
 
savvy249 said:
I thought you'd gone for a 6D and were loving it?
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Yes loved it but needed faster AF and more points. The ai servo on the 5d is miles better so I am a happy owner of a 5d mkiii now ha ha
 
rookies said:
Yes loved it but needed faster AF and more points. The ai servo on the 5d is miles better so I am a happy owner of a 5d mkiii now ha ha
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Jesus what are you people like :-s

BTW the RX100 is in no way a replacement for an OMD
 
ShrubMonkey said:
Jesus what are you people like :-s

BTW the RX100 is in no way a replacement for an OMD
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Well it is for me. When I had the OMD it did nothing better than a compact can do such as rx100 or x10 hated the OMD. 5dmkiii kicks it butt
 
I received my copy of David Busch's OMD guide last week. Better companion than the manual that comes with it, apart from the pages falling out of my copy :(
 
rookies said:
Well it is for me. When I had the OMD it did nothing better than a compact can do such as rx100 or x10 hated the OMD. 5dmkiii kicks it butt
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I have to say I'm surprised to see that you hated the OMD. That wasn't the impression I got from your posts, simply that you couldn't take images of your daughter with no flash.
It seems a bit of a shame to come on a thread for OMD owners, when you no longer have the camera, just to say you hated it.
If you want to help prospective owners, then perhaps you can give your reasons for hating it. A 5DMK 3 is a very different camera to the OMD.
I'm hope I haven't caused any offence by saying this, but I usually find TP posts very helpful, and I'm sure constructive criticism will aid others.
 
ShrubMonkey said:
I received my copy of David Busch's OMD guide last week. Better companion than the manual that comes with it, apart from the pages falling out of my copy :(
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I agree it is far superior to the manual, however it seems like the pages falling out is a very common problem :shake:
I'm unsure whether to return my copy or just put up with it, as the book seems to be unavailable again at the moment?
 
bl0at3r said:
Sorry guys, I don't work like that - wish I did :cuckoo:

OM-D now for sale in the classifieds.

It's been fun in here while it lasted - this and the Panny thread are excellent examples of how to do it - thanks to you all. :thumbs:
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Sorry to hear that Alan. I for one will miss all your contributions!
Have a lovely Christmas and New Year!
 
wellyboot said:
Sorry to hear that Alan. I for one will miss all your contributions!
Have a lovely Christmas and New Year!
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Thanks Marcia, you too - though at this point I still have it and could change my mind :bonk:

Surprised its not been snapped up in the classifieds - there seems to be lots of interest in the camera and they don't come up for sale very often :shrug:
 
wellyboot said:
I have to say I'm surprised to see that you hated the OMD. That wasn't the impression I got from your posts, simply that you couldn't take images of your daughter with no flash.
It seems a bit of a shame to come on a thread for OMD owners, when you no longer have the camera, just to say you hated it.
If you want to help prospective owners, then perhaps you can give your reasons for hating it. A 5DMK 3 is a very different camera to the OMD.
I'm hope I haven't caused any offence by saying this, but I usually find TP posts very helpful, and I'm sure constructive criticism will aid others.
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Well said, I totally agree with you. :clap:
 
This was taken this morning during my walk, SOOC just a levels boost. Taken with the 12-35mm Panasonic, horrible light but had a go.

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The river is over its banks in several places, but not as high as I have seen it.
 
How can anyone hate the little om-d :shrug: I imagine it is more of a case of hating getting used to using it and working out its quirks. There is a learning curve with all new equipment. I for one love the om-d and find it does just what my dslr could and a little bit more. I find it strange now when I grip hold of a full size dslr, they just feels sooooo big and heavy.
 
Ajophotog said:
How can anyone hate the little om-d :shrug:
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Ergonomics. It's too small for my hands plus (and I haven't spent enough time with one to really comment) too many people say the menu system is downright badly designed.

I don't shoot JPEG at all, so the "magnificent" SOOC JPEGs are of little consequence.
 
Weldingblues said:
This was taken this morning during my walk, SOOC just a levels boost. Taken with the 12-35mm Panasonic, horrible light but had a go.
The river is over its banks in several places, but not as high as I have seen it.
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We are a bit North of you, so I know how bad the light was this morning! In fact neither my husband or I took any photos!
So all things considered that shot is very good. That Panasonic lens is good isn't it?
The water isn't as high as a few weeks ago, but it's certainly heading that way, and if it continues today, and tomorrow, I think it will rapidly get worse!
Thank you for sharing!
 
arad85 said:
Ergonomics. It's too small for my hands plus (and I haven't spent enough time with one to really comment) too many people say the menu system is downright badly designed.

I don't shoot JPEG at all, so the "magnificent" SOOC JPEGs are of little consequence.
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I shoot raw too, weight/size are things that do make or break your choice for sure. I like the small lightness and feel, Takes me back to my film days where 35mm slr cameras were of a similar size. The IS is truly stunning also. The menu system is not a problem and with the inbuilt help for each item it makes it easy to set it up. I use the one press to bring up a table of all the main items that I might need to change. I have a Fuji X100 now that is a bit menu quirky I think. My favourite thing is the way you can develop a long exposure before your very eyes.
Yes not for everyone I accept but going from loving it to hating so quickly is a little bit strange .
 
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rookies said:
Well it is for me. When I had the OMD it did nothing better than a compact can do such as rx100 or x10 hated the OMD. 5dmkiii kicks it butt
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A little decorum goes a long way; just remember many members tried to help you through your 'apparent' problems with the OM-D both in this thread and on another forum that I frequent regularly.
Comments like that just don't sit easy with your previous posting history in this thread. Shame really :thumbsdown:
 
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bl0at3r said:
Well it's happened again, after enjoying the m43 camera gear I have accumulated for a few months, I now have a mental fight going on - selling all my M43 gear and buying a capable compact, selling the om-d and keeping the gx1 and 14mm/20mm primes, putting it all in the cupboard until i feel better about it, or just getting rid of it all and having another complete break for a while.

I don't really go out on trips to take photos, I don't really pixel peep and I do have just as much fun snapping with my iPhone. Having an interchangeable camera 'system' almost becomes a chore for me - despite being extremely fortunate to afford decent kit.

Season greetings to my fellow m43'ers anyway :thumbs::)
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I've been thinking the same i have listed my OM-D and Panny 12-35mm on eBay i really like the camera but i tend too photo my kids a lot so i want better AF system that will keep up with them moving about better it grabs initial focus well but hit and miss trying too follow them afterwards.

Im looking at concentrating on sticking with the Canon gear try get some new lenses and go upgrade my 5D2 too a 5D3 and for a carry almost everywhere time camera should i get a decent compact like the RX100 or just keep the GX1 possibly selling the 20mm pancake too replace with a oly 17mm f1.8 :thinking: :shrug:
 
On the subject of various cameras not being up to various jobs...

Whenever I think I'm being limited by kit I take a look at the results other people are getting with the same kit and I quickly change my mind and decide that I'm the problem and the biggest limiting factor.

BTW. I managed to drag my GF to a large electrical store today and none of the three cameras I'd really like to take a look at... OM-D, Nex 6 and Fuji X-E1... were stocked. I really don't know where I'm going to find any of them.
 
woof woof said:
On the subject of various cameras not being up to various jobs...

Whenever I think I'm being limited by kit I take a look at the results other people are getting with the same kit and I quickly change my mind and decide that I'm the problem and the biggest limiting factor.
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I have been able too get photos when there moving around its just i get more keepers even with 5D2 older AF system that's all ;)

woof woof said:
BTW. I managed to drag my GF to a large electrical store today and none of the three cameras I'd really like to take a look at... OM-D, Nex 6 and Fuji X-E1... were stocked. I really don't know where I'm going to find any of them.
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Have you tried Jessops they might have them in there ?
 
The detail on the robins chest is superb

Throttle said:
....and for a carry almost everywhere time camera should i get a decent compact like the RX100 or just keep the GX1 possibly selling the 20mm pancake too replace with a oly 17mm f1.8 :thinking: :shrug:
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I tried the RX100 yesterday in jessops (actually had one on display!) it is a very nice camera and noticably more pocket friendly than the GX1/pancake combo which I find fits in larger jacket pockets but is still not a carry everywhere camera for me. The lens is good, but it is only f1.8 at the (not so wide) 28mm end, as soon as you start to zoom the aperture closes down.

Is the O17 better than the P20?

The trouble with me keeping the GX1 is that as a camera/prime lens combo it is obviously crippled in the focal length dept compared to a decent compact.

Have you looked at the panny LX7? Bright lens throughout the zoom range - but sadly not that much smaller than the GX1 with a pancake on the front.

My OM-D is in the classifieds here - not had any biters though so I'll be putting it on eBay soon - good luck with your sale.

woof woof said:
On the subject of various cameras not being up to various jobs...

Whenever I think I'm being limited by kit I take a look at the results other people are getting with the same kit and I quickly change my mind and decide that I'm the problem and the biggest limiting factor.

BTW. I managed to drag my GF to a large electrical store today and none of the three cameras I'd really like to take a look at... OM-D, Nex 6 and Fuji X-E1... were stocked. I really don't know where I'm going to find any of them.
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Agreed woof - or you could convince yourself you have a faulty camera :D

Jessops actually surprised me yesterday - they had the RX100, X10, X100 and a few NEXs on display - no sign of an OM-D though.


Oh, and a very happy holidays to all the TPers :thumbs:
 
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bl0at3r said:
Is the O17 better than the P20?

The trouble with me keeping the GX1 is that as a camera/prime lens combo it is obviously crippled in the focal length dept compared to a decent compact.
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The newer O17 not the old one ;) i thought better AF speed and similar focal length though im tempted with idea too go just with the RX100
and selling the GX1 and 20mm would fund most of it.
 
woof woof said:
... I'd really like to take a look at... OM-D, Nex 6 and Fuji X-E1... were stocked. I really don't know where I'm going to find any of them.
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Will there be any camera shop in Britain that ever has all these in stock to try? Nope, never.
Sometimes I amble and motor around Carlisle : last-round's models in PC world along with most of the crummier compacts and every phone under the sun, entry-level Canikon & Sony in Wilkinsons along with some m4/3rds but crucially never the 'right' ones and never the viewfinders, good Sony stuff in the Sony shop but I'm unlucky with exact models there : I'm sure they get their stuff last and the southern shops have more.

Merry crippence everyone.
 
I managed to pick an OMD yesterday from Jessops in Taunton. i've got it home and out of the box. Wow, I need a degree in electronics to work it. I still have no idea of how to take a picture and then it comes up on the LCD monitor so I can see what I've just taken. It just stays blank. Obviously I can press the playback button and see it but my other cameras show the picture right after I've taken it.

I bet I have another 50 queries as I get to using it.

Picture quality is first class though, not plasticky as I thought they might be.

It's gonna be fun.
 
theoldman said:
I managed to pick an OMD yesterday from Jessops in Taunton. i've got it home and out of the box. Wow, I need a degree in electronics to work it. I still have no idea of how to take a picture and then it comes up on the LCD monitor so I can see what I've just taken. It just stays blank. Obviously I can press the playback button and see it but my other cameras show the picture right after I've taken it.

I bet I have another 50 queries as I get to using it.

Picture quality is first class though, not plasticky as I thought they might be.

It's gonna be fun.
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Posted in your other lens thread too

I would recommend reading the manual, especially if you've never owned another Olympus camera before.

I recently purchased David Busch's guide to the OMD and so far seems good, although the page binding seems to be a problem.

Also checkout the DPReview guide here http://www.dpreview.com/articles/9115179666/user-guide-getting-the-most-out-of-the-olympus-e-m5
 
theoldman said:
I still have no idea of how to take a picture and then it comes up on the LCD monitor so I can see what I've just taken. It just stays blank. Obviously I can press the playback button and see it but my other cameras show the picture right after I've taken it...
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The bottom menu line, with the spanner : Rec view, turn that to ON however many seconds you want.
The e-M5 is poorly designed for this function really and won't behave exactly as a DSLR to check your last picture, this was noticed when the camera first came out.
 
Interesting 'Best Camera of 2012' poll running over at DPreview at the moment.
 
Greytop said:
Interesting 'Best Camera of 2012' poll running over at DPreview at the moment.
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Interesting the OMD way out in front with the Nikon D800, surprised the 5D3 is so far behind. But then this is DPReview
 
I am a little disappointed at the flash photos when inside. The subject is well lit but the background always dark. I am using the kit lens so I know I need a faster one but are there any settings to improve these?
 
sting said:
I am a little disappointed at the flash photos when inside. The subject is well lit but the background always dark. I am using the kit lens so I know I need a faster one but are there any settings to improve these?
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This depends on how you have metered for the background/ambient and also your relative flash power, and how far your subject is from the background (inverse square law).

If you "drag the shutter" (which means allowing more of the ambient light to register via your combination of shutter, Aperture and ISO) more of your environment will show up. Obviously to accurately control the relationship between Flash and ambient you are best off in Manual mode.
 
rookies said:
Well it is for me. When I had the OMD it did nothing better than a compact can do such as rx100 or x10 hated the OMD. 5dmkiii kicks it butt
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In my (professional) opinion the OMD is a superb piece of kit with output matching and often bettering that of current APS-C bodies. It is very DSLR-like with very few limitations, but being mirrorless one limitation you need to accept is poor tracking focus. But that does not mean that the OMD is "little better than a compact" which will certainly give a skewed view to anyone considering the camera. At the end of the day the OMD simply was not the right tool for the kind of stuff you wanted to do, which requires the ultimate in focus capability which only a high-end DSLR can provide.
 
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