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

You need some man maths :)
 
Hi All,
Is anybody using the Olympus Capture software and the OMD-EM5 mark 2 together with a Windows10 laptop?
 
Not with windows, but with latest OSX on a MBP, works great even at 20 metres, but use top quality USB repeater cables, I heartily recommend the TetherTools cables from Robert White, expensive but well worth the outlay as no signal drop outs.
 
magicaxeman said:
Not with windows, but with latest OSX on a MBP, works great even at 20 metres, but use top quality USB repeater cables, I heartily recommend the TetherTools cables from Robert White, expensive but well worth the outlay as no signal drop outs.
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OK I am intrigued, what are you photographing that needs tethering at 20m
 
sirch said:
OK I am intrigued, what are you photographing that needs tethering at 20m
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The wildlife at the bottom of my back garden, the front garden as well as lightning & storms from the front garden and planning on some astro shots come winter when Orion is up again.

I'm severely disabled and bed bound 24 hours a day so can't get out there myself.
 
Do any OMD EM5 mk2 users share their LR presets or know of any to compare?
 
dcash29 said:
Do any OMD EM5 mk2 users share their LR presets or know of any to compare?
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I just have a generic OMD import profile, it adjusts sharpening (mainly adding masking, reducing diameter), adds a touch of noise reduction and changes the camera calibration to Camera Neutral.

If I could be bothered I would make them slightly different for each ISO but to be honest, the end result varies massively depending on image so I'm not overly motivated to do it.
 
What tripods are you guys using? My trusty 10+ year old Manfrotto is really on its last legs, so it's time to start looking for a replacement. I have been looking at the Mefoto Roadtrip, but still have a little bit of doubt about stability etc. As a m4/3 shooter, max load isn't so much of a concern, but stability for landscapes / long exposures is. Budget is probably up to circa £150, and it would be great if I could get the legs as a kit with a ball head. Would appreciate any recommendations to look at and consider.

Cheers,

Simon.
 
I have been an Olly convert since the introduction of the EM5. Progressing to the EM1 when it was first released. Picking up lenses as I go along.

I am a bit of an all rounder in terms of what I shoot but have found enjoying sports photography more and more. As I have used the camera for more I have found it has its limitations (AF probably being my biggest disappointment). But don't and won't revert back to a larger system.

I wondered if any EM1 owner had looked at the spec of the Fuji XT-2 and was tempted by the improved spec now with a 24mp sensor?

Being able I to change the characteristics of the AF on tracking looks like a smart idea.

I'm don't know if the step up from the EM1 to the EM2 will be a big enough leap?
 
i'm too heavily invested to change systems but I must admit that the AF is a PiTA. I was at the Top Gear track on Sunday using AF+TR and the focus point would follow the car then randomly jump off and focus on a sign or dustbin, maybe due to lack of contrast on the subject ?. Surely tracking should keep up with the moving object ? Its one of the most useless things Olympus did in the E-M1
 
simonbe said:
I have been an Olly convert since the introduction of the EM5. Progressing to the EM1 when it was first released. Picking up lenses as I go along.

I am a bit of an all rounder in terms of what I shoot but have found enjoying sports photography more and more. As I have used the camera for more I have found it has its limitations (AF probably being my biggest disappointment). But don't and won't revert back to a larger system.

I wondered if any EM1 owner had looked at the spec of the Fuji XT-2 and was tempted by the improved spec now with a 24mp sensor?

Being able I to change the characteristics of the AF on tracking looks like a smart idea.

I'm don't know if the step up from the EM1 to the EM2 will be a big enough leap?
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I would wait and see,the OM EM11 knows its got to be good to take the crown
 
simonbe said:
I have been an Olly convert since the introduction of the EM5. Progressing to the EM1 when it was first released. Picking up lenses as I go along.

I am a bit of an all rounder in terms of what I shoot but have found enjoying sports photography more and more. As I have used the camera for more I have found it has its limitations (AF probably being my biggest disappointment). But don't and won't revert back to a larger system.

I wondered if any EM1 owner had looked at the spec of the Fuji XT-2 and was tempted by the improved spec now with a 24mp sensor?

Being able I to change the characteristics of the AF on tracking looks like a smart idea.

I'm don't know if the step up from the EM1 to the EM2 will be a big enough leap?
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The XT2 is great for m43 users.

Olympus will respond, as usual, to add some great features. We've seen both Fuji and Olympus offering better and better firmware updates. And the EM1ii will be getting 2 SD card slots like the XT2 already. The XT2 has a 2 way twisty screen with offers the speed of a flip up screen with the chance to use it vertically. Which is where the EM1 falls down.

Lets hope they can get a phase detect chip to close the focussing gap. It needs something really special.

Meanwhile Canon and Nikon snooze.
 
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No. Fuji cameras are more or less the same. Fujifilm will nudge ahead with the XT2. And Olympus will pull it back with the EM1ii. And so on.
 
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damianmkv said:
i'm too heavily invested to change systems but I must admit that the AF is a PiTA. I was at the Top Gear track on Sunday using AF+TR and the focus point would follow the car then randomly jump off and focus on a sign or dustbin, maybe due to lack of contrast on the subject ?. Surely tracking should keep up with the moving object ? Its one of the most useless things Olympus did in the E-M1
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Should get yourself a D500 D, i got 1 to go with the A7Rii and it never misses anything, 6th sense focusing

20160702-DSC_2141 by tobamory, on Flickr
 
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Should get yourself a D500 D, i got 1 to go with the A7Rii and it never misses anything, 6th sense focusing

20160702-DSC_2141 by tobamory, on Flickr
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If I was just shooting sport I think would be tempted. But the size, weight and weight of glass in comparison to the system I have puts me off and the reason I switched. Pro's and cons for both - just hope Olly can do better with AF.

Shame that the EM2 has been put back until 2017. Hopefully we will see it and see some specs and reviews at Photokina to stop people switching when the likes of the Fuji XT-2 are on offer.
 
i do look forward to the Em1II i do miss some of Olys features like live Comp etc. I was very sceptical when i got the Nikon because i see DSLR as the luddites of photography all lack innovation and have front and back focusing issues, and the lack of Liveview and EVF really got to me, because i was used to see what id just taken and the image change as i applied the settings in the EVF, but over time i learned to trust her. that and me needing reading glasses didn't help i couldn't see the result through the OVF.

I was excited when i saw the XT2 because its 24mg pixel is where i wanted Olympus to be when they release there new ones. but if i ever invest in something lighter again itll deffo be Olympus and not Fuji, better Lens choice and lovely colours.
 
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Should get yourself a D500 D, i got 1 to go with the A7Rii and it never misses anything, 6th sense focusing
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In an ideal world. Alas, it would mean a complete change back to Nikon and big, heavy lenses.

All about compromise I guess
 
srhmoto said:
What tripods are you guys using? My trusty 10+ year old Manfrotto is really on its last legs, so it's time to start looking for a replacement. I have been looking at the Mefoto Roadtrip, but still have a little bit of doubt about stability etc. As a m4/3 shooter, max load isn't so much of a concern, but stability for landscapes / long exposures is. Budget is probably up to circa £150, and it would be great if I could get the legs as a kit with a ball head. Would appreciate any recommendations to look at and consider.

Cheers,

Simon.
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Hi Simon, Have a look at the Benro's Small, neat, very well made and the best case I've ever had for a tripod, I bought the Mach 3 TMA28A, just transfer the head from your manfrotto or buy a ball head and its complete.
 
Morning all. Anybody have any experience with the Olympus 75-300?

I have a 40-150 2.8 but its bulk is limiting its use so thinking of chopping it in.
 
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gad-westy said:
Morning all. Anybody have any experience with the Olympus 75-300?

I have a 40-150 2.8 but it's bulk is limiting its use so thinking of chopping it in.
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yep, got one here. its not the fasted to focus and needs good light to perform well, but given both of those it works really well. for a 600mm equiv its silly small and light, ive got photos i never would of otherwise purely because its no hassle to take out where as a big lump would of been left at home
 
niko said:
yep, got one here. its not the fasted to focus and needs good light to perform well, but given both of those it works really well. for a 600mm equiv its silly small and light, ive got photos i never would of otherwise purely because its no hassle to take out where as a big lump would of been left at home
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That's my thought process at the moment. Cheers for the input.
 
I've just gone the other way - I sold my 75-300ii and p35-100 f2.8 and bought the 40-150 + TC. It's a toss up but

- the weight of the 40-150+TC ( 865g ) isn't much more than the other 2 lenses ( 790g ) put together. So, in my bag it takes up the same space / weight

- the 75-300ii ( or my copy atleast ) wasn't sharp over 285mm so I didn't shoot at that FL often. I believe, as I haven't tested it, that cropped shots from the 40-150+TC will be better than the 75-300. It also needed good light - I'd often end up at iso3200 during the day in order to keep the shutter speed up as shooting at 600mm equivalent needs steady hands.

- I don't have to swap lenses anymore :)

My choice is clear but I appreciate that it's not for everyone - the Pro lens is still a big lump. As @niko says, the 75-300ii brings a lot of reach for not much money ( around £200 used ? )
 
A child ( mine, naturally :) )

going round the bend by damianmkv, on Flickr

Now, the inability for this system to track a moving subject is getting on my wick. For MF, like the samyang, that's all my doing but surely the 40-150 pro should stick with my son when he's riding ? I really don't want to sell up for a d500 or the like but it's getting tempting
 
Anyone use the Meike 320 flash?
Using the pop up and a small zoom I always get a shadow if too close to the object I'm trying to shoot. Will the use of a flash being that little bit higher up on top of the camera help?
thanks
Steve
 
I use to have the Nissin i40 and it dealt with the shadow issues, Steve
 
damianmkv said:
I've just gone the other way - I sold my 75-300ii and p35-100 f2.8 and bought the 40-150 + TC. It's a toss up but

- the weight of the 40-150+TC ( 865g ) isn't much more than the other 2 lenses ( 790g ) put together. So, in my bag it takes up the same space / weight

- the 75-300ii ( or my copy atleast ) wasn't sharp over 285mm so I didn't shoot at that FL often. I believe, as I haven't tested it, that cropped shots from the 40-150+TC will be better than the 75-300. It also needed good light - I'd often end up at iso3200 during the day in order to keep the shutter speed up as shooting at 600mm equivalent needs steady hands.

- I don't have to swap lenses anymore :)

My choice is clear but I appreciate that it's not for everyone - the Pro lens is still a big lump. As @niko says, the 75-300ii brings a lot of reach for not much money ( around £200 used ? )
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I got the used 75-300. I also have the pana 35-100.
Although the 75-300 is not too heavy if I don't need the reach then I just take the 35-100 with me
Also with the EM10 I can bump up the ISO to get a good image with the 75-300
I like the lens
 
It's a great lens, especially for the money but I wanted something a little extra ( or had GAS, I dunno ;) )

Generally, I find the lens great - I've only used it a handful of times since getting it last month so need a cpl

Then again, I have the fancy for a x100 even though I have a rx100m2.
 
I use the 75-300mm lens. Its relatively lightweight so ease to carry around.

Performance is good,, but can only compare it to old manual Pentax stuff. Shame it does not have a function button on it but not a problem.

Fast, light, small and performs very well. Any other requirements??

Also carry a 40-150mm, and a 19mm prime (Sigma), but I have 12-50mm on the camera which covers 90% of my needs anyway.

Well worth having in the armoury.............

(EM10 Mk1)

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damianmkv said:
A child ( mine, naturally :) )

going round the bend by damianmkv, on Flickr

Now, the inability for this system to track a moving subject is getting on my wick. For MF, like the samyang, that's all my doing but surely the 40-150 pro should stick with my son when he's riding ? I really don't want to sell up for a d500 or the like but it's getting tempting
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Suppose you need to weigh up whats important and how much moving stuff you do, as i do Motorbikes an Car racing i needed something that was good, the Sony does it very well but lack the FPS for that scatter gun on a bend when a crash happens, what i have found out is how fast the D500 focuses, i went back to my sony last night for some HDR shots, swapping between the 2 and you can feel the sonys slowdown now I've been using the 500 as its lightning quick.

Other good thing is when i get a shot off the Nikon tells you where the focus point was, and mainly there bang on the target or just in front, you can however change that to be more aggressive or slack off a bit in the menus.
Weight wise its pretty light is the 500 compared to an FX like my DADs D800E which is very heavy, but don't get me wrong soon as i strap on the 600mm its getting up there....

Got a trials bike weekend this Sat so lets see what i can rustle up there...
 
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