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

Box Brownie said:
The one standout I read for my understanding and usage was on Imaging Resource in regard to the 300 f4.

Based on their testing they found using '0' seconds in the "diamond" Silent Shutter setting overcame shutter shock with that lens.
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.... What is 'shutter shock'? I never use Silent Shutter but I have used the Oly 300mm F/4 Pro for plenty of shots.
 
the black fox said:
I took some shots today that when reviewed suffered the same effect that you mention .. but thinking of a reason for it was easy . I was sat in the car to keep warm in the Icy weather with the engine running . The blur was due too that reason alone . …. I.e what enviroment are you taking your photos from ?
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.... Are saying that icy weather is to blame Jeff?

I have shot with my Olympus in snow up the mountains of Bulgaria and even placed it on the ground in the snow - No problems whatsoever.

More recently (last winter) I spent many days outdoors in the cold photographing surfers and my camera was even showered with hail but no problem and the shots looked rather good with the hail streaks.

Nutcrackers_M1X1118 by Robin Procter, on Flickr
 
RedRobin said:
.... What is 'shutter shock'? I never use Silent Shutter but I have used the Oly 300mm F/4 Pro for plenty of shots.
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Hi Robin

I can only point you to this review that made me take notice, though I have yet to see any such effect..................probably because I did not go looking for it or have tried any other such settings :thinking:

www.imaging-resource.com

Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS Pro ED M.Zuiko Digital - Imaging Resource

Things keep getting better and better for Micro Four Thirds shooters! Olympus yet again expands their quiver of lenses and continues their push of higher-end glass, this time with a striking and amazingly compact M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm Æ’/4.0 I.S. Pro supertelephoto lens. Joining the ranks of...
www.imaging-resource.com www.imaging-resource.com
 
RedRobin said:
.... What is 'shutter shock'? I never use Silent Shutter but I have used the Oly 300mm F/4 Pro for plenty of shots.
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Shutter shock is similar to camera shake but is caused by vibrations from the shutter movement. It seems to affect a certain shutter speed range and has been reported to affect m4/3 more than other formats, but I’m not convinced the last bit is true.

That being said my EM5-II suffered really badly from shutter shock so I sent it back for a replacement and that was fine, as has every other camera I’ve had. The ‘diamond’ drive mode which was developed to reduce shutter shock is simply electronic first curtain shutter.
 
RedRobin said:
.... Are saying that icy weather is to blame Jeff?

I have shot with my Olympus in snow up the mountains of Bulgaria and even placed it on the ground in the snow - No problems whatsoever.

More recently (last winter) I spent many days outdoors in the cold photographing surfers and my camera was even showered with hail but no problem and the shots looked rather good with the hail streaks.

Nutcrackers_M1X1118 by Robin Procter, on Flickr
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No Robin , I was shooting out of the car window with the engine running ,hence vibrations causing blurring
 
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Three "Excellent" wildlife captures Jeff, liking all of these very much.
 
mulch said:
Fabulous shots, you really do make that 100-400 sing, wish I could get half the quality of these out of mine.
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Why not ?is it your settings ? As I keep saying if you need help just ask I’ll always try to help
 
the black fox said:
Why not ?is it your settings ? As I keep saying if you need help just ask I’ll always try to help
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Thanks Jeff.
I have tried every permutations possible in settings, followed various YouTubers using this lens and their settings. I’m not saying they are awful, blurred etc…… I just don’t seem to be able to achieve the clarity of images you constantly show on here.
I have seen your responses to similar tales of woe from other users and followed your suggestion, but still results are ‘ok’

I also have a 12-100mm, now that is a lovely and sharp lens. I did take the 100-400 back to the excellent and helpful shop I got it from and after playing with it they thought it was as it should be, but were willing to send it back to Olympus, which as of yet I haven’t, just in case it’s……………me!
 
I will p.m you my mobile I’m sure we can sort it out
 
Certainly different to the mainstream ads
 
Very interesting, not sure if it relates to the "wow" camera though he has done light painting videos before.
 
Box Brownie said:
Spotted this mentioned over at DPReview

Are we likely to be learning about the anticipated new products e.g. the "wow" camera as the next 4 videos emerge :thinking:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JdZHYkExXM
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.... Personally I think this ad is so general that it doesn't relate to any new Olympus product - It is promoting using Olympus cameras generally, nothing new whatsoever about light painting.

It does irritate me how so many companies bang on about their products helping anxieties and well-being etc etc etc. Happy Christmas!!
 
Flying Scotsman came through our local station this morning on its final run north on the line for this year. Was doing about line speed - 60mph - here.

EM120216-ORF_DxO_DeepPRIME.jpg by Stephen Lee, on Flickr
 
Christoph said:
Very nice Jeff, superb detail :) . Has the image had the new version of Denoise or did you have to go back to go back a version?
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That was PP a couple of weeks ago so old version .,new ones working fine .i just use the standard setting though
 
Another from yesterday. This time trying to show movement whilst showing the name plate. Don't know if it works. Thoughts?

The Beast by Stephen Lee, on Flickr
 
I,m 50/50 on it Stephen … just a little bit less blur would improve it ..
 
It doesn't work for me either. I understand what you are trying to achieve but there isn't anything that stand out as sharp for me.
 
Fordsabroad said:
It doesn't work for me either. I understand what you are trying to achieve but there isn't anything that stand out as sharp for me.
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I didn’t intend anything to be perfectly sharp - not every photo needs to be sharp, in my opinion, merely to show without doubt that it was Flying Scotsman under full power. But I appreciate your views, and thanks for commenting.:)
 
trevorbray said:
Sorry Mate. If the engine is sharp and the background blurred it’d have more movement.
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Yes, in my defence it was one shot out of a burst of 15 as it thundered past 12 feet away at 60mph! And as you know, I don’t normally shoot anything moving faster than a glacier :D
 
Stephen L said:
Yes, in my defence it was one shot out of a burst of 15 as it thundered past 12 feet away at 60mph! And as you know, I don’t normally shoot anything moving faster than a glacier :D
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I read ya Bro. Merry Christmas.
 
xmas present from the family . pergear 60mm macro with 2-1 ratio lovely solid all metal lens .
 

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Help with high res settings please.
I cannot seem to get my HR setting to switch from off to on either in handheld or tripod. Is there a dedicated drive mode? if so I can't see it.
 
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