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

Sootchucker said:
Has anyone ever had dealing with UK Digital ? It must have been some months ago but I put in a reminder if they ever got stock of the big white 150-400 F4.5 TC Pro lens, and then promptly forgot about it. Just had an email from them to say the lens in now in stock, but to put down £6.5k to a company I've never dealt with does worry me somewhat ?
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They're my local dealer. Very reputable and helpful. They've had Olympus lenses in stock when others haven't. A genuine bricks-and-mortar shop with the plus of an extensive range of Laowa lenses.
 
Stephen L said:
They're my local dealer. Very reputable and helpful. They've had Olympus lenses in stock when others haven't. A genuine bricks-and-mortar shop with the plus of an extensive range of Laowa lenses.
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Used them on a few occasions with no issue and my wife used them for the school she worked at.
 
Are we allowed to do more than just mention the E-PL5 on this thread?

I admit to living more on the dark Panasonic side of the M43 street and I've never felt a desire to try the OM style cameras. However, my first interchangeable M43 camera was an E-P1 with the 17mm lens and an optical finder. After that I used various Olympus M43 bodies but the only ones I still have are the E-PL5 and an old E-PL1 with its plastic fantastic 14~42mm.

After languishing in the camera box for a while, I've discovered that the E-PL5's stabilisation works surprisingly well with the Tamron SP 500mm mirror lens, permitting 1000mm handheld on a grey day!

Olympus E-PL5 with Tamron SP 500mm Ixus 70 IMG_4317.JPG

A couple of test shots (no tripod)...

Tamron 500mm Mirror lens handheld test E-PL5 P7310001.jpg

Tamron 500mm Mirror lens handheld test E-PL5 P7310003.JPG
 
Thanks all on the UK Digital question. Bloody typical though in the hour since receiving the email and going back onto their website - the one they had in stock has now sold !!! I guess if you snooze you lose :(
 
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Fordsabroad said:
BBF. For years I have used BBF but with the continuous tracking of modern cameras, in my case the OM1 I am wondering if if is still necessary. Before I reassign the AF on button I would be keen on others users thoughts.
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Over the last few years I have owned around 6 different olympus models , and although I have tried BBF on a few min have never found it to be any advantage at all .. the shutter button on olympus is so sensitive if your gentle with its two stage focus and lock system you can achieve exactly the same as BBF .. all my b.I.f shots are front shutter only
 
Sootchucker said:
Thanks all on the UK Digital question. Bloody typical though in the hour since receiving the email and going back onto their website - the one they had in stock has now sold !!! I guess if you snooze you lose :(
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Andrew had the same dilemma as you when I went to buy my 150-400mm I happened to browsing LCE stock list and there it was I actually went for walk for a hour to think through if I really wanted it and to justify the cost you know the classic want or need situation

I decided to bite the bullet and havnt regretted it I am sure we will all keep a eye out for you in case one surfaces somewhere
 
If anyone is looking to move on some Olympus primes I've got a wanted thread going (y)
 
Morning all,

I'm here to bother you all again. A few months ago I was considering swapping my Canon gear for m43 but I just can't do it - yet!

I am worried I swap it all and don't get on with the Olympus system so I have come up with a compromise.

I am going to buy a cheap body for travel/days out with my girlfriend where photography isn't the main focus. I want a kit that I can put in a small sling and it doesn't get in the way.

Where I am looking for some help is on lenses. I've set an initial outlay of £250-£300 on glass (new or used) and then add to it month on month.

So if you had £250-£300 to spend on lenses for general use where would you start? I have always fancied using a kit of primes but never had the confidence to sell my L glass.

Thanks

Neil
 
da_nige said:
Morning all,

I'm here to bother you all again. A few months ago I was considering swapping my Canon gear for m43 but I just can't do it - yet!

I am worried I swap it all and don't get on with the Olympus system so I have come up with a compromise.

I am going to buy a cheap body for travel/days out with my girlfriend where photography isn't the main focus. I want a kit that I can put in a small sling and it doesn't get in the way.

Where I am looking for some help is on lenses. I've set an initial outlay of £250-£300 on glass (new or used) and then add to it month on month.

So if you had £250-£300 to spend on lenses for general use where would you start? I have always fancied using a kit of primes but never had the confidence to sell my L glass.

Thanks

Neil
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that's how most of us started out ,personally I wouldn't go for new and depends on usage so lets see a 45mm f1.8 should be circa £150 used , a 40-150R the plastic fantastic should be circa £120 .. camera bodies a em-10mkii is best but they also have the dumbed down mkiii and mk iv models .. if you search e.bay you will often find camera /lens packages for sale ..the only other thing to factor in is a spare battery or 2 as depending on use and model they tend to run down quicker than DSLR ones...
once you do take the plunge fully the 1 series bodies are best and combined with the pro lenses its a fully water resistant set up .so things you can then forget about are backpack/bag ,lens covers ,and thanks to Olympus i.b.i.s you can then dump your tripod and monopod ... sharp shots are easily obtainable hand held

my day to day usage consists of camera and 300mm lens , 2 t.c's in pocket ,that's it having a M1X with two inbuilt batteries I don't take spares . got no bags and baggage to slow me down LOL
 
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Thanks Jeff. I'd settled on an EM-10 III. Why do you think the II is a better buy?
 
da_nige said:
I'd settled on an EM-10 III. Why do you think the II is a better buy?
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Olympus changed the menu system between the II and III. They moved a couple of useful features like bracketing and HDR into the Auto modes out of P/A/S/M IIRC.
They also removed some flash control stuff but I never did any off camera flash so have little idea if that matters.
The III got 4K video
The III was basically a firmware update.
The IIIS adds sweep panorama if you're interested.

The IV got the more modern 20MP sensor and a flip down screen which I would like if it weren't so expensive in comparison to my II.
www.digitalcameraworld.com

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV vs Mark III vs Mark II

Which E-M10 should you buy? We pit the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV vs Mark III vs Mark II in this comparison
www.digitalcameraworld.com www.digitalcameraworld.com

I bought my II in 2018 used and haven't seen anything better in the small, cheap, light, powerful market.

The E-M10 series has a built in pop-up flash - the M5 would be worth considering for me if it had that too.
Its really not much larger or heavier but it is weather sealed with the right lenses.
Worth pointing out that the 12-40mm Pro on the M10 casts a shadow so it's use for fill in is less helpful than using a smaller prime or zoom.

da_nige said:
Where I am looking for some help is on lenses. I've set an initial outlay of £250-£300 on glass (new or used) and then add to it month on month.
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If you want primes I'd strongly recommend the Olympus 17mm f1.8 as a walkabout lens.
If you can find one then I'd go for the Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 PRO as a single, general purpose lens.
Since I got mine the primes make very few appearances.

The Panasonic f1.7 25mm is a bargain new or used IF you like that 50mm equiv. focal length.
 
Thanks for the detailed reply. I'll have a read at the comparison and go hunting for glass! If I do take to the system the 12-40, 40-150 and 300 PRO are all on the wishlist but for now I don't want to invest too much just in case.
 
Once you see the results you will wonder why you held back … the menu terminology takes time to get your head around ,but once learned it’s like swimming never forgotten
 
Sorry spamming the group again but I was so happy to get this shot of a Brilliant Emerald. I have tried for years on holidays to the UK to get even a good view of a Brilliant Emerald. The weather for my 2 week holiday in Scotland was so bad for Dragonflies but somehow it turned out to be perfect for Brilliants and I got this shot in between getting completely soaked.

Brilliant Emerald, Scotland by Pete, on Flickr
 
peat said:
Sorry spamming the group again but I was so happy to get this shot of a Brilliant Emerald. I have tried for years on holidays to the UK to get even a good view of a Brilliant Emerald. The weather for my 2 week holiday in Scotland was so bad for Dragonflies but somehow it turned out to be perfect for Brilliants and I got this shot in between getting completely soaked.

Brilliant Emerald, Scotland by Pete, on Flickr
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That's the best spam I've ever seen :ROFLMAO:

Superb shots - love them both. Thanks for sharing.
 
Superb peat , not the easiest targets
 
Micro-four-thirds said:
Great shots, no.1 is my favourite, I’ve not seen an insect with red spots like that before.
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Burnett moths there caterpillars are the black and yellow ones virtually always seen as here on ragwort
 
peat said:
A few stack photos from recently. The Woodland Dor Beetle was a 15 shot stack put together in Helicon and the Green bottle was a 12 shot in body stack. Both with the 90mm macro.

Woodland Dor Beetle by Pete, on Flickr

Green Bottle fly by Pete, on Flickr
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Amazing shots. Every time I've seen a beetle like that I thought it was a Violet Oil Beetle. Off to google now to educate myself :D
 
Took a trip to Slimbridge this week all taking on the OM-1 and 150-400 the field mouse and otter shots taken through plate glass turned out ok this body and lens combo continues to amaze me











 
peat said:
I could be wrong! Im not very good at Beetles and the dor beetles werent in my insect book so went with what seek said
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I think you are correct and I have learned something, thank you. They are lovely the way they are so iridescent - a species of dung beetle, which not a very glamorous label is it :ROFLMAO:
 
OMG the big white has been put by for me. Do I do it??!! Excited but frightened by the prospect of owning such an expensive lens.

It will mean saying goodbye to my Canon long lenses which will at least offset the cost to some extent, and it will be nice to pare down some gear.

Has anyone taken the plunge and regretted it?

I was expecting this dilemma to come in many months time.
 
Bebop said:
OMG the big white has been put by for me. Do I do it??!! Excited but frightened by the prospect of owning such an expensive lens.

It will mean saying goodbye to my Canon long lenses which will at least offset the cost to some extent, and it will be nice to pare down some gear.

Has anyone taken the plunge and regretted it?

I was expecting this dilemma to come in many months time.
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just do it ,not seen a bad report to date and images look superb
 
Bebop said:
OMG the big white has been put by for me. Do I do it??!! Excited but frightened by the prospect of owning such an expensive lens.

It will mean saying goodbye to my Canon long lenses which will at least offset the cost to some extent, and it will be nice to pare down some gear.

Has anyone taken the plunge and regretted it?

I was expecting this dilemma to come in many months time.
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As you know Bebop I have had the big white for over a year it is the best lens in terms versitlity that I have owned always thought the Canon 100-400 was good yes the 150-400mm is a lot of money like you I had camera stuff to sell that offset the initial purchase. I set myself the challenge of improving my photography this year this included technique and trying to capture different subjects

Having seen the excellent photos our contributors make to this forum they have inspired me to try and improve my work the 150-400mm has helped in this journey

Below is my Flickr account you can see some of the images this fantastic lens has helped me capture still learning bur enjoying every time I use the lens

Do it you only live once!!!

www.flickr.com

Terry Warne

Explore Terry Warne’s 343 photos on Flickr!
www.flickr.com www.flickr.com
 
mazdaman said:
As you know Bebop I have had the big white for over a year it is the best lens in terms versitlity that I have owned always thought the Canon 100-400 was good yes the 150-400mm is a lot of money like you I had camera stuff to sell that offset the initial purchase. I set myself the challenge of improving my photography this year this included technique and trying to capture different subjects

Having seen the excellent photos our contributors make to this forum they have inspired me to try and improve my work the 150-400mm has helped in this journey

Below is my Flickr account you can see some of the images this fantastic lens has helped me capture still learning bur enjoying every time I use the lens

Do it you only live once!!!

www.flickr.com

Terry Warne

Explore Terry Warne’s 343 photos on Flickr!
www.flickr.com www.flickr.com
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Thanks. Lovely Spitfire shots :) We often have them go over my house, but I've rarely captured them. I can't recall any complaints or regrets, but thought it was worth asking.

I've been reading/watching reviews all day (as if I hadn't seen them all already :LOL: ), but still not yet committed. I'll give them a call tomorrow as my quote for my lenses is out of date now.
It's the 'you only live once' thought against the 'what if I need that money for a rainy day' argument. The former is winning through at the moment :D ooh er.....

Husband is asking wouldn't I prefer a new fence and a nice hedge instead? :LOL:
 
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