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

peat said:
On holiday in Norfolk and came across a colony of these which I think is a Cliff Mining Bee. If so its the first time Ive seen one of them.
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peat said:
Taken with om1, 90mm macro, godox flash and AK diffuser. This was a 5 shot stack put together in Helicon.
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.... I have just bought the 90mm Macro and am using it on my OM-1 (first version) and helping to steady shooting by mounting on a monopod, especially for focus stacking when practical.

I am new to flash and have also just bought a Godox V1Pro(O) which has a round lamp and a magnetic detachable dome diffuser. I considered the AK diffuser but chose the more compact Godox to be able to use on other lenses including my 150-400mm TC which I have used a lot for close-ups of larger insects like dragonflies and grasshoppers.

Like many people new to flash, I am finding flashgun settings quite tricky so far!

Do you usually shoot TTL or Manual on the Godox?

SHIELDBUG by Robin Procter, on Flickr
 
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RedRobin said:
.... I have just bought the 90mm Macro and am using it on my OM-1 (first version) and helping to steady shooting by mounting on a monopod, especially for focus stacking when practical.

I am new to flash and have also just bought a Godox V1Pro(O) which has a round lamp and a magnetic detachable dome diffuser. I considered the AK diffuser but chose the more compact Godox to be able to use on other lenses including my 150-400mm TC which I have used a lot for close-ups of larger insects like dragonflies and grasshoppers.

Like many people new to flash, I am finding flashgun settings quite tricky so far!

Do you usually shoot TTL or Manual on the Godox?

SHIELDBUG by Robin Procter, on Flickr
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I shoot manual on the godox. Ive found 1/16th is good for single shot and 1/32th if I am doing a stack. Well thats what I start with and go from there.
 
First BIF with my OM1 Mkii. Tbh i hadnt really felt any differences to the OM1 up until this encounter. I had 1 second max from it taking off to getting it in frame and firing and the Mk ii nailed it so quick. I know the OM1 can do it but it just felt slightly better especially against a ground background. Need more attempts to be certain but so far so good.
Om1 mkii + 300mm f4 and 1.4tc

Stock Dove, Norfolk by Pete, on Flickr
 
peat said:
Sorry spamming photos but im very happy with this Dartford Warbler. I only get to see these when I come on a holiday to UK so to get a view like this was very special.

Dartford Warbler, Norfolk by Pete, on Flickr
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What a lovely image, I'm very envious as the Dartford Warbler is still on my bucket list of birds yet to be photographed!
 
Well done on my most wanted list to
 
I had spotted a Barn owl in the holiday cottage owners field the other evening so stood by a tree most of this evening and sure enough it reappeared. Tbh the OM1 mkii didnt nail as many AFs as I expected it to but I think i still need to sort my settings as I keep tinkering and I also didnt help it by having the 1.4tc on. But out of about 1000 shots I got about 9-10 ones I was happy enough with.

Barn Owl, Norfolk by Pete, on Flickr
 
I really wanted to get a focus stack of a dark-edged bee fly (to include its proboscis) whilst on my holiday as we dont get those in the Isle of Man and luckily I got one go on my last day here.
It was in natural light though so its a bit harsh but the handheld stack of 19 shots has come out pretty good i think.

Dark-edged Bee Fly, Norfolk by Pete, on Flickr
 
peat said:
I really wanted to get a focus stack of a dark-edged bee fly (to include its proboscis) whilst on my holiday as we dont get those in the Isle of Man and luckily I got one go on my last day here.
It was in natural light though so its a bit harsh but the handheld stack of 19 shots has come out pretty good i think.

Dark-edged Bee Fly, Norfolk by Pete, on Flickr
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.... The handheld stack worked well ~ All which ideally should be in focus is sharp. But as you say, the very bright sunny natural light is a bit harsh and might have been solved by setting your camera to Fill-in Flash and a diffuser.

BTW, the Fly-Bees with spotted wings are the rarer ones.
 
RedRobin said:
.... The handheld stack worked well ~ All which ideally should be in focus is sharp. But as you say, the very bright sunny natural light is a bit harsh and might have been solved by setting your camera to Fill-in Flash and a diffuser.

BTW, the Fly-Bees with spotted wings are the rarer ones.
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Yeah i didnt have the flash a diffuser with me unfortunately. I was just out on a walk.
 
Cheers mal it was near the summit of the great orme in Llandudno,not sure if the blue is sky or sea .got tons more of both male and female
 
peat said:
Yeah i didnt have the flash a diffuser with me unfortunately. I was just out on a walk.
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.... [Said in a friendly and not condescending way]: As a photographer you should know by now that by going for a walk without sufficient gear to shoot what you are likely to come across is inviting the subjects to pose for you. I have missed so many photo opportunities like this in the past that I have learnt my lesson and am always tooled up for the occasion. But I guess that in my case I am never going for just a walk but am going on a sortie hoping to shoot :D. You did have a camera with you and you captured a nice shot but we both know what it could have been and afterall there is nearly always another opportunity. So I'll shut the f up :exit:
 
RedRobin said:
.... [Said in a friendly and not condescending way]: As a photographer you should know by now that by going for a walk without sufficient gear to shoot what you are likely to come across is inviting the subjects to pose for you. I have missed so many photo opportunities like this in the past that I have learnt my lesson and am always tooled up for the occasion. But I guess that in my case I am never going for just a walk but am going on a sortie hoping to shoot :D. You did have a camera with you and you captured a nice shot but we both know what it could have been and afterall there is nearly always another opportunity. So I'll shut the f up :exit:
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Even if you do get there at 120mph doing wheel spins round mountain roads and scaring the s**t out of your passengers LOL
 
THE PLANET TARAXACUM IN THE UNIVERSE OF NATURE by Robin Procter, on Flickr

I know that a Dandelion clock is a corny / cheesy subject but it does provide an excellent subject to try out my new OM 90mm Macro lens. Flash mounted but Off.

IQ is every bit as good as my Canon 100mm F/2.8L IS when I used to shoot Canon back in 2019 but the OM lens offers Focus Stacking in-camera and stunning IS.
 
the black fox said:
Even if you do get there at 120mph doing wheel spins round mountain roads and scaring the s**t out of your passengers LOL
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.... The other day on my birthday I took a good friend of mine with me to spend the day alongside the Swanage Heritage Railway ~ She is Japanese and an established international railways photographer and writer (and brought us a traditional Onigiri lunch!). She is currently based in London (but in Toronto this week) so I picked her up from a mainline station in my throbbin' red chariot ~ She loved it and let out plenty of squeals of delight which also delighted me! Makes a change from a panicking old bloke passenger who isn't a petrolhead :LOL:

CORFE CASTLE - SWANAGE by Robin Procter, on Flickr
 
trevorbray said:
I don't use my Olympus gear nearly enough.
This from the garden today.
OM-1 and 100-400

Willow deep in thought by Trevor, on Flickr
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Lovely image Trevor.

I sold my 75-300mm lens the other week.
Now I find myself missing the reach.

Having just sited our caravan in Anglesey and wanting to capture the Sand Martins would you recommend the 100-400?

I think I really need to try one
 
GreenNinja67 said:
Lovely image Trevor.

I sold my 75-300mm lens the other week.
Now I find myself missing the reach.

Having just sited our caravan in Anglesey and wanting to capture the Sand Martins would you recommend the 100-400?

I think I really need to try one
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I find it plenty good enough for my uses. However I’m sure that Jeff and Robin have made extensive use and can maybe also help.
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trevorbray said:
I find it plenty good enough for my uses. However I’m sure that Jeff and Robin have made extensive use and can maybe also help.
@the black fox @RedRobin
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.... I think Jeff @the black fox will give either the 'Mk1' or the MkII OM 100-400mm the thumbs up. However, the original version 'Mk1' gets a thumbs down from me ~ But please note that my opinion is from the viewpoint of my individual particular usage which was primarily wildlife and surfers. All my other OM lenses are Pro spec and I found the 100-400mm lacking in build quality and weather resistance. It took the MC-14 TC well enough but IQ was compromised with the MC-20. I owned it and used it a lot for about 12 months. I particularly dislike extending barrels on telephoto lenses but they work well on the shorter OM 12-100mm F/4 Pro and 40-150mm F/2.8 Pro.

In spite of my thumbs down, I still managed to capture some what I think are good images with it as my Flickr Album shows ~ You be the judge :

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OLYMPUS 100-400mm (200-800mm equivalent)

Images shot both with and without Olympus Teleconverters
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I think that the fact that OM brought out a MkII so relatively soon for a lens says that their first version needed improvement but I have no personal experience of the MkII (because I bought the OM 150-400mm TC Pro as soon as it was launched and it still suits all my needs perfectly after nearly 4 years).

So if your available funds allow, I would buy the MkII version. I think Jimmy Cheng also has a video comparing it with the OM 150-600mm if you are interested. But the 150-400mm TC Pro is in a class of its own!

I usually trust Jimmy Cheng's reviews ~

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpUTWTRoELc&t=405s


HTH
 
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Two from me taken at Brancaster Staithe yesterday. Starting to feel like I am getting to grips with the new to me E-M1 mark iii, had it since the start of the year with the 12-40 f2.8 pro and recently added the 40-150 f2.8 pro of which both these photos were taken with. Not really had much time to take photos but now the weather is improving and warming up, hopefully I can get out more.

Sailing boat mono by Ian Diplock, on Flickr

Jackdaw by Ian Diplock, on Flickr
 
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