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I may get a [http://www.amazon.com/Kaesemann-Circular-Polarizer-Multi-Resistant-Coating/dp/B0000BZL5A/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1363471984&sr=1-2&keywords=b%2Bw+kaesemann+circular+polarizer+58mm 58mm CPL filter] (in preparation for an Olympus 75mm lens) along with an appropriate [http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Metal-Anodized-Black-46mm-58mm/dp/B0048IH5I0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1363472104&sr=8-3&keywords=step+up+filter+46mm+58mm step-up ring]. May also get an [http://www.amazon.com/58mm-3-0-1-000X-Single-Coating/dp/B00485XSPC/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1363472181&sr=1-5&keywords=58mm+b%2Bw+nd+lens+filters ND filter]. See the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutral_density_filter Wikipedia page on ND filters] as well as [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3223669 this thread]. | I may get a [http://www.amazon.com/Kaesemann-Circular-Polarizer-Multi-Resistant-Coating/dp/B0000BZL5A/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1363471984&sr=1-2&keywords=b%2Bw+kaesemann+circular+polarizer+58mm 58mm CPL filter] (in preparation for an Olympus 75mm lens) along with an appropriate [http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Metal-Anodized-Black-46mm-58mm/dp/B0048IH5I0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1363472104&sr=8-3&keywords=step+up+filter+46mm+58mm step-up ring]. May also get an [http://www.amazon.com/58mm-3-0-1-000X-Single-Coating/dp/B00485XSPC/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1363472181&sr=1-5&keywords=58mm+b%2Bw+nd+lens+filters ND filter]. See the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutral_density_filter Wikipedia page on ND filters] as well as [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3223669 this thread]. | ||
I will almost certainly be getting the [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00836JHVQ/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk 75mm f1.8 lens] (see [http://photofocus.com/2012/12/16/olympus-m-zukio-75mm-f1-8-ed-lens-for-micro-four-thirds-cameras-mini-review/ this review]) and the [http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Special-Edition-12mm-Lens/dp/B0096WDLOU 12mm f2.0]. | I will almost certainly be getting the [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00836JHVQ/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk 75mm f1.8 lens] (see [http://photofocus.com/2012/12/16/olympus-m-zukio-75mm-f1-8-ed-lens-for-micro-four-thirds-cameras-mini-review/ this review]) and the [http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Special-Edition-12mm-Lens/dp/B0096WDLOU 12mm f2.0]. I may hold off on the 12mm if I can pick up a Panasonic 14mm f2.5 used and cheap. | ||
Needs: | Needs: | ||
* Every day prime lens. | * Every day prime lens. Using 25mm f1.4 for this. | ||
* Wide angle. Most likely 12mm f2, but may go with 14mm f2.5. | |||
* Meetings, often in low-light conditions. This is where the 75mm f1.8 comes in. | * Meetings, often in low-light conditions. This is where the 75mm f1.8 comes in. | ||
Other possibilities: | Other possibilities: | ||
* [http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/08/02/first-impressions-panasonc-12-35mm-f2-8-x-lens-micro-four-thirds/ First Impressions: Panasonc 12-35mm f2.8 X Lens (Micro Four Thirds)] | * <s>[http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/08/02/first-impressions-panasonc-12-35mm-f2-8-x-lens-micro-four-thirds/ First Impressions: Panasonc 12-35mm f2.8 X Lens (Micro Four Thirds)]</s> | ||
* [http://www. | * Canon FD lenses. Manual focus. Can get them cheap and use them with an [http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Adapter-Olympus-Panasonic-Cameras/dp/B003EAVUMK adapter]. [http://www.mu-43.com/f40/canon-fd-50mm-f1-4-a-17442/ More]. | ||
See also: | See also: |
Revision as of 20:12, 17 March 2013
I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens.
Customizing
LCD and other tweaks for conserving battery life
Buttons and dials:
- User Guide: Getting the most out of the Olympus E-M5
- suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera
- How to get AFL on OM-D
- OM-D E-M5 back button focus
Lenses
I own:
- Olympus 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 lens kit with Olympus lens hood and B+W 52mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M).
- Panasonic 25mm f1.4. Getting a B+W 46mm Clear UV Haze filter.
I may get a 58mm CPL filter (in preparation for an Olympus 75mm lens) along with an appropriate step-up ring. May also get an ND filter. See the Wikipedia page on ND filters as well as this thread.
I will almost certainly be getting the 75mm f1.8 lens (see this review) and the 12mm f2.0. I may hold off on the 12mm if I can pick up a Panasonic 14mm f2.5 used and cheap.
Needs:
- Every day prime lens. Using 25mm f1.4 for this.
- Wide angle. Most likely 12mm f2, but may go with 14mm f2.5.
- Meetings, often in low-light conditions. This is where the 75mm f1.8 comes in.
Other possibilities:
First Impressions: Panasonc 12-35mm f2.8 X Lens (Micro Four Thirds)- Canon FD lenses. Manual focus. Can get them cheap and use them with an adapter. More.
See also:
- What Camera Lens Should You Buy
- Holiday 2012: Recommended Lenses for Micro Four Thirds
- Lens catalog
- DOF, Perspective and Focal Length
- Fotodiox Pro Angle Lens Hood Sun Shade for RF Rangefinder Cameras, 46mm
Bag
I have the BlackRapid Metro camera strap. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed. I may get a hand strap, possibly a Lance.
I also bought a generic padded insert, which holds the body and a few lenses, and which I can use in any of my bags.
I've narrowed down my bag choices to:
- Tom Bihn Co-Pilot (possibly with an insert) as a combo camera / day bag
- Billingham Hadley Small
- Think Tank Hubba Hubba Hiney. Could potentially hack this to connect to my BlackRapid Metro strap.
I'll probably get a Tom Bihn 3D mesh organizer cube to hold various accessories and cables.
Other possibilities and resources:
Tripod
Definitely going to get a GorillaPod.
Also considering:
See Also
Reviews
- Best Mirrorless Camera Over $1,000 (The Wirecutter)
- Olympus OM-D EM-5 (Micro Four Thirds) Long Term Review (PhotoFocus)
- Olympus OM-D E-M5: A Field Review. The Best MFT Camera Yet. Also has good overview of lenses.
- Review: Olympus OMD EM5 (The Phoblographer)
- Full review: The Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Ming Thein)
- The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera Review. Micro 4/3 finally matures…for real. (Steve Huff)