Difference between revisions of "Olympus OM-D E-M5"

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= Customizing =
= Settings =


LCD and [http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/11/07/how-to-tweak-your-olympus-om-d-e-m5-to-shoot-sports-by-jim-huffman/ other] [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3202044 tweaks] for conserving battery life
* A. AF.MF > MF Assist > Peaking > On
 
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live Control > Unchecked
Buttons and dials:
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live SCP > Checked
 
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Backlist LCD > 8sec
* [http://www.dpreview.com/articles/9115179666/user-guide-getting-the-most-out-of-the-olympus-e-m5 User Guide: Getting the most out of the Olympus E-M5]
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Sound > Off
* [http://www.ayton.id.au/wiki/doku.php?id=photo:olympusem5_settings suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera]
* K. Utility > Touch Screen Settings > Off
* [http://www.mu-43.com/f42/how-get-afl-om-d-26554/ How to get AFL on OM-D]
* K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Backlit LCD > 3sec
* [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3183412#forum-post-41960611 OM-D E-M5 back button focus]
* K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Sleep > 1min
* [http://www.ayton.id.au/wiki/doku.php?id=photo:olympusem5_settings Gary Ayton's suggested settings]
 
[http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/four-thirds-standard-4-3-m43/1098649-simplest-way-improve-om-ds-fl-lm2-lm1-flash.html Simple way to improve flash.]


= Techniques =
= Techniques =

Revision as of 08:30, 25 December 2017

I have an Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II.

Settings

  • A. AF.MF > MF Assist > Peaking > On
  • D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live Control > Unchecked
  • D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live SCP > Checked
  • D. Disp/Sound/PC > Backlist LCD > 8sec
  • D. Disp/Sound/PC > Sound > Off
  • K. Utility > Touch Screen Settings > Off
  • K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Backlit LCD > 3sec
  • K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Sleep > 1min

Techniques

Double Exposures

Lenses

I have B+W Clear UV Haze filters for all my lenses.

I have two 58mm B+W ND filters with step-up filters for my other lenses:

See the Wikipedia page on ND filters as well as these threads.

I may get a 58mm CPL filter.

Flash

I have a Yongnuo 560 III flash and RF-602 wireless trigger. It's a manual-only flash. I have a light stand and umbrella for it, and I'm thinking about getting some gels. (More gel options.)

I also have the included FL-LM2 flash. I have a Demb Pop-Up Flip-It! Basic reflector and diffusor, but it doesn't quite fit the FL-LM2 correctly.

Tips on flash:

Metz, Yonguo, other options, oh my!

Bag

My exhaustive summary of my bags.

I have the BlackRapid Metro camera strap. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed. I played with a hand strap, but it got in the way, so I'm going without. If I get one, I'd probably get the BlackRapid wrist strap to maintain a modular system.

Peak Design's Leash and Cuff looks like an interesting alternative to the BlackRapid, but I'm not ready to change yet.

I've got a generic padded insert, which holds the body and a few lenses, and which I can use in any of my bags.

I use a variety of Tom Bihn bags for most of my needs. I also have a Billingham Hadley Small.

History

  • November 20, 2017 — Sent my camera in for repair, but it was too old, so they sent me a reconditioned Mark II instead
  • February 27, 2013 — Got an Olympus OM-D E-M5
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