Difference between revisions of "Olympus OM-D E-M5"
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* Every day prime lens. Just not sure what length I want to be shooting at: 12mm? 17mm? 20mm? | * Every day prime lens. Just not sure what length I want to be shooting at: 12mm? 17mm? 20mm? 25mm? | ||
* 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. | ||
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* [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)] | * [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)] | ||
* [http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/06/03/review-voigtlander-17-5mm-f0-95-lens-micro-four-thirds/ Review: Voigtlander 17.5mm f0.95 Lens (Micro Four Thirds)] | * [http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/06/03/review-voigtlander-17-5mm-f0-95-lens-micro-four-thirds/ Review: Voigtlander 17.5mm f0.95 Lens (Micro Four Thirds)] | ||
* [http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-7-14mm-Thirds-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0028Y5GKK Panasonic 7-14mm f4.0]. I've never used such a wide angle lens before, so I'd want to rent and play with it first. | * <s>[http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-7-14mm-Thirds-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0028Y5GKK Panasonic 7-14mm f4.0]. I've never used such a wide angle lens before, so I'd want to rent and play with it first.</s> | ||
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* [http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/12/01/holiday-2012-recommended-lenses-for-micro-four-thirds/ Holiday 2012: Recommended Lenses for Micro Four Thirds] | * [http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/12/01/holiday-2012-recommended-lenses-for-micro-four-thirds/ Holiday 2012: Recommended Lenses for Micro Four Thirds] | ||
* [http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/lense.html Lens catalog] | * [http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/lense.html Lens catalog] | ||
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/47706598@N08/8523698564/in/set-72157629809104510 DOF, Perspective and Focal Length] | |||
* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y32PHG/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk Fotodiox Pro Angle Lens Hood Sun Shade for RF Rangefinder Cameras, 46mm] | |||
== Bag == | == Bag == | ||
Revision as of 15:40, 8 March 2013
I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens.
- User Guide: Getting the most out of the Olympus E-M5
- Flickr pics taken with this camera
- Video recording
- LCD and other tweaks for conserving battery life
Lenses
I bought the Olympus lens hood for the 12-50mm as well as a B+W 52mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M). More on hoods and filters.
I will almost certainly be getting the 75mm f1.8 lens (see this review). After that, I'm not sure. I'm considering:
Needs:
- Every day prime lens. Just not sure what length I want to be shooting at: 12mm? 17mm? 20mm? 25mm?
- 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)
- Review: Voigtlander 17.5mm f0.95 Lens (Micro Four Thirds)
Panasonic 7-14mm f4.0. I've never used such a wide angle lens before, so I'd want to rent and play with it first.
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 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)
