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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. Just not sure what length I want to be shooting at: 12mm? 17mm? 20mm? 25mm?
* 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.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)]
* 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].
* <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>


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:

Lenses

I own:

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:

See also:

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:

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

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