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== Lenses ==
== Lenses ==


I own:
* [http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/lens/dg_summilux_25.html Panasonic 25mm f1.4]. My primary lens. Has some [http://www.mu-43.com/f38/purple-fringing-panaleica-25mm-23766/ purple] [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3212719?page=2 fringing] issues.
* Olympus 12mm f2.0 with Olympus lens hood
* Olympus 75mm f1.8
* Olympus 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 with [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YCOL7Y/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Olympus lens hood]. I don't use this lens at all, but its weather sealing and macro capabilities may come in useful in the future.


* Olympus 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 lens kit with [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YCOL7Y/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Olympus lens hood] and [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000BZL47/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 B+W 52mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M)].
I have B+W Clear UV Haze filters for all my lenses.
* [http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/lens/dg_summilux_25.html Panasonic 25mm f1.4]. Getting a B+W 46mm Clear UV Haze filter. Great clear lens with nice FOV. Has some [http://www.mu-43.com/f38/purple-fringing-panaleica-25mm-23766/ purple] [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3212719?page=2 fringing] issues.
*  Olympus 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


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 these] [http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/four-thirds-standard-4-3-m43/1119955-nd-filter-recommendation-em5-during-bright-daylight.html threads].
I have two 58mm B+W ND filters with step-up filters for my other lenses:


I will almost certainly be getting the Olympus 12mm f2.0 at some point.
* B+W ND 0.9 8x — 3-stop filter
* B+W ND 3.0 1000x — 10-stop filter


Needs:
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 these] [http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/four-thirds-standard-4-3-m43/1119955-nd-filter-recommendation-em5-during-bright-daylight.html threads].


* Every day prime lens. (25mm f1.4)
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].
* Wide angle. Most likely 12mm f2, but may go with 14mm f2.5.
* Telephoto for meetings, often in low-light conditions. (75mm f1.8)
 
Other possibilities:
 
* <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> Gonna go all primes for now.
* 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:
 
* [http://photofocus.com/2013/02/04/what-camera-lens-should-you-buy/ What Camera Lens Should You Buy]
* [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.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 05:16, 21 June 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:

Simple way to improve flash.

Techniques

Double Exposures

Lenses

  • Panasonic 25mm f1.4. My primary lens. Has some purple fringing issues.
  • Olympus 12mm f2.0 with Olympus lens hood
  • Olympus 75mm f1.8
  • Olympus 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 with Olympus lens hood. I don't use this lens at all, but its weather sealing and macro capabilities may come in useful in the future.

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:

  • B+W ND 0.9 8x — 3-stop filter
  • B+W ND 3.0 1000x — 10-stop filter

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

I may get a 58mm CPL filter.

Bag

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.

For day shoots, I'm getting a Tom Bihn Side Effect to hold the lenses. If that ends up being too small, I'll use a MountainSmith Zoom Small. If I need a bag, I can use my Synapse.

I have a Tom Bihn 3D mesh organizer cube to hold various accessories and cables.

See Also

Reviews

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