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| I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens.
| | Computer science lecturer at Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland. Jeopardy winner and the first ever to be in a three-way tie (March 16, 2007). Friend of [[Francis Heaney]]. |
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| * [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]
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| * [http://www.flickr.com/cameras/olympus/e-m5/ Flickr pics taken with this camera]
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| * [http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/omd-em5/omd-em5VIDEO.HTM Video recording]
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| * [http://www.mu-43.com/f42/em5-tweak-turn-off-lcd-save-battery-36251/#post354626 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
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| == Lenses ==
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| I bought the [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YCOL7Y/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Olympus lens hood] for the 12-50mm as well as a [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)]. More on [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3222020 hoods and filters].
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| 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]). After that, I'm not sure. I'm considering:
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| * [http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Special-Edition-12mm-Lens/dp/B0096WDLOU 12mm f2.0] or [http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-M-Zuiko-17mm-f1-8-Silver/dp/B00A7Q9U9Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top 17mm f1.8] as an every day lens.
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| Needs:
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| * Every day prime lens. Just not sure what length I want to be shooting at: 12mm? 17mm? 20mm?
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| * Meetings, often in low-light conditions. This is where the 75mm f1.8 comes in.
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| Other possibilities:
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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)]
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| * [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)]
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| * [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.
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| See also:
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| * [http://photofocus.com/2013/02/04/what-camera-lens-should-you-buy/ What Camera Lens Should You Buy]
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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]
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| * [http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/lense.html Lens catalog]
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| == Bag ==
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| I have the [http://www.blackrapid.com/ BlackRapid] [http://www.amazon.com/BlackRapid-RS10SC-1AO-Metro-Camera-Strap-Black/dp/B009TL1YMY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Metro camera strap]. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed.
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| I also bought a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UVIT7M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 generic padded insert], which holds the body and a few lenses, and which I can use in any of my bags.
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| I've narrowed down my bag choices to:
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| * [[Tom Bihn]] [http://www.tombihn.com/messenger_bags/TB0967.html Co-Pilot] (possibly with an insert) as a combo camera / day bag
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| ** [http://www.tombihn.com/forums/questions-about-bags-accessories/4666-q-about-co-pilot-considering-slr-camera-bag.html Q about Co-Pilot: Considering for SLR Camera Bag]
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| ** [http://www.tombihn.com/forums/customer-pictures-video/4682-cardinal-co-pilot-camera-bag-dslr-kit-part-i.html Cardinal Co-Pilot as camera bag for DSLR kit (Part I)]
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| * [http://www.amazon.com/Billingham-Document-Shoulder-Leather-Fittings/dp/B000S6AKE2 Billingham Hadley Small]
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| * [http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/hubba-hubba-hiney.aspx Think Tank Hubba Hubba Hiney]. Could potentially hack this to connect to my BlackRapid Metro strap.
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| I'll probably get a [[Tom Bihn]] [http://www.tombihn.com/accessories/TB0918.html 3D mesh organizer cube] to hold various accessories and cables.
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| Other possibilities and resources:
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| * [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3221845 Camera bag for m4/3?]
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| == Tripod ==
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| Definitely going to get a GorillaPod.
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| Also considering:
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| * [http://www.amazon.com/Vista-Explorer-60-Inch-Lightweight-Tripod/dp/B000V7AF8E/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Vista Explorer 60 inch]
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| * [http://www.amazon.com/Dolica-GX600B200-Proline-60-Inch-Aluminum/dp/B004XC3GWU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Dolica GX600B200 Proline 60 inch]
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| == See Also ==
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| * [http://photofocus.com/2012/12/31/whats-in-scotts-bag-now/ What's in Scott's Bag Now?]
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| * [http://www.barnabyrobson.org/journal/camera-gear/ Camera gear]
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| === Reviews ===
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| * [http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-mirrorless-camera-over-1000/ Best Mirrorless Camera Over $1,000] (The Wirecutter)
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| * [http://photofocus.com/2013/01/04/olympus-om-d-em-5-micro-four-thirds-long-term-review/ Olympus OM-D EM-5 (Micro Four Thirds) Long Term Review] (PhotoFocus)
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| * [http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/olympus_om_d_e_m5_review.shtml Olympus OM-D E-M5: A Field Review. The Best MFT Camera Yet.] Also has good overview of lenses.
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| * [http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/05/30/review-olympus-omd-em5/ Review: Olympus OMD EM5] (The Phoblographer)
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| * [http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/06/02/omd/ Full review: The Olympus OM-D E-M5] (Ming Thein)
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| * [http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/05/06/the-olympus-om-d-e-m5-digital-camera-review-micro-43-finally-matures-for-real-by-steve-huff/ The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera Review. Micro 4/3 finally matures…for real.] (Steve Huff)
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