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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.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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| == Customizing ==
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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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| Buttons and dials:
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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.ayton.id.au/wiki/doku.php?id=photo:olympusem5_settings suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera]
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| * [http://www.mu-43.com/f42/how-get-afl-om-d-26554/ How to get AFL on OM-D]
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| * [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3183412#forum-post-41960611 OM-D E-M5 back button focus]
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| * [http://www.ayton.id.au/wiki/doku.php?id=photo:olympusem5_settings Gary Ayton's suggested settings]
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| === Focusing ===
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| * [http://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157631237901324/ C-AF tips]
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| * [http://www.mu-43.com/f54/day-races-28126/index2.html A Day at the Races]
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| == Lenses ==
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| I own:
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| * 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)].
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| * [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.
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| * 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
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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].
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| I will almost certainly be getting the Olympus 12mm f2.0 at some point.
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| Needs:
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| * Every day prime lens. (25mm f1.4)
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| * Wide angle. Most likely 12mm f2, but may go with 14mm f2.5.
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| * Telephoto for meetings, often in low-light conditions. (75mm f1.8)
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| Other possibilities:
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| * <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.
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| * 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].
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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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| * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/47706598@N08/8523698564/in/set-72157629809104510 DOF, Perspective and Focal Length]
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| * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y32PHG/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk Fotodiox Pro Angle Lens Hood Sun Shade for RF Rangefinder Cameras, 46mm]
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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. I may get a hand strap, possibly [http://lancecamerastraps.com/ a Lance].
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| I've got 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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| 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 [http://mountainsmith.com/index.php/camera/zoom-small.html MountainSmith Zoom Small]. If I need a bag, I can use my Synapse.
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| I have a [[Tom Bihn]] [http://www.tombihn.com/accessories/TB0918.html 3D mesh organizer cube] to hold various accessories and cables.
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| == Tripod ==
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| 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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