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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]].


* [http://www.flickr.com/cameras/olympus/e-m5/ Flickr pics taken with this camera]
[[Category:People]]
* [http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/omd-em5/omd-em5VIDEO.HTM Video recording]
* [http://regex.info/blog/2007-12-29/674 Camera Sensor Dust Reference Page]
 
== Customizing ==
 
[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
 
Buttons and dials:
 
* [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]
* [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]
* [http://www.mu-43.com/f42/how-get-afl-om-d-26554/ How to get AFL on OM-D]
* [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3183412#forum-post-41960611 OM-D E-M5 back button focus]
* [http://www.ayton.id.au/wiki/doku.php?id=photo:olympusem5_settings Gary Ayton's suggested settings]
 
[http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/four-thirds-standard-4-3-m43/1098649-simplest-way-improve-om-ds-fl-lm2-lm1-flash.html Simple way to improve flash.]
 
== Techniques ==
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157631237901324/ C-AF tips]
* [http://www.mu-43.com/f54/day-races-28126/index2.html A Day at the Races]
 
=== Double Exposures ===
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157632416942075/ Double exposures]
* [http://www.mu-43.com/f42/camera-double-exposure-46262/#post451567 In-camera double exposure]
* [http://www.mu-43.com/f88/camera-double-expo-30564/#post299332 In-camera double exposure]
 
== Lenses ==
 
I own:
 
* 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)].
* [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 will almost certainly be getting the Olympus 12mm f2.0 at some point.
 
Needs:
 
* Every day prime lens. (25mm f1.4)
* 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 ==
 
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 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 [https://peakdesignltd.com/leash-cuff/ Leash and Cuff] looks like an interesting alternative to the BlackRapid, but I'm not ready to change yet.
 
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.
 
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.
 
I have a [[Tom Bihn]] [http://www.tombihn.com/accessories/TB0918.html 3D mesh organizer cube] to hold various accessories and cables.
 
== Tripod ==
 
GorillaPod.
 
Also considering:
 
* [http://www.amazon.com/Vista-Explorer-60-Inch-Lightweight-Tripod/dp/B000V7AF8E/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Vista Explorer 60 inch]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Dolica-GX600B200-Proline-60-Inch-Aluminum/dp/B004XC3GWU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Dolica GX600B200 Proline 60 inch]
 
== See Also ==
 
* [http://photofocus.com/2012/12/31/whats-in-scotts-bag-now/ What's in Scott's Bag Now?]
* [http://www.barnabyrobson.org/journal/camera-gear/ Camera gear]
 
=== Reviews ===
 
* [http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-mirrorless-camera-over-1000/ Best Mirrorless Camera Over $1,000] (The Wirecutter)
* [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)
* [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.
* [http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/05/30/review-olympus-omd-em5/ Review: Olympus OMD EM5] (The Phoblographer)
* [http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/06/02/omd/ Full review: The Olympus OM-D E-M5] (Ming Thein)
* [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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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.