Difference between revisions of "Olympus OM-D E-M5"
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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. | I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens. | ||
* [http://www.flickr.com/cameras/olympus/e-m5/ Flickr pics] | * [http://www.flickr.com/cameras/olympus/e-m5/ Flickr pics taken with this camera] | ||
* [http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/omd-em5/omd-em5VIDEO.HTM Video recording] | * [http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/omd-em5/omd-em5VIDEO.HTM Video recording] | ||
* [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 | * [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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* [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. | * [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. | ||
* [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. | * [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. | ||
Needs: | |||
* Every day prime lens. Just not sure what length I want to be shooting at: 12mm? 17mm? 20mm? | |||
* Meetings, often in low-light conditions. This is where the 75mm f1.8 comes in. | |||
[http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/lense.html Lens catalog] | [http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/lense.html Lens catalog] | ||
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=== Bags === | === Bags === | ||
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 | 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 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. | 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. | ||
I | I've narrowed down my bag choices to: | ||
* [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] | * [[Tom Bihn]] [http://www.tombihn.com/messenger_bags/TB0967.html Co-Pilot] (possibly with an insert) as a combo camera / day bag | ||
* [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)] | ** [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] | ||
** [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)] | |||
* [http://www.amazon.com/Billingham-Document-Shoulder-Leather-Fittings/dp/B000S6AKE2 Billingham Hadley Small] | |||
* [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. | |||
Other possibilities and resources: | Other possibilities and resources: | ||
* [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/ | * [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3221845 Camera bag for m4/3?] | ||
Revision as of 22:37, 2 March 2013
I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens.
- Flickr pics taken with this camera
- Video recording
- LCD and other tweaks for conserving battery life
Lenses
I bought the Olympus lens hood for the 12-50mm as well as a B+W 52mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M). More on hoods and filters.
I will almost certainly be getting the 75mm f1.8 lens. After that, I'm not sure. I'm considering:
- 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.
- 12mm f2.0 or 17mm f1.8 as an every day lens.
Needs:
- Every day prime lens. Just not sure what length I want to be shooting at: 12mm? 17mm? 20mm?
- Meetings, often in low-light conditions. This is where the 75mm f1.8 comes in.
Accessories
Reviews
- Best Mirrorless Camera Over $1,000
- Olympus OM-D EM-5 (Micro Four Thirds) Long Term Review
- Olympus OM-D E-M5: A Field Review. The Best MFT Camera Yet. Also has good overview of lenses.
Bags
I have the BlackRapid Metro camera strap. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed.
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:
- Tom Bihn Co-Pilot (possibly with an insert) as a combo camera / day bag
- Billingham Hadley Small
- Think Tank Hubba Hubba Hiney. Could potentially hack this to connect to my BlackRapid Metro strap.
Other possibilities and resources: