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 be perfect, but it was not well-reviewed.
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 could use an [http://www.amazon.com/Express-Insert-Micro-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B008UVIT7M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top insert] to carry this around in my backpack or other bags.
I've narrowed down my bag choices to:
 
Another possibility is the [http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Utility-Bag-100-AW/dp/B0043D2LAC/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top LowePro S&F Utility Bag 100 AW], which I could probably use in the same way as a Snapr 35. Or, I could use the Metro strap along with a [http://products.lowepro.com/product/SF-Slim-Lens-Pouch-55-AW,2223,53.htm LowePro S&F Slim Lens Pouch 55 AW] to hold an extra lens.
 
Finally, I'm considering a [[Tom Bihn]] [http://www.tombihn.com/messenger_bags/TB0967.html Co-Pilot] (possibly with an insert) as a dedicated bag:


* [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/3198606 Best Olympus OM-D Camera Bag]
* [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3221845 Camera bag for m4/3?]
* [http://www.cscrumors.com/2012/05/02/what-camera-bag-for-the-olympus-om-d-em-5-sony-nex-7-or-fuji-x-pro-1-compact-system-cameras/ What camera bag for the Olympus OM-D EM-5 , Sony NEX 7 or Fuji X-Pro 1 Compact System Cameras]
* [http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2010/04/12/i-found-my-bag-the-domke-f-803/ I found my bag! The Domke F-803.]
** [http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/592387-REG/Domke_701_83A_F_803_Waxwear_Camera_Satchel.html Domke F-803 Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag]
* [http://www.lowepro.com/compact-system-camera-bags LowePro Event Messenger 100]

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.

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:

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.

Lens catalog

Accessories

Reviews

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:

Other possibilities and resources: