Difference between revisions of "Olympus OM-D E-M5"

From Eugene Eric Kim
(Purple fringing with Panasonic 25mm f1.4.)
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* [http://www.mu-43.com/f42/how-get-afl-om-d-26554/ How to get AFL on OM-D]
* [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://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]


== Lenses ==
== Lenses ==

Revision as of 15:13, 26 March 2013

I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens.

Customizing

LCD and other tweaks for conserving battery life

Buttons and dials:

Lenses

I own:

I may get a 58mm CPL filter (in preparation for an Olympus 75mm lens) along with an appropriate step-up ring. May also get an ND filter. See the Wikipedia page on ND filters as well as this thread.

I will almost certainly be getting the 75mm f1.8 lens (see this review) and the 12mm f2.0. I may hold off on the 12mm if I can pick up a Panasonic 14mm f2.5 used and cheap.

Needs:

  • Every day prime lens. Using 25mm f1.4 for this.
  • Wide angle. Most likely 12mm f2, but may go with 14mm f2.5.
  • Meetings, often in low-light conditions. This is where the 75mm f1.8 comes in.

Other possibilities:

See also:

Bag

I have the BlackRapid 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 a Lance.

I've got a 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 MountainSmith Zoom Small. If I need a bag, I can use my Synapse.

I have a Tom Bihn 3D mesh organizer cube to hold various accessories and cables.

Tripod

Definitely going to get a GorillaPod.

Also considering:

See Also

Reviews