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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 [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0074WDDN8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0074WDDN8&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 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 taken with this camera] | * [http://www.flickr.com/cameras/olympus/e-m5/ Flickr pics taken with this camera] | ||
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== Lenses == | == Lenses == | ||
* [http:// | * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055N2L22/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0055N2L22&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Panasonic 25mm f1.4]. My primary lens. 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 12mm f2.0 with Olympus lens hood | * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058PL9R0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0058PL9R0&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Olympus 12mm f2.0] with [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064DMH5S/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0064DMH5S&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Olympus lens hood] | ||
* Olympus 75mm f1.8 | * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00836JHVQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00836JHVQ&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Olympus 75mm f1.8] | ||
* Olympus 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 with [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YCOL7Y/ref= | * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073AIXOA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0073AIXOA&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Olympus 12-50mm f3.5-6.3] with [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YCOL7Y/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003YCOL7Y&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Olympus lens hood]. I don't use this lens at all, but its weather sealing and macro capabilities may come in useful in the future. | ||
I have B+W Clear UV Haze filters for all my lenses. | I have B+W Clear UV Haze filters for all my lenses. | ||
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I have two 58mm B+W ND filters with step-up filters for my other lenses: | I have two 58mm B+W ND filters with step-up filters for my other lenses: | ||
* B+W ND 0.9 8x — 3-stop filter | * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000BZL62/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0000BZL62&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 B+W ND 0.9 8x] — 3-stop filter | ||
* B+W ND 3.0 1000x — 10-stop filter | * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00485XSPC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00485XSPC&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 B+W ND 3.0 1000x] — 10-stop 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]. | 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]. | ||
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== Flash == | == Flash == | ||
I'm | I have a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BXA7N6A/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BXA7N6A&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Yongnuo 560 III] flash and [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ARRAA8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003ARRAA8&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 RF-602] wireless trigger. It's a manual-only flash. I have a [http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-traveling-light.html light stand and umbrella for it], and I'm thinking about getting some [http://store.lumiquest.com/lumiquest-fxtra/ gels]. ([http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/08/15/essentials-the-location-shooter/ More gel options].) | ||
I also have the included FL-LM2 flash. I have a [http://www.dembflashproducts.com/popup/ Demb Pop-Up Flip-It! Basic] reflector and diffusor, but it doesn't quite fit the FL-LM2 correctly. | |||
Tips on flash: | Tips on flash: | ||
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== Bag == | == Bag == | ||
I have the [http://www.blackrapid.com/ BlackRapid] [http://www.amazon.com/ | I have the [http://www.blackrapid.com/ BlackRapid] [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009TL1YMY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B009TL1YMY&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 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. | 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= | I've got a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UVIT7M/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008UVIT7M&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 generic padded insert], which holds the body and a few lenses, and which I can use in any of my bags. | ||
I | I use a variety of [[Tom Bihn]] bags for [http://eekim.com/blog/2013/08/tom-bihn-bags-for-micro-four-thirds-cameras/ most of my needs]. I also have a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S6AKE2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000S6AKE2&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Billingham Hadley Small]. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == |
Revision as of 15:03, 19 August 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:
- User Guide: Getting the most out of the Olympus E-M5
- suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera
- How to get AFL on OM-D
- OM-D E-M5 back button focus
- Gary Ayton's suggested settings
Techniques
Double Exposures
Lenses
- Panasonic 25mm f1.4. My primary lens. Has some purple fringing issues.
- Olympus 12mm f2.0 with Olympus lens hood
- Olympus 75mm f1.8
- Olympus 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 with Olympus lens hood. I don't use this lens at all, but its weather sealing and macro capabilities may come in useful in the future.
I have B+W Clear UV Haze filters for all my lenses.
I have two 58mm B+W ND filters with step-up filters for my other lenses:
- B+W ND 0.9 8x — 3-stop filter
- B+W ND 3.0 1000x — 10-stop filter
See the Wikipedia page on ND filters as well as these threads.
I may get a 58mm CPL filter.
Flash
I have a Yongnuo 560 III flash and RF-602 wireless trigger. It's a manual-only flash. I have a light stand and umbrella for it, and I'm thinking about getting some gels. (More gel options.)
I also have the included FL-LM2 flash. I have a Demb Pop-Up Flip-It! Basic reflector and diffusor, but it doesn't quite fit the FL-LM2 correctly.
Tips on flash:
Metz, Yonguo, other options, oh my!
- Metz 44 AF-1 with Olympus OM-D E-M5 - does bounce flash work with TTL?
- External Flash for OM-D - Metz 58 AF 2, Metz 52 AF 1, or FL600R
- Triggers for OM-D
Bag
I have the BlackRapid 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 Leash and Cuff looks like an interesting alternative to the BlackRapid, but I'm not ready to change yet.
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.
I use a variety of Tom Bihn bags for most of my needs. I also have a Billingham Hadley Small.
See Also
Reviews
- Best Mirrorless Camera Over $1,000 (The Wirecutter)
- Olympus OM-D EM-5 (Micro Four Thirds) Long Term Review (PhotoFocus)
- Olympus OM-D E-M5: A Field Review. The Best MFT Camera Yet. Also has good overview of lenses.
- Review: Olympus OMD EM5 (The Phoblographer)
- Full review: The Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Ming Thein)
- The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera Review. Micro 4/3 finally matures…for real. (Steve Huff)