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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.
I have an [http://amzn.to/2l0yVRA Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II].


* [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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* [http://regex.info/blog/2007-12-29/674 Camera Sensor Dust Reference Page]
* [http://regex.info/blog/2007-12-29/674 Camera Sensor Dust Reference Page]


== Customizing ==
= Settings =


[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
* A. AF.MF > MF Assist > Peaking > On
* B. Button/Dial/Lever > Dial Direction > Exposure > Dial2
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live Control > Unchecked
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live SCP > Checked
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Backlist LCD > 8sec
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Sound > Off
* I. Movie > Recording Volume > -10
* K. Utility > Touch Screen Settings > Off
* K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Backlit LCD > 3sec
* K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Sleep > 1min


Buttons and dials:
= Video =


* [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]
To take a photo while shooting video, you must set your video mode to <tt>FHD (F) — MOV 1920x1080 Fine 30p</tt>, which is lower quality. Photos will be snapped in cropped mode and a lower resolution (3200x1800).
* [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.]
Sadly, I've noticed that the pre-amp introduces a lot of hiss, validated by [https://www.43rumors.com/the-great-pre-amp-shootout-which-camera-has-the-best-audio-quality/ this review], although apparently, it's been improved in current models..


== Techniques ==
= Techniques =


* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157631237901324/ C-AF tips]
* [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]
* [http://www.mu-43.com/f54/day-races-28126/index2.html A Day at the Races]


=== Double Exposures ===
== Double Exposures ==


* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157632416942075/ Double exposures]
* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157632416942075/ Double exposures]
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* [http://www.mu-43.com/f88/camera-double-expo-30564/#post299332 In-camera double exposure]
* [http://www.mu-43.com/f88/camera-double-expo-30564/#post299332 In-camera double exposure]


== Lenses ==
= Lenses =


* [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.
* [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.
* [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]
* [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]
* [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]
* [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.
* Olympus 12-40mm f2.8


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 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].
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].


== Flash ==
= Flash =


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://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.
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.
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* [http://www.mu-43.com/f42/triggers-om-d-46978/ Triggers for OM-D]
* [http://www.mu-43.com/f42/triggers-om-d-46978/ Triggers for OM-D]


== Bag ==
= Bag =
 
[http://eekim.com/blog/2013/08/tom-bihn-bags-for-micro-four-thirds-cameras/ My exhaustive summary of my bags.]


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.
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.
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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].
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 ==
= History =
 
* [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)
* November 20, 2017 — Sent my camera in for repair, but it was too old, so they sent me a reconditioned Mark II instead
* [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)
* February 27, 2013 — Got an Olympus OM-D E-M5
* [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)

Latest revision as of 19:32, 13 September 2021

I have an Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II.

Settings

  • A. AF.MF > MF Assist > Peaking > On
  • B. Button/Dial/Lever > Dial Direction > Exposure > Dial2
  • D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live Control > Unchecked
  • D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live SCP > Checked
  • D. Disp/Sound/PC > Backlist LCD > 8sec
  • D. Disp/Sound/PC > Sound > Off
  • I. Movie > Recording Volume > -10
  • K. Utility > Touch Screen Settings > Off
  • K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Backlit LCD > 3sec
  • K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Sleep > 1min

Video

To take a photo while shooting video, you must set your video mode to FHD (F) — MOV 1920x1080 Fine 30p, which is lower quality. Photos will be snapped in cropped mode and a lower resolution (3200x1800).

Sadly, I've noticed that the pre-amp introduces a lot of hiss, validated by this review, although apparently, it's been improved in current models..

Techniques

Double Exposures

Lenses

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:

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!

Bag

My exhaustive summary of my bags.

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.

History

  • November 20, 2017 — Sent my camera in for repair, but it was too old, so they sent me a reconditioned Mark II instead
  • February 27, 2013 — Got an Olympus OM-D E-M5
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