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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://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/lens/dg_summilux_25.html 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.
* 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=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 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.
* [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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== Bag ==
== Bag ==


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 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.


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=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'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.


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 [http://mountainsmith.com/index.php/camera/zoom-small.html MountainSmith Zoom Small]. If I need a bag, I can use my Synapse.
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 have a [[Tom Bihn]] [http://www.tombihn.com/accessories/TB0918.html 3D mesh organizer cube] to hold various accessories and cables.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==

Revision as of 05:24, 14 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:

Simple way to improve flash.

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 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

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

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