Olympus OM-D E-M5, E-M1, E-M10 - Mk1, Mk2 & Mk3 Owners Thread

Box Brownie said:
Great extra for E-M1X users.....though it has taken a while......I wonder if they will be able to port this over to the E-M1mk3
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That would be great!

Yes @RedRobin I thought of you. I think you should be very happy with your kit as it is definitely working for you. I'm very happy with the 60mm, particularly the size. I'd like an MF clutch though.
Peter F has confirmed it is this coming winter that the lenses will be released not next winter :banana: .... I thought there was some ambiguity
 
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Call me cynical but until these firmware updates or new product are actually released, it's all vaporware to keep interest in the brand. Don't get me wrong, I for one would be delighted if they do come to fruition, but until then I remain very sceptical.
 
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Sootchucker said:
Call my cynical but until these firmware updates or new product are actually released, it's all vaporware to keep interest in the brand. Don't get me wrong, I for one would be delighted if they do some to fruition, but until then I remain very sceptical.
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I can be as cynical as the 'best of them' ......but I am also an optimistic (in the main) outlook sort of person.

So, as I think I have said previously......
The 150-400mm and the firmware updates have been in development for a good and newer mentions equally so.

Therefore, in the light of the divestment plans to JIP, it fits IMO with the 'push' to show that the company has both intellectual property development as well enduring product commitment/plans in hand.

Olympus camera division being sold, yes! But not being allowed to be moribund or sleep walking into the transfer period.

Time will tell as to quite what happens???
 
Well, the Web Cam Beta software that is mentioned in the Olympus News is available.......here https://www.olympus-europa.com/site/en/c/cameras_support/downloads/e_m1_mark_iii_downloads.html

Though it shows the bodies it is compatible with:-

Compatible with following camera models:

E-M1X

E-M1 Mark III

E-M1 Mark II

E-M1

E-M5 Mark II


When I looked at the available downloads for those bodies, it is not there. I can only surmise that they will update those pages at some point soon to reflect that list.

A beta of web cam software....................not for me but will surely suit other users???
 
Iv been waiting for the 150/400 and just got fed up waiting iv been using my EM1X along size the Sony a9 mkII and found the latter to always be my first choice even though with a lens it is a bit weighty but the AF is just so much better and that is my first priority.

I have sold all my Olympus kit but will keep an eye on Olympus and what they come out with I just did not want to keep it in the Hope they will ever bring this lens out and if they do they may well have an update camera and i would want that, it's not that i no longer like the EM1X it's the best feeling camera iv ever used but i did lots of garden tests with the 300f4 pro and overall the Sony gave the most sharp shots for BIF my main interest.

Rob.
 
Sadly you won't be the last Rob, as I can see a lot of people unfortunately migrating to other systems.

As the EM1-X will have been out nearly 2 years by the time the proposed firmware comes out, my personal opinion is that they should have released an intermediate firmware (containing e.g. Animal AF (not birds), same time-lapse options as EM1 MK III, same Face AF options and performance as EM1 MK III, starry sky AF etc). Then another firmware later with the bird AF and any other firmware goodies (4k 60 perhaps) at say the winter update. This would at least keep the EM1-X fresh and relevant, and show the commitment from Olympus to their big gun pro body. and the faith we had in the company purchasing it, when the rest of the world was telling us the EM1-X was a joke and dead on arrival. Don't get me wrong, it was and still is a superb camera, but other companies have moved on (especially in the field of continuous AF and tracking and Movie shooting features, but Olympus seems to have just treaded water in that respect.

I have no real issue with the image quality coming out of the Olympus bodies (despite the world telling us they can't hold a candle to FF), and especially combined with software like Topaz Denoise AI, up to ISO3200-4000, I'm not seeing a huge amount of difference between the Micro four thirds bodies and my say Nikon D500 or Z7 (especially on an image run though Denoise). No, image quality is exactly where a camera with a sensor the size of micro four thirds should be, and in fact i think it actually punches above it's weight.

When I first got into Olympus with the EM5 then the EM1 MK 1, I'd never had a camera system before where a manufacturer released so many firmware upgrades adding genuinely useful features to the camera (rather than just bug fixes like a lot of camera companies seem to do), I was amazed, but sadly these have petered off more and more in recent years as Olympus struggled financially. That's why I think intermediate and regular firmware updates are actually more important than combining them all in to one, as it demonstrates ongoing commitment to the faithful. People will only wait for so long.
 
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Last time my gear went outside was 3 months ago pre-lockdown, but I managed to get out to an undisturbed poppy field last week and use it again. The field cant be seen from any roads so hadn't been trampled on and was completely deserted when I visited. The flowers were past their best though and the days storms had battered them a little, so I went a little different with a semi silhouette. It might be too dark for some people's tastes, but I quite like it.

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poppy silhouette by Chris Gash, on Flickr
 
I did look at the g9ii as well but its a lot of money with a big lens and a lot of weight at my tender age .. so im sticking with olympus
 
the black fox said:
I did look at the g9ii as well but its a lot of money with a big lens and a lot of weight at my tender age .. so im sticking with olympus
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Yes it is a bit heavy but i don't walk far ,as Andrew says it would have helped if Olympus had given us more FW updates as they more or less said the would but I'm not one for waiting life is a bit too short for that now.
Rob.
 
Rob at nearly 75 and with a dodgy ticker i would find the weight to be a problem ,not to good on my feet these days either I still get the shots but at my own pace
 
Box Brownie said:
Well, the Web Cam Beta software that is mentioned in the Olympus News is available.......here https://www.olympus-europa.com/site/en/c/cameras_support/downloads/e_m1_mark_iii_downloads.html

Though it shows the bodies it is compatible with:-

Compatible with following camera models:

E-M1X

E-M1 Mark III

E-M1 Mark II

E-M1

E-M5 Mark II


When I looked at the available downloads for those bodies, it is not there. I can only surmise that they will update those pages at some point soon to reflect that list.

A beta of web cam software....................not for me but will surely suit other users???
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It appears to be the same beta for all, so one download, there dont appear to be different versions for each camera, of course being a beta they have only done a windows version so those of us with macs are screwed unless they do release a mac version.
 
Donnie said:
It appears to be the same beta for all, so one download, there dont appear to be different versions for each camera, of course being a beta they have only done a windows version so those of us with macs are screwed unless they do release a mac version.
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Yes, for all the listed cameras. I just thought it a bit odd that they had not 'listed' it under each of the cameras it is compatible with !
 
Box Brownie said:
Yes, for all the listed cameras. I just thought it a bit odd that they had not 'listed' it under each of the cameras it is compatible with !
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I found it in the EM1 mark one list under product support and downloads, its way down the list though under the first of the firmware upgrades years ago.
 
Sootchucker said:
Sadly you won't be the last Rob, as I can see a lot of people unfortunately migrating to other systems.

As the EM1-X will have been out nearly 2 years by the time the proposed firmware comes out, my personal opinion is that they should have released an intermediate firmware (containing e.g. Animal AF (not birds), same time-lapse options as EM1 MK III, same Face AF options and performance as EM1 MK III, starry sky AF etc). Then another firmware later with the bird AF and any other firmware goodies (4k 60 perhaps) at say the winter update. This would at least keep the EM1-X fresh and relevant, and show the commitment from Olympus to their big gun pro body. and the faith we had in the company purchasing it, when the rest of the world was telling us the EM1-X was a joke and dead on arrival. Don't get me wrong, it was and still is a superb camera, but other companies have moved on (especially in the field of continuous AF and tracking and Movie shooting features, but Olympus seems to have just treaded water in that respect.

I have no real issue with the image quality coming out of the Olympus bodies (despite the world telling us they can't hold a candle to FF), and especially combined with software like Topaz Denoise AI, up to ISO3200-4000, I'm not seeing a huge amount of difference between the Micro four thirds bodies and my say Nikon D500 or Z7 (especially on an image run though Denoise). No, image quality is exactly where a camera with a sensor the size of micro four thirds should be, and in fact i think it actually punches above it's weight.

When I first got into Olympus with the EM5 then the EM1 MK 1, I'd never had a camera system before where a manufacturer released so many firmware upgrades adding genuinely useful features to the camera (rather than just bug fixes like a lot of camera companies seem to do), I was amazed, but sadly these have petered off more and more in recent years as Olympus struggled financially. That's why I think intermediate and regular firmware updates are actually more important than combining them all in to one, as it demonstrates ongoing commitment to the faithful. People will only wait for so long.
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.... I don't see myself migrating to other systems. Each of us have very individual preferences and uses for our cameras and my Olympus E-M1X ticks so many boxes and so why bother to keep looking over my shoulder at what other systems are coming up with. It should be remembered that there is no such thing as the perfect camera, or lens! But for me the M1X Pro system comes very close.

As the new 'owners' of Olympus cameras get onboard I think that they will be keen to demonstrate that they mean business and that will be of benefit to us photographers. No-one involved in that changeover can afford to let the brand's reputation slip. The future looks good but for now I live in The Now and enjoy each day I have a camera in my hand and shoot and despite 'lockdown' that still averages several hundred images a week and in ALL weathers!

My Olympus gear may have limitations when compared with others but the pros far outweigh the cons in my case.

CONQUERING TRICKY CONDITIONS by Robin Procter, on Flickr
 
RedRobin said:
.... I don't see myself migrating to other systems. Each of us have very individual preferences and uses for our cameras and my Olympus E-M1X ticks so many boxes and so why bother to keep looking over my shoulder at what other systems are coming up with. It should be remembered that there is no such thing as the perfect camera, or lens! But for me the M1X Pro system comes very close.

As the new 'owners' of Olympus cameras get onboard I think that they will be keen to demonstrate that they mean business and that will be of benefit to us photographers. No-one involved in that changeover can afford to let the brand's reputation slip. The future looks good but for now I live in The Now and enjoy each day I have a camera in my hand and shoot and despite 'lockdown' that still averages several hundred images a week and in ALL weathers!

My Olympus gear may have limitations when compared with others but the pros far outweigh the cons in my case.

CONQUERING TRICKY CONDITIONS by Robin Procter, on Flickr
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Apart from the whistles and bells of the Olympus system l find it just pure enjoyment to use and carry around even with the longest lenses attached. When l think back to my Canon days with a backpack the size of a small wardrobe on my back to carry my gear, how and why did l do that for so long. I joined the m4/3 systems with the panny G3 and the oly e-m5 when it first came out and have enjoyed every moment of using it. I think the m4/3 system will see me through the rest of my photography days, hopefully.
 
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got to agree with the statements above . equipment weight is the bugbear for me so I'll stick with olympus .... and what I like is the fact you can still use out of date gear with them heres one from the other night taken in the rain omd1-mkii+ 50-200mmSWD + 1.4tc large crop to handheld from the mobile mondeo hide
its raining again by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr
 
the black fox said:
got to agree with the statements above . equipment weight is the bugbear for me so I'll stick with olympus .... and what I like is the fact you can still use out of date gear with them heres one from the other night taken in the rain omd1-mkii+ 50-200mmSWD + 1.4tc large crop to handheld from the mobile mondeo hide
its raining again by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr
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How much did you pay for the 50-200mm Jeff, could be an option for me with the TC. Nice image BTW (y)
 
jakeblu said:
How much did you pay for the 50-200mm Jeff, could be an option for me with the TC. Nice image BTW (y)
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I got mine from wex with 12 months warranty for £205 Steve , you would also need a MMF3 adaptor around £80 and a EC14 TC around £100 but that lot gives several options of use and once you have the adaptor opens up lots of four thirds lenses which are invariably quite cheap .
I have also just bought a 25mm extension tube off of alf branch on here which turns the 50-200 into a semi macro lens . plus the whole rig is pro spec so retains water resistance ..

I would avoid e.bay chancers selling them at inflated prices ,wex or FFordes are best with warranty

it supposedly slows down shooting speed to 7fps but I have to admit I haven't noticed it being a problem it gives you a effective reach of 283mm x 2 and I sometimes prefer it to the 100-400 for wider apertures in low light , have a search through my flickr stream for examples
 
the black fox said:
I got mine from wex with 12 months warranty for £205 Steve , you would also need a MMF3 adaptor around £80 and a EC14 TC around £100 but that lot gives several options of use and once you have the adaptor opens up lots of four thirds lenses which are invariably quite cheap .
I have also just bought a 25mm extension tube off of alf branch on here which turns the 50-200 into a semi macro lens . plus the whole rig is pro spec so retains water resistance ..

I would avoid e.bay chancers selling them at inflated prices ,wex or FFordes are best with warranty

it supposedly slows down shooting speed to 7fps but I have to admit I haven't noticed it being a problem it gives you a effective reach of 283mm x 2 and I sometimes prefer it to the 100-400 for wider apertures in low light , have a search through my flickr stream for examples
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£205 a good price, some sellers on eBay asking ridiculous money.
 
Take the price of a 40-150 + tc into account and even a bit more is worth going for but bargains do appear now and again
 
JIP and Olympus

I have made no detailed assessment (or even casual assessment) of anything on JIPs website, but the list of companies they have taken over and still seem to exist as companies is interesting.

Google translate works reasonably well.

日本産業パートナーズ株式会社

日本産業パートナーズは事業の活性化を支援する投資基金として、日本の大企業における事業再編に伴う事業カーブアウトにおいて資本のご提供や経営支援を行います。
jipinc.com jipinc.com
 
I watched an Olympus live event on facebook today (after the event), and discovered it IS possible to use flash with silent shutter - you just have to enable it! Thought it was worth sharing.
I also didn't realise that you had to enable Hi-Res mode before it will show as an option in the no. of frames setting. Mine seems to have been set to enable by default - not that I've used it yet.

On the Pen F it's camera menu 2 > anti-shock/silent > silent mode settings > Flash mode allow
 
next time you here someone knocking olympus i.e small sensors noisy etc you all know the b******t refer them to this 100% crop (estimated) and full sized image taken hand held on a overcast afternoon /evening
bit of a crop by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr

full sized image of above pic
full size by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr
 
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The original shot is a decent record shot, but the crop is too much.
I’m far from an M43 knocker, just my personal opinion. I’m sure I’ve seen much better shots from you to extol the virtues of M43.
 
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Bobsyeruncle said:
The original shot is a decent record shot, but the crop is too much.
I’m far from an M43 knocker, just my personal opinion. I’m sure I’ve seen much better shots from you to extol the virtues of M43.
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Just a bored on Sunday play bob , can’t go out waiting on some wheelnuts for the car , had trouble with the locking ones and had to bin them
 
If thats a raw image Steve , try lifting the shadows a bit , if it brightens the sky increase saturation
 
These are definitely different from Flickr the first one looks almost the same as the edit I posted earlier but the shadows are definitely lighter on Flickr.
 
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I've mulled over Olympus's predicament over the past two weeks and come to the conclusion I don't care. Not in a petulant way, I'm content with the kit and having spent the last two years trying to master it I am finally getting there.

I originally wanted a lightweight system that could shoot rugby matches in all conditions, tick job done. But now I'm trying to push it in sport, wildlife, astro and landscapes. I've spent a lot of lockdown trying to use my Panasonic 200mm f/2.8 on wildlife, I spent 3 hours today walking through the woods carrying it by hand (no strap) on an E-M1 with no problem. This is what I want, versatility, portability and functionality.

Here are some of my recent favourites
From a meadow walk and SOOC
_7041662 by Justyn Crane, on Flickr

Focus bracketed loving butterflies
_7041627 by Justyn Crane, on Flickr

When focus stacking goes right royally wrong, absolutely hilarious.
_7041289 by Justyn Crane, on Flickr
 
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