M4/3 for Studio?

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After a bit of generalising I now want to try a bit of Studio work.
I'm currently using an Olympus EM10 which I am very happy with but I haven't tried it yet in the Studio so wanted to ask if anyone is doing this and if so have you found any limitations?

Cheers
 
Dr Wu said:
After a bit of generalising I now want to try a bit of Studio work.
I'm currently using an Olympus EM10 which I am very happy with but I haven't tried it yet in the Studio so wanted to ask if anyone is doing this and if so have you found any limitations?

Cheers
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I'm not a studio shooter but I did go on a free 2 hour Olympus studio tutorial earlier this year and I have to say I was really impressed with the results. The tutorial wasn't about trying to get the perfect shot, but just moving light around and showing the results. The images were SHARP to say the least you could see every pore and flaw in the skin, not very flattering for the model lol. I had to soften the skin a lot.

These were shot with the EM5-II, but in terms of IQ it's pretty much the same as the EM10 (Best viewed on flickr as this site oversharpens the images imo)


PA243433 by TDG-77, on Flickr

PA243435 by TDG-77, on Flickr

PA243467 by TDG-77, on Flickr

PA243484 by TDG-77, on Flickr

These were taken using a remote flash trigger for a multiblitz strobe light, no issues whatsoever with the flash trigger, worked like any other system.
 
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Thanks for the info guys. I feel a lot more confident now that the Oly will cope.
Obviously very capable in the right hands, hope I can get as good results as those shown here.
 
I regularly shoot in the local studio with my GH3, which I find gives results every bit as good as my Canon 5D2. I mainly use the Lumix 14-140 lens but will swop to a 12-32mm lens or the Olympus 45mm lens whenever necessary. I use extended ISO settings, the GH3 goes down to ISO 125. It's necessary to turn off live preview to avoid a dark viewfinder. Once I'm happy with the exposure, I don't need to use the rear screen again as the last shot remains in the EVF until the next shutter release half press. Focusing is very good indeed, I use centre point focus and recompose, although Lumix LCDs do support Screen Touch Focus. The only problems I have experienced have been for low key shots, with the studio lights turned off and the subject lit only with modelling lamps. This reduces the EVF refresh rate to something rather too slow. I also tend to turn the studio lights down to compensate for the slightly higher ISO compared to the Nikon and Canon shooters and because diffraction sets in a little earlier on M43 lenses.
More and more mirrorless ameras are appearing on these shoots, including the E-M1, Fuji and Sony.

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I will be very happy if I can get shots like that Harvey, thanks for the detailed reply.

Only things that concerns me not is the idiot behind the camera :rolleyes:
 
Dr Wu said:
I will be very happy if I can get shots like that Harvey, thanks for the detailed reply.

Only things that concerns me not is the idiot behind the camera :rolleyes:
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My advice would be to get to grips with lighting. It's key in all photography, but possibly more so in studio.
 
snerkler said:
My advice would be to get to grips with lighting. It's key in all photography, but possibly more so in studio
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Thanks, I'm doing a lot of reading and watching videos but looking forward to getting some actual practice.
 
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