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

alfbranch said:
Are you after portable or something hold with a big lens for a while
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Bit of a mixture ( maybe )....my Nikon set up is a d500, a d600, 16-80 f2.8-f4, 24-120 f4, 35 f1.8, 50 f1.8 and 70-300

The 24-120 would go as it’s just not used
 
mazdaman said:
Guess it depends what combo your are looking for EM 1 mark 2 £762 on the grey market thereafter whatever lens required for your main interest I guess
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No one particular subject. Car meets ( and drives ), holidays, daily wanders.. no people stuff really as my kids don’t tolerate me so much anymore
 
In the past, I have had

Samyang 7.5 FE
Olympus 9-18
Panasonic 12-32 x 2
Panasonic 12-35 f2.8
Olympus 12-40 f2.8
Olympus 14-42 EZ
Panasonic 20 f1.7 x 2
Panasonic 25 f1.4
Olympus 25 f1.8
Sigma 30 f1.4
Panasonic 35-100 f2.8
Olympus 40-150 f2.8 + TC
Olympus 45 f1.8
Olympus 60 f2.8
Olympus 75-300

E-m10 mk1 and mk2, e-m1.1..

That might be all... or maybe not ..
 
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damianmkv said:
If you were starting again and had a £1500 budget ( and are happy to buy used or grey ), what would you buy ? Body and lens(es)..

Am considering selling some of my not often used Nikon gear...
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Are you just looking for m4/3 recommendations or any?
 
damianmkv said:
Bit of a mixture ( maybe )....my Nikon set up is a d500, a d600, 16-80 f2.8-f4, 24-120 f4, 35 f1.8, 50 f1.8 and 70-300

The 24-120 would go as it’s just not used
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Surely you’d get more than £1500 for this lot? Or are you looking for something alongside it?
 
snerkler said:
Surely you’d get more than £1500 for this lot? Or are you looking for something alongside it?
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I don’t think he’s looking to sell all his Nikon gear just the bits which get little use.
 
damianmkv said:
No one particular subject. Car meets ( and drives ), holidays, daily wanders.. no people stuff really as my kids don’t tolerate me so much anymore
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The 12-100 would be good choice for the uses you have in mind bit more reach than the 12-40 and can be handheld down to ridiculous shutter speeds

I have the lens really good walk around lens currently between £675 used to £750 new or maybe another alternative is 12-40 pro used £400ish and 40-150 non pro for £180 new

I have tended to stick to best glass rule whenever financially possible and Olympus pro lens are very good the focal lengths are different from the other big guns 40-150 pro is a stunning lens
 
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mazdaman said:
The 12-100 would be good choice for the uses you have in mind bit more reach than the 12-40 and can be handheld down to ridiculous shutter speeds

I have the lens really good walk around lens currently between £675 used to £750 new or maybe another alternative is 12-40 pro used £400ish and 40-150 non pro for £180 new

I have tended to stick to best glass rule whenever financially possible and Olympus pro lens are very good the focal lengths are different from the other big guns 40-150 pro is a stunning lens
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that’s good to know, Terry. Is the 12-100 sharp ? I ask as I’ve seen a few reviews about lack of edge / corner sharpness although the large majority say it’s excellent So I have been looking at it along with maybe one or two small lenses
 
damianmkv said:
that’s good to know, Terry. Is the 12-100 sharp ? I ask as I’ve seen a few reviews about lack of edge / corner sharpness although the large majority say it’s excellent So I have been looking at it along with maybe one or two small lenses
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Hi Damian I have not really noticed any issues with sharpness but then again I do not pixel peep much. I travel abroad (when not locked down!) on holiday and this is the only lens I normally take plus a travel tripod and this pretty much covers me given your interest in car photography motion blur is a breeze. I also intend to take the EM2 with the 12-100 as my go to wild camping kit

Here is a very honest review
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Tfno8xhLEc


Plus Peter!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-tgzcD9yOs
 
Yes, body and lens as I have no m43 gear. I'm in no hurry but have been out of the loop for a while ( last m43 camera was the e-m10.2 is 2018 ) so i'm researching.

The e-m1.2 seems like a good bet - I had the 1.1 and had some good results but the d500 edged the 1.2 a few years back. The d500 is staying BTW :love:. I know i want great AF so the lower models in the range probably won't suit unless they've moved on substantially since my last dabble
 
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damianmkv said:
Yes, body and lens as I have no m43 gear. I'm in no hurry but have been out of the loop for a while ( last m43 camera was the e-m10.2 is 2018 ) so i'm researching.

The e-m1.2 seems like a good bet - I had the 1.1 and had some good results but the d500 edged the 1.2 a few years back. The d500 is stying BTW :love:. I know i want great AF so the lower models in the range probably won't suit unless they've moved on substantially since my last dabble
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I have just ordered a 1.2 as I have decided I need bettervAF. I tested a 5.3 instore and the AF on that was great and with the 12-45f4 it would make a great travel combo
 
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damianmkv said:
Yes, body and lens as I have no m43 gear. I'm in no hurry but have been out of the loop for a while ( last m43 camera was the e-m10.2 is 2018 ) so i'm researching.

The e-m1.2 seems like a good bet - I had the 1.1 and had some good results but the d500 edged the 1.2 a few years back. The d500 is staying BTW :love:. I know i want great AF so the lower models in the range probably won't suit unless they've moved on substantially since my last dabble
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Not sure what you're wanting to shoot, but if it's just general stuff then the EM1-II and 12-40mm f2.8 would be my recommendation, great combo. The EM1-II won't be up to D500 class in AF, but it's not a million miles away. It coped with everything I threw at it, for whatever that's worth ;)
 
Tbh, I don’t use the Nikons very often as my 16 year old has nicked them on what appears to be a permanent basis...

To me, the Nikons are a tool for the job rather than something I enjoy using if that makes sense ?
 
damianmkv said:
Tbh, I don’t use the Nikons very often as my 16 year old has nicked them on what appears to be a permanent basis...

To me, the Nikons are a tool for the job rather than something I enjoy using if that makes sense ?
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I know what you mean, I gelled with the D750 but just didn't 'feel' the D850. Olympus have always been a joy to use (imo), but I have to admit I'm really enjoying the Sony :eek:
 
I used to love my x100T even though it’s got so many flaws on paper you should never buy it really
 
Box Brownie said:
Looks nice and healthy though out in daylight (6:15pm) does seem a tad unusual..........................hopefully will breed this year as we need all the hedgies we can get :)
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We have had a couple in our garden we put mealworms down for birds and the hedgehogs love them. We had two side by side eating while we were in the garden having a drink.
 
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Compatibility question ,does anyone on here use a Godox tt350o flash gun with a Olympus omd1.mkii ... having trouble finding out whether it will work or not ???

according to amazon u.k it is but rather hear from users I trust
 
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the black fox said:
Compatibility question ,does anyone on here use a Godox tt350o flash gun with a Olympus omd1.mkii ... having trouble finding out whether it will work or not ???

according to amazon u.k it is but rather hear from users I trust
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According to the 'horses mouth' it does seem to be OK
http://www.godox.com/EN/Products_Mini_Camera_Flash_TT350o.html

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Ah!!!! they show the mk variants for the M10 and M5 but not the M1 ??? Not sure what to make of that now??? Perhaps best to email Godox?

Edit ~ preview shows the image but the actual post leaves only an X'ed placeholder..................................but on the webpage about 2/3 way down is the graphic and notes re: compatible models :)
 
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The manual says this, I have made bold what might be seen as the relevant part (caveat emptor, perhaps) :-

Compatible Camera Models
This flash unit can be used on the following camera models:
Olympus: E-M10II, E-M5II, E-M1, E-PL8, E-PL7, E-PL6,E-PL5, E-P5, E-P3, PEN-F
Panasonic: DMC-GX85, DMC-G7, DMC-GF1, DMC-LX100, DMC-G85


● This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Olympus/Panasonic cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.
● Rights to modify this table are retained.
● Note: With the Panasonic cameras in wireless control mode, the High-Speed Sync may not sync fire.
 
which is why i'm being careful the flash hot shoe on the em1 and em1-mkii are totally different .. I already have flash guns both normal and ring flash that that work on the mk1 but NOT on the mk2
 
the black fox said:
which is why i'm being careful the flash hot shoe on the em1 and em1-mkii are totally different .. I already have flash guns both normal and ring flash that that work on the mk1 but NOT on the mk2
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I have just ordered a second hand mk2
Which do not work?
I will be OK my main user is now my ST-8
but I have a couple of Nissin flashes
 
alfbranch said:
I have just ordered a 1.2 as I have decided I need bettervAF. I tested a 5.3 instore and tge AF on tgat was great and with the 12-45f4 it would make a great travel combo
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What did you think of the MkIII in hand, similar to the MKII? You think af as good as EM1.2?
 
Hi Jeff I am waiting for delivery from eBay of the Godox along with the Godox trigger will let you know if it works[emoji848] with my mark 2 bought it to go with 60 mm macro will post my findings
the black fox said:
Compatibility question ,does anyone on here use a Godox tt350o flash gun with a Olympus omd1.mkii ... having trouble finding out whether it will work or not ???

according to amazon u.k it is but rather hear from users I trust
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cheers Terry , just dont want to lay out on something that may or may not work
 
alfbranch said:
I have just ordered a second hand mk2
Which do not work?
I will be OK my main user is now my ST-8
but I have a couple of Nissin flashes
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again be interesting to know if your Nissin ones work on it alf .I have a super NEEWER flash for nikon that works fine on the mk1 and also a generic ring flash that works fine but neither work on the mkii ... I can use the neewer one as a slave and fire it via the micro flash but would rather have a fully working one
 
the black fox said:
again be interesting to know if your Nissin ones work on it alf .I have a super NEEWER flash for nikon that works fine on the mk1 and also a generic ring flash that works fine but neither work on the mkii ... I can use the neewer one as a slave and fire it via the micro flash but would rather have a fully working one
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From what I know the extra contact on the newer cameras stops other brands from working 4/3 stuff like my Nissins should be good.
 
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