I reckon I could give oly a go again. Love see some low light high ISO from some u guys pls [emoji108]
I reckon I could give oly a go again. Love see some low light high ISO from some u guys pls [emoji108]
That looks ace. With this live comp do we have to set it up by telling it how long etc or does the camera does it all?
I was doing light painting with some other photographers, most of whom had DSLRs. They were all wowed, and crowded around my camera watching the live time display build up on the screen. I guess DLSRs dont have it.
Nope though I cannot see why some these features haven't been pinched for live view on DSLR's. I can't see any particular reason why not.
I'm more surprised they haven't appeared on other mirrorless cameras yet. Maybe Olympus have some very good patent lawyers.
This video puts me off buying an Olympus PEN E-PL8
I'm not pouty enough for it.
Does this have live view and live comp do
People know pls
In theory it should as its is essentially a restyled EPL7 with a firmware update. If you can get to a shop to try one, put it into manual mode and turn the dial to slow down the shutter speed (past 60 seconds) and you can see if the live modes are there
so that the way we get this Live Mode and Live Comp working
Does this have live view and live comp do
People know pls
Hello all - just dipping my toe into mirrorless / M43 for the first time.
Amazed by how configurable these little things are compared to my Nikons - really looking forward to using it.
I have a few questions
Do people us the electronic shutter for landscapes?
Has anyone compared the 12-40 to running with a few primes (12/17/25/45)? - I got the 17mm with the camera.
No doubt I will think of more - just downloaded the manual so will give it a good read.
Thanks
Dave.
Thanks for the replies
Electronic shutter was more of interest as it would create less movement when fired (as far as I am aware) and may give a better result from a tripod for landscapes? Always looking to gain any advantage
I have no plans to sell my Nikons and will continue to use them for planned photography outings.
I bought the Pen F so I can take it with me when out with the wife / family - I normally take my D810 and 24-70 which is quite a size and doesn't always get used.
I plan to shoot it in RAW and Jpeg and try using some of the colour / mono modes - just trying to break myself from the processing in LR and bring more fun back to family snaps / outings. If any shots stand out then I can tinker with the Raw.
From my previous experience I know that the zoom will be the better option as I don't like changing lenses, but I know the Pen is built for small primes
The 12-40 does look nice though - and cheaper than the prime route - although I already have the 17mm with the camera and a used 12mm + 45mm may not be far away from 12-40 prices?
Graham - if you are going back to Nikon then there may be a deal to be had with a lovely 85mm 1.4G in the Nikon sales area - I know he is looking for some M43 lenses
I am hoping rolling shutter shouldn't be a problem for landscapes
I agree about the Pen and primes - I am leaning that way atm but need to sell my lens / save up so have time to decide
I have a custom setting for Manual with auto ISO, with image stabilisation on and RAW / JPEG then 3 other modes for landscapes (Raw only, 2 sec timer, image stabilisation off etc)
I prefer to shoot auto ISO when on the move and have the shutter control on the front dial and aperture on the back dial.
The AE button is not ideally placed for back button focusing but I think I will use it for landscapes and leave focusing on the shutter button for walking around.
The camera is so configurable and the data it saves in the custom modes covers everything.
Because those makers are sitting back and doing as little innovation as possible. Compared to Sony, Panasonic, Fuji and Olympus, who are competing with each other to keep the customers supplied with new goodies each time. And in between with fully loaded firmware updates.Nope though I cannot see why some these features haven't been pinched for live view on DSLR's. I can't see any particular reason why not.
as an example.Amazed by how configurable these little things are compared to my Nikons - really looking forward to using it.
all at sea by damianmkv, on Flickr
I think the 12-40 is the option I will go with. Even if the image quality is not quite up there with the primes I am sure that not having to swap lenses will keep me happier.
To be honest, the zoom is as sharp as the best primes and you couldn't tell them apart on anything other than the the primes can give shallower dof. It really is a stupendous lens, bettered only by the 40-150...
To be honest, the zoom is as sharp as the best primes and you couldn't tell them apart on anything other than the the primes can give shallower dof. It really is a stupendous lens, bettered only by the 40-150...
I have a used 12-40 arriving tomorrow - just wish we had a better weather forecast this weeend
I went out and tested the live composite mode on the E-M5ii I was also using the E-M1
Here is a moonlit shot with the E-M5ii
Buttermere by moonlight by Alf Branch, on Flickr
Worked well then?!