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@woof woof thanks for the reply, that's really useful
If you still want a go at it, give undiluted citrus degreaser a go, something like Finish Line
Stronger version of the stuff that gets sold to remove sticky label residue, considerably cheaper too.
thanks i will try that ...if i can get it cleaned up its possible with the batteries and manual sans lens i could get some ££ for it
ps....the G5...i wont be taking videos btw...what speed card would work best to load up shots reasonably quickly
cheers
geof
I've very tempted to get myself a smaller second body to compliment my GH4 for when I'm out and about. I think I've narrowed it down to the GX7 or GX80. I'd be keen to hear opinions from anyone who has used both, especially whether the GX80 is worth the extra cash?
have a look in photos for pleasure at the MFT THREAD . there is a growing number of b.i.f pics in there . I use a g80 and a 100-400 hand held for b.i.f and have no problems sometimes the olympus omd10-mkii as well the main thing I have found is to shoot in either shutter priority or manual ,with auto i.s.o to keep the shutter speed higher than 1/1000 of a sec . heres one from yesterday g80 and 100-300 outside the front door
The G80 will be a perfect match for the 100-400, a few samples
Reckon it will work Geof, used it to clean all manner of things, contains no water so should be safe for a camera.
With regard to memory cards I have been using SanDisk Extreme Pro in my Fuji and more recently Panasonic cameras too.
These are the ones, can't get over how cheap memory is these days https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Extreme-SDHC-Memory-Class/dp/B01J5RHBQ4
thanks...i have just ordered that now as my main card...dont think i will ever fill it up but i do have a 16gb card from the G1 which will do as a backup..
cheers
geof
got the manual from ebay..£5.50 so i am ready to learn what to set to suit my usual method of photography
spot focus, spot exposure and sometimes manual focus... i vary between aperture and speed priority depending...program is a snapshot setting which i keep on until i get the camera out of the bag..just a spare battery to get now...
many thanks for your advice and attention
ps the camera came set at intelligent auto..not sure this might suit me..
does the name herb alpert ring a bell..
cheers
geof
Totally agree there Keith .. all indoor static shots though so any comparison is based on fantasy .the g9 is supposed to be for outdoor users I.e sport and wildlife so this test is worthless at bestG9 Vs G80, much of a difference?
Nope It confirms for me that the G80 tends to over expose a little, if he had pulled back a little on exp comp on it there would be even less difference.
Totally agree there Keith .. all indoor static shots though so any comparison is based on fantasy .the g9 is supposed to be for outdoor users I.e sport and wildlife so this test is worthless at best
I never fill the card either, also have a couple of 8gb ones, often struggle to fill them too, but 32gb seems to be about standard now
Never used iA, mine is usually on A same as I used most of the time on dslr's, soon find what suits you best
It certainly does a ring a bell along with his Tijuana Brass
after hours of googling...G5 flash wont work...i finally got some info...which if had of taken a month i might have found it in the manual...
its new to me as a dunderheid...that is scottish as i am...an electronic shutter isnt the thing on the front of the body you push when looking through eyepiece...oh no
its a flip out screen viewer function which enables one to touch the screen to activate the shutter...how daft could i get to not realise this...??
so i set electronic shutter to yes...and ges wot...it cancels flash activity...
if you want to use flash you only use the normal shutter release on the body and put no in the menu for electronic shutter....
geof
number one tip for the G80/85 numpties on here ( myself included) I have owned and used this camera for over six months now , and its been o.k , but since getting the olympus omd10 I have noticed one thing the EVF on the g80 is rather dim and uninspiring and with the onset of autumn I have been missing shots because of it especially with the 100-400 as I often found targets difficult to see .
I asked mike for help and he suggested putting the problem out on another forum, got a answer within a hour or so , doh there is a adjustment in the spanner menu for monitor brightness/contrast/colour etc I had totally ignored it as I thought was for the rear screen but no it actually changes your EVF as well . you can alter this to make it work and look like a optical viewfinder ,brill bit of info and one I think will transform this camera in our dull winters .
so if your having the same problem with the e.v.f you now know what to do
thanks StumpyI think your getting your shutter TYPE and shutter RELESE WAY a bit confused. Most of these moderen electronic cameras have two types of shutter, a mechanical one a little like an old film cam, and an electronic one. Pros and cons for both.
The normal way for shutter release would be to use the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON on the top, front grip. As you have found out if you have TOUCH SCREEN activated, (Not set to off) you might be able to use (If fitted, not on all touch screen cameras), TOUCH SHUTTER ( If thats what Panny call it, sorry not shure). On mine once switched on I can use either release. I only tend to use the shutter button on top, (I'm old......fasioned).
The two are sepperate things. You might not have to have ELECTRONIC SHUTTER selected to use touch release. You WILL have to have TOUCH SCREEN on to use TOUCH RELEASE.
I have had a G6 for two or three years and it always puts a smile on my face using it. Its also one of the most complex things Ive opperated, and i was a pilot. Lean one thing at a time, and when you learn another, play with BOTH and so on. And WRITE IT DOWN, that reinforces the brains learning.
One last thing lernt from helping people use computers, you REALY should try and use the EXACTLY PROPER NOMACULAR (Words). It does make alot of difference when asking for help from a distance cus as you've found; "an electronic shutter isnt the thing on the front of the body you push when looking through eyepiece".
No Mr Toad, just crap at spelling and typing! WE all live and learn, if we keep an open mind.
Quick answer needed for this please.
Is this a M4/3 lens?
https://uk.webuy.com/product-detail...ics&title=olympus-digital-ed-40-150mm-1-4-5.6
Great, I'm off to go look at the lens nowYes, it looks identical to THIS one.
Bought it. The lens was immaculate and had a UV filter already fitted.
It is the non 'R' version of the lens but for £45 I'm happy now to have a telephoto in my collection. At least if it doesn't get used too much it wasn't a large expense
The photo you posted is the R version, if not it won't fir M43, it'll be for the older 4/3 mount and you'd need an adapter
Ahh okay, how much are adaptors?
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f***. Can you link me to an adaptor?
Damn CEX for not being clear!
Yeah, they have the wrong image on there, you could bring it back. You can get the R M4/3 version prety cheap even new: https://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/olympus-mzuiko-digital-ed-40-150mm-f4-56r-black-2163-p.asp
If you decide to just keep that one, this adapter will help: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fotga-AF-O..._rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=2076WCB6TWF3DT5GJE7Y