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

One of the downsides of a M4/3rds sensor. I bought a fisheye lens to play about with, but the sensor size means that the both the top and bottom are cropped. I don't know if it's just with this particular lens or if it would be the same with other brands?

Meike 6.5mm f/2 and OM de mkiii

P5030004 copy by nigel addecott, on Flickr
 
One of the downsides of a M4/3rds sensor. I bought a fisheye lens to play about with, but the sensor size means that the both the top and bottom are cropped. I don't know if it's just with this particular lens or if it would be the same with other brands?

Meike 6.5mm f/2 and OM de mkiii

P5030004 copy by nigel addecott, on Flickr
had a samyang 7.5 before and it never did this ? think you can alter picture ratios in menu so might be worth a play
 
One of the downsides of a M4/3rds sensor. I bought a fisheye lens to play about with, but the sensor size means that the both the top and bottom are cropped. I don't know if it's just with this particular lens or if it would be the same with other brands?

Meike 6.5mm f/2 and OM de mkiii

P5030004 copy by nigel addecott, on Flickr


Zoom out or move back?
 
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I'm seriously considering the 100-400 but the link to upload receipt is a dead link so holding off until that's sorted.
 
To be honest, my 40-150 is now my go to lens
Yeah, I think this is gonna be first, I like the idea of the 8-25 but really I sort of want it for astro, problem is of course that it's likely too slow. Probably best is to have a prime but not sure which one for astro landscape.
 
Honestly, I've been mulling over the 40-150f4 Pro for a while, but also fancy the 8-25f4 Pro too!
I have both lenses. The 8-25 is on my OM-1 mk 2 95% of the time. The 40-150 F4 the other 5%. Both are fantastic lenses. If you have the funds get them both. You won’t regret it.
 
So I am also tempted with the latest offers.... what are the thoughts of the OM1 Mk2 versus the first version?

I was pretty firmly in the camp of not upgrading, however there is a gremlin in my brain that needs to be squashed, so please tell me it's not worth the upgrade....

I haven't been out with my long lens for a while (since the owls in July) due to a tendonitis thing in my shoulder.... another reason not to upgrade? I have been out with my Macro lens last week though. I am due to go to Spain in the near future and there will be bird photography opportunities. I used the in-camera stacking for the fungi.


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Hi Bebop

I recently upgraded to the MK2 given the price I paid (Cotswold Cameras) it was a no brainer sold my OM-1 and the HLD-10 grip the net cost to me to upgrade was £400 thats the financial reasons sorted for me upgrading (I had to convince and justify to myself)

As to the operational side of upgrading the AF is quicker than the OM1 and as I like you own the 150-400mm I can now focus whilst zooming the lens something the OM-1 could not do this as Mike Lane confirmed why this makes a difference to me is down to my technique I like to zoom from 150 into 400 to pick up BIF and somtimes the birds will turn in towards me or the flight path may become closer to me zooming in to 400mm helps me to fill the frame

Apart from my reasons I cannot say to anyone thinking of upgrading to the MK2 if its the right decision it comes down to personal choice I do intend to try a bit more landscape photography with the new grad filter hi res etc improvements
 
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Hi Bebop

I recently upgraded to the MK2 given the price I paid (Cotswold Cameras) it was a no brainer sold my OM-1 and the HLD-10 grip the net cost to me to upgrade was £400 thats the financial reasons sorted for me upgrading (I had to convince and justify to myself)

As to the operational side of upgrading the AF is quicker than the OM1 and as I like you own the 150-400mm I can now focus whilst zooming the lens something the OM-1 could not do this as Mike Lane confirmed why this makes a difference to me is down to my technique I like to zoom from 150 into 400 to pick up BIF and somtimes the birds will turn in towards me or the flight path may become closer to me zooming in to 400mm helps me to fill the frame

Apart from my reasons I cannot say to anyone thinking of upgrading to the MK2 if its the right decision it comes down to personal choice I do intend to try a bit more landscape photography with the new grad filter hi res etc improvements
Many thanks Terry. I've just had a look at Cotswold Cameras - so much cheaper! I'm not sure if OM let you stack vouchers but if so, I think I can get another £200 or so off their price which narrows the gap. I have bought grey before, but not Olympus/OM.

I often zoom out to find the bird, but I'm not sure how the zooming and focus would affect me. Speed is always welcome.

I am busying myself watching a few reviews, but suspect I will probably give myself a talking to and stick with what I have.
 
FWIW

I now have both the mk2 and the original.
Before I went on safari I updated the original to firmware v1.7

I was pleased I had two bodies in use on each viewing trip but IIRC the new firmware on the original was improved as the subject detection AI was stickier and more like the MK2 in AF performance and helped in the land trips in regard to birds in amongst branches. This was notable as I had the OM1 and 40-150 & x2 TC only in use on the land trips.

My intention going forward is to mainly use the MK2.

As you have the 150-400 i.e. not swapping lenses with wildlife outings either body should satisfy?

PS HTH but as the lines blurred a bit for me on that trip (as mentioned I was using them as needed without considering that they were 'different bodies' as I was using both freely on that Safari trip and as IMO with v1.7 on the mk1 the overall AF performance were similar on both bodies i.e. not found wanting.
 
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Many thanks Terry. I've just had a look at Cotswold Cameras - so much cheaper! I'm not sure if OM let you stack vouchers but if so, I think I can get another £200 or so off their price which narrows the gap. I have bought grey before, but not Olympus/OM.
I bought my OM-1 Mk 2 from Cotswold Cameras with the 12-40 f2.8. I got a cracking deal. Delivered in 5 days. I registered the kit with OM Systems with no problems and got the 2.5 years warranty for all my kit (camera and 4 lenses).
 
I bought my OM-1 Mk 2 from Cotswold Cameras with the 12-40 f2.8. I got a cracking deal. Delivered in 5 days. I registered the kit with OM Systems with no problems and got the 2.5 years warranty for all my kit (camera and 4 lenses).
That's really good to know, thanks.

FWIW

I now have both the mk2 and the original.
Before I went on safari I updated the original to firmware v1.7

I was pleased I had two bodies in use on each viewing trip but IIRC the new firmware on the original was improved as the subject detection AI was stickier and more like the MK2 in AF performance and helped in the land trips in regard to birds in amongst branches. This was notable as I had the OM1 and 40-150 & x2 TC only in use on the land trips.

My intention going forward is to mainly use the MK2.

As you have the 150-400 i.e. not swapping lenses with wildlife outings either body should satisfy?

PS HTH but as the lines blurred a bit for me on that trip (as mentioned I was using them as needed without considering that they were 'different bodies' as I was using both freely on that Safari trip and as IMO with v1.7 on the mk1 the overall AF performance were similar on both bodies i.e. not found wanting.
Thanks @Box Brownie Also very good to know. I have upgraded the firmware, however I haven't had chance to give it a try with birds yet. It will have been so long since I have used it for birds, that I wonder if I would notice a difference now. I think I am almost satisfied it is not worth the upgrade.... just a couple more reviews to watch... (devil emoticon needed here :) )
 
Hi Bebop

I recently upgraded to the MK2 given the price I paid (Cotswold Cameras) it was a no brainer sold my OM-1 and the HLD-10 grip the net cost to me to upgrade was £400 thats the financial reasons sorted for me upgrading (I had to convince and justify to myself)

As to the operational side of upgrading the AF is quicker than the OM1 and as I like you own the 150-400mm I can now focus whilst zooming the lens something the OM-1 could not do this as Mike Lane confirmed why this makes a difference to me is down to my technique I like to zoom from 150 into 400 to pick up BIF and somtimes the birds will turn in towards me or the flight path may become closer to me zooming in to 400mm helps me to fill the frame

Apart from my reasons I cannot say to anyone thinking of upgrading to the MK2 if its the right decision it comes down to personal choice I do intend to try a bit more landscape photography with the new grad filter hi res etc improvements
I've never had a problem with the OM 1 mki with the lens focusing while zooming I was doing an awful lot of it while I was in florida doing Osprey same when I was doing the waxwings in flight come to that I never had a
Problem with my em1x either
 
I've never had a problem with the OM 1 mki with the lens focusing while zooming I was doing an awful lot of it while I was in florida doing Osprey same when I was doing the waxwings in flight come to that I never had a
Problem with my em1x either
I've just commented on your osprey shot - that was with the OM1 Mki? It is absolutely super!
 
Yes Behop I have a pair of them twinned with the 150-400. I never have a problem with them. That said even my friends will tell you I'm a bit of a freak of nature when it comes to tracking things in flight.
I've always had good hand eye coordination and I set the camera up to my abilities. which is different settings to what a lot of others do.
I guess I was just born lucky to have those abilities.
 
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Has anyone noticed some weird pricing?

Last night the 100-400 had “£300 off” and was £999. Plus eligible for £400 cashback.

Looking tonight it’s “£180 off” and £1,119 and eligible for £400 cashback.

Do we think they made a mistake last night and forgot to raise the price before the cashback promotion?
 
Yes Behop I have a pair of them twinned with the 150-400. I never have a problem with them. That said even my friends will tell you I'm a bit of a freak of nature when it comes to tracking things in flight.
I've always had good hand eye coordination and I set the camera up to my abilities. which is different settings to what a lot of others do.
I guess I was just born lucky to have those abilities.
Oh stop it, you're making me jealous now :LOL:

I think we all end up finding our favourite set up. I remember being made to feel small for using auto ISO and then being picked up for saying I used Manual mode because I used auto ISO.... i.e. not really fully manual. Honestly who cares really if it works for you (me in this instance). Knowing our cameras and muscle memory is half the battle. Having said that, I'm feeling a bit rusty already after a bit of a break.
 
Has anyone noticed some weird pricing?

Last night the 100-400 had “£300 off” and was £999. Plus eligible for £400 cashback.

Looking tonight it’s “£180 off” and £1,119 and eligible for £400 cashback.

Do we think they made a mistake last night and forgot to raise the price before the cashback promotion?
I hope you took advantage of the better price.
 
Yes Behop I have a pair of them twinned with the 150-400. I never have a problem with them. That said even my friends will tell you I'm a bit of a freak of nature when it comes to tracking things in flight.
I've always had good hand eye coordination and I set the camera up to my abilities. which is different settings to what a lot of others do.
I guess I was just born lucky to have those abilities.
Would you share your different settings for the EM1X, I can follow the birds in the viewfinder, but the AF does not seem to follow.
I have tried bird detect with all focus points and with 9 which is supposed to be best. I have also tried C-AF with Cluster focus.

Cheers Pete
 
Hi Pete
I changed over to the om1 a while ago so this is from memory.
I used to set custom groupings of AF points
For certain conditions and back grounds.
I used C-AF and tracking and +2 on the AF sensitivity I also used the Cs settings on the top dial.
I lot of people will disagree with it but it worked for me.
In very bad conditions I used to drop down to one AF point.
The caveat here is I'm very good at shooting moving things like clay pidgeons first time I went I clipped the first then broke everything there after no matter where they were sent up from. I'm also adept at shooting thrown cans and bottles with a pistol with either hand so for me tracking with a camera is relatively easy.
I hope that helps there's a chap called
Espen Helland on you tube I follow. He actually talks you through how he set his Em1x's up which should help.

I have shared my om1 settings in the bird section
 
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The reason I use +2 on the AF speed means the camera is refocusing quicker on the subject. The downside is if you drop off the subject it snaps to the background quicker. If you are using all af points i have found by keeping the same af points on the subject the AF system seems to be more efficient in the way it works. It's the same for zooming the AF seems to keep the subject in focus if it's the same focused AF point and the +2 autofocusing speed.
I have tried many different variations but what I now have works for me it's twitchy but with good technique it works.
 
what's going on its November in 4 days and just took this in the garden ,I'm around 200 yards from the Irish Sea on a hilltop and open to all the storms .. the weathers gone crazy
a crazy year by jeff cohen, on Flickr
 
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