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had a samyang 7.5 before and it never did this ? think you can alter picture ratios in menu so might be worth a playOne 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
Zoom out or move back?
What are you buying nextARRRRGHHHH - There's an OM week with cashback! And i've a lovely shiney 0% credit card on the way too! Must be a sign!
Honestly, I've been mulling over the 40-150f4 Pro for a while, but also fancy the 8-25f4 Pro too!What are you buying next
To be honest, my 40-150 is now my go to lensHonestly, I've been mulling over the 40-150f4 Pro for a while, but also fancy the 8-25f4 Pro too!
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.To be honest, my 40-150 is now my go to lens
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.Honestly, I've been mulling over the 40-150f4 Pro for a while, but also fancy the 8-25f4 Pro too!
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.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 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).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.
That's really good to know, thanks.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).
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 )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.
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 aHi 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 just commented on your osprey shot - that was with the OM1 Mki? It is absolutely super!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
Oh stop it, you're making me jealous nowYes 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.
I hope you took advantage of the better price.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?
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.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.
Looks like The New Forest?I'm trying to use my Olympus gear more. Just a grab from the dog walk.
OM-1, 12-40
The dog walker by Trevor, on Flickr
Little bit further North Dave. Ash Ranges. Pirbright Surrey.Looks like The New Forest?