I gave the PEN's built-in Live ND a try.
Under bright daylight like this, without using an external ND filter, being able to capture a 1-second handheld exposure of traffic flow—probably only OM SYSTEM can pull that off.
You've spent an entire week with your Micro Four-Thirds camera, documenting the world as it is, how it was, or how you think it should be. It's time to show us those photos and bask in the glory that only a weekly photo thread can bring!
Rules:
I keep looking at different lenses while I am waiting for a 12-40 without moisture to pop up, and I have noticed that the majority of "excellent" lenses on mpb have moisture, is that just a common issue?
A selection of images i took last week in the morning or late afternoon in streets of Budapest and in a trainstation. (Olympus EM5 mark, Olympus 75mm, Panasonic 14-140mm lenses)
GM5 owners - what is the longest lens you have used successfully on a GM5 without a tripod? I personally have used the Pana 45-175mm PZ to take moon shots with the ex-teleconverter and digital zoom and it has been OK, but I am wondering whether the Pana 100-300mm would work? Does the lack of IBIS eventually limit you? Obviously OIS is pretty key here, so I assume the Oly 75-300mm is out. Doss the size of the lens create issues?
Photos from Tiritiri Matangi sanctuary north of Auckland. The light conditions show some of the limits of the lens, which I embraced in the editing process. Feedback, thoughts, and comments are welcome.
I appreciated the kind comments to my last post (one of my very first photo posts actually) about collecting bird shots in my local suburb in of Sydney (Australia), so here's a few more I didn't squash into that first set.
Pigeon included simply 'cause it cracked me the hell up (including the funky bokeh effect in the background from a fence). White Ibis (Bin Chickens) and Noisy Minors (grrr) stay strictly off limits though as they drive me and everyone else in Sydney crazy.
All again taken on my trusty Olympus EM-5 mkII + Plastic Fantastic (m.Zuiko 40-150mm) combo.
All images SOOC
Olympus E-P7
14-150ii
1/8 Newwer Mist Filter
Not as good as a telescope but I’m blown away that I was able to do this last night.
I have an om3 and a couple of amazing full frame cameras for events, but I still love to grab the OM5 for outdoorsy things. I sold mine when I got the om3 (which is great) but actually missed it enough to get the slightly updated version. Paired with the 12-45 f4 it just gets out of the way on hikes, handles terrible weather, and still creates pleasing images. Somehow my "worst" camera is my favorite.
Today was Keelung's annual street-closing celebration, the "Eagle Carnival." The area from Keelung Station to the Miaokou Night Market was closed to traffic, bringing together dozens of local community groups for lively performances.
I took the new OM SYSTEM PEN along with the 14-42mm III and 12-100mm F4 PRO to soak in the festive atmosphere and capture the action. The 12-100mm PRO proved to be the ideal choice for street events. Highlights included giant balloons, samba dancers, creative handmade props, recycling-themed floats, and multicultural performance troupes—the energy of the crowd was incredible throughout the day.
Key takeaways on the new OM PEN:
Buying Recommendation:
If you shoot mostly outdoors, prioritize image stabilization, prefer a better grip, and plan to use it as your main body, go with the OM-5 II.
If you want a compact setup for urban street shooting, value the out-of-camera color profiles, want a secondary carry-everywhere body, and need better face detection, go with the PEN.
Full post is available on my blog: