Loving it so far! Got the cheaper version of the black mist filter on Amazon
Got the LUMIX 20mm 1.7 for this, looking to get a polarizing filter and a mini flash. Absolutely love the computational photography features and the built in ND filters. Any recommendations for other gear or lenses that yall like for landscapes?
I am learning how to use the Affinity Photo 2 programme on my iPad Pro. I know virtually nothing about digital photo development.
Can anyone advise which of these images is best to process and why. And what Affinity Adjustments to use. Thank you for your help.
Camera: OM-D EM1 MK2
Lens: Olympus Pro 12-40mm
Focal length: approx 20mm
ISO: 200
Everything taken on an EM1ii and a 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO
I'm curious if there are any full-time photographers in here who use the OM-1 II for wedding and/or corporate event photography? For context, I'm a commercial photographer who still does some event work. I've recently had a back injury, and I bought an OM5 to use as my travel camera for the weight advantages. I still shoot Sony FF mirrorless for my paid work, with an assortment of GM lenses. For my commercial jobs, I don't really have to physically carry much on me other than holding the camera; everything is on a cart or in wheeled cases. I tether to a laptop for all of my jobs, and my camera attaches to my digiplate when not in use. For events, even shooting on just one camera in hand, I have to hold it for extended time frames, carry additional lenses on a belt, etc. At the end of the day, my back hates me.
I did a spreadsheet with weight comparisons between my current event kit and the equivalents in M43, and it's about 40% lighter overall. I'm just curious if anyone out there has gone this route from a full-frame kit and how it's worked out in the long run. I'm mostly worried about losing the strong AF and DOF wide-open.
I've experimented with C-AF+TR (continuous auto-focus with tracking) and it doesn't seem to work well. Anyone have advice on particular settings that may work well? Also, for shutter, I don't think 1/1250 is fast enough sometimes. If it's a bright sunny day, is it OK to increase that? I shoot with this lens: M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 R.
Greetings everyone,
Hope you all have a great day!
I am a fellow photographer about to enter a new world of possibilities switching from iPhone mobile photography to finally buy a mirrorless camera system
In short-
I love the sensor performance of a full frame
And I love the versatility mobility of MFT
USECASE:
30% everyday photo and videography (lowlight possible - street- portraiture etc)
35% birds and wildlife
15% landscape and wide angle
5% Astro and night shots
15% macro
Please help me which path is better, I wish to build my skills and technique further in this field seek guidance
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Setup 1 - Micro four thirds :
OM1 Mark II
7-14 2.8
12-40 2.8
40-150 2.8 with 1.4 tele
25 1.2
45 1.2
75 1.8
300 f4
90 macro
Setup 2 - Full Frame
Z6 iii
17-28 2.8
24-120 f4 S
70-200 2.8 VR S
Either one of 50 vs 85 1.8
180 - 600 5.6 - 6.3
105 macro
Setup 3 - hybrid
OM 1 Mark II with Z6 iii
7-14 2.8 MFT (14-28 full frame equiv) due to live composite of MFT
24-120 f4 S FF
40-150 2.8 MFT (80-300 full frame equiv also use 1.4 tele converter)
75 1.8 MFT (150 full frame equiv)
Either one of 50 vs 85 1.8
300 f4 MFT (600 full frame equiv)
90 macro MFT (180 full frame equiv)
Key points
Hate tripod / Will not print / Will use DXO denoising
Appreciate your advice and experience in photography!
I currently use an OM-D E-M10 Mark IV and Olympus 75-300 for wildlife, mostly birds. I’m wanting to eventually upgrade both body and lens to OM-1 Mark II and OM 100-400 II, but I will need to buy one sometime this year and the other sometime next year. Whichever I buy first I will pair with my existing gear. I’m wondering which one will give more bang for my buck? I believe the OM-1 Mark II is the better upgrade because it has stronger AF. Am I correct or would the 100-400mm lens on my E-M10 Mark IV be a more noticeable improvement?
I’m having a hard time with birds in flight on current setup, but I’m enjoying the challenge and going out for lots of practice.
I’ve never learned photography systematically. My last Olympus was the XZ-1.(just for fun!!) To be honest, it was absolutely amazing and I took plenty of great shots with it. That’s why I’m thinking of upgrading to a more professional camera to improve my skills. Any recommendations? 🫡
Finally sharing some shots from my E-M10 II / 14-42mm (non-pancake). Critique is welcome, but mostly just happy to be part of the community!
Search a shame they are not ground breaking and other camera makers such as DJI and Insta360 have taken the lead in innovation
I currently have an E-M10 IIIs and while it's brilliant, I find the contrast autofocus really weak (I don't do many landscapes and architecture). I'm looking for an upgrade to PDAF, but want to keep the portability of E-M10. I can get an E-M5III for $520 or the OM-5 for $750. Is the extra $230 worth it, really? I mainly do street, portraits, pets and macro.
Everything was taken on EM-10 II with 14-42 Kit.
Today I received my order for an old E-PM2 with broken IBIS and the 14-42 Olympus for a decent price. Coming from Fuji APSC, I always been skeptical of MFT and smaller sensors in general because of the physical limitations and lower resolution/detail.
However, since even the smallest pancake setups for Fuji aren’t truly pocketable (like jacket inner-pocket kind), I thought I’d give this a try. So far I’m actually quite impressed by this old 16MP sensor. I shot this photo using the internal monochrome film art mode with some edits afterwards...
I guess MFT has a new member among its own^^
Which other pancake lenses would you recommend me?
Hey r/OMSystem ! 👋
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E-m5 mark ii. Waiting on a lens. 14-42 (non pancake) until I get used to the settings.
Where Spring Meets Winter: A quiet valley in Erzurum, Türkiye [OM-D E-M1 Mark III + M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4 PRO]
There’s something incredibly peaceful about the transition of seasons here. I was out exploring the countryside when I spotted this scene just off the road.
Down in the valley, the fields are already painted a vibrant, rich green, but the imposing peaks behind them are still holding tightly to winter. I was immediately drawn to this lone house with its striking red roof, nestled perfectly in front of a dense wall of tall, bare poplars. It looked like a hidden sanctuary caught right between two seasons.
First time adding FF to the mix, I wonder what your experiences are. Also flash is preferred off, but will bring a small one just in case.
My experience so far with FF is that it's inferior to M43 in low light, not because of the sensor of course, but the IBIS. I struggle to get sharp photos at 1/30s on FF, whereas I can shoot 4-second exposures handheld on m43. Sure, not going to be the case for events, my point is that 1/13s is child's play for the Olympus, and the Sony can only do that on a tripod.
Should I experiment on the actual shoot with both systems, or wait until I feel more comfortable with the Sony?
