It’s funny that this company made the Pen F and then the E-M5 iii. A big change in design philosophies, especially materials and craftsmanship. I’m not saying the EM5 iii is badly made, but rather that Olympus actually bragged about the hidden screws in the Pen F. As nice as it was, it was just a bit more than many wanted to pay.
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Micro 4/3 The Wow Camera
Lawrence A.
Hall of Famer
- Location
- New Mexico
- Name
- Larry
I'll say again in the undoubtedly vain hope that somebody at OM will hear my plea, but what would really excite me would be a digital version of the old Olympus 35SP, same form factor, same rangefinder focusing of a fixed lens (do it with EVF gizmos stolen from Fuji if you must, though optical would be my preference), full frame would be ideal.
I realize it won't happen, so I put the Panasonic 20mm f1.7 on my Pen -F and pretend.
I realize it won't happen, so I put the Panasonic 20mm f1.7 on my Pen -F and pretend.
- Location
- Boston Burbs
- Name
- David
As much as I liked the fel and handling of the E-M5.2 the series went from 400g to 496g, the mk3 brought that back down to 414g.
The E-M10.2 was actually the anomaly; it was too advanced, too complicated for it's target. Sure many of us loved it, but how many of us (that take the time and effort to debate the point) are really the target for an entry level camera? I actually find the simplification of many of the advanced features of my E-M1.2 or Pen F to be more enjoyable on my simplified E-P7.
- Location
- Gloucester, UK
- Name
- Mark
This is quite possibly heresy but new hardware announcements ceased to excite me a long time ago. I find the learning curve for new cameras, even iterations of the same model, is so steep that I really can't be bothered to even look at let alone consider the next 'big thing'. I have an E-M5.3, a nice selection of lenses and no needs whatsoever. In truth, I'm still finding things that the camera can do. With this kit, LR/PS and the latest DxO I can do pretty everything I want.
- Location
- Whidbey Island
- Name
- Lyle
It’s attitudes like this which will kill the photo industry. Wake up, consumer! Fulfill your economic destiny as the font of the money stream which powers the millstones of progress!
I have an E-M5.3 too (two, in fact, so my alt/backup is the same as my primary) and aside from qualms about the mechanical integrity of the baseplate/tripod mount, I also am mostly satisfied. And I probably only use 20% of the capabilities of the device.
pdk42
All-Pro
- Location
- Royal Leamington Spa, UK
- Name
- Paul
I do the same
- Location
- Beaumaris, Melbourne, Australia
- Name
- John ...
I eventually got into mFTs after 9 years as a FTs user in 2016. A mate who works for Olympus Oz told me about an E-M1 MkI + 12-50 macro kit (demo, but only the body had been out of the factory wrapping) with an extra OEM battery and 3 year warranty for just over half price. The other side of Melbourne, of course ...
Used my FTs 14-54 MkII + MMF-3 as my standard lens for nearly 3 years. Then the magnificent E-M1 MkII and 12-100 were released. I bought both on release, with a reasonably decent price on the 'kit'.
I've always lusted after one of the tiny Pen Mini bodies, and got a mint condition one for practically nothing (AUD$ 125) with two extra batteries about a year ago. Brilliant little camera with the 14-42 EZ and JJC auto-opening lens cap, 360 gms all up.
I still have all my OM and Four Thirds Olympus gear.
So my kit is now complete for many years. However, I will probably buy the 8-25, just to help OMDS along 
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My current in-use family, each with their default standard lens:
So the 12-50, which I didn't really even want, is now my standard lens on my E-M1 MkI! It is a lot better lens than the reviews would have us believe, as is the 14-42 EZ.
Used my FTs 14-54 MkII + MMF-3 as my standard lens for nearly 3 years. Then the magnificent E-M1 MkII and 12-100 were released. I bought both on release, with a reasonably decent price on the 'kit'.
I've always lusted after one of the tiny Pen Mini bodies, and got a mint condition one for practically nothing (AUD$ 125) with two extra batteries about a year ago. Brilliant little camera with the 14-42 EZ and JJC auto-opening lens cap, 360 gms all up.
I still have all my OM and Four Thirds Olympus gear.
So my kit is now complete for many years. However, I will probably buy the 8-25, just to help OMDS along
.My current in-use family, each with their default standard lens:
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So the 12-50, which I didn't really even want, is now my standard lens on my E-M1 MkI! It is a lot better lens than the reviews would have us believe, as is the 14-42 EZ.
emorgan451
Regular
- Location
- Western North Carolina
- Name
- Eli
What would wow me is focus focus focus focus.... Did I mention focus? Sony and Canon level CAF with tracking that actually works. With animal eye af. Not that it's such a hurdle to overcome, but wow they actually fixed tracking after all these years.
I would always welcome more pixels and dynamic range.
Faster readout sensor to minimize or eliminate any panning jello effects.
I'm sure some other computation wizardry would be a good thing
Another wow feature would be firmware to make the EM1iii focus better... Not holding my breath
I would always welcome more pixels and dynamic range.
Faster readout sensor to minimize or eliminate any panning jello effects.
I'm sure some other computation wizardry would be a good thing
Another wow feature would be firmware to make the EM1iii focus better... Not holding my breath
- Location
- Kansas, USA and BKK, Thailand
- Name
- Narin
More leak this time with photos . It looks good IMHO.
First leaked images of the new OM-1 camera! – 43 Rumors
Cheers
. It looks good IMHO. First leaked images of the new OM-1 camera! – 43 Rumors
Cheers
- Location
- Southeast Idaho
- Name
- Dan
I'm glad the Olympus name will be on front.
- Location
- Seattle
- Name
- Andrew
I was just going to say the same thing!
- Location
- Seattle, WA, USA
- Name
- Keith
Why does Olympus persist in putting the power switch over on the left shoulder? It makes one-handed shooting a really PITA.More leak this time with photos
First leaked images of the new OM-1 camera! – 43 Rumors
Cheers
- K
- Location
- Kansas, USA and BKK, Thailand
- Name
- Narin
I agree it would have been better. But I am so used to it now and it makes no difference to me.
On the EM1X / EM1 / EM5, you can set the lever around the AEL/AFL button to function as on/off switch. If I ever get around to buying one of these, it'll be as a bag camera, not hanging around my neck, so having the switch accessible to the hand pulling the camera out of the bag would be important to me. Happy that Olympus recognized that.
Lawrence A.
Hall of Famer
- Location
- New Mexico
- Name
- Larry
retiredfromlife
Regular
- Location
- Sydney Australia
I would really like a faster wake up time from sleep mode. I use sleep mode to try and make the battery last longer, but it takes way to long to wake up. Dont know how wildlife photographers handle this
Iron
Hall of Famer
- Location
- New Zealand
- Name
- Tímo
I am not really that much of a specs guy but the specs look decent. At least, the OM System OM-1's specs are enough to "WoW" some other photographers I know.
Still, if I am going with Olympus, I would get the EM-1 II as the specs are still somewhat modern for me.
Still, if I am going with Olympus, I would get the EM-1 II as the specs are still somewhat modern for me.
- Location
- Seattle
- Name
- Andrew
Guys, what if the "Wow" terminology is just the camera name hidden in plain sight, and it's actually going to be called the "M-OM"
- Location
- Seattle, WA, USA
- Name
- Keith
- Location
- Beaumaris, Melbourne, Australia
- Name
- John ...
Maybe you didn't read that part of the manual, Keith ... ?
