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I | I have an [http://amzn.to/2l0yVRA Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II]. | ||
* [http://www.flickr.com/cameras/olympus/e-m5/ Flickr pics taken with this camera] | * [http://www.flickr.com/cameras/olympus/e-m5/ Flickr pics taken with this camera] | ||
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* [http://regex.info/blog/2007-12-29/674 Camera Sensor Dust Reference Page] | * [http://regex.info/blog/2007-12-29/674 Camera Sensor Dust Reference Page] | ||
= | = Settings = | ||
* A. AF.MF > MF Assist > Peaking > On | |||
* B. Button/Dial/Lever > Dial Direction > Exposure > Dial2 | |||
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live Control > Unchecked | |||
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live SCP > Checked | |||
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Backlist LCD > 8sec | |||
* D. Disp/Sound/PC > Sound > Off | |||
* I. Movie > Recording Volume > -10 | |||
* K. Utility > Touch Screen Settings > Off | |||
* K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Backlit LCD > 3sec | |||
* K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Sleep > 1min | |||
= Video = | |||
To take a photo while shooting video, you must set your video mode to <tt>FHD (F) — MOV 1920x1080 Fine 30p</tt>, which is lower quality. Photos will be snapped in cropped mode and a lower resolution (3200x1800). | |||
[ | Sadly, I've noticed that the pre-amp introduces a lot of hiss, validated by [https://www.43rumors.com/the-great-pre-amp-shootout-which-camera-has-the-best-audio-quality/ this review], although apparently, it's been improved in current models.. | ||
= Techniques = | |||
* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157631237901324/ C-AF tips] | * [http://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157631237901324/ C-AF tips] | ||
* [http://www.mu-43.com/f54/day-races-28126/index2.html A Day at the Races] | * [http://www.mu-43.com/f54/day-races-28126/index2.html A Day at the Races] | ||
== Double Exposures == | |||
* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157632416942075/ Double exposures] | * [http://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157632416942075/ Double exposures] | ||
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* [http://www.mu-43.com/f88/camera-double-expo-30564/#post299332 In-camera double exposure] | * [http://www.mu-43.com/f88/camera-double-expo-30564/#post299332 In-camera double exposure] | ||
= Lenses = | |||
* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055N2L22/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0055N2L22&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Panasonic 25mm f1.4]. My primary lens. Has some [http://www.mu-43.com/f38/purple-fringing-panaleica-25mm-23766/ purple] [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3212719?page=2 fringing] issues. | |||
* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00836JHVQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00836JHVQ&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Olympus 75mm f1.8] | |||
* Olympus 12-40mm f2.8 | |||
I have B+W Clear UV Haze filters for all my lenses. | |||
I | I have two 58mm B+W ND filters with step-up filters for my other lenses: | ||
* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000BZL62/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0000BZL62&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 B+W ND 0.9 8x] — 3-stop filter | |||
* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00485XSPC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00485XSPC&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 B+W ND 3.0 1000x] — 10-stop filter | |||
See the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutral_density_filter Wikipedia page on ND filters] as well as [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3223669 these] [http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/four-thirds-standard-4-3-m43/1119955-nd-filter-recommendation-em5-during-bright-daylight.html threads]. | |||
I may get a [http://www.amazon.com/Kaesemann-Circular-Polarizer-Multi-Resistant-Coating/dp/B0000BZL5A/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1363471984&sr=1-2&keywords=b%2Bw+kaesemann+circular+polarizer+58mm 58mm CPL filter]. | |||
= Flash = | |||
I have a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BXA7N6A/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BXA7N6A&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Yongnuo 560 III] flash and [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ARRAA8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003ARRAA8&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 RF-602] wireless trigger. It's a manual-only flash. I have a [http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-traveling-light.html light stand and umbrella for it], and I'm thinking about getting some [http://store.lumiquest.com/lumiquest-fxtra/ gels]. ([http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/08/15/essentials-the-location-shooter/ More gel options].) | |||
I also have the included FL-LM2 flash. I have a [http://www.dembflashproducts.com/popup/ Demb Pop-Up Flip-It! Basic] reflector and diffusor, but it doesn't quite fit the FL-LM2 correctly. | |||
Tips on flash: | |||
* [http://www.mu-43.com/f42/om-d-flash-question-37691/ OM-D flash question] | |||
* [http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3290839 Flash for Olympus OM-D E-M5] | |||
Metz, Yonguo, other options, oh my! | |||
* [http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3349376 Metz 44 AF-1 with Olympus OM-D E-M5 - does bounce flash work with TTL?] | |||
* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157632161777270/ External Flash for OM-D - Metz 58 AF 2, Metz 52 AF 1, or FL600R] | |||
* [http://www.mu-43.com/f42/triggers-om-d-46978/ Triggers for OM-D] | |||
= Bag = | |||
[http://eekim.com/blog/2013/08/tom-bihn-bags-for-micro-four-thirds-cameras/ My exhaustive summary of my bags.] | |||
I have the [http://www.blackrapid.com/ BlackRapid] [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009TL1YMY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B009TL1YMY&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Metro camera strap]. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed. I played with a hand strap, but it got in the way, so I'm going without. If I get one, I'd probably get the BlackRapid wrist strap to maintain a modular system. | |||
Peak Design's [https://peakdesignltd.com/leash-cuff/ Leash and Cuff] looks like an interesting alternative to the BlackRapid, but I'm not ready to change yet. | |||
== | I've got a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UVIT7M/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008UVIT7M&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 generic padded insert], which holds the body and a few lenses, and which I can use in any of my bags. | ||
I use a variety of [[Tom Bihn]] bags for [http://eekim.com/blog/2013/08/tom-bihn-bags-for-micro-four-thirds-cameras/ most of my needs]. I also have a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S6AKE2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000S6AKE2&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Billingham Hadley Small]. | |||
= | = History = | ||
* | * November 20, 2017 — Sent my camera in for repair, but it was too old, so they sent me a reconditioned Mark II instead | ||
* | * February 27, 2013 — Got an Olympus OM-D E-M5 | ||
Latest revision as of 19:32, 13 September 2021
I have an Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II.
Settings
- A. AF.MF > MF Assist > Peaking > On
- B. Button/Dial/Lever > Dial Direction > Exposure > Dial2
- D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live Control > Unchecked
- D. Disp/Sound/PC > Control Settings > P/A/S/M > Live SCP > Checked
- D. Disp/Sound/PC > Backlist LCD > 8sec
- D. Disp/Sound/PC > Sound > Off
- I. Movie > Recording Volume > -10
- K. Utility > Touch Screen Settings > Off
- K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Backlit LCD > 3sec
- K. Utility > Quick Sleep Mode > On > Sleep > 1min
Video
To take a photo while shooting video, you must set your video mode to FHD (F) — MOV 1920x1080 Fine 30p, which is lower quality. Photos will be snapped in cropped mode and a lower resolution (3200x1800).
Sadly, I've noticed that the pre-amp introduces a lot of hiss, validated by this review, although apparently, it's been improved in current models..
Techniques
Double Exposures
Lenses
- Panasonic 25mm f1.4. My primary lens. Has some purple fringing issues.
- Olympus 75mm f1.8
- Olympus 12-40mm f2.8
I have B+W Clear UV Haze filters for all my lenses.
I have two 58mm B+W ND filters with step-up filters for my other lenses:
- B+W ND 0.9 8x — 3-stop filter
- B+W ND 3.0 1000x — 10-stop filter
See the Wikipedia page on ND filters as well as these threads.
I may get a 58mm CPL filter.
Flash
I have a Yongnuo 560 III flash and RF-602 wireless trigger. It's a manual-only flash. I have a light stand and umbrella for it, and I'm thinking about getting some gels. (More gel options.)
I also have the included FL-LM2 flash. I have a Demb Pop-Up Flip-It! Basic reflector and diffusor, but it doesn't quite fit the FL-LM2 correctly.
Tips on flash:
Metz, Yonguo, other options, oh my!
- Metz 44 AF-1 with Olympus OM-D E-M5 - does bounce flash work with TTL?
- External Flash for OM-D - Metz 58 AF 2, Metz 52 AF 1, or FL600R
- Triggers for OM-D
Bag
My exhaustive summary of my bags.
I have the BlackRapid Metro camera strap. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed. I played with a hand strap, but it got in the way, so I'm going without. If I get one, I'd probably get the BlackRapid wrist strap to maintain a modular system.
Peak Design's Leash and Cuff looks like an interesting alternative to the BlackRapid, but I'm not ready to change yet.
I've got a generic padded insert, which holds the body and a few lenses, and which I can use in any of my bags.
I use a variety of Tom Bihn bags for most of my needs. I also have a Billingham Hadley Small.
History
- November 20, 2017 — Sent my camera in for repair, but it was too old, so they sent me a reconditioned Mark II instead
- February 27, 2013 — Got an Olympus OM-D E-M5