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== Lenses == | == Lenses == | ||
I | * [http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/lens/dg_summilux_25.html 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. | ||
* Olympus 12mm f2.0 with Olympus lens hood | |||
* Olympus 75mm f1.8 | |||
* Olympus 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 with [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YCOL7Y/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Olympus lens hood]. I don't use this lens at all, but its weather sealing and macro capabilities may come in useful in the future. | |||
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: | ||
* B+W ND 0.9 8x — 3-stop filter | |||
* 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]. | |||
== Bag == | == Bag == |
Revision as of 05:16, 21 June 2013
I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens.
Customizing
LCD and other tweaks for conserving battery life
Buttons and dials:
- User Guide: Getting the most out of the Olympus E-M5
- suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera
- How to get AFL on OM-D
- OM-D E-M5 back button focus
- Gary Ayton's suggested settings
Techniques
Double Exposures
Lenses
- Panasonic 25mm f1.4. My primary lens. Has some purple fringing issues.
- Olympus 12mm f2.0 with Olympus lens hood
- Olympus 75mm f1.8
- Olympus 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 with Olympus lens hood. I don't use this lens at all, but its weather sealing and macro capabilities may come in useful in the future.
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.
Bag
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.
For day shoots, I'm getting a Tom Bihn Side Effect to hold the lenses. If that ends up being too small, I'll use a MountainSmith Zoom Small. If I need a bag, I can use my Synapse.
I have a Tom Bihn 3D mesh organizer cube to hold various accessories and cables.
See Also
Reviews
- Best Mirrorless Camera Over $1,000 (The Wirecutter)
- Olympus OM-D EM-5 (Micro Four Thirds) Long Term Review (PhotoFocus)
- Olympus OM-D E-M5: A Field Review. The Best MFT Camera Yet. Also has good overview of lenses.
- Review: Olympus OMD EM5 (The Phoblographer)
- Full review: The Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Ming Thein)
- The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera Review. Micro 4/3 finally matures…for real. (Steve Huff)