New OM-D EM-1 from Olympus
Sep 10, 2013 07:22:06 #
http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/e-m1.html?utm_content=em1_preorder_btn&utm_campaign=em1_esys&utm_source=email_etprm&utm_medium=email
I'm 70 years old and have been a Nikon guy for all my life. Check this Micro 4/3 Camera and new lens out. Looks very impressive to me.
I'm 70 years old and have been a Nikon guy for all my life. Check this Micro 4/3 Camera and new lens out. Looks very impressive to me.
Sep 10, 2013 08:00:02 #
As a fellow Nikon user user since 1966 the Olympus camera looks nice. But then I saw the photo of the lens and equipment system etc. and compared it to a photo of the Nikon system. See what I am getting at here? Sure Olympus has been a good camera for years and I have used an old OM-4 with success. If anyone wants an Olympus I would highly recommend them the same as I would Canon, Minolta, Sony, Leica, Hasselblad or others. All cameras these days are great cameras depending on what the consumer wants. It is mostly personal preference. Some users buy a camera because they like the color choices of the cameras. As always it is up to us to decide what is the best choice.
Dennis
Dennis
Sep 10, 2013 09:10:41 #
Each new generation of mirrorless cameras gets closer to the quality of dslrs and this is another step. It will be interesting to see how the overall marketplace reacts to it. I have been a committed Oly user for 35+ yrs, but recently changed to Nikon -- primarily because I got frustrated with Oly's lack of response in addressing their low-light/high ISO performance issues. It will be interesting to see if this new venture addresses those issues. Definitely appears that Olympus is committed to the mirrorless technology for the future.
Sep 10, 2013 09:30:33 #
Frapha wrote:
I have been a committed Oly user for 35+ yrs, but recently changed to Nikon -- primarily because I got frustrated with Oly's lack of response in addressing their low-light/high ISO performance issues. It will be interesting to see if this new venture addresses those issues. Definitely appears that Olympus is committed to the mirrorless technology for the future.
It looks like ISO is addressed with this camera - quote from the Specs:
"AUTO ISO L - 1600 (Default), upper limit customize available 200 - 25600, Manual ISO L - 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable"
(Going strictly by memory, but I believe on the E-5 ISO maximum is 6400).
I also like the Wi-Fi feature - much more than just uploading your images to a computer...
In fact, looking at all the specs, if I was in the market for a new camera, this one would definitely be on the list for consideration...
EstherP
Sep 10, 2013 09:40:14 #
EstherP wrote:
It looks like ISO is addressed with this camera - ... (show quote)
For me, the issue isn't whether the camera has high ISO capability, but how much noise shows up in the image at the higher ISO settings -- especially above 4-800. I've found that the noise in my D7100 at ISO 400, 800 (and above) is MUCH less than with my E-30 or even the E-5 I borrowed from a friend. This new Oly may address that ... guess time will tell for sure.
Sep 10, 2013 10:50:54 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
I was a Nikonian for many, many years, with side trips to Hasselblad when living in the Middle East and a forever devotee of LeicaM and it's glass. Recently I realized (at 79 and counting) that I couldn't deal with the bulk and weight of my normal kit any longer and began a search for lightweight but high qual and versatility. I went to OLY EP3 with a 12mm f2.0 and was getting very good product indeed. When the OMD appeared , I went for that with the kit lens, added a couple of pieces of long glass and am content that I have as good a product as I got with all my Nikon gear (although I kept my beloved LeicaM and can use all the glass on the OMD)- I can only join in in recommending this equipment...I love it
Sep 10, 2013 13:24:16 #
RobertW wrote:
I was a Nikonian for many, many years, with side t... (show quote)
Agreed. I found that he EM5 addressed the noise problem that made me give up the E30 ( a very good camera except for noise). Looks like this new one does even better. Robin Wong has lots of examples of high ISO improvements and IBIS for the new camera in the review on his website. Wireless stuff looks great, sounds like you could control Live Time with you iPhone or iPad.
Sep 10, 2013 15:34:12 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
Yes, I believe can be controlled with iPad and that's next task to learn how
Sep 10, 2013 16:51:58 #
13oct1931
Loc: Lebanon, Indiana
Do any of you Olympians know of any Olympus camera classes anywhere in the Inianapolis area??? Alyn
Sep 10, 2013 16:56:33 #
13oct1931
Loc: Lebanon, Indiana
Esther Thanks for the reply. REALLY--I was begining to think I was the olny OLY user out here.
The biggest problem I see with the new one is the sky hi price.
Alyn
The biggest problem I see with the new one is the sky hi price.
Alyn
Sep 10, 2013 17:17:34 #
13oct1931 wrote:
Esther Thanks for the reply. REALLY--I was beginning to think I was the only OLY user out here.
The biggest problem I see with the new one is the sky hi price.
Alyn
The biggest problem I see with the new one is the sky hi price.
Alyn
Yes, it's a handful allright, $1400. If you really want it, though, buy before December 2, and you'll be able to get either the flash or the lens adapter thrown in for free.
http://cache.olympusamerica.com/static/getolympus/rebate_forms/51344_E-M1_Rebate_US.pdf
I wonder if Oly cameras are actually easier to use than Canon or Nikon - I see many fewer questions about the use of the camera itself than for those two brands. Maybe that's why UHH gave you the impression you're the only one:-))
EstherP
Once these cameras hit the stores here, I'm planning to go have a look, hoping they'll unpack one and let me hold it. Although I have had the E-5 for less than 3 years now and can't justify upgrading already.
I am glad that Olympus is apparently coming back after the embezzlement fiasco, but not too happy that it seems they are abandoning the 4/3 line. Although there were rumours earlier this year that an E-7 was in the works. We'll see.
Sep 10, 2013 17:19:21 #
13oct1931 wrote:
Do any of you Olympians know of any Olympus camera classes anywhere in the Inianapolis area??? Alyn
Your best bet is to ask an Oly dealer in your city. Looks like your Roberts camera does offer preorder on the EM1 already, so that's a good sign they may have information. I live in a city where there are never any Oly classes but it's not hard to teach yourself if you buy a better guidebook than comes with the camera (they are always awful). And there's usually so much good advice online, just Google search for your camera name and you'll find so much help. Learnable even for old folks like us! (may just take a while longer).
I suspect this camera will be easier to learn than the EM5 because it has those nice dedicated buttons you can use instead of menu-diving and reprogramming buttons to change regularly used settings.
Sep 10, 2013 17:29:50 #
13oct1931 wrote:
Do any of you Olympians know of any Olympus camera classes anywhere in the Inianapolis area??? Alyn
I have never seen any photography classes that were camera specific. But Googling, I found this one:
http://indyphotocoach.com/index.html
Browsing the site, it seems quite good, but of course, I cannot speak from personal experience.
On this website, several classes are listed:
http://localphotographyclasses.com/photography-classes-indianapolis-indiana/
There are phone numbers, so it should be easy enough to give them a call and ask about brand-specific classes.
EstherP
Sep 11, 2013 03:54:54 #
Sep 11, 2013 05:23:50 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
I will be testing one when my dealer has the Oly rep come into the store.
I need a back up for my EM5 as I am traveling out of the country for a month and won't be able to call my dealer to ship me something if I have a problem.
Since I got the em5 I haven't used my d700 and when traveling don't miss lugging around 10lbs of camera body and long lens, with the results being acceptable.
Hopefully this new body will have better af tracking for sports, as that is one thing the em5 doesn't do well, and the abilitiy to lock in a focus point.
Wifi isn't something that interest my, however, I know lots of folks will find it handy.
Thank goodness no built in flash (i know, i know, silly me) :)
I need a back up for my EM5 as I am traveling out of the country for a month and won't be able to call my dealer to ship me something if I have a problem.
Since I got the em5 I haven't used my d700 and when traveling don't miss lugging around 10lbs of camera body and long lens, with the results being acceptable.
Hopefully this new body will have better af tracking for sports, as that is one thing the em5 doesn't do well, and the abilitiy to lock in a focus point.
Wifi isn't something that interest my, however, I know lots of folks will find it handy.
Thank goodness no built in flash (i know, i know, silly me) :)
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