No evf no problem simply pull your shirt up and over to block the sun when needed

Docsteve your going to need to provide more info to help you correct your issues

I use both Olympus and Sony both systems have their performance advantages. So I suggest renting something first just see if it (Sony/ Nikon/canon/etc.) will work/be to your liking. Good luck.

First make sure you have latest version of OL-share
Second make sure you have latest firmware version for camera
Than try to connect

Good for you, in the face of physical impairments you found a way to continue to make photographs. Don’t let anyone put you down for the equipment that you are using. Remember some of the great photographs were made using cameras and lenses considered to be far from professional quality equipment.

There are plenty of OMD pre owned out there. My suggestion would be to look into newer models as the bodies are capable of so much more and all of your lenses will work fine

I still have my 43-86 loved it than not so much any more by today’s standards

While Olympus equipment is excellent the glass your looking at isn’t Olympus best and isn’t fast it is fun

I personally don’t ever turn it off than again I’m shooting with Olympus bodies and only Olympus glass, I’ve NEVER had an issue due to IBS/IS

Don’t blame the camera! By all account as you stated you pushed the limits of any camera I use both Sony and Olympus in such a dark environment any image is going to fall apart. You do have a good camera even if it is 13 years old. Learn your camera discover it’s limitations enjoy photography

Finally someone with an open mind… I personally think if you’re entering an art (photography) competition you, as the artist, must take away something learned, provided the judging comes with CC. It’s a way to grow. I also listen to the cc given to other images keeping an open mind using the opportunity, to learn. I’ve entered many competitions, did I agree with the judge not always, did I win/place not always, did I go away learning something most of the time. That said there is definitely good judges and people that should not judge. I most definitely feel growing as an artist one needs cc and not just by your family and friends but from someone that is not personally connected to you.

Coming from Nikon to Sony I’d rather see a 180f2.8 for me the 200-600 covers what I need

The one thing few ppl take into consideration is the lenses, after all what is making the image the glass! There isn’t one of the major system manufacturers that don’t make “consumer or kit” lenses that just aren’t as sharp or contrasty at the “pro-lineup”. All that said yes cameras today also have a roll in image quality. My point to this is don’t pair a top of the line body with a kit lens and expect top rate images…

I have Olympus cameras came with that little flash, it’s a great little “add just a bit of fill light” than I purchased the Olympus FL600 it’s ok but than got a godox that flash system is a game changer

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