Jeannie88

I Had been a long time Nikon User till almost 2 years ago when I bought my first Olympus Mirrorless camera, The Em1M2. (I had started with Olympus digital cameras when Digital cameras first came out. I can't remember what it was called , but it was the more expensive model and had a big 1.3 mp).Shortly after Buying the EM1M2, I bought my friend's EM1 , because I always want to have a second body. It is especially important here in Colorado, where it is dry and dusty, and where I do NOT change lenses outdoors.

I really love my Olympus, But it sure had a steep learning curve for me. The only thing I don't like is the fact that the shutter does not wake up the camera instantly. There is a lag..enough of a lag to miss a small bird taking off. I even emailed Olympus about this , as they tout the fact that the EM1M2 is a wonderful wildlife camera, which it is , except for that one flaw.

tdekany Loc: Oregon

Make changes in the manu so that the camera stays on at all times.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

My EM-10 has a setting called "Release Lag-Time" which can be set to "short." Did Olympus reply to your email?

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

Thomas and Linda have given you the answers I would have given too. I've owned the EM1 and now the EM1 v2. If you leave the camera set to "always on" it will use the battery faster, so carry an extra.
For some situations it will be helpful to use the pro capture mode. I've got some bird shots with it that I consider impossible (that shot that happened right before you pressed the shutter). If you haven't experimented with it yet, you should. It takes some practice (I'm still not great with it), but it is magic, esp when paired with those other options mentioned before. https://www.photographyblog.com/news/olympus_om_d_e_m1_mark_ii_pro_capture_mode/

RobertW Loc: Breezy Point, New York

There are LOTS of us out here!!!
I've gone all the way from Pen EP1 to the OMD's and to the PenF, happy a s the proverbial pig

Jeannie88

They thanked me for my input, and that was about it. I told them that this is something Nikon has had for years, as Every Nikon with which I have shot , had it. As a wildlife shooter mainly, this is a big flaw for me. Other than that I love the cameras

Jeannie88

I have used that pro mode, as that was the one it came with from the factory. now I have lowered it to 17 shots, as I spent more time deleting. I always have a spare battery with me.

Jeannie88

I am glad to hear that Robert, as It seems that all I see are Canon and Nikon Shooters. I belonged to this group for quite a while , but under my old email address, so It looks as though I have just joined.

I guess I just miss Olympus topics, because when I click to enter from the email I get sent, I mainly see questions about canon and Nikon. Many of the Nikon questionsI can answer , but don't

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Jeannie, the email is a "digest," and doesn't contain all the topics posted in 24 hours. Once you've logged in, use "newest topics" - you'll see the link at top of any page.

One other tip: scroll to bottom of page to "all sections," and subscribe to the sections that might be of interest. That way, you'll see those topics in "newest" or a sampling in the digest (after you've logged in).

Jeannie88

Thanks. I have just found something in the back of the book I have about shutdown times. I will read it and see if that helps. One Big Problem I have had with Switching to Olympus is that I do not know the language, so sometimes it is hard to know how to ask, or what term to use in order to look up the answer.

Hopefully , one of these days I will become fluent in Olympus 🤞

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

Well, you've found a few of us fellow Oly users, so feel free to reach out to us. You were wise to get a book in addition to the manual. I have Tony Phillips "Guide to the Olympus EM1 Mark II" on my tablet where I can always refer to it, in addition to the rather dizzying manual. Olympus menus would be humorous if they weren't so maddening. How would anyone imagine what turning "Halfway Rls With IS" on or off might do?

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Yes. I am a happy Olympus owner.

The Olympus menu system is obtuse but powerful. Do some research. Sit with the camera and try stuff. Time well spent.

frjack Loc: Boston, MA

Using EM1 mark ii for the past year. Love it. The silent shutter is truly silent. It decreases the self-conscious level to zero when shooting in churches or monasteries. No mirror slap and no one notices. The in-body image stabilization is terrific allowing for handheld shots of 1/3 second and less (depending on coffee consumption) that are perfectly sharp. Given my age this may be my "forever" or last camera depending on how one looks at it. The pro lenses (12-40 and 40-150) cover the entire range of what I shoot. A second body would be nice but way too extravagant. Am very happy with it.

Agreed that the menus are complex. Depends on what one wants to do. I've no idea about art filters and do not do video under any circumstances. Indeed, an EM1 mark ii NV (no video) would be great.

Only minor complaint is that the back is a bit crowded. I've changed the single point of focus inadvertently a few times although less often now than immediately after the switch. It took a little while to get the hang of the EVF. The 'eyeball' detection that turns on the EFV is instantaneous. I addition it is no longer any need to check out the results on the monitor. While I don't use it often the monitor has allowed for a number of otherwise impossible shots while holding the camera above my head. With increased comfort with the EVF I may turn off the monitor as it is possible to get all the necessary info via EVF which can be set for multiple arrays of shooting information

There is no massive weight saving if using the pro lenses. The 40-150 f 2.8 is a solidly-built beast that gives tremendous results. On the other hand the prime 45 mm f 1.8 is almost weightless and very small. I continue to use the older 25 mm f 1.4 with the 4/3 to m 4/3 adapter with excellent results. However, with the image stabilization and the fixed 2.8 telephoto lenses I rarely pull it out.

Jerrin1 Loc: Wolverhampton, England

Make sure you do not switch your camera off as you walk along, then press the shutter release or BBF as you start to bring the camera to your eye. I have had no trouble using either the EM1 or the EM1 mark II for wildlife photography. In fact, I prefered my EM1 mark II over my Nikon D500.

adm

I love my Olympus Pen E-PL 7 and EM-10 Mark III. I found the menus to be a bit awkward until I discovered the super control panel, which puts 90 percent of what I need right in front of me without having to flip back and forth. There is an improvement in user friendliness from the Pen E-PL7 to the EM-10 Mark III. Although it is probably not up to the quality of the f2.8 professional, I get amazing results with the 40-150 f4.0 to 5.6 "kit lens" and it only cost $100! The 45 mm f1.8 is a step up in build and optical quality but is still reasonably priced. I went back and forth about whether to go with a Nikon DX DSLR or Olympus but I was able to get an exceptionally good deal on the E-PL 7 as a closeout. Plus, I can use my Nikon AI-S, AF-D, and E-series lenses with an adapter. I do not miss the extra size and weight of the DSLR.