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Oct 23, 2018 06:03:27   #
wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
 
Jeannie88 wrote:
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 🤞


Also, write down the names of the people in this thread along with some of the others like burkphoto (shoots Panasonic 4/3rds but has good knowledge of 4/3rds abilities), Cdouthitt, Linda from Maine, myself, and others. Most of us will get back to you if you PM us. Of course, you will reach just about all of us by posting a 4/3rds subject. And some of us are even located out here in Colorado.

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Oct 23, 2018 06:15:38   #
johneccles Loc: Leyland UK
 
I have owned three Olympus M43 cameras and now use an EM10, none of these cameras had such a problem, about once a year I do a complete reset so perhaps you could try that.

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Oct 23, 2018 07:35:17   #
Fotomacher Loc: Toronto
 
Jeannie88 wrote:
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.
I Had been a long time Nikon User till almost 2 ye... (show quote)


HI! I am in a similar situation. In 2000 I was shooting with a Nikon F-301 (N2000) and found that film processing and printing was killing me. I traded my Nikon gear for an Olympus C2500L fixed lens DSLR. I used it for about 6 years and then went back to Nikon with a D70s. Since then I have been shooting Nikon but 2 years ago my wife bought me an Olympus E-M1 and I share her 8 lenses since she has a E-M5mk2. I like my Olympus and use it for more casual photography. My more “serious”work is done with a D810. Each body and format has a place and use. The lag that you mentioned is a definite issue and I think is a function of the EVF. I also notice a lag while the buffer is writing to the SD card.

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Oct 23, 2018 07:45:15   #
Flickwet Loc: NEOhio
 
Jeannie88 wrote:
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.
I Had been a long time Nikon User till almost 2 ye... (show quote)

I could have written that! My history was Nikon until 3 years ago. Bought an em-5 that had been modified for IR on a whim, then I discovered the system! I have 3 kids in college, the 4:3’s lenses with MMF-1 adapters (recommended above all others) are the steal of the century. I now use em-1’s with 12-60 f2.8, 50-200 f2.8, and Leica 14-50.
But I also kept 2 nikons D2X with 80-400 and D300s with 35 f1.8.
The nikons are still quicker and easier for this old dumbass to use, but the Oly’s Are superb for landscapes and wildlife.
There that’s all and thank you for listening.

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Oct 23, 2018 07:53:03   #
ggenova64
 
Hi Linda from Maine

Not pertaining to the subject matter.

I have been thinking about visiting Maine. Any suggestions on When and Where to go?

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Oct 23, 2018 08:01:27   #
wildweasel
 
I also switched from a Nikon D750 FF and a Tamron 150-600 lens to an an Olympus EM1 Mark ll about 2 years ago. The weight of the Nikon and Tamron were really getting to my back and arms after a fer hours of shooting. I now use my EM 1 Mark ll and the Panasonic 100-400 for about 90% of my wildlife photography and the Zuiko 12-100 pro lend for my landscape shots. The Olympus put the enjoyment into going out for several hours of shooting, and my back and arms love this camera. Check out some of my work with the Olympus, all but the recent elk shots were done with the Olympus. The elk, because of the low light were done with the Nikon. https://www.facebook.com/RayReederPhotography/

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Oct 23, 2018 08:42:38   #
gessman Loc: Colorado
 
There's a uhh user, Cdouthitt, who I think is a good candidate to help you and answer about any question you might have when it comes to Olympus. Here's a link to his profile: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-profile?usernum=17557 where you'll find the ability to send him a Private Message (PM).

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Oct 23, 2018 08:45:48   #
gessman Loc: Colorado
 
ggenova64 wrote:
Hi Linda from Maine

Not pertaining to the subject matter.

I have been thinking about visiting Maine. Any suggestions on When and Where to go?


Watch out - this could get "tricky!"

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Oct 23, 2018 08:54:33   #
Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.
 
Jeannie88 wrote:
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). ..... snip....


Oh, the memories: My very first digital was the Olympus D-600L, and had 1.4 mp.
I used that camera a lot after I got the C-4000 zoom, to take photos of projected micro-form images - saved me a lot of time (no longer needed to write down the info from the fiche or film) and a lot of money as well (didn't need to pay for photocopies; and yes, this library let me take the photos).

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Oct 23, 2018 08:59:07   #
Ksocha Loc: Bethesda, MD
 
Acquiring the Oly 12-100 f4 was a game changer. The combined (body + lens) 6 1/2 stops of image stabilization and the very, very quick focusing of this very sharp lens makes it well worth the money.

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Oct 23, 2018 09:17:59   #
burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC
 
Jeannie88 wrote:
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 🤞


Or, you could just try the Panasonic Lumix G9, which has better ergonomics and easier to decipher menus. All your Olympus lenses will fit it.

By the way, bookmark this lens list:

http://hazeghi.org/mft-lenses.html

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Oct 23, 2018 09:25:50   #
burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC
 
Jeannie88 wrote:
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.
I Had been a long time Nikon User till almost 2 ye... (show quote)


As others have said, adjust the menu settings to keep it alive, and carry spare batteries.

You’re not the first to complain about Olympus’ learning curve. It has LOTS of menu options! Most long-time Oly users tell us that it took quite a while, but once they got the body set up the way they want to work, all was well.

Read The *Fine* Manual and keep practicing!

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Oct 23, 2018 10:59:34   #
fosis Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
 
Another "exhaustive" book on the EM1MkII is Darrell Young's "Mastering the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II." It's 603 pages plus an index, and if you really read it, you'll get a feel for the way that the menu is organized - especially if you go right out and practice manipulating it.
What he says, though, is true: This is one @#%& of a camera, and if you set it up right before you go shoot, it's got versatility like no other. The other quick hint I'd give is to do some careful reading of EM1 users' comments about how to use Lightroom/Photoshop to fix the noise on pictures taken above ISO 2000. If you get that nailed down, you can shoot just about anything.

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Oct 23, 2018 11:23:41   #
grichie5
 
Forgive a minor correction to your response. I was not familiar with the "pro capture" method of shooting and turned to the article you referenced. It suggests that Pro Capture can be set with the "mode" dial; but this is incorrect. After much searching, I found that the "Pro Capture": setting is reached through the Super Control Panel by setting the capture menu.

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Oct 23, 2018 12:01:13   #
Tinkwmobile
 
I purchased an Olympus as my first digital camera. I have an om1 now with battery holder/grip. The grip has extra battery and IMO makes ten camera easier to handle with no weight penalty.

I have a good collection of lenses. I would like to have a fast long lens, hard to spend that much.

Most recently I have been taking a lot of macro shots, mostly flowers. I did get the fast pro zoom that's mounted for default.

I got a pinhole adapter last year. I really like the pictures, most don't.

Most of the forum is useless to me as the topics all are Nikon or canon.

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