Considering micro 4/3
Nov 19, 2018 14:14:16 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
I am considering adding micro 4/3 to camera equipment. I have a Nikon D7200 and several lenses and am satisfied with the Nikon system.
The purpose of adding micro 4/3 is to
1. have a lightweight camera for travel especially when photography is not the main purpose.
2. macro photography. A number of excellent macrophotographers are using micro 4/3.
3. An articulated viewfinder/screen. Yes I know the D7500 and D500 have these.
I am considering the Olympus Pen F and the Lumix GX9.
I would like your thoughts on micro4/3 and the relative merits of the two cameras.
The purpose of adding micro 4/3 is to
1. have a lightweight camera for travel especially when photography is not the main purpose.
2. macro photography. A number of excellent macrophotographers are using micro 4/3.
3. An articulated viewfinder/screen. Yes I know the D7500 and D500 have these.
I am considering the Olympus Pen F and the Lumix GX9.
I would like your thoughts on micro4/3 and the relative merits of the two cameras.
Nov 19, 2018 14:15:53 #
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Nov 19, 2018 14:26:31 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
fetzler wrote:
I am considering adding micro 4/3 to camera equipm... (show quote)
If you get a 4/3rds, you may find out that you start using the camera for times other than "when photography is not the main purpose." Also, you might want to investigate which cameras are weatherproof. With that and a weatherproof lens one can go shooting in the rain with nothing else for camera protection. I know the Pen F is not weatherproof but I don't know about the GX9.
Nov 19, 2018 14:56:13 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
I lived with my Nikon Gear for many many years but when needed to downsize in weight and size, I bought an Olympus Pen, and evolved through the omd's and am now happily settled with a Pen F and some great MZuiko glass . There's absolutely NOTHING that i could have done with my extensive Nikon Gear that I can't do with this Pen F. (I also use a Leica DLux 6, and an ancient Minox IIIS)
Nov 19, 2018 15:19:20 #
I own a pair of Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II bodies along with some good lenses and it is a very good system.
The only time I go back to my Canon sytem is when shooting motor racing action.
The only time I go back to my Canon sytem is when shooting motor racing action.
Nov 20, 2018 06:39:40 #
If you want a "do everything" M 4/3 camera, then the Olympus EM 1 Mark ll. For macro photography, the Mark ll does in camera focus stacking.
Nov 20, 2018 06:39:57 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
I’m a convert to Mu-43 specific Olympus and I’m glad I did
Nearly all of my shooting is Olympus.
You won’t be disappointed, well I’m not I love the camera and glass!
Nearly all of my shooting is Olympus.
You won’t be disappointed, well I’m not I love the camera and glass!
Nov 20, 2018 06:42:58 #
fetzler wrote:
I am considering adding micro 4/3 to camera equipm... (show quote)
I am a 45 year Nikon user that got converted 2 years ago to the E-M1 Mk 2 . Wow what a difference in weight for travel use.
The MFT format loses nothing to my Nikon D7000 and is seriously more advanced with capabilities I am still learning even after two years.
I recently returned from 3 weeks in Italy and Greece and carried the M1, the 12-100 -and 7-14 M.Zuiko Pro lenses. Compact, great images and much less weight than my Nikons. Yes, I am a happy convert !
P.S. - I recently purchased a Olympus Tough TG-5 and the underwater housing for scuba dive photography . The system makes great images and when the camera is not in the housing makes a great pocket camera. Key for me is that it takes raw images as well as jpeg . Olympus put the IBIS system in this camera and it is as good as the M1. I love my Olympus camera systems !
Nov 20, 2018 07:01:25 #
I recently changed from a Canon system to Lumix M4/3 and find it to be quite good. I have a Lumix G9 with Pan/Leica 12-60 and 100-400 zooms, pictures are great, Leica lenses are great. Much easier to carry for travel. I have not tried the Olympus cameras but am sure that they are great also. Loved my Canon system but love the new stuff even more. Good luck!
Nov 20, 2018 07:08:53 #
One thing that bites all new owners of the M.Zuiko lenses is that manual focus/clutch ring which is easily accidentally disengaged by having been pulled backward to the manual focus position in the heat of quick photography . You wonder why the autofocus is not working, causing missed/out of focus frames.
How to disable the lens clutch ring function:
Manual focus ring setting =
GEAR WHEEL —>A3–>MF CLUTCH—> ENABLE/DISABLE
How to disable the lens clutch ring function:
Manual focus ring setting =
GEAR WHEEL —>A3–>MF CLUTCH—> ENABLE/DISABLE
Nov 20, 2018 07:49:28 #
Ed Chu
Loc: Las Vegas NV
just bought one; will need the rest of my life trying to learn it; not for the ADD crowd
Nov 20, 2018 08:04:43 #
Ed Chu wrote:
just bought one; will need the rest of my life trying to learn it; not for the ADD crowd
Actually everything is laid out in a logical manner and you will prob. not have to go into the menu system with the top dials, lever and FN buttons.... Everyone complains about the Oly menu system but I think it is brilliant....
Nov 20, 2018 08:19:54 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I think you’ll be happier with the Oly. e-5m II, especially if you’re used to a viewfinder. It’s also splash and dust proof with a fully articulated touch screen. Pair it with the Oly 14-150 f/4-5.6 II and you’re good to go anywhere in any weather (took mine to Niagara and did Cave of the Winds and Maid of the Mist with a rented Pro lens with no camera raincoat and no issues). I used to have a d7000 that I loved but became way too bulky for me. There are good prices on this set up now. Have fun choosing
Nov 20, 2018 08:21:45 #
Nov 20, 2018 08:24:07 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Pick up “Mastering the Olympus OMD ....” by Darrell Young published by Rocky Nook. I read it page by page and it was worth every minute spent! Great reference!
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