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Wanted: OLYMPUS EM-1 guide
Jul 17, 2014 09:57:30   #
pah512
 
The good news: my em-1 has an astonishing array of options. the bad news: my em-1 has an astonishing array of options.
I've ordered the printed manual, but I really want a good guide.
If you had to rely on only one, which one would you choose? Many thanks in advance for your advice.

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Jul 17, 2014 10:02:48   #
minniev Loc: MIssissippi
 
pah512 wrote:
The good news: my em-1 has an astonishing array of options. the bad news: my em-1 has an astonishing array of options.
I've ordered the printed manual, but I really want a good guide.
If you had to rely on only one, which one would you choose? Many thanks in advance for your advice.


I think David Busch's guide is the only book out yet. It's pretty good. I had to buy it from ibooks, it wasn't on Amazon yet when I ordered about 3 weeks ago.

The biofos online guide is free and helpful.http://www.biofos.com/mft/omd_em1_settings.html

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Jul 17, 2014 10:12:12   #
kenp Loc: Mill Valley, CA
 
pah512 wrote:
The good news: my em-1 has an astonishing array of options. the bad news: my em-1 has an astonishing array of options.
I've ordered the printed manual, but I really want a good guide.
If you had to rely on only one, which one would you choose? Many thanks in advance for your advice.



Gary Friedman has just released his em-1 book. From what I've read so far, it is very good.

http://www.friedmanarchives.com/OlympusE-M1/index.htm

Ken

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Jul 17, 2014 10:28:19   #
pah512
 
minniev wrote:
I think David Busch's guide is the only book out yet. It's pretty good. I had to buy it from ibooks, it wasn't on Amazon yet when I ordered about 3 weeks ago.

The biofos online guide is free and helpful.http://www.biofos.com/mft/omd_em1_settings.html


Many thanks, I'll check it when I get home.

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Jul 17, 2014 10:29:43   #
pah512
 
kenp wrote:
Gary Friedman has just released his em-1 book. From what I've read so far, it is very good.

http://www.friedmanarchives.com/OlympusE-M1/index.htm

Ken


Good! I appreciate the tip.

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Jul 17, 2014 10:30:46   #
CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!
 
^^^Gary Friedman is HANDS DOWN the absolute BEST third party writer of owners manuals in the business!!!

I have a couple of his books for Sony cameras and let me tell you; David Busch can't hold a candle to him.

Friedman is a Rocket Scientist who is ALSO an award winning photographer and self-professed camera geek. He does an EXCELLENT job of describing each and EVERY feature and function of your camera... and better yet, tells you when and WHY to use them.

He explains the most complex concepts in plain, easy to understand English, and his books are excellent for ALL readers REGARDLESS of their skill and experience levels.

To top it off, he offers a money back satisfaction guarantee. AND allows you to download the book to multiple platforms.

His books are worth THREE times the asking price, and once you read one you'll understand EXACTLY what I'm raving about. ;)

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Jul 18, 2014 06:30:23   #
jimkh
 
Absolutely agree. Friedman's books, including this one, read like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend.

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Jul 18, 2014 06:44:31   #
pah512
 
CHOLLY wrote:
^^^Gary Friedman is HANDS DOWN the absolute BEST third party writer of owners manuals in the business!!!

I have a couple of his books for Sony cameras and let me tell you; David Busch can't hold a candle to him.

Friedman is a Rocket Scientist who is ALSO an award winning photographer and self-professed camera geek. He does an EXCELLENT job of describing each and EVERY feature and function of your camera... and better yet, tells you when and WHY to use them.



He explains the most complex concepts in plain, easy to understand English, and his books are excellent for ALL readers REGARDLESS of their skill and experience levels.

To top it off, he offers a money back satisfaction guarantee. AND allows you to download the book to multiple platforms.

His books are worth THREE times the asking price, and once you read one you'll understand EXACTLY what I'm raving about. ;)
^^^Gary Friedman is HANDS DOWN the absolute BEST t... (show quote)


Many thanks, I'm sold!

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Jul 18, 2014 10:11:36   #
BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA
 
pah512 wrote:
The good news: my em-1 has an astonishing array of options. the bad news: my em-1 has an astonishing array of options.
I've ordered the printed manual, but I really want a good guide.
If you had to rely on only one, which one would you choose? Many thanks in advance for your advice.


Try http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/oima_cckb/E-M1_MANUAL_EN.pdf

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Jul 18, 2014 14:24:03   #
CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!
 
pah512 wrote:
Many thanks, I'm sold!


You won't be disappointed, and if you are, you'll have 2 weeks to get your money back. :thumbup:

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Jul 19, 2014 04:16:41   #
ERRN54
 
Congratulations on your EM-1. I also bought one several weeks ago and my head is spinning with options, sub-options....Bought David Busch's book and, while it's ok, I would like to find something more. Almost made the mistake of taking Olympus up on their offer to buy their DVD on the camera- until I read the reviews. Can't believe that such a great camera has such poor documentation/ resources available. Will look up the other author mentioned above to try that book out. I'm a newbie and i don't mind a 'dumbed down' version to start with the basics! :thumbup:

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Jul 19, 2014 12:54:29   #
CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!
 
Gary Friedman. IF you buy his book, you'll throw away the manual and never buy another David Busch book again. :lol:

Go HERE: http://friedmanarchives.com/OlympusE-M1/index.htm

ENJOY!

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