Olympus E-M5 mk 2
Jul 4, 2018 08:30:36 #
Just bought an Olympus E-M5 mk 2 and am getting to grips with it. One thing I am puzzled about is that there is a long delay after pressing the shutter button and the camera being ready to take the next shot. I have set the preview to 0 secs. so it is not that. When the shutter button is pressed the screen goes blank with a red flashing icon in the left hand top corner and you can count up to 5, not quickly, before the camera is ready to take another picture. Is this normal or have I got a duff one. Either way it will be going back. I would be grateful for any feedback from anyone who has one of these cameras.
Jul 4, 2018 08:42:07 #
My first thought was how fast is your memory card coded for??
Why not try a camera reset, located in your menu system, and see if you might have accidently made a wrong setting?
Why not try a camera reset, located in your menu system, and see if you might have accidently made a wrong setting?
Jul 4, 2018 08:49:01 #
Make sure you don't have any of the bracketing choices set: pages 90 - 92 in your user manual (and also multiple exposure, pg 93)
Jul 4, 2018 09:21:59 #
fedup wrote:
Just bought an Olympus E-M5 mk 2 and am getting to... (show quote)
Sounds as if you have the self timer set!
Read The *Fine* Manual when buying any adjustable digital camera. It may be 300 to 500 pages, but it’s all necessary at some point. I keep PDFs of my manuals on my iPhone so I always have them handy. Camera manufacturers post them on their sites under *Support* or *Downloads*.
Olympus IS known for making their menus hard to navigate. If you want a micro 4/3 body with a simpler interface, try the Lumix G85.
Jul 4, 2018 10:36:45 #
fedup wrote:
Just bought an Olympus E-M5 mk 2 and am getting to... (show quote)
I have noticed this on my OM-D EM-5 Mii, as well. It is about a 1 second delay (count one-thousand-one). But the camera works fine in high speed shutter release mode. My SD is a Sandisk Extreme Pro, 95mB/s.
Sorry you don't like the OM-D. I love mine. It was a pain to set up and learn, but once I did, I loved it. I still use my DSLRs but the OM-D is the camera I carry with me.
Jul 4, 2018 13:36:41 #
Jul 4, 2018 15:30:30 #
fedup wrote:
Thanks for the replies.Reset solved the problem. Should have tried that before posting.
Ok good. Of course it still begs the question, what got changed that created the problem?
Does that mean your keeping it now?
Jul 5, 2018 05:48:12 #
I experience this problem with my EM10 occasionally, it's possible a setting you've made in one of the PASM modes. Try using Auto mode and see if it happens there.
Jul 5, 2018 06:31:31 #
JD750 wrote:
Ok good. Of course it still begs the question, what got changed that created the problem?
Does that mean your keeping it now?
Does that mean your keeping it now?
No I am not keeping it. I find the grip uncomfortable, the strap lugs dig in my finger the way I want to hold it.
Jul 5, 2018 06:41:55 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
That’s a shame as there are things Olympus has built in that other cameras only wish they could do
May I suggest you rethink the return of your em5 but study the photographic possibilities with Olympus
May I suggest you rethink the return of your em5 but study the photographic possibilities with Olympus
Jul 5, 2018 07:24:43 #
"Thanks for the replies.Reset solved the problem. Should have tried that before posting." Indeed, as you have seen, you had a wrong setting in camera.
Olympus makes great cameras and excellent optics. Setting the camera right will reward you with great shots.
The following link I found useful. It was intended for JPEG images but it works equally well with RAW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTkst-dUA7E
Olympus makes great cameras and excellent optics. Setting the camera right will reward you with great shots.
The following link I found useful. It was intended for JPEG images but it works equally well with RAW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTkst-dUA7E
Jul 5, 2018 08:43:09 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Don’t give up. I have the same camera. I think what has happened is that you have inadvertently set the timer. That sometimes happens to me. After pressing the OK button, look under the dotted focus icon, if you want a single shot, there should be a rectangle. The menu for the camera is daunting at first but once you get used to it, it’s a breeze. I highly, highly recommend “Mastering the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II” by Darrell Young & James Johnson published by rockynook. Way better than the online manual, easy to understand, and even offers suggestions. You do have to spend some time learning the camera as you would any other, but it’s well worth the time spent.
Jul 5, 2018 11:32:39 #
mizzee wrote:
Don’t give up. I have the same camera. I think wha... (show quote)
I have the same camera and do agree that it is a bit of a challenge top navigate the menus at first, don't give up on a good thing. I purchased the same book by Young and Johnson (from Amazon I think) and my camera life became much easier. I love the camera now. The blackout you may be seeing is really not an issue, just keep on shooting and the computer will be working in the background processing your pics. As far as the grip being uncomfortable, I agree that it is for large hands. I bought a Fotodiox grip from B&H for cheap and that made holding really easy, even with one hand. John
Jul 5, 2018 12:36:59 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
fedup wrote:
No I am not keeping it. I find the grip uncomfortable, the strap lugs dig in my finger the way I want to hold it.
Consider adding the battery grip. If you have a camera store in your area, take your camera in and ask to test it with the battery grip. I have a battery grip on my EM-1 Mk II and it makes a world of difference in the feel and balance of the camera.
Jul 5, 2018 13:09:48 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
I submit that if you get rid of it, you will regret that within a year or so. I had an EM-5, and I traded it in when I bought a Full Frame. Then I decided to take a trip that begs for a dustproof camera, and a long reach. I found myself buying an EM-5 Mark ii, and a Panny 100-300 lens. There is a distinct niche that these Olympus cameras occupy, and they are great little machines. I suggest that you buy the two piece grip, and that will make the handling easier, and a second battery adds a safety measure. In general, I am a Sony fan, but I am also standing up for the micro 4/3 machines from Olympus.
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