That's a big price difference. I know nothing about either lens but if you are shooting at shutter speeds above 1/300 sec.(faster if crop factor is involved)then VR will be of little use.

Wonderful shots. Especially love the last one.

As I mentioned in my PM, I agree with others regarding staying away from flash unless you can bounce it off the ceiling or if you have a good diffuser. I played around with your photo using some old(year 2000) software. I rushed it a bit, but you get the idea.

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Wonderful shot. These guys can be such a pain to shoot as they frighten so easily and usually take off if you get anywhere near them.

$1.57 for unleaded gasoline!!!! I'm on my way.

Oh wait . . . you're not in America. That price is probably for a litter not a gallon, and the price is AUS not USD.

They're talking about the point-n-shoot cameras. This is a problem with all camera manufs as smart phones offer similar quality photos, along with the many other benefits of a smart phone. The best smart phones however, cannot compete with the photo quality of any of the higher end cameras from any of the manufs. and this is where the camera manuf will focus their attention.

What lens were you using. If the lens wasn't weather-sealed as well, that may be the cause of the problem. Otherwise I would contact Olympus and explain issue. Camera is still under warranty so they should fix it at no cost to you.

edit: just realized you stated used with new glass, assume you mean the 12-40mm f2 which is weather-sealed. I would contact Olympus.

Thanks RiverNan. I am now the owner of an E-M1 with 12-40mm 2.8 lens. So far very happy with my new toy.

The adapter is a separate purchase but right now Olympus has a deal that if you buy the E-M1 and the adapter, there's a 100% rebate on the adapter. I don't have the 50-200mm (wish I did as that is one great lens) so not sure how well it works with the E-M1. Auto focus will work but might be slightly slower than on the E-5. I have the 12-60mm & 70-300mm. For the 12-60mm the focusing seems just slightly slower on the E-M1 than on the E-520. The 70-300 is just a slow focusing lens and seems about the same on both cameras. But it's so nice to be able to shoot with a high iso and not have to worry about noise. It also shoots at 10fps, is weather sealed, has a touch screen LCD and many other features that I haven't tried yet.
The adapter is easy to use. It goes on the camera just like a lens.

I just upgraded from an E-520 to the E-M1. Just received the camera a week ago and still trying to get familiar with it. I've never shot with the E-5 so cannot compare image quality or comfort(what good is a camera if it's not comfortable in your hands). To me E-M1 feels very good in my hands, it's smaller than the E-520 but larger than the E-M5, and with a 4/3 lens attached, it has some weight to it. I would never shoot above 400 iso with E-520, just too noisy, even 400 was pushing it. Below is photo (straight out of camera) I took a few minutes ago using my 12-60mm 4/3 lens. Room is poorly lit (1 60W equivalent light), iso @ 2500, shutter @ 1/8 sec., Handheld. Not sure how the E-5 would fair but I doubt it could do as well. So far, loving this camera.

What is that weird looking canister?


Exif info

Purchased directly from Olympus America website. Just found out my lens has shipped :)

RKraatz, just received my E-M1 a couple of days ago, but the 12-40mm f2.8 lens hasn't come in yet :cry:. Still learning my way around this camera, but so far really enjoying it.
Attached photo was taken with the 12-50mm 3.5/6.3 lens, Handheld @ 1/4 second. Definitely gonna have some fun with this camera.

miniature waterfall

Personally I would prefer the 2nd image, to me the lighting on the foreground brush distracts from the beauty of city lights and reflections on the water.

I'm no expert but personally I would probably find the longer exposure image more enjoyable due to the effect of long exposure on moving water. However, I would think that use of a graduated ND filter would be necessary as the brightness of the moon would probably get blown out with a long exposure.
edit: just realized you stated rising moon. The rising moon would not be bright, so ND filter probably not necessary

I think it depends on why photo was posted in the first place. Just looking to share some recent vacation photos, or pics of the grandchildren, etc. Then comments like, 'Beautiful scene', or 'adorable kids', should be anticipated and welcome. If however you are trying to improve a particular technique or photographic skills in general, then comments (good or bad) that have sound reasoning behind them, are extremely helpful. Just be wary of comments based strictly on personal preferences, whether of the subject matter or technique.
There are many members here with vast experience and knowledge of photography, their willingness to offer advice(free of charge)is quite admirable, especially in this day and age.