I did that very thing this morning - and for the same reason. What does it matter if the cameras division is sold to JIP at the end of the year? Warranties will be honoured, brand new cameras and lenses are available right now and there is a good secondhand market. According to Olympus UK a good deal of nensense is being bandied about by YouTubers who don't even own Olympus gear. I already own an EM1X and once the cash for my Sony gear is in the bank, I will order an EM1 mark III. I purchased a PL 100 - 400mm for my EM1X this morning, as the sale of the camera division holds no fear for me.

Never had a problem with secondhand lenses from MPB. The description on the website has always proved accurate in my experience. I check thier site a couple of times a month......just in case there is something I hadn't realised I need.

I have been using two camera bodies in tandem for many years and, though I tried quite recently, cannot manage with just one camera. I use a long zoom on one and a macro on the other (or a shorter zoom wehn there are no insects about). I would certainly go with the two camera set up - there is no chance of dropping a lens in a highly charged moment or getting dust.debris on the sensor.

If you view Mathieu Gasquet's YouTube channel and type "Olympus EE-1 Dot Sight Review with the M.Zuiko 300mm f/4" into the search box you will discover how to set up the red dot sight and Mattieu's assessment. Alternatively, just type Olympus EE-1 Dot Sight into YouTube. Several users have commented favourably on the use of the Olympus red dot sight, though I have never ysed one myself. I have considered purchasing one, but in fairness have no problems shooting BIF with my Olympus EM1X or Sony A7R4.

Cotton Carrier G3 twin for my two cameras and a Molle belt, pouches and yolk for batteries, two flash guns, water bottle, etc. Works for me and I'm out walking 5 - 7 hours a day. It's a bit like being back in the army but now I shoot with cameras, not a rifle.

I owned an Olympus EM1 mark II (and 2 x EM1's prior to that) for two years and used it in tandem with a Nikon D500 for wildlife photography. When looking at images from both cameras, I have difficulty deciding which images were taken with which camera. I look at some BIF images and think they must have been taken with the D500, only to discover I had used the EM1.2. I currently own an Olympus EM1X and Sony A7R4. The EM1 mark III, therefore, is not a camera I need: but If I still owned an EM1.2 I doubt I would exchange if for an EM1.3. For me, there just isn't enough to warrant the expense. As for the M43 format, I love it. In my tests, the EM1.2 + Oly 300mm f4 (both with and without the MC14) provided image quality on a par with my D500 + Nikkor 300mm f4 PF ED VR (with and without the TC14EIII). Olympus Pro series lenses are stunningly good and the weather proofing of the OM1 series cameras and Pro lenses is unmatched. Though my A7R4 has a 61MP sensor which produces outstanding detail, I have no problems with the detail and quality of the EM1X 20MP sensor.

I have used MPB three times and found it to be a really good company. The last lens I purchased was an "excellent condition" Sigma 180mm f2.8 OS. Not a mark on it and cost £400 less than a brand new copy. I alway view the MPB website prior to purchasing new gear.

What a cracking couple of cameras and lenses. Take a look at the Sirui 204S, It's a hybrid monopod and I have owned one for three years. It's not cheap, but then none of you gear is. But the quailty is superb - even the carrying bag and packaging are very, very good.

If you own Olympus or Sony cameras, then the answer is yes. I own both.

I was loyal to Canon for 23 years - then I discovered Nikon. I now shoot Sony and suggest you take a look at the A7III, A7R4 and A9 - depending on budget. I sold my A7III and A9 in order to purchase my A7R4 and have not looked back; but it is not a camera that suits everyone. The A7III and A9 are probably more suitable for most people.

I don't know what the Canon 180mm costs, but I owned a Sigma 180mm f2.8 OS macro (Nikon fit) and it was outstanding. Very heavy but I really could not fault it. 1:1 at 49cm. I bought mine as an "excellent" condition secondhand copy. It cost £800 instead of £1300.

Duracell Ultra rechargeable AA batteries came out top for flash guns in a review I recently read, so I bought 8. I also have a number of energiser AA rechargeable batteries.

Check out Michael the Maven on YouTube. He covered diffraction a couple of weeks ago and explained why more expensive lenses are better at handling diffraction than cheaper ones.

I subscribe to the Anthony Morganti YouTube channel.

Modern cameras are as smart as you want them to be. Shoot in manual mode and set your lenses to manual and you have all the control you need. I seriously doubt a rank amateur will produce the same results as a professional merely by setting a camera to automatic.