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I purchased a second battery given all the hoopla, but I've never needed to swap to it compared to the Nikon D where I needed to swap mid-day on one shoot, although granted that was in freezing cold weather conditions. I will say that I am very quick to shut off the camera in between shots, and I also don't tend to take s of photos a day.
I usually shoot around over the course of a day when I am traveling to a new place, and only charge the camera battery once every other night. I haven't had a battery die on me yet.
If you are the type who keeps the camera on for long periods of time or shoots thousands of shots per day, then you may in fact see the battery issues that reviewers complain about. But I can say that for my day-to-day battery usage, I see no problems. Again I will reiterate that you can always throw a spare battery in your pocket, since they are pretty small. I also find the strap is comfortable enough to keep on while on a bus or stopping for lunch, though on a hot day I will definitely remove the strap during those off times just to cool off.
The strap provides great mobility and never snags when I bring the camera up to my eye to take a shot.
I also have the Black Rapid wrist strap, and since it uses the same connector, I can easily switch between the two as the scenario dictates. I would recommend this system to anyone with a compact mirrorless camera system, and it won't break the bank. My original fear was that the lens would be too big or heavy. The size is a bigger concern, as the camera definitely looks more imposing and would stick out a lot during street photography. The range is just incredibly useful, and as all the reviews will tell you, it is incredibly sharp through the full range.
The build quality of the lens, including the focus and zoom rings, are top notch. It truly feels pro, and the photos look accordingly. I personally don't need anything wider than 12mm 24mm full-frame equivalent for my purposes, and the 40mm is enough reach on the tele end for most of my needs.
My usual caveat is that you should not blindly take my advice, but rent the lens and put it to the test. Also I've added some sample shots that show a few different scenarios -- night, travel, street, indoor, museum, flowers. Nothing much to add, except to say that I still love this camera, and am still impressed by the pictures that come out of it. I added a few new sample shots. Moreno Tagliapietra Top Contributor: Black Style: Body Only Verified Purchase.
After 50 years of photography from amateur to part-time pro, I have come to judge camera gear for what it can do for me. Outdoors, I photograph landscapes, cityscapes, flowers, and birds. At home, in my little indoor studio, I do some fine art studies and small product photography. I also do my own fine art printing up to 16x24".
This year I did the impossible: I find the E-M5II to be an amazing tool for every aspect of my photography. The E-M5II EVF is very large and clear, it adapts to the brightness of the subject and, with its main camera settings display, it allows me to keep shooting and reset the camera without taking my eye off it especially with dynamic subjects. The LCD is beautiful, sharp and fully articulated.
I regularly photograph close to the ground i. Even in the studio this is very handy. This gives me a 96Mp or x pixel file that I can print up to 28x37" at dpi. I did test this feature and can assure you that it's real and mind-boggling. Image stabilization: Unique features include Live Time that allows you to monitor the brightness buildup of dark scenes and stop exposure when you like it, and Live Comp which is ideal for creative night scenes including fireworks, car lights and star trails. C-AF and Tracking could be better. I had to learn to manage the latter and help it latch onto the desired subject difficult to explain here.
I photograph mostly shore birds with the Pana mm zoom and find that personal technique is truly paramount.
Some of the best action happens at take off and landing, events that I can predict. Here S-AF works just fine and lets me shoot sequences at 10fps. For total depth of field in macro photography I use the excellent Olympus 60mm macro often with focus stacking. I take multiple frames focusing from the front of the subject to the back and a number of intermediate steps. I import the frames as layers in Photoshop in a single file, apply Auto Align and Auto Blend and Photoshop creates a single frame with all the sharpest parts of the multiple frames magic.
It's small and relatively light but, at the same time, built like a small tank. It fits well in my medium-size male hands and the many controls are well placed. Some people complain that longer lenses unbalance the camera but I disagree. With telephoto lenses, I let the camera sit in my left hand at the zoom ring and this makes the whole system even more stable than with smaller lenses.
Weather sealing: Nevertheless, when I take expensive for me trips to places that I will see only once in my lifetime, a few hundred dollars more for weatherized equipment is a lot of peace of mind. To achieve effective weatherization, gear must be built with fine materials and tight tolerances.
I took the fisherman's pic at Montauk Point, Long Island, in 50mph wind gusts and a recurrent fine seawater spray. Learning curve: I am an electronic engineer with a ton of photographic experience nevertheless it took me some time to learn this camera and its software Raw High Res Shots can only be developed in Olympus Viewer 3. You can set the camera to auto and let it roll but people who want to use its advanced features should be aware of its complexity. You do have to read the manual cover to cover and, probably, do some additional research on the web.
Then for some time you have to experiment with the camera in real life to get acquainted with its multiple features and controls. I happen to love this learning phase but some people could find it overwhelming. I would strongly recommend using Myset 1 through 4 to record your favorite settings for different shooting situations.
This allows you to recover from any accidental camera resetting in a few seconds.
It adds a deeper grip and a second battery, and can take an AC adapter which is great in the studio. I find that for my kind of photography the E-M5II is overall hard to beat. The excellent selection of lenses is another decisive factor to buy into the M43 system. I use the slower but minuscule lenses for maximum portability and the brighter Pro models for max IQ.
I am attaching two studio pictures of one of my wife's jewelry creations.
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Considering the little money that I could get for the Pentax K5 I decided to keep it but since I got the Olympus bodies I have used it very little. In a medium size and very comfortable sling bag I can fit my EM5II and EM10II with short and medium zooms on them and there is still room for additional glass such as the 60mm macro.
The E-M1 Mark II is a clearly superior camera, but that is to be expected in a camera costing twice as much. The E-M1 has superior ergonomics, especially if you use longer, heavier lenses. The grip on the E-M1 is there to help improve balance for heavier lenses, and it works well. If, on the other hand, your priority is lower weight and more portability, the E-M5 Mark II is your camera. It has great ergonomics for a light kit, has a superior eyepiece, and the articulating screen will appeal to many. I eventually chose the ergonomics, mainly because I use very long focal range lenses the Olympus mm handheld.
But you can't go wrong with any of these cameras. Even the E-M10 Mark II is exceptional, and a great value, but not as sturdy as the higher end cameras. See all reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. This item: Set up a giveaway.
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My genre of is landscape and travel photography. I love the 5-axis stabilization. I have taken shots at 2 seconds most handheld and there was very little shake in the result. The photo quality is undoubtedly professional like. The weather sealed body is definitely an advantage as I have taken shots under the rain and there wasn't any damage to the camera. Olympus could definitely improve the grip and ISO range on the camera. The battery life is also not really lasting. I notice the battery draining really fast the moment I hit the photo mark.
Date published: Rated 5 out of 5 by Jeremy P from My favorite camera! The 5-axis stabilization that is built into this camera works magic. And the user interface, ergonomics, tilting screen, and fantastic lenses of the Olympus all won me over. This is one solid camera. But this is more than capable in the meantime. Rated 4 out of 5 by Curt from Fun alternate to my D Bought this as a lightweight alternative for when I don't want to carry my full frame dslr and heavy glass. It replaces a Sony which was ok, but not sturdy and just plain dull to shoot with.
The E-M5 ii is a whole different story when combined with good glass. Totally engaging, yet small enough and solid enough to keep with me most of the time. At first I was apprehensive about only 16mp, but the recalled my former, beloved d performed well with less. The menus and configurability are daunting at first, but I've now settled into a set of configurations that work well for my needs.
Two starsoff for anemic continuous focus. This isn't going to replace a dslr in action situations.
One star back for phenomenal ibis performance. I'm not a pro photographer, and I was previously using a Canon T3i. I wanted to move into the mirrorless level since my DSLR was really bulky to put into my bag. In the beginning, the functionality was different and I wasn't used to it.
Love it! I have two, only complaint is the battery door had a plastic switch that is not very strong.
Still love this camera enough to not want to switch it out. Real convo starter.
Not a lot of Olympus shooters around. Wonderful shipping time. Great interchangeable lens camera with the right lens setup but understanding all of the features can be intimidating for a beginner. Works Great! In Very Good Condition! US Model Camera. Shows Some Used Signs of Wear. Come with Battery and Charger. Please Refer to The Pictures. General Interest.