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Mr. Despair posted:There are no k-01's for sale that cheap locally, and ebay/amazon aren't that cheap either. I do admit the kit lens would be nice, I have the original SMC-M 40mm and it's a very nice lens. If you want a good secondary lens with it, the Oly 45mm f/1.8 and Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 are fantastic.
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Mr. Despair, if you haven't handled an OM-D with the battery grip, you may want to test one if you can first before you buy one. They're in the $250 range, and batteries from what I've found are still $45-50 apiece. I just have my one battery, and took it out yesterday in 20-30 degree weather for about 4 hours, taking about 150 shots and it never had any problems. If you like how the old OM film bodies held in your hand, this is very similar.
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Feb 11, 2013 01:36
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That's awesome dude, enjoy it 
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Feb 13, 2013 06:09
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spog posted:I have the GF5 and while I like it a lot, the dorky 14-42 is to big for carrying around in a pocket. I've been thrilled with my 20mm f/1.7. The only mild annoyance is the focus can be a little slow, although that might be more that my 45mm f/1.8 is fast as hell.
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Feb 14, 2013 17:31
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spog posted:That's the 20mm that is $348 on Amazon.com or £317 ($491) on Amazon.co.uk? The same. And yeah, that's an incredible ripoff. 
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Feb 14, 2013 20:20
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spog posted:That's about £100 ($155) If you want absolute smallest size, there's always the body cap lens. Runs $50 here in the states. 
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Feb 14, 2013 21:49
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krooj posted:Also, the articulating LCD on the OM-D or GH3 allows for TLR-like street shooting, which is great for shooting from the hip.\ I really love this feature, and only wish it would swivel around to face the front of the camera as well (like the E-5), but that probably would have added to the size more than it was worth.
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Feb 18, 2013 16:36
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DanTheFryingPan posted:I've been pondering switching to a smaller kit for traveling, and specifically the OM-D. The lens selection seems good, especially with the recent Panasonic workhorses. I cover events, and usually use a mid-range zoom and a fast prime, with on-camera flash if needed. New kit would probably include FL-600R, Panasonic 12-35, Olympus 45mm, and some 35mm equiv. prime. I've been at a few with my 25mm and that's been about perfect. Keep in mind the OM-D and the other m4/3 cameras still have Olympus' 2x crop factor, so the 45mm, while it's a great lens, is going to have quite a bit of reach. The tilting screen is a big help too.
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Feb 24, 2013 19:00
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Sharizard posted:If that's the case, do you think that this lens is a good upgrade or replacement for the old Oly 17/2.8? I believe the FL-36R and 50R will work in it as well. Off to find out  E: It does!  Have a lovely cell phone picture of an OM-D with body cap lens, FL-50R and Flyers gnome!
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Feb 28, 2013 05:07
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spog posted:And am I the only one who really dislikes a neck strap on a P&S-sized body? Not at all.
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Mar 6, 2013 14:22
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m4/3 dudes, how do you guys like the 75mm f/1.8?
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Mar 6, 2013 17:53
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alkanphel posted:I rented it to use for fun during Xmas on a walkaround shoot, it was ridiculously good. Sharp as hell and with lots of creamy bokeh. You definitely won't regret buying it, if you like the equivalent 150mm fov and can afford it. Sweet, going on a trip in a couple weeks and might rent it myself.
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Mar 7, 2013 06:06
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I don't know why I never tried hooking my old 4/3 35mm macro to the OMD with the adapter. That could be a lot of fun.
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Mar 7, 2013 17:15
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Mr. Despair posted:poo poo's so paper. Body cap lens bros   E: What is that viewfinder?
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Mar 7, 2013 23:38
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What are you taking pictures of?
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Mar 11, 2013 13:12
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Full frame is pretty awesome but you're paying out the nose for just about everything. If you have a good m4/3 body like the OM-D or a recent PEN or Panasonic body, you'll have access to a huge market of very good lenses.
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Mar 11, 2013 15:59
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lostleaf posted:Anyone can recommend a good and cheap wide angle equivalent prime for the m43 system? If you want crazy cheap, there's the 15mm f/8 body cap lens for $45. The Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 is well-reviewed for about $320 NIB, as is Oly's 17mm f/2.8 for $300 NIB.
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Mar 18, 2013 04:06
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EvilRic posted:The Olympus 45mm 1.8 is great but also not massively expensive. Absolutely this. Fantastic lens.
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Mar 28, 2013 22:29
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spog posted:I am detecting a theme here.... If you think the 14mm is too wide, you could probably sell it easily and get the Lumix 20mm f/1.7. It's a fantastic walk-around.
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Mar 29, 2013 14:37
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spog posted:Well, it's more that I don't particularly like 14mm as a walkaround lens: the distortion and excessive foreground aren't to my taste. however, 5-10% of my general photos need the extra width of 14mm and 20mm would mean my missing out on certain shots. As you know - you can always crop in, but not out. Oh, that's fair then.
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Mar 29, 2013 20:41
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Anyone have the battery grip for the OM-D? How do you like it? A few are finally hitting the used market and now I'm much more curious because gently caress paying $300 for one.
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Jul 29, 2013 13:53
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Oly's battery grip parts do also maintain the weather sealing, if that's important to you. If only more than 2 of their loving lenses did 
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Jul 29, 2013 19:59
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Olympus officially releases the OM-D EM-1 body and the 12-40mm f/2.8. That lens looks loving awesome
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Sep 10, 2013 12:53
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There are a few old Olympus PEN bodies that would be in that budget as well.
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Sep 17, 2013 03:21
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Pompous Rhombus posted:I kinda want that waterproof one since I'm pretty sure it's the only waterproof digicam that shoots RAW... I don't $800 want it though It has consistently stunned me that the Olympus Tough TG1 and TG2 don't shoot RAW.
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Oct 2, 2013 14:56
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I have nothing to add to your comments but for the record, your username owns. m4/3 peoples, 60mm f/2.8 macro or go the whole hog and get the 75mm f/1.8?
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Oct 21, 2013 02:03
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alkanphel posted:This is like deciding between the Canon 135/2 and the 100/2.8 macro. You can do portraiture with either one, but with the 60/2.8 you can also do macro - which is why I got it over the 75/1.8. How fast are both focuses? I have the 45mm f/1.8 and it's stupid fast.
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Oct 21, 2013 02:11
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alkanphel posted:The 75/1.8 is pretty fast, but you need to set the focus limiter on the 60/2.8 if you want it to be decent for non-macro usage. Argh this is tough. I always like reach but macro is awesome, especially when I'm travelling.
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Oct 21, 2013 02:22
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alkanphel posted:If you want flexibility for travelling, just go with the 12-35/2.8 & 35-100/2.8 zoom pair, then you get both close-up and reach. And if you don't intend to use them again, maybe consider just renting them for your trip. I've got the 20mm and the body cap lens right now along with the 45mm. I've been looking at the 35-100 and some of the other long-reach zooms. This system spoils you for choices, jesus. I really really want that 12-40mm that's coming out soon.
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Oct 21, 2013 02:37
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Oct 21, 2013 16:20
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OM-D EM1 on Amazon went from $1399 to $1799 E: Oh now 1499. Fun with listings.
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Oct 25, 2013 18:02
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Are there any lines on OM-D batteries that aren't $50+? Any 3rd party ones that don't suck?
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Oct 27, 2013 05:22
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daspope posted:Becase olympus hates you and the rest of their customers. Olympus makes you pay for a lens hood separately. This drives me nuts because their regular 4/3 lenses always came with hoods, many of which were pretty huge. So far I have loved the 60mm f/2.8 macro. Focuses quicker than I thought it would and the limiter helps. Still mad tempted by that 75mm f/1.8 though. Wengy, just get the silver 45mm. It's a fantastic lens. Stupid fast focus too.
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Wengy posted:Just ordered the black 45 f1.8 from Amazon UK because gently caress my local shops who just add a hundred bucks to the price of the black one Well done. You're going to love it. Edit: I believe there's a screw-in metal hood available on amazon for relatively cheap as well, made by EZPhoto
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Digital Jesus posted:Hmm, so I have the opportunity to buy a "second hand but new condition" OM-D E-M5 body for $550 inc postage. I have an X-E1 with the 18-55 right now which I love, but the plethora of lenses available for the Olympus is making me think about it... Seems like a good price. That's an exceptional deal. Quick amazon check shows them going used for $630-650.
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Mr. Despair posted:If you ever notice shutter shock just turn on the Anti-shock feature. It adds a 1/8 of a second (or up to 30 seconds, you can adjust it) delay to help prevent it. My lord, that is outstanding, can you do anything like that on the EM-5? MOD EDIT: Your capitalization and choice of words offended my sensibilities so I edited it. Somebody fucked around with this message at 23:40 on Nov 14, 2013 |
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keyframe posted:This was posted on the 3DCG thread but relevant here too. Photoshop and Lightroom are $9.99 a month for a year on adobe.com right now. Deal is only good till tomorrow. Righteous
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Wengy posted:Yeah, I passed on it eventually, the auction still went for like 860 Swiss Francs (which is only 200 less than I'd pay for a new one). I'm gonna use the 12-40 and the 45 some more before I invest that much cash How are you liking that 12-40 so far?
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Wengy posted:And here's a couple of samples: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11236288@N04/sets/72157638424748874/ Holy poo poo where are/were you because that's gorgeous
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Mest0r posted:So there was this 40mm f0.85 lens announced yesterday that going to come in a variety of different mounts: Holy poo poo
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