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I was ready to buy a Nikon DSLR and started thinking that I really don't (won't) want to drag all that poo poo around Europe. The last trip I used my crackberry and s95 for 90% of my photos because we walked every where and i did not want to hassle with weight. we tend to wander about like idiots from daylight to dark with no schedule. I find the Canon s95 and new iPhone great cameras but they lack speed and flexibility in low light situations. Are the 4/3 cameras really my answer? I was considering an older generation body with the kits lens and the lenses listed below. Would these really be tolerable to carry all day? Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 Panasonic 45-200mm f/4.0-5.6
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The 9-18 and a 45-200 plus the 45 prime would be doable, I want the 45 for a portrait lens. I guess I need to spurge in the bodies to see how old and low cost I can go and still get something relatively decent.
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Sep 23, 2012 23:39
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Augmented Dickey posted:If you don't want to blow $600 on the 9-18, the Panasonic 14mm is a fantastic little lens too. I don't really see any reason to buy the 17mm- it's a decent lens but the 14mm is sharper, smaller, and has much better AF. I don't want to blow a dime more than I have too, thanks for the tip 
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Sep 24, 2012 01:58
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I have been looking at the Olympus PL2, any reason I wouldn't want this camera. I would probably add a viewfinder, one day. The panny 14 Samyang 7.5 fisheye Kit lens 14-42 Insert a zoom lens here 45-200? 42 f1.8
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Sep 24, 2012 16:34
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SupahCoolX posted:I would personally skip the kit zoom. Panny 14 (get it on eBay for $150 parted from a kit in Asia, crazy deal at that price) + Panny 20 + Oly 45mm is widely considered the way to go on m43. After killing to much time looking at specs I really want to save for the OM-D, but the deals at cameta on a refurbished E-P3 are tempting I just wish it had a view finder. I really wish there were less good choices. Will I hate myself if I get the P-L3 or E-P3 instead of the OM-D? Funds will drive me to a prime kit as suggested with one zoom or the fish eye for "i want one" reasons. If I could afford the 12,25,75 I would have already ordered it. Just looking at the 75 gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.. Ropes4u fucked around with this message at 03:15 on Sep 26, 2012 |
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Sep 26, 2012 03:00
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Not having a view finder on a camera is a hindrance, seriously considering the E-P2 or 3 so I can get the glass I want, then upgrade to a E-P5 or OMD later.. I am saving for a trip to Europe and my goals are conflicting right now, I have to have the camera and glass before I go. (I am a poor middle class goon with three high school college kids)
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Sep 27, 2012 03:17
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Kedzie posted:I messed around with my new Panasonic 25mm f1.4 last night on my OM-D, and I felt like a puma or something creeping around in the dark. My composition skills are still sorely lacking, but I can finally capture sharp images hand held in super low light. I'm coming from the 12-50 f3.5 kit lens, so this is a big revelation to me. I highly recommend fast primes to everyone, weeee! Pics? How is the lot lens for day to day stuff?
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Oct 1, 2012 18:10
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ghableska posted:Is it likely that a GX2 is due for release soon? I was thinking of pulling the trigger for a GX1, but if a successor is coming out I might wait. Why not an OMD? Curious because I am considering a OMD.
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Oct 27, 2012 17:12
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Startyde posted:Sold my D200 when I bought into MFT, kept my N90ses for Tri-X. I do miss the VF but I'm going too blind to focus anyway. I picked up one of those eveready-style leatherette cases that fits around the body and 20mm pancake so it's with me 90% of the time. Do you miss the Nikon? I am a few days away from ordering an OMD instead of a D7000...
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Nov 5, 2012 14:58
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Startyde posted:Nope. The 20 is as good or better than my favorite early 50 f/2, my other favorite lenses are adaptall or M42 anyway so I use them. I do miss having a front wheel, which is present on the Oly. I also miss a good short throw zoom but that's because I'm a dirty poor and won't be buying the 12-35mm. Thank you for the response, I keep hearing the same thing on the Internet. But dropping $1200 on the wrong camera is a fear I live with for now.
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Nov 5, 2012 15:24
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krackmonkey posted:I lucked out and found my OM-D body for $749 used with about 800 clicks on it, leaving me with the difference a kit would have cost me to put into the much superior 45/1.8. I think I will buy the 12-50 and then add the 600ft flash 60mm macro and 45mm lens later.
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Nov 5, 2012 19:43
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Augmented Dickey posted:Uh that flash sounds kind of dangerous dude. Sh-t fl-600 flash!
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Nov 6, 2012 05:43
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Turnquiet posted:Now that my wife's Galaxy S3 is taking better quality photos than our Panasonic DMC-TZ5 (seriously, that thing just cannot figure out CFL lighting), I am thinking of picking up a new P&S-style for Christmas. Amazon has the PEN E-PL1 for $269, and reviews indicate it is pretty good. I want something that is markedly better than any cellphone camera and my old P&S. $199 at Cameta Camera http://www.cameta.com/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-Micro-4-3-Digital-Camera-14-42mm-Lens-Black-Black-Factory-Demo-52477.cfm
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Nov 11, 2012 21:55
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Turnquiet posted:Nice, but it is a refurb, and out of stock to boot. If a refurb. is acceptable call em. Cameta is well regarded and you can buy with confidence.
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Nov 12, 2012 01:06
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OMD with 12-50 and 60mm macro lens - I will pull the trigger on that exact combo as soon as we move.
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Apr 4, 2013 13:13
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Thomas Hogan has a funny article on mirrorless cameras. http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/what-constitutes-value.html
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May 2, 2013 03:23
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Digital Jesus posted:My sister has expressed interest in getting into photography so I'm thinking about getting her a mirrorless (and Understanding Exposure) for Christmas. She has a tendency to lose interest in things so I'm not going to spend a lot... Although I'd probably reclaim it if it were left gathering dust! If cameta camera will ship to you they have the same kit for $189
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Aug 25, 2013 12:59
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Probably just spent some of my annual bonus, waiting for actual user reviews. I think the lens and body plus the 60mm macro will solve my imaginary problems.
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Sep 10, 2013 14:03
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Just get them a canon s95 or whatever rev is out now
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Sep 22, 2013 20:53
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Broek down and bought a reconditioned E-M5 and 12-50 to replace my S95.. Now I need the 60mm, 45mm, fisheye, and Pany 100-300mm lenses.
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Aug 2, 2014 00:30
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rawrr posted:Does anyone have an answer to this? I sort of asked this before too, and it's basically the biggest barrier to entry for me, even though picking up an used em-5 intrigues me. There seems to be a lack of a Tamron 17-50/2.8 equivalent (useful range, cheap, sharp, fast), with both the Olympus and Panny being $1000 retail. Are mirrorless lenses usually more expensive than their dslr equivalents? For some reason I always assumed that they'd be cheaper. In my opinion they are a little higher priced than I returned the first refurb due to a lens error, and am going to buy the next from keh who said they would test the lens and camera together before shipping.
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Aug 15, 2014 03:42
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Can anyone recommend a nice messenger style bag that: Isn't to big Isn't made of plastic Less than $200 Will hold a EM5 and a couple lenses
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Sep 4, 2014 19:32
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Anyone here have the Think Tank 747 Retrospective 7 bag? Not that I'm a fashion maven but I like the look of the bag better than the mirrorless mover series.
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Sep 8, 2014 02:32
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I really just wanna carry the omd, a couple a lenses, batteries, flash cards, maybe a flash, and an iPad or small laptop. But I do not want to carry more giant rear end bags or it defeats the purpose. Maybe I will get the smallest bag and use my backpack for the ipad/laptop when flying
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Sep 8, 2014 03:44
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80% sure I will end up with a Domke F-5XB. It is sub 100 and will let me spend more cash on a fisheye / 45 1.8 lens to go with the 12-50
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Sep 8, 2014 23:34
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mulls posted:I have it and it rocks. Comfortably fits a mirrorless body with lens on, another lens, an iPad mini, a Field Notes-size notebook, an iPhone, and then either another lens or sunglasses or a film point and shoot or whatever. Exactly what I needed to know.
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Sep 9, 2014 16:23
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Has anyone who has the E-M5 bought or used the samyang / rokionon / bower 7.5mm fisheye? I bought the 45 and have the 12-50 already.
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Sep 15, 2014 01:07
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Cacator posted:I did. Without focus peaking it can be a bit of a pain and I kinda wish I bought the 9mm lens cap instead (it wasn't out when I bought the fisheye) because I haven't been using it as often as I could be. Quality wise it's very good. That is exactly what I am worried about, I think I might save for a 17 or 12 prime.
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Sep 15, 2014 02:18
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timrenzi574 posted:You don't need focus peaking for a 7.5mm fisheye. Set it to f/5.6 or f/8 1M and have fun I wasn't worried about the focusing, I was worried I wouldn't use it enough. Where a 17 and 45 pair up fairly nice. I am going to wait until I return from a trip to Reno - Tahoe to decide.
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Sep 15, 2014 02:49
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The body cap is available used for $45 but it can't be very good at that price.
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Got my 45 1.8 in the mail today. I'm a bit sick today so I won't get to mess with it tonight. But I snapped a few shots of the hounds and I love it so far, the 17 just went on my must have list.
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Sep 16, 2014 02:41
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I'm an oly fan, for now, but the X-T1 is a beautiful camera, sadly it comes at a pretty steep price.
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Sep 16, 2014 19:10
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Well the 45 1.8 has convinced me that the 17 and / or the 25 should be in my kit. The lens is sharp and light and makes my 12-50 kind of sad..
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Sep 19, 2014 02:30
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I am trying to choose a prime lens to pick up next and can't decide if the 17 or 25 would be a better match to the 45 that I already have. I walked around with the 12-50 this morning using those two setting and have almost convinced myself the 17 is the right choice. Thoughts or experience would be appreciated.
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Sep 25, 2014 01:00
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I bought trigger trap and have been enjoying it immensely, but I don't really have a baller time lapse to share yet. The learning curve for the app is easy, the photo setting for night to day are whooping my rear end.
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Oct 23, 2014 23:58
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I am buying the 17mm next and then possibly the 12mm. I love the primes and hope to end with the samyang fisheye, 12, 17, 25 and 45, 60mm macro.
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Oct 27, 2014 18:43
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DJExile posted:I haven't had a chance to try the 12mm but I hear great things. I love my 45 it delivers excellence when I do my part.
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Oct 27, 2014 20:06
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mAlfunkti0n posted:Hmm, anyone need one of these? I don't think I'll ever have a use for it. What do you want for it?
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Oct 29, 2014 20:44
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mAlfunkti0n posted:$30 shipped to the US? Looks like it's $60 new. If that sounds good to you I'll make it official with a post in the for sale thread with photo. Shoot me a pm we will work it out Ropes4u fucked around with this message at 18:30 on Oct 30, 2014 |
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I couldn't take it anymore and dropped the cash on a 17mm f1.8 from the oly refurb store, the 5% code for responding to a survey pushed me over the edge. I suppose my next lens will be a 12mm or 60mm macro..
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