The µ43 thread - welcome to the really dark side

insane200 · 13 Jun 2016 at 00:50

Minstadave said:
You can use the screen as a touchpad to move the focal point when you're eye is to the EVF and the screen is off. You can turn it off though.

Cool, was finding it really annoying if I'm honest, will take a look at the menus tomorrow and see, considering ordering one of these through my voucher scheme as its a steal.

uv · 13 Jun 2016 at 10:38

Snagged an E-M5 mkII from eBay, absolutely cannot wait for it to arrive!

Was gonna get a Pentax K-S2 as I was after a weatherproof upgrade to my RX100 m2, but I spotted a bargain EM5-2 and couldn't help myself

insane200 · 13 Jun 2016 at 11:55

GX80 ordered through my work voucher scheme

they are out of stock so might be a while before it arrives.

.:SAmSuNG:. · 14 Jun 2016 at 07:05

Just picked up a G7 with kit lens.

Any recommendations on a spare battery and case for it?

Terminal_Boy · 14 Jun 2016 at 07:34

.:SAmSuNG:. said:
Just picked up a G7 with kit lens.

Any recommendations on a spare battery and case for it?

I just purchased a second genuine battery as I've 3rd party battery issues in the past.

Lowepro Rezo TLZ 10 fits G7 with these lenses:

Sigma 30mm f2.8 - hood fitted

15mm PL f1.7 - hood fitted

35-100mm f4-5.6 - hood fitted

14-42mm - hood stowed

45-150mm hood stowed - Longest lens that fits nicely

daelo · 17 Jun 2016 at 11:11

I wish the 12-40mm pro lens came with a bigger hood, its rubbish if its starting to rain as the lenshood/glare protector does nothing for stopping droplets getting onto the lens!

Flukester · 17 Jun 2016 at 11:29

Some shots taken at end of my street at 4:40am yesterday. Had 10mins spare on way to work. EM5 II, Tripod, 9-18 Oly lens, cheap variable fader creating vignette from hell.

Only processing done was dehaze and up shadows...

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q1acoxje85x7zwd/AAC04vyQ7W1QaSA-BlNabpBAa?dl=0

insane200 · 17 Jun 2016 at 13:48

Flukester said:
Some shots taken at end of my street at 4:40am yesterday. Had 10mins spare on way to work. EM5 II, Tripod, 9-18 Oly lens, cheap variable fader creating vignette from hell.

Only processing done was dehaze and up shadows...

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q1acoxje85x7zwd/AAC04vyQ7W1QaSA-BlNabpBAa?dl=0

I wish the end of my street looked as good as yours does.

lovely photos as well,some fantastic color in them.

Flukester · 17 Jun 2016 at 15:43

Thanks, very lucky to rent house in lovely area... make the most of it before we as always get moved on

Minstadave · 18 Jun 2016 at 11:17

Anyone tried the Signa 60mm Art? I've impulse bought one for £100, seems a bargain for it's performance.

footman · 24 Jun 2016 at 14:44

New Oly macro lens, 1st shots.

hand held

focus stacked

also focus stacked

This is using the E-M1 and the Oly 60mm f2.8 macro.I used the in camera focus stacking.

postbox · 24 Jun 2016 at 15:32

35-100mm 2.8 inbound - hopefully be able to test it out over the next week.

Gareth · 24 Jun 2016 at 16:59

I was thinking that there was a good depth of field - then I noticed the comment about focus stacking. Well done :-)

footman · 25 Jun 2016 at 08:00

Gareth said:
I was thinking that there was a good depth of field - then I noticed the comment about focus stacking. Well done

Thanks, it's an amazing system and the lenses are so light and sharp.

DampCat · 4 Jul 2016 at 11:22

So is the GX80 king atm? Picking up a gift for my GF's birthday prior to our holiday in August. It's a little over what i'd budgeted (400 - 450) but if it's truly worth it then i'll stretch.

Ive heard the Lumix lenses are good and prolific, is that the case?

Minstadave · 4 Jul 2016 at 11:51

Does she definitely want interchangeable lenses because some of the 1" sensor compacts will rival the m4/3 sensor in terms of IQ whilst being much more compact.

Phate · 4 Jul 2016 at 11:58

The m43 system continues to impress me. I've been using the 17mm f/1.8 a lot and in most cases almost exclusively! My 12-40mm hasn't been on the camera in months!

The macro shot above are really something, great stuff

- Since seeing the prime capabilities I'm certain that unless you're really really pixel peeking or have an extremely jaded view there is no way anyone would think it wasn't shot on a DSLR.

Currently eyeing up a 45mm prime at the moment, missing having a long reach prime, that or the other end of the scale and get the 12mm.

Although before all of that I want a proper remote shutter & battery grip for some night star trail work.

Any recommendations for a remote shutter and grip?

Greebo · 4 Jul 2016 at 12:35

Phate said:
The m43 system continues to impress me. I've been using the 17mm f/1.8 a lot and in most cases almost exclusively! My 12-40mm hasn't been on the camera in months!

The macro shot above are really something, great stuff - Since seeing the prime capabilities I'm certain that unless you're really really pixel peeking or have an extremely jaded view there is no way anyone would think it wasn't shot on a DSLR.

Currently eyeing up a 45mm prime at the moment, missing having a long reach prime, that or the other end of the scale and get the 12mm.

Although before all of that I want a proper remote shutter & battery grip for some night star trail work.

Any recommendations for a remote shutter and grip?

Why not just use your mobile app? Worked great for me on a night shoot a few weeks ago?

I got the HLD-6 Battery Grip for mine. Its a two part grip so you can just use the grip or both bits and have an extra battery.

Phate · 4 Jul 2016 at 13:15

Greebo said:
Why not just use your mobile app? Worked great for me on a night shoot a few weeks ago?

I got the HLD-6 Battery Grip for mine. Its a too part grip so you can just use the grip or both bits and have an extra battery.

I find the mobile app a bit unreliable. Plus I want to set the camera up and leave it taking 5 second shots until the battery dies and walk away whilst it does it. Can the mobile app do that?

DampCat · 4 Jul 2016 at 15:29

Minstadave said:
Does she definitely want interchangeable lenses because some of the 1" sensor compacts will rival the m4/3 sensor in terms of IQ whilst being much more compact.

She wants to have more control without having the bulk of an SLR. She'll be fine with the interchangeable lenses. I don't think size is an issue really as long as it'll fit in a handbag or small pouch