The µ43 thread - welcome to the really dark side

postbox · 20 Jun 2019 at 12:09

I wanted a neater solution to packing the m43 camera for flights/ travel or hiking. it's a snug fit but this Tenba BYOB 9 is as compact as you can get and slides into a normal backpack with ease. The inserts can be configured to how you want so is pretty versatile. Fits a G9 with attached 12-40mm and a 8-18mm to give you an idea.

Phate · 20 Jun 2019 at 12:41

I literally this week ordered something similar from Crumpler for the same purpose, for hiking and backpacking

Will share photos when I get it!

Phate · 25 Jul 2019 at 23:46

Bugger

Minstadave · 26 Jul 2019 at 07:05

Phate said:
Bugger

Sorry dude

Cheap 15mm in the Panasonic sale if anyone is looking, only silver though. Also the deeper eyecup for the G9:

https://panasonicdirect.store.panas...milux-15mm-f-17-asph-lenses-silver.aspx?psn=2

Terminal_Boy · 29 Jul 2019 at 11:58

Phate said:
Bugger

Yikes! How did that happen?

Phate · 29 Jul 2019 at 13:15

I have absolutely no idea. I put it in the banana bowl and in a draw and left it. Took it out, cracked :/

Going to raise a repair with Olympus this week

- fortunatley their repair service is actually in Portugal so its a fast turn around for me. Last time I used them it was great.

Captain · 29 Jul 2019 at 13:37

Phate said:
I have absolutely no idea. I put it in the banana bowl and in a draw and left it. Took it out, cracked :/

Going to raise a repair with Olympus this week - fortunatley their repair service is actually in Portugal so its a fast turn around for me. Last time I used them it was great.

Still the E-M5 II? Crazy sharp images for a 16MP camera.

Phate · 29 Jul 2019 at 16:08

Clov!s said:
Still the E-M5 II? Crazy sharp images for a 16MP camera.

Yep, had this since 2015 and its been a phoenominal camera. The images it takes still shock me.

Its my travel buddy, I absolutely love it

Terminal_Boy · 30 Jul 2019 at 09:14

Phate said:
I have absolutely no idea. I put it in the banana bowl and in a draw and left it. Took it out, cracked :/

Going to raise a repair with Olympus this week - fortunatley their repair service is actually in Portugal so its a fast turn around for me. Last time I used them it was great.

Fingers crossed! Being super anal about my kit and somewhat prone to clumsiness, I have a protector film on my G80s LCD.

Captain · 30 Jul 2019 at 12:17

Phate said:
Yep, had this since 2015 and its been a phoenominal camera. The images it takes still shock me.

Its my travel buddy, I absolutely love it

Nice

do you own a Sony alpha camera too?

Phate · 30 Jul 2019 at 13:41

Clov!s said:
Nice do you own a Sony alpha camera too?

No. I would love. Sony A7R? For the megapixels but it's a pure "want" rather than need. My money is being prioritised elsewhere right now.

Captain · 30 Jul 2019 at 14:00

Phate said:
No. I would love. Sony A7R? For the megapixels but it's a pure "want" rather than need. My money is being prioritised elsewhere right now.

Ah I thought it was you that had bought the Sony A73 around the same time as me.

Phate · 30 Jul 2019 at 15:11

Clov!s said:
Ah I thought it was you that had bought the Sony A73 around the same time as me.

I have spoken about having one for a while and set a goal of buying one at some point, but its taken a backseat.

Minusorange · 11 Aug 2019 at 17:22

@Phate what lens did you use for that shot ?

Also can anyone recommend a long lens for me ? 100mm+ seems to be lacking from my inventory either Micro4/3 or Canon FD mounting will work for me, don't mind if it's 2nd hand too

Phate · 11 Aug 2019 at 17:37

Hey mate,

75mm prime f/1.8

Whats your budget? If you want something just for the odd shot there is an incredible value telephoto - https://www.olympus.co.uk/site/en/c.../m_zuiko_digitaled_40_150mm_14056r/index.html

If you want IQ then the the 40-150 f/2.8 is the one to go for. Not cheap though, about 750 on grey.

Minusorange · 11 Aug 2019 at 19:02

What about the Oly 75-300 or Pana 100-300 ?

The 40-150 f/2.8 seems a little exotic for my amateur status, the Oly 40/150 seems ideal though, this is the same one right ? seems to be on offer on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-M-Zuiko-Digital-ED-40-150/dp/B0058G40G6/ref=sr_1_1?fst=as

ff&qid=1565546432&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin:1608593031&rnid=182666031&s=electronics&sr=1-1 £131, what's the catch with it ?

Budget up to probably £800 although I'm thinking start off cheap to see if it suits me then upgrade ?

Also considering 75mm after seeing that pic of yours

Terminal_Boy · 11 Aug 2019 at 20:13

What MFT camera do you have? I ask as a Panasonic body will get the best AF performance from the 100-300mm thanks to their DFD technology.

There is a MK2 version that has weather sealing and an improved AF system to work with Panasonic’s Dual IS 2.

They’re both a little soft at the long end wide open, but stopping down to f7.1 fixes this nicely.

Phate · 11 Aug 2019 at 20:35

It depends on how much reach you want also?

For my kind of photography I cannot imagine where 300mm of length is useful, thats 600mm effectively.

Each to their own though!

Terminal_Boy · 11 Aug 2019 at 20:44

Wildlife photography, especially in good light where being slow at the long end doesn’t matter.

Minusorange · 11 Aug 2019 at 21:05

Terminal_Boy said:
Wildlife photography, especially in good light where being slow at the long end doesn’t matter.

Yeah I want to do more nature photography of things that will move away if I get too close and I'm using a G80