Olympus OM-D E-M5 + 12-50/3.5-6.3
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13 years ago
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Review
As I have pointed out in the beginning of this review, I have been looking for a good mirrorless camera for a while now, mainly to complement my professional DSLR gear. While I absolutely love the image quality, speed and capabilities of my Nikon DSLR cameras, my biggest issue to date has been...
13 years ago
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Olympus's latest Micro Four Thirds release - the OM-D E-M5 - builds on the brand's heritage. Like the digital PEN (E-P) series that came before it, the OM-D is a digital reimagining of the original Olympus OM series - a 35mm film camera series that was born 40 years ago, and continued to run in one...
Pros:
- It's got the look
- innovative stabilisation system
- fast autofocus
- weather-sealed design
- customisation and detailed menus
- Micro Four Thirds opens door to many lenses
Cons:
- Poor battery life
- pricey
- poor low-light autofocus
- ISO 200 is lowest sensitivity
- image quality similar to Panasonic G3
- continuous/tracking AF not a DSLR-beater
- did we mention the price
13 years ago
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review
Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera offers rich feature set, fine design, and excellent image quality.
13 years ago
So, the first of the OM-D series cameras really has a lot of making up to do. And pro Olympus OM leanings don't actually mean it's going to get an easier run on these pages. In fact, if it doesn't deliver, the disappointment is going to be far more profound and the criticism harsher.
13 years ago
Olympus OM-D E-M5 stylishly retro 4/3 camera review
Olympus reached back to its design roots when crafting the new OM-D E-M5 micro four thirds camera. The original OM line of film SLRs was known for its rich feature set and stylish, compact design. Now, released as a digital body, the first offering in the new OM-D line is the E-M5.
Pros:
- Outstanding image quality
- Highly customizable feature set
- Compact design
- Wide selection of accessories and lenses
- Weather resistant body
- Art Filters add fun factor
- Good macro mode on 12-50mm zoom
- Fast autofocus and burst mode
Cons:
- Menu system can be daunting
- No built-in mic adapter
- Small buttons can be difficult for large fingers
- Soft humming noise when powered up
13 years ago
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Review: A Classic Revived
If I were in the market for a mirrorless, interchangeable lens compact digital and was not wedded to any particular manufacturer or system, the E-M5 would probably be it. Of all the other cameras in this class that I've already reviewed, I like this one the best.
Pros:
- Good images and video
- DSLR-like feature set
- Compact
- stylish form factor
Cons:
- Costly body-only configuration
- grip and lenses add expense
- A 2x crop factor doesn't lend itself to wide angle shooting
13 years ago
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review
The latest micro four-thirds camera from Olympus is clearly designed to appeal to all those hoary, wisened photographers who long for the good ol' days. Olympus' new digital OM series is modeled after the company's original, beloved OM film cameras from the 1970s.
Pros:
- Compact, relatively light magnesium body
- Both the body and the 12-50mm kit lens are weather-sealed
- Fun, creative art filters for in-camera experimentation
- A wide array of available lenses.
Cons:
- No built-in pop-up flash
- Can't change exposure settings while shooting video
- Shallow eye cup diminishes the EVF's effectiveness in bright outdoor situations
13 years ago
A big step forward at its time
Have had this camera for one-and-a-half years now. It was a revolution in mirrorless cameras (and photography in general) when it first came out. I also have a Nikon D7000, but use this one more due to sheer portability.
13 years ago
Olympus OM-D EM-5 review
Olympus and Panasonic jointly developed the Micro Four Thirds system that kick-started the compact system camera (CSC) movement, but Olympus's early PEN cameras were overshadowed by the sprightlier performance of Panasonic's G series and, later, the higher image quality of Sony's NEX range.
13 years ago
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review by halfmac
The best m43rds to date. I put my hands on an Olympus OM-D (EM-5) and I loved it right away. It left the store with me. I have been testing it on real shoots. The camera did a great job. I shot both stills and movies. When Olympus first announced the camera I was impressed but was not that excited.
Pros:
- Small
- light
- weather sealed
- retro looks
- great viewfinder and image quality
Cons:
- wish it had a flip LCD on back
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