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Hi, I currently use 2x E420 and Stylus cameras and am happy enough with the results I get from them but was thinking about some of the advantages of a mirrorless Olympus camera in order to maybe buy one. The two main points to me are the IBIS (as I don't usually take a tripod with me) and the larger viewfinder screen with image review function. Can anyone give me advice/recommendations for such a used camera? I don't spend a lot on camera gear (obviously) so would be looking to spend around the £300 mark . Thanks, and I'm out for the day today (Thu) so will not be able to reply till later.
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If you can find one at a good price second hand I would recommend taking a look at the EM-1 Mk ii. It is a solid camera and stands the test of time. It has a fully articulating LCD and in-camera stabilisation. Second hand prices on the regular sites seem to be £300-£400 though, but some hunting might turn up a bargain.
Here is a recent review
You might need some m43 lenses as well, hard to recommend any without knowing what sort of photos you want to take. But I guess you have some 4/3 lenses so a 4/3 to m43 adapter might suffice to get you going.
Bill
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I have a carefully used E-M1ii that I don't use. As a starter I could fit it with a 12-50 kit lens for about £400. PM me if interested. I also have an E-M1i that has been unused for ages. That could be very cheap but of course a far less capable camera than the mkii.Comment
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An EM-5 or EM-1 are both nice with great features if you can stretch to the Mk11 versions it is worth it. With an adapter the better 4/3 lenses work well I loved the 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 on my E-M5
This is handheld with the E-M5 and 14-42mm EZ lens my E-M1 was on the tripod and holding the quick release with one hand and holding the E-M5 in the other
the-aproaching-sea by Alf Branch, on Flickr
OMD E-M1ii MMF3 8-25 f4 Pro 40-150 f2.8 pro MC-14 12-40 pro 14-42 EZ 9-18 f4.0 -5.6 40 -150f4-f5.6 R Laowa 50mm f2.8 macro Sigma 105 f2.8 macro Holga 60mm plastic Holga pinhole lens lens and an OM2sp
I nice view does not mean a good photograph. My FLickr
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The nearest MFT equivalent to the E420 is probably the EM10. It has been produced in various models but most users think the EM10ii (which I have, but not for sale) is the best. It's smaller and lighter than the EM1ii (which is also a highly desirable camera).David
EM1ii, EM10iiComment
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The E-M5 series is nice
1 & 5 comparison 2 by Alf Branch, on Flickr
1 & 5 comparison by Alf Branch, on Flickr
XZ1 & 5 comparison 2 by Alf Branch, on Flickr
XZ1 & 5 comparison_ by Alf Branch, on Flickr
Standard zooms by Alf Branch, on Flickr
OMD E-M1ii MMF3 8-25 f4 Pro 40-150 f2.8 pro MC-14 12-40 pro 14-42 EZ 9-18 f4.0 -5.6 40 -150f4-f5.6 R Laowa 50mm f2.8 macro Sigma 105 f2.8 macro Holga 60mm plastic Holga pinhole lens lens and an OM2sp
I nice view does not mean a good photograph. My FLickr
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Hi folks, just got in. Some great advice and knowledge here and I really appreciate it. Thanks Alf for your really detailed replies, lots to ponder but KennyC offer seems really good and I'm going to have a good think about it. Thanks again all.Comment
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One bit of additional advice for your consideration...... If you intend using your old 4/3 (FT) lenses on the micro 4/3 (MFT) camera through an adaptor, get a camera which has phase detection autofocus (PDAF) as well as contrast detection autofocus (CDAF) as the older FT lenses are designed to work with PDAF. Cameras with dual CDAF and PDAF are any E-M1 camera, the E-M5 Mk III and all OM System cameras.
The old FT lenses will work with cameras with CDAF, but auto focus will be painfully slow.
So KennyC's offer is a good one.Larry Griffiths
Cameras: OM System OM-1, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mk III, Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Flashes: Olympus FL-900R, Olympus FL-50R
Lenses: Too many to list.Comment
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I'll willingly be corrected, as I don't have one to look at, but doesn't the EM-10 lack phase detect AF, which is useful with any native 4/3s lenses that Reiver may own already. ?Originally posted by Melaka View PostComment
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My standard kit is EM-1 Mk1 with 4/3 50mm f2 macro and x2 TC via MMF-2 adapter. I have several m4/3 zooms, which give excellent results, but I rarely use them. I have lots of legacy manual lenses which I adapt. If I want above 1:1 magnification I normally use the Laowa 25mm x2.5 to x5 with which I use Olympus RC flash.Originally posted by griffljg View Post
HaroldThe body is willing but the mind is weak.Comment
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Hi all, I decided to go with Kens great offer on his EM1ii kit (thanks Ken) and am looking forward to the immediate and substantial improvement in my photography which will obviously follow.
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I am not familiar with your previous kit, but I suspect you have some learning to do, with what is a complex camera. Thanks for buying.Originally posted by Reiver View PostHi all, I decided to go with Kens great offer on his EM1ii kit (thanks Ken) and am looking forward to the immediate and substantial improvement in my photography which will obviously follow.Comment
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This is an important point. An E-M1 would be good, but not an E-M5. An E-M1 Mark II would be the best bang for the buck.Originally posted by griffljg View Post
IanFounder and editor of:
Olympus UK E-System User Group (https://www.e-group.uk.net)Comment
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The camera/lens arrived today and it's absolutely great. I'm honestly struggling to comprehend how cameras got this good, and that there are even upgrades on this!! It will take me a while to be able to use the camera to it's full capabilities, but Ken sent me a book dedicated to this (as well a some other goodies)
So thanks to Ken and the Forum in general, much appreciated.
JohnComment
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Enjoy your journeyComment
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