Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera
I have been investing in M43 since the launch of the E-P1 in the summer of 2009 continued up to the E-PL2, E-P3 and the OM-D E-M5 facilities. easily be saved and the camera's affectionately with each release, and it's safe to say that the production of Olympus M43, their best camera is in the E-M5, but there are a lot of competition out there and E-M5 with powerful built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF) may not be the best choice for everyone. Let me walk you through my experience, the camera is an upgrade from past versions (Note: I live in Japan, which is why I have the camera).
[The size and weight].
My initial reason for the M43 mirrorless (Micro Four Thirds) model is a passion for high quality image sensor in a compact camera. I do not want to carry around the weight of a DSLR camera, but tired of the poor performance of point and shoot camera, especially in low light Olympus PEN series are my needs perfectly in this section and the store. they kept a small range, despite the continuous improvement and added features.
E-M5 is no exception - it is the same width as the E-P3 has increased slightly since the EVF at the top of the camera and heavier than 50 grams, weighing in at 425g with the battery in the picture online, it can be. quite large. But after holding the camera in my hand, it is clear just how small it really is not E-M5 camera bag. (Even if it will fit in your pocket or coat a large), but the form-factor and small, equally, the lens is M43's light weight means it is a great choice for hiking and travel only. Even if you have a strong identity. Body and weather sealing.
[Quality].
E-M5 all the magnesium alloy shell and weather sealing. Video posted online showing the camera with water and pour it on and shoot out into the rain to justify the construction of high quality, although not 'splash proof' is not `water-proof, you may not be bogged down. a camera in the water and know what you'll need a lens weather sealed to fully exploit the benefits (as this is the lens kit 12-50mm is weather sealed with weather 60mm sealed macro lens in the way. )
The camera has a lovely heft when held in one hand and a good grip - certainly harder than the highest point and shoot camera. But lighter than most DSLR cameras, camera in hand, PEN, E-M5 with the thumb sticking out a little hook. `'The stable, just like a really good grip. (And have the option of holding an additional battery available separately to help them on. The large lens).
[Function].
Out that the model PEN earlier undoubtedly Bult in the EVF and the second rotation on the camera's EVF is similar to the VF-2 with Olympus separately to the camera, pen and display. clear and useful. For those who prefer viewfinders are still waiting for a long time and most people will not be disappointed 100% field of view in the EVF 1.15x technology is currently one of the best. (Although not as good as the EVF GH-2 and 1.42x for larger image).
Two spins at the top of the camera to be able to access various functions. However, most people will use them to change the aperture, shutter and exposure compensation. You also can function as a manual mode, zoom, or focus on one of the three key functions in the camera. The back panel is customizable, meaning it's possible to access all the settings without diving into the menu system are detailed.
One of the things I like most is the ability to use the camera while wearing gloves. (What I can do it easily with a camera PEN earlier), although it can still be difficult to use the control panel on the back while wearing gloves, the main settings are set to rotate and the functions applicable Easy to tweak a few things that I love the tripod to compensate. (To support them is to be used for E-M5), which means that I can change the battery while the camera is mounted on a tripod plate Thumbs up!
Speed photography 9fps said without AF and IBIS turned on, but it certainly is a welcome than the previous PEN I used it for shooting across when creating HDR photos you can shoot up to 7 images. bracketing mode to capture the dynamic range of the scene and then combine them later in the software. The speed 9fps this is done immediately and it may cross the cell phone to HDR is also seen that for the E-M5 is compatible with the 3 intervalometers The JJC TM-J support for Olympus RM. -UC1 Remote on fire timelapse.
[AF Speed].
Camera M43 has progressed incredibly in improving the speed of the camera since launched the first of them, and is far better to concentrate on the stagnation of the E-P1 camera Panasonic earlier, such as GH. -2 held the crown, but in the newest version of the camera and a pen with a new line OM-D, AF speed with a Panasonic model, and also beyond it in some tests. The bottom line is that the E-M5 can hold its own against the consumer DSLRs in speed autofocus with perhaps a couple of caveats: 1) the AF is slow in low light, and 2) the tracking AF when shooting is not good enough. Competitors such as DSLR E-M5 is a big improvement in this area are quite reasonable and can track moving objects while shooting 4fps honor.
[Effectiveness of sensors and noise].
One criticism that is larger than the E-P3 and the PEN camera is 12MP sensor camera lines. While it is still perfectly good for shooting at ISOs less than the performance of the suffering on the rise, especially over the ISO1600 Panasonic GH-2 arguably has the best sound of M43 camera until now, but E-M5 can claim the crown of this new 16MP sensor This camera is available in about 1 - 1.5 'and' improvement of performance in noise. Basically, this means that if you think about the previous ISO1600 PEN camera is acceptable, you may be happy with ISO3200 on the E-M5.
Olympus has a lovely normal JPEGs with color straight out of the box for users who do not like the post - processing of their software. But for those who use the raw files to be more flexible and dynamic range, increased significantly more than the camera PEN before (to about 1 to 1.5 to improve the 'stop') that allows the highlights and shadows. to pull back. Practically speaking, this means the sky is white and more! Noise control is also very nice and down easily in the software later.
[In the body - a picture. Stabilisation (IBIS)].
The image stabilization built into the camera is in my opinion, is why one of the strongest in the line, pen, or OM-D on camera mirrorless such as Sony's NEX series or Panasonic camera IBIS functions built into the. Olympus Camera pen has been good, but have found ways to improve it even further. The market tells us that it is IBIS 5 - axis of the sensor and the course it will. You can see it kick in when the sensor is moved into position when you power on your camera.
The largest area of the proposed improvements is in video mode. (But naturally the game will benefit) E-P3 is notorious for the camera roll and wobble jellylike when it was even the low E-M5 and IBIS's completely new, the staff and reduce the impact. significant rolling shutter. This means that you can take video smoothly using the phone, so much so that you may also be misleading to use the steadicam in some cases it is not a substitute for steadicam, however, and it comes with the camera. still recommend a small amount of image shift. `'To compensate for the motion sensor. The use of mobile phones with camera panning and watch as smooth as could be.
[Touchscreen].
Some features of this mechanism. I find it very helpful. Instead, focus and compose the image in the camera as you can compose your shot and lightly touch the screen to focus on the area you want and can use it. I found it very useful for macro work as well as the general picture to a friend E-M5 also features a beautiful OLED screen and works like a charm.
[Lens].
The reason I chose the M43 (sponsored by Olympus and Panasonic as well as other manufacturers of the three) than competitive cameras like Sony's NEX series is a large selection of lenses available. This remains the case. Using a bright f/1.4 Panasonic 25mm lens and coupled with a high ISO performance, I find the E-M5 is terrible in low light. (If you are on a budget, consider the equally excellent Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens, Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens or image).
