Olympus has a patent for 2 lenses. Olympus M 12-40mm f/2.8 Olympus M 12-40mm f/2.8-4 We don’t know yet which lens will be made. This would give m4/3 uses at least 3 lenses in that range…. the Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8, Olympus 12-50mm f/3.5-5.6, and one these lenses listed above. Info from 1/3 Rumors Patent: Olympus […]
Mirrorless Battle: OM-D vs GH3 vs X-E1 by Jordan Steele
Feb 23
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This should be a fun comparison. I have the pleasure of having three of the best mirrorless cameras around in my possession right now: a newly acquired Fuji X-E1 with 35mm f/1.4, my trusty Olympus OM-D E-M5 and the Panasonic GH3, fresh into my hands for review. Mirrorless Battle: OM-D vs GH3 vs X-E1 by […]
Olympus OMD E-M5 Firmware 1.6 is ready
Feb 21
From a email I got Dear E-M5 Owner, Good news! Updated firmware is now available for your camera. Download the Olympus Digital Camera Updater to update your firmware for the following features. Version 1.6 The highlight and shadow control function was modified so the exposure settings are applied correctly at ISO 2000 or higher. Additional […]
How to customize the Fn1/Fn2/Video buttons
Feb 15
To help customize the Olympus E-M5 to suit your needs, you can setup 3 buttons for specific functions. The 3 buttons are: Fn1 Fn2 Video Record Many owners who have a good size stable of older manual focus lenses like to set Fn2 as a “Magnify” button. This is a very handy spot, being just […]
“Full Frame Equivalence” and Why It Doesn’t Matter By Jordan Steele
Feb 2
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A great article explaining why the differences between Full Frame and smaller formats doesn’t matter “IF” you understand a little bit about the differences, so you can pick the right lens and f/stop for any format. Snip it “With smaller than 35mm sized sensors, you will often hear talk of a camera’s or lens’ “full […]
Olympus OMD EM5 and Ultra Long Exposures!
And now for something different!
I know, most of my recent posts have been about the new Fuji X-E1, but tonight I decided to take out the OMD and test it out for ultra long exposures. I have the OMD as a high speed replacement for my Canon DSLR (currently a 7D) in order to reduce weight and ease of use.
A big thanks to Mark for a Great Article on making long exposures with the E-M5 and Live View Bulb setting.
