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With this camera, I can't wait to go shooting on the weekend
By R. Williams on March 24, 2015
Color: Silver Style: Body Only Configuration: Base
If you are the type that likes a straight-forward, concise review, look elsewhere. Below I try to document my thought process as I compared the likes of the Olympus EM-1, EM5ii, Sony A7ii, A6000, and Nikon D750, and why I finally settled on the EM5ii.
Like most enthusiast photographers who spend any time online reading reviews, when it came time for me to upgrade my Nikon D40 from 2006, I lost track of my original goals for upgrading (more customizability, video capabilities, low light performance) and got sucked into the world of "gear acquisition syndrome".
Originally confining myself to other APS-C Nikon DSLRs in order to re-use my lens collection, the D7100 became the obvious choice. Until I realized that the size and weight of the D7100 was not much different than the D750 - which at the time was filling every review site with A+ raving reviews. I fell into the rabbit hole of full frame and convinced myself that if I was going to carry a camera all the way to Israel or Korea (some upcoming destinations of mine), then it would be foolish to bring anything other than a full frame which would be guaranteed to get the job done regardless of lighting conditions.
I rented the D750 and fell in love with its incredible ergonomics and handling, not to mention the razor sharp IQ. I was very close to buying it, but then a pro photographer friend pointed me toward the Sony A7 mark II which was just hitting the markets. It boasted a similar 24mp full frame sensor, but in a smaller package. When I began reading reviews, it seemed clear that Sony was innovating in ways that Canon and Nikon hadn't done for years. Being mostly interested in travel and street photography, the appeal of a smaller camera body was strong -- without compromising the full frame quality which I was convinced I needed.
Again, wanting to make the best buying choice possible, I rented the Sony A7ii for a weekend to see how I would like it. I got to shoot both daylight in the snow and nighttime, and got great results for both. However, the ergonomics left something to be desired - the on/off switch was dangerously close to the aperture dial, the switch from auto to manual focus was cumbersome, etc. Also, despite the smaller body, the weight was almost the same as the D750. The most concerning aspect of the A7, however, was the lens selection. I'm a huge fan of fast and compact prime lenses, which simply don't exist for the FE mount. Adapters abound and seem to be everyone's go-to to fill their lens needs, but I wasn't particularly happy about the extra costs involved or the look/feel of the adapters, or the fact that these lenses would require manual focus which isn't a fun experience on the A7ii.
But what the Sony A7ii did show me is the incredible impact that in-camera stabilization has on the photographic process. It is well known that there are a large number of "looks" you just can't get without a tripod, the smoothing effect of water that happens beyond 1/2 second shutter speed. But like most street or travel photographers, the thought of carrying a tripod everywhere is not my idea of a good time. But with the IBIS of the Sony A7ii, I was able to take shots up to 1 second that I was happy enough with to keep. Granted, they weren't tack sharp, but they were usable at reasonable resolutions like posting to Flickr or Facebook. For my travel photos, that's all I wanted.
At this point, I was in a bit of a crisis mode. It felt like there was no camera that combined everything I was looking for. I was simultaneously sliding more and more into full frame envy, while also being tantalized by the thought of a pocketable interchangeable lens camera system. I knew full frame demanded a certain size, especially in the glass, that would never be as small as I was hoping for. Luckily, at this time, I stumbled upon a few of the rare level-headed videos on Youtube discussing sensor size differences. One that really put it into perspective showed how tiny "full" frame was compared to 4x5 or 8x11 sizes in film cameras. Another comment that really helped me shed my full frame zeal was the fact that all modern-day digital cameras, even the entry-level ones, far exceeded the pro-level cameras from only a decade ago. If it was good enough for a pro ten years ago, it is good enough for me today.
The Sony A6000 looked really nice and had some compact lens options, but at this point I was wedded to the idea of camera stabilization. And around this time is when the Olympus EM-5 Mark II was announced. It addressed the biggest grievance I had read about regarding the EM-1 (lack of video features and relatively poor video quality), and did so in an incredibly small body. As I started to research the micro 4/3 system more and more, I became extremely impressed by both the lenses already available and the ones which have been recently announced. Both Panasonic and Olympus, as well as other providers like Leica and Voigtlander, are producing top-notch glass across the focal length spectrum. There are not only high-quality zoom lenses, but also fast and compact primes that I love.
The EM-5 Mark II was not able to be rented (my usual evaluation of whether I really want a product), so I rented the next best thing in the EM-1. I took it shooting in some caves outside of Austin, without a tripod. The images I got from those caves blew me away. Not only did the stabilization allow me to shoot at 1/8 or slower speeds and still get great shots, but the EVF did a much better job than expected in near-darkness. The camera naturally struggles to AF in those conditions, so I got a chance to try out the manual focus assist, which is amazing with the EVF and magnification, as well as focus peaking. Compared to the Sony's cumbersome AF/MF switch on the A7, manual focus is FUN on the Olympus OM-D system. The other thing I loved was the overall ergonomics and controls. Some people describe it as overwhelming, but I love to be able to customize every little button and feature of the camera to my liking - and the defaults are pretty great too. I feel like the actual button pressing and tweaking of settings on the OM-D system can be done just as fast as on a well-designed full-frame DSLR such as the D750, to more likely capture those vital moments.
With the positive EM-1 rental experience, I decided to buy the EM-5 Mark II. The reason I went with the EM-5ii over the EM-1 really came down to three reasons: 1) slight size advantage, being smaller and lighter than the EM-1, and 2) better image stabilization - a full 5 stops is what Olympus cites and my own experience certainly verifies, and 3) better video quality and video features. Some common reasons that people choose the EM-1 is that it has slightly better IQ, but most reviews that say that will be quick to point out that the differences won't be noticeable in practical day-to-day use.
Now that I have used the EM-5 Mark II for over a week, I can say that it delivered on all of the areas I eventually decided to prioritize. The camera is very small and fits nicely in my hands. I can carry it without a strap for over an hour without feeling any type of fatigue. It is not very imposing so when I take it out and shoot on the street, I don't feel everyone staring at me (compared with a full-frame DSLR). Right now I only have the 25mm (50mm full-frame equivalent) prime, which is also small and lightweight, and the combination is amazing. The AF speed is almost impossible to believe, and combined with the silent shutter makes for a remarkable street photography machine.
The quality of the images is more than I would ever need, and I actually prefer 16 MP to 24 or beyond, since it saves on hard drive space. But definitely my favorite feature is the stabilization. I've done some shots at a full 1 second shutter speed, handheld with no support, and they came out great! Videos are silky smooth without a tripod, which I am excited to use while traveling to capture all sorts of clips no matter where I am. I have also tried shooting up to 1600 ISO and found the noise at that setting to be barely noticeable. I don't think shooting in low light will ever be a problem with this camera.
For all the hoopla that you hear about shallow DOF and the micro 4/3 sensor size, I can say that I have found it perfectly fine for my uses. In fact, when I was doing some flower shots, I accidentally missed focus because the DOF was so shallow (at f/). If you are in doubt about the ability of these cameras to blur backgrounds, just look up some sample shots from the pro Olympus zooms (12-40 and 40-150 f/) or the fast primes (45 or 75/). I can't comment on the other major complaint people have (battery life) as I haven't gone on any extended shoots yet, but I plan to keep a spare battery handy at all times anyway.
At the end of the day, I realized that for MY particular use cases of street photography, wanting to have the camera with me always, and for traveling all over the world where baggage is sometimes limited, having a camera system where the body AND the lens were small meant a huge deal to me - and that meant micro 4/3. I'm no pro, but I still demand sharp images and the ability to capture high dynamic range, and I have no complaints with the images I am getting out of the Olympus OM-D systems when paired with a high quality lens. I don't feel like I have compromised in any way, especially with all the great features this camera has which are not available on the Nikon/Canons.
I can't pretend to know what you are after in a camera, but I can say that you should think carefully about whether you REALLY need the latest full-frame megapixel-chasing pro camera. The difference is not just the $$$ but also the difference between whether you actually want to carry the camera around with you everywhere and use it for what it's meant for - capturing moments that are worth sharing with people.
PROS:
- Image stabilization is a game changer and changes the day-to-day photographic process. Leave your tripod at home and get whatever shots you want.
- Camera body AND lenses are small, lightweight, and physically high quality in all aspects: build quality, aesthetics, optics.
- Ergonomics and controls on the camera are so flexible that I can't imagine anyone would be unhappy. With the flick of a finger or press of a button, I have access to any setting I want, no matter how esoteric.
- Innovative features make it feel like a 2015 camera: stabilization already mentioned, Live View, Live Comp, Silent Shutter that stops down to 1/16000, super fast continuous shooting, focus peaking, manual focus assist, bright and lag-free EVF, etc. [The]
- Lens selection is second to none. There are so many that it's honestly hard to choose your first lens. I'll probably settle in with a trinity of Olympus primes: 12, 25, and 45 - and maybe a cheap tele zoom for those rare long shots. But who knows, there's new ones coming out all the time.
CONS
- The provided strap and the way of connecting it is not well designed and interferes with one's grip of the camera. I immediately removed it and plan to use a third-party strap system.
- I doubt I can push the ISO beyond 3200 with favorable results, but I also can't think of any real world scenario where I would want to.
MORAL OF THE STORY
Don't fall into the analysis paralysis of tons of camera research, and don't believe what you read online (that includes my own review). Instead, look up real images from normal people like yourself. Then pick a few contenders and RENT them for real-world shooting scenarios. It may cost you a few hundred bucks to rent several cameras, but it will save you thousands in the end.
UPDATE (5/31/2015):
After shooting with this camera for several months, including several day trips and a week-long trip to South Korea, I can reiterate all of the above. The stabilization system and low-light capabilities of the camera are continually impressing me, and I'm consistently surprised by the tack sharp pro quality images that the camera produces.
Having now used the camera for some extended shooting, I can give three substantial updates to the above review.
First of all, the major complaint that many people say on reviews is that this camera has poor battery life. They must have been using a different camera because I simply do not run into that problem. I purchased a second battery given all the hoopla, but I've never needed to swap to it (compared to the Nikon D750 where I needed to swap mid-day on one shoot, although granted that was in freezing cold weather conditions). I will say that I am very quick to shut off the camera in between shots, and I also don't tend to take 1000s of photos a day. I usually shoot around 100-200 over the course of a day when I am traveling to a new place, and only charge the camera battery once every other night. I haven't had a battery die on me yet. If you are the type who keeps the camera on for long periods of time or shoots thousands of shots per day, then you may in fact see the battery issues that reviewers complain about. But I can say that for my day-to-day battery usage, I see no problems. Again I will reiterate that you can always throw a spare battery in your pocket, since they are pretty small.
Second, I have settled on a strap system which I enjoy quite a bit -- the Black Rapid Metro. I was able to walk around long 10-hour days in Korea with the EM5ii and a relatively heavy lens (12-40mm f/) attached, and did not feel much neck or back discomfort at all. I also find the strap is comfortable enough to keep on while on a bus or stopping for lunch, though on a hot day I will definitely remove the strap during those off times just to cool off. The strap provides great mobility and never snags when I bring the camera up to my eye to take a shot. I also have the Black Rapid wrist strap, and since it uses the same connector, I can easily switch between the two as the scenario dictates. I would recommend this system to anyone with a compact mirrorless camera system, and it won't break the bank.
Third and finally, I have had the opportunity to use the Olympus Pro 12-40mm f/ zoom lens for a week in Korea. My original fear was that the lens would be too big or heavy. While it is significantly (almost 3x) heavier than my Olympus 25mm f/ prime lens, the weight is not a big deal given the strap system I am using. The size is a bigger concern, as the camera definitely looks more imposing and would stick out a lot during street photography. For that reason I will probably stick to the 25mm/ for the most sensitive street photo scenarios (and the darkest scenarios where the extra stop of light will matter), but for everything else -- including all my travel photography -- I will be using the 12-40. The range is just incredibly useful, and as all the reviews will tell you, it is incredibly sharp through the full range. The build quality of the lens, including the focus and zoom rings, are top notch. It truly feels pro, and the photos look accordingly. I personally don't need anything wider than 12mm (24mm full-frame equivalent) for my purposes, and the 40mm is enough reach on the tele end for most of my needs. I will probably keep a cheap tele super zoom in my bag for those 10% of cases where you need to zoom in real close, but I don't expect to swap it in very much. I would not hesitate to recommend this lens to everyone with a Micro 4/3 camera, even those like me who normally prefer primes (Steve Huff says exactly the same, even him being famous for loving primes). My usual caveat is that you should not blindly take my advice, but rent the lens and put it to the test.
Also I've added some sample shots that show a few different scenarios -- night, travel, street, indoor, museum, flowers.
UPDATE (11/13/2015):
Nothing much to add, except to say that I still love this camera, and am still impressed by the pictures that come out of it. I added a few new sample shots. It is an absolutely steal with the price drop ($899 now).
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Another great Olympus OM-D camera
By Moreno Tagliapietra on December 15, 2015
Color: Silver Style: Body w/ 14-42mm EZ Lens
Hello fellow photographers, in the last 50 years I have photographed a bunch of different subjects in all kind of light conditions with all kind of gear. Today, I sell my large format art prints as a part-part-time pro. My formal education and career are in military electronics. All together, I am quite picky about equipment and my main interest is always about what it can do for me (in exchange for my hard-earned money). For years, I have been photographing with Pentax K cameras (K5 presently) and their pro lenses. Last year, I bought a couple of EM10's to shoot snow and ice in very cold weather with the most portable, high quality gear I could find. The cameras fit nicely in my Parka pockets with minuscule, slower but good quality Panasonic zoom lenses on them. Last Winter we did get that kind of weather in Lower NYS and I fell in love with the EM10's to the point of adding an EM5II (mostly because I wanted a weatherized body) and, more recently, upgrading one of the EM10's to an EM10II (EVF and stabilization being the main reasons).
The entire lineup of current OM-D cameras is a masterpiece combination of high IQ, advanced features, compactness, affordability, and lens selection and quality. The only point I would make about the EM10II body is that people with truly large hands could find it difficult to handle it (it fits beautifully in my medium size male hands). Olympus has found the way to further improve the ergonomics of the EM10 re-positioning some controls and beefing up the two dials. The 16Mp sensor is tried and true. If you doubt that 16Mp are enough, consider that you can make high quality prints up to 24x36" at low ISO and up to 13x19" up to ISO3200. The camera has a larger, top of the line OLED EVF which allows you to do most of your shooting without taking your eye off it. It can adapt to the camera exposure and show you how your picture will look like. I like to expose with the displayed histogram but I know of pros who just work with how the scene looks in the EVF. Whenever you need it, the LCD is clear and sharp and, since I regularly shoot above my head and low on the ground, its tilting comes particularly handy. It is touch screen and the Super Control Panel works like a charm. Single AF is very fast. Continuous AF works much better if you shoot at low sequence speed (L = 4fps). Image stabilization is now the state-of-the-art Olympus 5 axes system. There is plenty of direct external controls between dials, buttons and the 4-way controller, much closer to the ones offered by a pro DSLR than an intro ILC. It pays to figure out what functions are paramount to your photography and set the direct controls up accordingly.
The EM10II feature set merits a discussion all by itself. You can put the camera in AUTO and shoot it like an RPG to kill a mosquito. If you get the camera because you are serious about your photography, you are going to set it up the way you want it to work. This means that, with its awesome array of (useful) features, you will have to read the (online) manual from cover to cover, take notes relevant to your photography and carry them in your bag when you go out shooting, and probably spend time on the web searching for additional useful hints on the camera's behavior and capabilities (yes, it's hard to believe in its price range but it explains why so many pro reviewers are madly in love with it). It is the EM10II ability to save four custom sets of favorite settings that is going to keep you afloat in this sea of features. You experiment with the camera and when you are happy with the settings, immediately save the custom set (you can easily recall it if anything "mysterious" happens to the behavior of the camera). If you are not a pro, very probably the camera can do much more that you can. Exploring its features would give you the opportunity to get inspired, experiment and improve your technique. Among all the goodies, focus stacking, Live Time and Live Comp would certainly blow your mind (photographing Xmas lights comes to mind at this time of the year). Video has been further improved but it's not my cup of tea.
Wrapping things up, this is another outstanding OM-D camera packing an almost pro-level feature set in a lovely body for a very convenient price, supported by a great selection of high quality lenses. The robust choice of body upgrades would let you grow within this remarkable system. In my opinion, it's worth spending the currently additional $100 to get the OM10II instead of the OM10. I am attaching a pic of the my EM10II and Pentax K5 with equivalent pro lenses to give you an idea of the compactness of the Olympus. The K5 has a record small size APS-C body.
12/17/15 - Hi, I am adding some pics to support the review. The 1st is the EM10II with the Oly 9-18mm (18-36mm eq) f/ on the left, the Pana 35-100mm (70-200mm eq) f/ on the camera and the Pana 12-32mm (24-64mm eq) f/) on the right. While not being pro lenses, they are all quite good. They are so small that you can hold any 2 of them in your hand when changing lenses. Given that the OM-D bodies are so small, I prefer to work with 2 bodies with a short and a medium zoom on them permanently (no danger of dropping them or getting dirt inside the camera while changing lenses) giving me a zoom range covering 99% of my photography. The 2nd pic is a run-of-the-mill cool sunset in my town and the 3rd one is a closeup of a piece of jewelry knit by my wife (Oly 60mm macro lens). A final comment: many reputable on-line reviewers are truly enthusiastic about this camera. My experience in using it is one of the very best I had in 50 years working with all kinds of equipment, often much more expensive. At this point in my photographic life I want gear that works with me to translate my vision into compelling, high quality prints. The EM10II is right there, immensely satisfying in its competence and ergonomics.
12/30/15 - Happy new year! Yesterday, I picked up my wife after work in Manhattan and fought our way to the main Xmas exhibits in midtown. I had the Oly 9-18mm lens on the EM10II with the minuscule Pana 12-32mm and 35-100mm lenses in my small and excellent sling bag. Working free-hand with the camera and the 18-36mm lens often over my head with the tilted LCD (f/ ISO 1600, +- 1 stop bracketing) was a real joy. I typically convert the EM10II Raw files with the DNG converter and process in Photoshop CS6 but at this high ISO I prefer to start with the superior noise reduction and distortion compensation of DxO OpticsPro. The ISO1600 files come out smooth as silk and let me print some very respectable size enlargements. See pics 5, 6 and 7 (Times Rockefeller Ctr and New Rochelle Harbor)
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Top of the line camera compared to almost any camera out there
By nathan on October 10, 2017
Style Name: Body Only Configuration: Base
Verified Purchase
I've been using M4/3rds since 2012, ever since the release of the glorious E-M5. I was so excited when all the rumors were coming out that I pre-ordered as soon as it was released. I sold off my Canon 30D with 24-70mm and went all in.
5 years later, it was time for an upgrade even though the E-M5 continues to work just like it did day 1. I now have different needs with more low light photography with a fast moving object (baby). I gave the E-M5 a try for 1 year, but I missed a lot of shots because they came out blurry or it was stuck buffering.
I'm just a casual shooter, mainly taking pictures of my baby, family events, and get togethers. Every now and then I'll shoot an event for a friend at no charge just as a way to challenge my skills, and because it's fun. I considered keeping the E-M5 and buying a Leica Q, but for the $4k asking price without good video, tracking and baby drool/splash proof, it just wasn't worth it to me.
The biggest selling factor for me was the dual quad-core TruePic processors that makes the camera work really fast. The faster it processes, the more chances I have at getting the shots at an instant. I'm usually shooting in Low burst mode with Raw + L SF and the E-M1 II takes almost no time buffering before I'm ready to shoot again. One of the processors is actually reserved for RAW shooting if that's how you're shooting. The new and better tracking feature was also a big plus, and while in practice it's not 100% accurate, it's pretty close and I'm happy with that.
While the camera has a ton of other features and it's super well built, I bought it because it would allow me to capture better pictures in low-light and of a baby running around compared to my E-M5 or E-M5 II.
Lenses wise, I like to keep my kit as small as possible so I carry my Olympus 12mm, 25mm, and 45mm. I considered some of the Olympus PRO lenses but man they're much bigger and heavier for slightly better IQ and faster aperture.
I can highly recommend this camera because it's the best camera I've ever used, period. My decision wasn't based on price but rather the value it brings. Looking back at the great photos I've captured with the E-M1 in the month I've had it, I don't even think about the price I paid but rather how fun it is to shoot and the awesome shots I was able to get with it.
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