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- We know that the EM-5 Mark III is coming SOON; Jimmy met up with The Camera Project in New York to discuss what might be coming with the Mark III.
It's been 3 years since the brilliant EM-5 Mark II arrived at Jimmy's house and it's been everywhere with his family. Not only is it a brilliant camera for his family, capturing every moment, but Jimmy also used it professionally for model shoots and weddings. What is it like in 2018? Still a capable camera?
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EM5 has been one of my favourite cameras of all time (regardless of generations). I love the balance of size, shape and features. Also sorry about the audio and video quality in my New York interview with Josh and Alison from The Camera Project due to a corrupted audio file and my incorrect front camera setting on the app setting on my iPhone X (I did use a BitPlay fisheye clip-on lens).
Red35 Photography can u help me i wanna buy olympus camera is it the em5 mark ii or em1?
Thanks for the review. Really enjoyed the crossover with the camera proyect
Cheers David, yes I did enjoy our little chat with Josh and Allison in NY! They are just cool and lovely people!
Another great video Jimmy! I completely agree with you that the EM5 II is still a great camera. I was very fortunate to pick one up that was lightly used with a 12-40mm pro for 250 GBP. Such a joy to use and the results this pairing takes is wonderful!
👍thanks for keeping the Olympus ❤️ going. Great to see Allison & Josh too!
Thanks Craig! yes Josh and Allison were brilliant!
good honest view of what is still my favourite walk about camera ..... was half expecting this video to be from Canne Film Festival but i guess Greenwich will just have to do ..... Images of Charleen in that red velvet dress would suggest you have been holding out on us all Jimmy!!!!! ..... keep up the good work .... i now have a good reason for being lazy on Sundays .... waiting for the next instalment.
After my first HEAVILY used EM5-II died Feb. 2018 I considered the G9 and the EM 1-II.
I realized I neither need 4K nor would I want anything less than the EM5-II IBIS.
Choice was clear, I got this baby again, this time in silver :)
Wow, glad to hear from some one who loves the EM5 as much as I do :) Brilliant! Enjoy the camera (once again) keep shooting!
I still have an old OM2n which I love. I also love my OM-D EM-5 MK 1 wish it had the simplicity of the old OMs. Sometimes find the menus a bit tiresome. The size is almost identical. I've been using Oly cameras since they first appeared. Love them.
You're so right about the build of this camera - if I ever hand mine over to someone, I always warn them that it's heavier than it looks. I have the original E-M5 (bought it cheaply when the mkII was coming out), but I still think it's fabulous. It's a camera you just want to use all of the time.
Thanks and absolutely, don't know why really, for some reasons, EM5 is the camera that always next to me. I can let go of my Leica, EM1 after work but the EM5 is just always there...weird... and creepy.
Nice review, thank you. 👍👍👍👍👍
Great review love it
Cheers Jess! Much appreciated!
perfect timing. just what i wanted to see.
Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed it!! Have a good day!
Red35 Photography cheers! :)
Love you're channel! Jimmy's videos definitely stand out to other channels just cuz the way you interact with models and other people in the videos. Would really love too see a review of Zuiko 7-14mm ultra wide.
Thanks Brittany!! Much appreciated your support! Don't worry, 7-14 is on our list and I have one that I use a lot, just stay tuned :)
Love the Camera Project channel and the EM5ii! Great video. I echo the mark iii wish lists you guys provided, and would add phase detect AF & better continuous AF tracking to the list. I know The EM1ii has these features, but I'm hoping to get them in a more affordable package.
Thanks mate! Yes, we are all hoping the next big thing :)
Great video, just bought a E-M5 ii myself and enjoy it a lot. Super compact, battery life is actually better than expected. My local dealer (Germany) told me no E-M5 iii to be expected in 2018, so no regrets ;)
We don't know or no one really knows. Olympus is keeping a lot of secrets, so I know. They need some new cameras other than EPL-9 as others are pumping out models after models. So, we will see :)
Exactly the video I was looking for Thanks.
Cheers Ted! Thanks for watching, have a nice weekend!
Great camera 👍
Indeed it is! Love this camera!
As anEM-5 Mk II owner myself, I feel the same way too about this camera. I wouldn't really call it a workhorse (though I've shot weddings with it before) but it's more of an everyday camera. One thing I do hope they'd be able to improve on the Mark III though would be the low light capabilities but then again the limitation is on the sensor size I guess. Keep up the great work, I really love your videos!
Thanks Khairil!! Technology will come but at pixel level, M4/3 sensor is no worse than APS-C or even Full Frame. It's physics. M4/3 is pretty decent actually, just the size, as you said, that makes it look worst than larger format. But it will improve I am pretty sure of it, just a matter of when. But I think, in photography, is about careful read about lights and shadows and understand the composition is more important, we didn't have ISO 6400 colour negatives before, we are pretty spoiled these days. Thanks again and glad you love our videos :)
The dxo rating of the em1ii sensor showed a pretty big jump in low light performance for m43. As of yet, no other m43 from either Panasonic or Olympus has come close. Here's hoping that an em5iii can match that.
I just bought this camera,and i'm really impressed. I know the new one is coming but i also know that olympus gives updates to older cameras to catch up new ones,and that one of many things i lke from them. I have fuji xt 10 and when i got this camera i never turn it on. I know limits,but with lots of features you can do alot. Live comp. is something that i do alot and even only with a kit lenses. I think go full in m4/3 system because i know limits and how to go around them. It's now about sensors,it about person and skill. Yes it helps to get much light in some low light stuff,but mostly what i do is long exp. and for that i have many options. :) Cheers!
5:58 In a pinch, it is possible to engage the special "high-res" mode. Only in situations where there is no movement in the shot though. This is a great camera, and I have owned it since 2015 when it first came out. Like you mentioned, it is built like a tank! And that's speaking from experience, as I have dropped it a couple of times with the 12-40 m.zuiko 2.8 lens mounted. Lens and camera have survived each time!
Great video, thanks!
Cheers Justin! Much appreciated and have a good weekend!
New m5/3 Modell: The german general sales Manager told me about Autumn (1 week ago).
I guess it will be awesome, 100 years anniversary model!
My main camera since 2015. Solid, silent, flexible, dependable. My only complain is the lack of PDAF which limits continuous AF and usability of legacy 43 glass. EM1 series always tempting, but I think I like the EM5 better. Waiting for the markIII
I also use a backup Panasonic GM1 (tiny and similarly solid) and FX cameras for special occasions.
I have a long history about the EM5s. Both EM5 Mark I and Mark II were my second camera during my days as a Canon and Leica photographer and now I am using EM1 Mark II and PEN-F. EM5 still is my family camera and going everywhere with us. PDAS will be awesome but I did use 4/3 lenses on it, just a little slower.
Waiting on the Mark 3. Should be the perfect solution for me.
I think the whole world is waiting! I too can’t wait for mark 3! Thanks for watching again!
great job i owned the em5 ii for a while which i would have kept it i loved the shots stablization was weak in the dark but very well built and yes i love the menu
Thanks mate for watching! Yeahh unfortunately the AF does hunt a little in the dark and noise was acceptable but not too great but you can get around it by using the 1.2 lenses :)
I love my em52 it's been my only camera for the past year with my 40-150 2.8 and 12-40 2.8 now I have the 45 1.8 and many legacy lenses I never have enough time to try everything. And you are right the em52 with grip and 12-40 it is heavy ,I've had people take pictures with it and that's the first thing they say how hefty it is. My only two complaints is the dial is hard to read in bright daylight since mine is the silver and I don't like the video play button I always have trouble finding it with my finger for some reason. Another very good video !
Cheers Mario! I find it not too difficult to see the dial but yes, I can see you point as it can be quite reflective in bright days. Thanks again and have a nice day!
I totally agree. Recently I've bought a Panasonic G9. But I still like my EM-5 MkII more. It's perfect sized for MFT. The MkIII only needs a better AF :)
Cheers Stefan! That’s MFT at its best in terms of best compromise in built quality, size, and weight! I do thank EM5 has always been a classic. Yes hoping Mark 3 has better AF
I'm a big fan of the EM5.2. I purchased mine a couple of years ago and I have absolutely no issue with "just" 16MP. I was coming from an E-1 with 5MP... I got hold of an MMF-3 so I could use my old lenses, but sold them and the MMF-3 when I replaced them with much lighter and more responsive glass.
I'm an old amateur photographer that grew up when shooting 36 frames on a roll of film in an afternoon was extravagant. So having 300 frames per hour at my disposal is beyond my wildest dreams.... Doesn't make me any better though!
Thanks Andy! I do agree that MMF-3 and legacy 4/3 lenses doesn't work too well with EM5 II but it's ok on EM-1, hence I still use them. I do agree about film vs digital. I remember the days when I used to carry 10 rolls for my holiday and that was it. Nows, I can shoot hundreds if not thousands for each holiday, a little over kill :)
I love this camera. Handy, small and yet super tough. The only drawback is the super short battery life. Make sure you have lots of battery with you.
I think this is going to be my new camera. I think its perfect, it has everything (thanks to the new upgrade) except an internal flash, but the external mini flash is a great solution. Also, I saw in another video that you can assign focus peaking and magnify to a function button ideal for use with vintage manual lens.
Thanks Gabriela!!! Yeah that tiny mini flash is pretty cool, rotates and tilts. A very capable camera indeed! Yes I use focus peaking when I use some vintage lenses on the camera. Peaking was what lacked in Mark 1.
Nice review. EM5mk2 user since 2016 and love the build quality of this little camera. Where do I get one of those cool looking rubber eye piece cups from ?
Cheers Stuart! The eye cup is Olympus large eyecup EP-16 :)
I just subscribe for that big god lovely smile from Alison at the end :)
I agree with almost everything about the review except the dynamic range. It's certainly not bad, but it's not as good as a lot of APS-C contemporaries. I'm thinking specifically of shooting things like landscapes, underexposing to preserve highlights, then brightening shadows in post production. Even older Fuji cameras with 16 MP sensors (X-T1, X-T10, etc.) do a noticeably better job; with the E-M5 Mark II (and really all M43 cameras, including newer 20 MP models) the noisiness creeps in even at low/base ISOs in a way APS-C cameras don't seem to struggle with. That said, the pixel shift feature (I think it's branded "hi-res shot") does an awesome job with long exposure landscapes and the RAW files from that process are really spectacular in terms of color, resolution, and ability to recover information!
Thanks Joshua! Well, you can't compare the 16MP sensors between Fuji and Olympus (or Panasonic) simple because of the sensor size. You have to compare with the 'equivalent' with same or similar pixel density on sensor. 16MP APS-C sensor has much larger micro lenses and can absorb more lights. But if you compare it with a, say 24MP APS-C sensor, looking at pixel level noise/DR, you will find that it's pretty equivalent. But in essence, you are right that Fuji's 16MP is better if you are looking at outright quality. And also, you can't compare the EM5 II sensor with today's APS-C sensors either as it's 3 years old now and the game has moved on. But it's still a very capable sensor given in the right hands.
This camera is amazing! Im actually coming out with a video about it on my channel (probably the one AFTER my next one) - it still makes sense to own one. I agree. 4k would be nice. NOT variable. dont need 4k 60fps, but if theyre listening, do it! 120fps in 1080p with a decent bitrate would be awesome. I guess we will see. Hope a mark 3 comes out.
Hey Jimmy, thanks for this channel work and especially for this video. What is you preferred ISO limit for the E-M5.2? Generally a special video about your experiences about High ISO and differences between E-M1.2 and E-M5.2 would be very interesting for me. I'm an owner of the E-M5.2 in Germany. Greetings!
Thanks mate for watching! I can say that the difference between the two is about 1 stop. I can get good results at ISO6400 and 3200 on EM5 II. But ETTR (Expose To The Right) is always the rule of thumb on M43 system. It does better in highlights than shadows.
Wow I'm surprised you didn't mention most of the below:
The goods:
1) the shutter sound
2) the grip + battery grip feels really good
3) the IBIS
4) the image quality and SOOC jpegs
5) the build quality you mentioned
6) the tilty flippy screen
7) the smartphone app integration for remote + photo transfer
8) the m43 lens selection + adapters
9) the size
10) the customization
The bads:
1) the menu (the worst)
2) the battery you mentioned
3) the eye sensor to turn off the LCD is too sensitive. It can sense it like a hand's length away
4) can't use the touchscreen to focus when using the viewfinder
5) the continuous af
6) single card slot
7 the back button focus AF lock button doesn't feel good
I've the camera for a while. Enjoyed it but eventually sold it.
Thanks for watching anyway and well, we didn't include many points because it's been repeated so many times in different TH-cam videos and written reviews online. I don't need to repeat them and rather, I concentrate what's important to me as a photographer/user. Things that you mentioned are all valid but not that they bother me too much, all I need is something that takes great pictures :) I am a working pro for 12 years, used Canon and Leica M before and now Olympus.
Thanks for making this video. I have question, I am planning to buy EM5 ii. Mostly I'll be using the camera for family documention (photo, vlog, or travel video with kids). From you and many other video reviews. I am impressed by the IBIS, but I am wondering if the autofocus in video capable/realible for my purpose above. Would be so glad if you have time to answer. Thanks.
Thanks for watching, EM5 II is a great camera but video may be lacking a little by today's standard, in particular autofocus since it's contrast detect only and also base on old AF algorithm so it's not very reliable if you want to follow something. If you need that, EM5 III is a vastly improved camera that addresses that.
Unfortunately, it is nearly imposible to buy the EM5 III in Indonesia espesially secondhand. I found the new one on web, but price is not valuable anymore compared to other brands.. somehow. Anyway thank you for your opinion..
Hey Jimmy. Thank you for the videos and putting out and honouring Olympus brand! I started out in Dslr with a Olympus e-420 back when was four thirds! But ended up in nikon where i am today! But considering i am not fully geared and can't really invest in higher level, I always wondered in trying out if Olympus would suffice me against my nikon d600 and full frame lenses! Always keen in understanding if Olympus and Fuji would be great way to change or even Sony due being full frame! Don't want to be biased so that's why i was keen to test in field to see how they compare! Always wanted to try longer than in a shop with sales man looking at me! Is there other Olympus Experience any time soon in London area?? Thank you and keep up! enjoy watching them
Hi Bruno, many thanks indeed for your support! Olympus does indeed deserve more attention in this media-savy world. Olympus has been making cameras for many decades and most people don't realise how good they really are. I personally used Canon for 12 years and Leica for a few more before settling with Olympus. Their lenses, really, are amongst the best out there. I don't do lap tests, shooting charts or brick wall, all I know is use them to produce images, I am happy about the results and so do my clients who paid me to do the jobs. So that says a a lot. Are you in London? I do run workshops with Olympus that offers longer experiences so add me on FB (just find me under Jimmy Cheng with a hat!) I will let you know when. I am currently planning a couple.
Thank you for the quick response! Yes, i live in London! Workshops although interests me, I am a bit reserved due the tight budget usually, But yes, I will be interested to check out to see if it fits and I can attend to one, one day! thank you and all the Best!
Don't worry, if you are attending an Olympus-led workshop, it's usually free but at a first come first serve basis but if the event is over subscribed, then they will have a lottery system to pick some lucky attendees. I will post them as soon as they are available through my FB page.
So I had liked you page already and added your facebook profile too so will try to follow up. thank youuu
Please review the EM5 Mark III once you hear anything on it!
I own the em5II and em1II, and the battery on the em5 lasts a lot for video. Just shot a 2,5 hour concert with one battery and 2 bars left (IBIS off). The em1II at 4k (IBIS on) chew almost 2 batteries.
Back again :) If Olympus makes a EM5.3 and gives it hand holdable high resolution and updated AF and builds it like my Pen F as far as no screws high quality looks then it will sell like hot cakes. I am looking for a 2nd camera to sit next to my Pen F. The EM1X looks amazing so far and as rumored I want it but many people will not want to spend that much money. The EM5 updated will be very popular.
Yes Terry, I think you are right. Just like Formular One racing, they have all the top techs and over the years, these techs will trickle down to high end then consumer cars, Olympus is employing similar strategy, EM1X will be a showcase for what they can currently do, technologically, then these techs, together with improvements on processor speeds and sensor techs, will then be made smaller and used in smaller bodies. So everything makes sense after all :) I am looking forward too all the future Olympus releases, exciting time.
What eye cup is that? The large EP-16? Or some other one? The stock eyecup on this and the E-M5 mkI is so... not great. Been meaning to find a replacement.
Hi Linh, thanks for watching and yes it's the large EP-16! I much prefer the larger cup.
Can you do a video shooting portraits with this camera and a couple of f1.8 primes?
the EM5 Mark 2 and the EM10 Mark 2 have the same sensor right?
love your reviews! what are the micro four thirds lens u personally use with the em5 mark 2?
Thanks Leonardo! It depends on what I am doing really but I tend to take the EM5 II to travel these days and leave my PEN F and EM1 II for work. So I will travel light and use 12 f/2 or 25mm 1.2 pro if I want one lens or both plus 60mm macro for a three lens set up in a small shoulder bag.
I am only interested into the performance of the Autofocus. Because I am looking for a lighter and smaller system in parallel to my Nikon D500 as sometimes I don't want or cannot carry around with me a my heavy DSLR incl. lenses. Especially the Olympus 300mm 2.8 I am interested in for birding and wildlife. Any idea on that?
Well, if you don't need tracking, EM5II can definitely performs. It will work well with all latest M.Zuiko lenses. The 300mm is f/4 not 2.8 but it's tiny for what it is (in equivalent terms 600mm!) But if you want tracking, I would propose the use of EM1 II for that. It's AF speed will shock you and on par with D500 if not batter. It also features many things that tailor for fast actions such as Pro Capture. So in short, if you won't need tracking and ultimate speed too much, EM5 II will work brilliantly and yes, it's tiny and fully weather sealed.
Hi guys, I plan to buy a new m43 body as my main camera and I cant decide which one is better. The price of these 3 models are similar now.
1) gx85
2) e-m5 ii
3) e-m10 iii
I seldom shot video so 4k video is not a huge concern. Given that i have two lumix lens right now, is it better to buy a gx85 or switch to Olympus body for better image quality?
she's beautiful!
Hi.. which lens did you use at 8:49 and 8:51, do you remember? Love the rendering. Was it 12mm/2?
8:49 were 12mm f/2 and 8:51 was PanaLeica 25mm 1.4
Lovely review! What lens was the image at 4:13 with? Its a beautiful picture!
Thanks Faye! It's captured with Olympus 12mm f2
@@Red35Photography Thank you so much! I though so, I really love the look of that lens!
Nice video. I have this camera. Besides the EM1X or EM1 II is there a better Olympus option today for vlogging and street photography?
PEN-F is a good option if you don't need 4K and mic input. PEN-F has the same sensor as EM1 II just minus the hybrid AF system. 20MP and does 1080p at 30/60 and I use it for a lot of my street stuff when I pair it with either 12mm or 17mm primes
Red35 Photography thanks! One more question if I may. Olympus 17mm or Pana-Leica 15mm f/1.7?
@@erjennin Either does a fine job. I think the Pana-Leica may be just a little sharper but not great for manual focus if that's your thing.
Red35 Photography just ordered the Pen F for street work.
What eyecup do you use on your em5 mk2?, I noticed that you used a different type of eyecup than mine. Thanks in advance
Thanks Fajar for watching mate! Yes I used the Olympus large eyecup EP-16, just easier for use in bright day and glasses :)
Thank you so much for your response :)
Red35 Photography going to have to try it myself! Glasses indeed
I owned the original EM5 and I own the Pen F now and plan to own the EM-5 mk3. I want a new sensor and I want a focus joy stick and I want more serious video. I also want a larger better EVF.
Thanks for watching Terry! I do think many of your wishes will come true. It will definitely has a new 20-mp sensor, improved AF and also 4K video features and some 1080 slow-mo. I too want a bigger EVF, must my glasses always in the way!
M4/3rds 10 year anniversary, I am expecting something awesome from Olympus at Photokina later this month
Thanks George for watching, from what I gathered, don't put too much hope for 2018 from Olympus because they are going to release a monster in 2019, well, at least from what I heard. No proof yet but unlikely.
Do you think I should get it right now? ...Oct 2018. thanks
Mario Trancon thanks Mario! Well only you can answer that question and it solely depends on what you do. For stills, yeah I don’t see any problems at all as it still produces very nice images. Weather seals, metal body, 5-axis IBIS, all great for stills. For videos, there are better options depending on your requirements and budget. I love my EM-5ii still even I have all other cameras to play with these days.
Hello! I just bought this camera with the Olympus 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 II lens. Should I also bought a smaller lens? Thanks
You are very welcome indeed and I am glad you enjoy the camera! Smaller lens? Yes :) Get a nice little prime for low light shooting or general portrait so either 17mm 1.8 or the 25mm 1.8 will be a nice addition.
Hi there, I am really enjoying reading your reviews as I find them really easy to follow as someone who isn't a pro... I am considering buying the EM-5 Mark II as my first ever interchangeable lens camera, and I am trying to figure out if it is in my price range when I consider all the lenses I might need (other than the kit lens!). Could you advise me on how many I would need for everyday photography, and which ones that are compatible with this camera are best value? Apologies if this is a very broad question!
Hi Kirsten, thanks for watching our review and we are glad you enjoyed it and found it useful! In additional auto kit lens, I would recommend you to get a standard prime, 25mm 1.8 as it’s a good general fast prime that will allow you to take low light shots and to blur the background when taking portraits. Then depends on what you want to do more often, you may also want to consider a 17mm 1.8 for landscape, travel, and documentary photos or 45mm 1.8 for more details and portrait work. If you are interested in more safari/wildlife photography, think about a longer zoom too. There are many out there and you are welcome to ask me again in the future once you get used to the camera and find out more about yourself as a photographer :)
Thanks so much for your reply! I use my camera mostly for travel shots and video, so think I'll try to pick two extra lenses; one for landscapes and one for close-ups. The ones you've listed above are definitely going to be a good starting point for my own research, so thankyou :)
Kirsten Liggat one more you can have a think is 60mm 2.8 macro which I also reviewed. If you like real close up photography :)
Starting to have doubt buying the MKii when heard the MKiii is coming out, but, think will still get the MKii 2nd hand. eventhough the MKiii will have tons more better features, but dun think gonna fork out that much money for a new camera. I bought my MKi 2nd hand too. :)
MK II is a great little camera and does the job well enough for normal day to day photography and some general video. People are over-hyping 4K and slow mo and yes, they look cool but they only make sense and look great if you know how to film and edit in the end. So MK II actually still makes sense in many ways.
Just bought the Mkii second hand and don’t regret it. Went for the Pana 20mm and Oly 40-150 (not the pro one) and its been fun traveling with it as its such a light combination. My local dealer told me that the Mkiii is not to be expected in 2018, so waiting might not be the best option unless you are reeaaally patient ;)
Vitus von Lojewski just got myself a 2nd hand 40-150 as well (not pro also :) ), to be used in my trip to japan later! And hope 2 get a 2nd hand e-m5 mkii over there as well
I'm doing more and more portrait shooting. I own the OMD EM-5 Mark II with the 12-40mm f.2.8 lens. Would I get better results with Nikon d750 or similar which is more than 16 megapixels? I don't want to buy more Olympus lenses if I'm going to get better results with a different camera brand like Nikon. Hope you can answer me. :)
Quick question, which would you suggest getting EM10 mark 3 or EM5 mark 2? LeRoy
Tough one. In terms of still features, EM5 II still wins, If you need 4K video, EM10 III. However EM5 III should be out this year if you can wait :)
Thanks for the reply. I ended up getting a new M5 II few days ago one may e pick up the newer one later. So how do you feel about used lens? BTW love the channel Content. LeRoy
Perhaps in September the new one?
Can't wait!
*ugh* I'm stuck between the em1 and the em5 mkii...any thoughts???
How desperate are you? EM5 is due for an update towards the second half of this year I believe, if you can wait and want to get the latest :) EM1 Mark II is still great of course and worth buying with recent discounts.
Love this camera. Just bought mine last month to replace my EPL5 which I had been used for about 5 years.
Solid all-around, loved the stabilizer when shooting video too. More stable and grippier when combining with battery grip, also makes it better looking!
16MP and 1080p? no problem, I think its more than enough for my online content creation (Social media/TH-cam)
Check lastest video using em5 on my channel! ;)
Cheers mate! Thanks for watching and you hit the mark saying it’s enough for you. Many don’t realise what they need and chase the pixels and hi res video when they don’t really know how to exploit them :) will check out your channel later mate!
Wow... I just got mine with Oly 12-40 2.8 to replace my EPL5 too
JustPimpiset ii
How's it held up in comparison? I'm looking to replace my epl5 before too long, and I'm stuck between this and the em10 mk III. What were some of the biggest differences of the em5 vs the epl5?
@@oyeleyeolalekan4486 Exactly same, but I guess you guys are also keeping the EPL5 as a second body.
How does it compare to the Panasonic Lumix G9?
Thanks for watching mate. Well these are very different cameras. G9 is built and designed to take on the EM-1 II for professional M4/3 photographers and there’s a three years gap in technology. However, the EM-5 II is no slouch in stills even with a 16 MP sensor. That’s my opinion. G9 has greater dynamic range in low ISO and may be a stop better in low light. But it’s also a lot larger compare to EM-5 and costs more. Depends on what you shoot, EM-5 II is a great travel camera with weather seals and rugged build.
Nice review. I just picked up a used EM5II. One thing you did not address in your review at any sort of extent is EM5II autofocus capacity in good and bad light, and CAF tracking capacity. You skipped that entire topic, which I think is kind of a important don't you think?
Dmitry Brodsky thanks for watching mate. Well, I didn’t mention it because I would be repeating what hundreds of reviewers had done already and also partly because I have no problem getting shots that wanted or needed hence I didn’t mention it too much. If want more insight, I can say that in day time, AF is as quick as ever, not EM1 level but still quick. Low light does hunt a little but if you have used contrast base AF mirrorless cameras since the beginning, it’s the same old thing that hunts a bit due to lack of contrast. CAF is actually ok but you have to set it up lie AF confirm before shutter and do it in Low continuous then it will work fine.
Do you think it is sufficient to get shots of children playing / running around ? Thanks !
mvhan911 from my limited experience - no.
Dmitry Brodsky , that’s what I feared when I read your comment so thanks for giving me this honest feedback. When I get a new camera it would be a must have requirement to get good shots of my little one(s).
mvhan911 Fuji xt3 is really good if u like Fuji. I had my child running into pool last night and jumping and at 20 frames per second, with electronic shutter, every shot was in focus, and no rolling shutter
i love that sexy silver colour!
Oh yes, especially on the EM5 :)
Is the EM5.2 capable of taking photos of night sky? If yes, can someone send me a flickr link or something to the results?
I own a very outdated EP-3 and always wanted to try out night sky photography but all I can get from my EP-3 is horribly grainy photos. I've tried different settings to reduce noise but nothing helped. So i'm looking for an upgrade
Tripod + long exposure and some fast lenses will do the trick. Night sky photography is ALWAYS done on a tripod with long exposures, you should be able to get good, clean pics at ISO 800 with your camera.
Cyberwarfare ya I did all that but still just plain noise. I don’t have any sample photos bc I deleted them immediately after looking at them.
@@ChnyQn There are people who do astrophotography with Sony RX100s which has a way smaller and crappier sensor so there has to be some degree of user error there; either that or your camera is defective. Do you have your exposure settings?
@@cyberwarfare9118 I found some pictures, I tried different settings (1) F2.8, 20 secs, ISO 200 (2) F2.8, 8 secs, ISO 1600
guys is the omd em10 mkiii waterproof?
No, the EM10 III isn't weather sealed, only EM5 II and EM1 both Mark I and II are.
Can i have the olympus omd em 5 mark II ?
Not sure why, but yr sample pics seemed a bit low res and dull and can't quite compare to some other EM5-II sample pics out there. (I am considering this camera for bird watching and portraiture.
Is it all metal camera?
Yes :) Full magnesium body with weather sealing.
I can relate to that - for a Leica user (and fan), Olympus OM-D cameras are a good match. I feel the same about my Pen F Digital - it is a good counterpart to my Leica MP. But I'm waiting for the MkIII with 20 MP sensor (this is why I bought the Pen F Digital instead of the E-M5 MkII) …
Cheers Christian! Definitely, both of us agreed on the quality of Leica and I also do think Olympus has that feel in any of their OM-D cameras, and the PEN-F of course. I also use the PEN-F now because of the 20MP sensor a lot more.
I also use the EM5 Mark 1 in conjunction with my Leica M262
Thanks Justin, I do know that many actually use Olympus cameras as second bodies for Leica system :)
Me interesan las cámaras sin espejo y he hablado muy bien de ellas, (olimpus) Me interesa la marca m5 mkII, aunque la m10 markIII también me gusta, tengo dudas entre ellas. jeje
Soy aficionado a la fotografía de paisajes, sobre todo, pero a la vez que hago de la calle y el retrato, el video no lo uso.
Tengo un canon apsc (canon 700D) y quiero menos peso, pero no perder calidad (al ser un sensor más pequeño), por ese motivo es para preguntarle si puede asesorarlo.
¡ saludos!
Gracias por ponerse en contacto. Si su objetivo principal es la fotografía de paisajes y calles, cualquiera de los dos estará bien. Si desea una mejor resistencia a la intemperie, control manual completo y calidad de construcción, EM5 Mark II sigue siendo una mejor opción. Si puede esperar o no le importa pagar un poco más, creo que el nuevo EM5 Mark III debería lanzarse después del verano. Si desea una cámara moderna ahora, EM10 Mark III es más nuevo y apunta a más entradas para fotógrafos de nivel medio. ¡Espero eso ayude!
@@Red35PhotographyGracias por su respuesta, vivo en España en Andalucía, poca lluvia y poco frío, aquí suele hacer calor y buen tiempo, en verano mucho calor, así que no creo que el sellado de la cámara sea mi interés especial.
Que te parece entre la m10 mark II y la m10 mark III para fotografía?
shall enter 2021 with this and 17mm f1.4 and 45mm f1.8 and 75mm f1.8 with tiny flash ...on the streets of india
My Mark III wishlist:
More dynamic range
Less noise
Wireless tethering (like what a Camranger does or Canon M50)
Bigger LCD
Better 1080p video (more detail, less moire)
Better continuous autofocus
Wouldn't that be great :) Thanks for your comment mate. Have a nice day
I have enjoyed using this camera but that artic screen has broken off twice, the first time fixed under warranty but now it has broken again. I always store the screen after I have shot a scene, maybe the wrong thing cause I am opening and closing a lot. In the new mk3 I want a stronger artic screen, the new sensor, oh gaud can they do a Sony eye auto, please, and a slightly bigger grip, please
I don't really want to defect to Sony cause I am heavily invested in Olympus lenses
Thanks Zardos! Broken articulate screen? That's uncommon, I guess but I rare use my LCD but Tracey, as a videographer, uses the screen almost everyday and it's ok, well, on the EM1 II, and to me, the EM5 II has the same build so it shouldn't break that easily, do you knock about a lot or just simply opening and closing? AF, I agree, if Olympus can improve on the eye focus, like Sony, then they will have the best AF system in the M4/3 world. Grip? Umm... I like it as it is, small and light. You can add a grip afterward if you wish but I like it 'flat'.
Red35 Photography I defintely do not knock it around, it's simple open and close, but my main genre is travel so when I am walking around camera is off, screen is closed and then when I see an opportunity I open up the screen and turn on the camera. It's just become a habit now and it does mean I am opening and closing many times. I was thinking this conserved battery power and of course protects the screen as I am often in very hot weather conditions. Maybe I am doing it wrong and I should just leave the screen open on my shooting adventure and just rely on the sleep function. I notice if the screen is permanently closed camera takes 3 or 4 secs to activate. Please what are your suggestions
No no pls no bigger grip. It beats the whole M43 concept then. You can always add additional grip but I hope the camera stays smaller in fact.
Please Olympus make the Mark III compatible with Panasonic OIS and aperture control on their lenses. I know you want to sell me Oly lenses (and i have the complete pro line) but i have quite a few Panasonic lenses too and i love them enough to keep using them. It would be sad to see micro 4/3 become a closed wall garden like what Canon and Nikon are doing.. Microphone input on EM10 too please ? Oh and an up-to-date sensor with back illumination is par for the course.
People see 16 MP and are like...Nope well my Pro Nikon is only 12 sooooo
Absolutely, I shoot professionally and I am happy with either 16 or 20mp. It's not necessary to burden your computer load and slowdown the whole workflow for higher megapixel files. I don't need it, my clients don't need them, either are good on 10x14 albums and with proper processing, canvas sizes without any degradation in quality (in fact, canvas doesn't need high MP because of the material which doesn't show details well anyway!)
What do you mean this is not the camera if you're shooting a lot of video? That's why I got this camera. Why is it not good for video?
Thanks for watching mate. don't get offended. I shot a lot of videos with the EM5 II too. It's unfortunate that all our clients now require 4K and better quality videos and EM5 II's limited bitrate and lack of 4K and higher frame rate just can't fit the bills for our jobs. However, people created lovely and absolutely stunning results from EM5 II. Saying that, people can shoot beautiful footage with iPhones too. Just a matter of choosing lights and composition and editing.
Wordsmyth8 , there are better video tools for this price point. But, I actually like vlogging with this camera and the Oly 12mm f/2.
not gonna lie, i sub'd to this channel just because i have a crush on Charli
LOL, well, Charli is definitely a magnet! I am just a supporting cast 😂
RED35...What Long Lens Was That You Were Using in This VIDEO REVIEW?? 40-150mm (( having F/2.8? )) Oly Pro Lens? Or Standard 40-150mm (( F/3.5-6.5? ))
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE RED, :-)
Thanks for watching mate. It's the Olympus 40-150mm 2.8 Pro
em10 mkii just seemed a better deal at $300 less.
em5 just has the better, more adaptive screen.
EM10 II is a great little cam too and if you don't need the better IBIS or fast frame rates or mic input, EM10 II is as capable as the EM5 II :) Thanks for watching again!
Olympus' build quality is good but with horrible QC. It's all about lucky when you buy them. My E-M1 and E-M5 had dead pixels within 6 months (but they became stable now. Hot pixels didn't increase much in 2018).
I will relate the message to Olympus but in fact, purchases do sometime relies on luck. I had dead pixels with my Canon 5D before too. In fact, on Olympus, you can remap the pixel via menu so it rids the 'hot pixels' in the sensor. But if you have dead pixels on the back LCD, then it's not really upto Olympus, as well as other manufacturers, gets their LCD from a suppliers and they usually have a policy about 'defective' units when it's over a number or 'dead pixels'. To increase the 'acceptance' of LCDs, it means they need to check more and will also dispose more 'defective' ones, it will increase the cost of the parts and subsequently transferring the cost to us, buyers. There's a reason Leica sells way more as not only they hand-assemble and handmade the camera, they also have a much stricter QC, but you do pay 6 times the price of a PEN-F.
Red35 - I think this ability to "remap" pixels is not well known and understood. Olympus itself does not talk about it; at least they should explain what exactly is going on there, and what improvements it provides for users (as I understand it, low light performance gets better, not only removing hot pixels).
所以，我选择等待mark3
:)
Red35 Photography 所以你是华人咯
You said it’s not good for people who do a lot of video, why not?
Well, only apply to 2019 when a lot of videographers start to shoot 4K and more advance users like flat profiles or LOG. None of these are in the Mark II. However, the latest Mark III is a beast!
I had one and sold it. I loved the camera even with the cheaper lenses it took great photos however I found it very hard / near impossible to photograph a bird in flight. In fact the EVF wouldn't registrar that anything at all was in the sky, just blue. This camera is great for street photography in decent/good light and you will not find a better camera for still/product photography under a couple grand "pixel shift 40MP image". With me not being a "Pro" and also on a budget, I went with Canon, cheaper lenses that are really better and the body's are also cheaper. Mirrorless is awesome but save for the Sony A7III for 3 or so grand if you want a camera that does everything and affordable lenses Canon is still top dog.
Thanks James for watching! Well, I wouldn't disagree with you as the EM5 II AF just isn't fast or accurate enough for fast moving subjects. Olympus realised it and hence the arrival of EM1 II. The hybrid AF on the pro body is definitely vastly improved and I just love using it for moving subjects a lot (not that I shoot wildlife or flying birds). Yes, it's a great street tool and for me, it's been my travel/family camera. And you are also correct that Canon or in fact any DSLRs which use PDAF still prove to be better in tracking fast pace subjects. And as it's a mature product, any DSLR will be cheaper than the still advancing mirrorless technologies. Sony is definitely leading the AF race in the mirrorless market while Panasonic, Olympus and Fuji all trailing behind and playing catchup. But I do like Olympus EM1's hybrid AF which allows a more reliable tracking when compare to Panasonic and Fuji, in my opinion.
Jimmy, have you lost a bit of weight? Your face looks thinner.
The original E-M5 was my first m43 camera, and still a great camera to shoot. I prefer the smaller body size compared with the large grip E-M1 and Panasonic GH cameras. Waiting for the mark III to see which way to go. Mark II prices will come down but the III will offer a lot more. We shall see!
Cheers mate! I wish that I've lost weight but don't think and I do have intention to lose some hahaha, summer is coming and I don't want to see my belly, not that I have packs anyway. Yes, EM5 Mark 1 or 2 are both great and each update gives us so much more and can't wait to see what Mark 3 has for us!
Maybe this video is showing your future, then! Tracy's camera doubles as a time machine.
LOL😂 I will tell Tracey that!
Love your enthusiasm. Did you know you have a verbal tick? You add the word "actually" to your sentences. Especially in the first third of this video. Hope you don't mind me pointing this out.
Em5 Mark ii better package + better looks. Too much plastic this revision. Tripod mount failure common problem.
I can't stand that electro swing at the beginning, such a bad taste.
Lum , if you look at how Jimmy dresses up for his video and his energy, you’d understand why he chose that song for the opening and closing of his videos.
* * * Why are there 3 different Asian guys with English accents doing Camera Reviews now?
After this iteration it's all plasticky garbage 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
I love my em52 it's been my only camera for the past year with my 40-150 2.8 and 12-40 2.8 now I have the 45 1.8 and many legacy lenses I never have enough time to try everything. And you are right the em52 with grip and 12-40 it is heavy ,I've had people take pictures with it and that's the first thing they say how hefty it is. My only two complaints is the dial is hard to read in bright daylight since mine is the silver and I don't like the video play button I always have trouble finding it with my finger for some reason. Another very good video !
Cheers Mario! Yeah many wouldn’t believe me how ‘heavy’ it is if you just look at it and it goes a long way when it comes to feel. I really like it!
Red35 Photography I want to love my em5 mark ii, but I have some huge issues. One or the worst is I cant seem to nail focus with it. I really wish the face/eye detect worked better. Even putting it on the smallest af point and hammering it over doesn't seem to work. Any tips? Thanks!
That's pretty odd Alex, it shouldn't be the case and in fact, in terms of accuracy, I actually think it's the best out of my other cameras EM-1 II and PEN-F. Ok, face/eye doesn't work as well as it could be but point to point is fine (not tracking, EM1 still the best in that department). Well, remember that the is a CDAF so you need high contrast subject for accurate focusing. If the thing you are point it at lacks contrast, it will not be focus properly. Also, any CDAF has the same tendency to 'overshoot' the subject if the focusing square doesn't cover it entirely. Unlike traditional DSLR's PDAF, the cross type will pin point the focusing in the centre of the focusing box so you can accurately pick and shoot. The is one reason why Sony's AF has advance eye and face detect to compensate this. I hope Olympus will improve the face/eye detect in the near future as it will help greatly. So in the mean time, try to focus ton 'edges' of the subject of find something with 'black' lines on it and get the focus to lock :)