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 02/14/2013 10:19:25 AM · #1
Originally posted by bmartuch:
Originally posted by colorcarnival:
Originally posted by Hipychik:
Okay....you guys talked me into staying with Olympus. I ordered my OM-D-EM5! So exciting!


Oh such a smart move :D Too bad we don't live closer - I could show you what I've learned so far. I guess we'll have to use FB.

Congrats and ENJOY!


Colorcarnival and Hipychik. We can do this GTG thing. We're really not all that far apart. Let's plan something.


We really should!
 02/14/2013 10:16:18 AM · #2
Originally posted by colorcarnival:
Originally posted by Hipychik:
Okay....you guys talked me into staying with Olympus. I ordered my OM-D-EM5! So exciting!


Oh such a smart move :D Too bad we don't live closer - I could show you what I've learned so far. I guess we'll have to use FB.

Congrats and ENJOY!


Colorcarnival and Hipychik. We can do this GTG thing. We're really not all that far apart. Let's plan something.
 02/14/2013 09:37:43 AM · #3
Every time someone mentions OMD, I think about the band.
 02/14/2013 07:45:01 AM · #4
Oh...you are going to love the OMD! This camera is wonderful, and the new axis system allows you to hand hold the camera and get shots you never thought possible! Video too! There are some great bargin fast lens too to be had and enjoyed...all in a small package you will want to carry everywhere! Please share your thoughts and photos with us!!
 02/13/2013 10:30:48 PM · #5
You won't regret it.
I sold all my Canon gear (7d, 60d, lenses and flashes) and now carry 2 OMD EM5's. Have a new lens lineup and a couple of flashes. All sooooo much lighter and the image quality is amazing.

Best thing I ever did. Absolutely love this camera
 02/13/2013 06:43:11 PM · #6
Originally posted by Ann:
So, the title of this thread should be changed to...NOT making the switch from Olympus to Canon.


LOL! Right! A woman has a right to change her mind!
 02/13/2013 06:42:40 PM · #7
Originally posted by colorcarnival:
Originally posted by Hipychik:
Okay....you guys talked me into staying with Olympus. I ordered my OM-D-EM5! So exciting!


Oh such a smart move :D Too bad we don't live closer - I could show you what I've learned so far. I guess we'll have to use FB.

Congrats and ENJOY!


I'm sure I'll be asking you lots of questions!
 02/13/2013 06:42:13 PM · #8
Thanks! I didn't really want to switch. I've been shooting with an Olympus since 1980. I've never had to have any repairs!

Message edited by author 2013-02-13 18:44:15.
 02/13/2013 05:49:48 PM · #9
Originally posted by Hipychik:
Okay....you guys talked me into staying with Olympus. I ordered my OM-D-EM5! So exciting!


Oh such a smart move :D Too bad we don't live closer - I could show you what I've learned so far. I guess we'll have to use FB.

Congrats and ENJOY!
 02/13/2013 05:02:25 PM · #10
Originally posted by Hipychik:
Okay....you guys talked me into staying with Olympus. I ordered my OM-D-EM5! So exciting!


I hope you enjoy it! I've been very happy with my E-P2 and love the micro 4/3 stuff. So easy to carry around and the image quality is pretty good. You get some nice upgrades like swivel and touch screen along with better image stabilization. I'm planning to upgrade to the OM-D EM5 or the next generation.
 02/13/2013 04:54:00 PM · #11
So, the title of this thread should be changed to...NOT making the switch from Olympus to Canon.
 02/13/2013 04:37:24 PM · #12
Originally posted by Hipychik:
Okay....you guys talked me into staying with Olympus. I ordered my OM-D-EM5! So exciting!


Congratulations!
 02/13/2013 04:29:56 PM · #13
Okay....you guys talked me into staying with Olympus. I ordered my OM-D-EM5! So exciting!
 01/27/2013 11:34:45 PM · #14
The reason I keep on Olympus is well because it works. I have never had a problem with anyone of my cameras since 1998, not a one. Make no mistake their are some increadable 4/3rds and Micro 4/3rds lenses out there.
01/27/2013 10:50:45 PM · #15
Originally posted by colorcarnival:
Originally posted by Hipychik:
[quote=colorcarnival] *tsk*

:)

It's so tiny - but it is sooooo much better than the E-520. The noise level is so much more improved now too. [Neil - if you read this. You commented on this photo: about noise reduction. I didn't use any :) ]

Good luck with your decision!


Unless you shot RAW there is a certain noise reduction applied by the camera. You should be able to turn it on and off .

... I think.

Anyway is pretty awesome. An so is the cat :P

I was very close to buy it but I went full frame also cause I had the cash. I think that the 4/3's are not there yet to match the shallow DOF. But for street, landscape I think they are awesome and would not hesitate to recommend it.

Tibi

Message edited by author 2013-01-27 22:53:03.
 01/27/2013 10:11:51 PM · #16
Originally posted by Hipychik:
Originally posted by colorcarnival:
*tsk*

:)

Did you just tsk me, Michelle? LOL If I could afford that camera that you and Matthew have I might not switch over but...


Terry - I'm not really sure if I could afford it either but I took advantage of the pay in 12 months deal at Amazon.

Like you, I was at a point where I wanted to switch systems. But I kept putting it off because I didn't want to give up my lenses. Then the OMD came along and voila... still an Oly user.

Before you switch out, you need to get to a store and touch one of these babies. It's so tiny - but it is sooooo much better than the E-520. The noise level is so much more improved now too. [Neil - if you read this. You commented on this photo: about noise reduction. I didn't use any :) ]

The down side is that there's not a lot of really good lenses yet. There's one that's fantastic for the price but the other good ones are quite expensive.

I hear that "possibly" they are going to make an announcement about another micro camera soon that is supposed to be a step up from the OMD. Well some kind of announcement might happen in March. Maybe the OMD will drop in price then? Probably not but it might be worth thinking about.

Good luck with your decision!
 01/27/2013 09:14:07 PM · #17
Ok, you didn't ask, but...if I were in your shoes I'd go for the Oly OM-D...

If your going APS-C, why not enjoy SLR quality with reduced weight, and what is supposed to be state of the art IS/VR, also reducing weight of lenses (which are already smaller)!

I seriously considered going that way instead of full frame. But I wanted more resolution (my Sony RX-100 impressed me so with the detail in it's 20MP even though it's a smaller sensor) for landscapes. I was considering the Sony NEX-7 as a smaller camera, but it has APS-C sized lenses!

I still long to reduce carry weight! I do see micro-four-thirds somewhere in my own future.

Just food for thought.
 01/27/2013 08:56:23 PM · #18
Originally posted by Hipychik:
Originally posted by colorcarnival:
*tsk*

:)

Did you just tsk me, Michelle? LOL If I could afford that camera that you and Matthew have I might not switch over but...


If that's the case I think you should save and get the OMD.
01/27/2013 07:59:01 PM · #19
Originally posted by colorcarnival:
*tsk*

:)

Did you just tsk me, Michelle? LOL If I could afford that camera that you and Matthew have I might not switch over but...

Message edited by author 2013-01-27 20:00:13.
 01/27/2013 05:31:25 PM · #20
*tsk*

:)
 01/27/2013 03:08:35 PM · #21
Personally, I have never thought about switching. Course I love the Micro four thirds, and the cameras. My EP3 I got set up for street photography, I can walk anywhere and never questioned about it. Little camera, and small lenses have their benefits. Still have my E3 with the 4/3rd lenses, but I'm pulling that out less and less since I got the OMD.
 01/23/2013 08:20:48 AM · #22
Originally posted by Magnumphotography:
Some good places to find used Canon.

//www.the-digital-picture.com/canon-lenses/where-to-buy-used-canon-lenses.aspx


Thanks Ryan!!!
 01/22/2013 10:01:08 PM · #23
Some good places to find used Canon.

//www.the-digital-picture.com/canon-lenses/where-to-buy-used-canon-lenses.aspx
 01/22/2013 04:51:25 PM · #24
Originally posted by BrennanOB:
If the money is tight remember that used is an option. With the 5,6 and 7 series entering the market the number of 2 digit lightly used bodies on the market has swelled. You can get a 40d for $300 from B&H.

I think that will be the way I go. I'm going to start looking for some good used deals.
 01/22/2013 03:50:36 PM · #25
If the money is tight remember that used is an option. With the 5,6 and 7 series entering the market the number of 2 digit lightly used bodies on the market has swelled. You can get a 40d for $300 from B&H.
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