[ closed ] Olympus Announces its latest Micro4/3 camera and lenses - OM-D

[NazgulKing]

Erm ... modern day videocam can take 14mp still pictures le.

It depends on the sensor technology and implementation.

 

[Oly5050]

i know. those 1megapixel pic. Is that what we want ?

Mine had 5 MP. Reason why i dun use it is bec at that time, of size. Its quite reasonable actually. I din know now got 14 MP.

 

[MichaelLee]

Mine had 5 MP. Reason why i dun use it is bec at that time, of size. Its quite reasonable actually. I din know now got 14 MP.

even iphone today has more MP than Olympus E1. what is the actual size of sensor that also matter.
today video has a steadyshot, but i think it is the convetional up/down, left/right movement to compensate the shake. 5 Axis IS is really something 1st and innovatie..impressed...and credit card ready....

 

[Atarandas]

Mine had 5 MP. Reason why i dun use it is bec at that time, of size. Its quite reasonable actually. I din know now got 14 MP.

As Nazgul said, depends on the models. The 14mp is probably one end of the extreme cases, the average models range in the 2-9mp for still picture taking.

 

[Atarandas]

even iphone today has more MP than Olympus E1. what is the actual size of sensor that also matter.
today video has a steadyshot, but i think it is the convetional up/down, left/right movement to compensate the shake. 5 Axis IS is really something 1st and innovatie..impressed...and credit card ready....

The 5 axis would be most useful for video taking and using telezooms.

As to whether , there will be heating issues when stabilisation is on for prolonged video , hopefully Olympus has thought that out.

 

[CrimsonS]

Some nice hand-on review

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Hands-On Review

Official sample pictures
OLYMPUS OM-D E-M5｜デジタル一眼カメラ｜オリンパスイメージング

This was on 45 f1.8.. as usual impressive sharpness with that prime.

 

[NazgulKing]

As to whether , there will be heating issues when stabilisation is on for prolonged video , hopefully Olympus has thought that out.

I won't be surprised if there is a limited recording length.

 

[Oly5050]

I won't be surprised if there is a limited recording length.

There probably is. App limited recording length is to circumvent customs issues. Cameras tat can record beyond a certain time app have higher duties.

 

[diCam]

My brief encounter with E-M5.

I cannot get this image quality, in term of noise performance, with my E-5 on ISO 3200! Image shot in RAW processed in OV2.


P2240038 by diCam, on Flickr

 

[Lightbulb]

My brief encounter with E-M5.

I cannot get this image quality, in term of noise performance, with my E-5 on ISO 3200! Image shot in RAW processed in OV2.


P2240038 by diCam, on Flickr

If this is EM-5 sample then I am quite surprised!

 

[bousozoku]

My brief encounter with E-M5.

I cannot get this image quality, in term of noise performance, with my E-5 on ISO 3200! Image shot in RAW processed in OV2.
...

That's about like ISO 800 on the E-5, isn't it?

 

[sin77]

The result is quite similar to G3, maybe slightly better only...not significantly.

 

[diCam]

That's about like ISO 800 on the E-5, isn't it?

More like 1600... The SAT works too. Shadow details and noise control is improved.

 

[As7eroidS]

any idea if there is built-in wireless remote shutter?

 

[ijnek]

i dunno abt u guyz...but the my mind is quite set on gettin om-d.
the viewfinder and the higher iso performance is + for me...

only thing now is whether i should get body only or get the 12-50 lens kit?

 

[blurboiboi]

any news on its release date??...

 

[Oly5050]

I am getting the whole shebang!

 

[MichaelLee]

I am getting the whole shebang!

i dun shot with VF, so when i look at this cam, i say, no way. i am not buying simple because i dun pay for something i dun need.
and i've changed my mind ;

i) it has flip screen. yes..i need that. I bought nex5N becasue it has flip screen so i dun need to bend down to take children/family picture. and it is useful for street shot
ii) the best color skin tone of all Pen body. probably the best color tone after e1
iii) 5axis IS. OMG, this is cool and it really helps. especially on macro and video
iv) weather sealed. Since moving from E1 to mirrorless, this is something i miss most.


I like silver body, black color lens. dun think they sell this combo, either silver body+ silver lens, or black body+black color lens. Amazon price is USD1,299 (body+lens) , approx SGD1,600.

 

[ijnek]

i used to shot with nikon dslr, so i kinda miss the vf.

i was told end of march...then got the waitin game etc....hope i can get it in time for my vacation trip, if not, will hv to make do with my ep2

 

[rhema83]

Am I taking a risk by not pre-ordering, if I want to bring an EM5 with me to Europe in mid-May?

My rational mind tells me to wait for the full reviews of the production model, but my heart is telling me to go place the order now.