Olympus OM-D discussion

[Brian Mosley]

Not only the EP3, but even more the E5!

Yes, combined with weathersealing and the weathersealed 4/3rds adapter the E-M5 should have been a no brainer addition to the E-3/E-5 user. Just a shame Olympus didn't go all the way and solve the focusing speed challenge for 4/3rds lenses

Maybe they're building a mirrorless E-6 with m4/3rds mount and 4/3rds adapter included? the E-M5 is a bit small for an E-5 main body replacement.

Cheers

Brian

 

[Riley]

AF is the one thing they absolutely need to get a handle on.

You would think that would have been the priority before they cut off the Exxx and Exx users. While they have been playing with CDAF with some success for mFT, there isnt an alternative to phased AF even if it is phased CDAF. I dont think we can contemplate 4/3rds glass being usable (as we know it) on mFT until this void is bridged.

 

[Brian Mosley]

AF is the one thing they absolutely need to get a handle on.

You would think that would have been the priority before they cut off the Exxx and Exx users. While they have been playing with CDAF with some success for mFT, there isnt an alternative to phased AF even if it is phased CDAF. I dont think we can contemplate 4/3rds glass being usable (as we know it) on mFT until this void is bridged.

You're right - looking at the E-P1, it took Olympus some time to get CDAF performance going... an E620 successor would have been ideal in the meantime.

The E-M5 is so close... it screams for PDAF lens performance.

Cheers

Brian

 

[Riley]

Among camera aware photographers the reception has been very promising, to the extent it will probably move off the shelves much as X100 did. We can only imagine what it would have been like for 4/3rds users, who since becoming aware of the AF performance with 4/3rds lenses probably feel a little locked out, even a little despondent.

 

[ptomsu]

Yes, combined with weathersealing and the weathersealed 4/3rds adapter the E-M5 should have been a no brainer addition to the E-3/E-5 user. Just a shame Olympus didn't go all the way and solve the focusing speed challenge for 4/3rds lenses

Maybe they're building a mirrorless E-6 with m4/3rds mount and 4/3rds adapter included? the E-M5 is a bit small for an E-5 main body replacement.

Cheers

Brian

+1

 

[Brian Mosley]

Among camera aware photographers the reception has been very promising, to the extent it will probably move off the shelves much as X100 did. We can only imagine what it would have been like for 4/3rds users, who since becoming aware of the AF performance with 4/3rds lenses probably feel a little locked out, even a little despondent.

A weathersealed, high grade 17mm f1.4 would have been an awesome kit lens for the E-M5... and would grab a lot of those X100 owners concerned about slow AF and fixed lens (I'm not).

As for 4/3rds users - Olympus must be running pretty hard these days to do all the right things... maybe it was left out in the desire to get the E-M5 to market, less important to the huge m4/3rds market they're pursuing but vitally important to their long term users :deadhorse:

Meanwhile, Ian Burley has confirmed that the sensor is definitely not Panasonic... which is a significant departure for Olympus - they must be getting keen to thrive in this space!

Cheers

Brian

 

[Vivek]

Meanwhile, Ian Burley has confirmed that the sensor is definitely not Panasonic... which is a significant departure for Olympus - they must be getting keen to thrive in this space!

"I have a source to protect". Hardly sounds like a "confirmation" to me.

It is just yet another rumor in the never ending line of speculation that Olympus appear to relish.:deadhorse:

See: 43 Rumors | Blog | Olympus: PEN cameras can have built-in viewfinder, E-7 already planned.

 

[Riley]

that sensor thing will never be resolved.
I cant see Olympus ever saying where the sensor comes from, but I wouldnt be surprised if at its heart its Panasonic,
rewired and retopped for Olympus by some contract outfit.

A source at another forum and close to Olympus told me recently that non of the sensors theyve used have ever been identical to those used by Panasonic.

 

[Riley]

"I have a source to protect". Hardly sounds like a "confirmation" to me.

perhaps b/se you have never been in this position before
if he gives up his source then the inside information ends
and he loses friends forever

it is a situation of trust, and it is uncompromising

 

[Vivek]

perhaps b/se you have never been in this position before
if he gives up his source then the inside information ends
and he loses friends forever

it is a situation of trust, and it is uncompromising

How does this make it a "confirmation"? That is my point.

It is just another rumor.

Either Olympus disclose who made the sensor or the specialist outfit that takes apart cameras and sensors will find out who made the sensor, if they ever dismantle the EM-5.

 

[Riley]

How does this make it a "confirmation"? That is my point.

It is just another rumor.

you havent been in that position
thats why you think the way you do

Either Olympus disclose who made the sensor or the specialist outfit that takes apart cameras and sensors will find out who made the sensor, if they ever dismantle the EM-5.

I dont think Olympus will ever say, it is rather like that Nikon / Sony / Renesas/ NEC thing thats been going on for 4 years, the matter of what came first etc., we wont ever know....

 

[Brian Mosley]

I was a bit shocked, and I'm guessing it's a sensitive matter for the partnership - to see Olympus move elsewhere for the sensor.

If true though, I think it's good for m4/3rds in the long run - to have an alternative to Panasonic for 4/3rds format sensor... promotes stronger competition and innovation.

Cheers

Brian

 

[Vivek]

you havent been in that position
thats why you think the way you do

Riley, You are easily satisfied with rumors. Well and good.

Please refrain from speculating on who I am or what I hear or what I do. This sensor crap isn't a personal thing for me. Understand that.

 

[ptomsu]

I also find it good if there is competition in m43 (43) sensors. I personally think that Sony does a better job than Panasonic, so there is hope ....

 

[Riley]

ultimately there is no certainty about anything we know
as the source of all knowledge in whole or in part is always from elsewhere

 

[paparazzi666]

Make Up Mode

I was watching a video of the OM-D launch in Malaysia and there was a demo of the Make up mode, on the OM-D. I didnt see this feature in the user manual, wonder if anyone has a clue if this is included. It looks like a REALLY COOL capability.

 

[Hosermage]

Sorry if you've seen this before... But these videos make me want to switch camp (currently using NEX5n)

Wow, great sample video of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 5 Axis Image Stabilization | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

 

[Terry]

Sorry if you've seen this before... But these videos make me want to switch camp (currently using NEX5n)

Wow, great sample video of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 5 Axis Image Stabilization | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

What is odd is that I thought on Panasonic this is already normal. When you do video the OIS is always on and the view you see on LCD and EVF is already stabilized. So while the 5 axis maybe new, having a stabilized view certainly isn't.

 

[Vivek]

Having stabilized view is nothing new at all. Isn't that the nature of any live view cam?

 

[Brian Mosley]

Stabilized live view is only activated on the E-M5 when the shutter release button is half depressed. I hope it can be disabled since I like to see how hard the stabilisation will have to work.

I do wonder how significant the rotational correction will be.

Cheers

Brian