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Jorgen Udvang
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The M10 is a fine camera in its own right, and I wouldn't mind owning one. However, what I really look forward to is a camera with the form factor of the M10 and most of the abilities of the GH5. I hope it will be called GX9
ptomsu
Workshop Member
This is exactly what is on my mind. OT in this thread but IMHO Leica have done the wrong thing to the M10 be cancelling video totally!The M10 is a fine camera in its own right, and I wouldn't mind owning one. However, what I really look forward to is a camera with the form factor of the M10 and most of the abilities of the GH5. I hope it will be called GX9
Knorp
Well-known member
:OT:
Peter, really - Leica did the right thing ! Away with video in the M-series !
No revolution here, but evolution by progressive insight :lecture:
PS I don't do video ...
Best regards,
Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
... until you start to add lenses
But the GH series, at least since GH3, was never about compactness, but ergonomics, performance and reliability. And they deliver in spades.
ptomsu
Workshop Member
Sorry, but we obviously do have different needs!:OT:
Peter, really - Leica did the right thing ! Away with video in the M-series !
No revolution here, but evolution by progressive insight :lecture:
PS I don't do video ...
Best regards,
Knorp
Well-known member
No problem, Peter. I appreciate and respect you feelings.
I'm sure you'll find a camera to your likings.
Kind regards,
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
I don't think he'll have a problem with that. He's found several already :ROTFL:
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
I did some pixel peeping comparing dpr's studio shots between E-M1 II, GM5, GX8 and G85. The 16MP G85 impresses a lot compared to earlier versions of the 16MP sensor. If Panasonic manages to achieve a similar improvement from the GX8 with the GH5, the latter will be a very interesting camera for stills as well.
ptomsu
Workshop Member
Had the chance to play with the EM1.2 today while attending an Olympus workshop ... I must say I am impressed by everything!
Totally different camera as the EM1.1, much faster and responsive, superb stills and video quality and much better ergonomics than the EM1.1.
If I this camera would have been available 6-9 months earlier, I would have never bought into the Fuji X system again ...
Starting thinking .....
Peter
Totally different camera as the EM1.1, much faster and responsive, superb stills and video quality and much better ergonomics than the EM1.1.
If I this camera would have been available 6-9 months earlier, I would have never bought into the Fuji X system again ...
Starting thinking .....
Peter
rayyan
Well-known member
Hey folks...a confession.
The 5-axis stabilisation intrigues me. I think I might succumb to small in-body and lens stabilisation.
Never tried mFT. Nor video. Not a bird watcher or safari guy. Not too wide.
What would you recommend as a travel/documentary mFT kit for me.
Need maybe 2 pro quality zooms plus maybe one portrait and one macro lens.
Lenses first tier, body weather sealed and second tier would be fine with me.
Thanks.
The 5-axis stabilisation intrigues me. I think I might succumb to small in-body and lens stabilisation.
Never tried mFT. Nor video. Not a bird watcher or safari guy. Not too wide.
What would you recommend as a travel/documentary mFT kit for me.
Need maybe 2 pro quality zooms plus maybe one portrait and one macro lens.
Lenses first tier, body weather sealed and second tier would be fine with me.
Thanks.
ptomsu
Workshop Member
Olympus: EM1mark2, 12-40 and 40-150 Pro with 1.4TC
Panasonic: GH5, 12-35 and 35-100 2.8 lenses PLUS Panaleica 100-400
So you have the choice
I think I still prefer the Olympus lineup ....
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
For me, it would be the GX8 with the Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 and the Zuiko 75mm f/1.8. This is indeed my current kit. Very high quality, very compact and lightweight, and dual IS with the zoom lens. An alternative to the 75mm would be the Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 which is much smaller and lighter than the Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 and also offers dual IS with Panasonic bodies. You lose at the long end though.
Then there are stellar primes like the PL 12mm f/1.4, Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 and PL 42.5mm f/1.2.
Although the GX8 is not a particularly small body, the form factor makes it take up little space. I also find the tilting viewfinder convenient at times, and I love the Panasonic ergonomics which are similar to Nikon's. An alternative to the GX8 is the smaller GX85/80. Less features, but very nice image quality. Better IS, but not as good viewfinder.
ptomsu
Workshop Member
Well at least after the workshop I attended about the EM1.2 and all my previous experiences with the m43 Olympus system I would clearly go for the EM1.2. Totally different camera and really something very special and FAST!
But that is of course my personal opinion and experience ....
rayyan
Well-known member
Thanks Peter. The cost of the Olympus EM1 MK2 plus the lenses, means cannot buy sight unseen. A trip to Dubai seems to be in the cards!!
Best
Best
ptomsu
Workshop Member
k-hawinkler
Well-known member
The E-M1.2 is certainly my first choice.
The IBIS video stabilization works like magic
(remember the phrase rom Arthur C. Clarke)
However, according to https://youtu.be/JG69QUeOJpE
the E-M1.2 video AF needs some work.
The IBIS video stabilization works like magic
(remember the phrase rom Arthur C. Clarke)
However, according to https://youtu.be/JG69QUeOJpE
the E-M1.2 video AF needs some work.