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E-P5
Based on 17 Reddit mentions
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Wracking my brain with analysis paralysis for 2nd camera
The E-PL cameras are an older design than their release date suggests. The E-P5 is essentially the original E-M5 from 2012, without the viewfinder. (But they kept the weather sealing!) GX7 - good workhorse camera, and not that big. It is older tech, of course, but its biggest knock is only having 2-
...EddieRyanDC in r/M43
March 11, 2026 6:10 PM
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Considering Olympus E-M10 as a budget alternative to Ricoh GR
If you mostly shoot on film cameras, e-m10 might be ok, I had Ricoh GR for a day and I can say e-m5 or e-m10 will give you much more film like experience because of viewfinder. But beware of micro four thirds cameras that do not have 3:2 frame ratio though, I compared side by side Ricoh GR and Olymp
...alexsenc in r/M43
August 21, 2025 4:56 AM
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Olympus Pen E-P5 lens compatibility?
I did some shooting today with my E-P5 and Pana Leica 100-400 (Mk I) and here's some thoughts. As expected, this camera seems pretty small when attached to that lens and the combo is front heavy, which is compounded by the lack of grip on the camera. So, you need to use classic film camera handling
...Free-Shelter4994 in r/M43
November 20, 2025 5:42 AM
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In the digital age- why do some pro's still use a dedicated light meter?
The problem really is that you're providing very bad advice with no practical value, using a generality that all cameras are just fine. Except, as we know, generalities by their very nature are false. Proving the point, to save time stick into your favorite AI the question "what modern digital camer
...Effective_Coach7334 in r/photography
July 21, 2026 11:15 AM
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