OM-5 Mark II Body Silver

Hi OP, welcome to GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome/Sickness) and Analysis Paralysis :) If you want to take photos of mostly static people, I would recommend Fuji X-E5. I find it has more pleasing skin tones than OM. Fuji also has shallower DOF (Depth of Field) due to larger sensor so that there will b

I have spent a bit of time (probably more than I should) hunting for the 'perfect' camera. Small size with lenses, and high quality. After trying the fujis, apsc, I have ended up with my OM-5 and I truly think it is the best option out there at that functionality and price point. Even if the bodies

OM-5 II vs X-M5 For me this comes down to features vs sensor performance. The OM-5 II is packed with features and capabilities at the expense of sensor size. X-M5 is capable of taking photos with more fine detail and dynamic range in ideal conditions, but has a lot less tools to make photos happen i

I think you'll definitely something weathersealed and can take a bit. Olympus/ OM system would be the natural choice imo. The OM-5 ii is portable, rugged and capable. The 14-150 ii kit will be versatile and easy to use. They're both weathersealed and splash proof so they'll be solid unless you drop

I get your concern about MSRP, but it's the only reasonable way to compare camera prices - sales are variable - the OM-5 II sat at MSRP for months after release, as most cameras do, and the L10 will likely be on a sale this time next year. Much in the same way comparing a new and used lens is always

I was using the E-P7 as a second/more casual/EDC camera with OM-3. Of course, OM-3 is miles ahead of E-P7 in every metric but I could not get to like OM-3 ergonomics in the 6 months I have used it. After my E-P7 was broken and compensated, I decided to sell the OM-3 and get an OM-1ii as my "serious"

Thanks a lot for your detailed help. It honestly made me feel a bit better about the whole decision process. The analysis paralysis is real… I don’t think I’ve done this much research even during university 😄 The X-E5 is definitely very appealing, but I don’t want to limit myself to mostly static su

You're likely to run into other problems with a longer lens on that camera... As you start shooting longer lenses with larger entrance pupils, the DOF gets shallower and the subjects are moving faster in the frame. All of this increases the challenge of focusing on your subject exponentially. Unfort

I mostly decide based on weight and intended photography at the destination. GM5 - ultralight kit (bring the ultra-small plastic fantastic lumix lenses like the 12-32, 35-100, F/1.7 primes) - I only use this kit for still subject, landscapes, etc. OM-5 II - medium-light kit (bring plastic fantastic

I know it’s not quite the same, but there are some skin options out there. I’ve never tried one, but AlphaGvrd has some options that look decent. They also have lens skins. Edit: I just noticed they use a photo of the E-M1 in the OM-5 II listing. lol