OM-5 Mark II Body Silver

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OM-5 Mark II Body Silver

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So who's buying an OM-5 II and why? (Surprise: Me?)

I had just placed my preorder yesterday for the new sand beige version, I think it looks great. I’m actually coming over from the Fujifilm system and the X-S10. I’ve been eyeing OM system for a while now, super intrigued by its compact form factor, IPX rated weather sealing, and computational featur

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Omnipotent_Daikon in r/M43

June 20, 2025 9:47 AM

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So who's buying an OM-5 II and why? (Surprise: Me?)

Yeah I can see why it seems like we’ve had 3 cameras that are the same that have slowly chipped away at what was needed. I don’t think that’s especially fair when looking at the E-M5.3 and the OM-5. They are based on two different “1 series” cameras, E-M1.2 and E-M1.3. The major missteps were: The E

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FragrantGearHead in r/M43

June 20, 2025 10:00 AM

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OM-5II

All I want to know is if the baseplate has been fixed so I can use a capture clip again. The original em5 was my favorite for backpacking. edit: fucking OM System man...how did they not address this. From everything I have read online the answer seems to be a clear no, which just sucks for a camera

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dr_fishy in r/M43

June 16, 2025 2:14 PM

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Beginner: OM-5 I/II, GX9 or Fuji?

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

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LividCraft2770 in r/M43

May 1, 2026 5:32 PM

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Camera for deployment

OM-5 II is a good choice. Pair it up with an OM System 17mm f/1.8 MK II and you have a very compact system that can handle deployment abuse. Big zooms or even larger primes will just get in the way. I've been all over CENTCOM with an older version of that setup (EM-5 II). If you leave the lens hood

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Gray_Harman in r/army

April 17, 2026 2:02 PM

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OM5 ii Alternative Recommendations

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

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miokk in r/M43

April 1, 2026 8:40 PM

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Beginner: OM-5 I/II, GX9 or Fuji?

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

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Accomplished_Fun1847 in r/M43

May 2, 2026 4:49 AM

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Any recommendations for a seafarer?

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

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NeverEndingDClock in r/AskPhotography

May 11, 2026 6:51 AM

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Beginner: OM-5 I/II, GX9 or Fuji?

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"

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LividCraft2770 in r/M43

May 1, 2026 9:57 PM

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for those with multiple cameras in the same niche, how do you decide which to use?

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

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Accomplished_Fun1847 in r/M43

April 22, 2026 7:14 PM

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