OM-5 Mark II Body Silver

I truly hope—pray, even—that OM System’s next release won’t just be another rehash like the OM-1 Mark II. That camera, while fine on paper, was essentially a software update sold at full price, and it left many of us deeply disillusioned. I’m starting to lose hope in the brand. I’ve been using the E

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

It's a hard buy for me with the current OM-1 offering. Personally, I think OM-5.2 should've come with the same OM-1 and OM-3 AF system. It's a missed opportunity for OM not to put its great AF system in their latest model and ensures that this brand excels in AF. I doubt the cost in implementing thi

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

Okay, so first of all, it seems you are pretty set on M43 / Olympus / OM System cameras. The first thing that you need to understand is that those cameras work with processor generations, and that some generations are super close, while other provide a generational leap. For example : True Pic VIII

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

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 not comparing like for like. The OM-1 is a totally different sensor and processor. If you put that sensor and processor into a 5 series body you would see that new 5 series body selling for MORE than the OM-1. The E-M5 III, which is based on the E-M1 II, consistently sells for more than the E

Given your use case (beginner, not doing extensive birds/wildlife, no macro) you probably don't need a ton of bells and whistles, and you would benefit from the more modern UI/UX of the OM systems cameras. Given that, you can probably "get away" with a lower tiered, newer camera like the OM5i/ii. Lo

I always despised people buying the latest and greatest gear while not having the skill to use it fully. The whole point of the latest gear IMO, is that it makes challenging photography far more accessible to those with LESS skill. The only way you're going to get in-focus shots of moving subjects i