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OM-D E-M1X
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I think I bought the wrong camera
You'll probably want a camera with PDAF focusing. So, an E-M1/1.2/1.3, or a very-used OM-1. If you don't mind changing brands, the Panasonic G9 II and the GH7 have PDAF, but even used will be out of your budget. If you want to impress all the other sports dads, get an E-M1X ;) Personally, I'd look f
...AlGuderian in r/M43
April 23, 2026 6:55 PM
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Upgrade Question
There's very little difference in AF performance between all IMX27X based cameras (that's E-M5 III, OM-5, OM-5 II, E-M1 II, E-M1 III and E-M1X). The E-M1X is the only one with unique processing dedicated to subject detection but with only 121 AF points it is still primitive compared to modern camera
...Accomplished_Fun1847 in r/M43
August 15, 2025 5:00 AM
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Finally forced into buying a new body, but stick with Olympus?
Well personally, I would not get an E-M10.4 simply because the autofocus is only contrast detection. You might be able to get decent results sometimes but it's a bit of a gamble. I would look towards phase detection bodies instead, which fortunately there are plenty. Some options to consider : - E-M
...MJdoesThings_ in r/M43
August 16, 2025 10:30 PM
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It's 'Post your M43 photo' Thursday! Come share your best work with the community!
if you want something with good AF on a budget, the E-M1 mark II should be pretty nice. Phase detection AF and everything, doesn't have subject detection but the zone focus modes (especially 5x5) work very well. Otherwise the cheapest with bird subject detection AF is the E-M1X or OM-1 (the OM-1 is
...MJdoesThings_ in r/M43
January 8, 2026 5:04 PM
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What do you recommend for an all around beginners camera focused on nature?
They’re mostly all the same. Just get whichever one you want and stick with it forever. I’d probably avoid the cheapest Canons and cheapest Sony’s. The Nikon 50-250mm is a very good lens considering what it is. They also have a cheap but also very good 12-28mm The cheapest Canons like the R100 nerf
...06035 in r/AskPhotography
July 30, 2025 11:53 PM
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Brand new OM-3 faulty
Oh dear. Sorry to hear about your new OM-3. I have also had problems with OM systems. Had to return OM-1 for repairs. Turns out they had to replace the sensor and the card slot. Only had the camera for 9 months. I got the camera back repaired only a few weeks ago and have traded it in at a UK camera
...Inspirity22 in r/M43
August 19, 2025 5:33 PM
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E-M1X or OM-1 for Macro
The answer to that question isn't quite as easy as one might think. The OM-1 would likely be the right answer for many people, but it depends on how you do your macro. If want to do a lot of single shot images of less-than-cooperative insects, the OM-1 has a leg up. Its AF system is generally faster
...FizziePixie in r/M43
November 5, 2025 10:38 PM
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Birding: Should I upgrade my setup or switch over to Nikon?
Im birding with my E-M1 II and switched to the OM-D from a Nikon D750. I really love my Olympus lenses and the E-M1 II and won’t go back to the bigger systems. I use 4/3rds lenses exclusively to trade them with my E-5. The Olympus 50-200 f2.8-3.5 with an MMF-3 and EC-14 converter is unbeatable for p
...MoWePhoto in r/M43
May 28, 2025 7:01 PM
5
Upgrade Question
As your not really in to wildlife I would look at an E-M1 iii, its a great body with decent AF performance, the E-M1X although amongst my favourite MFT bodies is probably going to inhibit you due to its weight. If you could find an original OM-1 for a good price then I would seriously think about on
...Mysterious-Pen4544 in r/M43
August 16, 2025 7:57 PM
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Just a short reminder…
I agree, Olympus did a good job of keeping up or bettering FX bodies of the same time period, they are still decent now as you have said with a lot of features that newer FX bodies are still catching up with. Yes the OM-1 ii is a better body and the AF is very good as are all of the computational ex
...Mysterious-Pen4544 in r/M43
October 6, 2025 8:06 PM
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