The µ43 thread - welcome to the really dark side

Phate · 9 Jun 2014 at 08:14

Flashes is something I've not looked into, not surface based ones anyway, sorry I can't be of any help!

Pookie Bear · 9 Jun 2014 at 08:41

wozzizname said:
Just received my Olympus OM-D E-M10 - can't wait to try it out tomorrow !

Nice!

I'm still waiting for my lens by redemption from Panasonic - they have two more days to get it to me before I have a moan!

Pookie Bear · 10 Jun 2014 at 07:11

Scratch that, I just picked it up this morning

Phate · 10 Jun 2014 at 12:37

Haha!

Going to finally get to use in anger this weekend! Looking to see how it will perform!

ajf · 10 Jun 2014 at 22:40

Aedus said:
I posted this in the Macro thread but maybe better to ask here:

Could someone suggest a nice flash to use for macro with my PEN E-PL5? I feel I'm missing out massively without one.

A lot of people seemed to recommend this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Metz-MS-1-Digital-Macroflash-Flashgun/dp/B001H33XGW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Would this work with the E-PL5 (Couldn't find a definitive answer on google, but I think it should)? Or is it better to go for a standard Olympus flash with a diffuser?

I haven't got a ring flash but have used my Yongnuo Canon flash off camera.
I use the E-PL5 flash to trigger it and just shade it enough to avoid excessive light.
Seems to do the job OK and cheap!

ajf · 10 Jun 2014 at 22:43

Those looking at macro, I have purchased one of the Raynox achromats, the DCR-250 and it is pretty good.
Used on the kit 40-150mm I can replicate the distance and magnification of my Canon Sigma 105mm.
The Raynox costs £40....
Initial tests don't show any noticeable quality issues.

Pookie Bear · 11 Jun 2014 at 08:40

ajf said:
Those looking at macro, I have purchased one of the Raynox achromats, the DCR-250 and it is pretty good.
Used on the kit 40-150mm I can replicate the distance and magnification of my Canon Sigma 105mm.
The Raynox costs £40....
Initial tests don't show any noticeable quality issues.

I have that on my list of things to buy at some point. In the meanwhile, I have some extension tubes coming for a macro boost. Any sample pics?

ajf · 11 Jun 2014 at 13:23

This was taken at 150mm plus the Raynox at max magnification:

Pencil macro by ajf.350d, on Flickr

This was taken at 40mm plus Raynox:

Chrysanthemum by ajf.350d, on Flickr

This was taken at 42mm plus 26mm of extension tubes:

P6060518 by ajf.350d, on Flickr>

Pookie Bear · 11 Jun 2014 at 15:09

Thanks for the samples. I really like the third one - it's just really..... gentle

Genoma · 11 Jun 2014 at 22:05

Wow those pictures in full size are superb! Have they been post processed? Any sharpening?

Handheld?

Another question for you guys, especially you who have used a DSLR, how does the shallow DOF compare? What about bokeh?

Phate · 11 Jun 2014 at 22:33

Genoma said:
Wow those pictures in full size are superb! Have they been post processed? Any sharpening?

Handheld?

Another question for you guys, especially you who have used a DSLR, how does the shallow DOF compare? What about bokeh?

Lens helps a lot with the DoF obviously. But even with the kit lens I have been impressed which is f/3.5

They aren't a fair comparison in a lot of ways. You're comparing £300 cameras to ones that cost nearly 10x that amount for the body alone. But coming from a long time DSLR user I have to say I'm genuinely impressed with not just the DoF but with the camera as a whole, they are on the whole a great little package. I'm itching to get a fast prime on mine. A 16-17mm fast prime might have to be my first lens purchase for it

ajf · 11 Jun 2014 at 23:01

Genoma said:
Wow those pictures in full size are superb! Have they been post processed? Any sharpening?

Handheld?

Another question for you guys, especially you who have used a DSLR, how does the shallow DOF compare? What about bokeh?

Thanks

In answer to your questions, yes they are processed as I shoot raw. Nothing more than I have ever done to other photos though. if I get chance tomorrow I'll post an unprocessed version.
They were taken on a tripod with manual focus. Auto focus does work to a degree but the dof is so shallow handheld for the real close ups is not practical

As above, even the kit 14-42 wide open gives reasonable dof effect.
I've just bought a 50mm f1.8 Pentacon though to try too having seen the results elsewhere in this thread.
Give me some fun playing with manual focu and aperture for a change too!

Think this gives a fair idea of dof wide open at 42mm and f5.6 (no macro attachments)

Doronicum by -ajf.350d-

Genoma · 11 Jun 2014 at 23:08

Very nice, may have to consolidate some cameras and come to the dark side!

Phate · 11 Jun 2014 at 23:38

Doooo ittt!

Phate · 11 Jun 2014 at 23:48

Olympus 17mm f1.8 - I REALLY want this lens

http://robinwong.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/olympus-mzuiko-17mm-f18-review-street.html

infernox · 12 Jun 2014 at 20:13

Glad your happy with the camera housing

Phate, ill give you a shout when we get it. I have many 40% off coupons,

Phate · 12 Jun 2014 at 21:10

Oh you spoil me!

Let us know when its in stock. You may end up with a small list at this rate

although I'm mainly waiting on a lens which isn't released yet!

david25 · 13 Jun 2014 at 16:27

Phate said:
Olympus 17mm f1.8 - I REALLY want this lens

http://robinwong.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/olympus-mzuiko-17mm-f18-review-street.html

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-...=22191576489&gclid=clovuiav974cfevpwgodrsoahg

Phate · 13 Jun 2014 at 16:35

david25 said:
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-...=22191576489&gclid=clovuiav974cfevpwgodrsoahg

Pretty, but I doubt the IQ improvement is worth the additional expense, the Oly one is already very very good!

wozzizname · 13 Jun 2014 at 18:10

I'm very tempted by the Olympus 60mm Macro at the moment - must resist !