Disappointed with E-M5 so far

[texchappy]

Finally got what I think is pretty good results.

Now to see over the next day or two if they are reproducible. I'm hoping if I set it in P then my wife can use it without much fuss.

 

[Keith]

Finally got what I think is pretty good results.

Now to see over the next day or two if they are reproducible. I'm hoping if I set it in P then my wife can use it without much fuss.

Nice photo, that's definitely more like it ... you must feel relieved!

I know what it's like when you get something like the E-M5 and your initial reaction is one of disappointment. I put mine in the cupboard and ignored it for a week after a few days of thinking I'd just wasted $1200.00! 😛

 

[coelacanth]

Also, consider trying out one of the highly regarded primes if you have a chance. Kit lenses are nice, but OM-D needs a good fast prime to really purr. PL 25mm, Panny 20mm, Zuiko 45mm come to mind. That might change how you see the OM-D entirely.

 

[texchappy]

I was beginning to really wonder what was wrong with me since I'd seen some really good photo's out of this camera.

 

[texchappy]

Also, consider trying out one of the highly regarded primes if you have a chance. Kit lenses are nice, but OM-D needs a good fast prime to really purr. PL 25mm, Panny 20mm, Zuiko 45mm come to mind. That might change how you see the OM-D entirely.

Definitely on the wish list but need to save up a bit to get to the price for one. Guess the 45 1.8 and the Panny 25 are the cheapest of the really good primes for M43.

 

[Aristophanes]

Backlit scenes will underexpose with any average metering. Try scene with +1 or 1.3 or center/spot metering.

But the FD function is supposed to overcome that. That's the whole point of the algorithm. Sounds like it is what the user paid for.

Colours, once dialed in, look fine.

 

[semilog]

That's why I don't like multi-pattern metering. I don't want to learn a complex set of edge cases where a apecific algorithm fails. Center-weight or spot metering are simple. I know where they will fail, and I can readily compensate.

 

[texchappy]

I don’t mind the center-weight, it’s what I’ve used for a long time on my F2.

 

[texchappy]

Shot about 75 more shots since yesterday and going through the settings. Now I've come up against something that probably means the camera's going back. My wife has seen all the stuff I've gone through and won't use it now - doesn't want to mess with it herself. A big part of the reason I picked this camera was because I thought we both could use it - and there are times she needs to use it.

 

[kbg32]

Shot about 75 more shots since yesterday and going through the settings. Now I've come up against something that probably means the camera's going back. My wife has seen all the stuff I've gone through and won't use it now - doesn't want to mess with it herself. A big part of the reason I picked this camera was because I thought we both could use it - and there are times she needs to use it.

Too bad. It is an awesome camera. You might learn something by keeping it and getting to know it. No insult intended, but maybe you just need a good
P & S.

 

[texchappy]

I think I'm going back to an SLR plus maybe one of the X Fuji's and get my wife a new iPhone as a P and S.

 

[jbot]

It really sounds like you're being a little to hard on this camera. The light metering problems you posted before are going to happen with any camera. But to each his own.

 

[radical7]

45 is really good at a cheap price. The problem with the photos you dislike is the light, the one you like the kid was near a window with nice light. If you want better pics of your child, put them near a big window and see the magic of God's light 🙂
But on another note I do dislike the OM-D 🙂 handling is so, so

 

[texchappy]

I actually think that the Om-D is a wonderful camera capable of really wonderful shots. I personally down't like the EVF - first time I've tried one. But the death knell is that my wife is now not willing to use it because it seems to complicated - which is understandable after the hours and hours I spent online, going to the camera, messing with settings, and taking more pictures.

 

[Keith]

You're probably doing the right thing because once you feel this way about a camera you will generally start picking holes in its credibility and it can be all down hill from there.

Personally I'm amazed at this camera's competence and can't believe that Olympus got it so right first time. I've gone from a micro four thirds skeptic to being a fan of the system ... but only via this incredible little camera. Up until this point I wouldn't have bothered!

 

[vrgard]

I actually think that the Om-D is a wonderful camera capable of really wonderful shots. I personally down't like the EVF - first time I've tried one. But the death knell is that my wife is now not willing to use it because it seems to complicated - which is understandable after the hours and hours I spent online, going to the camera, messing with settings, and taking more pictures.

That's probably the right call Texchappy. As much as I'm digging my OM-D (even the evf), and despite knowing that one can shoot in "P" mode, it's not really a good camera for someone wanting a P&S experience as does your wife. Too bad, because it's a wonderful little camera. Are you sure you don't want to keep it and get a true P&S for her?

-Randy

 

[texchappy]

That's probably the right call Texchappy. As much as I'm digging my OM-D (even the evf), and despite knowing that one can shoot in "P" mode, it's not really a good camera for someone wanting a P&S experience as does your wife. Too bad, because it's a wonderful little camera. Are you sure you don't want to keep it and get a true P&S for her?

-Randy

I'm not sure I can afford to. Even then, if I was getting a camera just for myself I think I'd rather have two - one for lightweight carry around and a traditional SLR for wildlife. The more I think about it, it's what I'm used to. I can do that with the money I spent on the OM-D and still spend just a little bit more and get her a P+S or iPhone upgrade.

 

[coelacanth]

It seems your heart isn't really with OM-D at this point, and there is nothing wrong with that. Sounds like you can easily return the OM-D. Try other cameras you have in mind, and see what sticks with you and also fits the household needs.

I've been with OM-D since April and I am still loving it, but this is not the only camera I use, and I have that marvelous 45/1.8. 😉

 

[radical7]

texchappy, you should understand that the camera was geared towards photographers, of course your wife would hate it! Try to get her to try it again but this time in good light, like in the shade of a tree and see if she likes it.

 

[jsrockit]

texchappy, I didn't like the E-M5 either. I know it's a great camera, very capable, and small. However, I just couldn't get into it. It felt weird to use. Now, the even weirder thing is that I got my money back and then bought a Canon 5D MKII w/ 40mm pancake that I actually am very surprised to like.