OM-D and EP-2 combo

[dasuess]

Now that I have my OM-D I am wondering if it makes sense to keep my EP-2. I'm thinking it's still a great camera and would make a nice backup or even to take along on shoots to have two bodies with different lenses available without fiddling with lens changes.

My wife asked me after the OM-D arrived, "So what's different about this camera?" I tried to explain, but that got me thinking if their is enough difference between the two bodies to not make sense to use them together.

BTW, have not even taken the OM-D outside for shooting since it is just to blessed hot here. We set an all time 4th of July record of 101F yesterday.

 

[Thardy]

I take the hoarders mentality when it comes to old cameras. I keep them all thinking "I might need that later".

I'm now curious that you don't see a significant difference in the two cameras. Maybe I don't really need the next best thing every few months.

 

[dasuess]

I take the hoarders mentality when it comes to old cameras. I keep them all thinking "I might need that later".

I'm now curious that you don't see a significant difference in the two cameras. Maybe I don't really need the next best thing every few months.

I have not had the chance yet to do my own IQ tests, but based on everything I've read, there IS a definite difference. I have been very impressed with the images I've made and printed from my EP-2. Just wondering if I used both the EP-2 and the OM-D on a single shoot, will a "normal" (vs pixel peeper) person see any difference. I know, it depends (lighitng, ISO setting, etc, etc).

I was also thinking in terms of using the two cameras together. Back in the old days... it made sense from a camera operational perspective to use a Nikon F SLR with a Nikon S2/S3/SP rangefinder than a Leica rangefinder. Especially in fast moving situations. In terms of camera operation, I think the EP-2 and OM-D are not that far apart and so would make decent companions on a shoot

Just interested in opinions from those who also own an EP-1/2/3 and an OM-D.

 

[campbellcj]

I actually just sold my E-P2 today after getting the OM-D about 2 weeks ago. It's superior in so many ways and I just did not see ever using the E-P2. If I did not have other cameras then I would have kept it as a backup/second body.

 

[robert blu]

Two relatively small bodies with two different lenses, one normal and one wide as example should be a nice combination. No lens changing. One camera hanging and the other in the bag. I have none of the cameras you mention but planning to buy the OM-D with the 45/1,8 (90 eq) to use together with my x1 (36 eq.).
robert

 

[Dave Jenkins]

When I get an OM-D I plan to use it in combination with my E-PL1, at least until I get another OM-D. Even then, I will probably keep the E-PL1 for a backup. The image quality may not be quite as good, but still plenty good and only the pixel-peepers will know for sure.😀

 

[gilpen123]

My OMD with 45 1.8 and EP3 with either 14 or 20 is a good light combination. This will be my street combo both with fast AF.

 

[raid]

I have an EP2 and EPL1, and I am about to add an M8 (if the buy goes through). It would be a happy mix of cameras.