Hey man! I just wanted you to know that your videos are the reason I bought a m43 camera myself. After few weeks of thinking I went with OM-D E-M10 - same specs as E-PL7, but the design is far more attractive for me. I'm still in the process of learning the camera, but I'm already in love with it. Even thou the kit lens (14-42) is made poorly it still takes decent shots considering it's a starter. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for such a premium quality content you're putting on RUclips. It really is inspiring. Cheers!
Funny how you keep saying you're not a selfie guy yet you describe and give more help about the selfie option than any other youtuber. Most helpful vid!
Totally agree with you on the camera no need for the selfie screen would loved to have ad another dial to adjust the shutter speed and a view finder ... Just received my camera yesterday and do love it .... Thanx for the review xxx
Great video, with lots of useful information. I'm an athlete looking to get into both photography and video in order to record my journey and have decided on the Olympus EP5 with my first lens being the 25mm. I have a gopro cam but soon realized that it wasn't the best option for most of my purposes. Thanks for the quality and honest information that you've provided
Drew N he says you can take photos of “kids” and grass. This is not a man with children. A family means you have one of the great subjects of photography all around you.
That was maybe the most helpful and detailed review of a camera I have found. It was very useful and I will finally go ahead and buy the EPL7 :) Thanks!
You are very good with this. And nice tone. Entertaining too. And handsome. I’ve had this camera for a long time and it’s fantastic. A big learning curve but grew into it. As an enthusiast.. I can’t imagine the vlogging TikTok kids understanding this masterpiece. Loving the 45mm 1.8, 75mm 1.8, and the Panasonic 20mm 1.7 💁🏻♀️
For the past few day I've been watching tons of youtube reviews since I'm considering buying a new camera (probably epl7) and I must say yours was pretty much the best. Specific and funny at the same time. Thanks for this great movie! PS. It was probably the cat. Im a huge cat addict :D
I'm not kidding this is the best camera review video i've ever seen! THX!i'm gonna buy this though I really like e-m10 ii cuz I'm thinking buying a e-m1 or e-m1 ii in the future.
Forgot to mention 30fps video is almost as cinemaric as 24fps film quality which is just what I want. They can keep 4k video which reminds one of a cheap soap opera video tape effect. Micro 4/3 is such an awesome, interesting and fun system. I recently got a cheap Chinese lens and filters which is reminiscent of my old lomography set up.
Hi, are so visibile differences between pl7 and pl8. I did not understand about ibis, is optical right? Thanks do You get focus peaking with manual lenses?
Epl7 and epl8 features and internal specs are almost identical. Epl8 make most changes to the external design. I prefer the look of the epl7, especially the grip. Both has IBIS, all epl series has them from the beginning. Ibis is mechanical, implemented around the sensor to compensate for movements. Epl7 onwards you get manual focys peaking.
Michromatic: I Just discovered your videos. They are great. Do you mind sharing the video or movie recording settings you use on the E-P5? I just cannot get the focus consistency you are able to achieve, whether I use S-AF or C-AF, on my E-M5. Many thanks--and I am buying an E-PL7 to back up my E-M5, thanks to your review.
I use the selfie function all the time on my EPL5, for holiday pics of me and my wife; I find \they're much more personal than asking someone else to take the picture for you. Flipping down is more convenient, as flipping it upwards on the EPL5 is cumbersome, requiring 3 points of articulation, and always ends up with me firing the shutter accidentally. Btw, Olympus 9mm fisheye bodycap is the best selfie lens, also fun lens in it's own right, highly recommended!
I purchased this camera fairly recently, but today when I went to use it in selfie mode, the screen is showing my image upside down. I can't for the life of me figure out why it won't turn right side up. Help!
+Michromatic Thanks for responding. After several hours of searching, and 8 hours of sleep, it occurred to me that the only thing that had changed was the case I purchased for it. The case was the problem...it didn't allow the screen to fully descend.
Thank you for your extensive and clear review. It helped me decide to get this camera. I was looking for something portable to take on a road trip, and this one fits the bill nicely. I also subscribed to your channel to learn more about micro four thirds.
I suscribed to you're channel because i really want a mft system and i like the way you do things. I would like too see more info and tutos on live time and live bulb because no one yet did a good summary on thoses subjects. Thank you for taking the time to do you're video, i really like them.
Great review. Now, can you explain, or talk about the raw photos, and the post-processed photos, i mean the epl7 processed the photos or do you processed the photos?. Thanks !
Hello! Best review of this camera I've seen thank you. Can you connect the camera to your phone and vote the live image during video mode? Could this compensate for the obscured flip down screen when using a tripod for filming?
Beautiful Recreations Unfortunately, no, Olympus's app doesn't let you record video through their app as a viewfinder. I think the EPL7 does support really short video clips recorded through the app, but not the full recording options you get without the app. It's frustrating -- my EP5 also has WiFi and I can't use it for video :/
That's such a shame and baffles me why the apps don't support these things. I sometimes wonder whether they hold developments back so that there is something to upgrade to in the next model... I'm think about upgrading my compact camera to a Sony A5000 - I am a novice with manual controls but want to have something that performs better in lowlight that my current Nikon Coolpix (5mp). Do you happen to have any thoughts?
Would this be a good camera to study abroad with? Or do you suggest something else? I need something light with good image quality but not too expensive. I currently have a Cannon Rebel T-3i but it's wwaaayyy to big and bulky to take.
+Becca If you plan to use a tripod, maybe the Sony -- its screen flips upward, so you can use it in selfie mode with a tripod. If you don't use a tripod, the Olympus would be nice -- the build-in image stabilization is great for handheld stuff, and you won't mind that the front-facing screen covers the tripod connector.
Feby Lestari I've used tripods on my other (similar) cameras, good for really long exposures. The camera has a tripod mount on the bottom, so it should be straightforward.
Michromatic thank you so much for your answer.. btw last thing i would like to know from your opinion, im considering to buy this camera, pen f or omd 5II .. which one do you think is better for photo (selfie) and video ?? .. have a nice day anyway 😊😊
Feby Lestari The EPL7 is best for one-handed selfies. Both the Pen-F and the EM5ii have flip-around screens, but they're not as easy to use as the EPL7's selfie screen. For video, all are solid -- the EM5ii has some advantages, but they're not huge IMO. Personally, I like the EM5ii because of handling advantages. Just personal preference.
What I appreciate the most is that you compared all the lenses doing selfie ! Tho I think you r cute using 45mm !! Last but not least, looooovely cat !!!
I have one. I have same issue with 2 shots in single frame mode. But as you said. It's not big deal. Bigger deal is I bought fast and expensive Lexar 32GB 600x. With this card inside it broke some photos. Totally randomly. But usually 1 per 100 photos. So after sales returns I have new one. Unfortunatelly problem remains. Although with older slower Kingston 16GB it work like a charm. I bought also VF4 which broke price advantage. But I like body compactness. Do I? I have Olympus 12-40 F2.8 which looks bit over-size on this camera. But those pictures ...
Thank you for the tips in this video. You helped me to make my next camera purchase easier. I just downgraded from a OMD EM10 to a Pen EPL6. Yes!!! The EPL6! I have to say that I have owned several Olympus cameras and this Pen EPL6 is by far the best. I took a chance on it because they aren't any video reviews on this camera. This camera also has great video quality. I am very happy I got this camera and I am so looking forward to having fun with it. I think that there should be a review on this camera and you should be the man to do so since you are so good at it. Again, thank you and keep up the good work!Lionel OubichonDaly City, Ca
+Lionel Oubichon I'm so glad I saw your comment because I absolutely want to get the Pen EPL6. But there aren't any reviews here on YT so it's a bit difficult. I've got a few questions for you if you don't mind answering them: does it have wifi capabilities (either built in or a substitute)?, do you think it'll do a good job for youtube videos if i purchase additional lenses? Many thanks, Stephanie
+Stephanie O Dear Stephanie O, I am so happy to hear that you are interested in purchasing the Olympus EPL6 camera. I have to say that you will not be disappointed in the video quality on this camera. I am blown away when using the Olympus 17mm f1.8 m4/3 lens and also the kit lens(14-42mm) that comes with camera when shooting video. When using Wi-Fi, its best you a Wi-Fi SD card with plenty of storage. I bought the Toshiba card on Amazon which works really well with my smartphone. The only issue that have encountered is that to get the best white balance shooting indoors, you have to change it "tungsten " in the settings menu. This is personal preference. I love this camera and I think you will too! Enjoy!
+Stephanie O The camera doesn't have built-in wifi support, but you can get a wifi SD card (Eye-Fi Mobi is a solid choice) and do wifi image transfers with that. Olympus cameras generally don't have a lot of video features, but they produce perfectly good video --- if that makes sense. For example, all of my videos are recorded on Olympus EP5 (very similar to EPL6). I don't need the features that some other cameras have for video.
+Lionel Oubichon I just decided to finally act on my interest in photography and decided to get the EPL6 as well. It also felt risky because of the no reviews thing, but it's coming next week and I gotta say, I'm pretty excited!
+Lionel Oubichon can you upload some sample videos shot on your PEN EPL-6? This model is going on sale on Newegg now for $50 off of $299 and I'm considering it for amateur interviewing.
Of those, I've only used the EPL7. The other two cameras are more comparable to Olympus EM10. My personal choice would be EM10 for in-body image stabilization and smaller lenses, but they're all quite good from what I understand.
I'm considering this or the A5100. I do a lot of video, but I mostly will be doing blog posts and social media posting. I also cover music festivals and shows from time to time, so being able to have a good telephoto is important as well. What do you think would be best between the two?
+Shelbi “lunarmoxie” Hayes I don't know much about the Sony, except that it's an older camera. Both cameras will likely produce the results you're looking for. The difference will come down to size. An EPL7 with a long telephoto lens will be quite a bit smaller and lighter than the Sony. For the EPL7, look into the Olympus 40-150mm lens, which is surprisingly cheap and produces solid results. Here's an album of photos I've shot with this lens: www.flickr.com/photos/markryansallee/albums/72157653358801562
wil Orell In full Manual mode, you can press UP on the directional pad to engage shutter speed / aperture controls. Then, pressing UP and DOWN will adjust shutter speed, while LEFT and RIGHT adjust aperture. That said, I primarily shoot in Aperture-priority mode. In this case, the same UP direction engages exposure compensation, rather than shutter speed. ruclips.net/video/pUlg4KFLaP0/видео.html
No problemo! It probably doesn't matter but just wanted to let you know that I finally ordered one. :) Hehe...just sucked the US version didn't come in white.
I like your vidéos. I have this camera and I like it, I would like to know which camera you prefer or better between olympus OM-D EM 10 and OM-D EM 5 ??!
Naomi M I don't have much experience using either. On paper, the main differences are: EM5 has weather sealing, EM10 has WiFi + newer image processor. I'd personally sooner get an EM10, but both are very comparable.
I´m trying to find a new hikingbuddy (body), and whether it´ll be the E-M10 or the PL7 seems to be a hard decision... Thanks a lot for the great video and the only serious review of the PL7.
how come i cannot find anywhere where they talk about ease of access for the controls? i also noticed you have the epm2. why not review it? im hoping oly will make an epm3 with wifi.
+Raphael Jan Cañete Ferraris The EPM2 is pretty old at this point :) Here's my short review: It's small and has great image quality, but the stabilizer isn't active in the viewfinder/screen so I didn't like it as much for using manual lenses. Good little camera.
thanks. just wondering about the controls. because im hoping they will make an epm3 which is hopefully smaller and has 5 axis. quite disappointed the pen F isn't weather sealed. still, its a camera i am lusting after. hope to see a review of the pen F on your youtube Sir. thanks for the reply.
I have an E PL6, but to be honest, I think the E P5 is probably better with it two dials to change settings. As I am using Four Thirds lenses I have a job holding the camera as the grip is small, making it harder to change settings. May have to get a bigger grip.
Nice review...although it's pretty easy to avoid shaking a camera on a tripod for long exposure shots by just setting the timer on a 2s or 10s delay. You don't need a remote or WiFi to avoid the shaking, but I suppose it's still handy to have it. I have the E-PL5...it doesn't seem like there's a compelling reason to upgrade. Plus, doesn't the flip-down screen on that camera become a challenge when you're using a tripod? My E-PL5 screen flips UP, and I think that's better though the best of all would be a fully articulating screen that flips OUT.
Daniel Dougan A self-timer works well if you know up front how long you want your exposure -- dial in the exposure time, click self timer, and let it run. But if you're using live time (rather than bulb time) you can let the camera expose for as long as you need...and watch the exposure build on the LCD screen. When the exposure looks good, you click the shutter again to stop. Without a remote shutter, you risk shaking the camera for the second shutter press. The EPL5 is a great camera, and I agree that the screen flipping upward is more usable if you commonly use a tripod. That said, I still think the EPL7 is an immensely attractive upgrade, primarily because of the image stabilization. If I had an EPL5 and no other camera, I would absolutely be interested in the upgrade to EPL7.
+andre borges I don't have any experience with it, no. From what I've read, it's a mild improvement on the E-PL5. I've used the similar E-PM2, which was a great camera, but the E-PL7 is significantly nicer to use -- more metal construction, and the in-body image stabilization is a huge improvement.
andre borges I don't have much experience with the kit lens, I never owned one for long. But I've seen pictures people take with them and I'm always pretty impressed.
+Nicool333 Panasonic makes good cameras, especially if you want to do serious video work. I prefer Olympus's interface for photography, and really like the in-body image stabilization. But I do also have a Panasonic GM5.
Fiddlydb The EPL6 is a great bargain -- good camera with a decent lens for $299. I personally would still go for the EPL7, though. The in-body image stabilization is a big step up in usefulness on the EPL7, and for me that's a big selling point. (I'm also really superficial and I like the looks of the EPL7 more.) Can't go wrong with either!
Madeleine Rosie Which lens do you have? If you have the 14-42 EZ compact zoom lens, I believe it zooms electronically -- maybe touch screen buttons, or some camera controls mapped to it? Unfortunately I don't have experience with this particular lens, but do know that it probably doesn't zoom manually by twisting the lens, like some other lenses work.
Hi, That is a great video. I have a quick question. My camera got stolen and I need to replace it. Can you recommend a budget camera that takes great pictures and videos for youtube? Many Thanks.
I keep my processing pretty simple. I was using Lightroom back when I reviewed this camera, but today I use Photoshop + Adobe Camera Raw most of the time. All manual adjustments to get color + contrast right.
Just discovered your channel and honestly youve changed the way i look at 4/3's. And I'm probably going to to get a E-P5 . Question: Are you using a mic with the Olympus microphone adaptor? If so, which mic do you recommend? Your audio quality is great :) Thanks!
+Edward Jasper I originally bought the Olympus microphone adapter, but it's not good -- no matter what I did, I got a lot of cracking/peaking, like the amplifier is trying too hard. I thought I had a bad copy, so I had it replaced and had the same issue. I bought a different microphone and it still had the same issues when going through the mic adapter. I ended up getting a Zoom H1 to record into and it's much, much better. I use a cheap Giant Squid lav microphone. Syncing the audio + video later isn't a problem, and I prefer not having to have my microphone connected directly to the camera while recording.
Great review :) I would love it if you could do a "45mm vs 25mm lens/photo review" on this camera - i can't seem to find a video that does just that, and i could really use that :)
+Amalie Hentze There's really no need to because they're not competing lenses. Comparison reviews are helpful for similar lenses that are hard to choose between--maybe if you were comparing the 17mm 1.8, the 25mm 1.8, or the Panasonic 20mm 1.7. But a 25mm and a 45mm are not similar and are not used for the same thing--if you want a general use lens buy the 25mm; if you want a portrait lens buy the 45mm.
+Amalie Hentze I have separate reviews of both lenses. Very different field of view for each lens, so I say pick the one that fills a need best. 25mm is more useful in more situations, 45mm is better for portraits and other semi-tele shots. Personally, I think the 45mm is possibly the best lens for Micro 4/3, but it shouldn't be your first/only lens.
hi i am very interested in buying this unit but,, alot of people in the internet says "do not get olympus, cause olympus camera are just okey.. you could get a better option in canon, nikon, panasonic and fuji".. do you think this camera is great over the other mirrorless camera of the other brand of the same price point?
Hi there, I am considering buying a mirrorless camera either the Olympus E-P5 or the E-PL7. i'm not big on taking selfies, i mostly just use my camera when i'm traveling (landscape). So a DSLR is never going to happen but with a point and shoot camera i'm just not that happy with the results. Wich camara do you prefer? (since you have been able to use both.) And do you know what kind of lens would be a good option for me?
+sippie sieperda Between those two, I prefer the E-P5, but mostly because it has a second control dial (and it's built to a higher price, so it feels a bit nicer). Both are great. As for a landscape lens, something like the Olympus 25mm (ruclips.net/video/4qANiuIBUEc/видео.html), Panasonic 20mm, or Panasonic 14mm should be a good compact choice.
i'm a complete amateur to photography and have close to zero knowledge about camera accessories but would you recommend this camera with a 17mm lens, 25mm lens, 45mm lens or a fujian 35mm 1.7 taking into consideration that im interested in taking landscape and portraits? thank you:)))
+gumdrxps I recommend the 25/1.8 lens. They're all good lenses, but the 25mm is the most versatile and will do portraits + landscapes well. Here's my review of the 25/1.8: ruclips.net/video/4qANiuIBUEc/видео.html And here's an album of photos I've taken with the 25/1.8: www.flickr.com/photos/markryansallee/sets/72157651050215643
is this good for taking video? i'm gonna take both photo and video, my options are canon vixia, canon rebel or one of this PEN olympus cameras, i don't know if DLSR cameras are better at shooting video so i'm unsure on what to pick.
+Wequendi In my opinion, video will be easier on a mirrorless camera like this Olympus versus with a DSLR like a Rebel. All of my videos are recorded on a camera just like the one in this video -- so yeah, it does video pretty decent, and it's easy.
+Michromatic Just discovered your videos. They are great. Do you mind sharing the video or movie recording settings you use on the E-P5? I just cannot get the focus consistency you are able to achieve, whether I use S-AF or C-AF. Many thanks--and I am buying an E-PL7 to back up my E-M5, thanks to your review.
i would like to know, does the 14/42mm good enough? i saw this camera with this lense as a kit, should i buy this one or just buy the body then choose 17mm f/1.8 as a lens? thanks before
I have a 14-42 and a 19mm prime. I could easily be without the prime but the 14-42 is essential. Get the electronic zoom with it if it an option, because apart from anything else it is nice and compact.
14-42 is good enough for outdoor photography, and anything else with good light. For low light stuff, you'll be better served with an f/1.8 prime lens like the 17/1.8.
Hello there, I am switching from Nikon D800 because of weight. I am looking to buy Olympus EM 5 mark ii. I am also looking at these prime lenses. 12mm f/2.0, 17mm f/1.8, 25mm f/1.5 and 45mm f/1.8. Which lenses would you suggest for Landscape, Street Photography, Portrait and Travel. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you in advance.
Massoud Zamani All of those are good lenses. The 12mm and 25mm are both great for landscapes. 17mm can do the trick, but it doesn't pull details the way those other two do. That said, the 17mm seems very suited to street -- its rendering works really well on people, I find, despite the lack of sharpness. 45mm is naturally great for portraits. Check out these reviews I've done: Olympus 25mm: ruclips.net/video/4qANiuIBUEc/видео.html Olympus 45mm: ruclips.net/video/eUmEvgOuGk4/видео.html
Love how you can tell jokes with a straight face! Stupid qn : not familiar with interchangable lens camera if i buy camera without buying extra lens can take pic? If not , whats a gd starting lens?
+Alice Lin When you buy an interchangeable lens camera (ILC), you usually have two options for a given camera: (1) Body-only, which is the camera with no lens, and (2) A kit, that comes with the camera + a "kit" lens. Usually, the camera kit is cheaper than buying the same camera body + lens separately, though the lens may or may not be what you want. For Micro 4/3, my favorite starting lens is either the Olympus 25mm f/1.8, or the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7. Both are so good. Here's my review of the 25/1.8: ruclips.net/video/4qANiuIBUEc/видео.html
Olympus omd em5 while you can still get it is on clearance as of last week and. Is aluminum body with evf and wearher sealed and 5axis stabilised built like a tank and a great grip. Ps an lcd screen is an lcd screen, they are all fragile. Ever cracked your phone screen?
+MrAkihiros Not very different. That said, IMO, the menu makes about as much sense as any camera menu system, just depends on what you're used to. There are a lot of options, but 99% of the time you don't ever need to dig in the menus, just when you first get the camera and set it up.
+Shubina Gandhi Sood This video was recorded on my Olympus E-P5, very similar to the camera in the review. Just get decent lighting + a good microphone -- the mic built into a camera (any camera) isn't good.
Remarking on lack of EVF and 30 Frames per sec in video, means the reviewer would more likely be better off with a EM10 mark 2 as faster frames per sec. at 60 Fr. If cost matters more, Epl7 is good to go with.
Hello! I am looking to buy a micro 4/3 camera and I really like Olympus. I've been looking into the EPL 6, but unfortunately I haven't been able to find any detailed reviews of it, at least not ones that weren't posted right after it was released that are just a sales pitch. Could you tell me, is it really that much worse than the EPL 7? Everyone is praising it since it's the new model, but the difference in price is about 200 euros where I live and that's a huge difference for me. I've completely discarded my old compact and I want to buy a good Micro 4/3 that will last me a few years and ease into amateur photography, so is it worth investing in the ELP 6, or the EPL 7?
Both cameras use similar sensors, so in terms of outright image quality they should be the same. IMO, the EPL7 is a significant upgrade because of the improved image stabilization.
I have Olympus Epl5 and standart kit lens and i am not good with its sharpness. What do you recommend me? Do i need to change my camera with ep5 or should i buy 45 mm f1.8 lens. I mean Is my problem deals with lens?
GKhanKutar It's impossible to say without seeing your photos. Mind sharing something? A Flickr link is good 'cause it'll also include EXIF data. Without seeing the photos, my guess is that your EPL5 is just fine -- there's no problem there, it's a great camera. I use an EPM2 which is basically the same camera, minus some features. The 45mm f/1.8 lens will give you a lot better low-light performance. But it will also give you a narrower depth of field, which means it'll be easier to get blurry, out-of-focus shots if you're not careful. Again, example photos with EXIF data will let me help you a lot better.
Got this camera today and there's no denying it's easily the best one I've ever had...but I can't work out how to zoom in before you take a photo! I've worked how to zoom on photos already taken, but can't figure out how to zoom regularly :/ do you have to buy another lense??
I hope you have worked out how to zoom by now, whether the kit lens is a manual or electronic zoom. If neither, you probably don't have a zoom lens. Either way, this camera probably has a digital role-convertor and digital zoom. You need to download the full manual to learn how to use either or both. Its quite easy and quick once you know how, and you can access either through the custom Quick menu once set.
I'm debating between E-PL7 and Panasonic GX7 which now has street price on par with E-PL7. Which one do you think is better for a hobbyist who wants something more durable?
GX7 has that second dial + viewfinder all the kids love. Personally, I'd still swing for the EPL7 because of the in-body image stabilization. GX7 has it as well, but it's not active during composition and Olympus's is in a class of its own. If video is a big point for you, GX7 might be better still.
My father got one. Got it through a pretty decent deal with the two kitlenses. And all he wanted was a relative small camera and better quality then his compact camera. And you know what I am now teaching him how to use the kitlens to make decent portrait. It isn't impossible if you know the tricks. I do agree that yes there are not as many options as you hope for. But on the other hand for him? Great, less options means less that goes wrong. So for my own use I would buy another model with more options and yes a nice prime to go with it.
As for the EPL7, looks like a good upgrade to the EPL5, but price now puts it on par with the Panasonic GX7, which has all the same features but with an EVF and extra control dial. Good camera but should be priced at entry level.
It is priced at entry level, but the GX7 has the benefit of having been around for over a year and prices have come down. The GX7 is a great camera, but I might still go for the EPL7, despite the missing control dial -- the in-body image stabilization on the GX7 isn't any help for manual focus, and my favorite lens is my old 38mm Pen-F lens.
Michromatic what's wrong with the GX7 IS, still works with adapted lenses right? Also I heard EPL7 finally has focus peaking to help manual focus; how is it?
GX7's IBIS is like the IBIS on the EPL7's predecessor -- it's active only during the exposure, not during composition. So it won't hold your view steady while you compose + manual focus. Focus peaking on the EPL7 is pretty solid, very similar to my EP5 except that it doesn't seem to reduce the framerate the way my EP5 does. You still get only white/black options, but it's very easy to use. (I still prefer magnification to focus peaking.)
I came across your channel and fell in love with it. You rock, dude. Subbed. I'm thinking about buying the a6000 but I feel I might have some cash left from my trip and I was thinking about the E-M5II instead. I've read that the ISO performance of the smaller MFT sensor is a worse than the APSC rival, but a lot of features of the M5II look fine. Another thing that I'm a little afraid is the 16mp sensor, because I have already a 12mp (D5000 Nikon) and I wanted something bigger, that I could crop more easily (I'm a beginner with a lot of studying time heheh) and still have a decent image. Is the IQ on the EM5II a LOT worse than the A6000 or the difference in quality won't be a real matter for someone who will never go pro and only sees the images on computer? I might print a pic or two to hang in my wall, but I'm not that kind of guy that looks for every mistake or bad thing on a picture. I won't shoot a lot of sports. Please, help me.. I've been asking around, reading and studying for the past two months and I still can't decide. Thanks in advance.
I haven't used the A6000, but I've read quite a bit about it. Sounds like an awesome camera that excels at autofocus (not that M43 cameras are bad at it). I wouldn't worry much about quality differences between the sensors. APS-C isn't that much bigger than M43, and Olympus cameras are using Sony sensors anyway (or so I read). Having used cameras with 5-axis in-body image stabilization, I would have a hard time going back to something else. Sony's got a new A7 with IBIS, but lenses are still quite large for it, even if the body is small. And FWIW, I just got some 16" x 24" prints of my 16MP photos and they turned out fantastic. More resolution could be useful, but I'm not missing it.
Michromatic That's nice. I thought about the MFT because of its lenses and I think they are better than the Sony ones. Doing some math, I'll probably end up between the EM10 or the EM5 mark I, because I want to spend more on lenses than in the body and I don't have a lot of money to just spend in everything. I'll have to wait until August to buy either way, so I'll keep looking and thinking about it. From what you've said and other people too, the IQ doesn't seem to be that different. The A7 II is too expensive for me, can't do and I was looking for something smaller, thus the APS-C or MFT. Thank you!
For me, it's IBIS + the compact size of the entire system that makes M43 my ideal choice. Fuji is attractive, but no IBIS. Sony A7 is attractive, but the native lenses are massive. A6000 is attractive, but the lenses aren't much smaller than standard DSLR lenses.
Michromatic I see. I started liking the M43 because of the compactness as well. I haven't seen one in person, but I've watched thousand of videos and read a lot and I think I will like the system just as well I like the others. I won't buy FF because they are massively big and my purpose is to have the camera with me most of the time. What do you think about the Panasonic GX7? It seems a nice camera.
Yup, GX7 is a great camera. Only feature I would miss is IBIS in live view -- it has in-body image stabilization, but it's only active during exposure, not composition.
I think the E-M10's extra control dial and EVF is worth extra $100. Actually I've seen the E-M10's price drop a $100 on Amazon or B&H from time to time. But no selfie capabilities :) Ever thought about upgrading to the new E-M5 Mk2 or E-M1? E-M5 is just too sexy to resist.
My main camera is the Pen EP5. While the new EM5 is tempting, I don't think it does much beyond what my EP5 does. The 40MP trick would be fun to play with, but wouldn't be a factor in most of my photography I don't think. All those customizable buttons, though...
i don't know what camera i shold buy. The lumix FZ1000 looks very nice, but i don't know if the lens of it will go wide enough for me. Cameras like this one also look nice, but i think, they are a bit small for me. I would like to have a big camera with good ergonomics. Can someone recomend me, what i should buy?
nice review - thanks - LCD going down is useless when on a Tripod :) so better to flip up or better yet to the side like on the new Panasonic GF7 and GH4 OMD-EM5mII etc - but I now see the EPL7 for $399 so considering - although I own 2 Panasonic GX7's and a GM1 and GX1 and Oly OMD-EM5 and EM1 and LX100 :) - never enough bodies - I hate swapping lenses - body and lens on M43 just so small anyway
Hey man! I just wanted you to know that your videos are the reason I bought a m43 camera myself. After few weeks of thinking I went with OM-D E-M10 - same specs as E-PL7, but the design is far more attractive for me. I'm still in the process of learning the camera, but I'm already in love with it. Even thou the kit lens (14-42) is made poorly it still takes decent shots considering it's a starter. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for such a premium quality content you're putting on RUclips. It really is inspiring. Cheers!
Funny how you keep saying you're not a selfie guy yet you describe and give more help about the selfie option than any other youtuber. Most helpful vid!
I just bought this camera today and had a photography course with it in an African township. I absolutely Loved it!
A lot of the information went over my head, but I still enjoy watching you talk about the topic with such passion. Thanks.
Agree!
Totally agree with you on the camera no need for the selfie screen would loved to have ad another dial to adjust the shutter speed and a view finder ... Just received my camera yesterday and do love it .... Thanx for the review xxx
you explain things so well, thank you. I just got this camera and i love it!
The flip down direction of the "selfie screen" is useful when using the Olympus "touch-shutter" feature and keeping your hand/arm out of the picture.
Great video, with lots of useful information. I'm an athlete looking to get into both photography and video in order to record my journey and have decided on the Olympus EP5 with my first lens being the 25mm. I have a gopro cam but soon realized that it wasn't the best option for most of my purposes. Thanks for the quality and honest information that you've provided
"....which makes it easy to frame yourself and friends." **shows a selfie with a cat**
Drew N he says you can take photos of “kids” and grass. This is not a man with children. A family means you have one of the great subjects of photography all around you.
That was maybe the most helpful and detailed review of a camera I have found. It was very useful and I will finally go ahead and buy the EPL7 :) Thanks!
+Mariya Menova You'll like it! If you're brave, try a cheap manual-focus lens: ruclips.net/video/Y_XNijmhZ4E/видео.html
+Michromatic Looks good, I'll definitely look more into it and may give it a shot (literally :D)
Thanks for great videos, I just bought the epl7 and a 45mm 1.8.
I think you gave me the much needed last reason to go all in, and start with 4/3s.
Richard Foss Great combo :)
You are very good with this. And nice tone. Entertaining too. And handsome.
I’ve had this camera for a long time and it’s fantastic. A big learning curve but grew into it.
As an enthusiast.. I can’t imagine the vlogging TikTok kids understanding this masterpiece.
Loving the 45mm 1.8, 75mm 1.8, and the Panasonic 20mm 1.7 💁🏻♀️
For the past few day I've been watching tons of youtube reviews since I'm considering buying a new camera (probably epl7) and I must say yours was pretty much the best. Specific and funny at the same time. Thanks for this great movie!
PS. It was probably the cat. Im a huge cat addict :D
is there a huge difference between epl7 and epl8? is epl8 worth buying?
If you wanna pay for better quality and “more sooming” Yes, there are also a better design on Epl 8 it is more round at the top☺️
Very helpful, thanks. Am looking at a mirrorless system for my travel, rather than lug along most of my dSLR gears everytime.
I'm not kidding this is the best camera review video i've ever seen! THX!i'm gonna buy this though I really like e-m10 ii cuz I'm thinking buying a e-m1 or e-m1 ii in the future.
What did you mean by processed? Is that a feature with the camera or was it just editing them?
I think it's the editing done afterwards, most likely on his phone
A great video to start with for E-PL7 ;) thanks for the very thorough review.
Forgot to mention 30fps video is almost as cinemaric as 24fps film quality which is just what I want. They can keep 4k video which reminds one of a cheap soap opera video tape effect. Micro 4/3 is such an awesome, interesting and fun system. I recently got a cheap Chinese lens and filters which is reminiscent of my old lomography set up.
Thank you very much for your feedback. Is greatly appreciated.
I agree that 17mm is the ideal focal length for selfie somehow hahaha. Thanks for the review video!
Hi, are so visibile differences between pl7 and pl8. I did not understand about ibis, is optical right? Thanks do You get focus peaking with manual lenses?
Epl7 and epl8 features and internal specs are almost identical. Epl8 make most changes to the external design. I prefer the look of the epl7, especially the grip. Both has IBIS, all epl series has them from the beginning. Ibis is mechanical, implemented around the sensor to compensate for movements. Epl7 onwards you get manual focys peaking.
Hi, great review, what cam did you record this vid on? the ELP5
+Beardedbob The video was recorded on Olympus E-P5 with Olympus 25mm f/1.8 lens.
Michromatic: I Just discovered your videos. They are great. Do you mind sharing the video or movie recording settings you use on the E-P5? I just cannot get the focus consistency you are able to achieve, whether I use S-AF or C-AF, on my E-M5. Many thanks--and I am buying an E-PL7 to back up my E-M5, thanks to your review.
Been a fan of your Super review chanel for a long time, and just randomly found this chanel hahahahaha
I use the selfie function all the time on my EPL5, for holiday pics of me and my wife; I find \they're much more personal than asking someone else to take the picture for you. Flipping down is more convenient, as flipping it upwards on the EPL5 is cumbersome, requiring 3 points of articulation, and always ends up with me firing the shutter accidentally. Btw, Olympus 9mm fisheye bodycap is the best selfie lens, also fun lens in it's own right, highly recommended!
Good call on the body cap. Don't really have to worry about focus, too.
Thanks for the awesome and clear review! This was exactly what I was looking for :)
I purchased this camera fairly recently, but today when I went to use it in selfie mode, the screen is showing my image upside down. I can't for the life of me figure out why it won't turn right side up. Help!
+Beauty(ful) Life Hm, can't say I experienced that. Check through the menu for an option ("Selfie assist" or something?).
+Michromatic Thanks for responding. After several hours of searching, and 8 hours of sleep, it occurred to me that the only thing that had changed was the case I purchased for it. The case was the problem...it didn't allow the screen to fully descend.
Thank you for your extensive and clear review. It helped me decide to get this camera. I was looking for something portable to take on a road trip, and this one fits the bill nicely. I also subscribed to your channel to learn more about micro four thirds.
I suscribed to you're channel because i really want a mft system and i like the way you do things. I would like too see more info and tutos on live time and live bulb because no one yet did a good summary on thoses subjects. Thank you for taking the time to do you're video, i really like them.
Sold!! This was such a great, in depth review so thank you!
Great review. Now, can you explain, or talk about the raw photos, and the post-processed photos, i mean the epl7 processed the photos or do you processed the photos?.
Thanks !
+Carlos Vasquez I'll do a post processing video some day, yeah. I shoot in raw for everything lately, and post process everything.
+Michromatic Ok. Thank you !
Hello! Best review of this camera I've seen thank you. Can you connect the camera to your phone and vote the live image during video mode? Could this compensate for the obscured flip down screen when using a tripod for filming?
Beautiful Recreations Unfortunately, no, Olympus's app doesn't let you record video through their app as a viewfinder. I think the EPL7 does support really short video clips recorded through the app, but not the full recording options you get without the app. It's frustrating -- my EP5 also has WiFi and I can't use it for video :/
That's such a shame and baffles me why the apps don't support these things. I sometimes wonder whether they hold developments back so that there is something to upgrade to in the next model... I'm think about upgrading my compact camera to a Sony A5000 - I am a novice with manual controls but want to have something that performs better in lowlight that my current Nikon Coolpix (5mp). Do you happen to have any thoughts?
If you want good low light performance, focus on getting a fast lens. A lens with an aperture of f/1.8 will do great on Micro 4/3 cameras.
Fantastic, thank you for your advice!
Would this be a good camera to study abroad with? Or do you suggest something else? I need something light with good image quality but not too expensive. I currently have a Cannon Rebel T-3i but it's wwaaayyy to big and bulky to take.
when you were talking about the screen thickness at 5:13 what camera was it you compared it with?
+Asha Landa My Olympus E-P5 mainly, but also a handful of cameras I've used with tilting screens.
Really good review! Im trying to decide between this camera and Sony alpha 5100 for travel blogging. Any recommendations? Thank you!!
+Becca If you plan to use a tripod, maybe the Sony -- its screen flips upward, so you can use it in selfie mode with a tripod. If you don't use a tripod, the Olympus would be nice -- the build-in image stabilization is great for handheld stuff, and you won't mind that the front-facing screen covers the tripod connector.
Michromatic what do you think to use tripod adapter for this camera? have you tried it?
Feby Lestari I've used tripods on my other (similar) cameras, good for really long exposures. The camera has a tripod mount on the bottom, so it should be straightforward.
Michromatic thank you so much for your answer.. btw last thing i would like to know from your opinion, im considering to buy this camera, pen f or omd 5II .. which one do you think is better for photo (selfie) and video ?? .. have a nice day anyway 😊😊
Feby Lestari The EPL7 is best for one-handed selfies. Both the Pen-F and the EM5ii have flip-around screens, but they're not as easy to use as the EPL7's selfie screen. For video, all are solid -- the EM5ii has some advantages, but they're not huge IMO.
Personally, I like the EM5ii because of handling advantages. Just personal preference.
That 45mm selfie though.. great review!
What I appreciate the most is that you compared all the lenses doing selfie ! Tho I think you r cute using 45mm !! Last but not least, looooovely cat !!!
I have one. I have same issue with 2 shots in single frame mode. But as you said. It's not big deal. Bigger deal is I bought fast and expensive Lexar 32GB 600x. With this card inside it broke some photos. Totally randomly. But usually 1 per 100 photos. So after sales returns I have new one. Unfortunatelly problem remains. Although with older slower Kingston 16GB it work like a charm.
I bought also VF4 which broke price advantage. But I like body compactness. Do I? I have Olympus 12-40 F2.8 which looks bit over-size on this camera. But those pictures ...
Thank you for the tips in this video. You helped me to make my next camera purchase easier. I just downgraded from a OMD EM10 to a Pen EPL6. Yes!!! The EPL6! I have to say that I have owned several Olympus cameras and this Pen EPL6 is by far the best. I took a chance on it because they aren't any video reviews on this camera. This camera also has great video quality. I am very happy I got this camera and I am so looking forward to having fun with it. I think that there should be a review on this camera and you should be the man to do so since you are so good at it. Again, thank you and keep up the good work!Lionel OubichonDaly City, Ca
+Lionel Oubichon I'm so glad I saw your comment because I absolutely want to get the Pen EPL6. But there aren't any reviews here on YT so it's a bit difficult. I've got a few questions for you if you don't mind answering them: does it have wifi capabilities (either built in or a substitute)?, do you think it'll do a good job for youtube videos if i purchase additional lenses?
Many thanks, Stephanie
+Stephanie O
Dear Stephanie O,
I am so happy to hear that you are interested in purchasing the Olympus EPL6 camera. I have to say that you will not be disappointed in the video quality on this camera. I am blown away when using the Olympus 17mm f1.8 m4/3 lens and also the kit lens(14-42mm) that comes with camera when shooting video. When using Wi-Fi, its best you a Wi-Fi SD card with plenty of storage. I bought the Toshiba card on Amazon which works really well with my smartphone. The only issue that have encountered is that to get the best white balance shooting indoors, you have to change it "tungsten " in the settings menu. This is personal preference. I love this camera and I think you will too! Enjoy!
+Stephanie O The camera doesn't have built-in wifi support, but you can get a wifi SD card (Eye-Fi Mobi is a solid choice) and do wifi image transfers with that.
Olympus cameras generally don't have a lot of video features, but they produce perfectly good video --- if that makes sense. For example, all of my videos are recorded on Olympus EP5 (very similar to EPL6). I don't need the features that some other cameras have for video.
+Lionel Oubichon I just decided to finally act on my interest in photography and decided to get the EPL6 as well. It also felt risky because of the no reviews thing, but it's coming next week and I gotta say, I'm pretty excited!
+Lionel Oubichon can you upload some sample videos shot on your PEN EPL-6? This model is going on sale on Newegg now for $50 off of $299 and I'm considering it for amateur interviewing.
Hi, do you know if with this model you can setup the minimum shutter speed, for example when you shoot with Aperture mode? Thks!
epl 7, a 6000, fuji xt10 what your choose for the best valuable camera beetween that?
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Of those, I've only used the EPL7. The other two cameras are more comparable to Olympus EM10. My personal choice would be EM10 for in-body image stabilization and smaller lenses, but they're all quite good from what I understand.
I'm considering this or the A5100. I do a lot of video, but I mostly will be doing blog posts and social media posting. I also cover music festivals and shows from time to time, so being able to have a good telephoto is important as well. What do you think would be best between the two?
+Shelbi “lunarmoxie” Hayes I don't know much about the Sony, except that it's an older camera. Both cameras will likely produce the results you're looking for.
The difference will come down to size. An EPL7 with a long telephoto lens will be quite a bit smaller and lighter than the Sony. For the EPL7, look into the Olympus 40-150mm lens, which is surprisingly cheap and produces solid results. Here's an album of photos I've shot with this lens: www.flickr.com/photos/markryansallee/albums/72157653358801562
Thanks for the video. How do you control shooter speed and aperture in manual control in this camera?with only one wheel!
wil Orell In full Manual mode, you can press UP on the directional pad to engage shutter speed / aperture controls. Then, pressing UP and DOWN will adjust shutter speed, while LEFT and RIGHT adjust aperture.
That said, I primarily shoot in Aperture-priority mode. In this case, the same UP direction engages exposure compensation, rather than shutter speed.
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Michromatic got it thanks!
This review was really helpful...Thanks for sharing!!!
heartsKarla Thanks for watching!
No problemo! It probably doesn't matter but just wanted to let you know that I finally ordered one. :) Hehe...just sucked the US version didn't come in white.
heartsKarla Nice! Shoot a lot, shoot often. It's the only way to level up :)
I like your vidéos. I have this camera and I like it, I would like to know which camera you prefer or better between olympus OM-D EM 10 and OM-D EM 5 ??!
Naomi M I don't have much experience using either. On paper, the main differences are: EM5 has weather sealing, EM10 has WiFi + newer image processor. I'd personally sooner get an EM10, but both are very comparable.
I´m trying to find a new hikingbuddy (body), and whether it´ll be the E-M10 or the PL7 seems to be a hard decision...
Thanks a lot for the great video and the only serious review of the PL7.
Nice review!..If u don't mind me to ask,what did u use to record this video?
+Xentius xen Thanks Xentius. Video was recorded on Olympus E-P5 with 25mm lens.
+Michromatic Very nice,thank u!
was wondering the same thing
+Alice Lin Yeah,good quality isn't it?
how come i cannot find anywhere where they talk about ease of access for the controls?
i also noticed you have the epm2. why not review it? im hoping oly will make an epm3 with wifi.
+Raphael Jan Cañete Ferraris The EPM2 is pretty old at this point :) Here's my short review: It's small and has great image quality, but the stabilizer isn't active in the viewfinder/screen so I didn't like it as much for using manual lenses. Good little camera.
thanks. just wondering about the controls. because im hoping they will make an epm3 which is hopefully smaller and has 5 axis. quite disappointed the pen F isn't weather sealed. still, its a camera i am lusting after. hope to see a review of the pen F on your youtube Sir. thanks for the reply.
I have an E PL6, but to be honest, I think the E P5 is probably better with it two dials to change settings. As I am using Four Thirds lenses
I have a job holding the camera as the grip is small, making it harder to change settings. May have to get a bigger grip.
Nice review...although it's pretty easy to avoid shaking a camera on a tripod for long exposure shots by just setting the timer on a 2s or 10s delay. You don't need a remote or WiFi to avoid the shaking, but I suppose it's still handy to have it. I have the E-PL5...it doesn't seem like there's a compelling reason to upgrade. Plus, doesn't the flip-down screen on that camera become a challenge when you're using a tripod? My E-PL5 screen flips UP, and I think that's better though the best of all would be a fully articulating screen that flips OUT.
Daniel Dougan A self-timer works well if you know up front how long you want your exposure -- dial in the exposure time, click self timer, and let it run.
But if you're using live time (rather than bulb time) you can let the camera expose for as long as you need...and watch the exposure build on the LCD screen. When the exposure looks good, you click the shutter again to stop. Without a remote shutter, you risk shaking the camera for the second shutter press.
The EPL5 is a great camera, and I agree that the screen flipping upward is more usable if you commonly use a tripod. That said, I still think the EPL7 is an immensely attractive upgrade, primarily because of the image stabilization. If I had an EPL5 and no other camera, I would absolutely be interested in the upgrade to EPL7.
How about EPL-6? do you have any experiece with it?
its way cheaper than both EPL-5 and 7???
+andre borges I don't have any experience with it, no. From what I've read, it's a mild improvement on the E-PL5. I've used the similar E-PM2, which was a great camera, but the E-PL7 is significantly nicer to use -- more metal construction, and the in-body image stabilization is a huge improvement.
+Michromatic how about the lenses kit that comes with the cam, are they good quality?
andre borges I don't have much experience with the kit lens, I never owned one for long. But I've seen pictures people take with them and I'm always pretty impressed.
hey I'm curious what you think of Panasonic bodies. have you tried to use a gx7?
+Nicool333 Panasonic makes good cameras, especially if you want to do serious video work. I prefer Olympus's interface for photography, and really like the in-body image stabilization. But I do also have a Panasonic GM5.
Is this a good enough video quality for RUclips videos?
+punkydebutante1 Yes it is! A dutch RUclips named Anna Nooshin used the OLYMPUS PEN E-PL7 in her Iceland roadtrip. Look it up :)
+punkydebutante1 For sure :)
Michromatic I'm a beginner I don't know much but how do you get the video on the camera to your computer or iPhone
Michromatic nvm you don't need to answer that
What are your thoughts on this and the e-pl6?
Great review! Thank you :)
Fiddlydb The EPL6 is a great bargain -- good camera with a decent lens for $299. I personally would still go for the EPL7, though. The in-body image stabilization is a big step up in usefulness on the EPL7, and for me that's a big selling point. (I'm also really superficial and I like the looks of the EPL7 more.)
Can't go wrong with either!
Hi i have the Olympus PEN camera, but with the lens it came with, but i cant work out how you zoom in! please could you help?
Madeleine Rosie Which lens do you have?
If you have the 14-42 EZ compact zoom lens, I believe it zooms electronically -- maybe touch screen buttons, or some camera controls mapped to it? Unfortunately I don't have experience with this particular lens, but do know that it probably doesn't zoom manually by twisting the lens, like some other lenses work.
Hi, That is a great video. I have a quick question. My camera got stolen and I need to replace it. Can you recommend a budget camera that takes great pictures and videos for youtube? Many Thanks.
Lots of cameras fit that description -- the camera in this video, Olympus E-M10, Sony A6000, Panasonic G7, Panasonic GX80, ...
It really is helpfull! Can you tell me how you 'post-processed' those images? Because those images are so beautiful
I keep my processing pretty simple. I was using Lightroom back when I reviewed this camera, but today I use Photoshop + Adobe Camera Raw most of the time. All manual adjustments to get color + contrast right.
Just discovered your channel and honestly youve changed the way i look at 4/3's. And I'm probably going to to get a E-P5 . Question: Are you using a mic with the Olympus microphone adaptor? If so, which mic do you recommend? Your audio quality is great :) Thanks!
+Edward Jasper I originally bought the Olympus microphone adapter, but it's not good -- no matter what I did, I got a lot of cracking/peaking, like the amplifier is trying too hard. I thought I had a bad copy, so I had it replaced and had the same issue. I bought a different microphone and it still had the same issues when going through the mic adapter.
I ended up getting a Zoom H1 to record into and it's much, much better. I use a cheap Giant Squid lav microphone. Syncing the audio + video later isn't a problem, and I prefer not having to have my microphone connected directly to the camera while recording.
Great review :) I would love it if you could do a "45mm vs 25mm lens/photo review" on this camera - i can't seem to find a video that does just that, and i could really use that :)
+Amalie Hentze There's really no need to because they're not competing lenses. Comparison reviews are helpful for similar lenses that are hard to choose between--maybe if you were comparing the 17mm 1.8, the 25mm 1.8, or the Panasonic 20mm 1.7.
But a 25mm and a 45mm are not similar and are not used for the same thing--if you want a general use lens buy the 25mm; if you want a portrait lens buy the 45mm.
+Amalie Hentze I have separate reviews of both lenses. Very different field of view for each lens, so I say pick the one that fills a need best. 25mm is more useful in more situations, 45mm is better for portraits and other semi-tele shots. Personally, I think the 45mm is possibly the best lens for Micro 4/3, but it shouldn't be your first/only lens.
Also can you use view finder with the flash attachment
Does this camera have a selfie function?
One problem ive had with My camera is sometimes if I try to use portrait mode the screen blacks out ?
hi i am very interested in buying this unit but,, alot of people in the internet says "do not get olympus, cause olympus camera are just okey.. you could get a better option in canon, nikon, panasonic and fuji".. do you think this camera is great over the other mirrorless camera of the other brand of the same price point?
Hi there, I am considering buying a mirrorless camera either the Olympus E-P5 or the E-PL7. i'm not big on taking selfies, i mostly just use my camera when i'm traveling (landscape). So a DSLR is never going to happen but with a point and shoot camera i'm just not that happy with the results. Wich camara do you prefer? (since you have been able to use both.) And do you know what kind of lens would be a good option for me?
+sippie sieperda Between those two, I prefer the E-P5, but mostly because it has a second control dial (and it's built to a higher price, so it feels a bit nicer). Both are great.
As for a landscape lens, something like the Olympus 25mm (ruclips.net/video/4qANiuIBUEc/видео.html), Panasonic 20mm, or Panasonic 14mm should be a good compact choice.
i'm a complete amateur to photography and have close to zero knowledge about camera accessories but would you recommend this camera with a 17mm lens, 25mm lens, 45mm lens or a fujian 35mm 1.7 taking into consideration that im interested in taking landscape and portraits? thank you:)))
+gumdrxps I recommend the 25/1.8 lens. They're all good lenses, but the 25mm is the most versatile and will do portraits + landscapes well. Here's my review of the 25/1.8: ruclips.net/video/4qANiuIBUEc/видео.html
And here's an album of photos I've taken with the 25/1.8: www.flickr.com/photos/markryansallee/sets/72157651050215643
thank you so much!!:)
is this good for taking video? i'm gonna take both photo and video, my options are canon vixia, canon rebel or one of this PEN olympus cameras, i don't know if DLSR cameras are better at shooting video so i'm unsure on what to pick.
+Wequendi In my opinion, video will be easier on a mirrorless camera like this Olympus versus with a DSLR like a Rebel.
All of my videos are recorded on a camera just like the one in this video -- so yeah, it does video pretty decent, and it's easy.
+Michromatic cool, thanks, the EPL 5 seems to be better in most aspects, what do you think?
+Michromatic Just discovered your videos. They are great. Do you mind sharing the video or movie recording settings you use on the E-P5? I just cannot get the focus consistency you are able to achieve, whether I use S-AF or C-AF. Many thanks--and I am buying an E-PL7 to back up my E-M5, thanks to your review.
Robert Ham I use C-AF with the 25mm lens. Good lighting helps a lot! Also, I don't move much :)
I notice the difference between 5 and 3 Axis IBIS is with hand held video.
i would like to know, does the 14/42mm good enough? i saw this camera with this lense as a kit, should i buy this one or just buy the body then choose 17mm f/1.8 as a lens? thanks before
I have a 14-42 and a 19mm prime. I could easily be without the prime but the 14-42 is essential. Get the electronic zoom with it if it an option, because apart from anything else it is nice and compact.
14-42 is good enough for outdoor photography, and anything else with good light. For low light stuff, you'll be better served with an f/1.8 prime lens like the 17/1.8.
Hello there, I am switching from Nikon D800 because of weight. I am looking to buy Olympus EM 5 mark ii. I am also looking at these prime lenses. 12mm f/2.0, 17mm f/1.8, 25mm f/1.5 and 45mm f/1.8. Which lenses would you suggest for Landscape, Street Photography, Portrait and Travel. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you in advance.
Massoud Zamani All of those are good lenses. The 12mm and 25mm are both great for landscapes. 17mm can do the trick, but it doesn't pull details the way those other two do. That said, the 17mm seems very suited to street -- its rendering works really well on people, I find, despite the lack of sharpness. 45mm is naturally great for portraits.
Check out these reviews I've done:
Olympus 25mm: ruclips.net/video/4qANiuIBUEc/видео.html
Olympus 45mm: ruclips.net/video/eUmEvgOuGk4/видео.html
Love how you can tell jokes with a straight face! Stupid qn : not familiar with interchangable lens camera if i buy camera without buying extra lens can take pic? If not , whats a gd starting lens?
+Alice Lin When you buy an interchangeable lens camera (ILC), you usually have two options for a given camera: (1) Body-only, which is the camera with no lens, and (2) A kit, that comes with the camera + a "kit" lens. Usually, the camera kit is cheaper than buying the same camera body + lens separately, though the lens may or may not be what you want.
For Micro 4/3, my favorite starting lens is either the Olympus 25mm f/1.8, or the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7. Both are so good. Here's my review of the 25/1.8: ruclips.net/video/4qANiuIBUEc/видео.html
+Michromatic cool... thanks! ill shift these consideration higher up my list of considerations
Olympus omd em5 while you can still get it is on clearance as of last week and. Is aluminum body with evf and wearher sealed and 5axis stabilised built like a tank and a great grip. Ps an lcd screen is an lcd screen, they are all fragile. Ever cracked your phone screen?
+Bob Johnson "Ever cracked your phone screen?" No.
How's the menu system compared to the maddening torture of the E-pl5?
+MrAkihiros Not very different. That said, IMO, the menu makes about as much sense as any camera menu system, just depends on what you're used to. There are a lot of options, but 99% of the time you don't ever need to dig in the menus, just when you first get the camera and set it up.
Michromatic Thanks so much. Excellent tutorials.
Nice video Mark! Could you please make a video on your post processing workflow? Thanks a lot :)
Just kidding. Sorry. This is a great review and it was more informative than a lot of the other reviews I've seen on this
camera.
Good stuff. What kind of lens are you using for the video?
+Froventures of Lecia Olympus 25/1.8.
being an amateur in photography looking for a camera to vlog... really liked the video :) which camera have you used to film this blog ?
+Shubina Gandhi Sood This video was recorded on my Olympus E-P5, very similar to the camera in the review. Just get decent lighting + a good microphone -- the mic built into a camera (any camera) isn't good.
i finally ended up purchasing the sony A5100
and a separate 50 mm lens
Thanks anyways :)
Remarking on lack of EVF and 30 Frames per sec in video, means the reviewer would more likely be better off with a EM10 mark 2 as faster frames per sec. at 60 Fr. If cost matters more, Epl7 is good to go with.
+Michromatic I know this is a review of the EPL7, but which one would you choose in between the EP5 and the EM10 Mark II?
+Guairenito If the cost is the same, I'd pick the EM10ii. Both have similar features, but EM10ii has some newer software and a built-in finder.
+Michromatic thank you man.
Hello! I am looking to buy a micro 4/3 camera and I really like Olympus. I've been looking into the EPL 6, but unfortunately I haven't been able to find any detailed reviews of it, at least not ones that weren't posted right after it was released that are just a sales pitch. Could you tell me, is it really that much worse than the EPL 7? Everyone is praising it since it's the new model, but the difference in price is about 200 euros where I live and that's a huge difference for me. I've completely discarded my old compact and I want to buy a good Micro 4/3 that will last me a few years and ease into amateur photography, so is it worth investing in the ELP 6, or the EPL 7?
Both cameras use similar sensors, so in terms of outright image quality they should be the same. IMO, the EPL7 is a significant upgrade because of the improved image stabilization.
What year was this camera released? Also, is there a time lapse option on this camera?
Released in 2014 I believe, and yeah, there's a time lapse option. (I think it's limited to 99 photos, but I forget.)
I have Olympus Epl5 and standart kit lens and i am not good with its sharpness. What do you recommend me? Do i need to change my camera with ep5 or should i buy 45 mm f1.8 lens. I mean Is my problem deals with lens?
GKhanKutar It's impossible to say without seeing your photos. Mind sharing something? A Flickr link is good 'cause it'll also include EXIF data.
Without seeing the photos, my guess is that your EPL5 is just fine -- there's no problem there, it's a great camera. I use an EPM2 which is basically the same camera, minus some features.
The 45mm f/1.8 lens will give you a lot better low-light performance. But it will also give you a narrower depth of field, which means it'll be easier to get blurry, out-of-focus shots if you're not careful.
Again, example photos with EXIF data will let me help you a lot better.
You should have mentioned the face detection feature of the camera when talking about the selfie function. Still a good review :)
Definitely yes, leave face detection on for selfies :)
Is the lack of EVF a problem for taking pictures?
I personally prefer to have an EVF, but an EVF won't improve your photos. I shot without an EVF for a couple of years.
Yo tengo este modelo de cámara que me compré de segunda mano, y es cámara magnífica!
Got this camera today and there's no denying it's easily the best one I've ever had...but I can't work out how to zoom in before you take a photo! I've worked how to zoom on photos already taken, but can't figure out how to zoom regularly :/ do you have to buy another lense??
You might have bought it with the portrait lense kit, 45mm? If so you need to buy another lense to zoom, like the 14-42 pancake lense.
I hope you have worked out how to zoom by now, whether the kit lens is a manual or electronic zoom. If neither, you probably don't have a zoom lens.
Either way, this camera probably has a digital role-convertor and digital zoom. You need to download the full manual to learn how to use either or both. Its quite easy and quick once you know how, and you can access either through the custom Quick menu once set.
Which lens did you get with the camera? Not all lenses are able to zoom -- most of my lenses don't zoom at all!
I'm debating between E-PL7 and Panasonic GX7 which now has street price on par with E-PL7. Which one do you think is better for a hobbyist who wants something more durable?
GX7 has that second dial + viewfinder all the kids love. Personally, I'd still swing for the EPL7 because of the in-body image stabilization. GX7 has it as well, but it's not active during composition and Olympus's is in a class of its own.
If video is a big point for you, GX7 might be better still.
Michromatic Thanks for the reply. After some more consideration I decided to go with E-M10. Now just gotta wait until it arrives! :)
correction, it is replacing the E-PL6, not the E-PL5
FWIW, EPL6 and EPL5 are almost exactly the same camera.
They are close, but the E-PL6 already had the 3 axis stabilization...but hey, I'll take ANY Olympus pen over a DSLR these days
***** EPL7 has 3-axis, EPL6 still has the 2-axis of the EPL5. Man they make this confusing :)
@@Michromatic No, it's 3-axis (according to www.getolympus.com/us/en/e-pl6.html).
Would this be a valid update towards the olympus E-PL5?
IMO, yes.
Im new to cameras, what does "post-processed" mean? Is that like after you have made photoshop adjustments?
Yes, ex. Changes in highlights, saturation..
Best review! Thank you 😊
Nice review, Very down to earth. Your videos look great being shot with EP5. What lens do you use to film this review with?
turboborg Thanks! This video and most of my videos was shot with the Olympus 25mm f/1.8 lens.
My father got one. Got it through a pretty decent deal with the two kitlenses.
And all he wanted was a relative small camera and better quality then his compact camera.
And you know what I am now teaching him how to use the kitlens to make decent portrait. It isn't impossible if you know the tricks.
I do agree that yes there are not as many options as you hope for. But on the other hand for him? Great, less options means less that goes wrong. So for my own use I would buy another model with more options and yes a nice prime to go with it.
+Masticina Akicta The Olympus 45mm would be a great first prime :) ruclips.net/video/eUmEvgOuGk4/видео.html
Michromatic
He was talking about portraits so if it hits him I will lead him that way.
As for the EPL7, looks like a good upgrade to the EPL5, but price now puts it on par with the Panasonic GX7, which has all the same features but with an EVF and extra control dial. Good camera but should be priced at entry level.
It is priced at entry level, but the GX7 has the benefit of having been around for over a year and prices have come down. The GX7 is a great camera, but I might still go for the EPL7, despite the missing control dial -- the in-body image stabilization on the GX7 isn't any help for manual focus, and my favorite lens is my old 38mm Pen-F lens.
Michromatic what's wrong with the GX7 IS, still works with adapted lenses right? Also I heard EPL7 finally has focus peaking to help manual focus; how is it?
GX7's IBIS is like the IBIS on the EPL7's predecessor -- it's active only during the exposure, not during composition. So it won't hold your view steady while you compose + manual focus.
Focus peaking on the EPL7 is pretty solid, very similar to my EP5 except that it doesn't seem to reduce the framerate the way my EP5 does. You still get only white/black options, but it's very easy to use. (I still prefer magnification to focus peaking.)
I came across your channel and fell in love with it. You rock, dude. Subbed.
I'm thinking about buying the a6000 but I feel I might have some cash left from my trip and I was thinking about the E-M5II instead. I've read that the ISO performance of the smaller MFT sensor is a worse than the APSC rival, but a lot of features of the M5II look fine. Another thing that I'm a little afraid is the 16mp sensor, because I have already a 12mp (D5000 Nikon) and I wanted something bigger, that I could crop more easily (I'm a beginner with a lot of studying time heheh) and still have a decent image. Is the IQ on the EM5II a LOT worse than the A6000 or the difference in quality won't be a real matter for someone who will never go pro and only sees the images on computer? I might print a pic or two to hang in my wall, but I'm not that kind of guy that looks for every mistake or bad thing on a picture. I won't shoot a lot of sports. Please, help me.. I've been asking around, reading and studying for the past two months and I still can't decide. Thanks in advance.
I haven't used the A6000, but I've read quite a bit about it. Sounds like an awesome camera that excels at autofocus (not that M43 cameras are bad at it). I wouldn't worry much about quality differences between the sensors. APS-C isn't that much bigger than M43, and Olympus cameras are using Sony sensors anyway (or so I read).
Having used cameras with 5-axis in-body image stabilization, I would have a hard time going back to something else. Sony's got a new A7 with IBIS, but lenses are still quite large for it, even if the body is small.
And FWIW, I just got some 16" x 24" prints of my 16MP photos and they turned out fantastic. More resolution could be useful, but I'm not missing it.
Michromatic That's nice. I thought about the MFT because of its lenses and I think they are better than the Sony ones. Doing some math, I'll probably end up between the EM10 or the EM5 mark I, because I want to spend more on lenses than in the body and I don't have a lot of money to just spend in everything. I'll have to wait until August to buy either way, so I'll keep looking and thinking about it. From what you've said and other people too, the IQ doesn't seem to be that different.
The A7 II is too expensive for me, can't do and I was looking for something smaller, thus the APS-C or MFT.
Thank you!
For me, it's IBIS + the compact size of the entire system that makes M43 my ideal choice. Fuji is attractive, but no IBIS. Sony A7 is attractive, but the native lenses are massive. A6000 is attractive, but the lenses aren't much smaller than standard DSLR lenses.
Michromatic I see. I started liking the M43 because of the compactness as well. I haven't seen one in person, but I've watched thousand of videos and read a lot and I think I will like the system just as well I like the others. I won't buy FF because they are massively big and my purpose is to have the camera with me most of the time. What do you think about the Panasonic GX7? It seems a nice camera.
Yup, GX7 is a great camera. Only feature I would miss is IBIS in live view -- it has in-body image stabilization, but it's only active during exposure, not composition.
I think the E-M10's extra control dial and EVF is worth extra $100. Actually I've seen the E-M10's price drop a $100 on Amazon or B&H from time to time. But no selfie capabilities :) Ever thought about upgrading to the new E-M5 Mk2 or E-M1? E-M5 is just too sexy to resist.
My main camera is the Pen EP5. While the new EM5 is tempting, I don't think it does much beyond what my EP5 does. The 40MP trick would be fun to play with, but wouldn't be a factor in most of my photography I don't think.
All those customizable buttons, though...
Do you know if this lens is good, like if you still get nice pictures? M.Zuiko 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R? I found this camera with this lens as a kit.
It's a solid lens. It won't work great in low-light situations, but outdoors it'll take photos as well as most anything.
i don't know what camera i shold buy. The lumix FZ1000 looks very nice, but i don't know if the lens of it will go wide enough for me.
Cameras like this one also look nice, but i think, they are a bit small for me. I would like to have a big camera with good ergonomics.
Can someone recomend me, what i should buy?
+StarTrek123456 The Lumix FZ1000 goes very wide, you'd need a special wide-angle lens to get much wider.
nice review - thanks - LCD going down is useless when on a Tripod :) so better to flip up or better yet to the side like on the new Panasonic GF7 and GH4 OMD-EM5mII etc - but I now see the EPL7 for $399 so considering - although I own 2 Panasonic GX7's and a GM1 and GX1 and Oly OMD-EM5 and EM1 and LX100 :) - never enough bodies - I hate swapping lenses - body and lens on M43 just so small anyway
jon hermannsson You have too many bodies :)
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A fellow addict
I thought this was Paul Rudd for a sec. Good review, very informative.
sorry what do you mean with post processed ?