How is the X-M5 in comparison to the Olympus/OM bodies that have IBIS and weather sealing? do you find it to be a problem/limitation to your work that these features are not there or?

Buying a small camera to make it big. I don't get how did you managed to say for 15min that you like a leather case

Danke für deine Mühe. Ein LED-Licht bitte vorstellen oder Blitz.

very nice grey•brown image color code)

The Accessory Port as USB-C connection. That would be very wise. So you not only can have a connected EVF, but also connect other accessories like microphone, headset, charger, display etc. You don't need 3.5 mm connections for microphone or headset. USB-C to 3.5mm cable could be delivered with the camera as done with some phones. I want evolution in connections. And more than one or two USB-C connections. It gives versatility and revolution och hw market. Soon enough phones will have two USB-C connections too, just like computers do. And all the other canera brands will envy that revolution.

the best photos for lomo'instant squre! love them

I want an OM-5 with the OM-1 sensor and viewfinder. Keep it simple. OM-5 is already retro enough.

They do say in some of the Nikon F2 documentation that you should never leave the shutter cocked overnight because it can affect the accuracy and it's not good to leave the springs under strong tension. Because of this, I tend to leave my shutters uncocked after I shoot. Also, on Copal leaf shutters like the ones on large format cameras and my medium format camera, they tell you to set the shutter speed before cocking or else you can damage the mechanics inside. After a while, I got used to setting the shutter speed and cocking as soon as I saw something interesting so I could be ready to go. Now with digital, I just leave the body on and tap the shutter button to wake it when I see something interesting

I totally agree with Rod about the E-P7. A beautiful and fun little camera! I got my E-P7 in a bundle with a 75mm f1.8 almost for free. I thought it would be fun to test and then sell on! How wrong I was, the little camera won my heart and it is now well used and still here. Cheers!

What do I want in 2025? 1. At least development announcement of GX8/GX9 successor with that 25MP sensor. After I heard about that stupid OM3 rumours I stopped believing OM is interested in producing any decent rangefinder style camera like Pen FII (which would be a bestseller given how many people begged for years for it and how successful fuji is with their 100V) 2. 14mm f1.4 lens. Sigma patented that kind of lens, so it would be relatively easy to produce by Panasonic or OM. It's ridiculous that such a developed system as M4/3 has only one mediocre 28mm FF equiv. lens.

G9XII with the G9II sensor

Hi As per normal a slightly off topic comment from me. But I believe you said you are soon off to Japan and will be doing some sightseeing as well as networking at the show. It is about 15+ years since I visited this place but you may find it with a visit. It's the Katori-jingu shrine. It was a bus tour from Narita airport where I was staying for a short stopover . In addition you can see the historical district of Sawara.

WHO cares what people want? They take the same sensor and same old features and sell it for double the price.

Really Jimmy? Nikon doesn't make a 28mm Z mount lens?

39:23 Aperture rings: I have invested in vintage Zuiko lenses. Does an aperture ring change my life? A little. I find that I don't faff around with aperture settings. I set my aperture, ISO and then just use the shower shutter speed to balance my exposure.

Rod, if you are attending a family party, what camera do you grab?

Hopefully, the OM-3 gets a joy stick.

If early rumours can be believed, the upcoming launch of the new OM3 is likely to be a non-event, based on the rumored specifications. Along with many others I would like to see a Lumix GX9 mk ii and/or an OM Systems Pen f mkii, but I'm not holding my breath.

A new Pen F II and a new line of the EP series. OM system needs to compete against the Fuji and Nikon compacts.

Since the two main complaints people have with micro 4/3 are depth of field and high iso noise, I will often use the 'equivalence' between 4/3 and FF. A picture taken with the 20mm/1.4 and a FF camera at 40mm/2.8 will look about the same in terms of field of view, depth of focus, noise, etc. assuming the other settings(shutter and iso) are adjusted to get the same exposure. This is because, in my experience, not only is the DoF similar(20 vs 40mm, etc.), but the noise advantage that FF has over 4/3 tends to be about two stops. So.... if we say we're shooting indoors with available light, and our settings on the OM/Olympus are 20mm, f/1.4, 1/250th sec, iso 800, the FF camera shooting 40mm, f/2.8, 1/250th, iso 3200 would look about the same. Again, important to remember that for the purpose of exposure, f/1.4 = f/1.4, so 2.8 is two stops slower. Unless you can afford to drop your shutter speed, you're making that up with iso, and that means eating up the two stops of noise advantage you had. Another scenario might be group photos in low light, where 35/2.8 on m4/3 might have plenty of depth to get everyone in focus, but the FF might have to shoot at 70/5.6, which again cancels out the advantages of FF. In case anyone reads this, and gets this far down... lol... all that said, if I shot only(or even MOSTLY) people, I'd likely shoot FF. The size/weight advantage doesn't mean enough to me on the shorter focal lengths, and my time with the Canon RF 50/1.2 was hella fun. Since I shoot mostly wildlife, the size/weight saving on long lenses is more than worth it to me, I'll stay with micro 4/3.

good reason to choose 40-150 2.8 over 40-150 f4, not only gain 1 stop of light. mf clutch and fn-button, with the mc 20 its best than 75-300 and 100-400 and lighter

Will the star focus on an OM workout this lens?

Thanks for samples, very informative

Have a fantastic and safe trip Jimmy! Photo trip to Japan is always one of the BEST thing a photographer can do. So many things to see and capture in such a beautiful country! Enjoy, unfortunately won't be in japan or i will sign up to meet you at the OM system showroom!

Yes, these Chinese fast lenses for a APSC format are definitely a viable option. Depending on the kind of photography you do. I just bought the Brighten star 35 mm F0 .95, and I love that lens. It’s very sharp and shows nice background blur. I always like to have fast lenses and so far the fastest I had was my 50 f1.2 Nikon lens, but it’s soft wide open with a kind of glow. However, the bright star is sharp wide open and does not have that same glow so these new lenses are certainly showing themselves to be viable options. Thanks for your review and I love my Z FC too, and I already have a Z5 so I will not be getting the ZF it’s too heavy. I find although it certainly has a lot of nice features especially the IBIS. But my Z5 has that so I’m good. Regards Gerry

We only need one camera, the pen f ii

Shoulda kept the Olympus name. Like what a way to crap a legacy down the toilet.

I bought my Pen-F in 2020 new for $800 and could sell it for $1000 today, but I love it and will never sell it, it's a work of art and the perfect SOOC camera.

They will have a tough time competing with the Ricoh GR in the compact market, Btw, won't the OM1 with battery pack be about the same as an OM-1X ergonomically?

I want to see an OM-10 (aka EM-10 mk. V) this year, it's time.

With all the hype it will have to be something incredible. I hope we are not disappointed.

LONG LIVE THE PEN- F ! Not a repurposed OM5!

your review is contructive, but please do not wear that hat.....it is rude

This is sick!

After thinking about it for a while I decided to keep my M43 system for the next few years at least. I got tempted by lenses like the sigma 500 5.6 and some long semi fast primes in the Nikon lineup, but came to the conclusion that my old trusty PL-100-400 still delivers! To satisfy my need for gear (I plead guilty), I'm building a new line of primes. I got the PL 9mm, 25II and just ordered this 42.5! I'm very curious about my findings. I totally get what you/Red is saying when it comes to the clinical sharpness and how it's often more then you need. Most of the times A picture doesn't have to bring you more than the naked eye can see! I love my 25II wide open.. more then sharp enough and the pictures I get look very much like photos... Up until now my PL's are full of character and I hope this one won't disappoint in this regard. On my 25II I don't feel any need to sharpen the images (I leave the sliders in ACR where they are)... if the 42.5 is much sharper (I know it should be) I can always dial it back a notch... The lens will be delivered in a few days.. Keeping my fingers crossed for nice 'photos'!

I’m thinking of getting one of these recorders. I’ve had the dm770 for a while now but it’s glitching a bit now and the headphone jack is faulty so I’m thinking of getting a new one. I was wandering if the lsp5 has voice guidance like the dm770 as I’m totally blind and the guidance on the dm770 was really good but I would also like the bluetooth capability. If you or anyone else out there could tell me I’d much appreciate it! Thanks so much!6:44

Graduating in Japan now?

We don't want an OM ZF. We all want the Pen F II.

Strange if OMD Systems gives you a new camera to try out and then pack another camera with you...

Good luck, Jamie. Enjoy your trip. Can’t wait to see what you get up to.

With the OM-3 coming out soon, I still hope they could bring out the OM-10. The size and weight of the E-M10 IV is just perfect.

try to walk for 2 hour, you will appreciate the backpack... the sling will hurt your shoulder and your back :(

Some news also said it is likely to be same old 20MP sensor with some OM1 guts in a new mag-alloy body as a mid-tier model. TBH, if this is the case, I'd say OM system is a total disappointment after most of us have been waiting for what seem ages since their takeover. In this day and age, a minimum of 25MP sensor is considered 'basic' (all other manufacturers lowest model has this MP) and for OM system to strategize on upgrading to a higher MP sensor in their future only on their flagship model is totally backward in winning new crowds. Let's see what happens but this may be the end of MFT for me unfortunately.

More bodies more perspective on the comparison to MFT.

KI ramsch

I bought EM1X once in launch till now 2025 still going strong and no need a replacement, not failed once in 5 years, with 12-40/2.8, 40-150/2.8 with 1.4x extender, and 12-100/4, and new addition of 12-60/2.8-4 SWD 4/3 with m4/3 adapter, as previous m4/3 bodies loses AF speed with great 4/3 lenses, em1x is first m4/3 bodies making old 4/3 running at fast as it should be. All above lenses balanced great with em1x bigger bodies. The speed and responsiveness is unbelievable in 2019 so I tell myself this bodies have many years to come and finally proven I made the right choice, just more expensive than the late purchasers

I know this is a pipe dream, but if this will be a retro, then it should be branded Olympus. Call me shallow but this is one of the reasons why I haven't upgraded to any OM System body/lens. Keeping and using my EM-5 III indefinitely, which is now a "retro" in it's own right.

Agreed about TG. A TG-8 with a larger sensor and shutter speed control would be fantastic.

Enjoy the trip. Sounds like an absolute blast.

A new Pen F like camera body with a useless filter dial, weather sealed with a new 17mm f1,4