Olympus Pen e-p1 - The Best Value Mirrorless Camera In The World?

[@PotatoHopback]

I just pulled the E-P1 out from the back of a drawer this week for the first time in a decade. Had to order a new battery, but can’t wait to get out on the street with it again. Thanks for the breakdown and review of this old gem!

[@kenrickhadley4499]

I really enjoyed this video of yours two years later. I am catching up to beautiful cameras that i did not know about because i had let my love of photography slip away. I am now 64 and am now able to have time to discover friends like you to get to know and learn . I must say ,how a camera looks and feel is all part of the attraction for me as well. Thank you so much.

[@zenography7923]

Glad you enjoyed it, welcome aboard!

[@meditatesleepmelodies]

Thanks for such a pleasant video. I purchased this camera a couple years back and bought lenses and put it on a shelf. Going to put it to good use thanks to you. The low res display turned me off but when you said the images are great, that’s all I needed.

[@standandeliver8376]

I love the "whispering Bob" quality to your voice! Technically, the Panasonic G1 was first, but one look at that and it's obvious why the E-P1 (which I still own) is more fondly remembered.

[@jimmyhinAK]

You are the coolest and most informative reviewer I have seen on KZbin!

[@zenography7923]

Wow, thanks, that's very kind!

[@teamhandsome1974]

Another great video. I love your tone of voice and the gently passed delivery. I’m an Olympus lover. I have had an OM10 since my teens, and have been able to add some of those coveted OM’s to my collection recently (no OM-3Ti just yet!). I’ve got a Pen F with two period lenses too! I’m thinking of doing some video so have been looking at mirrorless. Your videos are a welcome break from the endless reading of specs and opinions (not all as valid as each other!). Here’s to the next instalment!

[@zenography7923]

Many thanks, glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@derrenleepoole]

My photography journey started with a second hand EPL1. Somewhere along the way I discovered that you could adapt vintage lenses, and the rest was history. Found a lovely Zenit fitted with a Helios 44, mounted it to the EPL1 and never looked back. It was with that setup that learned about how depth of field works, how to judge focal length without looking through the viewfinder first, even learned Sunny 16 on it. The EPL1 has an awesome feature of turning off all digital data in the viewfinder, and that feature allowed me to learn exposure without relying on a meter. I haven’t used any other camera that allows you to do this. I still have that camera and it’s an amazing little machine.

[@woodstovehandbook6138]

How do the E-p1 and the EPL1 differ?

[@derrenleepoole]

@@woodstovehandbook6138 it’s just a lite version. I couldn’t tell you exactly the differences, never owned the original.

[@zenography7923]

It's a very cool little machine, no doubt about it!

[@puppetmastercoaching7388]

@@woodstovehandbook6138 the ep1 and the epl1 are basically the same camera inside. The big difference is accessibility for controls for changing eg aperture or shutter speed. The ep1 has dials - the epl1 doesn't. The epl1 also has an electronics port on top which lets you put an electronic viewfinder on top.

[@woodstovehandbook6138]

puppet master coaching thanks for the info, I see both on eBay for very reasonable prices. I like the idea of the electronic view finder. What is the Olympus lens mount. I normally use a fujifilm x series with an adapter to M42 or the like.

[@alecsrivera670]

thank you for this in-depth review good sir! I just bought mine at a camera shop here in Shinjuku, Tokyo for around $70.75. I tried to used it around and when I transferred the photos to my laptop, the images were nice, the colors were crisp and it really pops out. I think this camera is great for beginners but on a tight budget to buy brand new camera.

[@smkunder1]

You have me thinking about this one. Always enjoy you videos

[@arturasbirbilas807]

I have camera Olympus e-pl1 and e-p2. My favorite camera is e-p2. However I use e-pl1 with old Russian lenses Helios 44-2; Helios 44m, Helios 44m-7, Industar-50, Industar -50-2, Industar 26m; Industar 61 l/d; Mir-1b; Jupiter 8; Tair-11, Industar-69. I like to walk in the old town of Kaunas and make the photos. It is good relax after work.

[@zenography7923]

There are few things in this world I find so relaxing as just walking around shooting some images, and the ep cameras are a great way to do it!

[@AndrewSowerby]

Nothing beats a bit of shutter therapy, and sticking to manual focus primes only serves to bring you closer to that state of Zen ;)

[@eyeshowyou]

Is the e p2 also metal all over?

[@lesz344]

At one point, Olympus was selling a kit of the E-P1 with the pancake Oly 17mm f 2.8 lens and the optical VF-1 viewfinder. A very nice package.

[@zenography7923]

Very nice indeed!

[@4mooncheese]

I found this camera in an opp shop for $15 AUD including the lenses, manuals, cd, cables and optical viewfinder, but missing the battery and charger. Still, can't wait to try it out some day.

[@zenography7923]

Gosh, that was a real bargain! Enjoy!

[@phis.750]

chargers and batteries for this camera are very inexpensive amazon has 2 batteries and a charger for 20 - 25 dollars

[@kingperson7373]

Such good informative, well edited and presented video, thank you

[@zenography7923]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nooneelseguy]

I got lucky and found a brand new Olympus Pen Ep1 in the box for$150.00. I am amazed at what a great and versatile camera this is.

[@timothykieper]

I stumbled across another nice setup with this camera. Inexpensive C-Mount lens with adapter cost less than $30. Beautiful and compact look!

[@ted356]

Based on your review and comments, I picked up an E PL2, and already have tried a vintage Zuiko 50mm f1.8 on it. Thanks for the thoughtful review and helpful insights.

[@A861967]

The E.P.-1 is a great little creative camera. Still have it and occasionally use it, the it’s great for daylight shorts and afternoon shooting. Anything outside these parameters and you get to see how slow and difficult it is to get a good clear sharp picture 😊 Colours are just beautiful and the images have a film quality on them and yes the built quality of the camera should be used as a reference on how to build feel in a camera. Great review. P.s Best Lens is an Olympus Prime..

[@zenography7923]

It's still a great bit of kit, all these years later!

[@AndrewSowerby]

I bought a used (but in near mint condition) E-M10 MarkII early this year for £190. EVF, tilt screen, focus peaking, 5-axis IBIS, small and light, metal top and bottom plates. Terrific little camera. I mount all my Pentax K, M42 and M39 the on it. In many ways, it's been an upgrade on my larger (but a few years older) SLR, despite the smaller sensor size.

[@zenography7923]

The Pens are very cool little cameras!

[@dubsnapper4787]

Wow you weren't joking about the price shooting up, I had the pen lite e-pl1 for some years but now 3yrs after your video the used pen range are up in the €200s although just today I snapped up a silver body e-p1 for €47 delivered.

[@alangamble3236]

This was my first mirrorless camera and it’s still capable of great results . I moved on to the LUMIX GF1 as it had the facility to add a viewfinder which made it easier to focus the vintage lenses

[@zenography7923]

A viewfinder certainly makes things easier!

[@punkrachmaninoff]

The Fujifilm X-E series when paired with a vintage lens make for a wonderful mirrorless camera at a price that anyone can feel good about. The X-E3 can occasionally be had for $350 (in those cheap Canadian Dollars)... I just upgraded my X-E1 for $75 last month. The X-Trans sensor has no low pass but also no moiré...

[@chrissoclone]

Where do you find those deals and how broken are the cameras? I can only find deals for exactly double the price over here, in Euros, otherwise I'd have a shelf full of X-E1s and at least one X-E3 by now, it's by far my favorite body/style.

[@mrstandfast2212]

The Olympus is indeed a wonderful little camera, however I agree that the Fuji is better for one significant reason and that is the presence of a viewfinder. I still use my X-E1 and it's only drawback is a slight shutter lag. I bought it because it's size, shape and layout reminded me of the 35mm rangefinders I love. The small Jupiter lenses suit the XE-1 perfectly, and it handles Nikon lenses perfectly well.

[@mumenraider]

@@chrissoclone hey. In Germany ( eBay) XE-1 are often sold for 100€-150€ . I too bought a XE-2 with 2 vintage lens for 225€.

[@mumenraider]

@@mrstandfast2212 have you used XE-2 too? I have XE-2, and only reason I bought it over XE-1 was it had WiFi . Since I realized I don't need the WiFi as much I thought. And X-Pro 1 is still expensive and closest thing to X-Pro 1 is XE-1 . How is your experience with XE-1 with vintage lens ?

[@chrissoclone]

@@mumenraider Yeah, somewhere around 120-150 are the prices I'm used to. Definitely not below 100 though unless "for parts" :) Good deal on that X-E2, I wish I had bought it - I went with the X-T1 instead because of the weather sealing and large viewfinder, but honestly love the X-E1/2 body much more. (Oh, and I do have a X-E1 too, I'm not looking! :) )

[@toddfrederick4591]

I have two epl-1cameras and one e-p2 camera. All excellent. The epl-1 cameras are converted to infrared and are spectacular and the e-p2 I use with normal color or set to BW and often use them all with various vintage and specialized lenses with appropriate adapters for 4/3rds with excellent success. At such a low used price you just can't pass up buying a few and have much fun with them. Give one a try !!!

[@ulfjonsson2122]

Great video! I bought a brand new ( unused ) E-P1 in march, mated it to a 17/1,8! Love it / Ulf

[@zenography7923]

Wow, that sounds like a nice combination!

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

After reading all the comments on this video I’ve ordered the Fuji XE1 my 1st mirror less camera. I am now saving for the Sony A7 for full frame. I’ve loads of vintage lenses so can’t wait.

[@zenography7923]

I think you're going to have some fun!

[@ridealongwithrandy]

Awesome video! I got this for my main point and shoot cam. love this lil guy. I have even put it on the 300 f4 pro on tripod and holy moly, good shots of the moon! I use it with the 14-42 pancake lens (silver) and the VF-1 for a really old school feel. The silver metal finish feels so good in the hands, haptics galore! Mint ones are going for $450USD these days. Cheers!

[@zenography7923]

They're still pretty cheap here in the uk, around £50 or so. It's a great little camera but for me is difficult to use without focus peaking - my only difficulty with it!

[@billjones8006]

Does the 14-42 EZ pancake lens actually work on the E-P1?

[@gabl8a89]

Thanks for the great in depth review. For practical uses, i still preferred my good old e-pl1 as my main camera thanks to its accessory port supports the state of the art VF-4. I ditched the old kit lens is favor of 12-40mm PRO due to huge improvement in AF performance.

[@zenography7923]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@crsantin]

In good light these cameras are terrific. I still use my EP-2 and EPL-1. I was looking at my photos from a Florida trip a number of years ago that were taken with the EP-2. The photos look great even now in 2021.

[@zenography7923]

They're still great little cameras, no doubt about it!

[@martins1254]

I got one for aprox. 80 dollars. It came with the 14-42. Im really happy! Thanks for your video!

[@moisesjimenez3468]

Can you please share whats the sd card compatibile with this camera? I got one but none of my cards works.

[@zenography7923]

This is a lovely little camera - very glad you're happy with it!

[@zenography7923]

Any SD card should work - it sounds like there is a fault with your camera, I'm afraid.

[@Phantommxr]

I need to get a MFT camera so I can play with some of those lenses! Thanks.. another great review!

[@zenography7923]

Go for it! There are some pretty cheap ones around now!

[@alangamble3236]

If your budget stretches to it consider either the LUMIX GX80/85 or the Olympus OMD EM 10 mk ii. Both have focus peaking and focus magnification and are ideal for vintage lenses. I have both , the LUMIX is easier to use but I prefer the OMD as it’s viewfinder in my opinion is superior

[@Jawsjawsjawsrg]

I suggest the 45mm f1.8, its cheep to get and a lot of fun. My brother who doesn't do much in photography got one and he has fun with it.

[@gustavorivera27]

Great to show the best! Grettings from sweden

[@zenography7923]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@StanNoteboom]

I grabbed a ep-8 factory refurbished for $199.00. One of the best bargains I captured. My main camera is a Lumix GX9, but I’ve made this E-PL 8 my second camera. I often test my vintage lenses with this. I like the same things: small,light, and takes my M4/3 lenses. Without a lens it small enough to go into larger coat pocket. Takes very little space in my bag. These are good little cameras. I recommend them.

[@zenography7923]

The epl8 is lovely - look out for one appearing soon!

[@gordyscamerastraps]

The Panasonic G1 actually came out just before the E-P1. I bought a G1 when it came out and then an E-P1 when it came out then an E-P2 when it came out because it would take an electronic viewfinder. My E-P2 has since been converted to infrared and I still use it. The E-P1 has been on a shelf for a long time. I should take it down. A printer in the US, Ctein, sold some prints through The Online Photographer website to show just how good this new format was. He did a 16x20 print from an E-P1 with the Olympus 45/1.8 lens. It was as good a print as you could want. Sharp with excellent color. I now have an OMD EM1 Mark II and an E-P5 but that E-P1 is such a pretty camera and it can still take great pictures!

[@zenography7923]

These old e-p models really are quite something!

[@jakobgeorgaudio]

This is really wonderful timing. My coworker has offered to lend me his E-P1 while finding a beginner camera. Coincidently I've been looking at the EM1 mark II instead of a Sony a-something. Do you recommend the camera? I'm able to buy a used kit with a 14-150mm lens for around 5-600£

[@gordyscamerastraps]

@@jakobgeorgaudio I am more than happy with my EM1 Mark II. Ecstatic actually. I added the 12-45 f4 Pro. I've never been a zoom fan but this lens is incredible. The slowness is made up for with the incredible IBIS. It really works!

[@puppetmastercoaching7388]

I still regularly shoot with me epl-1 - I like it with a Helios 44/2 58mm f/2 or Mir 1-B 37mm f/2.8 (you should review that lens - it's lovely!) both in M42 mount. Really love the combination. Those old Panasonic 12mp sensors were notorious for the colors which come out of them and the whole set of ep (and epl) cameras up to the epl5 are real bargains!

[@zenography7923]

Great little cameras, no doubt about it!

[@babydollsagas7637]

Hello what adapter did you use with the Helios 44/2?

[@jimboblivesforever]

I used to use an E-PL3 a lot with the Sigma 30mm 2.8, the 45mm M.Zuiko and the older Walimex Fisheye. The most fun i've ever had with a digital camera, and I miss that combo very, very much. The E-P and E-PL cameras are soooo wonderful.

[@zenography7923]

Fantastic little machines, no doubt about it!

[@silverfang612]

Wow that is actually alot of camera for $50! A real budget camera which is always a plus in my book. Being stripped down I would say is a good thing as it makes you focus on your photography rather than battling with menu or dial hell. Can you review Yashica lenses, they seem to be plentiful and cheap but theirs little to no info on alot of them on KZbin.

[@zenography7923]

I intend to review some yashica lenses soon...

[@Riccardo_Mori]

This video couldn't be more serendipitous. I very recently got an EP-2 on eBay for a very low price and was wondering about how it would work with that very Sigma lens you mentioned. I guess I'll start by getting another Olympus lens I had my eye on as well. I really like your style of videos. It feels as if we're having a quiet conversation, instead of being bombarded with loud content and frantic jump cuts. I'm glad your channel is growing. I've been following you since before you hit 2000 subscribers, I think! Cheers!

[@zenography7923]

Thanks so much, glad you've been enjoying the videos - and many thanks for your long standing support, it's much appreciated!

[@swissjim4633]

I couldn't agree more that these small Olympus cameras are great. I have an E-PM1 that I've owned for years and it has taken some great photos, even with the cheap 14-42 kit lens. Recently bought a second hand E-PL7 for 100 swiss francs (around £85 today) which gives a little more control and the wifi is useful in today's world for sharing photos. Sad to think that Olympus is likely to fade away under its new ownership. They are a great company with some very overlooked kit. The only good news is that hopefully there should now be a steady supply of good quality lenses, etc. coming out into the market.

[@zenography7923]

Olympus do seem to have lost their way a little - a full frame model in the unique style of the OM cameras would perhaps be a way forward, but time will tell I guess!

[@Narsuitus]

The Olympus Pen E-p1 was my first professional quality digital camera. I used it with 14/20/45mm lenses. I loved its image quality. However, I had to stop using it because it broke too many times while I was using it to photograph weddings.

[@wasamattayu4144]

my first mirror less ..great stuff z

[@ulfjonsson2122]

Hi again, the original Panasonic zoom was the 14-45/3,5-5,6, lovely lens. I also have the first Olympus collapsable 14-42/3,5-5,6. Still unused, someday I will try it. Did I say I enjoy vour videos?

[@zenography7923]

It sounds like that lens needs an airing! Thanks for dropping by Ulf.

[@ulfjonsson2122]

Think I will take it for a spinn tomorow

[@ontosoribeats]

I just try to upgrade my self from my old film cameras to digital age and i happend to found this camera on internet very cheap (50€ with lens). So after this video i just have to buy this camera! Thank you. :)

[@zenography7923]

Enjoy your new digital world!

[@JKFLASH]

I just got one for £50 from Ebay inc 14-42MM Flash and charger!!!! its so nice!!! love it so much, the body is metal feel so high end...

[@zenography7923]

Wow, a bargain indeed!

[@MichaelAddlesee]

Have you tried the E-PM1? I got one second hand from Oxfam. Even less bells and whistles, but smaller & lighter. Gives great results for a camera from 2011.

[@zenography7923]

I haven't tried one - would be nice to find one though!

[@christopherbentley7289]

I did, shortly after my return home, as a replacement after having lost an E-PL1 on holiday, so I could still use the kit lens I got with the E-PL1 and the spare batteries. It was a great pity that I'd also lost the OM-fit adaptor that enabled me to fit a whole series of OM-fit lenses I got once with an OM 30 body, vintage carrying case and filters for - wait for it! - a tenner, from the annual chosen charity white elephant stall at the local Co-Op! I don't find it QUITE as user-friendly as the E-PL1, with more things done via the screen rather than via physical buttons, but it's still a nice piece of kit.

[@sgiruc]

Paid £55 for Panasonic G3 with 24 months warranty in Cex recently. Still very good camera with 16MP sensor. Really happy to learn shooting with flash in studio. Mt Full Frame camera is film camera.

[@zenography7923]

Wow, that's quite a bargain!

[@roy5515]

For me the deal breaking moment was the Sony NEX, which use a sensor that matches most consumer DSLR cameras. I had the NEX 5 and it’s changed everything…..

[@tomislavmiletic_]

Yes this was the first mirrorless camera in vintage style; it was even advertised in the 60's style. However, just a couple years later, Fuji stole that "vintage/retro" crown of fame with their X line, starting with the X100. Sadly after that Olympus kinda lost their way and today they are where they are...

[@zenography7923]

They need to go full frame - it's clearly the way the market's going - or, if they could come up with a digital OM SLR with the same dimensions and look as the film OMs I reckon they'd clean up...

[@tomislavmiletic_]

@@zenography7923 yes,I agree, but I think it's kinda a bit too late for that...

[@EdgarDouglas-q3p]

I have the mini pm1 and pm2....12 and 16 Mega pix each....fun cams and take great pixs.....

[@PatrickChapmanuk]

Yes, I purchased a used E-PM1 recently which I believe is the updated version of the E-P1. I will say though, the live screen is definitely showing its age now, in terms of poor brightness, colour and resolution. Doesn't effect the final pictures of course, just means you have to generally ignore or compensate for the poor live screen impression. If you can overcome that hurdle, then you are getting a lot under the hood of these cameras. They can certainly make a very suitable second camera for the intermediate amateur M43's photographer.

[@zenography7923]

The screen isn't the e-p1's best feature it's true, but it's such a delightful little camera I don't mind giving it a pass!

[@PatrickChapmanuk]

Indeed and for younger eyes than mine, probably more than sufficient.

[@bigal7715]

I just picked up a bargain EPL 2 with a lens. I love it!!

[@zenography7923]

They're hard not to like, it's true!

[@yipyipoman]

I just got a e-pl3 for $100 aus tilting screen or and view finder .... great camera... the e-pl1 is next fav due to viewfinder... last but classic e-p1 harder to focus.... e-p1 can zoom in with a manual lens

[@yipyipoman]

Sorry e-pl1 can zoom in to focus

[@zenography7923]

I like the ep cameras very much - great images, stylish bodies and something of a retro feel too. Enjoy!

[@millieg1526]

Thank you for the fantastic review, it is what convinced me to purchase my E-p1! May I ask which adapter you use for the Jupiter 8? (I am waiting on an Urth 'Contax/Yashica (C/Y) Lens Mount to Micro Four Thirds (M4/3) Camera Mount' - would this work?). Thanks in advance ps. Love your voice, very listenable!

[@peterwatson5659]

My first Olympus camera was the Quickmatic 600 cartridge camera, but my first Olympus SLR , was the FTL, a beautiful camera, which I still have.

[@zenography7923]

The FTL is indeed a nice machine!

[@Pharesm]

Somebody from Japan offered a 14mm Olympus lens, on eBay, but he also said it had no fungus. So I asked for a discount.

[@valdiskrebs566]

Still use my E-PL2, it is still a fine camera, even with a 12MP sensor. Yes, Pop Art, Soft Focus(portraits), and Grainy Film(Contrasty B&W) are great art filters that work well with just about any old lens. A great street camera with the 17mm f/2.8.

[@zenography7923]

It's a very nice little camera, no doubt about it!

[@michaelboris1635]

Just got one for like 30£, already love it for style, still have go through what works and not. Great review.

[@carstenhelms4226]

Hello Zeno, what colorprofile in camera did Use for COLOR Pictures in your review ? Greetings

[@zenography7923]

It was quite a while back but as I remember, I used the vivid setting.

[@tikkathreebarrels]

Golly! Grabbed an Oly EPN1 kit a couple of weeks ago, two kit lenses and the means to try vintage lenses on a micro 4/3 body for sub £80!

[@zenography7923]

Wow, that's quite a bargain!

[@17iking]

I am still keeping my E-P1 with its pancake 14-42mm zoom lens. A fantastic camera!

[@zenography7923]

It really is!

[@moisesjimenez3468]

Guys, what's the SD card that I could use with this model? E-P1

[@patrickmcfadden1689]

I managed to find the E-PL1 a few years ago for almost nothing, around 25USD and it came with a lens. Not my first M43 camera but was amazed at getting an interchangeable lens body for so cheap. It still works perfectly even if only 12mp like the E-P1.

[@BigBoss-gb4cx]

How can you adapt other lens? My doenst work if there's no electronic connection to the lens... Is there a setting for that?

[@zenography7923]

To use a vintage lens with any mirrorless camera you'll need to go into the menu and find a setting called 'Shoot Without Lens' - if you enable that, your camera will work with vintage lenses!

[@beskidwood]

I bought mine for equivalent of about 20 gbp/ 25 euros. However, without working IS. In daytime it can produce great picture and then it is amazing. But in darker conditions it works poorly in terms of af and iso. Still, I agree that it has fantastic, perhaps unbeatable (in 2022) quality to price ratio among cheapest cameras.

[@optimumfilms]

I had an E- PL1 forever. Olympus was, and maybe still is, under valued for how good they were.

[@zenography7923]

It's a lovely little camera, no doubt about it!

[@solipha1]

I still have an E-PL1 and I am thinking of upgrading to an OM-D E-M10 markiV!

[@Martin_Siegel]

I upgraded my E-PL1 with the EVF - it cost more than the body (which I bought used). Great when using vintage lenses. Still have it.

[@AndrzejWilk]

I've go it E-PL1 :)

[@bendelandesful]

Pentax Q series cameras are also overlooked today, and i'd say they are very, very capable, and very small, i'd say "Qute" !

[@zenography7923]

Qute indeed! I've been meaning to check one out for a while now - thanks for the tip!

[@bchoward0000]

@@zenography7923 Came here to say the same thing! The Q is seriously underrated: most of what you like about the EP-1, but add focus peaking/zoom, great Pentax UI (which makes for a seamless transition from Pentax DSLRs), and compatibility with most 8mm film video lenses, plus their own awesome line up from Pentax. The original model also had a full metal case, which just feels quality.

[@ronaldsand3000]

It’s from a time when photographers were happy to get a digital version of film cameras rather than needing to chase much technical features produced for market share by manufacturers but rarely needed by consumers

[@zenography7923]

Indeed, couldn't agree more! I do wish it had focus peaking though...

[@monomakes]

With the Jupiter 8 it looks super sexy!

[@mawavoy]

Does it have a rechargeable battery? Are batteries still available?

[@zenography7923]

It is indeed rechargeable, and I think (though I may be wrong) that all the ep cameras share the same battery.

[@puppetmastercoaching7388]

@@zenography7923 The batteries are still available both at knock off (Wasabi etc) and from Olympus - it is the same battery as the OMD E-10 and current epl series. Look for bls 50.

[@maysum8104]

I had these cameras EP-1 for almost 8 years, the only problem right now is all the camera button is not working.There is a red mark IS1 keep flashing which give difficulties to control my camera. Do you have any idea how can I fit it?

[@zenography7923]

Well, your camera clearly has a fault, but I couldn't say what it is. Short of trying a new memory card I can't really help, sorry.

[@robertalexander2478]

How would you compare it to the pl8, I’m trying to decide?

[@zenography7923]

The 8 has focus peaking, more resolution and I'm pretty sure it has stabilisation too. I think I did a review of the 8 too - check out my previous videos!

[@karendavtian6651]

Thanks very much!!!

[@zenography7923]

No worries, glad you enjoyed it!

[@protestagain]

I think there is a future classic in Panasonic Lumix GM 1 and 5, especially the 5 with the EVF. With the Pana Leica 15/1,7, I think it's the modern digi Contax T2 and T3. By the way, take a look on the famous Nikkor 105/2.5 PC. One of the best lenses out there, and you can get one of those for $ 100. I paid $ 200 for mine, in pristine condition. I use it with my m43 cameras with the Metabones Speedbooster, and then it has about the same range and aperture as the Oly 75/1.8. One of the best m43 primes there is, but the Nikkor is better.

[@zenography7923]

Thanks for the tip, I'll check that Nikkor out!

[@protestagain]

@@zenography7923 I have the AIS version www.naturfotograf.com/lens_short.html www.naturfotograf.com/lens_surv.html

[@robertalexander2478]

Would older tele lenses work?

[@zenography7923]

They sure will - mirrorless cameras can shoot (almost) any lens ever made - with the right adaptor of course.

[@robertalexander2478]

@@zenography7923 Thankyou so much!!! Mines is in the way, near mint from Japan, I can’t wait!!!

[@zwerker]

Picked up a body, Zuiko 14-42, charger and two batteries for 80€ the other day.

[@zenography7923]

Wow, now that was quite a bargain!

[@zwerker]

@@zenography7923 I guess so... but now I'm browsing for more glass! This could turn expensive real soon...

[@zwerker]

​ @Zenography Hello, it is I again, with an update. Traded in the 14-42. Now have a nice triplet of lenses: a 12-50, a 40-150, and finally a 45 1:1.8. Also bought an E-P8, but sadly the display died when I got caught out in the rain last summer (the camera got damp while in my backpack)

[@SatanSupimpa]

Good morning. Even though is not exactly morning yet here in Brazil.

[@zenography7923]

Good morning, and thanks for watching!

[@frankartale1026]

This camera is bigger and heavier than it looks. Its almost as big as my x100. I just got one of these in perfect condition with a 20mm f1.7 lens for $150 in the box. To go with my x-e1 & x100

[@timothykieper]

anyone have tips on what memory card works? Seems not to accept many cards ??

[@zenography7923]

Any card should work - it sounds like maybe your camera has a fault. You could perhaps try re-setting the firmware?

[@timothykieper]

Upon further research; SDHC 16 GB or less. Sandisk or Toshiba. Still waiting on the card to arrive to confirm. And, yes this card does work! @@zenography7923

[@AGL93311]

Check out the Ricoh GXR with M module.

[@zenography7923]

Thanks, I'll check it out!

[@sakthifebriansyah651]

I got EPL 1 for 50 USD. I almost bought nikon D3200 but chose olympus instead as i thought the mirrorless is enough

[@zenography7923]

Those early Pen cameras are a real bargain right now!

[@jan-martinulvag1962]

I have problems with the image quality of the lx100. Its mushy. I get the mobile phone feeling when I zoom in. This camera does not have that, of what I have seen on sample images on DP, I realise you dont allow links. I wanted to add a link to a norwegian site for used cameras. I got an X-E1 for 70 pounds

[@zenography7923]

I'm not keen on Panasonic colours - I get that 'mushy' feeling from the GH2 sometimes, the e-p1 seems much nicer. That X-E1 was a bargain!

[@jan-martinulvag1962]

@@zenography7923 X-T1 is much better and the X-T2 is better again

[@emilyenoch212]

Hi there! Am I able to contact directly somehow? My dad watches you religiously and I would like to tell you how much you and your videos have affected this life positively. I'm sure you would love to hear it. We are in Canada :)

[@zenography7923]

Hi there, you can contact me at [e-mail]

[@raymeedc]

I love, collect, and regularly use this first 12 megapixel lot, I have 3 E-P3 bodies & 1 E-P2. I would have no reason to buy the E-P1, as the absence of the highly praised VF-2 viewfinder option is a needless dealbreaker. I say needless because you can pick up a P2 for the same price as a P1, so why would you want to do that, unless of course you prefer shooting off the rear LCD, but not for me. P.S. - You don’t sacrifice an ounce of beauty, as the bodies are virtually identical.

[@eagleeyephoto8715]

Ep-1 is nice but for me Fuji xpro-1 is better proposal.

[@zenography7923]

I do like the sound of the Fuji X cameras...

[@einzeller85]

i respectfully disagree. i think when it comes to best value for money digital mirrorless system cameras, nothing in the world can beat the sony alpha 6000. you basically get everything you get in modern fully fledged cameras. just a little bit older version but in some regards quite comparable specs. plus with a cheap speedbooster, you basically get full frame performance with vintage glass or adapted canon lenses. i mean in most comparison kategories, an alpha 6000 is as good, if not better than a freaking canon 80D which will cost you 4 times that and is 4 years newer...i can not find this olympus camera below 150 bucks in good condition and with kit lens where i live... and the alpha 6000 which i got for 230 with lens and everything is way better. i mean the fact that sony still sells this model new after 9 years speaks for itself...

[@zenography7923]

The A6000 is a great little camera, for sure!

[@fightsportsworldwide9776]

better yes, but still easily 2 to 6 times the price of an epl1...

[@fauxaccount6233]

Looked for it in my country. About $1500 dollars 🤑🤑🤑

[@twagn]

Hope Oly stays in business. Storied brand

[@zenography7923]

I hope so too! If they could come up with an innovative full frame model - something like a digital OM2, as Leica did with the M cameras - I think they'd clean up. I must say though, at the moment they don't seem too full of new ideas...

[@Domin0ss]

nope. that is Fuji xt10/xe1/xe2 ;P

[@frankgossett4371]

Creepy!

[@FMcMtl]

Zzzzzz

[@raymeedc]

Too much saturation & over sharpeningfor my tastes, and way too mech saturation for a Kodachrome look. I use Classic Chrome with my Fujifilm shooting, & on the Olympus I use the Muted setting with the Saturation & Sharpening set at minus 2 for a more natural low key look than their actual Natural setting.

[@absurdfool]

it''s a gift in mint condition from my gff n i go check at utube n i found you ha, its a beauty n i 'm lovin'it