The Olympus E-M5 Mark iii, would I buy this again? (Revisited)

[@HasanGez]

Thanks for supporting my opinion on E-M5 Miii. Great machine

[@WaddyMuters]

Especially with the new Denoise in Lightroom I feel like the em5 mark iii has been a very good decision. My pack is the 17mm 45mm both 1.8 and the cheap 75-300mm. It’s all I really need.

[@AaronBrother]

Would you share a link of purchase link for 75-300mm?

[@zamikrakhmanov]

Thanks for your video. I have the same camera with 12-40 / 2.8 lens

[@sourcebased]

Thanks for revisiting this great little camera! I upgraded to this from the original E-M10 in 2020 and was not disappointed. I would have preferred a magnesium body though and should have bought the black instead of the silver. The silver just looks too much like cheap fake metal if you ask me. But that does not make it a bad camera at all! Currently it does not get much use from me, as I have an OM-1 and also an E-PM1 that I use much more, but I am not inclined to sell it anytime soon. If only the OM-5 had a metal body and USB-C…

[@R.Es1]

Hi. I'm newbie to cameras, but basically after watching so so sooo many vids and reading so many sites... this camera has really grabbed my attention. I mostly plan to shoot, street photos, day to day stuff, landscape/ scenery, But would love to also be able to shoot the occasional street car races and bicycle racing events... can this camera do this? Can it capture these faster style images with ease on occasion? Thank you.

[@sourcebased]

@@R.Es1 if you were planning for wildlife and birds, I would say get something like the OM1 with high burst rates but for occasional race and sports, 10 images per second and 1/8000 is plenty, especially for a beginner. The other limiting factor regarding speed is the autofocus of the lens. Most modern lenses are fine. Get it together in kit with a pro zoom and you are prepared for everything as it will also be weather sealed then. It is not missing any major features and given you are willing to learn, you will enjoy it for a long time. I would say if you feel drawn to it, go for it!

[@sourcebased]

@@R.Es1for street I would pair it with the 20mm f/1.4 pro or any of the f/1.8 primes. Also great for low light.

[@R.Es1]

@sourcebased wooow . This is awesome. I greatly appreciate your input and advice. The lens specifications really are extremely helpful as it's all new to me and would've spent another month trying to figure all this out. I don't plan on doing much of any wildlife or bird shooting, honestly. I did also look into the OM1 , but it's a bit overkill for me, I feel. Plus, I am trying to keep it as small, light, and compact as possible, again because mostly 90% of the time I won't be shooting motorsports, but rather have 1 compact as possible camera + lens set up that is very capable of doing so when needed.

[@denisardeche]

J'ai le E-M5 mark III avec 12-40 f.2.8 pro + le 40-150 f4/5.6 R , pour les balades et randonnées c'est super léger et il fait de très bonnes photos

[@tbones8554]

Hi Bart-Jan, great video I am planning to purchase this camera in the next few weeks. Do you have the référence of the Lowepro case you showed at 1:20. Very useful ? Many thanks and Greetings for the New Year to come 😉

[@bartjanverhoef]

Hi! It’s a Lowepro hardside CS 60 case. They are super handy! There’s a few different sizes of these; this one just fits an E-M5 or similar sized camera with a pancake lens, and I also have an even smaller CS 40 case, which just fits something like a Ricoh GR sized camera.

[@mandoprince1]

I currently use an E-M10 Mark II and had been considering upgrading to one of the E-M1 or OM-1models, but realised that I far prefer the feel of my E-M10 Mark II to my old E-330, which is very similar in overall size (though a fair bit heavier) to the OM-1. Other than a bigger (though still small compared to the OM-1and E-330) grip, the E-M5 MarkIII or OM-5 is hardly any bigger than the E-M10, but would be a big upgrade. For a compact travel setup, I use a Lowepro Format 120 bag. Camera with 14-42 EZ zoom fitted, 40-150 zoom and Metz 36 AF-40 flash (which I originally bought for the E-330) all fit in the case, with four spare batteries and USB cable going in the pockets. I usually also clip a lens bag containing a 75-30 zoom to the strap fittings. Pretty sure the E-M5 Mark III would also fit🤔

[@YoSpiff]

I have an EM1 Mk1 and EM10 Mk2, both bought used for a great price. I love the shape and hand feel of the EM1, but I travel a lot for work and the smaller EM10 was more compact to keep in my backpack when flying. So when I invested in a new camera, I bought the EM5 Mk3. Love it. I also recently bought the 12-100 F4 pro lens and I find with this combination I have a hard to define level of clarity to my photos that allows me to crop in much closer than I have in the past.

[@gordon3988]

Really enjoyed the photos! Have been tempted by the OM5, but getting to be so many cameras coming out lately it makes a hard choice. I do think it’s priced too high in comparison to some others offering similar capabilities (often equal or more, except for its IBIS), so the MK3 would be a good alternative.

[@kit.e6864]

i like that little set up. where did you get the little bag?

[@Fuchs85DE]

I own a Nikon Z7, EM1 II and EM1 III and guess which camera I normally take onto a hike or a weekend trip? My EM5 III as It is "good" enough" and is so light! Even with 12-45 F4 Pro I do not feel it hanging on my shoulder.

[@alangamble3236]

Hi I originally bought the black version of the EM5 mkiii back in 2021 at a bargain price. I really liked it but wished I had got the silver version. Earlier this year I saw a silver version for sale with the 12-45mm pro lens and I went ahead and purchased ( managed to sell my black version to fund the new purchase). I already had the 12-40mm pro lens but the 12-45 being considerably lighter suits the EM5 mkiii perfectly.

[@bartjanverhoef]

I’ve always been a fan of all the black editions but I’m leaning towards the silver version more too now! I tried a silver OM-5 last year and really liked that one. The 12-45mm indeed seems like a better fit for it, I always worry a bit about missing the extra light from an f/2.8 vs an f/4. (even though in many situation it obviously doesn’t really matter).

[@WonderfulPlayfulPuppy-vg6sb]

Thank you brother!!

[@martindemanable]

I think the em5iii has pro capture btw. But not livend

[@BenRutter-p3z]

Great channel. How would you rank the Olympus cameras that you own from best to worst?

[@bartjanverhoef]

Thanks Ben! Do you mean ‘best’ as in most advanced, or best as in favorite, or even something else? As for the first, that’s easy: neweer to older pretty much; E-M1 mark iii is the most advanced I have, then E-M5 mark iii, then PEN-F, and so on. But best for compact EDC or any other best would be a different order I guess:)

[@rfern263]

What model Lowepro case is that?

[@alexsteiner7544]

Curious which Lowepro case that is as I have a similar setup and it looks a perfect size.

[@bartjanverhoef]

This is a Lowepro Hardside CS 60. It does work very well for such a small kit! Good to note: with anything bigger than that 20mm pancake on the body it won’t close (Oly 17mm 1.8 for example is already too big). What does work is just the body in there and for example something like the 17mm 1.8 + the Pany 14mm next to each other where I have the 60mm in the video. I do think Lowepro has these series in multiple sizes too.

[@rosscrichton8584]

Thanks for this re-review Bart-Jan, I've recently upgraded from the em5ii to the iii version and I'm very happy with it. Like you I'm also a big fan of the Panasonic 20mm lense and this covers most of my photography. Could you please tell me which travel case you reviewed as I'm also looking for a backpack solution. Best regards. Ross

[@bartjanverhoef]

I’ve got a small Lowepro Hardside CS 60 case that holds the E-M5 mark iii, will jut fit the 20mm but nothing more attached to the camera, any other lens needs to come off the camera (I often brought that em5+20mm combo along with the 60mm macro and an extra battery in that case, could just fit all that in). As for a backpack, I’m quite fond of the ’Olympus Everyday Camera Backpack’, it fits quite a bit of gear and has a top pocket to carry some other stuff like food, clothes etc (I also use a Lowepro Flipside BP 300 AW III which is a very nice bag too, fits more gear, bit more protected for travel, but no space for other stuff).

[@rosscrichton8584]

Cheers and many thanks for your answer. I purchased the cs60 yesterday. Best. Ross

[@deanrobertnoble138]

I have the same setup. My Em5 mkii with the 20mm is awesome. Love that lens and the compact nature for such a powerful camera. Taken it all over on my travels. Great video; thankyou. Ps. Is the lowe pro a cs35?

[@noopynnus]

How is the video quality and video autofocus of the EM5 III? Do you mind sharing some video samples?

[@bartjanverhoef]

Works well for me, but I’m not much of a video expert. I make all my videos with the E-M5 mark iii (except for this one ofcourse). If I’n not mistaken, Robin Wong Also shoots most of his video on an E-M5 mark iii so you could check out his as well!

[@andreatilli6227]

Could you please make a video on how you edit your photos? Really like your style! (your ig link doesn't work btw)

[@bartjanverhoef]

Thanks! Not sure why the link doesn’t work, it looks like there’s nothing wrong with it (doesn’t work for me either though🤷‍♂️). I’ll do a video on my edit process soon!

[@andreatilli6227]

@@bartjanverhoef thanks!

[@Martina_Elizabeth]

Hi, great video, thanks! Have you got any experience with it's older sibling om-d em5 mk ii and image quality? I'm faced with a conundrum whether to buy plasticky mkiii or older, but more sturdy mkii. I own pen epl- 7 and love it for it's metal body and faux leather finish. Is it worth sacrificing the finish for image quality of mkiii? Just to mention, I need my camera for travels and a cake photography 😊

[@bartjanverhoef]

Hi Martina, I don’t have the E-M5 mark ii myself. I do own both the E-M5 mark i and the mark iii, and obviously there is serious difference in performance between those. The Mark ii sits in between and from what I read, that one was quite a step forward from the orignal E-M5. If it’s just about image quality (instead of say, speed, video capabilities, etc), I wouldn’t see the need for the mark iii over the mark ii. The mark ii has some advantages over the mark iii as you mentioned, and I’m quite sure that for general purpose imagery it‘d be difficult to tell the difference between a photo taken with the mark ii or the mark iii.

[@Martina_Elizabeth]

@@bartjanverhoef thank you, that's great! I forgot to mention there will some video recordings for baking classes too, which I think is the area where em5 mkiii excels over mkii 🙈

[@mark.physique9119]

I got an offer to get it at €500 in a like new state, would u say that is a great deal?

[@serhiirudenko6183]

Never used such olympus cameras. thinking maybe to get one for bike riding instead of my Nikon DSLR. And I have a question about it: Does it work well with contactless lenses? Those cheap ones or adapted vintage lenses. I'm asking because Canon and Nikon DSLRs seriously limited when using such lenses, and I have to add a special chip to each lens, which is unconvinient and a bit expensive.

[@bartjanverhoef]

You can use lenses with adapters, but in most cases it means it’s manual focus only as there is no communication between lens and camera (there’s a few expcetions with some (expensive) adapters). Also, because of the size of the sensor, most vintage lenses will give you a 2x cropfactor. So an old 50mm on a MFT body will give a 100mm equivalant field of view.

[@serhiirudenko6183]

@@bartjanverhoefCool, thanks. I understand that old manual lenses are, umm, manual, and about a crop factor. I just was annoyed by DSLRs manufacturers, that basically disabling all modes except Manual, and every useful feature like focus assist. And all those features magically turned back On if I add a chip that tricks the camera.

[@serhiirudenko6183]

@@bartjanverhoefupd, not so long ago got 1st gen E-M5 with 14-42 lens and just love it. Such small but capable camera.

[@J7baodaF22]

such a beautiful camera. so i prefer penf :)

[@WhoIsSerafin]

Bought mine when it came out and use it all the time along with my om5. I keep the 75mm on the em5 and the 17mm 1.2 on the om5.

[@bartjanverhoef]

How do you like that 17mm 1.2? I’m very curious about that lens, but haven’t had the chance to try it just yet.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

@@bartjanverhoef it’s a marvelous lens! If I’m out for street photography or portraits that’s what I use. If we’re using our all year pass say for Epcot or animal kingdom I prefer to use the lighter and smaller Panasonic 20mm 1.7.

[@corykphotography]

Does the EM5 mark iii have an optional grip at all? I love my grip and battery grip for the EM5 mark II and I.

[@bartjanverhoef]

Yes there’s the ECG-5 grip for the E-M5 Mark iii (fits the OM-5 too btw), which has a shutter release and control dial. It’s a good grip, I use it a lot. Just no battery option like its predecessors.

[@corykphotography]

@@bartjanverhoef very nice!

[@bettylin3787]

Hi Bart, have you noticed any issues with the tripod mount? Also, how do you usually carry the camera when you're out on photo walks? Thank you!

[@bartjanverhoef]

Hi Betty, I’ve read that some people experienced issues with it but I haven’t. I do only use the tripod mount when I use the camera for video (or to connect the external grip to). I usually use a Peak Design leash when carrying it.

[@qqqquattro1922]

Have the 14-150 id highly recommend to anyone

[@eyeshowyou]

Beste Bart Jan, Ik vind je informatie goed. Ik heb Om die reden geklikt. Je herhaald jezelf iets teveel en zeurt te Lang over bepaalde zaken die meer te maken hebben met jou Dan de camera. Ik moet dit zeggen, zodat jij jezelf kunt verbeteren bij het maken van je goede en informatieve videos

[@bartjanverhoef]

haha sorry, het is zoeken naar de juiste balans tussen mijn manier van vertellen (ik zal nooit een hele to-the-point reviewer worden🙈) en voldoende on-topic blijven. Ik ga m‘n best doen! 😊

[@eppietimisela7118]

@@bartjanverhoef Je hoeft geen sorry te zeggen, jouw verhaal is duidelijk en aan de reacties te lezen is het positief. Gewoon je zelf zijn en doorgaan zou ik zeggen. Op mijn eigen kanaal ben ik mezelf en doe mij niet anders voor.

[@Koji-888]

@@bartjanverhoef Nice job handling @eyeshowyou and taking the high road. My mom used to always say “kill ‘em with kindness”. Maybe it will rub off on them. I love your show, and I love my E-M5.3 It fits me like a glove. ツ 💁🏻‍♀️