John King
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I have not been able to find a thread specifically for images from the (now) ancient E-PM2, so I will start one.
I'm sure that I am not the only person here who has one, and appreciates the strengths of this tiny gem. Please post shots from yours
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Mine arrived (second hand) a couple of days ago, and I have been fiddling with the settings, and taking a variety of test shots. The main lens for this body will be my 14-42 EZ with a JJC auto-opening lens cap. Jazzy little lens, and mine seems quite sharp enough in both the centre and corners. I have posted a few images from the lens elsewhere over my time here.
I have taken a number of test shots, using the above lens, and also my mFTs 40-150R and 12-100.
The IBIS of the E-PM2 leaves something to be desired. Perhaps describing it as "lousy" would be more accurate! A combination of the minute inertia of this tiny body, and the fact that it is the old three axis design, not the five axis IBIS that was used in the E-M5 MkI. Others have already remarked on that here. Suffice it to say, the IBIS is the same system as my E-510, and nowhere near as good. It is worse than the IBIS in my E-1, and the E-1 doesn't have IBIS ... 
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It is interesting that the lens IS of the 12-100 gave me at least 4 stops of IS.
It requires changing one's holding technique, with thumb pressed solidly into the rear thumb rest, and fingers folded down the front grip, holding the camera with their sides, rather than 'pinching'. This seems to work pretty well for me.
Having said all that, the camera is like a gem. The ergonomics are far better than I was expecting, once I got out of the habit of trying to do things the same way as I do with my other five Olympi ...
It is very fast. The shutter goes THUNK (no electronic first curtain - doesn't help the IBIS ... ). Still, I bought it as a take everywhere, outdoor camera, and for that, none of these criticisms matter a fig.
On to imaging. Having the same sensor as the renowned E-M5 MkI gives it some serious credibility, and I have found this to be the case. Very decent IQ at ISO 1600, and quite respectable at ISO 3200 in poor light. Just noticeably better for both noise and DR than my E-M1 MkI at ISO 3200.
I will have to get an OTG (On The Go) dongle for my tablet, as I seem to have misplaced the one I already have. Just after buying another one, I will find the existing one ...
Anyway, here are some test images to kick the thread off.
The cats, on their wheat bags, and 'bluey' for any accidents.
A friend.
Friend's garden.
Seed bell for small parrots. They don't come anywhere near it ...
Indoors with 40-150R, using IBIS (what a joke!).
Indoors with 12-100, using lens IS.
And another at 1/13th s @ 100mm using lens IS.
I'm certain that I will have more observations to make about this camera as I become more familiar with it.
I'm sure that I am not the only person here who has one, and appreciates the strengths of this tiny gem. Please post shots from yours
.Mine arrived (second hand) a couple of days ago, and I have been fiddling with the settings, and taking a variety of test shots. The main lens for this body will be my 14-42 EZ with a JJC auto-opening lens cap. Jazzy little lens, and mine seems quite sharp enough in both the centre and corners. I have posted a few images from the lens elsewhere over my time here.
I have taken a number of test shots, using the above lens, and also my mFTs 40-150R and 12-100.
The IBIS of the E-PM2 leaves something to be desired. Perhaps describing it as "lousy" would be more accurate! A combination of the minute inertia of this tiny body, and the fact that it is the old three axis design, not the five axis IBIS that was used in the E-M5 MkI. Others have already remarked on that here. Suffice it to say, the IBIS is the same system as my E-510, and nowhere near as good. It is worse than the IBIS in my E-1, and the E-1 doesn't have IBIS ...
.It is interesting that the lens IS of the 12-100 gave me at least 4 stops of IS.
It requires changing one's holding technique, with thumb pressed solidly into the rear thumb rest, and fingers folded down the front grip, holding the camera with their sides, rather than 'pinching'. This seems to work pretty well for me.
Having said all that, the camera is like a gem. The ergonomics are far better than I was expecting, once I got out of the habit of trying to do things the same way as I do with my other five Olympi ...
It is very fast. The shutter goes THUNK (no electronic first curtain - doesn't help the IBIS ... ). Still, I bought it as a take everywhere, outdoor camera, and for that, none of these criticisms matter a fig.
On to imaging. Having the same sensor as the renowned E-M5 MkI gives it some serious credibility, and I have found this to be the case. Very decent IQ at ISO 1600, and quite respectable at ISO 3200 in poor light. Just noticeably better for both noise and DR than my E-M1 MkI at ISO 3200.
I will have to get an OTG (On The Go) dongle for my tablet, as I seem to have misplaced the one I already have. Just after buying another one, I will find the existing one ...
Anyway, here are some test images to kick the thread off.
The cats, on their wheat bags, and 'bluey' for any accidents.
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A friend.
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Friend's garden.
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Seed bell for small parrots. They don't come anywhere near it ...
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Indoors with 40-150R, using IBIS (what a joke!).
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Indoors with 12-100, using lens IS.
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And another at 1/13th s @ 100mm using lens IS.
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I'm certain that I will have more observations to make about this camera as I become more familiar with it.
