Revisiting the OM-D E-M5

As the highly anticipated release date approaches for the next Olympus OM-D (rumored to be the E-M5II), I thought I’d take some time to revisit some of my favorite images from the original OM-D, the E-M5.

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4

The E-M5 is a wonderful camera and captured my interest from the moment it was announced in early 2012.  It has a great 16Mp sensor that is capable of rendering some terrific images, and the camera is very customizable.  It comes in a nice small package (and the lenses are relatively small, too), and has that excellent 5-axis IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization) system that allows you to use almost any lens made and have it stabilized.  In fact, I don’t think any camera manufacturer has managed to equal the Olympus IBIS system.  Yes, the new Sony A7II has a (sort of) 5-axis IBIS, but it doesn’t quite measure up to Olympus (IMHO) … Plus, the new OM-D is “supposed” to have an Improved IBIS.  We’ll see soon!  🙂

Olympus 12-50mm kit lens
Olympus 45mm f/1.8

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4

Olympus 45mm f/1.8

Storm over the valley

Scotch on the rocks.

Time for that afternoon energy boost!  🙂

Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro

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Author: Mike Hendren

Photography is a way for us to express how we view the world around us. It can reveal how we see things - our perception of reality. At times, it provides a creative medium that allows us to alter that reality. Photography also provides a way to capture time and then travel back there whenever you wish. Every time you look at a photo, it can transport you back to that moment, allowing you to relive and remember …

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