Olympus E-P5 16.1 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD and 17mm f/1.8 Lens (Black)

Olympus E-P5 16.1 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD and 17mm f/1.8 Lens (Black)

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• 16MP CMOS Four Thirds format sensor
• Twin control dials (front and rear) with '2x2' dual-mode option
• 1/8000 sec top shutter speed, 1/320 sec flash sync
• '5-axis' image stabilization with automatic panning detection ('S-IS Auto')
• ISO 'LOW' (100 equiv) - ISO 25,600
• Up to 9 fps shooting (5.0 fps with continuous AF)
• Focus 'peaking' display

Buy Now : Olympus E-P5 16.1 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD and 17mm f/1.8 Lens (Black)

Brand : OLYMPUS
Category : Electronics,Camera & Photo,Digital Cameras,Mirrorless Cameras
Rating : 3
Price : US $1249
Review Count : 24

Olympus E-P5 16.1 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD and 17mm f/1.8 Lens (Black)

• This is a well built solid camera. The menus are intuitive and functions are easy to access. I bought it as an upgrade to my RX100. I was willing to compromise on the pocket-ability of the camera for higher quality photos. Initially I could not get the camera to autofocus and then with the help of fellow Amazon reviewers found that the 17mm lens has a manual/autofocus ring that can be physically moved to switch between the 2 modes. After using it for a week, I returned the camera. I took about 90 pictures at an outdoors function the other day and when taking several pictures less than 1 second apart from each other (P mode) standing in the same position holding the camera in the same position, the results on the exposures were dramatically different. Some underexposed, some were OK. Bottom line, the pictures are not that much better than the RX100 to sacrifice the portability (which is a very big deal) and $1500.
• I also own an Olympus E-P3, the predecessor to the E-P5. With the E-P3 I use the 14-42mm zoom lens, the 14-150mm zoom lens, the 15mm body cap lens, and a Panasonic 14mm prime lens. Of those, the one that is on my camera 95% of the time is the 14-150mm. I love the size and weight of the E-P3 and the quality of the pictures it produces, so it was not a difficult decision for me to upgrade to the E-P5. When I received the E-P5, I was very happy with the new features. I also liked the 17mm prime lens that came with the kit, which in combination with the E-P5 produced the most outstanding pictures.Unfortunately, there is one element of the E-P5 that turned out to be a show-stopper for me. I\'ve since (sadly and reluctantly) returned the camera.I use my E-P3 with the optional large grip. It makes the camera a delight to hold and use. With any of the lenses, it is a wonderfully comfortable and balanced product. Not so the E-P5. It comes with a small permanent grip that is not helpful in any way. There is no natural position for the fingers on the front face of the camera. With no place to adequately \'grip\' the grip, one must exert a lot of pressure squeezing the front and back panels in order to hold the camera properly.I did an A-B comparison between the E-P3 and the E-P5 using the same lenses on each camera. The result: I could hold the E-P3 in my hand all day; with the E-P5, I couldn\'t wait to take the shot and put the thing down. Maybe those who never held an E-P3 won\'t notice this problem. Many on-line and magazine reviewers, though, have noted their dislike for the E-P5 grip. Despite its other wonderful features and qualities, the E-P5 body is a no-go for me.I contacted Olympus on the off-chance that they might be developing a larger grip as an add-on accessory. They responded that there is no new E-P5 grip in the works. So, the camera is now in the mail heading back to Amazon. If someone comes across an add-on grip for the camera, please let me know. If it works, I\'ll re-purchase the E-P5 in a NY minute.
• Ok, this is hard to review since mine died after 1 1/2 days. While it worked, I really started to enjoy it, it is quick, the evf is really nice even while wearing glasses. The wifi worked great, the playback is the best I\'ve used. But...if the camera won\'t hold up to heavy use and carry, then it is no good to me. Mine might be a fluke, but I will not get another one and have it die on me a month from now. I hope everyone else\'s experience with this model will be good.
• To qualify myself I have a successful photography business and I have shot every level of camera out there. I shoot weddings, commercial work, event photography, family portraits, and much more all with M43 cameras. Was a Nikon guy until 3 years ago but 3 Nikons with back focus issues pointed me towards the M43 revolution. I have never looked back and I have owned about every Olympus M43 camera they make. I currently shoot with the E-M1 and E-M5 and my results have been beyond stellar. There are currently no APS-C cameras nor Full Frame cameras that interest me in the least bit because my results with Olympus has been so spectacular. The sharpness in focus with these cameras are second to none. That brings me to the E-P5. I have to say after several days use, it is my favorite M43 camera ever and that says a lot being that I own the E-M1. This camera is amazingly solid, controls are very logical and everything works as a rangefinder style body should. This camera even more so than my other Olympus cameras truly puts the fun back in photography. This camera is just plain sexy and the image quality is amazing. I love hearing people say but when I zoom in 500% the 43 sensor just doesn\'t cut it. I say you are so beyond anal and need to focus on artistry not pixels. Why are photographers so afraid of grain? Remember when you used to pick a film for its graininess to add to the artistic value? That being said, the grain is so extremely well controlled and has an amazing film quality to it. This has been the case with about every Olympus camera I have owned. I am so glad I picked this camera over the GX7 and the VF-4 is a must. Buy this camera if you want the best bang for your buck with unreal IQ and portability. To show you what these cameras can do search Brock Best Photography on Google to see my work. If you buy this camera you won\'t be sorry.Update:This camera has truly become my favorite Olympus camera. I have put thousands of images through it (professionally) and it has been ultra reliable never letting me down. You would not believe the rave reviews it gets from people on looks and it strikes up conversations everywhere I go.
• The ep5 body and vf4 is great. The 17mm 1.8 is disapponting. It produce a clicking noise that will be heard all over the video.If you are to buy this bundle, be sure to check the video capability first of the lens. I regret not doing that. Hence i have to bring it to olympus for repair. And olympus does not even repair it for you. They will send you back and fort and waste your time. I will be sending mine back on monday its my 2nd time around sending it back.

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