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Damn. So many good mirrorless deals lately.
Fantastic price for fantastic camera.
Olympus E-M10 Mk II Single Lens Kit 14-42mm EZ $639.20 @ The Good Guys eBay
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in term of size, yes it is. for the performance, maybe not
Can't compare a constant aperture zoom lens to a standard kit lens…
Well, the lens would be a downgrade!
I have a 550D and an E-M10 Mkii.
The EM10's kit lens is not going to be anywhere as good as the Sigma lens you have, but here are some pros and cons for the EM-10's body (vs the 550D):
- Size
- Weight
- Wifi capabilities and pairing with smart phone for remote control, photo review, export
- ISO sensitivity is better
- Image stabilisation is fantastic
- Easy access to exposure controlCons:
- battery life
- While lens selction is good, the moment you move away from the kit lens or anything relatively compact, you'll instantly lose the benefit of a small and light camera.
- Can be a little fiddly to access menu options for timer, exposure bracketing
- has a little trouble tracking and focusing on moving objectsIn short, my experience so far is that the Em10 is a great travel camera and very good for taking quick photos. I have found it a bit harder to use for more artistic uses.
How do you find the WiFi on the Olympus? Last time I tried using it it was very hit and miss. I used it on the E-M1 Mk2
@noone: Works fine for pairing with my phone. Pairing can be a little slow at times. File transfer isn't that fast but good enough for a few photos at a time.
I think that Olympus updated the phone app a litle while ago and it helped to improve the usefulness of the wifi pairing option.
The body would be an upgrade, more features and lighter/smaller, but the lens would be a downgrade as you're comparing a constant aperture zoom to a kit zoom. I upgraded from a 70D with your lens to an E-M5ii with the Olympus 12-40 f/2.8 zoom which is a similar zoom range. If you really need a good low aperture standard zoom then that would be the one, and there's also a Panasonic version that is similar (12-35mm I think?). I've since moved to prime lenses because IMO that's where the M4/3 system shines the brightest!
I've been thinking of making the switch from DSLR to mirrorless (carrying DSLR + carrying kids is too difficult) - how are the kit lenses on the mirrorless options? Or do you end up upgrading soon after?
this is a M4/3 camera, not the mirrorless one. M4/3 lenses are much cheaper than the dslr's.
M4/3 is mirrorless…
i thought they are different…..
micro four thirds is the size of the sensor I believe… mirrorless being they don't use a mirror to take the photo.
@melcool: I believe all cameras except for dslr are mirrorless. DSLR you look through the lens via the pentaprism (the big hump in the middle and top of a dslr), which is one end of an upside down periscope. The other end of the periscope looks out through the lens.
Mirrorless cameras have no mirrors, or persiscope. What you see is an electronic image of what the sensor is seeing. The electronic image is sent via wires to a small display on the rear of the camera. On other cameras the image is also sent to the evf (electronic view finder) as well as the screen on the back. The evf is just a smaller screen.
I know this is basic for most of you; but maybe some of you may not know :)
No it's just the name given to the lens system used by Olympus/Panasonic mirrorless cameras.
Like the Sony E mount, or Nikon DX or CX mounts.
The EM10's kit lens is actually very good….but it will depend on what you want to do with the camera.
Family photos, happy snaps, the usual standard fare. I'll keep my DSLR for sports and zoom, so would like something easy and small enough to put into a (smaller) bag and quickly use and put away again.
I imagine all the options these days are good enough for that - would like the pathway for upgrading though. I hear Sony mirrorless can use Nikon lenses?
The EM10s kit lens is fine for standard fare. It would be nice if it was able to take wider shots. I have taken this camera with me for 2 month long trips in Europe and I'm more than happy with it and the kit lens.
I know of Sony cameras using other brand lenses via an adapter. I have no experience with this…so Google will be your friend here.
This Olympus is able to use Panasonic micro four thirds lenses without any adapter.Most camera makers will produce an electronically chipped adapter so that the dslr range of lenses can be used on the brand's respective mirrorless lenses without losing autofocus, autoaperture and other electronic functions between the body of the camera and its lens.
However, when you use adapters to fit i.e a nikon lens to a sony mirrorless, you will likely lose the electronic data connected between body and lens.
"Typically there is no communications bridge to allow the lens to send data to the camera (or vice versa), so electronically driven lens features—notably autofocus and auto aperture—won’t work when the lens is mounted on the adapter. You will need to focus manually and physically stop down the aperture before shooting. The lens also won’t be able to communicate EXIF data to the camera." explanation here
olympus prime lens is great if you can get one for a decent price. just wish it was a bit more versatile.
Definitely a better buy than the EP5 posted the other day.
Why I'm hurting right now.
Did you end up buying the EP5?
I got this camera and I love it.
With the kit lens is a good and compact all rounder.
With other better lenses is awesome!
dosent the a6000 take this thing to the cleaners?
Can you get the a6000 for this price?
a6000 has a bit better sensor but no image stabilization. The em10 has more lenses available and the lenses are generally less expensive.
Both are decent options.
The a6000 has been around this price before for the kit lens package. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/320852
I’m heading to japan and need something quick. Would his be suitable as a pint and shoot? Seems will priced after trs? Or is my iPhone 6s just as good.
Add one fast lens such as 20mm f/1.7 lumix then you are all set.
Okay thanks :)
Just buy this. Use the kit lens. Consider getting a better lens down the track. When you do, get an Olympus lens. Seems to have better communication with the camera if the brand is the same
Really easy to use camera once you set it up
How would this compare to my Canon 550d with sigma 17-50mm f2.8 lens? Would the E-M10 Mk II be an upgrade?