The unOFFICAL OLYMPUS Thread

[Stetr24vw]

So, as suggested by another member, I thought it would be cool to start an Oly thread for those that are fans of the µ4/3, 4/3, OM and other Olympus systems.

Olympus has always been kind of the outcast/underdog of the photography world with Canon and Nikon being at the top. Olympus has developed some of the greatest technology in the photography world just in the past few years and is now becoming a huge competitor to the other systems out there.

This thread should be used for showcasing your Olympus related photos, gear, news, and other general questions or comments you may have. This thread will by no means be used for comparing Olympus systems to other systems and I would appreciate if the CaNikon, among other groups, to keep this thread on topic. Thanks.

Also, please mention the equipment you were using when posting a photo. Thanks


Modified by iDub 1.8Weee at 11:12 AM 3-8-2010

[lowa2]

Not the idea I had for the topic thread.

I was thinking something like "The unOFFICAL OLYMPUS thread". We could start off by saying what we are using for gear, ect....

What does everyone else think?

[AUDIPWRD]

Quote, originally posted by lowa2 »

"The unOFFICAL OLYMPUS thread". We could start off by saying what we are using for gear, ect.... What does everyone else think?

I think it's a great idea. It will be nice to have a dedicated Olympus thread.

I guess I'll start things off.

E-520/14-54mm Zuiko 2.8
E-410/40-150mm Kit lens
Zuiko 70-300mm
14-42 Kit lens
Various Filters, Spare Batteries, Memery Cards
Hotshoe Level
Olympus Wireless Remote
Olympus Cable Release
Naneu Pro Military Ops Alpha Backpack
Lowepro Nova 200 AW Shoulder Bag
Velbon RUP-43 Monopod
Tiltall ST01 Tripod

One pic if that's alright. Shot with E-520 and 14-42mm

Wish List
ZD 9-18mm
ZD 50-200mm
1.4x TC
Another E-520 or E-620


Modified by AUDIPWRD at 5:31 PM 7-10-2009

[lowa2]

Very nice!! Proves how well the kit glass works! Amazing shot.

I am an avid E1 user so here's the list:

E1 + Grip
5 BLL-1 batteries
ZD 11-22mm f2.8-3.5
ZD 50-200mm f2.8-3.5
OM Vivitar 70-210mm f3.5
OM 50mm f1.8
FL36
Lowepro Slingshot bag

What I am lusting right now

ZD50mm (Most lust)
OMZ 90mm f/2
Some sort of super tele lens, not sure OMZ or ZD, but pretty sure I can't afford a ZD super tele.
Ex25
TC14 (least lust)

shot with the ZD50-200mm

[Stetr24vw]

My gear:
E-1 w/ HLD-2
E-510 w/ Ownuser BH-E51R Grip
OM-1n w/ Winder 2

ZD 9-18mm f4
ZD 14-54 f2.8 MKI
ZD 50-200mm f2.8 MKI

OM Zuiko 28mm f2.8
OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8
OM Zuiko 135mm f2.8

Fotodiox OM --> 4/3 Adapter
(4) Sunpak 433D
(2) Vivitar 2800-D
CTR-301P Flash Triggers
Lowepro Flipside 300 Bag
Manfrotto 190XB Legs
Manfrotto 681B Monopod
Manfrotto 486RC2 Head

14-54mm



OM Vivitar 80-200mm

OM 50mm f1.8

[Incubusions]

E-420
ZD 14-42 f3.5
ZD 40-150 f3.5
Zuiko 90 f/2 Macro
Zuiko 50 f1.8
OM Vivitar 28 f2.8
Vivitar 85-205 f3.8 close focus
Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW
No-name tripod

Wish List:
FL 36-R
ZD 12-60 f2.8 SWD
ZD 50-200 f2.8 SWD
ZD 8mm Fisheye
ZD 14-54 f2.8

My fav's:

Zuiko 90 f/2 Macro

ZD 40-150 f3.5

ZD 14-42 f3.5

And my only shot to get into print. It made the Boston Globe!

Modified by Incubusions at 10:44 AM 7-10-2009

[Paint_By_Numbers]

Canon and Nikon are better... I kid, I kid... its good to see some other brand love here... Good luck with the thread.. and some pretty awesome shots...

[valfaw]

E-P1 w/14-42 m4/3rds
E-1 w/ grip
E-1 w/ grip
E300 w/ grip(sister uses)
OM-10

7-14mm f4
8mm FE
14-45(sister uses)
12-60
28mm f3.5
40-150(sister uses)
50mm f2.0
50mm f1.8 MF
50-200
70-300
mf-1
mmf-1

fl-50 w/ omnibounce
rm-uc1
rm-1
Oly quick chargers
eneloops

Bogen Manfrotto 3178GN3 Green Tracker Tripod
Bogen 3265 grip ball head
Manfrotto 679B Monopod

kata dr-467
cards, a few filter's, Oly Studio, Adobe CS2, PSP X
E-1/50mm

E-1/50-200

E-1/50-200

want;

PL25 f1.4
ZD 14-35 f2
ZD 35-100 f2
new E-X with TruePicV sensor


Modified by valfaw at 6:45 PM 9-8-2009

[valfaw]

you take some nice shots, I remember the pool shot and the pooch...

BTW - go for the FL50R as the recycle time and power are much better. I've seen any number of people move very quickly form the FL36 for those reasons. Yes it's a bit larger but with that comes a big difference in ability. I use the eneloops and they are by far the best rechargeables I've got, they last a long time, recycle quickly and hold a charge longer than the rest.


Modified by valfaw at 1:55 PM 7-10-2009

[boki-san]

my beloved OM-1 died just over three weeks ago

looking like i can buy another one, for what it would cost to repair,
a shame to abondon, my trusted friend since 1977

[Stetr24vw]

Quote, originally posted by Paint_By_Numbers »

Canon and Nikon are better... I kid, I kid... its good to see some other brand love here... Good luck with the thread.. and some pretty awesome shots...

Thanks! I know everyone in here is pretty good about the whole "my gear is better than yours" thing, but there are a few trolls every now and then that like to ruin it for everyone. Thanks for the support

Quote, originally posted by boki-san »

my beloved OM-1 died just over three weeks ago looking like i can buy another one, for what it would cost to repair, a shame to abondon, my trusted friend since 1977

Sorry to hear OM-1's are a dime a dozen and you could prob pick up a few extras for parts if you really wanted to. I know my local shops have them all the time and you can find a bunch on ebay.

Oh, and valfaw, nice list!


Modified by iDub 1.8Weee at 11:31 AM 7-10-2009

[thirty-two]

I shoot Nikon and sometimes when I'm at the store I pick up an Oly, touch it, play with it, and then quickly put it down and look around to see if anyone saw.

But honestly, I've always been impressed with their bodies AND lenses. I don't know why they're always overlooked.

[valfaw]

Quote, originally posted by thirty-two »

I shoot Nikon and sometimes when I'm at the store I pick up an Oly, touch it, play with it, and then quickly put it down and look around to see if anyone saw.

psssst, you wouldn't be the 1st to realize it's strengths and make a switch.


Modified by valfaw at 3:54 PM 7-10-2009

[John A]

just a few - all are flickr links:

E-510 with Olympus f/2.8-4 ED SWD

E-510 with 14-42mm kit lens:

[PintSized]

Figured it was just a matter of time!

My kit:

E520 / 12-60mm SWD/ 14-42mm (never used anymore for some reason) / 40-150mm never used much and for sale!

wishes:

50mm f2
50-200mm SWD
FL50r

pics from HI using E520.12-60

[Paint_By_Numbers]

I always loved that fire shot...

[VRC-YA]

Olympus E-500 starter kit w/the 2 lenses...

Modified by VRC-YA at 7:02 PM 7-10-2009

[boki-san]

Quote, originally posted by PintSized »

... ...

kaanapali ?

[PintSized]

Quote, originally posted by boki-san »

kaanapali ?

Yes sir! Unfortunately that's at a resort - but it was a free ride from the company for this humble technician.

[boki-san]

Quote, originally posted by PintSized »

Yes sir! ...

i knew it! home away from home

Quote, originally posted by PintSized »

... at a resort ...

which one? that's almost all there is at kaanapali, but they're all pretty nice

[PintSized]

hyatt regency - pretty nice if I'm honest! but my sis-in-law lives on kauai and I've been all over that island. being that it was a company thing we only got to do tourist things (which was nice to have paid for) but I didn't get to explore maui at all. i would have loved to see the craters and hana, instead i was watching drunk people and seasick people on a snorkel tour lol.

Love hawaii - was wondering if your cat's name was influenced....

[lowa2]

Got a few macro's this week. E1 + 70-210mm vivitar

[PintSized]

Man I want to get a macro - nice shots!

Thanks Paint by #s for the props

[Stetr24vw]

First attempt at off-camera flash. I know the shots are a little cliche, but I like em'

Zuiko 14-54mm

Sun Optics 80-240mm Macro

[Paint_By_Numbers]

That first one is just spectacular... I'm going to have to do this again.. Soon...

[lostchild]

omg fan boys

Olympus E-510
Olympus E-500 (the gf's)
14-42mm kit
40-150mm f3.5-4.5 kit (the gf's)
Nikon, Leica, m42 adapters
Minolta adapters

Minolta lenses adapted:
28mm f2.8 macro
35mm f2.8
50mm f1.4
135mm f2.8
80-200 f4

blah blah blah

Modified by lostchild at 1:23 PM 7-13-2009

[valfaw]

beautiful water drops and flowers...

here's a little e300/14-45 kit lens love

Milwaukee MOMA

[Incubusions]

New one with the Zuiko 90 f/2:

[ThisSpaceForRent]

banged up, crappy old olympus sp500-uz point n click

the view from my cottage in PEI

[Incubusions]

Quote, originally posted by ThisSpaceForRent »

banged up, crappy old olympus sp500-uz point n click the view from my cottage in PEI

Awesome shot! Especially for a point and shoot.

[lowa2]

A few more.

E1 + 11-22mm

E1+ 70-210mm Vivitar S1

EDIT: I'm really lusting an OM 35-80mm f2.8 for portraits. Comments?


Modified by lowa2 at 11:23 PM 7-14-2009

[no786]

Great shots guys!

[lowa2]

To the top here guys.

e1 + 70-210 Vivitar.

[Stetr24vw]

Quote, originally posted by lowa2 »

To the top here guys.

Thanks for bringing this back.

I haven't had any time to shoot. Work has been killing me.

Going to Lake Echo next week, so I should be coming back with a hefty amount of shots...

[Incubusions]

I got a bunch, mostly from the worldwide photo walk in my hometown on saturday:

And one from work today, tried to see what i could do with Photoshop 5.0, bringing 1998 back from the dead.... lol