mchnz

Phones are changing expectations about firmware, but many industries don't yet follow that model.  The camera makers have not really intended that a model would change substantially via firmware.  ...

I presuming you want a group photo rather than a close up of a single bird. The really sharp 75mm f/8 at 15 feet might crop OK.   A 100mm f/8 at 20 feet might also work.  Experiment with the...

I'm not saying "Don't use a lot of things" - I routinely use about 10 settings on the super control panel, plus the right button for ISO, the info button to cycle from levels to blinkies, the FN2...

From what I gather unless you are majorly into photography, own expensive monitors, printers, etc, then it's maybe best to stick with sRGB - otherwise Adobe RGB just adds more complexity for no...

A very rewarding take everywhere lens. Hooker River exiting Hooker Lake, Mt Cook in background Clay Cliffs, Omarama And the 12-50 with the EM-5's level indicators is also very useful for...

I've not had much luck with wading birds in the water at low shutter speeds - they tend to move about.  I think 1/200 is a bit slow for a bird that is moving. You could have gone to ISO 1000, it...

It's not an issue, it's a feature.

If you need to purchase a hood, you should also be aware that there are high rated sellers on ebay selling knock off copies.  I've got the uWinKa LH-40 and LH-61D - both seemed as good as the real...

Do the lines show up on images?  Hopefully not.   If yes, it sounds similar to this thread: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/42640826

In this instance my main interest was how to maximise detail given the dark colour of the Herons.  The shutter speed must clearly remain high.  Your suggestion of a tripod would be appropriate.  ...

The landing and takeoff captures are impressive - looks chaotic.  I don't often shoot in this kind of situation - with the sky dominating - I would be interested to know what works best.  Clearly...

Placed 42^nd in the challenge. Alpine Grasshopper, Near Mueller Hut, Mt Cook area, New Zealand. In rocks, no grass to be seen anywhere.

How could people not love the 40-150 R?  Sure 75-300 is a lot to handle, but that's down to technique and knowing your limits. I guess people want wider apertures.

No, no CA correction.  I noticed it, but as you say, it was barely evident. Yes, a winner.  Very pleasing right out of the box.

Another good example of what's possible.   I would image a little PP would eliminate much of the difference, if any, between the mkI and II.  Especially when you consider most bird images are a...

Handheld birding with autofocus with the E-M5 and 75-300 is quite possible.  The keeper rate might be lower, but pausing to set up a monopod or tripod might also lower the keeper rate.   Practise...

I've had a 75-300 II for three days now.  I'm using it on an OM-D E-M5. Focus is generally quite snappy in a wide variety of lighting conditions.   In bad light with a dark or low contrast target...

Olympus also changed one element: see http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/51186848