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Wish list for OMD-E-M6
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Louis_Dobson
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PDAF from the chip, or some other way of getting CAF working properly.
A couple of extra buttons.
Bracketing on the drive menu.
Smaller focus points, both by default, and when set to be really small.
More MP and the same DR.
A couple of extra buttons.
Bracketing on the drive menu.
Smaller focus points, both by default, and when set to be really small.
More MP and the same DR.
DLBlack
Forum Pro
Totally agree.
1. Improved -AF, could be by on sensor PDAF or improved computer power
2. Improved small AF box so that it can be used for tracking, and can use clipping warning and level gauge at the same time.
3. ISO 50.
4. More MP and DR.
5. One click bracketing option and easily accessed by SCP or Live-guide.
6. WIFI control, view and file transfer.
Dave
1. Improved -AF, could be by on sensor PDAF or improved computer power
2. Improved small AF box so that it can be used for tracking, and can use clipping warning and level gauge at the same time.
3. ISO 50.
4. More MP and DR.
5. One click bracketing option and easily accessed by SCP or Live-guide.
6. WIFI control, view and file transfer.
Dave
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Overall, I'm really happy with the E-M5. My wish list would largely echo Louis's.
A pdaf system that worked well the the terrific 43 Zuiko lenses is my # 1 wish.
The ability for users to set smaller focus areas is #2
The ability to enable/disable bracketing with a single button press is #3.
Folks that do much video would probably like to see improvements in that area, but the above are the things I'd most like to see changed.
A pdaf system that worked well the the terrific 43 Zuiko lenses is my # 1 wish.
The ability for users to set smaller focus areas is #2
The ability to enable/disable bracketing with a single button press is #3.
Folks that do much video would probably like to see improvements in that area, but the above are the things I'd most like to see changed.
Corkcampbell
Forum Pro
I'm not saying it has to be a GH3, but perhaps hacked, or even unhacked, GH2? I have two OM-D bodies which I prefer to carry, but am often finding myself taking along a GH2 for video reasons. A two year-old camera should be on ebay, not in my bag.
I have no complaint about stills from the OM-D, and I also have no - wait for it - here it comes - complaint (yes, that's NO complaint) about the menu system which everyone seems scared of...I've even heard it described as "deal-breaker" by some who have never owned or spent time with the camera.
I have no complaint about stills from the OM-D, and I also have no - wait for it - here it comes - complaint (yes, that's NO complaint) about the menu system which everyone seems scared of...I've even heard it described as "deal-breaker" by some who have never owned or spent time with the camera.
- Access to custom settings (what Olympus names Mysets) from the mode dial, without need to dig into the menus;
- Easier access to bracketing mode
- An in camera HDR mode (also for raws)
- An in camera panorama mode (also for raws)
- Smaller target available with shadows/highlights blinkies and level gauge.
- Wifi (allowing me to use the iPad as a huge VF while composing still lifes or studio shots
- GPS
- Improvements in the camera button accessibility
- Improvements in the accessibility of the main wheel (I preferred the rotating wheel around the four ways controller on the E-P3)
- May be one or two more function buttons.
- Intervallometer built in the camera or available through WIFI Apps.
- Availability of a white body :-O
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Louis_Dobson
Forum Pro
Menu could do with tidying, but that's firmware, does not need a new camera.
I have zero interest in video provided it does not take up the menus and provided nobody expects me to (yawn) watch the videos they make.
However there is no doubt Oly have, with their IBIS, the chance to make a killer video camera. Whether it should be the EM-6 I have no idea. I don't understand why people make or watch video.
Interesting how MFT's is for the most part intended to lessen the load of a DSLR as much as possible. So two OMD's can not do what one GH-2 or GH-3 can do now.
Wow, and I get criticized for being a Panasonic user that only uses Panasonic glass. I am not wasting my money on an OMD for the reasons mentioned here and what I realized three years ago.
I'm not picking on you, but this is yet another thread with Panasonic envy and one more check on my list why Panasonic is and i have to say better for ME. Of course I can not say the Olympus OMD is less of a camera because that would be what a troll does.
As stated above and to paraphrase: The first thought is it does not have to be a GH-3, but a hacked/unhacked GH-2 that sounds like if you want both good stills and video don't buy Olympus. In this case it was bought twice.
I am sure the OMD is a good camera just not for me today. Panasonic would have to really bomb for me to even think about anything Olympus and I am not opposed to do so. Just not today.
Louis_Dobson
Forum Pro
Not sure I follow the point of that. Seems to me video is a Panny priority, stills an Oly one. So people who want pro video features buy Panny. I don't see that as an issue.
I've no interest in video, and I don't think most serious stills photographers do. Great for people who want to make home movies of their kids, thing is I think the kind of people who want to do that will just press the video button with no understanding of or interest in what is going on, and for them the Oly will be better, because it has IBIS.
Here's the only dSLR movie I have ever made. I don't think most people want or need more than this. I neither know nor care what the settings were.
I've no interest in video, and I don't think most serious stills photographers do. Great for people who want to make home movies of their kids, thing is I think the kind of people who want to do that will just press the video button with no understanding of or interest in what is going on, and for them the Oly will be better, because it has IBIS.
Here's the only dSLR movie I have ever made. I don't think most people want or need more than this. I neither know nor care what the settings were.
M
markymark101
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The OMD is pretty close to perfect for me...
I would not vote for more MP; 16 is way more then enough. While the DR is already pretty good, I will always vote for even more DR over MP. I''d even go back to 12mp to get more DR!
ISO 50 or 100
Smaller autofocus point
Continue to improve the EVF
Improved battery life would be nice.
Fully articulating LCD
I don't need more buttons, but some separation between the AEL and FN1 buttons would be nice.
I would not vote for more MP; 16 is way more then enough. While the DR is already pretty good, I will always vote for even more DR over MP. I''d even go back to 12mp to get more DR!
ISO 50 or 100
Smaller autofocus point
Continue to improve the EVF
Improved battery life would be nice.
Fully articulating LCD
I don't need more buttons, but some separation between the AEL and FN1 buttons would be nice.
I took your advice and got a white body e-pl5 for my wife. I can't wait till Christmas.
Dan
Corkcampbell
Forum Pro
Yes, I do miss the LCDs of my GH2 and A77. I also like to close the LCD when not being used for protection. I use the EVF for shooting, only using the LCD to make changes via the Super Menu. So, I could easily use the camera with the LCD reversed.
Art_P
Forum Pro
1) smaller focus point that doesn't have to be set every time you start the camera- w one button on/off AF can always be improved.
2) utilize all the buttons- like the two arrow buttons that are not programmable
3) full articulated screen? Yes!
4) independent control of the thumbwheel on the grip, rather than mirroring the shutter wheel
5) one button swapping of my modes... and I don't mean holding the button down while shooting!
6) More DR? sure... but are we at the jpeg limit? there is more DR in the RAW
7) higher MPs? don't really need em, Wouldn't complain as long as noise doesn't go up or DR down.
8) ISO 100 would be nice, so would less noisy intermediate ISOs
9) some means of remote control... could be tethered or Wi-Fi, could be an add-on or built in- would love to be able to control from my Kindle Fire or other Android device.
10) GPS- doesn't have to be built in, just interface w an existing aftermarket GPS, or provide a plug in GPS
11) faster AF w 4/3 lenses. Don't care how they do it (on chip CD-AF, semi-transparent mirror, adapter, or a mirrorlet -tiny, low mass mirror that can pivot up for focus, out of the way for the shot)
2) utilize all the buttons- like the two arrow buttons that are not programmable
3) full articulated screen? Yes!
4) independent control of the thumbwheel on the grip, rather than mirroring the shutter wheel
5) one button swapping of my modes... and I don't mean holding the button down while shooting!
6) More DR? sure... but are we at the jpeg limit? there is more DR in the RAW
7) higher MPs? don't really need em, Wouldn't complain as long as noise doesn't go up or DR down.
8) ISO 100 would be nice, so would less noisy intermediate ISOs
9) some means of remote control... could be tethered or Wi-Fi, could be an add-on or built in- would love to be able to control from my Kindle Fire or other Android device.
10) GPS- doesn't have to be built in, just interface w an existing aftermarket GPS, or provide a plug in GPS
11) faster AF w 4/3 lenses. Don't care how they do it (on chip CD-AF, semi-transparent mirror, adapter, or a mirrorlet -tiny, low mass mirror that can pivot up for focus, out of the way for the shot)
Bobo Hodls
Forum Pro
If you're going to enjoy playing the victim, get it right. You're not criticized for preferring a one brand solution, just for promoting it as a reasonable posture that everyone else should adopt.
Like with religion, one can easily respect another's choice of faith. But start preaching to any but those indicating interest in the same and one just becomes an boring annoyance.
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Julian Kirkness
Forum Enthusiast
For me:
Not too much to ask surely?
- Faster response times - would be nice to be able to have auto EVF turn on with INSTANT switch over. This is important for catching the moment in wedding / social settings.
- One or two stops better high ISO (useful for Weddings)
- Slightly larger to allow easier control
- Smaller focus point
- Wireless flash control (radio) built in or via Olympus trigger (like Canon ST-E3-RT)?
- Control ring around lens mount (like XZ-1 / 2) (probably impossible but if you don't ask)
- GPS
- WiFi
- Some Olympus fast zooms - i.e. without OIS and with the beautiful Oly look - should be cheaper than the Panasonic due to no OIS. Ideal for me would be 10-30 and 30-90 with largest aperture possible. These should be weather sealed (as should all the primes really).
- A 25mm f1.4 Olympus lens to complete the Prime range (12/17/25/45/75)
Not too much to ask surely?
cameron2
Senior Member
Maybe the GH2 is just a good camera ;-)
This is an area that could be improved dramatically by:
* Allowing the menus and settings to be exported to and imported from a computer (or even accessed wirelessly from a tablet);
* Providing a program on the computer that could completely tailor the menus and settings, e.g. "when in P mode, this button will .."
The problem seems to be as much that they're trying to make the customization a capability of the camera, instead of off-loading that to a more capable device (e.g. something with a real UI and a mouse)
Thomas Kachadurian
Senior Member
I'd like one thing. A button on the back that's easy to reach for AF start. If I could get the AF off the shutter release and where it goes, under my thumb, the EM5 would be the perfect camera.
Tom
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Call me crazy. I happen to like photos of cats.
Tom
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Call me crazy. I happen to like photos of cats.
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Thorgrem
Guest
I know 1 thing I would really like. They can keep it entirely the same as the excellent E-M5 only for half the price.
If that's not possible I would like to have a OMD that can go head to head (with 4/3 glass) with the camera's we see at major sport events.
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