Advice needed for next purchase

Torogoz wrote:

beomagi wrote:

Whatever you do go with, keep in mind that you're not on just the Panasonic system, but the Micro four thirds system. You don't have to restrict yourself to one brand of gear. Olympus lenses work well on Panasonic cameras and vice versa.

You have decent lenses and a good camera, so why not consider a flash? going manual flash is cheap.

Idea is somewhat based off pictures in your profile.

http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-YN-560-Speedlight-Flash-Nikon/dp/B0079M711S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384724748&sr=8-1&keywords=yn-560+ii

You can use some cheap wireless triggers like these

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-NPT-04-Speelights-extra-receiver/dp/B005IQRMN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384724784&sr=8-1&keywords=flash+trigger

Bounce the flash off the ceiling for nice indoor lighting, or use a diffuser and add some light to macros when on the move outside.

Another possibility is a close up lens which can let you get up closer for macro shots. Not all of them are poor quality. A raynox DCR-250 is excellent.

http://www.amazon.com/Raynox-DCR-250-Super-Macro-Snap-On/dp/B000A1SZ2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384725696&sr=8-1&keywords=raynox+dcr-250

Canon's close up lens also works well.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-250D-Close-up-A710IS-Cameras/dp/B000050M6M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1384725741&sr=8-4&keywords=canon+close+up+lens

One more thing you can try for a pittance is a manual 50mm. Manual isn't for everyone, but I've grown fond of it.

e.g.
a canon FD 50mm F1.8 is <$20

http://www.keh.com/camera/Canon-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-CA060104001970?r=FE

An adapter is also fairly cheap

http://www.amazon.com/RainbowImaging-Adapter-Olympus-Panasonic-DMC-GF1/dp/B003MDWG68/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1384727147&sr=8-2&keywords=fd+to+micro+adapter

Together you can spend under $30 for a good cheap manual bright short tele.

Thank you very much for your suggestions!

I already have a TTL flash, and I am considering a wireless trigger. Maybe, as you suggest, I should just get a wireless trigger, and wait for the next generation body to come out. The gear I do already have is pretty good, just a little limited in low-light capability, so I could just save the money for now...

Just keep in mind most cheap wireless triggers will not support TTL. I'm still on my EP3 which is pretty much the same capability as your sensor. Fast lenses and flash are keeping me going till the year after next, when I plan to upgrade to a used em5 or the new OMD that's rumored to be "lower cost".