E-PM2 and VF-2 usage questions

Drahila wrote:

I'm planning to buy E-PM2 and VF-2 or VF-4. I have searched answers to these questions and read the manual, but still confused.

Hi Drahlia
I have the E-PM2 with a VF-2; I don't think it is contradictory to have a small camera with an attachable viewfinder; in fact this is a very old solution. Sometimes if you are using a favourite prime lens you might prefer an ocular attachable finder for minimising size as someone suggested, but the electronic finder is really nice and I would recommend it, especially if this camera will be your main kit (i.e. not a second camera). I would recommend VF-2 for its quality and price.

In single focus point mode, how do I re-center the focus point? Especially if I'm looking throught VF-2 and want the focus point to jump back to the center and don't want to take my eye out of VF-2.

With the directional arrows . . . after you bring up the screen that lets you set focal point. I use centre point focus and have assigned focus function to the Fn button right adjacent to the shutter. This makes it very easy to focus, reframe quickly and shoot.

When in aperture priority mode, can I set minimum shutter speed for auto ISO?

Don't know. I set ISO manually which is very easy to do on the Super Control Panel.

How easy it is to change shooting modes, in your opinion? Will I miss the mode dial?

Not too bad, but it takes more time than turning a dial. Some of the features on the dial are available on the Super Control Panel--specifically art filters, if you use them. Other than using an art filter from time to time, I shoot Aperture priority so I don't care about the PASM dial; however if I were planning to constantly switch shooting modes i would be looking at an E-PL5.

It's a nice camera; I would say that I wish it had a flip screen (I find myself wishing for that from time to time), but you compensate for that somewhat by flipping the finder on the vf-2 into an up position allowing you to focus by looking down into the finder, like an old twin reflex viewfinder. I would really recommend getting the vf-2; it adds a lot to the camera and of course when you don't want to use it you just detach and place in a shirt pocket (light and small). Overall, the E-PM2 is sturdy, lightweight and takes good photographs--at a very reasonable price.