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A first walk out with an E-P5. Some photos and thoughts

Started Aug 24, 2014 | User reviews thread
tinternaut
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Re: The WiFi is easy

I installed the Olympus Image Share app to my Google Nexus 5, last night, and quickly located the appropriate setting on the camera.  Scanning QR code (available via Menu -> Playback menu, and pairing was painless.  Points to note:

  • The main use for this is going to be fast image sharing
  • Photo journalists with deadlines will love this (though I expect Sansung's Galaxy NX will be far more seamless)
  • Remote Control is very simple, but also limited
  • The app warns you that Remote Control is limited to Intelligent Auto*
  • If you're on a limited data plan, bear in mind it disables your home wireless network (at least on Android, you need to explicitly make the phone reconnect).

* I shoot in A, M and S (in thst order of priority); I don't have the foggiest what Intelligent Auto is.  I'll try and establish how useful it is.  For example, if I can still shoot in raw, and remotely control a flash, I'd say it has it's uses, especially in a studio setting.

Now, Olympus Imagae Share is available for iPhone, iPad and Android.  If you have the E-P5, EM-10 or EM-1, and a compatible device, I recommend giving it a try.  At worst it's going to be a bit of harmless, nerdy fun. At best you may find you have a use for it.

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