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E-PL5 a worthy camera all this time later?

Started Apr 22, 2015 | Discussions thread
Johnny Apple Forum Member • Posts: 57
Re: E-PL5 a worthy camera all this time later?
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I have used the EPl2 and EPL3 cameras, but now use the EPL5 and EPL6 models.  I love them and use three versions: one EPL5 converted to 720nm IR, one EPL6 converted to full spectrum to use a variety of IR and UV filters (and still able to shoot natural color with an external IR blocking filter), and one regular unmodified EPL5 for color or bw.  The EPL5/6 sensor is much better than the old Olympus 12 found in the EPL2 and 3 models.  I also have the EM5 and find the image quality the same as they all use the same sensor.  I love the EPL5/6's because I can carry all three in a moderate sized bag with a few lenses which usually include the Pana 7-14mm, the Olympus 9-18mm, and the Pana 14-45.  Since I am primarily a landscape photographer, I always use a tripod to insure "rock steady" image quality.  In this regard the light carbon fiber tripod is also a real weight blessing.  I also use the VF2 and VF4 finders which match the flip down screen and shoot almost exclusively in the horizontal mode.  I am looking forward to the new Olympus 7-14mm F2.8 lens to use with this set up.  The simplicity and mobility of these cameras is outstanding along with exceptional IR resolution and noise control.

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