To those with both EM5-II and EM1

AdamT wrote:

To those with both EM5-II and EM1 - if you had no old 4/3 lenses which would you keep ? ..

I ask because I use the EM1 as a secondary work system and an old friend (retired from the job) who`s had an EM5-II for a few months has come into some SHG 4/3 glass and is suggesting an exchange because I don`t have and am not likely to get any 4/3 lenses .

Reasons which benefit me would be

1:- Quieter shutter, 2:- true EFCS, 3:- total Electronic shutter 4:- borderline OK video (as opposed to awful) 5:- Hopefully more stable AF system 6:- better IBIS 7:- HR mode for Stock photography 8:- superb twisty screen which folds inwards 9:- Hopefully none of the EM1 maladies such as burned EVF, dials failing and lugs falling off

Reasons I can think why not and keep the EM1 would be

1:- that deep EM1 Grip 2:- losing function buttons 3:- having to buy Capture one 8 because 7 doesn't support the 5-II 4:- it has an AA filter whereas the EM1 does not

Any input from owners of both regarding handling, AF, detail in files and IBIS would be gratefully received - I use mainly the 12-40 F2.8 and the Panasonic 14-140-II

Files have been superb from these cameras since the EM5, so I wouldn't worry too much about IQ. The EM5.2 does have the HR mode which I use for product and interior when I need that step up.

IBIS, well it certainly seems better, but not worlds, so I wouldn't worry too much about that.

The grip, I do have my grips on the EM5 and EM5.2 a lit of the time, but when I go out with my kids or when I travel they come off and I go with my small lenses (9-18, 17mm, 45mm, 40-150 f3.5-5.6) so 6 of one, half a dozen of the other.

Twist screen has been useful for awkward angle shots.

To me, I would make the trade. as I have found the body immensly useful and I use the 50mm f2, the 35mm f3.5 macros and I have just purchsed the 43rds 7-14 for interiors.

All the best

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