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)

actually the em5 mark 2 video is better than ok. Its quite good compared to most options from nikon or canon. Just when compared to sony and panasonics fantastic video it is lackluster. I have heard several videographers say that the video is equal to that out of a 5dmark2 but benefits from crazy good stabilization. You should watch some videos shot with it.

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

em5 mark 2 has no aa filter

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

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