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My camera and bag of lenses just got stolen
Em10
12-40pro (circular pol and 3-400xND)
20mm 1.7
45mm 1.8
75-300mm Oly
14-42ez

Plus 2 32gb memory cards, 3 batteries
Black Rapid camera strap. UV filters. Bag....

I kind of expected the insurance company to just replace a deliver everything.

But instead they have given me store credit at the local camera shop (which could be used any way I want...as long as it doesn't add up to more). I e got ~$3700 aud.

I want another Olympus...but wondering about a new em10 or 5mkII or even em1. I could squeeze any of those if I forgo some of the extras.

What would you do?
 
The difference between the E-M10 versions seem to be a lot bigger than between E-M10 II and E-M5 II. If you need phase detection and weather sealing take the E-M1, if you need the high resolution mode and weather sealing take the E-M5 II, otherwise take the E-M10 II.

Based on your previous kit you aren't that into serious macro work or adapted lenses so my bet would the the E-M10 II.
 
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Bugger about your camera, Adam.

Either the E-M1 or E-M5 II would be a very nice replacement.

I prefer the E-M1 form factor, but I've also got a shed load of FTs lenses ...

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Bugger about your camera, Adam.

Either the E-M1 or E-M5 II would be a very nice replacement.

I prefer the E-M1 form factor, but I've also got a shed load of FTs lenses ...

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Yeah...pretty disappointing really, in people. I've worked my ass off to afford this and build it over time.

Weather sealing and ability to buy a housing seems like a good benefit.

But also I'm tempted to replace like for like...with the exception of pooling the money for another pro lens. Get rid of non essentials, primes and 75-300 and use that to fund another of the pro series
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Hi

I think the pick of the crop is the EM10 mkII. It's a truly great bit of kit.
 
ThirstyDursty said:
My camera and bag of lenses just got stolen
Em10
12-40pro (circular pol and 3-400xND)
20mm 1.7
45mm 1.8
75-300mm Oly
14-42ez

Plus 2 32gb memory cards, 3 batteries
Black Rapid camera strap. UV filters. Bag....

I kind of expected the insurance company to just replace a deliver everything.

But instead they have given me store credit at the local camera shop (which could be used any way I want...as long as it doesn't add up to more). I e got ~$3700 aud.

I want another Olympus...but wondering about a new em10 or 5mkII or even em1. I could squeeze any of those if I forgo some of the extras.

What would you do?
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1) EM10 II if you're happy and want to stay familiar with EM10 bloodline (light and competent)

2) EM5 II: my recommendation, better build, EVF, and camera overall, maybe best Olympus body today

3) EM1: If you care about PDAF and backward compatibility with 43rd lenses

Cheers,
 
abortabort said:
abortabort said:
My camera and bag of lenses just got stolen
Em10
12-40pro (circular pol and 3-400xND)
20mm 1.7
45mm 1.8
75-300mm Oly
14-42ez

Plus 2 32gb memory cards, 3 batteries
Black Rapid camera strap. UV filters. Bag....

I kind of expected the insurance company to just replace a deliver everything.

But instead they have given me store credit at the local camera shop (which could be used any way I want...as long as it doesn't add up to more). I e got ~$3700 aud.

I want another Olympus...but wondering about a new em10 or 5mkII or even em1. I could squeeze any of those if I forgo some of the extras.

What would you do?
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Take some time to consider what you had and where it met your needs or fell short.

Have you been happy w the handling of the E-M10? The E-M1 gives you a bigger grip built in, on the 5/II it's optional, and the 10/II will be most similar to what you had.

Weather sealing? Either the 5/II or 1

40MP mode of interest? Only the 5/II will do it for now.

Fully articulated screen vs. tilt screen, each has advantages and disadvantages.

I realized the articulated screen on the 5/II had to extend out to the side to tilt (you'd think that would be obvious, but I had to handle the camera to realize it) I kept the landscape grip on the 5 most of the time, taking it off to change batteries was a minor annoyance. And FW 4.0 gave the E-M1 many of the new features of the 5/II, and I was able to get the 1 at lower cost, so I that's what I went with.

I can definitely sympathize. several years ago someone broke in and took the bulk of my 4/3 kit, my OM4 and C2100, and insurance gave me peanuts for some of that, more for others (didn't have replacement)... but it did give me the opportunity to buy into m43.

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ThirstyDursty said:
My camera and bag of lenses just got stolen
Em10
12-40pro (circular pol and 3-400xND)
20mm 1.7
45mm 1.8
75-300mm Oly
14-42ez

Plus 2 32gb memory cards, 3 batteries
Black Rapid camera strap. UV filters. Bag....

I kind of expected the insurance company to just replace a deliver everything.

But instead they have given me store credit at the local camera shop (which could be used any way I want...as long as it doesn't add up to more). I e got ~$3700 aud.

I want another Olympus...but wondering about a new em10 or 5mkII or even em1. I could squeeze any of those if I forgo some of the extras.

What would you do?
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I'd definitely upgrade the body, either a Mark II E-M5 or E-M10 depending on what features you value most.

12-40 seems like a no brainer. Personally, I wouldn't bother with the 14-42ez, unless you absolutely need that small profile zoom

At that point, the prime decisions could be interesting. As much as I loved my 20mm, if I were starting from scratch I'd likely get a 15mm or 17mm. Or there's 25mm options. If you use the 45 a lot, that's probably worth replacing, though you could always get the pana 42.5 if it saves you money, I doubt there will be a big difference between the two.

The 75-300 is a good lens to have if you need it. If you don't find that you regularly use the long end though, the super cheap 40-150 would help you squeeze some money for extras, or allow you to consider something more exotic, like the 75mm.

Sorry for your loss, but that sounds fairly exciting to be able to start over with a kit. I know the only thing I would definitely do in your shoes would be to get the latest body.
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Like others have said, definitely lots of options and plenty to think about here. This just reminds me I need to get some insurance for my own kit!

I currently use the E-M5 and think it's a terrific camera, and you'll most likely be happy with any of them. That being said I just ordered an E-M1 + 12-40mm 2.8 kit online for $1300 USD to "step-up" my game, so to speak. What appealed to be about the EM-1 was the improved handling. The small size of the EM-5 is great if you're trying to be discreet, but overall I felt like it was too small to be comfortable (especially the tiny buttons and awkward dial placement). The E-M5II and E-M10II seem to have rectified that somewhat, so it may not be as big of an issue anymore. The other factor was the consistent firmware updates they've provided for the E-M1 - not sure if that will be true of the M5/M10 II's as well.

Whatever you end up with I'm sure you'll love, Olympus can't help but make excellent cameras it seems!
 
abortabort said:
abortabort said:
My camera and bag of lenses just got stolen
Em10
12-40pro (circular pol and 3-400xND)
20mm 1.7
45mm 1.8
75-300mm Oly
14-42ez

Plus 2 32gb memory cards, 3 batteries
Black Rapid camera strap. UV filters. Bag....

I kind of expected the insurance company to just replace a deliver everything.

But instead they have given me store credit at the local camera shop (which could be used any way I want...as long as it doesn't add up to more). I e got ~$3700 aud.

I want another Olympus...but wondering about a new em10 or 5mkII or even em1. I could squeeze any of those if I forgo some of the extras.

What would you do?
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ThirstyDursty said:
I know....guy at camera shop was like...you are going to miss out big by one or two days by the time they process it.
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Knowing that, I would have loaded up the credit card, with the understanding I could return something if the payout wasn't what I expected...
 
I went through a similar decision before the holidays and for me it came down to this:
  • E-M1: The body to get if using FT lenses with any great frequency or if in need of C-AF that works reliably. Many say its the best body from a handling standpoint as well. Regarding the FW upgrades, the most recent was to catch it up to the E-M10 II; my hunch is this may be the last given an E-M1 II rumored to be in the wings. This likelihood of a replacement along with reports of QC issues cooled my ardor.
  • E-M5 II: Tried one as an upgrade to my E-M5 and didn't care for the added weight, articulated screen (less convenient than flip) and the 40MP mode's limitations (tripod and completely still subject required). Video improvements were also a low priority for me. I did like the larger magnification EVF and minor improvement to IBIS, but not enough to justify the cost.
  • E-M10 II: Has all the features I wanted of the E-M5 II and dodged the ones I didn't, thereby keeping size, weight and cost down. While it doesn't have an EVF of the E-M5II's magnification, it is slightly larger than the E-M5's and a very significant improvement in sharpness and contrast. I've found IBIS is also improved a bit compared to my E-M5's, which makes sense since it uses the E-M1's later version. Like the E-M5 II, the dials have been reworked for easier use and it has the same video improvements.
As you may have guessed, I went with the E-M10 II, a more appreciable improvement over my E-M5 than specs alone would tell. Other than the lack of weathersealing, to me its a more logical heir to the E-M5 than the E-M5 II, keeping size and weight down while offering the features that matter most to me.

It's also a lower cost bridge to an E-M1 II, providing the new features I want in the interim and a nice second body once it arrives. I'm hopeful the E-M1 II will have substantive improvements in its sensor and C-AF, making it the right body for the soon to be released 300mm f4, and didn't see the point in spending a lot on a body that will be soon be superceded.

With the money I saved, I purchased the 60mm f2.8 macro, adding a new dimension to my kit, and have ordered the ECG3 grip, providing a small body for general use that can be "grown" when desired for larger lenses.

One person's take. I strongly suggest you try all three at a camera store before deciding; that's what made my decision easier. Best of luck in the New Year whatever choice you arrive at.
 
Thanks Steve,

I'm thinking the same lines

New em10II
And as many pro lenses as the rest of the money will afford.

Probably even forgo a bunch of the "accessories" and extras I had, if it will afford an extra pro lens or the 60mm macro. I can live without a bag or with my old 16gb SD card and stock strap for a bit. And slowly buy back the small items one a month, and use the lump sum to max out the big value items.
 
I've been very pleased with the 60mm macro, a new favorite lens for me and at a great price when on sale for the optics you're getting.

http://slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1567/cat/14

On cards, I just purchased a Lexar Pro 1000x UHS-II to take advantage of the high-speed performance the E-M10 II offers. Very affordably priced, you might be interested in checking it out.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PLEO86C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01

And the E-M10 II is simply a great bargain. I dawdled over this decision for awhile, but the sales price and trade put me over the top; if you can afford to wait a bit it will likely go on sale again.

DPR's review didn't do the E-M10 II justice IMOP, it truly being a case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. These reviews do a better job of getting this across:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/olympus-e-m10-ii/olympus-e-m10-iiA.HTM

http://admiringlight.com/blog/review-olympus-om-d-e-m10-mark-ii/

By leaving off the less desirable (to me) features of the E-M5 II (articulated screen, 40MP, added weight), Olympus gave the buyer a nice option of saving on price which can then be applied to lenses.

But that's just me; they're all excellent cameras and each a good fit for varying needs. Let us know what direction you take in rebuilding your system, kind of a dream exercise to me, and may 2016 be kinder to you.
 
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Admittedly, it will be a different type of body, but the early reports are that it will have an EVF and probably a higher-resolution sensor. If Olympus follows its recent practices, it will have all the software bells and whistles of their recent OM-D models (live comp, stacking, hi-res, etc.), plus some things none of the others have yet (e.g., handheld hi-res ??).

I think the best guess is that it gets announced in February. If you can't wait until then, you might consider buying the lenses you want and a cheap interim E-M10.
 
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