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E-PM2 Upgrade

Started Jun 9, 2016 | Discussions thread
robgendreau Forum Pro • Posts: 10,931
Re: E-PM2 Upgrade

I'd say in general, when in doubt go for a new lens instead...but that depends.

You have a camera that's meeting your needs; if there is something it can't do then get something that CAN do that. Like better video, viewfinder, etc. I don't think the IQ is hugely different, although eg with the better image stabilization and such you might get a better shot, but that would only be true if it was needed.

I have a PM2 and went to a E-M10 and then a E-M5 II because I take more and more photos outside and of wildlife, and that M10 viewfinder helped a lot. I got a refurbed VF for the PM2, but I agree that it makes the camera pretty big, which negates one of it's nicest features, the small size, hence the M10. I also found it easier to use old manual lenses on the E-M10.

So you might find the PM2 just isn't as nice for stuff like taking pictures of elk with a longer lens and in bright light out in Yellowstone, but maybe not, or maybe you just won't take many photos like that, and the small size and portability of the PM2 might still be more important.

Maybe a used E-M10? (conflict of interest...probably selling mine; PM me if interested).

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