EM10.IV / 45mm Oly - Shots from today Sunday Aug 28

Here's a few shots from today. Used mainly the 45mm Oly F1.8. Some cropping in some of them. And also the 15mm Lumix.

I like the EM10.IV for having a quieter mechanical shutter than expected, and the EVF in daylight plus my close-eyesight is not what it used to be.





















I like the last shot in that I was thinking about photographing him sitting on the bench, but the bus came in, and it opened the doors, and I had a split second to see it, take the shot before the doors closed back.

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Raist3d/Ricardo (Photographer, software dev.)- I photograph black cats in coal mines at night...
“The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it.” - Apparently Selwyn Duke and not George Orwell

I like the sitting guys expression - if he had been ”blank” it would have been a nice example of environmental composition, but as it is, you have to wonder what is going through his head, and you can put a lot of captions on it if you want.

And of course, I could totally relate to his expression this morning.

I was about to sell my 45/1.8. I only got it as a cheap portrait lens but it turns out, I don't do a lot of portraits. I might hang on to it a little longer.

Jonas Palm said:

I like the sitting guys expression - if he had been ”blank” it would have been a nice example of environmental composition, but as it is, you have to wonder what is going through his head, and you can put a lot of captions on it if you want.

And of course, I could totally relate to his expression this morning.

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I can see what you are saying

To me it was the fact that I saw the chance to use the open door bus as a framing device of him. I find that the quicker one can recognize this impromptu situations, the more opportunities for good street photographs.

Of course whether the end result is actually good or not is a different story , but it's a skill that is good to develop.

BobT3218 said:

I was about to sell my 45/1.8. I only got it as a cheap portrait lens but it turns out, I don't do a lot of portraits. I might hang on to it a little longer.

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I think the lens can be more than just portraits even though that's one use. It allows to compress perspective on the photo.

I would say if you don't do a lot of portraits, it's still worth keeping a portrait lens as it's one of those things that you probably will need at some point even if you seldom use.

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Raist3d/Ricardo (Photographer, software dev.)- I photograph black cats in coal mines at night...
“The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it.” - Apparently Selwyn Duke and not George Orwell

I’m a big fan of the E-M10 IV. I’m leaving soon on a two week vacation for visiting family and friends that I only see once a year, fishing, hiking, sightseeing and general relaxing at the cabin. I had the E-M5 III in the bag but last night took it out in favor of the E-M10 IV with the 14-42EZ and the 40-150 f/4. This trip is just for fun and not serious photography. I really like the scene and advanced modes, in-camera panorama and…. the tilt screen. The E-M10 IV just seems to be made for this type of a trip.

gary0319 said:

I’m a big fan of the E-M10 IV. I’m leaving soon on a two week vacation for visiting family and friends that I only see once a year, fishing, hiking, sightseeing and general relaxing at the cabin. I had the E-M5 III in the bag but last night took it out in favor of the E-M10 IV with the 14-42EZ and the 40-150 f/4. This trip is just for fun and not serious photography. I really like the scene and advanced modes, in-camera panorama and…. the tilt screen. The E-M10 IV just seems to be made for this type of a trip.

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You can absolutely still don "serious photography" on the EM10MarkIV. The image quality is virtually the same as the EM5's, unless you need PDAF for some sports/birds/etc.

My main deal breaker with using the EM5.3 regularly is that FAS. Also all said and done, I guess I like the camera in metal and a bit slimmer like the EM5.2.

Out of curiosity -what specifically made you pick the EM10 over the EM5? The panorama? I see tilt screen like me also.

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Raist3d/Ricardo (Photographer, software dev.)- I photograph black cats in coal mines at night...
“The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it.” - Apparently Selwyn Duke and not George Orwell

Raist3d said:

gary0319 said:

I’m a big fan of the E-M10 IV. I’m leaving soon on a two week vacation for visiting family and friends that I only see once a year, fishing, hiking, sightseeing and general relaxing at the cabin. I had the E-M5 III in the bag but last night took it out in favor of the E-M10 IV with the 14-42EZ and the 40-150 f/4. This trip is just for fun and not serious photography. I really like the scene and advanced modes, in-camera panorama and…. the tilt screen. The E-M10 IV just seems to be made for this type of a trip.

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You can absolutely still don "serious photography" on the EM10MarkIV. The image quality is virtually the same as the EM5's, unless you need PDAF for some sports/birds/etc.

My main deal breaker with using the EM5.3 regularly is that FAS. Also all said and done, I guess I like the camera in metal and a bit slimmer like the EM5.2.

Out of curiosity -what specifically made you pick the EM10 over the EM5? The panorama? I see tilt screen like me also.

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When I’m on a holiday or other outing with friends and family where activities other than photography are the main focus, the E-M10 IV puts me in a different mindset than my other cameras. It just demands less of my attention, and I don’t become “that photo guy”. I’ve tried a couple of small Lumix fixed lens compacts as travel cameras like my most recent ZS100 but ended not using them in favor of the Oly 10 series.

And yes, the E-M10 IV can produce some “seriously” good images… I did not mean to infer otherwise. This “Praying Dragon” image was taken with my E-M10 IV and 40-150 f/4-5.6 Plastic Fantastic while on a family hike to a local tourist attraction, certainly not a serious photo outing. But, the image garnered a blue ribbon when I entered it in a state wide photo competition.

thanks for sharing your image!

Nice light angle/speculars, tones. The gold-red contrast with the green.

Unfortunately these photos are badly composed images of consist of people doing nothing. Try being a bit more selective in what you post, one great image is a lot more useful to viewers.

tashiacis said:

Unfortunately these photos are badly composed images of consist of people doing nothing. Try being a bit more selective in what you post, one great image is a lot more useful to viewers.

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I am presuming you meant reply to my post? Thanks for your candid honesty even if I don’t quite agree at least for some images and def. Not on the composition aspect of several

Do you have a link to some of your work so I can asses how much weight to put on your critique? Thanks again I could only find this:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/66117230
Please don’t take my ask as displeasure for the comment - I’ll take honesty over artificial varnish any day - appreciated

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Raist3d/Ricardo (Photographer, software dev.)- I photograph black cats in coal mines at night...
“The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it.” - Apparently Selwyn Duke and not George Orwell

I would love to do more street photography. Unfortunately, I don't have the balls. Where I live, taking photos of people is likely to result in being punched if it's an adult or arrested if it is a child.

Second shot is really good. Colours and composition are very nice. Looks like something for an ad campaign!

Member said:

Do you have a link to some of your work so I can asses how much weight to put on your critique?

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I do mainly film so it’s in print form most of the personal GX7 stuff is just because it’s digital and I can assess what I take and play around with a bit of monochrome pp.

The work related is for work mainly internet sites for tourism and services offered etc so it is what the client needs not my wants etc. It’s the same as in the joinery business I have a part stake in we don’t make furniture to suit ourselves

tashiacis said:

melnais said:

Do you have a link to some of your work so I can asses how much weight to put on your critique?

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I do mainly film so it’s in print form most of the personal GX7 stuff is just because it’s digital and I can assess what I take and play around with a bit of monochrome pp.

The work related is for work mainly internet sites for tourism and services offered etc so it is what the client needs not my wants etc. It’s the same as in the joinery business I have a part stake in we don’t make furniture to suit ourselves

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Ok, do you have any other photos in a link of your work, or maybe take a pic of some of your prints? 2-3 good shots would do.

Thanks again.

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Ok, do you have any other photos in a link of your work, or maybe take a pic of some of your prints? 2-3 good shots would do.

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That’s a bit useless because then it all becomes digital and negates the medium of using film and physical nature of a print.
I don’t have to advertise my photography via the internet and nor do I want to just the odd monochrome. The images that are needed for the internet are very different to prints as prints do not rely on a backlit screen backlit they are opaque

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melnais said:

Ok, do you have any other photos in a link of your work, or maybe take a pic of some of your prints? 2-3 good shots would do.

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That’s a bit useless because then it all becomes digital and negates the medium of using film and physical nature of a print.

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It wouldn't be. I simply want to assess the ballpark of photographic skillset so I can weight the critique accordingly.

melnais said:

I don’t have to advertise my photography via the internet and nor do I want to just the odd monochrome. The images that are needed for the internet are very different to prints as prints do not rely on a backlit screen backlit they are opaque

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I am not talking advertising, just the stuff you do not for clients. Thanks again.

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It wouldn't be. I simply want to assess the ballpark of photographic skillset so I can weight the critique accordingly.

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Screen based digital and physical prints are different mediums as is the processing.

I am not here to satisfy your needs I made a comment about what you posted and stated that I found them visually wanting, if you don’t want a comment then don’t post.

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tashiacis said:

melnais said:

It wouldn't be. I simply want to assess the ballpark of photographic skillset so I can weight the critique accordingly.

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Screen based digital and physical prints are different mediums as is the processing.

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Yes, I understand that. But composition, quality of shot itself - the photograph can still be assessed.

melnais said:

I am not here to satisfy your needs I made a comment about what you posted and stated that I found them visually wanting, if you don’t want a comment then don’t post.

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I am not saying you are here to satisfy my needs. I am commenting the same way you commented on my post. I didn't say "you can't comment" right? I am merely asking to see evidence of photographic skill so if I see something amazing I can think carefully about the critique- nothing more. Certainly someone with so so skills is not someone I will put a lot of weight on particularly on some areas that I disagree.

I will think about curating a bit more though.

You are welcome to comment on any of my photography threads if you want- and to make very clear that, I wasn't rejecting you commenting. In fact, I think I gave you thanks for being so honest.

But that said, put yourself in my shoes-

1- You are someone who just joined last April - after so much time at dpreview that can be a bit of a red flash regarding who's really joining, who's real, and to some degree intent.

2- You have not started a thread with any photos or link to any gallery of your work and seem to have a problem with a very simple request.

3 - And looks like you took personal when I said I don't think the GX10 is a camera that is coming. This- I have seen. many many times at dpreview- often creates someone who out of resentment goes for "your photography is bad" (to say the least on the wording).

Now, these in and on itself do not mean that perhaps you are indeed a very skilled photographer simply calling it as it is, but the only way to know is to see your work. You look like just "someone over the internet" from here.

At least the good photographers I have met don't' seem to have a problem showing some of their work when asked.

Thanks again.

melnais said:

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Raist3d/Ricardo (Photographer, software dev.)- I photograph black cats in coal mines at night...
“The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it.” - Apparently Selwyn Duke and not George Orwell