I think if you read the thread here, there will be lots of info flying around.
EM1 is great, but if it's just for leisure get the entry level or semi pro like the em10 or em5. It's smaller and lightweight. You'll definitely wanna bring it everywhere.
The entry level em10 is no doubt a beast still. Even though it has only 3 axis IBIS.
Then again, it still depends on what camera appeals to you most. And what kind of photos you wanna take. Hope the info helps!
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Yepp they are the newer models but em1 is their flagship camera.I read that em 5 mk2 and em 10 mk2 is great too , which em10 mk2 come with 3 lens as a bundle if i am not wrong? but just do not know to get which is good cause can tell the difference much as i m a newbie haha
Hi i going get a camera for leisure use and i am a newbie, i wondering is Olympus OMD em-1 now a good buy? or is it an overkill for a newbie to use it?
Anyone have any recommendation for a new hand like me to get?
Yepp they are the newer models but em1 is their flagship camera.
Em5 mk2 is supposedly known for their video capabilities, swivel screen and also their 40mp HDR.
IMHO, it doesn't matter what camera you buy. Any of those models are able to meet your leisure needs. If have a budget get the em5 or em10 mk1. If you don't mind spending more, then the mk2 or the em1 can be of choice.
And remember you still need good glass! Kit lens are not too shabby but if can, invest in glasses. Cameras every 2 yrs or so will change.
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Camera brands every 2 years or so will come out with a new model. So it's best to invest in good glass/lens. Because specs in the camera changes will always change. But the lens can be used to a great extend. For example when you upgrade your body and etc.Bro what you mean by glass to change every 2 years?
It's best to have a dry box or a cabinet if you don't shoot that much. I reckon get a 2nd hand body from the BnS section. There are tons of cameras still under warranty and cheaper by 200 or 300 bucks from the retail price.Thanks for all the help and comments for this.... will december be a better time to get it as they will throw in more discount and freebies?
And for this do it required a drybox too?
It's good but won't performance won't be as good as primes or great zooms.so the basic kit lens is not good enough?
so the basic kit lens is not good enough?
"Good enough" depends on expectation. There are better lens, the question is whether it's worth the price and size difference to the photographerso the basic kit lens is not good enough?
Good enough for beginners, that's why these lenses are included in all camera kits. Some people use them still after years, others change the lens soon. The reasons vary between different people. In general (and in common sense and logic): get the lens because it serves a specific purpose that the current lens cannot fulfill. If there is none (or you don't know) then there is no reason to change the kit lens to something different.so the basic kit lens is not good enough?
Have fun. Do read up about the basics of landscape / travel photography. Don't get hooked into buying lots of equipment. A CPL will do for most cases.Thanks for all the info guys, i decide to buy a camera with interchange lens is because i tend to travel nearly once every month or two months time.
Want to take down picture of scenery and stuff for example next Jan will be at taipei to take cherry blossom , then nov go to Vietnam danang beach which heard is very pretty too.