I think I'm with Joel here, in that I look at my 5D (classic, so no LV) as
a digital back for my OM lenses. And not as a digital camera that must
compete with the latest and the greatest.
With the EMF adapter, AF confirmation is not a big problem, it works wel
and the back/front focus om my favourite lenses (18mm, 35-80mm) is OK.
The exposure is something to be alert on, as it varies with the diaphragm
used. But easily corrected by another, compensated, shot.
I'm fully aware how it could serve this goal even better, but
unfortunately, that camera is not on the market yet. That is why I'm
interested in both a speed booster for NEX/ Fuji or a Full Frame NEX
(which, if the RX1 price levels are an indication) I will not be able to
buy.
In the mean time, I enjoy my OM lenses with this bulky camera. As I say to
my kids, fitness is more expensive ;-)
Enjoy, Frank.
2013/2/27 DZDub <jdubikins@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> I think you and most others had decided well before the E-M5 that the 5D
> with legacy lenses was a non-starter. I don't disagree in the sense that I
> recognize fully that it isn't as convenient or fast. I do have my E system
> stuff for that. I just enjoy shooting my old film lenses from time to time
> and find it no worse an experience using the 5D to do it than OM bodies.
>
> That being the case, I was almost at the point of recommending the 5D over
> the mkII. The 5D's LCD is primitive by today's standards, but with legacy
> lenses it is still useful and it doesn't tend to take over the act of
> shooting. I find I settle in to the business of living behind the VF and
> shooting with a glance at a histogram now and then. With the 5D I don't
> constantly compare the experience of shooting with my best digital options.
> There really is no comparison. I think it would be a mistake to get a
> digital OM body thinking it will do it all. I think one would be
> disappointed with that decision in a hurry.
>
> Joel W.
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