On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 04:58:12PM -0500, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I just got the Big_IS OM to Micro 4/3 adapter. It arrived in 8 days
> from the day I ordered it... far, far sooner than the promised delivery
> which was sometime between Jan 30 and Feb 15. The adapter is also
> supplied with an 4/3 rear lens cap. I should have brought a spare OM
> body cap for the adapter but didn't think of it.
>
> The adapter seems well made. It fits the camera firmly and locks on
> easily and securely. It's also a very good fit on the OM Zuiko 50/1.4
> that I brought along with me. And it's very easy to use on the E-M5. I
> put the camera in aperture preferred mode. The first test shot I took
> was with the lens wide open. Got a nice exposure with good looking
> histogram. Then I closed the lens down to f/8. I was initially
> startled to see that the viewfinder wasn't any dimmer. Then I realized
> that the EVF was compensating for me. So I was able to focus and shoot
> the next shot at f/8 with no need to open up for focus and close back
> down again for the shot. Another good exposure and histogram. This is
> too easy. Canon eat your heart out. :-)
>
> Chuck Norcutt
I bought one of these adapters on the strength of Chuck's recommendation. I was
not disappointed :)
With a silvernose 50/1.8, and wide open, focus without aids is pretty snappy :)
davidt
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