Exactly what I found Piers, moving from E-3 to E-M1, nice small body, more
pixels and the AF is at least as good on the E-M1 (maybe better).
...Wayne
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus <olympus-
> bounces+wayne.harridge=structuregraphs.com@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
> Behalf Of Piers Hemy
> Sent: Friday, 14 June 2019 1:52 AM
> To: 'Olympus Camera Discussion' <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM-D E-M1X
>
> An odd parallel here, Chris, but substitute "E-M1" for "E-M1 ii" - I didn't
> need
> the features the newer camera(s) had .... and it was MUCH MUCH less
> expensive. I echo your words about the vertical grip, but cannot speak for
> the balance with the m4/3 Pro lenses, as I have no m4/3 lenses at all. But it
> sits very nicely indeed with the 4/3 14-42 and 40-150 ED lenses, as also with
> 50-250 and 70-300. I have yet to get to grips (!) with 14-35 and 35-100 on
> this
> diminutive body - but I hope you can see why I have no m4/3 lenses!
>
> In short, I wanted to get into m4/3 with a pro body capable of AF on 4/3
> lenses, and the E-M! was much more affordable, and does indeed work just
> as well for me. As you might have guessed.
>
> Piers
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus <olympus-
> bounces+piers.hemy=gmail.com@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of
> Christopher Crawford
> Sent: 13 June 2019 05:15
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM-D E-M1X
>
> A couple months ago, I bought an OM-D E-M1 Mark II to go along with my
> Pen-F (the micro 4/3 Pen-F, not the old film Pen-F). I also bought the
> vertical
> grip for it, which makes it about the same size as the E-M1X. I chose the E-
> M1-II over the E-M1X because I didn't need the features the newer camera
> had, which seem mostly oriented for sports and wildlife work, and E-M1
> Mark II was MUCH less expensive. The main thing I wanted was the weather
> proofing, which I really wish the Pen-F had.
>
> I have two of the Pro lenses, the 7-14mm f2.8 and the 12-40mm f2.8. They
> balance better on the E-M1-II than the Pen-F, and I like the vertical grip. I
> rarely use the Pen-F anymore. I don't regret choosing the less expensive E-
> M1-II over the E-M1X though. If you want to get into Micro 4/3 with a pro
> body, the E-M1-II is much more affordable and will probably work just as well
> for you.
>
>
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> ?On 6/12/19, 10:51 PM, "olympus on behalf of Ken Norton" <olympus-
> bounces+chris=chriscrawfordphoto.com@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of
> ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> So, over the past couple of days, I've had the unfortunate experience
> of spending time in a camera store that is very well stocked with
> Olympus and Panasonic doodads.
>
> Including the OM-D E-M1X (insert more letters here).
>
> Unfortunate, because now I'm wanting one.
>
> For those of you who haven't seen one in the flesh yet, be prepared to
> be surprised. From the pictures, I thought it would be huge and heavy.
> But in reality, it's quite the opposite. I would say that the size and
> weight is absolutely near perfect. The camera with the pro lenses is
> about as perfectly balanced as I've ever experienced. It's the new
> modern incarnation of the E-1/14-54 combo. Only significantly lighter.
>
> Most importantly, not only is the weight right, but the overall
> balance is right. Just like the E-1/14-54 combo. I believe that
> Olympus lost their way with the E-3 and they've never gotten it right
> (even with every other OM-D variation) until now. This really is a
> VERY VERY nice camera.
>
> And those PRO lenses? Yum.
>
> The only saving grace is that I don't have money for said gear so I'm
> able to walk out of the store without too much difficulty.
>
> For now.
>
> AG Schnozz
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