Peter Forsgård

photographer

  • Olympus E-M10 MKII, MKIII and MKIV – The entry level series from Olympus

    Olympus E-M10 MKII, MKIII and MKIV – The entry level series from Olympus

    Olympus has three line-ups in the OM-D cameras, E-M10, E-5, and E-M1. The E-M10 is the entry-level series. What it means is that it is a great camera for those who are getting into more serious photography. Maybe you have used your phone for your photography. For many situations, the phone is just fine or good enough. But if you want to get better results to have more options to choose lenses, then you need to consider a real camera. Olympus E-M10 series is a very good option.

    E-M10 system is packed with great features, but it is also a very easy camera to use. Especially the new E-M10 MKIV is a very good camera and I might use it as my go-to camera from now on. With the M.Zuikjo 12-45mm f4 Pro lens, it is a perfect package for everyday shooting.

    There are three different models at the moment. The oldest of them is E-M10 MKII and the newest is E-M10 MKIV. It was launched on August 4th in 2020. In the playlist below you can find a video about the older models.

    The video below that is my first impression video about the new Olympus OM-D E-M10 MKIV.

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  • Which one is better E-M10 MK IV or E-M5 MKIII?

    Which one is better E-M10 MK IV or E-M5 MKIII?

    I made a claim in my first impression video about the new Olympus E-M10 MK IV that I might have a new favorite go to camera. It was based on the experience I have had with the E-M5 MKIII and now some short term testing the E-M10 MK IV.

    What about when I put them head to head. Do I still have the same opinion?


    Check out the video below and find out. It was made in the form of a battle.

  • New Firmware releases from Olympus.

    New Firmware releases from Olympus.

    Olympus announced a new lens last Tuesday, the M.Zuiko 100-400mm f5.0 – 6.3 Is zoom. It has a built-in IS and this new firmware for several different cameras will make the cameras compatible with that IS. Also, the new firmware makes it possible to use Focus Stacking with the new lens.



    The cameras that got a new firmware are Olympus E-M1X, E-M1 MKIII, E-M1 MKII, and E-M5 MKIII.

    Here is what Olympus site says about the firmware and the M.Zuiko 100-400mm f5.0-6.3 IS lens.

    • Possible to use in-camera focus stacking mode with “M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS”.

    • Image stabilization performance when using “M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS” has been improved.

      • * Roll compensation is available with the image stabilization function of the body, along with the pitch and yaw image stabilization function of the lens.

      • * The “M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS” is not compatible with 5-axis Sync IS.

    • * Roll compensation is available with the image stabilization function of the body, along with the pitch and yaw image stabilization function of the lens.

    • * The “M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS” is not compatible with 5-axis Sync IS.

    Interesting thing is that the new lens is not compatible with 5 axis IBIS. Even though it is not SyncIS it still communicates with the camera. Part of the stabilizing comes from the lens and part of it is from the body.

    So it is actually a limited or partial SyncIS. It is also interesting that E-M1 MKIII got a bit different firmware upgrade than the other cameras. It is only about Focus Stacking.

    edit: The E-M1 MKIII as the newest model is already compatible with the IS on the 100-400mm IS lens. It does not need an upgrade o that feature.

    The firmware can be upgraded via Olympus Workspace. You also need the Olympus Updater software for upgrading.

    In the video below I explain how to upgrade the firmware in your Olympus camera.