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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 Pros: Focal length extension; compactness; lightness; general image quality in the minimum and intermediate focal lengths; fairly fast focusing (on E-3); lock to prevent extension during transport; lens hood Cons: plasticky; focal length extension; a bit dark; it decays a bit at the maximum focal length (but you know); the position of the zoom and focus rings; Opinion: Olympus' first (save my ignorance) digital attempt in the field of all-in-one lenses. The first characteristic is the relative difficulty in finding it on the second-hand market, also accompanied by not very flattering reviews. Once you find it, handling it offers a feeling of lightness that is perhaps a little worrying, and it is certainly plasticky; but I didn't have any problems (mounting it on E-3, E-520 and E-M1 first series with Olympus adapter) problems, or warning signs. Retracted, it is not very inbombatory, and a block prevents it from extending by gravity. An unpleasant aspect for me is that the zoom ring is distal to the focus ring. Holding the lens, I instinctively grab it as close as possible to the camera body, to reduce vibrations; So, I interfere with the focus. The focal range is both the strong point and the Achilles' heel: equivalent to a 36 - 360 mm on full frame, it does not offer a real wide angle, or even a superzoom. However, for the open and urban landscape, one of my favorite subjects, it is satisfying. Brightness is not its strong point (quite common in all-in-ones). The colors it renders are rather cool, but correctable, and the sharpness almost up to the maximum focal length is very good. Focusing with sufficient light is quite fast on stationary or slow-moving subjects, and critical on fast subjects. Strangely, on the E-M1 it is slower than on the E-3.- To date, is it worth buying, finding it in good condition, and, before that, finding it (in more than a decade, I have come across only two examples, and the second is the one I use now)? The first consideration concerns the camera body. Created for 4/3 SLRs, it can also be used on mirrorless micro 4-/3. For the former, I recommend use on bodies equipped with stabilization; for the latter, machines that can focus using phase search. A personal thing is the re-evaluation of small and old, but good quality sensors; the 10 mpx of the E-3 is enough for me to present my images on the net, and the 16 mpx of the E-M1 is a luxury. The 18-180 was born for small sensors, and it satisfies them. To date, on the second-hand market, it can cost half of a recent all-in-one (14-150 Olympus and Tamron, or 14-140 Panasonic) and a third of the 12-200 Olympus which is currently redcordman in the category. sent on February 03, 2024 |
 | Olympus E-520 Pros: compact body and well-organized controls; live view; stabilized sensor; 10 MP sensor capable of surprising (within its technical limits); ISO usable from 100 to 400; second-hand price (in 2023); With the two kit lenses of the time, at a good price you already have the necessary equipment to start exploring photography Cons: focus is not always accurate; somewhat reduced dynamic range; suffers with poor light; viewfinder poorly performing and with light indications that are not very legible for the chosen location; it is necessary to study it and make mistakes to learn how to use it Opinion: Writing about an entry level of 2008 in the year of grace 2023? Why not, if you enjoy using it as a toy. Some time ago I came across an Olympus kit (E-520, 14-42, 40-150. dedicated Olympus flash and full range of accessories) offered at an attractive price. At the purchase, I thought of keeping the optics and giving up the rest, to recover the expenses and use the lenses on M4/3 bodies with adapter. But I wanted to play a little with the 520, before leaving it (I thought). I'm still playing it and I don't think I'll stop anytime soon. The first impact was the predictable one: it was a good entry level, without too many frills and with several interesting bonuses (for example the stabilization of the sensor and the ability to shoot using the screen with live view function. The body is not as large or heavy as that of the "PRO", without giving the impression of fragility or cheapness. The controls are almost all arranged in easily accessible points without losing the grip and control of the shutter button (well-calibrated shooting and noisy shutter just enough to remember the past times of the film. A strange thing is the lack of the selection wheel for the shooting mode, replaced by a button that allows you to make the choice with the single wheel available. All or almost all the remaining settable values (ISO, shooting mode, compensation, white balance, etc.) are accessible either via dedicated buttons or from the superuser menu, according to the standard Olympus logic. Sensitivity: I have studied many reviews, and all of them suggest not to exceed 400 ISO. I did not do so, counting also on stabilization, and within acceptable limits for me it worked. Autofocus: there are three, 3, points arranged horizontally. Now, they can be enough (who remembers the focus with prisms and rangefinder?) if they always do their job. So it is with static subjects most of the time; In front of the movement, the percentage also drops to 4 out of 10. But those four good shots can surprise you. They do this especially if in the various ways of shooting the image the sharpness is raised to the highest level. The sensor of "only" 10 megapixels allows you to have light and workable files even shooting in RAW, and to edit them without pulling the neck of computers no longer very young. Of course, these 10 MP are not comparable to the 16 or 20 of the subsequent generations of 4/3; but the images they produce have a I don't know what... that entertains that uses them sent on May 01, 2023 |
 | Panasonic FZ80 / FZ82 Pros: taking into account the small sensor good results with good light and static or almost static subjects. Good ergonomics. Maximum focal point. Effective stabilization. Autofocus good. Multipurpose device that without excelling in anything succeeds well in many sectors. Price of new and used. Cons: Noise also present at minimum ISOs. At the focal maximum aberrations and correctable vignetting. Battery life is not excellent. Lack of sensor for switching viewfinder - screen. Activation of certain features that are not really intuitive. Dioptric adjustment subject to stand. Opinion: Because of an injury, I was looking for a camera that could be used with one hand. I found this FZ82 used, after long readings and evaluation of alternatives. I have to say, within the limits inherent in the sensor class, that I found it. The device is a bit plastic, but i think it's well built. It grips and handles with one hand. Viewfinder and screen are good in relation to the product class. Noise is always present, without being too invasive in the 80 - 400 ISO range. Jpg images are well machined and allow you to achieve satisfactory final results, unless you point to A0 format prints. At the end of the carousel it is a fun tool with good value for money. After a couple of months, I would like to add a few comments born from the experience gained. Looking for an adjective, the right one is slow. Slow to start, although you can preset the lens extension to the last focal point used. Slow in time of use especially at the long focal point. The snap time rule =+ focal would indicate setting to 1/1500. The reduced usable ISO range and the undemanic diaphragms allow, in the best light conditions, to reach 1/800, and normally to have times from 1/125 to 1/350. If you accept this slowness, you pull out good images, especially from the short side of the focal point. Working at maximum extension, with static bird life and sufficient light, you have equally valid results, within the limits of the sensor. In essence, to date I find it a fun tool, a utility car good to almost everything without almost ever excelling. sent on December 30, 2020 |
 | Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Pros: Robust construction, equipped with lampshade, good sharpness from 70 to 200mm then waning a little, usable (with possible adapter) on all Olympus bodies, sufficient brightness for the cost (low on the second-hand market), close up capacity with 1:2 ratio. Cons: slow autofocus; sometimes causes strong overexposure, not as sharp as his successors, devoid of trestle attack Opinion: Bought used, and flanked first by the 75/300II Olympus and now by 100/300 Panasonic. In the vast 4/3 lens park it is the only lens I know to allow the close-up to less than a meter with good results (read frame well filled). The focus is slow, but used on OM-D E-M1 with phase search, acceptable, and with focus tracking allows the photo micro-face in even difficult conditions without letting the subject escape; the depth of field is certainly greater than that of a macro lens, and the detail is not so lacking. In the photograph of animals he gets away with it, if they are not moving fast; at 300mm sharpness cannot compete with that of newer products. Recommended in conjunction with a younger colleague. sent on June 25, 2020 |
 | Olympus 9mm f/8 Fish-Eye Body Cap Pros: sharpness, shooting field, limited deformation (can be a con), size, simplicity, focus, price Cons: ad f/8 decidedly dark, focus lever with unsteady stills, with the small bodies of Olympus risk framing your fingers Opinion: Olympus doesn't even classify him as a target, yet he manages to allow images of extraordinary sharpness (in my opinion). Once the focus stick is adjusted to infinity, just compose and expose, without worrying about sealing. Using it, I take care of three things. Do not touch the focus stick, which is not held firmly in the three preset positions (macro, hyperfocal, and infinite), and which normally adjusts to infinity. To keep the electronic horizon active, to properly align machine and horizon. To keep your fingers as far away from the lens as possible, so as not to photograph them. To my taste, the deformation imposed by the focal is not a defect, but a compositional element to have unusual images. Fixed f/8 diaphragm in practice does not get in the way that much. If anything, you need to adjust the shooting contrast, as with good light the extreme areas of brightness will be both present. In the end, I found out that this plastic thing is addictive... sent on November 24, 2019 |
 | Panasonic Lumix FZ300 Pros: Amazingly sharp and bright optic, good ergonomics, tropical, focal length range from 25 to 600 mm enough to almost all subjects, acceptable size in relation to benefits, lens hood as standard, customizable menus and buttons, excellent (in relative to the size) the sensor. Focus accuracy. Cons: EVF (at least to my eyes) not crystal clear even by adjusting the diopter. Yield such macros in name only. Articulated LCD inconvenient to use, and at greater risk of damage protruding from the camera body. Very short, not timeframe is in the shot. Vignette at Min focus. In low light the obvious noise issues given the sensor. JPG files slightly planed. Processing software not fantastic. Opinion: Premise is not the first camera, and I bought some for car comfort me, and a little way out even in bad weather. The own for a couple of months, and I brought her under heavy rain and snow. It worked well, and gave me good photos, once you get to save in RAW and then work them. The sensor is small, so don't try to shoot handheld with the light of a candle (but maybe I could try ...). With sky also very cloudy, and obviously with good light, allows you to take 100 ISO sensitivity and keeping going from f/2.8 to f/4 (which is his sweet spot), and sometimes to three zeros. Image sharpness is good even at F/2.8. The colors, to my taste, are well made, and the amount of detail that the lens and sensor capture is very high. Working files you can recover quite well from highlights. In practical use, accepting a relative slowness in ignition timing and shot, and an EVF not crystal clear (at least to my eyes), I ended up really fall and make daily companion. The maximum focal length could be worn to 800 mm equivalent, for hunting. I consider it a good buy. sent on April 19, 2018 |
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