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Archive 2020 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

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p.38 #1 · p.38 #1 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

molson wrote:
We're so spoiled by technology now - it's a wonder that we were ever able to capture images in the "old" days of a decade ago...

Partially, I think expectations are also higher now purely from a technical perspective. I notice this pretty often when going back and looking at old sports photography. Composition is mostly unchanged, but a surprisingly large number of professionally published shots are noticeably out of focus or have unintentional motion blur. It doesn't really change all that much at the end of the day, but the difference can be striking if you're looking for it.

Feb 14, 2020 at 11:36 AM

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p.38 #2 · p.38 #2 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

Yup. I recall trying to manual focus BIF back then and my hit rate was 0. Now, with my E-M1 II with the latest firmware, my success rate is around 30%.

molson wrote:
We're so spoiled by technology now - it's a wonder that we were ever able to capture images in the "old" days of a decade ago...

Feb 14, 2020 at 11:37 AM

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p.38 #3 · p.38 #3 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

Nature photography seems to have gone way up in quality as well. I wasn't around back in the days as far as photo goes but looking at older nature photos and videos and comparing them with todays, like Planet Earth and Our Planet (to name a few) the technology seem to have helped tons in getting the photos and video compared to even 20-30 years ago. Now I understand these series are also extremely well though through with thousands of hours in uncomfortable places for camera men (amongst others) but still.

Feb 14, 2020 at 11:40 AM

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p.38 #4 · p.38 #4 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

Yes, digital cameras and lenses are extremely sophisticated today. But a lot of the high level of image quality is a direct result of the incredible editing software that is available today.

Wilbus wrote:
Nature photography seems to have gone way up in quality as well. I wasn't around back in the days as far as photo goes but looking at older nature photos and videos and comparing them with todays, like Planet Earth and Our Planet (to name a few) the technology seem to have helped tons in getting the photos and video compared to even 20-30 years ago. Now I understand these series are also extremely well though through with thousands of hours in uncomfortable places for camera men (amongst others) but still.

Feb 14, 2020 at 11:57 AM

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p.38 #5 · p.38 #5 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

Wilbus wrote:
Nature photography seems to have gone way up in quality as well. I wasn't around back in the days as far as photo goes but looking at older nature photos and videos and comparing them with todays, like Planet Earth and Our Planet (to name a few) the technology seem to have helped tons in getting the photos and video compared to even 20-30 years ago. Now I understand these series are also extremely well though through with thousands of hours in uncomfortable places for camera men (amongst others) but still.

And I would bet that 90% (or more) of the great wildlife video footage you see in those documentaries is manually focused...

Feb 14, 2020 at 12:41 PM

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p.38 #6 · p.38 #6 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

Who the hell cares whether video or still shots were manually focused or auto focused? Certainly not the viewers, unless they are focus-peepers.

Feb 14, 2020 at 09:41 PM

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Imagemaster wrote:
Who the hell cares whether video or still shots were manually focused or auto focused? Certainly not the viewers, unless they are focus-peepers.

They might care, if all the footage was out of focus... unfortunately many photographers think this means newer and fancier cameras are required, but really all that is needed is skill and perserverence.

Feb 15, 2020 at 12:55 AM

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molson wrote:
They might care, if all the footage was out of focus... unfortunately many photographers think this means newer and fancier cameras are required, but really all that is needed is skill and perserverence.

If I start watching a video that is out of focus, I stop watching it. I never say to myself, gee I wonder if that person shot it in manual or auto-focus.

Feb 15, 2020 at 02:00 AM

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p.38 #9 · p.38 #9 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

Don't worry about it, Tony... this conversation seems to be a bit over your head.

Feb 15, 2020 at 09:41 AM

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molson wrote:
Don't worry about it, Tony... this conversation seems to be a bit over your head.

No problem, I will let the video experts like you carry on.

Feb 15, 2020 at 10:20 AM

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p.38 #11 · p.38 #11 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

BIF:

https://youtu.be/zYYCwBNrRbA

Feb 19, 2020 at 11:55 PM

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p.38 #12 · p.38 #12 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

So since the E-M1 Mk III was successfully locked to due stupidity, let's try and keep this thread non idiotic and actually post and discuss things about the camera instead.

Part 2 of Petr Bambousek's review.

http://www.sulasula.com/en/olympus-e-m1-mark-iii-in-costa-rica-2/

Feb 25, 2020 at 01:48 AM

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p.38 #13 · p.38 #13 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

bobbytan wrote:
I am just thrilled that we have so many great mirrorless options today ... which makes making a decision that much harder!

The Canon 100-500 lens looks like it's only the size of their 100-400 DSLR version:

https://global.canon/en/news/2020/20200213.html

https://www.canonrumors.com/canon-officially-announces-the-development-of-the-rf-100-500-f-4-5-7-1l-is-usm-1-4x-and-2-0x-extenders/

It does look like the 100-500 will be a little larger and heavier than the 100-400.

https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3527230088/DSCF0401.acr.jpeg

Feb 26, 2020 at 10:55 AM

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p.38 #14 · p.38 #14 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

Any guesstimates on how these compares with m43? Like Olympus 300mm or Panasonic 100-400m?

Feb 26, 2020 at 11:08 AM

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p.38 #15 · p.38 #15 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

@Sagar, the 100-400 EF II USM lens above is 1570g (3,46lbs) without the tripod collar. 94x193mm in size (3,66x7,6 inches)

The 100-500 looks a bit beefier and longer, if the glass and build quality is the same I would expect some more weight. Unless they have pulled off some nice material change and glass change that is to more exotic glass and lighter materials.

The Oly 300mm F4 is 1270g with the tripod collar (2,8lbs) and and 8,93 inches long and the same width.

The Canons are also shorter in focal length but with the added benefit of being zooms of course. Judging from other Canon glass price I expect the 100-500 to be quite a bit more expensive (the 100-400 is about the same price as the Oly 300F4). But we'll see

The shorter length can be made up by higher resolution sensor of course and the slower lenses are easily made up for by a sensor that is at least two stops better in ISO so it's hard to say which would be the better choice.

/Rasmus

Feb 26, 2020 at 01:57 PM

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p.38 #16 · p.38 #16 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

Sagar wrote:
Any guesstimates on how these compares with m43? Like Olympus 300mm or Panasonic 100-400m?

Here you go ... E-M1 III + 300 vs EOS R and EOS RP + 100-400L with adaptor. The new 100-500 R lens is probably about the same length as the older 100-400 EF lens + EF-R adaptor. The EOS RP is a compact entry-level camera with a FF 26MP sensor and currently selling for only $999.

Feb 26, 2020 at 02:16 PM

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p.38 #17 · p.38 #17 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

Wilbus wrote:
The Oly 300mm F4 is 1270g with the tripod collar (2,8lbs) and and 8,93 inches long and the same width.

It's 1,270g (tripod collar not included) / 1,475g (tripod collar included)

Feb 26, 2020 at 03:47 PM

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p.38 #18 · p.38 #18 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

bengeo wrote:
It's 1,270g (tripod collar not included) / 1,475g (tripod collar included)

My bad, thanks for correcting me

So pretty much the same weight and size, give or take some.

Feb 26, 2020 at 04:17 PM

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p.38 #19 · p.38 #19 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

A review I hadn't seen before.

https://www.creativeislandphoto.com/blog/olympus-e-m1-mark-iii

Feb 26, 2020 at 04:39 PM

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p.38 #20 · p.38 #20 · E-M1 Mk III + 150-400 PRO lens

I didn’t notice this curious old thread before.
Interesting though.

Nov 19, 2020 at 06:44 AM

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