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offtraildog wrote:
Preface: I own a OM1M2 (upgraded from the M1) and a Pen-F. Previously used Sony FF. I am a casual photographer capturing memories when hiking, kayaking, etc and during travel to different places. No wildlife unless I come across animals (bear, moose, elk, mtn lion, fox, wolf, bald eagle while hiking) and no sports or fast action. No video.
Primes: Lumix 9/1.7, Lumix 15/1.7, OM 17 II, Oly 60/2.8
Zooms: Oly 8-25/4, Lumix 12-32/3.5-5.6, Oly 12-45/4, OM 12-40/2.8 II, Lumix 35-100/4-5.6, OM 40-150/4
I plan to keep my OM1M2 for outdoor activities and have been using the Pen-F when in populated places during travels.
My lens kit for the OM-3 will be the 12-32, 35-100, and at night, the 12-32 and 15 or 17. I will not do any manual focusing with the OM-3.
The purpose for buying the OM-3 is to potentially replace my Pen-F for the following benefits - listed in importance to me
* ND
* Live GND
* Weather sealing
* 1053 vs 81 focus points
* anti-flicker
* same battery as OM1M2
* same menu as OM1M2
* Higher LCD resolution
* USB 3.1
I received my OM-3 Friday.
* noticeably larger than the Pen-F
* looks more svelte than the OM1
* substantial thumb rest looks like an aftermarket lick ’n stick
* LCD not integrated to the body as flush as OM1 or Pen
* Control dial damping is inconsistent. Ex. Rear dial turns much easier and faster than front dial. On my OM1, both dials has the same resistance
* Plastic covers on the left for the Mic, Headphone, USB are not as secure as the OM1. Need to deliberately and firmly press them into place.
* FN lever is mushy and does not “snap” into position like the OM1
* Top plate buttons (Movie and FN) are positioned close to other dials requiring me to use the tip of my finger to press
* Handling with the 12-32 and 35-100 is great. With the 12-45, 12-40 and 40-150 I need to support the lens from underneath.
* Easy to one-hand shoot with the 12-32 and 35-100
* CP button is useful
* Menu and Info button are slightly raised while the Trash and Play are flush.
* Arrow Pad has nice feel.
* No plans to use the Create dial at this point since I only shoot raw
* EVF is the same as the Pen-F and since I don’t plan to MF, the EVF is not an issue.
* Expert Shield screen protector enables LCD to fit flush
* Would remove the bulky and unnecessary Strap Eyelets. I plan to use a simple strap vs the Peak One setup with my OM1
At this point, I am undecided if the benefits outweigh the ergonomic and design misses....Show more →
OK your comments had me running to compare my OM1i vs my OM3 (used on a trip to Gansu province in China - just back - and I loved it) ! So anyway here's my take alongside your comments :
* looks more svelte than the OM1
YEP
* substantial thumb rest looks like an aftermarket lick ’n stick
Hmm I don't get that feeling but it's effective either way.
* LCD not integrated to the body as flush as OM1 or Pen
It's flush on the left hand side but not on the right - to enable better access I imagine.
* Control dial damping is inconsistent. Ex. Rear dial turns much easier and faster than front dial. On my OM1, both dials has the same resistance
Agreed, but it's not a lot of difference so I wouldn't say 'much'. Maybe mine has freed up a little with use. I doubt it.
* Plastic covers on the left for the Mic, Headphone, USB are not as secure as the OM1. Need to deliberately and firmly press them into place.
Yes agreed
* FN lever is mushy and does not “snap” into position like the OM1
I prefer the one on the OM3. I always found the one on the OM1 to be too stiff and need some force. It is softer but the 'click' is still there.
* Top plate buttons (Movie and FN) are positioned close to other dials requiring me to use the tip of my finger to press
Agreed. The real estate is there, I don't know why they didn't use it. The FN button is still fine actually but the Movie button far too close
* Handling with the 12-32 and 35-100 is great. With the 12-45, 12-40 and 40-150 I need to support the lens from underneath.
I don't see any need to support the 12-40/2.8 and I used it a lot in Gansu for 10 days straight.
* Easy to one-hand shoot with the 12-32 and 35-100
And with the 12-40 and 20/1.4 (my most used two lenses on the camera, in Gansu)
* CP button is useful
Totally agreed though note the OFF is never off !
* Menu and Info button are slightly raised while the Trash and Play are flush.
Yep. I wish they were all raised.
* Arrow Pad has nice feel.
Agreed!
* No plans to use the Create dial at this point since I only shoot raw
I used it a LOT in Gansu. I can't believe how much I enjoyed it (and the results) and I have always (before now) used RAW!
* EVF is the same as the Pen-F and since I don’t plan to MF, the EVF is not an issue.
I found the MF to be superb using the 'sparklies' ! An example being Blue Eared Pheasants through a bush - nailed very shot.
* Would remove the bulky and unnecessary Strap Eyelets. I plan to use a simple strap vs the Peak One setup with my OM1
I LOVE these. OM (they are the same as on the OM1) get these right compared to those on my Sony A7r5 which are far too small and fiddly. I actually have both the PD strap clips and another clip - for clipping to my backpack strap - on the same eyelet. Love them !
Goes to show how we are all different and tastes vary ! 
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