I have dual setups for both OM and Sony using the OM-1, OM-3, A7RIV and A7CR. Short answer the new OM-3 is now my daily carry with 5 silver Olympus primes, 12mm f2, 17mm f1.8, 25mm f1.8, 45mm f1.8 and the fabulous 75mm f1.8. I chose this over the A7CR with my Batis (4) or Sigma I Series (5) primes.
Mostly my photos now are for travel, local events, portraits, cityscapes and landscapes. I picked the OM-3 for numerous reasons, not just size and weight savings and the fact it is a much more beautiful kit The Creative Dial is not a gimmick, it truly lets you experiment with your photos on the go and be creative. The result is a finished jpeg that I can transfer to my iPad for instant viewing by others or sending a copy via Airdrop.
Edit, I did add a black half leather case to the OM-3 and don't feel the need for an extra grip. Have used the 17 and 45mm f1.2 Pro primes and 12-40 f2.8 Pro zoom. All with just a PD wrist strap. However when I used the 100-400 f5-6.3 zoom at a airshow to see how it would work, it got tiring as the day wore on and switched to the PD Sling strap. Next time will take the OM-1.
I have dual setups for both OM and Sony using the OM-1, OM-3, A7RIV and A7CR. Short answer the new OM-3 is now my daily carry with 5 silver Olympus primes, 12mm f2, 17mm f1.8, 25mm f1.8, 45mm f1.8 and the fabulous 75mm f1.8. I chose this over the A7CR with my Batis (4) or Sigma I Series (5) primes.
Mostly my photos now are for travel, local events, portraits, cityscapes and landscapes. I picked the OM-3 for numerous reasons, not just size and weight savings and the fact it is a much more beautiful kit The Creative Dial is not a gimmick, it truly lets you experiment with your photos on the go and be creative. The result is a finished jpeg that I can transfer to my iPad for instant viewing by others or sending a copy via Airdrop.
Edit, I did add a black half leather case and don't feel the need for a extra grip. Have used the 17 and 45mm f1.2 Pro primes and 12-40 f2.8 Pro zoom. All with just a PD wrist strap. However when I used the 100-400 f5-6.3 zoom at a airshow, it got tiring as the day wore on and switched to the PD Sling strap.
I have dual setups for both OM and Sony using the OM-1, OM-3, A7RIV and A7CR. Short answer the new OM-3 is now my daily carry with 5 silver Olympus primes, 12mm f2, 17mm f1.8, 25mm f1.8, 45mm f1.8 and the fabulous 75mm f1.8. I chose this over the A7CR with my Batis (4) or Sigma I Series (5) primes.
Mostly my photos now are for travel, local events, portraits, cityscapes and landscapes. I picked the OM-3 for numerous reasons, not just size and weight savings and the fact it is a much more beautiful kit The Creative Dial is not a gimmick, it truly lets you experiment with your photos on the go and be creative. The result is a finished jpeg that I can transfer to my iPad for instant viewing by others or sending a copy via Airdrop.
I have dual setups for both OM and Sony using the OM-1, OM-3, A7RIV and A7CR. Short answer the new OM-3 is now my daily carry with 5 silver Olympus primes, 12mm f2, 17mm f1.8, 25mm f1.8, 45mm f1.8 and the fabulous 75mm f1.8. I chose this over the A7CR with my Batis (4) or Sigma I Series (5) primes.
Mostly my photos now are at local events, for travel, cityscapes and landscapes. I picked the OM-3 for numerous reasons, not just size and weight savings and the fact it is a much more beautiful kit The Creative Dial is not a gimmick, it truly lets you experiment with your photos on the go and be creative. The result is a finished jpeg that I can transfer to my iPad for instant viewing by others or sending a copy via Airdrop.
Jun 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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The Creative Dial is not a gimmick, it truly lets you experiment with your photos on the go and be creative. The result is a finished jpeg that I can transfer to my iPad for instant viewing by others or sending a copy via Airdrop.