Best of both worlds

Before purchasing decision was the realization that even such good camera does not images, if it is at home. So I was doing with my Nikon D300, it is simply too heavy and too bulky to them at any time to have it. On the other hand I have too high a demand on a camera than a compact that could satisfy him. So I had a small Canon on vacation while there, but missed the flexibility and the convenience of Nikon. A vicious circle.

So I was looking for a means thing. Prerequisite: interchangeable lenses, viewfinder, creative freedom, good image quality and future-proof. That made me very quickly on MFT (Micro Four Thirds). Although at the moment nearly all major manufacturers have their own system camera in the program, however, no system has been established as the MFT and there are even two manufacturers who have specialized in: Olympus and Panasonic. Thus, the system has the best chance of being able to survive in the market. In addition, it has also already the largest lens selection in this class.

Since me the retro look of Olympus cameras has more than addressed the models of Panasonic cameras, I umgetan me here. The choice was between a Pen 5 plus viewfinder, M5 and M10. The M1 fell out because of the size and the price - an M1 stands still as a second camera on the Nice to have list.

The Pen also fell quickly out because me the Seeker was important and with the additional viewfinder I was the price and the size was right back in areas that I did not want - a Pen stands still as a second camera on the Nice to have list.

So was the decision between M5 and M10. In the end the decision was based on the price. The M5 offers for me at somewhat older technology not much more than that they would justify the higher price. If a weather resistance and the 5-axis stabilizer are important, then you should perhaps decide the same for the M1 - but which is already on the list.

Thought ordered. Compactness - just the flat electric zoom - is really impressive, especially when the camera next time the old Nikon. I was excited. But then came the surprise: In this variety of settings, I was unprepared and here I felt a little left alone by Olympus. The digital manual counts essentially on only the settings, an accurate statement or recommendation one searches in vain. So I made the first pictures in the (very good) iAuto mode and tried a lot of us around Las lot of tips on forums. The photo dealer I trust offered by chance to just one Olympus workshop and thus I feel the system now grown. Today I do not want to miss the variety offered.

At this point, perhaps two tips that have helped me:

1. The noise reduction resulting JPEG images from about 1,600 ISO to very "muddy" images. If they are off (gear menu, E, NR.), One has a little more noise, but significantly sharper images. So you can confidently venture into higher ISO ranges.

2. For a fast access to frequently used settings, it is recommended to activate the "Live Monitor Display" (gear menu, D, control settings, desired program mode Live control of, live monitor display on). Thus, you can quickly switch by pressing OK in a menu with all the relevant options.

All in all, I've just got the camera, I was looking for. Small, flexible and very good image quality. One has also to deal with it, that should be, however, in this class, of course.

The M10 I have with the small optics today quasi always there and my Nikon is now more often at home in the closet. Meanwhile I no longer interferes with the but.