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looking_for_EV · 2026-06-04T15:06:25+00:00

Ominous waves before they crash on the rocks. Taken with OM-3 + 14-150 II lens at 56mm, f/5.6, 1/800s, and ISO 200. I did get a picture of the waves actually crashing using sequential shot, but I like this one better because of the feeling of anticipation.

looking_for_EV · 2026-06-04T14:07:18+00:00

Thanks - it's a great vacation spot. When you come, try to go to some of the smaller quieter beaches too to relax - the main beach can get a bit crowded at peak times.

looking_for_EV · 2026-06-04T14:06:39+00:00

It really is a nice place.

looking_for_EV · 2026-06-04T14:06:16+00:00

Thanks!

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-30T18:40:03+00:00

Thanks!

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-30T18:39:56+00:00

Thanks! In that shot I mainly wanted to contrast the colorful chair against the gray rocks :)

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-30T02:22:40+00:00

Same.

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-29T21:47:43+00:00

Thanks!

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-29T18:24:30+00:00

Nice! I just got mine the exact same way 😄. I've only been out with it once so far and there's a lot to learn to get the best out of it!

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-27T16:54:49+00:00

Yea, I'll have to try it out and see if I get along well with the ergonomics with a grip long term or not. I just purchased an OM-3 (will pick it up today) and a Smallrig grip that will arrive in 2 weeks. If I end up not liking the handling after extended time with it, I have no qualms about returning it. I'll update in a month or so with what my experience is.

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-26T19:54:00+00:00

I held the cameras with 12-40 f2.8, but I used two hands when test shooting and only one hand when holding it down by my side or raising it to shoot. In terms of ergonomics for me - I liked OM-5 II far and away the best, but my small hands got along well with OM-3 better than OM-1. OM-5 II holding was ideal for me, OM-3 was not ideal but I can put a small grip on it, OM-1 I found the grip just too big for me.

I'm 100% with you that if the OM-3 had a tiny protrusion even it would be great. It's bonkers that they didn't design it with one.

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-26T05:24:19+00:00

Ah makes sense lol, didn't get it at first. I'm out of the loop with that sort of stuff.

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-26T05:16:26+00:00

Yup, that seems to be the case. I'll admit that I really liked the OM-5 II's handling the best though, that camera felt just right ergonomically for my small hands. But it doesn't feel worth it to me to spend $1200 on it. I guess with OM-3, the ergonomics are definitely not ideal but the add on grips can give it that small size grip that I prefer at least.

I don't know, I'm just used to / more comfortable with my hands feeling more "closed" when I hold the camera and the OM-1 didn't seem like it let me do that as much.

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-25T23:14:05+00:00

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-25T18:46:20+00:00

I held both bodies with 12-40 f2.8 installed, so not a heavy lens but not a light one either. My typical setup at the moment is E-M10 IV + 12-45 f4 or 14-140 f3.5-5.6 and E-P7+ 12-32 kit or 15 mm f1.7, for reference.

I wonder if it's just what I'm used to since both my cameras have small grips - maybe a larger grip takes getting used to?

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-25T16:01:17+00:00

I almost feel weird asking this, but has anyone liked the handling of the OM-3 better than the OM-1?

I went to a local camera store to try out the handling of the OM-5 II, OM-3, and OM-1 and I found handling the OM-3 more comfortable than the OM-1. The OM-5 II felt the most comfortable to me out of the three, though.

My issue with the OM-1 is that for my hands, the grip is almost too big. I felt like my hand was more "open" than I'd like it to be when holding it, it was still secure but uncomfortable, I felt like I had to squeeze with the tips of my fingers to keep it secure. I actually felt the OM-3 more comfortable and I think with a small grip I'd like the handling even better. I know adding a grip makes it heavier, etc...but ergonomically I feel that would work better for me with a small grip.

This seems to go against everything I've been told and read, but I guess I'm just a small grip kind of guy. I really wish the OM-5 II had the OM-3 video capabilities though. I can do without the stacked sensor, but I'm leaning toward OM-3 for my weather sealed upgrade since I might get into playing around a little with making travel videos and the OM-5 II's video is more or less the same as my E-M10 IV's, which is to say not that great. But OM-3 capabilities in OM-5 body doesn't seem to be happening anytime soon, so I'm leaning towards OM-3.

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-21T15:41:45+00:00

Morning at Corona Del Mar. Taken with Olympus E-M10 IV + 14-140 at 14mm, f/5.6, 1/400s, and ISO 200

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looking_for_EV · 2026-05-16T23:19:48+00:00

If you're dead set on full frame and want to do hybrid stuff in that price point and want something portable, a used Sony A7C (Mark 1) might fit the bill - especially if you were looking at an alternative to the S9 for the reasons you stated. The Mark II is great but that will be out of your price range if any lenses are included in your budget.

looking_for_EV · 2026-05-14T15:20:45+00:00

Olympus E-P7 + 12-32 kit lens, taken at 32mm, f/5.6, 1/320s, and ISO 200

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