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Re: [OM] E-M5 mk III

Subject: Re: [OM] E-M5 mk III
From: Wayne Shumaker <om3ti@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 12:42:43 -0800
May I ask what lenses to go with the E-m5 iii? I also recently have some
extra change itching in the pocket. I need a smaller system and preferably
a good macro lens.

WayneS

At 11/15/2019 09:38 AM, Paul wrote:
>Without the ability to have one in hand, but based on everything I've read
>and the feature set vs. the G95 , I believe I'm going to pull the trigger
>on an E-M5 mk III as soon as they start showing up in the supply chain. I
>have some unexpected toy money on the way in a week or so.
>
>There is one point of frustration, though - they do offer an extended grip,
>which I will definitely order (naturally, the one from the E-M5 mk I won't
>fit), Olympus confirmed with me today that not only will my battery grip
>not work with the MK III, but they also have no plans at all to release one
>that will. Yes, I can swap batteries more frequently. But for me, it's more
>of a balancing/vertical grip thing than just a second battery.
>
>Maybe someone will come out with a 3rd-party one, at least a batteryless
>grip. Before I got the official grip for the mk I, I had a 3-D printed one
>that actually worked nicely and had a hole that allowed access to the
>battery door, something the factory grip lacks. The E-M1 mk II is out of my
>price range, especially with the extra grip.
>
>At some point next year, I'll probably send the mk I in for a refurb so I
>have a 2nd body/backup body.
>
>
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>
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