Been trying to get to grips with the Olympus OM-1 and 60mm Zuiko macro lens. Like all new cameras it takes a while to get use to a new menu and this is no exception on the OM-1
This is a 4/3 camera, not a Full frame so it will be interesting to see how the quality holds up and what size you can take it to.
Having spent a couple of days customising the camera, without the aid of a camera manual (one ordered) I final was happy with my settings. All the reviews I have read, and there have been many all say this is the best camera for close up/macro work.
There are a lot of features you don't get on a full frame camera.
1. on a 4/3 camera the depth of field is better for macro work
2. You can do focus stacking which increases the depth of field
3. You can also do bracketing, a slightly different way to increase depth of field
4. 8 stops of image stabilisation
5. Lenses are top quality
although not going to aid macro work it also has
6. ND filters are built in
7. It has a Starry night setting, actually focuses on the stars
more on stacking and bracketing later.
Although it advertises 8 stops stabilisation, I failed to see any movement stopped in the viewfinder, unlike on other cameras I have used. I took this to many forums and finally after a couple of days found that IS works great on longer focal lenses, but not with the 60mm. This is an older lens and doesn't have any stabilisation so you have to rely on in camera stabilisation only, which does not seem to have any effect.
A pity as this is one of the main reasons for trying this system. I therefore return both under the 14day guarantee full money refund.
Up Date: I now have a new OM-1 and decided to get the 90mm Zuiko macro lens, more to come soon with photos
