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Re: [OM] +1 for Big_IS and his micro 4/3 adapter

Subject: Re: [OM] +1 for Big_IS and his micro 4/3 adapter
From: David Thatcher <davidt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 02:11:28 +1030
On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 04:58:12PM -0500, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I just got the Big_IS OM to Micro 4/3 adapter.  It arrived in 8 days 
> from the day I ordered it... far, far sooner than the promised delivery 
> which was sometime between Jan 30 and Feb 15.  The adapter is also 
> supplied with an 4/3 rear lens cap.  I should have brought a spare OM 
> body cap for the adapter but didn't think of it.
> 
> The adapter seems well made.  It fits the camera firmly and locks on 
> easily and securely.  It's also a very good fit on the OM Zuiko 50/1.4 
> that I brought along with me.  And it's very easy to use on the E-M5.  I 
> put the camera in aperture preferred mode.  The first test shot I took 
> was with the lens wide open.  Got a nice exposure with good looking 
> histogram.  Then I closed the lens down to f/8.  I was initially 
> startled to see that the viewfinder wasn't any dimmer.  Then I realized 
> that the EVF was compensating for me.  So I was able to focus and shoot 
> the next shot at f/8 with no need to open up for focus and close back 
> down again for the shot.  Another good exposure and histogram.  This is 
> too easy.  Canon eat your heart out.  :-)
> 
> Chuck Norcutt

I bought one of these adapters on the strength of Chuck's recommendation. I was
not disappointed :)

With a silvernose 50/1.8, and wide open, focus without aids is pretty snappy :)

davidt


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