Amateur Photographer - UK (2020-09-19)

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Ivor Rackham

http://www.ivorphotography.co.uk

Uses: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

Favourite item: The MMF-3 adapter

Olympus offers an unbeatable

combination of ergonomics,

amazing in-body image

stabilisation and pin-sharp image

quality. I handle hundreds of

cameras and, counter-intuitively,

not one of them ts my big hands as well as

Olympus OM-Ds. Robust, small and discreet –

exactly what I need when running workshops in

the wilds or photographing weddings. When most

camera manufacturers are struggling, JIP believes

Olympus is worth investing in. That’s good news!

After all, Olympus’ market share is growing, and

Micro Four Thirds is the most popular lens mount.

Andy Rouse

@wildmanrouse

Uses: Olympus E-M1X, 40-150mm, 300mm f/4, 60mm macro

Favourite item: The 100-400mm IS is my go-to lens right now

Olympus has excellent tech in an

ultra-lightweight package. It’s ideal for

stalking, carrying, lurking... It has

reliable AF, the focus stacking is

awesome and so is Pro Capture. I

think the future is bright for Olympus.

They have a great lens roadmap, giving me lenses

that are simply fantastic for professional wildlife

photography: the exibility and portability of the kit

has allowed me to nail images that I could not before.

It would be a major step back in my professional

career as one of the world’s best wildlife

photographers to needlessly abandon a system I rely

on. And which I cannot do without!

Amble Harbour

Olympus E-M5, 14-42mm,

40 seconds at f/22