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Do you only have the kit lens for the ep3? If you have any sort of decent lens selection I'd personally stay on m43, at least for now. The lens selection for the M50 is poor, and canon just released a brand new lens mount that's completely incompatible with it. Some people are worried about the future of the system. It probably isn't going anywhere anytime soon, but it is a weird time to be buying into EF-M.

If you don't have any other lenses, you might want to think about whether or not you should be on an ILC system at all. A good compact camera with a fast lens like the LX10, RX100, LX100 or Canon G series will probably take better pictures than an m50 with kit lens or an em3 with the oly 12-40. If you decide to stay with an ILC, do you find yourself limited by your current camera? 24mp is great, but if you're not doing big crops or giant prints you might not even notice the difference. Generally speaking, investing in better lenses tend to have a bigger payoff than getting a new body, but if there's something specific about your current camera that's holding you back it might be time to upgrade.

I personally think the best inexpensive camera right now is the Panasonic GX85. It's a great camera, an amazing value, and will work with your existing lenses. I think the best first lens for m43 is the Panasonic 25mm f1.7. It's $150, optically excellent, and great in low light. It isn't a zoom, but it's a useful focal length for lots of different applications.

You can, I dunno what Rain_Coast is on about. I bought two things as soon as I bought my E-M5 II, first one is this duck plug (similar to what comes with some Apple chargers) so I wouldn't have to carry the cable and could plug the Oly AC charger right into the wall (it's not that big, hangs fine).

Second, I bought this USB charger so I could charge two batteries simultaneously without tying up additional outlets, as a bonus it's also smaller. I typically charge my Watson battery on this one and the OEM battery on the OEM charger, but they'll charge the other way around as well.

I have not verified if they'll charge to exactly 100% (which is a common occurrence when mixing OEM batteries and third party chargers) but I'm not too bothered if it's left at 90% or whatever since that's healthier for the battery anyway and I always carry multiple ones.

I've heard the Watsons are by far the best third party ones as far as yielding close to the same capacity as the OEM stuff. YMMV with newer battery models like the E-M1 II's, though I'm pretty sure there's single and dual USB chargers for those too. I have two Wasabis I rarely use (got them as part of a third car charger I bought for camping and using off solar).

I'm actually kind glad Oly ships a cabled charger, left the cable plugged into an outlet under my desk so I can just reach for it when I wanna charge at home rather than hunting for a free outlet. Got a cabled Pana charger too (from an imported GM1) that I've left alongside it and USB Pana charger for travel too.

Edit: There's third party AC chargers as well of course, the Watson ones seem neat in that they have these swappable plates for different batteries. I bought one and a fresh battery to hopefully sell w/my GM1...

The kit lens is good because it can zoom across a wide range of perspectives but bad because it's "slow" in light gathering terms. This means that you'll be less able to get non-blurry shots as the lights get dimmer (sun set, indoors, dinner time lighting, etc).

So my suggestion would be to, assuming you want to take photos at dusk/night, get a fixed focal length prime lens. These lenses are bad because they can't zoom at all and so you have to use your feet to zoom but good because they can shoot in significantly dimmer light.

But which prime lens to get? You can get them at a reasonable price in the zoom levels of: 15mm, 17mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 42.5mm. I'd say the way to go would be to buy the G85 with the kit lens, use it, and see which focal length you take the most photos at or your favorite photos at. Some people suggest taping the zoom lens to be fixed at a focal length of whatever prime lens you might buy and shooting with that for a week or so to see if you can handle being stuck at that range.

• 15mm https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-LUMIX-LEICA-SUMMILUX-H-X015/dp/B00J8H7H48/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=15mm+f%2F1.7&qid=1564608134&s=gateway&sr=8-2
  
• 17mm https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-M-Zuiko-Digital-Thirds-Cameras/dp/B00CI3R4VU/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=17mm+f%2F1.8&qid=1564608233&s=gateway&sr=8-1
  
• 20mm https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-Thirds-H-H020AK/dp/B00DJS830Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=20mm+f%2F1.7&qid=1564608313&s=gateway&sr=8-3
  
• 25mm Lumix https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/dp/B014RD6RC0/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=25mm+f%2F1.7&qid=1564608151&s=gateway&sr=8-2
  
• 25mm Olympus https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-M-Zuiko-Digital-Thirds-Cameras/dp/B00HWMP0XG/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=25mm+f%2F1.8&qid=1564608237&s=gateway&sr=8-4
  
• 42.5mm Lumix https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-42-5MM-MIRRORLESS-OPTICAL-H-HS43K/dp/B00H36U69Y/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=42.5mm+f%2F1.7&qid=1564608146&s=gateway&sr=8-2
  
• 45mm Olympus https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Zuiko-Digital-Silver-Cameras/dp/B0058G40O8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=45mm+f%2F1.8&qid=1564608241&s=gateway&sr=8-3
  
  A lot of people are also of the opinion that using a prime lens as a beginning photographer will help you get better quicker by limiting the range of things you can do (no more zooming) and forcing you to think more outside the box.
  
  Personally, I like the 15mm range for all around shooting (it's similar to the perspective a phone camera would give you). And I like the 42.5mm for specifically taking portraits, which I do a lot of when hanging out with friends. The Olympus lenses are worth considering if you can save some money by going with them. Theoretically they won't autofocus as quickly, but the difference should be negligible (we're talking milliseconds here).
  
  I'd also suggest looking at used lenses (ebay or Amazon's used marketplace give me the best results). Anything in good to excellent condition that says there's no mold or scratches on the glass will perform fine. You can usually expect to save about 20% of the new price by going used, sometimes more. The majority of my lenses are used and I've never had a single issue.

I'm sooooo happy with my G85. I've taken it around the world. Here's a list of things I've been keeping track of:

Microphones:

Get the Videomic Pro+. The differences are that the mic turns on/off automatically and it has a usb rechargeable battery.

Having to carry extra batteries are dumb. Especially when they're not rechargeable. Also, you WILL forget to turn the mic on, then your whole shot is ruined because NO SOUND will be recorded. Trust me.
You probably noticed that you can't look in the viewfinder because of the videomic. This Movo 4" bar will fix that.


Batteries:


Speaking of extra batteries, you're going to want more. There are two types: cheap non-decoded, cheap decoded, and OEM.

Non-decoded means you won't know how much battery you have left in the camera. Obviously that's dumb. Spend a little more and get decoded. I really like these OAproda 2 pack + charger. No battery lasts as long as the OEM, but it's close enough. Plus, the OAproda charger is much thinner than the others and charges via USB.

SD Cards:

I love these SanDisk Extreme Pro. I purchased the 128gb because I NEVER want to be in a position that I can ever possibly run out of space.

You'll want a way to copy the files to your pc. This Transcend USB 3.0 works amazingly, and it's $9 for a two pack.

Lens:

The kit lens is pretty damn good. But here are the lenses that you'll see people talk about all the time. Depending how new you are in photography/videography, you should know this: we have a crop sensor. It's not the end of the world. A majority of the people don't mind it. But when you're looking at lens sizes, you need to double the number in order to compare it with full frame camera's. But again, not a big deal.

Panasonic 25mm f1.7 - compared to the "nifty fifty" on a full frame (25mm*2=50mm). This lens works aaaaaaamazing in low light / day light / etc. But to get an idea of how 'zoomed in' it is, take your kit lens and rotate it to "25mm". That's how this lens is. Nevertheless, still such an awesome lens.

Panasonic 45-150mm f4.0-5.6 - I just bought this lens from Amazon Warehouse for $100. It's very well built and serves it's purpose (when I want to zoom in on something far away)

Rokinon 12mm f2.0 - Everyone loves this lens, but keep in mind that it does not have autofocus. Is it the worst thing in the world? No. But it's the only drawback so it's worth mentioning. I was doing some night time time lapses last night and man, this sucker was beautiful. It's WIDER than any other lens, so you'll capture more of the image but it DOES NOT have a fisheye effect (which is awesome).

DSLR Video Shooter's G85 guide was wellllll worth the $20. Most of it was pretty elementary, but I did learn so much more and started using about 90% of what he spoke about. Brilliant.

First-time camera owner here. I've been reading and teaching myself what I can, but I am looking for a recommendation.

Last year I decided to buy a real camera and take a step up from iphone snapshots. After a lot of research, and the recommendation of a friend, I picked up the Olympus OM-D EM10-II. I like it a lot, and one of my favorite times to shoot are on cloudy, overcast days in the city or even at night when things are illuminated by streetlights. I've been wondering if maybe a prime lens would be an improvement over the 14-42 kit lens for that purpose. A wider aperture would allow faster shutter speeds.

I'm looking for a half-decent prime lens for street photography, ideally under $200. I did order this adapter, and if there are any recommendations, that would be awesome.

Probably not going to be a super popular opinion but somebody already recommended the GX85 so I'm going to go with a different camera. Assuming that the 500 pound budget is including a body and a lens getting something like a refurbished em10 mkII is pretty nice. Sure it's not the best camera as it doesn't have an articulating screen very limited video support, which the MKIII "solves", and no 4k. But the camera is going to go for $200-350 refurbished, the MkII is a beast of a camera at that price with Olympus's famous 5 axis in body stabilization. This also giving you enough money to buy a very cheap but good prime lens such as the Panasonic 25mm 1.7

The Panasonic 25mm f1.7 lens is an absolute steal at $150 or so, I had a lot of fun with it this weekend after getting it on Thursday. There are some documented issues on this lens with a thing called focus shift but (check my comment history) I ran some tests and wasn't able to reproduce any of the problems other people seem to have had. For a relatively small (on my GX85 the whole kit fits in my jacket pocket) and lightweight lens with good bokeh and sharpness with a wide aperture for low-light situations, fast autofocus, and the versatile 25mm (nifty fifty) focal length, I can't think of a better bang for your buck. You might get marginally better results with the Oly equivalent but not worth more than twice as much money.

As far as downsides to this lens, its focal length is a little tight for landscape shots (I'll still be using my 12-32mm pancake kit lens for those), and it's not as compact as the 20mm f1.7 Panasonic. But with the 20mm pancake being over $100 more, I couldn't justify it, especially with the problems the 20mm apparently has with slow autofocus (no bueno for street photography and shots of fast moving pets). I wanted this lens to take pictures of the puppy I'm getting in a month, and because I needed to add a solid fast prime to my collection (I'm a noob just like you).

Given all the research I did last week leading up to purchasing the lens, I would wager that the Panasonic 25mm f1.7 is as good a beginner prime as you can get on an m43 system and I'm happy to answer any questions you might have or take some test shots if you wanna see what the lens looks like :)

EDIT: Appears the lens has gone up to $250 on Amazon since I bought it last week, but looks like it tends to be go back to around $150 often based on recent price history: https://camelcamelcamel.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/product/B014RD6RC0

I have the Samyang/Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye and the Olympus 9mm f/8.0 Lens Cap Fisheye.

The Rokinon is overall good but has some minor QA issues. There's some play on the focus ring around the infinity mark. It's generally not a big deal but means you have to be careful to keep the ring lined up and can't rely on simply turning it till you hit the stop.

The Olympus Lens Cap is awesome for the price but the picture quality is fine. You won't be using it for any serious work but it's perfect for fun.

What lens(es) do you currently have? I've really been enjoying extension tubes on my 60mm macro. They're quite often suggested as an intro bc they're relatively inexpensive and you can continue using good glass if you already have it. I knew off the bat I wanted macro so just went for the true lens.

I don't know how vintage full frame macro lenses work with M43. I had looked at a FF wide angle macro lens but I don't think it was going to play well with M43. Didn't investigate too far bc it was more expensive than I'd like.

FWIW, the 10+/16+ doesn't work too well with the 12-40mm f/2.8. Ideally you'll need a lens with a longer focal length than the ext tube you're adding.

I'll add another good option to the list, though I can't speak negatively of any of the others because the only tripod I've used in my limited experience is the Dolica Proline Reversible tripod.

I think it's a fairly compact tripod at under 13 inches when folded down, but it extends up to about 55 inches while weighing only 2.5 pounds. Some features I appreciate are:

• it has a fully articulating ball head and a quick release plate
  
  
• one of the legs is detachable and can be connected to the removable center arm to create a mono pole.
  
  
• you can pull out and reverse the center arm so that it hangs down between the three legs if you want to get a shot close to the ground using solid support of the tripod
  
  
• it's reasonably well constructed with solid legs and quality rubber footings. Doesn't feel cheap despite being just $65.

Thank you very much. :)

You can still get a decent shot at F4. Definitely better than what you posted. I recommend using a tripod too. All I used for this shot (though I have a good tripod) is a Pedco Ultrapod II. I keep it in my bag at all times.

I don't think there are any universal adapters. They make specific adapters for different brands, including Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Pentax, Olympus OM, and probably others.

From what I can tell, the difference in cost is usually about 2 things:

1.) If the adapter has electrical contacts. If you are using a purely manual vintage lens, the adapter doesn't need these and will be pretty cheap. However, if you are trying to use a modern Nikon or Canon lens on a m43 camera, an adapter with contacts will let the camera and lens talk to each other so you can use auto-focus and on-camera aperture control.

2.) If the adapter has glass in it to work as a focal reducer. As far as I know, the same "multiply by 2" rules normally apply to adapted lenses. A 50mm lens from another manufacturer will act like a 100mm lens on an m43 camera, unless you use a focal reducer, which reduces the focal length and aperture by a certain magnification level.

Also as others have mentioned, while 50mm lenses are cheap and plentiful, wider angle lenses are less common and you may not save any money trying to find a vintage 18mm. So, for example, I bought this simple adapter that lets me fit Olympus OM mount lenses from the days of film on to my E-M10, and I got 24mm 2.8 and 50mm 1.4 lenses to use with it. I don't think I saved all that much money with my purchase--maybe a couple of hundred. But they're fun to shoot with. :)

https://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-MB-NX-BP-VGY-Backpack-Personal/dp/B015RA4L52

I've used this for a while. I can fit my G9 plus about 4 lenses depending on size. Typically I have one zoom and two or three primes. I can fit my laptop, sketchbook, and still have a lot of space left for other things such as sd cards, lens filters, extra batteries, and other misc. stuff that I may or may not need depending on the day. Another bonus is that there's a strap so you can also carry your tripod with you. I used this backpack while I was in school and now I use it for work and I find it nice to have my work stuff and photography stuff all in one place. Like you, I'm not a fan of dedicated camera bags.

I would either keep what you have and not buy a lens, or buy the 25mm f/1.7 with the intent of selling at least one of your lenses to offset the cost.

Here are a few things I have and use:

• short plug - traveling with the long gray cable the charger comes with is a pain. This plug will work in the US, Thailand and China.
  
• peak design capture - I wear a backpack when traveling, this makes my camera always accessible.
  
• travel tripod - If you want a travel tripod and aren't sure that you'll use it, this is a decent choice. If you get this and the pd capture, you'll also want an arca-swiss compatible clamp.
  
  Other notes:
  
  You'll get about 3 hours of camera on-time. To get better battery life, turn off your camera when not taking pictures.
  
  To start, try to align 2 things in a picture: the subject of the photo, and having a pleasing/interesting background. A wide aperture can help with that, but isn't required.
  
  Try to get some practice taking pictures before you go, practice really helps.
  
  Starting out, try shooting in RAW+JPEG.
  
  Beyond that, have fun and take lots of pictures!

If you can get without TTL there are the yongnuo flashes, I've personally tried the yn560iv and the yn685 with their triggers. As for triggers you should use the YN560-TX. All of these must be the Canon versions (not the nikon ones).

With the trigger you can set your flash(es) parameters from it (without touching the flashes themselves) which is a big advantage once you've set the flashes in place, maybe inside a softbox, etc.

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Don't buy the yn-622c-tx which, while it works on canon bodies, and it even gives you TTL with the yn685, doesn't even fire the flashes on M43 cameras, at least not on the olympus E-M10 and the Panasonic Gx85.

I've tried all of the above-mentioned yongnuo products on both of these cameras (E-M10 and Gx85), I'll add some amazon links to the products, I hope they can be helpful

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PGTOX26/ref=sxts_kp_bs_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=8778bc68-27e7-403f-8460-de48b6e788fb&pd_rd_wg=xMKtJ&pf_rd_r=Q1W0BDPWVAHWKBY1N9CE&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00PGTOX26&pd_rd_w=XGvyX&pf_rd_i=yongnuo+yn560+iv&pd_rd_r=1c36158b-ccf3-4d7c-b5e6-2c40cbbb898a&ie=UTF8&qid=1543588353&sr=1

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https://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN685-System-Wireless-Speedlite/dp/B0159PJL8C/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543589021&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=yongnuo+yn685&psc=1

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KM1QZRY/ref=sxts_kp_lp_3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=8778bc68-27e7-403f-8460-de48b6e788fb&pd_rd_wg=xMKtJ&pf_rd_r=Q1W0BDPWVAHWKBY1N9CE&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00KM1QZRY&pd_rd_w=XGvyX&pf_rd_i=yongnuo+yn560+iv&pd_rd_r=1c36158b-ccf3-4d7c-b5e6-2c40cbbb898a&ie=UTF8&qid=1543588353&sr=3

Someone on this thread once shared the helpful advice, which I'll repeat, to plan with your end goal for lenses in mind. If you plan to eventually buy three prime lenses you might look at the 45mm, the 25mm and the 12mm lenses from Olympus. If you think you'd ultimately only buy two, then consider the 45mm and the 17mm.

I own the 17mm and 45mm and while the 45 is an awesome portrait lens and probably a little sharper overall, I keep the 17mm on my EM5 the majority of the time and it's my default lens. It's a great lens that is wide enough to capture decent landscapes but can still manage a portrait. IF you think you'd eventually get three lenses I'd suggest starting with the 25mm.

EDIT: added the links to Amazon, but you should be able to often find the lenses cheaper on eBay or other used sites

I use a small Tamrac bag. Mine is an older model of their style #5401 bag.

External Dimensions: 10W x 7¼H x 6D

The bag is small, which makes it great for street photography, but it's big enough for even the biggest M4/3 body with lens attached plus a spare lens, and it has a pocket for some assorted odds & ends like a spare battery, cleaning cloths, etc etc etc.

I prefer my older version over the current model because mine is all black, whereas the current version has brown trim. And mine had a rubber logo that was easily removed. So, my bag is all black with no logo. It looks cheap and irrelevant, and that's a good thing since I don't want to look like I'm carrying anything worth stealing.

I have this lens for street photography. Love it. You can find tons of great reviews online, and here's some examples of it's capabilities.

I've heard great things about this lens, although it's a bit out of your price range. Maybe if you sold the kit lens? examples

this is my dream lens, but I won't be able to afford it for a while.


A little google-fu will take you a long way in terms of reviews and price points.

Hey guys so I am about to buy a new camera lens and I need your expertise. I am a photographer and videographer, I tend to shoot portraits as well as landscapes. Lately I have been shooting with the kit lens but it's is time for an upgrade. I am stuck between three choices, the Rokinon 50mm t1.5, Rokinon 50mm f1.2, and the Panasonic 42.5mm f1.7. Which would you guys think is the best choice? Thank you.

Rokinon DS50M-MFT Cine DS 50 mm T1.5 AS IF UMC Full Frame Cine Lens for Olympus & Panasonic Micro Four Thirds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1B47B8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5-7BybC8VFJM8

Rokinon RK50M-MFT 50mm F1.2 AS UMC High Speed Lens for Olympus & Panasonic (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015IUF6K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_v.7BybFA330R2

PANASONIC LUMIX G Lens, 42.5mm, F1.7 ASPH., Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, POWER Optical I.S., H-HS043K (USA BLACK) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H36U69Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3.7Byb0FD6VAZ

This is great because it's so cheap. Basically gives a "normal" field of view, but the wider aperture can give you both a shallow depth of field and it'll let you shoot faster shutter speeds/lower ISOs in lower light. https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/dp/B014RD6RC0

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The 42.5 is a bit smaller physically, but is more a portrait lens, allowing you to have your model a bit further away for head shots at similar apertures to the 25mm, but with more in focus of the model compared to the background. It is more than double the price of the 25mm.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H36U69Y/ref=psdc_7161083011_t4_B014RD6RC0

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I rented the 42.5 at the same time as the 14-140, and while I loved it, the 14-140 seemed more useful to me at the time because I already had the 25mm, but I will probably get the 42.5 at some point.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BH6Y6PV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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If you are interested in this, I would not hesitate to purchase this used at a discounted price. This adds just the right amount of weight and grip to make it more comfortable.

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I often get asked if I have an "old school" film camera as a result of this addition, obviously from older folks.

I have an UltraPod II that I really like. Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ANCPNM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yr.2Db46K6ADG

Positioned well, it’s sturdy enough for my Nikon D3100 with the zoom lens on it. I’ve never used the strap but it’s a nice option.

If money isn’t an issue, the Peak Design tripod that just launched looks really spiffy, especially in carbon fiber.

If you want wide AND cheap, look no further:
https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Fisheye-BCL-0980-Micro-Cameras/dp/B00I19TVU2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479103361&sr=8-1&keywords=olympus+body+cap+lens

The amazing Olympus 9mm F8 bodycap lens! ~85$ gets you a nice fish-eye that doubles as a bodycap. Two for one!

The optical quality isn't great but it DOES work and that's the important thing. They're fun lenses to shoot on. I've got both the 15mm and the 9mm and it's incredible how tiny they are.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FDH1UO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I love that lens. It is one of my favorites. The 25mm is not as good.

I liked these ones (check the images for a table of what lenses will fit in each size): https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Lens-Pouch-Thirds-Pentax/dp/B00ADN2OMG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1502377978&sr=8-6&keywords=Micro+Lens+Pouch


You can buy individual sizes as well as the multi-pack.

Cool shot and smart idea with the hatpod :-) I've started carrying around the Pedco Ultrapod II and just strap it on the side of my camera bag. It has a small profile, very light weight, yet sturdy enough to do long exposures.

I went with the Panasonic 20 because I prefer a slightly wider FOV than 'normal' and wanted a more compact lens, but that's subjective. In any case, I like the lens. Not a great choice for action, not a great choice for video unless you have an external mic, but sharp.

If you prefer 25mm, consider the Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 as well. I've never used it, but it's supposed to be good and frequently drops to $150 on Amazon., though it's currently $250.

I agree the em10-ii is worth consideration (the em10-iii seems pretty disappointing to me), but I think there are some cheap third party grips out there that seem to get decent reviews for the em10-iii.

Joby gorillapods are cool and all but I have found myself only using my compact tripod. I don't really hang my camera off a pole or anything which is one of the main reasons to get the joby. I got my compact tripod off amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009YE462G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IlDmxbT2XV9KX
it folds down to about 12 inches which is pretty incredible.

As far as filters go I always get a UV filter on all of my lenses except my 45 1.8 idk it has massive ghosting issues (correct me if I used the wrong terminology) to protect the glass even if it takes "slight" image quality away which I've never noticed.

Did you know Amazon will donate a portion of every purchase if you shop by going to smile.amazon.com instead? Over $50,000,000 has been raised for charity - all you need to do is change the URL!

Here are your smile-ified links:

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Hello, kinda late to this thread but wanted to ask a question regarding flash. I want to purchase the Yongnuo YN560 III and I'm not sure whatelse I'm supposed to buy with it. This transmitter or this wireless remote? Thank you for your time.

In case any Americans are going "damn, wish I had that deal," US Amazon has it available for $147 new: https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/dp/B014RD6RC0?keywords=panasonic+25mm+1.7&qid=1539036733&sr=8-3&ref=sr_1_3

IMHO Oly's 45mm is the best native lens at that focal length and price range. [Panasonic's 42.5mm f/1.2](http://amzn.to/1r4Oqxc "Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.2") is a stop faster for better low-light and shallower DOF, but at over 4x the price of the Oly, it's more of a rental lens than a purchase for me.

Not sure if this is what you are thinking about, but as others have done, I have put a 35mm f1.7 CCTV lens on my M43. If you search here for CCTV you can find examples of shots. Costs about $30 from Amazon or Ebay which is why I thought of it.

Link to item on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FDH1UO

Saved https://web.archive.org/web/20190719165945/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014RD6RC0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks like the price is always moving. Amazon marketplace is not a very stable environment.

https://camelcamelcamel.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/product/B014RD6RC0

Ultra small: Gorillapod, Manfrotto PIXI

For something bigger, I like this Dolica tripod, it's essentially a budget version of the Manfrotto BeFree and folds down to a foot.

I have used this Yongnuo flash on my E-M10 as well as off camera, being controlled by the 560-TX unit you listed.

That's a helluva a question. This! is what I have. I pulled it from my amazon order page. I'm patient, The offer is open to all if anybody else sees this and wants it

Also the 25mm (which I have and love) is on sale on Amazon right now for under $150.
https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/dp/B014RD6RC0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502482164&sr=8-2&keywords=panasonic+25mm

The 25mm almost never leaves my camera. I regret buying additional lenses.

If you want something very fun and cheap, below is a very cheap lens that will give you so much blur it will be hard to manually focus. https://www.amazon.com/C-Mount-Adapter-OLYMPUS-panasonic-LX100/dp/B01LCHOKPK

Older version: https://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-M3517-Adapter-Olympus-Panasonic/dp/B005FDH1UO

Olympus 9mm f8.0 Fisheye Body Cap Lens BCL-0980