tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post1808070113347881126..comments2024-03-28T16:00:02.364+08:00Comments on ROBIN WONG : Olympus PEN E-PL7 ReviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-34854235085765510202017-04-26T23:27:54.915+08:002017-04-26T23:27:54.915+08:00Just bought this baby (after 3 years since your po...Just bought this baby (after 3 years since your post :v) to begin my photography journey, absolutely loved it, and your article on the kit lens was so helpful for beginners like me<br />Thanks RobinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523027145027690877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-68960184236282605222016-10-29T23:52:08.366+08:002016-10-29T23:52:08.366+08:00Is it able to use a tripod when the screen is flip...Is it able to use a tripod when the screen is flip down, if yes which type of tripod that it can be used? I cant find any review of it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853884662373428055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-36086564628446103412016-09-20T00:37:07.655+08:002016-09-20T00:37:07.655+08:00I was just trying this camera and wondered why it ...I was just trying this camera and wondered why it won't focus on macro close up. I'm using the standard lens , on auto. I want to take a close up of a flower, I zoom in but it focuses on the leaves behind. Any ideas? Thanks. Live bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280628044656634174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-3135149508709339732016-07-14T19:19:52.560+08:002016-07-14T19:19:52.560+08:00Hi Robin, very well written review and I enjoyed r...Hi Robin, very well written review and I enjoyed reading it! which camera will you suggest for street and long exposure photgraphy Olympus EM10 mark II or Pen EPL7?<br />Thanks<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263568077955346850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-79341686176102678222016-04-17T15:11:25.129+08:002016-04-17T15:11:25.129+08:00Hi robin! I love your detailed post! Can i ask wha...Hi robin! I love your detailed post! Can i ask what lens should i use for me epl6 if i wanna take model shots with the blurred background? This is prolly a simple thing for u but im super new to photography! Hope you can help! Thanks!!rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787305720057319003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-19787165077856827202016-04-05T05:11:38.234+08:002016-04-05T05:11:38.234+08:00Your website is really cool and this is a inspiri...Your website is really cool and this is a inspiring article. Thank you so much.<br /><br /><a href="http://mysocialimage.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">selfie apps</a>james brownnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02028427553636467260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-67739440101817680112016-02-29T22:29:56.931+08:002016-02-29T22:29:56.931+08:00hi robin, Im faizal, just call me Pe'jal. Im o...hi robin, Im faizal, just call me Pe'jal. Im one of an amature Olympus fan who likes to take picts, if u do have time we can go somewhere and u can give me tips to take pict with my beloved EPL7. Im in KL. My Instagram & LINE id - pejal378. hope u can give a comment and perhaps u can give me tip to take beautiful yet great picts. tqAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086850342808506297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-10895110145672252332016-02-09T00:06:18.130+08:002016-02-09T00:06:18.130+08:00so if you had a choice, would it be the E-pl7 or t...so if you had a choice, would it be the E-pl7 or the E-p5? if price is no issue, which one would you go for?micohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936569630474263300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-64918621568232100262015-12-09T09:22:01.570+08:002015-12-09T09:22:01.570+08:00Hi Robin,
I'm considering between the EP-L7 ...Hi Robin, <br /><br />I'm considering between the EP-L7 and EM10 Mk 2. Totally noob with olympus cameras. Both have similar specs but the EM10 mk 2 have slightly better/more features. Which one would you recommend? I usually shoot children, pets and home interior. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14399080222745375028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-66398610634958928412015-10-15T21:54:16.924+08:002015-10-15T21:54:16.924+08:00Hi Robin,
I own a EM1 since more than 1,5 year...Hi Robin,<br /><br /> <br /><br />I own a EM1 since more than 1,5 year and I am very happy with it (I was a former Nikon FF shooter). Since a longer time, I am searching for the right second body – especially a smaller one. Beside my EM1 I used a second-hand EM5 for nearly a half year, but I found the size was too close to the EM1. Then I switched to the extreme small GM5 from Panasonic – but I am not really happy with the layout – and the small viewfinder (witch was the main reason not to by the cheaper GM1). I also did not like its 1/60s limitation of flash - sync speed and the poor access for switching the focus points. This makes the (otherwise lovely) camera not very useful to me.<br /><br /> <br /><br />At the moment I ordered the E-PL7 (body only) for crazy cheap 160 CHF!!! in Switzerland (I just ordered two of them for making some extra benefit on ebay J) – mainly because I love the design and the features like build in stabilization and a much better user interface in comparison to the Panasonic. Like the GM5 before, I will use the E-PL7 with two lenses only: the 20mm 1,7 Panasonic and the 45mm 1,8 Olympus. <br /><br /> <br /><br />The big question is: Because the E-PL7 has no built in viewfinder, I think I will order the VF4 after a couple of days. Especially in bright and sunny winter days here in Switzerland (hello snow…) it will be nearly impossible, to shoot without them. With the EVF I come close the actually price point of the older EM10 MK1, which is from the pure technically standpoint, more or less the same camera. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Because you reviewed both of them: What is your opinion. Is the E-PL7 a better choice for a second body of an existing EM1 user, or should I go with the EM10 MK1? Because I did not want to spend too much money in my second camera, the new EM10 MK2 is no option. I personally like the design of the E-PL7 more than the EM10 and I also like the option to go or not to go with the (bulky) EFV and save some space in my bag when needed (important for hill climbing, mountain biking…). I also think, that size wise, the EM10 is nearly the same like the EM5, I sold for its near to the EM1. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Otherwise I will maybe miss the EVF in some situations. And of course with the EM10 I can use the EVF AND flash simultaneal. Not easy so far… <br /><br /> <br /><br />Thank you for answer and congratulations to your very nice site. I relay enjoy each of your reviews and pictures.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Best regards from Switzerland<br /><br />Frank<br />frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392851671592951091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-43861506110520487282015-09-20T22:32:36.995+08:002015-09-20T22:32:36.995+08:00Hello, happen to chance upon your blog. I am keen ...Hello, happen to chance upon your blog. I am keen to try out this camera for my upcoming trip to the states. Isit a must to add extra lens? I like camera that is able to take wide angle and sometimes defocused background. Can you recommend me the lens?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471113285856204771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-77520455026356945112015-09-07T20:42:57.158+08:002015-09-07T20:42:57.158+08:00Hi Gib,
Did you ever figure out if there was some...Hi Gib,<br /><br />Did you ever figure out if there was something wrong with the camera re: the buzzing noise? I just bought this camera and have this issue and I'm tempted to take it back to the store!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Anne-MarieAnne-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760933443729398384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-11398729431925588882015-07-13T03:09:41.208+08:002015-07-13T03:09:41.208+08:00Hi Robin! How to setting white balance in manual m...Hi Robin! How to setting white balance in manual mode?thxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954609058682161745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-91435769622860595022015-06-16T09:10:02.659+08:002015-06-16T09:10:02.659+08:00Comparing epl7 and omd 5 mark ii?
Comparing epl7 and omd 5 mark ii? <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414737618356230627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-23409927489778974432015-05-13T15:58:06.700+08:002015-05-13T15:58:06.700+08:00Gidday, Robin, my first post/comments to you and a...Gidday, Robin, my first post/comments to you and as always I just love your photographic style, very similar to my own in some ways. I too love photographing the simple things sometimes, like a radio hanging in a market place (!), great shot and at ISO 10000 shows how excellent that Olly sensor can be ... and then there's the cat and the bag, fabulous shot and the very sort of pic I would take for myself. It's the perfect exposure and the blackness of the shadows reminds me why I always liked good slide film. I bought an E-M1 last year with that superb 12-40mm f2.8 and it's become very quickly my favourite camera to use in 50+ years of photography. I love what Olympus are creating and the E-PL7 looks a treat, nice build quality. I've kept my E-PL1 too and it is still capable of some cracking shots. Your pictures have now got me using the E-M1 at much higher ISOs sometimes just to see what it can do and I have no problems at all with the film-like noise/grain, it is the subject that matters most to me, the impact of the picture. My Canon FD lenses all work perfectly on both the E-PL1 and E-M1, the FD 50mm f1/4 - with and without a 15mm extention tube. Best of all is a mint Tamron 80-210mm f3.8/4 lens that must be over 30 years old now and since that becomes 160-420mm on the Ollys. I often use it for bird photography where I live, it's a remarkably sharp lens, usually left at f8 as it gives the best results, followed by f11 and f5.6. The Olympus system and especially the E-M1 is the best that's happened to my photography in years and I very much enjoy your blogs and reviews, Robin, great stuff! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885083121336304851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-66524010444010302892015-01-27T04:00:45.956+08:002015-01-27T04:00:45.956+08:00Found this post searching for The Olympus Pen e-p...Found this post searching for The Olympus Pen e-pl7 i would have loved some pictures taken with the 14-42mm lens, but never the less thank you very much. This was a great post, very helpfull! :)AlexiaDahl.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705153082923482321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-3874625962399371462014-12-23T07:38:47.047+08:002014-12-23T07:38:47.047+08:00I have used both Nikon and Leica manual focus lens...I have used both Nikon and Leica manual focus lenses on my EM-1 very effectively. Since the E-PL7 has the same mount as the Em-1, and allows manual focusing, there is no reason that it wouldn't work just as well with manual focusing lenses from other manufacturers with the proper adapter.BeltonSetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989552394640828312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-75409286815057696082014-12-15T02:45:48.622+08:002014-12-15T02:45:48.622+08:00Nice pictures. Love those blurred backgrounds. Mis...Nice pictures. Love those blurred backgrounds. Missed some shots with the kit-lens. :(bromptinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789551882676646641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-73820033656596914662014-12-01T20:43:34.135+08:002014-12-01T20:43:34.135+08:00Hi Robin,
Thanks a lot for an informative review....Hi Robin,<br /><br />Thanks a lot for an informative review. I just got a PEN E-PL7 with a pancake lense. I like it a lot, except that there is a buzzing noise (like chaaaaa) when I pressed the shutter half way down for focusing. I can hear it from an arm-length (50cm?). The noise is softer when I turned the image stabilizer off, but not completely gone. This noise and the zooming sound also enter the video I took in a relatively quiet environment (at home). Is this normal? Or am I too sensitive to such noise? <br /><br />Thanks for an advice.<br />GibGibGifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813652828841434407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-33983846913249406902014-11-28T12:40:07.207+08:002014-11-28T12:40:07.207+08:00Hi Robin,
Do you know if it is possible to mount...Hi Robin, <br /><br />Do you know if it is possible to mount Nikon lenses on this camera?<br />Anyway, great review. Can't wait to get one myself woohoo!<br /><br />Phieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098668641664092645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-51976397425756040172014-11-09T16:22:04.197+08:002014-11-09T16:22:04.197+08:00Thanks, RobinThanks, RobinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996354039829175272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-7697049482108890732014-11-03T20:36:15.762+08:002014-11-03T20:36:15.762+08:00Hi,
In the review, Robin said that E-PL7 has the s...Hi,<br />In the review, Robin said that E-PL7 has the same sensor and processor than the E-M10, with a better building quality than the E-PL5. It has also better ergonomic ability with the dial wheel around the shutter button.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16193305605688620086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-66756592078042559642014-10-31T11:37:54.495+08:002014-10-31T11:37:54.495+08:00I read a comment from one of the reviews of EPL7 s...I read a comment from one of the reviews of EPL7 saying that this camera is basically an EPL5 with a selfie feature. Now I am confused whether it is wise to buy the EPL7 or the EPL5. I hope you can help me with this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04799400054888664666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-39540138489030306002014-10-17T16:28:58.379+08:002014-10-17T16:28:58.379+08:00Hi Robin, thanks so much for your review. Now I wa...Hi Robin, thanks so much for your review. Now I want to have it!! Love the model, reminds me alot of the oldies camera ;) <br />I have been reading your blog and I love Olympus product. I have a question, is there any good external flash for Olympus E-PL? I checked the review of Olympus FL-300 is not too satisfying and with its length, I wonder if I can use it with Oly micro four thirds lens lens 75mm. Would you please advise me? Thank you so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-79991223460354501132014-10-11T19:31:46.244+08:002014-10-11T19:31:46.244+08:00Hi Robin,
Great review as usual. I am looking fo...Hi Robin,<br /><br />Great review as usual. I am looking for a " do it all" traveling cam, I can always have with me. I am an experienced amateur and was sold on the Stylus 1 based on you review. I ordered it. Since it has not arrived yet, and I can probably return it, what are your thought about the Stylus 1 vs. the EPL7? Quality wise, picture wise, low light, etc...<br /><br />Thanks,<br />NickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515365679235760316noreply@blogger.com