While in-camera focus stacking is absent, it does have bracketing – I haven’t yet checked if it has the latest firmware. Full control over your images in a beautiful bodyįeature wise, it sits roughly between the EM5-II and the EM1-II and is VERY capable despite it’s age, having many features that other brands still lack. Reminiscent of the 1960s-era PEN-F, it has an array of mostly customisable physical controls and dials including an art filter selector on the front, a built-in EVF and an articulating touchscreen. Released in March 2016 to mark the 80th anniversary of the first Olympus camera, the ‘Semi-Olympus 1′ from 1936, the PEN F was at the time Olympus’ most advanced and expensive camera, featuring a new 20MP sensor – the same used in the later OMD cameras. I asked Google, “Should I buy another camera?” Google’s reply: “Do you need another camera?” Ha! I thought I’d let fate decide and tossed a coin – (as I did with the OM1 with three heads up) – HEADS = YES, I tossed it again to confirm – TAILS = NO, fate didn’t know. The discontinued Pen F doesn’t often come up for sale in Australia, especially in this as-new condition with just over 1200 shutter releases – practically new, at a good price. I still wasn’t 100% sure I should get it. He was lovely to deal with and we eventually reached a price we were both still reluctant with, but also happy with. The price was high and he was a reluctant seller who was switching to Fuji, the system his wife uses so they can share lenses. I ummed and erred before messaging the seller. I received an email advising the ad would expire in two days. I watched this mint PEN-F for three weeks on Gumtree – an Aussie buy and sell site. Simply, this purchase is pure indulgence, something I WANT, and have coveted for some time. Why would I buy another camera? I just bought the new OM-1 and have an EM-1 II, I don’t NEED another camera.
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