r/OMSystem

I'm sailing in July and Scuba Diving in August, really torn on whether to bite the bullet on the TG-7 or hold out? I get the impression the former is already a really good camera, but if the TG-8 will release imminently then I may as well wait.

I'm getting back into photography after a long, long hiatus and am building out a system for macro among other things. I'm looking at picking up an OM 1 mkII and the 90mm macro lens to start.

I've been a lifelong Canon guy. So I'm lost on OM and OM flashes. Should I go with a Godox V1 or the V860IIIO, or something else entirely. The flash will be for macro shots and am thinking I'll use it with a Cygnustech Macro Diffuser.

What's the best flash purchase here?

I was out in the yard this morning having a closer look at one of our grevilleas. This one’s called Peaches and Cream.

What caught my eye were the tiny hair-like textures along the curls of the flower. You don’t really notice them until you stop and look properly.

So I thought I’d try and photograph it… just to see if I could capture that fine detail.

I reckon I got pretty close with my M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO.

I used focus stacking - my first attempt - a macro lens is a little out of my budget at the moment.

Might have to start taking this a bit more seriously 😄

https://preview.redd.it/yzklzyrqrmyg1.jpg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9337d3a29553cfc1746dd902a2005ec510a65259

I use an inverted tripod a lot for macro photos and have heard the OM5ii has a pretty easily breakable tripod mount, so holding the weight of the camera is likely not great.. anyone have tips to protect the mount while using it on tripods? I use tripods lots and didn't realize this until after purchase, but love the camera!