Keep calm and carry on using Olympus
John Ashton
@ickledot (Instagram)
Uses: Olympus OM-D E-M1X, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Favourite item: Olympus 300mm f/4
As a rugby photographer I can shoot distant players across the pitch without carrying long, heavy lenses. The weatherproofing is also important. I’ve worked in downpours and the equipment has never let me down. Olympus’s support through Covid has been wonderful: webinars, tutorials and mailings have kept me informed. I really feel part of a community. I see no reason to switch systems. The company has set out some really exciting plans. I can’t wait for the 150-400mm f/4.5 lens which should make a significant difference in my photography.
Ivor Rackham
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 fits 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
