OM-D E-M10 Mark IV 14-42mm Kit - Silver

A superb camera, ideal for any situation, light weight, compact and easy to use. No matter if you are new to photography or a pro, this camera is so much fun to use, with various functions. Gives a great multitude of pictures, no matter the light, give you options to either use the Auto function or manually settings. Would recommend this camera or any of the OMD range to anyone.

So far I'm delighted with this camera. The size and weight are perfect for street and travel and ergonomically it sits very well in the hand. People have mentioned in reviews that the menus are difficult to navigate. To be honest, there are one or two quirks but for the main part it is easy to set this camera up in aperture or shutter priority modes and the semi-automatic modes are a doddle to use. I love the haptic feedback from the mechanical shutter mechanism, it's very satisfying. The speed with which it takes five exposure-bracketed shots is astonishing. The images are bright and crisp and for most purposes, 20mp is plenty. The camera copes very well with indoor shooting and I like that the auto white balance is very accurate even in shady spots where my DSLR often makes the white balance too cold. I like the fact that the display shows what focal length you're setting with the zoom lens. There is also a menu option to choose whether the camera remembers the focal length set when the camera is turned off. Update: I am noticing that at wide angles there can be considerable flare and veiled flare in certain situations. A lens hood is not an option with this 14-42mm lens. On the whole I am still very pleased with this camera although I prefer my full-frame DSLR for landscape photos.

For the price, this is a fantastic camera. It may not have the CP features of the newer OMS cameras, but it still gives impressive performance and quality and while I'm not a beginner in photography, I can see why it's recommended for beginners. I would certainly buy this as a gift for a friend or family member. The only negative things I can say, is that I wish it had weather dealing, and if you attach a case, you can't flip the LCD screen down to take selfies (it's not my thing, so it's not a problem). I have read a lot of reviews that complain that the body is too "plasticky", but I honestly think that those reviewers are nit-picking. The body feels solid in your hands and it's pleasant and comfortable to hold. And yes, 20MP is good enough for stunning detailed photos.

A great camera for a general use beginner

I wish I could leave you a more intensive review. I knew there would be no separate battery charger but had to charge the battery through the camera via the USB port. Camera, usb cable to transformer, transformer to wall socket via power cable. Power cable isn't a 3 pin UK compliance one. Also, everything inside the box had been taken out of bags (some were loose in the box). Though I can't find any signs of use. So now I have to buy a separate charger.

First let me make it clear: I don't like smart phones much (except for making calls) so won't compare this camera to a phone. I bought my first camera 62 years ago so I am an old school photographer. Everything was manual then and you had to learn the basics about exposure and focus etc. No ISO settings then only film speeds and developing and printing took ages but was a magical experience. Well times have changed and I am happy to move on with the advancement of technology. This camera is a good balance between the large DSLR and small compact camera. The settings are numerous and yes I probably won't use half of them but they are available for those who feel inclined to do so. The camera is not too heavy but solid enough to hold firmly. They say it is a bit plastic but it doesn't seem obvious. The results are excellent and satisfactory with all my lenses. It also looks a bit old fashioned which reminds me of my early photographic days. No doubt there are better cameras available and definitely a lot worse but I am personally more than happy with the EM10. Cameras are a personal taste so it's a case of finding one you are happy with. No matter how good a camera you won't take good pictures with it if you don't like it. I would give it 5 stars but there is always room for improvement.

Camera easily lives up to expectations, compact and comprehensively featured and with a little practice very easy to use. I purchased it with the standard 14 - 42 kit lens and I was pleasantly surprised how good this lens was.

Great little camera for general photography, especially with the kit pancake lens as it is so compact. It's a great travel / holiday / landscape camera. However, the auto focus system is very basic and it cannot cope with tracking moving subjects at all well. I loved the form factor and the image quality was on a par with my Canon APS-C kit but the poor AF tracking made it a non-starter for me so I sold it on eBay as I kept it too long to return. If you can operate in "One Shot" AF all of the time it's a lovely camera but if you're in to photographing moving stuff like wildlide, motorsport, aircraft etc and need to lean of the "Servo AF" and "Tracking" capability then you will be frustrated.

My first mirrorless camera (not counting phones). In my experience camera is pretty capable and easy to use even for complete novice, who has no idea what he is doing. Main complain for me is that out of box it can barely do any better job that just pretty old iPhone camera. You either need to search for a specific cases when phone camera cannot do desired quality (and also you must know how to push camera to do better job since automatic mode produces similar quality to phone) such as night sky or long exposure, or use telephoto good lenses (what phones cannot do). But camera surely adds great vibe and sense to photography and you constantly want to use it, so I'm happy with how it performs. In my novice usage the only problem I experience is that m4/3 lenses are... either rare or expensive, and it is easier to find suitable lens for the canon.

La compré rebajada y fue un acierto. Es mi cámara secundaria para los días que no me apetece cargar con la Canon R6 Markt IV. Ideal para escapadas y pequeños viajes, o para llevarla encima siempre y disparar en cualquier momento. Pequeña y ligera, no se puede comparar con la calidad de las más grandes pero hace buenas fotos. Me ha sorprendido. El diseño retro es un plus. Funciona genial!!!!

I got the camera only a couple of days ago and have used it as much as possible, testing out the various standard features, not the filters or the in-box or in-camera effects. The basic functions of the camera are excellent, the menus are easy, and the ergonomy of the machine is excellent as well. So definitely very happy with my purchase. I'm generally not a big fan of in-camera effects, but if that's what you're looking for, there are some. I'm more of a stickler for good basic functions, and the camera does the job. Even the basic kit lens that it comes with is really good. I like what it does. I like the way it performs, and I generally like the overall aspect of the camera. Happy.

Top, facile de prise en main pour les débutants, je recommande !

Piccola e dallo stile retò Pregi: -Design e dimensioni: È bellissima da vedere, ha un look retrò interessante, e soprattutto è super compatta. Perfetta per viaggiare o averla sempre dietro. -Qualità d'immagine: Nonostante sia una Micro Quattro Terzi, le foto che tira fuori sono eccellenti. Colori vivaci, buona gestione del rumore anche a ISO un po' più alti e un sacco di dettaglio. -Stabilizzazione a 5 assi: Ti permette di scattare a mano libera anche con poca luce o tempi lunghi senza che le foto vengano mosse. Funziona alla grande anche per i video. -Facile da usare (ma con potenziale): Ha un sacco di modalità automatiche e filtri artistici che la rendono user-friendly per chi inizia, ma anche tante opzioni manuali per i più esperti. -Display ribaltabile: Perfetto per i selfie (se ti interessa) e anche per scattare da angolazioni difficili. Difetti: -Batteria: Come molte mirrorless, l'autonomia non è eccezionale. Se scatti tanto, ti servirà una batteria di riserva, sicuro. -Autofocus non il top per soggetti in movimento rapido: Per foto sportive o di animali velocissimi, potrebbe faticare un po' rispetto a modelli più performanti (e costosi). Per il resto va benissimo. -Mancanza di ingresso microfono: Se vuoi fare video seriamente, l'audio integrato è decente ma non puoi attaccare un microfono esterno, il che è un peccato. -Sensore Micro Quattro Terzi: Sebbene ottimo, è più piccolo di un APS-C o Full Frame, quindi la performance in condizioni di luce estreme (buio pesto) o per sfocati estremi sarà leggermente inferiore. In sintesi: Se vuoi una fotocamera compatta, stilosa, che fa foto fantastiche in quasi tutte le situazioni e con una stabilizzazione da paura, la E-M10 Mark IV è una scelta super. Perfetta per il turista evoluto, il fotografo di strada o chi vuole un'ottima macchina senza portarsi dietro un "mattone". Non è per il fotografo professionista di sport, ma per quasi tutti gli altri, fa un figurone!