In the year since I've had my Olympus OM5 camera I've become increasingly impressed with it. It's smaller and lighter than my previous Sony setup and the results are great. I was so impressed that I invested in the OM 90mm macro lens, selling the 60mm lens I originally bought with the OM5. I've developed a workflow for focus stacking which produces results I'm delighted with. However, there is one problem. As my system (and the quality of the results) has grown, so has the weight. The (absolutely brilliant) Cygnustech flying nun diffuser does the business, but it is cumbersome and a bit fragile, and I'm not keen on bashing the expensive 90mm lens around in the field. So I took the plunge and have invested in two complementary systems.
Studio macro setup:
- OM System OM-1
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f3.5 Macro IS PRO lens
- +/- Olympus M.Zuiko 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14
- +/- Raynox DCR-250/DCR150
- Godox V860IIIO flash
- Cygnustech flying nun diffuser
Fantastic, but here's the problem - this setup is a bit fragile, and weighs 1,830g. I don't want to drag that around with me outdoors, so...
- OM System OM-5
- Olympus M. Zuiko 60 mm f/2.8 MSC ED Macro lens
- Olympus FL-LM3 Flash
- bit of packaging foam for a diffuser
And if even the OM5 is too much, I'll still be using my Olympus TG-6 for record shots and my iPhone (for landscapes). As ever, all this kit was bought used from trusted resellers (and guaranteed). Was the step up to the OM1 worth it? I'm still dialling in optimum settings and getting used to the camera, but first indications are favourable - focus stacks seem to be a step up from the OM5.

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