Sometimes people are curious about the camera gear I own. I've been fortunate that I've been able to afford quite a bit of gear. The gear does allow me to take pictures in more extreme situations, but honestly more gear doesn't make you a better photographer.
| Maker | Model | Bought | EVF | Sealed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus | E-M1 mark II | 2021-07 | TFT LCD | Yes | I bought this to complement the E-m5 mark III. We'll see which camera gets the main usage. |
| Olympus | E-M5 mark III | 2020-02 | OLED LCD | Yes | This is my main stills camera. |
| Olympus | E-M1 mark I | 2016-05 | TFT LCD | Yes | This was my main stills camera. I did have to send it in for a shutter repair in April, 2018. I sent it in for a secondary repair for the USB and shutter release at the end of 2019 |
| Panasonic | G85 | 2016-11 | OLED | Yes | This was my main video camera. I suspect I will be doing more video on the E-m1 mark II in the future. |
| Olympus | E-M10 mark II | 2018-05 | OLED | No | I bought a refurbished E-m10 mark II to complement the E-m1 mark I on sunny days. Now that I have the E-m5 mark III with an OLED viewfinder and it is sealed, I haven't used the E-m10 mark II much |
| Olympus | E-M5 mark I | 2014-02 | TFT LCD | Yes | This was my first weather sealed micro 4/3rds camera. I now use it mostly inside of a steampunk case. |
| Olympus | E-PM2 | 2009-11 | External | No | Second micro 4/3rds camera. It now is mostly unused, except inside of a small steampunk case. |
| Olympus | E-P2 | 2009-12 | External | No | First micro 4/3rds camera. It is now mostly unused. |
| Maker | Model | Bought | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus | E-5 | 2011-10 | Main camera from 2011-2014. I bring it out of retirement every so often. |
| Olympus | E-3 | 2008-08 | This was my main camera until I got the E-5. It is now mostly retired. |
| Olympus | E-1 | 2004-12 | First classic 4/3rds camera. I bring it out every so often. |
| Maker | Model | Field of view | F/stop | Sealed | Bought | EVF | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus | Stylus 1 | 28-300mm | f/2.8 | No | 2014-02 | TFT LCD | I use this as a pocket camera. I tend to prefer it over the Panasonic LX-10. |
| Panasonic | LX10 | 24-72mm | f/1.4-2.8 | None | 2017-10 | None | I use this as a pocket camera. I bought it as a low light camera. |
| Panasonic | FZ300 | 25-600mm | f/2.8 | Yes | 2018-02 | OLED | I bought this used as a super-zoom camera when I don't want to carry multiple cameras/lenses. |
| Olympus | TG-5 | 28-140mm | f/2-4.9mm | Yes | 2018-10 | None | Just purchased. |
| Olympus | TG-2 | 28-140mm | f/2-4.9mm | Yes | 2013-?? | None | I don't use this that much anymore. |
| Olympus | C-2100UZ | 38-380mm | f/2.8 | No | 2002-04 | Yes | I used to use it as my main camera. I bring it out rarely now. |
| Maker | Model | Resolution | Bought | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC | GZ-R10 | 1080p | 2015-06 | I bought this to shoot renaissance faire videos. It is now backup to the G85. |
| Kodak | ZX-1 | 720p | 2011-05 | I bought this to shoot renaissance faire videos. I haven't used it in awhile. |
| Maker | Model | Lens/mount | Bought | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus | TG-860 | 21-105mm | 2016-03 | Sold, October 2018, upgraded to TG-5. |
| JVC | GZ-Ex210 | 1080p | 2013-07 | I gave this to a friend. |
| Z camera | E1 | Micro 4/3 | 2017-12 | Returned. It did not work with my microphone, it was cumbersome, and focusing was too slow. |
| Olympus | Air A01 | Micro 4/3 | 2015-07 | I bought this to explore remote control. I wound up returning it as I had several issues with it |
| Olympus | VG-120 | 26-130mm | 2011-11 | Given away to a friend in February, 2014. |
| Olympus | E-510 | Classic 4/3 | 2007-06 | Sold September, 2009. It was mostly used for telephoto until I got the E-3. |
| Olympus | SP-550UZ | 28-504mm | 2007-03 | Given away to a friend in February, 2014. |
| Olympus | C-8080WZ | 28-140mm | 2007-08 | Sold June 2009. I didn't shoot with it too much. |
| Olympus | D-510Z | 35-105mm | 2001-12 | No longer works, thrown away. |
| Canon | S1-IS | 38-380mm | 2006-02 | I dropped it, and it no longer works. |
| Fuji | F30 | 36-108mm | 2006-08 | I gave this camera to my daughter. |
| Maker | Focal length | Version | Aperture | Sealed | New/Used | Bought | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus | 12-40mm | - | f/2.8mm | Yes | Used | 2015-03 | Still own |
| Olympus | 12-50mm | - | f/3.5-6.3mm | Yes | E-M5 kit | 2014-02 | Still own |
| Olympus | 14-42mm | Mark I | f/3.5-5.6mm | No | E-P2 kit | 2009-12 | Given to a friend |
| Mark II-R | E-PM2 kit | 2013-01 | Still own | ||||
| Olympus | 14-150mm | Mark I | f/4-5.6mm | No | New | 2010-10 | Sold |
| Mark II | Yes | 2015-07 | Still own | ||||
| Panasonic | 20mm | Mark I | f/1.7mm | No | New | 2011-03 | Still own |
| Olympus | 45mm | - | f/1.7mm | No | New | 2015-07 | Still own |
| Panasonic | 35-100mm | Mark I | f/2.8mm | Yes | Used | 2018-03 | Still own |
| Panasonic | 100-300mm | Mark II | f/4-5.6mm | Yes | Used | 2017-10 | Still own |
| Panasonic | 15mm | - | f/1.7mm | No | Used | 2018-11 | Still own |
| Olympus | 9-18mm | - | f/4-5.6mm | No | Refurbished | 2016-12 | Still own |
| Olympus | 12mm | - | f/2.0mm | No | Used | 2019-08 | Sold 2021-08 |
| Sigma | 16mm | - | f/1.4mm | Yes | Refurbished | 2019-06 | Still own |
| Olympus | 25mm | - | f/1.7mm | No | Used | 2019-04 | Sold 2021-08 |
| Olympus | MMF-3 (2x) | - | Lens adapter | Yes | Refurbished | 2014-03 | Still own |
| Panasonic | DMW-MA1 | - | Lens adapter | No | ???? | ???? | Still own |
| Maker | Focal length | Version | Aperture | Sealed | New/Used | Bought | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus | 14-54mm | Mark I | f/2.8-3.5mm | Yes | E-1 kit | 2004-12 | Still own |
| Mark II | Used | 2018-01 | Still own | ||||
| Olympus | 50-200mm | Mark I | f/2.8-3.5mm | Yes | Refurbished | 2005-10 | Still own |
| Olympus | 70-300mm | - | f/4-5.6mm | No | Used | 2009-05 | Still own |
| Olympus | EC-14 | - | Teleconverter | Yes | New | 2006-03 | Still own |
| Olympus | 11-22mm | - | f/2.8-3.5mm | Yes | New | 2006-04 | Still own |
| Olympus | 50mm | - | f/2 | Yes | Used | 2005-06 | Still own |
| Olympus | 14-42mm | Mark I | f/3.5-5.6 | No | E-510 kit | 2007-06 | Sold |
| Mark II | Used | 2009-02 | Still own | ||||
| Olympus | 40-150mm | Mark I | f/3.5-4.5mm | No | New | 2005-08 | Sold |
| Mark II | f/4-5.6mm | E-510 kit | 2007-06 | Still own | |||
| Olympus | 9-18mm | - | f/4-5.6mm | No | Used | ???? | Still own |
| Sigma | 30mm | - | f/1.4 | No | Used | 2008-07 | Still own |
| Sigma | 18-125mm | - | f/3.8-5.6mm | No | New | 2005-01 | Sold |
| Sigma | 55-200mm | - | f/4-5.6mm | No | New | 2005-01 | Sold |
| Olympus | EX-25 | - | Teleconverter | Yes | New | 2006-07 | Sold |
| Maker | Name | Multiplier | Bought | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus | Tcon-17 | 1.7x | July 2005 | Still own |
| Olympus | A-200 | 1.5x | July 2002 | Still own |
| Kenko | KNW-075 | 0.75x | 2002 | Still own |
| Tiffen | 43 | 0.75x | 2002 | Still own |
| Olympus | B-macro | macro | August 2003 | Still own |
| Maker | Name | Bought | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus | FL-50 | September 2005 | I dropped it and now does not work. Before the drop, I used it frequently. |
| Olympus | FL-36 | July 2006 (used) | Controls are a little sticky now, and replaced with the FL-36R. |
| Olympus | FL-36R | February 2014 (used) | Main flash for E-P2, E-PM2. |
| Olympus | FL-900R | November, 2018 (refurbished) | Large, weather sealed flash. |
| Adorama | Flashpoint TT350O | March 2019 | New flash (radio trigger available). |
| Metz | 48 AF-1 | March 2011 (used) | Main flash for E-5, E-3, E-1. Flash no longer zooms after a drop. |
| Promaster | Digital macrolume | January 2008 | I haven't used it in a while. |
| Sunpak | 144PC | April 2002 | Gave away |
| Promaster | 5750DX | October 2003 | I primarily use this with C-2100UZ. |
| Ritz | MS-1 (slave) | April 2005 | I haven't used this in a while. |
| Maker | Name | Bought | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcoplus | DMW-BGG1 clone grip for G85 | 2018-01 | I use this when I'm shooting a lot during the day. |
| Olympus | HLD-6 battery grip for E-m5 mark I | ???? | I primarily use this on my steampunk camera setup. |
| Olympus | HLD-7 battery grip for E-m1 mark I | 2016-05 | I use this when I'm shooting a lot during the day. |
| Olympus | HLD-4 battery grip for E-3/E-5 | 2011-01 | I primarily use this on my steampunk camera setup. |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| General photo album | http://www.the-meissners.org/photo-large.html |
| Renaissance faire albums | http://www.the-meissners.org/photo-ren.html |
| Calendars | http://www.the-meissners.org/calendars.html |
| Camera links page | http://www.the-meissners.org/camera.html |
| Pictures of modifications to my E-P2 | http://www.the-meissners.org/2010-large-albums/2010-pimp-my-ep2/index.html |
| Pictures of various camera gear and setups | http://www.the-meissners.org/large-albums/camera-hacks/index.html |
| Total digital photo statistics | http://www.the-meissners.org/stats.html |