I said Kirk's column would be coming along today, but I lied. I'll try to get it up on Monday. Or Tuesday. I temporarily have a lot of work to do because of our remodeling project, and I need to get my work done for the day before the Kentucky Derby coverage starts this afternoon. (<—Note sneaky additional mention of the Derby, to remind you that it's on NBC today at 4:00 local time. Union Rags is still the favorite, but Bodemeister has moved into second-favorite position with the bettors. I'm still pulling for Gemologist.)
My son and his girlfriend are going to her prom today, too, and both have new finery for the occasion. I'm hoping to get at least as much time from them as Karsh got from Winston Churchill. But we'll see. I'm starting to wish I had splurged for the OM-D on Thursday, kit and all. It's not like I have any shortage of cameras around here. But what could it hurt to have a surplus 12–50mm? Hmm.
Mike
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Featured Comment by Bill Tyler: "Don't forget to grab your son's cigar just before shooting."
Featured Comment by Tony McLean: "You may not be able to snatch the cigar but perhaps his mobile phone would extract a similar expression?"
You should absolutely get the kit. What good is a weather-sealed camera without a sealed lens?
Posted by: Bernd Reinhardt | Saturday, 05 May 2012 at 02:54 PM
A close focusing lens will make it easier to take product photography and sell stuff for higher prices on eBay.
Posted by: Sam | Saturday, 05 May 2012 at 03:41 PM
Mike, my OMD arrived and with battery charged, I'm walking the Chicago streets and lakeshore using the 12-50 kit and so far I must say its a joy to use. If the images are anything like what I'm seeing on the display is any indication, it's worth getting the kit. Shooting from the waist ala Rollie is great as is the EVF. Even had a few opportunities to try the Macro mode of this lens. Worse case I think you could sell the lens for 300.00 which is 200.00 less than retail and out meet the body only price .....
Posted by: Mark Kinsman | Saturday, 05 May 2012 at 04:06 PM
Get the kit. I'll buy the 12-50 from you.
Posted by: Dave Jenkins | Saturday, 05 May 2012 at 04:19 PM
You may not be able to snatch the cigar but perhaps his mobile phone would extract a similar expression?
Posted by: Tony McLean | Saturday, 05 May 2012 at 04:40 PM
Buy the OM-D, Mike... you know you want it. :)
Posted by: Steve Biro | Saturday, 05 May 2012 at 06:39 PM
This might be of interest to some readers...
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/it-s-a-hat-spectacle-derby-slideshow/eric-williams-wears-antique-camera-hat-prior-kentucky-photo-170142907.html
Posted by: toto | Saturday, 05 May 2012 at 07:19 PM
"I'll [take] another"
Posted by: Hugh Crawford | Saturday, 05 May 2012 at 08:36 PM
I'm no fan of slow zoom lenses (nor of fast ones), but the weatherproof 12-50 on the weatherproof OM-D would be a handy foul weather kit. Even a bit of salt spray is ok if you can rinse the camera afterwards. Foul weather often gives great photo opportunities.
Posted by: Mandeno Moments | Saturday, 05 May 2012 at 10:30 PM
Make mental note: "Don't follow any of Mike's horse-racing tips!" :)
Posted by: William Walker | Sunday, 06 May 2012 at 04:18 AM
"Make mental note: "Don't follow any of Mike's horse-racing tips!" :)"
Hey, I did say I don't know anything. At least I didn't tell you to bet on Union Rags!
Gemologist broke well, and was in a great position. I guess he just didn't like the heat or something--he had nothing around the final turn and down the stretch.
His owner said, "He just didn't show up."
Too bad for Bodemeister...the race just went on a little too long for him. The downfall of many a Derby contender, that extra bit of length.
Oh well, at least it was first-timers who won the big prize.
Mike
Posted by: Mike Johnston | Sunday, 06 May 2012 at 05:35 AM
Two minutes? What generous relatives one has these days.
Posted by: m3photo | Sunday, 06 May 2012 at 06:10 AM
Camera Purchase...
Have you ever noticed
Mike that commentators
are suggesting you using
"your" money to purchase?
Now what if they
allowed you to use
"their" money to allow
you to purchase the
photographic items
you wish to purchase?
Just an odd thought
on my part.
Posted by: Bryce Lee | Monday, 07 May 2012 at 02:00 PM
Mike,
Don't say you "lied". Since you mention Winston Churchill, he called it "terminological inexactitude". You see.......that is permissible in the British parliament.
He also said, "there are a terrible lot of lies going about the world, and the worst of it is that half of them are true".
Arie V
Posted by: Arie Vandenberg | Monday, 07 May 2012 at 03:24 PM
I love my OM-D, but I'm not sure I did the right thing selling my G-3 to get it.
Posted by: Ben Rosengart | Monday, 07 May 2012 at 04:58 PM