Olympus E-PL7 + internal flash

[timz]

Hi, After loads of waiting for the Canon G17, it turned out to be a G5X and honestly, I'm kind dissapointed with the spec offered. So, I think I am switching my focus to a wider range and stop hoping Canon will regain their passion.

I'm currently looking into Olympus E-PL7. Is there any sample of underwater picture that's taken with the Olymous E-PL7 with it's original housing and the flash that comes with the camera??

Or is the flash unable to use underwater due to the housing opening with 2 micro fiber ports...

 

[JackConnick]

You're really going to need an external flash with any of the Oly housings like this. We have a review and photos on our blog here:
[h=1]Review: Olympus PT-EP12 Underwater Housing for the PEN E-PL7 Camera[/h]

 

[timz]

So, if I were to get an E-PL7 + PT-EP12 housing, will the UF3 strobe from Olympus worth the extra money compare to the Sea&Sea YS-01??

 

[JackConnick]

No, the UFL-3 doesn't offer a lot more, just RC mode. The YS-D2 would be a much better option and it's on sale.

 

[timz]

No, the UFL-3 doesn't offer a lot more, just RC mode. The YS-D2 would be a much better option and it's on sale.

Thanks buddy. But i'm living in Malaysia... I've also read some review on the E-PL7 where you can only zoom all wide or all tele with button. Is there any aftermarket zoom gear to zoom anything in the middle of the range??

 

[JackConnick]

You can set the camea to zoom one percent at a time with the left and right buttons. Not sure about a gear.

 

[timz]

I was googling about E-PL7 underwater and I saw this...

Olympus Zoom Gear for the 14-42mm and 9-18mm lenses PPZR-EP02 | Bluewater Photo & Video

 

[JackConnick]

Won't fit. Wrong gear.

 

[timz]

Won't fit. Wrong gear.

Hi JackConnick.

I've now narrowed down my choice to either e-pl6 or e-pl7.

Another question i'd like to ask about e-pl7 before i end up making a wrong choice.

Here is the situation. E-PL6 has almost the same features as an E-PL7. The E-PL6 housing is PT-EP10 has the port that is capable of using the 60mm Macro lens. But the kit 14-42mm IIR lens magnification is 0.19x. I am not sure if it's capable of taking good macro shot even with thr diopter lens.

However, in Malaysia. An E-PL7 comes with the 14-42mm EZ lens as kit. It has slightly better magnification of 0.23x compare to the IIR lens 0.19x. But the PT-EP12 housing does not fit the 60mm macro lens. But i am not sure how well a +10 diopter lens will work either.

If the macro of the E-PL7 with 14-42mm EZ lens works well, I can at least save some cash for a Strobe.

Here is my question. Do you have any sample of uncropped macro pictures taken with the E-PL7 + 14-42mm ES lens + diopter. Or E-PL5 + 14-42mm IIR lens + diopter?

Your assistance is very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

[JackConnick]

I have some examples on my review article:
Olympus EPL-7 with Nauticam WWL-1 & CMC Lens Review