Olympus OM-D E-M10 First Impressions, or You Say PASM and I Say PAY-SAM

Wow.

How's that for a first impression?

From the size and weight, to the controls and features, this is one heckofa camera. 

OM-D E-M10

I'm still working on the basics, switching through all the PASM modes (Program, Aperture Preferred, Shutter Preferred, Manual), and figuring out which of two control dials control what. Viewfinder displays make it very clear which mode you have set, and the "rear" control dial controls the aperture or shutter depending on which mode you have set. In addition to the "mode" being displayed, the function to be set is highlighted. Interestingly, the rear dial can also be used to override the shutter speed while in Program mode, providing quick way to customize your shot, but only by increasing the time and not by decreasing. Huh?

The "front" dial almost always controls exposure compensation, but I was confused initially because the display seemed to indicate I had some kind of dynamic exposure compensation going on. Then I realized I had a similar indicator running vertically along the right side of the display. Camera level indicators, dodo. Horizontal and vertical. Why not eliminate that straightening function in post-processing by getting the horizon straight to begin with? Cool...

I've also been through the Super Control Panel, just a one button click away. So, with one click you have access to: ISO sensitivity, Flash mode, Flash intensity control, Sequential shooting/self-timer, White balance, White balance compensation, Picture mode, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Gradation, B&W Filter, Picture tone, Color space, Button function assignment, Face priority, Metering mode, Aspect ratio, Record mode, AF mode, AF target and, whew, Image stabilizer options.

Did I mention built-in WiFi for full remote control, geotagging and sharing?

And, if all that is too much to handle, or you're just feeling lazy, there is always iAuto.

Anyway, we're hoping for some sunshine tomorrow. I'll post some pics from today but everything is pretty flat.

In the mean time, may the sun always be at your back, unless...