Michael Meissner's current camera gear

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.

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Micro 4/3rds cameras that I currently own

Maker Model Bought EVF Sealed Status
OM OM-3 2025 OLED LCD Yes This is my secondary camera.
OM OM-1 mark I 2022 OLED LCD Yes This is my main camera.
Olympus E-M5 mark III 2020 OLED LCD Yes With the OM-3, this will see less use.
Olympus E-M1 mark II 2021 TFT LCD Yes I bought this to complement the E-m5 mark III. Now that I have the OM-1, I use the E-m1 mark II in my steampunk camera setup.
Olympus E-M1 mark I 2016 TFT LCD Yes This was my main stills camera, but it is now retired. 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
Olympus E-M5 mark I 2014 TFT LCD Yes This was my first weather sealed micro 4/3rds camera, but it is now retired.
Olympus E-P2 2009 External No This was my first micro 4/3rds camera. It is now retired.

Classic 4/3rds cameras that I currently own

Maker Model Bought Status
Olympus E-5 2011 Main camera from 2011-2014. I bring it out of retirement every so often.
Olympus E-3 2008 This was my main camera until I got the E-5. It is now mostly retired.
Olympus E-1 2004 First classic 4/3rds camera. I bring it out every so often.

Fixed lens cameras that I currently own

Maker Model Field of view F/stop Sealed Bought EVF Status
Olympus Stylus 1 28-300mm f/2.8 No 2014 TFT LCD I use this as a pocket camera. I tend to prefer it over the Panasonic LX-10. On April 20th, 2024, I cracked the rear LCD, and I bought a 2nd Stylus-1 on April 24th, 2024.
Olympus XZ-2 28-110mm f/1.8-2.5 No 2025 None I bought this as a lower light fixed lens camera to complement the Stylus-1
Panasonic LX10 24-72mm f/1.4-2.8 No 2017 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 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/2.0-4.9 Yes 2018 None I use this camera very occasionally
Olympus TG-2 28-140mm f/2.0-4.9 Yes 2013 None I don't use this that much anymore.
Olympus C-2100UZ 38-380mm f/2.8 No 2002 Yes I used to use it as my main camera. I bring it out rarely now.

Video cameras that I currently own

Maker Model Resolution Bought Status
Panasonic HC-V770 1080p 2019 I bought this as a backup to record shows. I haven't used it since I no longer record renaissance faire sows.
JVC GZ-R10 1080p 2015 I bought this to shoot renaissance faire videos. I haven't used it in awhile.
Kodak ZX-1 720p 2011 I bought this to shoot renaissance faire videos. I haven't used it in awhile.

Cameras that I no longer own

Maker Model Mount/Focal length Bought Status
Panasonic G85 Micro 4/3rds 2016 I gave this camera to Angela Cook to use in her photography business.
Olympus E-M10 mark II Micro 4/3rds 2018 I bought a refurbished E-m10 mark II to complement the E-m1 mark I on sunny days. I sold it on one of the camera forums once I got the E-m5 mark III.
Olympus E-PM2 Micro 4/3rds 2009 This was my second micro 4/3rds camera. I hadn't used it since 2017 and I sold it in December 2024.
Olympus TG-860 21-105mm 2016 Sold, October 2018, upgraded to TG-5.
JVC GZ-Ex210 1080p 2013 I gave this to a friend.
Z camera E1 Micro 4/3 2017 Returned. It did not work with my microphone, it was cumbersome, and focusing was too slow.
Olympus Air A01 Micro 4/3 2015 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 Given away to a friend in February, 2014.
Olympus E-510 Classic 4/3 2007 Sold in 2009. It was mostly used for telephoto until I got the E-3.
Olympus SP-550UZ 28-504mm 2007 Given away to a friend in February, 2014.
Olympus C-8080WZ 28-140mm 2007 Sold June 2009. I didn't shoot with it too much.
Olympus D-510Z 35-105mm 2001 No longer worked, thrown away.
Canon S1-IS 38-380mm 2006 I dropped it, and it no longer worked.
Fuji F30 36-108mm 2006 I gave this camera to my daughter.

Micro 4/3rds lenses that I currently own

The following are micro 4/3rds lenses that I currently own, broken down into categories.

Micro 4/3rds zoom lenses that I use frequently

Maker Focal length Aperture Version Sealed New/Used Bought Status Comment
Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Mark I Yes Used 2015 Own This is my favorite lens along with the 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens.
2023 I bought a second lens at Hunts as a backup.
Olympus 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 --- Yes Refurbished 2020 Own This is my favorite lens along with the 12-40mm f/2.8 lens.
Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 --- No New 2025 Own I bought to reduce the weight of gear I carry as an alternative to the Olympus 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 mark I. I find this lens to be my new favorite long zoom lens due to the weight.
Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 --- Yes Used 2024 Own I bought this lens from a mu-43.com forum member.
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 --- Yes Used 2024 Own I bought this lens from borrowlenses.com. It is a great lens, particularly for shooting indoor theater. Because of its weight, it does not come out normally.
Olympus 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 Mark I Yes Used 2024 Own I bought this lens from ebay.com. It is large and heavy, but it comes out when I need the long zoom range and/or splash resistance.
Olympus 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 Mark I No New 2010 Sold I used this for 7 years, before upgrading to the mark II version.
Mark II Yes New 2015 Own I mostly replaced this with the Olympus 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens, but due to its weight, I find it comes out when I'm primarily shooting with the OM-3.

Micro 4/3rds prime lenses that I own

Maker Focal length Aperture Version Sealed New/Used Bought Status Comment
Panasonic 9mm f/1.7 --- Yes New 2025 Own I figure it will replace the 7-14mm f/2.8 lens as a light weight, low light, wide angle lens.
Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 --- No Used 2018 Own I found the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 to be too long, and I bought this, but the 17mm lenses now tend to be used.
Olympus 17mm f/1.2 --- Yes Used 2024 Own It is a great lens, but due to weight, I prefer the OM 17mm f/1.8 mark II and OM 20mm f/1.4 lenses.
OM 17mm f/1.8 Mark II Yes New 2025 Own I bought to reduce the weight of gear I carry as an alternative to the Olympus 17mm f/1.2. I find the lens is hard to put onto the camera and remove due to its small size and the fact that I have inclusion body myositis.
OM 20mm f/1.4 --- Yes New 2025 Own I bought to reduce the weight of gear I carry as an alternative to the Olympus 17mm f/1.2.
Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 Mark I No New 2011 Own I find the lens is hard to put onto the camera and remove due to its small size and the fact that I have inclusion body myositis.
OM 25mm f/1.8 Mark II Yes Refurbished 2026 Own Like the OM 17mm f/1.8 mark II lens, I expect the lens will be hard to put onto the camera and remove due to its small size and the fact that I have inclusion body myositis.
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 --- No New 2015 Own Back when I shot video of performers, this used to be the perfect lens for indoor video from the audience.

Micro 4/3rds lenses that I use less frequently

Maker Focal length Aperture Version Sealed New/Used Bought Status Comment
OM 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 Mark II No New 2025 Own I bought to reduce the weight of gear I carry as an alternative to the Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8.
Olympus Mark I No New 2016 Status I sold this when I bought the 7-14mm f/2.8 lens.
OM 12-45mm f/4.0 --- Yes New 2025 Own I bought this as part of the OM-3 kit, but I prefer the 12-40mm f/2.8 lens.
Olympus 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 --- Yes 2014 2014 Own The 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens has electronic zoom support, which means I can zoom it from within the OIShare application.
Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mark I No New 2009 Gave away I have moved to using the 12-40mm f/2.8 lens
Mark II-R New 2013 Own
Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 Mark I Yes Used 2018 Own I replaced this with the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 lens.
OM 40-150mm f/4.0 --- Yes New 2025 Own I bought to reduce the weight of gear I carry as an alternative to the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8m, but so far I rarely use it, since I prefer to use the Olympus 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens.

Micro 4/3rds teleconverters that I own

Maker Focal length Aperture Version Sealed New/Used Bought Status Comment
Olympus MC-14 1.4x Teleconverter --- Yes New 2024 Own I bought this from Hunts
Olympus MC-20 2.0x Teleconverter --- Yes Used 2024 Own

Micro 4/3rds adapters that I own

Maker Focal length Aperture Version Sealed New/Used Bought Status Comment
Olympus MMF-3 (2x) Lens adapter --- Yes Refurbished 2014 Own
Panasonic DMW-MA1 Lens adapter --- No ???? ???? Own

Classic 4/3rds lenses that I currently own

Maker Focal length Aperture Version Sealed New/Used Bought Status
Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Mark I Yes New 2004 Own
Mark II Used 2018 Own
Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Mark I Yes Refurbished 2005 Own
Olympus 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 --- No Used 2009 Own
Olympus 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 --- Yes New 2006 Own
Olympus 50mm f/2 --- Yes Used 2005 Own
Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mark I No New 2007 Sold
Mark II Used 2009 Own
Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Mark I No New 2005 Sold
f/4.0-5.6 Mark II New 2007 Own
Olympus 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 --- No Used ???? Own
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 --- No Used 2008 Own
Olympus EC-14 1.4x Teleconverter --- Yes New 2006 Own
Olympus EC-20 2.0x Teleconverter --- Yes Used 2023 Own

Lenses that I used to own

Maker Focal length Format Aperture Sealed New/Used Bought Status
Olympus 12mm Micro 4/3rds f/2.0 No Used 2019 Sold 2021
Olympus 25mm Micro 4/3rds f/1.7 No Used 2019 Sold 2021
Panasonic 100-300mm mark II Micro 4/3rds f/4.0-5.6 Yes Used 2017 Sold 2024
Sigma 16mm Micro 4/3rds f/1.4 Yes Refurbished 2019 Sold 2024
Sigma 18-125mm Classic 4/3rds f/3.8-5.6 No New 2005 Sold
Sigma 55-200mm Classic 4/3rds f/4.0-5.6 No New 2005 Sold
Olympus EX-25 Classic 4/3rds Teleconverter Yes New 2006 Sold

Add-on lenses for C-2100UZ

Maker Name Multiplier Bought Status
Olympus Tcon-17 1.7x 2005 Own
Olympus A-200 1.5x 2002 Own
Kenko KNW-075 0.75x 2002 Own
Tiffen 43 0.75x 2002 Own
Olympus B-macro macro 2003 Own

External flashes

Maker Name Bought Status
Olympus FL-50 2005 I dropped it and now does not work. Before the drop, I used it frequently.
Olympus FL-36 2006 Controls are a little sticky now, and replaced with the FL-36R.
Olympus FL-36R 2014 Broken locking ring.
Olympus FL-900R 2018 Large, weather sealed flash.
Godox TT350O 2023 2x flashes bought
Godox Lux Master 2024 Steampunk flash
Godox IT20-O 2025 Small flash
Godox IT32 2026 Replace TT350 flashes.
Godox X2-O Trigger 2023 I prefer the X3 trigger.
Godox X3-O Trigger 2024
Godox X5-O Trigger 2026 Packaged with the IT32 flash
Adorama Flashpoint TT350O 2019 Broke
Metz 48 AF-1 2011 Broke.
Promaster Digital macrolume 2008 I haven't used it in a while.
Sunpak 144PC 2002 Gave away
Promaster 5750DX 2003 I used this with C-2100UZ.
Ritz MS-1 (slave) 2005 Unknown.

Battery grips

Maker Name Bought Status
OM HLD-10 battery grip for OM-1 mark I 2023
Olympus HLD-9 battery grip for E-m1 mark II/III 2021 I use it for powering my steampunk camera extenally.
Olympus HLD-7 battery grip for E-m1 mark I 2016
Olympus HLD-6 battery grip for E-m5 mark I ????
Olympus HLD-4 battery grip for E-3/E-5 2011
Mcoplus DMW-BGG1 clone grip for G85 2018 Given away with the G85

Links

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
Michael Meissner, olympus@the-meissners.org