Splashing The OM-D

Splashing The OM-D

Picture is from a Still Capture of OM-D HD footage

Here is a real world use / test of the splash-proof feature of the Olympus OM-D (EM-5). The weather sealing means the camera is water resistant should the need arise. The riverside cleansing ritual is part of the Hindu Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

There was slight fogging of the viewfinder (at one corner) after the shower but it dried out after about 10 minutes. Try / use under such conditions at your own risk, though. Slow-mo with Edius.

Thaipusam 2013 – Part 6

It was a great sunny morning, blue skies and everything nice. The famous Olympus colours were already overflowing when out of nowhere came this pink man on hooks 🙂

This pic concludes my special 6-part coverage of this year’s Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves. See also video of the chariot and kavadi bearers at my YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/tvsmith

Thaipusam 2013 – Part 6

 

Thaipusam 2013 – Part 5

I like how the Tamil transgender (and cross-dressing) community take part in the celebrations without facing discrimination. We can all learn from this inclusive attitude.

This is a still frame capture from OM-D’s HD video footage. I’ll post a video of the festival after editing later. Update: The video is up.

Thaipusam 2013 – Part 5