Well, I hear what you say, it is based on street-photography, but that is not what this camera is made for I think. I have the OM-D EM-1 Mark 2 since 6 years, I use even my 10 year old FT-lences with an adapter, and I bought the OM-1 recently, still waiting for it, deliverytime up to 3 month, because so many people and especially Olympus-user have done the same… I personally think this is the best mFT camera one can buy and one of the most important things you did not talk about, which is just fun doing fotos you could never do before. And for us amateurs, as you said, fun is probably the most important part of our hobby. (Sorry for my german english). Thanks for the video. Regards Volker
I have been photographing with OM-D EM1 mk2 since 2018. It was my fifth digital camera and it gave me everything I was hoping for. I still love it and use it almost every day. The handling is superb (I handheld every camera in the store before buying it), it is a great joy to photograph with and I am very happy with the results. Getting the OM 1 was a decision made partly because of the anxiety about the future of mft created by many TH-cam channels like sulantoblog. I felt the need to secure the heavy investment in Olympus lenses. Now I have two great cameras. It is almost unbelievable how OM systems could improve on every aspect. The stabilisation ist noticeably improved, (how is it even possible?) and the video game like feature helps even further to hold the camera in position. The AI and computational features give so many useful and fun possibilities to try out. This is a camera that inspires me! And I love and use the old camera also. I am still getting used to the slightly different position of the control wheels though. Especially with gloves it gets surprisingly hard. After following this channel a long time I notice a tendency of mr Sulanto, especially with Olympus gear, to pick some, mostly minor negative aspects, keep repeating them and give an excellent product a bad taste. I can remember Sulantos comments that twenty megapixel is enough in earlier Lumix reviews and the same goes with many other things he once said. Good in Lumix, negative in Olympus. Handheld high res has many uses in cityscapes, landscapes (especially in the mountains) etc. Hardly anyone expects it to be quite as good as physical megapixels but it has many uses and with the new shortcut it happens fast. I am no longer subscribing to this channel because of the smiling negativity and double standards.
I own both M43 and FF systems, and from my experience, you can have a small body and lens combo on a FF for shorter focal lengths as long as you stay with a prime lens around f2.8 or higher aperture. If you get into zooms and/or wider aperture lenses, you start to get bigger size combos on FF. The same goes for M43, it is a great small system if you have, for example, an E-M5 III with a tiny f1.8 prime, it's an amazing combo! But, if you get any f1.2 lens, the size and weight advantage go away. To sum up, M43 still have advantages as long as you keep smaller bodies and lenses for shorter focal lengths, just avoid those f1.2 lenses. For longer focal lengths, the advantages of M43 are amazing! I have an E-M1 II with the 40-150 f2.8 with the 2x adapter (giving 600mm @f5.6 at the longest end), and its absolutely amazing! You need to pay at least the double for something similar on FF, not to mention the weight... Cheers!
@@leonyang6299 that's pretty good and light for long telephoto. I had it, but sell it because I have the pro lens with the 2x teleconverter, which covers practically the same focal length.
OM-1 is a wildlife/action camera. Puting an 30Mp sensor into it, either will slow down the frame rate, either will increase the price (larger buffers, faster processors) and make it too expensive for this camera segment. But once they released this camera, they could plan a new camera for general use. It will be great if they can put a 24...30 Mp sensor in it (most probably GH6 sensor). I am a wildlife photographer using Olympus gear. I was waiting for a new nice camera and they released OM-1, which is a better camera than I expected. I am happy that they are focused on wildlife and build dedicated gear for this.
The camera is clearly a winner for many photographers judging by the enormous demand. I think for professional, serious amateur mft users and enthusiasts with plenty of dosh this excellent machine is going to prove to be the perfect image maker. I've recently bought a pristine Em1 mk ii off ebay and loving the ease of handling and outstanding images. Now in my early 70s, it's going to fulfil my needs and probably be my last mft purchase.
Thanks Matti. I’m using my OM1 with a Panasonic Leica 100-400mm lens for bird photos and I’m very happy with the performance. Pleased to see that you continue to wear Ukrainian colours 👍
Thanks for your helpful comments. I've seen a few reviews of this camera and they all seem positive. I am very glad this Olympus successor is moving forward rather than just treading water. I love that this would be a good birding camera. If I didn't have my Panasonic G9, I'd be giving it a serious look. From my perspective, 20 MP is just fine. I know storage devices are relatively cheap these days but amass thousands of photos and videos and you soon run out of space. These days if you have a prized 20 MP photo and need to to enlarge it for printing purposes you can simply run it through Topaz Gigapixel AI or On1 Resize AI and you'll get very good results. Love your Ukraine colored cap. I am fiercely praying for them (in the safety of my middle class home 😉) as is much of the free world.
Very good and fair review. I have been using my OM-1 for over a month now and have really enjoyed it. I do love the ergonomics. I do wish there was three control dials.
I just purchased om1 mark iii , I need a small camera to capture my kids while carrying their bags but I didn't t know about the new model should I return it to buy the om1? I don t know what to do ? Or maybe buy extra lenses with the difference
Thank you very much for the interesting content. I bought this camera with some lenses as a lighter and more compact system to alternate with my D850. Years are passing and my back is not the same of when I was young. I'll get in in two weeks, hope I won't be disappointed.
If it has to be small full frame then there is for example Sony A7C with the 3 small G lenses from Sony (with Aperture 2.5 or 2.8) or Sigma's 4 small lenses (some with Aperture 2.0) plus Samyang's Tiny series (some with Aperture 1.8) and then the picture quality is also better 👍 Cheers from Denmark
@@JessDemant hi from Italy, thank you for the suggestion 🙂. Honestly I evaluated the A7C but I didn't like the controls layout at all. Also, I frequently use zooms and they are large and heavy same as my Nikons. I will continue to use my D850 when possible because I really love it, but when I will fly somewhere I'll have a lighter option. The OM1 with 8-25, 12-100, 17 1.8 and 45 1.8 weights totally less than the D850 + 14-24
@@ilmatanela1816 So use a regular camera from the Sony A7 series, or a Nikon Z6 or Z7 or even smaller Z50 and some of their primes with aperture 1.8. Yes Nikon 850 and their DSLR lenses weigh like a granite block and nothing at all for me, for me personally it is just a relic of the past (I am a former Nikon DSLR user) ......
@@JessDemant I have been evaluating all the alternatives for quite some time. I was leaning towards the Z6ii when OM1 was released. I went for the latest because as I said it quite smaller and lighter than the Nikon, even with 1.8 Z primes mounted. Much more if we compare zooms which I use a lot travelling. Also, as I said I will continue to use the D850 for landscape photography and when I travel by car, as I really love it and It gives me all the quality I need and I still consider it an amazing camera, even today. To get the full potential of a Z6ii I should have bought also dedicated lenses and they are really expensive honestly, out of my budget which is not unlimited. Through the years I already invested heavily in F-mount lenses which I like and don't want to sell. Also, the AF of the OM1 is far better than that on the Z6, later on I am planning to buy a longer zoom for birds photography. This will be a decent system at a fraction of the cost (and weight and bulk) of FX cameras developed for sports/birds photography.
Hi Matt. I have a question that I hope you, perhaps with Peter's support, can answer. I am very interested in the OM1 but I have several Lumix lenses (e.g., Leica 25, Leica 50-200, Lumic 12-35) and can't find any news about AF compatibility. Can you find any information? thanks 1000
That is a tricky question, because not all lenses are the same. However, I would think it's the same compatibility as before. They most likely work well, but some "finer" features are not available. Not even all Olympus lenses are 100% compatible with the OM-1. It would take a lot of testing to find out the real world issues in all situations.
thank you so much . you have literally answered all the doubts i had for this camera. i was looking for getting into Fujifilm system and when this released i was inquisitive about this new sensor performance cuz i wanted to keep all the options open. i don't wish to jump into full frame cameras simply cuz of heavier zoom lenses. i might stick with changing from Sony apsc to fujifilm x system.
For the street the Lumix GX-9 works perfect, and is two and half times less expensive than the OM1, and comes with a 12-60mm zoom lens, which is pretty decent. For wildlife shooting, the new OM1 might be worth it for those needing a high class - fairly light to carry, use out in the wild rendering machine.
Since I do predominantly wildlife and nature photos and video I had already put in a pre order in March. Unfortunately still waiting to receive camera to arrive which is a shame since I will not have it for my Northern Portugal trip on 2nd May.
I have a Panasonic Lumix G9 with a Panasonic-Leica 100-400mm (equivalent to 200-800) that I bought three years ago. I would likely buy the OM today because it has better autofocus than the Lumix. This is a big advantage for photographing birds in flight. Carrying heavier lenses used in full-frame photography becomes a critical factor when you are in your mid-70s. I carry four lenses in my backpack along with the camera body. My keeper rate is lower that with other systems in birds-in-flight but with the burst modes I still get excellent photographs. There is no reason for me to switch to OM at this point. I've owned the Olympus 75-300mm lens and used it with a Lumix G7. I would buy OM today just for better autofocus for photographing birds in flight.
Thanks for your views. For me as a long time Olympus shooter, I decided to pass on this camera. The improvements were not enough to warrant the cost. Instead I bought the Topaz software and can now sharpen, enlarge and correct noise for much less cost. While I agree, it is a brilliant camera, but when they improved pixels and noise control , well then maybe it will be worth the cost.
Thank you for doing this review. I am a G9 user with a full cadre of Panasonic Leica lenses and my wife has a G9 with an Oly 12-100 f/4. We love this setup for travel photography but, as you know, is not very good for BIF. I have a Nikon D500 & 500mm PF lens for BIF and it does everything I want it to do handheld so I don’t really need the new OM-1 for that. I am going to wait and see if Panasonic comes out with a G9 replacement that has the new GH6 25 MP sensor and better ISO capability. Otherwise, I’m staying with the G9 as I am pleased with what it does for me. I still have my D750 & FF lenses for when I want the extra resolution. Have you settled on a full frame mirrorless camera and primes for your photography these days? By the way thanks for introducing me to the M43 format as it has worked very well for me.
I will be interested to see what the OM-5 will be like. I agree that it is a concern what features it'll have. They will have to handicap it so it does not perform as well as the OM-1. Maybe they will drop the bird AI? I am also waiting to see if a GX10 comes with the 25mpx sensor. There is a rumour that there will be more Lumix models coming. Maybe we should look for style and handling rather than futuristic features?
Thanks for a thought provoking episode, Matti. I like the various points you made. I reckon the nuances on some points raise rebuttal ideas or at least, divergent ideas. That power switch issue to me is not worth mentioning. A big battery in the grip can be used to imply that switching on and off is a much less frequent activity - you don't have to preciously conserve battery energy like if you had a small battery. The lack of a dial for ISO, yeah, "shrug". The 20 MP sensor vs 24MP? Big deal for the people who have a chip on their shoulder. You can't craft great shots with that large a chip on the shoulder. Now, 36 MP or 48 MP yes, yes, that is substantial. 😉😂🤣 Size of this camera? I got to hold this camera. The grip has steadily grown from the E-M1 original onwards. Certainly for a longer, heavier birding lens, I would appreciate the grip. But I shoot street - for me the size of the Panasonic G2 (much smaller) or even one of the (PEN, GX, GM, G) is my preference. Future? OMDS seems to be chasing the bird / wildlife / birding nature lovers for reasons of aiming at high end tech. Including choosing their ambassadors / visionaries from that pool. You are right - where does that leave the early compact body adopters (PEN, GX, GM, G)? Are they not worth bothering about since they are too close to the mobile phone camera market?
Om stick to the 20 megapixel sensor for a reason, if you compare with a full frame sensor it’s is 40 megapixel, the dot size is just as small, but have smaller pixel size will also decrease the light receiving ability which creates noise. Improving the noise problem is indirectly improving your speed and aperture capabilities which is critical for birds and wildlife photography, I am sure Om can have 30 megapixel sensor but then you have to limit your iso, comparing image sharpness with full frame I could hardly tell the difference so continue to improve iso performance is a better way to go. This is my opinion. Thanks for the review and honest opinion.
You're right, making photosites so small would create more problems than solutions. The MPX and quality with Prime lenses are sufficient, but the problem is that you don't have much to crop back against the competition in APS-C and FF. And it's still a pretty expensive camera.
Hey Matti that is interesting. Most cheer the OM1 into heaven. Advertising says it would be a "WOW camera" - really? I use Olympus 1 Mark III. Two questions: 1 Your friend Peter has shown its picture quality. Saying the new is visibly better - sharper and without colour shift in dark ISO. Can you agree or have you seen not so far? 2 Wht do you think of new menue - easier to use? It is good to hear your opinion. Until now I was unsure whether to change to the new one or stay at mine Mark III... and yes, much money for MFT and a formfactor that isn't much smaller/lighter than in other systems.
You mentioned 2000 pictures in 10 minutes (600 seconds). That is more than 3 photos per second.. So were you continues shooting or is your estimate a little bit of? ;)
Big grip = good (especially with the bigger lenses I often use, which is why MFT is my go-to system--I generally carry five lenses covering 16-800mm eq, including a 50mm eq f/0.95 and the Oly 60mm macro, but my tiny pack weighs about 5kg). The G9 is the most comfortable camera I've ever used (its grip is much larger than the OM-1's--and possibly any other currently-produced camera of any format, although the G9 is only slightly larger and heavier than the Oly). I've yet to use the OM-1 and It's obviously a great camera, but I prefer the Lumix menu system and the G9's overall ergo. I have an Oly camera and many Lumix cameras and most of my lenses are native to Lumix, so I'm waiting for the next-gen G9 based on the GH6, especially the new 25MP sensor (although 20 MP is more than enough for 99.9+% of all photography--why else would Nikon's and Canon's flagship DSLRs still have "only" 20MP?) plus of course pixel shift can give you 100MP for those rare occasions where you might actually benefit from it. If I really want to travel light, the GX85 "kit" with alternative lens in pocket works just fine. If I'm walking the dogs and need to go one-handed, the Lumix FZ1000 can produce museum-worthy prints as well (unless it's super-dark).
People say the Olympus colours are great, second to none. I like the colours from the OM-1, except for the reds! The reds are too saturated and too bright. Since I’m using Lightroom, is that a Lightroom thing or an OM-1 thing? What do you think? Btw I had the same experience with E-M5 II as well as E-M1 III regarding the reds.
I find that every camera has decent colors, but of course a bit different. I generally don't pay that much attention to colors straight out of camera, because I shoot RAW and with very little effort I can make any camera colors look pleasing to me eyes.
Slava Ukraini!❤️ Good video from your point of view. I have Oly em1m2 and had em5m2 gear for both 2nd hand and after this upgrade I never felt temtation for newer 3 or OM-1. I sold em5m2 + compact primes and found cheap used sony a73 with samyang primes and I felt more upgrade before em5m2 to em1m2. I can now notice the benefit even for 24mp over 20 and flexibility in ISO and DR. Never needed those fancy oly features tho. Do not like to pay for new WOW-stuff marketing either so let see if in 2025 used markets or maybe not. (:
A simple workaround for software that doesn’t yet support the OM1 Raw files - import your photos into OM Workspace then Export them as TIFF files to your software….
Long time MFT shooter. Except for cost all the advantages are with FF mirrorless now. They are as small and light weight but they have better image quality and better AF performance. I will stick with Olympus for another couple years because I have so much invested in lenses and cameras. But when it comes time to update. At this point the Nikon Z9 is mighty tempting to replace my EM1X.
I agree with you: size is not much of a difference compared to FF. I really wish for more GX9/Pen F cameras with improved autofocus and sensors as it is where M43 shines.
I went with s5. Would have gone with om1 if it was 500eur less and if long teles were important to me. As is, S5 + 24-105 and a 1.8 prime works out better for me. Cheaper than mft even. I don't mind big mft camera houses so much, lens size is where the systems really differ (ok if you have something like s1, cameras differ too...).
Hit the nail on the head when it comes to how some of the features from this camera will (or will not) trickle down to an E-M5 III successor. I'm still very much a happy camper with my E-M5 III (gotta love it with the small 17mm and 25mm F1.8 primes and 12-45 F4 Pro lenses) Even though I like what OM Systems managed to do with the OM-1 for photography, i'm not gonna trade in my E-M5 III for it. I'm very much curious as to what an E-M5 III successor can bring to the table and wether that will lead to me upgrading. Based on what I'm seeing sofar, I'm leaning towards getting that 20mm F.1.4 prime rather then upgrading my camera.
If you have a good image to start gigapixel AI can easily upscale it to more than what 98% need. DR is a matter of personal taste but, IF, you have a good composition and exposure I don't think 99.9% of people really notice DR. Basically, most of the nit-picking isn't relative to the overwhelming vast majority of people. Color, contrast and detail make up image quality and today in 2022, 10 10ths performance isn't really a necessity. I shoot in FF and M4/3's, I can tell you I have taken shots I am proud of with both, but the real story is this, the photograph still means far more to me than the equipment I shot it on. I have a number of images I took with a cell phone that I am really happy with, even a 1" point and shoot. Artists really need to stop acting like the gear is important; composition, exposure and subject are still the greatest determining factors of ANY photograph. Micro 4/3's is a great system, more than the vast majority of people need, reviewers should ALWAYS encourage competition, that is helpful for EVERYONE.
Olympus cameras have long been professional machines and I have been using them since the early nineteen seventies. I used Olympus for weddings, legal and general photography and I can find no fault with this system. This is especially true since the professional printers have often told me that my results have been superior to other photographers that they print for. I cannot understand why sensor snobs argue against it because nobody can actually identify a print from a M43 camera no matter who had the camera in their hand at the time of exposure. The opposition to M43 is a false argument whipped up by fools who spent thousands more on inferior equipment.
John, I fully agree with you, having used Olympus digital cameras professionally ever since the first two E-20's I purchased (prior to that, medium format). I have photographed hundreds and hundreds of weddings, portraits, and corporate conferences using Olympus gear and have never had a quality complaint from a client, which have included Omni Hotels, Acura, BASF, Forbes, and Toyota Western Division among others. People need to use whatever meets their needs, but the persistent notion that m4/3's is an 'amateur' format is simply nonsense. My current E-M1X is the finest camera I ever owned, and the OM-1 is on the radar.
@@gregm6894 I'm pleased to hear it Greg, I have photographed weddings all around Britain and I got the work by providing quality and word of mouth. I knew from the day that I received my first OM1 in the early seventies, that Olympus cameras are exceptional. You could make a huge sensor and install it in a massive camera on wheels if you want to, but it will not produce better prints. It will just make the job harder. I have listened to many fools who have no idea what they are doing or taking about, spouting nonsense about small sensors. I've seen some terrible work produced by armchair experts and I've seen them struggling with lenses as long as lamp posts. They're all off their rocker and their work is mediocre at best.
Say nobody can identify whether a print is from a M43 camera which I do agree with you. Then it will certainly be very difficult to distinguish the photos taken by the OM-1 v.s. the photos taken by E-M1X/E-M1 Miii. And that was the point of this video for me, the OM-1 doesn't seem to justify the cost of upgrade, doesn't seem to be appealing enough from previous flagships if you are not a wildlife photographer. It's not really about M43 is not good enough overall.
@@griffonh1630 I agree, there's no point in upgrading for the sake of it. The problem isn't with the company itself or the actual product but, these corporations need to keep on changing things in order to fund the ever more opulent lifestyles of the owners and share holders. From our standpoint it is far too easy to get drawn in to the scheme and not be satisfied with the tools we have. I urge everyone to resist the temptation to participate in this game. Have you noticed the constant change in the types of batteries with each new model and have you noticed how difficult it is to obtain replacements to fit your camera? The company soon abandons manufacture of these vital power supplies as a means to force you to invest in new gear. It's all about profit for those who are not engaged in the art of image making.
Thanks for the review. Me too, I'm curious for the "lower budget" cameras. I use an EM-10 to take photos of my family and what I really miss, is a better AF an high Iso performance. Of course I thought about switching to FF (a Z5 is about the same price a a Em 5III) but then I would have to buy new lenses, too and that's more than I can pay. And then I really like the look and feel of my Olympus and I really appreciate the low weight (and I think 200gr matter.... think about all the things you carry around as parents). So please OM System, think of all the parents with low budget who don't need fancy functions. I know you will not earn a lot of money with this type of camera, but my kids will still know "real" cameras and probably be you future customers ;-)
Not even considering lenses, the only full frame cameras the can shoot anywhere near 50 FPS with auto focus and track birds in flight with the accuracy of the OM-1 are cameras that cost close to 3 times as much. So the value depends on your needs and your budget.
I really would love to see what a dedicated filmmakers could do with this thing! I guess the question now would be what’s the better photo camera, the OM-1 or G9?
Olympus OM series are over priced. I have several Olympus cameras including my latest one, the OM-D. As good as the OM-D is, its auto focusing is somewhat deficient under low light or under indoor lightings. white balance is also off fairly often. All prior models, with the exception of the C2100, did not fare well at all.
Don't forget the added benefit to m43 is the depth of field for street photography. I would rather shoot at 5.6 with m43 than with full frame to make sure everything is in focus.
I think it’s an amazing camera. But I’m sorry to say. All of that but it’s not a full Frame. So unfortunate. No worth spending all that money specially if when you have to buy lenses. Unwound not buy it for that amount. So much tech and advance camera but missing the most important. Good try.
Thank you for a good review and you are right because there is only one good reason to use MFT and that is for action photography when smaller and lighter tele lenses are desired. Otherwise I see absolutely no other advantages, because if it has to be full frame then there is for example Sony A7C with the 3 small G lenses from Sony or Sigma's 4 small lenses plus Samyang's Tiny series, and then the picture quality is also better 👍 Cheers from Denmark
While I'm attracted to OM's superior phase-detect AF, I've never liked the Olympus menu system. I've read that OM has made some improvements and I'm surprised you don't mention the UI, which is as important to handling as the physical characteristics of the body and its controls.
Like I said in the video, this is not a full review. The new menu has been mentioned many times over already in other reviews and while it's good, it did not make a huge difference for me.
Can't disagree here 💪 only downside is the missing charger, so far 😊 but sadly I hear and read about a lot of people experiencing faulty devices 😬 focus problems, dead pixels and camera freeze 😬 luckily I haven't experienced it, yet 🤞💪📸 olympus is master photo camera and pana is master video camera 😊
@@mattisulanto I'm just glad I'm not experiencing it! 😊 Just bought the 60mm for my om 1, and the seller had an om 1 with 9 dead pixels 😬 but strangely only when shooting longer shots 🤔
@@mattisulanto I have had the camera for a month and have absolutely no problems with it. The computational features and subject specific focusing algorithms are outstanding in a camera for this price point in my view. Be careful extrapolating "some" problems to "many" problems. If you go to any forum for new cameras you will always find people posting "problems" with them. Some are problems related to hardware of their camera but many are driver error.
That quick read out doesn't show or feel in my photography and this is not a full review as I mention in the video. I don't know what you mean by "2 stops more sensitive", but it the image quality is the same as before, only marginally better.
@@mattisulanto I mean with the new sensor of the om1 iso 3200 on the em1 mark III looks the same as iso 12800 on the om1. Also the viewfinder is almost 3 times as good in resolution.
@@MrKreweesti I haven't seen anyone who has had both cameras make that claim or show that to be the case. I don't think that is a thing. If it was, OM would clearly show and state it as it would be a massive achievement. I guess maybe noise reduction/processing of jpegs could show something like that, but you could just edit E-M1 III files with Dxo Deep Prime to achieve the same thing.
The Power Switch Is Perfect and in the right place, imo, you are the first person I have heard saying that, so the men in Japan got it wrong ! I don't think so, everybody is loving it. You were right when you said it wasn't going to be a long review, the way you held the camera it looked like you were going to hammer in a nail ! You didn't really do a review, well, you liked the birds and run down Olympus in general, It's a pity, because it is a good camera despite you not liking where the on/off switch is.
Why do you have to wear a hat with the colors of the Ukrainian flag? Seem like cheap virtue signaling Its a pity that TH-cam bloggers have to get involved with politics.
I want to support Ukraine, because my country also has a common border with Russia, 1300 km, longer than any other Western country. I have donated to Ukraine too, so it’s not only the hat.
No, I have not donated to every war victim in the world or expressed my explicit support to every human rights violation victim, but I have not considered myself a pretender. However, now that you brought it up, maybe I’m a pretender. I have to think about that. Thanks for your wise words.
Well, I hear what you say, it is based on street-photography, but that is not what this camera is made for I think. I have the OM-D EM-1 Mark 2 since 6 years, I use even my 10 year old FT-lences with an adapter, and I bought the OM-1 recently, still waiting for it, deliverytime up to 3 month, because so many people and especially Olympus-user have done the same… I personally think this is the best mFT camera one can buy and one of the most important things you did not talk about, which is just fun doing fotos you could never do before. And for us amateurs, as you said, fun is probably the most important part of our hobby. (Sorry for my german english). Thanks for the video. Regards Volker
I have been photographing with OM-D EM1 mk2 since 2018. It was my fifth digital camera and it gave me everything I was hoping for. I still love it and use it almost every day. The handling is superb (I handheld every camera in the store before buying it), it is a great joy to photograph with and I am very happy with the results.
Getting the OM 1 was a decision made partly because of the anxiety about the future of mft created by many TH-cam channels like sulantoblog. I felt the need to secure the heavy investment in Olympus lenses.
Now I have two great cameras. It is almost unbelievable how OM systems could improve on every aspect. The stabilisation ist noticeably improved, (how is it even possible?) and the video game like feature helps even further to hold the camera in position.
The AI and computational features give so many useful and fun possibilities to try out. This is a camera that inspires me! And I love and use the old camera also. I am still getting used to the slightly different position of the control wheels though. Especially with gloves it gets surprisingly hard.
After following this channel a long time I notice a tendency of mr Sulanto, especially with Olympus gear, to pick some, mostly minor negative aspects, keep repeating them and give an excellent product a bad taste.
I can remember Sulantos comments that twenty megapixel is enough in earlier Lumix reviews and the same goes with many other things he once said. Good in Lumix, negative in Olympus.
Handheld high res has many uses in cityscapes, landscapes (especially in the mountains) etc. Hardly anyone expects it to be quite as good as physical megapixels but it has many uses and with the new shortcut it happens fast.
I am no longer subscribing to this channel because of the smiling negativity and double standards.
Let the man talk.
I own both M43 and FF systems, and from my experience, you can have a small body and lens combo on a FF for shorter focal lengths as long as you stay with a prime lens around f2.8 or higher aperture. If you get into zooms and/or wider aperture lenses, you start to get bigger size combos on FF. The same goes for M43, it is a great small system if you have, for example, an E-M5 III with a tiny f1.8 prime, it's an amazing combo! But, if you get any f1.2 lens, the size and weight advantage go away. To sum up, M43 still have advantages as long as you keep smaller bodies and lenses for shorter focal lengths, just avoid those f1.2 lenses. For longer focal lengths, the advantages of M43 are amazing! I have an E-M1 II with the 40-150 f2.8 with the 2x adapter (giving 600mm @f5.6 at the longest end), and its absolutely amazing! You need to pay at least the double for something similar on FF, not to mention the weight...
Cheers!
Thanks for sharing.
I use EM12 always plus a cheap 75-300mm to go out, compact & lightweight.
@@leonyang6299 that's pretty good and light for long telephoto. I had it, but sell it because I have the pro lens with the 2x teleconverter, which covers practically the same focal length.
@@bdssoaz ya, the pro lens is too heavy for me , I think the long distance landscape is just a dessert for family travel😄
The full frame equivalent is 600mm at f11.2.
OM-1 is a wildlife/action camera. Puting an 30Mp sensor into it, either will slow down the frame rate, either will increase the price (larger buffers, faster processors) and make it too expensive for this camera segment.
But once they released this camera, they could plan a new camera for general use. It will be great if they can put a 24...30 Mp sensor in it (most probably GH6 sensor).
I am a wildlife photographer using Olympus gear. I was waiting for a new nice camera and they released OM-1, which is a better camera than I expected. I am happy that they are focused on wildlife and build dedicated gear for this.
Thanks for sharing.
The camera is clearly a winner for many photographers judging by the enormous demand.
I think for professional, serious amateur mft users and enthusiasts with plenty of dosh this excellent machine is going to prove to be the perfect image maker. I've recently bought a pristine Em1 mk ii off ebay and loving the ease of handling and outstanding images. Now in my early 70s, it's going to fulfil my needs and probably be my last mft purchase.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks Matti. I’m using my OM1 with a Panasonic Leica 100-400mm lens for bird photos and I’m very happy with the performance.
Pleased to see that you continue to wear Ukrainian colours 👍
Thanks.
Thanks for your helpful comments. I've seen a few reviews of this camera and they all seem positive. I am very glad this Olympus successor is moving forward rather than just treading water. I love that this would be a good birding camera. If I didn't have my Panasonic G9, I'd be giving it a serious look. From my perspective, 20 MP is just fine. I know storage devices are relatively cheap these days but amass thousands of photos and videos and you soon run out of space. These days if you have a prized 20 MP photo and need to to enlarge it for printing purposes you can simply run it through Topaz Gigapixel AI or On1 Resize AI and you'll get very good results. Love your Ukraine colored cap. I am fiercely praying for them (in the safety of my middle class home 😉) as is much of the free world.
Thanks for sharing. Ukraine deserves our support. My country has 1300km of border with Russia, so we really feel for Ukraine here.
Very good and fair review. I have been using my OM-1 for over a month now and have really enjoyed it. I do love the ergonomics. I do wish there was three control dials.
Thanks for watching.
I just purchased om1 mark iii , I need a small camera to capture my kids while carrying their bags but I didn't t know about the new model should I return it to buy the om1? I don t know what to do ? Or maybe buy extra lenses with the difference
I would think you'll do just fine with your current camera.
Thank you very much for the interesting content. I bought this camera with some lenses as a lighter and more compact system to alternate with my D850. Years are passing and my back is not the same of when I was young. I'll get in in two weeks, hope I won't be disappointed.
Thanks for sharing.
If it has to be small full frame then there is for example Sony A7C with the 3 small G lenses from Sony (with Aperture 2.5 or 2.8) or Sigma's 4 small lenses (some with Aperture 2.0) plus Samyang's Tiny series (some with Aperture 1.8) and then the picture quality is also better 👍
Cheers from Denmark
@@JessDemant hi from Italy, thank you for the suggestion 🙂. Honestly I evaluated the A7C but I didn't like the controls layout at all. Also, I frequently use zooms and they are large and heavy same as my Nikons. I will continue to use my D850 when possible because I really love it, but when I will fly somewhere I'll have a lighter option. The OM1 with 8-25, 12-100, 17 1.8 and 45 1.8 weights totally less than the D850 + 14-24
@@ilmatanela1816 So use a regular camera from the Sony A7 series, or a Nikon Z6 or Z7 or even smaller Z50 and some of their primes with aperture 1.8. Yes Nikon 850 and their DSLR lenses weigh like a granite block and nothing at all for me, for me personally it is just a relic of the past (I am a former Nikon DSLR user) ......
@@JessDemant I have been evaluating all the alternatives for quite some time. I was leaning towards the Z6ii when OM1 was released. I went for the latest because as I said it quite smaller and lighter than the Nikon, even with 1.8 Z primes mounted. Much more if we compare zooms which I use a lot travelling. Also, as I said I will continue to use the D850 for landscape photography and when I travel by car, as I really love it and It gives me all the quality I need and I still consider it an amazing camera, even today. To get the full potential of a Z6ii I should have bought also dedicated lenses and they are really expensive honestly, out of my budget which is not unlimited. Through the years I already invested heavily in F-mount lenses which I like and don't want to sell. Also, the AF of the OM1 is far better than that on the Z6, later on I am planning to buy a longer zoom for birds photography. This will be a decent system at a fraction of the cost (and weight and bulk) of FX cameras developed for sports/birds photography.
Hi Matt. I have a question that I hope you, perhaps with Peter's support, can answer. I am very interested in the OM1 but I have several Lumix lenses (e.g., Leica 25, Leica 50-200, Lumic 12-35) and can't find any news about AF compatibility. Can you find any information? thanks 1000
That is a tricky question, because not all lenses are the same. However, I would think it's the same compatibility as before. They most likely work well, but some "finer" features are not available. Not even all Olympus lenses are 100% compatible with the OM-1. It would take a lot of testing to find out the real world issues in all situations.
thank you so much . you have literally answered all the doubts i had for this camera. i was looking for getting into Fujifilm system and when this released i was inquisitive about this new sensor performance cuz i wanted to keep all the options open. i don't wish to jump into full frame cameras simply cuz of heavier zoom lenses. i might stick with changing from Sony apsc to fujifilm x system.
Thanks for watching!
For the street the Lumix GX-9 works perfect, and is two and half times less expensive than the OM1, and comes with a 12-60mm zoom lens, which is pretty decent. For wildlife shooting, the new OM1 might be worth it for those needing a high class - fairly light to carry, use out in the wild rendering machine.
Since I do predominantly wildlife and nature photos and video I had already put in a pre order in March. Unfortunately still waiting to receive camera to arrive which is a shame since I will not have it for my Northern Portugal trip on 2nd May.
So many cameras and lenses are on back order these days. I’m sure your camera is worth the wait😀
I have a Panasonic Lumix G9 with a Panasonic-Leica 100-400mm (equivalent to 200-800) that I bought three years ago. I would likely buy the OM today because it has better autofocus than the Lumix. This is a big advantage for photographing birds in flight.
Carrying heavier lenses used in full-frame photography becomes a critical factor when you are in your mid-70s. I carry four lenses in my backpack along with the camera body.
My keeper rate is lower that with other systems in birds-in-flight but with the burst modes I still get excellent photographs.
There is no reason for me to switch to OM at this point. I've owned the Olympus 75-300mm lens and used it with a Lumix G7. I would buy OM today just for better autofocus for photographing birds in flight.
Thanks for your views. For me as a long time Olympus shooter, I decided to pass on this camera. The improvements were not enough to warrant the cost. Instead I bought the Topaz software and can now sharpen, enlarge and correct noise for much less cost. While I agree, it is a brilliant camera, but when they improved pixels and noise control , well then maybe it will be worth the cost.
Thanks for watching.
Can I transfer images from Olympus camera directly to an SSD w/o a computer?
I’m afraid I don’t know. Maybe you should ask one of the OM system ambassadors. They’d know for sure.
Great video….looking to hear more of your opinions, so I am subscribing to your channel.
Thank you so much.
gotta love that power shwits... :))
With my om-1 I love to mount on 17mm1.8 or 25mm 1.4 II ❤️
For birds or animal's 100-300mm I
The camera is 23 Mpx but using 20 Mpx
I know the G9 has been out for awhile, but I am still curious how it compares to the OM-1
The OM-1 is the better camera but the G9 is the better value😀
@@mattisulanto Bought one. Do you have a video on the latest update ?
thanks
Unfortunately I don’t have that.
Thank you for doing this review. I am a G9 user with a full cadre of Panasonic Leica lenses and my wife has a G9 with an Oly 12-100 f/4. We love this setup for travel photography but, as you know, is not very good for BIF. I have a Nikon D500 & 500mm PF lens for BIF and it does everything I want it to do handheld so I don’t really need the new OM-1 for that. I am going to wait and see if Panasonic comes out with a G9 replacement that has the new GH6 25 MP sensor and better ISO capability. Otherwise, I’m staying with the G9 as I am pleased with what it does for me. I still have my D750 & FF lenses for when I want the extra resolution. Have you settled on a full frame mirrorless camera and primes for your photography these days? By the way thanks for introducing me to the M43 format as it has worked very well for me.
Thanks for sharing.
D500 is far superior than OM1 and M43.
I will be interested to see what the OM-5 will be like. I agree that it is a concern what features it'll have. They will have to handicap it so it does not perform as well as the OM-1. Maybe they will drop the bird AI?
I am also waiting to see if a GX10 comes with the 25mpx sensor. There is a rumour that there will be more Lumix models coming.
Maybe we should look for style and handling rather than futuristic features?
Thanks for a thought provoking episode, Matti. I like the various points you made. I reckon the nuances on some points raise rebuttal ideas or at least, divergent ideas.
That power switch issue to me is not worth mentioning. A big battery in the grip can be used to imply that switching on and off is a much less frequent activity - you don't have to preciously conserve battery energy like if you had a small battery.
The lack of a dial for ISO, yeah, "shrug".
The 20 MP sensor vs 24MP? Big deal for the people who have a chip on their shoulder. You can't craft great shots with that large a chip on the shoulder. Now, 36 MP or 48 MP yes, yes, that is substantial. 😉😂🤣
Size of this camera? I got to hold this camera. The grip has steadily grown from the E-M1 original onwards. Certainly for a longer, heavier birding lens, I would appreciate the grip. But I shoot street - for me the size of the Panasonic G2 (much smaller) or even one of the (PEN, GX, GM, G) is my preference.
Future? OMDS seems to be chasing the bird / wildlife / birding nature lovers for reasons of aiming at high end tech. Including choosing their ambassadors / visionaries from that pool. You are right - where does that leave the early compact body adopters (PEN, GX, GM, G)? Are they not worth bothering about since they are too close to the mobile phone camera market?
Thanks for your thoughts. Sure, we all have our own preferences.
Om stick to the 20 megapixel sensor for a reason, if you compare with a full frame sensor it’s is 40 megapixel, the dot size is just as small, but have smaller pixel size will also decrease the light receiving ability which creates noise. Improving the noise problem is indirectly improving your speed and aperture capabilities which is critical for birds and wildlife photography, I am sure Om can have 30 megapixel sensor but then you have to limit your iso, comparing image sharpness with full frame I could hardly tell the difference so continue to improve iso performance is a better way to go. This is my opinion. Thanks for the review and honest opinion.
Thanks for your opinion.
You're right, making photosites so small would create more problems than solutions. The MPX and quality with Prime lenses are sufficient, but the problem is that you don't have much to crop back against the competition in APS-C and FF. And it's still a pretty expensive camera.
Hey Matti that is interesting. Most cheer the OM1 into heaven. Advertising says it would be a "WOW camera" - really?
I use Olympus 1 Mark III.
Two questions:
1 Your friend Peter has shown its picture quality. Saying the new is visibly better - sharper and without colour shift in dark ISO. Can you agree or have you seen not so far?
2 Wht do you think of new menue - easier to use?
It is good to hear your opinion. Until now I was unsure whether to change to the new one or stay at mine Mark III... and yes, much money for MFT and a formfactor that isn't much smaller/lighter than in other systems.
Thanks. 1. I can't see any major image quality improvements. I guess the beauty is in the eye of the beholder😀 2. The new menu system is very good.
Thank you. It is always good to hear the truly honestly opinion! 😊
At their current price points, I'll take the G9 all day long. But glad to see OM putting out new cameras.
The G9 is unbeatable value right now.
Great hat!
Thanks!
You're correct the Xt3 is too small you need a monopod
You mentioned 2000 pictures in 10 minutes (600 seconds). That is more than 3 photos per second.. So were you continues shooting or is your estimate a little bit of? ;)
2000 frames, 25fps, 80 seconds😀
Big grip = good (especially with the bigger lenses I often use, which is why MFT is my go-to system--I generally carry five lenses covering 16-800mm eq, including a 50mm eq f/0.95 and the Oly 60mm macro, but my tiny pack weighs about 5kg). The G9 is the most comfortable camera I've ever used (its grip is much larger than the OM-1's--and possibly any other currently-produced camera of any format, although the G9 is only slightly larger and heavier than the Oly). I've yet to use the OM-1 and It's obviously a great camera, but I prefer the Lumix menu system and the G9's overall ergo. I have an Oly camera and many Lumix cameras and most of my lenses are native to Lumix, so I'm waiting for the next-gen G9 based on the GH6, especially the new 25MP sensor (although 20 MP is more than enough for 99.9+% of all photography--why else would Nikon's and Canon's flagship DSLRs still have "only" 20MP?) plus of course pixel shift can give you 100MP for those rare occasions where you might actually benefit from it. If I really want to travel light, the GX85 "kit" with alternative lens in pocket works just fine. If I'm walking the dogs and need to go one-handed, the Lumix FZ1000 can produce museum-worthy prints as well (unless it's super-dark).
Thanks for sharing.
Weren't/aren't you a Panasonic Lumix ambassador?
Yes, long time ago.
A comprehensive review of power switches across formats and brands may be in order.
That's a great idea😀 Probably unique too.
@@mattisulanto It would be a switch! 🤣
People say the Olympus colours are great, second to none. I like the colours from the OM-1, except for the reds! The reds are too saturated and too bright. Since I’m using Lightroom, is that a Lightroom thing or an OM-1 thing? What do you think? Btw I had the same experience with E-M5 II as well as E-M1 III regarding the reds.
I find that every camera has decent colors, but of course a bit different. I generally don't pay that much attention to colors straight out of camera, because I shoot RAW and with very little effort I can make any camera colors look pleasing to me eyes.
Slava Ukraini!❤️
Good video from your point of view.
I have Oly em1m2 and had em5m2 gear for both 2nd hand and after this upgrade I never felt temtation for newer 3 or OM-1. I sold em5m2 + compact primes and found cheap used sony a73 with samyang primes and I felt more upgrade before em5m2 to em1m2. I can now notice the benefit even for 24mp over 20 and flexibility in ISO and DR. Never needed those fancy oly features tho. Do not like to pay for new WOW-stuff marketing either so let see if in 2025 used markets or maybe not. (:
Thanks for sharing.
A simple workaround for software that doesn’t yet support the OM1 Raw files - import your photos into OM Workspace then Export them as TIFF files to your software….
Thanks for the tip. However, it does not help if I’d like to do the RAW processing in my favorite app.
@@mattisulanto ON1 say that their next update is very soon and will support OM1 Raw. I don’t know why OM1 Raw should be different, but is is!
Let me see, 20MP isn't enough for this camera but everyone is quite happy with the 20MP Canon R6... Interesting...
First, I don’t think everyone is happy with the R6, because people also buy other cameras😀 Second, in the video is only my opinion, only one opinion.
I still use my fuji x100 with 12 MP, plenty of pixels for my use
Long time MFT shooter. Except for cost all the advantages are with FF mirrorless now. They are as small and light weight but they have better image quality and better AF performance. I will stick with Olympus for another couple years because I have so much invested in lenses and cameras. But when it comes time to update. At this point the Nikon Z9 is mighty tempting to replace my EM1X.
That is mostly true. Thanks for you comment.
Sure wish I would receive my camera soon.😔
I agree with you: size is not much of a difference compared to FF. I really wish for more GX9/Pen F cameras with improved autofocus and sensors as it is where M43 shines.
I went with s5. Would have gone with om1 if it was 500eur less and if long teles were important to me. As is, S5 + 24-105 and a 1.8 prime works out better for me. Cheaper than mft even. I don't mind big mft camera houses so much, lens size is where the systems really differ (ok if you have something like s1, cameras differ too...).
I like your beanie.
Thanks.
Hit the nail on the head when it comes to how some of the features from this camera will (or will not) trickle down to an E-M5 III successor. I'm still very much a happy camper with my E-M5 III (gotta love it with the small 17mm and 25mm F1.8 primes and 12-45 F4 Pro lenses) Even though I like what OM Systems managed to do with the OM-1 for photography, i'm not gonna trade in my E-M5 III for it. I'm very much curious as to what an E-M5 III successor can bring to the table and wether that will lead to me upgrading. Based on what I'm seeing sofar, I'm leaning towards getting that 20mm F.1.4 prime rather then upgrading my camera.
Thanks for your thoughts.
If you have a good image to start gigapixel AI can easily upscale it to more than what 98% need. DR is a matter of personal taste but, IF, you have a good composition and exposure I don't think 99.9% of people really notice DR. Basically, most of the nit-picking isn't relative to the overwhelming vast majority of people. Color, contrast and detail make up image quality and today in 2022, 10 10ths performance isn't really a necessity. I shoot in FF and M4/3's, I can tell you I have taken shots I am proud of with both, but the real story is this, the photograph still means far more to me than the equipment I shot it on. I have a number of images I took with a cell phone that I am really happy with, even a 1" point and shoot. Artists really need to stop acting like the gear is important; composition, exposure and subject are still the greatest determining factors of ANY photograph. Micro 4/3's is a great system, more than the vast majority of people need, reviewers should ALWAYS encourage competition, that is helpful for EVERYONE.
Thanks for sharing.
Olympus cameras have long been professional machines and I have been using them since the early nineteen seventies. I used Olympus for weddings, legal and general photography and I can find no fault with this system. This is especially true since the professional printers have often told me that my results have been superior to other photographers that they print for. I cannot understand why sensor snobs argue against it because nobody can actually identify a print from a M43 camera no matter who had the camera in their hand at the time of exposure. The opposition to M43 is a false argument whipped up by fools who spent thousands more on inferior equipment.
Thanks for sharing.
John, I fully agree with you, having used Olympus digital cameras professionally ever since the first two E-20's I purchased (prior to that, medium format). I have photographed hundreds and hundreds of weddings, portraits, and corporate conferences using Olympus gear and have never had a quality complaint from a client, which have included Omni Hotels, Acura, BASF, Forbes, and Toyota Western Division among others. People need to use whatever meets their needs, but the persistent notion that m4/3's is an 'amateur' format is simply nonsense. My current E-M1X is the finest camera I ever owned, and the OM-1 is on the radar.
@@gregm6894 I'm pleased to hear it Greg, I have photographed weddings all around Britain and I got the work by providing quality and word of mouth. I knew from the day that I received my first OM1 in the early seventies, that Olympus cameras are exceptional. You could make a huge sensor and install it in a massive camera on wheels if you want to, but it will not produce better prints. It will just make the job harder. I have listened to many fools who have no idea what they are doing or taking about, spouting nonsense about small sensors. I've seen some terrible work produced by armchair experts and I've seen them struggling with lenses as long as lamp posts. They're all off their rocker and their work is mediocre at best.
Say nobody can identify whether a print is from a M43 camera which I do agree with you. Then it will certainly be very difficult to distinguish the photos taken by the OM-1 v.s. the photos taken by E-M1X/E-M1 Miii. And that was the point of this video for me, the OM-1 doesn't seem to justify the cost of upgrade, doesn't seem to be appealing enough from previous flagships if you are not a wildlife photographer. It's not really about M43 is not good enough overall.
@@griffonh1630 I agree, there's no point in upgrading for the sake of it. The problem isn't with the company itself or the actual product but, these corporations need to keep on changing things in order to fund the ever more opulent lifestyles of the owners and share holders. From our standpoint it is far too easy to get drawn in to the scheme and not be satisfied with the tools we have. I urge everyone to resist the temptation to participate in this game. Have you noticed the constant change in the types of batteries with each new model and have you noticed how difficult it is to obtain replacements to fit your camera? The company soon abandons manufacture of these vital power supplies as a means to force you to invest in new gear. It's all about profit for those who are not engaged in the art of image making.
Thanks for the review. Me too, I'm curious for the "lower budget" cameras. I use an EM-10 to take photos of my family and what I really miss, is a better AF an high Iso performance. Of course I thought about switching to FF (a Z5 is about the same price a a Em 5III) but then I would have to buy new lenses, too and that's more than I can pay. And then I really like the look and feel of my Olympus and I really appreciate the low weight (and I think 200gr matter.... think about all the things you carry around as parents). So please OM System, think of all the parents with low budget who don't need fancy functions. I know you will not earn a lot of money with this type of camera, but my kids will still know "real" cameras and probably be you future customers ;-)
Thanks for watching. I guess the weight of 200g is subjective😀
I think OM-1 is too expensive for a hobby photographer. All competitor provides a full-frame MILC body at the same or even less price.
Not even considering lenses, the only full frame cameras the can shoot anywhere near 50 FPS with auto focus and track birds in flight with the accuracy of the OM-1 are cameras that cost close to 3 times as much. So the value depends on your needs and your budget.
Hat approved :)
Thanks.
I really would love to see what a dedicated filmmakers could do with this thing! I guess the question now would be what’s the better photo camera, the OM-1 or G9?
Really, it's what's better, one OM-1 or 2 G9's because you can buy two G9's for the price of one OM-1.
@@shardanette1 I suppose it depends haha
MFT content! Instant like
Olympus OM series are over priced. I have several Olympus cameras including my latest one, the OM-D. As good as the OM-D is, its auto focusing is somewhat deficient under low light or under indoor lightings. white balance is also off fairly often. All prior models, with the exception of the C2100, did not fare well at all.
Sadly the much anticipated "smaller camera" OM-5 is a fail.
That seems to be the case, unfortunately.
Don't forget the added benefit to m43 is the depth of field for street photography. I would rather shoot at 5.6 with m43 than with full frame to make sure everything is in focus.
Yeah, I’m not sure if that is a real benefit, because you can stop down more on FF. Both systems work well and it’s a matter of preference really😀
I think it’s an amazing camera. But I’m sorry to say. All of that but it’s not a full Frame. So unfortunate. No worth spending all that money specially if when you have to buy lenses. Unwound not buy it for that amount.
So much tech and advance camera but missing the most important. Good try.
Yeah, that's for all those MFT fans out there.
Thank you for a good review and you are right because there is only one good reason to use MFT and that is for action photography when smaller and lighter tele lenses are desired. Otherwise I see absolutely no other advantages, because if it has to be full frame then there is for example Sony A7C with the 3 small G lenses from Sony or Sigma's 4 small lenses plus Samyang's Tiny series, and then the picture quality is also better 👍
Cheers from Denmark
Thanks for watching!
While I'm attracted to OM's superior phase-detect AF, I've never liked the Olympus menu system. I've read that OM has made some improvements and I'm surprised you don't mention the UI, which is as important to handling as the physical characteristics of the body and its controls.
Like I said in the video, this is not a full review. The new menu has been mentioned many times over already in other reviews and while it's good, it did not make a huge difference for me.
Can't disagree here 💪 only downside is the missing charger, so far 😊 but sadly I hear and read about a lot of people experiencing faulty devices 😬 focus problems, dead pixels and camera freeze 😬 luckily I haven't experienced it, yet 🤞💪📸 olympus is master photo camera and pana is master video camera 😊
Thanks. I had no idea that there are so many problems with this camera.
@@mattisulanto I'm just glad I'm not experiencing it! 😊 Just bought the 60mm for my om 1, and the seller had an om 1 with 9 dead pixels 😬 but strangely only when shooting longer shots 🤔
@@mattisulanto I have had the camera for a month and have absolutely no problems with it. The computational features and subject specific focusing algorithms are outstanding in a camera for this price point in my view. Be careful extrapolating "some" problems to "many" problems. If you go to any forum for new cameras you will always find people posting "problems" with them. Some are problems related to hardware of their camera but many are driver error.
The big difference is of course the stacked sensor. Quicker to read out and 2 stops more sensitive. You doesn't mention these important aspects.
That quick read out doesn't show or feel in my photography and this is not a full review as I mention in the video. I don't know what you mean by "2 stops more sensitive", but it the image quality is the same as before, only marginally better.
They increased the max native iso from 6400 to 25600. Probably not going to affect the way many people shoot, but certainly can be useful for some.
@@mattisulanto I mean with the new sensor of the om1 iso 3200 on the em1 mark III looks the same as iso 12800 on the om1. Also the viewfinder is almost 3 times as good in resolution.
@@MrKreweesti I can't see that difference in high ISO. If you can see it, good for you and I'm not going to argue about that😀
@@MrKreweesti I haven't seen anyone who has had both cameras make that claim or show that to be the case. I don't think that is a thing. If it was, OM would clearly show and state it as it would be a massive achievement.
I guess maybe noise reduction/processing of jpegs could show something like that, but you could just edit E-M1 III files with Dxo Deep Prime to achieve the same thing.
Nice camera but their is so much competition in price and weight with larger sensor systems.
The Power Switch Is Perfect and in the right place, imo, you are the first person I have heard saying that, so the men in Japan got it wrong ! I don't think so, everybody is loving it.
You were right when you said it wasn't going to be a long review, the way you held the camera it looked like you were going to hammer in a nail !
You didn't really do a review, well, you liked the birds and run down Olympus in general, It's a pity, because it is a good camera despite you not liking where the on/off switch is.
Thanks for your thoughts😀
Slava Ukraini
Why do you have to wear a hat with the colors of the Ukrainian flag?
Seem like cheap virtue signaling
Its a pity that TH-cam bloggers have to get involved with politics.
I want to support Ukraine, because my country also has a common border with Russia, 1300 km, longer than any other Western country. I have donated to Ukraine too, so it’s not only the hat.
@@mattisulanto Thanks for the honesty and admitting that you're a racist.
Unsubscribed
@@mattisulanto
Your country is not at threat and it never was.
But you are supporting fascists!
That is really disgusting.
@@mattisulanto have you donated to the victims of NATOs illegal wars around the world or do you just pretend to care?
No, I have not donated to every war victim in the world or expressed my explicit support to every human rights violation victim, but I have not considered myself a pretender. However, now that you brought it up, maybe I’m a pretender. I have to think about that. Thanks for your wise words.