THIS is how to talk about a camera system - how it works in the real world. An excellent example of information, advice and enthusiasm. Thanks Robin. Keep up the excellent work.
I love M10 cameras! With good glass these cameras deliver just amazing quality, specially when you compare them with cameras that cost three or for more times their prize.They look nice, are well constructed and have a lot of features that made them a joy to use.
Image stabilisation doesn’t appear to to work for me as I can have unstable images at 1/125 of a second never mind 1 to 2 seconds hand held. I don’t understand the stabilisation hype.
I just bought this camera on ebay with three lenses based on watching your review a couple of days ago! I am excited for it to come in the mail. Thanks Robin.
Robin, you are a true professional! Your reviews are among the Most relevant. You show the proof in your pictures. Thank you! I just want to say: Ignore the trolls that just try to bring your reviews down. They are just jealous and don't know what they're talking about anyways. Keep up the good work. I always enjoy your reviews. You're doing Great!
Yes! Best way to test a camera is in real life shooting situations... those are great images. Amazing you got 1-2 sec clear handheld shots on this camera...
Handheld down to 2 seconds is impressive image stabilisation. Micro 4/3 has a completely different way of shooting. Sharper at wider apertures than larger sensors lets more light in and enables lower iso. I find the quality for macro better than larger sensors.
Another very well done video. What I really liked were three things you mentioned. 1. The context behind the shot. Can this camera produce usable results in these conditions....yes. 2. The effects of 5-axis image stabilization. The fact that M43 camera can shoot at lower ISO which negate any argument about high ISO performance. I actually am not even sure what my high ISO performance is on my PEN-F or M1!! Why? Never need it!! I'm well aware of my Nikon high ISO performance because I always need it...anyway.... 3. Your sample photos included images with a VERY low cost kit lens. And holy smokes, those were amazing images! Nice work....again!
I just ordered this as my beginner camera - got a special offer with the 14-150mm lens. This review made me very confident I made the right call... and that I may need some f/1.8 fixed focus M.Zuiko lenses! Great stuff, I really enjoy your channel.
I've been shooting with an E-PL6 since 2016, but i just found an M10 Mark III with 400 clicks for a really good price, so I grabbed it. This video really has me excited to get out and shoot when my camera arrives!
Hi Robin. I love your videos!!!!! Well I finally did it. After 12 years I upgraded my E-PL3 to the OM-D-Mark IV!!!! Can you please do a review of some vintage lenses on Olympus MFT cameras?? I have been using some Pentax and Leica lenses with great success. I would like to see what you would choose to use. Can you also please send me the link to your Mark IV review. I would love to see it. Thanks for your help.
Hi Robin ! I came across your channel by chance, I subscribed and soon you became my photo-guru ! I recentrly bought a E-M10 mk3s (the one you talk about in thos video) and I'm very very satisfied ! My old camera was also an olympus (E520), but this new one is FANTASTIC ! I'm still learning all its features (and photography in general, I'm not a professional) , and your videos are amazing ! My only regret is not having so much time to spend in shooting. Thank you verrrry much for your efforts and greetings from Italy !
I always greatly enjoy your videos. I have an assortment of M43, APSc and Full frame cameras but for about 2 years now my EDC camera has been the OMD EM10mii that I got used for very reasonable price that came with the kit pancake lens and a 40 - 150mm zoom. Well today I got for an even better price an EM10 miiis which I didn't know existed. Price was good but it came with no lenses but I still have a large assortment of lenses already. Can't wait to get some great use from this and compare it to my older Mii.
having shot with sony a6x series, fuji xseries (now xpro2), and oly 5 and 10's, I found the this smallest 10 the best experience to shoot with on the streets, light, and good sharp screen, but mostly it shoots very smooth and fast.
I've been shooting Olympus since 2009 and am always amazed at how often reviewers fail to take real world conditions into account. Most of my shooting is either at events or while hiking, so the real world effects me a lot! I've taken waterfall long exposures handheld while on hikes
To me, real world performance is extremely important. You can't just randomly take some shots with no context and make judgment about the camera, without actually using it to shoot something meaningful.
I like your videos because you always show a lot of sample pictures. not just blah. can you make a similar video with the em10 mkii? would be exciting :)
7:45 AND the higher you push the ISO, the more dynamic range you lose ;-) This is another thing I liked about m4/3 for my type of shooting. I'm not shooting sports or fast action, so I can easily get away with a slower SS to keep my ISO lower. I can get by with 1/15 on my FF mirrorless (Z7 and a7R III before that) but beyond that it starts getting risky (chance of blur if I can't stay steady enough). With my E-M1 Mk 3 I can get by with an even slower SS.
Great video, as always. I use EM10 mk2 and mk3S cameras professionally, and have always been delighted with them. I originally purchased the mk3 as a stop-gap to replace my EM1 mk1 when it was being repaired, but now use the EM10s all the time!
NEXT CHALLENGE: Can Olympus EPL 9(or10) Perform In Professional Shoots? I have Epm2 and Epl9 both are compact camera, some people are just not interested with OMD dslr looks. Will it be possible in the future you make more videos of Olympus Pen Series?
E-M10 series maintained the shape of a DSLR, with proper hand-gripping area, and featuring an electronic viewfinder. Also, E-M10 has twin command control dials, mimicking efficient camera settings adjustment on the fly just like using a professional camera. E-PL series cameras lack all these, and will be extremely difficult to use in challenging shooting environment. Handling, having an EVF and direct access to important exposure settings will make or break the shot. I'd reserve the E-PL line for casual shooters.
I came across this camera by accident and then saw your review. I need a lighter camera for hiking. My current kits include the Canon 70d body with 2 L lenses, which as you can imagine are heavy and a juggling act when you are hiking with a dog too. Thank you so much for the review, especially from my hometown of KL. Considering trying this out and then maybe eventually selling my Canon kits.
Hi Robin, After discover your vídeos and view them I buy one Olympus OM-D E-M 10 Mark II with 2 kits Lens. Now need to learn this new system. I was a Pentax guy ...
I try to choose between olympus om-d e-m10 mark III and Panasonic gx9. Not easy. I like the look of the Olympus better but i prefer the menu of the Panasonic. The pictures you took look really nice.
If the only difference is about new filter and silent shutter for P, A, M dial modes, then it could be achieved by firmware upgrade probably. I'm not going to change from old mark III. I want my firmware upgraded.
I'm glad to have the E-M10 mark II because it had that ability in silent mode. However the electronic shutter mode in all settings isn't the only thing they took out of the Mark III. Clean HDMI output, Histogram value adjustments and exposure shift. I understand that they made electronic mode so you didn't have flickering or banning and they simplified the menu system to make it more user friendly. On the other side, I think they pulled features to make a bigger gap between the higher end models. Actually they took clean HDMI out of the E-M5 with the mark III so you have to buy the E-M1 line. So I question the making it more user friendly aspect. Maybe they got called out for the change with with electric shutter between E-M10 II and III but I agree, firmware update would be better.
Olympus never provided any firmware updates to add features in E-M10 series cameras. Do you know how much money it is to create a firmware update? It is cheaper to make a new camera.
For sure it is cheaper to develop for already existing hardware, cause you already know it. But Olympus prefers to sell the same product again as something new and it is sad.
@@robinwong this is very true. You can easily see the lack of firmware updates to add features on other brands but they will incrementally upgrade to a new model. I know Canon got called out on their M-50 mark II but they have been doing this for years with the Rebel and more frequently.
I think that every camera (mft, apsc and ff) that is made in last 5 to 10 years used by competent professional can perform more than good enough for any purpose. Thing is that if one needs camera for pro use, for the money best option is aps-c, no compromises FF and mft for those who are willing to pay same money and compromise IQ and even more DR and ISO capability in favor of ergonomics. So, it is more important who is taking images rather than what camera he/she is using. Robin can take better images with MFT than i ever could with my APSC or FF. He is a pro, for me photography is a hobby and that is bigger difference than Olympus OM-D E-M10 vs Sony a1.
I feel a M4/3 and FF or larger (Medium format film perhaps) would be a great duo for professional shoots. If anything, I feel APS is kind of the odd step child in between.
Thanks, you are being too kind. What I am trying to prove here is shooting in real life situation, and yes, the E-M10 series, though entry level, is enough to get the job done.
@@robinwong Your photos are definitely incredible. I don’t think equipment has much of anything to do with it. Whether its M4/3, Medium Format or anything in between, you’re putting out fantastic results.
@@M_as_I Hi....I use.... Zuiko 28 mm 2.8 Zuiko 50 mm macrolens 3.5 Zuiko 55 mm 1.2 Zuiko 35-70 zoom lens Zuiko 75-150 zoom lens Zuiko 50 mm 1.8 Zuiko 50 mm1.4 Tokina 500 mm f 8 catadioptric lens All of them analog lenses with an OM adapter.
Hi Robin, thanks for the great video. I am a proud EM10 mk III user, and I love it! I would appreciate if you could some tips about how to make the best use out of the 5-axis image stabiliser. Sometimes my pictures have some motion blur, but it is too straight to be natural, so my guess is that during longer exposures shots, the stabiliser makes the sensor slowly go back in its original position. Any advice? Thank you!!
Remember when OMD EM5 II came out? They compared the Oly camera video with 5Axis IBIS vs other brand 4K video...which was the winner??... obviously the Olympus because of IBIS...
Robin sir I am really taken aback to see the last pic at 6400 iso ( I didn't noticed closely the earlier ones, maybe some of those were as well) n since I can safely bank upon your words that no noise filter is used . Really a eye opener and a myth breaker of a video
4:13 This is basically what I try to tell people in gear discussion forums, but they're too busy whining acting like a fool, honestly. They never show any of their own photos, while I have galleries full of beautiful photos I've made in real life on vacations, etc...with m4/3 (and other cameras). I took a GH5 on vacation to Yellowstone and many other places and was super happy with the results. I never felt like I was missing anything and wasn't freaking out and falling back to a FF camera I brought as a backup. Other than one of two shots (literally), I never touched my FF Nikon on that trip. Anyway, maybe you can't be too harsh on people that complain since you need to keep your channel classy, but I'll say it myself...those people that disparage smaller format cameras and have nothing to show themselves to prove that they know what they're talking about, well...they're idiots with an agenda or simply a small, small mind. It's time for them to grow up, mature a little (and show us some real photos/art, instead of just crying all the time. :)
The problem with using a entry level camera for professional work is the lack of a second memory card and many have a low buffer and a max 1/4000 shutter speed.
I bought this camera for my daughter as a birthday present. While trying it out to educate her of the many possibilities, I actually ended buying one for myself. As for the IS, I've shot handheld at 40mm and 2.5 to 3 seconds, resulting in razor sharp images. Besides that, I am able to compare the images to those of my Nikon d600 and was impressed by the high ISO performance, but I couldn't take satisfying handheld shots of 2 seconds with the Nikon... Although I rely on the d600 for ultimate results, this little diamond is quite a workhorse, especially with the excellent Zuiko glass, which performs just as good as Nikon's best lenses. Don't be fooled by the 16Mpx, even compared to the 24 of the d600.
Love the budget start models. And the lenses also. Panasonic the cousin of olympus makes it weater sealed and the new kit lenses also. this makes the budget models great for all types of work. only the max 4000 shutter speed makes for me that I can not switch to a budget camera and im now sparring for a em1 or lumix g9 and maybe there cimes new types of cameras this year.
Hi:) I’m looking for a camera to start taking good quality pictures and I’m a beginner, I’ve never had a high quality camera other than a Canon G7x Mark ii and that one is better for video rather than photos, would you recommend this one to me?
I was thinking about this camera but decided to go panasonic more advanced level this summer BUT you make me rethink it again thanks now I'm confused again even do this one is entry level
It wasn't directly covered in this video but I couldn't remember which video covered it. In the E-M10 settings, when IS-On is enabled you are able to then set the focal length. I know you said it isn't necessary to set for AF lenses because the camera will communicate with the lens and adjust accordingly, but I noticed that when set for my MF Rokinon 12mm F2.0, now when I use any of my AF Olympus lenses it still shows as 12mm in the IS settings. Should this automatically adjust to my Olympus 25mm F1.8, for example? Do I leave it at 12mm for future use with the Rokinon but it wont affect use of my AF lenses? Set it to zero until I use the MF lens again? I thought I would see that number change automatically when using Olympus AF lenses.
I haven't heard of this IIIs version before. Are there just software updates over the original 10 III? Why not provide those via a firmware update? Or maybe they did? What about a Custom My Set, did they add that too? That would be great.
According to DP Review, they've just added an additional Art Filter, and a silent shooting mode. Silent shooting can be useful in a variety of situations.
Great video as usual Robin! I can only repeat what has been said in earlier comments, why has the silent shutter feature not been made available via a firmware update for the std M10 iii ? Hoping for an answer as none has been provided for the previous comments!
Olympus has never provided feature upgrades for E-M10 series cameras via firmware updates. I don't think that is going to change. Olympus has been consistent so far. The big firmware updates are for E-M1 and E-M5 series. And you have no idea how much each firmware update costs, making a new camera is cheaper. I am not kidding.
Hi, Do you know where I can buy the lens for the Olympus OMD EM 10 Mark III? I can't seem to find one. Let me know if you have any idea where I can buy one. Thanks!
Hi Robin, I can’t get enough of your tutorial’s, question for you I have omde 10 mk 111 is exposure compensation available to see live, if so how do I do it? Thank you, Neil.
i m getting brand new wt 14 42 kit lens for 420 USD....shd i buy it in 2024...? also m getting om5 mark 3 only body for 820 USD....which one shd i consider ....usage ll be mainly for travel and holiday photography
Have you or any of your viewers tried both this camera and the mark iv. I have decided to get one of them but not sure which. The mark 3 is not quite but nearly half the price of the mark 4. Obviously the mark 4 is better but by how much? You say much better but would i actually notice if i put two images side by side. I went from 12mp to 20mp with my bridge cameras and it was a big difference. The 20mp nikon was very sharp but then I think my fz330 had a duff lense. It was very soft. Ideally id like a 20mp camera but is it really that much of a difference. You know what they say, pay cheap pay twice. Or is that pay cheap get a bargain 😀
Nice video. Hi Mr Robin. I need your opinion. If you have to choose between epl 10 and em10 mark iiis, which one would you choose? Thank you in advance. 😀
I have Panasonic cameras. I believe I can use these lenses on an Olympus body? I'm just not very satisfied with the auto focus on my existing bodies. So, am wondering is, is the AF system much faster or more acurate on Olympus cameras? Thanks
Were the images you posted sooc? Did you need to use post software such as Topaz de Noise. Can no longer agree that face recognition is something not needed on every Olympus body; my MK II has it, why is it not on this? "'new" camera. JIP just has to keep up with features that are now basic with most cameras being sold new now. It is just a cop-out to make these excuses in a market where JIP took over the smoking wreck of the Olympus camera division. Btw: this is the only video in which I have heard this camera being mentioned....it is for wide sale...no sign in Australia.
Thanks a lot Robin fir this video. this little camer keeps popping up when i filter cameras on DPReview feature search, as beeing the only ligthweigth MFT camera with very high frame rate in Film, 1280 x 720 @ 120p, ht MK4 does not have that. anyone here has some experience with that ? and on another suject, can the IS work together with olympus IS lenses in the same way than in higer end cameras ? I curently own a M1 mk2 and M10mkii as "little brother" greetings from switzerland
They are different lines. Epl-# are pen cameras. Em-# cameras are in the Om-d line. The pen series aside from the pen f and ep5 are geared for more casual users. No built in view finder, single command dial if any.
I have OM-D E-M10 Mark III and i must say im disappointed and embittered. My friend's omd 10 mark II is way better than my mark III. Why did they software locked all options? No small focus, cant change shots per seconds, no full control silent mod, no re focus in auto multi shots modes, no wired shutter release available, and many many more. The must disgusting thing what olympus has done is software locked every "semi-advenced" option, everything what we had in mark II is gone. They could simply "fix" mark III releasing firmware update and letting us have mark ii's options. I realy regret buying mark III, i should have bought mark II or go for sony alpha.
I agree. I have both and see the difference. Also no Clean HDMI output, Histogram value adjustments and exposure shift. Simplified and more user friendly or making a bigger gap between the higher end models? I got the E-M5 III thinking it would have clean HDMI output since it's a higher end model, like the older model, but it's only available in E-M1 line now.
@@RobShootPhotos Thats why olympus is dying, and omd 10 is dead. They removed all fun from entry lvl camera. Omd10 mark II "hey u have camera with all options, when you are ready go for high lvl camera, but now have fun!"; omd 10 mark III "we removed all options, if u want to have fun go for higher model" 😒.
@@puch7283 maybe but you would be surprised how many brands have done similar things. They build a model that "overachieves" and they dial it back on the next version. I've seen Samsung even take away a feature with a firmware update. The basic entry level photographer most likely won't deep dive into these features and a more advanced photographer may not even look at an entry level camera for those features. However, it becomes disappointing when you used the features and it's not there in the next version.
@@RobShootPhotos Yup. Nikon series 3000 is dead too. 3200 was too good and they had to remove features, same story as omd10m2 😑. Oly should do something and encourage tamron and sigma to make lenses. We need something like 150-600 tamron, its awesome lens for brid photography.
Responding to the first comment by Puch. E-M10 Mark III has a lot of advantages over E-M10 Mark II. To say that "your friend's E-M10 Mark II is way better" is not a correct statement. E-M10 Mark III has much more powerful 5-Axis IS, significantly steadier, I can go down to 2-3 seconds hand-held easily. That is not possible with E-M10 Mark II. E-M10 Mark III has 4K video, which is a huge upgrade over E-M10 Mark II, that alone sets the E-M10 Mark III to a different category altogether. E-M10 Mark III features the newer and more powerful Truepic 8 processing engine, vs the older Truepic 7, you can easily see the difference in video and overall color rendering/noise handling/sharpness optimization, there is a noticeable improvement. The AF algorithm has also been reworked, you get the cluster area AF which E-m10 Mark II does not have, and 121 AF points, which are more sensitive vs the older 81 points. I am not saying your complains are not valid. But you clearly know all these before you made the purchase. 1) no small focus points - the default focusing box is already very, very small, and is more responsive and sensitive in terms of speed/accuracy vs the older E-M10 Mark II's smaller AF point. You are NOT missing anything in the new E-M10 Mark III. In fact the AF is a big upgrade. 2) can't change shots per second - does this change the outcome of the photographs you have taken? Seriously? 3) No full control of silent mode - people don't even know where to find the silent mode in E-M10 Mark II! Trust me, I have been asked millions of times. At least in E-M10 Mark III, people can find it easily in the AP mode. 4) refocus multi shot mode - I seriously don't understand what you are talking about. I refocus my shots ALL the time 5) No wired release - the world has gone wireless. Time to move on. 6) Many more - seriously? All the tiny complains, while I acknowledge you must be annoyed, but they are hardly dealbeakers. E-M10 Mark III, overall is a better performing camera than E-M10 Mark II. The upgrade in processing engine, 5-Axis IS, video capability and AF are enough reasons to justify it as a better camera! If you want MORE upgrade, why not go for E-M5 Mark III, or the E-M1 Mark III? Looking at E-M10 Mark III as an entry level OM-D, it offers a lot for the price you pay. To use the word "disgusting" - seriously? Just because you disagree and cannot understand certain decisions made by others, does not give you the right to call them disgusting. If this camera does not suit you, I am sure you are not lack of options to choose from.
Hello Robin, a bit out of the topic question (and for anyone else who happens to read this), have you ever had a very bad confrontation while doing street photography? It happened to me a couple weeks ago, I was taking candid photos of a troupe of people dancing in public, a very lovely bunch, and great action shots. Then a moment later, a young lady came at me, asking why I am taking photos. I explained to her the concept of street photography. She was extremely aggressive and her tone was judgemental, it made me feel like a creepy rapist or something. I offered to delete the pictures if it makes her uncomfortable (she wasn't even on them!), but even then, she was so extreme with the cussing and swearing, almost getting physical, pinching me with her finger while being aggressively accusatory. I mean, I was just taking pictures of happy people! NOTHING could have prepared me for that avalanche of hostility! Ever since that encounter, I haven't touched my camera :( It was such a "traumatic" experience (i know, that sounds intense, but that's how it felt in the moment) that it has almost killed my passion for photography. I hope to read some advice and personal experiences I could relate to. Thank you so much, people.
Yeah those Social Justice Warriors are everywhere. I have got hostile looks at times but never physical confrontation. You should have called the police depending on the laws of your country. You just have to pick yourself up and get back into it.
@@sexysilversurfer well some time back I took pictures of a street scene and got accosted by a tall amazon warrior type who demanded to know what I had been taking picture of.........conversation went....."What are you tasking pictures Of?".........."who's asking?"......."I'm asking"........"who the fuck are you?"........dead silence as I went my way.
That 16mp sensor is as good as Canon’s aps-c sensor. Unless you need good AF for tracking moderately fast to very fast moving subjects or weather sealing I have not doubt it can do the job.
THIS is how to talk about a camera system - how it works in the real world. An excellent example of information, advice and enthusiasm. Thanks Robin. Keep up the excellent work.
I love M10 cameras! With good glass these cameras deliver just amazing quality, specially when you compare them with cameras that cost three or for more times their prize.They look nice, are well constructed and have a lot of features that made them a joy to use.
Agreed. They also perform very, very well with the EZ kit lens!
@@AbbasBinYounas 👍🏻 this little kit lens is amazing
Agreed, people underestimate the importance of lens in image making. Olympus is the lens expert.
"Photographs speak louder than your opinion" Love your energy and your review!
Very good, Robin!! Never knew this camera existed.
Hence I made the video!
Image stabilisation doesn’t appear to to work for me as I can have unstable images at 1/125 of a second never mind 1 to 2 seconds hand held. I don’t understand the stabilisation hype.
I use my MkIII for everything. It's just so versatile that it's pretty hard to beat and runs circles around a lot of other cameras.
I just bought this camera on ebay with three lenses based on watching your review a couple of days ago! I am excited for it to come in the mail. Thanks Robin.
Robin, you are a true professional! Your reviews are among the Most relevant. You show the proof in your pictures. Thank you! I just want to say: Ignore the trolls that just try to bring your reviews down. They are just jealous and don't know what they're talking about anyways. Keep up the good work. I always enjoy your reviews. You're doing Great!
Yes! Best way to test a camera is in real life shooting situations... those are great images.
Amazing you got 1-2 sec clear handheld shots on this camera...
Thanks Valdis, indeed the 5-Axis IS is incredible.
Handheld down to 2 seconds is impressive image stabilisation. Micro 4/3 has a completely different way of shooting. Sharper at wider apertures than larger sensors lets more light in and enables lower iso. I find the quality for macro better than larger sensors.
I use Olympus OM-D for macro shooting a lot too.
Another very well done video. What I really liked were three things you mentioned. 1. The context behind the shot. Can this camera produce usable results in these conditions....yes. 2. The effects of 5-axis image stabilization. The fact that M43 camera can shoot at lower ISO which negate any argument about high ISO performance. I actually am not even sure what my high ISO performance is on my PEN-F or M1!! Why? Never need it!! I'm well aware of my Nikon high ISO performance because I always need it...anyway.... 3. Your sample photos included images with a VERY low cost kit lens. And holy smokes, those were amazing images! Nice work....again!
I always enjoy your videos, Robin. They never fail to be informative. Really appreciate your enthusiasm, too!
I use my E-10 all the time. I use vintage OM lens in manual mode for wild life. I get stunning images.
E-10? Not sure which camera that is, but good on you!
I just ordered this as my beginner camera - got a special offer with the 14-150mm lens. This review made me very confident I made the right call... and that I may need some f/1.8 fixed focus M.Zuiko lenses! Great stuff, I really enjoy your channel.
I still shooting with ma OMD-10 the first one and I stil love it. It cost me only 800.00$ CDN. Good work Robin. We love you.
I've been shooting with an E-PL6 since 2016, but i just found an M10 Mark III with 400 clicks for a really good price, so I grabbed it. This video really has me excited to get out and shoot when my camera arrives!
Brilliant performance and superb photos
Thanks Matthew, appreciate the kind words
Hi Robin. I love your videos!!!!! Well I finally did it. After 12 years I upgraded my E-PL3 to the OM-D-Mark IV!!!! Can you please do a review of some vintage lenses on Olympus MFT cameras?? I have been using some Pentax and Leica lenses with great success. I would like to see what you would choose to use. Can you also please send me the link to your Mark IV review. I would love to see it. Thanks for your help.
Hi Robin ! I came across your channel by chance, I subscribed and soon you became my photo-guru ! I recentrly bought a E-M10 mk3s (the one you talk about in thos video) and I'm very very satisfied ! My old camera was also an olympus (E520), but this new one is FANTASTIC ! I'm still learning all its features (and photography in general, I'm not a professional) , and your videos are amazing ! My only regret is not having so much time to spend in shooting. Thank you verrrry much for your efforts and greetings from Italy !
Awesome photos and awesome photographer😀
Thanks!
As always, lenses and photographer matter more than the camera itself!
EM-10 cameras are indeed very affordable ways to use amazing lenses 😉
Thanks, appreciate the kind words. Yes, we don't have to break the bank to make great photographs.
I always greatly enjoy your videos. I have an assortment of M43, APSc and Full frame cameras but for about 2 years now my EDC camera has been the OMD EM10mii that I got used for very reasonable price that came with the kit pancake lens and a 40 - 150mm zoom. Well today I got for an even better price an EM10 miiis which I didn't know existed. Price was good but it came with no lenses but I still have a large assortment of lenses already. Can't wait to get some great use from this and compare it to my older Mii.
Definitely bout to get this cam , I can do magic with some good editing
Me from the future you didn’t get any fucking camera bro
having shot with sony a6x series, fuji xseries (now xpro2), and oly 5 and 10's, I found the this smallest 10 the best experience to shoot with on the streets, light, and good sharp screen, but mostly it shoots very smooth and fast.
I've been shooting Olympus since 2009 and am always amazed at how often reviewers fail to take real world conditions into account. Most of my shooting is either at events or while hiking, so the real world effects me a lot! I've taken waterfall long exposures handheld while on hikes
To me, real world performance is extremely important. You can't just randomly take some shots with no context and make judgment about the camera, without actually using it to shoot something meaningful.
I have no idea about photography. I just liked and subscribed as you are happy in doing what you love.
I absolutely love this guy.
This is one fantastic review, I wish more reviews were like that, and I love 'Dramatic Robin'
Keep up the good work! Thank you
I already knew the answer, but it was entertaining to watch anyway.😉
Great photography Robin.👍
Thanks Joel, glad you like the photographs.
I like your videos because you always show a lot of sample pictures. not just blah. can you make a similar video with the em10 mkii? would be exciting :)
Thanks, yeah I believe real life sample photographs are important - else the review is meaningless.
Great video. Just bought a MK 3s and I can’t wait to get out there and shoot
7:45 AND the higher you push the ISO, the more dynamic range you lose ;-) This is another thing I liked about m4/3 for my type of shooting. I'm not shooting sports or fast action, so I can easily get away with a slower SS to keep my ISO lower. I can get by with 1/15 on my FF mirrorless (Z7 and a7R III before that) but beyond that it starts getting risky (chance of blur if I can't stay steady enough). With my E-M1 Mk 3 I can get by with an even slower SS.
Great video, as always. I use EM10 mk2 and mk3S cameras professionally, and have always been delighted with them. I originally purchased the mk3 as a stop-gap to replace my EM1 mk1 when it was being repaired, but now use the EM10s all the time!
Great video, also never heard of the S model.
Thanks Steve. It is new.
NEXT CHALLENGE: Can Olympus EPL 9(or10) Perform In Professional Shoots?
I have Epm2 and Epl9 both are compact camera, some people are just not interested with OMD dslr looks. Will it be possible in the future you make more videos of Olympus Pen Series?
E-M10 series maintained the shape of a DSLR, with proper hand-gripping area, and featuring an electronic viewfinder. Also, E-M10 has twin command control dials, mimicking efficient camera settings adjustment on the fly just like using a professional camera.
E-PL series cameras lack all these, and will be extremely difficult to use in challenging shooting environment. Handling, having an EVF and direct access to important exposure settings will make or break the shot.
I'd reserve the E-PL line for casual shooters.
I came across this camera by accident and then saw your review. I need a lighter camera for hiking. My current kits include the Canon 70d body with 2 L lenses, which as you can imagine are heavy and a juggling act when you are hiking with a dog too. Thank you so much for the review, especially from my hometown of KL. Considering trying this out and then maybe eventually selling my Canon kits.
Hi Robin,
After discover your vídeos and view them I buy one Olympus OM-D E-M 10 Mark II with 2 kits Lens. Now need to learn this new system. I was a Pentax guy ...
Thank you very much... 👍👍🙏 "SALUDOS... 👋👋😃 "
Cheers
Nice low-light shots, Robin! Good eye! 👍
I try to choose between olympus om-d e-m10 mark III and Panasonic gx9. Not easy. I like the look of the Olympus better but i prefer the menu of the Panasonic. The pictures you took look really nice.
Go for the Olympus if you like it more.. The menu is not that difficult when getting used to it
Olympus all the way
I just bought this camera and I absolutely love it!!! I’m having a lot of trouble getting sharp images and videos, but maybe I need new glasses??
If the only difference is about new filter and silent shutter for P, A, M dial modes, then it could be achieved by firmware upgrade probably. I'm not going to change from old mark III. I want my firmware upgraded.
Same dude, up there is my comment about mark III, and how they ripped us off.
I'm glad to have the E-M10 mark II because it had that ability in silent mode. However the electronic shutter mode in all settings isn't the only thing they took out of the Mark III. Clean HDMI output, Histogram value adjustments and exposure shift.
I understand that they made electronic mode so you didn't have flickering or banning and they simplified the menu system to make it more user friendly.
On the other side, I think they pulled features to make a bigger gap between the higher end models. Actually they took clean HDMI out of the E-M5 with the mark III so you have to buy the E-M1 line. So I question the making it more user friendly aspect. Maybe they got called out for the change with with electric shutter between E-M10 II and III but I agree, firmware update would be better.
Olympus never provided any firmware updates to add features in E-M10 series cameras. Do you know how much money it is to create a firmware update? It is cheaper to make a new camera.
For sure it is cheaper to develop for already existing hardware, cause you already know it. But Olympus prefers to sell the same product again as something new and it is sad.
@@robinwong this is very true. You can easily see the lack of firmware updates to add features on other brands but they will incrementally upgrade to a new model. I know Canon got called out on their M-50 mark II but they have been doing this for years with the Rebel and more frequently.
I think that every camera (mft, apsc and ff) that is made in last 5 to 10 years used by competent professional can perform more than good enough for any purpose. Thing is that if one needs camera for pro use, for the money best option is aps-c, no compromises FF and mft for those who are willing to pay same money and compromise IQ and even more DR and ISO capability in favor of ergonomics. So, it is more important who is taking images rather than what camera he/she is using. Robin can take better images with MFT than i ever could with my APSC or FF. He is a pro, for me photography is a hobby and that is bigger difference than Olympus OM-D E-M10 vs Sony a1.
I feel a M4/3 and FF or larger (Medium format film perhaps) would be a great duo for professional shoots. If anything, I feel APS is kind of the odd step child in between.
Thanks, you are being too kind. What I am trying to prove here is shooting in real life situation, and yes, the E-M10 series, though entry level, is enough to get the job done.
@@robinwong Your photos are definitely incredible. I don’t think equipment has much of anything to do with it. Whether its M4/3, Medium Format or anything in between, you’re putting out fantastic results.
...I use it with an OM adapter and all my OM analog lenses.....
........A terrific tool.....!!!!
I don't shoot manual lens, but if you do, good for you!
@@M_as_I Hi....I use....
Zuiko 28 mm 2.8
Zuiko 50 mm macrolens 3.5
Zuiko 55 mm 1.2
Zuiko 35-70 zoom lens
Zuiko 75-150 zoom lens
Zuiko 50 mm 1.8
Zuiko 50 mm1.4
Tokina 500 mm f 8 catadioptric lens
All of them analog lenses with an OM adapter.
Fantastic photos Robin, can I ask you do you use the silent shutter when your doing your indoor shots during the music performance. Gerry
Hi Robin, thanks for the great video. I am a proud EM10 mk III user, and I love it!
I would appreciate if you could some tips about how to make the best use out of the 5-axis image stabiliser. Sometimes my pictures have some motion blur, but it is too straight to be natural, so my guess is that during longer exposures shots, the stabiliser makes the sensor slowly go back in its original position.
Any advice?
Thank you!!
I have some videos on 5-Axis IS.
1. th-cam.com/video/maumch03g84/w-d-xo.html
2. th-cam.com/video/7vnZ3jhQolM/w-d-xo.html
"Dramatic Robin" 🤣
Remember when OMD EM5 II came out? They compared the Oly camera video with 5Axis IBIS vs other brand 4K video...which was the winner??... obviously the Olympus because of IBIS...
The 5-Axis IS is important, people underestimate how it improves photography and video shooting.
Robin sir I am really taken aback to see the last pic at 6400 iso ( I didn't noticed closely the earlier ones, maybe some of those were as well) n since I can safely bank upon your words that no noise filter is used . Really a eye opener and a myth breaker of a video
If you use DXO Prime noise reduction(separate software purchase)you will be astonished at what you can do at high ISO.
@@sexysilversurfer won't it suffer from something like over smoothing the image ?.
And thanks for the info ❤️
4:13 This is basically what I try to tell people in gear discussion forums, but they're too busy whining acting like a fool, honestly. They never show any of their own photos, while I have galleries full of beautiful photos I've made in real life on vacations, etc...with m4/3 (and other cameras). I took a GH5 on vacation to Yellowstone and many other places and was super happy with the results. I never felt like I was missing anything and wasn't freaking out and falling back to a FF camera I brought as a backup. Other than one of two shots (literally), I never touched my FF Nikon on that trip. Anyway, maybe you can't be too harsh on people that complain since you need to keep your channel classy, but I'll say it myself...those people that disparage smaller format cameras and have nothing to show themselves to prove that they know what they're talking about, well...they're idiots with an agenda or simply a small, small mind. It's time for them to grow up, mature a little (and show us some real photos/art, instead of just crying all the time. :)
The problem with using a entry level camera for professional work is the lack of a second memory card and many have a low buffer and a max 1/4000 shutter speed.
I bought this camera for my daughter as a birthday present. While trying it out to educate her of the many possibilities, I actually ended buying one for myself. As for the IS, I've shot handheld at 40mm and 2.5 to 3 seconds, resulting in razor sharp images. Besides that, I am able to compare the images to those of my Nikon d600 and was impressed by the high ISO performance, but I couldn't take satisfying handheld shots of 2 seconds with the Nikon... Although I rely on the d600 for ultimate results, this little diamond is quite a workhorse, especially with the excellent Zuiko glass, which performs just as good as Nikon's best lenses. Don't be fooled by the 16Mpx, even compared to the 24 of the d600.
Lol ..i also bought one for my daughter…and ended up buying one for my self…my main is ‘em 1 mark 2
Love the budget start models. And the lenses also. Panasonic the cousin of olympus makes it weater sealed and the new kit lenses also. this makes the budget models great for all types of work. only the max 4000 shutter speed makes for me that I can not switch to a budget camera and im now sparring for a em1 or lumix g9 and maybe there cimes new types of cameras this year.
Hi:) I’m looking for a camera to start taking good quality pictures and I’m a beginner, I’ve never had a high quality camera other than a Canon G7x Mark ii and that one is better for video rather than photos, would you recommend this one to me?
I was thinking about this camera but decided to go panasonic more advanced level this summer BUT you make me rethink it again thanks now I'm confused again even do this one is entry level
What do you mean Panasonic more advanced level? There is no such thing. If you want advanced go for E-M1 Mark III or E-M1X
what's the difference between the IIIs and the IV ? is it only the build material and the sensor ?
It wasn't directly covered in this video but I couldn't remember which video covered it. In the E-M10 settings, when IS-On is enabled you are able to then set the focal length. I know you said it isn't necessary to set for AF lenses because the camera will communicate with the lens and adjust accordingly, but I noticed that when set for my MF Rokinon 12mm F2.0, now when I use any of my AF Olympus lenses it still shows as 12mm in the IS settings. Should this automatically adjust to my Olympus 25mm F1.8, for example? Do I leave it at 12mm for future use with the Rokinon but it wont affect use of my AF lenses? Set it to zero until I use the MF lens again? I thought I would see that number change automatically when using Olympus AF lenses.
I’m still using my EM10 mark … first gen .
what is the difference between the 3s and 4???
Great video!! 👍
Thanks
Very nice images
I haven't heard of this IIIs version before. Are there just software updates over the original 10 III? Why not provide those via a firmware update? Or maybe they did? What about a Custom My Set, did they add that too? That would be great.
According to DP Review, they've just added an additional Art Filter, and a silent shooting mode. Silent shooting can be useful in a variety of situations.
Olympus has never provided feature upgrades for E-M10 series via firmware. I don't think anything will change soon.
@@robinwong that is a real shame. I think Olympus have missed an opportunity. It is an excellent camera but when the competition is so strong...
thanks so much Robin...it is also my opinion...
Thanks Mat
Great video as usual Robin! I can only repeat what has been said in earlier comments, why has the silent shutter feature not been made available via a firmware update for the std M10 iii ?
Hoping for an answer as none has been provided for the previous comments!
Olympus has never provided feature upgrades for E-M10 series cameras via firmware updates. I don't think that is going to change. Olympus has been consistent so far. The big firmware updates are for E-M1 and E-M5 series. And you have no idea how much each firmware update costs, making a new camera is cheaper. I am not kidding.
@@robinwong Hi Robin, thanks for the reply. I had better start saving up then!👍
WOW, never heard of this, only in Japan?
DPReview has an official announcement, so it is worldwide.
Hi, Do you know where I can buy the lens for the Olympus OMD EM 10 Mark III? I can't seem to find one. Let me know if you have any idea where I can buy one. Thanks!
Mr. Robin wong can you give a full in depth review on the Olympus 14-42mm EZ lens.
Hi Robin, I can’t get enough of your tutorial’s, question for you I have omde 10 mk 111 is exposure compensation available to see live, if so how do I do it?
Thank you, Neil.
i m getting brand new wt 14 42 kit lens for 420 USD....shd i buy it in 2024...? also m getting om5 mark 3 only body for 820 USD....which one shd i consider ....usage ll be mainly for travel and holiday photography
Very beautiful
Hey, great video! Do u think it make sense to use this camera with the 12-100 lens?
I think Maintani would be proud
Hello from New York City! Does the EM10 support remote shutter release and how to do it? Thank you for informative video. Have a good weekend.
Have you or any of your viewers tried both this camera and the mark iv.
I have decided to get one of them but not sure which.
The mark 3 is not quite but nearly half the price of the mark 4.
Obviously the mark 4 is better but by how much? You say much better but would i actually notice if i put two images side by side.
I went from 12mp to 20mp with my bridge cameras and it was a big difference. The 20mp nikon was very sharp but then I think my fz330 had a duff lense. It was very soft.
Ideally id like a 20mp camera but is it really that much of a difference.
You know what they say, pay cheap pay twice.
Or is that pay cheap get a bargain 😀
Nice video.
Hi Mr Robin. I need your opinion. If you have to choose between epl 10 and em10 mark iiis, which one would you choose? Thank you in advance. 😀
Between the Olympus OMDEM10 Mark III and the Fujifilm XT200, which one would you prefer ?
Disadvantages - no possibility to connect an external microphone. An external microphone is very necessary when recording video in the city!
I have Panasonic cameras. I believe I can use these lenses on an Olympus body? I'm just not very satisfied with the auto focus on my existing bodies. So, am wondering is, is the AF system much faster or more acurate on Olympus cameras? Thanks
Were you referring to a certain Kwai when you talk about reviewers who simply criticise based on a spec sheet?
Were the images you posted sooc? Did you need to use post software such as Topaz de Noise. Can no longer agree that face recognition is something not needed on every Olympus body; my MK II has it, why is it not on this? "'new" camera.
JIP just has to keep up with features that are now basic with most cameras being sold new now.
It is just a cop-out to make these excuses in a market where JIP took over the smoking wreck of the Olympus camera division.
Btw: this is the only video in which I have heard this camera being mentioned....it is for wide sale...no sign in Australia.
Guys do I need a data card in order to take pictures/videos ? Real question I just got it for Christmas. Please help.
Im a bit late to the party here, but would I be able to get similar quality pictures using a pana 9mm 1.7 on my Mark 3
Yup! I've got an E-M10 ii with the Panasonic 9mm f/1.7 and it does really well.
Thanks a lot Robin fir this video.
this little camer keeps popping up when i filter cameras on DPReview feature search, as beeing the only ligthweigth MFT camera with very high frame rate in Film, 1280 x 720 @ 120p, ht MK4 does not have that. anyone here has some experience with that ?
and on another suject, can the IS work together with olympus IS lenses in the same way than in higer end cameras ?
I curently own a M1 mk2 and M10mkii as "little brother"
greetings from switzerland
The 5-Axis Sync IS is reserved exclusively for E-M1 and E-M5 series OM-D
Can I get a tilt/shift lens for my OMD-E10-111S ?
local dealer offered me this instead of sony a6000, what do you guys think?
Is this the new camera that was hinted to be released by Olympus manager Sandro Rymann?
Rumor has it that a new Tough camera will be coming out soon.
This was launched late last year.
this camera able to take photos in 16:9 ratio?
Can you review the Pen-f please?
Wadafuk just got accainted with 10….. whats an ‘s’ do?
can anyone tell me what the difference between olympus EM- a and E-PL is
They are different lines. Epl-# are pen cameras. Em-# cameras are in the Om-d line. The pen series aside from the pen f and ep5 are geared for more casual users. No built in view finder, single command dial if any.
I bought you a coffee, but how would you like me to post it?
Well said, re poor camera reviewers.
Hi Robin this model came as a surprise - I have the E-M10 III and thought it was superseded by the Mk IV - how does the s fit in to the lineup?
Hi Robin found the answers on your blogpost - thanks for a great video
I have OM-D E-M10 Mark III and i must say im disappointed and embittered. My friend's omd 10 mark II is way better than my mark III.
Why did they software locked all options? No small focus, cant change shots per seconds, no full control silent mod, no re focus in auto multi shots modes, no wired shutter release available, and many many more.
The must disgusting thing what olympus has done is software locked every "semi-advenced" option, everything what we had in mark II is gone.
They could simply "fix" mark III releasing firmware update and letting us have mark ii's options.
I realy regret buying mark III, i should have bought mark II or go for sony alpha.
I agree. I have both and see the difference. Also no Clean HDMI output, Histogram value adjustments and exposure shift.
Simplified and more user friendly or making a bigger gap between the higher end models? I got the E-M5 III thinking it would have clean HDMI output since it's a higher end model, like the older model, but it's only available in E-M1 line now.
@@RobShootPhotos Thats why olympus is dying, and omd 10 is dead. They removed all fun from entry lvl camera. Omd10 mark II "hey u have camera with all options, when you are ready go for high lvl camera, but now have fun!"; omd 10 mark III "we removed all options, if u want to have fun go for higher model" 😒.
@@puch7283 maybe but you would be surprised how many brands have done similar things. They build a model that "overachieves" and they dial it back on the next version. I've seen Samsung even take away a feature with a firmware update.
The basic entry level photographer most likely won't deep dive into these features and a more advanced photographer may not even look at an entry level camera for those features. However, it becomes disappointing when you used the features and it's not there in the next version.
@@RobShootPhotos Yup. Nikon series 3000 is dead too. 3200 was too good and they had to remove features, same story as omd10m2 😑.
Oly should do something and encourage tamron and sigma to make lenses. We need something like 150-600 tamron, its awesome lens for brid photography.
Responding to the first comment by Puch.
E-M10 Mark III has a lot of advantages over E-M10 Mark II. To say that "your friend's E-M10 Mark II is way better" is not a correct statement.
E-M10 Mark III has much more powerful 5-Axis IS, significantly steadier, I can go down to 2-3 seconds hand-held easily. That is not possible with E-M10 Mark II.
E-M10 Mark III has 4K video, which is a huge upgrade over E-M10 Mark II, that alone sets the E-M10 Mark III to a different category altogether.
E-M10 Mark III features the newer and more powerful Truepic 8 processing engine, vs the older Truepic 7, you can easily see the difference in video and overall color rendering/noise handling/sharpness optimization, there is a noticeable improvement.
The AF algorithm has also been reworked, you get the cluster area AF which E-m10 Mark II does not have, and 121 AF points, which are more sensitive vs the older 81 points.
I am not saying your complains are not valid. But you clearly know all these before you made the purchase.
1) no small focus points - the default focusing box is already very, very small, and is more responsive and sensitive in terms of speed/accuracy vs the older E-M10 Mark II's smaller AF point. You are NOT missing anything in the new E-M10 Mark III. In fact the AF is a big upgrade.
2) can't change shots per second - does this change the outcome of the photographs you have taken? Seriously?
3) No full control of silent mode - people don't even know where to find the silent mode in E-M10 Mark II! Trust me, I have been asked millions of times. At least in E-M10 Mark III, people can find it easily in the AP mode.
4) refocus multi shot mode - I seriously don't understand what you are talking about. I refocus my shots ALL the time
5) No wired release - the world has gone wireless. Time to move on.
6) Many more - seriously? All the tiny complains, while I acknowledge you must be annoyed, but they are hardly dealbeakers.
E-M10 Mark III, overall is a better performing camera than E-M10 Mark II. The upgrade in processing engine, 5-Axis IS, video capability and AF are enough reasons to justify it as a better camera! If you want MORE upgrade, why not go for E-M5 Mark III, or the E-M1 Mark III? Looking at E-M10 Mark III as an entry level OM-D, it offers a lot for the price you pay.
To use the word "disgusting" - seriously? Just because you disagree and cannot understand certain decisions made by others, does not give you the right to call them disgusting. If this camera does not suit you, I am sure you are not lack of options to choose from.
Hello Robin, a bit out of the topic question (and for anyone else who happens to read this), have you ever had a very bad confrontation while doing street photography?
It happened to me a couple weeks ago, I was taking candid photos of a troupe of people dancing in public, a very lovely bunch, and great action shots. Then a moment later, a young lady came at me, asking why I am taking photos. I explained to her the concept of street photography. She was extremely aggressive and her tone was judgemental, it made me feel like a creepy rapist or something. I offered to delete the pictures if it makes her uncomfortable (she wasn't even on them!), but even then, she was so extreme with the cussing and swearing, almost getting physical, pinching me with her finger while being aggressively accusatory. I mean, I was just taking pictures of happy people! NOTHING could have prepared me for that avalanche of hostility!
Ever since that encounter, I haven't touched my camera :( It was such a "traumatic" experience (i know, that sounds intense, but that's how it felt in the moment) that it has almost killed my passion for photography.
I hope to read some advice and personal experiences I could relate to. Thank you so much, people.
Yeah those Social Justice Warriors are everywhere. I have got hostile looks at times but never physical confrontation. You should have called the police depending on the laws of your country. You just have to pick yourself up and get back into it.
@@sexysilversurfer well some time back I took pictures of a street scene and got accosted by a tall amazon warrior type who demanded to know what I had been taking picture of.........conversation went....."What are you tasking pictures Of?".........."who's asking?"......."I'm asking"........"who the fuck are you?"........dead silence as I went my way.
Iiis???
That 16mp sensor is as good as Canon’s aps-c sensor. Unless you need good AF for tracking moderately fast to very fast moving subjects or weather sealing I have not doubt it can do the job.