Nice video! You have gained a new subscriber. I have been a Canon shooter for a few years but a chronically sore right shoulder prompted me to try the OM-1. I have not been lucky enough to find the 150-400. I do bird photography as a hobby so for me the cheaper lenses have been fine. I use the Panasonic Leica 100-400 zoom and the marvelous Olympus 300 F4 Pro. I typically use it with the 1.4 extender but have found that the 2X works really well at f8. I traded my Canon gear for the 300 and the TCs ( plus a couple of “normal” lenses from MPB My whole birding package with the 300mm F4 was about 4500 USD. I can carry it all day. My shoulder still gets sore but not so bad that I have to stop. I have not regretted the decision to go with the Om-1. It works really well for what I need it to do. In some situations the bird detection and AF speed is better than the R5 and R6. It also easily outpaces the Canon AF on the R7 when the light gets more challenging. I have found that 20mp is fine if it is combined with good glass. There have been some bird shots with the 300 F4 Pro that it feels like you can crop all day without the image falling apart. It starts with the glass.
Mike Lane, FRPS, owned an A1 + 200 - 600mm and compared that set up to an OM1 + 150 - 400mm. He sold his Sony gear. Make sure you test out the OM1 ProCapture for BIF. I use it when capturing birds taking off and landing. I have mine set to SH2 @ 50fps. For a truly professional demonstration of ProCapture, check out the TH-cam channels of Mike Lane and that of Roger Hance, FRPS. They both own and use the OM1 and 150 - 400mm f4.5.
the om1 is really great, i am Olympus shooter since 1987 and form 2004 in the digital world and got the first mirrorless bodies when they came, until the om em-1 mark III and yet felt this OM 1 as a big leap for me. glad you like it. hope to see more videos.
When you're testing the OM-1 for birds in flight, popular wisdom has it that the C-AF+Tracking doesn't work, but the subject detection works really well. Some people use subject detect +tracking, but everybody says that C-AF + tracking should be avoided. Interested to see your take on this.
I'll give the win to the OM 1 right now. Occasional use of 120 frames/sec has to be worth something. Preburst, longer range. Longer maximum reach, the zoom vs cropping. The fairest test though would be with the Olympus 300mm.
I rented the a1 and the 200-600 mm lens for a week. Then I was able to get my hands on the OM-1and the 150 to 400 PRO. I ended up buying a new OM-1 and 150-400. The lens was a better performer and better thought out ergonomically lens than the Sony 200-600, especially under lower light situations. I never would’ve been able to afford the Sony 600 so never did rent that one. You should try to get a copy of the Olympus 300 f4 for comparison to your Sony 600, knowing FOV will be similar but DOF won’t.
Went on a hike with a friend, I have an om1 and currently using a decent pl 100-400mm. Still waiting on the 150-400mm that hopefully I will have in my possession by May. I traveled with another friend that also has an A1 and 600mm but 600mm stayed home because he did not want to risk checking in a $13,000 dollar lens as baggage. I don’t blame him. So he brought his 200-600mm with a tc 2.0 instead. The hike was awesome but he could not keep up with us. That 600mm just weighed him down. We are all same build and age. Had a great time with my Sony friends although ripping them all the while about using up all those super expensive cf cards, every couple of hours they had to trade them out. Shooting moose’s and bears at 30-60 fps. A moose or bear at that frame rate! Really didn’t matter made an awesome memory. Had a great time and next time with my 150-400mm that will fit inside a carry on bag. In my opinion there is never a perfect lens or camera gear. My 02 cents.
Look forward to your next video. You are lucky to get a hold of 150-400mm Lens very quickly. My wife wouldn't let me spend the money on one single photography equipment. Even though, my 2 x OM1 and the 300mm F4 lens already cost about the same :-). I love to shoot big animal as well so having two bodies with 40-150 F2.8, 200mm F2.8 (Penleica lens), 300mm F4 and 2 TCs really provide huge flexibility for me. Last but not least, those are terrific images you captured.
Thank you Narin :) appreciate your comment. Yes the 4/3 is better than i though. Yes i was really lucky i got it so fast! it actually wasn't my plan to order it but had to make a quick decision because i had 2 weeks to decide if i wanted the OM-1 set :)
I’m chuckling watching the start of your video. A Sony shooter with an A1 and 600 f4, maybe the best bird and wildlife combo existing today, considering the M43 system. Please do another video six months or a year from now documenting which system you use the most. I’m willing to make a small wager which one it will be. Hint: bokeh is great but also a bit overrated - and very overpriced.
I moved from a Canon R5 and a 600mm F4 plus 1.4 extender to an OM-1 and 150-400 1.25TC as I wanted more portability. My view is the OM-1 is broadly similar to the R5 for AF capability on birds in flight and perched birds. The lens is very sharp throughout the zoom range with good reach. I do miss the extra MP's of the R5 on occasion but in terms of the end result the two systems are far closer than the price and weight difference would suggest. Is the OM Systems better than the Canon's IQ? No, but it's very close and the weight difference makes using the OM a far more enjoyable experience than the Canon. I get shots I wouldn't have got with my Canon gear for the simple reason I can carry the 1.9kg lens plus 700g camera all day. My 600mm f4 was 4.8kg before the weight of the camera is added. I will be interested in your findings.
OM-1 was great for wild life and bird , Even I have full Nikon Z9 and lens. I use my OM-1 for birds photography..I don't have 150-400, but I use 100-400 with tc1.4
I have a Sony a1 and Sony a7rv with the Sony 600 gm and Sony 200-600 G lens.After a brain surgery I looked for more portable system camera with a good quality lens.I bought the OM-1 with 150-400mm lens.I think the optical quality of Olympus lens not less than the Sony 600 gm.I am keeping both systems,when I don’t want to carry heavy lenses I am using the Om System.My only problem with micro four thirds system is,there is no high MP camera with stacked sensor.If one day we can get a 50MP staked sensor micro four thirds camera I will not need anymore a FF camera.AF speed of OM-1 is fantastic.
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife The new DXO Pure Raw 3 / DXO Photolab 6 the updated version makes magic with the OM-1 files.I think you have to try it,there is a 30 days free edition.
Hi Dennis, new subscriber from France here, love the OM-1 and 150/400 F4,5. My photo bag also includes the EM1 Mark III 40-150 F2,8. Looking forward to following your channel. Favel / Roland
You just prove that the photographer only matters, not the gear. I have quite the same setup in m4/3 but I can't make the same pictures. The limit is not the gear, the limit is your skill. This video gives hopes... Thanks
@@KimHojbergJensen You are right Kim .. have been on many trips with very expensive and large gear with no birds 😂 but that said i have also been on trips where i was glad i had fast gear with good reach ... the scale goes both ways in my opinion 🤔
Nice video. I own the OM-1 and it is a great camera and the price is still reasonable. I would love the 150-400mm, but the price... Not really fair comparing a fixed 600mm lens against a zoom lens. I would take the 150-400 over a fixed 600 any day as it it much more versatile and a much shorter min focus distance. But, that is just me.
I am all for portability on "C&I" so will look with interest how you progress. I fancy the 300mmf4 combo but the zoom gives amazing flexibility awes👍ome
Same here Mark .. my back is killing me ATM and are home sick for a few days so 😵💫 i must say the 300-800-1000-1400 (TC1.4) and 2000mm (TC2) is amazing in this little setup! more to come 😁
You didn’t tell use how you shot: Hand-held or Tripod. For me I can’t believe the hand-held capability of the OM system gear. I only use a tripod now in special situation: Macro, focus stacking, and some other bracketing. Hand-Held at 1000mm !! WOW
great video! that gonna be super interesting to see, also don't you have chance to get the oly 300 f4? also to see how far are those lenses as well, thank you for the pictures, subscribed !
Thanks Ronie :) my plan is just to shoot the 2 systems i have side by side .. not to find a winner but just to see how the OM setup holds up against the Sony flagship gear :)
I dont know the the exact aperture but its up there so you cant get the shallow DOF you get on FF but i actually think with OM-1 and the 150-400 f4.5 it looks good in most situations 😁
It would be nice if we could actually go into a shop and buy one! However I was pleased to see today that if I was ever able to get one and had the misfortune to break the lens hood, it would only cost me 1249 Australian dollars to replace it, but they actually have them in stock.
Hi! Nice video! I have just subscribed to your channel. I also use Sony and OM System. Also, the ProCapture mode in the OM1 is amazing. You should try it. One question: where can I find a lens cover like the one you have for your 600 mm? Thank you!
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife Thank you, man! I was looking for a lens cover for my 200-600 for my hide sessions, and I couldn't find anything I really like. But that's the one!
I have the Sony 600GM with the A1 and A7R5. I also have an Olympus OM-1 with the 300f4 and converters. The Olympus is easier to travel and hike with. General tracking is a good generation behind, but the bird tracking is close.
I haven`t tested enough yet but it is not on A1 level AF .. but thats expected ;) if i find it good enough i have to test .. for static subjects its fantastic but need some more time to test the tracking and Bird AF features :)
I think you've hit the weak spot Don. Bird and animal tracking is similar to my R5 but I feel the same about the general tracking as you. As a BIF tog I'm happy with that and I didn't expect a £1800 camera to be as good as an A1 (£6500) or R5 (£4200) but it appears to be close to an A1 (see mike Lane FRPS comparison video) and very similar to an R5 where it matters to me. The weight and price differentials are hugely in favour of the OM for me.
I would definitely like to see a comparison with the A1+200-600, that is the setup I have. I have been thinking about getting OM1+150-400 to replace my Canon R7.
Hi , thanks for video, when comparing could you please do some tests on the quality with heavy cropping. I use the Sony a1 with the 200-600 lens as my walk about set up and love it , but in the UK it is extremely difficult to get close to small birds so cropping is required = noise , would be interesting to hear your thoughts
Thanks for your comment 😁 i have returned the 200-600 so no more comparisons with that one 😏 The reason i found the OM set interresting was the otical reach vs cropping and it does even out the difference some 😁 its also easyer to shoot action "loose" in the frame and crop in than have to fill out the frame. There are also better low light performance with the A1 etc. But that said i love the OM set for portability and versatility and prefer that over A1+200-600. But if i need top performance i bring the GM600mm 😎
about £10 000 difference in set up cost needs to be considered here as well and if you go with the om-1 with a second hand 300mm f4 its about a £15000 difference. The sony I'm sure is unsurpassable but my om-1 set up is so handy you just end up taking it everywhere
hi Dennis thank you for sharing your experience with the Olympus camera system. Your photos are really beautiful and well worth seeing. I am very curious about your photos taken under difficult lighting conditions, and I have subscribed to your channel. did you convert the photos from orf to jpg?, or did you do any other editing to the photos?. yours sincerely
Nice photos. I agree that its a light weight setup, great IS, weather sealing, built-in tc, great range. However it has one con which caused that one of wildlife photographers moved back from this system to Nikon. Background separation. You are getting similar blurr to f9.
Thank you :) yes i do see the DOF as you mention is deeper .. but i was actually surprised how good it looked with the 150-400. Im happy with the results i showed in this video and like i mention i need to test en decide if the tradeoff from full frame to 4/3 is worth it :) Like Mike Lane said in his decision Vlog .. Sony A1 and the Olympus 150-400 would have been the perfect setup 😉 given that i would be 300-800mm like 4/3 and same weight 🤣
I don't know the OM-1 in terms of AF and realtime AF, but I'm pretty sure that is good, like many others. The main key is how consisten is. We know the Sony A1, where its AF is very sticky and precise. Of course there are some situations when it fails, as all cameras, but it isn't the point. Having you tried the OM-1, what about its realtime AF ? Thanks Dennis, as always your pictures are really good!! Take care.
Thanks Giuseppe :) yes tried different AF modes this weekend and its very consistent, especially with bird tracking ON. I haven't used it enough to directly compare, i need to be familiar with the OM-1 first. One thing i like very much is the video tracking can be activated with a focus point and a button! not like the A1 where you have to use the touchscreen :) I always use the EVF for video so i really needed this feature .. but im not sure how sticky the video AF are on OM-1 yet .. time will tell :)
Wow, very nice pictures. I am interested in your comparison. Since I use the 300mm I would like to see that too. And those who don't think it is interesting to compare: Well, everything is trade-offs. If the Oly is close in sharpness, a bit farther away in noise, but lighter to carry and at a lower cost, then the question becomes what do _you_ value and how much of the bad stuff are you ready to accept to gain the advantage. Thus, comparisons are necessary, and the evaluation will be personal.
I believe the real test will be the hit rate on birds in flight. Until we get capture sequences that can match those of Mark Smith and the Sony A1 system, we do not have proof of the OM-1 + 150-400mm F/4.5 being a world beater. Neither of the two big camera stores in NYC have had the OM Systems pro lens for several months running. This is unobtainium, which makes comparisons difficult.
Brilliant content, there is a very few information for this kind of setup, so thanks for your work. I have a feeling there is no difference between Sony 200-600 and Zuiko in terms of picture rendering (I bet Sony goes better because of shallower DoF). I think the lightest and the most compact setup with decent quality is OM-1 with 300/4
Do you not find the paper thin DoF of an extra-long lens on FF to be a distinct disadvantage? The Ollie 150-400 has got to be the heaviest and most expensive (£6,500) mft lens. It is without doubt a superb lens, one that I cannot afford. Instead I opted for the PL100-400 on the Lumix G9, smaller size and half the weight, coupled with the insane stabilisation, allows it to be used hand-held for BIF. For many wildlife shots 400mm on mft is too long. It is also possible to port a Bigma onto mft, probably a Canon fit electronic adapter best for AF and OS.
Sometimes i can be to shallow, i know many go to F8 ish on BIF to get more of the bird sharp .. i think its a matter of taste. So far im super impressed witg the 150-400 👍🏻📷😁
In your comparison, can you test side by side 150-400 @ 500mm vs the 600/4? In many real world situations, I have to use the maximum zoom. The Sony setup will still have the advantage of an extra 100mm on the lens, but I'm curious how close the M43 setup will be. That is, A1 shot at 600mm cropped to same framing as OM-1 shot at max zoom with 1.25x engaged.
Exactly my thoughts 👍🏻 if the more reach of the MFT setup minimize the 50mp advantage of the A1 😁 im gonna test both at 400mm (800mm) and with build in TC ar 500 (1000mm) first impression is its super sharp in both focal lenghts .. im more interested to see the perfomance in action shooting because here the A1 + GM600mm are crazy fast and precise 📷 i dont expect the same from OM-1 + 150-400 .. but are this setup "good enough" to leave the A1 at home sometimes 🤣
The reach in MFT is pretty tempting but nothing beats FF except medium format :). For that reach would rather have FX30 as in 4K@120fps it has a total crop factor of more than 2x making a 600mm into 1200mm without losing light or adding a converter.
I can crop 5 million times without loosing light or adding a converter, it's called digital crop. I often crop on my mobile phone to 3000mm. I prefer mobile phone over anything. I can crop to infinity and find the god particle of singularity.
I think it all depends on your expectations and use of the images. How big do you print? It's impossible to tell FF & MFT images apart at A3. If you post on social media then the likes of Facebook bin most of the image data on upload. Do you view on a 4K hi res screen as even then I believe the maximum they can display is about the 8Mb mark so all that extra resolution could just be going to waste. What's good enough and is the ultimate image quality actually needed. I'd wager very few people actually need the image quality provided by a flagship camera and 600mm f4 prime. I'm a case in point.
Ahhh dont remember where i got it and the name, sorry :) i got when there was problems with light hitting the EVF sensor and i wouldn't turn on (they fixed it in firmware) i got it from Amazon or Ebay i think
I think the only mistake is comparing them. Why? they are two completely different systems. Why should there be a better one? Just shoot, do the best you can with both. One or the other have strengths and weaknesses. Only those who don't shoot and look at the latest model need this. Furthermore, the final answer will always be: "Well OM1 is really good with its lenses, but it's a pity it doesn't have full frame like Sony to do hyper bokeh". As if the most important thing was to make bokeh in the photos, absolutely avoid even the slightest noise. Wake up people, take real pictures, don't look for the new best camera.
I think its fun to campare the photos from them and why not? i dont look for a winner i just want to know and show what to expect from them and share my opinion 😁 and because i have both system ATM and have the posibility to do it 📷📷
It s not about comparing for a winner , but to get the most out of this little camera and see if it s possible to get close to full frames. We know the winner already however this is a small camera and perfect for trips does it worth the investment?
@@johnnyb4011 Hej Johnny jag är mycket nöjd med linsen men man är alltid på gränsen när man har bra räckvidd men får bra bilder på ormvråk på runt 80 meter men bäst är nog vikten och den inbyggda converten.
@@johnnyb4011 Om-1 och tc 1,4 jag hade E-m1x innan denna är lättare snabbare i af och batteriet håller längre men ser ingen skillnad på bild kvalitet mot 300/4 som jag hade innan och bildskärmen sökaren kan man ha som en kikare
Yes, great for portability Dennis but your Sony setup just takes your video / stills up to another level. Have tried the more budget micro 4/3rd's Olympus camera's in the past and have found them to struggle in low light, would suspect this has been addressed with the more professional units. Look forward to seeing the results. 👍
The GH4 was probably the first camera I found that could actually AF and photograph the "black cat in the coal hole at midnight", the D600 could not. The F-number tells us how much light goes through the lens, and only that, sensor size is immaterial. At one time photosite (pixel) size was a factor but new tech is making this meaningless. The 20Mp have less noise and more well depth than the 16mp even with smaller pixels. If we consider the read noise then the A1 is noisier but has a little more DR at high ISO (in FF but not when cropped to APS-C). A lot of using a camera in low light is how you use it. There is a tendency to grab the fast lens in bad light when often we need to close the aperture to keep the image sharp in poor contrast (that does not work well with wildlife needing a fast shutter).
As Olympus User since the 4/3 days, I’m surprised to hear the important point: The A1 with the 600mm Is superior (thats a given), but how far are they away. Will it worth the portability, the price etc. … Exactly thats the Point. For some the trade off is perfectly fine, for some it is not. However, I have to warn you about this lens (i have one). Once you get a hang of its usability and excellent performance you will see things differently. Sharpness wise there should not be a lot between these two lenses, but the usability is a different league. Two things you should consider : Give it a try with the MC20 at daylight (effective 2000mm) and please consider the close focus distance of 1.3m even at 1000mm. Great for the small stuff like garden birds, dragonfly, butterfly’s etc. and then once you get used to the Olympus system, try ProCapture, Live ND and Handheld Highress Shot. Will be interesting to hear, what the viewpoint of this will.
Hi Tim, thanks for your comment 😁 i look forward to test out all the featues 👍🏻📷 i only tried it out last weekend and have been sick all week do cant wait to be out shooting again 📷😁🤙🏻
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife You will have a lot of fun. It will be lot to figure out, because there some things the OM1 can do the A1 cant and vice versa. The most underrated feature of the 150-400 is the close focus distance, because most think with that reach of effective 1000, lets go after Birds, Animals etc. but the up to 1.3m is great for the smaller stuff as well - mice, snakes, mushrooms, dragon flys, larger bugs etc.etc.
The biggest advantage of the OM1 with the lens is that you miss a lot fewer subjects! What use is a camera if you miss the subject? The difference to the Sony becomes even greater if you use the 300/4.0 on the OM1.
There is a video by Mike Lane, where he explains why he exchanged the A1 for the OM1.....also 10000 euros for 20000 euros and the "Olympus" setupis much, much, much mote universally applicable. By The way, I take pictures with an OM1. And with the right image processing software, ISO 25600 was also no problem .
I don’t recommend you do this trade unless weight savings is your only concerns or if you have medical condition. If you can manage the A1 and 600GM, you should keep it. I shoot Nikon, D6 and Z7 II and 500mm f/4E VR FL and 180-400FL. The issue with micro four thirds is low light. You’ll see when you start raising that ISO, it can’t compete with cameras like the D6, R3 or similar due to the tighter megapixel count, smaller pixels. Don’t get me wrong this is an incredible setup and more than enough for most, I’d be perfectly happy with the kit reviewed. Until I start using it in low light and since I am a photojournalist, low light ability is huge. Plus in my opinion the bokeh is horrendous on this 150-400mm 1.25x TC lens, unless it’s very far away or you’re very close. Many of the images you showed had terrible out of focus branches, and specular highlights looked strange in the one image. Some images look really good, but enough of them were ruined by the bokeh for me at least, I’d never trade for that. I’ve used the A1, A9 II and 200-600mm, 400GM and 600GM. The A1 and 600GM blew me away, and changed my thinking on Sony. Not enough to sway me into switching but I was very impressed. That 600GM is incredible and definitely the sharpest 600mm I’d had ever used in 25 years, if using big primes. I’ve pretty much owned or shot every Canon and Nikon super-tele made for the past 20 years or so! Working in the breaking news and sports for newspapers has given me access to pool equipment and relationships with Canon/CPS and Nikon and NPS. So that’s how or why I have shot so many setups, including a few Sony setups. I wouldn’t even consider adding the 150-400mm 1.25x TC and OM-1, unless you can afford it and only plan on using it in good light. Yes, I’ve seen what DeNoise AI and other software can do, but I’ve also used many cameras and nobody can argue that the micro four thirds can compete with some or even most full frame cameras of modern days. I’m obviously though in a rare class of people who need professional support, great wireless, Ethernet and all of that, but regardless I do shoot a lot of wildlife on my free time. More often than not, I’m not using above ISO 3200, but even at 3200 ISO, I can see a big difference between my D6 files and micro four thirds files. Putting these files through noise reduction also shows a noticeable difference. The D6 files need far less noise reduction off the bat so if you take those sliders down, your end result will definitely look more realistic. Whereas sometimes these noise reduction softwares give you that waxy look, where it seems unnatural to my eyes. Anyways long story short, you already own thee best setup, I don’t think you’ll be happy shooting two systems or trading one for the other.
@@patricksmith2553 I agree with you if money is not an issue. But as far as the price/performance ratio is concerned the "Olympus" combination is unbeatable!
@@patricksmith2553 Thank you for a really useful comment and share your experience from a pro perspective 👍 i will properly use both systems because of the portability of the MFT system and bring the big gun when i really need the lowlight performance and shallow depth of field, creamy bokeh etc.
@@patricksmith2553 I have OM-1, but I was never interested in BiF or wildlife. I concur that OM-1 is a potent camera. The only thing it never forgives, is light and exposure. FF in this regard is much more forgiving. My tests OM-1 vs Canon R6 showed, OM-1 6400 ISO is almost identical to 12800 ISO from R6 providing the light is decent. If light is weak, the pics fall apart quicker than FF.
The problem with omds in europe is the very bad support if there is a defect. And the future looks not good for this company. I think in 1-2 years we will see the end, maybe.
When I was living in Germany three years ago. Olympus gave me fantastic service. They repaired a lens and checked my EM1mk3 that fell off a shelf onto a stone floor and survived. I'm still using the lens today. Great service.
You already said the sony lens is better so why bother with a future comparison? waste of time as you already have a bias and compromised point of view.
@@stephenedmunds207 I will do that and make sure the episode is not a contest just what to expect from the two systems 🙂 thank you for your view on the "matter" 👍🏻😁
Nice video! You have gained a new subscriber. I have been a Canon shooter for a few years but a chronically sore right shoulder prompted me to try the OM-1. I have not been lucky enough to find the 150-400. I do bird photography as a hobby so for me the cheaper lenses have been fine. I use the Panasonic Leica 100-400 zoom and the marvelous Olympus 300 F4 Pro. I typically use it with the 1.4 extender but have found that the 2X works really well at f8. I traded my Canon gear for the 300 and the TCs ( plus a couple of “normal” lenses from MPB My whole birding package with the 300mm F4 was about 4500 USD. I can carry it all day. My shoulder still gets sore but not so bad that I have to stop. I have not regretted the decision to go with the Om-1. It works really well for what I need it to do. In some situations the bird detection and AF speed is better than the R5 and R6. It also easily outpaces the Canon AF on the R7 when the light gets more challenging. I have found that 20mp is fine if it is combined with good glass. There have been some bird shots with the 300 F4 Pro that it feels like you can crop all day without the image falling apart. It starts with the glass.
Thank you Rod for the comment and input for others to see and use 😀👍
Mike Lane, FRPS, owned an A1 + 200 - 600mm and compared that set up to an OM1 + 150 - 400mm. He sold his Sony gear. Make sure you test out the OM1 ProCapture for BIF. I use it when capturing birds taking off and landing. I have mine set to SH2 @ 50fps. For a truly professional demonstration of ProCapture, check out the TH-cam channels of Mike Lane and that of Roger Hance, FRPS. They both own and use the OM1 and 150 - 400mm f4.5.
Agree, you should test ProCapture ... and also the stabilization.
I have seen their channels and talked to both before purchasing the set 📷😁 and yes gonna test out procapture for sure 😁
I will ans thanks 😁
the om1 is really great, i am Olympus shooter since 1987 and form 2004 in the digital world and got the first mirrorless bodies when they came, until the om em-1 mark III and yet felt this OM 1 as a big leap for me. glad you like it. hope to see more videos.
I already love it 😁 thank you for the comment 🙏🏻
When you're testing the OM-1 for birds in flight, popular wisdom has it that the C-AF+Tracking doesn't work, but the subject detection works really well. Some people use subject detect +tracking, but everybody says that C-AF + tracking should be avoided. Interested to see your take on this.
Yes i hear that too .. im gonna test all the AF modes ASAP 😁 been sick fof a week so not much testing yet 😏
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife Peter Fosgard has a recent video.
Great Video . Just Bought the 150-400 mm it is a absolute beast of a lens !
saw that sparrowhawk mating photo on the facebook group the other day, absolutely cracking shot
Thanks 😁📷 was really lucky with that shoot 🙏🏻
I'll give the win to the OM 1 right now. Occasional use of 120 frames/sec has to be worth something. Preburst, longer range. Longer maximum reach, the zoom vs cropping.
The fairest test though would be with the Olympus 300mm.
Thank you John for your thoughts and comment 🙏🏻😁
I rented the a1 and the 200-600 mm lens for a week. Then I was able to get my hands on the OM-1and the 150 to 400 PRO. I ended up buying a new OM-1 and 150-400. The lens was a better performer and better thought out ergonomically lens than the Sony 200-600, especially under lower light situations. I never would’ve been able to afford the Sony 600 so never did rent that one. You should try to get a copy of the Olympus 300 f4 for comparison to your Sony 600, knowing FOV will be similar but DOF won’t.
Thanks Jim for sharing your thougts 👍🏻🙂 mayby i will test out the 300mm f4 someday 📷
Went on a hike with a friend, I have an om1 and currently using a decent pl 100-400mm. Still waiting on the 150-400mm that hopefully I will have in my possession by May. I traveled with another friend that also has an A1 and 600mm but 600mm stayed home because he did not want to risk checking in a $13,000 dollar lens as baggage. I don’t blame him. So he brought his 200-600mm with a tc 2.0 instead. The hike was awesome but he could not keep up with us. That 600mm just weighed him down. We are all same build and age. Had a great time with my Sony friends although ripping them all the while about using up all those super expensive cf cards, every couple of hours they had to trade them out. Shooting moose’s and bears at 30-60 fps. A moose or bear at that frame rate! Really didn’t matter made an awesome memory. Had a great time and next time with my 150-400mm that will fit inside a carry on bag. In my opinion there is never a perfect lens or camera gear. My 02 cents.
Thank you for contributing Joe 😀 i often find my self have to decide what to bring and what to leave at home because of weight and lack of space!
Look forward to your next video. You are lucky to get a hold of 150-400mm Lens very quickly. My wife wouldn't let me spend the money on one single photography equipment. Even though, my 2 x OM1 and the 300mm F4 lens already cost about the same :-). I love to shoot big animal as well so having two bodies with 40-150 F2.8, 200mm F2.8 (Penleica lens), 300mm F4 and 2 TCs really provide huge flexibility for me. Last but not least, those are terrific images you captured.
Thank you Narin :) appreciate your comment. Yes the 4/3 is better than i though. Yes i was really lucky i got it so fast! it actually wasn't my plan to order it but had to make a quick decision because i had 2 weeks to decide if i wanted the OM-1 set :)
I’m chuckling watching the start of your video. A Sony shooter with an A1 and 600 f4, maybe the best bird and wildlife combo existing today, considering the M43 system.
Please do another video six months or a year from now documenting which system you use the most. I’m willing to make a small wager which one it will be.
Hint: bokeh is great but also a bit overrated - and very overpriced.
:) :) :)
I moved from A1 and 400mm f/2.8 + 1.4TC to the OM-1 and 150-400. I love it and so does my back thanks to the weight savings.
I love shooting with the Sony gear, especially if i am in a static location .. but for walking around all day shooting! OM-1 and 150-400 is fantastic
I moved from a Canon R5 and a 600mm F4 plus 1.4 extender to an OM-1 and 150-400 1.25TC as I wanted more portability. My view is the OM-1 is broadly similar to the R5 for AF capability on birds in flight and perched birds. The lens is very sharp throughout the zoom range with good reach. I do miss the extra MP's of the R5 on occasion but in terms of the end result the two systems are far closer than the price and weight difference would suggest. Is the OM Systems better than the Canon's IQ? No, but it's very close and the weight difference makes using the OM a far more enjoyable experience than the Canon. I get shots I wouldn't have got with my Canon gear for the simple reason I can carry the 1.9kg lens plus 700g camera all day. My 600mm f4 was 4.8kg before the weight of the camera is added. I will be interested in your findings.
I have exactly the same thoughs and look forward to the weather get better so i can go out and have some photo fun and gear testing 😁👍🏻
OM-1 was great for wild life and bird , Even I have full Nikon Z9 and lens. I use my OM-1 for birds photography..I don't have 150-400, but I use 100-400 with tc1.4
I need some more time to use OM-1 + 150-400 to have a valid opinion yet but i love it so far 😁 so easy to carry around 📷 thank you for your comment 👍🏻
Can t wait for the comparison 😊
me neither 😁📷👍🏻 as soon i have the time 🤙🏻
I have a Sony a1 and Sony a7rv with the Sony 600 gm and Sony 200-600 G lens.After a brain surgery I looked for more portable system camera with a good quality lens.I bought the OM-1 with 150-400mm lens.I think the optical quality of Olympus lens not less than the Sony 600 gm.I am keeping both systems,when I don’t want to carry heavy lenses I am using the Om System.My only problem with micro four thirds system is,there is no high MP camera with stacked sensor.If one day we can get a 50MP staked sensor micro four thirds camera I will not need anymore a FF camera.AF speed of OM-1 is fantastic.
I agree with you and for now i also keep both systems 😎 but i do enjoy the light weight of the OM system 🤙🏻
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife The new DXO Pure Raw 3 / DXO Photolab 6 the updated version makes magic with the OM-1 files.I think you have to try it,there is a 30 days free edition.
Hi Dennis, new subscriber from France here, love the OM-1 and 150/400 F4,5. My photo bag also includes the EM1 Mark III 40-150 F2,8. Looking forward to following your channel. Favel / Roland
Hi Roland, thank you very much for the support and i will do my best to make quality content 😄
You just prove that the photographer only matters, not the gear. I have quite the same setup in m4/3 but I can't make the same pictures. The limit is not the gear, the limit is your skill. This video gives hopes... Thanks
Thank you Pierre 😄 yes it takes some knowledge both technical and about the behavior og the wildlife no matter what gear you use
I agree. At the age of 65, I still miss to see an owl like the one in the tree, so what would it help to have the most expensive gear in the world 🙂
@@KimHojbergJensen You are right Kim .. have been on many trips with very expensive and large gear with no birds 😂 but that said i have also been on trips where i was glad i had fast gear with good reach ... the scale goes both ways in my opinion 🤔
Neither does the gear suffer in his hands as it performs like the precision tool that it is!
Given the skills, the extra flexibility of the OM will win out.
i got the Canon R7 with 100-500 light fast kit. Absolutely amazing eye autofocus and tracking.
I think most new mirrorless gear today does a fantastic job both in the AF department and the IQ 😀
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife Yes sir. wonderful times.
Nice video. I own the OM-1 and it is a great camera and the price is still reasonable. I would love the 150-400mm, but the price... Not really fair comparing a fixed 600mm lens against a zoom lens. I would take the 150-400 over a fixed 600 any day as it it much more versatile and a much shorter min focus distance. But, that is just me.
Thank you and also thanks for your input to the topic 👍🙂
I have subscribed, and eagerly awaiting your review on the A1 and OM1. Take care
Thank you Cidron 😄 i hope to have time soon to make the comparison video .. im also currious to see the photos side by side from the 2 systems
I am all for portability on "C&I" so will look with interest how you progress. I fancy the 300mmf4 combo but the zoom gives amazing flexibility awes👍ome
Same here Mark .. my back is killing me ATM and are home sick for a few days so 😵💫 i must say the 300-800-1000-1400 (TC1.4) and 2000mm (TC2) is amazing in this little setup! more to come 😁
You didn’t tell use how you shot: Hand-held or Tripod. For me I can’t believe the hand-held capability of the OM system gear. I only use a tripod now in special situation: Macro, focus stacking, and some other bracketing. Hand-Held at 1000mm !! WOW
Good point 👍🏻😁 All shoots handheld! also video at 1000mm is possible witg this system 😱👍🏻
Great video and beautiful pics. I would love to know ur thoughts on the Fujifilm 150-600mm APSc
Thanks 😁 i anly have access to Sony and OM right now 🙂
great video! that gonna be super interesting to see, also don't you have chance to get the oly 300 f4? also to see how far are those lenses as well, thank you for the pictures, subscribed !
Thanks Ronie :) my plan is just to shoot the 2 systems i have side by side .. not to find a winner but just to see how the OM setup holds up against the Sony flagship gear :)
So the DOF of a m4/3 of a 150-400’s F4.5 equivalent in full frame is f9? Thanks
I dont know the the exact aperture but its up there so you cant get the shallow DOF you get on FF but i actually think with OM-1 and the 150-400 f4.5 it looks good in most situations 😁
Awesome video, I shoot with the EM1X and this lens is a dream,
Thank you and yes its a super nice lens for sure! 😁
It would be nice if we could actually go into a shop and buy one! However I was pleased to see today that if I was ever able to get one and had the misfortune to break the lens hood, it would only cost me 1249 Australian dollars to replace it, but they actually have them in stock.
nice to hear they its possible to get the lens 🙂👍🏻
Hi! Nice video! I have just subscribed to your channel. I also use Sony and OM System. Also, the ProCapture mode in the OM1 is amazing. You should try it. One question: where can I find a lens cover like the one you have for your 600 mm? Thank you!
Thank you 😀 yes i hear is really good and havent had the time to try it out yet! I got the lens cover from: alphagvrd.com 👍
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife Thank you, man! I was looking for a lens cover for my 200-600 for my hide sessions, and I couldn't find anything I really like. But that's the one!
@@BernardinoPerez NP :) have a great day!
I have the Sony 600GM with the A1 and A7R5. I also have an Olympus OM-1 with the 300f4 and converters. The Olympus is easier to travel and hike with. General tracking is a good generation behind, but the bird tracking is close.
I haven`t tested enough yet but it is not on A1 level AF .. but thats expected ;) if i find it good enough i have to test .. for static subjects its fantastic but need some more time to test the tracking and Bird AF features :)
I think you've hit the weak spot Don. Bird and animal tracking is similar to my R5 but I feel the same about the general tracking as you. As a BIF tog I'm happy with that and I didn't expect a £1800 camera to be as good as an A1 (£6500) or R5 (£4200) but it appears to be close to an A1 (see mike Lane FRPS comparison video) and very similar to an R5 where it matters to me. The weight and price differentials are hugely in favour of the OM for me.
I would definitely like to see a comparison with the A1+200-600, that is the setup I have. I have been thinking about getting OM1+150-400 to replace my Canon R7.
I do consider making that comparison 🤔 maybe 😁
Cool setup, Dennis. And amazing results - I assume that 500mm is equivalent to 1000mm full frame?
Really lightweight and amazing performance 😀 yes its 2 times the focal length on the 4/3 sensor
Hi , thanks for video, when comparing could you please do some tests on the quality with heavy cropping. I use the Sony a1 with the 200-600 lens as my walk about set up and love it , but in the UK it is extremely difficult to get close to small birds so cropping is required = noise , would be interesting to hear your thoughts
Thanks for your comment 😁 i have returned the 200-600 so no more comparisons with that one 😏 The reason i found the OM set interresting was the otical reach vs cropping and it does even out the difference some 😁 its also easyer to shoot action "loose" in the frame and crop in than have to fill out the frame. There are also better low light performance with the A1 etc. But that said i love the OM set for portability and versatility and prefer that over A1+200-600. But if i need top performance i bring the GM600mm 😎
Beautiful photo's!!
Thank you Allan :)
about £10 000 difference in set up cost needs to be considered here as well and if you go with the om-1 with a second hand 300mm f4 its about a £15000 difference. The sony I'm sure is unsurpassable but my om-1 set up is so handy you just end up taking it everywhere
I know its 2 different worlds the 2 systems but i could be really fun to test and see the difference 😁 thanks for commenting 👍🏻
hi Dennis
thank you for sharing your experience with the Olympus camera system. Your photos are really beautiful and well worth seeing. I am very curious about your photos taken under difficult lighting conditions, and I have subscribed to your channel. did you convert the photos from orf to jpg?, or did you do any other editing to the photos?.
yours sincerely
Thank you :) converted them from orf in Capture one 23 to jpg and nothing else
Sony Build quality always worries me for taking it out on expeditions. I’m a Sony and Z9 photographer, but am looking at the OM1 now.
Its all great gear and its so hard to choose .. but for portability, the 4/3 is so easy to carry around and with great reach 📷
Nice photos. I agree that its a light weight setup, great IS, weather sealing, built-in tc, great range. However it has one con which caused that one of wildlife photographers moved back from this system to Nikon. Background separation. You are getting similar blurr to f9.
Thank you :) yes i do see the DOF as you mention is deeper .. but i was actually surprised how good it looked with the 150-400. Im happy with the results i showed in this video and like i mention i need to test en decide if the tradeoff from full frame to 4/3 is worth it :) Like Mike Lane said in his decision Vlog .. Sony A1 and the Olympus 150-400 would have been the perfect setup 😉 given that i would be 300-800mm like 4/3 and same weight 🤣
I don't know the OM-1 in terms of AF and realtime AF, but I'm pretty sure that is good, like many others. The main key is how consisten is. We know the Sony A1, where its AF is very sticky and precise. Of course there are some situations when it fails, as all cameras, but it isn't the point. Having you tried the OM-1, what about its realtime AF ? Thanks Dennis, as always your pictures are really good!! Take care.
Thanks Giuseppe :) yes tried different AF modes this weekend and its very consistent, especially with bird tracking ON. I haven't used it enough to directly compare, i need to be familiar with the OM-1 first. One thing i like very much is the video tracking can be activated with a focus point and a button! not like the A1 where you have to use the touchscreen :) I always use the EVF for video so i really needed this feature .. but im not sure how sticky the video AF are on OM-1 yet .. time will tell :)
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife Great, I'm looking forward to seeing your new video!! See you.
@@GiuseppeGessa Me to 😂 hope to have time soon to make it!
Wow, very nice pictures.
I am interested in your comparison.
Since I use the 300mm I would like to see that too.
And those who don't think it is interesting to compare:
Well, everything is trade-offs.
If the Oly is close in sharpness, a bit farther away in noise, but lighter to carry and at a lower cost, then the question becomes what do _you_ value and how much of the bad stuff are you ready to accept to gain the advantage.
Thus, comparisons are necessary, and the evaluation will be personal.
Thank you Torkel og you are spot on with your comment :) personal choice what to go for!
I believe the real test will be the hit rate on birds in flight. Until we get capture sequences that can match those of Mark Smith and the Sony A1 system, we do not have proof of the OM-1 + 150-400mm F/4.5 being a world beater. Neither of the two big camera stores in NYC have had the OM Systems pro lens for several months running. This is unobtainium, which makes comparisons difficult.
Hit rate are much higher on the Sony system 👍🏻 thank you for sharing Aloha Mark 🙂
Brilliant content, there is a very few information for this kind of setup, so thanks for your work. I have a feeling there is no difference between Sony 200-600 and Zuiko in terms of picture rendering (I bet Sony goes better because of shallower DoF).
I think the lightest and the most compact setup with decent quality is OM-1 with 300/4
Thank you 😁 when i have time i will do a comparison with 200-600 📷 i expect the OM 150-400 to woop its ass 🤣 but lets see how it goes 😎📽📷
Do you not find the paper thin DoF of an extra-long lens on FF to be a distinct disadvantage?
The Ollie 150-400 has got to be the heaviest and most expensive (£6,500) mft lens. It is without doubt a superb lens, one that I cannot afford. Instead I opted for the PL100-400 on the Lumix G9, smaller size and half the weight, coupled with the insane stabilisation, allows it to be used hand-held for BIF. For many wildlife shots 400mm on mft is too long. It is also possible to port a Bigma onto mft, probably a Canon fit electronic adapter best for AF and OS.
Sometimes i can be to shallow, i know many go to F8 ish on BIF to get more of the bird sharp .. i think its a matter of taste. So far im super impressed witg the 150-400 👍🏻📷😁
What is the black wrap you have on the 600?
its: alphagvrd.com 👍🏻😁
In your comparison, can you test side by side 150-400 @ 500mm vs the 600/4? In many real world situations, I have to use the maximum zoom. The Sony setup will still have the advantage of an extra 100mm on the lens, but I'm curious how close the M43 setup will be. That is, A1 shot at 600mm cropped to same framing as OM-1 shot at max zoom with 1.25x engaged.
Exactly my thoughts 👍🏻 if the more reach of the MFT setup minimize the 50mp advantage of the A1 😁 im gonna test both at 400mm (800mm) and with build in TC ar 500 (1000mm) first impression is its super sharp in both focal lenghts .. im more interested to see the perfomance in action shooting because here the A1 + GM600mm are crazy fast and precise 📷 i dont expect the same from OM-1 + 150-400 .. but are this setup "good enough" to leave the A1 at home sometimes 🤣
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife Do you have the 400mm prime on the A1 as well?
@@HokKan No "only" the 600mm 😁
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife "only" 😬😬😌
@@HokKan 😂
The reach in MFT is pretty tempting but nothing beats FF except medium format :). For that reach would rather have FX30 as in 4K@120fps it has a total crop factor of more than 2x making a 600mm into 1200mm without losing light or adding a converter.
Also a great option but wanted it to be super light weight so went for the MFT system 😁
I can crop 5 million times without loosing light or adding a converter, it's called digital crop. I often crop on my mobile phone to 3000mm. I prefer mobile phone over anything. I can crop to infinity and find the god particle of singularity.
@@_systemd 🤔🥴
I think it all depends on your expectations and use of the images. How big do you print? It's impossible to tell FF & MFT images apart at A3. If you post on social media then the likes of Facebook bin most of the image data on upload. Do you view on a 4K hi res screen as even then I believe the maximum they can display is about the 8Mb mark so all that extra resolution could just be going to waste. What's good enough and is the ultimate image quality actually needed. I'd wager very few people actually need the image quality provided by a flagship camera and 600mm f4 prime. I'm a case in point.
extended eye cup on your sony, which one is that ?
Ahhh dont remember where i got it and the name, sorry :) i got when there was problems with light hitting the EVF sensor and i wouldn't turn on (they fixed it in firmware) i got it from Amazon or Ebay i think
I think the only mistake is comparing them. Why? they are two completely different systems. Why should there be a better one? Just shoot, do the best you can with both. One or the other have strengths and weaknesses. Only those who don't shoot and look at the latest model need this. Furthermore, the final answer will always be: "Well OM1 is really good with its lenses, but it's a pity it doesn't have full frame like Sony to do hyper bokeh". As if the most important thing was to make bokeh in the photos, absolutely avoid even the slightest noise. Wake up people, take real pictures, don't look for the new best camera.
I think its fun to campare the photos from them and why not? i dont look for a winner i just want to know and show what to expect from them and share my opinion 😁 and because i have both system ATM and have the posibility to do it 📷📷
It s not about comparing for a winner , but to get the most out of this little camera and see if it s possible to get close to full frames. We know the winner already however this is a small camera and perfect for trips does it worth the investment?
Hej Dennis, mycket kul att du jämför dessa 2 system, jag har om-1 och 150-400 jag är mycket nöjd. ser fram emot fortsättningen.
Det bliver sjovt at se forskellen og hvor stor eller lille den er 😁📷
Vad tycker du än så länge om ditt 150-400mm? Jag har en beställning lagd och håller på att vänta ihjäl mig 😂
@@johnnyb4011 Hej Johnny jag är mycket nöjd med linsen men man är alltid på gränsen när man har bra räckvidd
men får bra bilder på ormvråk på runt 80 meter men bäst är nog vikten och den inbyggda converten.
@@jimmyjohansson8477 vilket kamerahus kör du med till den? Själv kommer jag använda E-M1X som jag idag parat med 100-400mm + tc14.
@@johnnyb4011 Om-1 och tc 1,4 jag hade E-m1x innan denna är lättare snabbare i af och batteriet håller längre men ser ingen skillnad på bild kvalitet mot 300/4 som jag hade innan
och bildskärmen sökaren kan man ha som en kikare
Yes, great for portability Dennis but your Sony setup just takes your video / stills up to another level. Have tried the more budget micro 4/3rd's Olympus camera's in the past and have found them to struggle in low light, would suspect this has been addressed with the more professional units. Look forward to seeing the results. 👍
I look forward to try it out over some time and in different situations before i decide what i think :)
@Terry Day Great videos he makes! he also sented me some files before i got the set to evaluate before purchasing it :)
The GH4 was probably the first camera I found that could actually AF and photograph the "black cat in the coal hole at midnight", the D600 could not. The F-number tells us how much light goes through the lens, and only that, sensor size is immaterial. At one time photosite (pixel) size was a factor but new tech is making this meaningless. The 20Mp have less noise and more well depth than the 16mp even with smaller pixels. If we consider the read noise then the A1 is noisier but has a little more DR at high ISO (in FF but not when cropped to APS-C). A lot of using a camera in low light is how you use it. There is a tendency to grab the fast lens in bad light when often we need to close the aperture to keep the image sharp in poor contrast (that does not work well with wildlife needing a fast shutter).
@@jeffslade1892 Thanks for your input Jeff 😀 appreciated!
As Olympus User since the 4/3 days, I’m surprised to hear the important point: The A1 with the 600mm Is superior (thats a given), but how far are they away. Will it worth the portability, the price etc. … Exactly thats the Point. For some the trade off is perfectly fine, for some it is not. However, I have to warn you about this lens (i have one). Once you get a hang of its usability and excellent performance you will see things differently. Sharpness wise there should not be a lot between these two lenses, but the usability is a different league. Two things you should consider : Give it a try with the MC20 at daylight (effective 2000mm) and please consider the close focus distance of 1.3m even at 1000mm. Great for the small stuff like garden birds, dragonfly, butterfly’s etc. and then once you get used to the Olympus system, try ProCapture, Live ND and Handheld Highress Shot. Will be interesting to hear, what the viewpoint of this will.
Hi Tim, thanks for your comment 😁 i look forward to test out all the featues 👍🏻📷 i only tried it out last weekend and have been sick all week do cant wait to be out shooting again 📷😁🤙🏻
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife You will have a lot of fun. It will be lot to figure out, because there some things the OM1 can do the A1 cant and vice versa. The most underrated feature of the 150-400 is the close focus distance, because most think with that reach of effective 1000, lets go after Birds, Animals etc. but the up to 1.3m is great for the smaller stuff as well - mice, snakes, mushrooms, dragon flys, larger bugs etc.etc.
@@timafken2297 I have the 150-400 and OM-1, after trying, I dumped all my huge Nikon stuff. The OM/Oly was better in most regards.
The biggest advantage of the OM1 with the lens is that you miss a lot fewer subjects! What use is a camera if you miss the subject? The difference to the Sony becomes even greater if you use the 300/4.0 on the OM1.
Agree wiyh you, its much more versatile 🙂
Impressive I'd say..
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That Danish accent is epic! It looks like a great lens but at the price of about 4 other very good lenses, I don't really get it.
Hehe yea i cant hide im Danish! its a super versatile wildlife lens in my opinion :) and the reason i went into MFT.
No direct sun? no worries on m43.
there is your answer
Thanks :)
There is a video by Mike Lane, where he explains why he exchanged the A1 for the OM1.....also 10000 euros for 20000 euros and the "Olympus" setupis much, much, much mote universally applicable. By The way, I take pictures with an OM1. And with the right image processing software, ISO 25600 was also no problem .
Thanks for your input Richard 👍🏻
I don’t recommend you do this trade unless weight savings is your only concerns or if you have medical condition. If you can manage the A1 and 600GM, you should keep it. I shoot Nikon, D6 and Z7 II and 500mm f/4E VR FL and 180-400FL. The issue with micro four thirds is low light. You’ll see when you start raising that ISO, it can’t compete with cameras like the D6, R3 or similar due to the tighter megapixel count, smaller pixels. Don’t get me wrong this is an incredible setup and more than enough for most, I’d be perfectly happy with the kit reviewed. Until I start using it in low light and since I am a photojournalist, low light ability is huge. Plus in my opinion the bokeh is horrendous on this 150-400mm 1.25x TC lens, unless it’s very far away or you’re very close. Many of the images you showed had terrible out of focus branches, and specular highlights looked strange in the one image. Some images look really good, but enough of them were ruined by the bokeh for me at least, I’d never trade for that. I’ve used the A1, A9 II and 200-600mm, 400GM and 600GM. The A1 and 600GM blew me away, and changed my thinking on Sony. Not enough to sway me into switching but I was very impressed. That 600GM is incredible and definitely the sharpest 600mm I’d had ever used in 25 years, if using big primes. I’ve pretty much owned or shot every Canon and Nikon super-tele made for the past 20 years or so! Working in the breaking news and sports for newspapers has given me access to pool equipment and relationships with Canon/CPS and Nikon and NPS. So that’s how or why I have shot so many setups, including a few Sony setups. I wouldn’t even consider adding the 150-400mm 1.25x TC and OM-1, unless you can afford it and only plan on using it in good light. Yes, I’ve seen what DeNoise AI and other software can do, but I’ve also used many cameras and nobody can argue that the micro four thirds can compete with some or even most full frame cameras of modern days. I’m obviously though in a rare class of people who need professional support, great wireless, Ethernet and all of that, but regardless I do shoot a lot of wildlife on my free time. More often than not, I’m not using above ISO 3200, but even at 3200 ISO, I can see a big difference between my D6 files and micro four thirds files. Putting these files through noise reduction also shows a noticeable difference. The D6 files need far less noise reduction off the bat so if you take those sliders down, your end result will definitely look more realistic. Whereas sometimes these noise reduction softwares give you that waxy look, where it seems unnatural to my eyes. Anyways long story short, you already own thee best setup, I don’t think you’ll be happy shooting two systems or trading one for the other.
@@patricksmith2553 I agree with you if money is not an issue. But as far as the price/performance ratio is concerned the "Olympus" combination is unbeatable!
@@patricksmith2553 Thank you for a really useful comment and share your experience from a pro perspective 👍 i will properly use both systems because of the portability of the MFT system and bring the big gun when i really need the lowlight performance and shallow depth of field, creamy bokeh etc.
@@patricksmith2553 I have OM-1, but I was never interested in BiF or wildlife. I concur that OM-1 is a potent camera. The only thing it never forgives, is light and exposure. FF in this regard is much more forgiving. My tests OM-1 vs Canon R6 showed, OM-1 6400 ISO is almost identical to 12800 ISO from R6 providing the light is decent. If light is weak, the pics fall apart quicker than FF.
The problem with omds in europe is the very bad support if there is a defect. And the future looks not good for this company. I think in 1-2 years we will see the end, maybe.
I dont know about their service but hope they will stay in the game and keep develop in the 4/3 system .. is a fantastic size for wildlife and birds!
When I was living in Germany three years ago. Olympus gave me fantastic service. They repaired a lens and checked my EM1mk3 that fell off a shelf onto a stone floor and survived. I'm still using the lens today. Great service.
Photo's (1:09-5:15) all seem to be un sharp.
How come?
i can t use c a focus for birds but tracking is good to use this is the om1 not for evryone
Thank you for your comment 😀
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You already said the sony lens is better so why bother with a future comparison? waste of time as you already have a bias and compromised point of view.
Im currious to see the comparison of the 2 and i want to share that here on my channel 😁
@@DennisJacobsenWildlife Just that it would be better to do the comparison with an open mind ,thats what i meant .
@@stephenedmunds207 I will do that and make sure the episode is not a contest just what to expect from the two systems 🙂 thank you for your view on the "matter" 👍🏻😁
Sigma 150-600mm contemporary $939.00. Zuiko 150-450mm $7,500.00 what a JOKE! LOL
Link to your photos?
OM-1 is fine up to 6400 ISO.
Thank for your input :)