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New Question: I am going to Africa again for a photo Safari. Taking the OM-1 w 150-400, and the rest Canon R5 kit. (70-200 f/2.8, 24-70 f/2.8 and a 16mm STM) Leaving the RF 100-500 at home since I am taking the Oly big white. I was thinking about taking a full Oly kit and leaving the Canon stuff at home, but i would need another body. (I always take two bodies). I could get another OM-1, but I'm wondering if a OM-5 would do as well. I've never handled or shot an OM-5. Thoughts?
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Rob: I think one of my OM-D E-M1's sort-died. Even after a reset, the shutter will not go below 1/8 second! I tried everything I know of, and that shutter still bottoms out at 1/8s. My camera has never been dropped, in water, or abused in any way.
When I contacted OM Systems, on another matter, they mentioned, or I inquired, about the lack of apparent support, of any kind, for the original OM-D E-M1; and they confirmed this.
Do you know of anywhere this camera can be repaired? Is it just a loss? I've seen used Mark 1's going inexpensively on eBay. What do you think I should do?
Gosh, if I could get another OM-1 right now, I would. I do Weddings -- and was thinking of my Mark 1's as backups.
Your thoughts?
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Not only do the OM-1’s have the same menu system, but they can be cloned so that they are setup exactly the same. I do that with mine. I would never get the 5 as a second camera to backup an OM-1. Though I might take the EM-5 solo.
Thanks for your feedback.
I just returned from an Africa photo safari. I took two OM-1. plus 150-400 and 40-150. Because of dust you don't want to change lenses so two bodies is essential.. You are absolutely correct that having two identical bodies really makes it much simpler. The downside of course is the cost. As long as you can afford it two OM-1's would be my choice.
Thanks for your feedback.
This was great advise. I use both bodies. For wildlife and quick action (safaris) the OM1 is a hands-down champ. The OM5 is great for travel (especially with a small pancake zoom). I carry both when backpacking general scenic and wildlife. At a push, I can use the OM1 with the 300mm f4 and the OM-5 with the 40-150 f2.8 or 60mm macro. This combo allows BIF on the OM1 but can switch quickly to closer action with OM5. This could work as a budget safari outfit too. Money no object two OM1s its only weight!
I was in a similar situation. I ended up getting a second OM-1 so it can be my "exact" backup camera.
Thanks for your feedback.
Here’s another thing, if I have two of the same camera, I rarely carry a spare battery. I typically will use one camera much more than the second one. When the battery in the primary gets low, I can just switch the batteries. Very nice.
Certainly a handy option!
Now if OMS will just fix the very real auto focus issue with the om1 that Robin has shown. I want it fixed for the next OM5 model since I’ve always preferred the bodies of EM5 and om5 bodies.
Not sure if you've seen it, but I did a followup to Robin's first video on this topic. He is right.
I have grips for all my small m4/3 cameras like EM5ii, Pen F and Lumix Gx9 even with small lenses. It’s only a small addition but it makes a lot of difference in handling.
Same here on my EM10 ii and Lumix GX85. Not really necessary using small lenses, but I just prefer the handling with the additional grip. I even added the largest Flipbak stick-on grip to my tiny Lumix GM5. Probably a holdover from shooting Nikon SLRs and DSLRs which have great grips.
I have grips or long plates for most of my cameras too.
@rob trek. My number 1 criterion for camera choice is ergonomics. The size/bulk and weight, how it feels in the hand, controls and where they're located, etc. And good glass, of course. If I don't just love shooting a camera, I get rid of it. Olympus has excelled at ergonomics as well as good glass for a very long time, going back to the Maitani designs (I still have an OM1n, and still shoot it). I do hope OMDS succeeds; the Olympus tradition and legacy is truly exceptional.
For the African tour, he may consider Em1x
Good advice, I have both, but not having the Hld-10, sometimes I prefer to use the E-M1X because is more balanced with long lens telephoto
EM1x is great. I just assumed he wanted something smaller since he was looking at the OM-5.
Rob, I've been into this Olympus / OM1 hobby for quite some time and continue to be thrilled. Your insights, guidance and enthusiasm all contribute to keeping me out of a rut and staying outdoors and shooting away. Thank you for your TH-cam episodes. Here's a question regarding the PEN F camera.. Have you any insight or knowledge of OM System bringing this fabulous everyday camera back into the market? Secondly, my trustee old OM5 Mark II, with its cracked screen (I fell into a stream while hiking; hit a rock), is starting to wind down and likely on its last pixels. As a backup camera to an OM1 and as an everyday street camera, would the PEN F be a better choice v another EM5 Mark 2, in your opinion?
Hi Joseph, Sorry I took so long and thank you for your question. I answered your question in this video th-cam.com/video/-gh2XiZdsbs/w-d-xo.html
I got pretty good results with the em5 III and the 75-300mm.
The only thing that ruined some pictures was heat from the stones on the ground warping some images, but I don’t think any camera could change that.
Eventually AI will fix it!
@@RobTrek One can hope.
If the need is for a backup camera in case of equipment failure, I would consider an EM-1 Mark ii. It has the comfortable grip of an OM-1, and almost all of the features that really matter (weather sealing, most of all) and will cost less than an OM-5.
Thanks for your feedback.
For long hiking I prefer my OM5 over the EM1MII, is true that the battery duration is not the same but is very good, normally I only use one battery in long hiking.
I rarely take my OM-1 on photowalks or hikes. I much prefer one of my smaller cameras and just bring an extra battery.
Don't forget that other MFT camera maker - I added a second hand Panasonic G9 to my EM5-3. It had nearly all the high end features of the EM1 range missing from the EM5, with several others of its own. It was cheaper than the Olympus equivalent, and because of its ergonomic design, much easier to pick up as a second camera. Mostly if you needed to change a setting, there was a button set up for you to do it.
This is a personal opinion, but I wouldn't have known how well it suited me if I had relied on videos and not tried it for myself.
So before committing to an expensive purchase which may turn out to have marginal benefit, I would recommend borrowing or hiring it before buying.
The G9 is on my personal shortlist of cameras to own. Maybe if a G9ii comes out, I'll start looking again. Thanks for your feedback.
Hi Rob thanks for the great question videos, they are very helpful. So I bought the Star Adventurer Mini recently and due to weather and time I wasn't able to test it until I was at Noon Bells in Aspen Colorado. I turned on the tracker, has the camera in Live Time mode on the EM-1 Mark III for 2 minutes at a time. All I got was very dark photos. I used the same settings iso 1600, f 2.8 on the 7-14 only and shutter speed of 25 seconds, and I got a good picture. I set it to 60" in manual same settings and got a good picture. Does Live Time mode do something different besides just open the shutter until you hit the shutter button a 2nd time? I can't understand why that wouldn't work when manual mode did 🤷. I suppose I'll be stuck with having to stack 69" exposures or use a laptop like Ben did in one of his videos to get a longer exposure. Thank you!!
Hi. LiveTime should have the same exposure as Bulb. Is it possible you were using LiveComp and not LiveTime? LiveComp would more likely give you a dark image depending on settings. As for stacking, you will get better results the more images you can stack. Ben and I use this intervalometer with bulb mode: th-cam.com/video/QlC4agFCwhA/w-d-xo.html
@@RobTrek It's possible that I accidentally changed it to live comp, I did it several times and thought I had it right but what you are saying makes sense. 🤔 I don't know if there's a way to see what mode I was in for those photos now through the photo info but I'll look. I have the EM-1Mark III, I suppose I will have to get the wired introvekomenter for that camera. I'd like to trade in my Mark III but when I try the current trade in that Olympus has going on it doesn't bring up that camera when I type it into the trade in field. I'll try the introvekomenter or to make certain I'm on Livetime. Thanks for your help!!!
Have you tried the hand held high resolution mode? You will get astonishing results!
@@Acomyztly I have completely forgotten to do that every time I've been out shooting the Milky way, which is not many. I will try to remember next time. Maybe I can do that with the tracker running 🤷. Maybe several times then stack them. It's worth a try. Thank you!
Sorry Rob...you have been so helpful to me and my Olympus camera sys questions in the past. An unrelated subject...is there an IR shutter remote release device for Olympus cameras? I have searched on many sites and all the other MFG's seem to have made their own and can be used with third party IR remotes but I have failed to find one for Olympus. I have other wired and radio type remotes which work fine but being in a photo with the family and having a less complicated remote release device would be great. As usual any help would be appreciated.
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I'm not aware of any infrared triggers. All of the Olympus cameras I've had use the usb port or have a 2.5mm remote jack for wired remote release.
Agree Rob I would take the OM-1 over the 5 every time if I had the budget.
Thanks for your feedback.
At first I thought you were getting a second OM1.
Nah. I'm content with one.
Do you know what a blinking yellow light on Oly battery charger means? Usually it's solid yellow while charging then off. Thanks!
Typically a solid yellow is charging from an almost dead battery. As the battery charges up, it will eventually start blinking in short bursts of 2 or 3. 2 bursts is >50%, 3 bursts >80%.
Thanks. OM-1 it is. The other reason for two bodies (other than one cam failing) is that changing lenses on Safari in that incredibly dusty environment. is problematic.
True!
I am surprised by the number of workshop participants that show up without a backup camera body. Things happen, so I applaud the guy for wanting a backup or second body for his trip. In his case why not just rent one? Dropping $2,000 on a second OM-1 that doesn't seem to need seems pointless. It makes sense to take to OM-1s for the learning curve, but if I was buying, I would probably buy the OM-5 for a backup because of its lighter weight and size. It's nice to have something I can just slip in my pants pocket when I'm just walking around.
Thanks for your feedback.
There's something wrong with the settings on this video Rob. It's jumpy, not as smooth as yours usually are, perhaps a frame rate/shutter speed combination that is off. Content is wonderful as always and thank you!
Thanks. I was just tired and didn't do my usual transitions and cuts in editing.
It might be your bandwidth or computer issue. Mine was perfectly fine.
I upgraded from an EM10 MKII to an EM5 MKIII several years ago and love this camera. It is my primary camera for TH-cam. I have been using the EM5 and an Iphone for a second camera but it's long past time for a second camera. I am trying to decide on an EM1 MKII or another EM5 MKIII for my second camera. The cost is a big factor and I can probably save a few bucks if I go with the EM1... Is there any downside to going with the EM1? I shoot in 4K for TH-cam. The benefit of using the same batteries is the only thing I can see that would make me go with the EM5. Thanks!
I am using Pan Leica 15 and 25 mostly for the videos, and would probably get the Olympus 12-40 pro with the next camera. The weight of the EM1 isn't an issue as most shots are tripod and or dolly shots. Thanks and great content.
Hi. Definitely get the E-M1 Mark II. That with the 12-40 Pro will be your bread and butter! I talked about it here: th-cam.com/video/-gh2XiZdsbs/w-d-xo.html
Hi Rob, I have recently bought an OM5, no problems with the mounting thread yet, but I have been searching in vain for a third-party grip. The Olympus ECG5 is too expensive! Can you name the manufacturer of the grip you use, or are all OMD5mk3 grip compatible? Many thanks.
All OMD5mk3 grip compatible normally since it is exactly the same box.
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@@halfa6621 I did wonder, many thanks for your help.
Rob: Thanks SO MUCH -- you 'fixed' my camera! Sure enough, as soon as I took the 'ailing' E-M1 out of Silent Shutter Mode -- it Worked all the way down to 60 sec.!
You saved me a useless repair bill!!!!
OK: here is my lineup: (1) OM-1; (1) E-M1 Mkiii; and (2) E-M1's. I really _need_ another OM-1 -- but I'm trying to limp along with what I have. Perhaps this is not good thinking. It _is_ tough to go between differing Menu systems; however, if I can get enough out of the Presets (in the E-M1 they call them "Mysets 1-4") then perhaps I can get some life out of them for my Wedding work. I like using camera bodies as (rear) 'lens caps' rather than fool around changing lenses during a Wedding. I _will_ miss the all-cross AF sensors on the OM-1, though.
I have _no_ accessories for my cameras, yet. I am fixated on getting the Lenses I need, first -- building towards Wedding work with the OM/Olympus gear.
Bonus: I have a 'Tip' for YOU! Have you noticed how much faster lenses with in-lens-stabilization works for HHHS?
I _just_ got my new-favorite lens -- the 12-100 F4 Pro. (You just have to remember to turn in-lens stabilization ON in the Menus: "Lens IS Priority"!!) Wow! If it's outdoors; I'm using this lens. I'll save my 12-40 f2.8 and my 40-150 f2.8 for the dark Churches -- along with my fabulous 75 f1.8, my 8mm f1.8, and my trio of 17, 25, & 45mm f1.8's. (The f1.2's are forthcoming -- just not yet -- $$$ & weight).
Do you have any thoughts on using a FF, f1.4 lens (like the Sigma 56mm f1.4) with one of those adapters that make it into a faster lens?
Your thoughts? Thanks savior Rob, again!!!!!
Getting good lenses first is good practice. I didn't know about HHHS working better on lenses with IS. I only have the 300mm f/4 and I never tried HHHS with it. As for those focal reducer adapters, I'm not a fan. I'll do a video on it since I do have one but never use it.
@@RobTrek
Glad to be of help to You! Try HHHS with your 300mm f4 -- not sure about that one --since I have no need for a lens that long for my Weddings & Portraits.
Can't wait for the focal length reducer / f-stop-enhancer adapter report from you!
Hi, I was wondering if I understood correctly... Is the verdict is not getting an OM-5 and save for an OM-1 if you don't have the budget?
If you want to do wildlife, then I'd recommend saving up for the OM-1. For just about everything else, the OM5 is great.
There is something that has made me very curious. I have seen that when rating the DXO Mark sensors it turns out that they give a higher score to the OM5 than to the OM1 (specifically it wins in the aspect of sensitivity in low light), and of course in that rating the OM5 surpasses the E-M1 MarkIII (despite of theoretically sharing the same processor and sensor) in color depth, dynamic range and low light sensitivity.🙃
So I'm wondering if that means OM System has made improvements to the circuitry or software over the M1 Mark III (although I haven't seen any serious comparisons between the OM5, OM1 or M1MarkIII)😁
I've not seen the OM-5 scores. Do you have a link? Thanks.
I don’t think that OMDS never meant that we should have more than one camera as you can’t register more than one camera to O.I.Share app at a time. It is very annoying to de-register and re-register cameras to manage them.
It annoys me to no end. They need to update the app to do at least that.
The output of the OM5 in the box of the EM5 mk III remains an incomprehensible decision. No usb-c, no new menu, etc. In addition to preventing effective firmware to the EM5 III, it tarnished the reputation of OMDS after the success of OM1.
It did sort of take the wind out of the sails after the OM-1. I would pay an extra $100 to have usb-c that would run the camera and have tethering.
@@RobTrek Me too ! And for additional custom modes on the dial like the OM10 II and not in the menu... When it comes time to change my EM5 III, switching to OM5 won't make much sense.
The E-M5 series uses different batteries. My choice would be a used E-M1x and two batteries. It has GPS in it, I value that. I am assuming that the questioner has spare batteries, I'd not begoing to Africa without them. The E-M1x is the first of the series with USB charging, it's PD.
For me, I'm not sure the OM 1 is a useful upgrade.
The E-M1x is a great camera. It would be a great 2nd to the OM-1.
I still own my OM1 Mark 1 and a OM10 Mark II. Not sure if I should upgrade to a OM1 Mark II or even Mark III? I don't make pictures a lot so would I benefit from upgrading?
Hi. Sorry it took so long and thank you for your question. I answered your question in this video: th-cam.com/video/-gh2XiZdsbs/w-d-xo.html