Thanks for a great review that puts many of the features and the new lenses into context. And I have to say that this is the OM-1 video review with the most range in sample subject matter.
I just upgraded to one of these and the quality is blowing my mind. coupled with the top tier pro Oly/om lenses I think its the best system on the market.
Which camera would you suggest if I want to shoot more videos than taking photos? I need good photo features at times for thumbnail photos. I need live ND, good stabilization. Thank you. Liked this cmaera but you said it's not like a cinema camera though.
Thanks for filming the talking head parts with OM-1. That gives example of the video quality in real life. Did you also use camera to capture audio or external recorder?
What do you guys think? I am already thinking about the next step: What will a possible OM 5 look like? How much of the OM 1 will make it to the OM 5? I think it's safe to say that the sensor will move over. IBIS capabilities will probably be reduced slightly. Pro capture will be reduced. High res shots will be reduced in capability. I think the ND simulation will also be reduced by I hope not. There will be an iauto mode that's missing in the OM1. The big question is if the ML tracking will make it this time. Last time those features were missing and many reviewers lamented that fact. I höre this time OM systems will not make that same move. I also hope that the big thing about OM 5 is MUCH improved integration with the phone. At least much faster for transfers. But even 1-step sharing to with the cloud or social networks would be really cool. That said I worry that OMDS will remain conservative and uninnovative and these opportunities to attract casual people like my wife are not realized even though it's really needed.
Great to see a revival of the OM nomenclature. The big question is how much better is it than the EM1 mark3? For those of us using that camera, a big decision could be looming. Thanks for the review.
@@MrPetebuster1 have you watched the reviews? It's same megapixel but stacked and BSI, that's a huge difference. More DR, better low-light, better video, better high-res and Live ND modes, better weather sealing... I don't have an Olympus camera I have a G9 but I'm thinking of switching over to this, it's checking all the boxes.
@@nickcarneyphotography Yes i watched all the bias reviews, i recently watched an unbiased one showing its no better in low light, yes its better than the 3 some nice upgrades but its still a small sensor with limitations. You can't alter science no matter how many reviewers are paid to push the camera obviously its aimed at the gullible
I guess many FF camera users are now seriously thinking of downsizing to MFT system now, especially for outdoor adventure, action and wildlife photography. The image quality is certainly a huge improvement!
No. I was hoping they would make it like the original OM-1, with the aperture control on the end of the lens and the shutter speed encircling the lens mount.
This is the most complete review out there, it’s an impressive little camera with so many features. It’s great to see that there is OM System for the years to come.
Z6 II can shoot at 50fps with AF? Can shoot 80MP high res mode? Live ND? 4K60 without crop? Has better IBIS? Has a 5.76m dot EVF? Shoots 10bit internal log? Shoots raw without paid upgrade? Has a stacked sensor with fast read out? No? Have to go Z9 to get something comparable (but better) and they’re what? $9k without a lens? Have to wait 12 months to get one? Has how many lenses available for it? But hey, the Z6 does have a low rent Sony FF sensor so it’s gotta be better… right?
Crucially for me the Z6II doesn't have video backup. This almost renders the second card useless. Plus Im not a big fan of the Z6 Z7 ibis it swirls around. (I'm a Nikon shooter.)
Slightly higher than expected but still within range of a good carry around camera for almost anything. Try buying the Canon R3 and two lenses to cover the same focal range. Yes, the R3 maybe full frame but the camera which you can carry around 24/7 that can get you the shot matters.
Still think they need to go ff everyone else doing it, APS-C becoming redundant. Don't see the point of keeping with a sensor half the size with its obvious limitations
MFT is actually pretty cool. The IBIS wouldn't be as fast with a large sensor. And glass would be larger and heavier. I've got a buddy who shoots Nikon ff, and he would always joke about my "cute little camera" until I snapped a dozen 50MP handheld images of a bald eagle while he was still fumbling with his tripod. MFT ain't perfect, but it has some very real advantages.
I don't think that OM will make FF cameras. I think they would have already done it when Panasonic went FF a few years ago, but not now. The advantage comes with the comparitive size/weight to regular FF lenses. Look at the 2 lenses in the review. Most FF equivalents are much bigger and heavier. The only telephoto lenses that come close are maybe the Canon RF 600mm & 800mm lenses but they are fixed f/11 aperture! Nikon has their 300mm & 500mm PF lenses for F-Mount plus are going to make an 800mm f/6.3 lens for Z-Mount but it won't be cheap!
I don't know why people keep harping on this FF nonsense. Going that direction would mean absolute death for OM Systems. It would mean completely designing a new system -- body, lenses, and accessories. Ask Panasonic how much profit they are making in the FF market. Trust me, I just turned 75 -- sooner or later all the FF shooters will be dumping their gear and switching to m4/3's.
The focal length is NOT multiplied !! ONLY the field of view is affected. Telephoto-ism or magnification, or however you want to think of it, is 150mm for a 150mm lens and 50mm for a 50mm lens and so on.
@@MrPetebuster1 your comment is getting old, it's the same one over and over. If you don't like it then quit fuckin crying about it and buy something else sugar britches... 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Incorrect. Stacked quad array BSI sensor - the only one available in a mirrorless camera - the nearest similar sensors are in the canon R3 and nikon Z9 - both 7-8k, and neither are a quad array design. Insane stabilization, Huge viewfinder. As it sits, it's an extremely unique camera.
Thanks for a great review that puts many of the features and the new lenses into context. And I have to say that this is the OM-1 video review with the most range in sample subject matter.
Thanks!
I just upgraded to one of these and the quality is blowing my mind. coupled with the top tier pro Oly/om lenses I think its the best system on the market.
Great review. I'd love to see a comparison video with the OM-1 and GH6
Great review, so looking forward to upgrading from my E-M1ii body
Which camera would you suggest if I want to shoot more videos than taking photos? I need good photo features at times for thumbnail photos. I need live ND, good stabilization. Thank you. Liked this cmaera but you said it's not like a cinema camera though.
The unlimited recording time limit is excellent
Thanks for filming the talking head parts with OM-1. That gives example of the video quality in real life. Did you also use camera to capture audio or external recorder?
Hi Jari. For audio I used a Rode Smartlav+ plugged into my phone.
I'm considering either this camera or a fugi xt4 or xh2. What would be the advantage of this camera over those two? Size and weather sealing?
I am looking for a best weather sealed decent 20+MP, this one fits with ip53 body and lens, and wont weigh a ton.
Hi how would you rate the video AF compared to Sony and Canon. Does its AF struggle in low light for instance.
Excellent review. Thanks 🙏
I'm guessing it's not the case or people would be super excited about it, but is that live ND feature available in video?
Hi Brett. The Live ND feature only functions for photos, not video.
thanks so much for this review. always loved olympus and i think if they did not make smaller one with this awesome AF i will end up buying it. lol.
What do you guys think? I am already thinking about the next step: What will a possible OM 5 look like? How much of the OM 1 will make it to the OM 5? I think it's safe to say that the sensor will move over. IBIS capabilities will probably be reduced slightly. Pro capture will be reduced. High res shots will be reduced in capability. I think the ND simulation will also be reduced by I hope not. There will be an iauto mode that's missing in the OM1. The big question is if the ML tracking will make it this time. Last time those features were missing and many reviewers lamented that fact. I höre this time OM systems will not make that same move. I also hope that the big thing about OM 5 is MUCH improved integration with the phone. At least much faster for transfers. But even 1-step sharing to with the cloud or social networks would be really cool. That said I worry that OMDS will remain conservative and uninnovative and these opportunities to attract casual people like my wife are not realized even though it's really needed.
Great to see a revival of the OM nomenclature. The big question is how much better is it than the EM1 mark3? For those of us using that camera, a big decision could be looming. Thanks for the review.
I suspect you won't see any difference, same size sensor same limitations
@@MrPetebuster1 have you watched the reviews? It's same megapixel but stacked and BSI, that's a huge difference. More DR, better low-light, better video, better high-res and Live ND modes, better weather sealing... I don't have an Olympus camera I have a G9 but I'm thinking of switching over to this, it's checking all the boxes.
@@MrPetebuster1 Haha you'd be wrong.
@@MrPetebuster1 8 stop stabilization. much better high res viewfinder with night vision, loads more focus points, much better sensor.....
@@nickcarneyphotography Yes i watched all the bias reviews, i recently watched an unbiased one showing its no better in low light, yes its better than the 3 some nice upgrades but its still a small sensor with limitations. You can't alter science no matter how many reviewers are paid to push the camera obviously its aimed at the gullible
Great review
Amazing specs! I want one.
Amazing OM
Some of this vision looks like you were in Cairns time of Queensland
I wonder if the camera will also be offered with silver contours.
It isn't.
I could see them doing a silver again, but then again they didn’t with the E-M1 III
I guess many FF camera users are now seriously thinking of downsizing to MFT system now, especially for outdoor adventure, action and wildlife photography. The image quality is certainly a huge improvement!
NOPE 😂
I doubt it ff is getting smaller olympus need to go ff keeping with a sensor half the size is not a forward step imo
Does it have star tracking like they said in the rumors?
No, but they kept Starry AF from the EM-1 mkIII
Do any of the OM lenses have the aperture ring on the lense (similar to fugi systems)? I really like that approach.
Not usually, they do use focus clutches that work fantastic. If you want that old school feel there is a million manual focus lens for m43.
No. I was hoping they would make it like the original OM-1, with the aperture control on the end of the lens and the shutter speed encircling the lens mount.
No. Panasonic do do aperture rings on some of their lenses, but they are non functional on Olympus (OM Systems) cameras.
This is the most complete review out there, it’s an impressive little camera with so many features. It’s great to see that there is OM System for the years to come.
What’s with the crazy “hand feeding the crocodile” stuff...?
'Straya mate ;)
Dynamic Range is horrible! Take a look 06:10 or 4:33
That's the photographer/editor. Looking at other reviewers their images look much better.
How much money they want for this? 🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣
2200 US Dollars. Or 2000 British pounds.
Nikon Z6 II WITH 24-200 is cheaper but fullframe.... OM really, that's it?
Z6 II can shoot at 50fps with AF? Can shoot 80MP high res mode? Live ND? 4K60 without crop? Has better IBIS? Has a 5.76m dot EVF? Shoots 10bit internal log? Shoots raw without paid upgrade? Has a stacked sensor with fast read out? No? Have to go Z9 to get something comparable (but better) and they’re what? $9k without a lens? Have to wait 12 months to get one? Has how many lenses available for it? But hey, the Z6 does have a low rent Sony FF sensor so it’s gotta be better… right?
Crucially for me the Z6II doesn't have video backup. This almost renders the second card useless. Plus Im not a big fan of the Z6 Z7 ibis it swirls around.
(I'm a Nikon shooter.)
Nobody is talking about low light capabilities
It's m4/3s. Very poor. Virtually no improvements over older discontinued Olympus models.
@@8020Alive Troll
$3,288.00 body only.
$2,199 for the body alone and $2,799 in a kit with a refreshed 12-40mm f/2.8 lens
@@SketchTurnerZero $3,288 AUD including tax. Which actually seems like a favourable conversion for a change
Slightly higher than expected but still within range of a good carry around camera for almost anything. Try buying the Canon R3 and two lenses to cover the same focal range. Yes, the R3 maybe full frame but the camera which you can carry around 24/7 that can get you the shot matters.
@@chrishuang8763 exactly. Plus the R3 ‘only’ shoots 30fps.
Still think they need to go ff everyone else doing it, APS-C becoming redundant. Don't see the point of keeping with a sensor half the size with its obvious limitations
I have no desire to carry a heavy lump on my two week hikes. My EM 5 went in a stream and survived. Suits my requirements.
MFT is actually pretty cool. The IBIS wouldn't be as fast with a large sensor. And glass would be larger and heavier.
I've got a buddy who shoots Nikon ff, and he would always joke about my "cute little camera" until I snapped a dozen 50MP handheld images of a bald eagle while he was still fumbling with his tripod.
MFT ain't perfect, but it has some very real advantages.
I don't think that OM will make FF cameras. I think they would have already done it when Panasonic went FF a few years ago, but not now. The advantage comes with the comparitive size/weight to regular FF lenses. Look at the 2 lenses in the review. Most FF equivalents are much bigger and heavier. The only telephoto lenses that come close are maybe the Canon RF 600mm & 800mm lenses but they are fixed f/11 aperture! Nikon has their 300mm & 500mm PF lenses for F-Mount plus are going to make an 800mm f/6.3 lens for Z-Mount but it won't be cheap!
I don't know why people keep harping on this FF nonsense. Going that direction would mean absolute death for OM Systems. It would mean completely designing a new system -- body, lenses, and accessories. Ask Panasonic how much profit they are making in the FF market. Trust me, I just turned 75 -- sooner or later all the FF shooters will be dumping their gear and switching to m4/3's.
The focal length is NOT multiplied !! ONLY the field of view is affected. Telephoto-ism or magnification, or however you want to think of it, is 150mm for a 150mm lens and 50mm for a 50mm lens and so on.
It is - the 12 40mm is 24 80mm in full frame.
Nice. Still it's only M43 :)
APS-C becoming redundant yet olympus stick with a sensor half the size of ff with its obvious limitations? Not a step forward
@@MrPetebuster1 your comment is getting old, it's the same one over and over. If you don't like it then quit fuckin crying about it and buy something else sugar britches... 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Looks like re-dressed OMD-1 Mk III. Nothing to write home about. Next!
You sure? A re-dressed Em1 mark 3? The Om1 can shoot 50 fps with af/ae not even the Sony A1 can match that.
Incorrect. Stacked quad array BSI sensor - the only one available in a mirrorless camera - the nearest similar sensors are in the canon R3 and nikon Z9 - both 7-8k, and neither are a quad array design. Insane stabilization, Huge viewfinder. As it sits, it's an extremely unique camera.
You have not been paying attention.
You projecting your disappointment that your crap camera can't come close even with it's HUGE BIG MANLY SENSOR is entertaining to me.