The Olympus OM-1 - The ultimate Exit Camera - Bye bye full frame?
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- The Olympus/OM System OM-1 might be the last camera you will ever need. With crop sensors and lenses this good there could hardly be any reason to upgrade. And full frame mirrorless becomes kinda pointless. A DSLR as a complement is of course another story.
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I actually feel this way about my Olympus e-m1 mark ii... It is still fantastic in 2024.
I feel the same! Not missing much on the E-M1 II. Great size, build, speed, IQ.
I agree, the EM1ii is a fantastic performer, it is such a versatile tool. I repurchased an EM1ii last year after making the mistake of selling my previous unit.
was the only cam i regretted selling
Hey, I bought an e-m5 when it first came out. It was a game changer. Eventually, I got an an e-m1 original version and used the e-m5 as a second body. There have been significant improvements to both the flagship 1 and more compact 5 series, but I still get great results from my mark i versions.
@@robertvsnow Well, the original EM5 was the only option for my budget.
Excellent construction, I would say much better than the plastic version II and I appreciate that it is very compact which I think is the meaning of this system, that is, a better relationship between size, quality, lenses and price. But it is not always applied as a law because there are cheap and good models like the EM5 but there are other expensive bodies and without such good construction, the same with the optics, some too expensive as if they charged you extra for being smaller and lighter .
It has taken me so long to accept what you are saying, but recently I have finally conceded that my MFT is as good and better in many areas than my full frame that I sold to go MFT. I know that sounds like a really weird statement, but there is a story behind it: I am a professor at a major university in the US, and I was doing research that benefited from more depth of field and the in-camera focus stacking (for photogrammetry). Of course, Olympus was the answer. I found after getting my EM1 mark III that I was using my Sony a73 less and less for my work. The Olympus lenses, their quality was second to none. Eventually I decided to sell my a73 to buy more MFT lenses. After selling my FF, I still had this feeling that I wasn't getting the best image quality; not because my images looked bad, but because I listened to the influencers who were ripping on the dynamic range of MFT. Now after going all in on MFT I can proudly say that the gear dost not make one a good photographer, and some of my favorite pictures have come in a small little package!
Will you upgrade to an OM-1?
I agree.
"...I don't NEED another câmera..." Repeat after me🤣. Nice video as usual. Thanks
He repeated twice, I feel like Mattias was trying to convince himself 😂
Gah, within a week this man has exposed the markets I've been taking advantage of for cheap good gear for years. Jokes aside, I've used MFT for work for years (travelling photojournalist) and I've never had anyone contracting me or licensing my images complain about the fact I shot with MFT. My main body setup is an OM-5 (finally upgraded after using an E-M5.iii since release, only because my E-M5.iii bit the dust while covering a flood, rip E-M5.iii) with a 75mm f1.8 prime. Since I focus on lifestyle portraits where I don't want to disturb my subjects, and a lot of my focus is in rural areas/villages in East/Southeast Asia, the 150mm of effective reach, great light gathering at f1.8, and great subject separation all in a tiny package lets me take my shots without people staring. I always have another camera on my other shoulder, usually a Pen-F, with a 15mm f1.7 PanaLeica lens or 20mm f1.4 OM-Sys lens to get 30 and 40mm of effective coverage for when I need wider shots. I also have the f1.2 trio of Olympus primes that are crazy (17, 25, and 45mm giving 34, 50, and 90mm of effective reach at f1.2 of light and tack sharp at wide open) and swap between the 75mm and 45mm. I also have a G9 (mark i, old but great still) in my bag with a 12-100mm f4 usually attached. Used to be an E-M1.iii, but I gave that to my travel/work partner, and the G9 for what it's used for it great (and you can get awesome condition used ones for like 550--600 USD now).
I've had photographers ask what I used for photos, and generally most were surprised when I said the midrange MFT body. Pretty much none of them, be it in the US, Japan, South Korea, etc. scoffed at the gear. I honestly think that almost all the people that scoff at MFT just because it's MFT don't actually do the work for a living. If you are desperate for "creamy backgrounds", the f1.2's can't really be beat in quality versus price, and even something like the Pana Leica 25mm f1.4, either version but V2 has a weather sealing ring among other tiny upgrades, can give great images. There's the 42.5mm f1.4 Nocticron Pana Leica that is one of the best portrait lenses I've used regardless of format. And even the Sigma APS-C lenses like the 56mm f1.4 and 30mm f1.4 are still fairly compact and have insane quality for the cost. The smallest of that trio, the 16mm I think, is too big for MFT IMO, and I'd rather use my 15mm f1.7.
i shot in the Kosovo war on a 1D with a 800mm 5.6... together they weight literally almost 8kg.... 2020 i was in Haiti and Olympus generously supplied me with a E-M1X and a 150-300 4.5... that weight less than half of it... and i was able to shoot handheld and both the lens and camera were FAR superior and cost less than what the Canon setup costs almost 30 years later it's absolutely insane how good M43 cameras and lenses are
We have a similar Olympus collection and, as a Nikon FX shooter, I definitely agree. Same as you I own the three 1.2 primes (made in Japan!), the 75 and 12-100. I love wide angle FLs so I also bought a copy of the 8-25 F4 which, with that focal range and the superb sharpness, is another of those lenses which make the system worthy. PRO lenses are simply superb in every aspect, the value for money is TOP!
Totally agree. I’ve been shooting interiors for 7 years with a pair of E-M1 II. Awesome colour repro, sharp across the frame and 100% reliable. Walk from a cool room into a baking hot and humid leisure suite with a pool, camera and lens immediately get soaking wet from the humidity… I have zero concerns (well, apart from misted over glass 😂).
@@alex-reay the hot-cold or other way around is always a little... over time (usually does take a decade or so...) fungus starts building in the moisture that the condensation creates... i have shot with a GH4 in -32°C though... M43 is an absolutely wonderful system and both Olympus and Panasonic are doing a wonderful job
You have the cameras I'm looking to upgrade my GX-85 and EM5ii combo so I would like to ask a very specific question: Would you say you trust your G9 for better video vs OM-5 or OM-1? I have watched a couple of videos for both (albeit in YT only, should probably look for samples somewhere) but felt like they aren't even better to the GX-85's? The goal is to have something that combines the amazing photo capability of the EM5ii with Panasonic's better video (I admit I haven't been in the loop so this may no longer be true). Please and thank you!
Just bought the Olympus E-1 from 2003, great-grandfather of this camera, Im enjoying every moment of playing with it. Gear truly doesn't matter.
It is the only Olympus camera I would never sell...
I also got one recently , for about pocket money
I have the one i bought new. Try the E3. Just as good but better. The shutter sound is like no other. Both aweseome.
Great Video! I left Olympus for Sony FF in 2022 and still miss my good old EM-1 MKII. What a great camera that was.
I have been using the OM-1 for a year now and it is still the camera I reach for the most over my other cameras. I no longer use the power switch on the left side of the camera, there is a way to program the switch over the AEL button to be the power switch. 😊
I just leave it on 😅
Undoubtedly one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market - period! Taking into account everything you mentioned in the video, there isn't another format to compete in size/weight/features/performance and cost.
Mattias is back! Love the twist at the end. I fully understand the sentiment in this video. I used to own an Olympus that only received slightly favourable reviews and yet no other camera since has made me feel quite the same way that that one did. There was something about its design and feel that I loved -- everything was just right.
Yep. Back to m4/3 for me too. OM-1 and OM-5
And your FF ?
Great video and totally agree. Got rid of my Nikon Z5 and glass (too heavy) to move to the OM-1. Zero regrets.
I shot on 5d mki / Ii / III / iv, moved to Sony A7 Ii etc and EOS R, R5... And then picked up a cheap Olympus Pen EP7 after seeing your videos on the camera as a good travel kit.
Within a few months I had the Pen F, then an EM1 mkii, mkiii, and now an OM 1.
It really has been an exit camera. The 12-40f2.8 and 40-150f2.8 are amazing lenses paired with the OM1, plus the amazing f1.2 pro lenses make this system remarkable. I barely touch my FF kit anymore and hardly take it out of the studio.
Thanks for giving this camera the attention it deserves!
Those who knows know :)
You sound really rich.
@@unbroken1010 You sound jealous.
Love seeing your videos again. I don't need another camera... but... I certainly enjoy seeing your take on the cameras I don't need.
Cannot agree more. It is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated cameras out there.
That was an amazing review. Inspirational. No megapixel or bokeh complex. Just pure practical photography and video. I think I am sold.
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Outstanding system. Always a joy to use and rely on to capture memorable images.
Olympus/OM is so underrated ❤
All of the OM/Olympus gear has always been enjoyable to me, but the latest gen bodies are definitely end game level. The AF, the ergonomics, everything has been refined and perfected after a decade of production.
I feel the same way. It’s been great ever since the E-M5/P5. But now it’s crazy good.
The Panasonic G9 also has a programmable mode switch (on the front). I use mine to turn aperture bracketing on and off. Another camera with tremendous ergonomics. (also weirdly enough m43!)
Panasonic is a truly weird company.... they pushed the price of their Fullframe cameras down so much that they're really only competing with M43 where they're 1 of only 2 players... and they give you new features they introduce on newer models for free with firmware upgrades... i personally prefer the aesthetics of a Olympus camera over Pana but i can't find a fault in Panasonics market strategy as a consumer
I feel I must point out once again that Im talking about MIRRORLESS full frame when I (jokingly) say its starting to become obsolete. And Im honestly starting to feel that way. It doesn’t make much sense when you can get a crop sensor with all the benefits it brings, DSLR or mirrorless medium format. I still use the EOS-R for work, and will for years to come. But if we need to upgrade again, I think I will choose m4/3.
A perfect combo would be a DSLR + a crop mirrorless. Best of both worlds. For me personally that would likely be a Pentax and an Olympus. What would you get?
That's an example of the law of diminishing returns, as regards sensor sizes. We get very little extra out of the ridiculously heavy full frame gear, over and above what micro 4-3 seems to be able to give. If Henri Cartier-Bresson lived today, he would probably shoot with an Olympus.
Its my conclusion after trying m43, full frame and medium format. I now have the om1 for birds and lumix s1 for documentary, travel, family etc because I enjoy the look of full frame up to about 135mm. After that M43 makes more sense... to me.
@@andreasezelius2750I can see that. For me m4/3 also covers 28-85mm more efficiently.
@@andreasezelius2750 I feel like APSC camera bodies from Fuji are just as small but have better noise handling, lots of body ergonomic options, and very small lenses as well as slightly better DoF and dynamic range when you need that. Like why run a M43 kit when I can run a same size APSC kit and get those benefits? I'm not sure what the M43 kit offers except maybe in camera ND?
Even if for example a Sony A7 III Is smaller than an X-T3 having a better grip. If you shoot primes and want the same DoF, when you compare the new Fuji 1.4 with a 1.8/2.0 on full frame they are similar in size and weight, maybe less on on FF.
BTW I have MFT, several bodies, a Fuji apsc and a Sony FF.
So it's been about a month since I saw this video, and I've mostly followed your lead - swapped from a full frame Lumix to the OM-1, with the 12-40 and 40-150 2.8 pro lenses. Only change is I swapped out the macro lens for the 300mm f4. Absolutely love this combo
I recently fell back in love with my Olympus. I love shooting with it so much.
I have the original E- M1 (16MP) and a Panasonic G6, both cameras use the same lenses and are absolutely superb for travel photography. The small size of both bodies and lenses make them so easy to carry everywhere. Yes there are limitations with these earlier models, but you can easily work round those. I have a crop sensor Canon dslr which is superb in its own way, but with the lens weighs about 3 times the MFT cameras, and is a lot more bulkier.
Blown away by just how much you love this camera and the M43 format. Great video. PS I love my G9
Lovely camera.
Changed already 4 years ago from FF to MFT for exactly these reasons and never regreted it. 😊
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I have just moved from Nikon FF to Olympus,- Mk I and Mk ii. I cannot agree with your views more! I cannot see why I would ever want for anything else now.
I got one a year ago. I thought it was all I needed, but after a time with it, fell in love with a Pen F. And at this moment, I have an E-M1X in my check out cart.
Brilliant camera, exceptional lenses - 6 years in still love the system (landscape and nature photography)
I just got the OM-1 mark ii and I love it. The image quality and colors are incredible for what it is. I leave all of my FF gear at home whenever I go on vacation and I'm considering just getting rid of it altogether. The 12-40 f2.8 is on my camera 90% of the time and I'm always in awe how sharp, light and the colors that come from that lens and Olympus/OM System's colors. The power switch can be programmable to the right side levers.
That is a great all around setup for a fantastic price. 4:3 is definitely my favorite aspect ratio and it (along with lens options/choices) are what give me pause to change to a full frame setup.
Your channel is great man. I decided to take a different direction in life, but I'm still here watching your work.
As a side note, I was reading through comments and it struck me that you have the most insane audience engagement that I've seen on any channel. I'm sure you're aware, but you have a pretty awesome community down here in the comments :)
Lots of good debates and discussion for sure 👍
Coming from FF and APSC, the sharpness is blowing my mind. And that on my em5 mark2 that i bought 2nd last year. What a camera.
You say so many reasonable things in this video that I wonder how the discussion has become so polarised toward the opposite end of the spectrum on online forums. If I were to identify the causes, I'd look at, in random order: a) TH-cam marketing pushing full frame very aggressively; b) most forum populations being gear heads rather than photographers; c-d) OM and Lumix marketing being admittedly not that great, and production being sluggish not inspiring confidence; e) common misconceptions about size, weight, light-gathering, noise etc spreading at the speed of light, as many other misconceptions in more important aspects of life on the planet 😀 For the same reasons you state, I've been a happy MFT user for 10 years now, and I hope some further releases could help the system to re-gain some momentum - I don't need the format to be "the most successful" one, but I'd at least prefer not to worry about too many people jumping ship, though the comments to this video are very encouraging! Thanks.
I still shoot film and also full frame digital, but i have to say that the OM1 is my most used camera! That 60mm macro is also great for scanning film negatives!
Eurika! Thank you for solving my camera dilemma.
Took the same route. Had APSC, "upgraded" to full frame. then went to Olympus. I now have a Pen F, Em5II and an EP3.
If I was starting out as a photographer today this would be a great way to start and meet all my needs now and in the future. You can get a small backup body for peanuts too using the same lens system.
Nicely done cliffhanger at the end ;)
Finally someone who has conveyed in one short video how much the OM1 has to offer. So much that most reviewers simply don’t know where to start and so they fail in their summary. On a side note, the camera is aimed at adventure and wildlife, so the articulating screen enables one to flip and protect the LCD screen from damage, it makes perfect sense.
I rather have a tilt for wildlife any day. My guess is they use it to try and appeal to vloggers, which they shouldn’t.
After some decades shooting Nikon FX (currently D850 with a large lense collection) I felt the need for a second, lighter system. I pulled the trigger when the OM-1 was released, and honestly I was a bit biased. You know, DOF, DR bla bla... Well the results blew me away. I LOVE it for all the reasons you mentioned. It screams quality and is also so advanced in terms of features! Makes all the competition look old. I can just add a recommendation: give a try to the 1.2 primes, all three are just phenomenal! The 45 in particular is one of the best portrait lenses I ever used. And I say this owning a copy of the Nikon "cream machine". The 8 - 25 is also another addictive lens, sharp and with that great focal range. Keep up the great work, happy weekend!
Perfect combo. A mirrorless full frame is so large one should consider a DSLR like the D850 instead. The m4/3 for size, stealth, video etc.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter you nailed it. I have been evaluating the alternatives for a long time. Sell all my Nikon DSLR system and go with the Z, or pair my current D850 with a lighter one? I am aging and my back is not the same as it used to be. So I chose to not replace my current system with another which is just marginally lighter. Also, honestly the d850 gives me enough quality, that sensor is still great. And there's the elephant in the room: the cost of FX lenses! A collection similar to my current Nikon one would cost a fortune. So, I'll continue to enjoy the D850 when the bulk is not an issue, for all the rest my go to camera will be the OM-1.
That sourdough flex lol.
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Nice one, I took a bit of time to get used to the OM-1 output, there was just something there I needed to come around to. Turns out I've given up trying to identify it and just call it a certain flair. I do hope for a OM-5MkII with the OM-1 stacked sensor, for the smaller form factor. That would be a close to perfect body for unobtrusive carry.
I adore these. I recently sold my em1 mark iii to free up some cash, but got an Ep7 and kit lens cheap new. I love the tiny lenses, and the 12-40mm is truly wonderful - sharp pro glass but small enough to go on a tiny range finder style body without issue.
I bought the OM1 mkii + 12-40f2.8 + 40-150 f2.8. It’s amazing, I love it. Coming from a Nikon D700 DSLR. I do not regret the change.
Still rocking the E-M1m3. Wish it had the new menu system but other than that, it does everything I need to as an enthusiast. It’s gone through miles of backpacking and bike touring.
I never really liked micro four thirds while owning Panasonic cameras. Then I bought this one and it’s in a different league. Agree the ergonomics are among the best out there.
Your video was one of them that pushed me over the edge 👍
There are benefits to having a long and storied legacy of making tiny cameras stretching back to the film era.
I LOVE Olympus / OM. From their analogue XAs, to their digital Pen cameras and my current OMD E-M1 II as well as some amazing Zuiko (and LUMIX/Leica) glass. I just love it. I do still have a full frame camera, but the Olympus is what I reach for most, especially for travelling.
Great video. I love my MFT's. For wildlife I use the E-M1 Mk.II and Mk.III and for street or a light travel setup I use to use either my E-M10 Mk.II or the tiny Pen E-PL5 but I've just replaced the pair of them with a stunning second hand PEN-F. There is some simply brilliant glass out there for them and some little cheap gems too (for example the Yongnuo FN 25mm f1.7 is a great nifty fifty equivalent that is very sharp but can be bought for peanuts brand new).
I'm a long time Olympus user. I am doing the opposite these days. Moving away from m 4/3 and investing more in FF. I have always been an advocate and supporter and defender of M 4/3. But when I take photos with my sony and my Olympus of the same subject. Thats when I really see the difference. I'm still keeping my OM-1 and my 12-40 2.8 pro. But for now I am investing more in my Sony kit.
Can you really see a difference?
I just don't get it. I've tried to see what full frame offers but it's not a huge difference to my eyes.
Only when I peep I can see the background isn't as smooth but besides that I'd never know.
People do not realize how important in camera photo stacking is. Glad this is mentioned here. Everyone talking about how bokeh is great. I call that a "missed shot" I mean
if the idea of bokeh is to separate the foreground from the background to make the image "pop" it failures to do so, as usually with every bokeh shot, its always soft around
the edges. With photo stacking, you can take multiple shots, and the camera stitches everything together. And you have an image that is sharp as a whole.
I challenge anybody, without using software. Take a jewelry ring, and take a close up shot, and try to make that ring "in focus" in all side of the ring. What you will get is
one part focused and the rest out of focused. Sure this will please the people who go crazy about bokeh.
Also another important feature is the best IBIS in the business. Lots of people failure to mention this too. This is crucial, when using telephoto lenses. I am glad that
this channel covered alot of things. I currently use the EM1-Mark III the best all around camera that packs in punch. Not to mention you can even add a Metabones
adapter and use Canon lenses. What else you can ask for, the lens possibilities are endless.
You just said it man! You won’t need another camera!
This is how I feel about my Nikon Z6.
Image quality wise, there is nothing that a newer camera would give me, autofocus wise I have no problems with it at all, and I shoot wild life and sports easily (much easier than with my previous main camera, the Fuji X-H1, as good as this camera was), and when it comes to video... I just slap a recorder on there and I can record 12bit ProRes RAW. Generally just fine with the 10bit N-Log though, I've alreaady produced a couple of documentaries with it.
And when it comes to burst rate, I already don't need 12fps, I'd be happy with 8.
I can see why the OM-1 is a little bit of a "better" long term future proof camera. In a lot of ways, it's the true successor to the OMD E-M1 mark II (which is is still relevant today and a BARGAIN. Probably would be my entry point if I was going into MFT. Can be a likker backup body to an OM-1 too). To me the OMD E-M1 mark III was more of a Mark 2.5, the evolutions were really small over the mk II.
This video really has me considering selling my a7r3. I dont really use it like i used to, and ive been loving my Lumix L-1/ Leica 25mm f1.4.
2 months ago I got an olympus epl8 , some month ago a lumix gx80 , and yesterday a lumix gx9 . I am liking that micro43 thing a lot . It's like I am growing up and putting the art before the gear . the form factor is awesome
this makes me love my GH5 again. Glad I sold my sony a6000 years ago. maybe I will get an OM body soon. I have the 12-35 and 100-400 panasonic lenses. I am in a good place. I used to do professional product photography and video with the A73 and it did the job but something always made me appreciate my Gh5 more, something user experience related but can't pinpoint it.
What a joyful video that was... It was like watching a chef cooking his signature meal. Love from Turkey Mattias 👋🏻👋🏻
Glad you enjoyed it 👍📷
Recently I’ve had access to an OM-5 and photographed a fashion show with it using only JPEGs. The setup left me wondering if I’ve found the setup I’ve been looking for for over a decade.
I knew I liked this guy ;) not biased at all as a OG em5 shooter
As always i agree with you.
I have severe GAS. So i have a gfx, and a Hasselblad H system.. i went through all the phases, Micro 4/3 is looking darn good to me now
The image quality of m4/3 is very nice 👍
I bought its competitor the Pana G9 when it was new, still my main camera today paired with the zuiko pro 12-40 99% of the time. I felt the desire to upgrade one month ago, I thought that after so many years the progress made in IQ and DR would be worth it. Well, after some research ... I gave up and I just bought a GX9 and a couple more prime lenses.
And I'm having lots of fun :D
I have just gone full Olympus. Build quality is top tier and much cheaper than other brands. I thought the tiny sensor would hold the image quality back but I was wrong. I do a lot of macro and wildlife, and because of the extra depth of field and double focal lengths (of lenses) I find it easier to get the shots I need at a much lower cost than other brands.
Lovely video. After spending time with Nikon 1 and Fuji I ended up picking up an E-M5 II last year, and it was an absolute bargain for what I paid. My only problem is that I enjoy it enough that I also went out and picked up the E-P5 with the viewfinder and way too many lenses! 😅
Love my MFT gear. I've bought a lot lately.
A few weeks ago I decided to get back into photography and bought myself an omd em1 mark i for 180 dollars. It is a lovely camera at a crazy price and mft lenses are such a good deal.
Totally agree with. After 15 years, where I used Olympus e30 with 12-60swd, moved to Nikon D90 > Fujifilm x20 > Sony RX10 > Pentax k3 > KP > K3mkiii with limited lens and star lenses top - finally after 8 years with great Pentax I get back to m4/3 OM-1 and OM-5 with PRO 12-40 40-150. Reason? Compactness of that system.
You said that the detail is "enough" and the dynamic range is "more than sufficient." I think that's great to hear - not enough people are happy with having "enough" for their work and think they need to chase FF. I chose M43 for the exact same reasons: I got realistic about my needs as a photographer. I rarely print larger than 16 x 20 and the DR is just enough. Especially with modern AI noise reduction. Moving to M43 opened up a huge library of small lenses, especially the incredible lightweight zooms and medium-speed primes. The best weather sealing of any brand. And all of the computational photography modes that other brands are ignoring. 20 MP MFT is more than sufficient for me!
I like where you push technologies with your videos
As a new photographer I got Fuji XT-5. I really like your idea of having old powerhouse
I'm really enjoying your videos, great job, thank you!
I see a nice Longines! Also, Olympus in general has always been appealing to me. I just loath PASM dials so much now! Haha.
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Yes, I love the 4x3 aspect ratio, difficult to have to use 2x3
Coming back to photography after 7-8 years out. Starting with a new system as whilst great, my Nikon D7000 is a bit long in the tooth now (and I have GAS 😆).I hired a Sony A7iv with 24-70 f2.8 GM and then a Fuji X-H2 with 16-55 f2.8 red label. Bought the Fuji, then was handed an OM-1 with 12-40 f2.8 Pro to play with.
I can't get over how compact and light the OMDS setup is compared to the other (especially FF systems). I can't fault the images either for my use case. Yes I have to think/adapt a bit more if I want blurrier backgrounds but that's about it.
Couldn't find anywhere to hire the OM-1 so I now have an OM1Mk2 on my desk alongside the Fuji and they're going to be battling it out for a couple of months before I decide which system to go with. Currently I love them both for different reasons but as I'm only a hobbyist photographer, I really can't justify having two systems, so one will have to go.
I started from Nikon D3/700 and over the years I have sided Olympus/Fuji/Panasonic. I have concluded that they all have excellent quality. Now I have Panasonic Micro4/3 and Nikon Dslr kits 👍🏽with which I shoot at ceremonies and events. albums are great in all cases
Ive had my eye on this camera. I've only owned 1 Olympus entry level M43 from like 10 yrs ago. This one looks awesome. I just bought a new S5ii today though. :)
I really enjoy Olympus Micro Four Thirds system. I have both compact bodies & glas as well som "big guns" - latest find was the Zuiko 150mm F2 that works very well on E-M1X and E-M1 Mark II (would be even better on the OM-1!) :)
Since the dawn of full frame digital cameras starting with the Canon 5D it was clear that a rivalry was about to start. Olympus stuck to what they believed can be just as good or even better in many ways. The brand attracted full frame die hards who has experienced the build quality and superiority of the Zuiko lenses. And it's not difficult to become an Olympus believer. I really think the Zuiko glass are special.
I really think the Olympus brand is very underrated.
Another thing with OM-1 is that the menu system is the best I have ever experienced on a camera. Logical, easy to work with, on screen help and great possibilities to customise for your needs. Only pity that you can’t save custom video settings.
Can't wait for OM Systems to launch the next model OM-I, maybe then I'll be able to afford a Olympus OM-D E-M1 III 😂
Jokes aside, great video, I love the concept of an exit camera, the last model you'll ever buy if you're not buying stuff just to get the latest model. Keep it up!
Great video as always. A request if I may -- could you review a compact super zoom like the Canon sx740? The kind of camera you take when backpacking
The best system ive ever tried for wildlife and macro, and ive tried alot of them 😅
I just got myself a OM1 Mark II and sold my R6 Mark II. Got that one mainly for macros. Coming from Canon its night and day difference. Autofocus is actually usable, pictures look sharper and i can use a flash while bracketing! Crazy concept for Canon somehow.
Now I start eyeballing the telezoom lenses for some Zoo photography, the 40-150 f2.8 might be the best pick for that. Heard mixed opinions about the 100-400 lens unfortunately. Otherwise that might've replaced my R7 with the RF 100-400 which is pretty good.
In my mission to build the cheapest bargain mirrorless setup i bought an EM5 MK1 (fr 2012) for 100$. With adapted (original) four thirds lenses it truly covers all amateur needs! But i miss focus stacking.
You can program that switch on the other side by the EVF to power the camera on and off. Truly amazing usability. It's the only camera I'd consider ditching fuji for.
On the em-1 ii you could assign the power button to a button on the shutter side of the camera. Made it a lot more one hand shooting friendly.
Amazing video as always but imo the real reason why this video exists would be summed up by the 2 points mentioned during the video . The size of the kit and most importantly the Value For Money . And I say your very lucky to get this professional kit for around 2100-2200 euro. But if you where to buy all that kit brand new , it's would have costed not very far off from full frame .
And this is where I believe camera company should start to realise the importance of providing actual value , instead of trying to upkeep their brand value . I wish camera companies would stop making 15-20 different lenses at different levels of prices , when we all know it's only the pro and semi pro line of lenses that people truly value and which holds their value. It's as if the either industry gatekeeps the pro lenses , so that customers might eventually pay the very high markup , which companies can easily reduce the price with the help of economy of scale .
The best example would be how 50mm 1.4 primes where considered to be affordable jump during the 70-80's , back when companies used to give fast aperture primes as kit lenses , which now we reap the benefit by getting a vintage 50mm f1.8 for pocket change!
The reason why olympus was not popular during release is purely because of how expensive they are brand new and how less of a value they provide compared to ff for the price ! And this is what makes or breaks the sales for these camera . The ONLY reason why m4/3 has a resurgence in past year or so is purely due to now good selection of used stock in the market at the half or 1/3 the retail price !
Switched recently from a Canon 6D with 24-105mm to EM1 OG with 12-40mm. It’s such a more fun camera to use and the size difference is a game changer. Also got it at a great price. The IQ isn’t as good as the 20mp M43 sensors but it stills takes amazing photos.
No other camera on the market can match it for comfort end handling. The ergonomics, for me. Perfect. As good as the E1.
hands down the best camera I have ever used
This has been my secret crack cocaine take for a while now: Olympus is the company Pentax would have been if they fully committed to mirrorless. They see the camera as a tool and design it as tool for humans. Also weather sealing.
Four Thirds is an amazing system to use. I have the Pen-F and E-M5 and both are amazing cameras to use in my opinion even though they are a little older.
That ending! ❤
I got Panasonic G9 open box for $600 with 12-60 weather proof lense. It does feel enough for years to come. Olympus M1 Mk2 is great but will cost about same used if I good condition, OM1 is way more. I will grab G9 - 2 when price will go down and will be done for another 10-15 years.
There is something magical about Olympus cameras.
Do love Olympus images!
Mhh those ergonomics look promising. Yeah those affordable and small MFT lenses and feature rich bodies always tempted me....but since I shoot vintage lenses 90% of the time, they would loose most of their focal length and character on a MFT sensor....
They also provide a slightly different character on MFT bodies.
Thank you. Great. I totally agree!
I Totally agree. I own both MFT and FF, and i must say that if i had to pick one system, i would choose MFT without hesitating, for the same reasons you mentioned in the video. Also have the same lenses, but on the older E-m1 II which is still amazing after 8 years. Hoping to get an OM-1 II or G9 II someday ;)
So...YES, MFT is that good! :)
Cheers from Portugal!
Worth comparing to the G9ii. And absolutely you must have a play with the 10-25mm f1.7 and 25-50mm (Panasonic). A very very viable professional events set up, even for pure stills work.
Gear DOES matter..if your wife knows cameras and lenses are NOT cheap 🤭
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