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Great information Thanks 🙏

Are you still using the K&F geared head? I looked for a follow up video but couldn't see one. Thoughts after longer use?

Great video. I’ve also got a Mavic 2 Pro and I’m thinking of upgrading. My only worry is the resolution of the 12mp compared to the 20mp M2Pro.

Hi Dave I just realised I hadn't actually watched this video!! Anyway I have now and I really enjoyed it especially as I'm really getting into my macro stuff again. As you'll have seen on the Thumbs up group I've now got an Olympus EM-1 Mkll and 60mm macro lens plus I already owned the Raynox 250. The Godox flash is due on Friday and I just need a diffuser to complete my macro kit. The Cygnustech one's look about the best but after what I've spent so far I might look at making my own for the time being

Thank you thank you thank you, I was about to sell my DJI Mavic 2 Pro, which I bought in 2018 for a fortune. Because living in Singapore, we face many restrictions on flying drones. After watching your video, I’ve decided to keep it. I can always fly it somewhere outside of Singapore.

Slowly catching up on videos, does look a fantastic drone!

Out of curiosity Dave, I was wondering if you're a National Trust member? Only asking as so many good sites seem to be mananged by NT and at some point, it becomes more economical to buy a membership than pay per visit. So far I've resisted.

Some great advise there Dave, personally I found what three words to be a bit hit and miss as far as accuracy so I use the ordinance survey app oslocate . I also have a hand held gps unit I use to mark car park locations , and spots I want to visit , makes navigating to a unfamiliar area that bit easier without relying on mobile phone signal, gps is always better. The final image was really nice like that a lot !

Hi Dave. Thanks for your thoughts on planning, I did laugh when you got to your sunrise spot at Haweswater and declared "I'm a bit late" 🤣 What went wrong with your plan?! In your intro you mentioned about missing the best of the Autumn colour in the Lakes this year. As you know, the seasons have their own timetable, so whereas the best colour may have gone in the Lakes, where I am (Cambs/Lincs border) it's very full on still in places. Next year, given your retirement, maybe find some places that have online webcams, so you can keep on eye on the conditions, and go at a moment's notice in your camper van - one of the perks of being retired, I'm sure!

Enjoyed this Dave, I need to be far more regimented in my approach to prep & planning. My 'wing it & blag it' approach can sometimes let me down !!

Why would you want to buy anything else? Exactly. They're the best deal out there, assuming you find one in good condition on MPB etc

For the tripod high-res mode, you need to add a delay for the shot, like 1second (there is a setting in the menu for this). Otherwise when you press the shutter there are vibrations. And then there are lenses which produces relatively sharp images and lenses which are producing soft images. (You need to try more lenses). I got nice results with the high-res mode. The 80Mp images are a bit soft, but resized at 50Mp + sharpening will look good.

This makes a point of why Pixel peeping makes no sense because if you're making a print you will not see the difference and I will say also you will get better lenses that you can get closer for where you want it to with the Olympus then you go for your Nikon at any price.

Tough crowd!

Looks like a fantastic addition to your equipment , the images looked fantastic . I have an old drone the original Air. Still use it occasionally for B roll etc but always forget the photographic benefits although not so good on my drone. I didnt go down the A2ofC route i joined a model flying club (fpvuk) for about £25 a year and gave you a few advantages over the A2ofC. Im not sure i would want adrone of that size personally, i struggle to carry all the gear i currently have but i see why people do its a great bit of kit !

Nice pictures mate 👌🏼👌🏼

The best drone is the Mavic 3 pro. See related specs and videos. Air 3 S is only clone of the Air 3 plus sensor and AI specs.

Looks really good mate. Very tempting !!

Looking at used drones, these are around 600aud FB used with 2-3batts

Interesting what you say about the irresponsible drone pilots, just got back from the Highlands, there is a major RAF FRZ in operation at certain times of the day, just takes a google search to find the notams. I spoke to a pilot flying directly in it, trying to avoid being a Karen of course and he just said, I always select cancel when the drone tells me its a FRZ.

Beautiful shots ! Is the resolution enough to print ?

Thanks for posting Dave. Probably the area I'd most like to explore, but reluctant to make the jump for the simple reasons that not only do I live under a flight path, I'm also unlikely to be touring as much as I did in the past, except perhaps for some overseas trips where using drones brings a whole raft of other restrictions. On another topic, I would however ask you to consider making a post about camera gear insurance in general as well as maybe drone insurance, including if possible your recommendations and considerations. It's a subject I find very little coverage of on RUclips for UK-based photographers. TIA

Fantastic images from that drone Dave 👌

Looks a great bit of kit

Stabulation must be off on tripod. And camera shiylbe triggered with a delay or remotely.

Been mft since the em-5 and tried most all other makers, including Sony and nikon FF. Ended up with mff lineup (m1x and Panasonic g9) and for sooc fujifilm x-t3 and s10. This works best me.

What great fun. Enjoyed that!

Hi Dave they are the best conditions to be shooting in. So much better than the 100% grey skies we're currently getting or the bright blue sky days. I've visited this location a couple of times but never got any images that I'm happy with. I even stayed at the campsite right behind the lighthouse for 4 days!! You definitely made the most of the conditions

HighRes mode is for static scene and rippling water is not stationary but moving. Because of the moving water, the software cannot match the images exactly, so it will look like it is out of focus. If you try the same thing on a static scene, it will be a world of difference. With friendly regards.

I too have the Z7ii (upgraded from Zfc), also invested in the Nikon mc105 but found stacking to be a pain in the #### [wrist] when trying handheld. So just bought a used OM D E1 mark ii for dedicated macro. Just waiting on an OM 60mm macro to arrive and then I can start practicing using a much easier system. I have the Raynox 250 also so this should magnify my shots even further. I’m keeping the Z7ii for now but who knows I may completely switch to OM systems in time…

Great images Dave I was there Nov 5 but my luck wasn't in I did however get a nice monochrome though thanks for sharing.

Motor drive... Funny...

I have never had such poor images as your tests results show !

Looks a great location , i would much rather them conditions than a blue sky day , difficult though it maybe at times fighting the elements but its the elements that make the images what they are and these were a great example. I found recently i have shot bracketed and actually only one image was required. Think the dynamic range of modern cameras is getting better all the time. Enjoyed that mate.

Superb! Great video and images! Really enjoyed that!

I think you're mad for using Nikon. High res fails if there's nothing sharp to engage. In seascapes, you need some rocks. It's a problem if you go impressionistic. For professional portraits I recommend 12-40 F2.8 (the 12-45 is a stop slower), 40-150 F2.8, maybe 7-14 F2.8. You can use a TC with the 40-150. I own an E-M1 II, E-M1x, an OM-5 with 12-45 F4. The second and third have focus bracketting, live ND, live composite and some other tricks. The Lumix G9 II is worth considering, I think it has those tricks, and its high res is 100 Mpx hand-help or on a tripod. It's on my wishlist, I haven't actually used one yet. You didn't mention GPS.

I just repeated your experiment, but just using an OM1 Mk2. The high res raw files looked awful in Lightroom, but much better in OM Workspace (and definitely better than the 20 MP versions of the same images). I don't think Lightroom is decoding the high res files correctly. So, from my small experiment, the high res modes do provide improved detail, provided they are edited in OM Workspace.

Super vlog mate - good memories. You certainly made the right choice concentrating on the Lighthouse. Glad you didn't get me getting soaked on video 🤣

It is very good. Prefer it over Om-1 because of the controldials and the integrated grip. Even better than Panasonic s5m2. This em1x camera I use it everyday. The DOF is an advantage for RE photography. It can shoot a tiny bathroom at f2.8 and the image is sharp. Handheld. Any other space you can shoot at f4 to f5.6. Landscape f8. Fullframe shooters think they need to use f22 on a m43 camera I think. Mft is also really nice for flash. Use less flash power. Recommend 8 18 Panasonic lens and Oly 7 14 2.8. The Panasonic 7 14 doesn’t work on Olympus btw. Latest LRc denoise works very well with ORF files. I would invest in very fast computer with a good gpu for that denoise. And not a z9.

Smashed it mate. Excellent images 👍

Hi Dave. Good to see you at Holme Fen, which is fairly local to me. Always feels magical to walk around that place, but I've yet to be happy with any images, so will keep trying. Congrats on your retirement and all the best with your future plans, all of which sound exciting.

Great video and your enthusiasm glad you went with your judgement on location wonderful images, thanks for sharing.

Great video and content Dave xx

Interesting testing. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Dave, which lens do you use on the Olympus/OM System? Maybe it‘s not sharp enough for pixel peeping. 😉

is DJRC smart controller , compatible in mavic 2 pro , right?

I watched this video because I am deciding on my first digital between Olympus and Nikon, although it would be OM5 vs Z5. So, I liked and subscribed. I am looking forward to more videos.

There is excellent value in used Olympus pro gear. I'm saving up for an E-M1.3, 12-100mm, and 8mm 1.8 for a compact walk around rig as well as some astro photography. That will cost less than a single Canon RF L lens.

So I've shot Canon since film and bought the EOS R, 30mp. I later bought a used Em1.3. I stopped carrying the Canon altogether. I shoot a LOT of landscapes and many in harsh light. The Em1.3 easily matches the Canon. Having said that, when the wind is blowing or it is really high contrast scene, M4/3 shows it's limitations. I bought a Nikon Z7, which is just amazing for dynamic range. First, I am not sure if you have a problem with your Em1X, but my handheld Hi-res shots are tack sharp and the tripod shots are just amazing. They may be 50mp worth of data they are NOT 50mp worth of detail, but they directly compete and outperform my 30mp Canon that has an AA filter. The 80mp shots probably get to probably just over a good 30-35mp sensor for detail. Tripod Hi-res ALWAYS use a timer or cable release. The link below is to a landscape with the Em1.3, feel free to let me know your thoughts on quality and detail, I believe this is handheld Hi-res. www.flickr.com/photos/187225041@N02/52332212081/