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Travelingseniors
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Long Exposure
This video describes why and how to do long exposure.
Just an added note. As cameras have difficulty focusing in low light, prefocus and lock your focus before using the ND filter.
00:00 - Introduction
01:55 - How to slow shutterspeed
08:29 - Best Shutterspeed
Just an added note. As cameras have difficulty focusing in low light, prefocus and lock your focus before using the ND filter.
00:00 - Introduction
01:55 - How to slow shutterspeed
08:29 - Best Shutterspeed
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OM1 Autofocus Works for Birds
Просмотров 7117 месяцев назад
I have seen some recent critcisim of the OM1 autofocus that I think is unwaranted. I measure perfomance by "am I getting my shots" and yes the OM1 helps me get the images I want. In this video I talk about my settings, how I get my shots and what I think you can expect from the OM1. Others may set their camera up differently and that is fine. The most important thing is to have it set the way y...
Birding at Puerto Desiado Argentna
Просмотров 1218 месяцев назад
In January 2024 we travelled to Puerto Desiado in Argentina mainly to see the Rockhopper Penguins but also other ocean birds of the south. It well worth it as we saw 4 types of comorants, especially the Red Legged Cormorant. We also saw other birds and sealions on day 1. On day 2 we went to the Penguin Island which is a protected nature reserve. We got to wander among and photograph 3 types of ...
Eliminating Noise and Busy Backgrounds from My OM1 Images
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Год назад
In this video I will use Topaz AI to remove noise from an image. I will use Photoshop AI selection tools and a Blur filter to eliminate busy backgrounds from my images. This is the laptop I use. www.amazon.ca/Acer-Laptop-NVIDIA-GeForce-SFX14-42G-R607/dp/B09R8ZHZSD/ref=asc_df_B09R8ZHZSD/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=578834338212&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11484590156670631875&hvpone=&hvp...
Using the Olympus 300F4 With a 2X teleconverter
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
On a recent trip to Vancouver Island I decided to use my MC20, 2X teleconverter, exclusively with my Olympus 300 F4 lens on my OM1camera. This gives an incredible 1200mm equivalent reach but does have some challenges which are discussed in the video. All the images in this video are shot handheld thanks to the incredible synch IS of this camera/lens combination. 00:00 - Introduction 02:01 - Ape...
Silky Waterfalls Shot Handheld with my OM1 using Live ND and Handheld Assist
Просмотров 4 тыс.Год назад
With the Om1 it is possible to shoot silky waterfalls handheld using the Hi-Rez or Live ND features combined with the Handheld Assist. NOTE: I forgot to mention live ND does not work in all shooting modes. It is available in manual mode which is my choice. 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - Using Aperture and ISO 03:46 - Using High rez 06:08 - Using Live ND 09:02 - Setting Up Live ND 14:36 - Wrap-up
Bears Eating Salmon Bella Coola
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In the fall of 2021 when covid was still an issue we decided to go to a very remote part of our planet and photograph bears catching salmon that were spawning near Bella Coola, British Colombia, Canada. We were in Tweedmuir Park part of the Great Bear Rainforest. We saw lots of bears, many with cubs.
Self Guided Birding Trip to Panama
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
00:00 - Start 01:22 - Gamboa Area 08:52 - Chitre Area 12:09 - Santa Fe Area 15:49 - Boca Chica Area 18:44 - Boqette Area 24:15 - Birding Paradise 27:31 - Cerro Punta / Volcan Area 31:42 - Valle de Anton Area 34:57 - Conclusion We have created this video to outline how we travelled through Panama looking for birds with the hope that it can help others that might want to do the same thing. We org...
One Year and 100,000 images with my OM1
Просмотров 28 тыс.Год назад
I have had my OM1 for a little more than a year so decided i would share my experience with the camera. I have used it Intensively on a 3 week trip to Kenya and a month in Panama so I have gained a good understanding of how to get the best out of the camera. I have no connection with any company and am not monetizing this video so the oppinions are mine alone. If you are considering an OM1 I ho...
How was your car rental experience? Is AWD needed for some of your locations?
Our car rental had no problems. We did not have an all wheel drive and again had no problems. Best of luck if you are planning a trip.
It is a very good camera. Subject detect for birds in tree got massively better with firmware 1.7. It was the only real issue I had with the camera and now that has been resolved. I love all the computional features and use them extensively🤣
I use the computational features as well. I haven't updated to latest firmware but sounds like I should. Having said that, I have always considered birds covered by branches to be ID images only so not that concerned with them.
@@Travelingseniors-xt9yh Even if I had a Clear shot of the bird but there was a branch in the foreground the camera would focus on the branch instead of the bird. It was so frustrating. Even single point AF wanted to focus on the branch. V 1.7 seams to have resolved most of these issues.
@@earlteigrob9211 I did have this happen sometimes but my solution was to release and re-engage the auto focus. I would do this several times until it focused on what I wanted. I use strictly backbutton autofocus, not sure if this makes a difference.
Great video. I have the 100-400 on the om-1. Would you recommend trading it in for the 150-600 or the 300 f4? Both seem to be the same price.
Good question. I have the 300f4 and this is a fantastic lens. The sync IS is unreal and the details captured are amazing. Prime lens usually beats zooms. F4 is also an advantage in low light. The downside is it is more challenging to use. First to find the subject and sometimes it is too close. This just means learning how to use a prime lens. Finally I have no experience with the new zoom so can't truly comment just what I have seen online.
Thank you for this very informative video. As we are contemplating a birding trip to Panama next year it is really helpful to get tips on possible locations and guides. Many excellent photos, too! If we go I'll be taking my OM-1 as well...;)
Nice video. I have the mc-14 with the 300mm f4 and found it very difficult to track Bif so took it off. Then I purchased the EE-1 dot sight and after I found the correct way to use it, for me, the mc-14 is back on the lens and it’s far easier to get on target and track. A great piece of kit.
Thank you for your review. How large are your largest prints from the OM-1?
I have printed upto 24 by 36, my leopard on a rock image. I have nothing but compliments, you cannot tell it is a 20mp sensor.
A red dot makes child play of sourcing birds. I have the same setup and NEVER source a bird though the lens. OM makes a red dot or you can get custom made rail with NO PLAY and buy a red dot of choice. Using the OM1, we don't even look through and lens for birds in flight any more. We just keep the dot a bit ahead of the bird and get great shots.
Hi We have a red dot but don't really like it. It just takes practice to get good with the viewfinder but I find it to be better. With or without a red dot assist, the 2 x tc just cuts too much light and slows auto focus too much for birds in flight, my opinion.
I'm glad I watched this because it has put me off M4/3rds. I watched this on my 65 inch calibrated oled TV and I just found the images looked flat, soft and with busy bokeh and a lot of grain. You're a great photographer but I don't feel like the images do you justice at all. Almost like an old camera phone with the ability to change lenses. The shot from the A7 IV of the rhinos was for me how a camera should render images. Tack sharp, great colours and nice subject isolation from the background. I'm feeling quite disappointed as I very much wanted the lighter weight setup
So you judge a cameras ability from images in a compressed video on youtube, not wise. My wife shoots with a Sony A7R4 so I have a good basis of comparison. I am very satisfied with the images I am getting. Depth of field is an ongoing issue for some people but it is just as often a bonus as a fault. I can get a whole bird in focus and not just the eyeball. Having said all that you probably don't want this camera as you seem to have already made up your mind.
Yeah if you are after Bokeh -- Bigger Sensor with same apeture will give you more bokeh. But as pointed out -- judging by RUclips on a TV...mäh. I mean you do realize that your 4k Screen basically can just render an 8 Megapixel Image (4k by 2k). I mean most of his other shots were birds which usually are farther away. What you have to consider here is that just through the distance you will lose image quality to e.g. dust particles in the air, or thermo effects (hot air has a different refractive index as cold air and so on and so forth)
But most RUclips videos are not 4k, mine are not. Watching a 1080p video on 4k never is it's best.
Thank you!!! You are the first one out of many videos on Live ND that explained the use of Handheld Assist. Just got my OM-1 (I'm a cheapskate) and was using the Live ND but did not know about the handheld assist. I was still able to get 1/2 second exposures about half the time but HHA should increase that dramatically. Good Job!!!
Glad I could help. Hand held assist is a great help when doing long exposure
Great video.
Thanks
I tried commenting on your website but didn’t get through, so here goes… Great portfolio! I’m curious how many were taken with the Olympus? Also, were the night sky shots taken with it? I’m considering going lighter and found your RUclips video very informative. Any thoughts on the Lumix G9ll? Thank you!
Thanks for the comments. Unfortunately WIX, where we do our website, strips all metadata from images. I can tell you early on we shot exclusively olympus so those images were all olympus. My wife got into birding so bought a Nikon D500 for the better autofocus but now the OM1 has changed all that as it is great for birds (she currently uses a Sony A7R4 and the 200-600). I do the website so use my images first and just use my wifes for something I missed so images are at least 90% oly images. Reality is with that with the OM1 and using noise reduction software you really would be hard pressed to see the difference. This image www.travellingseniors.com/panamabirdingtrip?lightbox=dataItem-lgsa0szq4 is ISO 12800, great color an lots of detail. All the night sky images are with the OLY as my shots. I have not used the G92 so can't really compare but what I have seen others say the OM1 is a better stills camera and the Panasonic a better video camera although both cameras are capable in all areas. Oly has more computational features, one I love is the live ND and it is useful, I did a video on this. I hope this all helps and I am not the least bit envious of my wifes full frame camera, especially when travelling or on a long hike.
Like you, I don't like to bring my tripod on my hiking trip. However, I don't think I want to risk having a blurry picture when I come home and viewing it on my PC, especially on a 10 second shot. My hands are not as steady as yours ☺. Just a note: To use live ND, the camera needs to be in Manual Mode.
10 sec is extreme but 1 o2 not so hard with the OM1. Faster moving water doesn't need as slow a shutter speed so eaier.
@@Travelingseniors-xt9yh I agree about 1 or 2 secs! I have to the OM1 -Mii and it now has the ND128. Waiting for a trip to test the waterfall shots.
I have used the OM-1 II vs the Nikon Z8 Sony A1 While the Oly is nice the sensor doesn't quite make it .
As the cameras you mentioned are much more expensive you should get something for your money. Having said that my wife uses a A7R4. When we show images at our photo club no one can tell which camera is used. Unless using very high ISO, printing large or you like to pixel peep OM1 images are fine. I also have a waterfall video where I use Line ND and hand hold a 10 sec shot with sharp results. Don't think the cameras you mentioned can do that. OM1 makes things fun.
the bird pictures of "fast" and "tiny" birds seem like proof that 25 FPS is a good choice, but I am taking away from your dialogue that 50 FPS would be better. What do you think about using 50 FPS (for SH2 and Pro SH2)? (BTW, I notice you comment about being 65 and learning "all the time" ... :-) ... I am 78, and still learning too )
Hi I am sure there are lots of thoughts on fps. I think I am getting to shots I want at 25fps so will stay there. At 50 fps you will fill the buffer faster and twice as many images to look at.
Really stunning, and very interesting to hear about the OM-1, you know your photography.
Thanks for the comment, I have now had the OM1 for 2 years now and recently to it to Argentina. It has not disaapointed me.
First of your videos I have watched. Found it really informative, thanks so much. Have now subscribed.
Thanks for the comment, I hope the information is useful. The OM1 is a very versitile camera but complicated.
Wow, just discovered your video and channel very helpful. I’m about to update my camera equipment, I’m still using Olympus em-5 from the day it was released and still going strong. I am looking to get used body with a more advanced AF for birds and animals, either a EM-1 iii or the OM-1. Can I assume the Om-1 is way ahead of the EM-1?
EM1-3 is fine for general photography but not even close for fast action. Depends on your needs but I love my OM1.
@@Travelingseniors-xt9yh Thank you sir.
Excellent video! My experience with the OM1 has been similar. One quick question. I too set the lever to change from all points AF to a single point AF (so as to avoid interference from branches), however, I noticed that the preset lever function changing the AF points does not operate when in any of my custom settings, i.e. it does not work in C1 through C4. What must I do when setting a custom setting to have the lever function changing the AF points also operate while in a custom mode? Thank you. PJI
Hi, The way to do this I set the position 1 all points active than set set the lever to position 2 and change it to single point active . Than set the C1 ( or which one you are assigning to) and it should now remember this setting anytime you go to that custom settings. This article talks about setting custom settings. Similar to what I use but not exactly. learnandsupport.getolympus.com/learn-center/photography-tips/birds/my-om-1-custom-settings-for-bird-photography#:~:text=After%20you%20get%20the%20base,Set'%20to%20commit%20the%20settings.
Hello, Thank you very much for the helpful video, I watched it several times :). I use the OM1 also mostly with 300f4 and 1.4TC for birds, but I would like to know what basic setting you use. Do you shoot in purely manual mode, or do you use the A or S position like I do?
Hi, I should have mentioned I always shoot Manual for birds so I have maximum control. I can control Aperature and Shutter Speed with the dials. Auto ISO controls exposure but why you need a button for exposure compensation when conditions dictate.
Thanks for the great video. I’ve had my OM-1 for about five months but limited use due to weather conditions in Brisbane this year. I have the OM 100-400, the 300 f4 PRO and x1.4tc. I’m still working through best settings for me and yours comes closest to how and what I shoot. So thanks. Would you change the settings much for the 100-400? Also would love to know what settings you have for CA-F centre priority. Too many of the videos are based on the 150-400 which is out of my league for price and weight. Thanks again.
Thanks for the positive comment. I have no personal experience with the 100-400 but cannot see why it is different. It does not have synch IS so important to keep shutter speed up. My camera is set to center priority but when using bird detection I dont think it matters. The 300F4 with th 1.4TC lives on my camera as I find no hit to performance. I do have the 2XTC but it does have a hit to performance so I only use it on a really bright day.
Excellent video; thanks so much for sharing this great information and the wonderful photos! My husband and I just got back from a (mostly) birding trip to Costa Rica and we tentatively plan to go to Panama next year. So your tips are very relevant and helpful!
Thanks for the positive comment. We enjoyed Panama when we were there and ope you do as well.
Concerning field of view: Since I started with bird photography I use the Olympus EE-1 dot sight for targeting and it makes spotting the bird so easy, even in flight. Now my EE-1 is broken and I have to wait for a new one which is currently out of stock. I am so lost when I try to find or track birds. That device was for me a game changer when shooting with a super tele lens.
IF YOUR ANY GOOD single point can be used
Not quite sure what you are refering to but most of the time subject detection works best with all points active. How many active points depends on the scene and the speed of the action.
Herring spawn is the time that you can get Eagles in abundance on Vanccouver Island........but I still never even put the MC14 on my 300.......losing that much light costs too much in shutter duration.....
I set my shitter speed so it costs in ISO. This is a definite disadvantage and depends on the available light.
Wow! I'm impressed, with the OM1 and your skills.
Thanks for such a nice compliment.
Thanks for posting this video. I have a OM5 for general shooting but am looking at the OM1 for wildlife shooting and this is super helpful. Best Wishes.
Glad it could help. I really like my OM1.
I was the 600th thumbs up 👍 🙂
Thanks for this.
Thank you for a detailed and balanced review, I am getting more and more persuaded to switch systems!
I think we are really lucky to have so many good cameras available to us right now. I will be travelling to Argentina and Chile this upcoming year and many of the in country planes are smaller with more restictive weight limits. This is where this system really shines.
Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences! I can confirm all of your findings and am always interested how Olympus (OM) users set their buttons in order to achieve best handling. Looking forward to more real experiences stuff... Krgds, Frank
Awesome video! Hi from Alberta, we’re planning a trip to Panama in 2025, so I will save this. I’ve seen some of these beauties in Costa Rica.
Thanks for the comment, we really did enjoy Panama. It shares many similarities to Costa Rica. Many of he species are not called endemic as they are found in more than one country, They are however regional endemic as they are found only in this region. Birds do not understand borders.
Thanks for posting this video! Very very helpful. I’m going to Panama in March 2024 and have been concerned about taking my heavy f4 lens around in the deep forest areas there. After watching your video, I believe my r5 and 100-500 (w and w/o the 1.4tc) will be sufficient. I do like to have enough DOF to get a bird’s and back in focus as you showed in that one shot. Plus, with the IBIS and high fps it is easy to get to low shutter speeds and burst to get a sharp shot in poor light if/when your subject cooperates (which does happen from time to time). And of course, we have much better chances when dealing with high ISO images than ever before. So my mind it at ease in regards to what gear to take. Of course, i’m still wondering about backup gear and extra lenses. I’d like to grab butterfly shots, frogs, and maybe owls at night. My 100-500 doubles nicely for close up work and even some landscapes. I’m thinking of bringing a 35mm f1.8 or 100 mm f2.8 for lowlight stuff at night. Any ideas on that? Thanks!
Thanks for the comment. We went to Panama last February and enjoyed it very much. I would say at least a third of the images were in deep cloud forest and a couple of days in the rain so light was an issue and lots of high ISO shooting. I really appreciated my F4 lens as my wife with her Sony 200-600 is 6.3 at the long end her ISOs were more than twice mine. She would often compensate with slower shutter speeds. You will get lots of shots with motion blur so just shoot lots of images and hopefully one will be sharp. You only need one. I can get really close with my olympus 300F4 so I used that eben for frogs and butterflies so can't help you with a suggestion their. Good luck with your trip.
Excellent video. I shot lots(!) of hummingbirds in the Mindo Valley, Ecuador in March. OM1 plus 300 f4 - all shot manual f4, 1/2000 sec (only the fastest wings were very blurred, others slightly or not at all) and ISO Auto +0.4 ev. What a fabulous camera/ lens combo, although my 150-400 is due to arrive today! Your video reminded me of some settings and taught me some new ones. At 73 I am still learning; thanks!!
Thanks for the comment. I shoot hummingbird birds 1/2500, the rest the same. The trick is to shoot as they approach the flower as they slow down. I am envious of your new lens, have fun. I am 65 and yes still learning all the time. I hope that helps keep our minds sharp.
Great review. I completely agree with your comments about both the EM1 mark2 and the OM1. Both are great cameras. Using the OM1 is a dream but I will never give up my EM1 mark2. Happy travels mate, cheers.
Thanks for the comment. I totally agree.
Great videos. I am just not sure about the correctness of your pushing exposure so unnecessarily high, especially the little Red Crest which then brings more noise but more importantly, alters the true appearance of the bird. There is nothing wrong with dark pictures which is importantly true to what you really see, as long as colors and contrast remain good and there is nothing in the environment that may be important that gets lost. Pros regularly take a follow up background shot that may be needed for dynamic balance. Also, pros always try to use flash for hummingbirds near feeders or any bird landing or taking off from a predictable spot, unless buffer shooting is unavoidable, thus rolling shutter is not so much of an issue. Global sensors will in any case fix this forever. In the meantime, nothing beats mechanical shutters and good old photographer anticipation skills. Even if you spray, you still need to develop anticipation skills and know the animal behavior to a high level. Also, noise has never been an issue in analogue years, why the obsessions now?
Thanks or the commnt. Not really sure which image you refer to the red crest, but things like this always a matter of taste. As for flash on birds, this is something many object to on ethical grounds. I have a good flash, I will not use it on birds (many pros agree). Global shutter is the "holy grail" but in the mean time if you want fast bursts mechanical shutter cannot deliver. It does not matter how good your anticpation you cannot anticipate wing position. There is a reason people want these fast burst rates and it is a selling feature. Noise is an interesting one. I do not disagree with you but as cameras get better, peoples expectations just get higher.
Wow! Lovely pictures. ❤
Thanks for the compliment.
You waited for the breeze to lift the tail feather into shot then you spoilt it in the edit
This was a really tough edit as lot's of detail in the tail so tough to select. I have redone the tail. More practice improves technique.
No second ‘ a’ in aperture
Thanks for the catch
Beautiful. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment.
I really appreciate seeing how you use the OM-1 in these kind of situations. I have one as well that is a little over a year old now and have not had as many chances to travel with it as you have but have achieved a fair degree of success with it. I got a lot of great tips out of your video especially with regard to focusing techniques that I will now incorporate into my use of the camera. Thank you very much for this excellent video.
Glad if it was able to help.
How do you get the Edit in Topaz to do .DNG? Mine does not show Topaz in my Plug in Extras. Thanks.
I do not know if you have to have the latest vesion of Topaz but this is from their site. support.topazlabs.com/article/134-the-recommended-raw-workflow-in-lightroom-classic
@@Travelingseniors-xt9yh Thanks.... I have Topaz Denoise not the AI and it does not look like the same feature is available. Will explore further.
Interesting. This feature may be limited to their latest versions.
@@Travelingseniors-xt9yh Possible, although I did the latest update and omit regularly.
I would recommend looking into the EE-1 Dot Sight unit when using the 300mm plus the 2X converter. It takes a bit of setting up, but it makes finding the birds much easier at a very narrow field of view like the 300mm+converter has. I use it whenever I add the teleconverter to the 300mm.
Interesting. I have the dot sight and never foind it very useful but never tried it on the 300 with 2X TC.
❤ love the video great tips
Thanks for the compliment.
Very helpful video!, do you shoot with auto iso?
Yes. I shoot in manual with auto ISO and 25 fps.
awesome birding, and great tips ! cheers
thanks
Thanks. The OM-1 allows be to concentrate on composition and such while it looks for the bird and eye. Just got my 150-400mm lens (ouch $$) and what a fabulous lens.
I also love my OM1. I am very envious of your new lens, enjoy.
Thank you for the video. Editing has been the most difficult issue for me since recently starting in photography. Do you have any recommendations as to how one should get acquainted with editing in Lightroom and Photoshop?
There are so many good videos on youtube just look for some. One person I highly recommend is ruclips.net/user/anthonymorganti
Hi, it's not perfect but I think you can't get much more out of mFT. It's not bad!. It's means - I will stay with ma Canon gear
We are so lucky to have great camera gear from all the companies, great time to be a photographer. For me as the name implies I am a retired senior that likes to travel. Getting lens like the 7-14 F2.8, 12-40 f2.8, 40-150 f2.8, 300f4, plus a 1.4 TC and 2.0 TC and all my accerories into a backpack that easily fits in a planes overhead compartment seals the deal for me.
i'm not familiar with the yellow-tipped tern. Is it just a sandwich tern?
I believe they are the same bird.
Great shots
Thanks for the compliment.
Great review! - Lovely and impressive results!
Thank you!