Well made points and glad to see another working pro out in the wild, appreciating and more importantly, value mobility and agility of a small system. Olympus or not, choosing the right tool for the right job is the essence. Small system has a place in this market, as long as OMDS and Panasonic and BM continues to make M43 cameras, it lives on. Cheers mate.
Thanks so much, mate! That means a lot! More people should be looking at how gear can enable, not inhibit their work. I definitely think M4/3 still has a place, at least for the foreseeable future. Hopefully, OM-Solutions bring some pro-level video features this year too!
This content is some of the best I’ve seen in recent times. It’s truly inspiring, and the level of professionalism is outstanding. I recently switched from Sony to Olympus (OMS), always with the same doubt about whether the tool would be enough, and so on. Definitely, it’s the person, not the gear, and this video proves it beyond a doubt. Please keep uploading content like this! Cheers!
Hey! thanks so much for the kind words. Glad to hear my work resonates with you! Stoked to know you made the move to OM. It's a big jump thats for sure. I actually shoot Sony and Blackmagic for my main commercial video work. Everything has it's place :)
I've been shooting Olymus for almost 15 years, and the damn algorithm just now suggested your profile?! Damn the McKinnons and the Northrups of the world, we need more OM and Olympus inspirarion like this! Keep up the amazing work, mate! Cheers from Bulgaria! 🤙
ha thanks for the kind words! A lot of youtubers are personalities 1st then photographers 2nd. Which often means they base opinions of equipment on work that isn't up to the standard it needs to be to back their claims.
You’ve no idea how inspirational this is for many of us. Your real life experience and quality of photography will convert some users to Olympus and probably make those already invested in the system double down. Thanks for taking the time to make this one.
Hi there! Ahh that really means a lot! Thankyou so much for the love! Like you I'm sure, I've found it terribly frustrating when people disregard Olympus gear when in truth they've never actually shot with the system. I'm fortunate in that I've gone from three APS-C cameras to full frame and finally onto M4/3 and nothing has enabled me more than that! Even if the brand or system went dead tomorrow, anyone who owns the camera and lens can get out there and take award winning shots! 😁
I didn’t even realise that was 40 mins long, and whilst it was all “look at me, I’m killing it.” The vibe wasn’t at all “look at me, I’m killing it.” You can talk factually and objectively about yourself and your achievements and that’s why that 40 mins was an awesome experience!
hahah thanks Rob! I appreciate the feedback. Hopefully, it came across as somewhat inspiration to show what can be done, rather than pure arrogance haha. Let us know if you end up getting a camera for your kit! have a good one!
Love these photos, mate. Especially the Rwanda ones, which is where I live and have been falling in love with photography (on a MFT camera) for the last two years. If you're ever back around here I'd love to link up.
Hi Nick, thanks so much mate! So cool you live over there. What are you doing? Were you there in 2019? I'm definitely hoping to get back there soon. I've emailed my contact at the RDB twice actually but he hasnt responded. I hope he is ok!
Great work. Beautiful photography. As a fellow professional photographer using Olympus for over 4 years, wouldn’t change a thing. Keep up the good work and look forward to seeing more.
Thanks so much Nick! You got a special mention at the end because out of all the genres where I'm slightly hesitant about using the system, it's weddings. And your work demonstrates that it truly is possible to a high level!
As a 10+ year pro photographer, I've never paid attention to the Olympus digital line but your video makes a huge compelling argument to the value of these cameras that Olympus themselves have failed to school me on. You're certainly going to have to make a bag video to tell us about the most useful gear and accessories. Great vid.
Hi Adam, I really appreciate the feedback and kind words! In your time as a pro, you would have seen some incredible advancements in technology no doubt! What was the release that amazed you the most? not just from Olympus, but technology wise across the board? I also have found that Oly global marketing, particularly with their promo videos, really wasn't as good as they could be. At least not in a way that compelled new users to jump ship! I have started writing up notes for the 'whats in my bag video' Thanks again!
@@etchd_ The most interesting jump so far IMO is the mirrorless system in general not only in size weight (which was a game changer in itself) but when I saw the ability to see exact exposures and effects in real time on EVFs, silent shooting, IBIS, it was hard to believe. I started doing professional shoots using Fuji gear and got scoffs at first but lugging around 5Ds was feeling more like a burden and I was having far more fun and nailing shots undeniably with the mirrorless gear.
Thanks for sharing your experience with Olympus. A great example of how Olympus cameras can not only do the job, but also it’s advantages over other systems. Looking forward to seeing more!
Hi Rob, thank you so much for the kind words. It means a lot coming from you. I have been following along with your words of advice for many years now, so I appreciate all that you do. Now that I know there is a solid community out there keen to see more, it has definitely motivated me to continue. I hope we can meet and chat one day!
@@etchd_ You do amazing work. I'd love to have you as a guest on my live stream. Just email me rob@robtrek.com and we can work out the details. Thanks!
As a fellow ambassador in the USA, I thought you did a great job explaining the benefits of the system. Keep up the great work and maybe our paths will cross at some point!
Hi Frank, thanks so much for watching the video and the kind words. I appreciate that it resonated with other photographers of your skill level. I tried to have a look on IG for your account but couldn't see it? Shoot me a msg on there so i can follow you!
Subscribed , we need people like you to share more on the MFT, it is wonderful, tech specs like ff is not the only thing , of coz Olympus and Panasonic are doing a great job , look at their new gh6 and om1
Hi there! sorry for the late reply. Many thanks. I appreciate the kind words. All the camera brands are putting out amazing cameras these days, so you need to find the one that suits your style of shooting and needs the best. For me M4/3 is doing a great job and enabling me to go places I never dreamed of :)
Hi Mate, I love the Olympus colour too, however I will say, apart from Nikon, I haven't really experienced many other brands to compare. In video it does struggle a big with higher frame rates, the colour falls apart. But stills are beautiful!
I’ve owned and shot Olympus, Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Fuji. Olympus out of camera jpegs are the best looking and ready to use to my eyes. Canon second. Nikon need the most help in post.
Exploring your page as I just found your website today when RobTrek mentioned you on his youtube station. Thank you for showing what Olympus system can do. I am enjoying your art very much. Thank you!
Hi Anna! Thankyou for the support. I didn't realise he had mentioned me. Just checked it then 😁 good to see it has been well received so might make some more!
Thanks Matt; wonderful pictures and life experiences. Your photo results with the 4/3 micro format could not easily be replicated by full frame camera systems given the conditions under which you had to take these photos. I think for this reason the 4/3 format will continue to exist in the future.
Hi George, Thank you so much for dropping by and the kind words. Without a doubt some of these shots could be taken using another system, but the quantity would be far less and the stress and worry about elemental damage would be high ha! I agree that there is definitely a future for the system and a strong user base, it will fall on the manufacturers to keep innovating at a pace that will keep up with the market.
Hi John! ahh thank you so much! haha I love my job and I love getting out and creating content, even if it's for free with mates. That makes it easy to talk about! I'd never realized just how beautiful the North Island is until I was there last. Driving through there I made mental notes to get back again and explore!
Thank you for sharing your experience with this system. I wish there were more folks like you out there showing us newbies the potential of the MFT sensor. Please keep showing us the way.
Hi Peter, your words mean a lot! thank you! There is so much you can do with this system if you really get down and dirty and push for unique shots. Without a doubt, if I had just stuck to the one genre of photography, my work would not be as diverse, nor do I think it would be at this level. The skills I picked up stepping out of my comfort zone shooting portraits, weddings, babies, and families etc, has helped enormously when interacting with people during travels, composing them and eventually getting the shots. Also, photography is fun, no matter what the genre, so keep it light and do things for free to up skill. I think that is the biggest lesson towards getting better, regardless of the camera! good luck with it, and I'm keen to hear how your journey progresses!
I think when you say things like, "Ideally you don't want too much depth anyway" or "Underwater you actually want a narrower depth of field". I think you mean the opposite :) e.g. "Underwater you want more depth of field, more in focus." :) More depth of field is more in focus. Shallow/narrow depth of field is less in focus. We all know what you mean though! Anyway, your photos are absolutely fantastic! I actually went to your website to check out (and adore) your portfolio. I have a feeling that you're too busy doing photography work than youtube content, but when you have time, I do encourage you to peck away at this and keep on sharing :)
Hi mate, haha thanks for that! Sometimes on these long form videos I mess Up my words. Difficult when you don't use a teleprompter haha. Glad you like my work and website. It's a big amazing world out there and I'm glad I can document it thanks to Olympus! I'll keep trying to put out new content as often as possible. This new little one in my life makes things super busy 😁
Hi Catherine, thanks so much for the love! Ha they are tough as nails! just make sure you are only rinsing the pro model lenses or you could get in strife !
Amazing photography, amazing places, amazing story! Been Olympus since the film days and my first DSLR was/is the E500, I now have 2 "X"s, EM10MKii, and so many lenses. My forte is the desert southwest of the United States. Cheers!
Hi mate! Great to hear you enjoyed the video. You have some great little cameras there. I've seen awesome shots come from those cameras 😁. You guys in the states really have all the best landscapes in one country ha your national parks are too beautiful! I hope you got to escape into them this year
I use Olympus for weddings portraits all kinds of gigs and event shoots. Love how it works Love the portability the quality. I actually sold my Canon 5D Mark II full frame setup and switch to micro four thirds. in regards to Olympus being cutting edge I will say they're not cutting edge at this time cannons coming out with some autofocus that's far more advanced and complicated than the Olympus but hopefully Olympus will step up and give them some competition. Some of the other camera manufacturers are really getting their systems pretty well advanced so Olympus does have some work to do but in any case love the Olympus platform.
Hi Steve, thanks for dropping by and making some great points! I love that you had the confidence to make the move, especially for gigs and events! I totally agree with you about the 'cutting edge' part. I actually meant at the time when I first started getting into the system. I also believe that the other companies have caught up / surpassed the brand in many ways, mainly due, I think to larger R&D budgets. There has just been too much time passed between the EM1x / EM1MKII tech and now. They did say a new flagship will come out this year! fingers crossed for some amazing innovation again! For me, I'd love better video specs, what would you be looking for?
Keep the content coming. I had no idea you were so talented. I was really impressed by how you were able to work with IBIS in some of these shots for amazing results!
Hi John! Mate you are too kind. Thank you for the love. The IBIS and Live ND really are awesome tools that allow some pretty crazy shots to be taken on the fly. I have filters I could use, but as you could see from that India shoot, that literally would have been impossible!
Great video I've used Panasonic for wedding photography and video for the past 4 year's. Just picked up an Olympus EM1x and wow what an amazing piece of gear. It's now my main camera for both photo and video.
Hi Glen! Thanks so much for the comment! Ohh was it the gh4? The EM1X feels like a semi trailer couldn't break it ha! What lenses are your go to for weddings? I'd love to see some of your video work with it!
@@etchd_ GH5 still gets used at weddings - the no record limit is great for a static cam during ceremonies, and 4K60 for Slow Mo. I pretty much use the 12 40 pro all day on the EM1X with the 75 1.8 in the bag along with the Sigma 30 1.4 for tight closeups. Loving shooting all day hand held with the X`s great IBIS and AF that actual works. C4K flat profile gives beautiful colors straight out of camera with virtual no correction needed. Another thing not to many have commented on is the Auto White balance is amazing - flick the power on and you can see the camera correct white balance in seconds and it nails it. Still editing the last couple of weddings shot 90% with the X will post them once done. Think im becoming a bit of an Oly fanboy :-)
Hearing people say you can't work commercially with the Olympus system gets in my head and in the way of my goal of being a professional. But seeing your work is refreshing and youve made it to the top of my inspiration list 👍 keep up the good work man, from a fellow Aussie 🤘 🇦🇺
Hi Seamus! Thanks so much for dropping by and for watching the vid. It means a lot you saying that! Where in Aus are you living? and are what cameras??
This is stunning. I've been bouncing around between Fuji and Olympus considering which would be my upgrade to continue my dive into professional work. I think your video just sold me. The images it is producing for you just dunks on all these hype channels who tout high pixel counts and bigger sensors as the most important thing.
Hey Joshua, thanks so much for the love dude! I really appreciate the kind words. TBh, the Fuji is also an amazing camera. They are really offering a lot in the X-T4's! it is just a shame their lens lineup is much smaller than Olympus. Not too sure about their weather sealing and ruggedness, but i don't believe they could be anywhere near as strong as the Olympus. I'll be filming a what's in my bag video in the next few weeks, so stay tuned for that and you can see what lenses i use for each type of job i do.
Love your work, really great images! I´m using Olympus gear professionally too and I love them. The long range, leight weight, IBIS and the weather sealing is awesome. There´s so much BS about the m4/3 system out on the internet that most people think it´s useless. That´s really too bad.
Hi Johan, sorry for the late reply! Great to hear you find the system as useful as I do. It's possible to get amazing content if you know how to use them properly. I do hope that the next iterations really bring the level of tech up to speed with the other brands now!
This is wonderful. I use and love Olympus gear after years of using Nikon. I love Nikon, too, but the gear just got too heavy and I found the image quality of the Olympus gave up nothing. Love your work.
Love your work, some absolutely stunning images. Its easy to fall into the trap of "if I have this, I will finally be able to take good photos" really, you just need to find the gear that works for you, not everyone is the same.
Hi mate, thanks so much for the love! I agree, we always want more and think that it will make us get to the next stage. I am as guilty as the next person haha. I think it is also a male thing?? ha. I'm pretty content with how my set up works. Although I would love some better video capabilities from the Olympus!
Thanks for that video! I can only agree. I am a professional wildlife photographer and Olympus Visionary for Switzerland. For me the Olympus system means freedom, I can do what ever I want in any conditions. I believe that a camera (and lenses) should always help you to evolve and never hold you back from realizing your visions.
Hi Andre, Glad it resonated with you mate! I just checked your work then. Amazing! I would love to shoot with you sometime when the border open! You certainly have a great eye and I love the clean aesthetic of your edits. The system really does give you ultimate freedom, they are just so fun to shoot on right?
@@etchd_ Thank you very much Matt, much appreciated! :) Cool, of course wen can do something together when the borders are open. I like your work to and the way you make the composition, also your movies, specialy "A Fantic - Caballero Story" and the sirui test videos, very cool! Yes the Olympus system is fun and it is a pleasure to shoot whit this cameras.
Your works make me more in love with my recently acquired good as new Olympus OM-D EM5 II. I am actually looking for a used Fujifilm X100T/X100F to complement my Fujifilm X-T1 and 5 Fujifilm Native Lenses but ended with this Olympus because of the Body, Battery Pack, 17 f1.8, and 45 f1.8 entire sets are cheaper than the used X100F. The ruggedness, the size, and even the looks of this EM5 II camera are really nice and it even looks better than my Fujifilm. Thank you for this video! I am really inspired!
Hi mate, so sorry for the late reply. Baby duties have taken over ha. I'm glad you are loving your new camera. That model is what i got for my dad! he loves it. Simple, fast and gets the job done. Those little premium primes you have are amazing. I used them all through central asia and still recommend them! I hope you are getting the shots you hoped for out of the combo. Let me know if you need any help!
Hi Marty, thanks for dropping by. Glad you still enjoy the system. Haven’t used the original EM1 ! I wish I had some spare time to get out and explore the mountains Dad life has just taken over majorly
Many thanks for putting this together. In a word; inspirational. I switched over from Nikon full frame to the EM1X last year and I'm continually impressed by how capable the camera is. The lenses are superb - a 600 F4 that I can hike for mile with, and afford(!). The weather sealing; I don't worry about putting my kit back in its bag or covering it come rain or snow - I'm still exploring! Thanks again.
Hi Paul, thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! Once you practise a bit in a variety of situations, you realise there really isn't much they can't do! in fact, you can do more with these cameras than other brands. The only thing with the EM1x i don't like is that its too big to mount on my shoulder strap with the Peak Design Clip. Keep creating mate!
Very well explained! Amazing video and great pictures!! I am a professional photographer and videographer in Germany and, although I have cameras in different formats, I use M43 in 80% of the situations! In my personal use as a hobby and when traveling, the M43 system is my choice in 100% of situations! It is the system that has the biggest fun factor! I mainly use the Lumix GH5 for video and the e-m1 iii for photo. But with the weak signaling from Panasonic regarding its commitment to the M43 system, I have been migrating almost exclusively to Olympus! In FF my choice is the Nikon Z6, but for rare circumstances. My wife uses the D7200 and the GX80.
Hi mate! thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you like them. How are things in Germany for you guys? It sounds like you have a camera hoarding problem like me ;) ha! the GH5 still is one of the most amazing little video cameras, what amazing tech in such a small body and it's getting on in age now too! I love my Pocket 4k though, ability to shoot RAW is just so good. Great you can interchange lenses for your stills and video! That's another reason i chose the 4k over the 6k Pocket. That Z6 is also a great camera! I'd like something like that or the newer model for indoor weddings. But... I have no money ha. I used to have a D7200 as well, it was a brilliant camera and the image quality was outstanding! Keep it up mate.
This was such an inspiring video; not only your adventurous, but my insecurities about selling my full frame camera is dwindling. I have a Sony a73 and an Olympus em1 mark iii, they are both great, but I have way more lenses for the Olympus as they were way more affordable for good quality lenses. Since I bought the Olympus, I tend to gravitate towards it (it just feels better, and those Olympus colors!). I use the computational features a ton, so the new OM-1 is very attractive; I am all about the wildlife photography and getting into interesting places. So seeing the work you are doing, despite the size of the sensor puts my mind at ease for selling my Sony and getting the OM-1. Thanks!
Hi mate, thanks so much for the super kind words. IF you know and use your system well, you can create amazing content. Every camera suits a need in their own unique way. For me, having a rugged and small system is advantageous over a larger sensor. Sure for some portrait and low light work it might be nice to have something more capable, but when using the pro primes, I can get away with it fine. The OM-1 is a fantastic camera, and I really havent had a chance to thrash it properly on a commercial shoot. I will be doing that though in a few weeks time so stay tuned!
This was such a well needed video, thank you! It's so nice to see someone Really go in depth and show that they use OM / Micro Four Thirds for work. It was my biggest worry that I couldn't do that when I switched from Nikon a few years ago, and it's definitely what I notice people commenting about a lot. I also use my OM gear professionally shooting portraits, food and a lot of outdoor lifestyle and nature tourism (and a few weddings) and I love it! I am happy with it and so are my clients :D It's lovely to get to know your story a little bit and see the progression of work from one project to another, thanks for sharing that. And congratulations on capturing awesome content, landing good gigs and having your photos featured so much. Which, looking at them, I am not surprised. Your whale shots are STUNNING! Do you sell any of them as prints? Once again, thanks for a great and inspiring video!
Hey there :) thanks so much =) I absoultely love your work too btw. Great job on the 20mm launch! The system really is a great one for all types of work, you just need to know how to squeeze the most out of what they offer. Unfortunately since Covid, many of my other overseas trips were cancelled, so the cameras have gotten a good run around shooting all different types of scenarios which has been fun. Glad you like the Whale shots! They have been some of my most popular images! Yep, they can be purchased from my website under STORE, but also any others that aren't found there can be purchased, you just need to send me a message :)
Great video! I just moved to New Zealand, had to sell my full Cannon kit because it was all too heavy to take with from the UK, so I bought an EM 5 Mark III while in isolation and I've been extremely impressed with it. Saving up some money and eagerly waiting for an underwater casing to come out. Love your work! Aleks.
Hi Aleks! That's awesome mate. You're so lucky. I'd love to live in NZ! Which part?? Did you see my stuff I shot with the EM5-MKIII over there? Such a fun little camera! And the 4k was actually quite nice! You'd definitely have noticed a difference in weight from your full frame ha. Let me know if you ever need tips for the underwater stuff 👍😁
Congratulations... you have a really great work. I'm Nikon full frame user but i bought an EM1 mkii for record 'making of' video, but i felt in love with the system. Can i ask if you need to check body or lenses ceiling after some time of use? Thank you in advance
Hi Jose, thanks so much for the kind words! Glad you found the system useful for your needs! Sorry, you will have to elaborate on what you mean by checking the ceiling? It's likely i don't do it then ha!
Inspirational. I have always felt the Olympus advantages of small size , phenomenal IBIS and weather sealing were a big plus. This video proves it and blows by the propaganda against the system. Lastly, kudos to you. You and your work is truly VISIONARY. Thanks so much...
Hi! so sorry for the extremely late reply. I don't know why these are showing up now. I'm glad you found inspiration from the video! Did you see my updated video I just posted?
I’ll be honest man, this video has struck a cord deep within me. After a decent hiatus from photography and working in a career I definitely don’t love this has absolutely fuelled me. I’ve recently upgraded my em5 ii to a pretty mint em1 ii from Japan, and I’m hoping to build a good portfolio during my world travels next year (12 months). Seeing some of the stuff you’ve produced with the same gear that I now have, excites the absolute shit out of me. Love your stuff!
Hi mate! Thanks so much for the kind words. This is the very reason why I created this video. To inspire others to be confident in the gear they are using, whatever it might be! The E-M1 MKII is still an amazing camera and some of my best work was shot on it! Stay tuned, as I have another video about my work with the OM-1. While not the same camera, it's very similar!
Yes, I am. This is a hobby for me. I switched from Nikon to Olympus almost 3 years ago. If I live in Australia, I certainly would do your underwater photography workshop. I scuba dive so I do fancy that for sure. Perhaps some day :-). Anyhow, your works is stellar and I look forward to seeing more of it. Thanks for sharing them...
I love this!!! I just bought a used OM-D E-M5 and I’m so excited to try it out. I’ve used ONLY Canon for 14 years and have been a portrait photographer professionally for 8 years. Canon has never felt like home. I’ve been researching like crazy trying to figure out where I should go next….. I’m ready for a change. I’m a smaller person and hate lugging around tons of gear. Great info!! New follower. Can’t wait to see more. ♥️
Thank you so much for the love and follow. I hope you find the system caters for your needs. It has so much potential if you give it a go and learn how to master what it contains. :)
Really well thought out and presented video, great photo's and great to hear straight out at the start that the camera plays a part but is not the be all and end of great photo's. There are no bad cameras out there today, just cameras that suit one's particular need and that feel right in the hand and in the field. I've been shooting with Olympus since the 1970's with the OM1/OM4Ti and remember some people calling them toy camera's as they were so small, all the usual suspect and that they couldn't be termed a professional camera. They are still working now along with my Olympus digital gear and pro lenses which I love, the only change is now is that some people concentrate on the sensor size, which is just as wide of the mark as saying the OM1 (film camera) was a toy. Olympus have always been trailblazers in terms of innovation and tech and camera's that are truly portable. Long may it continue with OM Systems and it seems like it is happening.
Hi mate, thanks so much for the love! Glad it resonated with you. Yes, so many people spend their time worrying about meaningless stuff when they could be out shooting and creating! 😁
I don't really know what to say.. other then that this video was nothing less then absolute pure greatness 🙌 your photos are easy among the best I've ever seen!😅 I really mean it! Wow!
Nice video. Thank you. I just got into MFT. I still have my Nikon DSLRs (D850 and D500), but I'm LOVING the portability, quality, and fun of the MFT system.
Thanks for the excellent video. Sadly after many years I sold my Olympus gear after finding they were having trouble. Big mistake really but couldn’t afford to buy into it again. 👍🏻
Hi David, thanks so much! ahhh so this was only recently then? What did you invest in after? I'm guessing you could pick something up second hand? Even if they do go belly up over the next 5-years, the gear should last many more beyond that!
@@dieseldavey Haha must be burning a hole in your pocket. I really love the specs of that Fuji X-t4, such a great all-rounder package! However, every brand has its strong points. Just lenses are so expensive if you want their pro models.
Great video Matt and what stunning images! I remember reading an article of yours some time back in Olympus Passion about Venice - we were lucky enough to to travel there just before the pandemic, and your images provided plenty of inspiration! Just love the Olympus system! 👍
Hi mate! Great to see you on RUclips! And thanks for the kind words and ongoing support! I love seeing how active you are sharing your awesome landscape work! Man you are out shooting so much ha. That Venice trip sure was something special. I'll never forget how excited I was when I looked out the Window ha. Hopefully we can go for a shoot sometime soon 👍
Thank you so much Matt for this inspirational video. Although I have been shooting with Olympus for some years now, sometimes I have doubts about this system. But being an outdoor enthusiast, and after watching this, I know I am on the right path. If you allow me to suggest, I would love to see a video you post processing some images. Going through your website I realise that your images are so crystal sharp and pleasant, which is something that I struggle a lot get that level of professional look.
Great to hear mate! Yes, it definitely has its limitations, but you can always work around it. Funny you should mention it, I have half written up a video on that exact topic, how to get the clean look for images. Long story short though, it really is about getting it right with the light before you even press the shutter! Then using the right lens and aperture. Oh and I rarely use clarity except when painting it in on certain thing. Otherwise i have the global clarity set to negative !
I don't use Olympus...... yet, but have a Lumix G9 with an Olympus 7-14mm. I have to say, Micro Four Thirds is a great and viable system for just about any kind of work! I actually shoot architecture, interior design and real estate with my current setup. Looking to get an em1 mkiii or mkii. I really like the colors of Olympus and the lenses are excellent!
Hi Ryan. Thanks so much for dropping by. Great lens you have! I use it for my underwater work, and also travel. How do you find the vertical distortion when using the lens for architecture ? I was looking at the Laowa 9mm Zero-D for that stuff, have you used it?
@@etchd_ Yeah, it's a great lens! I don't have any issues with distortion. Although, I mostly use it between 10 and 14mm. I haven't used the Laowa 9mm, but I do have the 7.5mm. It's very sharp, but I did have to create my own profile to correct distortion in Lightroom. I wish there was a perspective control lens for MFT. I'm looking at adapting the new Laowa 15mm shift lens.
@@ryanmccutcheon4298 Hi Ryan, Yes, there is a lot of distortion at 7mm, and you really need to have the lens pointing dead level. If only they made a zero-D in the 7.5mm . ! I'd also like that tilt shift as I can use it on the BMPCC4k with my speedbooster!
Great video. Thanks. I'm an amateur but love both olympus and fugi. I wish the om5iii had a joy stick, for me it helps with focusing points. How do you store your digital photos? Computer HD? Cloud service? External drive?
Hi Allen , thanks so much for the comment and my apologies for the late reply. Yes, shame that the EM5 doesn't have the joystick. Funnily enough, I find myself using the cross pad on the EM1MKIII more than the joystick ha. I guess old habits. In regards to my storage, I have a huge amount of different ways I do things. Mainly I have a 64TB Drobo 5D3 RAID drive, an offsite hard drive with key jobs on it, an off-site hard drive with my Macbook PRO backup on it. I also have 4x4TB drives with other random photos on them, but don't use them beyond 'on-the-job' backups because they are too slow now. I have 3 x 2TB Samsung SSD's that are my working drives for jobs that are still to be completed. I also have an unlimited amount of Google Drive storage as I am a School teacher (wooo) that I store master copies of videos and images in case i lose the RAWS. Quite messy, but ever since losing all my images on a single RAID drive, i am super paranoid. $$$$$$ though unfortunately.
Incredible talent! I love my Sonys FF, but I could never get that quality of photos. Who cares what you shoot and what is the size of the sensor, talent makes the difference, not the gear.
Hi Jean-Michel, thankyou so much for the kind words! Sony make some awesome gear, and just have enormous budgets to keep pumping models out! What type of stuff do you shoot
@@etchd_ I mean every word. I visited your website and went through your photos. Your style is really what I would look for. I shoot different kind of stuff. Lately mostly street/every day life (mostly with my smaller and more fun Fuji X100V). I did a couple of portrait shoot for friends, but I really want to do more of adventure and travel stuff. I just think photography makes me wanna go out and see the world. It is also the best way for me to document my life and get visual memories. I am a civil engineer by day, but let me tell you that I got this feeling of quitting everything and just start travelling full time for a bit. Might happen sooner than later after things are easier with the COVID situation. I would be really interested in learning more about your behind the scene of your photo journeys. Like how you pack, how you plan, your typical day on the field and how you got some shot; if it was good timing or bucket list shots. You also seem to have good experience in approaching brands and getting photo assigment. This is an important skill. You should definetly start thinking about an online course/workshop. People need to hear about pro photographer, bot pro youtuber or so called "content creator". Let's keep photography as a form of art and self expression rather than "content". Cheers and looking forward to seeing where your career goes.
Phenomenal work Matt and very inspiring. Although I'm an avid Olympus user (purely a hobbyist), and your work clearly shows the flexibility and strengths of the system, more than anything I was taken by the beauty of your photos and joy of your adventures. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing more content!! Now time for me to grab my gear and head out :)
Hi Ralph! Your words are too kind! Thankyou so much 🙏it doesn't matter really if you're a pro, hobbyist or just an admirer of photography, if you love what you're doing and you have equipment that helps you do more of what you love, then that's the ultimate fulfilment right? Thanks for sharing in my journey and I hope to release more soon! 🙏
Your Photos blowing me away. I also have an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and I love the System. After the news that Olympus will give away the Image Branch I was really sad. In the meanwhile I also bought an Canon R6. The System is good and the Image Quality also. But you say it on the Video I can get all my lenses with the canon System it is so huge. I saw your Picture and is it exactly this what im shooting with a camera, Wildlife, Landscape, etc. Is the autofocus for Wildlife better on the EM1X? Maybe I will buy one, because the look is just amazing of this camera and the functions. Sorry my english isn't that good :-) im learning and greetings from the Switzerland.
Hi mate! so sorry for the late reply! Often they get pushed down the list and I forget. I appreciate the kind words! The Canon R6 is a great all round camera, and just got even better with the firmware update, at least for video shooters. That RF glass is $$$ though. What type of wildlife are you going to be photographing? I would just stick with the EM1 Mark III as I think the auto focus is just as good. It doesn't have the intelligent modes, but really, you can get just as good shots without. I would save the money and invest in a teleconvertor and long lens if you haven't already got one. Cheers,
@@etchd_ I have the 40-150mm pro lerns and I wanted the 300mm F4 Pro Lens but idk if I should invest CHF 3'000 for the new lens. I shoot the nature of switzerland, like deers and bunnies. Maybe a cow or something :-) I just saw a different between the 20MP Sensor from the Canon and them from Olympus. The canon sensor is sharper then the olympus. I will wait and look what the next steps are from OM Digital Solutions. Thanks for your reply.
Nice that you found a calling as a photographer. As a parent of a special needs child, I feel sad you quit that direly underappreciated job. I enjoyed your point of view. I think you nailed it. I've seen your travel photography before from that Olympus Vision trip. Impressive.
Thanks for dropping by! Yes, there is a massive need for more special Ed teachers out there. Especially males! I'm still teaching one day a week though 😁. Glad you like my work! I have a lot fun shooting it all. Can't wait to get more out there. Cheers for your support.
Great work, very inspiring, beautiful images. Despite all these amazing FF cameras being released every couple of months I still have my heart set on the E-M1 iii with a couple of those telephoto pro lenses to take my outdoor landscape and wildlife photography to another level in any weather conditions.
Hey there! thankyou so much for the love. There is no doubt that camera tech these days is amazing. All the brands are producing insane tech and produce amazing images. Size will always be a factor though! That camera will be perfect! I reach for that more than the EM1x as it is just so much smaller and i think, just as fast. I find it easier to do handheld hi res on the Em1x though due to its weight!
Great video - I’m thinking of switching to the new OM-1 but would be interested in your view as to whether 20mp sensor has enough detail for prints larger than A3?
Hi Andrew, thanks for the suppport! Honestly, I print shots larger than A3 and they are fine! it also depends on how close the print is going to be viewed right? If I ever worry that there isnt enough mp, which almost never happens, Lightroom Enhance is so good there is no issue using that!
Thanks for the awesome video. Makes me look forward to travelling more frequently in the future and maybe even getting paid to do it for photography/videography, if I play my cards right. For now I'll just use my free time for training, experimenting, and ultimately having fun with the process and hopefully have something to show for that along the way. There's so much to see that should be documented (within reason, of course).
Hi mate, thanks so much for the love. I'm glad you got something out of it! Definitely ignore what limitations people put on your gear, and go out and shoot and shoot and shoot! learn the quirks and how to get around them and enjoy!
Hi mate! hahaha everything coming right up! I have a lot of people keen to see more of the underwater video content so i have made a list of questions to answer. Did you have anything in particular you'd like to know more about?
I'm heavily considering getting a dual EM-1 Mark iii setup with 2 Pro lenses as my setup for video pro work and photo hobbies. Seeing what you're able to do with your work gives me the encouragement that I'm making the right choice. What lenses would you recommend for both photo and video work. I can only get 2 lenses, which would you advise I look at from the pro line? And out of curiosity, did you film this video with the bmpcc 4k or an Olympus camera?
Hi mate, so sorry for the later reply. I don't know why this comment didnt get through to my inbox! How did you go with your choices? Definitely the 12-100mm for both. I use it the most for filming. If you can get a second lens, then the 17mm f1.2 is a great one so you can shoot in low light. I can't remember what this was filmed with, but I think it was the BMPCC4k!
Hi Sophie, sorry for the late reply! I haven't done any low light concert photography, but weddings and dance floors can be much the same. Make sure you check out my latest video as that covers some of those aspects! What lenses are you using?
Superb images. Aspirational. You make a compelling argument for the brand, I'm just wary of investing in the current economic situation on OM Solutions/ Panasonic etc. Do you think there is a long term future for the mount? Cheers 👍
A really great video with some superb photos. You're very easy to listen to and the entire production is high quality. I switched to m43 from Nikon FF in 2012 and now in October 2020 I actually switched back to FF with the L-mount. Biggest reason, to be honest, was the use of super wide angles where m43 suffer some (too much software correction needed). My Olympus cameras and lenses took a huge beating over the years, not so much is terms of impact but in terms of water, both fresh and salt and I always only had to rinse them under the top or shower. Kind of scary the first time but very fun to show people. I'm hoping new OM can put out some modernized cameras. As great as the current models are they do lag behind in some technology, displays and EVF are a huge part of the experience for me and having very old tech EVF in an otherwise super high end camera like the 1X or Mk III feels off. Having said that, I do already sometimes miss the feeling of m43. There was something special with shooting with it, hard to say what but it was just pure fun. I'll wait and see what the new OM company can put out. Again, great video, well done!
Hi Rasmus, thankyou for the kind words! Glad you resonated with the content! What type of work are you shooting?? I'm looking to get the laowa 9mm zero-d for some architecture shoots coming up. Have you ever used one? The cameras are pretty crazy tough right? Which Panasonic did you buy?
Hey! I do way too many things, it's hard to specialize since I like lots of different things but I'd say adventure/action/nature is a big part of what I love even though I don't get the chance to shoot much of it. Environmental portraits is great fun and I love architecture which is a big reason I love super wide angles and some landscapes also get squeezed in, if you have a super wide you just have to use it :D I've never used the Laowa 9mm but I've held it as well as some of their other lenses and they are amazingly tiny! From what I've seen the image quality is also very good. Super wide angle is so much fun, it can be difficult but when you find a suitable subject and nail a shot, it's worth every missed shot and every hour spent chasing the right thing :)
@@wilbuzllf5057 Thanks for the comment mate! Good that you love super Wide! it is certainly a fun thing to use. I actually shot a lot of my India stuff with the 7-14mm to get a feeling of intensity. I also shoot all my underwater content with the same lens. Keep it up mate!
@@etchd_ Super wide is fun as heck, as you say, intensity is often heightened as well as the feeling of being there. Your work is great and you're a very good "window" to m43 for those who have never used it!
My man, amazing video. I've been on m43 for 10 years and it was my first digital SLC. I chose the system because mirrorless made sense for adventures. I have hundreds of amazing photos documenting my travels that I otherwise wouldn't have got if it weren't for the practicality/size. Anyway I have a G9 now for surfing/action/long lens but missing a lighter compact body for when I don't need burst/crazy AFC... your segment on the em5iii has me thinking. I could really use a light body and high res mode out there in the backcountry! I still use my Gf1 and there's still half a dozen lenses I'm lusting after so M43 is far from dead for me.
Hey mate! thank you for the love and kind words! The little EM5 is a great camera! it doesn't have High res mode as that is reserved for the EM1/x models. It is the ultimate little B-cam though due to its size and weight. I wouldnt worry too much about the lack of hi-res mode though as Adobe Photoshop / Camera Raw / Bridge has this new (Enhance/Upscale) feature that uses A.I to increase the size by 4x. It is meant to be seriously incredible stuff. I was using Topaz Gigapixel which has worked a treat as well if needing to blow up to enormous prints or save lost RAW files but I still have the JPGS.
@@etchd_ EM5 has hi-res mode (tripod only), but not handheld. I will look into Adobe's new upscaling. Truthfully I've never had problems with 20mp, or even 16 or 12mp from my older cameras even for demanding landscapes. The other thing you brought to my attention is the EM1iii... smidge smaller and lighter than my G9 (every gram counts) and with liveND, HHHR I can pretty much go tripod free which cuts out a LOT of weight.
@@alang253 Ahh I see! I don't think the firmware was available for the hi-res mode when I had the pre-productions models that's why I didn't know! that is cool though. The EM1MKiii is pretty much my go to now, it is just as fast as the EM1x i reckon. I wish it had the Automotive Tracking though !
You made a comment about 10-bit video in C4K mode. Now that we have it the new OM-1, Is there a significant difference in grading ability with the "very old" E-M1 iii? Maybe you can push things a little more, but are we talking 5% more 10% more or 30% more? Just wanted to know your thoughts on the matter. Also, I know you shoot the BMPCC 4k, is the OM-1 anywhere in the same ballpark in terms of quality?
Hi John, sorry for the late reply. The difference between 8-bit and 10-bit is immense. you are talking 68million colours in 8-bit and 1.07 Billion in 10-bit. Colour gradation, skin tones, everything to do with what you can push in colour is better. Dynamic range is a whole different story, but even then, it looks great. I just got back from two big week long commercial shoots and both times i used the OM-1 alongside the 6k PRO (with a mist filter) and they look amazing. Still looks too sharp without the mist, and obviously you dont have 12-bit colour, but i can easily match them!
First mirroirless camera was Epson with a Leica mount. Then I think the next mirrorless camera was Panasonic than Olympus and then came all the other companies.
Amazing job man, really! Very inspiring. I'm just an hobby photographer, shooting with Oly since 2003. I'm going to check your IG now :) PS i went in Australia 5 weeks some years ago, that's an awesome place for photography and people as well.
Hi David thanks so much! Great to hear you're a long time user! Which cameras are you on?? Yes, Australia is beautiful! Although at the moment we have flash floods haha not so nice!
Hi Ivan, Thanks for the love. Ha, I have quite a bit of Olympus gear now, and to be honest I find I use it all for different shoots, so that could take some time. But I'll definitely note it down as something to do!
I used to be a bit of a snob when it came to M4T. Now I don’t give a hoot. With so many great lenses from Olympus Panasonic voightlander sigma especially the 300 F4 I definitely think a G9 or OMD could be added to my XT4 and R5 kit.
Hi Rob, thanks for the message. There really are a great amount of lenses you could use these days. How do you find the Voigtlander? Do you find the chromatic aberrations bad? The Xt4 looks like a seriously good piece of kit. If I was to move to another product, that would definitely be up there in my choices.
Tell you the truth I was giving up on M43 until DXO PhotoLab 4 Deep Prime. Their noise reduction is just amazing. Now M43 noise is as good as full frame. Full frame is still better with DXO PhotoLab 4 Deep Prime, but I'm happy with M43 and DXO PhotoLab 4 Deep Prime.
Awesome to hear mate! I haven't tried that NR software out before, but have used some of the other DXO stuff and it was great! I use the Topaz Labs AI now and that works a treat. Keep up the good work mate!
DXO PhotoLab 4 Deep Prime is way better then Topaz DeNoise. DXO PhotoLab 4 Deep Prime also restores loss of colors fading do to high ISO. Topaz DeNoise does not restore high ISO color.
Hi Steven, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, I dont ever shoot in the studio, so I wouldnt be the best person to help you there. Settings wont be much different to other cameras though when in the studio, so maybe do a search on that as a generic topic. Good luck!
@@etchd_ I love my em1 mk3 and lots of pro lenses. I work at the mountain rescue, and the roughness of this gear is perfect for my photography . I am fascinating of your work, at other side of the planet 🌏
@@filoumartin1 Ohhh amazing mate! That would definitely be the perfect camera for your line of work. Thanks for the love :) I loved Austria when I was there!
Hi mate, you can use absolutely any camera system for professional work if you know how to use it, but also know how to apply its strengths to that particular job. It's all about practice, confidence in your gear, and being smart :)
Incredible shots mate. Loved the video. Felt like I went around the world. You really sold the system well with your outstanding shots. You also come across very authentic and not a BS'r. Keep up the excellent work. Not gonna lie, as someone who loves to travel I'm def envious of your work! Haha👍 thanks mate!😊
Yoo thanks John! Really appreciate the love. The system has honestly enabled so much of my career beyond my wildest dreams. And not just from image quality, but for the places it can actually get into and just work! Hopefully more travels to come! Although with this baby on the way, my extended trips will become less and less lengthy 😂
@@etchd_ whoa! big change coming for you... For the better of course. Big Congratulations and best of luck for your impending bubs!! Those PRO f1.2 primes are gonna get a serious workout. Very exciting news. 👍
Thanks Steve! Personally, I don't have any concerns as the gear I have now suits pretty much all the needs I have (stills wise). OM will still release new cameras, for how long, is anyone's guess. Either way, if they stopped in the next 5-years, my cameras will still keep working!
Not to contradict anything you said about the cameras, because they’re great I agree, but… someone with your eye and abilities could produce the same or similar results with any other system.
Hi Joel, thanks so much for stopping by and the kind words. I agree, however; I wanted to make the point throughout the video that this system and its capabilities in tough environments and ability to carry more variety of lenses actually enabled me to get different jobs and to these awesome locations. 100% if I had learnt to use another system and was teleported to those particular locations with the right gear I could grab those shots as we, but looking at it from a holistic point of view, there is so much more a system can provide to enable professional photographers, beyond just the final image. I look forward to seeing what they come up with next!
Hi Sabine! Thankyou so much for the kind words! I really appreciate the love 😊 when you really love what you do, I think it comes across in your work. Which is true for any profession! These cameras invigorate me to create better! Thanks for stopping by 🙏
Well made points and glad to see another working pro out in the wild, appreciating and more importantly, value mobility and agility of a small system. Olympus or not, choosing the right tool for the right job is the essence. Small system has a place in this market, as long as OMDS and Panasonic and BM continues to make M43 cameras, it lives on. Cheers mate.
Thanks so much, mate! That means a lot! More people should be looking at how gear can enable, not inhibit their work. I definitely think M4/3 still has a place, at least for the foreseeable future. Hopefully, OM-Solutions bring some pro-level video features this year too!
This content is some of the best I’ve seen in recent times. It’s truly inspiring, and the level of professionalism is outstanding. I recently switched from Sony to Olympus (OMS), always with the same doubt about whether the tool would be enough, and so on. Definitely, it’s the person, not the gear, and this video proves it beyond a doubt. Please keep uploading content like this! Cheers!
Hey! thanks so much for the kind words. Glad to hear my work resonates with you!
Stoked to know you made the move to OM. It's a big jump thats for sure. I actually shoot Sony and Blackmagic for my main commercial video work. Everything has it's place :)
I've been shooting Olymus for almost 15 years, and the damn algorithm just now suggested your profile?! Damn the McKinnons and the Northrups of the world, we need more OM and Olympus inspirarion like this! Keep up the amazing work, mate!
Cheers from Bulgaria! 🤙
ha thanks for the kind words! A lot of youtubers are personalities 1st then photographers 2nd. Which often means they base opinions of equipment on work that isn't up to the standard it needs to be to back their claims.
You’ve no idea how inspirational this is for many of us. Your real life experience and quality of photography will convert some users to Olympus and probably make those already invested in the system double down. Thanks for taking the time to make this one.
Hi there! Ahh that really means a lot! Thankyou so much for the love! Like you I'm sure, I've found it terribly frustrating when people disregard Olympus gear when in truth they've never actually shot with the system. I'm fortunate in that I've gone from three APS-C cameras to full frame and finally onto M4/3 and nothing has enabled me more than that! Even if the brand or system went dead tomorrow, anyone who owns the camera and lens can get out there and take award winning shots! 😁
Your photos are amazing!! They just have a lot of depth and character to them!
Hey thanks so much! There is a big beautiful world out there just asking to be photographed :)
Great shots! You prove photography is not about gear. It´s all about knowledge!
Hi Sven! Thanks so much mate! Yep, just have to use it right and anything is possible 😁
I didn’t even realise that was 40 mins long, and whilst it was all “look at me, I’m killing it.” The vibe wasn’t at all “look at me, I’m killing it.” You can talk factually and objectively about yourself and your achievements and that’s why that 40 mins was an awesome experience!
hahah thanks Rob! I appreciate the feedback. Hopefully, it came across as somewhat inspiration to show what can be done, rather than pure arrogance haha. Let us know if you end up getting a camera for your kit! have a good one!
@@etchd_ let me know if you ever need local knowledge on the blue mountains.
Love these photos, mate. Especially the Rwanda ones, which is where I live and have been falling in love with photography (on a MFT camera) for the last two years. If you're ever back around here I'd love to link up.
Hi Nick, thanks so much mate! So cool you live over there. What are you doing? Were you there in 2019? I'm definitely hoping to get back there soon. I've emailed my contact at the RDB twice actually but he hasnt responded. I hope he is ok!
Stunning work, bravo and thank you for sharing.
Hi Chris, thanks for the love mate! I appreciate you taking the time to watch though!
Great work. Beautiful photography. As a fellow professional photographer using Olympus for over 4 years, wouldn’t change a thing. Keep up the good work and look forward to seeing more.
Thanks so much Nick! You got a special mention at the end because out of all the genres where I'm slightly hesitant about using the system, it's weddings. And your work demonstrates that it truly is possible to a high level!
As a 10+ year pro photographer, I've never paid attention to the Olympus digital line but your video makes a huge compelling argument to the value of these cameras that Olympus themselves have failed to school me on. You're certainly going to have to make a bag video to tell us about the most useful gear and accessories. Great vid.
Hi Adam, I really appreciate the feedback and kind words! In your time as a pro, you would have seen some incredible advancements in technology no doubt! What was the release that amazed you the most? not just from Olympus, but technology wise across the board? I also have found that Oly global marketing, particularly with their promo videos, really wasn't as good as they could be. At least not in a way that compelled new users to jump ship! I have started writing up notes for the 'whats in my bag video' Thanks again!
@@etchd_ The most interesting jump so far IMO is the mirrorless system in general not only in size weight (which was a game changer in itself) but when I saw the ability to see exact exposures and effects in real time on EVFs, silent shooting, IBIS, it was hard to believe. I started doing professional shoots using Fuji gear and got scoffs at first but lugging around 5Ds was feeling more like a burden and I was having far more fun and nailing shots undeniably with the mirrorless gear.
It must be humiliating for full frame users whom criticise Olympus cameras to see this. Well done, mate
ha thanks mate! Just need to practice like crazy and you can take epic shots with most modern cameras!
Thanks for sharing your experience with Olympus. A great example of how Olympus cameras can not only do the job, but also it’s advantages over other systems. Looking forward to seeing more!
Hi Rob, thank you so much for the kind words. It means a lot coming from you. I have been following along with your words of advice for many years now, so I appreciate all that you do. Now that I know there is a solid community out there keen to see more, it has definitely motivated me to continue. I hope we can meet and chat one day!
@@etchd_ You do amazing work. I'd love to have you as a guest on my live stream. Just email me rob@robtrek.com and we can work out the details. Thanks!
As a fellow ambassador in the USA, I thought you did a great job explaining the benefits of the system. Keep up the great work and maybe our paths will cross at some point!
Hi Frank, thanks so much for watching the video and the kind words. I appreciate that it resonated with other photographers of your skill level. I tried to have a look on IG for your account but couldn't see it? Shoot me a msg on there so i can follow you!
Subscribed , we need people like you to share more on the MFT, it is wonderful, tech specs like ff is not the only thing , of coz Olympus and Panasonic are doing a great job , look at their new gh6 and om1
Hi there! sorry for the late reply. Many thanks. I appreciate the kind words. All the camera brands are putting out amazing cameras these days, so you need to find the one that suits your style of shooting and needs the best. For me M4/3 is doing a great job and enabling me to go places I never dreamed of :)
Olympus have great colour science in there camera's especially the last three years
Hi Mate, I love the Olympus colour too, however I will say, apart from Nikon, I haven't really experienced many other brands to compare. In video it does struggle a big with higher frame rates, the colour falls apart. But stills are beautiful!
Yup!
I’ve owned and shot Olympus, Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Fuji. Olympus out of camera jpegs are the best looking and ready to use to my eyes. Canon second. Nikon need the most help in post.
Exploring your page as I just found your website today when RobTrek mentioned you on his youtube station. Thank you for showing what Olympus system can do. I am enjoying your art very much. Thank you!
Hi Anna! Thankyou for the support. I didn't realise he had mentioned me. Just checked it then 😁 good to see it has been well received so might make some more!
@@etchd_ Please do!
Thanks Matt; wonderful pictures and life experiences. Your photo results with the 4/3 micro format could not easily be replicated by full frame camera systems given the conditions under which you had to take these photos. I think for this reason the 4/3 format will continue to exist in the future.
Hi George, Thank you so much for dropping by and the kind words. Without a doubt some of these shots could be taken using another system, but the quantity would be far less and the stress and worry about elemental damage would be high ha! I agree that there is definitely a future for the system and a strong user base, it will fall on the manufacturers to keep innovating at a pace that will keep up with the market.
Mate, your enthusiasm rubs off so easily it hurts. Love your work, especially where I live in North Island. Keep it up bro.
Hi John! ahh thank you so much! haha I love my job and I love getting out and creating content, even if it's for free with mates. That makes it easy to talk about! I'd never realized just how beautiful the North Island is until I was there last. Driving through there I made mental notes to get back again and explore!
Thank you for sharing your experience with this system. I wish there were more folks like you out there showing us newbies the potential of the MFT sensor. Please keep showing us the way.
Hi Peter, your words mean a lot! thank you! There is so much you can do with this system if you really get down and dirty and push for unique shots. Without a doubt, if I had just stuck to the one genre of photography, my work would not be as diverse, nor do I think it would be at this level. The skills I picked up stepping out of my comfort zone shooting portraits, weddings, babies, and families etc, has helped enormously when interacting with people during travels, composing them and eventually getting the shots. Also, photography is fun, no matter what the genre, so keep it light and do things for free to up skill. I think that is the biggest lesson towards getting better, regardless of the camera! good luck with it, and I'm keen to hear how your journey progresses!
Man...your work is amazing! Love your photos, stunning work! Bravo!
Thanks for the kind words mate! it has been a really amazing journey with Olympus!
I think when you say things like, "Ideally you don't want too much depth anyway" or "Underwater you actually want a narrower depth of field".
I think you mean the opposite :) e.g. "Underwater you want more depth of field, more in focus." :)
More depth of field is more in focus. Shallow/narrow depth of field is less in focus.
We all know what you mean though!
Anyway, your photos are absolutely fantastic! I actually went to your website to check out (and adore) your portfolio. I have a feeling that you're too busy doing photography work than youtube content, but when you have time, I do encourage you to peck away at this and keep on sharing :)
Hi mate, haha thanks for that! Sometimes on these long form videos I mess Up my words. Difficult when you don't use a teleprompter haha.
Glad you like my work and website. It's a big amazing world out there and I'm glad I can document it thanks to Olympus! I'll keep trying to put out new content as often as possible. This new little one in my life makes things super busy 😁
Tremendous, thank you. ps my M1 M3 had a v muddy accident and thanks to yr video had confidence to put under the tap !
Hi Catherine, thanks so much for the love! Ha they are tough as nails! just make sure you are only rinsing the pro model lenses or you could get in strife !
Amazing photography, amazing places, amazing story! Been Olympus since the film days and my first DSLR was/is the E500, I now have 2 "X"s, EM10MKii, and so many lenses. My forte is the desert southwest of the United States. Cheers!
Hi mate! Great to hear you enjoyed the video. You have some great little cameras there. I've seen awesome shots come from those cameras 😁.
You guys in the states really have all the best landscapes in one country ha your national parks are too beautiful! I hope you got to escape into them this year
I use Olympus for weddings portraits all kinds of gigs and event shoots. Love how it works Love the portability the quality. I actually sold my Canon 5D Mark II full frame setup and switch to micro four thirds. in regards to Olympus being cutting edge I will say they're not cutting edge at this time cannons coming out with some autofocus that's far more advanced and complicated than the Olympus but hopefully Olympus will step up and give them some competition. Some of the other camera manufacturers are really getting their systems pretty well advanced so Olympus does have some work to do but in any case love the Olympus platform.
Hi Steve, thanks for dropping by and making some great points! I love that you had the confidence to make the move, especially for gigs and events! I totally agree with you about the 'cutting edge' part. I actually meant at the time when I first started getting into the system. I also believe that the other companies have caught up / surpassed the brand in many ways, mainly due, I think to larger R&D budgets. There has just been too much time passed between the EM1x / EM1MKII tech and now. They did say a new flagship will come out this year! fingers crossed for some amazing innovation again! For me, I'd love better video specs, what would you be looking for?
Keep the content coming. I had no idea you were so talented. I was really impressed by how you were able to work with IBIS in some of these shots for amazing results!
Hi John! Mate you are too kind. Thank you for the love. The IBIS and Live ND really are awesome tools that allow some pretty crazy shots to be taken on the fly. I have filters I could use, but as you could see from that India shoot, that literally would have been impossible!
Great video I've used Panasonic for wedding photography and video for the past 4 year's. Just picked up an Olympus EM1x and wow what an amazing piece of gear. It's now my main camera for both photo and video.
Hi Glen! Thanks so much for the comment! Ohh was it the gh4? The EM1X feels like a semi trailer couldn't break it ha! What lenses are your go to for weddings? I'd love to see some of your video work with it!
@@etchd_ GH5 still gets used at weddings - the no record limit is great for a static cam during ceremonies, and 4K60 for Slow Mo. I pretty much use the 12 40 pro all day on the EM1X with the 75 1.8 in the bag along with the Sigma 30 1.4 for tight closeups. Loving shooting all day hand held with the X`s great IBIS and AF that actual works. C4K flat profile gives beautiful colors straight out of camera with virtual no correction needed. Another thing not to many have commented on is the Auto White balance is amazing - flick the power on and you can see the camera correct white balance in seconds and it nails it. Still editing the last couple of weddings shot 90% with the X will post them once done. Think im becoming a bit of an Oly fanboy :-)
Hearing people say you can't work commercially with the Olympus system gets in my head and in the way of my goal of being a professional. But seeing your work is refreshing and youve made it to the top of my inspiration list 👍 keep up the good work man, from a fellow Aussie 🤘 🇦🇺
Hi Seamus! Thanks so much for dropping by and for watching the vid. It means a lot you saying that! Where in Aus are you living? and are what cameras??
@@etchd_ I've spent most my life in Sydney but I'm living in central Queensland now for work! Running an Em1 MK2 👍
Wow. That is done absolutely AMAZING work you shared! Great video!
Appreciate the love my friend! Glad you enjoyed it
Amazing clicks...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Good work buddy,,you are really talented.👍🏻
Hi mate! Appreciate the love! 🙏
This is stunning. I've been bouncing around between Fuji and Olympus considering which would be my upgrade to continue my dive into professional work. I think your video just sold me. The images it is producing for you just dunks on all these hype channels who tout high pixel counts and bigger sensors as the most important thing.
Hey Joshua, thanks so much for the love dude! I really appreciate the kind words. TBh, the Fuji is also an amazing camera. They are really offering a lot in the X-T4's! it is just a shame their lens lineup is much smaller than Olympus. Not too sure about their weather sealing and ruggedness, but i don't believe they could be anywhere near as strong as the Olympus. I'll be filming a what's in my bag video in the next few weeks, so stay tuned for that and you can see what lenses i use for each type of job i do.
Love your work, really great images! I´m using Olympus gear professionally too and I love them. The long range, leight weight, IBIS and the weather sealing is awesome. There´s so much BS about the m4/3 system out on the internet that most people think it´s useless. That´s really too bad.
Hi Johan, sorry for the late reply! Great to hear you find the system as useful as I do. It's possible to get amazing content if you know how to use them properly. I do hope that the next iterations really bring the level of tech up to speed with the other brands now!
This is wonderful. I use and love Olympus gear after years of using Nikon. I love Nikon, too, but the gear just got too heavy and I found the image quality of the Olympus gave up nothing. Love your work.
Hey Catherine! Thanks so much for the love. We have so many great choices out there so might as well choose a system that is easy to use as well 😁
Love your work, some absolutely stunning images. Its easy to fall into the trap of "if I have this, I will finally be able to take good photos" really, you just need to find the gear that works for you, not everyone is the same.
Hi mate, thanks so much for the love! I agree, we always want more and think that it will make us get to the next stage. I am as guilty as the next person haha. I think it is also a male thing?? ha. I'm pretty content with how my set up works. Although I would love some better video capabilities from the Olympus!
Thanks for that video! I can only agree. I am a professional wildlife photographer and Olympus Visionary for Switzerland. For me the Olympus system means freedom, I can do what ever I want in any conditions. I believe that a camera (and lenses) should always help you to evolve and never hold you back from realizing your visions.
Hi Andre, Glad it resonated with you mate! I just checked your work then. Amazing! I would love to shoot with you sometime when the border open! You certainly have a great eye and I love the clean aesthetic of your edits. The system really does give you ultimate freedom, they are just so fun to shoot on right?
@@etchd_ Thank you very much Matt, much appreciated! :) Cool, of course wen can do something together when the borders are open. I like your work to and the way you make the composition, also your movies, specialy "A Fantic - Caballero Story" and the sirui test videos, very cool! Yes the Olympus system is fun and it is a pleasure to shoot whit this cameras.
Your works make me more in love with my recently acquired good as new Olympus OM-D EM5 II. I am actually looking for a used Fujifilm X100T/X100F to complement my Fujifilm X-T1 and 5 Fujifilm Native Lenses but ended with this Olympus because of the Body, Battery Pack, 17 f1.8, and 45 f1.8 entire sets are cheaper than the used X100F. The ruggedness, the size, and even the looks of this EM5 II camera are really nice and it even looks better than my Fujifilm. Thank you for this video! I am really inspired!
Hi mate, so sorry for the late reply. Baby duties have taken over ha. I'm glad you are loving your new camera. That model is what i got for my dad! he loves it. Simple, fast and gets the job done. Those little premium primes you have are amazing. I used them all through central asia and still recommend them! I hope you are getting the shots you hoped for out of the combo. Let me know if you need any help!
Terrific work. I still have my original E-M1 and an E-M5ii. Both great machines. If you're ever up in Katoomba sing out.
Hi Marty, thanks for dropping by. Glad you still enjoy the system. Haven’t used the original EM1 ! I wish I had some spare time to get out and explore the mountains Dad life has just taken over majorly
Many thanks for putting this together. In a word; inspirational. I switched over from Nikon full frame to the EM1X last year and I'm continually impressed by how capable the camera is. The lenses are superb - a 600 F4 that I can hike for mile with, and afford(!). The weather sealing; I don't worry about putting my kit back in its bag or covering it come rain or snow - I'm still exploring! Thanks again.
Hi Paul, thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! Once you practise a bit in a variety of situations, you realise there really isn't much they can't do! in fact, you can do more with these cameras than other brands. The only thing with the EM1x i don't like is that its too big to mount on my shoulder strap with the Peak Design Clip. Keep creating mate!
Very well explained! Amazing video and great pictures!! I am a professional photographer and videographer in Germany and, although I have cameras in different formats, I use M43 in 80% of the situations! In my personal use as a hobby and when traveling, the M43 system is my choice in 100% of situations! It is the system that has the biggest fun factor! I mainly use the Lumix GH5 for video and the e-m1 iii for photo. But with the weak signaling from Panasonic regarding its commitment to the M43 system, I have been migrating almost exclusively to Olympus! In FF my choice is the Nikon Z6, but for rare circumstances. My wife uses the D7200 and the GX80.
Hi mate! thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you like them. How are things in Germany for you guys? It sounds like you have a camera hoarding problem like me ;) ha! the GH5 still is one of the most amazing little video cameras, what amazing tech in such a small body and it's getting on in age now too! I love my Pocket 4k though, ability to shoot RAW is just so good. Great you can interchange lenses for your stills and video! That's another reason i chose the 4k over the 6k Pocket. That Z6 is also a great camera! I'd like something like that or the newer model for indoor weddings. But... I have no money ha. I used to have a D7200 as well, it was a brilliant camera and the image quality was outstanding! Keep it up mate.
This was such an inspiring video; not only your adventurous, but my insecurities about selling my full frame camera is dwindling. I have a Sony a73 and an Olympus em1 mark iii, they are both great, but I have way more lenses for the Olympus as they were way more affordable for good quality lenses. Since I bought the Olympus, I tend to gravitate towards it (it just feels better, and those Olympus colors!). I use the computational features a ton, so the new OM-1 is very attractive; I am all about the wildlife photography and getting into interesting places. So seeing the work you are doing, despite the size of the sensor puts my mind at ease for selling my Sony and getting the OM-1. Thanks!
Hi mate, thanks so much for the super kind words. IF you know and use your system well, you can create amazing content. Every camera suits a need in their own unique way. For me, having a rugged and small system is advantageous over a larger sensor. Sure for some portrait and low light work it might be nice to have something more capable, but when using the pro primes, I can get away with it fine. The OM-1 is a fantastic camera, and I really havent had a chance to thrash it properly on a commercial shoot. I will be doing that though in a few weeks time so stay tuned!
@@etchd_ will do, looking forward to it!
Wow fantastic work and video!
Thanks mate! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! have a ripper day!
Awesome work.
Thanks so much mate!
This was such a well needed video, thank you! It's so nice to see someone Really go in depth and show that they use OM / Micro Four Thirds for work. It was my biggest worry that I couldn't do that when I switched from Nikon a few years ago, and it's definitely what I notice people commenting about a lot. I also use my OM gear professionally shooting portraits, food and a lot of outdoor lifestyle and nature tourism (and a few weddings) and I love it! I am happy with it and so are my clients :D
It's lovely to get to know your story a little bit and see the progression of work from one project to another, thanks for sharing that. And congratulations on capturing awesome content, landing good gigs and having your photos featured so much. Which, looking at them, I am not surprised. Your whale shots are STUNNING! Do you sell any of them as prints?
Once again, thanks for a great and inspiring video!
Hey there :) thanks so much =) I absoultely love your work too btw. Great job on the 20mm launch! The system really is a great one for all types of work, you just need to know how to squeeze the most out of what they offer. Unfortunately since Covid, many of my other overseas trips were cancelled, so the cameras have gotten a good run around shooting all different types of scenarios which has been fun. Glad you like the Whale shots! They have been some of my most popular images! Yep, they can be purchased from my website under STORE, but also any others that aren't found there can be purchased, you just need to send me a message :)
Great video! I just moved to New Zealand, had to sell my full Cannon kit because it was all too heavy to take with from the UK, so I bought an EM 5 Mark III while in isolation and I've been extremely impressed with it. Saving up some money and eagerly waiting for an underwater casing to come out.
Love your work!
Aleks.
Hi Aleks! That's awesome mate. You're so lucky. I'd love to live in NZ! Which part?? Did you see my stuff I shot with the EM5-MKIII over there? Such a fun little camera! And the 4k was actually quite nice! You'd definitely have noticed a difference in weight from your full frame ha. Let me know if you ever need tips for the underwater stuff 👍😁
Excellent video and photography.
Hi Jerome, thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you liked it!
Congratulations... you have a really great work. I'm Nikon full frame user but i bought an EM1 mkii for record 'making of' video, but i felt in love with the system. Can i ask if you need to check body or lenses ceiling after some time of use? Thank you in advance
Hi Jose, thanks so much for the kind words! Glad you found the system useful for your needs! Sorry, you will have to elaborate on what you mean by checking the ceiling? It's likely i don't do it then ha!
Inspirational. I have always felt the Olympus advantages of small size , phenomenal IBIS and weather sealing were a big plus. This video proves it and blows by the propaganda against the system. Lastly, kudos to you. You and your work is truly VISIONARY. Thanks so much...
Hi! so sorry for the extremely late reply. I don't know why these are showing up now. I'm glad you found inspiration from the video! Did you see my updated video I just posted?
This is useless to me now. Nice try, but ONE YEAR after post is preposterous.
I’ll be honest man, this video has struck a cord deep within me. After a decent hiatus from photography and working in a career I definitely don’t love this has absolutely fuelled me. I’ve recently upgraded my em5 ii to a pretty mint em1 ii from Japan, and I’m hoping to build a good portfolio during my world travels next year (12 months). Seeing some of the stuff you’ve produced with the same gear that I now have, excites the absolute shit out of me. Love your stuff!
A follow up question I have is, if you had to pick 3 lenses to travel the world with for 12 months, what would you pick?
Hi mate!
Thanks so much for the kind words. This is the very reason why I created this video. To inspire others to be confident in the gear they are using, whatever it might be!
The E-M1 MKII is still an amazing camera and some of my best work was shot on it!
Stay tuned, as I have another video about my work with the OM-1. While not the same camera, it's very similar!
Matt, a remarkable video presentation and you truly are very talented. Keep inspiring mate!!!
Hey mate! Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed watching 😁 are you an Olympus shooter?
Yes, I am. This is a hobby for me. I switched from Nikon to Olympus almost 3 years ago. If I live in Australia, I certainly would do your underwater photography workshop. I scuba dive so I do fancy that for sure. Perhaps some day :-). Anyhow, your works is stellar and I look forward to seeing more of it. Thanks for sharing them...
I love this!!! I just bought a used OM-D E-M5 and I’m so excited to try it out. I’ve used ONLY Canon for 14 years and have been a portrait photographer professionally for 8 years. Canon has never felt like home. I’ve been researching like crazy trying to figure out where I should go next….. I’m ready for a change. I’m a smaller person and hate lugging around tons of gear. Great info!! New follower. Can’t wait to see more. ♥️
Thank you so much for the love and follow. I hope you find the system caters for your needs. It has so much potential if you give it a go and learn how to master what it contains. :)
Really well thought out and presented video, great photo's and great to hear straight out at the start that the camera plays a part but is not the be all and end of great photo's. There are no bad cameras out there today, just cameras that suit one's particular need and that feel right in the hand and in the field. I've been shooting with Olympus since the 1970's with the OM1/OM4Ti and remember some people calling them toy camera's as they were so small, all the usual suspect and that they couldn't be termed a professional camera. They are still working now along with my Olympus digital gear and pro lenses which I love, the only change is now is that some people concentrate on the sensor size, which is just as wide of the mark as saying the OM1 (film camera) was a toy. Olympus have always been trailblazers in terms of innovation and tech and camera's that are truly portable. Long may it continue with OM Systems and it seems like it is happening.
Hi mate, thanks so much for the love! Glad it resonated with you. Yes, so many people spend their time worrying about meaningless stuff when they could be out shooting and creating! 😁
I don't really know what to say.. other then that this video was nothing less then absolute pure greatness 🙌 your photos are easy among the best I've ever seen!😅 I really mean it! Wow!
Hi mate! Thank you so much for the kind words! It's been an awesome journey with the system and hopefully many more shots to come!
Nice video. Thank you.
I just got into MFT. I still have my Nikon DSLRs (D850 and D500), but I'm LOVING the portability, quality, and fun of the MFT system.
Great to hear! Im in the process of selling my D750 actually. It was gathering too much dust ha. Stay tuned for an update to this video :)
You inspired me to make the same video, I'm using MFT as well for all my professional work
Thanks mate! you made a video??
@@etchd_ lol nah, everytime i see a video like this, i always wanted to make a video, but not a youtuber
Thanks for the excellent video. Sadly after many years I sold my Olympus gear after finding they were having trouble. Big mistake really but couldn’t afford to buy into it again. 👍🏻
Hi David, thanks so much! ahhh so this was only recently then? What did you invest in after? I'm guessing you could pick something up second hand? Even if they do go belly up over the next 5-years, the gear should last many more beyond that!
@@etchd_ I haven’t yet. I have a lot of money in a store so will have to make my mind up quickly. I genuinely cannot decide which system to get.
@@dieseldavey Haha must be burning a hole in your pocket. I really love the specs of that Fuji X-t4, such a great all-rounder package! However, every brand has its strong points. Just lenses are so expensive if you want their pro models.
Great video Matt and what stunning images! I remember reading an article of yours some time back in Olympus Passion about Venice - we were lucky enough to to travel there just before the pandemic, and your images provided plenty of inspiration! Just love the Olympus system! 👍
Hi mate! Great to see you on RUclips! And thanks for the kind words and ongoing support! I love seeing how active you are sharing your awesome landscape work! Man you are out shooting so much ha.
That Venice trip sure was something special. I'll never forget how excited I was when I looked out the Window ha. Hopefully we can go for a shoot sometime soon 👍
@@etchd_ Yes definitely be good to meet up for a shoot given your Sydney based - I'm up on the northern beaches - will message you! 👍
@@chriswright6381 awesome sounds good mate! Hopefully I'll have some free time to shoot ha
Thank you so much Matt for this inspirational video. Although I have been shooting with Olympus for some years now, sometimes I have doubts about this system. But being an outdoor enthusiast, and after watching this, I know I am on the right path. If you allow me to suggest, I would love to see a video you post processing some images. Going through your website I realise that your images are so crystal sharp and pleasant, which is something that I struggle a lot get that level of professional look.
Great to hear mate! Yes, it definitely has its limitations, but you can always work around it. Funny you should mention it, I have half written up a video on that exact topic, how to get the clean look for images. Long story short though, it really is about getting it right with the light before you even press the shutter! Then using the right lens and aperture. Oh and I rarely use clarity except when painting it in on certain thing. Otherwise i have the global clarity set to negative !
Thank god some one says it as it is, its all about the photo's not the gear
hahah Thanks mate! glad it resonates with you! I use these cameras to get me to places rather than look at how they are limiting me!
Fantastic image,s, well done, M43 is ideal for travel photography, who want,s to carry a brick and a drainpipe len,s?
Thanks Steve haha you're too right! Every set up has its place, for me this is the right one!
I don't use Olympus...... yet, but have a Lumix G9 with an Olympus 7-14mm. I have to say, Micro Four Thirds is a great and viable system for just about any kind of work! I actually shoot architecture, interior design and real estate with my current setup. Looking to get an em1 mkiii or mkii. I really like the colors of Olympus and the lenses are excellent!
Hi Ryan. Thanks so much for dropping by. Great lens you have! I use it for my underwater work, and also travel. How do you find the vertical distortion when using the lens for architecture ? I was looking at the Laowa 9mm Zero-D for that stuff, have you used it?
@@etchd_ Yeah, it's a great lens! I don't have any issues with distortion. Although, I mostly use it between 10 and 14mm. I haven't used the Laowa 9mm, but I do have the 7.5mm. It's very sharp, but I did have to create my own profile to correct distortion in Lightroom. I wish there was a perspective control lens for MFT. I'm looking at adapting the new Laowa 15mm shift lens.
@@ryanmccutcheon4298 Hi Ryan, Yes, there is a lot of distortion at 7mm, and you really need to have the lens pointing dead level. If only they made a zero-D in the 7.5mm . ! I'd also like that tilt shift as I can use it on the BMPCC4k with my speedbooster!
Your work is mind blowing.
Thanks so much ✌️
Great video. Thanks. I'm an amateur but love both olympus and fugi. I wish the om5iii had a joy stick, for me it helps with focusing points.
How do you store your digital photos? Computer HD? Cloud service? External drive?
Hi Allen , thanks so much for the comment and my apologies for the late reply. Yes, shame that the EM5 doesn't have the joystick. Funnily enough, I find myself using the cross pad on the EM1MKIII more than the joystick ha. I guess old habits. In regards to my storage, I have a huge amount of different ways I do things. Mainly I have a 64TB Drobo 5D3 RAID drive, an offsite hard drive with key jobs on it, an off-site hard drive with my Macbook PRO backup on it. I also have 4x4TB drives with other random photos on them, but don't use them beyond 'on-the-job' backups because they are too slow now. I have 3 x 2TB Samsung SSD's that are my working drives for jobs that are still to be completed. I also have an unlimited amount of Google Drive storage as I am a School teacher (wooo) that I store master copies of videos and images in case i lose the RAWS. Quite messy, but ever since losing all my images on a single RAID drive, i am super paranoid. $$$$$$ though unfortunately.
AMAZING AMAZING!!! WOW…thank you!!!
Hi Helen! Thanks so much for the love. I'll get back to you soon! New born baby is taking over my life ha
Incredible talent! I love my Sonys FF, but I could never get that quality of photos. Who cares what you shoot and what is the size of the sensor, talent makes the difference, not the gear.
Hi Jean-Michel, thankyou so much for the kind words! Sony make some awesome gear, and just have enormous budgets to keep pumping models out! What type of stuff do you shoot
@@etchd_ I mean every word. I visited your website and went through your photos. Your style is really what I would look for. I shoot different kind of stuff. Lately mostly street/every day life (mostly with my smaller and more fun Fuji X100V). I did a couple of portrait shoot for friends, but I really want to do more of adventure and travel stuff. I just think photography makes me wanna go out and see the world. It is also the best way for me to document my life and get visual memories. I am a civil engineer by day, but let me tell you that I got this feeling of quitting everything and just start travelling full time for a bit. Might happen sooner than later after things are easier with the COVID situation. I would be really interested in learning more about your behind the scene of your photo journeys. Like how you pack, how you plan, your typical day on the field and how you got some shot; if it was good timing or bucket list shots. You also seem to have good experience in approaching brands and getting photo assigment. This is an important skill. You should definetly start thinking about an online course/workshop. People need to hear about pro photographer, bot pro youtuber or so called "content creator". Let's keep photography as a form of art and self expression rather than "content". Cheers and looking forward to seeing where your career goes.
Phenomenal work Matt and very inspiring. Although I'm an avid Olympus user (purely a hobbyist), and your work clearly shows the flexibility and strengths of the system, more than anything I was taken by the beauty of your photos and joy of your adventures. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing more content!! Now time for me to grab my gear and head out :)
Hi Ralph! Your words are too kind! Thankyou so much 🙏it doesn't matter really if you're a pro, hobbyist or just an admirer of photography, if you love what you're doing and you have equipment that helps you do more of what you love, then that's the ultimate fulfilment right? Thanks for sharing in my journey and I hope to release more soon! 🙏
Your Photos blowing me away. I also have an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and I love the System. After the news that Olympus will give away the Image Branch I was really sad. In the meanwhile I also bought an Canon R6. The System is good and the Image Quality also. But you say it on the Video I can get all my lenses with the canon System it is so huge.
I saw your Picture and is it exactly this what im shooting with a camera, Wildlife, Landscape, etc. Is the autofocus for Wildlife better on the EM1X? Maybe I will buy one, because the look is just amazing of this camera and the functions. Sorry my english isn't that good :-) im learning and greetings from the Switzerland.
Hi mate! so sorry for the late reply! Often they get pushed down the list and I forget.
I appreciate the kind words!
The Canon R6 is a great all round camera, and just got even better with the firmware update, at least for video shooters. That RF glass is $$$ though.
What type of wildlife are you going to be photographing? I would just stick with the EM1 Mark III as I think the auto focus is just as good. It doesn't have the intelligent modes, but really, you can get just as good shots without. I would save the money and invest in a teleconvertor and long lens if you haven't already got one.
Cheers,
@@etchd_ I have the 40-150mm pro lerns and I wanted the 300mm F4 Pro Lens but idk if I should invest CHF 3'000 for the new lens. I shoot the nature of switzerland, like deers and bunnies. Maybe a cow or something :-)
I just saw a different between the 20MP Sensor from the Canon and them from Olympus. The canon sensor is sharper then the olympus. I will wait and look what the next steps are from OM Digital Solutions.
Thanks for your reply.
Nice that you found a calling as a photographer. As a parent of a special needs child, I feel sad you quit that direly underappreciated job.
I enjoyed your point of view. I think you nailed it. I've seen your travel photography before from that Olympus Vision trip. Impressive.
Thanks for dropping by!
Yes, there is a massive need for more special Ed teachers out there. Especially males! I'm still teaching one day a week though 😁.
Glad you like my work! I have a lot fun shooting it all. Can't wait to get more out there. Cheers for your support.
Great work, very inspiring, beautiful images. Despite all these amazing FF cameras being released every couple of months I still have my heart set on the E-M1 iii with a couple of those telephoto pro lenses to take my outdoor landscape and wildlife photography to another level in any weather conditions.
Hey there! thankyou so much for the love. There is no doubt that camera tech these days is amazing. All the brands are producing insane tech and produce amazing images. Size will always be a factor though! That camera will be perfect! I reach for that more than the EM1x as it is just so much smaller and i think, just as fast. I find it easier to do handheld hi res on the Em1x though due to its weight!
Great video - I’m thinking of switching to the new OM-1 but would be interested in your view as to whether 20mp sensor has enough detail for prints larger than A3?
Hi Andrew, thanks for the suppport! Honestly, I print shots larger than A3 and they are fine! it also depends on how close the print is going to be viewed right? If I ever worry that there isnt enough mp, which almost never happens, Lightroom Enhance is so good there is no issue using that!
Thanks for the awesome video. Makes me look forward to travelling more frequently in the future and maybe even getting paid to do it for photography/videography, if I play my cards right. For now I'll just use my free time for training, experimenting, and ultimately having fun with the process and hopefully have something to show for that along the way. There's so much to see that should be documented (within reason, of course).
Hi mate, thanks so much for the love. I'm glad you got something out of it! Definitely ignore what limitations people put on your gear, and go out and shoot and shoot and shoot! learn the quirks and how to get around them and enjoy!
Awesome stuff. Would like to see more of everything lol....but yes underwater too
Hi mate! hahaha everything coming right up! I have a lot of people keen to see more of the underwater video content so i have made a list of questions to answer. Did you have anything in particular you'd like to know more about?
A great and inspirational video Thx
Thank you, Catherine, I appreciate you taking the time to listen and watch. I hope you were inspired to get out and shoot :)
I'm heavily considering getting a dual EM-1 Mark iii setup with 2 Pro lenses as my setup for video pro work and photo hobbies. Seeing what you're able to do with your work gives me the encouragement that I'm making the right choice. What lenses would you recommend for both photo and video work. I can only get 2 lenses, which would you advise I look at from the pro line?
And out of curiosity, did you film this video with the bmpcc 4k or an Olympus camera?
Hi mate, so sorry for the later reply. I don't know why this comment didnt get through to my inbox!
How did you go with your choices? Definitely the 12-100mm for both. I use it the most for filming. If you can get a second lens, then the 17mm f1.2 is a great one so you can shoot in low light.
I can't remember what this was filmed with, but I think it was the BMPCC4k!
I would love to see a video on low light photography with Olympus. for night and concert photography. thanks.
Hi Sophie, sorry for the late reply! I haven't done any low light concert photography, but weddings and dance floors can be much the same. Make sure you check out my latest video as that covers some of those aspects! What lenses are you using?
Superb images. Aspirational. You make a compelling argument for the brand, I'm just wary of investing in the current economic situation on OM Solutions/ Panasonic etc. Do you think there is a long term future for the mount? Cheers 👍
Ahh thanks so much! glad you loved my work. I hope you saw my latest review on the OM-1 release and you can decide if there is a future ;)
A really great video with some superb photos. You're very easy to listen to and the entire production is high quality.
I switched to m43 from Nikon FF in 2012 and now in October 2020 I actually switched back to FF with the L-mount. Biggest reason, to be honest, was the use of super wide angles where m43 suffer some (too much software correction needed).
My Olympus cameras and lenses took a huge beating over the years, not so much is terms of impact but in terms of water, both fresh and salt and I always only had to rinse them under the top or shower. Kind of scary the first time but very fun to show people.
I'm hoping new OM can put out some modernized cameras. As great as the current models are they do lag behind in some technology, displays and EVF are a huge part of the experience for me and having very old tech EVF in an otherwise super high end camera like the 1X or Mk III feels off.
Having said that, I do already sometimes miss the feeling of m43. There was something special with shooting with it, hard to say what but it was just pure fun. I'll wait and see what the new OM company can put out.
Again, great video, well done!
Hi Rasmus, thankyou for the kind words! Glad you resonated with the content!
What type of work are you shooting?? I'm looking to get the laowa 9mm zero-d for some architecture shoots coming up. Have you ever used one?
The cameras are pretty crazy tough right? Which Panasonic did you buy?
Hey!
I do way too many things, it's hard to specialize since I like lots of different things but I'd say adventure/action/nature is a big part of what I love even though I don't get the chance to shoot much of it. Environmental portraits is great fun and I love architecture which is a big reason I love super wide angles and some landscapes also get squeezed in, if you have a super wide you just have to use it :D
I've never used the Laowa 9mm but I've held it as well as some of their other lenses and they are amazingly tiny! From what I've seen the image quality is also very good.
Super wide angle is so much fun, it can be difficult but when you find a suitable subject and nail a shot, it's worth every missed shot and every hour spent chasing the right thing :)
@@wilbuzllf5057 Thanks for the comment mate! Good that you love super Wide! it is certainly a fun thing to use. I actually shot a lot of my India stuff with the 7-14mm to get a feeling of intensity. I also shoot all my underwater content with the same lens. Keep it up mate!
@@etchd_ Super wide is fun as heck, as you say, intensity is often heightened as well as the feeling of being there. Your work is great and you're a very good "window" to m43 for those who have never used it!
My man, amazing video. I've been on m43 for 10 years and it was my first digital SLC. I chose the system because mirrorless made sense for adventures. I have hundreds of amazing photos documenting my travels that I otherwise wouldn't have got if it weren't for the practicality/size. Anyway I have a G9 now for surfing/action/long lens but missing a lighter compact body for when I don't need burst/crazy AFC... your segment on the em5iii has me thinking. I could really use a light body and high res mode out there in the backcountry! I still use my Gf1 and there's still half a dozen lenses I'm lusting after so M43 is far from dead for me.
Hey mate! thank you for the love and kind words! The little EM5 is a great camera! it doesn't have High res mode as that is reserved for the EM1/x models. It is the ultimate little B-cam though due to its size and weight. I wouldnt worry too much about the lack of hi-res mode though as Adobe Photoshop / Camera Raw / Bridge has this new (Enhance/Upscale) feature that uses A.I to increase the size by 4x. It is meant to be seriously incredible stuff. I was using Topaz Gigapixel which has worked a treat as well if needing to blow up to enormous prints or save lost RAW files but I still have the JPGS.
@@etchd_ EM5 has hi-res mode (tripod only), but not handheld. I will look into Adobe's new upscaling. Truthfully I've never had problems with 20mp, or even 16 or 12mp from my older cameras even for demanding landscapes. The other thing you brought to my attention is the EM1iii... smidge smaller and lighter than my G9 (every gram counts) and with liveND, HHHR I can pretty much go tripod free which cuts out a LOT of weight.
@@alang253 Ahh I see! I don't think the firmware was available for the hi-res mode when I had the pre-productions models that's why I didn't know! that is cool though. The EM1MKiii is pretty much my go to now, it is just as fast as the EM1x i reckon. I wish it had the Automotive Tracking though !
You made a comment about 10-bit video in C4K mode. Now that we have it the new OM-1, Is there a significant difference in grading ability with the "very old" E-M1 iii? Maybe you can push things a little more, but are we talking 5% more 10% more or 30% more? Just wanted to know your thoughts on the matter. Also, I know you shoot the BMPCC 4k, is the OM-1 anywhere in the same ballpark in terms of quality?
Hi John, sorry for the late reply. The difference between 8-bit and 10-bit is immense. you are talking 68million colours in 8-bit and 1.07 Billion in 10-bit. Colour gradation, skin tones, everything to do with what you can push in colour is better. Dynamic range is a whole different story, but even then, it looks great. I just got back from two big week long commercial shoots and both times i used the OM-1 alongside the 6k PRO (with a mist filter) and they look amazing. Still looks too sharp without the mist, and obviously you dont have 12-bit colour, but i can easily match them!
First mirroirless camera was Epson with a Leica mount. Then I think the next mirrorless camera was Panasonic than Olympus and then came all the other companies.
Oh wow, i dont even know what that camera is haha.
Amazing job man, really! Very inspiring.
I'm just an hobby photographer, shooting with Oly since 2003. I'm going to check your IG now :)
PS i went in Australia 5 weeks some years ago, that's an awesome place for photography and people as well.
Hi David thanks so much! Great to hear you're a long time user! Which cameras are you on?? Yes, Australia is beautiful! Although at the moment we have flash floods haha not so nice!
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Nailed it man, not the camera at the end of the day! Hahaha that shot at the snow in the undies is fire 😂
Hey man thanks so much! Haha I didn't realise that the little Gif style preview is that scene 😂
@@etchd_ hahaha wow RUclips algo knows what’s good. I’m on the phone so didn’t see it either!
Hi Matt, I'll bite. Could you do a video on your
oylmpus gear. please.
Hi Ivan,
Thanks for the love. Ha, I have quite a bit of Olympus gear now, and to be honest I find I use it all for different shoots, so that could take some time. But I'll definitely note it down as something to do!
I used to be a bit of a snob when it came to M4T.
Now I don’t give a hoot.
With so many great lenses from Olympus Panasonic voightlander sigma especially the 300 F4 I definitely think a G9 or OMD could be added to my XT4 and R5 kit.
Hi Rob, thanks for the message. There really are a great amount of lenses you could use these days. How do you find the Voigtlander? Do you find the chromatic aberrations bad? The Xt4 looks like a seriously good piece of kit. If I was to move to another product, that would definitely be up there in my choices.
@@etchd_ Not used the voigt but eyeing off some M mount ones as Fuji makes an x to m adaptor.
Tell you the truth I was giving up on M43 until DXO PhotoLab 4 Deep Prime. Their noise reduction is just amazing. Now M43 noise is as good as full frame. Full frame is still better with DXO PhotoLab 4 Deep Prime, but I'm happy with M43 and DXO PhotoLab 4 Deep Prime.
Awesome to hear mate! I haven't tried that NR software out before, but have used some of the other DXO stuff and it was great! I use the Topaz Labs AI now and that works a treat. Keep up the good work mate!
DXO PhotoLab 4 Deep Prime is way better then Topaz DeNoise. DXO PhotoLab 4 Deep Prime also restores loss of colors fading do to high ISO. Topaz DeNoise does not restore high ISO color.
Can you share your camera settings for the use of Studio strobes, please? thanks!
Hi Steven, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, I dont ever shoot in the studio, so I wouldnt be the best person to help you there. Settings wont be much different to other cameras though when in the studio, so maybe do a search on that as a generic topic. Good luck!
A lot of people are going to hate this video like Tony Northrup
Haha thanks mate! I don't mind who hates it really, I do know though, that it will usually be the people who don't have their own work to show 😁
Great Video 👍🏽
Thanks from Austria 🇦🇹 Europe
Ahh thanks so much, mate! What Olympus camera do you use?
@@etchd_ I love my em1 mk3 and lots of pro lenses. I work at the mountain rescue, and the roughness of this gear is perfect for my photography . I am fascinating of your work, at other side of the planet 🌏
@@filoumartin1 Ohhh amazing mate! That would definitely be the perfect camera for your line of work. Thanks for the love :) I loved Austria when I was there!
Welll done sir!
Thanks so much Ken! appreciate the love
Can we use Lumix for Pro work too? or is just Olympus?
Hi mate, you can use absolutely any camera system for professional work if you know how to use it, but also know how to apply its strengths to that particular job. It's all about practice, confidence in your gear, and being smart :)
Incredible shots mate. Loved the video. Felt like I went around the world. You really sold the system well with your outstanding shots. You also come across very authentic and not a BS'r. Keep up the excellent work. Not gonna lie, as someone who loves to travel I'm def envious of your work! Haha👍 thanks mate!😊
Yoo thanks John! Really appreciate the love. The system has honestly enabled so much of my career beyond my wildest dreams. And not just from image quality, but for the places it can actually get into and just work! Hopefully more travels to come! Although with this baby on the way, my extended trips will become less and less lengthy 😂
@@etchd_ whoa! big change coming for you... For the better of course. Big Congratulations and best of luck for your impending bubs!! Those PRO f1.2 primes are gonna get a serious workout. Very exciting news. 👍
@@jf9979 Thanks mate haha yes it is going to be hectic! There will be some serious baby photos surfacing that is for sure!
I want to Love Olympus, but I am concerned for the future, do have any concerns? Fantastic video, thanks!
Thanks Steve! Personally, I don't have any concerns as the gear I have now suits pretty much all the needs I have (stills wise). OM will still release new cameras, for how long, is anyone's guess. Either way, if they stopped in the next 5-years, my cameras will still keep working!
thanks for sharing!
Glad you liked it!
Not to contradict anything you said about the cameras, because they’re great I agree, but… someone with your eye and abilities could produce the same or similar results with any other system.
Hi Joel, thanks so much for stopping by and the kind words. I agree, however; I wanted to make the point throughout the video that this system and its capabilities in tough environments and ability to carry more variety of lenses actually enabled me to get different jobs and to these awesome locations. 100% if I had learnt to use another system and was teleported to those particular locations with the right gear I could grab those shots as we, but looking at it from a holistic point of view, there is so much more a system can provide to enable professional photographers, beyond just the final image. I look forward to seeing what they come up with next!
@@etchd_ fair point. I love my EM5iii and Olympus lenses, partly because of the smaller size and weight.
Ightroom or photoshop to enhance the photos?
Hi mate! I use lightroom for almost everything and only use photoshop for heavier post processing like spot removal or portraiture work!
Great Shots, you nailed it, mate. But live ND with the E-M5 iii ?
Thanks so much Martin! I'm glad that you liked it! Sorry, to clarify the EM5MKIII does not have live ND.
Awesome video!!!! Thanks for doing this! Subbed! Came from Reddit.
Hey mate! That's awesome. Thankyou so much! I'll get started on the next Olympus vid this week 😁
cool video and stunning photos, what a joy to watch. No off to check your instagram 😁
Hi Sabine! Thankyou so much for the kind words! I really appreciate the love 😊 when you really love what you do, I think it comes across in your work. Which is true for any profession! These cameras invigorate me to create better! Thanks for stopping by 🙏
I really want to dive into the Olympus system but…………………!
Haha all just depends on what you need the system for I guess. No need to switch if your current system is serving your needs!