You are so right Courtney, we shouldn’t be criticizing other photographers for their vision for their work. Everyone has the right to express their own vision in their own way.
Usually I would stick to shutter speeds or around 1/4 to 2 secs for waterfalls. This is because that is what I am used to from way back when I shot slide film. Any longer and reciprocity failure could easily bugger up your colours. I would nearly always use a polarised filter, not to slow the speed but to reduce glare. Thank you for an interesting video. I personally would avoid falls with such a volume of water. I find that they look less interesting generally to say nothing of the risk to life, limb and gear! So, seeing what could be achieved with much faster speeds than I would usually use was very informative.
Love your beautiful graceful ending. Interesting exploration of shutter speeds for waterfalls. Or even just thinking through long exposures in general. I think are a few things that influence where I might land for an image - light dynamics, how much water might be cascading, and the feeling I'm wanting to share. Good to think about. Thanks Courtney!
Yet another fabulous video Courtney, I quite like around a 1/3 - 1/6 s for my waterfall images as I like some detail but a little softness as well & the live ND feature of Olympus cameras is a real game changer
Wow, like the result which merged two different exposures in one photo. I also prefer 1 sec. of foreground and keep the white detailed of water wall with shorter exposure. I might try myself next time. 4:59
ohh... nice to see you're giving the OM1 a chance. A highly underrated tool in my opinion. Looking to your other posts and your amazing mushroom macros in mind, you'll definitely appreciate the focus stacking capabilities of this camera! One of the reasons why I'm keeping my OM1, even though I recently bought a Lumix S5II for event and wedding photography. If you want to get really close, give the 60mm in combination with the Raynox 250 a try ;-) (less expensive than the overpriced 90mm and in my opinion with the same performance). I'm curious to see if you can get anything out of the OM1 in the future? I'm looking forward to it. By the way, you have a very nice way of introduce the hobby of photography to the world! Congratulations!
I always used to think a quarter, a fifth or a sixth of a second shutter speed would cover all eventualities for waterfalls, but I now realise that is not the case. Alister Benn pointed out something that seems obvious now and becomes even more so if you zoom in, and that is we need to consider water flow, its intensity and the speed with which it flows through the frame. In a long focal length the water may flow through the frame very quickly, so a shorter shutter speed is needed. You eluded to that in the video, when considering the intensity of flow. Your advice of experimenting with different shutter speeds is very sound indeed. Each to their own in preferences for desired effect, but assuming there is a right go-to shutter speed to achieve it is not so sound. Thanks for a very informative video.
Long versus short exposure has always been a difficult choice for me. Depending on the conditions, I could go either way. I had no idea there was a camera that had ND filter settings built in. Great video, as usual.🙂
Great video again! I do like to take two photos and combine them, one with fast shutterspeed (to get sharp splatter) and another with slower shutterspeed
I have no decent waterfalls where I live, but have a lake and usually use around 1/8 to ¼ sec on my Olympus OM-5, or EM1iii. Glad to see you have borrowed one to try out. I love mine. I began with a film OM2. Another great video, and hope you enjoyed the dust-free, waterproof camera and lens.
Entertaining as ever Courtney. I'll be leaving my Nikon full frame at home and taking my OM-1 with the 90mm, 12-40 f2.8, 40-150 f4 and 300 f4 (with teleconverter) to Cambodia early 2025. Hope to capture everything from interesting wee and not so wee besties to temples to birding and mammals. My micro 4/3 system is so much more compact than my full frame gear and produces great results. Did you know that one of the best advantages in shooting hand held hi res mode is that it eliminates noise at high ISO. So even at ISO 6400 the image is practically noise free. The OM cameras are incredible.
I enjoyed this enormously. The thespian in you made me laugh out loud - thank you. Have a good Christmas and I look forward to following your exploits in the new year!
I enjoyed seeing the effect of the different exposures. Some of the shorter exposures looked very chaotic, I agree with you that the longer exposures showed interesting patterns in the slower flowing water. However, overall I agree with you.
Another excellent video and shooting in such weather adds more moodiness quite often. You'll like the hi-res mode, I have a feeling. My E-M1X is quite similar and that 12-40mm lens tends to be the one most frequently on the body, though I do enjoy the 7-14mm quite a lot, as well. I have no waterfalls here in northwest North Dakota but I do go to Casper, Wyoming several times a year and have gotten some really nice images of the waterfall and the creek beneath using the live nd filter settings, often handheld. The initial view either in the EVF or rear screen can be disconcerting at first but it does not take long to become accustomed to the preview of each setting's effects. I agree, opinions about moving water are subjective and I experiment quite a lot, even blending exposures if I find specific details of each that I prefer. I still have my Nisi V7 filter system but when it comes to the moving water, I see very little difference between the live nd and using actual filters. Looking forward to seeing you play more with this body. Merry Christmas! :)
Your E-M1x has fewer stops of live ND, no grad ND, its AF and IBIS, while excellent, aren't as good as the OM-1 cameras. Adobe software doesn't like the high res files. If you want high res, the Lumix cameras are better because there's always a standard raw file just in case, and Adobe software processes them without problems. No live ND though. I have E-M1x, OM-5, G9, G9 II. The E-M1x has GPS, the OM-5 is way smaller, lighter and there's nothing comes to mind that I miss from the E-M1x. With my current health, weight matters.
@@oneeyedphotographer Quite true but sufficient stops of live ND to cover any of my needs and I've yet to have issues with the AF or IBIS. I can cover the grad ND needs with my Nisi filters. As for the Adobe issues you mention, I've never had any problems with the files in Photoshop when in post, though I've heard of others that have. Yes, my E-M1X IS heavy (all of my kit is heavy, in fact) and at my age, I notice it when hiking about but its advantages (especially in the Arctic cold we experience almost a third of the year) far outweigh the disadvantages for my purposes. It fits my hands far better than the OM's and I gain the additional battery. I gave it a LOT of consideration when deciding between the current body or the newer OM-1 Mark II and this simply suits me better. This is not to say I won't obtain the OM as a second body but it does go to show that one size does not fit all. :)
I admire your tenacity, bad weather good gear warm clothes........ is still bad weather. I prefer the 1/4 gives a nice texture and cuts out the solid whites. thanks for the vid and a very merry Xmas.
Hey Courtenay, I totally agree with your thoughts at the start. Personally, i prefer the "bridal veil" look achieved through slower speeds. I find the effect from faster speeds to almost have a "dirty" look, if that makes sense! But that's just my taste, it is all subjective. I'm an Olympus/OM-System user of around 5 years and absolutely love Live ND. I have the em-1 MKII & OM-1 and only carry a CPL & a soft grad filter - which I can eventually lose once I have funds to get the OM-1 MK-II. You mentioned Hi-Res mode at the end. That is another great function, the one thing you need to watch out for is any movement happening in the scene. Because it is combining many files (at least I think that is how it works), you will get blurring of any moving subjects in the shot. I have not found this a problem for running water, but if say there is wind and you have trees or grass in the shot then I would advise zooming in on the back of the screen once you've taken the shot to see if you like the effect or not. Great vlog too BTW
Great video and I enjoyed your thought process with the experimentation. I have owned and experimented with the OM-1 ii since release, although mainly for birds and wildlife, I have used the Live ND filters as well as experimenting with the other functions. 1/15th to 1/2 a second depending upon factors like water speed and volume etc. are my preferred shutter speeds for water falls, but it's great that it doesn't cost anything to experiment with longer exposures. The greatest advantage is of course the image stabilisation which allows you to hand hold for any of those speeds. I carry a circular polariser for the 12-40, but have no requirement for anything else, and only need a tripod for night time shots - if you have time/inclination, it's worth experimenting with night time shots on the OM-1 ii.
A great point about that line between getting a nice ethereal effect and losing detail. You have encouraged me to rethink my own long exposure approach. Isn't the Oly gear great with its size and image stabilisation? Being able to leave the tripod at home is nice sometimes.
Great video once again :D I usually use a shutter speed of around 1/8 sec just to get some details in the water but as you said in the video.. it depends on the water fall itself.. lots of water big or small.. usually find a suitable speed at location. Yes.. I always use CPL on waterfall images and often for woodland especially when it have been raining. Makes the colors in the forest pop more :) Those OM-1 Mk1 and Mk2 are amazing cameras. Came from Nikon Z FF camera and switched to MFT system. Have not regret it for a second :)
I enjoyed the video as usual Courtney. That is really handy having the ND filter option in the camera. I the my favourite shutter speed for waterfalls is 1/6 of a second as i get some of the milky effect and also it shows the flow of the water. Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Water is my element and I love capturing flowing water. When I started with digital photography I was all about those long exposures. 10 stop ND and bob’s you uncle. I’m glad that you mentioned texture, because that’s where I am now: usually when I shot waterfalls I use 1/10 sec. Just to get that texture and contrast. You are producing great videos, I really enjoy everyone of them. Cheers!
Ha ha, like the way you "styled it out" on that stumble at the end!, I'm sort of like you a bit, re filters, I do use them, but I don't like white water, I like texture in the water, except Seascapes, I like a long expo on sort of high contrast scenes, like black rocks being pummelled by big waves, all very subjective, I like to experiment as well. I also own the OM1 MK11, fantastic bit of kit, but only got the 90mm macro lens at moment, (was your images that inspired me to get one). Another great video, have a great Christmas and a happy new year🎅🎅
Thank you for another great video Courtney and for all your content during 2024, really enjoyed watching them. May I wish you and those you love a joyous Christmas and a happy New Year. Terry
Thanks for another really thoughtful video, Courtney. As you said, it's all subjective, and it's worth experimenting, time and weather permitting! There are many variables in waterfalls: the speed, direction and volume of the water, focal length of lens, as well as camera to subject distance. As you showed, a blend of two images might give the best final result.
The falls in your area are breathtaking. i have to drive minimum 2 hours for anything like that :P I have the OM5 - and usually prefer the dreamy look - although in full raging flow - then fast speeds help capture this more i think. The OM5 is great for portability, and adaptability. Mostly use the 8-25 pro lens for water shots - Live view is awesome, hand held the stabilisation is incredible - 5 seconds or longer even are possible. Glad to see you continue to try different cameras, and i do believe give them a good go to review them well.
Nice review. I also try to experiment when I use long shutter speeds to find the right look. I do use ND's as well. Your self deprecation just works. And you know how RUclips suggests other vides for you after watching one, well after watching this the "just before disaster" one showed up and I thought hmmm maybe here some day. 😂
Really enjoyed this video, you’re right we should experiment with different shutter speeds to see what works best. Looks like it’s easier to do with the OM1, with all the built in features.
Hey Courtney, An interesting video as usual. I'm 100% with you! My shutter speed for water is usually between 1/4 to 1/8th, dependent on the speed of the water. I like to see a nice bit of texture in the water too, I find the totally smooth white masses of water totally yukky. I hope you and the family have a fab Christmas, We look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Hi my friend, another great video!!! I like 1/6 to 1/4 of a second for waterfalls!!! It is always a joy to see what you are up to!!! I hope you will be doing some woodland photography soon!!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🇺🇸
I'm odd (just ask my friends) in that I often prefer faster shutter speeds that freeze or almost freeze the water. I enjoy the smooth look in some shots, but only when I want a dreamy sort of unreal look. That said, I generally really like your waterfall shots, which goes to show that any method can be appealing as long as it is done well by the photographer. :)
Hi Courtney. Watched the pubcast with yourself on and thought I'd check out your channel. 2 videos in and I am enjoying what I have seen thus far. Will be going through your back catalogue ASAP. Oh by the way, hope you join the guys on the pubcast permanently.
Very interesting comments & tips you share Courtney,,...you always have great results with your photography & I just love your work.... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
I like your videos and your approach to frames, I follow the way you frame and choose frames, it's nice to be on your channel again, I also have water rapids and small waterfalls in the area, I will practice according to your advice, the tips are helpful, happy holidays and maybe Christmas frames. best regards, see you next video.
I ´m using ND filters, but lately avoided the super long exposures. For running water, waterfalls and seascape, I tend to use 1/5 - 1/10 shutter speed. In most cases those seems to have more details in them. My personal preference... Keep up the good work and let those videos coming
Great video! Merry Christmas from down under! Your videos are quite inspiring. Just recently took some live composite shots for startrails using the OM-5. 1 hour and 15 minutes iso 400 with 30sec intervals at f1.7. Came out stunning, bar for some starlink trails cleaned up in edit. Used the panasonic leica 9mm f1.7 rectilinear lens. Photopills helped locate the rotation point.
I love photographing waterfalls and streams. Each shot is unique. And, for me, there is just something therapeutic about being around moving water. Happy Holidays to you, your family, and your followers!
Hi Courtney, both Lumix and OM cameras have great high resolution modes built in. I've not used the OM version of it yet, but you can get a pretty neat ND filter effect with it. I'm working on a tutorial at the mo. Great vid 😊
Wow! Built in ND filters. I love photographing water falls and generally shoot at a variety of shutter speeds to pick my favorite when editing. Usually just enough to smooth out the water, but I have gone as long as 30 seconds with an ND filter to capture a whirlpool in the water. As always I love your videos. When I can't travel to capture waterfalls, I'm wandering the woods shooting fungi.
Some cameras, like the Canon C70 and many other cinema cameras, have actual ND filters built in in front of the sensor, but I always thought that the OM-1 did it with its multiple exposures from its stacked sensor and averaged them in software.
Hi Courtney nice video. nice also that you took the time to experiment with the Om-1 MK II camera. what is your opinion about this camera system?. anyway they are nice pictures.❤️👏
Merry Christmas Courtney may you find peace and joy through this season as we celebrate Christ’s birthday , it is wonderful to see you using a camera system that has bought me many years of enjoyable photography . Oh and happy and prosperous new year to you and everyone watching your channel 😄
This integrated ND is really pretty nice. Beside my Nikon Z6ii I use a Canon G5x which also provides an integrated ND. Something which I miss at my Nikon.
Another interesting video Courtney. I've just purchased some magnetic filters from Kase and look forward to trying them out. Where was this waterfall as a matter of interest?
I do generally try a few different shutter speeds - the effect of a given shutter speed varies with the volume and flow of water, so it's worth a bit of playing around to find that ideal silky water look... ;) I do use filters, as I'm still using my trusty Canon 5D Mark II I purchased when they were first released back in 2008 - 16 years on, and I still love that camera!
Nice to see you have discovered OM System cameras Courtney 😀 Does this you make you a convert now? Although I use big Nikons I use my E-M1X and OM-5 more. Happy shooting 😀
I do love long exposure for waterfalls , but less is more ... when I first started I mistakenly thought the longer the better and would be doing 4s exposures, it does depend on each situation regarding flow / movement/ light , but I've found that a lot of the shots that please me are when I have used 0.3 to 0.6 seconds , or around 1 sec depending on location . which surprised me to begin with as due to my beginners inexperience few years back I thought that speed would not be long enough...
Thanks! I don’t use very long shutter speeds like 1.5 seconds or longer. My preference is not to make the water so milky that it becomes unappealing. The speed I choose is situation dependent. If there is massive amount of flow then somewhere between 1/15 to 1/4 of a second. If the flow is very low then probably 1/2 to 2 seconds. Like I said it is situationally dependent. I don’t have a set of rules just guides.
I always say "if you dont know, make 3different images" F1.4 -f5 -f10? S1/500-1/50- 1.5sec? White balans in 3different options? Etc etc. Just try the rule of 3 on more than only your framing😉
Hi Courtney Thank you for your channel - you talk about photography in a very interesting way I am an amateur, I take photos for pleasure. I have a request for you Can you share your opinion about the OM1 Mark II system? I also saw your film, how you took macro photos with this system. I am very interested in it Thank you and best regards Forgive my poor English
I agree that photographers tend to overdo the smoothing of the waterfall. Dynamic shots using faster shutter speed can also look interesting. I like to recreate the feeling of experiencing the scenes in person and waterfall feel turbulent and violent sometimes which comes out better at faster shutter speeds.
Ah, back to waterfalls, I was missing waterfalls, but I guess they are quite seasonal to be fair. Not saying I don't like mushrooms, (being a fun-guy and all) but I did miss waterfalls. Lots of waterfalls near me, I've attempted most of them, with some success. Sadly, I love the slow shutter speed method with fluffy plumes while my wife would rather have the frozen water high speed versions......so none of my waterfall images are on display!
Depending upon the distance and amount of action in the water, i fid thar 2 to 4 seconds gives me that smooth look but with some detail and texture and whatever ND filter will give me that with a given IS0. Back in the days when I shit film (pre digital era) I'd shoot exposures of several hours duration on large format just for the fun of it. It made for some interesting lighting effects that bordered upon the bizarre.
I have the EM1 MKII, and the same lens along with the Lumix 30mm. One of my favourite cameras. Highly capable and very underrated. I see no difference in image quality between this camera and my 5D MKIII, and if anything the EM1 MKII produces sharper results due to the lack of the AA filter. These cameras are superb for landscape and macro photography, and even fashion and portarit so long as you don't follow this stupid trend of super shallow depth of field and ' bukeh' whatever the hell it may be.
You are so right Courtney, we shouldn’t be criticizing other photographers for their vision for their work. Everyone has the right to express their own vision in their own way.
Usually I would stick to shutter speeds or around 1/4 to 2 secs for waterfalls. This is because that is what I am used to from way back when I shot slide film. Any longer and reciprocity failure could easily bugger up your colours. I would nearly always use a polarised filter, not to slow the speed but to reduce glare.
Thank you for an interesting video. I personally would avoid falls with such a volume of water. I find that they look less interesting generally to say nothing of the risk to life, limb and gear! So, seeing what could be achieved with much faster speeds than I would usually use was very informative.
I Like, that every foto you take, has a name.
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Love your beautiful graceful ending. Interesting exploration of shutter speeds for waterfalls. Or even just thinking through long exposures in general. I think are a few things that influence where I might land for an image - light dynamics, how much water might be cascading, and the feeling I'm wanting to share. Good to think about. Thanks Courtney!
OM-system has some amazing features! Great video!
I loved the middle ground in exposures. Also was waiting for a dance in the rain, with santa. Have a great festive time.
Yet another fabulous video Courtney, I quite like around a 1/3 - 1/6 s for my waterfall images as I like some detail but a little softness as well & the live ND feature of Olympus cameras is a real game changer
Wow, like the result which merged two different exposures in one photo. I also prefer 1 sec. of foreground and keep the white detailed of water wall with shorter exposure. I might try myself next time. 4:59
I love the way you think and see the world. Thank you for sharing it with us
ohh... nice to see you're giving the OM1 a chance. A highly underrated tool in my opinion. Looking to your other posts and your amazing mushroom macros in mind, you'll definitely appreciate the focus stacking capabilities of this camera! One of the reasons why I'm keeping my OM1, even though I recently bought a Lumix S5II for event and wedding photography. If you want to get really close, give the 60mm in combination with the Raynox 250 a try ;-) (less expensive than the overpriced 90mm and in my opinion with the same performance). I'm curious to see if you can get anything out of the OM1 in the future? I'm looking forward to it. By the way, you have a very nice way of introduce the hobby of photography to the world! Congratulations!
I’m having the OM systems 1 mk2 for Christmas with the 12 40 2.8 can’t Waite eager to try all those computational features.
I always used to think a quarter, a fifth or a sixth of a second shutter speed would cover all eventualities for waterfalls, but I now realise that is not the case. Alister Benn pointed out something that seems obvious now and becomes even more so if you zoom in, and that is we need to consider water flow, its intensity and the speed with which it flows through the frame. In a long focal length the water may flow through the frame very quickly, so a shorter shutter speed is needed. You eluded to that in the video, when considering the intensity of flow. Your advice of experimenting with different shutter speeds is very sound indeed. Each to their own in preferences for desired effect, but assuming there is a right go-to shutter speed to achieve it is not so sound. Thanks for a very informative video.
Long versus short exposure has always been a difficult choice for me. Depending on the conditions, I could go either way. I had no idea there was a camera that had ND filter settings built in. Great video, as usual.🙂
Been super impressed with the Om1m2 content I’ve been seeing. The built in nd is excellent
Great video again!
I do like to take two photos and combine them, one with fast shutterspeed (to get sharp splatter) and another with slower shutterspeed
I have no decent waterfalls where I live, but have a lake and usually use around 1/8 to ¼ sec on my Olympus OM-5, or EM1iii. Glad to see you have borrowed one to try out. I love mine. I began with a film OM2. Another great video, and hope you enjoyed the dust-free, waterproof camera and lens.
Entertaining as ever Courtney. I'll be leaving my Nikon full frame at home and taking my OM-1 with the 90mm, 12-40 f2.8, 40-150 f4 and 300 f4 (with teleconverter) to Cambodia early 2025. Hope to capture everything from interesting wee and not so wee besties to temples to birding and mammals. My micro 4/3 system is so much more compact than my full frame gear and produces great results.
Did you know that one of the best advantages in shooting hand held hi res mode is that it eliminates noise at high ISO. So even at ISO 6400 the image is practically noise free. The OM cameras are incredible.
Beautifully graceful as usual. Who am I reminded of when I watch that? Oh yeah, me of course.
I love the M43 format. You have a great eye for creative shots. Thanks for great videos this year. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!
Well done again Courtney!😉✌ Thanks for sharing!
Really enjoying your videos. Finally a Channel thats about Photography and not only the gear. Keep up the excellent work :)
I enjoyed this enormously. The thespian in you made me laugh out loud - thank you. Have a good Christmas and I look forward to following your exploits in the new year!
I enjoyed seeing the effect of the different exposures. Some of the shorter exposures looked very chaotic, I agree with you that the longer exposures showed interesting patterns in the slower flowing water. However, overall I agree with you.
Another excellent video and shooting in such weather adds more moodiness quite often. You'll like the hi-res mode, I have a feeling. My E-M1X is quite similar and that 12-40mm lens tends to be the one most frequently on the body, though I do enjoy the 7-14mm quite a lot, as well. I have no waterfalls here in northwest North Dakota but I do go to Casper, Wyoming several times a year and have gotten some really nice images of the waterfall and the creek beneath using the live nd filter settings, often handheld. The initial view either in the EVF or rear screen can be disconcerting at first but it does not take long to become accustomed to the preview of each setting's effects. I agree, opinions about moving water are subjective and I experiment quite a lot, even blending exposures if I find specific details of each that I prefer. I still have my Nisi V7 filter system but when it comes to the moving water, I see very little difference between the live nd and using actual filters.
Looking forward to seeing you play more with this body. Merry Christmas! :)
Your E-M1x has fewer stops of live ND, no grad ND, its AF and IBIS, while excellent, aren't as good as the OM-1 cameras. Adobe software doesn't like the high res files. If you want high res, the Lumix cameras are better because there's always a standard raw file just in case, and Adobe software processes them without problems. No live ND though.
I have E-M1x, OM-5, G9, G9 II. The E-M1x has GPS, the OM-5 is way smaller, lighter and there's nothing comes to mind that I miss from the E-M1x. With my current health, weight matters.
@@oneeyedphotographer Quite true but sufficient stops of live ND to cover any of my needs and I've yet to have issues with the AF or IBIS. I can cover the grad ND needs with my Nisi filters. As for the Adobe issues you mention, I've never had any problems with the files in Photoshop when in post, though I've heard of others that have. Yes, my E-M1X IS heavy (all of my kit is heavy, in fact) and at my age, I notice it when hiking about but its advantages (especially in the Arctic cold we experience almost a third of the year) far outweigh the disadvantages for my purposes. It fits my hands far better than the OM's and I gain the additional battery. I gave it a LOT of consideration when deciding between the current body or the newer OM-1 Mark II and this simply suits me better. This is not to say I won't obtain the OM as a second body but it does go to show that one size does not fit all. :)
@@johnniewelbornjr.8940 I was fine with the weight until a few months after my AML Leukaemia diagnosis.
I can use ND filters, but I'd rather not.
I admire your tenacity, bad weather good gear warm clothes........ is still bad weather. I prefer the 1/4 gives a nice texture and cuts out the solid whites. thanks for the vid and a very merry Xmas.
Hey Courtenay, I totally agree with your thoughts at the start. Personally, i prefer the "bridal veil" look achieved through slower speeds. I find the effect from faster speeds to almost have a "dirty" look, if that makes sense! But that's just my taste, it is all subjective.
I'm an Olympus/OM-System user of around 5 years and absolutely love Live ND. I have the em-1 MKII & OM-1 and only carry a CPL & a soft grad filter - which I can eventually lose once I have funds to get the OM-1 MK-II.
You mentioned Hi-Res mode at the end. That is another great function, the one thing you need to watch out for is any movement happening in the scene. Because it is combining many files (at least I think that is how it works), you will get blurring of any moving subjects in the shot. I have not found this a problem for running water, but if say there is wind and you have trees or grass in the shot then I would advise zooming in on the back of the screen once you've taken the shot to see if you like the effect or not.
Great vlog too BTW
Great video and I enjoyed your thought process with the experimentation. I have owned and experimented with the OM-1 ii since release, although mainly for birds and wildlife, I have used the Live ND filters as well as experimenting with the other functions. 1/15th to 1/2 a second depending upon factors like water speed and volume etc. are my preferred shutter speeds for water falls, but it's great that it doesn't cost anything to experiment with longer exposures. The greatest advantage is of course the image stabilisation which allows you to hand hold for any of those speeds. I carry a circular polariser for the 12-40, but have no requirement for anything else, and only need a tripod for night time shots - if you have time/inclination, it's worth experimenting with night time shots on the OM-1 ii.
A great point about that line between getting a nice ethereal effect and losing detail. You have encouraged me to rethink my own long exposure approach. Isn't the Oly gear great with its size and image stabilisation? Being able to leave the tripod at home is nice sometimes.
Great video once again :D
I usually use a shutter speed of around 1/8 sec just to get some details in the water but as you said in the video.. it depends on the water fall itself.. lots of water big or small.. usually find a suitable speed at location. Yes.. I always use CPL on waterfall images and often for woodland especially when it have been raining. Makes the colors in the forest pop more :)
Those OM-1 Mk1 and Mk2 are amazing cameras. Came from Nikon Z FF camera and switched to MFT system. Have not regret it for a second :)
I enjoyed the video as usual Courtney.
That is really handy having the ND filter option in the camera.
I the my favourite shutter speed for waterfalls is 1/6 of a second as i get some of the milky effect and also it shows the flow of the water.
Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Water is my element and I love capturing flowing water. When I started with digital photography I was all about those long exposures. 10 stop ND and bob’s you uncle. I’m glad that you mentioned texture, because that’s where I am now: usually when I shot waterfalls I use 1/10 sec. Just to get that texture and contrast. You are producing great videos, I really enjoy everyone of them. Cheers!
Ha ha, like the way you "styled it out" on that stumble at the end!, I'm sort of like you a bit, re filters, I do use them, but I don't like white water, I like texture in the water, except Seascapes, I like a long expo on sort of high contrast scenes, like black rocks being pummelled by big waves, all very subjective, I like to experiment as well.
I also own the OM1 MK11, fantastic bit of kit, but only got the 90mm macro lens at moment, (was your images that inspired me to get one).
Another great video, have a great Christmas and a happy new year🎅🎅
Yes .... beautifully graceful .... great video
Thank you for another great video Courtney and for all your content during 2024, really enjoyed watching them. May I wish you and those you love a joyous Christmas and a happy New Year. Terry
Thanks for another really thoughtful video, Courtney. As you said, it's all subjective, and it's worth experimenting, time and weather permitting! There are many variables in waterfalls: the speed, direction and volume of the water, focal length of lens, as well as camera to subject distance. As you showed, a blend of two images might give the best final result.
The falls in your area are breathtaking. i have to drive minimum 2 hours for anything like that :P
I have the OM5 - and usually prefer the dreamy look - although in full raging flow - then fast speeds help capture this more i think. The OM5 is great for portability, and adaptability. Mostly use the 8-25 pro lens for water shots - Live view is awesome, hand held the stabilisation is incredible - 5 seconds or longer even are possible. Glad to see you continue to try different cameras, and i do believe give them a good go to review them well.
Nice review. I also try to experiment when I use long shutter speeds to find the right look. I do use ND's as well. Your self deprecation just works. And you know how RUclips suggests other vides for you after watching one, well after watching this the "just before disaster" one showed up and I thought hmmm maybe here some day. 😂
Really enjoyed this video, you’re right we should experiment with different shutter speeds to see what works best. Looks like it’s easier to do with the OM1, with all the built in features.
Love the colours on that jumper. I always have a problem with waterfalls being too blown out :( But I really enjoy waterfall photography
Hey Courtney, An interesting video as usual. I'm 100% with you! My shutter speed for water is usually between 1/4 to 1/8th, dependent on the speed of the water. I like to see a nice bit of texture in the water too, I find the totally smooth white masses of water totally yukky. I hope you and the family have a fab Christmas, We look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Hi my friend, another great video!!! I like 1/6 to 1/4 of a second for waterfalls!!! It is always a joy to see what you are up to!!! I hope you will be doing some woodland photography soon!!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🇺🇸
Lovely video, and excellent examples. My preferences are the extremes, f128 and 1/8000. Thanks for sharing.
F128?😂
Great video. My preferred shutter speed for waterfalls is much the same as yours, 1/4 to 1/6s.
I'm odd (just ask my friends) in that I often prefer faster shutter speeds that freeze or almost freeze the water. I enjoy the smooth look in some shots, but only when I want a dreamy sort of unreal look. That said, I generally really like your waterfall shots, which goes to show that any method can be appealing as long as it is done well by the photographer. :)
Hi Courtney.
Watched the pubcast with yourself on and thought I'd check out your channel.
2 videos in and I am enjoying what I have seen thus far.
Will be going through your back catalogue ASAP.
Oh by the way, hope you join the guys on the pubcast permanently.
Love your work Courtney!
Always a thoroughly enjoyable and informative experience .
I enjoyed this vid loads. Inspirational as ever.
You have a unique pace and flow to your editing which is so refreshing 🙂
Another brilliant video 📸 wishing you and your channel viewers a wonderful festive season 😊
Very interesting comments & tips you share Courtney,,...you always have great results with your photography & I just love your work.... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
I like your videos and your approach to frames, I follow the way you frame and choose frames, it's nice to be on your channel again, I also have water rapids and small waterfalls in the area, I will practice according to your advice, the tips are helpful, happy holidays and maybe Christmas frames. best regards, see you next video.
Fantastic video and photo techniques/experiment, thank you Courtney!!
I ´m using ND filters, but lately avoided the super long exposures. For running water, waterfalls and seascape, I tend to use 1/5 - 1/10 shutter speed. In most cases those seems to have more details in them. My personal preference... Keep up the good work and let those videos coming
Great video! Merry Christmas from down under! Your videos are quite inspiring. Just recently took some live composite shots for startrails using the OM-5. 1 hour and 15 minutes iso 400 with 30sec intervals at f1.7. Came out stunning, bar for some starlink trails cleaned up in edit. Used the panasonic leica 9mm f1.7 rectilinear lens. Photopills helped locate the rotation point.
great video food for thought, the hi-res on olympus is good. love the mug!.
I recently discovered your videos and I love your way of presentation a lot, the info, the humor and of course your photos are wonderful 🎉😊❤
I love photographing waterfalls and streams. Each shot is unique. And, for me, there is just something therapeutic about being around moving water. Happy Holidays to you, your family, and your followers!
Hi Courtney .. " every image is a chance to learn" .. one to remember!
Hi Courtney, both Lumix and OM cameras have great high resolution modes built in. I've not used the OM version of it yet, but you can get a pretty neat ND filter effect with it. I'm working on a tutorial at the mo. Great vid 😊
I have tried that on a waterfall, it gave a very interesting effect of braiding the water as it fell.
I too prefer speeds in the range where I can still see detail, while getting the softness of slower speeds. Nice video.
A nice exercise in not so nice conditions. Happy holidays! 🎄🎅
Wow! Built in ND filters. I love photographing water falls and generally shoot at a variety of shutter speeds to pick my favorite when editing. Usually just enough to smooth out the water, but I have gone as long as 30 seconds with an ND filter to capture a whirlpool in the water. As always I love your videos. When I can't travel to capture waterfalls, I'm wandering the woods shooting fungi.
Some cameras, like the Canon C70 and many other cinema cameras, have actual ND filters built in in front of the sensor, but I always thought that the OM-1 did it with its multiple exposures from its stacked sensor and averaged them in software.
Great video again! And so beautifully gracefull at the end.
Hi Courtney
nice video. nice also that you took the time to experiment with the Om-1 MK II camera. what is your opinion about this camera system?. anyway they are nice pictures.❤️👏
Merry Christmas Courtney may you find peace and joy through this season as we celebrate Christ’s birthday , it is wonderful to see you using a camera system that has bought me many years of enjoyable photography . Oh and happy and prosperous new year to you and everyone watching your channel 😄
Great video Courtney that OM1-MKII looks great and I often with my EM1X can hand hold for 3 seconds th IBS is phenomenal
Merry Christmas ⛄🎁
This integrated ND is really pretty nice. Beside my Nikon Z6ii I use a Canon G5x which also provides an integrated ND. Something which I miss at my Nikon.
Is interesting how using the high res. function you can obtain an effect similar to live ND for water. Try it.
The built-in filters are cool
Happy holidays and New Year, Courtney! This Texan just loves your accent!
Courtney, go get the OM-1 ii with the 12-40 Pro. You won't regret it.
I love mine!
Thank you Courtney for your great video's.
Another interesting video Courtney. I've just purchased some magnetic filters from Kase and look forward to trying them out. Where was this waterfall as a matter of interest?
I do generally try a few different shutter speeds - the effect of a given shutter speed varies with the volume and flow of water, so it's worth a bit of playing around to find that ideal silky water look... ;) I do use filters, as I'm still using my trusty Canon 5D Mark II I purchased when they were first released back in 2008 - 16 years on, and I still love that camera!
Nice to see you have discovered OM System cameras Courtney 😀 Does this you make you a convert now? Although I use big Nikons I use my E-M1X and OM-5 more. Happy shooting 😀
Do come to Ladakh is my reference for you.
I m doing a trekking guide in Ladakh region and I also like photography.
When you cut back to the studio 😂😂😂. You got some good shots there Courtney!
My fav long exposure time is that still some kind of structure is in the water to see, not only the milky, silky look
When did the comment section get so weird😱?
Thanks for the video and merry Christmas 🎄
Looking forward to your 2025 RUclips photography adventures 📸
I do love long exposure for waterfalls , but less is more ... when I first started I mistakenly thought the longer the better and would be doing 4s exposures, it does depend on each situation regarding flow / movement/ light , but I've found that a lot of the shots that please me are when I have used 0.3 to 0.6 seconds , or around 1 sec depending on location . which surprised me to begin with as due to my beginners inexperience few years back I thought that speed would not be long enough...
Loved the vid as usual, and I wish you a great Xmas!!
Learned lot. ❤Thank you so much. 💚
Wow Courtney! You're a full blown RUclipsr now 😃 congratulations
Thanks! I don’t use very long shutter speeds like 1.5 seconds or longer. My preference is not to make the water so milky that it becomes unappealing. The speed I choose is situation dependent. If there is massive amount of flow then somewhere between 1/15 to 1/4 of a second. If the flow is very low then probably 1/2 to 2 seconds. Like I said it is situationally dependent. I don’t have a set of rules just guides.
Superb video and tips 👍🙂💧
I use polarize filter for my wide angle. on close up rodeo shots . I love your videos @coldbeer
Merry Christmas!
Love your videos keep making them. were you gloucester yesterday if not you must have a double?
Must have a double then 😂 wouldn't be the first time I've apparently been 'spotted'
@@CourtneyVictoria your so liked.☺☺
What if you do photo stacking between long exposure and a fast shutter speed :)
I always say "if you dont know, make 3different images"
F1.4 -f5 -f10?
S1/500-1/50- 1.5sec?
White balans in 3different options?
Etc etc.
Just try the rule of 3 on more than only your framing😉
Your spectacle is very nice. What brand and model is it?
Hi Courtney
Thank you for your channel - you talk about photography in a very interesting way
I am an amateur, I take photos for pleasure.
I have a request for you
Can you share your opinion about the OM1 Mark II system?
I also saw your film, how you took macro photos with this system.
I am very interested in it
Thank you and best regards
Forgive my poor English
How do you keep the camera bag so clean in the soggy, muddy woods? 🤔
Sony next? :D :D :D And after all the frog was at home with the tea cup! :D ;)
I agree that photographers tend to overdo the smoothing of the waterfall. Dynamic shots using faster shutter speed can also look interesting. I like to recreate the feeling of experiencing the scenes in person and waterfall feel turbulent and violent sometimes which comes out better at faster shutter speeds.
Ah, back to waterfalls, I was missing waterfalls, but I guess they are quite seasonal to be fair. Not saying I don't like mushrooms, (being a fun-guy and all) but I did miss waterfalls. Lots of waterfalls near me, I've attempted most of them, with some success. Sadly, I love the slow shutter speed method with fluffy plumes while my wife would rather have the frozen water high speed versions......so none of my waterfall images are on display!
Love your videos
Depending upon the distance and amount of action in the water, i fid thar 2 to 4 seconds gives me that smooth look but with some detail and texture and whatever ND filter will give me that with a given IS0.
Back in the days when I shit film (pre digital era) I'd shoot exposures of several hours duration on large format just for the fun of it. It made for some interesting lighting effects that bordered upon the bizarre.
I have the EM1 MKII, and the same lens along with the Lumix 30mm. One of my favourite cameras. Highly capable and very underrated. I see no difference in image quality between this camera and my 5D MKIII, and if anything the EM1 MKII produces sharper results due to the lack of the AA filter. These cameras are superb for landscape and macro photography, and even fashion and portarit so long as you don't follow this stupid trend of super shallow depth of field and ' bukeh' whatever the hell it may be.
Miss your content
Is this Ingleton Waterfalls in North Yorkshire?