I just got an Olympus OM D EM1 and a 12-40 2.8. I did some test shots last night and they look MUCH better than I expected! I could easily print 20x40 or larger images. The ISO looked surprisingly good at 3200 and 6400 ISO, which may be due to the software fixing the noise more than the camera. The noise control is more than adequate for the type of shooting I do. I'm moving right now, but when I get settled in, I'm selling all my Canon gear, and I'll be able to buy NEW OM cameras and lenses to replace everything, and have money left over. Thanks for posting!
You’re welcome. I have been using my OM-1 Mark ii for almost 6 months. I am very happy with the camera. I plan on doing a 6 month review/update video in the next few weeks.
Completely agree with everything you say! This was why I bought an OM1-N in 1979 and why I have just bought the new OM-1 Mk2. I was tempted by the OM-5 because it is even more compact and reminds me very much of the original OM1 but, in the end, the extra features of the newest OM-1 won me over. Might end up getting an OM-5 too at some point.
I just picked up the 12-100 f4 pro…so sharp! MFT is the best for a hobbyist IMO. I have full frame too, but I tend to reach for my Oly 99% of the time.
Fine comment I use the brand Olympus and now OM system for over 40 years and never had a problem with the results. For outdoors the system is and was small and lightweight in all those years, consistent to the filosofie of mr. Yoshihisa Maitani. I use the OM-1 mark II now for several weeks and have great fun and perfect pictures.
Been with Olympus/OMsystem for years now and love it. I shoot wildlife with the 150-400 pro and after lumping the canon 600 f4 about this is awesome . Im 61 yrs old and it's a stroll in the park. Just my view but I never go below ISO 200 as that is the native ISO, not a criticism. Great video.
@@raytaylor3090 I had a feeling it would balance better. I will look at getting the battery grip if/when I get the 150-400. Thanks for the information.
@@Deweybing that's what I'm saying though. You'll lose info any time you see L on the ISO. Shoot at 200 for max information. Also, you can pull more dynamic range with the computational ND filter. Good luck to you and look forward to images
I've had my OM-5 for about a year. Love it! And paired with the 12-45 f/4 or 40-150 f/4, amazing. Small and light. I've used the 12mm f/2 for astro, but my favorite fast prime is the 20mm f/1.4. The OM-5 and the 20mm and 12-45 f/4 and the 40-150 f/4 make a great travel pack. All weather-sealed, so wet weather photography is worry free. Perhaps an OM1mkii for Christmas. Unless a surprise OM5 mkii shows up.
I just got an Olympus OM D EM1 and a 12-40 2.8. I did some test shots last night and they look MUCH better than I expected! I could easily print 20x40 or larger images. The ISO looked surprisingly good at 3200 and 6400 ISO, which may be due to the software fixing the noise more than the camera. The noise control is more than adequate for the type of shooting I do.
I'm moving right now, but when I get settled in, I'm selling all my Canon gear, and I'll be able to buy NEW OM cameras and lenses to replace everything, and have money left over.
Thanks for posting!
You’re welcome. I have been using my OM-1 Mark ii for almost 6 months. I am very happy with the camera. I plan on doing a 6 month review/update video in the next few weeks.
@@Deweybing I'm looking forward to seeing that. Thanks!
all the same reasons i switched and love the system
Thanks for the comment.
Completely agree with everything you say! This was why I bought an OM1-N in 1979 and why I have just bought the new OM-1 Mk2.
I was tempted by the OM-5 because it is even more compact and reminds me very much of the original OM1 but, in the end, the extra features of the newest OM-1 won me over.
Might end up getting an OM-5 too at some point.
Thanks for the comment
I just picked up the 12-100 f4 pro…so sharp! MFT is the best for a hobbyist IMO. I have full frame too, but I tend to reach for my Oly 99% of the time.
That’s a great lens. Enjoy!
Fine comment
I use the brand Olympus and now OM system for over 40 years and never had a problem with the results.
For outdoors the system is and was small and lightweight in all those years, consistent to the filosofie of mr. Yoshihisa Maitani.
I use the OM-1 mark II now for several weeks and have great fun and perfect pictures.
I am enjoying my OM1 Mark II as well. Thanks for the comment.
Really cool setup. I love my Canon R6 and my 24-105 f/4 but its a brick of a rig, especially for travel.
Micro 4/3rds is great for travel. Small, light, great image quality. Makes taking a camera on vacation enjoyable.
Been with Olympus/OMsystem for years now and love it. I shoot wildlife with the 150-400 pro and after lumping the canon 600 f4 about this is awesome . Im 61 yrs old and it's a stroll in the park. Just my view but I never go below ISO 200 as that is the native ISO, not a criticism. Great video.
Thanks for the comment. At some point I want to pick up a 150-400. Do you use a battery grip when using your 150-400?
@@Deweybing yes it make the balance better and im used to the old camera the 1DX with the large grip
@@raytaylor3090 I had a feeling it would balance better. I will look at getting the battery grip if/when I get the 150-400. Thanks for the information.
FYI. The base ISO on Olympus/OM cameras is 200. You'll lose info of you do below that (or above).
I agree that base ISO is 200. The OM1 Mark II has a low iso of 80. So I am trying it out for landscapes.
@@Deweybing that's what I'm saying though. You'll lose info any time you see L on the ISO. Shoot at 200 for max information. Also, you can pull more dynamic range with the computational ND filter. Good luck to you and look forward to images
@@KyleGustafson1986 thanks for the information. I will try both ways and see how it turns out.
is there ONE REVIEWER out there showing the camera in action without talk and WITHOUT MUSIC :)
All of us talk. I don’t think all of us use music.
I've had my OM-5 for about a year. Love it! And paired with the 12-45 f/4 or 40-150 f/4, amazing. Small and light. I've used the 12mm f/2 for astro, but my favorite fast prime is the 20mm f/1.4. The OM-5 and the 20mm and 12-45 f/4 and the 40-150 f/4 make a great travel pack. All weather-sealed, so wet weather photography is worry free. Perhaps an OM1mkii for Christmas. Unless a surprise OM5 mkii shows up.
I enjoy my OM5 but I really love my OM1 Mark II. I need to check out the 20mm F1.4. Thanks for your comment