Hi Phillip, haha I feel it's stressful for everyone involved unless you're a guest who can just get drunk and eat 😂. Otherwise anyone with a vested interest in the day is praying things go well!
Wow, lots to absorb here, thanks so much! Pro Wedding Photographer here, but I am changing over to m4/3. ALL of your info, that I directly did myself, was absolutely spot-on! REALLY great info presented here. G-day!
Thanks I will revisit this later. I am a retired wedding photographer form the old days but have just recently been introduced to the Olympus Micro 4/3rd system.I need to master the auto focus settings. I don't do weddings anymore but am occasionally a guest at one and also still do a lot of people photography. When basic auto focus came to film cameras that was a lifesaver for me when having work with glasses on. It was very hard to get manual focus in failing light back then.I have now subscribed to your channel. It's always good to find fellow aussies on youtube. cheers Geoff
Hi Geoff, thanks so much for the comment. Which camera are you currently using? The AF depending on camera has it's quirks, but like anything, it's all practice. I'm keen to shoot my next wedding (for an ex Olympus employee) using vintage Olympus glass which should be fun ha. Focus peaking will definitely help there. Thanks for the subscription, I hope i can continue to offer some value on here.
@@etchd_ Thanks for your reply. I have an Olympus OMD EM5 Mk2.I have it on loan from a friend who has difficulty using it for he has Parkinsons disease.I have 3 lenses. I have lent him a Canon 600d plus some lenses and a flash. We may do a swap soon. I am enjoying micro 4/3rds for the first time . I have ordered an adaptor so I can use my large collection of pentax lenses on it. I will also try putting a couple of pentax 6x7 lenses on it as well.I started off in photography with Pentax and then also got into Canon cameras and then Nikon. I have way too many cameras and lenses but I am a bit addicted.I shoot both film and digital and occasionally teach photography to those who ask me. I used to shoot weddings on weekends and had a day job as the main income earner.I am absorbing as much as I can about the Olympus system at present as I really like it although it is more a thinking man's camera than my others and but find it a bit slow for some things ..Geoff
CABBAGE! Take awesome photos! Crazy videos, rich in content and fun, you give a lot of useful information and you only have 3800 subscribers ???? They don't know what they're missing! Compliment! ...and thanks!
Hi Francesco, thanks so much for the love. I'm glad you got something out of it. I'm only relatively new i guess on YT, so am aiming to grow as much as possible :)
I have no plans to do wedding but past year really got into the olympus and your channel for m43 discussions are amazing! Your weddings tips are so clear that if I do a wedding in the far future, this video will echo in my head! Thank you!
Hi there! thanks so much for the lovely kind words. I never had any aspiration to do weddings either, so I did one for my friend and absolutely loved it. I still find them so stressful though haha. I struggled with doing things wrong the first few times, which is why i created this video, so you wouldnt :) Hoepfully you can use these tips for your other photography, I literally shoot most things this way anyways!
Hi Ken, thanks for the support mate! It means a lot. Yes, it's quite a versatile system if you know how to accommodate for a few things like low light action! More on the way 👍
Great advice! I've typically used my E-M5 Mk III camera with either a 45mm Olympus or 56mm Sigma prime as a second camera to my Canon R6, usually sporting a 24-70 f/2.8 lens. That zoom range covers the majority of what I encounter at weddings or events, and then the longer primes can be shot wide open (usually) to get closer or more detailed photos of the bride and groom, guests or other details while still remaining within the ISO limits of the MFT camera. I prefer the longer lenses on the Olympus because I can still achieve a more blurred background at those lengths. I've often set my camera to Manual mode but left ISO to auto, so that if I have times when the action has slowed, the minimum shutter speed doesn't get in the way. I can just lower the shutter speed so long as I don't bottom out on the ISO, which I very rarely do at indoor events. I do this on both the Canon and Olympus. Have you shot like that, and if so, why do you prefer aperture priority with a minimum shutter? Thanks! Last would be whether the new OM-1 has significantly changed how you do wedding photography. I am strongly considering getting a pro-level Olympus body next year so I can more comfortably hold it, and also so I can get a body with two card slots. If the new OM-1 really is a game changer (especially in regards to the full coverage of focus points, as well as better face tracking) I might splurge on it -- if not, I'd save money and get a used E-M1 Mk III for half the price.
Hi Bill, thanks so much for the comment. Great to hear you are using a multi system to shoot your weddings! The r6 is pretty much made for weddings, and honestly, if i was shooting them fulltime and nothing else, that is probably what I'd have, or the a7iv. But since I do only a few per year, I just push my m4/3 to the limits which is more than enough for most couples anyways. I think i just default to Aperture Priority because I know the camera and what it can do like the back of my hand. Really, your method is more fool proof to prevent unwanted motion blur. I just automatically know what i can get away with and what i can't. Honestly, the AF speed and face / eye tracking is so good on the OM-1, i would say yes, it is a million times better than the EM5 MKIII. Even the new OM-5 has brilliant face and eye tracking, just not as fast or as full coverage as the OM-1. If you are set on getting an OM branded camera for weddings then the OM-1 is definitely what you want. However, it may be better suited for you to get the R6 II? I just shot another wedding two weeks ago with the OM-1 and it was great. Got another next week, for an ex Olympus employee actually, so pressures on ha!
Thank you for this video !!! I started to use my Oly OM1 mark iii for family, maternity outdoor shoots and I see not so many people on RUclips are shooting these sessions with Oly. You see behind the scenes with Nikon, Canon, Sony... I would love to see more videos like you did with the portait session BHS on the beach. Especially in different lighting scenarious. Hard light, soft light, how to position people/couple regarding the sun, which setting you use so that you get balanced RAWs for edit ans how Olympus is dealing with these scenarious...
Hey! sorry for the late reply. Im glad you enjoyed the video! Did you check out my portrait session with the OM-1 that is on my channel? that has all the things you listed! I do plan on doing a full bts of me shooting a wedding though so that could help!
Cheers Filipe, it means a lot! Yes, I feel there are many skills that can transfer across to other forms of photography and it's important we practice them all!
I'm booked to shoot a wedding, at night, and I'm an Olympus user as well. Thanks for all your tips, they will help me a lot. I'm considering on using my two EM-1 bodies (mark I and II) paired with the 12-40 f2.8, Sigma 30mm f1.4 and the Lumix 35-100mm f2.8. For lighting, I'll use on-camera speedlights and that's it.
Just wanted to say thanks so much for this awesome video. I watched it so many times before I shot a wedding recently for a friend’s son. Although they said ‘no pressure’ there were still a few nerves 😅 I really appreciate the effort you put in. Am happy to say the photos (mostly taken with the OM 20mm) were really well received and the couple were absolutely thrilled. Was a great learning experience. So thanks so much. (Only issue was file names . They were both the same on the two cameras. So now I need to learn how to differentiate between the two camera’s. Times were synced.) Have a happy holiday season with your family.
Hi Kim, thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you got something out of this video :) haha there is always pressure because we place it on ourselves! but it's good, because it forces us to take risks and learn. Glad the 20mm also worked out. I use it all the time :) Have you got your file naming settings set to continuous or is it automatically resetting each time? I guess i just automatically know which camera each image was shot on so never really worried. The metadata in lightroom should tell you straight away too, you can toggle it to display over each image as you edit or browse!
Really enjoyed this video Matt. Really refreshing to some M4/3 wedding content! I'm on GH5's but love the Oly pro lenses. Definitely holding out for the Oly 'wow' camera or the GH6, I feel like just about every wedding I'm just scraping by in some moments focus/light wise. The video out of the GH5 is a whole other story though, and probably the main reason I haven't jumped system.
Hi Joel, thanks so much for the kind words mate! Yeah, it's not every day you see these cameras used for wedding photography, and they aren't without their limitations, but once you know them, you can work around it. Ahh the GH5 is a great cam, do you film weddings with it mainly? Autofocus has come a long way, so fingers crossed this next cam delivers the goods :)
@@etchd_ probably 50/50 photo and video actually, I have quite a popular package where I offer hybrid coverage solo. Love how reliable the GH5 is and I've never run into issues with the buffer which is ideal for hybrid. The lenses are really what I'm invested in, the Oly 40-150 2.8 is magic and I'll never go back from having those focus clutches!
Thanks so much mate! It's often difficult to squeeze everything in, but I know from teaching, if you overload a beginner with too much info, they remember none of it ha.
Learned alot! About the focus pattern, when walking down the isle you use single point. Do you adjust the focus point with the joystick, touchscreen or do you focus and recompose? I find it hard to adjust the box and nailing focus at the same time, while also trying to be aware of composition !
Hi Martin! Thanks so much. I'm glad to hear you could get something out of it. Ok, so if I have the 40-150mm f2.8 on I use the EVF rather than the screen only because the lens is heavier and i can support it easier while pressing on my eye. so with that lens, I will use the joystick and thumb wheel to switch to single point, then while the camera is on my eye, i will use the joystick to place it in the top centre third of the frame, and while holding back button focusing ill just keep firing away. If I turn the camera to portrait mode, as Im doing it, I move my thumb on the joystick up, so the point moves to the top centre third in that orientation. Its super quick, but does take some practice. When using a lens like the 45mm which is lighter, I'll often just use the touch touch screen to set the point on her face, then hold back button while firing away. It is all practice unfortunately, but once you nail it, you will hardly miss a shot :)
Lots of valuable information, which should be applied to family and kids playing photos as well. Your advice on practice and learning one’s equipment is the most important for me, developing our eye and aesthetic can only start to happen with lots of practice. A good foundation is essential but practice is what helps us better understand the nuance of what emotion or message we want to convey, when and why to click the shutter, to achieve that. Would love a video or series of videos where you explore that more, based on your work, it’s obvious that you’ve worked extremely hard to have reached the incredible level, you are at.
Hi there, what a lovely comment. Thanks so much! Yes, I often do family shoots as well, and these tips are totally transferable to that genre too. People often think that a new big camera will make them get better photos right! The most iconic images of the century were taken on film and in a way that tells a story many of us dream to capture. Your video idea on emotion is a great one and I will pencil it down! I have a massive list that is difficult to get through with a 6 month old at home ha :)
Hi John, thanks so much! Glad you got something out of it. Ahh I could do one, but honestly, I've only ever shot the one (which you can find on my page). I watched a whole lot of Whoismattjohnson BTS videos to learn everything :)
Great tips. I don’t know much about wedding photography, but most of what you said could be applied to music/concert photography, my chosen field. I would say that shooting gigs is even more challenging than weddings as it is always variable LED lights that are often coloured and constantly changing, and which you have absolutely no control over. M43 is generally not considered suitable for it because of the low lighting (depending on venue), and I did shoot full-frame DSLRs for years, but I find that the EM-1 Mk2 I use is just as good up to about ISO 3200. I just treat it like I do when shooting film, and make allowances for movement that way. I certainly found that the Olympus focussing was better than the DSLR. And I love the lower weight, and prices. Having shot Olympus since the 1970s, using Zuiko lenses again is a joy, and I mix up primes with zooms, depending on the situation, and always use two bodies.
Hi Chris, thanks so much for stopping by. You are totally right, I mean a wedding is much like a concert anyway, especially when the reception dancing happens :) LED lighting is an absolute nightmare when you can't control it right! Great tech when it is in your own hands ha. Our little cameras are perfectly acceptable up to 3200, and with the noise reduction software out there these days, there really isn't any reason to worry. 100% the Oly focusing would be better than the DSLR, with exception to maybe the 1Dx series, which are different use cameras really. You would have quite a selection of 'vintage' glass then? I'm looking to get more olympus vintage glass to film with on my blackmagic! those f1.2 primes look amazing.
Super interesting! I'm a wedding photographer too and we have some similar and some different approaches :) I would add that if you're a beginner, and you are setting up external lights, *please* make sure you take the time to be properly insured. Because if Uncle Joe trips on one of your lights and hurts himself it could end up being a really bad situation. Gotta ask though, I can tell that a few of your shots are wider than 35mm (FF equivalent of course). What's your wide angle lens of choice? Probably the 7-14? Great video, as always :)
Hi Jason, thanks so much for the watch. Great to hear we are on the same page in some areas! There certainly would be other and much better ways of doing things, and I'm always keen to hear what others do! After all, I watch hours of YT videos to learn how the pros shoot weddings ha. Good tip on the insurance, I should have mentioned to also sand bag lights and tape cords. Perhaps I'll do another video on that. You are right, a few of the shots (out in the vineyard and on the dance floor) were shot using the 7-14mm. I love getting in wide when there is wild dancing happening. I just didnt include that in the video as most beginners wouldn't get / need that lens. It's more of a personal preference there. Cheers!
Oh and just in case I was confusing: when I mentioned if "you're a beginner and setting up external lights" - that whole paragraph I'm speaking to the general "you" - not "you" as in Matt. :) I know you/Matt have a ton of experience. That little bit was just for anyone who is starting out into the wedding space and hasn't looked into getting proper insurance :) And I think you're right about leaving out the wide angle lenses for the purpose of this video. As you said, the 35, 50, and 85 (ish) focal lengths are much more forgiving and of course, still lovely to have in a couple's gallery.
Thanks for this video. I was wondering if you get a high hit rate when you do the face tracking while people are moving forward? If there is a box over the face does it mean that it is already in focus or do you have to press the back button then shoot? Can't seem the get a good hit rate with face detect caf with a very wide aperture (1.4) thanks
Hey Lauren, thanks so much for the message. What camera are you using? Because that will really dictate how well the tracking works. Do you mean actual C-TR or just C with face detection on? While ever you are in C-AF and there is a box on the face with your finger pressed on the backbutton you should be in focus. Also, what type of light is it? dark or normal?
@@etchd_ sorry about the confusion. I meant face detect on. Does it continuously focus or do I have to still press the back button focus over and over as the person changes position? I have also tried the caf with tracking but that doesn't seem to work that well. I'm using an em1 mark iii and using it indoors so less light. Thanks
Hi Perry, that is quite a broad question. Everyone has their own tolerances to acceptable noise levels. It also depends on where the images are being viewed, how they are edited, at what size you are viewing them, what noise reduction software you use etc
Normally I don’t use any noise reduction software if possible I just wanted to compare different sensor sizes and how it deals with different situations that’s all currently I am using Fuji x series cameras.
hello! what do you think about the focus of the face and eyes of the em1-3? it has improved from the em1-2, but it is very far from sony, don't you think? i have an em1-3 (hobbyist use) but once i tried the sony af and it's another world. wouldn't the sony system do better for weddings? a greeting. Glad to have discovered you here!
Hi there! thanks for stopping by. I think the autofocus is pretty decent on the EM1MKIII, and indeed it's my camera of choice for portraits and weddings. I have two EM1x as well, but love the fact the EM1MKIII has the box over the eye. Yes, the Sony AF is insanely fast! But you also have to consider, their newer cameras are also newer than both of the Olympus models. It's that never ending technological advancements that make you fork out more money for the latest tech ha. Yes, where we stand right now, if you were looking to get into wedding photography as a business and were keen on investing into that genre of photography, an a7iv or a Canon r6 would be your best bet. Great low light, AF and video capabilities to boot. I more made this video for those beginners out there who already own a M 4/3 camera and were wanting to try out shooting weddings. Like I mentioned though, I'm confident I could get far better images on my camera system than a beginner using a Sony! Sure it's easy to focus on the subjects eyes, but if everything else about the image lacks any interest, then what's the point? ha :)
@@etchd_ I agree with everything. in my case it is just a hobby as an amateur photographer. I am not a professional photographer. yes, my photographic equipment is olympus em1-3 with 25/45/75 1.8, 60 macro, 12-40 and 40-150 2.8 plus 1.4x. good material but as I said; sony's af plays in a much higher league i think, doesn't it? I'm glad I discovered his channel, greetings.
sorry i'm going crazy to find out how to set overexposure and underexposure warnings. It makes them available to me only in the image review phase and not in the shooting phase! Help !!!
Hi there! haha yes, i think every camera brand needs to work on their menu systems. Having said that, I think the Olympus menus are better than Sony! Have you ever used a Blackmagic Camera? by far the best menu in the world, it all just makes sense. I wish all manufacturers would just follow suit.
Great tip,s, you do not mention spot metering, say in churche,s where flash is not allowed, and exposure compensation. Granted, takes practice, blown highlight,s can,t be recovered.
Hi Steve, thanks for the comment. You are right, I don't mention spot metering as i think for beginners it can be a little confusing and they run the risk of forgetting to change it back when the scene changes. I find the auto settings work so well in 95% of the situations that i just leave it there. I actually exposure lock when i shoot myself, but that is another skill in itself!
best video i have ever seen on practical use of olympus
Thanks so much for the kind words Alex! Glad it could be of help.
Great tips, even if not shooting the lunacy of a wedding! Thanks!
Hi Phillip, haha I feel it's stressful for everyone involved unless you're a guest who can just get drunk and eat 😂. Otherwise anyone with a vested interest in the day is praying things go well!
Wow, lots to absorb here, thanks so much!
Pro Wedding Photographer here, but I am changing over to m4/3. ALL of your info, that I directly did myself, was absolutely spot-on!
REALLY great info presented here.
G-day!
Thanks for watching another video! I'm glad you could get something out of it despite your skill in the genre!
Thanks I will revisit this later. I am a retired wedding photographer form the old days but have just recently been introduced to the Olympus Micro 4/3rd system.I need to master the auto focus settings. I don't do weddings anymore but am occasionally a guest at one and also still do a lot of people photography. When basic auto focus came to film cameras that was a lifesaver for me when having work with glasses on. It was very hard to get manual focus in failing light back then.I have now subscribed to your channel. It's always good to find fellow aussies on youtube. cheers Geoff
Hi Geoff, thanks so much for the comment. Which camera are you currently using? The AF depending on camera has it's quirks, but like anything, it's all practice. I'm keen to shoot my next wedding (for an ex Olympus employee) using vintage Olympus glass which should be fun ha. Focus peaking will definitely help there. Thanks for the subscription, I hope i can continue to offer some value on here.
@@etchd_ Thanks for your reply. I have an Olympus OMD EM5 Mk2.I have it on loan from a friend who has difficulty using it for he has Parkinsons disease.I have 3 lenses. I have lent him a Canon 600d plus some lenses and a flash. We may do a swap soon. I am enjoying micro 4/3rds for the first time . I have ordered an adaptor so I can use my large collection of pentax lenses on it. I will also try putting a couple of pentax 6x7 lenses on it as well.I started off in photography with Pentax and then also got into Canon cameras and then Nikon. I have way too many cameras and lenses but I am a bit addicted.I shoot both film and digital and occasionally teach photography to those who ask me. I used to shoot weddings on weekends and had a day job as the main income earner.I am absorbing as much as I can about the Olympus system at present as I really like it although it is more a thinking man's camera than my others and but find it a bit slow for some things ..Geoff
CABBAGE! Take awesome photos! Crazy videos, rich in content and fun, you give a lot of useful information and you only have 3800 subscribers ????
They don't know what they're missing!
Compliment!
...and thanks!
Hi Francesco, thanks so much for the love. I'm glad you got something out of it. I'm only relatively new i guess on YT, so am aiming to grow as much as possible :)
Best explanation on explaining Olympus!
I have no plans to do wedding but past year really got into the olympus and your channel for m43 discussions are amazing! Your weddings tips are so clear that if I do a wedding in the far future, this video will echo in my head! Thank you!
Hi there! thanks so much for the lovely kind words. I never had any aspiration to do weddings either, so I did one for my friend and absolutely loved it. I still find them so stressful though haha. I struggled with doing things wrong the first few times, which is why i created this video, so you wouldnt :) Hoepfully you can use these tips for your other photography, I literally shoot most things this way anyways!
GREAT video Matt!! Thank you…
Hi Helen! Thanks so much! Hope your video journey is going well 😁
Terrific info. Nicely done. The Oly is such an awesome system! Keep the videos coming.
Hi Ken, thanks for the support mate! It means a lot. Yes, it's quite a versatile system if you know how to accommodate for a few things like low light action! More on the way 👍
Thank you so much, great information
Glad I could help :)
Great advice! I've typically used my E-M5 Mk III camera with either a 45mm Olympus or 56mm Sigma prime as a second camera to my Canon R6, usually sporting a 24-70 f/2.8 lens. That zoom range covers the majority of what I encounter at weddings or events, and then the longer primes can be shot wide open (usually) to get closer or more detailed photos of the bride and groom, guests or other details while still remaining within the ISO limits of the MFT camera. I prefer the longer lenses on the Olympus because I can still achieve a more blurred background at those lengths.
I've often set my camera to Manual mode but left ISO to auto, so that if I have times when the action has slowed, the minimum shutter speed doesn't get in the way. I can just lower the shutter speed so long as I don't bottom out on the ISO, which I very rarely do at indoor events. I do this on both the Canon and Olympus. Have you shot like that, and if so, why do you prefer aperture priority with a minimum shutter? Thanks!
Last would be whether the new OM-1 has significantly changed how you do wedding photography. I am strongly considering getting a pro-level Olympus body next year so I can more comfortably hold it, and also so I can get a body with two card slots. If the new OM-1 really is a game changer (especially in regards to the full coverage of focus points, as well as better face tracking) I might splurge on it -- if not, I'd save money and get a used E-M1 Mk III for half the price.
Hi Bill, thanks so much for the comment. Great to hear you are using a multi system to shoot your weddings! The r6 is pretty much made for weddings, and honestly, if i was shooting them fulltime and nothing else, that is probably what I'd have, or the a7iv. But since I do only a few per year, I just push my m4/3 to the limits which is more than enough for most couples anyways.
I think i just default to Aperture Priority because I know the camera and what it can do like the back of my hand. Really, your method is more fool proof to prevent unwanted motion blur. I just automatically know what i can get away with and what i can't.
Honestly, the AF speed and face / eye tracking is so good on the OM-1, i would say yes, it is a million times better than the EM5 MKIII. Even the new OM-5 has brilliant face and eye tracking, just not as fast or as full coverage as the OM-1. If you are set on getting an OM branded camera for weddings then the OM-1 is definitely what you want. However, it may be better suited for you to get the R6 II? I just shot another wedding two weeks ago with the OM-1 and it was great. Got another next week, for an ex Olympus employee actually, so pressures on ha!
great video thank you
Thank you for this video !!! I started to use my Oly OM1 mark iii for family, maternity outdoor shoots and I see not so many people on RUclips are shooting these sessions with Oly. You see behind the scenes with Nikon, Canon, Sony... I would love to see more videos like you did with the portait session BHS on the beach. Especially in different lighting scenarious. Hard light, soft light, how to position people/couple regarding the sun, which setting you use so that you get balanced RAWs for edit ans how Olympus is dealing with these scenarious...
Hey! sorry for the late reply. Im glad you enjoyed the video! Did you check out my portrait session with the OM-1 that is on my channel? that has all the things you listed! I do plan on doing a full bts of me shooting a wedding though so that could help!
Very good video! Whoever wants to learn the basics, whether in Olympus or another brand, everything is in here, congratulations! 👌👌
Cheers Filipe, it means a lot! Yes, I feel there are many skills that can transfer across to other forms of photography and it's important we practice them all!
I'm booked to shoot a wedding, at night, and I'm an Olympus user as well. Thanks for all your tips, they will help me a lot. I'm considering on using my two EM-1 bodies (mark I and II) paired with the 12-40 f2.8, Sigma 30mm f1.4 and the Lumix 35-100mm f2.8. For lighting, I'll use on-camera speedlights and that's it.
Hi Gabriel, great to hear mate! Sounds like you have a great mixture of gear to shoot the wedding! Interested in hearing how the sigma goes!
Great tips man! I wish I would've seen this before I shot my first wedding last weekend with my E-M1 MKIII.
Hi Dean! Ahhh thanks mate. Ha, that is always the way. How did the shoot go? happy with how the camera went?
Great tips!! I really enjoyed this video!! Thank you!
Ahh thank you so much my friend! glad it helped!
Just wanted to say thanks so much for this awesome video. I watched it so many times before I shot a wedding recently for a friend’s son. Although they said ‘no pressure’ there were still a few nerves 😅
I really appreciate the effort you put in. Am happy to say the photos (mostly taken with the OM 20mm) were really well received and the couple were absolutely thrilled. Was a great learning experience. So thanks so much. (Only issue was file names . They were both the same on the two cameras. So now I need to learn how to differentiate between the two camera’s. Times were synced.)
Have a happy holiday season with your family.
Hi Kim, thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you got something out of this video :) haha there is always pressure because we place it on ourselves! but it's good, because it forces us to take risks and learn.
Glad the 20mm also worked out. I use it all the time :)
Have you got your file naming settings set to continuous or is it automatically resetting each time? I guess i just automatically know which camera each image was shot on so never really worried. The metadata in lightroom should tell you straight away too, you can toggle it to display over each image as you edit or browse!
Really enjoyed this video Matt. Really refreshing to some M4/3 wedding content! I'm on GH5's but love the Oly pro lenses. Definitely holding out for the Oly 'wow' camera or the GH6, I feel like just about every wedding I'm just scraping by in some moments focus/light wise. The video out of the GH5 is a whole other story though, and probably the main reason I haven't jumped system.
Hi Joel, thanks so much for the kind words mate! Yeah, it's not every day you see these cameras used for wedding photography, and they aren't without their limitations, but once you know them, you can work around it. Ahh the GH5 is a great cam, do you film weddings with it mainly? Autofocus has come a long way, so fingers crossed this next cam delivers the goods :)
@@etchd_ probably 50/50 photo and video actually, I have quite a popular package where I offer hybrid coverage solo. Love how reliable the GH5 is and I've never run into issues with the buffer which is ideal for hybrid. The lenses are really what I'm invested in, the Oly 40-150 2.8 is magic and I'll never go back from having those focus clutches!
Great overview, and I think you covered all the important bits! Thank you!
Thanks so much mate! It's often difficult to squeeze everything in, but I know from teaching, if you overload a beginner with too much info, they remember none of it ha.
Great tips Matt! I shot my first wedding two weeks ago and forgot to sync clocks with my co-shooter and yes, it is a pain in the behind.
Ha ! you never make the same mistake twice :)
Learned alot! About the focus pattern, when walking down the isle you use single point. Do you adjust the focus point with the joystick, touchscreen or do you focus and recompose? I find it hard to adjust the box and nailing focus at the same time, while also trying to be aware of composition !
Hi Martin! Thanks so much. I'm glad to hear you could get something out of it. Ok, so if I have the 40-150mm f2.8 on I use the EVF rather than the screen only because the lens is heavier and i can support it easier while pressing on my eye. so with that lens, I will use the joystick and thumb wheel to switch to single point, then while the camera is on my eye, i will use the joystick to place it in the top centre third of the frame, and while holding back button focusing ill just keep firing away. If I turn the camera to portrait mode, as Im doing it, I move my thumb on the joystick up, so the point moves to the top centre third in that orientation. Its super quick, but does take some practice. When using a lens like the 45mm which is lighter, I'll often just use the touch touch screen to set the point on her face, then hold back button while firing away. It is all practice unfortunately, but once you nail it, you will hardly miss a shot :)
Lots of valuable information, which should be applied to family and kids playing photos as well. Your advice on practice and learning one’s equipment is the most important for me, developing our eye and aesthetic can only start to happen with lots of practice. A good foundation is essential but practice is what helps us better understand the nuance of what emotion or message we want to convey, when and why to click the shutter, to achieve that. Would love a video or series of videos where you explore that more, based on your work, it’s obvious that you’ve worked extremely hard to have reached the incredible level, you are at.
Hi there, what a lovely comment. Thanks so much! Yes, I often do family shoots as well, and these tips are totally transferable to that genre too. People often think that a new big camera will make them get better photos right! The most iconic images of the century were taken on film and in a way that tells a story many of us dream to capture. Your video idea on emotion is a great one and I will pencil it down! I have a massive list that is difficult to get through with a 6 month old at home ha :)
Really useful information! Well done. Do you have anything similar for making a video of a wedding?
Hi John, thanks so much! Glad you got something out of it. Ahh I could do one, but honestly, I've only ever shot the one (which you can find on my page). I watched a whole lot of Whoismattjohnson BTS videos to learn everything :)
Another great vid. Looking forward to more excellent content 👍👍
Thanks so much Nathan! I assure you there is a lot coming in the next few weeks. I've set aside time to smash stuff out!
Great tips. I don’t know much about wedding photography, but most of what you said could be applied to music/concert photography, my chosen field. I would say that shooting gigs is even more challenging than weddings as it is always variable LED lights that are often coloured and constantly changing, and which you have absolutely no control over. M43 is generally not considered suitable for it because of the low lighting (depending on venue), and I did shoot full-frame DSLRs for years, but I find that the EM-1 Mk2 I use is just as good up to about ISO 3200. I just treat it like I do when shooting film, and make allowances for movement that way. I certainly found that the Olympus focussing was better than the DSLR. And I love the lower weight, and prices. Having shot Olympus since the 1970s, using Zuiko lenses again is a joy, and I mix up primes with zooms, depending on the situation, and always use two bodies.
Hi Chris, thanks so much for stopping by. You are totally right, I mean a wedding is much like a concert anyway, especially when the reception dancing happens :) LED lighting is an absolute nightmare when you can't control it right! Great tech when it is in your own hands ha.
Our little cameras are perfectly acceptable up to 3200, and with the noise reduction software out there these days, there really isn't any reason to worry. 100% the Oly focusing would be better than the DSLR, with exception to maybe the 1Dx series, which are different use cameras really. You would have quite a selection of 'vintage' glass then? I'm looking to get more olympus vintage glass to film with on my blackmagic! those f1.2 primes look amazing.
thank you for the pro video, amazing
Thanks so much for your continued support Alex, means a lot!
Thank you, you have made a great job with this Video 👍🏽😃
Many thanks my friend! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Super interesting! I'm a wedding photographer too and we have some similar and some different approaches :)
I would add that if you're a beginner, and you are setting up external lights, *please* make sure you take the time to be properly insured. Because if Uncle Joe trips on one of your lights and hurts himself it could end up being a really bad situation.
Gotta ask though, I can tell that a few of your shots are wider than 35mm (FF equivalent of course). What's your wide angle lens of choice? Probably the 7-14?
Great video, as always :)
Hi Jason, thanks so much for the watch. Great to hear we are on the same page in some areas! There certainly would be other and much better ways of doing things, and I'm always keen to hear what others do! After all, I watch hours of YT videos to learn how the pros shoot weddings ha.
Good tip on the insurance, I should have mentioned to also sand bag lights and tape cords. Perhaps I'll do another video on that.
You are right, a few of the shots (out in the vineyard and on the dance floor) were shot using the 7-14mm. I love getting in wide when there is wild dancing happening. I just didnt include that in the video as most beginners wouldn't get / need that lens. It's more of a personal preference there.
Cheers!
Oh and just in case I was confusing: when I mentioned if "you're a beginner and setting up external lights" - that whole paragraph I'm speaking to the general "you" - not "you" as in Matt. :) I know you/Matt have a ton of experience.
That little bit was just for anyone who is starting out into the wedding space and hasn't looked into getting proper insurance :)
And I think you're right about leaving out the wide angle lenses for the purpose of this video. As you said, the 35, 50, and 85 (ish) focal lengths are much more forgiving and of course, still lovely to have in a couple's gallery.
Thanks for this video. I was wondering if you get a high hit rate when you do the face tracking while people are moving forward? If there is a box over the face does it mean that it is already in focus or do you have to press the back button then shoot? Can't seem the get a good hit rate with face detect caf with a very wide aperture (1.4) thanks
Hey Lauren, thanks so much for the message. What camera are you using? Because that will really dictate how well the tracking works. Do you mean actual C-TR or just C with face detection on? While ever you are in C-AF and there is a box on the face with your finger pressed on the backbutton you should be in focus. Also, what type of light is it? dark or normal?
@@etchd_ sorry about the confusion. I meant face detect on. Does it continuously focus or do I have to still press the back button focus over and over as the person changes position? I have also tried the caf with tracking but that doesn't seem to work that well. I'm using an em1 mark iii and using it indoors so less light. Thanks
My main question I would like to ask is how does mft does or copes under low light situations especially for weddings and events photography.
Hi Perry, that is quite a broad question. Everyone has their own tolerances to acceptable noise levels. It also depends on where the images are being viewed, how they are edited, at what size you are viewing them, what noise reduction software you use etc
Normally I don’t use any noise reduction software if possible I just wanted to compare different sensor sizes and how it deals with different situations that’s all currently I am using Fuji x series cameras.
hello! what do you think about the focus of the face and eyes of the em1-3? it has improved from the em1-2, but it is very far from sony, don't you think? i have an em1-3 (hobbyist use) but once i tried the sony af and it's another world. wouldn't the sony system do better for weddings? a greeting. Glad to have discovered you here!
Hi there! thanks for stopping by. I think the autofocus is pretty decent on the EM1MKIII, and indeed it's my camera of choice for portraits and weddings. I have two EM1x as well, but love the fact the EM1MKIII has the box over the eye. Yes, the Sony AF is insanely fast! But you also have to consider, their newer cameras are also newer than both of the Olympus models. It's that never ending technological advancements that make you fork out more money for the latest tech ha. Yes, where we stand right now, if you were looking to get into wedding photography as a business and were keen on investing into that genre of photography, an a7iv or a Canon r6 would be your best bet. Great low light, AF and video capabilities to boot. I more made this video for those beginners out there who already own a M 4/3 camera and were wanting to try out shooting weddings. Like I mentioned though, I'm confident I could get far better images on my camera system than a beginner using a Sony! Sure it's easy to focus on the subjects eyes, but if everything else about the image lacks any interest, then what's the point? ha :)
@@etchd_ I agree with everything. in my case it is just a hobby as an amateur photographer. I am not a professional photographer. yes, my photographic equipment is olympus em1-3 with 25/45/75 1.8, 60 macro, 12-40 and 40-150 2.8 plus 1.4x. good material but as I said; sony's af plays in a much higher league i think, doesn't it? I'm glad I discovered his channel, greetings.
Have you tried the 75mm 1.8?
I actually haven't but it's a lens i hear is really nice!
sorry i'm going crazy to find out how to set overexposure and underexposure warnings. It makes them available to me only in the image review phase and not in the shooting phase! Help !!!
I HAVE SOLVED IT!!! THANK YOU
Nice tips, but the Olympus menu system ... 😱
Hi there! haha yes, i think every camera brand needs to work on their menu systems. Having said that, I think the Olympus menus are better than Sony! Have you ever used a Blackmagic Camera? by far the best menu in the world, it all just makes sense. I wish all manufacturers would just follow suit.
Great tip,s, you do not mention spot metering, say in churche,s where flash is not allowed, and exposure compensation. Granted, takes practice, blown highlight,s can,t be recovered.
Hi Steve, thanks for the comment. You are right, I don't mention spot metering as i think for beginners it can be a little confusing and they run the risk of forgetting to change it back when the scene changes. I find the auto settings work so well in 95% of the situations that i just leave it there. I actually exposure lock when i shoot myself, but that is another skill in itself!