Excellent video, Jimmy! It's one thing to use a camera for a week and write a review. But, a year of shooting 100,000 images (plus lots of video as you said) in professional use really wrings out a product to reveal its strengths and weaknesses. I it good to hear that your experience has validated this camera for you, and therefore for many thousands of others. I bought the OM-1 during the pre-release period to get the promotional benefits. I sold one of my matching set of E-M1 II's then, so now have the OM-1, an E-M1 Mk II, an E-M5 Mk III, an E-M1 original (don't really use it, but I like it), a PEN E-P5, a PEN E-PL9 (for sale), and several older Olympus and Lumix P&S cameras. I got the E-M5 Mk III (silver) at the close out discounted price when the OM-5 was released in November. I had an original E-M5 and had always missed it and didn't see the advantage (for me) of the OM-5 since I had an OM-1. You just have to love the E-M5 series, so the E-M5 Mk III is my everyday camera I take whenever I leave the house. I went full old school with the E-M 5 by adding a black leather half-case. People think it's beautiful and want to ask about it, so it works really well for street photography. When I'm going out on a photo walk or serious shoot I take the OM-1, and often also the E-M1 Mk II with a complementary lens. The PEN E-P5 is for when I need to travel very light. My gear is much better than I am, but the more I use it, the better I get. Thanks for all the work you put into your videos. They are priceless.
Great review! I love that you keep it subjective, highlighting your experiences while actually working with the camera. While I love my OM-1 and learned a lot by learning how to use it, I keep going back to my EM-5 mk3 often, especially for going out with friends and family, as it is smaller, lighter and less professional looking. The images I get are just as good in most cases. The OM-1 is an improvement in nearly every aspect but also made me appreciate more what I already had. It showed me again that most often, when I am disappointed with my images, it really is more due to a lack of my photographic skills and understanding than a shortcoming of my tools. So the best „feature“ of the OM-1 to me is that it motivates me a lot to improve my side of the equation.
How much of “your side of the equation” is knowledge of the camera you are working with and how much is general photography skill? Your answer will be useful to me and perhaps to others.
@@RoderickJMacdonald thanks for asking!Learning how the camera works is very important so it does not “get in the way”. But I struggle more with the general stuff. Often I don’t like my composition, the focus does not sit right (needs practice), I have not enough depth of field (aperture too wide), unwanted motion blur (shutter speed too slow) etc. So it is more a question of having everything set up fast enough to my liking and still catching the decisive moments. And developing my photographic eye. This will just take time. I am critical with my images and see my errors, that is a good sign I guess.
@@sourcebased I wish I had the self knowledge that you seem to have about your photography. I am hardly one to be giving advice, but I suspect that part of the secret is curation: brutally rejecting most of your photos. Of those that remain, only share a few. As you wrote, I think that dissatisfaction with, for example, your compositions is a big step towards improvement. If I read you correctly, there is a tension between taking the time to get the composition right on the one hand, and acting quickly enough to catch decisive moment on the other. In my case, that is partly a question of planning (having the camera set up properly for the situation), partly a question of mastery of my camera, so that I know what to do immediately, and partly a question of luck. The only solution for this last is taking many pictures and discarding most of them. Perhaps you could be more aggressive in increasing ISO?
I don't have the OM 1. But do have om 10mk2 and original om 1 mk1. I shouldn't imagine there would be any visible difference in 99% image quality between any of the cameras mentioned including OM1. I have pictures taken with my om10 that compare to my sony full frame. Most cases indistinquishable. Especially with modern software.
Thank you for this excellent review! I have the om-1 but have not yet learned half of it's capabilities. I am still mostly using my old but still good EM5 MKii. I was hesitant to upgrade to the OM-1, but your review and my limited use so far have made me happy to make the upgrade. Again, thank you so much for this video, and all your other videos! They really help people like me that are not professionally educated photographers.
Happy to give you the 1000th like on this video. Really excellent, Jimmy! I am a longtime (>50 years) Nikon guy. Got into Olympus a few years ago as my 'fun' cameras, starting with a Pen-F, then added a EM1 Mk III and the OM-1. Love the feel and, more importantly, the images from all of them. Your videos have been indispensable guides on how to get the most out of the OM cameras. Thank you!
I hope you still own that Pen-F. I looked at used prices the other day and after 7 years it is selling for over $1,000 US. I bought mine for $850 and it has gone up in value -- but I won't sell it. :-)
I love the opera music in the beginning. And wow your camera is wearing nicely. Hardly any signs of wear especially on the rubber. Thats a good sign for sure. Also I am really glad to see that you have been able to get your portraitures business back up to full swing. After the great 2020 I did not think a lot of this would ever return to normal.
OM-1 Live ND only works well in shady conditions and if you want a bad HD look. It was one reason I bought an OM-1 and it as nearly disappointing as the Subject Distraction
I'm really wondering why nobody seems to realise that OM-1 4K 50/60 fps have significantly worse image quality than 24/25/30 fps although there is no sensor crop and the Mbit/s Rate is exactly twice as high... Really hope it's possible to improve that with a firmware update.
Awesome video Jimmy! I wonder if this recent 1.4 update improved on those video quirks. Either way the OM1 has been great for video at least for my needs and I'm glad to hear they keep improving on each update. It does feel more stable on videos now.
Great review Jimmy. Thank you for going to the trouble to do it... OM1 was my first decent camera investment in 1977. It was like an extension of my mind and body. Ever since digital I've hoped for a camera that was as comfortable, as controllable, as intuitively connected as the original OM1... Maybe this is it.
Indeed, this OM-1 is the closest to the perfect digital Olympus camera ever, I love the speed, the handling and just overall usability, not to mention the great colours too.
Your thoughts reflect spot on what I feel about the OM-1, it still wows me every time I use it and puts a big smile on my face. I think they released it only once it was in "gold status" not like many other products which are released premature. On the AF, it still surprises me how accurate and fast it tracks my dogs.
Jimmy, great context. For me as an OM-1 user for a year also, the only thing that I think OM system needs to improve for me is the CAF plus tracking for human. The subject detection caf and caf tracking is fine, it works extremely well with birds and other subject with its Ai subject detection autofocus but the caf plus tracking with human still lacks behind all the competitors. The ability to put a single box and track makes it so much easier to shoot sports and event photography when you can just focus on composition. I hope you, Jimmy as a OM system ambassador can channel that message to OM system. That’s the only thing makes hold OM-1 back from being the most versatile and compact system in the market.
I use the OM-1 since it was introduced and I am still excited. With expanded ISO, I shoot until ISO12800 and can reduce almost any noise with Topaz Denoise AI thanks also to increased dynamic range. Especially helpful when short exposure is required such as birds in flight. With the Stary Sky Autofokus I created milky way pictures like never before. The in camera ND filter makes nice effects for blurry water. And in camera Focus stacking is great for macro, such as insects. Maybe for video the new G9II is better but for my video needs it's ok except that there is only manual focus when I do 10x slow motion with 240/24 frames.
I'm waiting and hoping that with the release of new firmware they're address a few of these things. The processor is clearly capable of more. Perhaps 10 bit 4:2:2 recording? Or autofocus while at 240/24 frames. I'd also like to see custom LUTs. It's possible. I'm really hoping OMDS is working on a big update.
Great review Jimmy! Nice to see what you think about the camera after extensive use. I currently have and use the EM-1 Mk III and the Pen F digital. I'll keep the Pen F until it either dies or OM systems releases a new one.
Excellent video! I am about ready to 'pop' for the OM-1, and presently have the mkIII. I do Weddings. I have not seen you for awhile, as I unsubscribed after your "Apr 1" 'joke' about moving to some 100M pixel system. BTW: The original Assistant you used was the Ultimate, in cuteness, banter, and personality, IMHO.
Great review Jimmy and I 100% agree with your assessment of the OM-1 features. My original camera was EM5 MI, then Olympus upgraded me for free to EM5 MII which as been my goto camera for my Storm chasing and Landscape Photography. However that camera is now my backupcamer since getting the OM-1 and I LOVE it! I can't wait to break it in on my Storm chasing adventures, since I live in Canada storm season is shorter than that of the US season, and put it through some rigorous paces. I have since spread out into architectural and pet photography. So far working with this camera is a dream. Images and colours are very natural and the noise at higher ISO's are still manageable. OM Systems is on the right track and I have been very impressed with all their product releases. I am sad that this OM-1 will be the last "Olympus Branded" product but I am excited by the rejuvenated feel OM Systems seems to have and their commitment to listening to "US" consumers of what we want a camera or lens to be. The future seems bright. Cheers Jimmy
Thanks! I am using an EM-1 III for my work and I am totally satisfied. However, one thing is a bit less good: Moiré. My main reason to upgrade to OM-! would be if it generated less moiré. Hoping for the new quad-pixel technology. Do you have any experience in this regards ? That's oft ignore, but to my mind, noise/dr is just fine on MFT and others modern camera, but moiré is most of the time a big issue.. Only Fujifilm X success to reduce it a bit. Cheers!
The EM1.2 and EM1.3 are still better than the OM-1. I use my EM1.2 for paid work due to its reliability. I use my OM-1 for ... well, I don't use it any more.
I'd need to wait a little longer but I definitely want an OM-1. My G9 is fantastic and I don't plan on giving it up but I want to add this one so I can do super telephoto and macro without needing to change lenses so much.
What do you think about the retro bits of the OM-1? Do you appreciate Olympus designers trying to make them look like a film wind device? Or is it time for OM-D to modernise?
I don't mind cameras looking a bit retro, in fact, I am a fan. OM-1 just struck the balance between retro and modern without going all out like Nikon, Canon and Sony. It's all about handling and usability and OM-1 is perfectly fine in that regard, especially the grip.
@@Red35Photography i think the bigger grip was a good decision and supports heavier lenses. But I think it's time for OMS to drop the faux-retro film rewind :)
I appreciate all the effort you put into your videos. Thanks for the reflective look at your time with the OM-1. I am curious, what backpack are you using here? It looks quite nice. Compact but roomy enough for a good amount of gear.
I just bought mine three weeks ago. It was used, but listed 'as new' and I upgraded from an EM-1 mark 1, so I have a big learning curve ahead of me. I haven't had a chance to try out all the new features yet, but I'm looking forward to it. All the AF modes, subject finder (planes, birds, dogs, etc.) and some of the other features are a little overwhelming right now, but I'll try to get a handle on it. I found out CP+ is this weekend, so I might drop by there and hit the OM booth. Cherry Blossom season will start here in Tokyo in a few weeks, that will be my first test. I'm going to save up to buy the Zuiko 100-400 non Pro. That should make a killer combo with the OM-1.
An excellent review - it is pretty much what my experiences were: The OM-1 is really one of the few cameras I recommend all the time, and there are many good reasons for that. Nice one
Great Video Jimmy. What I would love to see is the kind of video capability that we have with the GH6. The OM1 blasts the GH6 out of the water for stills and computational photography and whilst the video capability is good it’s well below par with the GH6. As a result I like many others use the GH6 for video and the OM1 for stills - clearly an opportunity for OM Systems.
Great suggestion! I would like to see that also as I make commercial videos with OM cameras. However, having said that, I am ok in making interesting videos from OM-1 and even EM-1 III and X, but yeah, having more options to 'tweak' is good, Open Gate is one thing that I really would like to see.
Great review. Would love one but will never touch any camera with the flip out screen. Would prefer this camera to my Sony r4, which by the way is a fantastic camera. But for that flip out screen.
As always a very great video. As myself always believe to do more with less, which is what brought me to my beloved Lumix G9 which I pair with Olympus pro glass. Though amazing for landscapes and street photography, for portraiture and indoor photos, I found myself frequently frustrated, even when using the very fast Oly 25m 1.2. The light gathering and auto focus could always use some improvement. This brough me to the world of full frame Canons, specifically my EOS R. I must say that the auto focus far exceeded that of the Lumix and light gathering was a no brainer, especially with Canon's 1.4 lenses. Though I love the Oly Pros and bound to continue to use my MFT system, when it matters most, I will always reach for the Canon.
I would like to see the next FW upgrade to include the ability to assign image review to the lens function button. I can assign preview but not review. My Nikon camera allows this, and I use it all the time, especially for macro work. I know you can set the image review time in the camera menu, but I prefer to have complete control over it. Yes you can push the play button, but I like the way the lens function button falls right under my left thumb. I know, this is a first world problem so to speak, but since you're asking.... One improvement I love over their past cameras is the new EVF. It is so much better than their past cameras, and really improves the useability of the camera, especially if you like to use manual focus, in macro work for example. They should really have done this when they brought out the EM1x.
Great review! I have had the OM-1 also since the launch when I pre-ordered it. Obviously I confirm that it is a dream to use and like you, I also use the LiveND filter the most. I don't think it is easily substituted by actual ND filters because often I found myself wanting ISO 80 and a particular shutter speed which I have to set the ND filter to (so either one of the 6 settings) If I would have only one ND filte, let's say 10 stops, I would have to compromise or use a tripod ,which is in itself also a compromise sometimes because you just can't get the angles you want at times when using a tripod. However there's also negatives: firstly the buttons on the back side got erased very quickly. I sent it back and they repaired the whole thing with new buttons so the service is amazing but why did this happen in the first place? Secondly the HiRes mode seems better than it actua;lly is. This was one of the main reasons I got the camera but I end up not rreally using it that much because somehow the regular files look better to me than the HiRes with its insanely tiny pixels. Sure the quality is there but MFT pixels are already small. For product photography oit is perfect but in most scenes there's always some movement involved and that is when you realize this is no more than just a feature. Having said that, I downloaded some panasonic S5ii HiRes file to compare (was thinking about getting fullframe too) and that file looked very bad compared to how Olympus does it. All in all the thing I love the most is the extreme IBIS and the mobility. A marvelous camera indeed
With some inheritance money I received when my dad died, I got an EM-10 mk II, which It hink is a great camera for a supposed "entry level" model. A few years back it was joined by a used EM-10 mk IV which is even better, and I've also picked up a very cheap well used E-M 1 (mark i) because where lese can you get a professional grade model for under GBP200? The OM-1 is my dream camera at the moment, just wish I had the best part of GBP2000 to spend on one (even used ones are around GBP1500, which doesn't make sense when you look at the tax on new ones, lack of warranty, wear and tear etc)
the price seems too over to me, i'm still quite happy with my current EM5iii althougth 24p C4k, it could be the only reason for me to pick the OM1 because of Video recording features. but the price are way more too over.
OM1 is such a good camera. I would like to see Olympus putting out a GPS unit connected by hot shoe for travel photos. No more of this GPS connected by cell phone OI share
I started in MFT with a Lumix GH2 because I was doing a lot of video at the time. But I moved more to stills after I retired so I bought an EM5ii and now have an EM1ii. I don't see anything in the OM1 that I need, so my next camera will likely to be an OM5 - I prefer the smaller body(although not the smaller battery life!). Nice field review though and if an OM2 comes out before I get an OM5 then who knows, a clearance OM1 might tempt me....
I like that OM1, but given the quality of the OMD EMIII, I'll probably stay with that until it no longer works and requires a replacement. By that time, there may be an OM1 Mark II or Mark III.
Oh man, I recently sold my Pentax K-1mkii and have wanted to go back to Olympus. I am torn between the OM-1 and the Pen-F. I used to shoot on the Pen-F and loved every minute of it, the only reason I changed is because I was persuaded by full frame arguments. The Pen-F has the styling and build quality I love, I just wish it was weather sealed!
I love my Pen F too, but for performance, the OM-1 is leagues better, (well, it's a few years younger!). But Pen F has its charm that there's no M43 camera that can replace it yet.
I wish this: AI function for digitalizing of paper photos and negatives. With stacking, noice reduction, pixel multiplying, and so forth, to recapture quality when digitalizing old photos. I hav few 100 000s of negative and paper photos to digitalize. MFT sensorsize is in my opinion best size for that type of job.
Not sure why a lot of camera owners don’t get that their 1, 2, 5, 10 or even 20 year old camera takes pictures that are just as good as when it was new out of the box. And we know what good quality images look like become we have had them for over 100 years. So, the pictures my 20 year old Olympus E-300 makes that looked good when it was new still look good today. Newer cameras have faster, more accurate AF, more reliable auto white balance, bigger and better monitors… but there is normally no “wow” when I compare a shot from my newer 24mp camera to my old 8mp camera.
Hi Jimmy, love my OM-1, but I am frustrated that OM Systems prevent all functions working fully with my Panasonic Lenses. I came from the G9, and wanted the far superior bird tracking that the OM-1 offers. It is just annoying that my expensive Pana Leica 200 f2.8 and 100-400 dont allow me to use Pro-Capture at 20, 15, 10 & 5 FPS only 25 in Pro-Cap SH2, which can be a bit too fast and burns through cards really quickly. They will work in sequential shooting at these speeds, so it is clearly something that could be fixed in a firmware update. The crazy thing is my 'cheap' Olympus 75-300 will allow these options! Explain that.
Hello Jimmy, why does it seem like nobody cares about the fact that you can't benefit of simultaneous dual slot video recording? You can record video only on SD A or SD B, but you can't record video on both cards to save yourself from an SD failure. I would like to buy the OM-1, but the lack of that feature is refraining me. I think it could be fixed by firmware, but no one is talking about it.
I am an newbie, and really like Olympus/OM system. I consider betwen PenF and OM1. Which could be the fun camera for a newbie/amateur usage? (just for taking pictures)
Recently Sigma decided not to make any more M4/3 lenses because there is a steep decline of the demand....well, we do have M. Zuiko series lenses work great on Olympus and any other M4/3 cameras.
returned my OM-1.. overkill for what I need, just good stills. OM-1 is indeed a great camera with amazing features but for stills, you can save yourself $1500 by buyin a used E-M1 Mark II to get just as good results for stills.
Or, for about $1,000-$1,200 less, you can get the E-M1X -- it's absolutely the best camera I've ever owned, hands down. It has a lot of features the E-M1 Mkll doesn't have.
Hi Jimmy are there firmware to make a video backup on both slots? and to improve the quality of the files in full hd? why does it have to produce such modest quality full hd video with such a capable and powerful sensor?? thank you good work and keep it up, I'm still waiting for your review of the olympus 150-400... do it please! :)
what I would like to know is what version of the firmware you reviewed on the O-M 1? and why do reviewers never include this? Given that Mfgrs are now doing fw updates frequently it just makes your review more long lived. and useful.
I followed the same progression from EM-1 Mark ii to OM-1, shooting mainly wildlife. It's a significantly better tool but I have noticed one quirk. The bird detection will see a bird through vegetation, but the AF goes for the nearest object, not the bird which the AI had recognized. Hence, I collect pin-sharp leaves and branches with the fuzzy outline of a bird behind them. Do I have a setting wrong, or is this something a future firmware upgrade might fix?
Thanks Nick. This is something that all subject detection fails to do, not just OM-1, I mean other camera brands too when it comes to animal/bird behind vegetations. Despite the camera 'sees' the bird behind, the focusing system is still phase/contrast base, so it picks up the leaves/branches in front and focuses those instead. The system always find the closest things to focus, so when the detection highlights the bird in its entirety, the box also covers whatever in front of it too, so I hope this makes sense. There's currently no solution to that, unless something revolutionary comes out and I am talking about next generation focusing system.
Digital ND is convenient for sure and I actually do use it. But for those who are in the long exposure game would still prefer the use of physical ND for more natural look in the movement area. Especially sometimes there are some artifacts that you need to fix in post in some isolated cases.
Hey sir. I must say that I am a big fan of your work and Chanel. One question I have: when you photograph a wedding or portraits, are you give the clients the photos in micro 4/3 aspect ratio or the classic full frame? Thank you in advance for your answer. Keep up the nice work! Ps: the link where you shoot the wessi g with O M 1 is no tapering on the screen :(
Very useful video - 100,000 exposures certainly qualifies you to speak about this:) I just ordered one after renting for a birding trip to Costa Rica where I was very satisifed with it. I ordered the 100 - 400 lens because I will be primarily shpooting birds. I ill eventually need a good landscape/portrait/general purpose lens. What would you recommend? Thank you.
The front and rear dials are too stiff and hard too turn - the EM1 mkii had much smoother, nicer dials. Your coverage of ergonomics of the OM-1 should have mentioned this. Otherwise, great camera.
Great video! This is really a WOW camera, and a nice evolution of its predecessor. The images are also WOW. What a nice midterm review ❤👍 (real videographers use MF, so there is really nothing to complain about 😉)
I have a gh5 and for a super casual user that want good image wuality though what camera do you recommend? I am currently looking at om1, zve1, gh6, s5mk2 and a7iv. Like i like everytbing from gh5 especially color out of camera, but autofocus and lowlight is so bad and i crave that.
Thinking of changing from lumix G7 to Olympus system. Want a weather sealed one. Can’t decided between OM1 and OM5. It’s the size I’m worried about. Any thoughts?
I have both OM-1 and EM-5.3 which is the same as OM-5 from the outside. While OM-1 is great and superior in many aspects, I still use the EM-5 quite often as it is smaller, lighter and looks much less expensive and professional while still being a very capable camera.
I agree about the Olympus/OM colors. It’s so nice. But, my major drawbacks are lacking video features and the atrocious menu system with random icons. I got use to the menus after a couple of weeks because I bought the M5ii, but after owning it for a while and doing some professional work with it, the feeling of lacking was still there. Great camera though, but it wasn’t for me.
Excellent video, Jimmy! It's one thing to use a camera for a week and write a review. But, a year of shooting 100,000 images (plus lots of video as you said) in professional use really wrings out a product to reveal its strengths and weaknesses. I it good to hear that your experience has validated this camera for you, and therefore for many thousands of others.
I bought the OM-1 during the pre-release period to get the promotional benefits. I sold one of my matching set of E-M1 II's then, so now have the OM-1, an E-M1 Mk II, an E-M5 Mk III, an E-M1 original (don't really use it, but I like it), a PEN E-P5, a PEN E-PL9 (for sale), and several older Olympus and Lumix P&S cameras. I got the E-M5 Mk III (silver) at the close out discounted price when the OM-5 was released in November. I had an original E-M5 and had always missed it and didn't see the advantage (for me) of the OM-5 since I had an OM-1. You just have to love the E-M5 series, so the E-M5 Mk III is my everyday camera I take whenever I leave the house. I went full old school with the E-M 5 by adding a black leather half-case. People think it's beautiful and want to ask about it, so it works really well for street photography. When I'm going out on a photo walk or serious shoot I take the OM-1, and often also the E-M1 Mk II with a complementary lens. The PEN E-P5 is for when I need to travel very light. My gear is much better than I am, but the more I use it, the better I get.
Thanks for all the work you put into your videos. They are priceless.
Great review! I love that you keep it subjective, highlighting your experiences while actually working with the camera. While I love my OM-1 and learned a lot by learning how to use it, I keep going back to my EM-5 mk3 often, especially for going out with friends and family, as it is smaller, lighter and less professional looking. The images I get are just as good in most cases. The OM-1 is an improvement in nearly every aspect but also made me appreciate more what I already had. It showed me again that most often, when I am disappointed with my images, it really is more due to a lack of my photographic skills and understanding than a shortcoming of my tools. So the best „feature“ of the OM-1 to me is that it motivates me a lot to improve my side of the equation.
How much of “your side of the equation” is knowledge of the camera you are working with and how much is general photography skill? Your answer will be useful to me and perhaps to others.
@@RoderickJMacdonald thanks for asking!Learning how the camera works is very important so it does not “get in the way”. But I struggle more with the general stuff. Often I don’t like my composition, the focus does not sit right (needs practice), I have not enough depth of field (aperture too wide), unwanted motion blur (shutter speed too slow) etc. So it is more a question of having everything set up fast enough to my liking and still catching the decisive moments. And developing my photographic eye. This will just take time. I am critical with my images and see my errors, that is a good sign I guess.
@@sourcebased I wish I had the self knowledge that you seem to have about your photography.
I am hardly one to be giving advice, but I suspect that part of the secret is curation: brutally rejecting most of your photos. Of those that remain, only share a few. As you wrote, I think that dissatisfaction with, for example, your compositions is a big step towards improvement. If I read you correctly, there is a tension between taking the time to get the composition right on the one hand, and acting quickly enough to catch decisive moment on the other. In my case, that is partly a question of planning (having the camera set up properly for the situation), partly a question of mastery of my camera, so that I know what to do immediately, and partly a question of luck. The only solution for this last is taking many pictures and discarding most of them.
Perhaps you could be more aggressive in increasing ISO?
I don't have the OM 1. But do have om 10mk2 and original om 1 mk1. I shouldn't imagine there would be any visible difference in 99% image quality between any of the cameras mentioned including OM1. I have pictures taken with my om10 that compare to my sony full frame. Most cases indistinquishable. Especially with modern software.
Best camera I've ever used. My one gripe is the position of the front wheel, I wish it was where it was on the EM-1 mkiii.
Has your front dial failed yet?
I simply love the OM-1! It is a wonderful Camera! I would love to see a OM-1X!
Thank you for this excellent review! I have the om-1 but have not yet learned half of it's capabilities. I am still mostly using my old but still good EM5 MKii. I was hesitant to upgrade to the OM-1, but your review and my limited use so far have made me happy to make the upgrade. Again, thank you so much for this video, and all your other videos! They really help people like me that are not professionally educated photographers.
Glad it was helpful!
Happy to give you the 1000th like on this video. Really excellent, Jimmy! I am a longtime (>50 years) Nikon guy. Got into Olympus a few years ago as my 'fun' cameras, starting with a Pen-F, then added a EM1 Mk III and the OM-1. Love the feel and, more importantly, the images from all of them. Your videos have been indispensable guides on how to get the most out of the OM cameras. Thank you!
I hope you still own that Pen-F. I looked at used prices the other day and after 7 years it is selling for over $1,000 US. I bought mine for $850 and it has gone up in value -- but I won't sell it. :-)
Great work there. I have the OM-1 and I love it, I also use the EM1X and an EM1 mk II with the 17mm f.1.8 excellent for street photography
You are one of the best RUclipsrs in any genre. Full stop. Just drop your mic!
Olympus has always had a noice that resembles filmgrain.
Thank You for your honest review, Jimmy 👍
I love how you mentioned the good and the not-so-good.
Excellent!!
Thank you. I believe I have found the camera I’ve been looking for.
I love the opera music in the beginning. And wow your camera is wearing nicely. Hardly any signs of wear especially on the rubber. Thats a good sign for sure. Also I am really glad to see that you have been able to get your portraitures business back up to full swing. After the great 2020 I did not think a lot of this would ever return to normal.
Images look fabulous Jimmy. Glad to see you are enjoying the camera so much. One day I'd love to play with the Live ND function on this or the EM1iii
OM-1 Live ND only works well in shady conditions and if you want a bad HD look.
It was one reason I bought an OM-1 and it as nearly disappointing as the Subject Distraction
Stunning Portraits!
I upgraded from a Canon T6 to an OM-1 a couple of weeks ago. I’m loving it. Great camera. I’m sure it’ll work well for me for quite a few years
I'm really wondering why nobody seems to realise that OM-1 4K 50/60 fps have significantly worse image quality than 24/25/30 fps although there is no sensor crop and the Mbit/s Rate is exactly twice as high... Really hope it's possible to improve that with a firmware update.
I appreciate all your very professional information on the OM1. You do a terrific job. 👍
Excellent selection of photographs. As always great colour
Awesome video Jimmy! I wonder if this recent 1.4 update improved on those video quirks. Either way the OM1 has been great for video at least for my needs and I'm glad to hear they keep improving on each update. It does feel more stable on videos now.
Great presentation!
Thanks for the review. I have an em1 mkii and like it a lot. Maybe I’ll upgrade to the om1 in the future.
Great review Jimmy. Thank you for going to the trouble to do it... OM1 was my first decent camera investment in 1977. It was like an extension of my mind and body. Ever since digital I've hoped for a camera that was as comfortable, as controllable, as intuitively connected as the original OM1... Maybe this is it.
Indeed, this OM-1 is the closest to the perfect digital Olympus camera ever, I love the speed, the handling and just overall usability, not to mention the great colours too.
i was shocked when upgrading form i mark III. thanks so this beautiful review.
I wish more Olympus ambassadors would talk about the flash system. It is excellent and much more intelligent than competition
Thank you for the video Jimmy I just got my brand new OM camera and I love it
The Em1-II and E-500 has been the best in my hands so far.
Your thoughts reflect spot on what I feel about the OM-1, it still wows me every time I use it and puts a big smile on my face. I think they released it only once it was in "gold status" not like many other products which are released premature. On the AF, it still surprises me how accurate and fast it tracks my dogs.
Great review Jimmy, love mine it’s definitely my favourite camera.
Jimmy, great context. For me as an OM-1 user for a year also, the only thing that I think OM system needs to improve for me is the CAF plus tracking for human. The subject detection caf and caf tracking is fine, it works extremely well with birds and other subject with its Ai subject detection autofocus but the caf plus tracking with human still lacks behind all the competitors. The ability to put a single box and track makes it so much easier to shoot sports and event photography when you can just focus on composition. I hope you, Jimmy
as a OM system ambassador can channel that message to OM system. That’s the only thing makes hold OM-1 back from being the most versatile and compact system in the market.
I use the OM-1 since it was introduced and I am still excited. With expanded ISO, I shoot until ISO12800 and can reduce almost any noise with Topaz Denoise AI thanks also to increased dynamic range. Especially helpful when short exposure is required such as birds in flight. With the Stary Sky Autofokus I created milky way pictures like never before. The in camera ND filter makes nice effects for blurry water. And in camera Focus stacking is great for macro, such as insects. Maybe for video the new G9II is better but for my video needs it's ok except that there is only manual focus when I do 10x slow motion with 240/24 frames.
I'm waiting and hoping that with the release of new firmware they're address a few of these things. The processor is clearly capable of more. Perhaps 10 bit 4:2:2 recording? Or autofocus while at 240/24 frames. I'd also like to see custom LUTs. It's possible. I'm really hoping OMDS is working on a big update.
Great review Jimmy! Nice to see what you think about the camera after extensive use. I currently have and use the EM-1 Mk III and the Pen F digital. I'll keep the Pen F until it either dies or OM systems releases a new one.
Excellent video! I am about ready to 'pop' for the OM-1, and presently have the mkIII. I do Weddings.
I have not seen you for awhile, as I unsubscribed after your "Apr 1" 'joke' about moving to some 100M pixel system.
BTW: The original Assistant you used was the Ultimate, in cuteness, banter, and personality, IMHO.
Great review Jimmy and I 100% agree with your assessment of the OM-1 features. My original camera was EM5 MI, then Olympus upgraded me for free to EM5 MII which as been my goto camera for my Storm chasing and Landscape Photography. However that camera is now my backupcamer since getting the OM-1 and I LOVE it! I can't wait to break it in on my Storm chasing adventures, since I live in Canada storm season is shorter than that of the US season, and put it through some rigorous paces. I have since spread out into architectural and pet photography. So far working with this camera is a dream. Images and colours are very natural and the noise at higher ISO's are still manageable. OM Systems is on the right track and I have been very impressed with all their product releases. I am sad that this OM-1 will be the last "Olympus Branded" product but I am excited by the rejuvenated feel OM Systems seems to have and their commitment to listening to "US" consumers of what we want a camera or lens to be. The future seems bright.
Cheers Jimmy
Thanks!
I am using an EM-1 III for my work and I am totally satisfied. However, one thing is a bit less good: Moiré.
My main reason to upgrade to OM-! would be if it generated less moiré. Hoping for the new quad-pixel technology. Do you have any experience in this regards ?
That's oft ignore, but to my mind, noise/dr is just fine on MFT and others modern camera, but moiré is most of the time a big issue.. Only Fujifilm X success to reduce it a bit.
Cheers!
The EM1.2 and EM1.3 are still better than the OM-1.
I use my EM1.2 for paid work due to its reliability. I use my OM-1 for ... well, I don't use it any more.
100k and only the beginning! You the man Jimmy!
I'd need to wait a little longer but I definitely want an OM-1. My G9 is fantastic and I don't plan on giving it up but I want to add this one so I can do super telephoto and macro without needing to change lenses so much.
No, don't. Just don't.
G9 all the way.
Great video Jimmy...wish someone would do the same with G9!
I've upgraded to OM-1 from E-M10iiis, so the jump is so massive that words can't describe it :D
What do you think about the retro bits of the OM-1? Do you appreciate Olympus designers trying to make them look like a film wind device? Or is it time for OM-D to modernise?
I don't mind cameras looking a bit retro, in fact, I am a fan. OM-1 just struck the balance between retro and modern without going all out like Nikon, Canon and Sony. It's all about handling and usability and OM-1 is perfectly fine in that regard, especially the grip.
@@Red35Photography i think the bigger grip was a good decision and supports heavier lenses. But I think it's time for OMS to drop the faux-retro film rewind :)
I appreciate all the effort you put into your videos. Thanks for the reflective look at your time with the OM-1. I am curious, what backpack are you using here? It looks quite nice. Compact but roomy enough for a good amount of gear.
I just bought mine three weeks ago. It was used, but listed 'as new' and I upgraded from an EM-1 mark 1, so I have a big learning curve ahead of me. I haven't had a chance to try out all the new features yet, but I'm looking forward to it. All the AF modes, subject finder (planes, birds, dogs, etc.) and some of the other features are a little overwhelming right now, but I'll try to get a handle on it. I found out CP+ is this weekend, so I might drop by there and hit the OM booth. Cherry Blossom season will start here in Tokyo in a few weeks, that will be my first test. I'm going to save up to buy the Zuiko 100-400 non Pro. That should make a killer combo with the OM-1.
An excellent review - it is pretty much what my experiences were: The OM-1 is really one of the few cameras I recommend all the time, and there are many good reasons for that. Nice one
Thanks Thomas! I watched your videos, great contents you are making.
@@Red35Photography thank you very much, that means a lot to me!
Great Video Jimmy. What I would love to see is the kind of video capability that we have with the GH6. The OM1 blasts the GH6 out of the water for stills and computational photography and whilst the video capability is good it’s well below par with the GH6. As a result I like many others use the GH6 for video and the OM1 for stills - clearly an opportunity for OM Systems.
Great suggestion! I would like to see that also as I make commercial videos with OM cameras. However, having said that, I am ok in making interesting videos from OM-1 and even EM-1 III and X, but yeah, having more options to 'tweak' is good, Open Gate is one thing that I really would like to see.
Good review Jimmy
thanks as always
Great review. Would love one but will never touch any camera with the flip out screen. Would prefer this camera to my Sony r4, which by the way is a fantastic camera. But for that flip out screen.
As always a very great video. As myself always believe to do more with less, which is what brought me to my beloved Lumix G9 which I pair with Olympus pro glass. Though amazing for landscapes and street photography, for portraiture and indoor photos, I found myself frequently frustrated, even when using the very fast Oly 25m 1.2. The light gathering and auto focus could always use some improvement. This brough me to the world of full frame Canons, specifically my EOS R. I must say that the auto focus far exceeded that of the Lumix and light gathering was a no brainer, especially with Canon's 1.4 lenses. Though I love the Oly Pros and bound to continue to use my MFT system, when it matters most, I will always reach for the Canon.
I am contemplating whether to get this camera or not since this is couple of years old! :)
I would like to see the next FW upgrade to include the ability to assign image review to the lens function button. I can assign preview but not review. My Nikon camera allows this, and I use it all the time, especially for macro work. I know you can set the image review time in the camera menu, but I prefer to have complete control over it. Yes you can push the play button, but I like the way the lens function button falls right under my left thumb. I know, this is a first world problem so to speak, but since you're asking.... One improvement I love over their past cameras is the new EVF. It is so much better than their past cameras, and really improves the useability of the camera, especially if you like to use manual focus, in macro work for example. They should really have done this when they brought out the EM1x.
Great video...thanks for sharing...love mine.
Great review! I have had the OM-1 also since the launch when I pre-ordered it. Obviously I confirm that it is a dream to use and like you, I also use the LiveND filter the most. I don't think it is easily substituted by actual ND filters because often I found myself wanting ISO 80 and a particular shutter speed which I have to set the ND filter to (so either one of the 6 settings) If I would have only one ND filte, let's say 10 stops, I would have to compromise or use a tripod ,which is in itself also a compromise sometimes because you just can't get the angles you want at times when using a tripod. However there's also negatives: firstly the buttons on the back side got erased very quickly. I sent it back and they repaired the whole thing with new buttons so the service is amazing but why did this happen in the first place? Secondly the HiRes mode seems better than it actua;lly is. This was one of the main reasons I got the camera but I end up not rreally using it that much because somehow the regular files look better to me than the HiRes with its insanely tiny pixels. Sure the quality is there but MFT pixels are already small. For product photography oit is perfect but in most scenes there's always some movement involved and that is when you realize this is no more than just a feature. Having said that, I downloaded some panasonic S5ii HiRes file to compare (was thinking about getting fullframe too) and that file looked very bad compared to how Olympus does it.
All in all the thing I love the most is the extreme IBIS and the mobility. A marvelous camera indeed
Agree that the Live ND is disappointing.
Had one for 7 months, ill never use some things it can do but love it
With some inheritance money I received when my dad died, I got an EM-10 mk II, which It hink is a great camera for a supposed "entry level" model. A few years back it was joined by a used EM-10 mk IV which is even better, and I've also picked up a very cheap well used E-M 1 (mark i) because where lese can you get a professional grade model for under GBP200? The OM-1 is my dream camera at the moment, just wish I had the best part of GBP2000 to spend on one (even used ones are around GBP1500, which doesn't make sense when you look at the tax on new ones, lack of warranty, wear and tear etc)
the price seems too over to me, i'm still quite happy with my current EM5iii althougth 24p C4k, it could be the only reason for me to pick the OM1 because of Video recording features. but the price are way more too over.
Improved cat detection ?
OM1 is such a good camera. I would like to see Olympus putting out a GPS unit connected by hot shoe for travel photos. No more of this GPS connected by cell phone OI share
I started in MFT with a Lumix GH2 because I was doing a lot of video at the time. But I moved more to stills after I retired so I bought an EM5ii and now have an EM1ii. I don't see anything in the OM1 that I need, so my next camera will likely to be an OM5 - I prefer the smaller body(although not the smaller battery life!). Nice field review though and if an OM2 comes out before I get an OM5 then who knows, a clearance OM1 might tempt me....
I like that OM1, but given the quality of the OMD EMIII, I'll probably stay with that until it no longer works and requires a replacement. By that time, there may be an OM1 Mark II or Mark III.
Oh man, I recently sold my Pentax K-1mkii and have wanted to go back to Olympus. I am torn between the OM-1 and the Pen-F. I used to shoot on the Pen-F and loved every minute of it, the only reason I changed is because I was persuaded by full frame arguments. The Pen-F has the styling and build quality I love, I just wish it was weather sealed!
I love my Pen F too, but for performance, the OM-1 is leagues better, (well, it's a few years younger!). But Pen F has its charm that there's no M43 camera that can replace it yet.
Great video!
I wish this:
AI function for digitalizing of paper photos and negatives. With stacking, noice reduction, pixel multiplying, and so forth, to recapture quality when digitalizing old photos. I hav few 100 000s of negative and paper photos to digitalize.
MFT sensorsize is in my opinion best size for that type of job.
Not sure why a lot of camera owners don’t get that their 1, 2, 5, 10 or even 20 year old camera takes pictures that are just as good as when it was new out of the box. And we know what good quality images look like become we have had them for over 100 years. So, the pictures my 20 year old Olympus E-300 makes that looked good when it was new still look good today.
Newer cameras have faster, more accurate AF, more reliable auto white balance, bigger and better monitors… but there is normally no “wow” when I compare a shot from my newer 24mp camera to my old 8mp camera.
"This is the last camera with the Olympus name one it." For this reason only, I should get one.
Hi Jimmy, love my OM-1, but I am frustrated that OM Systems prevent all functions working fully with my Panasonic Lenses. I came from the G9, and wanted the far superior bird tracking that the OM-1 offers. It is just annoying that my expensive Pana Leica 200 f2.8 and 100-400 dont allow me to use Pro-Capture at 20, 15, 10 & 5 FPS only 25 in Pro-Cap SH2, which can be a bit too fast and burns through cards really quickly. They will work in sequential shooting at these speeds, so it is clearly something that could be fixed in a firmware update. The crazy thing is my 'cheap' Olympus 75-300 will allow these options! Explain that.
If I can get enough money together like to upgrade from my EM1 II to the new om-1 mostly for the bird detect.
Jimmy, please put in a good word and convince OM System to allow video recording to both card slots for backup.
Hello Jimmy, why does it seem like nobody cares about the fact that you can't benefit of simultaneous dual slot video recording? You can record video only on SD A or SD B, but you can't record video on both cards to save yourself from an SD failure. I would like to buy the OM-1, but the lack of that feature is refraining me. I think it could be fixed by firmware, but no one is talking about it.
I am an newbie, and really like Olympus/OM system. I consider betwen PenF and OM1. Which could be the fun camera for a newbie/amateur usage? (just for taking pictures)
Recently Sigma decided not to make any more M4/3 lenses because there is a steep decline of the demand....well, we do have M. Zuiko series lenses work great on Olympus and any other M4/3 cameras.
Interesting information. Sigma just registered patents for two M43 lenses just a couple of months ago.
returned my OM-1.. overkill for what I need, just good stills. OM-1 is indeed a great camera with amazing features but for stills, you can save yourself $1500 by buyin a used E-M1 Mark II to get just as good results for stills.
Or, for about $1,000-$1,200 less, you can get the E-M1X -- it's absolutely the best camera I've ever owned, hands down. It has a lot of features the E-M1 Mkll doesn't have.
You and Robin Wong need to talk. He finally got a OM-1. I wish he’d return it.
It was given to him, he can't return it. :-)
Hi Jimmy are there firmware to make a video backup on both slots? and to improve the quality of the files in full hd? why does it have to produce such modest quality full hd video with such a capable and powerful sensor??
thank you good work and keep it up, I'm still waiting for your review of the olympus 150-400... do it please! :)
what I would like to know is what version of the firmware you reviewed on the O-M 1? and why do reviewers never include this? Given that Mfgrs are now doing fw updates frequently it just makes your review more long lived. and useful.
Om systems has the best colorprofiles. The skintones and the sky!
Thats alot of clicks ... keep up the good work
I followed the same progression from EM-1 Mark ii to OM-1, shooting mainly wildlife. It's a significantly better tool but I have noticed one quirk. The bird detection will see a bird through vegetation, but the AF goes for the nearest object, not the bird which the AI had recognized. Hence, I collect pin-sharp leaves and branches with the fuzzy outline of a bird behind them. Do I have a setting wrong, or is this something a future firmware upgrade might fix?
Thanks Nick. This is something that all subject detection fails to do, not just OM-1, I mean other camera brands too when it comes to animal/bird behind vegetations. Despite the camera 'sees' the bird behind, the focusing system is still phase/contrast base, so it picks up the leaves/branches in front and focuses those instead. The system always find the closest things to focus, so when the detection highlights the bird in its entirety, the box also covers whatever in front of it too, so I hope this makes sense. There's currently no solution to that, unless something revolutionary comes out and I am talking about next generation focusing system.
Hi Jimmy, why would you prefer the physical nd filters rather than the digital ones on the camera?
Digital ND is convenient for sure and I actually do use it. But for those who are in the long exposure game would still prefer the use of physical ND for more natural look in the movement area. Especially sometimes there are some artifacts that you need to fix in post in some isolated cases.
@Red35Photography that's new to me. Never heard about artifacts on that mode, only on highres mode. It's a shame because it's really handy
Hey sir. I must say that I am a big fan of your work and Chanel.
One question I have: when you photograph a wedding or portraits, are you give the clients the photos in micro 4/3 aspect ratio or the classic full frame? Thank you in advance for your answer.
Keep up the nice work!
Ps: the link where you shoot the wessi g with O M 1 is no tapering on the screen :(
Thank you for your support. I give 3:2 instead of 4:3, so classic crop.
@@Red35Photography thank you very much for answer🙏
This Is a Nice Londoneer guy!
Very useful video - 100,000 exposures certainly qualifies you to speak about this:) I just ordered one after renting for a birding trip to Costa Rica where I was very satisifed with it. I ordered the 100 - 400 lens because I will be primarily shpooting birds. I ill eventually need a good landscape/portrait/general purpose lens. What would you recommend? Thank you.
12-40mm 2.8 is a good general lens for many things. if you like portraits with separation (bokeh), try 25mm or 45mm 1.8 (or 1.2 if budget allows)
Releasing the shutter a lot does not mean one is an accomplished photographer.
The front and rear dials are too stiff and hard too turn - the EM1 mkii had much smoother, nicer dials. Your coverage of ergonomics of the OM-1 should have mentioned this. Otherwise, great camera.
Thinking of switching to LUMIX. They have their focus problems solved? OM DS is working(?) on their’s?
You look good in that fluffy shirt. 👍
I understand you. Its a lovely 😍🎁
Glad you got a copy that's reliable. Is your front dial still working?
Yes, everything is working, just have lots of shiny corners, paint lost.
@@Red35Photography
Yes, I've read about problems with poor QC about the finish.
Mine has been back for repair once so far.
I'm really hoping for an OM-1X.
same
Hello Jimmy, which camera strap attached on OM1.
That's WANDRD's camera strap, very light and very tough.
I was wondering if I can use my autofocus canon efs lenses on OM 1... are there any adaptor available... if yes, please make a video on them...
Great video! This is really a WOW camera, and a nice evolution of its predecessor. The images are also WOW. What a nice midterm review ❤👍
(real videographers use MF, so there is really nothing to complain about 😉)
I have a gh5 and for a super casual user that want good image wuality though what camera do you recommend? I am currently looking at om1, zve1, gh6, s5mk2 and a7iv. Like i like everytbing from gh5 especially color out of camera, but autofocus and lowlight is so bad and i crave that.
just bought it
This needs moar views.
I want the OM-1, I have a Lumix G95...but don't want to rebuy all my m43 lenses and lose my dual stability.
Thanks for doing this. I’ve been thinking of upgrading M2. What about the viewfinder? Is it considerably better than previous gen?
Don't upgrade.
Thinking of changing from lumix G7 to Olympus system. Want a weather sealed one. Can’t decided between OM1 and OM5. It’s the size I’m worried about. Any thoughts?
I can still slide my OM-1 into a small sling bag, when using the 1.8 primes. I can't say I lost any portability when switching from E-M10.
I have both OM-1 and EM-5.3 which is the same as OM-5 from the outside. While OM-1 is great and superior in many aspects, I still use the EM-5 quite often as it is smaller, lighter and looks much less expensive and professional while still being a very capable camera.
As Robin Wong said 'Where is the WOW factor'.
I agree about the Olympus/OM colors. It’s so nice. But, my major drawbacks are lacking video features and the atrocious menu system with random icons. I got use to the menus after a couple of weeks because I bought the M5ii, but after owning it for a while and doing some professional work with it, the feeling of lacking was still there. Great camera though, but it wasn’t for me.
The OM1 has a different menu system than other Olympus cameras.
However, your review is contradicting to Robin Wong’s review. What is your view of Robin Wong’s review?
I haven't seen Robin's review. Though everyone is different and I can't speak for Robin. Similarly, Peter Fosgard also has his own review on this.
Hy! What lens are you using at min 3:00 !?? Thx
Still waiting for new Pen F, I'm afraid OM-1 is not for me.
I just want to have cheaper price of this camera.... Can't afford it 😭