My Totally Biased OM-1 Review - RED35 Review
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- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2022
- I made this video, in part to talk about my experience with the OM System's new OM-1 flagship camera, but also to talk about why this camera, or more precisely, the name, means so much to me, personally. #photography #microfourthirds #om1
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Thank you for all who joined my premier today. This is a special video and it's taken me longer than any videos I've made so far. Have a fabulous day guy!
But absolutely worth it I suspect and for that reason probably also incredibly special
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing this personal story that is so moving and human.
Thank you for such a personal story surrounding your review. It struck a chord & made me shed a tear, because my Father’s first proper film camera was also an Olympus OM-1. He got it when he took up Photography in an evening class at the local college over 40 years ago. The back room in our house was turned into a temporary darkroom, and he showed me how to make Black & White prints.
His interest in photography waned, but it started in me a lifelong passion for both stills & filmmaking. He passed away in 2020, and I too was not able to say goodbye in person at the end, but I will always thank him for the gift of image making. Sadly I no longer have the OM-1 - perhaps one day I will get the new version, complete the circle - and be reminded of times past.
Fantastic story. I recently purchased an OM-1 film camera; the same one I started with in the early 70’s. I have an EM1Mk2 and the OM1 will be my next camera purchase. I always enjoy your videos 👍🏻🙏🏼🤩
Live with Passion.
What a beautiful tribute to your father! I was especially moved by the images of him with your children.
I recently received the OM-1 and am happy to be learning about all of its capabilities. I now have to grow into my camera. Thanks for the review and for inviting us into part of your life.
Thanks Gilbert! Much appreciated.
Condolences to you Jimmy. My father also passed away in Singapore in 2020 and I never had the chance to see him to say goodbye.
I bought the original OM-1n in 1976 and still own it and in full working order!
Thanks mate. Much appreciated. I feel for those who couldn't say bye to their friends and family during lockdowns. It's one of the worst things, but especially so to parents. Blessed.
I just watched this video and you brought me to tears! 😭. Like you, I learned about photography at a very young age from my father, although he took all my early childhood pictures with an old view camera! When I finished high school he got me my first film camera, a Pentax K series with a manual focus 50mm lens! I learned so much from that camera but fell away from it because film was such a pain. I got my first Olympus camera in 2018 (an E-M10) and my dad thought it was the coolest! He was impressed with how small and easy it was to use. And like you, I lost my dad to illness (many years of worsening heart disease). He just passed in February 2022 😞
I've done some of my very best photographic work this year, and always wish my dad was here to see it. Thank you for making this review, I really felt your love for your dad coming through and I feel you 100% my friend.
I shoot a lot of professional work with Canon mirrorless and use my E-M5 Mk III for every other adventure. Especially after watching your videos, I think an OM-1 may join my family in 2023!
Wishing you well. Keep the videos coming!
Beautifully done tribute to your Dad and to the OM1. I am surprised by the number of folks commenting (me included) who started their photography journey with the upstart OM1 back in the 70's. Love the story of your Dad's experience and the legacy he began.
Jimmy, this was beautiful and touching. My dad was also a photographer, and he instilled the love of the art and craft in me at a very young age. I developed my first film and made my first prints in his darkroom when I was eight, and the magic of that moment still lives in me to this day. Your story brought back a lot of tender memories for me, and a few tears. Thank you for sharing your memories.
And, it made me want a new OM-1 even more than I already did...
Condolences first Jimmy and then many compliments on this video! Lovely pictures of your dad! (And family) And as always, your videos put a smile on my face!(it also helps that I am an Olympus kind of fanatic…..on Olympus products!)All the best to you Jimmy and your family!
Thank you for the touching and inspiring video! My first camera was the OM1. I bought it from one of my first jobs when I was at school. And I'm still an Olympus user and since a few months I own the new OM1. I'm looking forward to your next videos. Love, Roberto
What a beautiful tribute to your father. My father also passed away during the Covid lockdowns. Not from Covid but from cancer. And much like you, my father was also an inspiration in my photography journey. Although he started out with a Canon AE1 and my first digital SLR was a Canon EOS 300D. Your video was very emotional for me Jimmy. Thanks for sharing such an informative and beautiful tribute to your father. Your best video by far, absolutely loved it.
Thank you Allen! I am glad you liked the video.
Jimmy, what a lovely tribute to your father. I was especially touched by your story and your family photos. Thank you for this video. I started my photo journey in 1976 with the purchase of a wonderful OM-1. I still have that camera and a few years ago I had it modified to be able to use modern batteries for the meter and it works fantastic.
Great video. I love the emotion and personal story. I am sorry for your loss and yet glad that you are such a wonderful continuation of your dad. Good luck!
I love how everything made full circle and how significant this was in your family. It's such a sweet story. This has to be one of my favourite perspectives on the OM-1 because of the personal touch instead of just going over the dry specs and stuff the body can do
If I get an OM-1 I'll probably have to wait a while until one comes up used or refurbished for a good price. In the meantime my E-PL8 is going strong. I never did replace my E-M1, not yet anyway
Your father must be very proud of you. I am from Hong Kong too and my dad also used an OM-1 in the 70s . I continue his legacy and have been using OM-D since 2014.
Thank you David! OM all the way :)
What a beautifully crafted and touching video! I lost my beloved father 15 years back, and my wonderful mother more recently. I wish you all the best; hold those memories close and keep them alive... as they live on through them.
A great tribute and a lovely documentary. I’ve just returned from a 5 week trip to north Pakistan. It has some of the most stunning scenery in the world. I took my OM1 Em1 Mk 2 with me and shot around 1700 shots under some very tough conditions of fine powder dust, freezing cold and heat. The camera performed flawlessly, and it was easy to keep clean. Needless to say, the images that resulted were excellent. I have a Nikon d850 which is a brilliant camera - probably one of the best made by Nikon, but as a travel and all round camera - the OM 1 is fantastic. Its light, so my ageing back is still intact and pain free! It’s light, fast and produces excellent results.
Beautiful memories, beautiful video, beautiful camera.
Remember your father is smiling down as you take these images with the camera that started it all off for your family.
Thank you very much for sharing this video! A great review that shows that technical specifications, while very important, are not everything that make a camera a great camera. The heritage does certainly play a role with this one.
Incidentally I bought a used OM-1 film camera a few weeks ago, after my interest in photography had somewhat platoed, and the joy I get from that incredible piece of engineering has absolutely rekindled my love for taking pictures. Just wanted to share that with you, as Olympus has absolutely won a special place in my heart as well, albeit not through a personal history like for you. Anyways, please keep up the good work you do, your videos are always a joy to watch!
Thanks mate. Congrats on getting the film OM-1 too, with proper care and service, this camera will last forever!
Thanks, Jimmy. This was lovely.
Sorry to hear about your Dad Jimmy. Condolences to you and your whole family.
Beautifully done Jimmy.
Thanks so much Jimmy, beautifully done.
Great video with heart-touching tribute to your dad. Haha, my mother brought the OM-1 and OM-2 in Hong Kong and carried them to the US for me as graduation gifts in the same year (1972) as your dad. I was using the Olympus Pen-FT and RC at that time. Enjoy all your Olympus videos. I am still using the Olympus digital system, and occasionally take out my memorable OM-1 and OM-2 to just look through the bright beautiful viewfinder (as your father said) and click the shutters as a tribute to my mother.
A very nice tribute to your father, Jimmy! It was very cool to see your mom in the photo taken by your dad with the OG OM-1.
My sincere condolences to you for your great loss!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts so openly with us.
All the best to you and the bereaved.
Wolfgang
(I hope Google translated it correct)
Cheers mate! Much appreciated.
Wow! Not the camera, but your Video and your ❤ to your father.
This was impressive. The best review I‘ve seen so far. Thank you!
This was really good and also really touching review. Beautiful photos, I hope you manage to keep legacy alive with your own kids. That's what I hope to do with my own.
Thank you and again, sorry for your loss. ❤️ Love you!
your best production bye far Jimmy! story line was golden combined with a great camera! i liked the pictures w the OG camera Dad took with!
I always enjoy your videos, but this was particularly touching. Thanks for sharing part of your family story. Condolences to you and your family.
I'm sure your father is watching, loving this camera and very proud of you Jimmy
Lovely tribute to your father, he would be very proud. I know where your coming from with this video, I used the original OM-1 in the 1970’s and still have the camera, along with others. When I saw the launch I just had to get this and make my return to MFT, it seemed so right. It’s been a long wait but after 4 months I shall hopefully be picking up my new OM-1 the day after tomorrow. Keep up the good work.
Thanks David! Congrats on the new camera and enjoy it!
You had me reaching for the tissues Jimmy, with your fabulous tribute. I'm sure your dad knew that the family photography bug was more than safe in your hands. My dad bought an OM-10 in the early 80s which he eventually passed on to me with the manual adaptor that I bought him one Christmas. There must be something about father-son-Olympus relationships, I guess that's also why I reached for the tissues? I still have it and an OM-4 and OM-2 SP in addition to my Zuiko lenses. Thanks Jimmy.
So heartwarming! Thank you for sharing your history. I too had the original OM when it first was released! Now the E-M1 MK II which i use for underwater stills and video. Love it.
David from Guam
I very rarely comment on RUclips videos, but I wanted to say that I enjoyed this a lot. So many camera "reviews" are just a listing of specs and features without a lot of context and everything is compared only against other cameras without a lot of opinion on how much the reviewer likes it. A "biased" review is great! I found the reasoning to be thoughtful and meaningful and conveyed well. I have a history with Olympus and bought the OM-1 a couple of months ago and have been having a ball with it. I can tell your father would be proud to see you paying homage to him and what he started all those years ago. Thank you for a great video, I enjoyed this a lot.
Thanks Ryan. Much appreciated your words.I truly value comments like this and gives me more reasons to do something different. Yes I must admit that I do the 'standard' reviews a lot, but every now and then, when I have the time, and reason, I will do something like this. Thanks again.
My grandad always had his olympus mju with him (once he decided to move away from SLRs). He taught me about photography and so, like you, olympus cameras always bring back amazing memories.
Indeed and thank you Stuart for your continuous support.
Finally, I’ve been waiting for this video for so long. Although i have already purchased the camera, i love the video anyway!
What fantastic memories to have!
a beautiful tribute to your father ❤
there is no doubt that he was proud of you and he still is.
a beautiful hyphen with photography and these om-1
awesome work! Impactful review!
Beautifully rendered.
Well done, Jimmy. Loved the story of you and your father's journey in photography.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great Video with great family history you have shown. And you have that happy vibrant face on again, good to see after all that gone down over the past couple of years. OM-1 for me is a magic wand, I still love my Em1 Mk iii but this Camera is a step up in relation to the Autofocus system, have just completed a school performance, a series of groups that do stage performances and get judged for style and expression ! it was under stage lights (no flash allowed ) with students manning the spotlights, the light was horrendous going from -2 stops to +2 stops, my ISO was up to 8000 at times, the OM-1 handled the performance well, just have 300 shot to go through now !! lol, Cheers and great to see the old Jimmy !
A great tribut to your father!
I mainly use this camera for racing, aviation and pet photography. Om1 is the undisputed king in all these areas. I was so close to buying the z9, but the om1 saved all my m43 lenses. It still needs a few improvements and it will be perfect camera.
Thank you Kamil. Much appreciated your support.
I really enjoyed this video, Jimmy, thanks for sharing your memories.
One thing that jogged my memory was the small lever to the left of the lens as you look at the camera. I had similar of my Pentax MX, it functioned as a timer for delayed shutter release and if pressed towards the lens it stopped down the exposure for Depth of Field preview. Personally I found it much easier than the button next to the lens, I have mine set to Depth of Field and Peaking, but I’d much rather have the old OM1-style lever!
Thanks for the excellent 'review' of the new OM-1, and your sweet tribute to your dad. It really touched my emotions, as my father was a professional photographer his entire career -- and a very good one too. As a young boy, I used to go with him occasionally on assignments, and sometimes got to hang out with him at the studio when shooting studio shots and working in the darkroom. The amazing thing is that I never took up photography until after he passed away in 1976. I became a professional around the late 80's and just recently retired. I have often fantasized about my dad being able to come back and see where modern camera technology has gone -- he would absolutely be amazed by my E-M1x, but he would be even more excited about the work I have produced. I believe that my father is in Heaven, so I imagine that he is saying, "Greg won't even believe what he's going to see when he gets here!"
By the way, the other day I saw that Imaging Resource posted 'studio scene' test shots from the new Canon APS-C R7. Just out of curiosity, I did a side by side comparison of the same studio scene images taken with the OM-1. It my understanding that these are out of camera JPEG's shot at default settings. Believe it or not, the OM-1 looks better at every ISO up to (and including) ISO 12800! Anyone can go do the same thing, and form their own opinion, but I was thoroughly impressed with the image quality of the OM-1. Darn it! I love my E-M1x and don't need to spend another $2,200! 🙂
Nice work Jimmy. Love your videos and my OM-1. I have been onboard since 2013 when I bought the EM-1 and a few lenses. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Bruce!
A lovely video Jimmy, your father would be proud of you.
I’m enjoying my new OM1 and I still have (but don’t use) my original OM1, bought nearly 50 years ago.
Peace.
So lovely video. Mainly, photography for me is about capture and recording child memories from my son. Thanks for your video
I bought the OM1 in the early seventies having used Practika and Pentacon previously. The OM1 was phenomenal and I was able to produce exceptional images with it. It wasn't long before work started to come in and I enjoyed many years of producing images with these cameras and never once did they fail.
A lovely story Jimmy, your Dad had great tastes in cameras. It brought back very fond memories of my first "proper" camera my OM-1 which I bought in the mid 70's. It and the other OM cameras were great cameras and I went on to own OM-2 and OM4 ti cameras and quite a few Zuiko lenses. The only thing is that that video made me realise my age :). It's a sobering thought that I'm not far off of celebrating my fiftieth anniversary of my association with Olympus! :) Take care my friend, would love to be able to join you on the 10th but don't think that my legs would make it. Cheers, Leigh
Thanks Leigh! Don't worry about my photowalk, may be I will come near you for a meet up!
@@Red35Photography Hi mate, I'd enjoy that, have a great time. Ironically you'll remember before we moved it was on the cards and then Covid stepped in :) . Cheers, Leigh
There's no doubt he is proud of who you have become and what you have achieved. Great photos, great work and great spirit. Keep it up..
Very touching, Jimmy. Your father should be proud, wherever he is.
I've got one OG OM-1 in an auction for $80 some months ago, body and the 50mm f/1.8. Still working flawlessly.
Thanks Marcio! wow, that's a bargain you found!
Fantastic Jimmy, your Dad is proud of you!
Thanks for the great review Jimmy. It reminded of my love for photography and my long departed father. Cheers
Beautifully done.
I LOVE MY OM-1!!! I got mine two weeks ago and it's the best paired with the incredible PRO lenses! Can't wait for future updates as this camera will continue to advance
Great video! Thanks Jimmy. RIP Mr. Cheng.
Thank you for sharing some memories of your father.
Great review!
Beautiful sharing RED35. Thank you.
Great review. I got my first OM-1 in the late 1970s, and still use them today. I haven’t ordered one yet as I don’t have the cash at the moment, but I will get one sooner or later just to close the circle, as you say, and also because they are so lovely (I got to play with one at a pre-launch event. And I have to admit that I did get a little misty with your closing tribute to your dad.
Aww. thanks Chris! It's an emotional piece from me. That's why it's taken longer than usual to make this video.
Great video. Lots of information. Well done!
I loved you video! Thank you for sharing your story! Keep up the great work that you do!
Thank you so much!
Great video Jimmy. I lost my dad tragically in 1982, and how I miss him! I still have an OM-4ti I bought in 1986. Currently, I have an OMD EM-1 Mark II and I ordered from Adorama the new OM-1, that I'm patiently waiting for. I had one briefly in my hands that I ordered on eBay that was practically unused, but I had to return it to the seller since the camera for some reason just shut down and would not turn back on. I got my full refund and decided to go with Adorama in NY. Let's see how long it will take to get it in my hands again.
Beautiful video! Your best!
*BIG TIME THUMBS UP ON THIS CLIP*
Coz I love those who understand and live with Passion.
I have my OM1 basically since its release, an mainly paired with my 150-400. There so many improvements that it is the WOW camera. For me it is of course the CAF and AI tracking with 1053 Cross Type AF Points.
Besides the massive improvement in detail retaining at High ISO from 1600 onwards. With Topaz DeNoise you get now level of detail and cleanliness never seen before on a m4/3. Next are Menu and EVF as well as processing speed for anything like Live NDR, HDR, stacking etc. those are my top 5 but there are so so many more little details.
However, with even all the awesomeness, there is still on thing the OM1 doesn’t top: Ergonomics. The EM1X is just on another level. That’s why I still have the EM1X and it is paired mainly with my 8-25. Dear OMDS, just give us the OM1X - please. That would be an absolute outdoor, wildlife, adventure, travel beast of a camera.
Beautiful reminder of why we all do -photography
What wonderful tribute.
Fantastic video Jimmy! I purchased my first pro level camera in Japan 50 yrs ago also. While it was not an Olympus but a Nikon I really appreciated the video for the look back!
Thank you Caitlin. I love photography and the journey we create, and I hope my kids will continue this one way or another.
Awesome review and touching tribute to your Dad.
I wonder what my granddad would think of me having been photographing since age 18. He bought an OM-10, once, and my dad bought a Nikkormat. Later my dad inherited that OM-10 and traded his Nikkormat in for a lens. He used it during the childhoods of me and my two siblings. Safe to say, using Olympus was always in my vains.
My granddad passed away from cancer in 1995 at age 66. He was a major and radartechnician in the airforce, and only recently I learned he once was awarded the order of the Knight's-Cross, by her majesty queen Margrethe II of Denmark. An order which is always returned after the recipient has passed to the heavens and beyond.
Now, my grandmother, his wife, is 90 and still has his uniform.
It's been too long since I sometimes as a child was with my dad in his car, doing some errand, and he in the middle of everything, told me we gotta got to the churchyard first, laying some flowers at the grave of both my granddad, and my father's sister, who passed in 2000 at age 47, also claimed by cancer. I believe it's about time I look for ways of getting there, as it's my turn to pay my respects.
A nice introduction to the OM-1 and a beautiful homage to your father and family.
Very touching tribute. Peace indeed. Be well.
Nice review and touching tribute to your father. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers man, so beautiful tribute. to your father. And some times it's alsolutely fine to be biased especially when is emotional for us.
Mine too reminds me always of my Dad. I have 4 bodies by now… Thanks for the video and all the best
A really touching video ; it brought a tear to my eye A fitting tribute to your dad
Always high quality video & you are successfully to go through a touching story telling by OM which is wrong you & your dad lovely brand OM, this is truly a core value for photography, tell you a good story, well done Jimmy, hope can see u in UK in future.
Thanks Larry! Yes, give me a shout when you do. Or if I come to you, wherever you are.
.. Your video made me think about the last time my family had a professionally done family photo and it's honestly been 10 years or so now, and I don't have regular photos with my dad. But outside of that, I think the OM-1 is a great camera but I still really love my E-M1II. It has taken splashes of rain, waterfalls, and cold without issues. I'm still not used to the Olympus user interface (prefer Panasonic), but it has been one of my best used purchases ever.
Great review.
Thanks!
The main issue of the OM-1 is not the camera.. but ii's avaibility. Hope to see it in store!
Its really cool that you dedicated this to your dad. I really enjoy sentimental videos. I am a real sentimental person I guess.
Thanks Ben! Much appreciated. I am sentimental too haha perhaps sometimes too much.
👏👏👏Beautiful and emotional video. Thank you for sharing this valuable information. Photographs keep memories alive...
I bought my first olympus om-1 from a friend of Chris Rea in 1973 ( i think). Such a beautiful camera. Then got the titan. OM-4. Just something about those fantastic cameras.
What a nice biased review on OM-1! I totally agree with you as a fan boy!
There was Olympus Pen EED with my family and all the photos in my early days were taken by it!
Even though I didn't own Original OM-1, but I had OM-2N, and OM-10.
So OM-1 is so special also for me!
Wonderful photos!!!
Many thanks!
Hi Jimmy. Just eventually received my OM-1 and my 150-400mm + x1.25TC has been repaired and returned by OM Systems service - appears the faults were not due to me but inherent in the original lens. First time out with this combination has produced excellent photo results, so agree with you about the OM-1. Still improvement required on the video but better now than my EM1 m3 cameras. Hopefully see you on 10 July photowalk 😊 Peace.
Cheers buddy. Yes indeed, hope to see you on the 10th! I sent out and email today containing details and meeting place and time.
Your father was a great man. Your parents lobbed you very much and thank you for for showing their pictures. This is your greatest video. “Thank you”, Jim Payne
Cheers Jim! Much appreciated.
What a beautiful video, your father is proud of you, surely.❤
Thanks!
Great review and wonderful tribute to you dad, Jimmy. My father also got me interested in photography nearly 45 years ago. Back then, I opted for the Canon AE-1, but I had always admired the compactness and quality of the original OM-1. I am quite happy with my E-M5 Mk III, so I don't think I'm ready for the new OM-1 yet, but I continue to cheer it on. Are you excited about the rumoured EM-5 upgrade later this year?
lovely story, lovely inages 👌👌👌
Great personal review which shows photography is more than just megapixels.
Cant wait the om system entry level
So nice.
It must be an omen the you are carrying on your fathers journey. My condolences it’s always the hardest to lose a family member especially a parent, I lost my dad when I was 25 he was only 54 years young . Good luck to you on your journey that was meant to be .
Sorry to hear about your father, touching segment at the end. Best wishes to you and your family.
truly beautiful
So awesome. I would give this a thousand likes if I could. I lost my mom in 2019 to cancer. I think of her everyday.
Great review, Jimmy! Talk about a personal touch in a review. :) I feel it is still a bit too early for me to upgrade (my E-M1 II), being still happy with my E-M1 II and E-M1 III. Perhaps in 2023.
Cheers Theo! It's a long video to make, much longer than anticipated indeed. EM1 II and III are still great cameras, and I still use them a lot for video works.
@@Red35Photography Well, I am not into making videos as you know. But this Olympus equipment has really grown on me since I started with it in 2019. Hasn't let me down since. And as you have seen on FB, a few days ago I did my first ever ballet shoot with it. A tough shoot, with people moving fast across a big stage in pretty much low light conditions and again, this equipment held up. You just have to love it! 🙂