Funny thing is I still have/use the 2010 Olympus EPL1, the 2012 EPL5 and EM5 and they have been in the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Canada and all across the USA and all 3 still work flawlessly.
Congratulation Joe on your new camera. I shoot full frame in the early 80’s film. Then fall back to a few film point and shoot. During the digital age I do canon powershot then to the APS-C Nikon, full frame was just too expensive back then. Few years back I switch to MFT using the Olympus Pen series then to the last Olympus camera the OMD EM1 Mk III with 12 - 40 2.8 Pro an a couple of primes. The OM System I believe is the newer manufacturer that took over Olympus camera divisions. The Olympus camera features is superb and most important to me as a biker, it is small and light weight. Hope you have great time and make many photos.
Great decision young man , i have been with Olympus -OM systems since the em-3 i now have the OM-5, the OMD-EM1x and the OM-1 with the 12-40 2.8 pro the 40-150 2.8 pro ,a 25 1.8 pro and a 60mm macro lens all of which are awesome lenses . I do also have a Nikon D850 with a 24-70 2.8 and a 70-200 2.8 which i also love for different reasons . My favourite saying is it doesn’t matter which camera you use because these days there really isn’t a bad one just bad users , if you work at being a good story teller then every camera will work so just get out and shoot. Good luck.
Thanks for your comment. The 40-150 f/2.8 is high on my list for adding to my camera bag. I've been using this camera a bit since I filmed this video and I'm loving it more and more everyday!
Om1 or eos r6? I primarily shoot small waves in handheld longexposures. Love the om1 already but i‘m worried that the r6 is better in low light Situations and has more dynamics in the shade of the Breaking wave
Depending on your lighting, if you're a low light shooter full frame usually does better, but at the cost of heavier equipment and usually pricier. If you're shooting handheld it's hard to beat the IBIS of the OM1 II, you can't go wrong either way just depends on how much you want to carry around
I just sold all of my Sony Gear in September and now have the OM1 Mk1, and I am absolutely loving it! I love the smaller form factor, mainly of the lenses. Live Composition is amazing, so is star AF
Thank you, I've been torn between those two lenses, I mostly am interested in the f/2.8 in case I ever do any low light shooting, but for 99% of my work the F/4 would be plenty. I think that's the one I'm more likely to get and save some money and weight in my camera bag haha 👍
Joe , thanks for sharing! I've had omdem5markiii for few years now with 12x45 f4 pro lens and have zero complaints only to say my wish list is all those pro lenses. My next lens choice for myself would be 40x150 f.4 pro for family pics and grandchildren daylight sports . My question to you is how much larger om1 vs om5 and your opinion on differences in size and features. Best of luck! Jack.
Hi thanks for the comment. I've been torn between the 40-150 f/2.8 or the f/4, the price point is a big pro for the f/4 but I do like the idea of having the manual focus clutch. The OM5 is more pocket-sized, easily take it with your anywhere, my biggest complaint is the plastic body even though it has weather sealing. The OM1 has a full metal body and is quite heavy for a MFT camera, it's pretty comparable in weight to my Nikon Z6ii, but when I made my choice, I wanted to know there wasn't a better option I missed out on, even if it is a bit heavier. I have no doubts in my OM1 and I wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere, it's a tank and I know it can handle any element I throw at it.
I have had almost every camera known to man over the years, looking for the perfect one of course. My first decent one was the Olympus Em1 and recently I returned to the fold with the OM1. I can actually afford good quality lenses for it, it’s light and small and the image quality is very good. I hope no one else catches on because I don’t want prices to rise. Let’s keep it quiet 😊
I'm really looking forward to less weight in my camera bag when hiking, I'd like to keep this quiet but I love this system so much I want to tell the world haha. I'd love to get more people into MFT because they don't know what they're missing out on
Great video, I can feel the excitement. I know how it feels although I have been using Olympus for 10 years now. Not even two months ago I bought the OM-5, upgrading from my two OM-D E-M10s, also buying a couple of pro lenses - and a grip which makes it as big as the OM-1 I guess. ;D The only pro lense I had before was the 12-40 (v.1), and I am really happy with it. I shot two weddings with it, not even needing a flash. I got the 7-14 pro, the new 20 pro and the 40-150 pro (f4), all of them brilliant lenses. I can also recommend the 17 1.8, the 25 1.8 and the 45 1.8, the ones I've used the most up to now (they fit nicely with the small E-M10), oh and the 60 2.8 macro. I use the 75-300 to shoot the moon. You see, I'm fully equipped. And I am far from being professional. At 50, I just started using RAW files for the first time and getting acquainted with Lightroom and Negative Lab Pro for all the old films I shot with my Nikon SLRs back in the day. Really looking forward to whatever you're doing with your OM-1 II!
Thanks for the comment! I'm really looking forward to joining this community. The 40-150 f/4 is also on my radar, I'm not much of a prime user but maybe I'll add one to my bag one day. I've got a lot of videos planned with this camera, stay tuned!
@@WaterfallJoe I will definitely stay tuned. I bought the prime lenses mainly because I read everywhere that those are the ones 'real photographers' use, and they were small and not too expensive, and the results I got were really fantastic. Changing lenses all the time though. So I see the advantages of being able to adjust to your surroundings by being able to zoom, and that's what I am mainly doing now. It's a process and I am just moving along, trying out whatever I think is best in the given moment. Cheers!
Great video! I just subscribed. I'm in the same situation you (were)-I’ve been eyeing OM System cameras for nearly two years but haven’t had a chance to try them in person since I don’t have a good camera store nearby. I’m torn between the OM-5 (or maybe the E-M1 Mark III) for its compact size and affordability, and the OM-1 for its feature set. I'd be interested in your thoughts comparing the 2. What made you decide on the OM1 (for you) in the end? Thanks.
Thank you for subscribing I appreciate that. Being able to go and see the cameras in person helps so much, there's only so much you can gain from numbers on a screen. The weight difference between an OM5 and OM1 is pretty substantial. I ended up picking the 1 because I would probably pester myself to death with regret if I didn't get the best option 😅 The OM5 is a seriously nice camera for its size, it's lighter, but I do like how substantial the OM1 feels. It's a solid metal camera that's very well made and you can tell when you hold it. The solid metal body will relieve me of having any worries of damaging the camera while adventuring. Alongside my waterfalls and landscapes, I'm exploring bird photography and car photography as well so all the subject detection modes intrigued me. The addition of the Live GND is something I'm so excited to try for sunset photography, as well as the 8.5 stops of IBIS allowing for some crazy long exposures handheld.
Joe, Congratulations on your new camera system. I am a beginner photographer and used the Nikon D5600. I recently purchased an OM-5. If you find good tutorials for OM system beginners would you please share? Thanks and look forward to your upcoming videos with the OM system!
Hi Joe, we just wanted to wish you nothing but the best with your new camera. It is a camera that I am considering.
Good to hear from you Bill. It's been a blast to use so far, really looking forward to more adventures with it.
Funny thing is I still have/use the 2010 Olympus EPL1, the 2012 EPL5 and EM5 and they have been in the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Canada and all across the USA and all 3 still work flawlessly.
Olympus/OM definitely doesn't mess around with build quality. Some really well made cameras and lenses
Hi! I can’t wait to see the stabilization performance and the dynamic range from the OM1 in post processing!
Got some videos coming in the future on editing!
Congratulation Joe on your new camera. I shoot full frame in the early 80’s film. Then fall back to a few film point and shoot. During the digital age I do canon powershot then to the APS-C Nikon, full frame was just too expensive back then. Few years back I switch to MFT using the Olympus Pen series then to the last Olympus camera the OMD EM1 Mk III with 12 - 40 2.8 Pro an a couple of primes.
The OM System I believe is the newer manufacturer that took over Olympus camera divisions. The Olympus camera features is superb and most important to me as a biker, it is small and light weight.
Hope you have great time and make many photos.
Thanks for your comment. It's exciting shooting a new system, glad to hear you're loving your OM.
Great decision young man , i have been with Olympus -OM systems since the em-3 i now have the OM-5, the OMD-EM1x and the OM-1 with the 12-40 2.8 pro the 40-150 2.8 pro ,a 25 1.8 pro and a 60mm macro lens all of which are awesome lenses . I do also have a Nikon D850 with a 24-70 2.8 and a 70-200 2.8 which i also love for different reasons . My favourite saying is it doesn’t matter which camera you use because these days there really isn’t a bad one just bad users , if you work at being a good story teller then every camera will work so just get out and shoot. Good luck.
Thanks for your comment. The 40-150 f/2.8 is high on my list for adding to my camera bag. I've been using this camera a bit since I filmed this video and I'm loving it more and more everyday!
Congrats, it's one of the best cameras I ever owned, and I'm sure you'll like it.
Thank you! I'm very excited to go out and use it more
Great choice..!
@@photographyforenjoyment Thank you!
Om1 or eos r6? I primarily shoot small waves in handheld longexposures. Love the om1 already but i‘m worried that the r6 is better in low light Situations and has more dynamics in the shade of the Breaking wave
Depending on your lighting, if you're a low light shooter full frame usually does better, but at the cost of heavier equipment and usually pricier. If you're shooting handheld it's hard to beat the IBIS of the OM1 II, you can't go wrong either way just depends on how much you want to carry around
I just sold all of my Sony Gear in September and now have the OM1 Mk1, and I am absolutely loving it! I love the smaller form factor, mainly of the lenses. Live Composition is amazing, so is star AF
@@mikemendoza750 There's so many features I'm looking forward to testing out, it's awesome how many computational modes are in these cameras.
Great video - you are talking about weight, so why go for the 40-150 f:2.8 PRO, When their 40-150 f:4.0 PRO is 99% as sharp as the F:2.8?
Thank you, I've been torn between those two lenses, I mostly am interested in the f/2.8 in case I ever do any low light shooting, but for 99% of my work the F/4 would be plenty. I think that's the one I'm more likely to get and save some money and weight in my camera bag haha 👍
Joe , thanks for sharing! I've had omdem5markiii for few years now with 12x45 f4 pro lens and have zero complaints only to say my wish list is all those pro lenses. My next lens choice for myself would be 40x150 f.4 pro for family pics and grandchildren daylight sports . My question to you is how much larger om1 vs om5 and your opinion on differences in size and features. Best of luck! Jack.
Hi thanks for the comment. I've been torn between the 40-150 f/2.8 or the f/4, the price point is a big pro for the f/4 but I do like the idea of having the manual focus clutch. The OM5 is more pocket-sized, easily take it with your anywhere, my biggest complaint is the plastic body even though it has weather sealing. The OM1 has a full metal body and is quite heavy for a MFT camera, it's pretty comparable in weight to my Nikon Z6ii, but when I made my choice, I wanted to know there wasn't a better option I missed out on, even if it is a bit heavier. I have no doubts in my OM1 and I wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere, it's a tank and I know it can handle any element I throw at it.
I have had almost every camera known to man over the years, looking for the perfect one of course. My first decent one was the Olympus Em1 and recently I returned to the fold with the OM1. I can actually afford good quality lenses for it, it’s light and small and the image quality is very good. I hope no one else catches on because I don’t want prices to rise. Let’s keep it quiet 😊
I'm really looking forward to less weight in my camera bag when hiking, I'd like to keep this quiet but I love this system so much I want to tell the world haha. I'd love to get more people into MFT because they don't know what they're missing out on
Great video, I can feel the excitement. I know how it feels although I have been using Olympus for 10 years now. Not even two months ago I bought the OM-5, upgrading from my two OM-D E-M10s, also buying a couple of pro lenses - and a grip which makes it as big as the OM-1 I guess. ;D The only pro lense I had before was the 12-40 (v.1), and I am really happy with it. I shot two weddings with it, not even needing a flash. I got the 7-14 pro, the new 20 pro and the 40-150 pro (f4), all of them brilliant lenses. I can also recommend the 17 1.8, the 25 1.8 and the 45 1.8, the ones I've used the most up to now (they fit nicely with the small E-M10), oh and the 60 2.8 macro. I use the 75-300 to shoot the moon. You see, I'm fully equipped. And I am far from being professional. At 50, I just started using RAW files for the first time and getting acquainted with Lightroom and Negative Lab Pro for all the old films I shot with my Nikon SLRs back in the day.
Really looking forward to whatever you're doing with your OM-1 II!
Thanks for the comment! I'm really looking forward to joining this community. The 40-150 f/4 is also on my radar, I'm not much of a prime user but maybe I'll add one to my bag one day. I've got a lot of videos planned with this camera, stay tuned!
@@WaterfallJoe I will definitely stay tuned. I bought the prime lenses mainly because I read everywhere that those are the ones 'real photographers' use, and they were small and not too expensive, and the results I got were really fantastic. Changing lenses all the time though. So I see the advantages of being able to adjust to your surroundings by being able to zoom, and that's what I am mainly doing now. It's a process and I am just moving along, trying out whatever I think is best in the given moment. Cheers!
Great video! I just subscribed. I'm in the same situation you (were)-I’ve been eyeing OM System cameras for nearly two years but haven’t had a chance to try them in person since I don’t have a good camera store nearby. I’m torn between the OM-5 (or maybe the E-M1 Mark III) for its compact size and affordability, and the OM-1 for its feature set. I'd be interested in your thoughts comparing the 2. What made you decide on the OM1 (for you) in the end? Thanks.
Thank you for subscribing I appreciate that. Being able to go and see the cameras in person helps so much, there's only so much you can gain from numbers on a screen. The weight difference between an OM5 and OM1 is pretty substantial. I ended up picking the 1 because I would probably pester myself to death with regret if I didn't get the best option 😅 The OM5 is a seriously nice camera for its size, it's lighter, but I do like how substantial the OM1 feels. It's a solid metal camera that's very well made and you can tell when you hold it. The solid metal body will relieve me of having any worries of damaging the camera while adventuring. Alongside my waterfalls and landscapes, I'm exploring bird photography and car photography as well so all the subject detection modes intrigued me. The addition of the Live GND is something I'm so excited to try for sunset photography, as well as the 8.5 stops of IBIS allowing for some crazy long exposures handheld.
Welcome to the family!
Thank you! Really looking forward to it
Joe, Congratulations on your new camera system. I am a beginner photographer and used the Nikon D5600. I recently purchased an OM-5. If you find good tutorials for OM system beginners would you please share? Thanks and look forward to your upcoming videos with the OM system!
Thank you! I'll share some links if I find any, have you searched for any guidebooks?
@ No I have not. Thanks for the tip!
Phil Norton Photograpy for some excellent guides for Olympus and OM System cameras.
@WaterfallJoe lots of info on the OM systems website and onto their RUclips channel.