Why I've bought an OLYMPUS when I shoot NIKON! + OM D E M1X review

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @Jgatti41
    @Jgatti41 10 дней назад +1

    Love seeing someone discover and get excited about the features Olympus/Om systems packs into their camera's. I love live composite, bulb mode, the built in ND filter, and AF tracking modes on my OM-1. I also shoot Sony but I am serious thinking of dumping it and shooting with my OM-1 full time again. My OM-1 with 2 lenses, 2 batteries, charger, and teleconverter still weighs less than my Sony paired with my tamron 35-150mm

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  10 дней назад

      Thank you. It’s certainly feature packed and I’ve always really loved Olympus. David Bailey new a thing or two

  • @ridealongwithrandy
    @ridealongwithrandy Месяц назад +3

    A Nikon shooter doing dual systems, good on ya! I am 70 years young. I shoot a lot in the dusty ol very southern california deserts looking for critters and such, so I shoot dual EM1Xs, with my favorite 2 lenses so I don't have to change lenses out there. I also shoot the EM1 mkiii for astro because of the starry sky focus feature. If you look at my flickr feed with the same handle as youtube, you'll see what a 4/3s senser can do. I shoot everything except WEDDINGS. I went down the Nikon D4S, D500, and the D750 for a bit, but the photos were just not the same as my OMD cams could do with less effort, so I sold them and all the lenses. Been 4/3s since 2005 with my E500 as the first. I love that you use "motor drive" a kickback from the 70s.Cheers from Alpine, California.

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад

      Cheers for watching! Starry sky would be useful, might upgrade at some point.

  • @leuallen3000
    @leuallen3000 Месяц назад +3

    Great to see someone discover what I have known for years. I am 84, not in good health, so the size and weight are of importance for me. This is the best camera (OM-1) I have used and I have had experience with Linhof, Leica, Graflex, and Pentax. No Nikon or Canon.

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад

      Definitely lighter system. The EM1X not particularly so but definitely the rest of the range

    • @leuallen3000
      @leuallen3000 Месяц назад +1

      @@davepeckphotography Have the EM1X love it especially built in GPS. They say it burns batteries but I don't care. Manufacturers won't include them cause of battery use. The way I see it is that it is easier to carry extra batteries than to carry a GPS add on. Don't do much landscapes but I do many pano sunrises. System is great for that. Shoot from car using a custom window mount. Full frame would be too awkward as I shoot many with long lenses (up to 800mm 35 eq). Not applicable to you but I shoot budding musicians in local bars very low light. The availability of specialty lens such as the Panasonic 10-25 1.7 and 25-50 1.7 (20-50 and 50-100). That's right zoom lenses with a 1.7 aperture that are sharp wide open. Need them. Also an 300mm f2 (eq) older 4/3 lens which was quite expensive when new and is extremely sharp wide open. Don't need it but is a ton of fun, great for portraits wide open. Lenses, I have quite a few.

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад

      @leuallen3000 thanks, certainly enjoying it so far

  • @hangfire6368
    @hangfire6368 10 дней назад +1

    There is excellent value in used Olympus pro gear. I'm saving up for an E-M1.3, 12-100mm, and 8mm 1.8 for a compact walk around rig as well as some astro photography. That will cost less than a single Canon RF L lens.

  • @terryrees8574
    @terryrees8574 29 дней назад +2

    Great video Dave. I went from a Sony A7R2 system to the Olympus EM1 MK2 to save weight. Liked it so much I upgraded to the EM1X - (so much for the weight saving eh?)
    All in all I don't miss the Sony system except for astro. The Olympus is good enough for me for landscapes (mainly in North Wales) and in these days of DeNoise applications I find the images acceptable noise free. In the studio with perfect exposure you cannot tell between full frame and M43.
    I've had most brands (Canon 6D, Nikon D700 & D750, Fuji XT1 & 2) and still I think I've made the right decision with M43. However if I was given a Z9 I wouldn't knock it back 🙂
    Oh, and if you go for a macro diffuser the Popeshields are good but can tear relatively easily.
    Congrats, you gained a subscriber mate. Looking forward to more content.

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  29 дней назад

      Thanks Terry, I’ve just filmed the retest of this as there were a few things I wanted to get right. Spoiler I think I’ll keep both systems but use them for different things. Horses for courses I guess

    • @terryrees8574
      @terryrees8574 4 дня назад +1

      @@davepeckphotography good idea. I use a Canon EOS2000d for astro now.

  • @nocky1972
    @nocky1972 2 дня назад +1

    I too have the Z7ii (upgraded from Zfc), also invested in the Nikon mc105 but found stacking to be a pain in the #### [wrist] when trying handheld. So just bought a used OM D E1 mark ii for dedicated macro. Just waiting on an OM 60mm macro to arrive and then I can start practicing using a much easier system. I have the Raynox 250 also so this should magnify my shots even further. I’m keeping the Z7ii for now but who knows I may completely switch to OM systems in time…

  • @Nature_Unboxed_0
    @Nature_Unboxed_0 Месяц назад +11

    The Olympus/OM system is what I've gone to after literally trying every other brand, APS-C & Full frame.

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад

      I’m really enjoying it. Just working on a video using the high res feature (out in a couple of weeks) and I’d still use the Nikon for landscape. Having said that I don’t think the glass I bought for the Olympus is brilliant. I went for the cheap 12-45 and it shows. But with a better lens I think it runs the Nikon closer to

    • @palmerino1965
      @palmerino1965 Месяц назад

      L'obiettivo 12-45mm è professionale ed ha un'alta resa... se diaframmato entro f:5,6 o poco più.
      Questo perché la diffrazione arriva ben prima che nel full-frame che sei abituato ad usare.
      Infatti, quando per la prima volta usavo il sistema 4/3 Olympus nel 2004 (reflex E-1), mi stupivo nei matrimoni poter usare spesso alle massime aperture lo zoom 14-54mm f:2,8/3,5 (equivalente ad un 28-108mm sul full-frame) e questo mi permetteva di non alzare la sensibilità reale.
      Con un sensore di soli 5mp stampavo agevolmente il formato 30x40 cm (il 4/3 ha proporzioni migliori nelle foto verticali, per me) con risultati davvero così naturali, che mi ha fatto subito pensionare la pellicola 35mm che usavo nel reportage dal 1985.
      Nel tempo, ho apprezzato la maggiore profondità di campo nelle foto di arredamento di interni, paesaggi... raramente chiudendo oltre f:8 e comunque tenendo a mente che il diaframma f:5,6 è quello ottimale per avere un'alta qualità qualora la profondità di campo sia importante.
      Ovviamente in casi davvero indispensabili usavo anche f:11 (raro) sapendo che con una full-frame avrei avuto risultati peggiori causa il dover diaframmare ad f:22.
      Ottiche professionali luminose possono rendere al meglio ad f:4 e comunque l'apertura massima è sempre molto appagante, ovvero sono realmente diaframmi di lavoro, quando lo sfuocato od i tempi di scatto veloci siano importanti.
      Prova ad usare il tuo zoom a tutta apertura...
      Infine la modalità del poter scattare a mano libera con la Olympus E-M1x, dicono che non sia ottimale mentre funziona leggermente meglio con la successiva E-M1 mark 3 ed alla grande, con le nuove OM System professionali.
      Atualmente ho la prima E-M1 della serie (purtroppo non ha le attraenti fotografie computazionali) ed una Panasonic G9 che ho preferito anni fa, per via del migliore mirino evf alle concorrenti Olympus del tempo.
      Mi piacerebbe provare la E-M1x perché ho molte lenti native 4/3 (tiraggio più lungo perché ideate per le reflex) e grazie ad un semplice adattatore elettronico possono sfruttarle senza problemi su questo corpo.
      Ormai si trova a 700 euro...
      Buoni sperimenti e perdona il lungo papiro! 😊

  • @jos_t_band3912
    @jos_t_band3912 4 дня назад +1

    It is very good. Prefer it over Om-1 because of the controldials and the integrated grip. Even better than Panasonic s5m2. This em1x camera I use it everyday. The DOF is an advantage for RE photography. It can shoot a tiny bathroom at f2.8 and the image is sharp. Handheld. Any other space you can shoot at f4 to f5.6. Landscape f8. Fullframe shooters think they need to use f22 on a m43 camera I think. Mft is also really nice for flash. Use less flash power. Recommend 8 18 Panasonic lens and Oly 7 14 2.8. The Panasonic 7 14 doesn’t work on Olympus btw. Latest LRc denoise works very well with ORF files. I would invest in very fast computer with a good gpu for that denoise. And not a z9.

  • @toke7560
    @toke7560 Месяц назад +4

    The olympus cameras can take awesome landscapes. Viewed in isolation ( NOT BEING NEXT TO A 50 + MPXL) picture at the same time. 99% of people would be more than happy. i print 30x40 inch.

  • @michaelhoughton1502
    @michaelhoughton1502 Месяц назад +6

    I've had Nikon gear since I started and still have but I bought the OM1 with 12 40 and 40 150. Hardly used the D850 since!

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад +1

      I do love the features the Oly system has. Might have to get an OM1

    • @michaelhoughton1502
      @michaelhoughton1502 Месяц назад +2

      @@davepeckphotography it's the weight & feel that does it for me.....I'm not using it its full capabilities yet!

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад

      And I’ve got small hands so it fits really well. It’s why I had an OM10 back in the time of film, in fact I had two

    • @MorkusReX
      @MorkusReX Месяц назад +3

      Going m43 is a one way street :)

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад

      😂😂

  • @SreejithRc
    @SreejithRc Месяц назад +4

    OM-1 and OM-1 mark 2 has built in ND and GND filters for landscape 😊

  • @Telewest792
    @Telewest792 Месяц назад +1

    I have an Olympus OM D E M1X and a OM-1 and a Nikon D850 and i have to say all those cameras work extremely well i use the OM-1 mainly for sport shooting and the D 850 for landscaping i do also use the OM D E M1X for sport and landscape and macro and i also use the macro 60 it is awesome i did find that if you buy the pro lenses you get such sharp photos and i must say the OM-1 is also incredible with its features .

  • @Scottjames-rx3db
    @Scottjames-rx3db 25 дней назад +1

    Like you I shoot 2 systems, my EM1x is my daily workhorse, feels great in my hands and it is almost indestructible. I also have a Sony A7 with one lens that I used as my walk around camera. If OM systems offers a body with improved I Q I don't see myself replacing the EM1x.

  • @LeighWPhotos
    @LeighWPhotos Месяц назад +3

    Told you it was good didn't I 😉
    Just wait until you try the OM-1 😁

  • @clemfandango9534
    @clemfandango9534 Месяц назад +3

    Full frame is overrated. It won’t make your pictures better 90% of the time.
    Actually having your camera with you and a good range of lens options is the key thing. This is where smaller sensor cameras win.
    I have a large Sony FF kit. I also have OM1. These days I much prefer the OM1.

  • @garrysugdenphotography
    @garrysugdenphotography Месяц назад +4

    Right... best buy myself another camera 🙂

  • @Stainphotography
    @Stainphotography Месяц назад +2

    Does look good I must admit

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад +1

      I would probably choose a smaller body in hindsight but I’ll show you it next week

  • @oneeyedphotographer
    @oneeyedphotographer 4 дня назад +1

    I think you're mad for using Nikon.
    High res fails if there's nothing sharp to engage. In seascapes, you need some rocks. It's a problem if you go impressionistic.
    For professional portraits I recommend 12-40 F2.8 (the 12-45 is a stop slower), 40-150 F2.8, maybe 7-14 F2.8. You can use a TC with the 40-150.
    I own an E-M1 II, E-M1x, an OM-5 with 12-45 F4. The second and third have focus bracketting, live ND, live composite and some other tricks.
    The Lumix G9 II is worth considering, I think it has those tricks, and its high res is 100 Mpx hand-help or on a tripod. It's on my wishlist, I haven't actually used one yet.
    You didn't mention GPS.

  • @tuftyhill
    @tuftyhill Месяц назад +1

    Hi Dave I do find that realtime exposure very useful unfortunately I already own 2x Fuji bodies so will not be adding an OM system body. If I did I would not be celebrating 27 years of marriage next year 😂

  • @poonode
    @poonode Месяц назад +4

    I've had an E-M1X since it came out and it's ergonomics are stunning. Yes, for a Micro 4/3 device it's huge but it's pretty much bulletproof. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with the hi-res options 👍

  • @teddyroosevelt8870
    @teddyroosevelt8870 3 дня назад +1

    Motor drive... Funny...

  • @bamsemh1
    @bamsemh1 Месяц назад +2

    Why not om-1 instead of the old flagship?

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад +3

      Money! Quite simply. I bought this secondhand to put my toe in the water of the system so to speak and I’d used a EM1mk2 a few years ago and loved it. I also felt the battery grip would be useful for those portrait images but tbh I should have bought an EM111. Same features with no grip so lighter. However the plan is to wait until Christmas and see if they release any more, or I can borrow an OM1mk2 as it has built in ND grads. If no new camera is incoming my plan is to get an OM1mk2 plus a couple of lenses and trade the EM1X back in. This system will then be used for macro/wildlife and as a back up landscape kit for the Nikon system
      At least, that’s what I’m thinking at the moment! Watch this space!

    • @bamsemh1
      @bamsemh1 Месяц назад

      @@davepeckphotography here the om-1 is half price as second hand. Mark 1. I started the olympus journey with em1 mark ii.

    • @egegon7704
      @egegon7704 День назад +1

      @@davepeckphotography I bought my first M1X in 2019. In 2022 I sold and bought OM-1.
      Currently, I still have the OM-1, but I have 2 M1Xs with it and I use them 90% of the time, the OM-1 only rarely.
      I shoot dogs every day and the OM-1 dog AI works great when I shoot in a standing position. If the dog is running or moving in action, the M1X's continuous autofocus (without tracking) works better than the OM-1's dog detection.

  • @furiousdoe7779
    @furiousdoe7779 Месяц назад +2

    Poor Dave .. now you are assimilated ....🤣

  • @luzr6613
    @luzr6613 Месяц назад +2

    A great thing about the 1X nowadays is that there's no fear in taking it anywhere. It's the combination of its build-quality and where it sits pricewise in the second-hand market that means that it's highly unlikely to succumb to the elements and, were it to, you can pick up a replacement for 600 quid. Which all means you can go for shots that would otherwise give you pause, and you can keep at it longer. Hope it works for you like it works for me! Cheers.

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад

      It certainly feels bulletproof! I think it will be a great backup system in Norway

    • @LTellet
      @LTellet Месяц назад +2

      @@davepeckphotography You probably should tape off the pc port - looks like your body is missing the screw-in cap. It may not be as water resistant without a cover on that port. But otherwise it really is a rugged camera.

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад

      @LTellet thank you. I will

  • @ChrisShepherdPhotos
    @ChrisShepherdPhotos Месяц назад +1

    All the best people use olympus 😂

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад

      😂😂 have you got any Canon stuff at all now?

    • @ChrisShepherdPhotos
      @ChrisShepherdPhotos Месяц назад +1

      @@davepeckphotography not really, I have some I keep for demos in talks but they haven't been used in years

  • @frenchcoupon3391
    @frenchcoupon3391 15 дней назад +1

    I bought one for short movies, mainly. The ergonomics are out of this world! The colors destroy Panasonic (although I know I’m missing a lot of video features).

  • @furiousdoe7779
    @furiousdoe7779 Месяц назад +1

    What ? You are switching back ??? What will your wife be doing to you .... we all want to hear that story too.

  • @ddiver7908
    @ddiver7908 16 дней назад +1

    My dude, pls cut your pointy finger nail 😂 Anyhow, the EM1X is a phenomenal camera..i have one as well

  • @hot_pixel_imagery
    @hot_pixel_imagery Месяц назад +2

    Not true, 1 to 1 is 1 to 1, regardless of sensor size. You should look into an AK diffuser for Marco instead of that wiggly diffuser. Don't ask me how I know. The live composite is cool though, I have used it many times.

    • @davepeckphotography
      @davepeckphotography  Месяц назад

      If I may disagree with you? From what I have read, watched and understand it is true. It is to do with the crop factor which makes a 60mm equivalent to 120mm in full frame terms. So when you print them to the same size the 4/3 will be twice as big?
      You are right about the diffuser though, it’s a right pain in the rear. Just trying not to spend too much until I get into it a bit more.

    • @SreejithRc
      @SreejithRc Месяц назад +1

      1:1 macro in a full frame has relative magnification of 2:1 on M43

    • @istvanglock7445
      @istvanglock7445 Месяц назад +2

      @@davepeckphotography
      Reproduction ratio is the ratio of the size of the image on the sensor to the size of the actual object being photographed. If an insect 1 cm long projects an image 1 cm long on the sensor, then the lens is operating at a 1: 1 reproduction ratio (or a magnification of 1.0X). If that same insect projects an image 0.5 cm long on the sensor, then the lens is operating at a 0.5/1 = 1:2 reproduction ratio (or a magnification of 0.5x). The size of the sensor is irrelevant. Reproduction ratio is a lens property.
      The insect's image size relative to the size of a micro 4/3 sensor will be twice that of a full frame sensor. But this has nothing to do with how a lens reproduction ratio (or lens magnification) is defined.

  • @dcwaku
    @dcwaku Месяц назад +1

    Unfortunately Olympus is dead…😞