Awesome Mark! Glad you're digging it, man! Thanks for the shoutout. 😀The EM1-MK II is the best value vlogging camera out there and the photo quality is so great as well. I did a video user setup guide that covers the color and AF settings. I love this camera, it's fantastic. Congrats Mark. :)
Yes - watched your setup video - very helpful. It’s been my everyday camera for running around with the kids because it’s so light and so great at photos. And it is my out and about video camera too - such a good value especially when you already have mft lenses. Thanks for the vids about it!! 👊👊
Shane mate! Great to see you checking out Mark's videos. This community is awesome and you guys all add so much to it. Kasey found it, the perfect camera really is the EM1 mk III and the II is so close it's not funny. For a blogger that is anyways. Great for studio too though.
**Correction - I used a Panasonic lens so the actual stabilization shown in the video was in-body stabilization only for Olympus. Which is even more impressive.
Great video Mark! Nice to see that you got a good deal on that body. I've been a long time Olympus OMD user with the EM5 I/II and EM1 I which are all awesome cameras in their own right. I'm hoping by next year at some point I'll be able to pick up and EM1 II and start a Travel food channel with this camera. Looking forward to your Olympus videos and more. Regards from Australia.
While I'm waiting for the gh6 release I'm searching for a camera for a b-cam that's video/gimbal friendly. I enjoyed your review of the sony zv cameras and was on my way to purchase until... I came across the olympus e 1 mark ii. When I read the reviews and viewed the olympus website. I got excited not only because I found a solid camera for the low.. The upcoming releases from olympus proves they're not leaving the micro four thirds segment. Appreciate your reviews. Enjoy your Omd E 1 Mark II .
The Olympus is a great camera. the video features aren’t as great, no zebras, less dynamic range, spilts files into 4gb chunks and doesn’t have unlimited recording. BUT a killer camera other than that. severely underrated.
Just stumbled upon this video..must have missed it! I’ve been debating on the new OM5, but have just found a used OM1 MK2 on a post Boxing Day sale at a camera store for a very good price! Biggest draw on the OM5 is the small size for long hikes etc, but this is tempting!!! Also, Happy New Year! 🎉
great video and im glad we agree on stabilization. i dont get why sony doesnt improve their stabilization and other youtubers promote it as vlogging camera, the only under $1000 useable sony vlogging camera is the zv1. even that isnt great just useable. im likely getting the zve10 soon tho, for tripod static video. good video keep it up!.
I am surprised as well that stabilization is not a bigger issue for most RUclipsrs. I find shaky video very hard to watch. If I ever use the ZV-E10 off a tripod, I will definitely use Catalyst Browse
You’re right - which makes the stabilization in the body of Olympus all the more impressive. Because in the video - the GH5 was using dual IS and Olympus was only using in-body. Gotta go get an Olympus stabilized lens and redo!! I pinned a correction. Thanks.
Yes it has a 30min record limit. There is a hack to get rid of it though if you want - although I wouldn't recommend it just in case ruclips.net/video/Sb1NQIROWg4/видео.html
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you so much. This was going to be the only archiles heel for me but the link is a game changer for what I want to do with it.
just because there’s always a chance you might mess up your camera. it certainly voids any kind of warranty. but it’s a risk that lots of people are willing to take.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis i hear you there. Injust wish olympus would have fixed that in a firmware. I'm loving this camera from the reviews and the recording limit was my only deal breaker. Once it gets to me, warranty doesn't really matter especially if I get good units. Knowing there's a way to give it the record longer than 30minute option is a risk I'd probably be willing to take. But I definitely hear you there. Its something I'd have to study and see before I even try. I really appreciate your response.
Oh it’s likely the best Vlog camera you can buy. I used the cheapest lens on have actually. The Panasonic 14-42 kit lens from my old g7. If you get an Olympus lens with stabilization - you’ll get even better results!!
MARK-O 🙂On Your TEST...You Referred To Both Cameras Using DUAL Stabilization OK Easy Enough to Assume For The LENS Test On Your GH5..Assumed to Be One Of 2 Different Panasonics = 12-60 BUT What Gives Your DUAL Stabilization On EM-1 Mk II LENS? =Meaning Which Oly Lens Gave You The DUAL? PLEASE Do Let Me Know MARK? BTW Perfect TEST 🙂
Yes, that was an error on my part - the Olympus can have dual stab with a compatible stabilized lens from Olympus. In this test, the only, the Olympus body was doing its stabilization only.
The 12 mm 2.0 from Olympus would be my choice for VLog style video. It’s pretty wide on it’s own and if you get a little tripod that extends out - you can get some really wide selfie video. The Em5 is a great camera - super light and stylish, but the EM1 mark ii has pretty much everything the E5 has and it has 2 card slots and is a bit of a better build. The thing that made me choose the EM1 mark ii is that because the camera is a few years old, you can get it for cheaper second hand (and even brand new). Oh and I don’t think the Em5 has OM-Log - which I am using
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Lies! All lies! Armchair Videographer here, watch my videos that I haven't made yet, not Mark's, he's such a n00b 😜 That's totally going to be the new camera channel name! Who knew if you got a decent night's sleep you can have good ideas the following morning?! Armchair Videographer, I like it! What do you think?
p.s. It would be nice to see a comparison of Olympus vs smartphones in low light. I would like to know whether Olympus can beat smartphones in any situation.
YES Mictadlo Of Course It CAN🙂 and Even Tho Cell Phone Cameras have Never been real Serious Cameras,, Still they Have really gotten better over time..However, One Fact That Leaves Cell Phones Truly Non-Comparable IS= The Size Of Their Super Tiny Sensor, ..= Almost Microscopic in Size :- =About the Size of a Pencil Eraser, =Thats Approxly 1/10th The Size Of a Micro 4/3rds Sensor, Then how About a Standard Entry Level DSLR's Camera Like The =Canon Rebel Sensor which is Approx 30X Larger Then Cell Phone Sensor(& Then There's The Pro Full Frame Camera Sensor Which Are About 70X Bigger Then The Cell Phone Sensor🙂
I would go with Olympus but they don't have 23.98 fps only 24 fps. Unless they have done a firmware upgrade on that. Too bad, I think better cameras and lens than Panasonic.
Hi Mark, So, I am stand-up comedian and I am trying to record all my gigs. Currently I am using an old Olympus em10 mark ii with hacked firmware (I can record 52 minutes of SF quality) but I am considering an upgrade. Can you suggest me what should I upgrade to: - GH5 - unlimited recording, can use it for vlogs in future, already invested in MFT lenses - Olympus em 1 mark II - firmware can be hacked for 2h+ record time, great stabilization for future vlogs, already invested in MFT lenses - Sony a7SII - As i know it can be hacked for no record limit, Great in low light scenarios, 50 1.8 is quite cheap Any other suggestions are welcomed. Listed cameras are just what I am searching for second hand. Budget is around 800-900 eur and this is the reason why I don't consider gh5s
Haha - yes. I remember from another video where you commented. I certainly know a thing or two about trying to record at comedy clubs. The truth is that you don’t need lowlight for the stage at all. The lowlight comes into play before or after the show in the green room or something like that. If you plan to shoot in lowlight, the A7Sii would work, but it’s autofocus isn’t great so you’d have to manually focus. The Sony cameras are not as easy to use for video and their stabilization is terrible (except the a7s3) if you’re handholding. But if on a tripod, the a6400 is a good option although it’s apsc. Pretty good in lowlight and has perfect autofocus and unlimited recording time. But if you already have MFT lenses, I would look at the GH5 and EM1 Mark ii. And the decision there is clear - if you are happy manually focusing - GH5 all the way. It’s just by far the best video camera you can get in that price range. Easy to use, great button layout, 10-bit image - it’s my favourite. But I always manually focus at gigs. Now if you want your camera to be able to autofocus, have great ergonomics and and take amazing photos, I would do the EM1 mark ii. But the problem with the em1 is that it’ll split the files up in 4 minute chucks and has a record limit. I don’t know if your hacked firmware can fix both those issues. Basically, in a nut shell, I use the GH5 at standup gigs and I am very happy. When the gig is just a random show, I will actually pull out the camcorder Sony AX53. I actually did a video about it on my standup channel.
Here is the camcorder review I did. It’s not cheap and I prefer using the “real” cameras. But sometimes it’s just way more practical. ruclips.net/video/kDpNp69GfKI/видео.html
Also, don’t forget about the G85 - it’s a really good price, no record limit, doesn’t spilt clips, great stabilization, and has a similar image to the GH5. It has no 10-bit and no vlog and you definitely need to manual focus though.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thank you a lot for those comments. I totally have missed/forgot your previous message. Regarding g85, it's close to impossible to find it in Eastern Europe (we have g80 which has the recording limit). In the end I feel like going and understanding gh5 will help me a lot in future. Last question, I am considering buying Sigma 18-35 with viltrox speedbooster after the purchase of gh5. Is it a good buy and which lense do you use most for recording your gigs
@@Hrumpy People love that sigma lens with a speed booster, but for me, I much prefer the size and weight of the native lenses. I would look at the Panasonic 12-35 2.8. Great quality and native lenses work better overall with the camera and is wayyyy lighter. You won’t get as shallow depth of field, and won’t be as good in lowlight situations, but with video work of comics on stage, the Panny 2.8 MFT works well.
Mark! That makes 2 subs, same person only this new channel talks about video and has nothing to show for it... See what I did there? 😜 We've almost got you at 1000 subs!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis He knows nothing, he teaches nothing, he just pretends he knows it all.... He's Armchair Videographer haha. Superhero to your worst camera nightmares 🤣
Awesome Mark! Glad you're digging it, man! Thanks for the shoutout. 😀The EM1-MK II is the best value vlogging camera out there and the photo quality is so great as well. I did a video user setup guide that covers the color and AF settings. I love this camera, it's fantastic. Congrats Mark. :)
Yes - watched your setup video - very helpful. It’s been my everyday camera for running around with the kids because it’s so light and so great at photos. And it is my out and about video camera too - such a good value especially when you already have mft lenses. Thanks for the vids about it!! 👊👊
Shane mate! Great to see you checking out Mark's videos. This community is awesome and you guys all add so much to it. Kasey found it, the perfect camera really is the EM1 mk III and the II is so close it's not funny. For a blogger that is anyways. Great for studio too though.
**Correction - I used a Panasonic lens so the actual stabilization shown in the video was in-body stabilization only for Olympus. Which is even more impressive.
Great video Mark! Nice to see that you got a good deal on that body. I've been a long time Olympus OMD user with the EM5 I/II and EM1 I which are all awesome cameras in their own right. I'm hoping by next year at some point I'll be able to pick up and EM1 II and start a Travel food channel with this camera. Looking forward to your Olympus videos and more. Regards from Australia.
I love Olympus as well. travel food channel - that sounds awesome!!
While I'm waiting for the gh6 release I'm searching for a camera for a b-cam that's video/gimbal friendly. I enjoyed your review of the sony zv cameras and was on my way to purchase until... I came across the olympus e 1 mark ii. When I read the reviews and viewed the olympus website. I got excited not only because I found a solid camera for the low.. The upcoming releases from olympus proves they're not leaving the micro four thirds segment. Appreciate your reviews. Enjoy your Omd E 1 Mark II .
The Olympus is a great camera. the video features aren’t as great, no zebras, less dynamic range, spilts files into 4gb chunks and doesn’t have unlimited recording. BUT a killer camera other than that. severely underrated.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Totally agree
Just stumbled upon this video..must have missed it! I’ve been debating on the new OM5, but have just found a used OM1 MK2 on a post Boxing Day sale at a camera store for a very good price! Biggest draw on the OM5 is the small size for long hikes etc, but this is tempting!!! Also, Happy New Year! 🎉
happy new year. The Em1 marks ii is quite the camera. One of the best overall cameras on the market still
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis sadly, it was already taken when I went to look! Hope you were in Tokyo as part of the new Panny review!
I used to like Olympus film cameras, but have never tried their new stuff. That stab looks awesome, and with the new AF, it should be a lot of fun.
You’re right, J.R. Such a good out and about camera for stills and video. Excited about Olympus’ future!!
came for the camera info, stayed for the comedy... those test shots where the funniest i have seen since... at least hours... on the interweb.
Haha. Glad my face made you laugh. I mean, it’s my regular face, but whatever works!! 🤣🤣
I've never even blinked at Olympus before, but thats some steady footage.
They are so light too - with phase detect autofocus - this changes EVERYTHING 📷 📸
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisisYou've got me thinking...
@@teejay9373 I know, right??
great video and im glad we agree on stabilization. i dont get why sony doesnt improve their stabilization and other youtubers promote it as vlogging camera, the only under $1000 useable sony vlogging camera is the zv1. even that isnt great just useable. im likely getting the zve10 soon tho, for tripod static video. good video keep it up!.
I am surprised as well that stabilization is not a bigger issue for most RUclipsrs. I find shaky video very hard to watch. If I ever use the ZV-E10 off a tripod, I will definitely use Catalyst Browse
You sure are super different and super good haha. That's a happy Mark in that video!
How can you not be happy when you spend all your money on cameras!! 🤣🤣
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis That's right! Save a couple bucks for old Sammy Adams but the rest, cameras for sure haha
@@KPGuitarStudios a perfect use of funds!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Just in Sudbury, maybe I should check Facebook and Kijiji down here for Olys. Has to be a better chance than Thunder Bay
@@KPGuitarStudios for sure. Look for those Sudbury deals!!
Hey Mark, which lens is that on the om1 ii?
That's the Panasonic 42.5mm f1.7 - great portrait lens amzn.to/3JioFwg
Panasonic stabilized lenses do not work with Oly ibis. They can’t communicate.The em1 II is an iconic camera in the Olympus line up.
You’re right - which makes the stabilization in the body of Olympus all the more impressive. Because in the video - the GH5 was using dual IS and Olympus was only using in-body. Gotta go get an Olympus stabilized lens and redo!! I pinned a correction. Thanks.
hi, any plans to do a comparison Olympus vs Sony ZV e10 e.g. in low light. Which lenses are good for Olympus. Whether any of them are weather sealed?
the em1 mark ii is weather sealed, but the sony is not. The sony will be a lot better in lowlight
awesome video. DOES THIS HAVE THE 30MINUTES VIDEO RECORDING LIMIT?
Yes it has a 30min record limit. There is a hack to get rid of it though if you want - although I wouldn't recommend it just in case ruclips.net/video/Sb1NQIROWg4/видео.html
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you so much. This was going to be the only archiles heel for me but the link is a game changer for what I want to do with it.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Why wouldn.t you recommend it?
just because there’s always a chance you might mess up your camera. it certainly voids any kind of warranty. but it’s a risk that lots of people are willing to take.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis i hear you there. Injust wish olympus would have fixed that in a firmware. I'm loving this camera from the reviews and the recording limit was my only deal breaker. Once it gets to me, warranty doesn't really matter especially if I get good units. Knowing there's a way to give it the record longer than 30minute option is a risk I'd probably be willing to take. But I definitely hear you there. Its something I'd have to study and see before I even try.
I really appreciate your response.
Wow!. I use my EM1 Mkii as a webcam and it works great (4K). But based on your tests I need to use it for vlogging!! BTW, what lens were you using?
Oh it’s likely the best Vlog camera you can buy. I used the cheapest lens on have actually. The Panasonic 14-42 kit lens from my old g7. If you get an Olympus lens with stabilization - you’ll get even better results!!
MARK-O 🙂On Your TEST...You Referred To Both Cameras Using DUAL Stabilization
OK Easy Enough to Assume For The LENS Test On Your GH5..Assumed to Be One Of 2 Different Panasonics = 12-60
BUT What Gives Your DUAL Stabilization On EM-1 Mk II LENS? =Meaning Which Oly Lens Gave You The DUAL?
PLEASE Do Let Me Know MARK?
BTW Perfect TEST 🙂
Yes, that was an error on my part - the Olympus can have dual stab with a compatible stabilized lens from Olympus. In this test, the only, the Olympus body was doing its stabilization only.
Thanks for the video. Did you consider the Em5 miii? What lenses are you considering to pair with your Olympus? Is 12mm too tight?
The 12 mm 2.0 from Olympus would be my choice for VLog style video. It’s pretty wide on it’s own and if you get a little tripod that extends out - you can get some really wide selfie video. The Em5 is a great camera - super light and stylish, but the EM1 mark ii has pretty much everything the E5 has and it has 2 card slots and is a bit of a better build. The thing that made me choose the EM1 mark ii is that because the camera is a few years old, you can get it for cheaper second hand (and even brand new). Oh and I don’t think the Em5 has OM-Log - which I am using
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks for the reply. The footage looks great. Looking forward to more videos.
@@koba2802 coming up!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Lies! All lies! Armchair Videographer here, watch my videos that I haven't made yet, not Mark's, he's such a n00b 😜
That's totally going to be the new camera channel name! Who knew if you got a decent night's sleep you can have good ideas the following morning?! Armchair Videographer, I like it! What do you think?
@@KPGuitarStudios great name!!
I disagree Sony on a Weebill is great 😂 😂. Seriously that Olympus is solid, colors are good too. Thank you 🙏
Can’t go wrong with a Sony on a gimbal!! But these Olympus are impressive these days!! 👍👍
p.s. It would be nice to see a comparison of Olympus vs smartphones in low light. I would like to know whether Olympus can beat smartphones in any situation.
YES Mictadlo Of Course It CAN🙂 and Even Tho Cell Phone Cameras have Never been real Serious Cameras,,
Still they Have really gotten better over time..However, One Fact That Leaves Cell Phones Truly Non-Comparable IS= The Size Of Their Super Tiny Sensor, ..= Almost Microscopic in Size :- =About the Size of a Pencil Eraser,
=Thats Approxly 1/10th The Size Of a Micro 4/3rds Sensor,
Then how About a Standard Entry Level DSLR's Camera Like The =Canon Rebel Sensor which is Approx 30X Larger Then Cell Phone Sensor(& Then There's The Pro Full Frame Camera Sensor Which Are About 70X Bigger Then The Cell Phone Sensor🙂
mark how would say the em1 mark2 stand up against the zv e10 in video like with a prime lens
You can get great footage out of the EM1, but the ZV-E10 has more video features for sure.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis ty mark keep up the great work,you keep me laughing lol
I would go with Olympus but they don't have 23.98 fps only 24 fps. Unless they have done a firmware upgrade on that. Too bad, I think better cameras and lens than Panasonic.
It’s not clear in the spec sheets, but Olympus actually shoots at 23.98 fps unless shooting in C4K.
Hi Mark,
So, I am stand-up comedian and I am trying to record all my gigs. Currently I am using an old Olympus em10 mark ii with hacked firmware (I can record 52 minutes of SF quality) but I am considering an upgrade.
Can you suggest me what should I upgrade to:
- GH5 - unlimited recording, can use it for vlogs in future, already invested in MFT lenses
- Olympus em 1 mark II - firmware can be hacked for 2h+ record time, great stabilization for future vlogs, already invested in MFT lenses
- Sony a7SII - As i know it can be hacked for no record limit, Great in low light scenarios, 50 1.8 is quite cheap
Any other suggestions are welcomed. Listed cameras are just what I am searching for second hand. Budget is around 800-900 eur and this is the reason why I don't consider gh5s
Haha - yes. I remember from another video where you commented. I certainly know a thing or two about trying to record at comedy clubs. The truth is that you don’t need lowlight for the stage at all. The lowlight comes into play before or after the show in the green room or something like that. If you plan to shoot in lowlight, the A7Sii would work, but it’s autofocus isn’t great so you’d have to manually focus. The Sony cameras are not as easy to use for video and their stabilization is terrible (except the a7s3) if you’re handholding. But if on a tripod, the a6400 is a good option although it’s apsc. Pretty good in lowlight and has perfect autofocus and unlimited recording time. But if you already have MFT lenses, I would look at the GH5 and EM1 Mark ii. And the decision there is clear - if you are happy manually focusing - GH5 all the way. It’s just by far the best video camera you can get in that price range. Easy to use, great button layout, 10-bit image - it’s my favourite. But I always manually focus at gigs. Now if you want your camera to be able to autofocus, have great ergonomics and and take amazing photos, I would do the EM1 mark ii. But the problem with the em1 is that it’ll split the files up in 4 minute chucks and has a record limit. I don’t know if your hacked firmware can fix both those issues. Basically, in a nut shell, I use the GH5 at standup gigs and I am very happy. When the gig is just a random show, I will actually pull out the camcorder Sony AX53. I actually did a video about it on my standup channel.
Here is the camcorder review I did. It’s not cheap and I prefer using the “real” cameras. But sometimes it’s just way more practical. ruclips.net/video/kDpNp69GfKI/видео.html
Also, don’t forget about the G85 - it’s a really good price, no record limit, doesn’t spilt clips, great stabilization, and has a similar image to the GH5. It has no 10-bit and no vlog and you definitely need to manual focus though.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thank you a lot for those comments. I totally have missed/forgot your previous message. Regarding g85, it's close to impossible to find it in Eastern Europe (we have g80 which has the recording limit). In the end I feel like going and understanding gh5 will help me a lot in future.
Last question, I am considering buying Sigma 18-35 with viltrox speedbooster after the purchase of gh5. Is it a good buy and which lense do you use most for recording your gigs
@@Hrumpy People love that sigma lens with a speed booster, but for me, I much prefer the size and weight of the native lenses. I would look at the Panasonic 12-35 2.8. Great quality and native lenses work better overall with the camera and is wayyyy lighter. You won’t get as shallow depth of field, and won’t be as good in lowlight situations, but with video work of comics on stage, the Panny 2.8 MFT works well.
Mark! That makes 2 subs, same person only this new channel talks about video and has nothing to show for it... See what I did there? 😜
We've almost got you at 1000 subs!
Good old Armchair Videographer. Where are my vids, man?? I needs me some more camera content. 📷 📷🤣
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis He knows nothing, he teaches nothing, he just pretends he knows it all.... He's Armchair Videographer haha. Superhero to your worst camera nightmares 🤣
@@armchairvideographer6565 describes a lot of us!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis At least Robin Wong admits it. Many of the rest baffle with bullshit. I'm good at that 😜