Thanks Courtney! I am 72 years old and there is a war in my country. Your photos, your dances and videos help not to despair. And you are a great photographer, love this world and have a great command of technology! good luck
As a retired pro I swore by my Nikon gear…until I tried the OM-1 at the Wales photography show last year……I have sold everything for my OM System gear and now shoot macro & fungi…..but it’s also an awesome wildlife camera in its own right. Being retired now means I shoot for myself and not for clients, so not rushing to meet deadlines, not spending hours at my desk processing has gone forever and I couldn’t be more happier. I started photography at 7 years old with a 110 film camera….I’m now 57, with a slowly disintegrating spine, but the OM System has taken me back to that 7 year olds joy and excitement of shooting simple things for simple enjoyment. I have no doubt that should you change you hear, the OM System is where you future lies…..oh…and I have been using MPB for years, my pro gear came from them at a fraction of the price and they, and my gear from them has never let me down.
I've shot Nikon for years. D750, D850, Z6, Z7, Z50. Two years ago I bought an OM-1 and I love it. I still have my Z6 and Z7 and occasionally use them, but I'm about 90% OM-1 now. They are just more fun and more satisfying to use. I use mine mainly for wildlife, but it is also great for landscape, macro, street and pretty much everything.
Another great video (as ever!). I guess I'm pretty lucky that I have both the Nikon Z8+105 macro, but also the OM1.2 + 30, 60 & 90 macro lenses. The OM1.x are stunning cameras for this type of work and other than having a few extra megapixels, it's hard to think of anything the Z8 + 105 can do that the OM + Macro lenses can't do (for macro work obviously) Not only does it have IBIS (as does the Z6, Z7, Z8), but it has so many helpful features like the live view while the stack is being taken (Nikon screen goes black) so you can see when your focus is past the furtherest point of interest and stop it from taking any more shots. This makes post processing so much easier. In addition, the extra DOF afforded by the MFT/M43 system is welcome in macro. Add to that, the OM1 has other great computational features too and it becomes a hard system to beat. Everything you say about slowing down when using the D850 on a tripod does of course apply to the OM1 too, when mounting on a tripod, you don't 'have' to take things hand held, and most of the time I'm certainly tripod based too. Having the flexibility between the 30 / 60 / 90 options is amazing.
Again, a beautiful video Courtney! Not only your photo's are incredible perfect. also the video footage is amazing. Every shot is super sharp and surrounded with beautiful light. Also the sound of your voice is very good recorded. Keep up the good work!
Hello Courtney i have followed your channel for a little while because i like the calm way you go about your craft , i have been an Olympus user for a long time I’ve had the EM-3 with various lenses , i still have that camera and the lenses but i have added to it with a OM-5 a OMD-EM1X and a OM-1 version one with some very good pro lenses , i also have a Nikon D850 which i also cherish . My main photographic expression has been Sport that being Australian rules football or as it is known here as AFL the camera I use the most is my OM-1 and a 40-150 F 2.8 and a 100-400 F 5.6-6.7 they perform extremely well , i do have the 60m Macro lens and i have used it for the purpose of product photography with the use of the inbuilt focus stacking which is just spectacular , if you do decide to get the OM-1 get the version 2 as it adds a few extra feature which i would love to get but i have had to give up work so income is now restrictive .keep up the great work you always seem to find some amazing compositions when you shoot .i look forward to the next video. Thanks.
Hi! You give so much through your lovely channel...I love the way you never go over-techie, but you can explain how you are feeling at the moment of taking a snap. Thank you! Let me try to give a little tip in return. I recently needed a Laser-Level, in order to hang a large mirror in a dining room. I bought a level in ALDI for less than £20. Long story short...the tripod that came with the device also fits my camera, and I use it all the time now because it folds away very tidily (it's only about half a meter high) and can fit in a jacket pocket. When I am taking photos of a family occasion, I no longer use the standard tripod - because it gets knocked over by the kiddies running around. So, I use the Laser Level tripod, mounting it on a table, well out of the way.
This is proof that it is the Photographer that makes the image regardless of what gear we use, however like you mentioned, the differences are in the handling, ergonomics, certain features and How they are used. I am also a D850 shooter and I am used to big gear in my many years of shooting but Lately the Olympus system has caused me to look at them closer to the point of getting one for the very reasons you mentioned as well as a more compact travel set-up for those of us who like to travel very light as in One carry-on bag. Another Great video Courtney 👍💚
The OM1 system's IBIS is so good! I've got the same camera (previous gen though) with the 60mm lens. This video's making me want to dust it off and give macro photography another try. Lovely video as always! ❤
Thank you for todays video i changed to OM1 early this year my two canon were getting too heavy and cumbersome and I was having to decide which lens to take when using public transport. Have been a Canon user from the late sixties so you can imagine the sadness the decision to change caused. But six months on i have no regrets it was helped by the fact i decided to keep the canon as backup. The quality of the camera I feel is so much better than my canon, although i image quality is is in the eye of the photographer not so much the camera. sorry of being so long winded but i could not see me going back. regards melvyn
Courtney, you are proof that the photographer is the most important part of taking a great photo. With the camera positions you get into you must have enjoyed the flip screen. Do you ever go out and not have it rain on you 😄?
As always, a top-notch video. I try to take away a pointer or 2. The way you present your way of photography, is so easy going, easy to understand. We'll keep watching over your shoulder from the KOFA Wilderness desert in Arizona, USA! Take care, Courtney!
Hi Courtney, I really enjoyed the images that you shot in this video. I am both a MFT (Olympus OMD-1 ii) and FF (Canon R6 ii) shooter. Both systems are great but when it comes to macro, I much prefer my old Olympus. Mostly because it is small and lightweight. As for slowing down, I agree, using your tripod gives you time to think the shot through. Just because the camera has great IBIS does not mean you have to take advantage of it. Sometimes, slow and steady is better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
My wife and I decided to switch to M43 this year after two trips to the UK and lugging bags of Nikon gear through all those airports and such. The Lumix stuff are far more weight friendly and therefore will be better for flying or hiking. The full frame gear is so heavy! We are liking working with the new cameras very much so far.
Great stuff as usual Courtney. Someone else has already made one of my points, you can still use a tripod and slow down with the OM1. I would have thought the weight would come into it too. I use a Fujifilm XT3 and normally take 3 lenses and the light weight is great.
Courtney, thanks for sharing the wonderful mushroom pictures. I find that most of the photos are staked. Can you do a video on how to take stacking photos?🥰
Will you be trying some of the new Nikon mirrorless cameras? Since you already own Nikon lenses, it would seem to be a logical choice as long as you have the appropriate adapter. I would love to see a review on there 50 mm macro…. Not just any review, but your review! Thank you for the always inspiring content!
I’ve been using the OM-D systems for some time now, starting with the original OM2 film camera. I have used Nikon and Sony and find both heavy in comparison to the Olympus/OMS and always return to the Oly. I also have the 60mm and 90mm macro lenses, but find the 60mm is just perfect for my image making. Yes, I agree, it’s a very comfortable camera. Wonderful creative images, Courtney😊
Enjoyed the video as usual Courtney. It was interesting to hear what you liked about the OM1 and your Nikon camera's and found OM1 a great help and also taking more image's in the woods. Great image's as usual. Look forward to the next one.
Many photographers seem to have one "faster" and one "more deliberate" kit (in film days may have been 35 mm and roll film). Personally I carry a D800 with assorted lenses if I go out to shoot e.g. landscapes from a tripod and a Panasonic GX8 either if I carry a camera "just in case", for more leisurely shooting, to pack light/compact (carry-on on a business flight ...) or specifically for macro or long telephoto work where the smaller sensor has an advantage. Beautiful pictures, as always! Love the "miniature landscapes" with the shorter focal length and the tiny "waterfall" in "The Ladder".
just found your page and have been watching your macro series (love it by the way) not sure if anyone has said this but have you tried an on camera flash with a diffuser? for my macro i use a popeshield and it has showed me a whole new side of macro. I do have a couple aputure MC lights i have yet to try
You are an inspiration and made me laugh out loud (mishmash 😂) I look forward to all your videos as they are always thoughtful, clever, funny, informative and so so beautiful.
Our favourite ASMR experience - Courtney´s ethereal opposite to our point-and-shoot world made my Monday! As a M43 user myself I think my photography is better because I bring my camera to more places.
I like the gear exploration with out review. The D850 methodology can still be used with the OM system, but the lower weight makes things like a universal arm (old Bogen stuff) more effective.
Thanks Courtney for sharing your experience with great results... your photography is magic and I love your comments and attitude to your work....I should try more macro photography after watching your video.... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
dear courtney thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with the Om-1 camera system. they are beautiful images and memories that no one can take away from you. I sincerely wish you a beautiful and creative journey through your photography in life. enjoy it. with loving greetings from the Netherlands.❤
I think a lot of photographers have the wrong mindset of what a tripod is for. Most (in my experience) think of it merely as a stabilisation tool, which it is very good at, but it's better to think of it as manual mode for composition. The tripod/head remembers your last thought for you, so you can consider it free of your own physical concerns, if you were holding the camera yourself.
Thank you for this video, always love seeing you and your content. Your happy-go-lucky demeanor, your dancing and antics, as well as your wonderful art always cheers me up to no end.
Merci pour tes vidéos. Tu devrais essayer le nouveau Nikon Z6III avec l'objectif Z MC 50mm f/2,8 Macro + bague d’extension (tube allonge) ou Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro + NiSi Lentille Close-Up. Le boîtier est léger et l'écran arrière sur rotule facilite la prise de vue inversée sur trépied. Après j'aime aussi les photos de champignons au 70-200mm et au grand angle pour changer de style et ajouter des éléments à la composition. Bonne continuation.
Thanks Courtney another great video, I have followed you for a while and always get something from your videos. This time I agree with you about the set up with a tripod, the thoughtfulness and time to compose a shot. I too love fungi and use a full frame Canon R6 Mk II and focus stack and loving my results. I don't have another camera like the OM etc but can also see the points you make...lighter, smaller. snappier etc. One observation was the amount of images in your stacks and also did you experience any ghosting around edges occasionally etc I would love to know.
Love your videos. Being out in nature is the best part of the whole journey. Go out with the intention to enjoy nature and the walk, not with the intention of getting a good photo. And you might be surprised that you'll enjoy the whole experience a lot more - finding a photo on the walk is just the bonus :)
Great series of macro captures and tips. On MPB...I buy almost all my micro 4/3 cameras and lenses (Olympus and Panasonic Lumix) from MPB. Oh, and most of my equipment from there is much older since I have a habit of dropping them now and then doing my street photography as an older person. And at times I'm amazed when buying from them, that even purchasing a 10-year-old camera and lens will look like brand new. I am in the U.S. - so I buy from MPB here.
Hey Courtney, I have the 60mm and 90mm macro. Yesterday I was doing stacks using the 90mm with a 2x teleconverter (8x magnification) of parts of a dead hornet. A hornets eye will fill the frame. But for fungi photography I mainly use the 60mm or I mostly I use the Olympus 12-40mm (24-80mm) f2.8. This lens has fantastic close focus, is super sharp and is very versatile. Highly recommended for fungi unless they are very small. I also shoot Nikon full frame.
A tripod is often a prt of my photowalks, if using one does slow me down, it also keeps me from falling into a "snapshot" mentality. Great use of small portable Lighting and reflectors. I carry two Lume Cubes with a variety of modifiers on many photowalks for similar purposes.
Hi Courtney. I have loved your videos, photography and personality. In this video with the OM-1 I noticed that the number of stacked images varied greatly... some images had 100+ stacks! Why so many? Is it just a function of the OM-1? I use a D850
I know that you previously mentioned that fullframe mirrorless would not give you anything that you can't do right now. However if you miss the IBIS, that could perhaps be a reason to try such a system instead? You're already used to Nikon after all. Though the lenses are of course bigger than for M4/3.
Great video. Makes me want to call into work and go out in the woods. Curious if you noticed any differences in image quality especially with printing etc. thank you!
Lovely images Courtney. I use an OM1 mark II plus 90mm f3.5 macro, which is stabilised and syncs with the IBIS in my camera providing 7.5 stops of stabilisation, so I rarely take a tripod out with me. There are too many unruly dogs off the lead where I live, so spending time setting up a tripod is a non starter.
MY OM-1 mk I is my primary macro camera. I also use a OM-1 mkii for close up photography along with my 12-100. Sync IS with body and lens makes for incredible slow shutter speeds hand held. Often will carry both bodies one with macro. And other with 12-100. Love your photos. Thanks for sharing
I have an Fujifilm X-H2 with the 80mm 2.8 macro, and I managed to do some hand-held macro with stacking, but I much prefer using a tripod for some reason. I do relate with what you say about slowing down.
Ohh, serious question! You know thosw awkward angles you struggle with, have you ever tried a small monitor? They are fairly lightweight and make shooting low awkward angles a breeze
The OM-1 offers a great range of functions, but they have to be understood and used correctly. The 60mm is very good, but the 30mm often means getting too close than I am physically capable of at my 'mature' age. The 90mm is great and very versatile, plus the converters and in particular the 1.4 is very handy.
Another fabulous and very inspiring macro video! You mention on one the shots that you are not pleased with the tones. Should you try that camera again, or buy it, you could try to create a profile for it with, e.g. the Colorchecker Passport from Calibrite?
Nice video. Perhaps try the OM Systems 90mm macro. Think you will like it. When I take long exposure images with the OM1, I deliberately slow down, using a tripod. I slow down to think through how the light and any movement will look.
Hi Courtney. We love a drive over to Simons Yay for family walking and simultaneously my wife and daughter's taking autumn woodland photos and me taking macro and other photos in my DSLR. Can you recommend another area similar to Simons Yat with parking and toilets where we can go explore the autumn colour. I hope we are lucky enough to spot the odd mushrooms. I have an APSC Canon 7Dii. No Ibis and that's fine when it's just me, my camera and my tripod. But on family walks I need to be faster to keep up with my family and their phone photos. So I'm considering a canon R7 to get that tripod free IBIS assistance. Your video is very relevant in my decision process. The OM1 is amazing but the R7 means I can use my existing lenses. I can't bring myself to sell the 7Dii and will keep it as a wet weather camera.
lovely video I like the way you put thing across in a simple format thank you so much . need some help in macro look to you and my photos are looking better thanks x
I must admit that I'm envious of your target-rich environment. We've had a drought for the last month (seriously - not a single drop of rain in more than 30 days), so "prime time" for mushrooms has fallen flat for me. So my 105 MC has been in the bag for longer than I'd like. Thanks for the shots!
While I am not in the market to change or upgrade my photography gear, I do like to see what is out there. Your comments on the OM-1 were honest and expressed from a real world point of view. Thanks for another great video with beautiful images.
Hi Courtney, a great video! It is incredible how small that camera looks in your bag. Awesome 😊 So many photographers think about upgrading to medium format these days. That has some advantages, though size and weight are also things we should take into account. I made a video about megapixels on my channel, which demonstrates that we even don't need a high resolution to print big. MFT is a great choice, actually. Thank you for the video and nice greetings, Christian
When showing your images, among the data you provide is something you refer to as "Step width 2." You stumped me with that term. I have no idea what that is. Can you please elaborate? Thank you. I always enjoy your videos, and always look forward to the next one.
If you want to get into M43 and macro on the cheap there is the Olympus 12-50mm zoom lens that has macro and you can use the electronic extension tubes. Also those tubes do work on the Olympus 45mm f1.8 lens. The Olympus OMD E-M5ii is a good camera to get that has a lot of features for macro.
What a lovely lessons what a lovely face Courtney you are really inspiring me to take my Camera and make a shots.thanks a lot My warmest congratulations
:) Why not use a cage that doesn't turn the camera upside down while turning the central column of the tripod? Another thing (which makes me smile): you seem to be wearing shoes or boots that are too big, am I wrong?
Thanks Courtney! I am 72 years old and there is a war in my country. Your photos, your dances and videos help not to despair. And you are a great photographer, love this world and have a great command of technology! good luck
As a retired pro I swore by my Nikon gear…until I tried the OM-1 at the Wales photography show last year……I have sold everything for my OM System gear and now shoot macro & fungi…..but it’s also an awesome wildlife camera in its own right. Being retired now means I shoot for myself and not for clients, so not rushing to meet deadlines, not spending hours at my desk processing has gone forever and I couldn’t be more happier. I started photography at 7 years old with a 110 film camera….I’m now 57, with a slowly disintegrating spine, but the OM System has taken me back to that 7 year olds joy and excitement of shooting simple things for simple enjoyment. I have no doubt that should you change you hear, the OM System is where you future lies…..oh…and I have been using MPB for years, my pro gear came from them at a fraction of the price and they, and my gear from them has never let me down.
You certainly have mastered photographing fungi. Every time I see your shots I think they should be framed and hanging on a wall.
The OM-1 opens up a new avenue of photography for you, Courtney. Go get it!
I've shot Nikon for years. D750, D850, Z6, Z7, Z50. Two years ago I bought an OM-1 and I love it. I still have my Z6 and Z7 and occasionally use them, but I'm about 90% OM-1 now. They are just more fun and more satisfying to use. I use mine mainly for wildlife, but it is also great for landscape, macro, street and pretty much everything.
Another great video (as ever!). I guess I'm pretty lucky that I have both the Nikon Z8+105 macro, but also the OM1.2 + 30, 60 & 90 macro lenses.
The OM1.x are stunning cameras for this type of work and other than having a few extra megapixels, it's hard to think of anything the Z8 + 105 can do that the OM + Macro lenses can't do (for macro work obviously) Not only does it have IBIS (as does the Z6, Z7, Z8), but it has so many helpful features like the live view while the stack is being taken (Nikon screen goes black) so you can see when your focus is past the furtherest point of interest and stop it from taking any more shots. This makes post processing so much easier. In addition, the extra DOF afforded by the MFT/M43 system is welcome in macro. Add to that, the OM1 has other great computational features too and it becomes a hard system to beat.
Everything you say about slowing down when using the D850 on a tripod does of course apply to the OM1 too, when mounting on a tripod, you don't 'have' to take things hand held, and most of the time I'm certainly tripod based too. Having the flexibility between the 30 / 60 / 90 options is amazing.
Again, a beautiful video Courtney! Not only your photo's are incredible perfect. also the video footage is amazing. Every shot is super sharp and surrounded with beautiful light. Also the sound of your voice is very good recorded. Keep up the good work!
Hello Courtney i have followed your channel for a little while because i like the calm way you go about your craft , i have been an Olympus user for a long time I’ve had the EM-3 with various lenses , i still have that camera and the lenses but i have added to it with a OM-5 a OMD-EM1X and a OM-1 version one with some very good pro lenses , i also have a Nikon D850 which i also cherish . My main photographic expression has been Sport that being Australian rules football or as it is known here as AFL the camera I use the most is my OM-1 and a 40-150 F 2.8 and a 100-400 F 5.6-6.7 they perform extremely well , i do have the 60m Macro lens and i have used it for the purpose of product photography with the use of the inbuilt focus stacking which is just spectacular , if you do decide to get the OM-1 get the version 2 as it adds a few extra feature which i would love to get but i have had to give up work so income is now restrictive .keep up the great work you always seem to find some amazing compositions when you shoot .i look forward to the next video. Thanks.
Hi! You give so much through your lovely channel...I love the way you never go over-techie, but you can explain how you are feeling at the moment of taking a snap. Thank you! Let me try to give a little tip in return. I recently needed a Laser-Level, in order to hang a large mirror in a dining room. I bought a level in ALDI for less than £20. Long story short...the tripod that came with the device also fits my camera, and I use it all the time now because it folds away very tidily (it's only about half a meter high) and can fit in a jacket pocket. When I am taking photos of a family occasion, I no longer use the standard tripod - because it gets knocked over by the kiddies running around. So, I use the Laser Level tripod, mounting it on a table, well out of the way.
This is proof that it is the Photographer that makes the image regardless of what gear we use, however like you mentioned, the differences are in the handling, ergonomics, certain features and How they are used.
I am also a D850 shooter and I am used to big gear in my many years of shooting but Lately the Olympus system has caused me to look at them closer to the point of getting one for the very reasons you mentioned as well as a more compact travel set-up for those of us who like to travel very light as in One carry-on bag.
Another Great video Courtney 👍💚
Cześć Courtney. Ogladnołem wszystkie toje filmy po 5 razy i nie mogę się doczekać kolejnego filmu. Pozdrawiam . 😀😁😉
Lovely work as always 😊
OMG I was so excited to see you shooting with the OM-1 ... always love your videos. hank you from Wyoming USA
I have the 60mm macro and an Olympus om1 MK2 and it's an amazing macro setup! This is inspiring me to go out with this again.
The OM1 system's IBIS is so good! I've got the same camera (previous gen though) with the 60mm lens. This video's making me want to dust it off and give macro photography another try. Lovely video as always! ❤
Beautiful images as usual. Glad You enjoyed the Olympus. It´s a little gem.
Yes, totally under-rated by photographic gear snobs. See how much they are missing!
@@TL-xw6fh It's not under-rated.
It is getting pushed alot, especially by the "larger" macro channels here on RUclips...
OM-1? Oh, that OM-1! 'Thought for a second that you'd gone retro. 😂
Thank you for todays video
i changed to OM1 early this year my two canon were getting too heavy and cumbersome and I was having to decide which lens to take when using public transport. Have been a Canon user from the late sixties so you can imagine the sadness the decision to change caused. But six months on i have no regrets it was helped by the fact i decided to keep the canon as backup. The quality of the camera I feel is so much better than my canon, although i image quality is is in the eye of the photographer not so much the camera. sorry of being so long winded but i could not see me going back.
regards melvyn
As a photog who gravitates towards macro, I have always had my eye on the OM system. This video has convinced me to pull the plug. MPB here I come.
Courtney, you are proof that the photographer is the most important part of taking a great photo. With the camera positions you get into you must have enjoyed the flip screen. Do you ever go out and not have it rain on you 😄?
Des photos magnifiques et d'excellentes vidéos ! Un grand bravo.
As always, a top-notch video. I try to take away a pointer or 2. The way you present your way of photography, is so easy going, easy to understand. We'll keep watching over your shoulder from the KOFA Wilderness desert in Arizona, USA! Take care, Courtney!
I love your photography. I have an OM-D E-M1 mk2 with the 30mm macro lens and I love using it for my woodland photography.
I enjoyed watching this video. I never thought to take stacked images while hand holding the camera. My camera does have IBIS. I will have to try it.
Just watched on my tv. Loved to see your images in a bigger screen 📺. Waiting for the next one.
I really enjoyed this video, Courtney. I hope you get another chance to try out the OM1 and possibly other cameras in the future just for fun.
Hi Courtney, I really enjoyed the images that you shot in this video. I am both a MFT (Olympus OMD-1 ii) and FF (Canon R6 ii) shooter. Both systems are great but when it comes to macro, I much prefer my old Olympus. Mostly because it is small and lightweight. As for slowing down, I agree, using your tripod gives you time to think the shot through. Just because the camera has great IBIS does not mean you have to take advantage of it. Sometimes, slow and steady is better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Ive got the 30mm macro (and an em1 mk2, the OG GOAT camera)
Great setup to just take with you.
Beautiful and inspiring video!
My wife and I decided to switch to M43 this year after two trips to the UK and lugging bags of Nikon gear through all those airports and such. The Lumix stuff are far more weight friendly and therefore will be better for flying or hiking. The full frame gear is so heavy! We are liking working with the new cameras very much so far.
Great stuff as usual Courtney. Someone else has already made one of my points, you can still use a tripod and slow down with the OM1. I would have thought the weight would come into it too. I use a Fujifilm XT3 and normally take 3 lenses and the light weight is great.
Courtney, thanks for sharing the wonderful mushroom pictures. I find that most of the photos are staked. Can you do a video on how to take stacking photos?🥰
Incredible video and stunning images
Will you be trying some of the new Nikon mirrorless cameras? Since you already own Nikon lenses, it would seem to be a logical choice as long as you have the appropriate adapter. I would love to see a review on there 50 mm macro…. Not just any review, but your review! Thank you for the always inspiring content!
I’ve been using the OM-D systems for some time now, starting with the original OM2 film camera. I have used Nikon and Sony and find both heavy in comparison to the Olympus/OMS and always return to the Oly. I also have the 60mm and 90mm macro lenses, but find the 60mm is just perfect for my image making. Yes, I agree, it’s a very comfortable camera. Wonderful creative images, Courtney😊
Wow!!! just love all the fungi. Well done as usual Courtney
Another beautiful and relaxing video, I just love your work and the inspiration you give us all
Great video! Loved the images and enjoyed watching very much! Hello from Ontario, Canada! :)
Enjoyed the video as usual Courtney.
It was interesting to hear what you liked about the OM1 and your Nikon camera's and found OM1 a great help and also taking more image's in the woods.
Great image's as usual.
Look forward to the next one.
I love my OM-1! These photos are so beautiful and peaceful. I love your work and the deliberate and immersive approach you take to your photography.
“Made Of Glass” is my favorite so far. I’m not even done with the video yet. Thanks for another great video!!
Many photographers seem to have one "faster" and one "more deliberate" kit (in film days may have been 35 mm and roll film). Personally I carry a D800 with assorted lenses if I go out to shoot e.g. landscapes from a tripod and a Panasonic GX8 either if I carry a camera "just in case", for more leisurely shooting, to pack light/compact (carry-on on a business flight ...) or specifically for macro or long telephoto work where the smaller sensor has an advantage.
Beautiful pictures, as always! Love the "miniature landscapes" with the shorter focal length and the tiny "waterfall" in "The Ladder".
just found your page and have been watching your macro series (love it by the way) not sure if anyone has said this but have you tried an on camera flash with a diffuser? for my macro i use a popeshield and it has showed me a whole new side of macro. I do have a couple aputure MC lights i have yet to try
You are an inspiration and made me laugh out loud (mishmash 😂)
I look forward to all your videos as they are always thoughtful, clever, funny, informative and so so beautiful.
Our favourite ASMR experience - Courtney´s ethereal opposite to our point-and-shoot world made my Monday! As a M43 user myself I think my photography is better because I bring my camera to more places.
I like the gear exploration with out review. The D850 methodology can still be used with the OM system, but the lower weight makes things like a universal arm (old Bogen stuff) more effective.
awsum video, your content inspires me and makes me smile, you are an epic photographer and always look forward to your next videos
Thanks Courtney for sharing your experience with great results... your photography is magic and I love your comments and attitude to your work....I should try more macro photography after watching your video.... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
dear courtney
thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with the Om-1 camera system. they are beautiful images and memories that no one can take away from you. I sincerely wish you a beautiful and creative journey through your photography in life. enjoy it.
with loving greetings from the Netherlands.❤
All that you do, it's soo nice! Thank you :-)
I think a lot of photographers have the wrong mindset of what a tripod is for. Most (in my experience) think of it merely as a stabilisation tool, which it is very good at, but it's better to think of it as manual mode for composition. The tripod/head remembers your last thought for you, so you can consider it free of your own physical concerns, if you were holding the camera yourself.
Calm, relaxed and entertaining. Beautiful video as always.
Thank you for this video, always love seeing you and your content. Your happy-go-lucky demeanor, your dancing and antics, as well as your wonderful art always cheers me up to no end.
Thank you for another inspirational video Courtney , the images from both cameras are stunning.
Merci pour tes vidéos. Tu devrais essayer le nouveau Nikon Z6III avec l'objectif Z MC 50mm f/2,8 Macro + bague d’extension (tube allonge) ou Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro + NiSi Lentille Close-Up. Le boîtier est léger et l'écran arrière sur rotule facilite la prise de vue inversée sur trépied. Après j'aime aussi les photos de champignons au 70-200mm et au grand angle pour changer de style et ajouter des éléments à la composition. Bonne continuation.
What a wonderful and relaxing video, love it....
Beautiful work Courtney
Your passion for your photography shows in your stunning works 👌👌👌
Thanks Courtney another great video, I have followed you for a while and always get something from your videos. This time I agree with you about the set up with a tripod, the thoughtfulness and time to compose a shot. I too love fungi and use a full frame Canon R6 Mk II and focus stack and loving my results. I don't have another camera like the OM etc but can also see the points you make...lighter, smaller. snappier etc. One observation was the amount of images in your stacks and also did you experience any ghosting around edges occasionally etc I would love to know.
Love your videos. Being out in nature is the best part of the whole journey. Go out with the intention to enjoy nature and the walk, not with the intention of getting a good photo. And you might be surprised that you'll enjoy the whole experience a lot more - finding a photo on the walk is just the bonus :)
I love your work and your dancing!!! 😍
Great series of macro captures and tips. On MPB...I buy almost all my micro 4/3 cameras and lenses (Olympus and Panasonic Lumix) from MPB. Oh, and most of my equipment from there is much older since I have a habit of dropping them now and then doing my street photography as an older person. And at times I'm amazed when buying from them, that even purchasing a 10-year-old camera and lens will look like brand new. I am in the U.S. - so I buy from MPB here.
Hey Courtney, I have the 60mm and 90mm macro. Yesterday I was doing stacks using the 90mm with a 2x teleconverter (8x magnification) of parts of a dead hornet. A hornets eye will fill the frame. But for fungi photography I mainly use the 60mm or I mostly I use the Olympus 12-40mm (24-80mm) f2.8. This lens has fantastic close focus, is super sharp and is very versatile. Highly recommended for fungi unless they are very small.
I also shoot Nikon full frame.
Another great video and awesome pics. Can't wait for the next one.
Great video. I do like the Olympus/om System gear. It would be nice if MPB was in Australia too. Keep up the great work.
A tripod is often a prt of my photowalks, if using one does slow me down, it also keeps me from falling into a "snapshot" mentality.
Great use of small portable Lighting and reflectors. I carry two Lume Cubes with a variety of modifiers on many photowalks for similar purposes.
Hi Courtney. I have loved your videos, photography and personality. In this video with the OM-1 I noticed that the number of stacked images varied greatly... some images had 100+ stacks! Why so many? Is it just a function of the OM-1? I use a D850
I do like that it focus brackets so quickly! Even my Z9 doesn't do that. 😢
your videos are always great.
I got the EM1 mk2 from MPB. Has all the stacking and IBIS features of the OM1, but dirt cheap. 😊
I have one of those too - great little camera!
I know that you previously mentioned that fullframe mirrorless would not give you anything that you can't do right now. However if you miss the IBIS, that could perhaps be a reason to try such a system instead? You're already used to Nikon after all.
Though the lenses are of course bigger than for M4/3.
Great video. Makes me want to call into work and go out in the woods. Curious if you noticed any differences in image quality especially with printing etc. thank you!
Beautiful video, I like your composition 👏👏
Lovely images Courtney. I use an OM1 mark II plus 90mm f3.5 macro, which is stabilised and syncs with the IBIS in my camera providing 7.5 stops of stabilisation, so I rarely take a tripod out with me. There are too many unruly dogs off the lead where I live, so spending time setting up a tripod is a non starter.
MY OM-1 mk I is my primary macro camera. I also use a OM-1 mkii for close up photography along with my 12-100. Sync IS with body and lens makes for incredible slow shutter speeds hand held. Often will carry both bodies one with macro. And other with 12-100. Love your photos. Thanks for sharing
I have an Fujifilm X-H2 with the 80mm 2.8 macro, and I managed to do some hand-held macro with stacking, but I much prefer using a tripod for some reason. I do relate with what you say about slowing down.
Some amazing photos here. How did the image quality from the micro 4/3 camera compare to your usual full frame cameras?
Ohh, serious question! You know thosw awkward angles you struggle with, have you ever tried a small monitor? They are fairly lightweight and make shooting low awkward angles a breeze
The OM-1 offers a great range of functions, but they have to be understood and used correctly. The 60mm is very good, but the 30mm often means getting too close than I am physically capable of at my 'mature' age. The 90mm is great and very versatile, plus the converters and in particular the 1.4 is very handy.
Fascinating
Another fabulous and very inspiring macro video! You mention on one the shots that you are not pleased with the tones. Should you try that camera again, or buy it, you could try to create a profile for it with, e.g. the Colorchecker Passport from Calibrite?
You are fantastic! Beautiful pictures
Nice video. Perhaps try the OM Systems 90mm macro. Think you will like it.
When I take long exposure images with the OM1, I deliberately slow down, using a tripod. I slow down to think through how the light and any movement will look.
Great Photography
I loved the photos with the 30mm, it is a lens that I didn't see much point having the 60mm but the way you set it up was very good
Excellent work 👏🏾, sometimes tripods are great and sometimes they stand in your way.
your videos are great. as a nikon DLSR and micro four third fan and user, I approve this message :)
I love my om 1 with the 60 and90 mm macro lens the camera has many different options that you can use for macro
Hi Courtney. We love a drive over to Simons Yay for family walking and simultaneously my wife and daughter's taking autumn woodland photos and me taking macro and other photos in my DSLR. Can you recommend another area similar to Simons Yat with parking and toilets where we can go explore the autumn colour. I hope we are lucky enough to spot the odd mushrooms. I have an APSC Canon 7Dii. No Ibis and that's fine when it's just me, my camera and my tripod. But on family walks I need to be faster to keep up with my family and their phone photos. So I'm considering a canon R7 to get that tripod free IBIS assistance. Your video is very relevant in my decision process. The OM1 is amazing but the R7 means I can use my existing lenses. I can't bring myself to sell the 7Dii and will keep it as a wet weather camera.
So you can handheld stack 20 images with a shutter speed of 1/20th? Amazing
Courtney thank you for your thoughts today!
lovely video I like the way you put thing across in a simple format thank you so much . need some help in macro look to you and my photos are looking better thanks x
I must admit that I'm envious of your target-rich environment. We've had a drought for the last month (seriously - not a single drop of rain in more than 30 days), so "prime time" for mushrooms has fallen flat for me. So my 105 MC has been in the bag for longer than I'd like. Thanks for the shots!
While I am not in the market to change or upgrade my photography gear, I do like to see what is out there. Your comments on the OM-1 were honest and expressed from a real world point of view. Thanks for another great video with beautiful images.
Hi Courtney, a great video! It is incredible how small that camera looks in your bag. Awesome 😊
So many photographers think about upgrading to medium format these days. That has some advantages, though size and weight are also things we should take into account.
I made a video about megapixels on my channel, which demonstrates that we even don't need a high resolution to print big. MFT is a great choice, actually.
Thank you for the video and nice greetings,
Christian
So amazing!
When showing your images, among the data you provide is something you refer to as "Step width 2." You stumped me with that term. I have no idea what that is. Can you please elaborate? Thank you. I always enjoy your videos, and always look forward to the next one.
If you want to get into M43 and macro on the cheap there is the Olympus 12-50mm zoom lens that has macro and you can use the electronic extension tubes. Also those tubes do work on the Olympus 45mm f1.8 lens. The Olympus OMD E-M5ii is a good camera to get that has a lot of features for macro.
Of course, I am sure you realize that you can use the OM-1 on a tripod too and still have the flexibility to run and gun if desired. Great video. 😁
What a lovely lessons what a lovely face Courtney you are really inspiring me to take my Camera and make a shots.thanks a lot
My warmest congratulations
:)
Why not use a cage that doesn't turn the camera upside down while turning the central column of the tripod?
Another thing (which makes me smile): you seem to be wearing shoes or boots that are too big, am I wrong?