Small correction at 30:38: AF-ON on the lens button only starts the AF, not Pro Capture. The latter must be engaged by half pressing the shutter button. Sorry for the confusion! What I mean is that I found this configuration (AF-ON on the lens button) very useful with Pro Capture when I was trying to photograph small birds in flight near a feeder. The action was so fast and brief that I had to time very precisely when to engage the autofocus. Being able to do that with my left thumb on the lens made it so that my right hand’s only job was to activate Pro Capture, and then press the shutter button fully once the moment was right.
Have you succed with setting up a dual back button focus with ordinary c-af on one back button and another af-setup on the other (for example bird Af in the subjekt det. mode)? IO haven´t. But it would be strange if it was impossible, On Sony, Canon and Nikon Z9 it can be done.
If we're talking birds in flight, or wildlife in general, I think it's worth it, especially for the better AF. The EVF is also a nice upgrade. Otherwise it depends what kind of photos you take with the E-M1 II. There isn't a big improvement in image quality for example, especially when it comes to raw files.
At last. Someone has published a realistic and comprehensive guide to setting up the OM-1. I have been waiting for and wanting this. From my use of the OM-1 and my 100-400 Olympus lens, my experience does mirror yours to a great degree. Obviously, I am going to re watch because there is a lot of valuable content. Appreciated.
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons I have set C1 to diamond with 1/640 sec, 10fps, bird detection on. Full screen AF is useless for small birds in brush and also for distant birds in flat lighting. C2 is set the same except all screen and 1/2000 sec. C3 is set the same as C2 except for animals. What I have discovered is that bird detection works quite well for coyotes and deer. I don't have to change settings. C4 is single point, 1/250 sec single frame for precision. The grip works better in that I don't trigger as many bum shots as I did on my mk2. I just want my free spare battery. Sometimes the camera amazes me with in focus shots of ducks flying past me and I hardly had time to pick up and aim and the ducks are in focus. And I always shoot with the 100-400 at 400. Rolling shutter doesn't seem to be an issue. But don't let anyone kid you. It is not perfect and you have to learn it's foibles. I have lots of out of focus shots to prove that.
I had to wait a little while to get my free spare battery. Hopefully yours will arrive soon. It seems that bird / cats & dog detection can detect a wide range of animals, not just what the manual describes. Next time they improve the algorithm with a firmware update, they should put everything into one category.
I always enjoy your videos. The time, effort and precision you put into them are very appreciated. Other RUclipsrs notice as well as I've heard them mention your videos as very insightful.
Very well put together and easy to follow, all we need here in New Zealand is better weather, seems to be as soon as you get another Camera the weather turns to crap ! Cheers and thanks
Thanks Mathieu, this content has been very helpful for my BIF settings as well as other camera setting I sometimes use. Your presentation is very professional and you deal with each subject in an easy to understand way. Cheers from Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
You always have the best and most detailed videos. For me, assigning custom modes to function buttons is one of the biggest things i miss from my canon and till now no videos even mention that.
Thanks very much for so much well explained guidance on how to use my new OM-1. So much to digest that I'll be referring back to this video and your website for months to come. Birds and toddlers are also my favorite subjects. Much appreciated.
Excellent and clear explanations. Will be referring back to this video when I'm getting used to my om1 .Thanks. More like this in other aspects of the camera would be appreciated.
Excellent review and explanations. There is a lot built into the OM-1. A lot to learn about it, but your video really makes it a lot more clear. Thank you.
That was a really good and down to earth video with lots of excellent advice. I have had the OM1 for 3 month and has finally set-up it up in a similar (but no identifcal ) way as you recommend. This camera really invites you to experiment with configuration and might take a little more time than others to adjust to (even as a longtime Olympus user), but it is worth the effort. Only thing I am not too certain about is the video configuration,expecially choice of AF points,but this a minor quibble. Your channel is highly recommended
Wow that is a lot of information. Lord willing, I'll be purchasing an OM 1 pretty soon. I currently have a E620 DSLR, So I have a lot to learn. Thank you for all the info and will refer back often as I become acquainted with it.
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons I received the OM1 plus 12-40 pro 2 lens yesterday. The thick manual that came with it only has 10 pages of very basic pictures, I thought it was hilarious for such an expensive and sophisticated camera to send a "manual" such as that. Since I won't be learning from that book, for certain I will often be here nourishing on your information. 😎
Excellent summary. I have built a complex spread sheet which shows every setting and every button assignment possibility for each of the different shooting scenarios/missions I might undertake. (It is color coded to differentiate from default settings and to highlight certain critical actions. ... but what I like best about it is that I can see which configurations I've stored in the various C modes and which I don't have stored but which I must change if I want to shift photography projects.) I've used many of your suggestions for some of my configuration options --- but I also have some that I prefer instead of yours. Nevertheless, your effort to make the video is much appreciated. You've done as well (or better) than almost everyone else I've seen on RUclips trying to explain why they made different OM System menu selections. Thanks
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons My "mastery" is proceeding, somewhat due to the labor I put into building a comprehensive spreadsheet of all the menu options, but also due to the efforts of educators such as yourself. Once again: Thanks for all you do.
Complimenti Mathieu hai raggiunto la perfezione in questi tutorial. Hai fatto un grande lavoro e reso possibile a tutti la comprensione del livello di personalizzazione della fotocamera. La ciliegina sulla torta massimo sarebbe avere a disposizione anche i files myset. Buona giornata.
I have a Lumix G9 that I love everything about except the crappy autofocus for BIF and military jets that I take pictures of as they fly over my house. I'm really thinking about getting this camera and my leica lenses, 100-400mm and 12-60mm should perform well on it. Really helpful video, thank you.
Yes I understand your frustration about the G9, I really like that camera, and really wish Panasonic could release a mark II version with phase detection AF. But I fear it won't happen.
Thank you for this. I have really struggled to figure out why I have so many more out of focus shots with OM-1 than I have with my M1 II.especially with face and eye detect.
I really do hope that OMDS will eventually work on the continuous af tracking and make it works like the Canon, Nikon and Sony where once it tracks, it sticks and glue to the subject and won’t jump off. The Bird Af works great at initial recognizing the target but it jumps where other birds get too close. It still works great but this is not the case with the human face and eye detection. If you do sport, you can’t rely on its face and eye detection because it will jump to other targets too easily while other brands like Sony and Canon will usually just stick to the one you track. Just hope they will eventually make it works.
Hi mathieu! I know I’m late here. Question about IS. If I disable the image stabilisation when half press the shutter the IS is equal efficient for my photos? I don’t like the lag in evf/lcd when I release the button. Thank you!
As always incredible content and info. So appreciated. I am hoping to get my OM-1 next month. Could I assign a particular group of video setting to one of the C modes on the dial. For example could I make C4 switch the camera to 4K 60p video? Thank you
You can, but the problem is that once you start the recording, the camera goes in P exposure mode. There is no Manual mode unless you select Movie Mode on the dial, but then you can't use the custom modes... They should give the possibility to recall custom modes with a function button while in movie recording mode too.
Hello and thanks for this great video (again). The om-1 firmware version is currently 1.5, have you noticed any improvements since your review? Especially about the keeper rate? I'm looking for a new camera to do bird photography, really hesitating between the om1 and canon r6m2.
Thanks Mathieu for providing this excellent video especially for new users of OM-1 camera. I just got this camera and would like to set up the Lens Function button for autofocus. Would appreciate if you can give the step by step method for achieving this. It was easy to do this in em1 Mk iii camera.
AF Menu, page 1: Disable "AF by Half-pressing the shutter button" for S-AF and C-AF (or just one of them according to your preferences, I disable it for both). Operations Menu, page 1: go to Button Settings, Button Function (photo-camera icon), scroll all the way down to L-Fn and choose AF-ON among the options available. You may also want to assign AF-ON to the AF-ON button at the rear, just in case you're using a lens without the button on the side.
I'm enjoying it in the same way I enjoyed the E-M1 II and E-M1 III before. It's a natural continuation from the previous models, with many improvements that make it more competitive. The ergonomics remain one of my favourite, all cameras combined. The OM-1 + 300mm Pro is a terrific combo, I can see myself using them more and more.
Useful video clip for me. Only slight issue is the OM-1, which I preordered on 3 March, has still not arrived. Rather frustrating as I have done 3 overseas wildlife photo and video trips since ordering. To make matters worse OM Systems tech have my pro 150-400mm lens that appears to have developed a communicating and focusing fault between camera and lens. Luckily I still have my two EM1 mark iii cameras but had to buy the 100-400mm lens as a backup to take with me as well as my 300mm f4 pro lens. Hope these issues and problems I have encountered will be sorted out soon. I am not getting any younger at 71 years of age ha ha!!
Did you also experience that, on the contrary to AF on Shutter Button, that very often quickly reacquires subject after having lost it for a couple of frames, AF-On button did not if gone oof during a sequence, and only gets it back when bumped on/off ? Thanks for your always formative videos. Enjoy your outings
Hi now that the R7 is out I am torn. Would you compare this camera with the R7. I am considering the Olympus of course for their great IBIS and light weight lenses. But R7 is very appealing even though RF lenses are a lot bigger and more expensive.
I am torn between both as well ! The one side that is good for the R7 is the focus tracking, yet, the weight is quite more with a 100/500 lens! If you find a comparison vlog, please let me know! Thank you!
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessonsit's interesting to see how good or bad it tracks moving objects in video with different conditions, maybe side by side with other brand camera.
I'm assuming you use the joy stick to move the target area around the screen. How do you move this target area on the OM5 which does not have a joystick.
Hmm, that's weird, so Bird Subject Detection is on, but you don't see white frames around the bird? Note sure what could be the cause of that, it never happened on my camera.
Hi Mathieu !! Thanks for ur help. I'd like to ask you what about the AF in video? A lot of videos are saying that it's not the same results as the AF in photography and owners are disappointed !
Hi Danny, unfortunately these comments are accurate. AF performance in video mode is not as good as stills. Even with a person walking towards you, the camera struggles to track focus accurately at all times. There is no real difference with the E-M1 III, except that eye AF also works for video, unlike on the mk3 model that has fade detection only.
Hi Matthieu, I recently purchased the OM-1 along with the OM 100-400 quickly followed by the 300 f4 PRO and x1.4tc. Came across this video and downloaded the guide. Would you change anything for firmware 1.5 that came out I think around July, 2024. Thanks.
Thanks for such a detailed review, I have two questions for you: 1. Is the accuracy of Bird detection + C-AF + Tracking in OM-1 better than EM1X? 2. When to use C-AF + Tracking. thanks
1. Yes, as long as Bird Detection is on, the performance is better than the E-M1X. 2. For birds (or any of the options found the in subject detection mode), I don’t think you need it. Tracking could be useful for sports or action not covered by the Subject Detection mode, like football for example, but Tracking on its own hasn’t improved in comparison to previous cameras.
Your reply is very important to me, especially on the subject of shooting birds, once bird detection is turned on, there is no need to turn on C-AF+Tracking. Thanks
This is great and very much appreciated for your effort!!! By the way, why you chose to turn C-AF center priority off? Do you also turn C-AF center start off too?
I turn it off because it didn't make much of a difference in the performance and keeper rate. The C-AF Centre Start setting is no longer available on the OM-1.
Got it. Not sure but CAF Center Start option is available on my OM-1 just next to CAF Center Priority! BTW, turning AF scanner off has made huge different on the keeper rate for the perched birds or any static (slow moving) subjects. Many thanks for that. For complete still subject, I use SAF.
That’s weird. I have C-AF Center Priority on the AF menu page 3, preceded by C-AF Sensitivity and followed by AF Limiter, but no trace of C-AF Centre Start on my OM-1.
Really great video, thank you. Looked at it many times and is now my go to reference for the OM-1, my first MFT. A question: What do you mean by C-AF Centre Target: disabled? How do I do this. Thanks.
It forces the camera to prioritise the centre of the Target area. It works with most of the Group Targets (except ALL and the Single point). It’s in the Menu AF / Page 3.
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons Ah, thanks. Yes, I had these unticked. I am using your general settings with the Pana Leica 100-400 and already having more keepers. Thanks.
Mathieu, great video as usual, thank you. I have just taken delivery of my OM-1 and the only thing that irritates me is the bulky charging lead. Whilst it is useful to be able to charge the camera in the field via a battery pack I don’t want to cart the charging lead round with me in addition to all the other paraphernalia. Am I right in assuming the camera can be charged from a normal USB mains socket with a suitable USB to USB-C cord? Jeff Hodgson
Great videos. Is it possible to assign an existing custom mode to the Lens-FN button, and call this mode in one press? I would like to quickly switch (from whatever still mode, M, or any C -but C2- mode) via one button (the Lens-FN assigned button) containing C2 customized for Procapture. For example, I assigned the Lens-FN button, in C3 (slow, not moving much mode) mode to C2 (Procapture), this saves well (@ least it displays "C2 on/off" - but does this only work within C2?) under C3. However, when I am in C3 mode, pressing the Lens-FN button does nothing visible, and not the expected call of C2. Is what I am trying not possible? Or am I implementing it wrongly? Any solutions / alternative suggestions to achieve my goal?
Hmm, if I understand correctly what you are asking, I don't think it's possible, or at least I couldn't find a way to do it on mine. You can assign C1-C4 to the lens Fn button, but you can only recall it when the main dial is on one of the P-A-S-M positions. If the dial is on C1, C2, C3, or C4, nothing will happen when you press the lens button. probably the best alternative is to assign the custom modes to different buttons, like C1 on the lens for example, and C2 somewhere on the button.
Hi Mathieu Thank you for this excellent video. I have used your customised settings for motorsports successfully. However, I did experience problems initially. The exposure compensation appeared to have a life of its own often often over exposing images by increasing compensation. I was continually adjusting it but to ensure the images were exposed correctly. Have I set up incorrectly? Usually when I set up in manual mode the shutter speed/iso etc changes. I have never seen exposure compensation change like this. Have I missed something.?
Hmm, so you were in full manual mode (aperture, shutter speed and ISO)? If that’s the case, perhaps you had the S-OVF option enabled in the EVF and for some reason it was adding too much brightness? Were the actual photos overexposed?
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons Thanks for responding Mathieu. I have not enabled the S-OVF. On the super control panel shutter speed and aperture are are in green and do not change when composing an image. However, underneath the exposure compensation is constantly flashing it is in effect telling me if I am under/over exposed. I have to adjust either aperture or shutter speed to get the correct exposure. It very fiddly when you are taking action shots. Is it meant to work like this?
It can change on a regular basis depending on the the light and contrast in your scene. It also depends what kind of metering setting you use. A smaller area like Spot can react more to any change because the area measured is small (for example if one rider wears a white suit, but the next wears black, Spot metering can measure a completely different exposure).
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons Thank you Mathieu. I now understand 😃. I will continue to use your settings because as previously mentioned they did capture images successfully. Thanks for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated.
Certainly one of the most complex to setup, especially if you compare it to Sony cameras. Canon also has a lot of AF settings that are not easy to understand at first, but even with the default values, models such as the R6 and R5 give good results already.
Having trouble when I assign function button to bird detection, then shut off with button it wouldn’t let me have face detection on. Also when you say large focus area, is that same as “all”?
Is Face & Eye Detection on? 1. Disable Subject Detection (Bird) 2. Turn Face & Eye Detect on 3. Use the function button to activate and deactivate Subject Detection. Face & Eye should activate/deactivate automatically. Large focus area = Large Target
Small correction at 30:38: AF-ON on the lens button only starts the AF, not Pro Capture. The latter must be engaged by half pressing the shutter button. Sorry for the confusion!
What I mean is that I found this configuration (AF-ON on the lens button) very useful with Pro Capture when I was trying to photograph small birds in flight near a feeder. The action was so fast and brief that I had to time very precisely when to engage the autofocus. Being able to do that with my left thumb on the lens made it so that my right hand’s only job was to activate Pro Capture, and then press the shutter button fully once the moment was right.
Have you succed with setting up a dual back button focus with ordinary c-af on one back button and another af-setup on the other (for example bird Af in the subjekt det. mode)? IO haven´t. But it would be strange if it was impossible, On Sony, Canon and Nikon Z9 it can be done.
Just a quick question. I have the possibility to upgrade from em1 mark II to the new Om1. Is it worth it? Thanks in advance!
If we're talking birds in flight, or wildlife in general, I think it's worth it, especially for the better AF. The EVF is also a nice upgrade. Otherwise it depends what kind of photos you take with the E-M1 II. There isn't a big improvement in image quality for example, especially when it comes to raw files.
At last. Someone has published a realistic and comprehensive guide to setting up the OM-1. I have been waiting for and wanting this. From my use of the OM-1 and my 100-400 Olympus lens, my experience does mirror yours to a great degree. Obviously, I am going to re watch because there is a lot of valuable content. Appreciated.
Let me know how's your experience with the OM-1.
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons I have set C1 to diamond with 1/640 sec, 10fps, bird detection on. Full screen AF is useless for small birds in brush and also for distant birds in flat lighting. C2 is set the same except all screen and 1/2000 sec. C3 is set the same as C2 except for animals. What I have discovered is that bird detection works quite well for coyotes and deer. I don't have to change settings. C4 is single point, 1/250 sec single frame for precision. The grip works better in that I don't trigger as many bum shots as I did on my mk2. I just want my free spare battery. Sometimes the camera amazes me with in focus shots of ducks flying past me and I hardly had time to pick up and aim and the ducks are in focus. And I always shoot with the 100-400 at 400. Rolling shutter doesn't seem to be an issue. But don't let anyone kid you. It is not perfect and you have to learn it's foibles. I have lots of out of focus shots to prove that.
I had to wait a little while to get my free spare battery. Hopefully yours will arrive soon.
It seems that bird / cats & dog detection can detect a wide range of animals, not just what the manual describes. Next time they improve the algorithm with a firmware update, they should put everything into one category.
I always enjoy your videos. The time, effort and precision you put into them are very appreciated. Other RUclipsrs notice as well as I've heard them mention your videos as very insightful.
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Very well put together and easy to follow, all we need here in New Zealand is better weather, seems to be as soon as you get another Camera the weather turns to crap ! Cheers and thanks
Hope the weather gets better soon!
Thanks Mathieu, this content has been very helpful for my BIF settings as well as other camera setting I sometimes use. Your presentation is very professional and you deal with each subject in an easy to understand way. Cheers from Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
Great to hear! Many thanks!
You always have the best and most detailed videos. For me, assigning custom modes to function buttons is one of the biggest things i miss from my canon and till now no videos even mention that.
Thank you! I can always count on you for thorough and detailed explanations
Very good explanations, especially with the easy flexibility of toggling face-/animal-detection using the two front buttons.
Glad to hear that, thanks!
Thanks very much for so much well explained guidance on how to use my new OM-1. So much to digest that I'll be referring back to this video and your website for months to come. Birds and toddlers are also my favorite subjects. Much appreciated.
Thanks for watching!
Just got my om-1 and this is what I’ve been looking for!
Excellent and clear explanations. Will be referring back to this video when I'm getting used to my om1 .Thanks. More like this in other aspects of the camera would be appreciated.
Wonderful work! Very helpful! Thank you!!
As ever the best detailed info out there.
Upgrading from E-M1 Mark III to OM-1. Very excited to try these settings for wildlife photography. Thank you!
Great! Let me know how you find the OM-1!
I have been trying to understand AF limiter. Your explanation is very clear and I am ready to experiment with it. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Very thorough video! Much to think about! Thank you!
Excellent review and explanations. There is a lot built into the OM-1. A lot to learn about it, but your video really makes it a lot more clear. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks a lot! I can only continue dreaming with this camera! And this helps a lot. Great video.
Thank you for this very informative video, especially with your custom settings. Brilliant!
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it!
Thank You! I finally reconfigured my Custom modes
Glad I could help!
Thank you, this video is exactly what I needed to understand what I am seeing in the viewfinder and for much more efficient use of the camera.
Glad it was helpful!
You did a tremendous job! Thanks for taking the time to make this for all of us.
Thank you Rob, appreciate it!
Wonderful. I'm just getting started so you were a tremendous help
Great video!Please do more with OM Mark II
That was a really good and down to earth video with lots of excellent advice. I have had the OM1 for 3 month and has finally set-up it up in a similar (but no identifcal ) way as you recommend.
This camera really invites you to experiment with configuration and might take a little more time than others to adjust to (even as a longtime Olympus user), but it is worth the effort.
Only thing I am not too certain about is the video configuration,expecially choice of AF points,but this a minor quibble.
Your channel is highly recommended
Thank you. The choice of AF points in video really depends on what you want to do. Generally, I tend to stick with the Small Target.
Extremely helpful video. Thanks!
Another informative and honest video. Thanks again !!!
My pleasure!
I view the AF limiter as a way to limit the focus position so it re focuses quicker, but i mainly use MF and peeking for focus
Using focus limiter is a good option. Using the new OM1 I can obtain 50fps with autofocus.
Incredibly useful, thank you. I aways watch first then take notes.... :)
Very well done!! Thank you!
What a useful video, Matthieu ! I wish I could remember this !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow that is a lot of information. Lord willing, I'll be purchasing an OM 1 pretty soon. I currently have a E620 DSLR, So I have a lot to learn. Thank you for all the info and will refer back often as I become acquainted with it.
Let me know how you find the camera when it arrives.
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I certainly will; it's on backorder with the 12-40 lens.
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I received the OM1 plus 12-40 pro 2 lens yesterday. The thick manual that came with it only has 10 pages of very basic pictures, I thought it was hilarious for such an expensive and sophisticated camera to send a "manual" such as that. Since I won't be learning from that book, for certain I will often be here nourishing on your information. 😎
i see your video - i press like instantly.
Thanks 🙏!
Thank you for the great job !
Excellent summary. I have built a complex spread sheet which shows every setting and every button assignment possibility for each of the different shooting scenarios/missions I might undertake. (It is color coded to differentiate from default settings and to highlight certain critical actions. ... but what I like best about it is that I can see which configurations I've stored in the various C modes and which I don't have stored but which I must change if I want to shift photography projects.) I've used many of your suggestions for some of my configuration options --- but I also have some that I prefer instead of yours. Nevertheless, your effort to make the video is much appreciated. You've done as well (or better) than almost everyone else I've seen on RUclips trying to explain why they made different OM System menu selections. Thanks
Thank you, I'm glad to hear my video was helpful. It looks like you're mastering your OM-1 really well.
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons My "mastery" is proceeding, somewhat due to the labor I put into building a comprehensive spreadsheet of all the menu options, but also due to the efforts of educators such as yourself. Once again: Thanks for all you do.
Any chance of sharing your spreadsheet Skip ?
Complimenti Mathieu hai raggiunto la perfezione in questi tutorial. Hai fatto un grande lavoro e reso possibile a tutti la comprensione del livello di personalizzazione della fotocamera. La ciliegina sulla torta massimo sarebbe avere a disposizione anche i files myset. Buona giornata.
Grazie Matteo. Per i files myset non ci avevo pensato.
Thanks for another great video very detailed and helpfull.
Glad it was helpful!
Recently OM System has released software V1.3. for OM-1 cameras. They declared improvements in C-AF both for photos and videos.
Yes, I read about that. Will try to test the camera again asap.
Great content for understanding
I have a Lumix G9 that I love everything about except the crappy autofocus for BIF and military jets that I take pictures of as they fly over my house. I'm really thinking about getting this camera and my leica lenses, 100-400mm and 12-60mm should perform well on it. Really helpful video, thank you.
Yes I understand your frustration about the G9, I really like that camera, and really wish Panasonic could release a mark II version with phase detection AF. But I fear it won't happen.
Thank you for this. I have really struggled to figure out why I have so many more out of focus shots with OM-1 than I have with my M1 II.especially with face and eye detect.
Let me know if the results improve!
I really do hope that OMDS will eventually work on the continuous af tracking and make it works like the Canon, Nikon and Sony where once it tracks, it sticks and glue to the subject and won’t jump off. The Bird Af works great at initial recognizing the target but it jumps where other birds get too close. It still works great but this is not the case with the human face and eye detection. If you do sport, you can’t rely on its face and eye detection because it will jump to other targets too easily while other brands like Sony and Canon will usually just stick to the one you track. Just hope they will eventually make it works.
With Bird AF, try to use a smaller AF Target if it jumps to other birds too often.
Concerning the normal AF Tracking mode, I agree with you.
Well done! Thx so much for your work
Thanks a lot 👍
Hi mathieu! I know I’m late here. Question about IS. If I disable the image stabilisation when half press the shutter the IS is equal efficient for my photos? I don’t like the lag in evf/lcd when I release the button. Thank you!
As always incredible content and info. So appreciated. I am hoping to get my OM-1 next month. Could I assign a particular group of video setting to one of the C modes on the dial. For example could I make C4 switch the camera to 4K 60p video? Thank you
You can, but the problem is that once you start the recording, the camera goes in P exposure mode. There is no Manual mode unless you select Movie Mode on the dial, but then you can't use the custom modes...
They should give the possibility to recall custom modes with a function button while in movie recording mode too.
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons Got it. Thank you so much for the detailed answer.
Thanks!
Thank you for contribution Kenneth, really appreciate it.
Hello and thanks for this great video (again).
The om-1 firmware version is currently 1.5, have you noticed any improvements since your review? Especially about the keeper rate?
I'm looking for a new camera to do bird photography, really hesitating between the om1 and canon r6m2.
Thanks Mathieu for providing this excellent video especially for new users of OM-1 camera. I just got this camera and would like to set up the Lens Function button for autofocus. Would appreciate if you can give the step by step method for achieving this. It was easy to do this in em1 Mk iii camera.
AF Menu, page 1: Disable "AF by Half-pressing the shutter button" for S-AF and C-AF (or just one of them according to your preferences, I disable it for both).
Operations Menu, page 1: go to Button Settings, Button Function (photo-camera icon), scroll all the way down to L-Fn and choose AF-ON among the options available.
You may also want to assign AF-ON to the AF-ON button at the rear, just in case you're using a lens without the button on the side.
Muy bueno, de lo mejor que he visto.. genial. !!
Thanks
Thank you so much!
How do you feel about the OM1 after a few weeks of use? Are you enjoying it more and more or less and less?
I'm enjoying it in the same way I enjoyed the E-M1 II and E-M1 III before. It's a natural continuation from the previous models, with many improvements that make it more competitive. The ergonomics remain one of my favourite, all cameras combined. The OM-1 + 300mm Pro is a terrific combo, I can see myself using them more and more.
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons me too!
Useful video clip for me. Only slight issue is the OM-1, which I preordered on 3 March, has still not arrived. Rather frustrating as I have done 3 overseas wildlife photo and video trips since ordering. To make matters worse OM Systems tech have my pro 150-400mm lens that appears to have developed a communicating and focusing fault between camera and lens. Luckily I still have my two EM1 mark iii cameras but had to buy the 100-400mm lens as a backup to take with me as well as my 300mm f4 pro lens. Hope these issues and problems I have encountered will be sorted out soon. I am not getting any younger at 71 years of age ha ha!!
Sorry to hear about all your troubles. I hope your OM-1 will arrive soon and that the 150-400mm will be fixed quickly.
Did you also experience that, on the contrary to AF on Shutter Button, that very often quickly reacquires subject after having lost it for a couple of frames, AF-On button did not if gone oof during a sequence, and only gets it back when bumped on/off ?
Thanks for your always formative videos.
Enjoy your outings
Sometimes you have to press the button again to reacquire focus, but I don't think it's related to the use of a specific button over the other.
Hi now that the R7 is out I am torn. Would you compare this camera with the R7. I am considering the Olympus of course for their great IBIS and light weight lenses. But R7 is very appealing even though RF lenses are a lot bigger and more expensive.
Yes I’m considering comparing the OM-1 and R7. The Canon is an interesting addition for wildlife/birds.
I am torn between both as well ! The one side that is good for the R7 is the focus tracking, yet, the weight is quite more with a 100/500 lens! If you find a comparison vlog, please let me know! Thank you!
Firmware 1.5 is out. We need review with it :)
Based on the description, there is an improvement with AF, but only for video.
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessonsit's interesting to see how good or bad it tracks moving objects in video with different conditions, maybe side by side with other brand camera.
I'm assuming you use the joy stick to move the target area around the screen. How do you move this target area on the OM5 which does not have a joystick.
You can use the 4-way arrow pad on the rear, or the touch screen.
Matthieu, I am sorry, I have lost the white frames. Pls can you tell me what to press to get them back? I am in bird subject detect. Thank you.
Hmm, that's weird, so Bird Subject Detection is on, but you don't see white frames around the bird? Note sure what could be the cause of that, it never happened on my camera.
Hi Mathieu !! Thanks for ur help. I'd like to ask you what about the AF in video? A lot of videos are saying that it's not the same results as the AF in photography and owners are disappointed !
Hi Danny, unfortunately these comments are accurate. AF performance in video mode is not as good as stills. Even with a person walking towards you, the camera struggles to track focus accurately at all times. There is no real difference with the E-M1 III, except that eye AF also works for video, unlike on the mk3 model that has fade detection only.
Hi Matthieu, I recently purchased the OM-1 along with the OM 100-400 quickly followed by the 300 f4 PRO and x1.4tc. Came across this video and downloaded the guide. Would you change anything for firmware 1.5 that came out I think around July, 2024. Thanks.
Hi, no not really, I tested the firmware 1.5 and didn't find substantial differences.
Thanks for such a detailed review, I have two questions for you:
1. Is the accuracy of Bird detection + C-AF + Tracking in OM-1 better than EM1X?
2. When to use C-AF + Tracking.
thanks
1. Yes, as long as Bird Detection is on, the performance is better than the E-M1X.
2. For birds (or any of the options found the in subject detection mode), I don’t think you need it.
Tracking could be useful for sports or action not covered by the Subject Detection mode, like football for example, but Tracking on its own hasn’t improved in comparison to previous cameras.
Your reply is very important to me, especially on the subject of shooting birds, once bird detection is turned on, there is no need to turn on C-AF+Tracking. Thanks
This is great and very much appreciated for your effort!!! By the way, why you chose to turn C-AF center priority off? Do you also turn C-AF center start off too?
I turn it off because it didn't make much of a difference in the performance and keeper rate.
The C-AF Centre Start setting is no longer available on the OM-1.
Got it. Not sure but CAF Center Start option is available on my OM-1 just next to CAF Center Priority! BTW, turning AF scanner off has made huge different on the keeper rate for the perched birds or any static (slow moving) subjects. Many thanks for that. For complete still subject, I use SAF.
That’s weird. I have C-AF Center Priority on the AF menu page 3, preceded by C-AF Sensitivity and followed by AF Limiter, but no trace of C-AF Centre Start on my OM-1.
A great informative video that is most interesting even to me, who does not have an OM1 but want to know its features and foibles. Diolch yn fawr.
Croeso!
Please test the Nikon Z6II. Thank you.
Really great video, thank you. Looked at it many times and is now my go to reference for the OM-1, my first MFT. A question: What do you mean by C-AF Centre Target: disabled? How do I do this. Thanks.
It forces the camera to prioritise the centre of the Target area. It works with most of the Group Targets (except ALL and the Single point). It’s in the Menu AF / Page 3.
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons Ah, thanks. Yes, I had these unticked. I am using your general settings with the Pana Leica 100-400 and already having more keepers. Thanks.
Mathieu, great video as usual, thank you.
I have just taken delivery of my OM-1 and the only thing that irritates me is the bulky charging lead. Whilst it is useful to be able to charge the camera in the field via a battery pack I don’t want to cart the charging lead round with me in addition to all the other paraphernalia. Am I right in assuming the camera can be charged from a normal USB mains socket with a suitable USB to USB-C cord?
Jeff Hodgson
Hi Jeff, I haven't tried it personally, but I can't think of any reason why the USB mains socket would not work.
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons Thank you very much Mathieu
Great videos. Is it possible to assign an existing custom mode to the Lens-FN button, and call this mode in one press? I would like to quickly switch (from whatever still mode, M, or any C -but C2- mode) via one button (the Lens-FN assigned button) containing C2 customized for Procapture. For example, I assigned the Lens-FN button, in C3 (slow, not moving much mode) mode to C2 (Procapture), this saves well (@ least it displays "C2 on/off" - but does this only work within C2?) under C3. However, when I am in C3 mode, pressing the Lens-FN button does nothing visible, and not the expected call of C2. Is what I am trying not possible? Or am I implementing it wrongly? Any solutions / alternative suggestions to achieve my goal?
Hmm, if I understand correctly what you are asking, I don't think it's possible, or at least I couldn't find a way to do it on mine. You can assign C1-C4 to the lens Fn button, but you can only recall it when the main dial is on one of the P-A-S-M positions. If the dial is on C1, C2, C3, or C4, nothing will happen when you press the lens button.
probably the best alternative is to assign the custom modes to different buttons, like C1 on the lens for example, and C2 somewhere on the button.
This is great. Just wondering whether the Nikon Z9 will also be tested as well ?
I would love to. Just need to find a way to get ahold of one.
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons I’m now using your Z6 as a guide right now to setup my Z9 which luckily came one month ago.
Hi Mathieu Thank you for this excellent video. I have used your customised settings for motorsports successfully. However, I did experience problems initially. The exposure compensation appeared to have a life of its own often often over exposing images by increasing compensation. I was continually adjusting it but to ensure the images were exposed correctly. Have I set up incorrectly? Usually when I set up in manual mode the shutter speed/iso etc changes. I have never seen exposure compensation change like this. Have I missed something.?
Hmm, so you were in full manual mode (aperture, shutter speed and ISO)? If that’s the case, perhaps you had the S-OVF option enabled in the EVF and for some reason it was adding too much brightness? Were the actual photos overexposed?
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons Thanks for responding Mathieu. I have not enabled the S-OVF. On the super control panel shutter speed and aperture are are in green and do not change when composing an image. However, underneath the exposure compensation is constantly flashing it is in effect telling me if I am under/over exposed. I have to adjust either aperture or shutter speed to get the correct exposure. It very fiddly when you are taking action shots. Is it meant to work like this?
It can change on a regular basis depending on the the light and contrast in your scene. It also depends what kind of metering setting you use. A smaller area like Spot can react more to any change because the area measured is small (for example if one rider wears a white suit, but the next wears black, Spot metering can measure a completely different exposure).
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons Thank you Mathieu. I now understand 😃. I will continue to use your settings because as previously mentioned they did capture images successfully. Thanks for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated.
Is this camera the most complex ever to set up?
Certainly one of the most complex to setup, especially if you compare it to Sony cameras. Canon also has a lot of AF settings that are not easy to understand at first, but even with the default values, models such as the R6 and R5 give good results already.
Having trouble when I assign function button to bird detection, then shut off with button it wouldn’t let me have face detection on. Also when you say large focus area, is that same as “all”?
Is Face & Eye Detection on?
1. Disable Subject Detection (Bird)
2. Turn Face & Eye Detect on
3. Use the function button to activate and deactivate Subject Detection. Face & Eye should activate/deactivate automatically.
Large focus area = Large Target
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons thank you so much, being new these are so helpful!
Great info and video but spoiled by the constant mid roll ads :(
Do a video like this without any sponsorship (and buying the camera+lens in order to make it), then we’ll talk 😉
@@MathieuGasquetMirrorLessons just get rid of mid roll ads as you can still have ads at the beginning and the end 👍
En français, possible?
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Lumix images look better, leica licensed glass.
Thanks!