Silky Waterfalls Shot Handheld with my OM1 using Live ND and Handheld Assist

With the Om1 it is possible to shoot silky waterfalls handheld using the Hi-Rez or Live ND features combined with the Handheld Assist. NOTE: I forgot to mention live ND does not work in all shooting modes. It is available in manual mode which is my choice.
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - Using Aperture and ISO
03:46 - Using High rez
06:08 - Using Live ND
09:02 - Setting Up Live ND
14:36 - Wrap-up

[@earlteigrob9211]

Thank you!!! You are the first one out of many videos on Live ND that explained the use of Handheld Assist. Just got my OM-1 (I'm a cheapskate) and was using the Live ND but did not know about the handheld assist. I was still able to get 1/2 second exposures about half the time but HHA should increase that dramatically. Good Job!!!

[@Travelingseniors-xt9yh]

Glad I could help. Hand held assist is a great help when doing long exposure

[@gwpics]

First of your videos I have watched. Found it really informative, thanks so much. Have now subscribed.

[@Travelingseniors-xt9yh]

Thanks for the comment, I hope the information is useful. The OM1 is a very versitile camera but complicated.

[@Rnder72]

Thanks for the video, good content. Always wondered about the usefulness of handheld assist to the OM-1 (I have the EM1M3), makes total sense during blackout long exposures.

[@Travelingseniors-xt9yh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Duade]

Thanks for the email, I appreciate the feedback, I will be sure to try hires mode. Cheers, Duade

[@Travelingseniors-xt9yh]

Your site is becoming quite popular so good for you and if others see this please have a look. I am surprised you can take the time to respond to everyone and so quickly, keep up the good work. Do try the Live ND, seems gimicky but it really works.

[@pietro_romanelli]

Thanks for the video - very informative!

[@Travelingseniors-xt9yh]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@paulcrisp8423]

Panasonic also have a handheld assist feature in their L mount cameras and also added itinto their last M43 release the GH6. I have an OM-1 and also find it very useful for improving my hand holding tecnique.

[@Travelingseniors-xt9yh]

I didn't know that. Does it work the same?

[@deenugent473]

Like you, I don't like to bring my tripod on my hiking trip. However, I don't think I want to risk having a blurry picture when I come home and viewing it on my PC, especially on a 10 second shot. My hands are not as steady as yours ☺. Just a note: To use live ND, the camera needs to be in Manual Mode.

[@Travelingseniors-xt9yh]

10 sec is extreme but 1 o2 not so hard with the OM1. Faster moving water doesn't need as slow a shutter speed so eaier.

[@deenugent473]

@@Travelingseniors-xt9yh I agree about 1 or 2 secs! I have to the OM1 -Mii and it now has the ND128. Waiting for a trip to test the waterfall shots.

[@fiffyboo4919]

No second ‘ a’ in aperture

[@Travelingseniors-xt9yh]

Thanks for the catch