Classic Rob Trek doing what he's best at: explaining things simply and clearly, with great examples. I may be a PRO photographer with 40+ years experience, but I learnt something today: how to disable that second control panel that sometimes pops up. Thanks Rob, Rick Bear
I should have watched this 3 yrs ago. A must view for the 1st time OM owners. Now that I know where ALL buttons are located, still striving to take a clear focus bird photo. You do an excellent job in breaking it down - so much easier than reading the manual.
I must comment again on how these videos are so much more helpful than the manual by itself. Especially in depth ones on white balance (e.g. customising) etc. because they're obviously more illustrative, but Rob's deep understanding of Olympus cameras & its menu systems AND customization instructions are such a big shortcut to "getting it" because some of what's in the manual is not always easily applied when messing with the settings. This is why I follow him. I'm much more into photography as a hobby now, whereas before it was just a means to an end acquiring a good enough camera to get good shots of what I'm after (wildlife photos in general) & getting a basic understanding of settings shooting manual to get them! Thank you Rob for all of your videos. Especially grateful because, as you say at around the 17:00 mark in the video you refer to yourself as an average enthusiast lol. With the full grasp of everything Olympus it seems lol and photograaphy and teaching style in general, you come across as much more than that. All of your effort is much appreciated. It fast tracks me (and many, as I can see here) along this hobby & taking better photos than i ever did before, especially in low light, speaking for myself. Cheers good sir.
Thank you, Rob for all your EM 10 Mk II videos. Just bought a second-hand example, and your videos are helping me greatly to set it up and use it. Your presentation is clear and run at a pace that my brain can manage.
The most helpful series of Olympus tuition vids I’ve found on UA-cam. Had it not been for these I’d have been returning my new em1 mkiii. Not intuitive at all! so thank you for your help. I’ve been using canon for the last 30 years - great menu layout. (Wanted a change/ new camera!).
Hi Rob….. been looking for this all day …. I just got a 2nd camera …. the em1 mark 2 like what you are using …… Mine has art, but no SCENE…. How is it your camera has SCN and mine doesn’t….. not on the top dial either …. I love to play around with funky effects … that what I do .-))
This tutorial is more than a year old and I had not seen it because I was out if touch for a couple of months due to Covid-19. I used to use super control regularly, but I learned a few new to from this video.
Once again, thanks, Rob. As you may recall, sent you a FB message as could not work out how to activate SCP, Problem solved. Have to admit that, despite the clarity of your explanations, will have to watch this video, with, yes!, a pen and paper and make notes on how to make customised settings from SCP. Believe that, last night, spend 90 minutes watching and rewatching your top video of making customised settings. Made a few, and adopted your tip for a setting ( Art Menu 2?) to give the most clarity/sharpness to B and W setting.
Am sure that the issues relating to the SCP were probably confined to maybe just me as it's such an integral part of the camera's operation. Thanks for the super rapid response and allocating your time to the preparation of the video. Trust that it was beneficial to a wider audience. Again, many thanks.
Hi Rob, long time viewer, first post, really enjoyed this one, I have the EM5 mkII. I figured some of these settings myself but this video will help even more.
Excellent tutorial.... very helpful...Thanks ... If you are searching for topics to broadcast, may I suggest addressing the custom menus? On both my EM1 mark ii AND on my EM1 mark iii cameras, the C1, C2, C3, (and C4) dial positions correspond to whatever button customizations I chose to store in those line items on the reset menu..... However, I keep getting confused over the options to "Reset" "Assign" "Save" and "Recall" (What is the difference between ASSIGN and SAVE?)… A video on how to set and use the custom menus might be interesting... …. Also, do you know whether or not Olympus has plans to allow real names to be assigned to the C1, C2, C3, and C4 positions? (I would like to relabel them --- customizable names would be best --- in my case, I'd like wildlife, landscape, portrait, default as my labels)…. I would preset the camera controls for shooting landscape, but if I happened to see a rabbit or squirrel, I could quickly move from C1 to C2 mode choices, and get both pictures!! :-) ). If you have any influence over Olympus, I'd like you to pass on the suggestion for label options under the Reset/Custom Modes menu. Thanks..
@@RobTrek Thanks, the EM-1 Mk 3 menu for the Reset/Custom Modes is confusing with respect to the "Assign to Custom Mode" vs " Custom Mode Save Settings". But a complete overview with suggestions for how best to exploit the feature should be a very interesting video. Thanks
Great videos Rob, tried to follow along but got left behind a few times!😂😂It’s an age thing! Rediscovering my Pen ep5 and omd em1 thanks to you, keep up the great work and loving the blogs mate!👍😎🇦🇺
Lol I didn't know some of this! Got my camera out doing this now. And found out in another video Rob says the flash is weather resistant too. Was never aware of that. Lol just love this stuff.
Does the custom white balance, using a white piece of paper, affect the RAW file or it only affects JPEG files? Do any of the WB setting options in the camera affect RAW files? I only shoot RAW, does it matter what I set the WB balance at (including custom)?
WB does apply to the raw file for viewing purposes but you can change the WB to anything in raw. So even if you set the WB to 2000k, you can change it back to 5000k no problem. You can't do this with jpg without loosing quality.
@@RobTrek So when I calibrate the WB with the white piece of paper, I am correcting the colors and this will be reflected in the RAW file as well (and I can still change it later)? I want to correct the colors in the camera before post processing as much as possible. I do underwater photography and it is very difficult to adjust the WB in post due to color absorption underwater. I need to do WB correction while taking the picture as much as possible for the background.
Depends on which camera you have. If in the Movie menu you have Display settings -> Control Settings, you can check the boxes for Live Control and Live SCP. If you check both, you can toggle between them pushing the info button. E-M10ii and below don't have this feature.
Your Fn2 button is probably in Multifunction mode. Push and hold the Fn2 button while rotating the rear dial. You can then choose which function it performs. Let me know. -Rob
Hello. Since you always start by resetting the camera to defaults, I have a question on that. Is there a way to reset the camera without affecting the custom modes you have programmed ?
Rob Trek Thank you very much for your prompt reply. I am an avid fan who enjoys your videos. You do excellent work and you really know your topics. Keep it up and be safe.
It would be great if you do a video on the Super Control for the Em1 mark iii , the set up is different for each shooting Modes Aperture ,Shutter and Manual Priority. I went crazy using the manual , but finally got it.
Rob Im sure you know this..but when in SCP and go into the WB fine settings you say you have to take a photo to see what it looks like...well you dont if you are on the SCP and highlight the "A" or "G" and set them with the front control dial...and then you can see the results thru the SCP while you adjust it..
Classic Rob Trek doing what he's best at: explaining things simply and clearly, with great examples.
I may be a PRO photographer with 40+ years experience, but I learnt something today: how to disable that second control panel that sometimes pops up.
Thanks Rob,
Rick Bear
Thanks, Rick. There's always a little nugget when you dig down.
I should have watched this 3 yrs ago. A must view for the 1st time OM owners. Now that I know where ALL buttons are located, still striving to take a clear focus bird photo. You do an excellent job in breaking it down - so much easier than reading the manual.
Glad it was helpful!
I must comment again on how these videos are so much more helpful than the manual by itself. Especially in depth ones on white balance (e.g. customising) etc. because they're obviously more illustrative, but Rob's deep understanding of Olympus cameras & its menu systems AND customization instructions are such a big shortcut to "getting it" because some of what's in the manual is not always easily applied when messing with the settings. This is why I follow him. I'm much more into photography as a hobby now, whereas before it was just a means to an end acquiring a good enough camera to get good shots of what I'm after (wildlife photos in general) & getting a basic understanding of settings shooting manual to get them! Thank you Rob for all of your videos. Especially grateful because, as you say at around the 17:00 mark in the video you refer to yourself as an average enthusiast lol. With the full grasp of everything Olympus it seems lol and photograaphy and teaching style in general, you come across as much more than that. All of your effort is much appreciated. It fast tracks me (and many, as I can see here) along this hobby & taking better photos than i ever did before, especially in low light, speaking for myself. Cheers good sir.
Thanks, Pat. I appreciate you taking the time to write. I try to make photography easy and not let the camera get in the way.
Thank you, Rob for all your EM 10 Mk II videos. Just bought a second-hand example, and your videos are helping me greatly to set it up and use it. Your presentation is clear and run at a pace that my brain can manage.
Great video. I am finally getting to know my camera buttons and their potential via custom adjustments. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
The most helpful series of Olympus tuition vids I’ve found on UA-cam. Had it not been for these I’d have been returning my new em1 mkiii. Not intuitive at all! so thank you for your help. I’ve been using canon for the last 30 years - great menu layout. (Wanted a change/ new camera!).
Glad to help!
As alway very informative and easy to follow. You are a naturel, Rob.
Thanks, Plato.
Wow. Many thanks. I learnt stuff today and I've had my EM10 MK2 for nearly 5 years!
Hi Rob….. been looking for this all day …. I just got a 2nd camera …. the em1 mark 2 like what you are using …… Mine has art, but no SCENE…. How is it your camera has SCN and mine doesn’t….. not on the top dial either …. I love to play around with funky effects … that what I do .-))
Scene mode is not much use. I really doesn't do anything funky. I was using the E-M5 Mark II in this video which has Scene mode.
Very easy to understand explanation of the super control panel. Along with many of your other videos, you give us the user manual on steroids.
Thanks. Glad to help!
This tutorial is more than a year old and I had not seen it because I was out if touch for a couple of months due to Covid-19. I used to use super control regularly, but I learned a few new to from this video.
Good to hear from you. Hope all is well. -Rob
Once again, thanks, Rob. As you may recall, sent you a FB message as could not work out how to activate SCP,
Problem solved.
Have to admit that, despite the clarity of your explanations, will have to watch this video, with, yes!, a pen and paper and make notes on how to make customised settings from SCP. Believe that, last night, spend 90 minutes watching and rewatching your top video of making customised settings. Made a few, and adopted your tip for a setting ( Art Menu 2?) to give the most clarity/sharpness to B and W setting.
Your message is what inspired this video!
Am sure that the issues relating to the SCP were probably confined to maybe just me as it's such an integral part of the camera's operation.
Thanks for the super rapid response and allocating your time to the preparation of the video. Trust that it was beneficial to a wider audience.
Again, many thanks.
Hi Rob, long time viewer, first post, really enjoyed this one, I have the EM5 mkII. I figured some of these settings myself but this video will help even more.
Thanks, William. There is always something to find when you dig in.
Good walk through,Thanks stay safe 💪
Thanks, Dan. You too!
Excellent tutorial.... very helpful...Thanks
... If you are searching for topics to broadcast, may I suggest addressing the custom menus? On both my EM1 mark ii AND on my EM1 mark iii cameras, the C1, C2, C3, (and C4) dial positions correspond to whatever button customizations I chose to store in those line items on the reset menu..... However, I keep getting confused over the options to "Reset" "Assign" "Save" and "Recall" (What is the difference between ASSIGN and SAVE?)… A video on how to set and use the custom menus might be interesting...
…. Also, do you know whether or not Olympus has plans to allow real names to be assigned to the C1, C2, C3, and C4 positions? (I would like to relabel them --- customizable names would be best --- in my case, I'd like wildlife, landscape, portrait, default as my labels)…. I would preset the camera controls for shooting landscape, but if I happened to see a rabbit or squirrel, I could quickly move from C1 to C2 mode choices, and get both pictures!! :-) ). If you have any influence over Olympus, I'd like you to pass on the suggestion for label options under the Reset/Custom Modes menu. Thanks..
Hi, Skip. Thanks for participating in the live stream. I'll make a video on this as you are not alone.
@@RobTrek Thanks, the EM-1 Mk 3 menu for the Reset/Custom Modes is confusing with respect to the "Assign to Custom Mode" vs " Custom Mode Save Settings". But a complete overview with suggestions for how best to exploit the feature should be a very interesting video. Thanks
Great videos Rob, tried to follow along but got left behind a few times!😂😂It’s an age thing! Rediscovering my Pen ep5 and omd em1 thanks to you, keep up the great work and loving the blogs mate!👍😎🇦🇺
Thanks, Stephen.
Another great video Rob.... Thanks a lot
Thanks again, Raphael.
Lol I didn't know some of this! Got my camera out doing this now. And found out in another video Rob says the flash is weather resistant too. Was never aware of that. Lol just love this stuff.
Thanks. Handy little flash.
Another excellent tutorial Rob.
Thanks!
Very good review of the Super Control Panel!
Thanks, David.
Does the custom white balance, using a white piece of paper, affect the RAW file or it only affects JPEG files? Do any of the WB setting options in the camera affect RAW files? I only shoot RAW, does it matter what I set the WB balance at (including custom)?
WB does apply to the raw file for viewing purposes but you can change the WB to anything in raw. So even if you set the WB to 2000k, you can change it back to 5000k no problem. You can't do this with jpg without loosing quality.
@@RobTrek So when I calibrate the WB with the white piece of paper, I am correcting the colors and this will be reflected in the RAW file as well (and I can still change it later)?
I want to correct the colors in the camera before post processing as much as possible. I do underwater photography and it is very difficult to adjust the WB in post due to color absorption underwater. I need to do WB correction while taking the picture as much as possible for the background.
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, the WB will be reflected in the raw.
@@RobTrek Thank you!
Hi Rob. How can i get super control panel on movie mode? Is it possible or its just for PASM modes.
Depends on which camera you have. If in the Movie menu you have Display settings -> Control Settings, you can check the boxes for Live Control and Live SCP. If you check both, you can toggle between them pushing the info button. E-M10ii and below don't have this feature.
@@RobTrek thank you so much for helping me every time. It worked on my Em1 mark 2. 🙏
I want Fn2 button to be the highlights/shadows curve as it was by default. How do i set that? Sometimes the curve won't appear. Any hints?
Your Fn2 button is probably in Multifunction mode. Push and hold the Fn2 button while rotating the rear dial. You can then choose which function it performs. Let me know. -Rob
Hello. Since you always start by resetting the camera to defaults, I have a question on that. Is there a way to reset the camera without affecting the custom modes you have programmed ?
Yes. Change the reset option to "Basic" instead of "Full".
Rob Trek Thank you very much for your prompt reply. I am an avid fan who enjoys your videos. You do excellent work and you really know your topics. Keep it up and be safe.
It would be great if you do a video on the Super Control for the Em1 mark iii , the set up is different for each shooting Modes Aperture ,Shutter and Manual Priority. I went crazy using the manual , but finally got it.
I'll give it a shot. Thanks, Elainr.
Thanks!
Thank you!
Hello Rob, I'd be grateful if you put the complete setup of the pen f video up again, I cannot find it. Thank you.
Achilles
Here is part 1: ua-cam.com/video/DjvcEWxzTxY/v-deo.html
@@RobTrek thank you!
Really helpful thank you! it makes using my M5 a little easier to use.
Glad it helped, Jim!
Rob Im sure you know this..but when in SCP and go into the WB fine settings you say you have to take a photo to see what it looks like...well you dont if you are on the SCP and highlight the "A" or "G" and set them with the front control dial...and then you can see the results thru the SCP while you adjust it..
Thanks. Yes, you can see it just barely. Not sure why Olympus did it that way in the older cameras.
what news on olympus Pen-F--4/13/20
I haven't heard or read anything new.