Rob spent ages trying to work out why the shutter button wasn't focusing. This was because I set the shutter function to record. So although the shutter button doesn't take a photo and seems useless at first IT does work the focus system.. In C-AF mode it does not matter. IF you want to use S-AF your camera will NEVER focus which was my problem. So for others reading - If you want to use the larger shutter button to record and use S-AF you must re-assign the focus system to another button (or pure manual focus). I set AEL/AFL to S-AF via movie - (button/dial/lever) - button function - (AEL AEL Function) Rob might be a good new video to post.
Thanks. Yes, that is exactly what I do. I program the ael/afl button for focus in video and use the shutter button to start recording. Could be a nice short video.
Hi Rob, thanks for the video. I've just set up my EM5 Mark III for vlogging with the rode wireless go and I personally found selecting the Camera Rec Volume within the PCM Recording Menu to inoperative eliminated hissing that was present. Not sure why it worked but it did.
Geeeeee! Rob as a guy that actually not do much video,i was suprise on what can be done on the olympus. And i suspect this is all the same on the EM1 MK2(what i have) and most proberly more. Must try and do some more video but its just not me. I am a still guy,but thank's for this video. It made me think of video again.
This is the only video of yours I am not going to watch, simply because I don’t do video’s. I have no doubt at all that it will be clear and informative as per usual.
Rob, I have question. Why on Your videos there is nothing about this parts of Menu where we have Live View Boost, LV Close Up Mode, Spot Metering and so on? On every tutorial I am watching these parts are skipped. It could be cool if You show us what settings are best for LV boost, spot metering and other options from this menu card. I use PEN-F, so as You know its menu is little bit different than OMD :)
I have a dedicated live view boost video here: ua-cam.com/video/yGCrhNHxfm0/v-deo.html Here is one on metering: ua-cam.com/video/nuYqHXQoZ58/v-deo.html Hope that helps. Thanks. -Rob
In previous Oly camera models, there was a setting under the Movie mode settings for "Movie+Still". I am seeing people report that this functionality is now gone and that you can no longer setup the camera to be able to take a still photograph while recording a video (usually causing the video to end that file, take the photo, then resume with a new file but allowing the still photograph to be captured). Can you confirm that this functionality is indeed been removed from the E-M5 Mark III?
Dear Mr Rob Trek I am a retired university professor of urology in Lisbon and I am interested in fotografy. I have folowed your lessons but it became clear that the Olympus you use are diferent from my brand new mine. Please let me know what is the version of your mark 3 câmera.
Hi. You usually can just push the OK button and it should come up by default. You can watch this for more details: ua-cam.com/video/yhzLg_Wwjs4/v-deo.html Let me know if you still need help. -Rob
Hi Rob, I notice you have excellent video quality when live-streaming. What camera and capture card do you use to livestream? I’m looking to set up my em5 iii for outside walk around live-streams. From everything I’ve looked into it looks like the perfect camera with usb charging I can plug into a power bank (I often livestream for 8-10 hours) and a clean hdmi.
I use the E-M1 Mark II with the 12mm f/2.0 lens. The E-M5iii doesn't operate while charging via usb. Best to carry some spare batteries. The new E-M1iii does operate while charging.
Hi. The only thing that should cause this is when the mode dial is in Movie mode. Try changing to a photo mode (P,A,S,M). If that fails, try doing a full reset. Let me know if that worked. -Rob
@@RobTrek a full reset. Holly Moly, I have spent hours clicking here and there after watching your videos (the best 👏👏👏👏👏) so that option I prefer not. Nevertheless again thanks for the help (writing from France, Nice, if you come, come and visit). PS just discovered that I have an other feature greyed out : C-AF. Is it possible that is the case because I am using the modest kit lens 14-42mm ? This goes together with "full timeAF" also greyed out as well as focus peaking which is in the Manual assist box where "magnify" is available but not peaking. I just acquired the beast so all these inception issues are to be expected. Something must go wrong before.... 🙏🙏🙏🙏. PS/2 just found out that C-AF and full time AF are only available for video mode. Wonder why? Pending is the issue with focus peaking. I come from Sony where it is standard ?! Just realized that focus peaking is not consistent with the kit lens lacking a focusing ring
Hi. You can assign buttons to Peaking and Magnify (punch in focus) in the video menu. You can use Peaking and Magnify before starting a recording. After starting a recording, you can enable Peaking but not Magnify. Hope that helps. -Rob
@@RobTrek Yes, it helps a lot. Spending some time with the camera I programmed the peaking, and it works well---better than the G9. Over all, the camera has one deal breaker: no auto ISO while filming video. Too bad, because the stabilization and IQ are both excellent, and the DCI feature is also fine. Terrible menu---confusing for video, but would be worth putting up with, but the peaking switches off automatically and, again, the lack of ISO auto is a full deal breaker. I'm a fully manual video shooter about 80% of the time, but there are instances that auto ISO is essential. Bummer. Thanks so much for the response. Just as a side comment, this video is woefully inadequate at actually telling viewers what they need to know about video and video features. Not everyone is enslaved by a camera's autofocus. Some of us are real film makers, and need to know about all the assists cameras provide in facilitating auto control. I did a five part video series on the Canon XC-15 that did not leave our essential features of what the camera provides and how to use them. I would suggest you add at least another third part for this series, because the first two only answered a small part of my questions...maybe 20% of them as a video shooter.
@@avarmadillo I'm glad you were able to make what is available work. Yeah, no auto-iso. I appreciate the feedback on my video. I'm not a serious videographer, so wouldn't even know where to begin talking about any video assist features. Like I totally missed focus peaking and punch focus, nevermind features that are missing like auto-iso in manual mode, scopes, etc. I think the best option for Olympus owners is to either get a Ninja 5 or invest in a more serious video camera like a GH5.
Rob Trek GH5: terrific. But I don’t think Pani color science is nearly as good as Olympus. I just wish Olympus would fix menus and put some effort into making a good video oriented cam like the GH5. I’d switch.
@@avarmadillo Supposedly Olympus is going to focus on video going forward, so we'll see. I just checked my E-M1 Mark III, and it does have Auto-ISO in Manual mode for video. It's limited between 200-1600. Still no punch to focus during recording though.
I just received my M5 iii today, sept. 14, 2021 and am evaluating. This is a great camera. But, one problem. I cannot record more than 25 sec because the camera turns off. I looked at the manual, did Google search and watched 3 of Rob's video and cannot find how to take longer video. I have a fast card in . Can anyone please help me figure this out. I tried, but can't find an answer. Thanks in advance for any help
Hi, Frank. I will try to help you. We need to setup a baseline. First go into shooting menu 1 and select "Reset/Custom Modes" --> "Reset Full" --> "Yes". Turn the mode dial to "Movie Mode". The default recording should be "4k 30p". Now put the memory card in. It should be a 32gig+ v30, but any class 10 card should work. Now format the card in-camera. "Setup Menu" --> "Card Setup" --> "Format". When that's done, push the record button. Look in the bottom right. There should be a timer that counts down from 29:00. That is 29 minutes: 00 seconds. Let the camera record for 5 minutes. It should now read 24:00 or less. Let me know if that worked.
Thanks for your insightful videos! Always such a help.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
Nice to be able now to understand the video program ! thank you !
Glad it was helpful!
Rob spent ages trying to work out why the shutter button wasn't focusing.
This was because I set the shutter function to record. So although the shutter button doesn't take a photo and seems useless at first IT does work the focus system..
In C-AF mode it does not matter.
IF you want to use S-AF your camera will NEVER focus which was my problem.
So for others reading - If you want to use the larger shutter button to record and use S-AF you must re-assign the focus system to another button (or pure manual focus).
I set AEL/AFL to S-AF via movie - (button/dial/lever) - button function - (AEL AEL Function)
Rob might be a good new video to post.
Thanks. Yes, that is exactly what I do. I program the ael/afl button for focus in video and use the shutter button to start recording. Could be a nice short video.
That was great. Thanks Rob.
Thanks, Marek.
Many thanks Rob for this session. Something I have never tred,, on my olympus. Now I have some knowledge, thanks.
Thanks, Roy.
Thanks Rob. Very interesting.
Thanks, Michel.
Thanks!
Thank you!
@@RobTrek thank you for your detailed explanation, it is super helpful!
Hi Rob, thanks for the video. I've just set up my EM5 Mark III for vlogging with the rode wireless go and I personally found selecting the Camera Rec Volume within the PCM Recording Menu to inoperative eliminated hissing that was present. Not sure why it worked but it did.
Thanks for the tip! I'll try it.
Great info
Thanks thanks for this work.Is it steel limited on 30 minutes shooting in Europe ?
I believe it is. However, double check with Red35 Jimmy Cheng.
Geeeeee! Rob as a guy that actually not do much video,i was suprise on what can be done on the olympus. And i suspect this is all the same on the EM1 MK2(what i have) and most proberly more. Must try and do some more video but its just not me. I am a still guy,but thank's for this video. It made me think of video again.
Thanks, Leon.
This is the only video of yours I am not going to watch, simply because I don’t do video’s. I have no doubt at all that it will be clear and informative as per usual.
Thanks, Plato. Maybe the next one.
Weird.
New user to Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III and struggling with the best setting for beginner.
Hi. Watch my other video ua-cam.com/video/3c_xP6fK3AY/v-deo.html If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. -Rob
Rob, I have question.
Why on Your videos there is nothing about this parts of Menu where we have Live View Boost, LV Close Up Mode, Spot Metering and so on?
On every tutorial I am watching these parts are skipped.
It could be cool if You show us what settings are best for LV boost, spot metering and other options from this menu card.
I use PEN-F, so as You know its menu is little bit different than OMD :)
I have a dedicated live view boost video here: ua-cam.com/video/yGCrhNHxfm0/v-deo.html
Here is one on metering: ua-cam.com/video/nuYqHXQoZ58/v-deo.html
Hope that helps. Thanks. -Rob
In previous Oly camera models, there was a setting under the Movie mode settings for "Movie+Still". I am seeing people report that this functionality is now gone and that you can no longer setup the camera to be able to take a still photograph while recording a video (usually causing the video to end that file, take the photo, then resume with a new file but allowing the still photograph to be captured). Can you confirm that this functionality is indeed been removed from the E-M5 Mark III?
Movie+Still not available on the E-M5 III.
This is great, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Thank you 🙏
Does autofocus work in video mode by pressing the touch screen?
Yes it does. Make sure the "touch icon" is set on the live view screen. It can be turned on or off.
Dear Mr Rob Trek
I am a retired university professor of urology in Lisbon and I am interested in fotografy. I have folowed your lessons but it became clear that the Olympus you use are diferent from my brand new mine.
Please let me know what is the version of your mark 3 câmera.
I'm still on Firmware version 1.0, using Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III.
Dear Mr. Rob Trek
How to open the Supra Control Panel in Olympus M 3. Wich button you press to open it?
Hi. You usually can just push the OK button and it should come up by default. You can watch this for more details: ua-cam.com/video/yhzLg_Wwjs4/v-deo.html Let me know if you still need help. -Rob
Hi is there sound in c4k mode,great vid
Thanks. Yes, 4k video records sound.
@@RobTrek thanks rob,you mean in ck4 also
Hi Rob, I notice you have excellent video quality when live-streaming. What camera and capture card do you use to livestream? I’m looking to set up my em5 iii for outside walk around live-streams. From everything I’ve looked into it looks like the perfect camera with usb charging I can plug into a power bank (I often livestream for 8-10 hours) and a clean hdmi.
I use the E-M1 Mark II with the 12mm f/2.0 lens. The E-M5iii doesn't operate while charging via usb. Best to carry some spare batteries. The new E-M1iii does operate while charging.
@@RobTrek thx Rob! Think I'll be sticking with the iphone for now for streaming and just use the camera for videos.
Does anyone knows why the S-OVF option in the personal menu is greyed out on the pen-f ? Supposedly one should be able to toggle between OVF / EVF
Hi. The only thing that should cause this is when the mode dial is in Movie mode. Try changing to a photo mode (P,A,S,M). If that fails, try doing a full reset. Let me know if that worked. -Rob
@@RobTrek a full reset. Holly Moly, I have spent hours clicking here and there after watching your videos (the best 👏👏👏👏👏) so that option I prefer not. Nevertheless again thanks for the help (writing from France, Nice, if you come, come and visit). PS just discovered that I have an other feature greyed out : C-AF. Is it possible that is the case because I am using the modest kit lens 14-42mm ? This goes together with "full timeAF" also greyed out as well as focus peaking which is in the Manual assist box where "magnify" is available but not peaking. I just acquired the beast so all these inception issues are to be expected. Something must go wrong before.... 🙏🙏🙏🙏. PS/2 just found out that C-AF and full time AF are only available for video mode. Wonder why? Pending is the issue with focus peaking. I come from Sony where it is standard ?! Just realized that focus peaking is not consistent with the kit lens lacking a focusing ring
IS there no peaking feature? How do you focus in MF third party lenses? Is there a punch in for critical focus???
Hi. You can assign buttons to Peaking and Magnify (punch in focus) in the video menu. You can use Peaking and Magnify before starting a recording. After starting a recording, you can enable Peaking but not Magnify. Hope that helps. -Rob
@@RobTrek Yes, it helps a lot. Spending some time with the camera I programmed the peaking, and it works well---better than the G9. Over all, the camera has one deal breaker: no auto ISO while filming video. Too bad, because the stabilization and IQ are both excellent, and the DCI feature is also fine.
Terrible menu---confusing for video, but would be worth putting up with, but the peaking switches off automatically and, again, the lack of ISO auto is a full deal breaker.
I'm a fully manual video shooter about 80% of the time, but there are instances that auto ISO is essential.
Bummer. Thanks so much for the response.
Just as a side comment, this video is woefully inadequate at actually telling viewers what they need to know about video and video features. Not everyone is enslaved by a camera's autofocus. Some of us are real film makers, and need to know about all the assists cameras provide in facilitating auto control. I did a five part video series on the Canon XC-15 that did not leave our essential features of what the camera provides and how to use them. I would suggest you add at least another third part for this series, because the first two only answered a small part of my questions...maybe 20% of them as a video shooter.
@@avarmadillo I'm glad you were able to make what is available work. Yeah, no auto-iso. I appreciate the feedback on my video. I'm not a serious videographer, so wouldn't even know where to begin talking about any video assist features. Like I totally missed focus peaking and punch focus, nevermind features that are missing like auto-iso in manual mode, scopes, etc. I think the best option for Olympus owners is to either get a Ninja 5 or invest in a more serious video camera like a GH5.
Rob Trek GH5: terrific. But I don’t think Pani color science is nearly as good as Olympus. I just wish Olympus would fix menus and put some effort into making a good video oriented cam like the GH5. I’d switch.
@@avarmadillo Supposedly Olympus is going to focus on video going forward, so we'll see. I just checked my E-M1 Mark III, and it does have Auto-ISO in Manual mode for video. It's limited between 200-1600. Still no punch to focus during recording though.
thanks but what are the movie modes ?
Hi. Full specs can be found here: www.getolympus.com/us/en/e-m5-mark-iii.html
4096×2160(C4K) / 24p / IPB(approx.237Mbps)
3840×2160(4K) / 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB(approx.102Mbps)
1920x1080(FHD) / 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB(SF, F, N)
1920x1080(FHD) / 60p, 50p / IPB(SF, F, N)
1280x720(HD) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I) , IPB(SF ,F ,N)
Fabulous! Your gold man. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Do these EM-5 iii setting apply to the EM-5 ii (except the 4k only settings)?
For the most part. The EM5-ii has other limitations like no 1080p 120fps, no flat profile, etc..
I just received my M5 iii today, sept. 14, 2021 and am evaluating. This is a great camera. But, one problem. I cannot record more than 25 sec because the camera turns off. I looked at the manual, did Google search and watched 3 of Rob's video and cannot find how to take longer video. I have a fast card in . Can anyone please help me
figure this out. I tried, but can't find an answer. Thanks in advance for any help
Hi, Frank. I will try to help you. We need to setup a baseline. First go into shooting menu 1 and select "Reset/Custom Modes" --> "Reset Full" --> "Yes". Turn the mode dial to "Movie Mode". The default recording should be "4k 30p". Now put the memory card in. It should be a 32gig+ v30, but any class 10 card should work. Now format the card in-camera. "Setup Menu" --> "Card Setup" --> "Format". When that's done, push the record button. Look in the bottom right. There should be a timer that counts down from 29:00. That is 29 minutes: 00 seconds. Let the camera record for 5 minutes. It should now read 24:00 or less. Let me know if that worked.
Never mind...just as I thought....user error....MINE.
would a 170mb/s V30 sd card be sufficient for the c4k setting? if not, what will be affected in terms of quality?
Any V30 card will support c4k. It has a sustained video write speed of 240mbbps. c4k on Olympus is 235mbbps.
@@RobTrek great- thank you Rob
Em5 Mark ii better package + better looks. Too much plastic this revision. Tripod mount failure common problem.