So, asides from your relationship with Olympus/OM System, what made you pick this camera over other similarly priced or cheaper cameras? A7 IV, X-H2s, X-T5, R6, S2, Z7, etc.
1 - I've been shooting with OM System for years now. I own a lot of accessories and all the PRO lenses for the system. It would be a massive investment to jump to a different system to ultimately do the same job. (more on this in point 8) 2 - I still believe that the weather sealing and ruggedness of these cameras beat all other brands. I've taken my OM-D through places I wouldn't dare take other cameras. I've shot at -35ºC at 6500m and +45ºC in sandstorms. Stood under waterfalls, shot in storms no matter where... these cameras just work. They don't overheat or break... not one OM-D body has ever failed me. I've slipped and fallen ONTO my E-M1X in Iceland on a glacier... nothing. (the lens broke a little though). 3 - Features - The HandHeld Hi-Res shot feature is amazing and I use it a lot and more importantly the stabilisation. No other brands comes close. I can handhold several second long exposures. I haven't shot a photo on a tripod in YEARS. Years of travel without a tripod is amazing! 4 - The portability aspect. Yes, the full-frame cameras have gotten smaller. But the lenses simply can't compete with micro 4/3. Especially the difference with the wider and telephoto lenses. I own full-frame lenses for my cinema camera and each time I'm surprised at how much chunkier and heavier they are. 5 - The price. Full-frame bodies might have gotten cheap. But lenses on a PRO level, with the weather sealing, build quality and most importantly: the sharpness level of the OM System PRO lenses (Olympus is a lens manufacturing company after-all) can't compete. 6 - Ergonomics. I love how this camera sits in my hands. Not too big, not too small. I've held Sonys and hate how uncomfortable they are. 7 - I switched to Olympus many years ago for all the above reasons (and more) and shooting with the E-M1 (Mark I) back then rekindled the joy of photography. I was excited to take my little camera out and shoot. Something I didn't feel with my Canon 1D Mark III back then. This is super subjective... but a camera that is a joy to use, always works and ultimately makes me go out more, be more creative and shoot better photos is the one I want to / should be using. 8 - Photography, as a professional, is about more than just the choice of technology. It's about the business side of things too. A relationship with a brand that trusts my visions and supports me with whatever crazy project I come up with is worth maintaining. And by 'brand' I mean the people behind the brand that I have had the pleasure of working with for years now. Even when a different brand comes out with a new piece of kit that might be 10% better in some tiny aspect... ultimately, that 10% or that new feature won't change my work. Sure, if someone re-invents the wheel... maybe I'd consider it. When I see all the UA-camr reviewers that jump ship every time a new piece of kit is out just to get the views and money... that, to my eyes, isn't a smart way of doing business. It's money, and not relationship driven and not a long-term sustainable way of treating people. Just my 2 cents. I know that the last point (8) is super subjective, of course. But many years ago I felt like I could do better work with Olympus, so I sold everything and went for it. Not only did I do this because I could finally travel with all the kit I needed to shoot surf - but I also knew / hoped that there was a relationship I could build with this brand. And - 8 years later - this was one of the best professional decision of my life. Gear isn't everything. It's the work we do with it. So, if you are looking at a new piece of kit... just ask yourself if it will make you a better photographer and if it will help your business on the long run. And these decisions are just as subjective and personal as they are objective. Sorry for the lengthy response, but I hope you now understand where I'm coming from.
@@chriseyrewalker Your response was excellent, point driven and educational as well. I have the EM 1Mk ii (Did not feel the Mk iii was enough improvement to change) I also have the G9. I am very much considering purchasing this camera and your video was extremely helpful. Great work and thank you!
@@chriseyrewalker It may have been a lengthy reply, but ALL of your points were well developed, valid and presented in such a way that even the most ardent critic of Olympus will, if they are fair and reasonable, respect. I am a Nikon shooter and just recently purchased a used Olympus OMD EM-1 Mark II and several new lenses to include the 12-40 f2.8 PRO, the 8-25 F4 Pro and the 40-250 f4 Pro and have been very impressed with the small size, weight and ultimately, the image quality. Will I sell my large inventory of Nikon gear that includes a Z9, 2 D850s and 2 D750s and lenses, as well as my F6 and 3 F5s? Absolutely not! I will use both systems and for different shooting scenarios, especially when I shoot film. The Olympus and OM Systems cameras and lenses are a very welcome addition to my toolbox and I'm enjoying learning this new system.
Chris, while researching the EM1 a long time ago I remember calling my family to watch your videos because your tenacity in persisting with environments that project the cold even from the TV screen was admirable and inspiring (no worries there). You also being a great photographer in these harsh realms results in some truly original and stunning work. I am a long term Digital Olympus user (17 years!) and have been patiently waiting for a (any) camera that can cover my unique requirements with the additional hope that that it can cover almost every situation (especially including pro video capability)... I'm delighted to know that Olympus is the brand that has emerged to meet this requirement (and way more!). Great work over the years. Keep it up. Thanks.
Great review, indoor explanation combined with outdoors images and video. Seems that OM is targeting action, sports and wildlife photographers. The best news is that OM System will keep updating their cameras and lenses so giving confidence for their customers. The proof of the pudding will be updating the lower models to keep with new technologies.
What's your commentary on the higher price point? I think the camera price is justified, but a battery is $100 now, the grip is a whopping $350, so a full kit (body, grip, 3 extra batteries) goes up beyond USD3,000 for most buyers. Compared to the E-M1 III and its accessories that is quite the price hike.
Thanks, Chris, for this real-world review of the new Olympus OM-1 camera! Surely, the m4/3 system is still well and alive! OMDS really delivered on this one! Its IBIS, image quality, weather-sealing, size, and performance overall are amazing! I love Olympus cameras!
One of the best "real-world" reviews I've seen so far. I just love the way you work and share your thoughts with us. But up to now - I'll stick with my E-M1X even the new EVF and sensor attracts me a lot.
So impressed that i subscribed right away. I can see the big difference between a well polished presentation coming from a professional in the field and a ton of other gear reviewers, some of which haven't even touched the gears they are trying to review. excellent content and story telling. looking forward to more stories in the future.
Thank You Alan! Spent some loooong days on polishing this up as best I could. But then again, the dirty work in the fields is what matters most to me. And I'm glad our projects did the camera justice.
My first camera was an OM-1. It was 100% manual and 35mm film roles to go with it. Loved using it. I can't wait to use the NEW OM-1. Thanks, Chris for the inspiring review of my favourite camera.
Chris, I highly value your impression, a.k.a., review, of the OM-1. Presenting it as a tool that can help a photographer / videographer create their work product is more valuable than discussing numbers on a spec sheet. Well done. Another benefit of your presentation is that it shows that the new majority owner of the Olympus camera department is carrying forward the legacy of the OM System that Yoshihisa Maitani began in 1972.
Looks like one seriously big upgrade and a camera to be reckoned with. I bought the original OM-1 in 1975 (and still have it!), and I just wish that all Olympus users/enthusiasts should start a campaign for Olympus to allow OM System to continue using the famous Olympus name on all future OM System cameras. The legacy should continue!
It sure is a respectable upgrade! I have a few original OM-1's around the house too. Love them! It might be sad to see the Olympus logo go... but it's still embedded in the OM name I suppose. Also, I don't think the people behind OM System will ever forget where they came from. The legacy will live on.
Thanks for producing this video! I'm definitely going to buy one when I have the money! I'm glad to see that OM System has finally recognized that their primary target market for a new flagship camera is outdoor photography and created a camera to exploit that market. I am really glad to see that it has subject recognition for mammals and better tracking since I do a lot of wildlife photography and sometimes equine photography. Perhaps the subject tracking in this camera is such that I won't be buying a Sony RX10 IV for photographing birds in flight after all, especially since this camera has twice the frame rate, so even if it does miss more often, there will still be more in-focus shots to choose from. The additional dynamic range, high ISO performance, improved IBIS, and Live ND will be useful for landscape photography too. And I'm glad they haven't overpriced it like they did with the E-M1X. Going forward, OM System needs to recognize that the smaller sensors in their cameras are ideal for the following types of photography and design their cameras and lenses to exploit those strengths: 1. Real estate photography: Smaller cameras, lenses, and strobes, thanks to more depth of field at the same aperture. 2. Equine photography: The 40-150 f/2.8 is lighter than a full frame 70-200 and there is no need for a shallower depth of field. 3. Macro photography: More depth of field at the same aperture and smaller lenses plus in-camera focus stacking and bracketing. 4. Adventure photography: Less weight, better weather sealing 5. Wildlife photography: Smaller lenses with longer focal lengths make handholding possible. Pro Capture is a game changer too. 6. Sports photography: Pro Capture is a game changer. Smaller lenses are easier to handhold. 7. Travel photography: Small cameras and lenses are easier to travel with and don't cost as much if they are lost or stolen. 8. Landscape photography: Smaller, lighter lenses are easier to carry on long hikes and IBIS makes tripod unnecessary in many situations, saving even more weight. Until a few years ago, it seemed that Olympus was mostly stuck on #7 and I'm glad to see that they are finally making progress on numbers 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8 with this new camera.
I'm only 15 minutes into this review but have paused to say, what an excellent review it is. The information you've presented, along with what I've seen from Andy Rouse has convinced me the this is the camera I've been looking for
Sehr gutes Video Chris, wirklich tolle Arbeit. Es ist Dir auf gute Weise gelungen, Deine Story zu erzählen, das Produkt zu erklären und noch eine Lanze für OM-System zu brechen. Die Leute können stolz darauf sein, Dich auf ihrer Seite zu wissen!
Danke! Es war mir vor allem wichtig, dass meine Erfahrungen durch die Qualität der produzierten Fotos und Videos unterstützt wird. Eine neue Kamera kann noch so Toll auf Papier aussehen... am Ende kommt es halt drauf an was man damit macht.
@@chriseyrewalker wirklich toll geworden...geht nicht besser. Hätte garnicht gewusst, dass Du Deutsch kannst, perfektes und akzentfreies Englisch. Wow.
Dear Chris, Many Thanks for this comprehensive clip on the OM-1 Flagship Camera that you have made. Being an old user of Olympus since its legendary OM-4 ti SLR film Camera, I am really looking forward to getting an upgraded version of this OM-1 Camera in an upcoming OM-2 from OMD with a bigger 28 Megapixel Sensor and larger ISO rating starting from 64. This clip is one of the best I have ever seen on this Flagship Camera from OMD.
Honestly, this this is the best, greatest and captivating review I've never seen on a camera. Just enough and well summarised technical description, and a more oriented review on the use, even if I know that I will never reach the talent and the skills that you demonstrate in your two projets which are extraordinary for a non pro. Thank you for sharing !
Normally these sorts of reviews from ambassadors etc bore me, since they’re too party line, too hype, or too fake feeling. Thanks for providing a real look at your view of the camera! I can’t wait to check out more of your work
Hi Chris, das ist mitunter die beste Produktvorstellung, die ich bisher gesehen habe. Technik, Bilder, Videos launig präsentiert, hoch professionell produziert und zum Schluss noch so richtig inspirierend (Geschichten erzählen). Grosses Kompliment und vielen Dank!
I have just paid a deposit on an OM1 which will be my first Olympus camera. This video was extremely useful in satisfying me that I had made the right choice. Can't wait to get my hands on one now!
Yes, I ordered the camera. But that's not what I wanted to say here. Here, I want to simply say I was awed and inspired by your creative and artistic approach to these projects. The 39 minutes of this video was a true pleasure to watch and at the very top of my list for quality work on UA-cam.
I've been so excited for this camera and I truly enjoyed your video from start to finish. Thank you for your efforts and inspiration, Chris! Greetings from Sweden
You're always one of the best reviewers on YT, particularly with the provenance of coming from a real working pro'. Many, many superb images and footage from what seems to be an excellent tool for professional work. Good to see OM Systems 'come back' with such a fine camera.
Thanks for a great video. I think they surpassed themselves and did much better than anyone expected. I see a lot of enthusiasm on the internet and think it will sell well. M4/3 is alive and kicking.
This looks like a solid new camera from OM! I've owned the Em1 III since it's release and I love that camera. It looks like they took everything from the Em1 III and made it even better. Wow. I'm excited for the future of m43! Great review!
Thanks for the time you spent on putting up this video. My first mirrorless camera was the OMD EM5 first version. Back then it was a great little camera. Something I could take with me anywhere when I get tired of lugging around the Full frame DSLRs.. Fast forward 2021/2022, I still have the OMD EM5 + 25mm 1.8. No plans of selling it. I still shoot with canon and Fuji systems too. I was never happy with the OMD EM1 mk 3 AF. Pretty incosistent for my liking when shooting birds in flight not to mention, I could not push the ISO to 6400 whereas I could easily push my Full frame to 12,800 or even higher when needed to shoot wildlife in twilight.. OM-1 looks great but thing is, the price is in the Full Frame territory. For someone who don't need 120fps or someone not sliding down the snow slopes or shooting in blizzard, it's hard to justify spending that much money for a sensor that's half the size. At least it's good to see that Olympus camera market is still keeping afloat despite the heavy competition nowadays.
Thank you so much for this great video. I still shoot with the E-M1 II - I never got round to upgrading. Coming from FF cameras before I've often been tempted to return, but I love weather that most people would rather stay indoors and Oly - oops OM - has always allowed me to dismiss those concerns of weather sealing. In addition good glass does not come cheap so selling out to jump ship, is only doable for those who can afford to. I've been waiting for a worthy upgrade and your video has inspired me to trade in my old MK II for this great looking tool - can't wait.
Thanks for watching. Happy to hear that you’re sticking around with OM System. Honestly, the OM-1 will definitely be a big jump up from the Mark II and you’ll most certainly love it.
I feel this is the perfect camera for 1. wildlife & Sports shooters with that explosive FPS rate and improved C AF. 2. Landscape photographers with it's Live ND, Handheld high res mode. 3. PhotoJournalists. 4. And yeaahh it can do as an event camera as well. It is a fine product with a solid evolution over em1 mk 3. Hope they do well.
Hi Chris thank you so much for your review to the OM-1 which give us all a real and close impression what makes the difference to the EM-Cameras in the real world of a professional photographer at work. I really love your long and intensiv views to the products and your work experiences with them. I also honor the engagement of the new Digital Solutions Company for the improvement and enthusiasm for MFT. Best regards, Roland
Nice video. Thanks! Just got my hands yesterday on my first MFT camera and I absolutely love it. I got a Lumix G80 with a Zuiko lense andit is fantastic. I used to shoot on FF Canon but now I just wanna shoot with my small camera all the time. It is light, small, and it delivers great quality. Next camera I wanna buy is Olympus Pen. Love to see more people that shoot on MFT cameras. It deserve much more...
I love your studio aesthetics. So warm and cozy! Such a great review btw! Honestly even I did a specs review about the OM-1 I am not a guy who is care about specs but more like the usage as you said. Unfortunatelly I had only 1.5 days to test out so lucky you to use it long therm. Really really great and inspiring review and amazing photos! The pixel peep guys need to watch your video for sure! Subbed and hope we will work on an Olympus project in the future!
Try getting heated glove liners and mittens that have a fold down top exposing your fingers which will be covered by the heated glove liner. I also replaced the small batteries with larger ones I carry in my pockets connected by a usb cable going thru my coat sleeve. Have tested this setup in 2F here in the Hudson Valley for over two hours and the bigger batteries could have gone many more hours. My fingers were toasty warm and I was able to use all the controls on the camera including the touch screen. The liners have a special pad that works on the touch screen.
As always, the best (by a distance) review of Olympus/OM. Hugely engaging to me and my sort of dreams (and occasional reality). Fabulous storytelling and the best explanation of how and why on the internet. That 12-100 might be just the thing for my next expedition. I'm going to sell various bits to fund it! So much love to you dude. Inspiration lived!.
Great to see a review that features something other than wildlife shooting! I hope it works out for OMDS because I use their products and want them to succeed.
That mountain biking video was incredible… I am buying this camera right now if it can make me be able to produce such awesomeness🤪😅 in all seriousness, the MTB videos was exceptional and, I know you produced it as a way to demonstrate the kinds of content that could be created with this camera… but it just reminded me of the incredible skill and know how that must be obtained to produce such a work. I realize this in every area of life… there is no free lunch. Commit to your craft, become excellent in performing it and do not tire in your pursuit of excellence. Such skill… it is truly excellent and it seems to be such a shame that it is so evanescent.
Well said!. Refreshing to see a professional getting the most out of a product instead of a reading a checklist of what it should have, but doesn't. I love the micro four thirds system. I've used it from the start. I started with a E-1 four thirds system. Olympus glass is unbeatable. The 12-100mm f4 is favourite travel lens. People still laugh when they ask me what I use. Anything that's not full frame can't be good can it?
I’m looking to upgrade from a 10 year old OMD EM10, the resolution of new cameras are getting wild, 40 Mb for some Fuji, but going over to another system would make the lenses I have redundant, so the improvements over the past 10 years and the added 50Mb and 80Mb focus stacking options, as well as the weather sealing is definitely making me lean to the new OM1, as I will be moving to a warmer climate, where humidity, and sand will be factors. I’m also keen in utilising the focus stacking for astrophotography / night photography. This potentially, seems like an ideal camera for my uses.
I've been growing with the M4/3 format for the last three years while I've been living in Rwanda and the benefits of the system are perfect for me. Lightweight, rugged, durable, versatile, and affordable. However, there are a few things I've been looking for... namely better autofocus, better low-light performance, and a new sensor for improved image quality. I think the OM-1 might be my perfect next camera.
Mounteering, motorsports and equestrian are my subjects so weather is major issue. I have been looking at the OM system for this reason. Your experiences have enlightened me. I shall be picking the OM1, improvements in the EVF and articulating screen over the EM1-X make the difference, and the 12-100mm F4 Pro along with the 100-400 will part of the new setup.
I am a full-frame shooter (due to my love for vintage lenses) but I am impressed how far 4/3 cameras were coming. I am planning to move to another continent with a lot of rain and I am considering to sell my 160 lenses and numerous full-frame cameras and to switch to the OM-1 for not having to deal with humidity concerns for my gear. I also like the idea for not walking/driving around with intimidating lenses and having a great combination of photo and video capabilities. 20MB photo format is sufficient for my scope of work (Internet). Currently I am even using sometimes my old A7S with vintage lenses and the resulting 12MB pictures are more than large enough for getting published in the web. My 42MB cameras are hardly used since I am composing my shoots properly and must not need to crop much. So thank you for providing me inspiration how I might be able to use the OM-1 for my work.
Don't sell those vintage lenses! Get.a Metabones Speedbooster Ultra! If those 160 lenses are all on the same mount, the MSU is a bargain! Even if split among several mounts, than number of lenses justifies several speed boosters. I shoot a LOT of Olympus OM film lenses on my OM-D bodies. A good speed booster makes an old lens sing on µ4/3rds!
I have the Em1 Mkii and love it. For all of the people begging for 24 MP, there are software tools that can double or quadruple the size of your image and if the original image is sharp, it's almost impossible to tell it has been enlarged. 20 is fine. This camera should do well. Olympus video is stunning.
Uhhh no.. Gigapixel is great for improving detail, but it can't add detail that isn't there. I know. I've tried many times. 24MP would have put the MFT in the same league as the better high res FF cameras. 20MP is OK, as long as you don't have to crop more than 10%. I'll keep my Olympus for standard imaging, but when I need high res, I guess I still will fall back on my Nikon.
@@markbielick2313 I never said it would improve detail. I didn't say it would add detail. It can maintain a good level of detail at double the size on a sharp image tho. Define improve detail vs. add detail. What do you mean "standard imaging"? I will say it does weird things with face refinement. I saw it turn an ear into a creepy looking face. Yikes.
@@ValiRossi Take a picture of a tree from 1/2 mile away. My 36MP D810 will resolve the leaves. My 20MP Olympus will have tiny smudges where the leaves are. No matter how much image enhancement you do (gigapixel) it will never turn the smudges into leaves. Just larger smudges. Standard imaging is what I consider portraits, family pics, and street photos. High res is not needed there, and 20MP will work all day. I'll use my D810 for the landscapes.
@@markbielick2313 I also have a D810. I would never shoot through a half mile of air and try to enlarge it. The lens has something to do with this also. But you knew that. BTW, A 20 MP M43 sensor has 300 pixels per millimeter. If you calculate what that would be for APS-C or FF, you would have the following. Approximately 30 MP for Canon APS-C Approximately 32 MP for Nikon/Sony/Fuji APS-C Approximately 77 MP for FF. Of course, the lens will project a different size circle based on the sensor size. FF lenses project a larger image circle. That is an advantage. You can't compare sensors with different aspect ratios 1 to 1. 20 is fine.
I shoot football (soccer) at a junior level with my Canon M50. It gets alot of hate online but I have achieved brilliant shots (as per feedback given to me). I want to start getting into video as well now and IBIS is something I am considering and have been eyeing off the OM-1 for some time. This video was excellent. Very informative and to the point ! Earned a new sub. Great work Chris ! 👌
Cameras reviews by true professionals, in the field. It doesn’t get any better than that. And I have to say, the work is just amazing, I’m pretty sure this photographer will produced results like this with any system camera on the market today, probably some cameras would just make it a bit easier for him.
Great Great Great. 👏. Very happy owner of EM1 MK 3. But this model is absolute best towards right direction. Love my 12-100. Planning to try 17 F1.2. This video is truly impressive.
I went to canon R6 cause of the videospecifiaction. Before i had olympus omd em 1 Mark III and i really miss that System for fotography. I love the inovation behind the company and it is a niche product for me. Maybe i will go with two systems. I love your work Chris your are my favorit photographer out there and i wish i could do what you do.
Thanks. I'm glad you found it helpful. But I'm sure some more technical reviewers will do a better, less subjective, deep-dive into the numbers. Something I'm not too interested (or good) in.
I truly enjoy viewing your work and listening to your thoughts Chris! This review is not only helpful but inspirational in that I can see how much more room I have to improve. You are a fantastic photographer and ambassador for OM! I look forward to seeing more of your work within the OM System in the future. I am pre-ordering the OM-1 because of you. Thank you!
I have decided I am going to shoot my EM1x this summer and early fall. Then will switch over to the OM1. I have the Elk Rut here in the HOH rainforest to shoot first and I trust my EM1X. The OM1 better EVF and tracking will be nice though.
2:33 I was going to say something negative about how it performed in that photo. But then you put up the settings and realized it was a handheld photo. WOW
Chris, that was a terrific presentation. Thank you. Spec sheets are important but not every single video about a new camera has to deal with that stuff. I'm glad you focused on using the camera in real world situations. FWIW, hardware absolutely matters a lot. Cameras matter for photographers, if not for the person viewing the image. To quote a commercial DP, "Gear fucking matters." ;-)
Hey Chris, I was going to be something epic and I was right! It's great to see more videos like yours that people are discussing ideas and creativity, not just some technical data. Your projects in Norway is something very similar to the work I do, just without this epic backdrop :) I was thinking for some time if I should change systems, but now with this new machine, vastly improved AF and low light I'm very optimistic for the future of the system. Thank you the inspiration, I think this is the main idea and purpose of youtube videos!
So, asides from your relationship with Olympus/OM System, what made you pick this camera over other similarly priced or cheaper cameras? A7 IV, X-H2s, X-T5, R6, S2, Z7, etc.
1 - I've been shooting with OM System for years now. I own a lot of accessories and all the PRO lenses for the system. It would be a massive investment to jump to a different system to ultimately do the same job. (more on this in point 8)
2 - I still believe that the weather sealing and ruggedness of these cameras beat all other brands. I've taken my OM-D through places I wouldn't dare take other cameras. I've shot at -35ºC at 6500m and +45ºC in sandstorms. Stood under waterfalls, shot in storms no matter where... these cameras just work. They don't overheat or break... not one OM-D body has ever failed me. I've slipped and fallen ONTO my E-M1X in Iceland on a glacier... nothing. (the lens broke a little though).
3 - Features - The HandHeld Hi-Res shot feature is amazing and I use it a lot and more importantly the stabilisation. No other brands comes close. I can handhold several second long exposures. I haven't shot a photo on a tripod in YEARS. Years of travel without a tripod is amazing!
4 - The portability aspect. Yes, the full-frame cameras have gotten smaller. But the lenses simply can't compete with micro 4/3. Especially the difference with the wider and telephoto lenses. I own full-frame lenses for my cinema camera and each time I'm surprised at how much chunkier and heavier they are.
5 - The price. Full-frame bodies might have gotten cheap. But lenses on a PRO level, with the weather sealing, build quality and most importantly: the sharpness level of the OM System PRO lenses (Olympus is a lens manufacturing company after-all) can't compete.
6 - Ergonomics. I love how this camera sits in my hands. Not too big, not too small. I've held Sonys and hate how uncomfortable they are.
7 - I switched to Olympus many years ago for all the above reasons (and more) and shooting with the E-M1 (Mark I) back then rekindled the joy of photography. I was excited to take my little camera out and shoot. Something I didn't feel with my Canon 1D Mark III back then. This is super subjective... but a camera that is a joy to use, always works and ultimately makes me go out more, be more creative and shoot better photos is the one I want to / should be using.
8 - Photography, as a professional, is about more than just the choice of technology. It's about the business side of things too. A relationship with a brand that trusts my visions and supports me with whatever crazy project I come up with is worth maintaining. And by 'brand' I mean the people behind the brand that I have had the pleasure of working with for years now. Even when a different brand comes out with a new piece of kit that might be 10% better in some tiny aspect... ultimately, that 10% or that new feature won't change my work.
Sure, if someone re-invents the wheel... maybe I'd consider it.
When I see all the UA-camr reviewers that jump ship every time a new piece of kit is out just to get the views and money... that, to my eyes, isn't a smart way of doing business. It's money, and not relationship driven and not a long-term sustainable way of treating people. Just my 2 cents.
I know that the last point (8) is super subjective, of course. But many years ago I felt like I could do better work with Olympus, so I sold everything and went for it. Not only did I do this because I could finally travel with all the kit I needed to shoot surf - but I also knew / hoped that there was a relationship I could build with this brand. And - 8 years later - this was one of the best professional decision of my life.
Gear isn't everything. It's the work we do with it. So, if you are looking at a new piece of kit... just ask yourself if it will make you a better photographer and if it will help your business on the long run. And these decisions are just as subjective and personal as they are objective.
Sorry for the lengthy response, but I hope you now understand where I'm coming from.
@@chriseyrewalker Your response was excellent, point driven and educational as well. I have the EM 1Mk ii (Did not feel the Mk iii was enough improvement to change) I also have the G9. I am very much considering purchasing this camera and your video was extremely helpful. Great work and thank you!
Glad you found it useful.
You most certainly won’t regret the jump up from the Mark II to the OM1.
@@chriseyrewalker It may have been a lengthy reply, but ALL of your points were well developed, valid and presented in such a way that even the most ardent critic of Olympus will, if they are fair and reasonable, respect.
I am a Nikon shooter and just recently purchased a used Olympus OMD EM-1 Mark II and several new lenses to include the 12-40 f2.8 PRO, the 8-25 F4 Pro and the 40-250 f4 Pro and have been very impressed with the small size, weight and ultimately, the image quality.
Will I sell my large inventory of Nikon gear that includes a Z9, 2 D850s and 2 D750s and lenses, as well as my F6 and 3 F5s? Absolutely not! I will use both systems and for different shooting scenarios, especially when I shoot film.
The Olympus and OM Systems cameras and lenses are a very welcome addition to my toolbox and I'm enjoying learning this new system.
Ultimately, I hope I left you inspired and keen to go out and capture your next story. So get off your screen and go outside everyone ;-)
That footage is certainly inspiring. Wow. Talented guy you are.
Chris, while researching the EM1 a long time ago I remember calling my family to watch your videos because your tenacity in persisting with environments that project the cold even from the TV screen was admirable and inspiring (no worries there). You also being a great photographer in these harsh realms results in some truly original and stunning work. I am a long term Digital Olympus user (17 years!) and have been patiently waiting for a (any) camera that can cover my unique requirements with the additional hope that that it can cover almost every situation (especially including pro video capability)... I'm delighted to know that Olympus is the brand that has emerged to meet this requirement (and way more!). Great work over the years. Keep it up. Thanks.
Great review, indoor explanation combined with outdoors images and video. Seems that OM is targeting action, sports and wildlife photographers. The best news is that OM System will keep updating their cameras and lenses so giving confidence for their customers. The proof of the pudding will be updating the lower models to keep with new technologies.
What's your commentary on the higher price point?
I think the camera price is justified, but a battery is $100 now, the grip is a whopping $350, so a full kit (body, grip, 3 extra batteries) goes up beyond USD3,000 for most buyers. Compared to the E-M1 III and its accessories that is quite the price hike.
Thanks
Thanks, Chris, for this real-world review of the new Olympus OM-1 camera! Surely, the m4/3 system is still well and alive! OMDS really delivered on this one! Its IBIS, image quality, weather-sealing, size, and performance overall are amazing! I love Olympus cameras!
One of the best "real-world" reviews I've seen so far. I just love the way you work and share your thoughts with us. But up to now - I'll stick with my E-M1X even the new EVF and sensor attracts me a lot.
So impressed that i subscribed right away. I can see the big difference between a well polished presentation coming from a professional in the field and a ton of other gear reviewers, some of which haven't even touched the gears they are trying to review. excellent content and story telling. looking forward to more stories in the future.
Thank You Alan! Spent some loooong days on polishing this up as best I could. But then again, the dirty work in the fields is what matters most to me. And I'm glad our projects did the camera justice.
Chris unlike some reviewers (who shall remain nameless), you ooze honesty! Thank you for such a balanced review.
I appreciate that, thank you!
Your utilitarian perspective on the OM-1 is exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks very much, Chris.
My first camera was an OM-1. It was 100% manual and 35mm film roles to go with it. Loved using it. I can't wait to use the NEW OM-1. Thanks, Chris for the inspiring review of my favourite camera.
Have you seen the old OM-1 in the background on the right side ;-)
Chris, I highly value your impression, a.k.a., review, of the OM-1. Presenting it as a tool that can help a photographer / videographer create their work product is more valuable than discussing numbers on a spec sheet. Well done.
Another benefit of your presentation is that it shows that the new majority owner of the Olympus camera department is carrying forward the legacy of the OM System that Yoshihisa Maitani began in 1972.
Looks like one seriously big upgrade and a camera to be reckoned with. I bought the original OM-1 in 1975 (and still have it!), and I just wish that all Olympus users/enthusiasts should start a campaign for Olympus to allow OM System to continue using the famous Olympus name on all future OM System cameras. The legacy should continue!
It sure is a respectable upgrade! I have a few original OM-1's around the house too. Love them!
It might be sad to see the Olympus logo go... but it's still embedded in the OM name I suppose. Also, I don't think the people behind OM System will ever forget where they came from. The legacy will live on.
great story! loved the plastic project.
Thanks for producing this video! I'm definitely going to buy one when I have the money! I'm glad to see that OM System has finally recognized that their primary target market for a new flagship camera is outdoor photography and created a camera to exploit that market. I am really glad to see that it has subject recognition for mammals and better tracking since I do a lot of wildlife photography and sometimes equine photography. Perhaps the subject tracking in this camera is such that I won't be buying a Sony RX10 IV for photographing birds in flight after all, especially since this camera has twice the frame rate, so even if it does miss more often, there will still be more in-focus shots to choose from. The additional dynamic range, high ISO performance, improved IBIS, and Live ND will be useful for landscape photography too. And I'm glad they haven't overpriced it like they did with the E-M1X.
Going forward, OM System needs to recognize that the smaller sensors in their cameras are ideal for the following types of photography and design their cameras and lenses to exploit those strengths:
1. Real estate photography: Smaller cameras, lenses, and strobes, thanks to more depth of field at the same aperture.
2. Equine photography: The 40-150 f/2.8 is lighter than a full frame 70-200 and there is no need for a shallower depth of field.
3. Macro photography: More depth of field at the same aperture and smaller lenses plus in-camera focus stacking and bracketing.
4. Adventure photography: Less weight, better weather sealing
5. Wildlife photography: Smaller lenses with longer focal lengths make handholding possible. Pro Capture is a game changer too.
6. Sports photography: Pro Capture is a game changer. Smaller lenses are easier to handhold.
7. Travel photography: Small cameras and lenses are easier to travel with and don't cost as much if they are lost or stolen.
8. Landscape photography: Smaller, lighter lenses are easier to carry on long hikes and IBIS makes tripod unnecessary in many situations, saving even more weight.
Until a few years ago, it seemed that Olympus was mostly stuck on #7 and I'm glad to see that they are finally making progress on numbers 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8 with this new camera.
Great review Chris! You've concluded what I've been telling people for years. The camera's job is to inspire you, and get out of the way.
I'm only 15 minutes into this review but have paused to say, what an excellent review it is. The information you've presented, along with what I've seen from Andy Rouse has convinced me the this is the camera I've been looking for
Sehr gutes Video Chris, wirklich tolle Arbeit. Es ist Dir auf gute Weise gelungen, Deine Story zu erzählen, das Produkt zu erklären und noch eine Lanze für OM-System zu brechen.
Die Leute können stolz darauf sein, Dich auf ihrer Seite zu wissen!
Danke! Es war mir vor allem wichtig, dass meine Erfahrungen durch die Qualität der produzierten Fotos und Videos unterstützt wird. Eine neue Kamera kann noch so Toll auf Papier aussehen... am Ende kommt es halt drauf an was man damit macht.
@@chriseyrewalker wirklich toll geworden...geht nicht besser. Hätte garnicht gewusst, dass Du Deutsch kannst, perfektes und akzentfreies Englisch. Wow.
Great review. Once again you have proved that those people who said "M43 is not for professional" don't know what they are talking about.
Dear Chris, Many Thanks for this comprehensive clip on the OM-1 Flagship Camera that you have made. Being an old user of Olympus since its legendary OM-4 ti SLR film Camera, I am really looking forward to getting an upgraded version of this OM-1 Camera in an upcoming OM-2 from OMD with a bigger 28 Megapixel Sensor and larger ISO rating starting from 64. This clip is one of the best I have ever seen on this Flagship Camera from OMD.
Honestly, this this is the best, greatest and captivating review I've never seen on a camera. Just enough and well summarised technical description, and a more oriented review on the use, even if I know that I will never reach the talent and the skills that you demonstrate in your two projets which are extraordinary for a non pro. Thank you for sharing !
Normally these sorts of reviews from ambassadors etc bore me, since they’re too party line, too hype, or too fake feeling. Thanks for providing a real look at your view of the camera! I can’t wait to check out more of your work
Hi Chris, das ist mitunter die beste Produktvorstellung, die ich bisher gesehen habe. Technik, Bilder, Videos launig präsentiert, hoch professionell produziert und zum Schluss noch so richtig inspirierend (Geschichten erzählen). Grosses Kompliment und vielen Dank!
I have just paid a deposit on an OM1 which will be my first Olympus camera. This video was extremely useful in satisfying me that I had made the right choice. Can't wait to get my hands on one now!
I’m still happy with my EM5 2 and EM1 2. But now I have the OM 1. WOWEE! ITS AMAZING!
Thanks Chris for a fabulous review of the new OM-1 I cannot wait to get my hands on one. Long Live OM System.
Wow, no wonder they chose you for their ambassador. Your photos are simply astounding! People like Nigel Danson could learn a lot from you
This was far the best review of new Om-1 camera i've seen today. Thanks so much Chris.
Yes, I ordered the camera. But that's not what I wanted to say here. Here, I want to simply say I was awed and inspired by your creative and artistic approach to these projects. The 39 minutes of this video was a true pleasure to watch and at the very top of my list for quality work on UA-cam.
Thank you for showing the potential of this lens.
I've been tracking reviews about OMD-EM3 and what I found lacking I now see are in the OM-1. Thank you for a wonderful and excellent review.
I've been so excited for this camera and I truly enjoyed your video from start to finish. Thank you for your efforts and inspiration, Chris! Greetings from Sweden
Thanks for watching the whole thing ;-)
You're always one of the best reviewers on YT, particularly with the provenance of coming from a real working pro'. Many, many superb images and footage from what seems to be an excellent tool for professional work. Good to see OM Systems 'come back' with such a fine camera.
Thanks Andrew. Much appreciated.
Thanks for a great video. I think they surpassed themselves and did much better than anyone expected.
I see a lot of enthusiasm on the internet and think it will sell well.
M4/3 is alive and kicking.
Just waiting on delivery of my OM-1.
You have really ramped up the excitement level around here!
Good information wonderfully well presented.
Glad it was helpful! And enjoy the new camera ;-)
From 31:20 you said the magic words! Thank you for this amazing review!
My photography journey started with Olympus for that I will always be thankful for learning photography with that brand.
This looks like a solid new camera from OM! I've owned the Em1 III since it's release and I love that camera. It looks like they took everything from the Em1 III and made it even better. Wow. I'm excited for the future of m43! Great review!
Thanks for the time you spent on putting up this video. My first mirrorless camera was the OMD EM5 first version. Back then it was a great little camera. Something I could take with me anywhere when I get tired of lugging around the Full frame DSLRs.. Fast forward 2021/2022, I still have the OMD EM5 + 25mm 1.8. No plans of selling it. I still shoot with canon and Fuji systems too. I was never happy with the OMD EM1 mk 3 AF. Pretty incosistent for my liking when shooting birds in flight not to mention, I could not push the ISO to 6400 whereas I could easily push my Full frame to 12,800 or even higher when needed to shoot wildlife in twilight.. OM-1 looks great but thing is, the price is in the Full Frame territory. For someone who don't need 120fps or someone not sliding down the snow slopes or shooting in blizzard, it's hard to justify spending that much money for a sensor that's half the size. At least it's good to see that Olympus camera market is still keeping afloat despite the heavy competition nowadays.
This is what I struggle with. Advantage to M4/3 is lens size
Thank you so much for this great video. I still shoot with the E-M1 II - I never got round to upgrading. Coming from FF cameras before I've often been tempted to return, but I love weather that most people would rather stay indoors and Oly - oops OM - has always allowed me to dismiss those concerns of weather sealing. In addition good glass does not come cheap so selling out to jump ship, is only doable for those who can afford to. I've been waiting for a worthy upgrade and your video has inspired me to trade in my old MK II for this great looking tool - can't wait.
Thanks for watching. Happy to hear that you’re sticking around with OM System. Honestly, the OM-1 will definitely be a big jump up from the Mark II and you’ll most certainly love it.
Me too about to retire and plan to travel around Australia aiming for birds in flight .will keep my mk 2 as back up ….can’t wait
Great video! really loved the profound wrap up.
BEST VIDEO EVER! Especially the last 5 minutes!! Well done!!
I feel this is the perfect camera for
1. wildlife & Sports shooters with that explosive FPS rate and improved C AF.
2. Landscape photographers with it's Live ND, Handheld high res mode.
3. PhotoJournalists.
4. And yeaahh it can do as an event camera as well.
It is a fine product with a solid evolution over em1 mk 3.
Hope they do well.
So great footages and one of the best videos about a new camera I've every seen on YT. Thx a lot for share this with us. Jog
Only 3 mins in and I am so amazed by these photos!
Hi Chris thank you so much for your review to the OM-1 which give us all a real and close impression what makes the difference to the EM-Cameras in the real world of a professional photographer at work. I really love your long and intensiv views to the products and your work experiences with them. I also honor the engagement of the new Digital Solutions Company for the improvement and enthusiasm for MFT.
Best regards,
Roland
One of the best and most engaging photography reviews I have seen so far! Great work Chris!
Thanks 👍
Thanks Chris, mine is on order….. great video.
So inspiring Chris, thanks for sharing your amazing work! Feels good to have people like you in the OM System community :)
Thank You!
A truly amazing review
Thanks Chris. Stunning shots and video. . can't wait to see more content
Glad you enjoyed it Definitely check out the MTB films too ;-)
Nice video. Thanks!
Just got my hands yesterday on my first MFT camera and I absolutely love it. I got a Lumix G80 with a Zuiko lense andit is fantastic. I used to shoot on FF Canon but now I just wanna shoot with my small camera all the time. It is light, small, and it delivers great quality. Next camera I wanna buy is Olympus Pen. Love to see more people that shoot on MFT cameras. It deserve much more...
You are a fantastic creator and storyteller. Great review! definitely subscribed!
Great to see a good real world and honest review of the new camera. It is impressive. Thank you.
I love your studio aesthetics. So warm and cozy!
Such a great review btw! Honestly even I did a specs review about the OM-1 I am not a guy who is care about specs but more like the usage as you said. Unfortunatelly I had only 1.5 days to test out so lucky you to use it long therm.
Really really great and inspiring review and amazing photos!
The pixel peep guys need to watch your video for sure!
Subbed and hope we will work on an Olympus project in the future!
Try getting heated glove liners and mittens that have a fold down top exposing your fingers which will be covered by the heated glove liner. I also replaced the small batteries with larger ones I carry in my pockets connected by a usb cable going thru my coat sleeve. Have tested this setup in 2F here in the Hudson Valley for over two hours and the bigger batteries could have gone many more hours. My fingers were toasty warm and I was able to use all the controls on the camera including the touch screen. The liners have a special pad that works on the touch screen.
I've just bought one. The viewfinder and monitor alone are worth the extra.
absolutely!
Thanks for the honest real world assessment. I have pre-ordered one as it is a great improvement on my E-M1 mk2
I shoot with Fujifilm's X-T3 & XT4 currently. I am so impressed with your presentation, I am conremplating a move to OM-1. Well done!
Agreed, but those are also great cameras!
As always, the best (by a distance) review of Olympus/OM. Hugely engaging to me and my sort of dreams (and occasional reality). Fabulous storytelling and the best explanation of how and why on the internet. That 12-100 might be just the thing for my next expedition. I'm going to sell various bits to fund it! So much love to you dude. Inspiration lived!.
It done, 2 lenses, 1 camera and a loads of filters sold! 12-100 bought!
Wow! Fantastic thought provoking video with a lot of information. I really did not realize how 39 minutes had gone. Kudos Chris.
Fantastic video, great work!!!!
Great to see a review that features something other than wildlife shooting! I hope it works out for OMDS because I use their products and want them to succeed.
Amazing video, this camera are amazing, can't wait to take mine
Fantastic video and review, thanks a lot for this!
Thanks for the excellent review Chris, the 40 minutes flew by and it helped me immensely 👍👍
My pleasure
As a EM5 and Pen F user previously this seems very attractive, especially given the Hi Res mode.
That mountain biking video was incredible… I am buying this camera right now if it can make me be able to produce such awesomeness🤪😅 in all seriousness, the MTB videos was exceptional and, I know you produced it as a way to demonstrate the kinds of content that could be created with this camera… but it just reminded me of the incredible skill and know how that must be obtained to produce such a work.
I realize this in every area of life… there is no free lunch. Commit to your craft, become excellent in performing it and do not tire in your pursuit of excellence.
Such skill… it is truly excellent and it seems to be such a shame that it is so evanescent.
The entire video's great!😍 But damn that E-Bike promo video!🔥🔥just blew my mind! My goodness👏👏
Thanks! Full version coming tomorrow. Stay tuned 😉
Well said!. Refreshing to see a professional getting the most out of a product instead of a reading a checklist of what it should have, but doesn't.
I love the micro four thirds system. I've used it from the start. I started with a E-1 four thirds system. Olympus glass is unbeatable. The 12-100mm f4 is favourite travel lens. People still laugh when they ask me what I use. Anything that's not full frame can't be good can it?
Thanks. Anyone laughing at 'what you use' is totally missing the point of photography.
I’m looking to upgrade from a 10 year old OMD EM10, the resolution of new cameras are getting wild, 40 Mb for some Fuji, but going over to another system would make the lenses I have redundant, so the improvements over the past 10 years and the added 50Mb and 80Mb focus stacking options, as well as the weather sealing is definitely making me lean to the new OM1, as I will be moving to a warmer climate, where humidity, and sand will be factors. I’m also keen in utilising the focus stacking for astrophotography / night photography. This potentially, seems like an ideal camera for my uses.
I've been growing with the M4/3 format for the last three years while I've been living in Rwanda and the benefits of the system are perfect for me. Lightweight, rugged, durable, versatile, and affordable. However, there are a few things I've been looking for... namely better autofocus, better low-light performance, and a new sensor for improved image quality. I think the OM-1 might be my perfect next camera.
get a R3
@@DAVE_WHITEdo you mean a Canon R 3?? It costs $5000 and weights 822 g body only..
Excellent and informative, as well as entertaining.
Thanks for your very good and interessting Video about the new OM-1!
I love your work! All the best! 👍 Wolf from Austria
The light weight and smaller lenses is a real compelling reason to shoot with Olympus now. The new camera sounds great! :)
Mounteering, motorsports and equestrian are my subjects so weather is major issue. I have been looking at the OM system for this reason. Your experiences have enlightened me. I shall be picking the OM1, improvements in the EVF and articulating screen over the EM1-X make the difference, and the 12-100mm F4 Pro along with the 100-400 will part of the new setup.
I am a full-frame shooter (due to my love for vintage lenses) but I am impressed how far 4/3 cameras were coming. I am planning to move to another continent with a lot of rain and I am considering to sell my 160 lenses and numerous full-frame cameras and to switch to the OM-1 for not having to deal with humidity concerns for my gear. I also like the idea for not walking/driving around with intimidating lenses and having a great combination of photo and video capabilities. 20MB photo format is sufficient for my scope of work (Internet). Currently I am even using sometimes my old A7S with vintage lenses and the resulting 12MB pictures are more than large enough for getting published in the web. My 42MB cameras are hardly used since I am composing my shoots properly and must not need to crop much. So thank you for providing me inspiration how I might be able to use the OM-1 for my work.
Don't sell those vintage lenses! Get.a Metabones Speedbooster Ultra!
If those 160 lenses are all on the same mount, the MSU is a bargain! Even if split among several mounts, than number of lenses justifies several speed boosters.
I shoot a LOT of Olympus OM film lenses on my OM-D bodies. A good speed booster makes an old lens sing on µ4/3rds!
I have the Em1 Mkii and love it. For all of the people begging for 24 MP, there are software tools that can double or quadruple the size of your image and if the original image is sharp, it's almost impossible to tell it has been enlarged. 20 is fine. This camera should do well. Olympus video is stunning.
I loved my Mark II too! 20MP is 15MP more than you need to print in decent size. So yes, it's enough.
Uhhh no.. Gigapixel is great for improving detail, but it can't add detail that isn't there. I know. I've tried many times. 24MP would have put the MFT in the same league as the better high res FF cameras. 20MP is OK, as long as you don't have to crop more than 10%. I'll keep my Olympus for standard imaging, but when I need high res, I guess I still will fall back on my Nikon.
@@markbielick2313 I never said it would improve detail. I didn't say it would add detail. It can maintain a good level of detail at double the size on a sharp image tho. Define improve detail vs. add detail. What do you mean "standard imaging"?
I will say it does weird things with face refinement. I saw it turn an ear into a creepy looking face. Yikes.
@@ValiRossi Take a picture of a tree from 1/2 mile away. My 36MP D810 will resolve the leaves. My 20MP Olympus will have tiny smudges where the leaves are. No matter how much image enhancement you do (gigapixel) it will never turn the smudges into leaves. Just larger smudges. Standard imaging is what I consider portraits, family pics, and street photos. High res is not needed there, and 20MP will work all day. I'll use my D810 for the landscapes.
@@markbielick2313 I also have a D810. I would never shoot through a half mile of air and try to enlarge it. The lens has something to do with this also.
But you knew that.
BTW, A 20 MP M43 sensor has 300 pixels per millimeter. If you calculate what that would be for APS-C or FF, you would have the following.
Approximately 30 MP for Canon APS-C
Approximately 32 MP for Nikon/Sony/Fuji APS-C
Approximately 77 MP for FF.
Of course, the lens will project a different size circle based on the sensor size. FF lenses project a larger image circle. That is an advantage.
You can't compare sensors with different aspect ratios 1 to 1. 20 is fine.
I shoot football (soccer) at a junior level with my Canon M50. It gets alot of hate online but I have achieved brilliant shots (as per feedback given to me). I want to start getting into video as well now and IBIS is something I am considering and have been eyeing off the OM-1 for some time.
This video was excellent. Very informative and to the point !
Earned a new sub.
Great work Chris ! 👌
Thanks Chris, great review and yes I agree so much for the point of the storytelling tool. 😀
Thanks André! Loved your review too btw.
Love it Chris, well done! Its time to upgrade.
Thanks, that's useful - have spent hours with the old menu :)
Cameras reviews by true professionals, in the field. It doesn’t get any better than that. And I have to say, the work is just amazing, I’m pretty sure this photographer will produced results like this with any system camera on the market today, probably some cameras would just make it a bit easier for him.
Excellent video really inspiring piece. And I love the OM1 Film camera in the background
Thanks a lot! Couldn't have not have it in the frame now, could I ;-)
Great Great Great. 👏. Very happy owner of EM1 MK 3. But this model is absolute best towards right direction. Love my 12-100. Planning to try 17 F1.2. This video is truly impressive.
Thank you for your insight and reflection
Thank you very much... 👌👍👍🙏
WOW... 😲😲🙌🙌
I love the E-M1X ... 💖😭😭😢🤔🤔
Greetings from Spain... "Saludos....👋🙋😃 "
I went to canon R6 cause of the videospecifiaction. Before i had olympus omd em 1 Mark III and i really miss that System for fotography. I love the inovation behind the company and it is a niche product for me.
Maybe i will go with two systems.
I love your work Chris your are my favorit photographer out there and i wish i could do what you do.
Brilliant man! I am pumped to smash out some slow mo.
The best review for the camera by far.
Thanks. I'm glad you found it helpful. But I'm sure some more technical reviewers will do a better, less subjective, deep-dive into the numbers. Something I'm not too interested (or good) in.
Great video, very inspiring. Thank you 😊
Best review on the OM-1! The video output is amazing.
Glad you liked it
Your work is amazingly good
une tres belle présentation d'un Vrai Pro Passionné J'Adore MERCI
Beautiful pics and videos 👍🏽
Thanks
What an amazing camera
I truly enjoy viewing your work and listening to your thoughts Chris! This review is not only helpful but inspirational in that I can see how much more room I have to improve. You are a fantastic photographer and ambassador for OM! I look forward to seeing more of your work within the OM System in the future. I am pre-ordering the OM-1 because of you. Thank you!
I appreciate that!
And enjoy the OM-1! :-)
I have decided I am going to shoot my EM1x this summer and early fall. Then will switch over to the OM1. I have the Elk Rut here in the HOH rainforest to shoot first and I trust my EM1X. The OM1 better EVF and tracking will be nice though.
A great presentation - really want one,! Looking forward to when available in shops so I can have ago and compare against the OMD1 iii.
2:33 I was going to say something negative about how it performed in that photo. But then you put up the settings and realized it was a handheld photo. WOW
Gotta keep things in perspective. At those temperatures at night my hands aren't as steady as I'd like them to be ;-)
Chris, that was a terrific presentation. Thank you. Spec sheets are important but not every single video about a new camera has to deal with that stuff. I'm glad you focused on using the camera in real world situations.
FWIW, hardware absolutely matters a lot. Cameras matter for photographers, if not for the person viewing the image. To quote a commercial DP, "Gear fucking matters." ;-)
Thanks.
I agree, gear matters... but talking too much about it while not using it... doesn't.
Hey Chris, I was going to be something epic and I was right! It's great to see more videos like yours that people are discussing ideas and creativity, not just some technical data.
Your projects in Norway is something very similar to the work I do, just without this epic backdrop :)
I was thinking for some time if I should change systems, but now with this new machine, vastly improved AF and low light I'm very optimistic for the future of the system.
Thank you the inspiration, I think this is the main idea and purpose of youtube videos!
Super excited about this!