Olympus XZ 1 Review
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- Olympus XZ-1 Manual - www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_file...
Jpeg settings as gleaned from a 2012 discussion on DP Review:
On the screen menu that you see after pressing the back OK button --
1. Select Auto-ISO. The XZ-1 will try really, really hard not to go over ISO 200 -- and that extra stop, from, say ISO 100 to 200, will give you super low-light pictures, with a camera-set shutter speed fast enough to handhold.
2. Next, going down the menu, select 1 Vivid. Then press the little Menu button on the back. Go to Picture Mode, select Vivid. Press the right arrow key, and set Contrast to +1, Sharpness 0, Saturation +1, Gradation - Normal. Important: do NOT set Gradation to Auto, or some other stuff will stop working.
3. Next, select white balance - Underwater (the fish icon). On the back-button Menu, go to WB, press the OK button to select the fish icon, then press the right-arrow. Leave A (amber) at 0, in the middle... but set G (green) to -1.
Between this and the Vivid setting above, you'll get beautiful pictures, indoor and out, daytime, twilight, and in the dark.
4. Further down, select 'LF + Raw' as your picture type. This will make both a JPG and a RAW image. In most instances, the JPG will be great... but the RAW backup lets you rescue any image where the JPG isn't good.
5. Further down, select Spot Focus, instead of ESP or Ctr-Weighted. After selecting spot, go out of the menu. Then, press the left-arrow key and make sure the green focus square is in the center of the screen.
6. Lastly, further down, select AF instead of Macro or Super-Macro. At the camera's startup wide-angle lens setting, everything's sharp from about 2' to infinity -- like for almost every photo you will take. But play around with Super-Macro... fantastic closeups. Just don't forget to put it back on AF!
Before you go, get two SD cards, and three spare batteries. You will get about 200 -250 pictures per battery charge... so three charged batteries should be all you need, who knows what kind of electricity they have over there. You can carry the XZ-1 in a shirt pocket, with a spare battery in your other shirt pocket.
Night photography -- if you're on the move, forget the tripod or monopod. Learn to balance the camera on a fence, a railing, or braced against a pole. Or, carry a small beanbag in your pants pocket. Use the camera's 12-sec self-timer to take a good sharp picture of anything that isn't moving too much.
Sunset -- point the spot focus to the sky at the left or right of the setting sun; watch the LCD screen til you see the effect you like.
Water reflections -- spot focus off the reflection in the water, not the sky.
Portraits -- here's an exception to Program mode. Go to A Aperture instead. Turn the lens ring til it says 1.8 Put the lens at full telephoto. Stand about 6 feet away from the subject. The background behind the person should be nicely blurred. Now, if you are doing this in bright daylight, there may be too much light for the XZ-1 to handle. So go into the OK button menu, and change ND Off to on. The built-in Neutral Density filter lets you take pictures at wide open lens settings in bright daylight.
Fantastic review! I've been eyeing the ZX-1 for a while and the prices have gone up a bit and I'm just not willing to spend more then $100-$120! I don't know why it's gone up in prices recently but I suspect because DPReview and Peter Forsgård has had it on their channels! Another thing I want to say thank you for is the time you took to place details in the body description of your video! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Another fantastic review! If you're watching this video and reading this comment! READ THE BODY DESCRIPTION! Super handy!
Thank you for watching! I was floored that DP Review and Peter both came out with similarly timed reviews. I'll send you any leads on sub $100 listings if I find them. Definitely worth it in that range.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras RIGHT! It was so wild! That would be awesome if you find one! Let me know for sure!
@@AlpacoFilms check it out - www.keh.com/shop/olympus-xz-1-10-megapixel-compact-camera-white.html
@@OneMonthTwoCameras you are amazing!!!!
@@AlpacoFilms came across it and knew exactly who to tell :)
I love this! I just watched this video and a couple others about the XZ-1 including DPReview, and I just started using my old XZ-1 again. I got it new back in 2011! I had written this camera off but now looking back at old pictures, it holds up very well even against my current cameras. One note on the battery/date issue - it's not a problem on mine when changing batteries, and the manual says you only have to reset the date if you remove the battery for about "a day". A quick battery swap won't reset it unless your camera has some other hardware issue. Thanks for the video and for encouraging me not to give up on my old gear!
YOOOOO NEW ONE MONTH TWO CAMERA VIDEO! Recently got a lovely kit of e520 and 14-54 and is loving it! Absolutely love that you are opening up the world of digicams to people like me.
YAY!~ So glad you enjoy and are digging into these fun older cameras!
These videos are so much fun to watch. Your enthusiasm for every single camera makes me want to buy all of them!
Hashem from Pushing Film mentioned you in a recent video which is how I found out about your channel. I'm very glad I checked out this video because I've since watched almost all of the other ones too! I'm looking forward to what's coming up. The whole "One Month Two Cameras" idea is such a great concept!
Awww amazing! Thank you so much!!!!
I was looking for a compact with character and I’m an Olympus m43 shooter with my contemporary camera. YT algorithm probably put those two together and directed me towards your video. I looked at local listings after seeing your gorgeous photos with this camera and lo and behold. A 60 euro body popped up not 20km away from me! Thanks so much for this video. You’ve gained a subscriber for life 😉.
That is so wonderful!! Thanks for the sub and enjoy that wonderful camera!
I came across you're channel looking for a daily driver CCD camera that will fit in a pocket or small bag, am subscribed for a week now and totally addicted to CCD cams haha. What a great channel and thanks for your review on this cam. Along with a number of other reviews I decided to pick one up locally for a good price and totally do not regret my decision. What a fantastic camera! The lens is awesome, the body feels premium and my white/black copy just looks amazing, it's a joy to use it every time! Best thing is, I noticed some green, red and blue pixels on pictures and was a little disappointed thinking I have pixel errors. But I found the pixel correction tool in the menu and it erased all spots. I'm in love again :D
I can totally relate why you love this cam! Please keep up the great work, I love your unpretentious yet sophisticated way of presenting those little gems, which makes it even more enjoyable to watch.
I hv xz1 and lx3 both u have posted about...after i had short trips with xz-1, i hv noticed that i really had a lot of fun. Only down points are lower resolution than recent devices, no AE lock control, short battery life...but i still like the result of old CCD snseor produces..small camera with decent performance in my pocket always, it feels like i am carrying a hidden weapon in my pocket..i am so satisfied..
That’s amazing. I totally agree.
I saw your posts on Instagram and I was so impressed by your photos!
Thank you!
Found you on Instagram while looking at sample pictures taken with the lumix lx3. I’m trying to get into photography and I’m looking for cheap, old and compact cameras and your channel is just a godsend!
Looking forward for the lx3 review!!!
I love it! My LX3 video will be up tomorrow. Hope it’s helpful!
Thanks for the "refresher" review! I purchased this 11yrs ago, made a film and filmed a concert with it.
I just picked one up, the lens is incredible! Great video and thank you for all the tips!
My pleasure!! Enjoy!
Great channel! Been wanting shoot with a compact digital lately, as using my Olympus XA as an EDC is getting expensive.
Came across your channel via Hashem and @pushingfilm
Love your concept and videos. Excellent work!
Funny because we have the same stomping ground, and it took an Australian to introduce me to your channel, lol.
Going to be giving one of these oldies but goodies a try!
Thanks for the insight to all these cool old cameras👍
Ha! I love that about the Internet. It makes the world so small. LOVE the XA cameras and there are so many fun little digitals you can play with as a supplement. The micro four thirds Panasonic GM5 with a 20mm 1.7 is a great digital sub for the XA. Somewhat hard to come by but if you can find one for a decent price I'd highly recommend it.
I think Brad used to have this camera and I was very temped by it because of the Zuiko lens, so great you covered it. it performs so well!
It's been a bit of a shock how much I liked it! And of course Brad had it; he was always ahead of the curve! :P
I love your videos. Thank you for making them. :)
Thank you Derek!!
I was searching for a small camera an its reviews. I liked the panasonic lx5 then i stumbled upon the xz 1. Yours was the first video i saw for the xz 1 and now I'm subscribing. You speak clearly and not fast which is asier for me to understand (i'm asian). Thanks for sharing this. I will watch the lx3 next
My pleasure! Thank you so much!
Love your reviews! After I watched this vid and saw your pics I started to look for one. I found one for 32 dollars just missing the charger though so I need to order a replacement. Can't wait to try it out! :)
Unbelievable!! What a find! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did
Thanks f or the review, I was just about to list my XZ-1 on Marketplace but you've made me want to keep it and rediscover :)
👏🏼 enjoy!!
Hello from Russia! my xz-1 story: I saw an ad for sale in my area. I doubted a little if it was worth it and decided to look for reviews. But I watched your video, and now I am the happy owner of another camera with a ccd sensor! Thank you very much for the setup instructions! Good luck with your work, good shots and stories. You are amazing!
How wonderful! So glad you have a great little camera in your possession. Enjoy!
Great video. Very excited to see the lx3 results. A couple of years ago a friend wanted me to source a dedicated compact camera to move away from using his phone and the lx3 is what I got him. It seemed great from my short time playing about with it and I reluctantly handed it over 😂
Oh - and my E500 arrived today 😊😊😊
Spoiler alert: I am loving the LX3 and it's only day one, but it's a love for different reasons. Can't wait to review it in a couple weeks!
Thank you for featuring my XZ-1! I have used many cameras. Of all of them, this camera is my favorite.
Other cameras I recommend are the canon Powershot S90 and S95.They are good cameras that are compact and take good pictures!
Sorry for my bad English!
Thank you for the comment! I love the XZ1. I have the S95 as well. Great cameras
Your English is perfect. Thanks for
your observations...I am looking for
an older compact, too.
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Thank you! I would recommend the S90 and S95 for older, compact digital cameras. They have excellent auto white balance. Good lenses too.🙂
Of course, I also recommend the XZ-1 too.
I just subscribed to your channel. But I think it was a bad idea because now I want to go out and buy all these cameras. LOL. Great channel and been enjoying your reviews of all these cameras.
Thanks Eddie! And sorry :P
Finally picked one up. Someone was selling one on marketplace for $50 thankfully in great condition. Edit: After a couple months this camera has amazing raw files. It raw files reminds me of editing my Sony a6000 raw files. Very fun and portable! I love this one a lot
Great review! What a nice compact camera. I guess I never reali,ed the zoom range was so large. That's super nice.
Thank you! I was honestly blown away at how well it performed. My expectations were fairly low but it really held its own.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras That's always the best :)
Wazzup Snappiness, cool to see another youtuber that I'm subbed to is watching the same stuff as me!
Thank you for this very straightforward and fair review. I have had the xz-1 for some time, and still shoot it occasionally. I added three accessories: the VF-2 EVF, the largest Flipbak grip, and a clamshell lens cap, all of which make the camera eminently more useable. Two observations: you are correct that the camera software is programmed to keep the ISO as low as possible, so you have to be mindful of that when shooting in P, S, or A priority and adjust if/as needed. Second, due to the small sensor size, my personal ISO threshold is 400; the image definitely starts to break down at 800, which is still quite usable. These are not criticisms; any and every camera has its limitations. But if you stay within those limits (or whatever your personal tolerances are), the xz-1 is still capable of great images, even in 2022. Thanks for a great review.
Glad to hear and thank you!
Hi. Just discovered your channel. Great review and loved the photos you shared. Just ordered a used ZX-1 for an October trip to Ireland with my daughter. Wanting to travel light and get some “film-like” shots for our memories. 📸🇮🇪🙌
What a coincidence - I just lost an eBay auction for an XZ-1! I had hopes because the price was still within a reasonable range, until things got out of hand in the last 2 minutes. There aren't many XZ-1 on eBay lately, and most sellers are asking unreal prices for this camera. Not that it isn't good, but 350 euros for an 11-year-old compact camera is a tad insane.
Another nice video review. Keep them coming! :-)
WHAT?? $350 Euros is ridiculous; I can't believe that. Mine was closer to $50-75 USD. I can't remember exactly but what a bummer to see it suddenly so inflated. I hope you are able to get one at a reasonable price!
$150 is reasonable limit...
Great review. Im looking to buy this camera now.
Best of luck! Love this camera to this day.
Loved my XZ1, my first serious camera. Until it got stolen in Brazil. Making me want to buy it again.
Oh, that makes me feel really sad. I am from Brazil and I wish you great times with your new camera
I am still using this camera for casual shoots. Still one of the best! mine is the cooper ones and i suggest to add rubber grip for Sony RX100. The handling will be much improve and more comfort in hand. Also for post processing use DXO lab. You will be more impress =D
Great suggestions!
Very capable camera, I only sold mine to buy an XZ-2 with the upgraded tilt screen and much improved noise control courtesy of the ........ cmos sensor, oh well, can't win 'em all. Top vid, thanks. Stay safe.
Haha! Thank you!
i have xz1, xz2 and stylus1. xz1 has the best picture and colors (w good light. in dark xz2 and stylus1 are better)
Wow, surprised there's new interest in this camera. I got it new and added auto lens cap, hand grip, and VF2 but I haven't used it in years. I'll have to try it again now that I process raw files. BTW, having to reset the date maybe due to age as the built in battery/capacitor has worn out.
You can use a Sony AGR1 Hand Grip on the front, it is a great little add-on for the small, slippery compact cameras. I have one on my Canon S120, one on the LX7 and one on the GX800. Will probably put one on the XZ-1 that came in the mail today as well.
So funny, I thought of that because I had one on my original RX100 but I didn't find them easy to come by! Thank you for surfacing the part name and number.
I have a white one, it's my first camera and I still keep it today. It's so beautiful. 😀
The white one is so cool!
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Yes, it is. That's the reason why I still keep it. But I'm using the other olympus mirrorless camera today.😊
That was a wonderful review. I think I want to go and find a similar model to shoot with 😊
It really stands the test of time :)
Great video thank you! I still have the Olympus E10 y E100rs. It's fun when people find out it's only 1.5 megapixels. I also have the Fujifilm S5. Thanks for the tip to invest in good software
My daily pocket camera is a Hasselblad True Zoom. I might buy a camera like yours because of this video :-)
Nice!!!
hi! thank you so much for your reviews, they`re the best!! i have one question: did you edit the pictures in the video after taking them?
Thank you! Yes I did edit them. I typically edit with my Lightroom profile which you can download here if you're interested - drive.google.com/file/d/1Jj555Qtj4c4gIR9wTxDl2OXWlE1Bpj6J/view
Very informative! Thank you! I am just a little bit confused about the metering though.... " Further down, select Spot Focus, instead of ESP or Ctr-Weighted. " Hmmmm, spot metering??? Does that make you to try to find something 18% gray thingy???
I had one, bought it for like 50 bucks but I really couldn't get the feel of it... felt out of place in my big hands... gave it to a friend's kid, who seems to enjoy every second of it.
I can certainly see how that would be the case particularly with larger hands. It’s even a little unbalanced with my small hands and I wouldn’t classify it as ergonomically satisfying. But the compact form factor and results keep it in my camera drawer :)
thank you for this review !... just bought this yesterday(4/2/2023) and was extremely lucky to find it for 60USD(250myr in my country)... I think the price surge is not only by the camera youtube channel but also the recent DIGICAM/CCD wave/trend overall... new gen/gen z likes to be "new", hence the HDR and sharp look of a new iphone or samsung is not sought after anymore in the new gen space... even if you look into the music video style of the new gen they prefer something that doesnt look like it was made with a lot of production... at first I wanted to find the CCD cameras with dirt small MP from pre 2008 but after seeing the XZ-1 I see its totally possible to have that look with a slightly modern body.... I have to admit I was hit by the trend too lol but I realize I need to make my purchase actually useful... those older CCD camera are a pain in functionality and not that fast... this XZ-1 , with some skills and willingful client you can probably get away with pre wedding session lol
THat's awesome and yeah, these cameras were great in their time and are great now as well. As the youngins are discovering :P
@@OneMonthTwoCameras 💯💯
Keep pushing these old but super capable and good digital cameras. Hobby snappers like myself are being pushed out by the great film scam. Film is just too expensive now to continue to love my film cameras.
Oof I feel that film pain. We can still love it in lower doses so long as we have these great old digital cameras to keep us warm. :)
I’m glad I watched this again but I’m still not sure. I’m looking for a carry around camera that is more GR3ish in size if that makes sense.
I have this cameras ! and its a freeking beast ! , leaf shutter , ccd sensor built in nd filter !
Amazing! Couldn’t agree more. Love this baby.
`Fabulous camera I bought just as it came out. After three years there was too much dust close to the sensor. Cleaning +/- 160 euro's so I replaced it with the Lumix DMC-LX100. Frightened of the big lens diameter on the Lumix so I had it covered with a filter before it left the shop counter. Last week I took the XZ-1 apart and removed all but one the dust spot (PS can remove that). Still have a Finepix F30 always with me.
Omgoodness all three are killer cameras! I’ve owned each one at various times and can’t say enough good things.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras I still have all three. I could carry the the Finepix 30 in one of my pockets at work. The first one got stolen (I bought new). The second one was bought secondhand, roughly at the new price (they knew!) but was in mint condition. It "drowned" in my rucksack when a tub of single cream got crushed against it. Nr. 3 also secondhand, really getting scarce to find but still works, missing some screws and I can't read any icons anymore. Still one for night shots.
@@huisbrand love the dedication 😍
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Don't start talking about my Olympus E-30 with a 600mm Novoflex lens on it.
@@huisbrand 😂
nice
Danke
This Olympus camera has a Pentax twin. The Pentax MX-1. I've used several camera systems but Pentax MX-1 is the only one that I used the longest. It has its shortcomings, but if you are aware of it and know how to deal with it, you'll enjoy this camera.
I have heard of the MX-1! It looks like such a cool camera and I hope to try it sometime.
The MX-1 looks fantastic thanks to its premium, brass body. Alas, that's what makes it expensive. They still sell for ~$350 or more.
mx1 has cmos sensor, not ccd. pentax is the twin of xz2 and stylus1
@@AndreyShredder same lens but yeah.
Where did you get your hoodie from? Or what brand is it? LOL great video as well most likely going to get this camera!!!
Haha! I love a good first on the channel :P Never been asked about my wardrobe but that is a Free People hoodie. You'll love the camera if you get it!
I'm haivng a problem with saving images to my SD card on the Olympus XZ-1. I don't see a clear option in the settings to toggle between the internal memory and the SD Card. Also the 'Backup' feature is not highlighted in the menu. Any advice on how to troubleshoot this issue would be greatly appreciated!
love it but see only a few sample photos here also we would love to see the process of making those photos to engage us more to the camera
Thanks for the feedback!
Great video! I wanted to ask if you have tried the Leica Digilux 1. I've seen pictures taken with that camera in Flickr and I'm not sure if it's worth it. Thanks!!
I haven’t tried that one unfortunately, though the LX is rumored to be the same line sans the Leica branding.
love your channel!
whats your thoughts on the Canon PowerShot G10 ? i just purchased one
One of my favorites!
Great review! Planning to buy zx-1 because of your video, now im torn between s95 and zx-1. Will there be a s95 review in the future?
There will! The s95 is more pocketable and is lovely indeed. If it was the only camera I was bringing I’d get the XZ1. If you want a smaller compliment to another camera, then the S95 would be with me.
I also have a chance to get an LX7 cheaper than the XZ1, but it has a cmos sensor instead of ccd (which i believe renders more filmic look?) Love the colors out of the ZX1
@@peterfan354 I tend to prefer the ccd as well
Hey there, what ccd camera would you recommend to try that does not require a lot of post processing and have the best ccd magic look. Thank you
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Really nice video. who do you think wins compared to the lx3?
Hmmm that is tough. I'm personally attached to the LX3, something about it feels a bit rougher, but the XZ1 is probably the better camera.
hello! sorry for the possibly silly question, but do you happen to know what size lens cap would fit on this camera? found one after watching your video but sadly it didn't come with a lens cap! thank you :-)
This camera is now a little over $200. WOW
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I want to buy a CCD camera. I am very invested in both Olympus and Pentax cameras and systems. My question to you, am I better off buting and older Pentax DSLR with a CCD sensor, or should I buy a good digicam like the XZ-1??
Which do you like better in your opinion Olympus XZ-1 or Sony RX100 mark 1?
What is the difference between the ZX1 or zx2 and the Pentax MX1?
Hi, cool images ) what camera you shoot yourself? its very good )
Thank you! This was filmed with the Olympus EM5 III and 12mm f2 lens.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras thanks)
This should be called the CCD channel. Just sayin'.
This one or Sony rx100
Hope you can answer
Thanks
A bit off topic however I realize the next video is on the LX3. How much would you suggest trying to pay for one as I am quite tempted to buy one.
Well being that I am particularly fond of this camera I would be willing to spend up to $100 on it. In fact I just bought a second one 😂 if you’re patient though you can definitely find them for around $50.
Olympus XZ-1 (used) or Sony RX100 mark 1 (new) which one to buy at same price?
I am looking for CCD with WiFi built in. Do you know something? :-)
What brand battery would you recommend for replacement? I found a couple different ones on Amazon, not sure what to go with. Thanks 😊
I have honestly tried a number of third party brands and never had issues. Typically I go for Wasabi or Kastar.
You pronounced Zuiko perfectly! Though I am sad to say that it's just marketing hype: the exact same lens is also on the Pentax MX-1 as "Pentax SMC lens" and the Casio EX-10 as a "Casio Exilim 28mm wide optical 4x." The entire camera, along with the lens, was likely made by Sanyo, or possibly the lens and sensor module could be from another OEM manufacturer like Tamron.
Oh wow that is fascinating! I love learning about these nuances like how the LX and Leica Digilux lines were basically the same. I e heard wonderful things about the MX-1 but the Casio body is news to me. Thanks for sharing!
@@OneMonthTwoCameras the MX-1 and EX-10 both have the same CMOS sensor as the XZ-2, so they're close to that camera than the XZ-1, but all the exact same lens. That CMOS sensor was also used in the Olympus Stylus 1, and there is a Casio twin of it called the EX-100.
You'll see it a lot in compact cameras: Olympus and Canon using the same lens and sensor, then on a different model Panasonic, Sony, Casio, and Panasonic all using the same lens and sensor, putting Carl Zeiss and Leica branding on them when they're all likely made by Sanyo. If you look at the bodies, you'll sometimes see they all have the exact same placement of buttons, viewfinder, flash, etc... even though the styling is slightly different, the core design is identical.
Usually a good giveaway is a camera labelled as being manufactured in a country where the company selling it (e.g. Nikon) doesn't have a factory, but Sanyo or someone else does.
@@StephenStrangways phenomenal insights! Thank you for sharing.
@@StephenStrangways It is very sad that Casio pulled out of digital camera industry. My first two cameras were CASIO. Brutally fast AF and overall response, zero shutter lag, way ahead in these parameters when QV-R40 was compared to almost anything else in 2004.
These XZ-2 and Sytlus1s based CASIO versions unfortunately do not have hot-shoe and EX-100 does not have the cute EVF like Stylus1/1s has. And those CASIOs were not even distrubuted outside of Japan much.
Pentax MX-1 "clone" of XZ-2 is also missing flash hot-shoe. Which is quite sad, because external flash can do almost a miracle with these hi-end compact cameras in case they are used inside. Bounced flash + fast lens + low ISO + RAW = very nice pics. Even if some cheap old manual or light-adjusted semiauto flash is used. I took several thousand product pictures at work with XZ-1 using just bounced flash and keeping camera in ISO100-200 range with F2.8-4 apertures. Many of those pics ended up in various manuals, lab reports, marketing materials and work instructions :D There was no need to bring my DSLR for that task. That small mighty Olympus was enough.
Nice addition is filter adaptor with 52mm thread. Then various filters and loupes can be attached. And this tube is also fully compatible with XZ-2.
@@xmeda Casio was using the same sensors as everyone else, but they were the only ones implementing the high-speed video modes they were capable of, which made them very unique. They also made a camera with a 1/1.7" BSI CMOS and a 19-95mm equivalent lens, something I love the idea of, but it was yet another camera not released in North America so it's quite rare. I do agree that the flash shoe on the XZ-1 and XZ-2, and that as well as the EVF on the Stylus 1, do make those cameras the best of the Olympus/Pentax/Casio siblings. I'd still snag the Casio cameras if I found them for a good price, just for fun!
Hi, I just bought this camera, and I'm waiting for it to arrive. It has a problem with down (erase) button, can you please tell me if it can be used like that? Can I navigate trough menus with top, left and right button only?
I found Olympus SZ-17 camera available online for 50$.
Could you please tell this camera have the similar vibe as Olympus XZ 1? Do you recommend to buy it?
I’ve just bought the titanium silver one, I use a lot of vintage digital
Vintage digital is such a treat
@@OneMonthTwoCameras it certainly is, I have a few now .. Ricoh GRD original, canon g5, Olympus c5050z and epson rd1 . I recently done a lecture at the Edinburgh photographic society about using vintage lenses and vintage digital
@@daviehudson4270 what an amazing collection! I love my G5 and C5050 as well and have long listed after the RD1. So much fun ❤️
@@OneMonthTwoCameras I've been playing with the XZ-1 and just found the super macro mode .... christ on a bike!!! it's really really good
@@daviehudson4270 isn’t it insane??
After several years of using XZ-1 I bought Stylus1s which has very addictive 28-300/2.8 lens and then later I've added XZ-2, which has same lens like XZ-1, but BSI-CMOS that can do much better low-light and of course the video is much better. I like them all.
The key is to use RAW all the time. Forget about JPG. Especially JPG from XZ-1 is horrible. But RAW has plenty of details and nice colors.
Large dial - aperture. Small dial shutter speed.
Oooo I have had my eye on that Stylus 1. You may have just pushed me over the line to trying one :)
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Perfect camera if you are walking light and you spot some bird few meters away :) Just keep ISO below 800.
i also have 3 of them. the picture of xz1 in a good light is super pleasant
Is it worth it if i sell my rx100 for xz1? Im really not liking the high mp and sharpness of rx100. Im having a hardtime with post process 😅
I haven't xz1. I like your photos. Maby I have to find one xz1
It’s a surprisingly good camera. Best of luck and thank you!
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Olympus Olympus xz1 or sonyrx100? It's a problem for me. "I love Olympus cameras" vs "Sony rx100 is one of the best cameras of this days ".
@@akisberg Both fantastic cameras. The RX 100 is definitely smaller but you can get incredible photos from it. Neither are great ergonomically so maybe buy both and sell whichever one you don’t like :P
Is there any way to use AEL? I have this camera and only down point for me is no AEL...
Sadly no. Definitely a limiting factor.
Would love to have that lens on my olympus e-pm1 haha. Is olympus xz1 worth getting if i have epm1 already?
Ooo great question. I haven't used the tiny EPM1. I would say you probably don't need both though.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras okay. Portability is everything to me and olympus lenses with that fast aperture are expensive. Resolution isnt really a concern.
what camera did you use for this video? I like the color tones. thank you
The Olympus EM5iii. Love it for video.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras did it do color grading or is it a machine color profile?
@@donatellotanga5134 I very lightly boosted the contrast on the Olympus Natural profile
wow, the image makes me think of an American independent film, specifically, Wendy and lucy.
So after using XZ1 and LX3 and keeping them both. Which one is your favourite in terms of its B&W output.
For B&W the LX3 hands down :)
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Thank you. Hoping LX5 to have similar B&W output :-)
Also found out LX7 was a let down in terms of its B&W engine.
Thank you :-)
are all your photos raw or edited?
Do you shot in JPEG and not raw?
Where did u film this? This trail looks really familiar
In Studio City!
What do you think about the Ge x400 ?
It's awful
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Olympus should come out with a new camera like this one. The lens is a good balance between fast and having good zoom, and I think it would work well with a new sensor.
It sounds like the margins for point and shoots are no longer there with phones in everyone's pocket but I would love them to do that :)
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Yeah with the market the way it is now I don't see it happening :/
I’m having trouble adjusting the brightness on manual even tho I do what I’m supposed too. Any suggestions?
Do you have it on auto ISO?
@@OneMonthTwoCameras me too im having problems like some photos are overexposed? What do you recommend on how to handle the cam more efficiently? What if its on auto iso?
@@rachelchristinaalcantara2969 With Auto ISO are you dialing in negative -2/3 exposure compensation? If that is not working, I would recommend shooting it manual so that the baseline doesn't change or get tricked by the environment.
Nov 11/22 Cheapest is CA$233 on ebay. Some are selling for CA$600! Insane if you ask me. ;-)
Sigh. The nature of supply and demand...
its the Gen Z Digicam trend loll
I am getting OLy E PL7
Ooo heard great things about that camera.
I really want one but some are really expensive. Anyone has a link?
I just got mine on eBay.....
Check local classifieds
Great video
I just buy one 5$
What??! $5??! That is the best deal I’ve ever heard of by far. Enjoy!!
it's digital that looks like film
It's quite an unassuming little beast of a camera.
It's as much about the ergonomics sometimes.
Absolutely
FYI
A list of 16 MegaPix CCD sensor pocket camera AS OF 2023 NOV 20
Maker Model Launch Current Price, AMZN
Fujifilm JX400 2011/3/5 JPY9,800
Richo PX 2011/6/24 JPY11,000
Canon A3300 IS 2011/7/14 JPY209,974
Fujifilm JX420 2011/11/1 JPY7,002
Pentax VS20 2012/2/16 JPY12,500
Pentax LS465 2012/6/15 JPY9,980
Fujifilm JZ250 2012/8/11 JPY9,400
Casio EX-H50 2012/10/1 JPY13,000
Olympus VH410 2012/10/19 JPY9,980
I tested mine against a Canon S95 (also a 1/1.7" CCD camera) and much preferred the colors out of the the Canon. I did enjoy shooting a little video with it though! ua-cam.com/video/mZ5z_4GMgZc/v-deo.html
I totally saw your video back when I originally got the camera! I have the S95 as well and am excited to shoot with it some more. Do you feel like the lenses are equally sharp? Love the S95 so far but haven't shot with it enough yet.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Like you, I've been cycling through old cameras (maybe 3-4 a year), embracing their quirks and trying to find one that will end the search. I really thought I was going to prefer the XZ-1 with that magnificent lens! But my copy of the S95 was quite a bit sharper, and had less of yellow/green color cast to it. That being said, I've since sold them both and I am very much looking forward to the e-500 (thank you for your excellent e-300 video).
@@nicholasbrown4636 that’s amazing. We’ll from what I gather the e-500 is fantastic so I’m excited to hear what you think!!
Wow, people really annoyed you. 🤔
hey i just saw your page would you mind showing pictures of your settings. posting it on instagram plss. i’m new to the camera and photography and have no clue what this all means