The E-M1 mk1 was the camera that convinced me that Micro 4/3rds is absolutely capable of doing professional work. Happy E-M1X owner here who uses it weekly to put food on the table
Why you choose to buy an MFT camera that costs as much as an a7r III or D850 is beyond me, especially as a professional who should know that those full frame options deliver better quality results and have much more cost efficient eco systems.
@@youknowwho9247 because he is intelligent enough to look past a minor loss in IQ and towards the E-M1X's superior features like higher burst rates, best IBIS in business and access to the smallest/lightest lens system. Re "cost efficient eco systems" - lol what nonsense.
Love Olympus. I have the em5ii and the em1ii (both used) and some small primes from Olympus (35 mm and 45 mm). This gear made leave my Canon 5diii in the bag.
Really there isn't much difference between the two apart from the improved software and a new processor. If you just want great photos get the em1 mark ii
@@kennynvake4hve584 YES..Best One Of Them ALL..Hands DOWN => """ Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II """ Especially Bank For The Buck $$$ :-) Even Better then the Now Plasticy EM 1 MK III Which Dies Quicker Shooting Time I Might Add,
The E-M5iii is just a pure joy to own and shoot. I love it. The viewfinder, AF, jpegs, controls, and looks. And honestly it doesn’t feel or look cheap to me, I’ve owned many plastic cameras going back to the Canon 60D. It gives gear heads a conniption, but has never caused a problem for me.
I agree. And actually I find the plasticy-like feel of the EM-5iii as an added bonus. It feels so 80s retro and also lightweight. I prefer it to the metal or magnesium bodies of many camera I've owned.
I bought my e-m1 used for $240 few months back, it's seriously such an awesome camera. Mine only had 7000 shutters on it. Basically like new. And Olympus still updates firmware for them. I got the latest firmware on it, and it's been an awesome little camera. Seriously for anyone looking to do some hiking remote landscape shots, just get the little 12-45mm f/4 Pro lens with this thing, and for about $600 you have a full weather proof setup that's weather sealed and you can basically take it to Antarctica.
I keep looking at the newer EM1s. I had to sell my setup to pay cancer bills and start over. I got an EM1 again. I loved it before and it did not get any worse when they came out with the mkII and III. My prints are usually 11X14 with some book and album covers. A couple places I do postcards and calendars for. The EM1 still does it all for me and it fits my hands well. May get a II later now I have my lenses. Nice to see them all. Just wish they still made the Pen F to replace my 10II for a small camera. I had a 17/1.8 or 15/1.7 on it and it was my inside discrete camera. I know all the features of the EM1 mkII and III. It is just the EM1 the bonded with me. I like to have a camera on each side when I am hiking. So my decision is get a mkII (or III) or get 3 EM1s so I have a couple backups for the future.
@@adamhenderson5372 I really live by the saying about the best camera is the one you have....when I had a full frame camera I was less likely to take it out....I guess that's the compromise that I make...If moving to APSC would be a positive move I could see going with the Fuji XT4 but most people don't think that the change would really amount to much....
@@adamhenderson5372 'there' you say. For paid work, 'there' is normally a graphic designers SSD. Followed shortly after by downsizing, cropping and reformatting. By which point, it does not matter at all whether you shot your image on a ~45mp FF Canon or a 20mp M43 Olympus.
@@LexTNeville That's just nonsense. Most of the time final images get enlarged way beyond 45 mpix, which makes the inferior quality of MFT so much more apparent.
@@youknowwho9247 Do you feel better now for putting the M4/3's down? Biggest is always best, is it? Sorry, but I think you missed the point of why M4/3's is so successful for those that aren't afraid to use it.
I agree completely - I have even an old M10 with the 75 mm 1.8 f that produces fantastic images - I will upgrade to the M5 Mark III and some nice lenses-love the way you present cameras with much enthusiasm - thank you and keep the good work on
I bought an EM1 Mk1 last year for about $300 US. Had a very low shutter count. Very happy with that deal. Maybe I'll get a Mk 2 or 3 once they aren't bleeding edge any longer. But I'm a hobbyist. If I were a pro, perhaps I'd feel a need for some of the latest and greatest features. Also have an EM10 MkII but don't feel any need to upgrade that to an EM5.
I just got my E-M1 mkIII before the lockdown, coming from the original E-M1 and PEN-F. The new model it’s amazing, fast, sharp, superb AF. Waiting for your review!
em1 is still very competitive in 2020, despite the 16mp sensor is a little outdated compare with other new mirroless. But if you are not looking for huge print, 16mp is good enough for a professional camera. Many DSLR like canon eos in the same resolution can still do very good job in advertising photography. Sensor size is not the only decisive thing for photography.
24mm has been my favorite for 45 years. Im still using the original em1 Super control panel is the best I've done a 20 mile hike in one with it. Tried the x-t3 love the design but hard to hold. Want the em1 mark iii but i need the 40-150mm and 7-14mm 1st Time to sell some stuff
The Oly 25mm 1.8 surprised the hell out of me. This lens is sharp with beautiful colors and contrast. Since owning it, I rarely use my Panasonic 20mm 1.7 anymore because I love the faster autofocus and amazing images I get. Fantastic little lens!
I've owned the Mk I for a number of years and have used it so much that I've worn the paint off all the edges. That said, I still love using it. About a year ago, I also purchased a Canon EOS R. Both cameras are really awesome examples of photographic excellence. That said, I still pick up the old Olympus more than the EOS R. Why? Well, in normal shooting conditions, you really can't see any IQ differences between them, and the Olympus is just sooo nice to carry and use. I also agree with your comments on Olympus lenses. While my Canons also have great lenses, I am never surprised by the results I get from Olympus. Their pro lenses are just so good! Take chromatic aberrations as an example. I just never see them with the Olympus glass. Anyway thanks for the overview. I enjoyed it.
Nice vid. I tried the Canon 60D, Canon m50, canon m6 mark ii, the Sony a6400, and finally the Em5 mark iii and I was sold! This little Em5 is the best thing I've shot with. Just beautiful to carry and love the small bite-size zuiko lenses such as the 17mm, 25, 45 f1.8 and the one you using 12mm f2. I disagree with you, they didn't cheap out on the materials. They just made it lighter and still retains the weather sealing and dust proof. Plus I love the retro plasticy feel. I had so dreams but then it all crashed down when I heard the sad news about Olympus. At least I will be the proud owner of one of their last cameras to be ever made.
I am a bit late but I just found a body EM1 mk1 for the equivalent of 200$ (used). This is my first camera and I am very excited to receive and learn it for landscape and wildlife photo :)
As much as i love my EOS-M series for personal usage, i cant ditch my 80D yet for work. With the 17-55mm F2.8 lens + battery grip, the 80D is heavyyyy. But now the EM5 III is looking pretty sweet. I see the weight reduction as a plus point.
Probably keep Sony A7c for Shallow DOF but may get em5 for on the go stuff. Had the ep2 & 7-14 years ago and really enjoyed it. Really hoping for a new PEN F II.
Nice vlog. I just got my E-M1m3 and enjoyed the first weekend with it. I do have PEN-F as the backup. Too bad that my E-M1m2 will be on the side for a while ... I like to see PEN-F m2 , what is the chance of that ????
Sweet i have the em1 mark i Pan 12mm f1.4 and 42.5 And a bunch of om glass from the 70s and 80s Em5 markiii with the small 12 f2 , 45 & 25 f1.8 would be a sweet small setup. Got a new computer with ryzen 9 3900x acer 32" monitor computer case was bent got it cheep and the monitor for 1/2 price i love good deals! wow its a supper computer fast makes me want to take more pics
I personally, have loved the portrait rendering of Oly systems. 45 pro or 75 premium, produce absolutely beautiful portraits to my eyes. Em5 3 + 45 1.8 n 75 premium and a panny 10mm zoom are wishlist!! 45 pro is more like fantasy right now 😂
I beg to differ that around $300 D700 still rules them all as a semi pro body and endless native lens selection. But that aside, Olympus Zuiko lenses are truly hidden gems. EM1 mk2 is one of, if not the best value body on M43 for hybrid shooters.
@@chevypowertogo-9070 No, i have it now and i love the new Eye AF, Handheld Highres, Live ND and Starry Sky Modes, but the Joystick is the most cool new Feature for me
I have the E3, EM-1 Mark 1 and Mark 2, and want the Mark 3. I shoot athletics, which is why the Mark 3 seems a useful upgrade. It has improved autofocus and the AF points are customisable - that will be useful when shooting sprint races when you want the AF to stay on the leading runner. The improved face detection should also be useful - it's not fast enough in the Mark 2. Capturing emotion is a significant component of sports photography, so candid portraits on the fly are a thing for me.. Regarding the review, your positive comments about 'image quality' are encouraging, not that I ever doubted the image quality (by my definition) of my Olympus cameras. I recently saw a review of the Mark 3 from Engadget in which the reviewer was pretty negative about nearly everything, including image quality. The title of his clip was 'Fast, but way behind rivals'. The comments he got were an interesting read.
I loved the colours that came out of the first Pens. The E-PL1 produced the best ooc JPGs, I ever saw from a camera. Damn those colours where so unbelievable beautiful. But they lost it completely with the E-M5 MKI and these colours never came back. My mom bought herself an E-M10 MKI. She hated the new colours, too. She came from the E-PL2. So I don’t get it, when you talk about those special colours, because these crazy good colours are gone a for long time now. But maybe you’re more a fan of the new Olympus colours. After the E-PL1 I never used ooc JPGs again. Never?! No, because there is a new camera that produces such nice occ JPGs. It’s the Canon G5X MKII. For me, mFT got obsolete in many ways with cameras like the RX100 V, VI, VII or the G5X MKII. The base ISO looks even better than what my E-M5 MKI RAWs look like. My mom did something, I raised my eyebrow when I first heard it. She bought herself a RX100 IV+VI so she has one good cam in lowlight and one for the zoomrange. She sold all her Olympus stuff and now, I understand her. Because there is absolutly no difference in the picture quality and she don’t even need a camera bag for these two cameras. So yes, you can buy a cheap E-M1 MKI and some cheap glas, but when I see what my G5X MKII delivers, I don’t know if I would recommend it anymore. It replaces lenses like the 12mm F2 and you can even use it under low light at events etc. for sure it’s limited but if you want more, go with an A7iii and a plastic 50mm F1.8. You might not get the stabilization of a modern Olympus but, you don’t have to pay 1250€ for a 25mm F1.2 to get the DOF of a normal 50mm F1.8.
It’s nice to see someone praising Olympus and not smashing them like others on UA-cam. 👍🏻
@@c0ldc0ne there is no objectivity with camera reviews. That’s a fantasy.
@@c0ldc0ne if you consider comparing spec sheets a “review”, ok.
The E-M1 mk1 was the camera that convinced me that Micro 4/3rds is absolutely capable of doing professional work. Happy E-M1X owner here who uses it weekly to put food on the table
Why you choose to buy an MFT camera that costs as much as an a7r III or D850 is beyond me, especially as a professional who should know that those full frame options deliver better quality results and have much more cost efficient eco systems.
@@youknowwho9247 because he is intelligent enough to look past a minor loss in IQ and towards the E-M1X's superior features like higher burst rates, best IBIS in business and access to the smallest/lightest lens system. Re "cost efficient eco systems" - lol what nonsense.
Oh Johnny! Did you back the wrong horse!
You put food on the table by shooting food on the table.
@@TheFaustianMan LOL 🐎🐷🐪🐖
I just got my E-M1 Mark 2 and totally love it...
Love Olympus. I have the em5ii and the em1ii (both used) and some small primes from Olympus (35 mm and 45 mm). This gear made leave my Canon 5diii in the bag.
You totally left out possibly the best camera Olympus has ever made, the EM1-MkII.
Agreed...I just got mine last week...wow is all I can say...firmware 3.2
Really there isn't much difference between the two apart from the improved software and a new processor. If you just want great photos get the em1 mark ii
em5 mark III is similar except the dual card slot and some ports.
WOWWWW Exactly What i Just Said Before Even Seeing Your Comment Here :-)
@@kennynvake4hve584 YES..Best One Of Them ALL..Hands DOWN => """ Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II """ Especially Bank For The Buck $$$ :-) Even Better then the Now Plasticy EM 1 MK III Which Dies Quicker Shooting Time I Might Add,
The E-M5iii is just a pure joy to own and shoot. I love it. The viewfinder, AF, jpegs, controls, and looks. And honestly it doesn’t feel or look cheap to me, I’ve owned many plastic cameras going back to the Canon 60D. It gives gear heads a conniption, but has never caused a problem for me.
Agree. Many of the Canon EOS and Nikon D5000 and D7000 series are plastic bodied and nobody complaints about them or call them cheap.
I agree. And actually I find the plasticy-like feel of the EM-5iii as an added bonus. It feels so 80s retro and also lightweight. I prefer it to the metal or magnesium bodies of many camera I've owned.
I bought my e-m1 used for $240 few months back, it's seriously such an awesome camera. Mine only had 7000 shutters on it. Basically like new. And Olympus still updates firmware for them. I got the latest firmware on it, and it's been an awesome little camera. Seriously for anyone looking to do some hiking remote landscape shots, just get the little 12-45mm f/4 Pro lens with this thing, and for about $600 you have a full weather proof setup that's weather sealed and you can basically take it to Antarctica.
I keep looking at the newer EM1s. I had to sell my setup to pay cancer bills and start over. I got an EM1 again. I loved it before and it did not get any worse when they came out with the mkII and III. My prints are usually 11X14 with some book and album covers. A couple places I do postcards and calendars for. The EM1 still does it all for me and it fits my hands well. May get a II later now I have my lenses. Nice to see them all. Just wish they still made the Pen F to replace my 10II for a small camera. I had a 17/1.8 or 15/1.7 on it and it was my inside discrete camera. I know all the features of the EM1 mkII and III. It is just the EM1 the bonded with me. I like to have a camera on each side when I am hiking. So my decision is get a mkII (or III) or get 3 EM1s so I have a couple backups for the future.
When I see others hauling their full frame cameras + lens and there I am with my Lumix G9 I realize why I've gone with micro 4/3
I've got both systems. While I appreciate the compactness of the 4/3 camera's the quality just isn't there.
@@adamhenderson5372 I really live by the saying about the best camera is the one you have....when I had a full frame camera I was less likely to take it out....I guess that's the compromise that I make...If moving to APSC would be a positive move I could see going with the Fuji XT4 but most people don't think that the change would really amount to much....
@@adamhenderson5372 'there' you say. For paid work, 'there' is normally a graphic designers SSD. Followed shortly after by downsizing, cropping and reformatting. By which point, it does not matter at all whether you shot your image on a ~45mp FF Canon or a 20mp M43 Olympus.
@@LexTNeville That's just nonsense. Most of the time final images get enlarged way beyond 45 mpix, which makes the inferior quality of MFT so much more apparent.
@@youknowwho9247 Do you feel better now for putting the M4/3's down? Biggest is always best, is it?
Sorry, but I think you missed the point of why M4/3's is so successful for those that aren't afraid to use it.
I agree completely - I have even an old M10 with the 75 mm 1.8 f that produces fantastic images - I will upgrade to the M5 Mark III and some nice lenses-love the way you present cameras with much enthusiasm - thank you and keep the good work on
I bought an EM1 Mk1 last year for about $300 US. Had a very low shutter count. Very happy with that deal. Maybe I'll get a Mk 2 or 3 once they aren't bleeding edge any longer. But I'm a hobbyist. If I were a pro, perhaps I'd feel a need for some of the latest and greatest features. Also have an EM10 MkII but don't feel any need to upgrade that to an EM5.
I just got my E-M1 mkIII before the lockdown, coming from the original E-M1 and PEN-F. The new model it’s amazing, fast, sharp, superb AF. Waiting for your review!
Steve-I enjoy your insights and comments on every subject you tackle. Glad to see you back. Mike
em1 is still very competitive in 2020, despite the 16mp sensor is a little outdated compare with other new mirroless. But if you are not looking for huge print, 16mp is good enough for a professional camera. Many DSLR like canon eos in the same resolution can still do very good job in advertising photography. Sensor size is not the only decisive thing for photography.
Hi old friend. Nice to see you on the camera wagon again 😊
24mm has been my favorite for 45 years.
Im still using the original em1
Super control panel is the best
I've done a 20 mile hike in one with it.
Tried the x-t3 love the design but hard to hold.
Want the em1 mark iii but i need the 40-150mm and 7-14mm 1st
Time to sell some stuff
My olympus 25mm 1.8 came in today for my original em1 and i love it so far
The Oly 25mm 1.8 surprised the hell out of me. This lens is sharp with beautiful colors and contrast. Since owning it, I rarely use my Panasonic 20mm 1.7 anymore because I love the faster autofocus and amazing images I get. Fantastic little lens!
@@Luigiz28 i have to agree its surprising me as well even though I literally just got it today its really sharp and surprisingly so compact.
@@Luigiz28 hi have u tried the pana summilux 25 f1,4...which is better? oly or pana lux 25mm?
I've owned the Mk I for a number of years and have used it so much that I've worn the paint off all the edges. That said, I still love using it. About a year ago, I also purchased a Canon EOS R. Both cameras are really awesome examples of photographic excellence. That said, I still pick up the old Olympus more than the EOS R. Why? Well, in normal shooting conditions, you really can't see any IQ differences between them, and the Olympus is just sooo nice to carry and use.
I also agree with your comments on Olympus lenses. While my Canons also have great lenses, I am never surprised by the results I get from Olympus. Their pro lenses are just so good! Take chromatic aberrations as an example. I just never see them with the Olympus glass.
Anyway thanks for the overview. I enjoyed it.
Nice vid. I tried the Canon 60D, Canon m50, canon m6 mark ii, the Sony a6400, and finally the Em5 mark iii and I was sold! This little Em5 is the best thing I've shot with. Just beautiful to carry and love the small bite-size zuiko lenses such as the 17mm, 25, 45 f1.8 and the one you using 12mm f2. I disagree with you, they didn't cheap out on the materials. They just made it lighter and still retains the weather sealing and dust proof. Plus I love the retro plasticy feel. I had so dreams but then it all crashed down when I heard the sad news about Olympus. At least I will be the proud owner of one of their last cameras to be ever made.
Браво! Отличные фото.
Olympus probably has the best trinity of zoom lenses out there in my opinion and then you have some amazing OM manual vintage lenses out there....
I am a bit late but I just found a body EM1 mk1 for the equivalent of 200$ (used). This is my first camera and I am very excited to receive and learn it for landscape and wildlife photo :)
Olympus got some great gear.
Sadly you omitted the Olympus Pen F which is perhaps the best camera Olympus ever produced
As much as i love my EOS-M series for personal usage, i cant ditch my 80D yet for work. With the 17-55mm F2.8 lens + battery grip, the 80D is heavyyyy.
But now the EM5 III is looking pretty sweet. I see the weight reduction as a plus point.
Really inspired to look at Olympus camera📷
Classy cameras 👌
Probably keep Sony A7c for Shallow DOF but may get em5 for on the go stuff. Had the ep2 & 7-14 years ago and really enjoyed it. Really hoping for a new PEN F II.
Nice vlog. I just got my E-M1m3 and enjoyed the first weekend with it. I do have PEN-F as the backup. Too bad that my E-M1m2 will be on the side for a while ...
I like to see PEN-F m2 , what is the chance of that ????
Sweet i have the em1 mark i
Pan 12mm f1.4 and 42.5
And a bunch of om glass from the 70s and 80s
Em5 markiii with the small 12 f2 , 45 & 25 f1.8 would be a sweet small setup.
Got a new computer with ryzen 9 3900x acer 32" monitor computer case was bent got it cheep and the monitor for 1/2 price i love good deals!
wow its a supper computer fast makes me want to take more pics
I personally, have loved the portrait rendering of Oly systems. 45 pro or 75 premium, produce absolutely beautiful portraits to my eyes. Em5 3 + 45 1.8 n 75 premium and a panny 10mm zoom are wishlist!! 45 pro is more like fantasy right now 😂
like the 75 but bad auto focus in low light...
I beg to differ that around $300 D700 still rules them all as a semi pro body and endless native lens selection. But that aside, Olympus Zuiko lenses are truly hidden gems. EM1 mk2 is one of, if not the best value body on M43 for hybrid shooters.
Can´t wait for your EM1MK3 Review!
ITS Basically Just A More Plastic Version Of The EM1 MK II
@@chevypowertogo-9070 No, i have it now and i love the new Eye AF, Handheld Highres, Live ND and Starry Sky Modes, but the Joystick is the most cool new Feature for me
Olympus please add 4k 60fps for these cameras.
I will switch back right away.
Cinema 4k 60fps 10bit 422 internal. That's all we need
Yes. I hope in a new firmware update. Then would be perfect.
I have the E3, EM-1 Mark 1 and Mark 2, and want the Mark 3. I shoot athletics, which is why the Mark 3 seems a useful upgrade. It has improved autofocus and the AF points are customisable - that will be useful when shooting sprint races when you want the AF to stay on the leading runner. The improved face detection should also be useful - it's not fast enough in the Mark 2. Capturing emotion is a significant component of sports photography, so candid portraits on the fly are a thing for me.. Regarding the review, your positive comments about 'image quality' are encouraging, not that I ever doubted the image quality (by my definition) of my Olympus cameras. I recently saw a review of the Mark 3 from Engadget in which the reviewer was pretty negative about nearly everything, including image quality. The title of his clip was 'Fast, but way behind rivals'. The comments he got were an interesting read.
I wish you would have named this Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark (OMD) in honor of your love of music & Sonus Faber!
Really liked the intro 👍🏻
Give me LiveND and HHHR in an E-M5 or PEN-F body and I would be thrilled. Until then, E-M1 III all day.
Which one is better for weddings photography M1X or M1 lll? Thanks
Is there is a big image difference between em5 m1 and em5 m11 ?
Nice Olympus
Is the review on the Mark III still forthcoming?
How much do you reckon you could get one of these from the likes of eBay?
Leica 12mm f/1.4 or Zuiko 12mm f/2?
you already have the 1.4
Lots of chromatic abberations on the Panasonic 12mm. The 12-40 f2.8 or rhe 12-100mm are the best 12mm in this system
Except E-M10 mk3?
WHY DID YOU Leave Out One Of The Vary BEST Above alot of Those You Just SHOWED?
""" Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II """
I'm eager to get the Pen F
I loved the colours that came out of the first Pens. The E-PL1 produced the best ooc JPGs, I ever saw from a camera. Damn those colours where so unbelievable beautiful.
But they lost it completely with the E-M5 MKI and these colours never came back. My mom bought herself an E-M10 MKI. She hated the new colours, too. She came from the E-PL2.
So I don’t get it, when you talk about those special colours, because these crazy good colours are gone a for long time now. But maybe you’re more a fan of the new Olympus colours.
After the E-PL1 I never used ooc JPGs again. Never?! No, because there is a new camera that produces such nice occ JPGs. It’s the Canon G5X MKII.
For me, mFT got obsolete in many ways with cameras like the RX100 V, VI, VII or the G5X MKII. The base ISO looks even better than what my E-M5 MKI RAWs look like.
My mom did something, I raised my eyebrow when I first heard it. She bought herself a RX100 IV+VI so she has one good cam in lowlight and one for the zoomrange. She sold all her Olympus stuff and now, I understand her. Because there is absolutly no difference in the picture quality and she don’t even need a camera bag for these two cameras.
So yes, you can buy a cheap E-M1 MKI and some cheap glas, but when I see what my G5X MKII delivers, I don’t know if I would recommend it anymore. It replaces lenses like the 12mm F2 and you can even use it under low light at events etc. for sure it’s limited but if you want more, go with an A7iii and a plastic 50mm F1.8. You might not get the stabilization of a modern Olympus but, you don’t have to pay 1250€ for a 25mm F1.2 to get the DOF of a normal 50mm F1.8.
I wish I had the Olympus mother load. Lol
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