Olympus OM-1 Compared to Sony A74 (in a few key areas to me)

Cameras:
- Leica M10: (no affiliate link due to end of production)
- Sony A74: amzn.to/3V7eYnG
- Fuji X-E4: amzn.to/3VgREEl
- Canon AE-1: amzn.to/3gko7dU
- Olympus Stylus: (no affiliate link)
Lenses:
- Sony 28-70 f/3.5 - 5.6: amzn.to/3TThQUv
- Sony 20mm f/1.8 G: amzn.to/3TThQUv
- Tamron 20-40 f/2.8: amzn.to/3EpGtlI
- Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8: amzn.to/3tKSqxv
- Leica 50mm Summicron V5: amzn.to/3U0LFTa
- Leica 28mm Summicron V1 ASPH: amzn.to/3GB1VqG
- 7artisans 35mm f/2 vers. II:
- Fuji 27mm f/2.8 WR: amzn.to/3EiKvMO
- Canon FD 50mm f/1.8
- Canon FD 50mm f/1.4
- Canon FD 28mm f/2.8

Пікірлер: 150

  • @jacobh5817
    @jacobh5817 Жыл бұрын

    The OM-1 was my first own camera back in 1974 and I’ve been using OM cameras for a fair part of my professional work as a fashion/beauty photographer until it all went digital. Back then these were amazing cameras and lenses and I still occasionally use my OM-1. Over the past months I’ve regained my enthusiasm for Olympus. A few months ago I bought my daughter an OM-1 with a Pro zoom lens for her birthday and she loves it. It is absolutely amazing and when you don’t need full-frame it’s one of the best cropped sensor cameras out there. You’ve got to learn to compose using a 4:3 ratio, which is a bit different. For me not an issue since it’s the same ratio as my H6D, but for those coming from FF or APS-C it feels weird for a few days. Don’t let that stop you though. There’s a lot to be said for 4:3…

  • @Jgatti41
    @Jgatti41 Жыл бұрын

    Funny you mention there are not many people on youtube giving the OM-1 or m 4/3 the credit it deserves. I was trying to word a post the other day on DPreview and a FB OMD group about how there is not a positive voice for m 4/3 that does not seem to work for OM systems. Out of boredom I watched the Northrups and ended up furious when Chelsea pointed out how much she loves the pre capture feature on the Z9 and how amazing it is, and then Tony commented about how the tech would eventually be stolen and put in other cameras. This after he (Tony) said OM/Olympus is no longer innovative. The fact Olympus had this feature 6 years ago and they ignored it irked me beyond words. Looking forward to more comparison videos.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah man there just aren’t enough good voices out there

  • @BretMiller

    @BretMiller

    Жыл бұрын

    I stopped watching the Northrups years ago when they made a video saying that screw in filters are no longer needed because all the functions of a filter can be done in post. They seem very clueless and aloof on many topics, catering to the most inexperienced amateurs who just don't know better.

  • @Jgatti41

    @Jgatti41

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BretMiller they create click bait topics and its never helpful.

  • @stevemurnan1702

    @stevemurnan1702

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BretMiller A good summary of them.

  • @stevemurnan1702

    @stevemurnan1702

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Jgatti41 Spot on.

  • @azjoe_6310
    @azjoe_6310 Жыл бұрын

    I was shooting FF Canon and saw one of the Oly dSLRs on display in a camera store and rented one. I then sold my FF and went M43. I will never knock the Canon or FF but I for one will take the trade off--especially in the weight and price of lenses. The Oly really gives me superior results in where it maters to me.

  • @UrbaneHobbit
    @UrbaneHobbit Жыл бұрын

    Hey Eric, new to your channel but also an OM-1 owner, for me about a month. I have similar goals with regards to documenting family and getting some wildlife and landscape in. I had the E-M1 II before the OM-1, and over the past two years have bought and sold a bunch of MFT and FT lenses. I highly recommend the 12-100 f/4 Pro as the do-almost-everything lens. The Sync IS makes it a very stable video platform, no digital IS required. For family day trips just the one lens is plenty, and it is so liberating to just bring the one setup. For more complex conditions, throw in a bright prime (9mm f/1.7 or similar) for low light or wider shots (vlogging) and you’re set. For wildlife, lots of choice in MFT. Three lenses and a small bag or pack and you can shoot just about anything. Good luck with your second run with MFT.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I have to make a final decision this week. I’ve been testing it side by side with the A74. I go back and forth daily…. Do you regret the OM-1? Wish you had something else like XH2s or A74?

  • @UrbaneHobbit

    @UrbaneHobbit

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings I wish I could offer you a more educated opinion on other systems, but I have shot almost exclusively MFT, with a little Canon APS-C (SL1 and M5) before that. Just never wanted to carry the bigger full-frame glass. I will say that I am very happy with the OM-1, which has turned birding and other wildlife into point-and-shoot quickness with the subject-recognition AF. Some say that takes all the fun out of it, but I say my family no longer has to wait for me to fiddle with my other cameras when I see a bird. Fuji does catch my eye once in a while, but currently I am having fun with the wide selection of MFT glass, as well as adapting Four Thirds and full-frame lenses.

  • @trevorpayne2749
    @trevorpayne2749 Жыл бұрын

    I'd say stick with it a while. It has taken me a while to get used to mine but am now loving it and finding it far more capable than expected. I came to OLY M43 after 50 years of Canon via a Panasonic GX8 and G90 so adjustment was expected. Even so it took longer than I expected to get really familiar with it. As for the image quality concerns I've found with the right processing more than adequate quality can be achieved from the ORF files. For versitility the OM1 has it.

  • @nathanmeyer6743
    @nathanmeyer6743 Жыл бұрын

    For me, m43 is a great system. Having shot event, travel, and documentary photography for work and pleasure around the world what I've found most overrated is weather sealing, dynamic range, and the 'full frame look'. For me, a m43 F1.8 lens with an increased depth of field is actually a huge advantage over a full frame F1.8 with a shallower depth of field

  • @ChristopherSeng

    @ChristopherSeng

    Ай бұрын

    Is this not the same as a full frame with F3.6? Or would you need to adjust for exposure to make this adjustment?

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Ай бұрын

    F/3.6 on FF would be the same DOF but you would have to increased iso or reduce shutter speed to match exposure.

  • @levscape
    @levscape Жыл бұрын

    I do have a sweet spot for MU43, as my first interchangeable camera was the Panasonic G1. I currently have a Z6 Mk I and get on well with it, but there’s a massive price jump between the sub 200mm lenses and the longer reach lenses. I can see an OM-1 and their brilliant 40-150mm f/2.8 with 1.4tc in my future. I just need to get over that full frame look!

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah likewise. I really like this camera so far

  • @cliffday1183
    @cliffday1183 Жыл бұрын

    the right tool for the job , I have an OM systems OM1 with 12-40, 40-150 and 300 f4 pro , also the 1.4 TC and use it for wildlife, video, sports, etc its portable, lightweight and the IQ is pretty damn good but I also have a Nikon Z7ii with 24-120 and 50 f1.8 for product, studio, people and landscapes......I'm with you in your approach, more than one system ,but moreover pick your tool for the job you want it to do

  • @sinetwo
    @sinetwo Жыл бұрын

    As a D500 enthusiast (underwater and wildlife) I've gotta say, I'm crazy tempted to have the OM-1 + 300PF as a separate body, and sell my D500 telephoto lens. OM-1 300PF will give me 600mm reach at f/4, which is crazy. I have the 200-500mm on a 1.5x crop (D500) and this means I get 750mm at f/5.6, vs olympus at 600mm f/4. The main benefit here with olympus is tracking + procapture + weight. I don't have a massive amount of problem handling the 200-500, it's not that heavy, but I have to properly decide that I'm going wildlifing if I'm taking it. Whereas I feel with the Olympus, I can just chuck it in my bag and head out to be opportunistic, and probably get sharper shots due to the built in stabilisation sync'ing with the pro lenses, giving you something like 5-6 stops of IS!

  • @davejsullivan
    @davejsullivan Жыл бұрын

    I've actually been shocked by how much information can be pulled out of the shadows of my OM-1 and any noise is wiped out by DXO Deepprime. The Procapture, starry sky auto focus, HDR mode, Hi res shot, live ND, etc. are so useful for me. It's like I have a laptop and a camera bag of filters with me without having to bring them along. Plus, I've read that if you accidentally drop it in a river or run it over with your truck it may just survive. ha

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. Truck demolition survival is my main draw

  • @davejsullivan

    @davejsullivan

    Жыл бұрын

    Also, 50fps with autofocus is stupid fast. I think even the Z9 can't match that. Add on 120fps with fixed focus if you want to fill up your 99 frame buffer in under a second. ha

  • @BeingWolfy
    @BeingWolfy Жыл бұрын

    Nice video, man. Is your "from Detroit" website new? Is it live already? Sounds cool! I enjoyed your photos at the end too.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I have to go find it. It’s been inactive for a while.

  • @kenschallenberg4866
    @kenschallenberg4866 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. In my experience, the Oly always fights above its weight class!

  • @smkunder1
    @smkunder1 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching your journey, but I have to say I shoot Nikon Z6ll and OM1, love them both, but when I am on adventure in my kayak, I always grab my OMD systems. I have left Olympus and came back. Can’t think of any system that I have more fun with than my OMD.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s similar to me too

  • @richardfink7666

    @richardfink7666

    Жыл бұрын

    I traded in my Z6II for the OM1 and have no regrets.

  • @3dtrip870
    @3dtrip870 Жыл бұрын

    Good lighting alleviates most issues people have with MFT, I use both ff and mft; for my personal setup I dig the flexibility I get with MFT; lens are usually less, tons of features (that ff doesn’t have). I mean it all depends on your needs, but I bet most creators would do just fine with mft and good lights

  • @grantrobertdavies

    @grantrobertdavies

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes - good feedback! Very true :)

  • @achildr1
    @achildr1 Жыл бұрын

    Took me most the video to realize I had seen stuff of yours on LinkedIn before. Love my M1 mark II and played with the OM1 yesterday a bit and was surprised what it could do. What’s your favorite lens combo for it?

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah welcome over from the business side! 😉 I haven’t played enough to have a favorite but I’ve used m4/3 for a while. For vlogging the 12/1.4 is awesome but a big heavy. The 17/1.2 and 25/1.4 are great.

  • @albeck69
    @albeck69 Жыл бұрын

    OM-1 and DXO Pure Raw software is an amazing combination, particularly for someone interested in outdoor or adventure photography. There's a free 30 day trial for Pure Raw. It will transform your low light photography if you are an Olympus shooter.

  • @akeluify

    @akeluify

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen, blown away by my om-1 with pureraw it's wild...

  • @MyChevySonic

    @MyChevySonic

    Жыл бұрын

    Pure raw is worth every penny. Makes my nex3 pictures look like an a6600 took them without looking unnatural.

  • @BeingWolfy
    @BeingWolfy Жыл бұрын

    "Here comes the UPS Truck... It's not for me." I think we were all wondering if it was for you. :-) Typing this as I'm watching.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Most times it’s for me

  • @BeingWolfy

    @BeingWolfy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings 🙂

  • @criticaltinker
    @criticaltinker Жыл бұрын

    Another thing that's not a lot of people mention with the M43... because smaller sensors have wider DOF, F1.2 lenses wide open is more usable than using a 1.2 full frame lenses on a full frame body. that should translate to a better low light capability.

  • @oachkatzl8098

    @oachkatzl8098

    Жыл бұрын

    You got it!

  • @GedasSt
    @GedasSt Жыл бұрын

    You forgot compare SIZE. I love hiking. 10 years I was shot with APSC DSLR's. In 2019 I buy smallest weather-sealed camera at this moment - Oly Em5mk2. Today with 3 lenses (leica 15mm f1,7, Panasonic Macro 30mmf2,8 and Oly 45f1,8) and second battery all setup weights just 1024grams... To get on APSC (FF equivalent in...) 30mm, 60mm and 90mm I need 2,5-3 times more weight. It is huge deal for me.

  • @kbarrett1844
    @kbarrett1844 Жыл бұрын

    Greetings from the West side of the state (GR area). As a current A74 and past Olympus EM-1 user I find this comparison interesting. Wish you all the best in your evaluation and Camera decision for shooting in 2023. Personally, I am focused on re-adding a first or second generation X-Trans sensor to my stable alongside the Canon 5d Classic and A74 for 2023.... I guess I am going backwards... hahaha

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I get it. That film look

  • @ABullet520
    @ABullet520 Жыл бұрын

    I have shot Canon since film. When AF was developed I got a great deal on some used Canon gear and IF I would have gotten a better deal on Nikon I would now be a Nikon shooter. I have NEVER had a brand bias. Having said that, now in the digital age, things are SO much different. Canon and Nikon won out because they had a glass advantage over Minolta and Pentax. When it came to digital, Minolta sold to Sony and Pentax NEVER got the credit they deserved but Canon and Nikon just won. Both are infuriating. Currently, Sony has the worst color science and ALWAYS have. Does that mean they are bad, hell no. Bottom line is that you can pour over specs all day long but the MOST important things about ANY photo remain the same. Composition, lighting, exposure.., Micro 4/3's is NEVER gets the credit it deserves and is PERFECTLY adequate for probably 90% of ALL photographers. Especially given the cost and size of the system. Is FF better sure at least part of the time. But then again, medium format is better than FF for the same metrics, DOF and dynamic range. Bottom line is that in real world, the overwhelming vast majority of clients will NEVER see the difference IF you have the basics AND you shoot photos with character. Character is the side nobody seems to discuss anymore.

  • @zeroken
    @zeroken Жыл бұрын

    if you shoot portrait a lot (i mean over 60% , or even 70%) just get full frame camera , But if you don't , i think om system was better pick (price, IBIS, build, handle). I use both ,(nikon Z9 and Olympus EM1 MK3 with few pro lens). I never sell my om system, but I will sell my Nikon z if I don't need portrait work.

  • @TITAOSTEIN
    @TITAOSTEIN Жыл бұрын

    Wow! The OM-1 is really good!!

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    it really is

  • @formermpc10
    @formermpc10 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. I recently purchased the OM-1 which will be the last m43 gear that I buy. I'm continually disappointed with image quality compared to the FF users I shoot with.

  • @forresthogue3532

    @forresthogue3532

    Жыл бұрын

    I just sold Sony a1 with 4 g master lenses because I tried out the OM1 with a couple of their pro lens and was shocked at how great the OM1 was. So, I’m confused as to why you’re disappointed with MFT gear? I’ve been using OM1 for lots of BiF and I’ve been getting spectacular images, all of which are tack sharp

  • @formermpc10

    @formermpc10

    Жыл бұрын

    @@forresthogue3532 M43 is fine if your priority is to carry less weight or spend less. But if you need performance, it's not the best. I'm also disappointed with the OM-1 in terms of reliability and the benefits of the features/specs. It doesn't live up to its marketing hype.

  • @johanmarnfeldt5262

    @johanmarnfeldt5262

    Жыл бұрын

    @@formermpc10 How can you be disappointed with reliability when you've only owned it a few months?

  • @jonseddon7067

    @jonseddon7067

    6 ай бұрын

    Johan has a point! I love these back and forth rallys. I’m still older Sony vs new OM, and every comment gets me nearer 😊

  • @allenschneider1847
    @allenschneider1847 Жыл бұрын

    Trying to decide between an OM1 and XT5. With these two would you choose OM1?

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s tough. What’s your use-case

  • @fernandoguerrero2895
    @fernandoguerrero2895 Жыл бұрын

    Please make a video about taking kids photos with the face tracking option on the om-1. Kids are always moving, it is hard to take lifestyle pictures of them if the autofocus is not good. It would be nice to see how the om-1 perform

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure how I would show you … I don’t have a way of recording my screen. But I can tell you it’s good.

  • @donbinkins4922
    @donbinkins4922 Жыл бұрын

    why didnt you post some close ups of the beard ?

  • @ghostgums
    @ghostgums Жыл бұрын

    Hey Eric how about your x-e4 for travel stuff?

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I still have it. Good small kit

  • @stephenhowe316
    @stephenhowe316 Жыл бұрын

    Thx for this video. I like both cameras, but I'm leaning to the OM-1, because it's a lighter option with a more interesting set of capabilities for travel/journalistic documentary-style work. I particularly like the little-discussed option for 120 FPS bursts (from which you can make 5.2K slomo video image sequences that look awesome). The weather-proofing on OMD seems far superior, the stabilization much better, OM Color Science looks better to my eye (and less playing around in post), and you can still get subject separation and low-light performance with a range of easy-to-carry 1.8s, 1.4s and 1.2s. That said, the A74's dependable AF and one-touch Tracking are hard to ignore, and the E-Mount offers a stellar range of lenses, too.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I think you nailed it but m4/3 is a nicely flushed out system too.

  • @kamilrakowski23
    @kamilrakowski23 Жыл бұрын

    Om-1 seems to have faster AF. This is what i see in your video. Do yourself a favor and buy a used 45 1.2 and 17 1.2. I know the 45 1.2 doesn't have as shallow depth of field as the 85 1.4 but the autofocus is 10 times faster, you have a manual focus clutch which i love and it's cheap compared to the 85 1.4 and a lot better than the sony 85 1.8. One more thing. Don't be afraid to use the electronic shutter. OM-1 amd m1miii/m1x are the only cameras that have better image quality with electronic shutter compared to mechanical shutter. The Om-1 has almost no rolling shutter. Quite the opposite with Sony or any other ff. About 30-40 times a year i photograph motorsport (car racing-tcr Europe and motocross). For this type of photography, the om-1 is the king. So i gave up on ff. I also shoot family and pet portraits and i can't complain. Especially for pet portraits, this camera is a beast. There is something else. Autofocus in low light. Om-1 is the first camera with 2x2 ocl sensor. Everyone compares the speed of lenses using single AF. Om-1 in caf mode is much faster in the dark than m1miii and any other camera.. The question is: What do you need more? For portraits with a shallow depth of field sony. For everything else om-1.

  • @hasenmyer
    @hasenmyer Жыл бұрын

    I want to know more about what you intend to do with this website, when you get around to it

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven’t totally thought it through but I’ll address it when it’s ready

  • @BretMiller
    @BretMiller Жыл бұрын

    I currently own 4 systems: Mamiya RZ, Nikon F, Canon EF, and Panasonic L mount. Like you, I sometimes spot deals that are too good to pass up. I paid $1500 brand new for my Canon 5DSR. I want the OM-1 mainly for photographing animals, both pets and wildlife, and airplanes. The fact that it's also a decent video camera and good enough to be an all rounder make it even more attractive. For serious portrait and landscape I'd want more megapixels but for sports, action, wildlife, and video 20mp is enough. The Canon 1DX Mark III and Nikon D6 are both 20mp and those are what most professional sports and photojournalism are shot on. The main things the OM-1 has going for it are 10 fps mechanical shutter with AF tracking and metering as well as 50 fps electronic shutter with AF tracking and metering with the right lens, as well as a crop factor which allows it to get a lot of reach out of modestly sized telephoto lenses. From what I have seen the AI subject detection has gotten really good. I currently don't have anything in my lineup to cover this genre of photography so I'm taking a hard look at the OM-1. I'm thinking of starting out with a couple of f/4 zooms, the 8-25mm and 40-150mm and putting in an order for the 150-400mm f/4.5. The 150-400mm f/4.5 is what attracted me to this system initially. You are right about OM system not being covered that well on KZread. Yours is one of the few channels covering this brand that is not an OM system ambassador. That's how I ended up here and subscribed. Looking forward to seeing how this system works out for you. Thanks for making some great videos about the OM-1!

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you ended up here. More content to come

  • @SMGJohn
    @SMGJohn Жыл бұрын

    Wish someone would do dynamic range test on OM-1 video mode in 10bit LOG. The camera also apparently shoots RAW video out the HDMI port.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I shot a video in log and I suck at grading. Decided not to talk about it because i would do it a disservice.

  • @SMGJohn

    @SMGJohn

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings You be willing to share some outdoor footage with some sky and some darker areas in 10bit LOG? Its fine if you do not have any such footage, such a shame that no one has tried to do a proper dynamic range test on the video compared it to stuff like GH5 II or GH6

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SMGJohn sure I could do that. That’s possible in-camera right? I don’t have an atomos.

  • @SMGJohn

    @SMGJohn

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings Yeah 10bit h265 4k with LOG profile in camera is possible. However ProRes RAW is only possible with an atomos recorder.

  • @WhoIsSerafin
    @WhoIsSerafin Жыл бұрын

    It be interesting to do this with olympus high resolution mode

  • @Jgatti41

    @Jgatti41

    Жыл бұрын

    I did a hi res shot of the Mackinac bridge this past summer with it. It's pretty impressive.

  • @MikePGuitars
    @MikePGuitars Жыл бұрын

    Random thoughts: The OM was noticeably sharper in the video test and the IBIS was noticeably better. The DOF...ehh. Like I've said before, the super bokeh'd out vlog look is pretty dumb anyway if you ask me. I'm guessing the Sony would handle the difficult AF situations better but you have to weigh that against the other stuff. The photos all looked good. But I've also never been bothered by noise, unless it's gross color noise. Part of the reason I love Fuji. For me it would come down to whether or not one system is going to help you get the shot more than the other. That might be a function of ergos, AF, reliability or any number of things. Getting the shot has to trump everything else. If you're going to try to compete with people shooting traditional commercial-style weddings and senior portraits on their 5Ds and D750s then you ought to get a FF camera to get that look that everybody is expecting. I also happen to find that style of photography to be the most boring of all, and it sounds like you're leaning away from that look too. I'm guessing if you actually enjoyed shooting the Sony you wouldn't have picked up the OM.

  • @glennsak

    @glennsak

    Жыл бұрын

    Nailed it.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree here

  • @JayJJay185

    @JayJJay185

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Wise words.

  • @ele4853
    @ele4853 Жыл бұрын

    Great camera with one flaw that keeps me away. The buffer is too small. When they put a decent buffer in it, I will be with Olympus right off the bat. Maybe next one. Will see. Reply

  • @therealboogie23
    @therealboogie23 Жыл бұрын

    What makes this such a strong contender is don’t forget it’s a stacked M43 that’s a worlds first and big difference which brings it closer to Full Frame IMO

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Slightly better noise performance and much faster readout speed

  • @drtod
    @drtod Жыл бұрын

    I have found the best portrait lens for MFT is the Voigtlander 60mm f0.95 in MFT.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Never heard of that lens. Interesting

  • @drtod

    @drtod

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings I would recommend watching this review of the lens and viewing the samples the producer created: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJVtr5eCcrWtqrQ.html

  • @Pietro.F
    @Pietro.F Жыл бұрын

    Excuse me, but we're talking about the original M1? The 2013 one or the M1 mk3? Thank you.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    OM-1 … not EM1 (mk 1,2,3)

  • @Pietro.F

    @Pietro.F

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings Ok, Thank you!

  • @MyChevySonic
    @MyChevySonic Жыл бұрын

    The OM-1 has insane subject focus and tracking, but it looks super slow on inanimate stuff when you pop out of frame or pull up the phone.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re saying once it pics the subject jt tracks well?

  • @dannyly
    @dannyly Жыл бұрын

    I missed the OM1 Black Friday sale. I regret it.

  • @AStCG1989
    @AStCG198911 ай бұрын

    I don’t think a7iv has product showcase- I think that is on the new zv cameras

  • @mixmasteralan
    @mixmasteralan Жыл бұрын

    What do you think about the Fujifilm X-H2s?

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    the XH2s was the other camera i really wanted to try. The body is the best built Fuji body I've ever held.

  • @hasenmyer

    @hasenmyer

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings Its a REALLY good camera..the S model anyhow, can't vouch for XH-XT5

  • @mixmasteralan

    @mixmasteralan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings I'm debating between A7IV and X-H2s. I think the biggest difference is rolling shutter. A7IV seems to have much greater rolling shutter. Does this bother you at all?

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mixmasteralan yes that’s true. XH2s is a stacked sensor whereas the Sony is not and it’s a higher megapixel count. It doesn’t bother me but I also am not hardcore about video. If you’re really into video the XH2s is a better way to go. I also have an OM-1 which is a stacked sensor and that thing is crazy fast as well. I believe the GH6 is stacked too

  • @sdhute
    @sdhute Жыл бұрын

    This is the one brand I have not tried yet

  • @laszlohudak5778
    @laszlohudak5778 Жыл бұрын

    Which system easiest to use? Om System of Sony?

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Sony for day in day out but OM made big strides with their new menus and the computational modes make advanced techniques very easy.

  • @laszlohudak5778

    @laszlohudak5778

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings thanks:) nice work keep it up😁

  • @zacredacted2137
    @zacredacted2137 Жыл бұрын

    I feel like you really can’t lose either way. Which is why making a decision is so hard lol.

  • @richardfink7666
    @richardfink7666 Жыл бұрын

    Wich also plays a role for me....the "Olympus" is nicer!

  • @New777World
    @New777World Жыл бұрын

    the learning curve on olympus is getting the proper settings the tri-angle of exposure. i am a novice and learning photographer fundamentals so i struggle to get proper pictures and most good ones where buy a mere guess! also the type of lenses you’re using makes a bit challenging when trying to learn new ways! so this where i think 80% of olympus buyers struggled like me so some how the other brands cameras have easy learning curve that get better results than olympus! but its 80% user ignorance is the vast majority of olympus shooter struggles to get good results! i have stick with olympus a gradually get better at working the system menu i know my issue is the learning curve of the basics of photography and not that olympus is a bad camera! i currently have the em1, the em1mk2 and the em1x! all three have characteristics that set them apart also the firmware play a big role but i think i can get equal results on images on all three if can juggle the right setting!

  • @New777World

    @New777World

    Жыл бұрын

    Olympus system is a great system that i think will be worth mastering! cant beat the size, rugged body! and quality of lenses available specially the pro line up lens but if want stealth mode the small prime lens are well worth the investment i can carry em1x body and three small primes lens on small dji drone bag!

  • @godsinbox

    @godsinbox

    Жыл бұрын

    exposure triangle? you might be over thinking it a bit. stick at least one auto function and let the camera figure it out and you do the composition and use the EV compensation to suit your vision.

  • @truthseeker6804
    @truthseeker6804 Жыл бұрын

    objectively, the om1 was sharper, and better stabilization, also the autofocus was faster.

  • @photoman3579
    @photoman35796 ай бұрын

    OM Systems just make you want to get out there and shoot, in any weather conditions and dont break your bank or your back......its a no brainer !

  • @godsinbox
    @godsinbox Жыл бұрын

    what's up? you initiated the talk.

  • @systemanaturae105
    @systemanaturae105 Жыл бұрын

    If you are into travelling and doing photos or video of wildlife then M4/3rds OM-Systems is excellent and better than Sony A7-4. However, the M4/3rds falls down if you are doing heavy cropping and shooting in low light. The only camera worth considering to overcome this and remain at the relatively small size and weight is the Sony A1. My recommendation is to buy a Sony A1 in addition to the OM -1 otherwise do not bother. The A7 fails when shooting wildlife and you may as well buy a cheaper Sony a6600. There are lots of reasons for this comment and I am sure wildlife photographers and videographers will understand 😊😊

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    The Sony A1 is like $6k though ....

  • @systemanaturae105

    @systemanaturae105

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings Hi Yes absolutely. In terms of value for money then nothing beats the M4/3rds system. I have both OM-System/Olympus and Panasonic/Lumix Leica. Having said that the Sony A1 50 mega pixel camera together with Sony 100-400mm lens plus x1.4TC does fill that low light, heavy crop issue. The answer is to buy secondhand Sony units although the A1 does not come up very often at a reasonable price. Guess waiting for the Sony A1 mark ii will solve that issue. And the Sony A1 is superb at shooting video!! Have fun with your photography 😊😊

  • @SMGJohn

    @SMGJohn

    Жыл бұрын

    Uhm if you do low light stuff Sony A7sII or Panasonic S1R. Otherwise the S1R or A7rIV are WAY cheaper than the A1

  • @j.joe.b3384
    @j.joe.b3384 Жыл бұрын

    I'm an OM users so I like this video. M43 at f/2.8 is equivalent full frame at 5.6, which would be the noise comparison at "similar" settings. The advantage of FF is f/2.8 allows more light than M43 2.8 because of the 2x factor.

  • @ivarschiager8529

    @ivarschiager8529

    Жыл бұрын

    F/2,8 is f/2.8 independent of sensor-size! The f/2.8 in mft equals f/5.6 in ff, is only about depth of field, dof. Example: I have an old manual Nikon 50mm f/2.0. If I adapt it for my Nikon Z6 it will of course be a 50mm f/2.0. When I adapt it to my MFT camera, it will be a 50mm f/2.0 as well. The dof in MFT will be even a little less than in ff, because of circle of confusion, coc. The MFT will use a narrower field of the image projected to the sensor. This equals the field of view of a 100mm on a ff camera, and dof not like f/2.0, but f/4.0.

  • @ARlELATOM
    @ARlELATOM Жыл бұрын

    Your face looks so much more distorted on the OM because you have to use a much wider focal length. FF is so much more flattering.

  • @hasenmyer
    @hasenmyer Жыл бұрын

    Adventure camera?..I need me one of those. I thought I had one, but I guess not. Olympus out here inventing niche categories to sell cameras.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Got to have that IP53 certification bro! 😉

  • @hasenmyer

    @hasenmyer

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ericrjennings I love shooting during severe thunderstorms, or underwater, or both. Sometimes I dunk my camera in the bathtub then throw it in the sandbox just to see what happens :)

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hasenmyer is there any other time?

  • @stefanostefani4273
    @stefanostefani4273 Жыл бұрын

    Why, I wonder why I will use a m4/3 as a FF?? Why useless tests like underexposed and see how much noise there is below (none of the photos that factio is ever so dark, if the canceled does it because it's simply wrong!) Bokeh? it is done but, with 1.8, 1.6, 1.4, 1.2 long lenses, no hyperbokeh like 1.2 on FF (because that type of pdc is exaggerated) So let's use the m4/3 with its rules and the FF with its own, don't pretend to use the m4/3 with the rules of the FF.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I think I agree but I wanted to see recovery of a underexposed image. This happens sometimes when shooting backlit.

  • @markkuautio7831
    @markkuautio7831 Жыл бұрын

    OM-1 video was too sharpening and no natural look. I have OM-1 too but video quality is much worse than my Sony cameras (A1, A7R5 and FX-3)

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I changed the settings in the next video

  • @markkuautio7831

    @markkuautio7831

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings 👍

  • @jaezryl
    @jaezryl Жыл бұрын

    Aahh, Olympus. Only took me a year of using it. Did not like how it renders greens and skin tones. Welp, back to canon.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    You didn’t like Olympus ?

  • @jaezryl

    @jaezryl

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericrjennings only the rendering of the color. You could say I was expecting something it was not meant to have.

  • @EDHBlvd
    @EDHBlvd Жыл бұрын

    That was a loud cough. Haha

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Wake up and pay attention cough

  • @EDHBlvd
    @EDHBlvd Жыл бұрын

    Olympus video seems over sharpened.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. Will try to reduce sharpening in future videos

  • @mfs62789

    @mfs62789

    Жыл бұрын

    Olympus Lenses are tac sharp It's opposed to look like that

  • @jmcarb2698
    @jmcarb2698 Жыл бұрын

    It's very difficult to find any auto focus reviews other than bloggers bobbing their heads like chickens or hiding and unhiding their faces.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol well that’s the most extreme situation besides backlit / low light

  • @RobShootPhotos
    @RobShootPhotos Жыл бұрын

    I give it two months and you will sell the Olympus. 🤣 And all you said in the video will be meaningless like the previous one about the E-M1 Mark III. Prove me wrong. 😆😉

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I plan on it. If I keep it over Sony

  • @markscott4059
    @markscott4059 Жыл бұрын

    The GAS continues…

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    3 more weeks

  • @markshirley01
    @markshirley01 Жыл бұрын

    Just watched this video - so had to Google OM1 to find a bit more information on the camera - so landed at your video kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4xkpKSTgZjVctI.html

  • @lichtloper
    @lichtloper8 ай бұрын

    The clear throat 0:01 should have been completed before clip start .

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks

  • @nellatrab
    @nellatrab4 ай бұрын

    You can compare camera's but the bottom line is OM 1 is an advanced superb camera...maybe you just need to work on your abilities. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gJ1ozLeOl9jalbg.html

  • @jakeman0x0
    @jakeman0x0 Жыл бұрын

    I have a sony camera & lens dusting on my shelf where I bought a 6yrs old Olympus Pen F... a gorgeous small compact camera I carry around every where. I know there is image issues with higher ISO. I had someone told me about DxO Pure Raw...it changed everything for my images. Please if you have a chance review DxO Pure Raw....I decided to sell all my full frame cameras.

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    Ok. I’ll review that next

  • @MrRafalEn

    @MrRafalEn

    Жыл бұрын

    I discovered this software recently and now my images from APS-C Fuji are on par with FF. The only real difference now that I see is DoF capabilities of FF with lenses like 24 f1.4 and so on. Apart from that image quality is practically the same even at 12800 ISO. Mind blown how they did it. I am ditching Capture One and moving to full DxO Photolab now.

  • @glennsak
    @glennsak Жыл бұрын

    Check out @etchdphotography He’s an OM ambassador and his videos (and work) is fantastic.

  • @glennsak

    @glennsak

    Жыл бұрын

    youtube.com/@etchdphotography

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll check him out