I changed from a D500 and D7200 to the Em1 Mk iii back in 2020, haven't looked back, now have the OM-1 as well, mainly shoot Insects and birds plus sports and a bit of landscape. The quality of the gear and lens is fantastic. The auto focus is so quick and accurate it just left my Nikons behind ! Cheers from New Zealand

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Royce - have to agree with the AF, it seems incredibly fast and accurate!

@stanr114

Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this camera for macro as I'm heavily considering it as I currently have a d500 for wildlife but I would love features like focus peaking and vf brightening. Thanks!

@roycejohnson929

Жыл бұрын

@@stanr114 Yes very much so as well as the Em 1 Mk iii and of course the OM-1. Yes focus peaking and focus stacking in camera

@stanr114

Жыл бұрын

@@roycejohnson929 Thank you very much for the response! Just starting in my macro journey so I'll possibly get an em-1 mkii due to the cheap 2nd hand prices and the 60mm macro lens. Cheers.

I use the EM-1 mi II almost for 3 years and I have not the need to upgrade or change it to another brand; and with the 12-100 pro lens it is my set for travel photography. Recently I got the 9mm Panasonic Leica to cover low light situations. Saludos from Mexico.

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

I’m going to have a look at a lens with a wider zoom range. How do you find yours? I just picked up the 7Artisans 7.5mm to cover the wide end.

@christianliesche5917

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisBaitson Hey Chris, the 12-100 F4 is mostly rated as a very good lens, but ist a little big and heavy if you imagine that we are in M43 ;) To me that is the reason why I am using the 12-40mm and for longer shots another lens. What you should use there, I cannot say, but I would think about, if the size and weight is a point to you, or not. If not, the 12-100 maybe is a very good lens, if, maybe the 40-150 F4 Pro is as an additional lens more interessting to you ;) However, the E-M1 Mk II I also bought this year, as an upgrade for my also sill present E-M1 Mk I ;) Jeah, there is a little more here and there, but, I do not feel that extreme difference between; but that maybe is the best of it; I will use both and have two bodies... And with a 12-45 F4 the E-M1 I is getting mor lighter and a little smaler in the combination that the E-M1 II with the 12-40, so that I also can have a chose for Days, where i would like to stay small and light ;) ... But, the most important point is also teh point I would like to which to you: Have as much fun as possible with the camera ;)

Great video! I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of my EM1 and 12-40 f2.8 this week! Thanks for the inspiration!

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

You’re not going to be disappointed Matt. Hopefully your camera arrives in the condition you’re expecting…. Unlike mine 😐

I just upgraded from an EM-1 mk 11 to a new OM-1. The newer camera has some cute tricks but for most of my subjects (birds and wildlife) the keeper rate is not much higher. I think the OM-D EM1 mk 11 is one of those "sweet spot" cameras where the manufacturers balanced everything just right. I'll be my second shooter for years into the future.

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

I was tempted by the Mkiii but having read the firmware updates for the MKii there didn’t seem much point in spending double for what in the end didn’t seem like much of a step up. You’re right, I think it’s one of them that was “just right”

@danield2720

Жыл бұрын

Good to know, I was contemplating moving into the OM 1 from my EM 1 MK II

Excellent video showing not just the capabilities of the Olympus E-Mi Mk II but your skill as a photographer finding stunning shots on a grey, windy, and wet day at the beach.

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg, I appreciate that mate.

I'm the same mate, can't stand being in busy areas. Prefer to be out on my own

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Fortunate the only people around we're old women and dog walkers, I do enjoy the funny looks thought when I'm stood having a conversation with a camera!

Been watching what you do for a bit. I’m convinced you could do most if not all of your work with the Zuiko 12-100 f/4 pro. Amazing lens that’s pro grade covering 24-200

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

I keep looking at something like that. I picked up a 7Artisans 7.5mm 2.8 yesterday to cover the wide angle until I can grab something a little nicer.

@huwalban

Жыл бұрын

I agree. My 12-100 PRO rarely leaves the front of my E-M1iii. It is a cracking lens and there are lots of second hand examples popping up now.

Received my e-m1 mkii, 12-40 and 60mm macro on Friday. Being birthday weekend I've had commitments, so not had a chance to get out and use it yet. I'll make up for that next week 😀

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

You bought exactly the same as I did then! I’ve not really used the macro too much yet but the 12-40 is absolutely spot on!

Great photos/colors! Surprising results for such a dismal day. Funny, the exact same thing happened to me with a mark II from MPB here in the US. Replacement solved all issues and the shutter count was dramatically lower too.

Nice one Chris another humdinger I'm loving my EM1 mkIII

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Hoping to dive in a little deeper when the replacement arrives next week.

Love your video's simple and all about photography ta

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen. Appreciate it.

The rubber on the grip coming away isn't unusual on the EM1ii. I got my EM1ii in 2019, used, but in like new condition. About 18 months or so into having it, mine did the same, rubber started coming away by the grip. Easy to sort if you're feeling brave with careful application of super glue. Obviously, getting the camera with the rubber coming away when I wasn't put in the listing on mpb, getting an exchange is definitely the right thing to do, but further down the line if/when it starts to come away, it's an easy fix. Enjoy your Olympus, superb camera, and still holds up well even now in 2023, very much ahead of its time when it was released. It's my go to over my Canon 5D and 6D, the Olympus is simply a great all rounder.

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

I’ve read a lot of forum posts regarding the grip, I think you’re right, maybe it’s a design flaw with it? Hopefully I can get a year or two out of it before it goes. I’m glad MPB didn’t cause too much of a fuss with replacement though.

@racl1954

Жыл бұрын

I would advise not to use superglue. It has the habit or melting a lot of things in it's path. Use something like Gorilla glue. It takes longer to set but is easily rectified if you kind of overdo it, as it is water based. I make and repair musical instruments in my own collection and have found that superglue is destructive and difficult to do repairs at a later date. For a lot of repairs and fretting instruments I still use old fashioned hide glue as it is safe and easy for future repairers to deal with. The same goes for a lot of things that we attempt to repair today. For a lot of what we need to repair we don't need superglue.

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

@@racl1954 thanks for the advice Ricky. I needed up exchanging the camera as the dials have gotten all gunned up with the adhesive and it was a sticky mess. The replacement is fine however.

Amazing camera indeed!! For me and my photography, much better than large full-frame cameras and lenses.

well chris i have finally given in to missing out on cameras , so i have ordered a em1-mk2 thanks to your great videos , cheers mate

@ChrisBaitson

16 күн бұрын

Great camera and you won’t regret it.

You probably heard this often, but you kinda look like Linus from LTT. Like you are his long lost, less twitchy photography-focused brother. Love your videos!

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

You’re not the first to mention it as it happens. I quite like the guy though!

I use (mainly) my 1 mk3 with the 12-100, great all rounder lens and have just added the 6mm Laowa but find bits of me in the frame! Great videos, you can make a photo out of a view that most would walk by.

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan, the 12-100mm lens is one that keeps getting mentioned in my comments. I might have to check it out!

Sold my e pl6. This is, I hope, my next camera! Best value for money ever.

Great Video! 👏

@ChrisBaitson

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Great bit of kit.

FYI. Both the E-M5 mkii and the E-M1 mkii are weather sealed.

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I realised that after. I was more leaning towards the lens on the EM5 but good spot!

@markhoffman9655

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisBaitson Have actually submerged my E-M1 MkII (with 12-40 Pro lens attached) twice, for a few seconds, in last few months when stumbled while wading in saltwater! Camera and lens are both about 6 years old and still going strong. Not many cameras on the market can take that sort of abuse and keep going.

Fun to see how great the photos came out….another lens I’ve considered is the 12-200 for a bit of a do,everything lens. A bit heavier but covers a lot! You likely would still need a fast wider lens like perhaps the f2 12m or even better the pan 9mm…never tired either though.

Ah...I don't know if you knew it, but the high resolution shot doesn't only concern the quantity of megapixels, but the sensor acquires all possible information on the red, green and blue channel, giving you a color rendering with tonal passages comparable to a foveon or a half format. ;) Thanks for your contents

happy pixel peeping everyone! Cheers!

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Is that still a thing?

I have used an Olympus OMD EM5 mark i camera for 4 years, and plan to replace it with an OMD EM1 mark ii.

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

The EM1 Mark ii is a really nice camera to use. The menu system has been cleaned up a lot over the EM5!

I love your videos im recent convert to micro 4/3 Love the system sold all my heavy Nikon gear D800 a 7200 crop and all my lens and brought the Om EM 5 mk111 cracking camera. I wanted to ask what filter system you're using it looks really good Great channel im subscribed

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Hi Keith, I appreciate that mate. The filter system I’m using currently is the K2 system from Freewell.

Since you are using a tripod do you often shoot in the 50MP high resolution mode?

Loved the photograph at 2:20. Have you tried the Live Bulb mode of the EM1. It makes for very easy long expoaure photography, if that is your cup of tea?

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried this yet. I’m going to wait until I get a remote shutter before trying the live modes.

Your E-M5ii is weather sealed by the way, but the kit 14-42 isn't. I've used the 9-18 lens as a VLOGing lens very successfully and in all weathers too if that is any help...

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

The 9-18 is on my list to buy this year. The 14-42 is just a little on the punched in side for vlogging with at times.

What a coincidence, I have been looking at the EM-1 Mk II and I live in Withy haha

@ChrisBaitson

8 ай бұрын

It’s a sign from the Gods! Do it!

@the_leathermushroom

8 ай бұрын

Haha it's a tossup between the EM-1 and Lumix G9 atm so we'll see eh! PS keep reppin MFT! @@ChrisBaitson

@ChrisBaitson

8 ай бұрын

@@the_leathermushroom The MFT isn’t going anywhere!

i just superglued my loose grip and its been perfect since but it is a common problem with the mk2 ,not had this problem with the om-1

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

I did a quick Googleweb search after speaking with MPB and you’re right, it seems like it maybe a design flaw.

Would the case being attached to the centre stem of the tripod, caused some of the wobble in the 60-second exposure?

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

It did contribute to a couple of the early attempts until I realised. Noob moment.

I didn't know Linus Sebastian has photography channel 😂😂😂

How do you find the K&F filter system? Do you have a strong bag that you could put rocks in to hang from the hook on your tripod. I had similar issues doing long exposure/Timelapse from a pedestrian overpass here in Manila used my girlfriend’s ankle weights worked a treat 🤓

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been leaving the K&F system at home over the last couple of months…. The one I’m using right now isn’t released but I prefer the K&F one. I could throw my camera bag on the hook to be fair. Good idea.

What lens were you using for the shots, I’m very new and trying to work out what lenses are compatible. You link shows adapters but not what lens you had

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

This was the Olympus 12-40 f2.8 Pro in this lens. The video was recorded with the Olympus 14-42mm kit lens.

Glad you are enjoying the camera Chris, have you tried live time mode yet?

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. Not yet no, I want to wait until this one is replaced before diving into things really. Any advice with the mode?

@andrewbaxter9395

Жыл бұрын

It takes a little setting up for how many times you want to see the exposure develop but I usually set an 8 minute time with I think 30 second previews. I never need 8 minutes but use it as a back stop as I found if I set it for 2 minutes I often want a bit more. Honestly it’s wicked to use, watching the image develop with the histogram moving from left to right until you decide the image is exposed how you want it is just mint.

Just waiting on mine to come in the post! can I ask, what's the tripod you use? Also, what's the shoulder strap ?

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

The tripod I’m using at the moment is a Ulanzi carbon fibre tripod and the shoulder strap is a Peak Design Capture Clip V3!

Hi! I have a Fuji xt20 and I was looking to upgrade to the Olympus Omd em1 mark ii. What is your opinion on this? Many thanks

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

I’d recommend the switch. Forget the sensor size argument and it’s a cracking camera!

How is the em5 mk2 for filming? Video seems good to me

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Not tried it yet but the video feature set and codec seems spot on from what I have seen.

I've had bad experiences with MPB, they list items as "good" and in truth they are "faulty". I've stopped using them.

@ChrisBaitson

8 ай бұрын

I’ve never really had an issue with them. 99% of what I’ve bought has been spot on. I think just two things I had to exchange over the years.

@DessieTots

8 ай бұрын

Also MPB over price their equipment and just use a generic condition description for everything they sell.

@dutchbachelor

4 ай бұрын

@@DessieTots I was quite antsy due to the overwhelmingly positive MPB reviews, which looked a bit fishy to me. And when their reviews are bad, they're REAL bad. I asked around at local photo stores and chains and the highest offer I got for my D800 was 180,- Euros and 65,- Euros for my D90. They wouldn't even buy the 4 lenses that I also wanted to sell. One made a pity offer of 40,- Euros, 10,- for each lens. MPB offered 300,- (D800) and 90,- (D90) as well as 148,- for the lenses. So I took the leap. Upon receipt, they even INCREASED and offered 325,- for the D800 and 100,- for the D90. It's not a huge amount, but every bit is welcome of course. I chose an E-M1 MkII to trade in and for that too, MPB had the best offer. They asked 519,- for one in Excellent condition where on the pictures I couldn't see any significant wear marks. The local shops had one with clearly visible scuffs and abrasion and wanted at least 579,- for it. Now of course I can't wait for it to arrive, but so far my dealings with MPB have been flawless. Fingers crossed...

Were you missing something in the EM5 mark ii that caused you to upgrade to the EM1 mark ii? Thanks! Love your channel, man.

@ChrisBaitson

8 ай бұрын

In all honesty in terms of photos no… They are both good enough for me. I wanted the Cine 4K that the EM1 gives for video and the dual card slots.

@BeingWolfy

8 ай бұрын

@@ChrisBaitson - Thanks for your speedy reply! That makes a lot of sense. I've been thinking of adding the EM5 II to my kit. I have the original EM5 already, which I love.

@ChrisBaitson

8 ай бұрын

@@BeingWolfy The Mkii is a good bit of kit in all fairness.

@BeingWolfy

8 ай бұрын

@@ChrisBaitson - Thanks! I think you're right. Btw, I'm not much of a landscape photographer, but your videos are inspiring me to get out and try it myself. Especially the long exposure stuff. Cheers!

Hi Chris, new sub here. You mention the clip oh your shoulder strap and it looks great but what is it please? Can’t see it mentioned on your list. Many thanks. Terry.

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching and subscribing. The clip is a Peak Design Capture Clip V3

How is the weather sealing on an Olympus? I only have one Olympus camera but it isn't a weather sealed one.

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Used my EM5 MKii in rain and snow and had no problems at all.

@fixedfocusmediaofficial

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisBaitson That's good. Was it light rain or more?

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Only drizzle. I wouldn’t trust any camera in a proper downpour to be honest. Even my old 1D3 never saw that much rain.

@fixedfocusmediaofficial

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisBaitson I've been too afraid to bring my new camera out in any rain even though it's sealed. Apparently it isn't as well sealed as the newer models but it seems like camera manufacturers don't seal all the switches. I've heard that no manufacturer covers water damage in the warranty either.

It probably exists, but I can't imagine a better camera.

I thought the new Lumix changes everything… and the iPhone 14 pro also makes that claim

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

Nope neither…. Definitely this one.

@DarrylHebbes

Жыл бұрын

hehe, I am just being flippant :-) thanks for the interesting take of the OM gear

Working outdoors in the UK with a camera that isn't weather sealed?.............................................. It's a view

@ChrisBaitson

Жыл бұрын

I like to live dangerously.

I'm sorry, I seem to have nissedd the part about *how* the EM-1 m II changed everything. I also missed where he said that the EM-1 M II *had* changed everything. In fact, I also missed the part where he described 1 single thing the EM-1 m II had changed. BS clickbait. I'm gone. Oh, the pics were nice. How much of that was Lightroom? All of it? Any of it? No way to know. I swear, everything on YT is clickbait nonsense.

@ChrisBaitson

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for clicking the video Bob 👌🏻

@dutchbachelor

4 ай бұрын

Boy @bobn1955, you do have a point, but are we a bit salty? @ChrisBaitson you indeed forgot to mention HOW that camera changed everything for you. And indeed it would have been nice to mention if the shots were SOOC or edited. Maybe for the next one?

@mr.grotto9498

2 ай бұрын

I want to thank you for showing me that the bar for stupidity on KZread's comments could in fact get lower. You obviously have no clue how social media works. This is his PERSONAL channel, his views, his experiences. You can take from that what you will, but the change only has to impact him. We're only along for that journey.