I’m keeping to the EM10 Mkii because of the tilt screen and because it does everything I want in a small and friendly package .

@AA-ni3km

10 күн бұрын

You have good taste in E-M10s.I upgraded to the OM-5 last year and I haven't missed or touched my E-M10 Mark II since. I thought I'd miss the tilt screen but I haven't. Live View via the app is also available.

I have the OM-D E-M5 Mark II. I'm definitely agreeing with you on the points, as mine has almost all of them too (no ND and no 4K video). It's such a fun camera to shoot with. Especially when paired with the various pancakes available for the M43 system. Stick on the Panasonic 14/2.5 and it's very much pocketable. Or in the case of lack of pockets (stupid trend for women's clothing!) handbag-able. The long exposure modes are a brilliant addition to the camera. And now in hindsight, I'm really happy I picked this one. The value this holds is crazy good. It's a camera from 2015,. The OM-5 was introduced in 2022. I don't see any compelling reasons to upgrade, even now. It's crazy how good this camera still is in 2024.

For a travel [oriented] camera, I upgraded from an Olympus EPL5 to an OM-5, but it was so much better in quality than I anticipated, both for video and stills. So much so that I bought an OM-1 ii, for wildlife photography. I was consciously worried that the OM-5 might not get used as much with also having the OM-1, but it hasn't been the case. The OM-5 is so light and high-quality, with comparative high functionality, that it is just a joy to use. I also enjoy film photography and the OM-5 is always taken along, and because of its lightweight, it never feels like an additional burden. Great cameras and great system.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

That's fantastic to hear! It sounds like the OM-5 has really exceeded your expectations, both for video and stills. It's amazing how a lightweight and high-quality camera like the OM-5 can make photography such a joy. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!

I use a Nikon Z6. Love everything about it, from putting it in the camera bag the night before to pulling it out and creating with it. I love how it feels in the hand, how I view the landscape through it and, after 3 years, I get excited every single time I think about going out with it! Another great video Henry.

I started using Olympus with the first OM5 ,in 2012 ,fell in love with it.Then EM1-Mk 2 ,and now the OM1 , cannot imagine moving to another brand.

Hello Henry: your enthusiasm is a treat. You should use your lens shade; it will improve the contrast of any lens you may have.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!!

I bought a second hand Olympus E-M1 MkI back in 2020 and it's been one of the best purchases I've ever made. I got it dirt cheap (£225 with veritcal grip) but it's built like a tank, weather sealed, solid in the hand, lots of customisable buttons, really good stabilisation. It's tough enough to take anywhere and cheap enough to risk taking anywhere. It's also got a bunch of advanced functions that I'm still discovering/exploring three and a half years later. It really is the pleasure of the cheap thing that did way more way better than I expected.

I enjoy using my Nikon ZFC, a fun camera and great photos! Love your videos and photos, your enthusiasm inspires me to get out with my camera, thank you.

I got that feeling of playfullness when I switched to Olympus! (First to an EM5 mkI, later to an mk II, and now I use the EM 1 mkII) 😃

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

That's fantastic! So glad to hear your Olympus brings you so much joy!

@FierceSleepingDog

27 күн бұрын

Same

I have the original Olympus EM-5. It doesn't have all the digital features of recent versions, and that's part of what I like about it. It just does what it says on the tin. And the image stabilisation is amazing. Fun is the perfect word that describes my experience with it.

Another excellent video Henry, i get that excitement every time I get my nikons out,bit like the excitement in Christmas as a child.

I'm going to say great choices for the camera AND the glass-- I just returned home from a US Grand Canyon and So. Utah trip using the 7-14 and the Lumix 12-35 2.8 and the 35-100 2.8 combo. I do use the OMD EM1mkIII camera--which has a comparable feature set. You are young and "on your first legs" as they say,,for us older guys who have lost a step--or 3-- the lighter weight and size keeps us in the field shooting way past our normal use by date. The stabilization and the exposure flexibility make this an amazing camera for the size-- Thanks for giving MFT a nod!!

Why I loved my OMD EM5, and now love my EM5 III. Size and weight, weather sealed, Pro lenses are excellent, and class leading image stabilisation. I can take 5 sec long exposures hand held. Love it.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

ove it! Sounds like the OMD EM5 and EM5 III are perfect with their size, weather sealing, and image stabilization!

Thanks for sharing the features of the OM5. I'm going to take a closer look at these👍

Awesome video mate. I loved that little hut, such a great subject 👍👍

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

I absolutely love my E-m1 iii, I use the 8mm fisheye pro, the 12-40pro, and the 40-150pro (all M.Zuiko lenses) I've yet to come across a situation this setup can't make the most of. gret to see you have it back Henry!!!

Great video Henry lovely scenery and photos 😊

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Many thanks

I have an EM1 mark 3, EM5 mark3 , an EM5 converted to infrared and now, from a charity shop, a Panasonic GX8 with 12-32mm lens. I love the system and have 10 lenses as well. I love going out with any combination of camera and lens. As a person with mobility issues I enjoy travelling light with one camera and one lens. The 12-100mm Olympus being my favourite. The system is fun and portable and it is a joy to use.

The OM-5 is my first camera and I really love going out with it. Lots of fun and it has more than enough features for me.

Understand you’re feeling about m4/3. Switched to OM-1 about two years ago. Having more fun with photography now than I ever did shooting Canon. Also shoot an Olympus EP-5 as small walk around. Great system

Henry, awesome shots and video. I love my OM-5 and bought it because of how you raved about it in earlier videos and I totally agree with you. Like you I am a main Nikon camera user but the simpleness of the OM 5 makes it incredibly hard to leave behind.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Hi Henry, Olympus are just brilliant and so innovate, I started with the OM1O mki in 2016 which I still use, then progressed to the OM1 mkii which I also still use and now have the OM D EM1X, great cameras and such a great array of lenses, glad your enjoying the experience 😊👍📸

I'm shooting olympus since 5 years and I just love it. I've got the silver version of om5. With its vintage look and feel it just feels right and is real fun to use. Got me just an used pen epl7 from mpb for travel with the oly 17mm 1.8 and cannot imagine switching away from MFT regardless of allegedly worse noise ratio and less toneh compared with full frame

@mmartel

Ай бұрын

Mmm... toneh...

Thanks for sharing you’re insight and enthusiasm! The original Olympus OM-D E-M5 brought me more creative fun than any other camera I’d ever used and solidified my commitment to Olympus/OM System. They feel great to hold and perform faithfully and wonderfully. I depend especially on the IBIS.

Om-5. My favorite camera, and I've got a shelf full of cameras. I take mine everywhere, it's never been inside a bag, and it works perfectly in every sort of weather that Chicago can throw at it. I completely trust the weather-sealing on the body and the lenses, the JPEGS are brilliant, I don't even bother with RAW on this camera. Your scenery is lovely there; we have nothing like that here. Also, I like your hat. Please send it to me. Thank you in advance.

It's awesome to see you out there shooting with Ian !! I'm a fan of both of you guys and it's cool to see you both shooting together!! Loved your inspiration with your Olympus system, about a year ago I was in search of a new/used camera , I was shooting with Canon full frame and I had a rogue wave go over my head at the ocean in Florida, after some research I ended up going with Fujifilm XT-3 which I actually bought from your sponsor MPB and I love my Fuji gear, that gear inspires me and I enjoy shooting with it, love your vids dude !! Keep up the good work

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your support and kind words! It's awesome to hear you're enjoying our content and finding inspiration in our photography adventures. Your choice of the Fujifilm XT-3 from MPB sounds fantastic!

@jimharris3889

2 ай бұрын

@HenryTurnerphoto I looked heavily at the OM system too, im friends on FB with someone who's an Olympus ambassador, I love some of the features especially the built in ND filters in the Olympus system, I ended up with Fuji for its colors and lens choices and prices of lens which are substantially cheaper then Canon, again love your work and your enthusiasm, I always find your vids inspirational

I am exactly like you, I own the Om-1 but every time I go out I take my E-M10 IV & Panasonic Leica 15mm f1.7 (That is glued to my camera) unbelievable combination with outstanding results for landscaping and travel, extremely light weight, extremely sharp images

Always great to see some West Scotland scenery Henry. Thanks for sharing again. You can always tell when you are doing great as someone always likes to have a pop at you (refering to an earlief comment and also a video that popped up after i watched this one from some guy called Tony Hogrefe who was taking a pop at your prime lense video last week). Quality viewing as always Henry. Another thumbs up from me.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I've always used Oly currently the EM1-2 they are such a pleasure to use !

Another great Video with you two guys. My main interest is Macro and Birds, they are the reason I changed from a Nikon D 500 with a Tamron 150-600 G2 lens to the Olympus system. The Ibis and the fantastic focusing of the Em1 Mk iii and the OM-1 are next level. And as you reported the computational features are astounding as is the quality with light weight. For my birding I would dearly love the 150-400 it is next level in the lens line up. Nothing wrong with my 300mm F4 or my 40-150 F2.8 both pro lenses ! For landscape I use the 12-40 Pro and the fantastic 8-25 F4 Pro and of course the 60mm F 2.8 Macro. Cheers from New Zealand

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience! Sounds like you've found the perfect setup for your macro and bird photography adventures

Looks like a great camera Henry, some great pictures

Love to see you using om5 ❤ Thanks!

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Thanks ever so much that's class

Great video and beautiful location. Ive gone from the nikon d7200 to the d850, and a year ago I sold them for an om1 and i absolutely love it.

Another great video, Henry! While I'm saving up for a Nikon mirrorless (Preferrably a Z7ii but a Zfc would also be nice), I'm shooting with a Nikon d5200 that I've owned since new (2013) with a Tamron 18-400, Tokina 11-16, Nikkor 35mm 1.8, and I have access to the Nikon kit lenses (18-55, 55-300) as well as a Nikkor 50mm 1.4. My gear might be old, but I do know how to make the old girl sing!

I recently added a micro four thirds camera to my gear mix and love it. I do a lot of trekking in hot and humid tropical forests and really appreciate the weight savings. Cheers from the Yucatan!

Sony A7RV just makes me giddy on every trip can’t get enough!

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

That's awesome to hear! The Sony A7RV sounds like a fantastic companion for your trips. It's always exciting when your camera adds that extra thrill to your adventures.

Whoa that image stabilization was pretty amazing

Great video Henry. Your enthusiasm is contagious! To answer your final question, I’ve been shooting 4/3 since the E510 (replaced by the E3 and then the E5). Switched to m4/3 since the EP1 came out and never looked back. Tried them all m4/3 bodies since then and now concentrate on the OM-1 and the Pen-f. Recently rediscovered the joy of shooting film so in my outings I combine one digital body with one of my two film cameras (OM4Ti and Pen FV).

Nice video mate . Love that hip pack!

@alanparkinson549

2 ай бұрын

There are 'bum bags' so why not a belly bag? A far more appropriate name.

Thanks again, for a wonderful, informative, and interesting clip, Henry. Regarding your question, I have an OM-1 and it is just easy and fun to use: my feeling is that the settings and menu system have been refined and created to put everything photographers need at their fingertips _when_ they need them. I cannot define it any more than that. I can attest that once I start using it, I seek out more subjects and compositions than I originally intended, just for the pleasure of using it. I know Ian uses Fujifilm and I had one prior to my OM-1, but I never warned to it. The simple manual-focus clutch on many of their lenses is superb, and the focusing is fast and accurate. The Pro lenses (I guess Leica in Panasonic-speak) are beautifully made and sharp. All the things you mentioned are true, and though I am but an amateur, I appreciate the quality of the entire system.

Hi Henry, another good video thanks. After your video a while back about portability of camera gear, I realised that I wasn't using my DSLR camera much due to the weight of it! So I purchased a Sony RX100VA (actually from MPB - and they were good!). This camera had really changed my outlook on photography again as I can pop in my pocket whenever I go out and even if I don't use it, it's just nice to know it's there. It's fun to use and also produces really good images.

I am enjoying my OM-5. I love the color accuracy. From the Utah Sandstone to the the Albuquerque Balloon fest the colors remained true.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Yes colour accuracy is brilliant, it's the same with video too I have found

I have the original OM-D EM10 and had so much fun with it on a recent OS trip. M4/3 systems provide such a compact travel option. I can only imagine how much more one gets out of any of the successors.

Hi Henry i have recently moved from Nikon Z6ii and Z30ii to OM1 and OM5 .they,as you said just fun to use. Regards Phil

A couple of years ago I moved on from heavy and cumbersome DSLR gear and bought into MFT with the E-M10iv. The handling of a camera with 1.8 prime @500g is liberating. With the other two 1.8s it's 750g in a small shoulder bag. I miss the dynamic range of FF every so often, but this little set-up has re-invigorated my joy in photography.

I am in Scotland right now! I just got here yesterday. Hopefully I will get some beautiful shots in the Highlands myself. I just got myself the 20-35GF lens. My shoulders hate myself but oh well. I however LOVE my OM camera as well and would never get rid of it even though I have a GFX now too. Glad you had fun and great shots!

I've had the OM-1 for a year now and it is the one camera with a certain charm of being fun to use. I recently added Nikon cameras to the mix and love using them as well but yeah, there is something about the OM-1 being fun to use.

I switched from full frame Canon DSLRs to an Olympus OMD EM1 Mark iii. Love it. Then picked up an EM5 Mark ii, (ancestor of OM5) and it is an unbelievably fun travel camera. Chuck it in my pocket with 20mm 1.7 Lumix lens on dog walks etc. I love the Micro four thirds systems. Will get an OM5 in time also.

I don't do camera brands or mirrorless, but I have always stuck to a certain brand and really its no better than the rest on the market in fact my camera is quite old now, I do have a back up but I only ever travel with one camera, my camera works ok and never lets me down it's light and suits me fine! my back up camera is heavy and is a legend in it's own right that's probably why I keep it! At my age its just nice to go out and take pictures of things that catches my eye, they are by no means prize winners but who cares! thanks for your input on this matter, your channel is always a good watch, and I just wish I could get to some of those places that you visit but those days are gone now I am just a local shooter now. Thank you for sharing it with us!

I switched to Olympus about 4 years ago from Canon. It was getting far too heavy and I wasn’t enjoying going out with my camera. I now have two OM -1’s. They are a joy to photograph with and so much lighter to travel about. I now enjoy my photography again. I take it you find neck straps cumbersome and restrictive as I never see you with one. Also, lens hoods. Do you ever use them or are you compensating using your f stops, shutter speed etc? I asked you a few weeks ago about your woolly sheep hat. I managed to get one when we went to the lakes. Love it! Great video as always.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I do need to get a neck strap for a certain type of shooting, but generally don't use them. Same with lens hoods I don't often see a use for them so don't bring them

I agree with everything you say about the om system om5, had mine for about 6mths now and one thing you didn't mention was how good the digital teleconverter is, much better than simply enlarging a cropped portion of the photo, don't know how they do that, but for me the best feature is the IS.A brilliant camera that's fun to use.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

yup, the Olympus OM-5 system is truly remarkable, and I'm glad you're enjoying it as much as I am!

Love my OM-5. I pair it with weather-sealed M.zuiko lenses. The 12-45 mm f/4 and the 20 mm f/1.4 are two of my favorites. The 40-150 mm f/4 is great for capturing macro-like close-focusing with a lightweight mid-range zoom. I can shoot hand-held for almost 2 seconds with the OM-5, and I've used pro-capture to catch raindrops falling from flower petals in the rain. Just a fun camera all-around.

Another great video, love your enthusiasm and approach to photography. May I suggest you use the lens hood as it will protect the lens front element if you drop it and please use a wrist strap enusuring you don't drop it. Changed to Olympus and then OM1 some years ago due to age and weight issues which like you bought back my enthusiasm for photograpy. Love the computational modes, Live ND, Focus stacking, Live composite, tilt/flip screen saving me to get down on my knees and so much more..

Hi Henry, great video and photographs as always 🤓 Thanks to you I have just purchased the OM-5 🧐 lol

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it mate!!

Watching photographers on KZread is like watching over exited little children running around a big shopping mall with their parents just before Christmas time.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Hehe!

@danielspenner3683

2 ай бұрын

Otherwise hardly anyone would watch. Or would you rather watch an elderly person pushing their squeaking walking aid sluggishly through the hills of a nearby town-park, asking other people for help with that bloody touch screen, that they have been desperately fiddling on with their arthritic fingers and with that microscopic menu, which they can't read either with their cataractic eyes? Wait a minute: actually that would be quite entertaining wouldn't it?

@MatthiesWesche

2 ай бұрын

That's because that's usually exactly how we feel when things fall into place 😊

@davidfrost3770

2 ай бұрын

So why still watch.

@andysuzierawlins5462

2 ай бұрын

Henry to a tee, lol, one of the reasons I love his channel

Before I purchased my OM5 MKIII to use as part of my travel camera setup, I have a Olympus OMD EM1 MKII and MKIII, they are just a tad larger than the OM5 but the biggest difference is the grip of the OMD Om1MKII AND MKIII, the grip allows you to use one of my favorite Olympus telephoto lens, the 40-150 f2.8 a great lens when you need a bit more reach, but the grip just makes the camera so much easier to use and hold as the OM5 reminds me of some of the Fujifilm XT3 camera, on the XT3. & XT5 I purchased a Smallrig bottom plate and grip just to make it a little easier to use and hold with some of the bigger glass.

I use a Canon EOS R as my main camera but bought a Ricoh GR3x for those days where I don't want or need to be carrying my main gear about. I like it as it compels me to think differently when using it as its a fixed focal length and I like the fact you are less noticeable in busy places when using it. Nice images today Henry and loved the sense of scale in the image with the fishing hut in the foreground with the mountains towering behind it

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I was a bit happier with the second image when I got it home. It's good to have to setups for different purposes if you can

I’ve got the OM-5 myself for a lighter set up, I feel like it has brought some fun back into my photography. I shoot a mixture of landscape , street and wildlife, I ended up liking the OM so much I sold all my canon gear and bought the OM1 as well for wildlife but love the compactness of my OM-5 , great video again.

I love my d7500 and the sigma18-300 i have had many happy days out with this set up.

@bonzai2oo

2 ай бұрын

I have a d7200 and the Sigma 18-300. Couldn't be happier!

At the moment the cameras I mainly use are the Olympus OM-D E-M1 III and the OM Digital Solutions OM-1. I use these cameras for concert shoots, landscapes, models, the lot. I have lent my OM-D E-M1 II to my grandson. My Nikons have been collecting dust for a while now. When I really want to travel light and still use a camera instead of a phone, I use a Panasonic Lumix LX100 II.

I love the first image, of the little fishing hut! And also loving the river image, at 14:55! To answer your question: picking up my Nikon 7100 just feels good, every time again. I love that camera, and to me, all the buttons are in the right place as well. So I really enjoy using it, though I have to be honest and admit that it has been a long time that I took pictures. October.. But I might want to take pictures of the tulips soon!

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

That's awesome! The fishing hut images came out better than I thought haha. It's great to hear that your Nikon D7100 brings you so much joy every time you pick it up. And with tulip season around the corner, it sounds like the perfect opportunity to get back into photography! Thanks for the comment as always :D

I love using my old Olympus e-pl1 with adapted vintage lenses, it's like going out with a film camera without the expensive overheads 😂 but my canon 5d classic is a joy to use, it's just a lil heavy after a while. Love you videos and the calendar is up in the living room

I do enjoy a day out with my Cannon 200d, it's light weight and the extra zoom I get when using full frame lens is a plus point.

I knew nothing about photography when my local dealer suggested the EM-1 and a few PRO lenses. It took a while to learn what I was doing but I felt a million dollars with that Mk1 around my neck. Some years later I wanted a second body and the EM-1 Mk2 just fitted my hands perfectly, no need to learn anything new, it was love at first sight. So now, after a few more years, I still absolutely love my Olympus gear. I'm normally found at car shows, steam rallies or motorsport events. The Mk1 has the 12-40mm F2.8 and the Mk2 has the 40-150mm and it's perfect for me.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

That's fantastic to hear how the EM-1 and PRO lenses have become such a cherished part of your photography journey - I do love my pro wide angle les I must say!!

I gave a nice older Canon that takes beautiful photos, but I usually carry my Sony A6500 for hiking and general run around, it’s lightweight and easy to use. This was a fun video!

Like your honest and enthousiastic videos. To answer your questions: I love the portability of my EM5 mkiii paired with a small prime (14mm f2.5 panasonic, 20mm f1.7 panasonic and 45mm f1.8mm olympus) especially for indoor family pictures. Recently I bought the 12-45mm f4 zoom: well built, very sharp and weathersealed. Perfect for nature and city pics. When I walk the dog i like to shoot the occasional bird photo. The small 75-300 olympus f4.8-6.7 fits that style perfectly (only on sunny days because of the small aperture). The only disadvantage was the ergonomics of that combo: too front heavy. Luckily i happened to find an old Olympus EM1 mk1 for only 200 euros which is a perfect match for that lens; much better grip and balance. Btw, I have som older canon DSLRs with big L-glass collecting dust. Thanks for your tip on using MPB to sell camera gear.

M43 cameras make photography a LOT more fun; it's the size and weight that makes it so damn convenient. You get 95% of the photographic capabilities in a body and lens that's 30% of the size of the other cameras.

I was shooting with my beloved GX9, but after I bought a used EM-10 I just can't help but take the oly out with me wherever I go, something about this camera makes it more fun to shoot with. Sadly it all changed when I bought a point and shoot Canon G15 which is a beast of a camera!

I always enjoy your vids, so positive and informitive. I too have an OM-5, had it for 6 months and love it. I upgraded from an EM-5 mk2. (I also lovd that one too.) I'm interested in your Panasonic zoom, perhaps ypu could do a vid on that? Keep up the great work mate, greetings from NZ.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Thanks John

I think you feel less pressured when your using a second/third/etc camera.. I love my Sony A7III but enjoy using my old Fuji x20 more. I have had the OM-5 in my basket for a few days now... thank you for confirming my imminent button press lol. Love the videos and photos :-)

I started on the OM10 film SLR when I was a teen, with the little manual adaptor you had to plug in to change shutter speed, I shoot Fuji now because I love how compact they are too, but the OM system still tempts me on occasion, I've even thought about dabbling with vintage lenses and getting my first ever lens again the Zuiko 50mm, this video definitely gets me thinking though, the OM stuff looks nice, I also wildcamp and walk a long way too like you, so as you know volume and weight becomes very important, I was told in my local independent photography store by one of their staff that weight doesn't matter to real photographers, made me chuckle!

The MFT lens library is fantastic. Smaller, less expensive, and greater reach. I've bought almost all of mine used. Great prices and selection at MPB. I like how you can see photos of each item.

New to your channel and I was wondering about that little camera (without a Tripod for long exposures) so I am glad I found this video. I shoot with a Canon 90D which is a Crop Sensor but packed with features so it is kind of a Pro camera. It even has an articulating LCD which I find many Full-Frames in its price range don't have. Anyway, enough about me. I am liking your energy and enthusiasm! Thanks for sharing on your channel!

Thanks for your sharing your thoughts as always. I see you've met Calumn the stag :) Nice pictures. I use a Nikon Z6, Canon 90d and Canon R7. The Canon 90d is my favourite.

I shot Nikon DSLR's for 15+ years and it definitely stopped being as 'fun' at some point.... but I switched to a Fuji X-S10 just over a year ago and it rekindled my love for photography, and made it fun again and just makes me want to get out and shoot. Maybe that's just the novelty of a new system and new lenses (or adapted ones!), or the features like film sims, but it quite literally made every aspect of photography better for me. Anyways I love your videos, and cool to see you and Ian out together again, but now I'm off to watch his video haha

Yes, I get that sense when I'm using the EM-5 mkIII, which is very close to the OM-5, very similar cameras. I use it a lot with the 12-45mm f4, which is tiny, but so sharp. My favourite feature on the whole camera, is the HDR modes. Because unlike other cameras, it spits out a RAW file, that is it composites the 3 shots into a single wide dynamic range, RAW file. When you process that, you get all the advantages of the highlight and shadow recovery when shooting RAW, but with a RAW file that is already HDR. It's almost impossible to blow the highlights or shadows, no matter how much the crazy dynamic range of the view. So you can shoot into the sun, sunsets, interiors where you've got a window outside view, and you're always going to get a usable image, that you can just adjust like a RAW file. Plus the IBIS is amazing. So all those crazy sunsets, or that crazy lighting, that takes you by surprise, and if you're trying to set up another camera on a tripod, where you miss that light. You don't miss it. I just have to whip out the camera, put it in one of the HDR modes, have it at f4-5.6, point, zoom to frame, and bingo, I've got a file that I can produce a great image out of. It is just crazy how much you can bring the shadows up and recover the highlights. Tripod, I don't bother. I get usable images up to 1 second, handheld. The only limitation is if the near vegetation is blowing around in the breeze, and you can get artefacts, from the blurred leaves or whatever.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

That's incredible! The EM-5 mkIII sounds like a versatile powerhouse, especially with its HDR modes and IBIS. Thanks for sharing your experience!

@stephenbarlow2493

2 ай бұрын

@@HenryTurnerphoto - it's basically the same camera as the OM-5, just the latter has a few more features like the ND feature. But do try out the HDR mode. I thought I'd just get the usual JPEG with 3 normally exposed RAW files. But no, they're all merged into one RAW file, like Lightroom does with photo merge.

Love my Pen F

I've always shot with Nikon and currently use a Nikon Z5 with a 24-200 mm lens. Which is a great piece of kit. I just picked up a Z mount 105 mm macro lens, which again is a great piece of kit. However it has added weight to my camera bag. After watching your videos about the OM-5 and your comments about it. I've been thinking of looking into picking one up. I try and keep my camera gear simple and not fall into the trap of, "got to get the newest, biggest, best, etc, etc, etc. Also with arthritis in my knees and right shoulder, it does become a pain to sling the bag on my back and go walking. So we'll see. Thank you for the tips and advice. As always, take care, cheers.

I've become partial to Nikon, just "upgraded" to the the D3200. I just got the Tamron 18-270mm lens. Both camera and lens are great for what I do shoot with them. I'm happy with them and looking forward to getting out with them for the first time this week up in Yellowstone National Park here in the U.S. Thanks for your video. I've used MPB as well, good people to work with. Thanks!

Hahaha Just as I was wondering if that power pole would be showing in your image, up you popped to say you would be cloning them out. :-) Wonderful images - as always.

Offloaded Oly and Nikon Kira while back to move to Fuji. I’m of an age where the dial controls feel very natural to use and the quality of cameras, lenses, etc is good. That said, I recently bought back a 2nd hand EM5 and a couple of MFT lenses. A couple of 25km treks in Argentinian Patagonia with an X-T4 with the 18-135 in my pack made me look back with nostalgia to Oly days. On the lookout for a used 12-45 PRO to round off the MFT set.

I am the same as you Nikon and Olympus! Albeit older versions... D7100 and OMD-10. The Olympus gets the most use because of its portability.

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Nice mate. Yep so portable I love it

I use the Panasonic G9 and G90. G9 is better for cetain types of shooting, but I really enjoy the G90 for in the hills or travelling around. I use the panasonic 7-14 and 14-140, and if likely to be indoors or need faster lens I carry a couple of small fast primes. Im so pleased you are enjoying your journey into mft. Its a great system that is very underrated by some. I know you still enjoy yor Nikon and its all about horses for courses and knowing the benefits and limitations of what you happen to have. Another great video Henry.

Sounds like a cool camera. Currently I shoot on a Sony A6400 with the new 70-200 f4. My photography is mostly wildlife since I live in Africa 😊. I enjoy seeing a different type of photography that can even help me do the awesome combo of animals with a beautiful background. Thanks for the videos.

Ha ha, the one thing missing from your gear list was that waist bag you were wearing. Looks about perfect to me.

Henry, you asked what cameras we shoot with and do we get joy using them. My answer is going to be a little long. I recently bought a D750 which I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to like it or not. I like the thought of getting to know the camera, but I still haven't taken it out for a proper spin. Having said that, my all time favorite camera is my Nikon D5100. The D5100 was my first proper DSLR. I have a Canon DSLR, but it's more of a glorified point and shoot camera. First off, I love the articulating screen on my D5100 so much. I've heard youtubers say that unless you're shooting selfies or video you don't really need a flip screen. I respectfully disagree. I use the flip screen for things other than mugging for the camera. I like that I can hold my camera low to the ground without squatting. I suffer from arthritis in my lower back and knees. I also love the fact that even though it only uses 16.2 megapixels, the D5100 works well in low light. I'm an avid astrophotographer as well as a landscape photographer. I enjoy the weight of the camera. I suffer from arthritis in my hands as well, so having a lighter weight camera is a must. I love the picture quality, and the vibrant colors that the D5100 produces. It's considered an entry level camera, yet it takes great quality pictures. So yes, my D5100 does give me pleasure. I absolutely love using it. As I learn to use the D750, I hope I get that same sense of joy that the D5100 gives me. I would go on, but I think you get the idea.

Recently picked up a Nikon Zf and sold my Olympus kit, including the OM5. The reverse is true for me - I just revel in the handling (with grip) and controls of the Zf, the sound and feel of the shutter, whereas the Olympus, whilst an excellent camera, was just so much more clinical.

Thanks for another cracking video Henry, I'm currently using a canon 90D , it may be a little out dated and not pro level but I absolutely love it , married with sigma lenses it does just about everything I ask of it .

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

Shooting with a D3000. That I bought in 2010. Decided to buy a new one. Played with a friends Om10 and was night and day difference. Then google did its listening thing. And I got an ad for the Om5, paid £1000 with lens. Can't wait for it to arrive!

Enjoyed! And your OA4 seems to work well! I thought it might have been the OP3, but too much background in focus I think. Loved it!

Interesting video Henry as I have never used that system.. I only have & use Nikon... looks fun to shoot with... great results... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert :)

I moved from D7200 to a Z30, it is light, tiltable screen is a strong plus, i really enjoy it with the compact 24mm dx f1.7

Great video & images Henry. I really enjoyed my Oly EM5 mkiii. However I was already thinking of getting my first full frame camera when the shutter started sticking. I’ve now switched to Sony and use an a6500 & a7 mkii. I think the issue for MFT is the cameras are getting bigger and to be honest my a6500 APSC is hardly any larger than the EM/OM 5, plus you can get some small third party lenses. The benefit of more dynamic range encouraged me to switch.

Damn you Henry! Up until I saw this I was a happy fuji shooter and perhaps just a little "M43-curious". Well, I've just booked my fuji kit in with MPB (collecting it on Tuesday) and put an order in for this very kit (I found the OM 5 on steaming deal; £500 off new). I am honestly very excited for the possibilities of the super-natural IBIS, live NDs, handheld hi-res, in camera focus stacking. The list goes on! Thanks for push dude!

@HenryTurnerphoto

2 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it mate!

My first Digital SLR. The Nikon D50. Still love the camera and still have one that is like new.

Having worked with Nikons for years, I switched to Fuji (X-H2), and I too experience the feeling that it's fun to use. Like you said, it's hard to put a finger on "why".

Used my OM1 to photograph a classical music recording session on Saturday, I started off with my old Nikon D810 bodies that have served me well for many years now but when the sound engineer moaned about the shutter I decided to try out the OM1 in silent mode, just blown with the difference in the experience, especially using my 40-150 F4 lens, could get right into the centre of the orchestra easily. Will be using it many more times I am sure.

Hi Henry, I enjoyed the video as usual. I use the Nikon D750 with Tamron 17-35mm and the Nikon 28-300mm lenses. I must admit it becomes a bit heavy with the 28-300 lens. We will be going to Torridon in July and can't wait to photograph there. Great to see you and Ian back out again. Great image's as usual mate. Look forward to the next one.

I have many Olympus cameras. I also have Pentax. I have bonded with my EM10 Mark IV. It has become an extension of myself. I cannot explain it but there is a unique kind of intangeable zen shooting with this camera.

I use a pentax k70 , it's my first dslr , I did a lot of research and reading of reviews when I upgraded from a Panasonic bridge camera , I love the pentax k70 , its a pleasure to use , great articulating screen , great weatherproofing at a lower price bracket than many competitors - which was important to me when on a tight budget .... it has a lovely colour rendition. I could go on about it all day long . 👍