Olympus OM-D E-M5, E-M1, E-M10 - Mk1, Mk2 & Mk3 Owners Thread

[snerkler]

Some advice please !

I returned to m43 late last year and I’m really pleased I did ! I bought an EM5 mk iii and thought if I like it I will upgrade to the EM1 mk iii when prices drop to a reasonable level.

Of course Olympus then go and release the OM-1 and i have to say I am surprised how much I want it !

So big question ! I know the new camera is an absolute winner for Birds and wildlife but I mainly shoot landscapes, so does the OM1 justify the considerable extra cost over a used 1 mk iii ?

Any views ? Thanks

I would say probably not

 

[the black fox]

Some advice please !

I returned to m43 late last year and I’m really pleased I did ! I bought an EM5 mk iii and thought if I like it I will upgrade to the EM1 mk iii when prices drop to a reasonable level.

Of course Olympus then go and release the OM-1 and i have to say I am surprised how much I want it !

So big question ! I know the new camera is an absolute winner for Birds and wildlife but I mainly shoot landscapes, so does the OM1 justify the considerable extra cost over a used 1 mk iii ?

Any views ? Thanks

Either stick with what you have or source a 1-mkiii btw the prices at h.dew for new ones is just over 1K

 

[trevorbray]

@justa1972

I’m pretty sure the sensor in the EM1 mk2 is the same as the mk3.
HDEW have the mk2 at just under £700

 

[justa1972]

@justa1972

I’m pretty sure the sensor in the EM1 mk2 is the same as the mk3.
HDEW have the mk2 at just under £700

Thought about that but the mk2 doesn't have hand held high res ?

 

[Stephen L]

Thought about that but the mk2 doesn't have hand held high res ?

To be brutally honest, I’m personally not convinced of the real-world benefits of high res, given the march of raw file enhancement software, eg, DxO’s PureRaw. Not exactly saying it’s a case of Emperors New Clothes, but …

 

[snerkler]

To be brutally honest, I’m personally not convinced of the real-world benefits of high res, given the march of raw file enhancement software, eg, DxO’s PureRaw. Not exactly saying it’s a case of Emperors New Clothes, but …

I'm over high res tbh. Had the D850, Z7, A7RIV and tried the hi res mode on the EM5-II and most of the time I've not needed it. If it's there then great, but it's not a feature I'd buy a camera for. YMMV.

 

[macvisual]

Another one from our winter trip to Devon - sorry about this photo being taken on a 20 MP camera

Magical photograph - wOOw


mac

 

[tijuana taxi]

Best value m4/3 body if you don't need hand held hi res is the G9.

 

[justa1972]

Magical photograph - wOOw


mac

Thanks Mac - appreciate that

 

[Bebop]

Update.....

Petr Bambousek's OM-1 usage reviews are now fully translated

Part 1

OM-1 Experiences (part 1) | Petr Bambousek | Wildlife Photography

www.sulasula.com

Part 2 in Ecuador

OM-1 in Ecuador (part 2) | Petr Bambousek | Wildlife Photography

www.sulasula.com

I've skimmed and it all looks very promising and as usual, his images are just stunning. I shall look again in more detail when I get my camera.

One thing I noted, is that he uses the lever to control power!!!! It might have been helpful to read that a week ago

The other thing I noted is the interesting tape/cover he has on the white bits of his lens. On my white canon lens, I use some cheap camouflage style neck warmers loosely attached with hair elastics which enables access for my hand - one day I may even sew a cover that works for me.

 

[the black fox]

goldfinch posing nicely , I used the old fashioned method of focussing one the birds eye with the e.v.f to take this LOL
golden delight by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr

 

[Stephen L]

goldfinch posing nicely , I used the old fashioned method of focussing one the birds eye with the e.v.f to take this LOL
golden delight by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr

You mean, an eye for an eye?

 

[snerkler]

As I've not been shooting much recently I've been going through my old photos to see if there's anything worth editing that I'd previously missed and found this. Shot on the EM1-II and 40-150mm f2.8 at the British Moto GP 2019


P8246787 by TDG-77, on Flickr

 

[the black fox]

short eared owl from today
out of the blue by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr

into the blue by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr

 

[Fordsabroad]

Does anyone know if there is a way to assign pro capture to a button on the OM1?

 

[trevorbray]

Does anyone know if there is a way to assign pro capture to a button on the OM1?

Just tried it. I’ve set C3 to save my Procap settings. Then went to the cog menu. Button Settings. Set the Button function of the top button of the two alongside the lens to recall C3. Actually it toggles it on and off.

 

[trevorbray]

Gotta love how customisable these Olympus cameras are.
BTW. I’m waiting in for delivery of 40-150 Pro.

 

[Box Brownie]

Does anyone know if there is a way to assign pro capture to a button on the OM1?

Just tried it. I’ve set C3 to save my Procap settings. Then went to the cog menu. Button Settings. Set the Button function of the top button of the two alongside the lens to recall C3. Actually it toggles it on and off.

As Trevor points out, AFAIK you cannot assign a button 'in isolation' but can create a "Pro Capture" based Custom Set with its 'customised' button.

All the E-M1 series (query on the mk1) had this level of customisation and carried over to the OM-1

 

[RedRobin]

Does anyone know if there is a way to assign pro capture to a button on the OM1?

Just tried it. I’ve set C3 to save my Procap settings. Then went to the cog menu. Button Settings. Set the Button function of the top button of the two alongside the lens to recall C3. Actually it toggles it on and off.

.... I have shot in this way successfully many times (E-M1X) and with different sets of settings to each C-mode > Button toggled shortcut. If you revise any of the C-mode settings while shooting, you can Save them via the Menu if you want - Otherwise they will remain as originally set whenever you return.

I haven't set my C-modes on my OM-1 yet.

Btw, whenever you update the Firmware, always Save all your camera customisations/settings in OM Workspace - By default it date titles the folder it creates.

 

[nog]

This a small bug or a setting some where?
Not a biggie but C1 on dial set for portraits so people face detection on, button 1 on front set for face detecIon on/off and button 2 for birds, trains etc on/off.
While on C1 Can use button 1 to turn eye detection on/off BUT then birds, trains etc comes on without being selected. Can use button 2 to put birds etc off but then face detection comes on.

C2 on dial set for animals. Buttons 1 and 2 work fine and have option of face detection, birds trains etc or neither on.

 

[RedRobin]

Gotta love how customisable these Olympus cameras are.
BTW. I’m waiting in for delivery of 40-150 Pro.

.... I only know the F/2.8 version but is a cracking lens and even shoots very well with the MC-20. Very versatile.

 

[RedRobin]

This a small bug or a setting some where?
Not a biggie but C1 on dial set for portraits so people face detection on, button 1 on front set for face detecIon on/off and button 2 for birds, trains etc on/off.
While on C1 Can use button 1 to turn eye detection on/off BUT then birds, trains etc comes on without being selected. Can use button 2 to put birds etc off but then face detection comes on.

C2 on dial set for animals. Buttons 1 and 2 work fine and have option of face detection, birds trains etc or neither on.

.... Sounds like you may have inadvertantly created a conflict of settings on the same button, unless I have misunderstood your post. Use a different button, or the default one (depending which body) to separate the other AI Detections which are now directly and easily button+dial changed on the OM-1.

 

[the black fox]

another couple of short eared owl shots ,from a poor 0AP taken on a now antique 1-mkiii and poor mans 100-400 zoom
searching by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr

upbeat by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr

 

[Sootchucker]

You really have to get over this feeling of inadequacy Geoff with your MK III (it's still a great camera) - most people don't' get as good shots as you get despite having the latest and greatest equipment

 

[Fordsabroad]

As Trevor points out, AFAIK you cannot assign a button 'in isolation' but can create a "Pro Capture" based Custom Set with its 'customised' button.

All the E-M1 series (query on the mk1) had this level of customisation and carried over to the OM-1

Thanks to all who replied. I just knew asking on here would save hours of frustration!

 

[trevorbray]

.... I only know the F/2.8 version but is a cracking lens and even shoots very well with the MC-20. Very versatile.

Thanks Rob. This is the F2.8 version I’m waiting on..

 

[Box Brownie]

Thanks Rob. This is the F2.8 version I’m waiting on..

You IMO will not be disappointed it is a superb lens and as @RedRobin says it goes well with the x2 TC

 

[Box Brownie]

@Fordsabroad

Another rapid(?) way accessing preferred parts of the Menu is (in the Mk3, M1X & the OM-1) is to add, as I have done, various 'pages' of the Menu to "My" menu. Obviously not as quick as having something in a Custom Set with a Custom Button but can ease switching changes without menu hunting

 

[the black fox]

You really have to get over this feeling of inadequacy Geoff with your MK III (it's still a great camera) - most people don't' get as good shots as you get despite having the latest and greatest equipment

It’s not what you got but how you use it ,so I’m told LOL

 

[justa1972]

I have managed to resist the lure of the OM1 and have a used Em1 mk 3 on the way from LCE

 

[trevorbray]

Still practicing.
OM-1 this time with the 40-150 f2.8
with a nod to @macvisual @Box Brownie @RedRobin

Puddle Jumper by Trevor, on Flickr

 

[ajophotog]

Still practicing.
OM-1 this time with the 40-150 f2.8
with a nod to @macvisual @Box Brownie @RedRobin

Puddle Jumper by Trevor, on Flickr

That looks like the best effort yet Trevor, can't wait till mine arrives, I missed out by a few days for the first supplied om-1's.

 

[Box Brownie]

Had a link in an email about downloadable quick guides (aide memoires) in pdf format. For OM-1, M1X, MK3 and couple of others.

BROWSE QUICK TIPS AND FIELD GUIDES | OM SYSTEM

learnandsupport.getolympus.com

 

[trevorbray]

That looks like the best effort yet Trevor, can't wait till mine arrives, I missed out by a few days for the first supplied om-1's.

Thanks. It’s great fun.

 

[superpippo]

Good shot @trevorbray
I agrre, best yet - sharp, conveys motion and nice colours

 

[trevorbray]

Good shot @trevorbray
I agrre, best yet - sharp, conveys motion and nice colours

Thanks. Very happy with the colours.

 

[the black fox]

kestrel yesterday in flight and grounded by the high winds
bit of a windy day by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr

flighty by jeff and jan cohen, on Flickr

 

[Fordsabroad]

All of my Canon kit has gone now and I am really enjoying the OM1. Here are a couple of quick shots taken whilst getting used to the buttons and dials. Nothing that couldn't have been done with another version of an Olympus camera but still pleasing!
untitled (12 of 528).jpg by Gordon Ford, on Flickr
formation flying by Gordon Ford, on Flickr
untitled (3 of 30).jpg by Gordon Ford, on Flickr
morning visit by Gordon Ford, on Flickr

 

[wornish]

New visitor today.

 

[the black fox]

All of my Canon kit has gone now and I am really enjoying the OM1. Here are a couple of quick shots taken whilst getting used to the buttons and dials. Nothing that couldn't have been done with another version of an Olympus camera but still pleasing!

untitled (12 of 528).jpg by Gordon Ford, on Flickr
formation flying by Gordon Ford, on Flickr
untitled (3 of 30).jpg by Gordon Ford, on Flickr
morning visit by Gordon Ford, on Flickr

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