Every great camera deserves a skilled photographer, and with this combination, you truly have both. Thanks for the video.
@ChrisBaitson
5 күн бұрын
Thank you Peter, that’s really kind of you
@icecreammm2
4 күн бұрын
I just got one a few weeks ago, together with the amazing 45mm f1.8. I like the ergonomics, the AF speed, the IBIS, the smaller size of the MFT lenses, the speed of the interface, customizability (buttons and interface), the mechanical shutter sound, Pro Capture mode and other stuff I'm forgetting. I want to keep the system as small and light as possible, so I'll probably get a few extra f1.8 primes (probably the 17mm and the 25mm) and call it a day.
@DGriffGallery
4 күн бұрын
Used to use the old mk2. Also loved it. Wore it out and moved on to the OM-1. Totally agree with your views 🙂👍
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
OM-1 I’m thinking is my upgrade model next year.
@simonatterbury
5 күн бұрын
Best camera I've ever owned.
@ChrisBaitson
5 күн бұрын
I would have to agree.
@johnehman8685
4 күн бұрын
Thank you! The E-M1ii remains an excellent camera in 2024, and it’s a workhorse for me. I find not only does it perform extremely well, but it feels entirely comfortable in my hand, and the customization of buttons and settings makes everything I need immediately accessible. Also, thank you for sharing your wonderful photos!
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
@yumenolala
4 күн бұрын
I love this camera. It's a Swiss Army Knife on a budget in the M43 world.
@bamsemh1
5 күн бұрын
The oly I started with. Now using om-1 mark 1. I upgraded because of wildlife and astro photography.
@ChrisBaitson
5 күн бұрын
The astrophotographer in me wants to upgrade for that reason. It has the star focus doesn’t it?
@bamsemh1
5 күн бұрын
@@ChrisBaitson exactly 😊 em1 mark iii have it too 😊 I use oly 8mm f1.8 pro on my system 😊
@lensman5762
4 күн бұрын
You put your finger on it for landscape or street photography the MFT allows you to shoot near wide open with great depth of field. Thebonus is that due to the physics of optics the MFT lenses are usually at their best only a stop or so from wide open, which means you don't ha e to wack the iso too high up.
@ben.prescott
5 күн бұрын
👋 hello. My daily driver is the mark 3, so very similar. I shot with the mark 1 for about a decade. The customisation and muscle memory I have for these cameras is a big plus for me. Then record button I have mapped for manual focus .. one use is for back button focus, basically. Tried back button, never got on with it. And I just got the tiny Panasonic 35-100. It’s the size of a 1.8 prime. I love zoom focal lengths, and it’s making all my other lenses really jealous because they don’t get onto the camera any more.
@PeterJenkins-lr8tz
5 күн бұрын
Love my EM1 mark 2 too! Thanks Chris!
@ChrisBaitson
5 күн бұрын
Welcome Peter.
@dominiclester3232
4 күн бұрын
2 2 ...
@st19wht61
14 сағат бұрын
I’ve used mine in full on storm. Hiking, motorbike camping. Doesn’t miss a beat.
@rnwnsfla
16 сағат бұрын
Perfomance, portability, design, price. Hard to beat this camera. No camera is perfect but this camera is most perfect.
@stevenorrisphoto
2 күн бұрын
I have used MANY cameras over the years (I had a camera store and studio for nearly 30 years), I switched all my full frame gear for the Olympus E-M1x when it was released and wouldn't swap it for the world. I don't specialise in any genre of photography but like to dabble in everything from bird photography, landscapes, macro and astro and this system shines in all areas. Thanks for your videos Chris. I was born and raised in Hull and have lived iin Australia for the last 55 years so I love your Humber and Spurn Point videos.
@gezgriffiths3793
5 күн бұрын
Another excellent video Chris love the last photo. Have never even tried a long exposure hi res shot on my em1 mk3 which is why I love your videos I learn something new every time you upload them. 🙏🏻👍🏻
@salgado_fotos
2 күн бұрын
I love my OM1 Mark II. I think that for landscape it is an unbeatable camera if we use Live ND, Live GND and HR. Because we have a tonal range gain that is impossible for other systems. Photo stacking creates a single RAW with truly incredible information, making it possible to manipulate it without degrading image quality.
@liveinaweorg
5 күн бұрын
Sold my E30 in 2020 and bought the EM1 MkII - it's everything I need from a digital camera (and more). The 12-100 F/4 is my perfect companion. Great vid and fab image under the bridge.
@andreasrochow5170
3 күн бұрын
Beautiful "paintings". Thanks for showing your artistry. Chris.
@MacKingG
2 күн бұрын
Awesome shot! I fell in love with Olympus/OM System last year and my collection has grown to the point it's basically my primary digital camera
@clonmult
2 күн бұрын
Some amazing shots there; I recently moved to an OM-D E-M1 II - whilst sometimes I enjoyed my prior camera (E-PL7), I found myself often in situations where the camera was laughing at me (autofocus issues). The E-M1 II however has been an absolute revelation - it works with me, and I've yet to find anything like an issue - it really is an absolute joy to use!
@aerialfilm1
5 күн бұрын
I pulled mine out just yesterday. I had it tucked away for a while. My e-m1.2 that is 😂. Seriously though, I upgraded to an OM-1 mostly for live ND and admittedly I get good use from it, but it’s was a dumb excuse to upgrade. The OM-1 is nice but it hasn’t changed much in how I shoot or even the end results.
@Steve_882
23 сағат бұрын
Great Video! I got mine at the Birmingham camera show not long after it released.. its so robust too.. you can take it anywhere skiing, hiking, snow rain frost, ive had mine covered in mud and it still works flawless. the 12-40 is pin sharp even wide open too. The focusing is still snappy for an older camera.
@ChrisBaitson
7 сағат бұрын
Thanks for sharing Steve, I'm not sure I would like to take a camera skiing though!
@Big.E
4 күн бұрын
It ain't ever the camera itself, it's how you gel with a system that, then inspires you to create your ideas. All cameras are good these days. I'm a Pentax user and have been since the film days, some people today haven't even heard of the brand lol, I just love em. Each person to their own 👍📷 love the chanel and your camera 👍📷
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
Thank you I appreciate that.
@pluggednickels7321
4 күн бұрын
Recently picked up a “broken” EM1m2 with 2 batteries and a charger for under $50 The only thing wrong with it was the rear lcd wasn’t working. The EVF is fine as well as the hdmi port for using it with an external monitor. I also have the OM1 and it is the better of the two but I must say that I like the ergonomics of the EM1m2 more than the OM1. The button layout and dials are just better laid out on the EM1. I will be using it mostly for night work. Also have a full spectrum converted EM5m2. As well as the lumix G9m2. I have gone all in with micro 4/3 and I can’t say how much I have enjoyed the switch from the larger heavier FF stuff. It’s actually enjoyable to go out now with 1/3 the weight and size of stuff I used to take. And I’m getting the same images if not more than I was with my Sony FF stuff. I can say from my experience I come home with more birds in flight keeps with my pany and oly gear and 200 and 300 primes than I ever brought home with my Sony a9 and 200-600. It’s just so much more maneuverable than those monster FF super zooms. I still have my Sony FF with a few fast prime portrait lenses where I do want that shallower DOF. But for everything else I’m using my m4/3 gear. Best move I have made in 40 years of hobbyist shooting.
@iqueque
3 күн бұрын
I have the EM1 mk 2 and the OM1, together with the 3 f2.8 zooms. The perfect kit for landscapes and wildlife.
@Jonathan-hu3lk
4 күн бұрын
Fantastic photos, fantastic camera, fantastic video. I really liked the end result of the 8 minute photo too.
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
Many thanks! That was my favourite of the day.
@Jwitherow1964
4 күн бұрын
Thank you for the great micro 4/3 video. I am a huge fan of the system. However there is a lot of people that do not understand the micro for third system. I love it like you said with all the end camera features. I also shoot several full frame brands and the micro for third , the Olympus one is the camera I’ll reach for the most and I have a Sony A1 Nikon nine canon mark 62 and food that said I know I’m sacrificing slightly but 99% of the people 99% of the time or never notice I love this system thank you for your video
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@76steps
4 күн бұрын
Chris what can I say that has not ready said in your comments? Thanks for taking us on your journey with this highly loved tool. Ergos,size, features ecosystem and it looks and feels cool. Plus unlike newer iterations its has a fully metal body. I know ive said it before but i will continue to say i love this camera and your channel keep up the show buddy
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
I appreciate that!
@ruivalverde
4 күн бұрын
I love my EM 1 Mark II. Never look back... This camera have everything I need and much more. Magnificent camera.
@bonynge5
3 күн бұрын
I do enjoy your videos. I have the mk3. I bought back in March2024. I use it for wild life and macro. Menu is a bit of a pain to learn, some of us oldies don't have the memory we once had but, it's a fun camera though. I also use the Fuji X-T4 delightful camera. I use that for a bit of street and music festivals..
@agylub
4 күн бұрын
Bought the EM1MkIII on a whim. Fantastic for live concert photography with the 40-150 f4
@markattardo
4 күн бұрын
Appreciate the laugh when you realized how long your hirez shot would take. Definitely impressed with the results! Did you have to adjust any weird artifacts out?
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
Thanks Mark. There were no artefacts at all which came as a surprise. Other than a few hot pixels.
@neilcole3406
Күн бұрын
Turned out alright, the long exposure bridge!
@ChrisBaitson
7 сағат бұрын
Was pretty surprised it came out as well as it did to be honest, thank you.
@garycasey7986
4 күн бұрын
I bought my E-M1 ii so I did not need to take a tripod out with me due to the IBIS being so good and for features like the weather sealing and pre-capture. I wish hi res mode worked hand held like the v iii but I may start to take a tripod out occasionally to give it a go.
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
I had a little play with the hi-res mode and at 1/800th shutter speed I did manage to get something sharp using the mode which surprised me so I’m going to look into that a little further.
@robdido
4 күн бұрын
Hanging on to mine. Its a professional camera and will always be so. If i ever get heavy into wildlife ill get OM1..
@Bigfarmer8
4 күн бұрын
I do not have the E-M1 MKII, but I have several Olympus/OM System cameras and they all have these nice features. Quite often I have to "defend" my choice for Micro FourThirds and get the standard remarks about noise and high price. I call my Olympus cameras enablers though, because with their small weight and size they enable me to take them anywhere. The build quality, weather sealing and features have proven themselves priceless over time.
@tedphillips2951
3 күн бұрын
Beautiful photos! I have an EM 1 II & find it is a wonderful camera to use for many types of photography although I am not as versed as you are with all its features. There always more to learn about this camera.
@kevintitley4970
5 күн бұрын
That's not all over the uk you missed Wales out😂
@ChrisBaitson
5 күн бұрын
Wales is next year….
@eltinjones4542
4 күн бұрын
I don't have this camera but my mf3 adventure is with my Lumix g9 This gives superbe results for what I do. The Ibis with or even without the lens stabilisation, means I rarely use tripods ( a pain in the backside) The focus peaking with manual focusing, give me the hyperfocal ability that I sometimes require I know that all mirrorless cameras have that ability but 'the best camera is the one that you have' I also sparingly use a ' brilliant' GX7 and will never sell it Thanks, as ever for sharing your thoughts 📷 👍
@zayacz123
Күн бұрын
I upgraded to the OM 1 and it’s great. But I kept my EM 1 Mark 2. It’s a great all around camera and it focuses great in low light. Some say better than the OM 1.
@mne9476
3 күн бұрын
4:15 “never failed to let me down” ? But I thought you liked it! LoL. I know what you meant. I love my E-M1 II. I find myself grabbing my M-10 II almost as much though. My EM-1 II does everything I need it to do. The only thing lacking for me is high-speed video. But I am not really into video much at this point so I will not upgrade until it makes sense. Bird tracking is tricky but it does well. Distracting backgrounds throw CAF off sometimes and it is hard to get it back in the same burst.
@steverphotog
4 күн бұрын
Hey Chris! Steve R from York PA here. Have been enjoying your posts and would like you to know I bought my used EM-1 Mk II largely due to your great videos. Still have my Nikons, but haven't used them much since. Been using my D850 for tabletop stills and macros, and will be trying the OM for same. So far been taking a few photos around the yard and added the 100-400mm f5-6.3 that I'm still getting used to. BTW, I couldn't help noticing the bridge structure behind you during your last great image of the bridge and was wondering if you happened to turn your Oly around with your wide angle and do your magic with it. Thanks for the great content, and look forward to your next adventure and images. Cheers!!
@pekkaiphone
5 күн бұрын
Hi Chris! Thanks for a great video. I just received a "well used" copy from mpb for bargain. Gonna play around with it this weekend🙂
@ggwildlife
3 күн бұрын
nice video Chris, i have the EM1.3 and EM1X, EM10.2 wouldnt trade them in ever, keep up the good work.
@kcphotogeek6207
4 күн бұрын
The EM1 II is a great camera and I honestly believe the later flagship releases on MFT don't significantly improve on it for photography. I plumbed for the Lumix G9 based on the lenses that suited my photography mainly the PanaLeica 12-60, but the EM1 II and the G9 are neck and neck in my opinion. Also those bigger channel reviewers who a few years ago were shaming MFT users on DR now say DR doesn't matter after recent releases from Nikon and Sony had worse DR at low ISOs than both EM1 II and G9 😂. By the way I thought the hi res pic under the bridge turned out great.
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. The hi res was my favourite of the day. The others were a bit meh in the end. My next upgrade will be to either the Mark iii or the OM-1 for the star autofocus as I want to dabble with astrophotography later in the year. The EM1 is capable but the screen gain is difficult to focus on a star.
@estraume
2 күн бұрын
I have the OM-1, but if my budget had been the limiting factor, I am sure that a EM-1 mk.ii would have been just as good for 90% of the photos I take.
@ChrisBaitson
2 күн бұрын
The OM-1 is my 2025 upgrade path I think.
@robb8773
9 сағат бұрын
I shoot with a EM1 MIII and love the M43 system. I sell my work online and through galleries. At NO point has anyone said, "oh, I'm not buying your work because you didn't shoot it with FF" or asked what type/brand of camera the pic was shot with! Its the person behind the camera, not the camera!
@stephentalas1940
4 күн бұрын
Thanks, I got an OMD EM10 a few years back as a prezzie, just blown away by the quality of images M4/3 delivers, I'll have to keep my eye's peeled for a used one.
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
The EM10 Mark ii was my first dabble with micro four thirds and kind of set the lightbulb off for me. Was a brilliant little camera.
@db755no
4 күн бұрын
Bravo !! fai delle foto magnifiche, bel video ciao
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
Thank you/merci/grazie.
@mongoose9594
4 күн бұрын
Aaarrgghhhhh, it’s the HUMBER BRIDGE!!! 😂. Lovely review Chris and great photos/images as per usual. Got the same model and determined to get my head round it and your videos help enormously so, thank you! Quick Q, what’s your filter system please? Keep the vids coming Chris.
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
I use the K&F Square Pro system.
@CheikoSairin
2 күн бұрын
Amazing Hi-Res image at the end of the video. A big LIKE from me. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Singapore.
@ifell3
4 күн бұрын
Great video, i think you should do a recap of your setting of all those lovely pictures you have taken.
@NJM1948
2 күн бұрын
Great video and some lovely shots. These look remarkable cameras.....I'm just a bit wary of moving down to a small sensor. I like to crop quite a bit in certain instances and I am very wary about the low light issues tha small sensor cameras have problems with. I shoot Fuji (APSC) at the moment but I really do like the form factor of the OM system - except for that sensor!! Has anyone else taken the plunge and moved from FF or APSC? If so what are your comments regarding my worry about switching?
@yoki9743
5 күн бұрын
Hi Chris... Just think... If you followed the crowd... just imagine how extra fab your shots would be if you moved up to FF...lol... I have the Mk3 and the trio of f2.8 pro Oly lenses... giving me 7 to 150... or 14 to 300... add in the tele and your over 400... whats not to like... there is no other system that gives you so much for such little money... its so versatile... eventually folk who like me have been and tried apsc and ff after we have been constantly told that M4/3 isn't any good...... will finally get the point... M4/3 is here to stay... and sensor size is a moot point when it comes to the "overall" performance of any camera system...Am I so glad I didn't sell it all... me personally I have had Olympus cameras for over...50 yrs and just love them... no one makes a class, quality, innovative camera like Olympus(omsys now)... ask David Bailey... and "everyone" has heard of him...even Gen Z....lol... Keep on doing your thing Chris... love the last shot... Peace and kind regards... Yoki.. (subber and thumbs up clicker...lol..)
@louisswaim7024
4 күн бұрын
Yes, mine is the E-M 1 mk iii, and I absolutely love it. I do a lot of hiking and enjoy bird photography. With a sling pack, I can take both my Zuiko 100-400 and my Zuiko 12-100, and hike all day, changing lenses on the fly should I want to shoot landscape as well as birds. Thanks for a nice video and images. What lens were you using?
@metalgear1288
5 күн бұрын
I had Olympus EPL-1 as my first mirrorless camera. However, I eventually moved away from Micro Four Thirds sensor as I was facing many noise when taking astrophotography.
@photomaker4502
3 күн бұрын
Good thing you got one, because it seems Taylor Swift got one as well which means now it’s going to be harder to get one used for a bargain.
@RickSchrader-p5w
4 сағат бұрын
What lens or lenses were used in the video
@bewsbury
4 күн бұрын
Hi Chris, great video especially as i have just got my hands on an em1 mkii….can you give me the heads p on the filter kit you are using..?? Many thanks
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
Hello there! I use the K&F Square Filter Pro system.
@bewsbury
4 күн бұрын
@@ChrisBaitson cheers Chris much appreciated..👍
@deborahhammond8576
2 күн бұрын
I’m thinking of buying one of these to convert to infared: does it have focus peaking please.
@steveworthington930
5 күн бұрын
Still learning the EM2 after best part of a year! Live composite is a genious feature, then custom modes, brilliant kit.
@ChefCrash1
4 күн бұрын
Great video. What lens were you using?
@ChrisBaitson
4 күн бұрын
That was with the 12-40 f2.8 Pro lens.
@Brooderful
Күн бұрын
I've had my eye on this camera for ages. How is it for video, specifically indoor cooking videos?
@ChrisBaitson
7 сағат бұрын
230Mbps Cine 4K, it looks glorious for video.
@Brooderful
6 сағат бұрын
@@ChrisBaitson Great, thanks Chris! Is there a cheapish lens you would recommend for close-up cooking videos?
@ChrisBaitson
6 сағат бұрын
It depends how close you want to get. The 60mm macro lens from Olympus is great.
@Brooderful
6 сағат бұрын
@@ChrisBaitson Ok, I'll do some more research. Love your channel and it's a big part of my decision to go for M4/3 and the E-m1 MII in particular. Not sure I can reach the level of your amazing photos though!
@philmetcalfephotography
5 күн бұрын
To be perfectly honest, whats not to like. Doesn't break the bank to buy, doesn't break your back lugging about and has all the whistles & bells you'd ever need.
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