Budget Gear Great Results - Olympus E-PM1 & 40-150mm R

[@ianvaughan9028]

Henri Cartier-Bresson said "Your first 10,000 photos are your worst" and it's so true. Practice and knowing your gear is far more important than the latest, greatest (expensive) equipment.

[@hnahler]

And in the digital age you have to make that your first 100,000.

[@massimoschiavon2242]

I was been in this park in 2020: really fantastic place. Thousand of birds really handy. Beautiful memories, walking thru the nature…great pictures! Tks!

[@FDMedic78]

I just came across this video. I have been doing photography for about 20 years. More serious in the last 5 years. I created an Instagram page displaying my photos almost 6 years ago. I bought my first brand new full framed camera in 2015, Canon 6D Mark 1, which I still use as my primary camera. I had a Canon 40D before and just recently sold it. Since the purchase of my 6D, I bought a Samsung NX300 in 2015 new. Now, I have an interest in the older technology cameras. The ones that came out 10 years ago and are considered "old and out-dated" by some people and are no longer great cameras. You are correct when you said there are a lot of great options on cameras that won't bust your wallet. Like the one you use in this video. Those cameras still take amazing photos. I don't use Olympus, but have considered getting an older one to have fun with. I liked this video and you mentioned some really strong points not just for the novice photographer, but telling the beginner there are great options out there if you do your research. Great video and I am now a subscriber. -Craig from the US

[@Durio_zibethinus]

9:11 maybe the actual reason you like a small camera, Robin. The difference is you're jacked 💪😆 5:07 this is my favourite from this video, the leading line's beautiful, separate this photo from the usual tourist candid. Whoa, 250 ringgit? I can't find mirrorless that cheap in Jakarta. Should I have a trip to KL instead? 😅

[@JP4drumsFarrell]

I sold all my expensive gear and went with small micro 4/3 cameras including the PM 1 which is becoming my favorite. Saved myself a ton of bucks and increased the fun factor by a million!

[@megnatarnorth2879]

Yah....but you will never ever will get that good blown out background, it's just not possible on 4/3 sensor and their lenses. Never a pro look won't cut it for most.

[@1957PLATO]

Great shots, Robin. That lens is Olympus’ best kept secret.

[@PinnaclePete]

I really enjoyed your choice of music for this video. It worked well with your images. 👍

[@davidwebb091370]

Hi, Robin! I was watching some astrophotography videos using Olympus cameras when I happened to find The Narrowband Channel hosted by Benjamin Chappell. In his particular video entitled "High Resolution Photos of the Moon with Olympus," he paid homage to the popular catchphrase of your videos. At around 2 minutes 58 seconds, you'll hear your name and your catchphrase mentioned. I just thought I'd share this with you. Thanks!

[@petersmitham8273]

I always have that lens in my pocket when out taking photos……for the price it’s unbeatable….

[@Vektorion]

Which lens is it, since I can't find the exact model he's using in the video 😞

[@kenrickhadley4499]

You are truly inspirational. I love how you remind us that stop thinking that the latest and greatest camera is going to make us a better artists. You remind at least me to learn with what I have now. Thank you.

[@jesseespinosa3325]

I still use my epl-2 for timelapse of sunrise/set. 300k clicks and going strong!

[@MichaelGerrard]

Well done Robin! I love this message. This is m43. Small, light and low cost, but great results. Oly did a great job years ago with those little PEN cameras and affordable lenses. I wish they'd update some of those. I know they are low margin, but they pull people into the system.

[@alangamble3236]

Hi Robin I’ve just purchased this camera to add to my collection of Olympus cameras. It’s so light …unbelievable at the moment I’ve paired it with the Lumix 12-32 for a super lightweight combo.

[@gaoldias]

Great video, Robin. I recently purchased an E-M1 mk III and 12-45 F4.0 PRO but I have a couple of older bodies and kit lenses that I still shoot with as well. My oldest camera is a Panasonic GF3...similar to your E-PM-1 and I still like to use it to challenge myself to get the best results I can. Technically, the GF3 is not as good as my E-M1 mk III but I can still get great images from it because the basic principles of good photography still apply no matter what camera you are using.

[@bburnsey]

One of these is what introduced me to M4/3. It also reignited my enjoyment of photography.

[@Lordvader330]

Some days. I love taking out my e-5 or my EM-10 with a vintage OM lens. The color science of the old e-5 is amazing.

[@VictorReynolds]

Good morning from the US! Such lovely images you created prove that one doesn't need the "latest and greatest" gear to create great images. I still have my "antique" E-PL6 that still serves me well. It's the photographer, not the gear, that creates. Thanks for another great video Robin and all the best!

[@johnyutzey6504]

The 8 year old e-pl6 with the 14-150 and VF-4 EVF is one of my favorite cameras. I still shoot it a lot, even though I have newer gear. Small, light, comfortable; it just feels good shooting it, and still gives great images. It's a joy, really.

[@galbano7169]

Благодаря вам, я наконец определился с фотоаппаратом. Хотел недорогой и стильный фотоаппарат, который еще качественно снимает. И вот я наткнулся на ваше видео. Очень красивые снимки. Вы очень хороший фотограф!

[@forthosewhosurf]

Thanks, Robin, I love birds, and photography and have been to this park before with my daughter. Great memories for me and inspiring images from you. All the best from Australia

[@KirstenBayes]

Amazing! Shooting in the film and DSLR days it was so hard to get these kinds of results: you either didnt know what the shots would come out like, or the gear was enormous/expensive. Such a good time for photography.

[@happysoto9792]

Great video Robin! Yes there is so much a photographer can do with any camera. I been using my olympus tg3 for all my underwear photograph since it came out and people think I have such a high end camera fancy setup. I love how much emphasis you always put on improving your technique as a photographer. Keep up the awesome work robin!!

[@alangamble3236]

I bought the TG4 last year for my ‘holiday’ camera and have been amazed at the results for both underwater and general point ant shoots

[@stephenjones9246]

Excellent video Robin, thanks. Your images are wonderfully composed and fun to look at, we see something of the birds' habitat and behaviour which gives the subject context; as if we've been invited into their home just for a moment. Looking forward to the next one.

[@ccroo]

A lovely video by my friend on the other side of the world. Thank you for making this and sharing it, Robin. :)

[@mananchaturvedi6173]

I liked your excited and positive attitude!

[@ted356]

Great images! Loved the comments too. I just bought a used Olympus Pen E-PL2, but prices here in the states are higher than what you are quoting. Still looking forward to seeing what I can do with it.

[@kenblair2538]

Great video and images, Robin. I just love my EPM1, that I purchased, after watching your first video on the subject. It came with the 14-42 lens. I have since added the VP-1 view finder and a Panasonic 4/3 - mft adapter, now I can use my 4/3 lenses too. Only issue is, I wish the lowest ISO was 100, but not really an issue.KB

[@MarcosCodas]

Just bought this lens for my G9. I bought the camera years ago for corporate and product work. As that has dried out over the years, my wife and I use the camera more casually. Now I want to take nature photography back up and this lens will make a great compliment to my 12-40 2.8.

[@jasonwrites9186]

It's all very true. I once had a cousin of mine saying that her photos would look as nice as mine if she had my camera. What she didn't know is that the pictures she commented on were literally taken with a point-and-shoot camera, and her camera was a DSLR.

[@p10pablo]

Great video! has me curious about the Olympus now for birding.

[@svvancouver3307]

My absolute favorite combo is E-PL7 and 75mm. I don’t know what it is about the photos, the way the combo feels in my hand, the sound, the aesthetic of the gear, I just love it. I don’t feel the same level of joy from my Pen F.

[@prodj.mixapeofficial6431]

Hi bro, can help a brother out, do you know how to turn off shutter on epl7? Also, can u use field monitor on epl7? My lcd kinda sucks and doesn't give justice when checking the images.

[@tonyb4326]

Excellent video Robin, proves the point perfectly.

[@stuartcarden1371]

I often use this with my E-PL10 and always enjoy it

[@bradw7084]

Nice images Robin...& a truth in regard to equipment. It's self-evident really, otherwise there would be no great photography from 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50 years ago, long before equipment standards were where we are today.

[@ShinDongJi]

This hits home. While I don't shoot M4/3's, I have a similar setup (Sony A6K and a Sigma 30mm f/2.8) that I use outdoors. Took it out for an on-location photoshoot with some fellow photographers. I think 90% of the time, I am getting smirks from the other photographers as well as some models whom I felt is not taking me seriously. Can't blame them, I'm just some random photographer with a "toy like" setup. No big and fancy gear to flex around. But when it boils down to the outputs.. it's your images that does the talking. Side by side, it got them confused who is using who. As Robin stated, it is the photographer who creates the images. One can have the most expensive gear money can buy and still get crappy results. As the old saying goes, there are no bad camera nowadays... just bad photographers.

[@numbersix8919]

Love it! Love your advice and your birds are truly awesome. But your results are so much better than mine! As Richard Dreyfuss said in The Competition, "I knew you were good but I didn't know you were THAT good." Aside from your long experience, photographer's eye, and art spirit, I believe that (as you may have mentioned before) you also shoot in RAW exclusively, for color at least. Someday, could you please give a brief overview of your basic post-processing go-to touch-ups? Thank you Robin-sensei.

[@bsuthe]

Sometimes I think my very first digital camera would have been all I ever needed. It was the Minolta Dimage D7i. Then Olympus developed Four Thirds. Everything kept improving, and then they developed Micro Four Thirds. I've never bought the newest camera, though. My "main" camera is the E-M10 Mk I, which I bought refurbished. Most cameras I bought used on eBay, as well as lenses, and hand grips, and so on. I am a bit of an "equipment junkie". I think cameras are beautiful machines. Just a few days ago. I acquired an E-PM2. It fits nicely in my "man bag" along side my IR converted E-PM2, both of which go every where with me.

[@rawsteaks8972]

MAJOR love for Robin as always for being a true inspiration!

[@motokelana]

Thank's Robin. Your words about knowing our gear to get great photos are really true & proved. Even with Nikon Coolpix P310 I ever used, I could got some cool pictures on my expect (also with smartphone). And now, I'm so enjoying with my best budget camera, PEN E-P5 with 4 Olympus cheap lens(including this 40-150mm). Good bird photos anyway, sir..I love its.👍

[@rugglez]

So many beautiful images ❤😍

[@simonlock5595]

Your enthusiasm has me wanting to pick up my Sony digital camera ... The same one I can't work out how to use well , or much more than in auto . I'll give it a go again . THANKYOU

[@Carlos1180]

My first mirrorless camera was an Oly E-PL3. Unfortunately I lost it when I split with my ex and I do still miss it despite owning an E-M5 ii and E-M1 ii. With this video you've made me think about replacing it. IT would tickle my funny bone to put my 40-150mm f/2.8 on it :D

[@mart872uk]

Unfortunately I occasional submit images to Alamy (stock images) and they may reject based on equipment used . I use EM1 mkiii plus prime or pro lenses. However I have the 40- 150 lens , tempted to get an EPM1 so can go in more public places with less security issues. I am more towards hobbyist , but have sold images and used to do portfolios .

[@Mark-ks9jj]

Its a great space well worth a visit... brilliant space for photographers

[@smkunder1]

Thanks Robin, you are so inspirational,with what you achieved on a budget!

[@evidencebased1]

Seems like that would be a good combo in addition to your phone’s camera. Phone does the wide stuff and 40-150 gets the tele stuff.

[@HinLai4794]

40150r is the best budget tele lens i have ever seen. I have use it for almost a year and the result is really great

[@joeltunnah]

I love budget gear content. Great photos. I have this lens, it’s great, and weighs nothing.

[@valdiskrebs566]

Great photos with a beginner’s kit!

[@armanddimeo6575]

Amazing lens for the money or even not for the money. Best hundred dollars I ever spent.

[@osowie9368]

So pleasing to look. Great opinion, great results. Thanks... 😉👍

[@hnahler]

A couple of years ago my E-M1 and 12-40 PRO broke in an accident, just a week before a holiday in Scotland specifically for photography. My gear was away for repair and I had to use my old E-PL3 and 12-50 zoom instead. Yes, it was a challenge. I entered two photographs shot with that old, entry-level gear into competitions. The judge did not say anything about image quality and the shots did not score lower than what I would usually achieve. - Yes, getting some of those shots took longer. I needed to take a tripod where I would have shot handheld. I had to manually bracket shots for exposure / dynamic range. In the end, thinking more about the process may have made the shots even better, or at least countered the potentially lower image quality.

[@ДмитрийГрачев-в8р]

Превосходно, волшебно!!!

[@TechnocratiK]

I have an E-M10 II and bought an E-PM1 as a backup. It's a fun camera, albeit with low-light performance that shows its age. It's pocketable with the Olympus 9mm fisheye body cap lens on it and, though I don't own one (yet), I'd bet the 14-42 pancake. Robin is 100% correct that the E-PM1 is a highly capable camera, as is the 40-150 R a highly capable lens. However, there is one budget-friendly feature that is missing on all Olympus PEN cameras (except the F), and that is focus peaking. Manual primes are the best budget solution to the depth-of-field and low-light limitations of MFT cameras, but using them on my E-PM1 is frustrating because of a low-resolution display and no focus peaking. For people willing to take the dive into manual lenses, I'd suggest that the extra money spent on, say, an E-M10, can be later saved buying manual lenses instead of AF lenses.

[@herus6672]

Love your detailed videos. I have a olympus epl5 but it has a problem, image stabiliser is blinking red all the time so it makes blurry photos. I bought olympus epm1 for cheap because i needed something small but didnt want ro spend money

[@RaffaelloIannelli]

I have purchased an used E-P2 last year for 30 euros, even if the autofocus is not the fastest, the "old" 12 MP sensor gives to me a lot of quality shot, especially in black and white.

[@kaptnwelpe5322]

yeah. Have a Lumix GF2 and love it. But I'm tempted to upgrade to a GM1 or GX1, maybe an old Olmpus Pen. The new stuff gets bigger and bigger. I would rather have a EV to stick on then a flipping backscreen. If I take a look at prices of the stuff in better condition at ebay it makes me wonder what those product managers at Olympus and Panasonic are doing the whole day... BTW: fantastic place. Anything with a tele will take spectacular pictures as those animals are real beauties/

[@wildbill9919]

l like your videos because you're honest. You're not a fanboy.

[@derekjones2657]

Great video and much wisdom, Robin. Thank you.

[@stevieb7121]

Great images, great location and great subject! There is far too much emphasis on having the latest kit. Having said that, I'd interested to see how you get on with birds-in-flight with the E-PM1 and 40-150..... ;-)

[@gaoldias]

I think it could be done but your hit rate would be much lower than with, say, an E-M1 mk III or similar.

[@stevieb7121]

@@gaoldias Agree. I think it would be an interesting challenge though!

[@1717jbs]

Great vid Robin. Thanks.

[@dougcooper4917]

Great Video, Great Information, and Great Advice Robin. Thank you.

[@jodybiztube]

I still shoot with my E-PM2 from times to times just for fun. I think it's the best tiny MFT camera. MFT sensor is small, Oly (errr OM) should still give options of tiny MFT cameras.

[@patrickhin4301]

i always wonder how you get the right aperture i:e why f7 instead of f6.3 as they are so close!

[@ivanmarquez6809]

Thanks Robin, a few days ago i acquired that same lens.. and happy , ¿capture one, ligjtroom ..?

[@ivanmarquez6809]

very beautiful colors in yours photos

[@leckywoznicki5393]

Thank you

[@davehellbardt9044]

Hi Robin, greetings from Germany.

[@MarchalisVan]

Just as an aside. I was testing my em5 mark 3 vs the Pen epl10. Same controlled light, same lens, RAW, same distance etc, and Although the Pen had fewer Megapixels and has an older sensor.. When pixelpeeping you actually get slightly higher definition with the epl10, though a little more noise. Making Small text on products just a bit more legible (despite the pixel disparity). I was surprised at how close the picture quality was, different but even (tradeoffs). The EM5 mark 3 has more features and is more customizable though, but I found it interesting non the less. Maybe the EPL10 was playing nicer with the Panasonic 20mm 1.7? Curious how the older 12MP pen cameras compare considering more light per pixel, I think that's something the Black magic pocket 4K optimizes with a bit, considering its only ever doing 4k which is about 8MP on a MFT sensor.

[@citrocar1028]

You'll save money of a large number of people 👏.

[@Wildaboutadventure]

Hi, just discovering your channel. I bought this camera after watching your video. I also got the same lens but it doesn't fit do you have an adapter on the camera for it to fit or does the R fit only. Hope you can help. Wanted a light camera setup for long distance hiking trips..

[@yaupie]

Not only the still shots taken 40-150mm R, the intro video of the green parrot is also very attractive (at 00:20). Was it taken by the big brother 40-150mm f2.8 Pro?

[@mcfl1]

I love my 40-150 R for the money, "The Plastic Fantastic" :)

[@lacijeszi309]

Thanks a lot Robin! This camere look as a toy! :-)

[@pickandstring]

Bought the pen mini after watching your video :)

[@alangamble3236]

Hi Robin…..with the version I have bought when first turning on it seems to fire the shutter although no image is taken. After that it takes images. Is this a fault of the camera?

[@pierrecastillothelifeofpierre]

Hi sir! How do you edit your photos? I love the details, sharpness and colors!

[@lware1]

Great video. Do you shoot in full auto mode?

[@leonchiuhk]

Are the videos also shot with the setup? what settings were you using? Thanks!

[@nolejd50]

That lens (40-150) is way sharper and more contrasty than the 14-150 II. I regret getting the latter and spending way more money on it than I would have if I had gotten the fantastic plastic.

[@sbcwinn]

Hi. I am a new subscriber with a burning question. I have an Olympus E-PM1 just like yours. On my camera the IS (Image Stabilization) symbol on the LCD is red and flashing. I noticed the same situation on yours. Does that mean that my IS is broken?? Or is it normal? I thank-you in advance, for your kind reply.

[@pierrecastillothelifeofpierre]

Where did you buy this sir? Wow!

[@zahifar3936]

Hello Robin. I’ve been watching your videos for a while as I’ve been looking for a compact kit with telephoto lens. I have in my view locally an E-PM 2 with kit 14-42 and 45-150 R you’re using here with external flash for 200$. But as I was reading on forums, I got worried about the stabilisation of such Olympus cameras. Also the issue of shutter shock I’ve been reading about. Would you say that those are issues to be concerned about or that the E-PM1 or 2 would stabilise the lens well enough at 150mm and shutter shock isn’t an issue? Thank you.

[@benkbenkvayo]

Saya menggunakan olympus epl3 kira kira lensa wide angle untuk buat video yg bagus apa ya

[@patrickhin4301]

Hi robin, i have an epl7 am trying to use my dad's old prime olympus lenses ie om 50mm 1.8 with it. Problem i find is some of my pictures are really sharp but most of the time they just ok! is it the camera or the lens being old or am i doing something wrong? Thank you so much for your videos.

O.K. Le sigo con los subtítulos en español. Thank you.

[@luqmanpower9362]

hello robin wong. i need some help. my screen for my olympus pen epl1 is broken. i need a replacement for it. i hope you can help

[@gwarlow]

Music is a bit on the melancholy side… however, the content is amazingly accurate, as usual. A revelation for all levels of photographers. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@phuongnamhuynh1547]

too great!

[@claudiareina2689]

I really don’t get why people is so focused on having 1.4 or 1.2 lenses for bokeh when Olympus produces crazy good bokeh with cheap lenses at 5.6. Beyond me I swear

[@extremelydave]

Knowing how to use ALL your cameras features will give you the opportunity to make your photos the best that you can....if you don't experiment and stay on auto settings, you get auto results. Be brave, get crazy and try something new with your camera every week.... until you have that new process figured out and can use it when you want it.

[@palashchoudhury5565]

I used 2 ve White Camera & Black 12mm Prime Lens Hood is mst bcz i dnt want Light on my Lens Auto Mode wit Manual Aperture Best 4 Bokeh

[@thesakriyagram7668]

Hey Robit, I have a Panasonic GX85 camera and I'm thinking to buy the Olympus 40-150mm R lens to couple with it. Do you think it's a good combination?

[@thesakriyagram7668]

@@StephenStrangways thanks a lot man. Yeah Panasonic lenses are damn expensive. Instead I found the OM 40-150mm for cheap price so I was curious. No Dual OIS but at least the body is stabilized. So I was thinking to give it a try.

[@PremKumar-yf8jo]

Let me know the price in Indian currency, and address of your shop in India,

[@АлександрКравченко-б7щ]

👍

[@scarcesense6449]

8:33 Anyone else thinking Gizmo?

[@JalanKesini]

Epm1 + 40-150mm cost rm250? Wow its cheap compare to here in Indonesia

[@Secna]

A few days ago a bought slightly used E-PM2 with the stock 14-42mm lens and all of the accesories for 65€ including shipping. My location is in east Europe.

[@normancoutts]

guilty as charged - am I. :-)

[@sl-rt5kv]

I have an Olympus EM5 MIII, but must confess that you are giving me E-PM1 envy. Oops, better learn how to take better photographs with the camera I have before rushing out to get a new camera.

[@joeltunnah]

You would miss the ergonomics and controls of the EM5. And you wouldn’t even be saving that much weight or size. I could never go back to the EPM/L series (had the EPL5).

Give a skilled photographer an old rangefinder film camera without a meter, and that person could produce better shots than a bad photographer with very expensive gears. Simple as that.

[@joeltunnah]

Meters aren’t as necessary with film because of the wide overexposure latitude. After a year I pretty much stopped taking my meter on outings, and very rarely missed the exposure (under).

[@fotocafehyd]

whoopie

[@cristianheisenberg9591]

Excepcional!