Photographing Scotland with Micro Four Thirds - Olympus E-M1 Mark ii

Scotland is an area I have always wanted to visit & I finally got the opportunity to take a camera up there and shoot it.
I used my micro four thirds Olympus E-M1 Mark 2 for the photos in this video, the video itself was filmed on my Sony A7r.
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My name is Chris and I am a landscape photographer from East Yorkshire focussing on coastal long exposures using my micro four thirds Olympus cameras.
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[@larrygoodsell9273]

Dear OM Systems, I would like to nominate Chris Baitson as a candidate for one of your new Om Syatem ambassadors. Seriously, OM Systems, if you're watching, at the very least, hook this guy up with anything he asks for. I've been thoroughly enjoying your content but that Milkey Way/light painted shot was next level!

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you Larry, that’s very kind of you to say.

[@larrygoodsell9273]

@@ChrisBaitson Thank you for content!

[@ramonscott6045]

@@larrygoodsell9273 I agree

[@Deetroiter]

I used to be one of those people that were "oh, never a MFT camera. The photos will look just like some 2005 mobile phone". Recently, I was on a quest to look for a new camera to try out and one that really caught my eye with its style was the Lumix GX80/85. I saw it was MFT and said nope! After a few months of going back and forth on it, I decided to cave in since there was a solid deal for the Kit that includes the camera and 2 lenses. I figured worst to worst I can always return it back. I added a Lumix 20mm 1.7 to the order since I read great things about it and I mostly shoot primes. My biggest regret about this camera and MFT system is that I didn't get involved with it sooner! I've had everything from Nikon to Pentax to Leica, etc and I have to say that this camera is right up there with my all time favorites I've ever owned. Which is crazy because the price of the cameras and lenses in the MFT are extremely affordable when compared to many other options out there. Since I've gotten the Lumix, my Leica has literally just sat in its bag and gets no use because I enjoy the Lumix that much. Now I know the camera isn't an Olympus/OM but I posted about it because that camera has garnered my interest in all other aspects of MFT and especially about OM cameras. If there's anyone else out there on the fence about MFT and unsure about giving it a go, I say to you don't hold back. The pictures do NOT look like old mobile phone photos, they're top notch! I really enjoyed your video and your photos, thanks for sharing it with us!

[@lensman5762]

I think that a lot of nonsense has been propagated by armchair photographers about MFT and other cropped sensor cameras. A couple of weeks ago, I resurrected my twenty year old Nikon D70, put a 24~85 VR lens on it and I can't remember that last time that I enjoyed photography so much, perhaps with the exception of when I use my Leica M. Yes, above iso 400 the photos show noise, it is only a 6 MP CCD sensor, It has no live view, it is as basic as they come, but because I had to be careful and treat it like a film camera, I have actually produced quite a few really good photos with it. I really rate both my EM5 MKII and EM 1 MKII very highly, BTW.

[@stub8213]

GX80 was my first and still my favourite of the three MFT cameras I own ☺️

[@mathish1477]

​@@lensman5762still my favourite camera is the lumix L1 (Leica digilux 3). Only 6 mp but the images are stunning (except when it's dark). I also shoot lumix gx9 and g9. All good tools.

[@paulsebring5326]

Your work never ceases to amaze me. Well done Chris!

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you sir.

[@mongoose9594]

That last 5 minutes of the video Chris, you look knackered! Just goes to show how much time and effort you put in to getting to those amazing places and taking those incredible images! Well done indeed!!!

[@thomashakiel1344]

Your pre morning image on day three using your phone light was just an incredible image. Totally blew me away. Thanks for all of your great videos.

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thanks Thomas. That one will be getting printed if my wall tomorrow 🤘🏻

[@simonatterbury]

Like this "road trip" format" and all the problem solving, very interesting and great pics.

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thanks Simon. I’ll try the format again.

[@andybamforth]

Well, who says mft is a poor relation. They should watch this. I'm about to buy an om1. Ive flogged my 5dmk4 and lenses as im knocking on a bit and they were getting too heavy. A friend gave me an old em1 and it was a revelation. Light, tiny and even the cheap lenses were fine. So the cash from the Canon is funding the om1. Can't wait. Thanks for such an inspirational video. Superb comps and use of the light.

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you Andy. You won’t regret it. I sold a 5D3 and some very nice L series stuff to fund the micro four thirds and haven’t looked back since.

[@DaveEP]

Another awesome video Chris! Makes me want to go to Scotland even more....

[@donmckie5285]

Absolutely love the content. Well done Chris.

[@ChrisBaitson]

Much appreciated! Thanks Don.

[@foto-spective]

Great video! Thoroughly enjoyed all the photos. The Milky Way with rock in the foreground was absolutely fantastic. Really superb! Scotland has such beautiful landscapes.

[@davidfleet]

Cracking video mate. I live abroad now but love Scotland so much that I lived in the Outer Hebrides for 3 years. I’m going to be coming back Spring next year and then every 3 months just to go and photograph Scotland again.

[@ChrisBaitson]

I’ve been up twice since this video. It gives me so much that I don’t get locally. It’s just a shame it’s a 10+ hour drive for me to get anywhere half decent up there. I can’t wait to get back.

[@davidfleet]

@@ChrisBaitsonI just saw your Skye video. Great location but too busy for me in summer. Up around the Torridon area is great too. I hoped to get up there as I’m back in the UK for a few weeks but I’m down with family in Coventry with my 7 year old daughter and there’s no way she’s gonna put up with a 13 hour drive. Outer Hebrides in October or May is definitely worth a trip.

[@jamiemercer4927]

I'm far from being a photographer Chris but always enjoy your videos. It sounds like Scotlands got you like its always got me. I could go on with endless lists of places to visit but I'm aware this is only a "comment". It doesn't sound like you will anyway, but if I could give you one piece of advice, it would be, don't go in the summer. The clouds of midges are ferocious.

[@ChrisBaitson]

I have heard about the midges up there. They’re bad enough where I live in the summer months. If I head back up it’ll be towards the back end of the year I think.

[@enzocannizzo8744]

Thank you!

[@ChrisBaitson]

You’re welcome.

[@ulfjonsson2122]

Marvelous images and a great video.

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you my friend.

[@liveinaweorg]

I'm off to Newfoundland in July and taking my new 12-100mm F/4 lens with me on my EM1 MkII. I figured I could learn a lot by watching your videos and this one in particular; I was right :) Thanks Chris.

[@philipvye9887]

Really great video the Astro section was brilliant.

[@lensman5762]

I liked the one with the sky and the lit forground. Great job.

[@MD-eb6iu]

Your recap at the end was great - so good to hear your experiences and feelings. Is there anywhere that you sell prints of your work?

[@ChrisBaitson]

Yes I do. There’s a link at the top of my channel. The shop is slowly getting redone mind you.

[@azjoe_6310]

Nice--I have been looking for a video like this. I hope to go to Scotland next October with my own E-M1 mkii!

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you. I’d advise you to check out the west coast. That’s the more impressive.

[@andyng6344]

Hi Chris, thanks for your demonstration, I will visit Tasmania on this summer and take some star light photo, this video teach me a lot!

[@NealePinkney-td2cn]

Amazing shots, nicely presented, someone would want pics like them for cards ,calendars ect , well done Chris 👏

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@kamurray82]

Welcome to Scotland! Great shots btw!!😊

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you. I’ll be back up in a few months. It’s another world from what I’m used to seeing.

[@kamurray82]

@@ChrisBaitson it is indeed. I live in the eastern-central part of Scotland, and that is totally different again! Even for someone from Scotland, the Highlands is like another world.

[@colintraveller]

Top Drawer When yer coming back up .. You should explore the Mambeg / Glen Mallan rd it's a single track rd , Colintraive - Dunoon i've cycled that ... There is also a 4 1/4 mile footpath at Glen Striven , There is another wreck that everyone on YT doesn't know about is the fishing boat in the Holy loch and other wrecks at Dumbarton . You'll see them on G .Earth And take a wander from ❤Greenock to Inverkip and further down ie Views from Weymess bay , Largs , Cumbrae Isle , Ayr etc .. There is hunners of places ... if yer also interested Clydecharters do Sugarboat tours of the MY Capyatannis that lies in the Clyde off Greenock for the last 50 yr .. There is also Green Lake / Pond Check out John Mckenna he's on here , he went there Just giving you a few alternatives

[@johnpark8297]

Great video Chris, your Milky Way shot at Bow Fiddle Rock is mesmerising. Good to see you got some clear skies. Thanks for posting 👍👍

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thanks John. I was so pleased with how that one came out. I’ve never seen so many stars in the night sky as I have at that location.

[@will674]

Fantastic images!

[@juliehatton2564]

Hi chris I live up here in the highlands . also do photography . if you go to glen coe early in the morning or late evening is best as it gets packed with tourists these days at all these popular locations so be aware ,also lots of photographers . Rannoch moor is spectacular anywhere on the west coast near isle of sky or the isle of skye itsself will blow you away with the views and potential photographs. good luck and always check the weather before you venture up here again . Good luck and keep up the good work.

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you for the info. I plan on heading up again in a few months to that area. What’s the rules on camping/overnighting in a car around there? It’s absolutely stunning I was blown away.

[@juliehatton2564]

@@ChrisBaitson find a place to park and you should be ok a lot of poeple camp in vans and cars over night so you should be ok. freindly folk up here.

[@juliehatton2564]

@@ChrisBaitson Also you might be lucky enough to get some aroura shots at night if dark enough .

[@AlexOmana]

I have not seen the video yet and I know I will like the em1 mark ii is my camera also your videos helped me decide to buy it and I am very happy since 5 months ago I have it still has a lot to give to the em1 mark ii

[@AguilaDeOnix85]

That astrophotography was 🔥. I'm going to Colorado for the first time and will be going to hit up the Red Rocks at night, along with doing snake photos. Your Scotland work's got me inspired.

[@DavidTrowsdale]

Great video and superb images Chris, really enjoyed this ! Nice one 👌🏻

[@kevinterryproffitt9500]

Cracking video, that astro shot was🔥, I'm yet to use my mft system for astro usually stick with my trusty canon 6d. Glencoe is definitely on my bucket list. Cracking video.

[@everydaygrandad5642]

Loving M43 👌

[@ChrisBaitson]

It’s been a while for me!

[@gezgriffiths3793]

Wow absolutely amazing trip Chris. Some of the nicest photos I’ve seen in a long time. Who says micro 4/3 is no good for taking seriously good photos. So long as there is a seriously good photographer behind it. Fantastic 👍🏻👏🏻

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Bigfarmer8]

Well, it took me more than a week before I could watch this video but I am glad I did. Took quite some useful tips and thoughts from it. And what an adventure and what a photos!

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

Beautiful photos’s and video ❤

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you ☺️

[@garyboyle-i1t]

Hi Chris, astrophotography, is very inspiring! will try that myself, keep up the good work....

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you! I plan to do more of it this year 😁

[@tommyvonknorring715]

Wonderful pictures!

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you Tommy!

[@pmr5346]

really nice video, very impressed with the astrophotography, very inspiring, must give it a go. I too am a fan of Olympus so seeing it in action is great. Thanks for the content !

[@humbersnapshot-wayneknight8523]

Great video Chris. 🙏

[@ChrisBaitson]

Thank you Wayne. Hope you’re well.

[@humbersnapshot-wayneknight8523]

Im well mate. Hopefully meet up soon 😊

[@Newlyretired]

Have you been to Glenco yet Chris?

[@ChrisBaitson]

I drove though it on the way back, that’s where the last bunch of images were from.

[@Newlyretired]

@@ChrisBaitson I typed this as I was watching. I've booked a week in Scotland for the photography. Nice video mate

[@ChrisBaitson]

West coast is where it’s at.

[@joncomrie8435]

Could list many a place to view not just Glencoe for Rannoch Moor or Glen Etive, Killin and the falls of Dochart, kilchurn Castle, wailing widows falls, grey mares tails