Olympus firmware update v3.0 and video with the LS-P4

[@TITAOSTEIN]

We are missing you and your great videos in the OM / Olympus community:) A lot of amazing new OM products waiting for your reviews!!

[@RonaldBrown59]

Thanks making this firmware update video. Olympus has really added a lot of nice upgrades here. It's like I just purchased a new camera.

[@dvdaltizer]

Heck ya super stoked about this new firmware. I bought an EM1 mkii already and love it

[@GiulioSciorio]

Dave Maze are you shooting more video with the EM1 MMII at this point? Like to see you compare to your Sony’s.

[@dvdaltizer]

Giulio Sciorio yes I love it! Shooting everything with it

[@GiulioSciorio]

Dave Maze dope! Can’t wait to see what you create. I’m evaluating one myself.

[@dieseldavey]

Thanks for the video as always. Wish I hadn't listened to people and I kept my olympus gear. I really miss it.

[@Makta972]

What do you have now ?

[@dieseldavey]

Makta972 Sony it’s ok but not Olympus I think Olympus gives you so much regards features and the lenses are so compact.

[@JeffreyMcPheeters]

I remember watching this when it came out and sort of noted how useful an LS P4 might be; well just got one finally, so rewatched. And I’m glad that I still have the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II along with the Mark III and M1X as they all are even more amazing with the firmware updates that have occurred.

[@turnright1131]

Thanks Jason Segal, I loved you in "How I met your Mother" btw 😁👍🏽

[@samicassis]

Very informative. Thank you. I also want to add that because of you I kept my Olympus gear while buying Sony A7 iii. A year later can you guess which camera I am using more often? Spent a month traveling all over Egypt last April, the OM1.2 was with me all the time even during windy days in the desert when the light sand storms kept my friends’ cameras inside.

[@bogrunberger]

I have a Sony A7 II at home, but I use an E-M1 II at work exclusively for stills and videos. I love it, especially the IS which is the best of the best and easily beats my A7 II. But image quality is really good too. Can't wait to try the new firmware.

[@MrMichaelMeissner]

Note, the Boya shock mount for audio is no longer available at Amazon. Olympus makes its own version of the shock mount adapter (SM2), but it doesn't look like Amazon carries it. Amazon does have a similar shock mount adapter (Movo SMM5-B) that you might want to adjust the links for. I picked up the LS-P4 in 2019, and I'm just starting to look at using it with my E-m1 mark II (hence my interest in the video). As I was playing with it, I noticed that is it uses a rechargeable AAA battery to power it. I could imagine if you are shooting events that take all day, that it would be useful to throw a few charged NiMH AAA batteries in the bag to swap out if the LS-P4 batteries are drained and you don't have a chance to recharge the LS-P4 with a USB charger. I hate battery operated devices that have an integrated battery with no provision replacing the battery during the day. It is a shame that the LS-P4 dropped the PCM sync functionality that the older LS-100 had, where the E-m1 mark II and E-m1x could tell the LS-100 when to start/stop recording. It is also a shame that the E-m1 mark III also seems to have dropped this functionality.

[@imfilmworks6087]

Subscribed! I have caught several of your videos over the years but this one really caught my attention. Excellent walk-through and demonstration of your workflow and how you use these tools together. As an LS-P4 user myself, you gave me some interesting ideas. Keep up the great work!

[@haflingerduo]

Really informative video. Explained so many things that I have never fully understand. Thanks so much.

[@bpcs63]

Thanks! I am surprised the internet has not lit up with how good the EM1.2 is for vlogging now with video CAF. All the other improvements are great as well.

[@tungbui994]

Is it good for vlogging? I'm trying to find reviews on it. But can't find any?

[@Smoothblue90]

Olympus has a 9-18 zoom lens. It would be interesting to see if this camera with eye auto focus and that little zoom lens would be good for vlogging.

[@deenugent473]

@@Smoothblue90 - Do you have a suggestion on which Olympus lens would be best for video?

[@GiulioSciorio]

Super good Joseph! So happy to Olympus move more into video. If you ever make it down to ATX lets link up.

[@Smoothblue90]

Great video. I updated by EM1 Mark II, my 12-40 mm, and my 40-150 mm lenses tonight. I'm looking forward to trying the 5 point with the center point priority autofocus.

[@Ricardo-SW]

Packed with useful information- thank you!

[@danieldougan269]

Thanks for this. I'm wondering if the E-M1 II now makes more sense for video than my Panasonic G85...especially with that phase-detect autofocus system working as well in video as it does for stills. Also, is there any reason to use the LS-P4 over my Zoom H1N? What about the LS-P100 FOR XLR and high-bitrate recording?

[@alfredpaoloconfiado2864]

I actually just purchased the Olympus em-1 II to upgrade from my Panasonic G85. I never liked the larger sizes from Panasonic's offerings and don't have a need for 10-bit video. I'm testing out the benefits of EM1.2 over the G85 to see if it's worth it for me. So far I really love the camera but I have to use it past this little honeymoon phase to really see.

[@jonathanpapia8621]

@@alfredpaoloconfiado2864 Hey man I know this comment is a year old but I am in the same situation. I have a g85 and was looking to upgrade to the em1.2 or 3 because of the autofocus. Was it a worthy upgrade?

[@MrMichaelMeissner]

I know this is an old reply, but the G85 has one feature that the E-m1 mark II doesn't have, namely the ability to record live events that are more than 1/2 hour without stopping and restarting the video, unless you use an external HDMI recorder.

[@ipadista]

I have noticed a bug with Firmware 3.0, when you have extended the screen, the eye sensor still disables it when something gets close to the EVF. Previously the eye sensor got disengaged as soon as the screen is moved out from its resting position. This is really annoying at times. For instance, if you want to hold the camera low to your waist doing semi candid street shots looking from above. This is no longer possible unless you disable the eye sensor. If you have an E-M5 MKII you can compare, since it still has the original behavior.

[@thomaskeler4020]

Very well explained!

[@Smoothblue90]

One of the things I liked with the G9 was being able to have auto image review off and being able to press the image review button while the buffer was clearing and when the buffer cleared the camera remembered that the image review button had been pushed and showed the last image. Excellent Olympus has added that and improved on it. With Olympus, when the image review button is pressed. If the buffer is clearing, they immediately show the last image taken. It doesn't even wait for the buffer to clear. This is awesome. I keep Auto Image review off. Because I'm doing running gun and I want to keep seeing what is currently happening in the viewfinder like using a DSLR. But I have to check the histogram to expose to the right. This lets me do both those things. This was on my list for things to add to this camera or add to the Mark III. I still want a my menu. But this modification directly improved my photography experience.

[@JohnGilbert49]

Good video. I shoot Nikon D850/D750/D500 and Fujifilm X-T2. However, I am considering the Olympus EM-1 MK II. What is your experience with noise and what is the highest ISO you have used? Thanks.

[@MiaogisTeas]

They updated the art filters, too, which I don't normally use, but it actually looks really nice! 😅 I thought I'd have a play with it, and found out it makes the image really similar to an Instax film look, with dark green shadows and blue-pink skies. You can modify the effect by under or over exposing the image, too. There are so many things in the update, it really was a huge surprise. Still wish I had wireless tethering, but oh well.

[@arefuddinahmed892]

Thanks a lot for the wonderful video with lot of important information.

[@alexsmith9462]

Hi, Joseph! Thanks for a very nice review! I was wondering how do the microphones in LS-P4 compare to the STEREO mics such as Rode Stereo VideoMic pro or similar photography mics from other producers. I understand, LS-P4 has a fancy AD converter but what about the mic itself? Another thing: the fixation solution on the camera is very strange. The unit protrudes to the back (not the front) of the camera. Won't it disturb you taking photos using the viewfinder?

[@baihu4u]

I have an LS 20 m that I've occasionally pair with my GH4 to capture audio in duplicate in this manner.. Beautiful hi-definition stereo audio results.

[@bernhardtsen74]

getting my 1st Olympus in 2½ months time!switching from Nikon to Olympus!I love shooting full frame pictures but really hate filming with my D750 in any video setting!if the new 5mkiii is cheaper than the 1mkii, then I will buy that instead!

[@PhoenixWright101]

That was really helpful, thank you.

[@briancounts7111]

Great video as always. THANKS.

[@berntlie6799]

Very useful. One question on the firmware update to v. 3.0... I have a feeling that the start-up of the E-M1.ii has slowed down somewhat after the upgrade. I haven't measured it; it is just a feeling. Am I right, or is it just my imagination?

[@konstantinaksenov4850]

It seemed to me that the time to turn on the camera increased after flashing to version 3.0

[@MiaogisTeas]

Same here. Not super slow though, especially compared to some cameras

[@danieldougan269]

So, that's nice how it works with an external recorder, but is that only with Olympus recorders? I have a Zoom H1. Obviously, you can output 3.5mm audio from any external recorder, but I seem to remember Olympus promoting its LS-100 recorder as a high-end audio solution that can be plugged straight into the camera via USB. Also, I've heard complaints online about the pre-amp on the E-M1 II. Do you think it's usable, or is the recorder a necessity?

LS-P4 has one additional gem inside. When USB is configured as PC connection, it acts as audio in and audio out device. And since it offers much better audio quality than any builtin laptop mic, it is a great solution for conference software like Zoom etc... And even better, it charges NiMH inside when connected that way. I paired it with my OM-D E-M10 M3 for everyday Zoom meetings. Too bad that this camera doesn't offer clean HDMI out - battery meter always present in video mode, turn on face tracking and it gets even worse with this rectangle put on your face. But with battery meter and continous AF plus LS-P4 audio it is no match for any laptop.

[@eduard7485]

How could you pair it with E-M10 III ?

@@eduard7485 E-M10 doesn't have mic input, so unfortunately you can't. But you can pair it directly with PC and use audio from LS and video from camera.

[@eduard7485]

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[@gernerchristensen8114]

I am very happy on behalf of the video shooters where your presentation is both deep and broad. Standing back as a photographer only I feel my cup only half full and missed focus on the improvements here in full. But it's hard these days to find videos covering photography only and go deep with it. Hence this video also fails to cover my needs having the FW 3.0 fully explained.

[@erosario64]

Joe, I was hoping to hear your input about all of the new updates but you just gave us a lot of info on recorders and mics; that would be great for a separate video. I hope to see a second part to this video. Thanks for everything.

[@titouyou1]

Thanks Joseph. I've done the upgrade and I'll try autofocus this summer when practicing wildlife photography. Any settings advice ?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

Well for my 2 cents, I really like the nine-box option with center priority AF for stills in conjunction with back button focus. That setting which I've been using on the EM1X has been pretty bulletproof for action stills. If we're talking video AF with the EM1.2 I think C-AF single point is the best we can do for moving objects. One setting you can change up is the C-AF sensitivity if you're looking to tweak the camera's performance for your specific subject.

[@titouyou1]

@@JosephEllisPhotographer Yes, I've also set the back button focus and I'll try C-AF sensitivity on puffins and other sea birds

[@henrycolestage4249]

I almost got the em1 mkii for video but with some of its issues, I got the Fuji xh1 instead. With the new update, I just traded my xh1 and 18-135 for the em1 mkii and 12-100. I can hardly wait for it to arrive. Oh yea, FLIPPY SCREEN here I come! I clicked on this video for the LS-P4 and am now absolutely going to get it instead of a Deity or Rode Pro plus. I want it not only for my voice but for capturing ambient nature sounds. much more versatile tool. Winner, winner, chicken dinner ;-)

[@niceride]

Goodbye LS-P4 (discontinued). No other field audio recorders with FLAC recording support?

[@Jay19876]

Hi @Joseph Ellis I was wondering if the EVF is obstructed when using the LS-P4, with your set up? I am trying to find an audio solution that is flexible for ambient recordings but will also work with my Olympus 300mm F4 in hand held situations, thus, needing to brace the camera against my face while using the EVF. Thanks for another informative video :)

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

Jay19876 If you buy the Movo SMM5 shock mount and push the recorder forward on the sled then the EVF is useable. I also recommend one of those coiled mini to mini cables so it’s all nice and tidy. I think that I put links in the description if you need them.

[@Jay19876]

@@JosephEllisPhotographer Thanks for the information :)

[@brendapas]

Thanks Joseph for this video. I have learned so much and loving my new OMD MKII! I was also hoping that you could help with slow motion video. I have looked all over KZbin for Olympus camera functions on how to create slow motion video and use it in Olympus software. I have my camera set at 1080p 60p. Can you please help?

[@abdulazizahmed838]

Is the Em1 mark 2 still better buy than the new em5 that will be coming out for video?

[@mauriciopaiz745]

Thanks for the review, have you compared the noise levels from the LS-P4 vs the camera audio? Last time I tried recording with external audio, the noise floor from the camera's preamps were no good. Have you tried or know if the X is any better?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

I've been very happy with my Sennheiser MKE 600 going into the EM1X and EM1.2 and with the LS-P4 I tend to turn down the gain to -5 in-camera and increase it with the LS-P4 which I think gives awesome quality. Also anytime your piping the audio into the camera you'll also still get the LS-P4s internal recording so you'll have that just in case. I hope that helps, those are just my experiences, nothing scientific.

[@tkarlmann]

With the new software, why aren't/couldn't the E-M1 MkII's be your "A" cams? Although I like the same-dual slots of the "x", I don't think that's worth the difference in $$$. (If using theMkII, I would record RAW to slot 1 and JPEG to slot 2) Thoughts?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

tkarlmann They could, I have up until now been using the EM1x for the AF performance. At this point in terms of video I think they’re interchangeable.

[@htwarrior6801]

Does the firmware add 1080 120fps to the EM1mkii?

[@tkarlmann]

@@JosephEllisPhotographer So, has firmware 3.0 allowed the MkII to equal the "X" in AF performance?

[@konstantinaksenov4850]

@@htwarrior6801 no, does not add.

[@macg33zr]

Thanks for the video. When the LSP-4 is mounted on the hot shoe with an adaptor like that or the one that Olympus show in their features, you cannot use the EVF viewfinder as the audio device will be banging on your head! So I guess most people flip out the screen when taking video with this setup? I was looking at taking some wildlife video with LSP-4 audio and a 300mm F4 - so maybe I will look for some hot shoe bracket that allows to use the EVF with this setup - I find EVF easier with long lenses!

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

With the shock mount i use in the video you can still use the viewfinder. It's not 100 percent out of the way but because the top of the mount allows you to move it forward it's the best solution I've found for the LSP4.

[@macg33zr]

@@JosephEllisPhotographer Thanks - I ended up getting a "Movo DSE4" 4 inch cold shoe extension bar. It allows to mount the LS-P4 and a pixel remote trigger for the additional scenario when I want to video wildlife from a hide remotely 'hands off'. Just a shame that Olympus don't support the USB "pcm recorder link" Em1mk2 video sound option so the LS-P4 audio can be started by the camera. The older LS-100 recorder supported this. I will have to use a pixel remote and a bluetooth smartphone app for the recorder, or leave the recorder running.

[@gregbillings]

Indidnt know before the breakdown of the updates the em1 mk ii only had contrast detect for AF in video.

[@sandralanham7196]

Hi, I have learnt so much from your videos. I had Canon & have now moved to Olympus, love it. 2 questions please. How do I save my custom settings before I update my camera? I haven't been able to find a pre-set for weddings that I like for Olympus, what do you recommend please? I used to use Visco but it doesn't look any good with Olympus images. Thank you. Kind Regards Sandy

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

Sure, saving your settings is by default part of the Olympus Digital Camera Updater application. You should be prompted before the actual firmware update to save all settings which are then automatically restored at the end of the process. You can also use the app to do a backup of your settings anytime. As far as Lightroom Presets... that really depends so much on your style but I love Mastin, DVLP (Jose Villa), Cascade and maybe the ones I use the most Alien Skin Exposure X4. I hope that helps!

[@libork8106]

Great vlog as always Any news on real E-M1m3 ????

[@deenugent473]

Thank you for your wonderful video Joseph. What is your recommended lens for video to be used with the EM1 MKII? Thanks for your input!

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

Dee Nugent Well a great all rounder would be the 12-40 Pro but I use everything in my bag at times, it all depends on your vision :)

[@scacv]

Hi ! While on manual, how do you set your record level & headphone volume on LS-P4 and the input level on Em1 mkII ? I feel like I have too much noise coming from my Em1 mkII even with "noise reduction"... Really anoing even if there is no sounds in my room :/ Thanks a lot !

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

Hi Vito - The first thing I would check that the record level of the camera is set to 0 or lower, it's definitely better to have the volume boosted by the LS-P4 than increasing the gain on the camera. Try that and it should fix the problem or you can always pull the internal recording from the LS-P4 and sync in post.

[@chtojeetovsezanyali]

Can't decide between Ol.em1m2 and Fujifilm systems. Now I have the om-d em10m3, love it's sizes and weight but I need more professional tool...

[@Smoothblue90]

I'm sorry. I really have to ask. What do you mean by a more professional tool? I actually think they're pretty similar systems. Both have great autofocus. Both have great color. Both have great lenses. I looked at Fuji pretty hard before I went Olympus.

[@oo-ty5uz]

Thanks.

[@gregbillings]

What would say is the video AF difference for video vs 1x, not taking into account the AI modes?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

Greg Billings The only thing I’ve spotted so far is the availability of group C AF in video with the 1x ( or I haven’t been able to find it).

[@davehanner360]

Another great video! On the topic of video, do you use ND filters? If so, which one?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

I use a B+W with a couple of step down rings so I can fit it to both the 12-100, 40-150 and the f1.2 Primes. Comes in handy for sure when you want to maintain a wide open aperture.

[@GeorgeMarinakis72]

Hi Joseph! May give help me connect and Synchronized OM-D E-M1 MarkII and LS-P4 ? Thank you

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

It’s pretty easy - just use a mini to mini headphone cord to connect the headphone jack on the LSP4 (not the mic jack) to the mic jack of the EM1MKII. Set the record volume on the camera to 0 and then adjust the record volume of the LSP4 and start recording on that device. Last check the levels on the camera and adjust as needed. The headphone jack of the LSP4 is acting like a line out to the mic input of the camera. The only thing I wish is that hitting record on the camera would also start the LSP4 but that doesn’t happen so I start the recorder first and then the camera. The nice thing is that you do get the sound recorded on both the camera and the LSP4 as a backup.

[@GeorgeMarinakis72]

@@JosephEllisPhotographer Thank you Joseph! Also solved my main question how start recording simultaneous video and sound

[@DB-nl9xw]

What's the dynamic range of the video?

[@Nick-_-452]

Any suggestions on an inexpensive omni and shotgun mic for strict use on the EM1.2?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

sciullo779 Rode Video Micro $50 or the Deity D3 $100 are very good

[@bellewozza3724]

What windshield did you buy? Could you please post a link to buy one? Thanks

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

Hi Belle, it's from Olympus, the Olympus WJ-2, I put the link in the description but here it is: bit.ly/2RDHKNf

[@jackcook1003]

When the LS-P4 is plugged into the Mark II, does it turn off the camera's microphones?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

Yes, anytime there is anything in the mic jack, even if your recorder/shotgun etc is off, the internal mics are disabled.

[@abdulazizahmed838]

What is the best vlogging lens for this camera?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

AbdulAziz Ahmed I like the 12mm f2 since it’s so small and not too wide but I also use the 12-40 a lot for video.

[@edgardodj]

any news will be firmware update for EM5 mark2?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

Edgaras Usas There was a minor update for the EM5.2 on the same day unfortunately it wasn’t the massive haul in features like the EM1.2.

[@danielsgl]

I couldn't figure out how to transfer raw files. Are there special procedures for this?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

In the OI share app you need to hit the gear icon at the top right, click on 'import photos' and then look for the slider that says "show raw images" Raw images do take some time to transfer so it's not my preferred method as I like to create jpgs from my raws in camera and then export them as jpgs but if you need that flexibility, you've got it.

[@danielsgl]

Hi Joseph, thanks. Works great. Looks like Snapseed can see the raw file but not edit it.

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

danielsgl I use Lightroom for iOS to edit raw files on my phone but I like I said 99% of the time I just use jpegs and Snapseed.

[@danielsgl]

Hi Joseph, I have an android. I tried that app awhile back and it wouldn't work. I tried it again today and now it works. Thanks for help. Been watching your videos for over a year. They inspire me to do more with photography.

[@MrTifoso31]

Many improvements came with fw 03 for which you bought the m1x. Would you still buy the m1x now?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

MrTifoso31 Well yes I would, the joy stick and the improved button layout, battery management, overall durability, dual UHSII card slots, hand held high res etc even the My Menu have been awesome for my work so I likely would still have gone for it. That being said I do feel Olympus has given new life to sports, wildlife, video shooters and the like with the EM1.2 v3.0 without the size and price of the 1x and that is awesome.

[@Smoothblue90]

I am OK with using the d pad for the autofocus point movement. But I still would really like a my menu. And I would like for the ISO adjustment to work just like the aperture and shutter speed adjustment. When I press the button for ISO adjustment. I want the ISO box to turn yellow, and then as I turn the dial I want to see the ISO number change in the box and the dots on the screen that show over and under exposure to work just like aperture and shutter speed adjustment. Going to that extra screen to adjust ISO, while showing me my over and under exposure, it's nicer than other manufacturers that just have a dead ISO adjustment, but it's still a little strange.

[@frankfeng2701]

Still no 4k60p?

[@JosephEllisPhotographer]

Frank Feng Yeah, I’m kinda holding out hope 4k60 comes with a firmware update to the EM1x but we’ll see.

[@CrotZari]

I wonder, will the soundrecorder start recording automatically when connected to the em1-mk2? Or do you need to start recording video and sound separatedly?

[@saltyfish5244]

Stefan Schmidt Olympus recorders starts automatically

[@Tmrynr]

5:11 the way he says "raw". What accent is this? It sounds good.

[@garybrown9719]

If you worked for Olympus thier sales would triple.

[@Theory4]

You have acid reflux. Careful with this condition, as it can turn into barrets.

[@rontoon4873]

Shame on Olympus for not fixing the auto ISO to go to ISO 25,600 and every other older camera they made can go to ISO 25,600 in auto ISO.

[@Smoothblue90]

Sure enough. 6400 Max.