Live Grad ND on the OM1mkII

[@cliveturner6702]

Hi Roger. The gnd filter looks really useful, and is the only reason I would consider the upgrade to the OM 1 Mk 2 from my OM 1. I have not had the OM 1 long, so will have to keep using the bracketing feature for now to balance out my exposures. It is nice to see what results you can get for the new gnd filter, thank you for sharing 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Clive. There are times when the grad filter can be very useful, and I always try to get a correctly exposed image in one shot. having said that, its not always possible, and in those instances, bracketing is the better option.

[@vermis8344]

I'm in the same situation - I don't think I can justify upgrading from the OM-1, but the live GND sure looks nifty.

[@rogerhance5883]

@@vermis8344 Unless your going to use it a lot, there is probably not a lot of point in upgrading. I still use my older OM1 a lot.

[@RichardCookphotography]

Fantastic overview of this new feature Roger. Very clear and easy to understand. Looks like a really nice addition. Was doing some landscape stuff earlier today and that would have been helpful. Well done 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Richard. Its very easy to use, and as you say, its a nice addition. Not really of much use for bird photographers, but for landscapes, its great.

[@NatPhoto56]

You didn't mention that once you are in GND, the front dial changes the angle at 15 degree increments, the rear dial rotates the angle in 1 degree increments. So, that also means you need a way to alter the exposure using those dials without going in and turning off GND, changing exposure and turning it back on. Pressing the info button allows you to use those dials to change aperture/shutter speed values while still in GND mode. The line for the GND is turned off, but the GND effect is still there and visible. You can press the info button repeatedly to see different info settings, and then back to the ability to change the position / angle of the GND.

[@2o4II112II26o2]

Thanks, Keith for the extra useful information - I appreciate it , David

[@rogerhance5883]

To be perfectly honest Keith, I hadnt realised that. I just switched GND off when I wanted to change exposure, and then switched it back on afterwards. YOur tip makes it a lot quicker. Thanks for the information. 👍

[@godsinbox]

I originally thought it sucked but after using for the last couple of months, when used on a cloudy day without swinging trees or movement, I kinda like it. it's a jarring look compared to a HDR. You need to mention that once GND feature is on, you cannot change exposure, move the focus spot or take a movie. It is quite limiting on normal functions.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting. If you read the comment from KeithBauerAbq in the comment below, you can change expose without going out of GradND by pressing the info button. I ahve to admit, I did not know this until he pointed it out !

[@davidosborn3356]

Hi Roger. Another very interesting and informative video. Certainly looks a nice area and you definitely managed to get some really nice stills. I look forward to your next video as I’ve been curious about the Kase filters for a while.

[@rogerhance5883]

Hi David, Thanks for the kind comment. I have found the Kase filters to be excellent. They are quick to use, and do not take up anywhere near the space in my bag that the Lee 100mm filter system did.

[@barrieharwood5645]

Great video Roger though next time, remember to look at the camera 😂😂😂 I must agree that being able to combine Live ND with Live GND would be fantastic

[@rogerhance5883]

Cheers Barrie. I realised afterwards I was looking at the screen , and not the lens. Unfortunately, its something I often forget to do ! As you say, it would be nice to have Live GradND and Live ND working together.

[@trevorburton4429]

I have been considering my options to replace my resin filters that have become pockmarked. This in camera gnd system is comprehensive and versatile and dispenses with the large systems making it possible to use the magnetic options. Thank you Roger. I just need to save for the OM2 now!

[@rogerhance5883]

The Lee filter system is good but the 100mm system is quite bulky and I find it a bit slow to use. The circular magnetic filters are a lot smaller and quicker to use.

[@johnpark8297]

Nice one Roger, really useful explanation and great pictures even in the less favourable light. Look forward to seeing how live grad ND works in conjunction with magnetic filters as it looks like an extremely portable system. Thank you for making this 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Hi John, Thanks for such as nice comment. The new Kase filters are very good, and used in conjuction with the Grad ND, will be very useful.

[@robynaldridge8304]

Thank you for the video, Roger. I have upgraded but only got one body and I have only tried the gdn filter once so far. Having a partly busted shoulder it made sense to upgrade and not have to consider hefting a lot of filters around. Also, it’s working a treat with the new 150-600mm lens.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting. Using the GradND is not the answer for every shot, but in some instances, it does work well. I only have the one mkII camera body, so its my `go too` camera for landscape /seascapes. the weight of Lee filter system was not the issue for me. It was the amount of space they took up and they were slower to use.

[@AmpleWarning]

Love this guy's reviews. Refreshingly honest and unpretentious, unlike 99% of the asshole "youtuber" camera reviewers.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you for the very kind comment. It is very much appreciated. Once agin. Thanks.

[@philparker97]

Some good tips there, including one from another commenter (Keith) on an easier method to change exposure settings (I will write that down!). I look forward to trying out the Grad ND feature on my next trip whilst mixing some landscape with wildlife.

[@rogerhance5883]

Keith tip was something I did not know ( and I am supposed to be an OM Systems ambassador 😂 ) The Kase filters are very good.

[@macg33zr]

I enjoyed the video, a shame the weather wasn't kinder to you! I found having it assigned on a button makes things easier. Press the button turns it on allowing to adjust the GND line and angle etc. Press and turn dial allows to change the GND settings for EV and Filter on front and back dials. Brief press of the button turns off the line to allow setting of exposure. Long press of the button turns GND off. A long press of the OK button will reset the line position. It is worth having a play to learn how it works before going out. I have tried a few shots hand held so far and like it for adding some sky detail and that it gives a RAW file. I did find the live view a bit distracting for framing hand held as it seems to be a bit slower to update - there's no way to turn off the simulation as for LiveND. I'd really like to get to the coast and have a chance to try it on some sea / waves scenes like you did here. From trying the GND 8 on speeding cars I found it was combining 8 frames, so I suppose this is what the 8 / 4 / 2 is for each EV level? Looking forward to the next video with filters.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting Bill. It does take a bit of getting used to, but something I intend to play around with a lot more

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Really interesting video Roger. What a useful feature to have on the OM-2. Have you noticed any difference between the in camera grad and a traditional grad?

[@rogerhance5883]

Hi Steve, Thanks for commenting. Its a useful feature for landscape and seascapes. Not really notice that much difference between the in camera grad and a traditional grad. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.

[@sanclewphotographic]

I don't comment much on the Videos but I subscribe and watch all of them and enjoy them all, I love the way you always give detailed information which helps improve our Photography and this was one of them, look forward to more excellent Videos in the future, best Wishes, Colin.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Colin. Your kind comment is much appreciated. My videos are not as professionally made or as slick as some you will see on KZbin, but I try to make them as instructional and helpful as possible. Best wishes Roger

[@nickbowman3505]

The Live grad facility is a good option Roger and helps to get the shot right in camera. Look forward to your Kase filters video

[@rogerhance5883]

Its not something that will be of much use for wildlife/birds, but for landscape photography, its very useful. I am very impressed with the Kase filters.

[@BeaktoLensphotography]

Very good video Roger, you got some amazing shots. It seems like an incredible feature, as you know, if I was to swap camera systems I would buy the OM-1 ( mark 2 now ) as its features just keep blowing everyones mind.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks James. It does have some very nice features, but then again so do Nikons

[@BeaktoLensphotography]

@@rogerhance5883 yes and really for me Nikon have a large selection of lenses. I would like to get the 200-500 in the future

[@petersmith4098]

Excellent video Roger

[@rogerhance5883]

Cheers Peter

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Good stuff Roger.

[@rogerhance5883]

Cheers Mike.

[@MrThree6ty]

Let’s hope they do an update so we can combine live nd with the gnd 🤞👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Yes Richard. I agree. That would make life a lot easier. 🤞

[@RamblingTog]

Interesting stuff Roger, but to buy this upgrade will cost me about £1,000 do you think there is a grand worth of difference between the two cameras?

[@rogerhance5883]

To be perfectly honest, probably not. If your happy with the OM1 ( as I still am ) stay with the OM1. Its a lot of money to upgrade to the mkII. I still use my OM1 a heck of a lot, and apart form the slight autofocus improvement, its not the huge improvement that we got from the EM1X to the OM1. Having said that, the GradND is something that could not have been done with a firmware upgrade, and something I will use a fair bit.

[@creaph]

Bonjour - Merci pour ce partage

[@rogerhance5883]

Bonjour, Merci pour ce très gentil commentaire. C'est très apprécié. Content que tu aies aimé. Cordialement Roger

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

I wish OM would do more than this slight upgrade. The chip CPU set has not changed since the 1x from Olympus. Even though I have the OM-1 and a good assortment of Olympus lens , I am still not sold on the viability of m43 and ON. I had hope for more of an improvement

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting. Agreed, the sytem may not be for everyone, but for what I do, it suits me fine.

[@cryptographerchris4856]

Great video. Really like the results. Where do you place focus for those shots?

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Chris. I was using manual focus, and focusing about a 1/4 in to the picture. At F8 or F9, everything will be sharp.

[@cryptographerchris4856]

@@rogerhance5883 Good to know. Thanks.

[@hanahoeo7073]

Have been waiting for you to do video on Gnd on mkii. Think I can see upgrade in my future from current OM-1. Not. Just because of this feature but the upgrade in autofocus for my wildlife photography. Thanks

[@rogerhance5883]

To be honest, if you only do wildlife, this facilty on the mkII is is not worth upgrading from an OM1. I take a lot of landscapes, so for me , its an advantage.

[@hanahoeo7073]

@@rogerhance5883 staerting to venture more and more Into landscape photography. Almost bought a formatt hitech 85mm Gnd filter set but held off. Glad I did

[@rogerhance5883]

@@hanahoeo7073 I am as happy shooting landscapes as I am birds and wildlife. I had the Lee system for a number of years but I think the Kase system is better.

[@ericlundquist3466]

Idk.. the live view on the screen piror to hitting shutter looks better lol

[@rogerhance5883]

I agree Eric. When I played the video recording back, I was disapointed that it did not show more detail. It does when looking at the files when I had downloaded them. .

[@thomaspedersen4912]

Always enjoy your videos but can’t I suggest you look at the camera rather the camera screen when talking to us as it always looks like you are looking somewhere else.

[@rogerhance5883]

Its a very valid comment Thomas. I did start filming my videos on a Dji action 4. With that the screen very close to the lens, and I have to look at the camera. This was shot on my spare OM1, and when I have it close to me with a wide angle, , I forget that I a looking at the screen and not the lens. When I got home and looked at the footage on the computer, I realised my mistake. 😕 I will endeavour not to make the same mistake again. 😟