Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II: Best Settings for Beginners - Function Buttons Part 2

We continue with the best settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, programming function buttons and aids for composition. These settings apply to most OM-D cameras. ep.86
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[@RobTrek]

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[@brewer9565]

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[@RobTrek]

Thanks so much for the kind feedback. I appreciate you taking the time to write. It's a great camera and I want to show people they can take great pictures with it once they understand how to use it.

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May I just add that these are excellent videos. Manuals, even the seemingly standard 300 page + items, are of generally limited value. I trust my my hunch is incorrect, however I very much doubt if Olympus pay Rob one cent. He deserves many thanks from Olympus users for making their photography journeys more enjoyable and productive.

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[@RobTrek]

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[@RobTrek]

Thanks for sharing. I love David Thorpe. Will check it out!

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[@RobTrek]

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[@RobTrek]

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[@RobTrek]

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I have owned an OM-D E-M10 (original) for about 7 years (second hand from a hobbyist) and I could never really get it setup correctly. This caused me to lose interest in picking my camera up and going out to take pictures. I've read forums and watched so many videos for best practice settings and since I found your videos I now have the correct settings and it has changed my feelings about this camera and inspired me to get out and do more photography again. I've since purchased another lens (after watching your videos) and I have even picked up the Macro Extension Tube after watching one of your other videos so that I can really get everything out of my M.ZUIKO 40-150mm. Thank you for these wonderful videos, they are invaluable and were a huge help, just wish I would have found them sooner.

[@RobTrek]

Happy to help! Enjoy.

[@petergoddard1960]

I have a OM-D E-M10 Mark I, this series has helped me finally get to grips with the camera and it's menus, frankly the pdf manual is terrible. The last SLR I had was back in the 1970's and everything was manual and I used to wind my own Ilford FP4 and develop my own prints too. Life is easier now, once you can get to grips with the tech. This all makes sense and I've instantly had some success with Aperture priority and getting the shot I had intended. Thank you so much. I can start really enjoying my modest camera now!

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for sharing your story. Glad I could help.

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[@RobTrek]

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[@RobTrek]

Thanks. You have a great head start compared to most of our younger peers. Glad you found my videos helpful.

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Great job: not rushed, clear, interesting. Keep on with it!

[@RobTrek]

Thank you!

[@elleneda1]

Thanks again for making these amazingly helpful videos, Rob. You’re a natural at teaching!

[@RobTrek]

Very kind of you to say. Thank you!

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[@RobTrek]

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I will thanks I have been watching your tutorials and I am slowly working through them.

[@RobTrek]

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[@robertward1380]

Hello Rob and all appreciative followers. I actually had a question I couldn't get answered by the manual or Google, but having watched the first two videos I took a look through the menus (daunting to a beginner) and solved the problem. (The Info Button was only displaying two menu options, none of them the clear screen). I could have scrubbed this comment, but thought I'd take the opportunity to share anyway. Rob, your videos are so valuable and indispensable, thank you for taking so much time and trouble to help us all. Looking forward to the rest of the videos. Thank you.

[@RobTrek]

Happy to help! Thanks.

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[@RobTrek]

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[@petercostain4816]

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[@RobTrek]

Thank you, Peter.

[@chuckciao1]

Rob, thanks once again for helping me make sense of my new OM 10- Mark II.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for watching!

[@marilynjohnson7008]

I have found your videos so helpful. I take notes and practice after each video. You are the best. I don't feel like an idiot and I feel respected as a learner. Thank You so Much.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks, Marilyn. Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions.

[@davebellamy4867]

0:05 I love that ON/OFF switch. Virtually identical to the original OM1. Just a lovely design detail.

[@RobTrek]

Some people prefer the switch to be on the right side for one handed operation. Personally, I like the nod to their legacy film cameras.

[@JohnMcQ-zq8we]

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[@RobTrek]

Glad to help!

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[@RobTrek]

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[@raacla4436]

Thank you, Rob! Part 1 was great. Part 2 was even better. Excited to get started on part 3.

[@RobTrek]

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[@NiekkieNick]

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[@RobTrek]

Thanks for watching!

[@jmioful]

Hi Rob, Thank you! Thank you! I just bought the Mark II, and the menu system was really daunting to deal with, then I found your videos. Please keep them coming!

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for watching. Part 4 is still in my head, but will get it out soon!

[@donnasmithies8061]

I bought my camera back in 2016 and have only ever used the point and click function. I decided it was time to really learn how to use it and came across these videos - wow, they are so informative and you're a natural presenter. Can't wait to start experimenting properly,

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. Happy this video helped.

[@ralnaramse]

Great stuff for a newbie like myself. Thanks! Can't wait to dive into the next video.

[@RobTrek]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@massimofede96]

Wow.... Amazingly clear... I own the mkiii (one button less to be customize) but the explanation is transparent, clear... Thx again for your help!!

[@RobTrek]

Glad it helped!

[@robertcudlipp3832]

Rob, have just come across your videos. You clearly have a large number of very satisfied viewers. Doubtless, they will shout down the comments set out below. Please rest assured that my comments are intended to be constructive. I find that you race through the menus. I would find it to be of Significant assistance if, in the first and ? second videos, it would be a fantastic benefit if your could closely focus on the pages of detailed menus and have a coloured pointer discretely indicating each page of the menus and the sub menu items . Here,when talking about menu/function buttons, you "race" to which ? page of menu settings. Don't wish to labour the point and hopefully you have understood what I am driving at. Thanks.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. The pointer idea would be great. I just don't have the video skill set yet to easily add pointers and lines. Something I should work on. Right now it would add hours to post production which is already laborouse process. I am planning a new set of tutorials and will try to incorporate more arrows, zooming in, and highlighting. It's just a bit beyond me right now.

[@gm-fi9lt]

A HUGE thank you for explaining how to turnoff the EVF! I was so frustrated by this. I never knew about Myset and all the Fbuttons.

[@RobTrek]

Your welcome!

[@katiedickinson3562]

Thank you so much for your videos! I'm learning things I've been trying to figure out for 10yrs!! Can't wait to take some great photos. Keep up the great work!

[@RobTrek]

You got this! Thanks.

[@jenniferb4518]

A wonderful set of videos, I have learned so much. Thank you.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. Glad you found them helpful. Stay tuned towards the end of the month for more!

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[@RobTrek]

Glad you like them!

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Rob, just found your videos, and they are so helpful. Please keep up the good work!!! Olympus OMD-E10 Mark II!! 🥰

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. Long live the EM10-II !

[@zandanshah]

Thanks! presentation is at the correct pace.

[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wbdill]

Another FANTASTIC tutorial Rob. Olympus really should be paying you to make these videos. Thank you thank you!

[@RobTrek]

Thank you!

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Super bon boulot, je découvre , grâce à vous, toutes les fonctions de mon Olympus! Bonjour de Belgique et encore merci.

[@RobTrek]

Thank you!

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Thank you some more...You are great at this teaching stuff!

[@RobTrek]

You're very welcome!

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[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

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[@RobTrek]

Thank you!

[@pmr5346]

Hi, stumbled across your videos when I got my Olympus out of the cupboard. I have learned more from your vids than I have in the past few weeks. Explanations are clear and to the point. Thanks very much. These have inspired me to get back into the hobby. Keep 'em coming !!!!

[@RobTrek]

Glad to help!

[@robertgorden8066]

Thank you so much Rob. This is a fantastic tutorial on how to use this camera. I am coming from a Evolt E-520 which all those years back took me long enough to learn to use. But this camera is much, much more complicated. I would have been pretty much lost without your tutorial. Thank you again. Fabulous work.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. Glad to help. I look for those Evolt systems time to time. I wish I actually had the time to play with all the different cameras out there.

[@9madmax9]

Awesome... Brought me right up to speed... concise... helpful... with your own experiences as examples... waiting for Part 3...

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for watching! Part 3 coming soon!

[@patrickmcfadden1689]

Thanks great tutorial , I have this camera and the MiiiS model, love them both.

[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@teodorovargas4926]

Watched part 2 because if part 1 worked for me, then definitely I’m learning from your videos. I did put my settings based on the first video and started noticing the difference in my photos.

[@RobTrek]

Great to hear! Thanks.

[@zam200864]

Great vids in this beginners series, thanks for sharing the tips

[@RobTrek]

Glad you like them!

[@mactheknife74]

Rob, this is a fantastic video resource. I have just got my hands on the Olympus OMD E-M10 ii and in all honesty the menu systems are truly daunting when compared to a few others i have used. Thanks for simplifying it all. Much appreciated. Fully subscribed to your channel and looking forward to becoming a much better photographer.

[@RobTrek]

Thank you!

[@Jason-bv7ez]

Absolutely fantastic info and knowledge sharing. I've recently bought a Mark III but have followed the videos easily. Your delivery is easy to understand, concise and second to none. I've learned so much in a short space of time and applaud you loudly! Thanks

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for the kind feedback. Glad to hear the settings can be applied to the Mark III.

[@someonesgoat]

Wow, this video is SO helpful. I am a complete beginner and found this incredibly well explained. Thank you.

[@RobTrek]

You are so welcome!

[@laurareininga5598]

Thanks for making this tutorial! I got stuck with the bad quality pictures. Blurry or moved and I didn't know why they where that bad. But now I'm taking really great ones! And your videos also helped my out with the different button's and options. Thanks a lot

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Very useful, your video's make me understand my newly bought Olympus E-M10 Mark II and improve myself in photography! Keep on the good work!!

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. Will try. Been very so busy lately.

[@madlynblom9131]

You're a genius! I knew most covered in P1 this year, just about nothing in P2! THANK YOU!

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. I'm not a genius but glad to help.

[@jimlind9449]

Hands down the best, most informative tutorial I've ever seen. Awesome video! Very good explanations on what is going on in the camera, and his it all works. THANK YOU for taking the time to make this series. Liked and subscribed immediately.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for watching!

[@juliehunstad4779]

Thank for another great video!! I’m learning so much & I don’t feel overwhelmed with all the buttons now! Yay! Moving on to Part #3....

[@RobTrek]

It's not so bad, right? Keep going!

[@ipsun1632]

I recently got em5 mk2 and I found these step by step tutorial really helpful. Thanks Rob

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. Glad to help.

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I've just stumbled across your videos.... They are great! Thank you. I've had my camera for a year and never known how to use it. I finally have some hope and will follow along the series to gain more of an understanding.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. I need to continue this series. Just been short on time again.

[@laperalta8458]

We have the same experience kaitlin.. because of rob tutorial i learn more abt and understanding my em10.

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Thanks. Not totally sure when this was put up? I have a Pen F and this was very helpful in determining how to set the Pen's function buttons.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks, Robert. Fortunately most of the settings are identical. The PenF has a few more though.

[@braelynnhunter1345]

This is SO helpful. I was recently inspired to get back into taking pictures and learning more about my camera and these videos are teaching me so much! Can't wait to watch more :)

[@RobTrek]

I'm so glad! Don't hesitate to ask any questions and be sure to join my livestreams. Thanks.

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Thank you so much for your videos. I had taken a break from my camera and I forgot a lot of what I knew. This has been a great teaching tool for me. Being somewhat new to photography its nice having someone take the time and explain how to improve on the use of my camera and taking better shots. Keep doing these.

[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

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[@RobTrek]

Спасибо!

[@sbnmklcc]

Wow this is soo helpful for me who didn’t know how to manage settings of my camera, hugee thanks🙏🏻

[@RobTrek]

Glad to help.

[@kristinefox926]

Thanks so much. I agree with other comments- great pace of explanation for new camera users. I will continue to watch the entire series.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for watching!

[@eddywalker3793]

Great tuitional videos Rob, a real help to get started and start using all the features.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. Glad to help!

[@betz69]

fantastic job Mr. Rob

[@RobTrek]

Thank you!

[@abhisheksrivastava2261]

Very helpful and super informative!!!

[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathleenmonaghan2726]

Super helpful Rob. Just finished Part I. So clear and easy to follow. Thank you!!!!

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. Glad these videos are helping!

[@kathleenmonaghan2726]

@@RobTrek just finished Part II. TIme to take some pictures!

[@frankbelt633]

Thank you. You helped me, finally, to understand the My Set function. 🙂

[@RobTrek]

Great to hear!

[@annelangridge6218]

Thank you learnt more watching your videos than trying to use the hand book

[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joanburns7509]

Rob, I was over the moon when you mentioned my feedback about Sleep setting AND pronounced my name correctly, Joan, and not JoAnn...thanks so much for your receptive feedback from viewers. While I am still learning lots, a suggestion for another episode might be “Lenses to Consider” depending on what your viewers are photographing. You do a lot of real estate work and many of your tips are super helpful. I am interested in close up nature photos of wild flowers, mushrooms, streams, etc. Keep doing what you’re doing. Do you have a Facebook page? Best regards, Joan

[@RobTrek]

Naturally, Joan, Sloan, Loan. Nobody would say SloAnn, LoAnn. I'll do some more lens videos soon. I do have that video on taking pics of flowers. Have you seen that one? Also, you should get some extension tubes.

[@joanburns7509]

I’ll check out your flower video and look into extension tubes. Thanks!

[@Gnislleh86]

This is a great tutorial for beginners! Thanks.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks!

[@Nekatho]

I really appreciate this, lots of thanks

[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seamanjive]

very helpful Rob, thx again. Ill keep watching the rest of this series for sure.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks.

[@jeffcassar8062]

Ok thanks Rob I will try that setup

[@RobTrek]

Let me know if you have any other questions. -Rob

[@strangescribe1]

This is fab. Can't wait to go out taking pics!!

[@RobTrek]

Take lots of pictures! Thanks.

[@2Old4Toys]

Thanks for making these easy to follow tutorial videos!

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. I thought these might be too simplistic, but it seems there is some interest.

[@Rafaga777]

As always very helpful and informative. Thanks a lot for the tutorial...

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. Glad to help!

[@Tom-rp8qb]

Thanks a lot for your work! It's clear, simple an without any rush!

[@RobTrek]

Thank you!

[@marypar4]

I .love your videos ..I just re visited part 1 as I forgot how to set the sf mode for jpeg..and watched the whole video again and wasn't bored😆

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for watching!

[@noobsauce187]

Great job once again, the tip about the iso on video 1 was a life saver!

[@RobTrek]

Thanks! Don't be afraid of high ISO. I go over 6400 all the time. Yes, quality is not the same but better than a blurry picture.

[@anthonygarbo8114]

Yet another great video . . . . looking forward to Part 3.

[@RobTrek]

Thank you! Part 3 coming soon.

[@hippybarnes8320]

Brilliant, thank You so much.

[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@omegamanz6]

It's worth noting that if you save your settings to Fn3 as you demonstrated then play around then use Fn3 to go back to the presets. If you turn the camera off, the next time you turn it on it will automatically go back to the settings prior to pushing Fn3. You will need to press Fn3 to go to the preset settings again. Great tutorial but as Rob said, get to know your camera.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for sharing. I will note the different camera states between on and off when it exists next time.

[@HenryFalkner]

My SH-2 pocket travel zoom had a shutter failure - and the lens assembly spares are no longer available. I had paid for the full estimate in advance, and I was offered an E-M10 II as a replacement. It is new, but someone had already played with it, and I did a full reset. I have done the Super-Fine JPEG setting you suggested. When the battery has charged again, I will do a comparison between my surviving SH-1 and the E-M10 II on my favourite waterfront scene, intended for 33x23 inch prints.

[@RobTrek]

Cool. I didn't even know about the SH-2. Looked like a neat little camera. E-M10ii should be a nice upgrade.

[@hgdln]

Thanks alot! Your tutorials are fantastic!

[@RobTrek]

Thanks!

[@guidobillstein184]

Thanks, Rob. These are very helpful videos. Well done!

[@RobTrek]

Thank you! I have many more on the way. I have to do these in between my other jobs.

[@Sheryl0705]

Truly fantastic videos! I’m so glad to have discovered you! Very happy subscriber!

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bluemoon-jl4lx]

Great tutorial !!!

[@RobTrek]

Thank you!

[@paulwilliams1519]

Brilliant really helped me 👍

[@RobTrek]

Glad it helped!

[@were2man]

Thank you Rob. Appreciate if can add time stamp for new users to go to the specific topic easily.

[@RobTrek]

Not sure I have time to go back to these, so decided to just make shorter videos.

[@were2man]

Thank you and greatly appreciate your hands-on tutorials. Learnt a lot from your videos.

[@gwarlow]

Great teaching style! Thanks for providing this video. Cheers.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for watching!

[@tompiper5948]

In the Olympus manual (omd em10 mk ii) they use some strange lingo: The letters F G H I and use the symbol Omega (page 50). They do not explain what these mean. The manual leaves a lot of the details out to frustrate new users. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@RobTrek]

Thank you!

[@janessaraichart8923]

Thank you! Totally enjoyed this video.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for watching!