Olympus OM-D E-M1X Hands-on Preview - RED35 First Look!

[@Red35Photography]

Don't I love this camera but I am reserving my final judgement/verdict until I have a production model in my hands and after a few photofessional shoots. So stay tuned for our future review on this camera! There will be a few more mini videos using this camera over the next week too and you can see how this camera works in video mode (not photos because I want to wait until Adobe releases an update to work with EM1X RAW files first) !!

[@dfotos]

You do not love this camera?

[@Red35Photography]

adda1960 I do ;)

[@stefcam625]

Where is the new OM-D 5 ???? Missing Link .....???

[@vassosv]

Good first view of E-M1X, can't wait for your full review,Nice meeting you at WIPP last week

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks Vassos, nice to meet you too!

[@RumbaniNdhlovu]

That stabilization is beastly!!!!

[@falgunishah2067]

Can I use my Canon L series lenses on M1X while maintaining the auto focus.

[@Red35Photography]

Hi there, thanks for watching. Well, a short answer is yes but not sure how fast. You need to use a conversion adaptor like Metabone to make it work. I don't use one but when Em1X is finally arrives (late Feb) you may see people start to use it and give more results for comparison. As of now, on EM1 II at least, it works but a little slow so for normal AF operation, it's ok but not for CAF (or painfully slow).

Been waiting for Olympus OMD 5iii faster, smaller, lighter and better in low light. Also wide angle lenses in the 45, 60, 25 millimeter price range. What micro four thirds was and should be. Hope they go in that direction next. Not that the 1x is bad. Glad you like Olympus and speak up for the Olympus cameras.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks Joseph. Well, I've been a fan for years even in my Canon/Leica days. I got my family and travel camera, the original EM5 in 2012 and that got me hooked in the system until I switched completely in 2016. I also loved their original OM and PEN film cameras too. They are a great camera company!

[@alexandreasmode2407]

Great review ! Thanks for making the difference talking about Olympus systems, contrary to majority of youtubers !

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks Alexandre! I guess the difference come from that I am not a technical reviewer at all, and rather, we are actually photographers and filmmakers. It's always fun to play with new gear and see they fit into our workflow and in this case, the new EM1X does so very well! Love it.

[@francescomariarubino8566]

As soon as I come back home I ll see this video. Can't wait for it!

[@AirgunNinja]

Well done Olympus. Finally an awesome flagship pro body. Definitely a great option for those who have chosen a MFT system for pro work.

[@lakejindsay]

What the heck was wrong with the EM1ii body?

[@Red35Photography]

@@lakejindsay Nothing wrong. People are misunderstanding the purpose of EM1X. It isn't a replacement. It's a pro body at a higher level. My EM1 II is battered but it's my workhorse but the new EM1X has many new features that, at least to me, helps my workflow, speed and improve accuracy. Especially for what I do. The new AF is phenomenal but normal people may not appreciate. It can focus to -6EV, CAF now works much better than before for those who needs it. the new Intelligent Subject Detection AF is sweet (though I don't use it) but I can see the potential of this feature when they open up more profiles. Handheld Hi-Res is just awesome and Live ND is fun, more like Live Comp and Live Bulb that now becomes a must have feature in all Olympus cameras. One day these features will trickle down to smaller body and the EM1X will continue to push tech forward and will continue to be expensive, like the Nikon D5 and Canon 1D series. Same for Sony A9 vs A7 too, price difference is huge but one is significantly faster and there's nothing wrong with A7 or A7R series.

[@marklaurendet1861]

Can you assign a sound to the silent shutter ?

[@Red35Photography]

No, in silent mode, it's silent. The mechanical is pretty quite, my mic was very close to the camera and in general use, it's almost silent.

[@28camwal]

Yes. Turn it off!!!!

[@dfotos]

Thank you for this review. I am very sad about the about the negative and hateful comments in the internet.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks mate for your support and understanding too! Yes, internet can be very hostile :)

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

In the o-takes when you are waiting for the aircraft to fly over, I so know the feeling. Leave near 5 military air strips so its busy here.

[@Red35Photography]

LOL, yeah, even where I live, so busy as I am quite close to the flight path towards London City Airport.

[@johnnymossville]

I laughed out loud when you mentioned the two,.. Ummm, joysticks. Great first look!

[@TheCameraProject]

Glad you got a preproduction model! Watching now....

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks Josh! It's a fun camera, from what I see in your A7 video, this EM1X AF is better and smoother (no lag or minimum lag), check my next video this Sunday to see a more 'real life' test of AF.

[@TheCameraProject]

@@Red35Photography Based on the Tony and Chelsea Northrup review, and their tracking focus examples, as well as the DPReview and The Camera Store, my gut says the A7III would beat it. Granted, I haven't had a chance to test. The A7III video autofocus when there is a person in the frame is just so responsive. I'm going to post a new video soon that I shot with that camera on full auto. It's not a review for that camera, just something I shot while I had it. You'll see it didn't lose me once. Even though I was coming in and out of frame and moving forward and back. It was effortless, no box to click, no object tracking or face tracking mode to select, it was just easy.

[@Red35Photography]

@@TheCameraProject Looking forward to it mate. I must admit that the EM1 II wasn't great in CAF with face detect and I was actually surprised how good the new EM1 X did with face tracking. Ok, still hasn't got that cool eye detect like Sony or Fuji but this is the first time a reliable CAF in M43 arena for sure.

[@TheCameraProject]

@@Red35Photography I'd say the eye autofocus is a must and if they can get that in via firmware, they should announce it's development NOW and get it in there ASAP.

[@TheCameraProject]

I'd also argue that if they could get 80% of this tech into a EM1-III body and pricepoint they'd have a much bigger audience.

[@robb8773]

Hi Jimmy, Great vid...as usual. I have a EM1 Mark II with a 12-40mm pro lens soon to be buying the 40-150mm lens.....love it. I was wondering why you think OLY didn't just put the improvements of the EM1X into a EM1 Mark III and all you need to do is use the removable battery grip on the Mark II/III? I like the option of having a removable battery grip because I don't always need it but nice to have when shooting portraits or need the battery power. Thanks for your input!

[@keithhider2170]

Handheld Hi-Res mode sounds awesome - how many MP on sensor?

[@Red35Photography]

20MP on the sensor. Handheld Hi-Res is 50Mp and Tripod Hi-Res is 80MP

[@michaelweichhardt]

As a happy E-M1 Mark II owner I am not sold for this one - simply not much of an upgrade. I would actually like to see the upcoming Sharp MFT 8K camera.

[@Red35Photography]

I love our EM1 II and we have three of them, two for filming and one for photos. For us personally, we are getting the EM1X and replacing two of our EM1 II because of a few things that will completely change the way we work. For a start, the new CAF in video is superb, way more accurate than EM1 II in video. The nipples are great as my photography often involve changing focus points and in a pro environment, every little helps. Under normal circumstances, EM1 II is perfect and I do like the size of it too.

[@zackbulatao]

@@Red35Photography you had me at nipples... Two of them? Booyeah! :D

[@thomasmagret8182]

Exactly the camera I’ve been waiting for. Professionally build and tough as nails 👍🏼 Makes the 300mm even easier to handhold. More choices are always a good thing. The E-M1 Mark II doesn’t get any less capable and that Olympus is keeping it in its lineup is a testament to how good it is. If you don’t need the integrated grip/even more professional build quality and autofocus improvements/.... just get the E-M1 Mk II. It’s not a replacement just an addition to the Oly lineup...

[@Red35Photography]

Cheers Thomas! Thanks for watching and appreciate the EM1X as a photographer and not a geartographer :) Have a nice day!

[@Oldek88]

It's soo good to see London again, I used to live there for a bit over 2 years, and I just loved shooting photography there. Favourite spots were Regents Canal and of course St. James's Park. I hope you have a good time and thanks for this amazing review. It's unfortunately over my budget but I bought a used PEN-F, and it's really lovely.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks Marcus! Yes London is a lovely place and you named all the nice places too! Pen-F is superb and I love mine!

[@obscur_yoann]

Some comments are so stupid... "heavier than a Nikon D850"... seriously? Add a grip to it and a 70-200 and put the equivalent lens on the Olympus, we will laugh. 😂 It’s even lighter than my 5DIV (no grip) with the small 50 1.4... 😅 This E-M1X is thicker and lighter than a 1Dx or D5 things and the long focal lenses are just so small and light. This camera is targeted perfectly right for the next Olympics! Really looks amazing to me. Can’t wait to see your review!

[@LuposVoice]

Thanx Jimmy! I love your Videos very much! Go on this way! Best regards from Austria! WOLF

[@Red35Photography]

Cheers Lupos!! Greetings from London.

[@prasanthgn]

Jimmy, can u ask your advise, right now I have omd em1 mark1, 7-14 2.8, 25mm leica 1.4, 60mm 2.8 macro and not so great 4/3 70-300, not m4/3. What would you suggest adding into this list. I was in between choosing 12-100 f4 or 40-150 2.8 and maybe add 1.4 TC to it. Please advise. At first I thought to sell 7-14 and fund the new lens but 7-14 is really good for astrophotography in my experience

[@Red35Photography]

Prashanth, well, that depends what you use your camera for. I would upgrade your long 4/3 lens to 40-150 as it's just nothing short of amazing. Sharp, quick and small, constant 2.8 too. 12-100 is flexible and a great travel lens and a good option for filming due to sync IS.

[@prasanthgn]

Thank you Jimmy,

[@soultrekcentral]

Nice job Olympus👊

[@keithspillett5298]

The video quality looks absolutely STUNNING. Interesting to see you by the Globe Theatre. I was supposed to shoot a wedding there a few years ago, but it lost its licence about two weeks before 🤬. Fascinating that Olympus are claiming better ibis. How do they improve on near perfection?? Brilliant video as usual - I love watching your stuff!

[@yesukishore]

You are lucky to have them in hand and test it

[@IndieAuthorX]

Seems like a vlogger's dream camera.

[@Red35Photography]

Yes, for pro-blogger :) I like it because it can fill all day, no over-heating issues, CAF works, log file, slow-mo :) It will be my vlogging camera and my daily workhorse for sure!

[@genx-tv]

@@Red35Photography Does it use phase detect AF for video? I hate the back and forth focus of contrast detect AF for video. The E-M1 MKII sadly doesn't use phase detect AF for video. If continuous AF is good + super stable footage + good audio, I think the E-M1X may be worth looking at for some people. A 12mm F1.2 would be fun to have with it. Still pricey camera, though.

[@Red35Photography]

@@genx-tv I cannot confirm but during my time with the new EM1X, the AF was accurate, on point and doesn't drift (which the EM1 II did). You can see how much it has improved on another channel where they did a very specific test on the CAF in video mode. @ Mirrorless Lessons

[@charne911]

Hi Jimmy ------ Olympus offering large discounts/price reductions, plus an extra $300 bonus on any trade of any exchangeable lens camera -- makes this affordable for me for the first time -- two years after release. Does your initial strong eval still hold after release now of the E-M5iii, E-M1iii and E-M10iv? THX!

[@Red35Photography]

Absolutely, EM1X has been my professional daily. Absolutely build like a tank, reliable and indestructible.

[@charne911]

@@Red35Photography Thanks! Talked to my local shop today to see whether there is a road to a deal. Olympus offering a $300 trade-in bonus plus value of trade and I've got an E-PL9 body to trade.

[@joshua4578]

It's huge!! With all those sensors, is it weather resistant?

[@Red35Photography]

Yes, it's almost an 'waterproof' camera, ridiculous. Not that big actually if you are used to DSLR.

[@johnmedany9294]

Is this instead of the EM 5 mk3 or as well as ? Just wondering - on the verge of trading my whole kit in for a Z6

[@wilbuzllf5057]

It won't be instead of a E-M5 Mk III I'm quite sure. Not the same target audience, neither with price or size. However, I understand your question though since the use of 2013-2016 tech should have trickled DOWN the range to the E-M5 series rather than UP to a new flagship. Updated performance or not, they made a serious miss in keeping the EVF and DIsplay form 2013. And this is from someone who has been a Olympus supporter from 2012 with high end cameras and lenses. :(

[@johnmedany9294]

Rasmus Mattsson don’t I know it .... went from A film Nikon F1 to an Olympus E1, then E3 then sold all my old E system for em5 mk2 ...

[@johnmedany9294]

It speaks a lot that I’m looking at the Z7/6

[@wilbuzllf5057]

@@johnmedany9294 Yeah same here :-/

[@prasanthgn]

Can you do a review on astro or low light long expo review of this camera,,,

[@Smoothblue90]

Great video. You get it.

[@ryanvacation7319]

Wow the IBIS on your video selfie test is very smooth! The video AF seems very responsive

[@Red35Photography]

Yes it is, wait for or next video to see more!

[@dizzybuizzy9347]

How many Pros use Auto Mode?

[@terrywbreedlove]

Not sure what to think of it just yet

[@zhengricky5446]

So the pics you posted on ins of Saori were taken by EM1x, and its handheld vlogging seemed to be pretty smooth. The shortage of 4k 60p is definitely the biggest petty. I notice that no low light image performance test in this video, and winter lights at Canary Wharf is the magic place for portrait.

[@Red35Photography]

We are saving the video test in the future. But there will be more samples coming soon so stay tuned :) I am genuinely impressed with the new camera, despite its size.

[@zhengricky5446]

@@Red35Photography Look forward to that

[@JessDemant]

Great Hands On video :)

[@benec5816]

great report all i wish is that i was 30 years younger what an outstanding piece of equipment and yes i know how much you love Olympus but your report was very honest. It was a sad day i passed my Olympus over and seeing the results of this they could give some other conpanies a hurry up thanks for the great camera work and awesome modeling by your lovely young lady stay safe and enjoy yourselves see ya

[@Red35Photography]

Bene C thank you Bene! I do love this camera and a must for my work! It may deter some people but frankly all Olympus cameras are great and people who don’t need this will still be happy with EM10 or EM5 :) and yes, the techs in this camera is quite insane! Keep well and stay warm! Pretty cold in the last few days. J

[@benecochran1552]

@@Red35Photography Thanks yesterday 40 degrees c last night down to 29 today 44 ha ha

[@prasanthgn]

Jimmy, I love the way you present the review. Shows a lot of passion. Do you think it would be worth enough upgrade from em1 mark1 which I own right now to em1x? I'm asking this question purely based on image quality especially astrophotography and really low light shots.

[@Red35Photography]

Well, if you are coming from Mark 1, you will be blown away. But having said that, there are a lot of similarity with Mark II. In terms of IQ, it's pretty similar so unless you need all the new AF goodness, 7-stop IBIS and ruggedness, EM1 II will serve you well and still get blown away by the speed. Low light to me is fine, I don't have a problem with that.

[@prasanthgn]

Thank you Jimmy

[@Moonrakerd]

From the latest mirrorless this one looks like it has more things right and less things wrong, unlike canon and nikon newest FF cams

[@buchsg]

It's fun, as i watch you, explain the new things in this Olympus body, i was thinking "wait it's looks like my Panasonic G9" :) much the same caracteristics, buttons layout, dual uhs-II slot, incredible burst mode etc.

[@Red35Photography]

To certain extend, I agree. But a few things that stood out is the build and that new CAF. It's by far the best in M43 or even dare to say competes well with bigger cameras.

[@buchsg]

Red35 Photography Yes, but the question is this, is it worth the extra ... for 3K, I can buy 1 G9 for stills and 1 GH5 for videos and maybe save some cash. Very similar performance, and I find this Olympus body too expensive to be competitive ... an A7III, an Z6, an EOS R are cheaper, not bigger and full frame. As much as I like Olympus lenses, I prefer to buy Panasonic bodies. For me this EM1X is a niche product for a handful of people, i hope for them they'll come out others bodies in 2019, like the EM5 mkIII...

[@juanalvarado7794]

@@Red35Photography is it $2100 more better?

[@Red35Photography]

@@juanalvarado7794 To certain type of photographer, yes. Remember this is a pro camera and not an everyday camera that aim at people who don't use it everyday but more so in hostile environment that needs reliability. For me. It's worth it. I have been a pro and used FF Canon and Leica for the past 15 years and eventually settled in Olympus' EM1 II. It served me well. During my test, the new features and enhancement will make my life easier, that's something cannot be quantified with in money terms. So yes I would pay that extra.

[@zackchoy1969]

OMG. Its here !~

[@PPISAFETY]

Jimmy, a couple of the reviews I've just seen are really critical of the EVF on the new camera, but you are not. But the reviewers have much more experience with OVF's I think. Is your sample at least as good as the EVF on the EM-1 MkII? That would help me to understand what to expect. Also could this be a function of pre-production samples? Thanks.

[@Red35Photography]

Hi Tom, thanks for watching. Well, the EVF resolution is same as EM1 II but magnification is much bigger at 0.83 (I said 0.84 in the video). I think they are critical because they look at comparing to other EVFs on the market. It's not a confirmation but I believe Olympus didn't use OLED and higher res screen a few reasons, power-consumption, generally OLED consumes more power, it has better colours of course but at a slight cost. Reliability, OLED has shorter life than traditional LCD if you use it a lot, which a professional will, for normal people, it isn't much a problem. Then the refresh rates will not be as quick, ask any professional gamers, they still opt for 1080p LCD screens than 4K LED or OLED screens for game play due to faster refresh rate and it means, better representation of movement in 'real' life especially when 120FPS is enabled. This is critical for capturing fast moving objects. There isn't anything out on the market that approaches 120FPS (not hertz because FPS is much faster!). So all in all, I think it's a great EVF for its intended purpose, capturing actions and being a reliable professional tool.

[@PPISAFETY]

@@Red35Photography Thank you so much for your very thorough reply. My only experience with an EVF is on my OM-D EM-1, and it looks just fine to me. So if the one on the EM-1X is at least as good, I think I'd be happy with it.

[@thebadmanreturns]

*1DXii /D5 miniature* Mirrorless, Lighter, Much Smaller Lenses, Cheaper, Same Megapixel Oly is Very Popular In Japan

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks Steve! They are popular to genuine photographers too :)

[@AnastasTarpanov]

Jimmy I thought they made you an ambassador already and give you the camera :) I'm eager to try it next week to see for myself how it performs.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks Anastas! I am probably not good enough ahahaha. Well, I just keep doing what I am doing and loving my photography and filmmaking! Olympus certainly is my preferred system for sure!

[@AnastasTarpanov]

@@Red35Photography yep, me too :)

[@raksh9]

DUDE I'm so glad you got your hands on this! Looking forward to handling one in real life. Very curious about the video quality, too. Edited to ask: when I got the original E-M5, I used the vertical grip just to make the camera feel and sit better. How big is this by comparison?

[@Red35Photography]

It's still a little bigger because of the deeper grip but more comfortable to hold I had the original EM5 and grip too. the EM5 is 'thinner' too. Stay tuned with my next two videos for video tests :)

[@raksh9]

@@Red35Photography I suggest you go to HK and shoot some Wong Kar Wai style test footage, haha 😊📷

[@noahwood8411]

Looks like an impressive camera... Just curious... are you planning on doing a review on the new olympus wr flash system?

[@tkarlmann]

What is "wr"? I think many are hoping it stands for "Wireless Radio" or some such that gives the x true wireless flash.

[@noahwood8411]

@@tkarlmann From what I have read it is a wireless radio and weather proof flash system... apparently the are releasing a ttl transmitter and receiver as well... which will be really useful... I have the olympus fl900r flash and it is great... really fast... but the optical remote system for off camera flash is far too slow... the only current solution is to buy a second fl900r flash to trigger it or use a ttl cable... both of which are far from ideal solutions...

[@johnferry5668]

Hummmmmm!!!!! Don't ill be rushing out for this 3000 dollar baby and I certainly won't be cashing in my EM5 MKII or my EM1 MKII to get it. Pro's and con's I know but the size for me defeats the object of M4/3. Nice to have two fast card slots though.

[@Red35Photography]

Yes John, the EM1X isn't for everyone and I don't think Olympus wants it too. It's aim at certain type of professionals only. It's expensive because of certain new features and that super rugged body, it does feel substantially more dense and solid than even the EM1 II. I love it, despite the size and weight, there are features that make my life easier as a pro, I guess every little help to ease my workflow and make things quick and better, like I would pay more to get the 1.2 to squeeze that little bit more out of the sensor when you can get similar results with 1.8 lenses.

[@ohwhoaitzjoe]

Looks like a really fun camera! Can see why some folks will react poorly towards the price though. Hopefully this technology will trickle down to their smaller bodies at some point.

[@gian3458]

But they aren't targeting prosumers to buy this camera aren't they. If I was a sports photographer who owned a 1DX II or a D5, i'd have considered the E-M1X for its price seemingly slashed in half to what I had already spent but for some killer features unique to the E-M1X (at a cost of low-light performance, according to some reviews). Despite its tradeoffs it's pretty clear the type of people that Olympus is trying to offer this to yet people don't seem to have a clue.

[@Red35Photography]

They will for sure. It's fun and I am loving it for sure!

[@ajinkyathorat7502]

@@gian3458 You can get nikon d850 ore pentax k1 mark ii both camera outperforms em1x in Iq by mile.

[@juanalvarado7794]

How much? That 1080p from the EM1X video looks super sharp and nice colors! Also, do you think its now a best time to sell me the regular em1 before the price depriciates due the the new one coming out?☺

[@BrentODell]

I think it's a good time to sell me your e-m1 at a good price ;)

[@juanalvarado7794]

@@BrentODell lol whats a good price for you? Mine only has 2800 shutter counts. Its pretty New.

[@MagicGateCinema]

Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs. LUMIX G9 ???

[@juanalvarado7794]

G9 goes for $900-1000. No contest

[@johnathanquinn9143]

Like you say, It has everything except 4K 60p, but more importantly , IMO, it lacks 10 bit internal or external recording. So like the other big manufacturers, Olympus have crippled the EM1X when at this price bracket 10 bit should have been a minimum. Which is annoying as i’m invested in the system with the EM1 mk2 and previous to that the MK1, and I was seriously considering the 1X. I may still go for it, but at the moment with a tad less enthusiasm. Great review nonetheless 😊

[@Red35Photography]

Cheers Johnathan, well, I was a little shock about exclusion of 4K 60 especially now they have the power (dual quad-core processor). But they never really advertise this camera as a video camera and that's enough said. I think they are reserving for future firmware update and may also be for the upcoming new EM5 III or EM1 III whenever it comes. They are really showcasing AI focus and it looks promising but it's still in its infancy and will improve drastically over the next couple of generations. I am happy after testing it especially I am primarily a photographer and KZbinr, those features work great. I don't need 10-bit and also, to most people, I don't think they can tell. For me, it means easier and faster workflow.

[@johnathanquinn9143]

Red35 Photography with all things considered this camera has a pretty full palette of features that the majority will never use, and some new technologies that I’m sure other companies will look at as well and hopefully Olympus will also improve upon with firmware updates etc. I’d have thought that as the target was Professional photographers who nowadays encompass stills and video olympus wouldn’t of held back on the video at all, so 4K 60p and 10bit which is what the latest competition of mirrorless cameras all have. Maybe we will see these added in the future. I’ll be getting a hands on in a weeks time within an olympus road show so looking forward to that. 😊

[@Red35Photography]

@@johnathanquinn9143 I think Olympus is drawing some lines here to mark some improvement in stages with firmware update and also to differentiate with upcoming models. This is still primarily a stills camera and not video but they have added some interested techs to it. The heat-dissipating pipe behind the sensor to keep cool is something that nobody on the market is doing to make sure this thing doesn't get overheat, that's cool. Tracey used her 2 EM1 II all day filming and it does get super hot (though never overheat, unlike Sony), we'd filmed under bright sun for a few hours and you can literally fry an egg on top yet the camera continue to function. This is another level so if you are one of those extreme photographer, this thing will survive. It's niche, but have a play in a weeks time and let me know your thought. I use it enough to justify the upgrade (for me) and think it's a huge improvement.

[@Red35Photography]

@@johnathanquinn9143 I think Olympus is drawing some lines here to mark some improvement in stages with firmware update and also to differentiate with upcoming models. This is still primarily a stills camera and not video but they have added some interested techs to it. The heat-dissipating pipe behind the sensor to keep cool is something that nobody on the market is doing to make sure this thing doesn't get overheat, that's cool. Tracey used her 2 EM1 II all day filming and it does get super hot (though never overheat, unlike Sony), we'd filmed under bright sun for a few hours and you can literally fry an egg on top yet the camera continue to function. This is another level so if you are one of those extreme photographer, this thing will survive. It's niche, but have a play in a weeks time and let me know your thought. I use it enough to justify the upgrade (for me) and think it's a huge improvement.

[@johnathanquinn9143]

Red35 Photography. Agreed. I’m primarily a stills shooter, fast moving action so the improvements in tracking, IBIS and video CAF, and the fact it’s survival rating appears to close to that of a cockroach makes it perfect for my kind of work. The sensor cooling system sounds great, along with the AI etc. Thanks for your additional thoughts on the camera, much appreciated.

[@oagtbrouwervongonzenbach2399]

New subscriber here. Love your channel and happy KZbin put it to my attention. Btw that camera looks big and heavy.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks Arianna for joining us! Yes, the EM1X isn't for everyone and I agree. I love it and I will use it for sure. M43 is pretty cool but ultimately they are tools. Olympus is my main tools but I also use others too :) Happy shooting!

[@rogerserra3711]

Looks good to me!!!

[@saurabh459]

For $3k u get Gh5 & G9 and still have 100 bucks left

[@tomerweiss4900]

You miss the point this as an M43 machine vs 1DX - that's the segment.

[@rpdee7344]

Can see where price is going to be a major issue with this camera since you will be able to get a Sony with a full frame sensor for less and better under low light. E-m1X has some nice new features, but not enough to justify upgrading from my Olympus OM-E that I use now. Hopefully after this has been out for a while Olympus will reduce some of the prices on it's older models, but this new EM-1X seems to be aimed at it own separate class. Like the camera, but after seeing other camera brand reviews that are presently out, I can't see the justification from Olympus on the much higher price.

[@tomerweiss4900]

Again its not an all day camera - its an MFT solution for 1D\4D segments. Ie hardcore machines.

[@tongwang653]

Wow 6 in the morning... been working all night for this video?

[@78285725]

Saw other reviewers said how bad this camera is, and for a fan boy, this thing is the best thing in the world.. so funny to see

[@tkarlmann]

Impressive! I didn't catch the "no 4K-60fps" -- a lot of whiners are going to complain about that. Is there a new radio wireless flash system for the "x"?

[@Red35Photography]

tkarlmann there is and we are also reviewing it, stay tuned!

[@TL-xw6fh]

It's amazing. How the hell did he managed to take all the photos without a lens?

[@Red35Photography]

LOL - Magic

[@mimstyle]

The new reference channel for m43? Yes!

[@slyelessar]

Olympus need to give this to a more run and gun type videographer, as this channel is okay for those just doing portraits etc., there is less real world use going on.

[@Red35Photography]

Check our next vlog, run and gun vlog with EM1X

[@slyelessar]

@@Red35Photography There is a first for everything I guess ;)

[@rezatravilla2893]

Good review as always Jimmy! =D . Hmmmm i think i will stay with my EM5 Mark II. Don't get me wrong, the AI is tempting for those who live by photographing sports or wild life or else who need speed and accuracy. It just doesn't fit my genres (portraits, wedding, sweet 17th, streets, food and landscapes). I think this camera is not for usual consumers. Even for vlogging, the size is to big and now days 4K with 30 fps is kinda old tech. Then about the size, i'm also not like it. It's true the size almost the same as EM1 Mark II with battery grips. But then again, if i has EM1 Mark II, i prefer without it. Better brings 3 batteries without compromise the size. In the end, what ever it is, this doesn't make me judge m43 is dead. I love this system. For US$ 3,000? better invest on pro lenses though or buy Godox AD400 PRO. It's more productive investment.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks Reza, respect and appreciate your comments rather than just say 'Bad, horrible, big and expensive' like most people. This camera is design for a certain types of pros and not a consumer camera which what most people are looking at it. As a pro for so many years, after a day of shooting, I can already tell the difference and advancement. I am a wedding/travel photographer too and Em1 II is more than enough for sure but as now I am on KZbin and do vlogging a lot, I do find the EM1 II is a little limiting due to the unreliable CAF, it's still better than GH5 and G9 in my opinion but the EM1X is on a new level which I really appreciate. So the trade off? size and weight which I am happy to adapt while giving me what I need. EM5 II is a brilliant camera and I love mine for travelling :) Oh, 4K 60, yes, I made that remark in this video, I was a little disappointed that it hasn't got it :(

[@hubahp6714]

nice camera only this sensor is a bit too small😉

[@ericlundquist3466]

It's a great camera, at the same time its Olympus's biggest "oopps." And literally lol

[@jeffm6273]

It has some nice features but it's a micro 4/3 sensor in a bigger than full frame body, what's up with that??? For that money you could have a full frame sensor and a nice Zeiss lens to go with it.

[@Red35Photography]

Yes you can but you can't do certainly things that the EM1X can do. Handhold a 5 sec shots, run and gun videos without gimbal (holding in one hand). Lenses are still tiny compare to FF lenses. I am not disputing anything and I think people entitle to their opinions but I love how it performs and suits our needs for what we do, professionally. I switched from Canon and Leica FF after being a pro Canon photographer for 10 years.

[@rs_pa]

Unfortunatlely, for me, It's moving away from the reason I moved to M4/3's. Size & weight.

[@Red35Photography]

It's still size and weight. For what it does and features, I am happy. I used to carry three times the weight still in any weddings and location shoots. EM1 II was superb and don't get me wrong but there are a few new features that makes me feel good and to make my life a lot easier, when I make money from it, every little helps and anything to make my life easier is worth it, still, the EM1X isn't expensive when compare to similarly specs and build will cost at least 50% more.

[@juanalvarado7794]

You can get a G9 for $900 you cant beat that tbh

[@tomerweiss4900]

@@juanalvarado7794 its not addressing G9 market.... its addressing 1DX ... so vs 1DS its lighter/smaller and faster

[@KRANTZSVLOG]

4k 30 fps? why not 60? i need camera for 4k video... but i cant see any improvement after e-m 10 mark III and e-m 1 mark II.. this 2 older camera still doing great job. Stabilisation and focus visible better, but image quality not. Im gonna get an em 10 mark III... the colors on this camera looks so gray and colorless like on a sony camera....

[@sirlancelot3109]

To my way of thinking a simultaneous triumph and a baffling misjudgment of the market. Why would Olympus prioritize the investment in bringing this to market? I can’t figure out who the customers are they think will buy this in volume. How can this compete against the xt3 at 1/2 the price?

[@tomerweiss4900]

Its not addressing XT3 ... its addressing 4DS\1DX

[@sirlancelot3109]

OLYMPUS may very well be “addressing” the 1DX but that’s because they are navel gazing. BUYERS on the other hand will be comparing the value they can get from this body to what they can get from the XT3 / G9 / and it will be found lacking

[@ธนกรอมรรัชนนท์-ช9ญ]

WOW

[@c.augustin]

Hand-held HiRes mode??????????? WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to revise my opinion on coming out with a new top-end model. Sound quality of the internal mic is quite good, but wind noise seems to be higher than useful (even though you came through clear enough for vlogging). IBIS is impressive, and combined with digital stabilization in video the results are even more impressive. Olympus has clearly upped the game in MFT land - even without 4K @ 60 fps … ;-)

[@Red35Photography]

They have Christian. This is a phenomenal camera in many ways. I love it and definitely getting one too! Wait to see the next couple of videos for more video samples.

[@mrheng562]

This camera is not very interesting at all. All that GPS stuff has already been put in to the Panasonic GH5. A newer sensor might have been nice. But, maybe they're reserving that for the EM5iii or EM1iii. But, that input for constant power for long shoots is great!!! Didn't know they were doing that!!!

[@Red35Photography]

GPS yes but they didn't have Barometer or Altimeter hahah but not important if you don't use them. CAF is impressive, much more accurate and reliable than any panasonic I've tried even in video, stay tune as I have more samples coming out. You've got to try it to believe it. Yet, I love it.

[@jamiermathlin]

thanks for the video, to be honest not a great deal of different from EM1 mkii, video, 20mp, 60fps raw, 80mp hi-res (tripod) 6.5 stops IBIS, all much the same. I will stay where I am. :-)

[@Red35Photography]

You are welcome Jamie. thanks for watching! Well, to most people, yes and I agree and I have used a few Olympus bodies now and to tell you the truth, there are subtle differences between them. EM1X may look only a minor upgrade from the brilliant EM1 II which I've been using for the past two years but after testing it, I can confidently say that it's a camera for me. Yes, slightly fast, slightly more accurate and this and that but combine them all, it's a much better camera for me as a pro who use the camera non stop. I've covered over 200k frames last year and filmed everything on this channel and all the bodies (3 x EM1 II) are near their end of life frankly! So, the EM1 X is a huge boost and we are more than happy. To most, EM1 II is more than enough, hence Olympus is keeping it in the line up and not replacing it. There will be a EM1 III in the future so stay tuned.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

Suddenly my G80 seems like the bargain of the century! Battery grip off amazon and leica 100-400 setup. Can you imagine the cost of the Olympus versions? I like M43 a lot but Olympus money? Not so much!

[@koogoo]

As an over 10 year Olympus fans and M43 system user,I will stick with Panasonic body.G9 only £ 949.00 has 4k 60p and better EVF......sorry Olympus but I still use your lens...

[@Reyfox1]

Thanks for a great early review. Finally someone who first knows the system and how to use it. I read comments about "why so big, so tiny sensor, not this, or that, and the cost...." then the camera is not for you. Don't try and make a camera designed for sports/wildlife into a vlogging camera.... Oh, I am not an Olympus owner. I shoot with Pana G9 with battery grip.....

[@Red35Photography]

Cheers mate for watching and the understanding! People are so judgemental these days and they haven't even tried the camera. Most reviewers too are just being negative and comparing apples and oranges which got me a little ticked off. But I do what I do, I use the system and I make money from using it as a photographer and filmmaker. LOL, I will use the camera for vlogging though because that CAF is just great for that! You will see my next video!

[@Reyfox1]

@@Red35Photography no doubt. Oly has some of the best IBIS out there. People who complain really do not know the system well enough...

[@lakejindsay]

Same EVF, same sensor, same AF system (different algorithms), same speed, same video + 423 grams and $1000-$1500 for built in ND filters and 2 nipples? No thanks. I will look at the Silver EM1ii, however. Looks lovely.

[@bedoinuk]

Jimmy, I really appreciate the efforts, but 10 mins. would have been probably enough in this case...

[@Red35Photography]

I couldn't too many thinks I like ahhaha.. thanks for watching though!

[@robinhill9439]

Can't wait until the 23 Feb when I can get my hands on one.

[@happy030]

Wow IBIS better than Sony A7III...But why Olympus just do MFT Camera...Very nice camera this M1X, imagine it with an FF Sensor, that would be awesome.

[@dfotos]

With an "full-frame" sensor, IBIS is much more difficult, I think. You have less place for the movements of the sensor.

[@marioplus321]

The back of it looks plain ...& gr8! ps oh ....there she is ! ca.7:55min:) I thought u abandoned your most influencial model :)

[@danielprabowo8364]

👍👍

[@jelee7690]

Can you please tell Olympus to make metal body 25mm f1.8? One that looks like 17mm 1.8 or 12mm 2.0. I promise I will buy 25mm 1.8 metal body lens. I don't know why Olympus is busy producing irrelevant lenses and bodies.

[@alangibson980]

Out of my league. Price of modern cameras is getting ridiculous. For the amount of shooting I do I'm going back to film for a while. Much more enjoyable.

[@Red35Photography]

We know. Silly right?? But franky Olympus isn't too bad comparing to others. I don't care too much about sensor size and more to do with reliability and build. As long as the sensor is capable of taking photos, I am good with that. Like for like, the EM1X is cheap comparing to 1DX or D5. Full frame lenses are just off the chart these days in terms of price!

[@InertiaEffect]

Its made for professional work and function. Yall still can get the em1 or em5 lol.

[@karunverma1]

Impressive tech but eventually small sensor will make this camera hard to justify for the price

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks for watching mate and with all due respect, I would disagree because with the same tech on a bigger sensor, it will cost a lot more. Look how Olympus invented IBIS and being used in many cameras now. They are pushing thins forward and Olympus isn't going to dominate the world but rather concentrate on what matters to certain photographers. I always say that there is no perfect camera, only perfect tools. Not many people get it but I've been using Canon and Leica cameras for the past 15 years and eventually settled on Olympus, which I think is great for my work. For people who needs to print big (billboard) of a fashion model, then of course, go with a medium format and no less, for certainly type of sports, FF, depending on the field you are working in. EM1X is a pro camera for a specific group of photographer, not a everyday camera for everyday photographer.

[@aimeecute4216]

Some people are just so naive. M43 has clear advantage for long focal length. No normal human beings want to carry a full frame 70-200, 300 or 600mm more than 30 mins, unless u want to look like a garbage truck driver carrying heavy stuffs 24/7. speaking of image quality, m43 has disadvantages on short focal length,,,but for telephotos, this is where m43 shines.

[@karunverma1]

@@aimeecute4216 I partially agree with you. However a 24/26mp APS-C sensor gives you an approx 16mp 2X crop. In other words a 300mm f5.6 lens on a APS-C sensor gives you a 600mm equivalent M43 crop. Besides the weight advantage of M43 is negated with EM1X. So I don't see much point in this camera except for compulsive Oly fanboys/fangirls.

[@karunverma1]

@@Red35Photography Point well addressed. I have always admired Oly for being an innovator & I am sure there will be some small group of people who will love this camera & own it too as it justifies their need.

[@Red35Photography]

@@aimeecute4216Thanks Aimee, I think the system is great and for travel/documentary and wildlife this is a fabulous system. People keep talking about DoF and image quality and how superior FF is and if I am being critical, I will go straight to MF instead. I used FF for 15 years before moving to M43. That says a lot so I am not bother what other things too much :) It works for me and it makes money for me to pay my bills as a pro, that's what matters.

[@ydxfill]

Pertamax.

[@danielprabowo8364]

Atas ane cepet banget

[@zardosspinosa6944]

Could be a sad day for Olympus users

[@GeorgeZupster]

All been waiting for?? U joking right?

[@SebastianForssman]

That 1080 120 fps looks terrible. Even the old GH4 looks sharper. The 4k looks OKEY, bur not good. I would say that this is not what I expected, at all. Sad.

[@innote9314]

1080P 120fps is awful，I guess it only works if you don't shoot both photo and video.

[@kristov1110]

This camera may be great, but it’s a market nonsens at this price point. Better buy a sony a7III that’s cheaper with a bigger sensor

[@oneoldgit]

Do Zuiko lenses fit on the Sony?

[@KeithDonegan]

“The moment we’ve all been waiting for” er no

[@juanalvarado7794]

To be honest my $200 EM5 or my $300 EM10 Mark ii will take photos just as good. If you want video a $500 G85 will deliver better video. If you want actjon photos the $900 G9 will do .......but for $3000 you can get a HUGE tank named the EM1X....sad sad 😪

[@maxfactor4209]

It is 990 grams, heavier than d850 n 5dmk4...

[@glennsak]

3000 dollars? LOL

[@libork5397]

You did minimized the importance of the bulky size and the double weight and the 2x cost ??? All the reasons where the MFT format had an advantages are gone ??? How can you be so excited ??? Also Jared Polin just put out images and over ISO 800 it was not too good , so don't call it PRO camera , to be pro camera for sport shooting you need to have at least 6400 or better, and no grain ???? My disappointment is in the 20MPX sensor, too old and too outdated , should be replaced with perhaps a 30MP if yo want to keep up with the PRO market. The pseudo 50MPX is a joke , can you do 0.5sec or longer for landscape photography ??? I don't think so ... Now many vlogers are already saying 1KG body for $3000 is not a valid option ..... I feel that the integrated vertical grip is a mistake, many people don't use it and it would make it smaller, lighter and less expensive ... bad move on Olympus side. Also I believe that soon we will see the price to slide down , for lack of interest .... there are too many FF cameras smaller and cheaper already on the market and more is coming ... And where is EM5m3 ??? I rather see that on our market .

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks for watching mate. Well, I didn't play down on anything but rather concentrate what's important for me as a professional. I am not disputing anything and rather appreciating what others are saying too. My opinions are mine for what I do on a daily bases. Look, I had 150 shoots in 2018 and all done with EM1 II, the camera did about 200K frames and near it's end of life with no failure. We filmed everything in this channel with EM1 II also. People have been too harsh on comparing specs and ignoring the fact that what's important, making a photographer happy. There isn't a perfect camera but a perfect tool. For that, the Olympus cameras haven't failed us. The EM1X impressed us. Also, I shot in low light a lot and none of my clients ever complaint. It's my photography they are appreciating and they don't pixel peel or analysis grain/noise. If you submit a print to competition, they won't judge on that alone.

[@Ekuahx]

I don't understand why this camera exists. It's so fucking big..and as far as I know you can't remove the grip? So it's basically a Em1mk2 with a grip and a few new features? Just why..? Next year Panasonic will come out with a G9x that has a built-in battery grip with 6 extra batteries so that you can take 5000 photos..Geez.. Where's the Em5mk3??

[@mrinsaf]

The 1080p quality sucks

[@dx3200]

Don’t tell me, you NEED 8K?

[@mrinsaf]

@@dx3200 i need 1080 p bro. But u can see tht the 1080p from this camera isnt tht good.

[@thenagyyeno]

3000$ Is there at least only one reason to chose this rafters than a Fujifilm XT3 or XT30. The Fuji XT3 is about 1500$. This is the most pointless camera of the decade! 3000$

[@melvinch]

The size of this camera completely defeats the purpose of the m43 format.