Olympus OM-D E-M1X review IN DEPTH

[@cameralabs]

Check prices on the EM1X at B&H: bhpho.to/2CK1VlU Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs 00:53 Sensor and stabilisation 02:37 Weather-proofing 03:51 Design, controls, EVF, screen, battery 12:34 Drive modes and Pro Capture 14:40 Autofocus, faces, cars, birds and bikes 18:46 Bracketing, keystone, high res shot, live ND 28:10 Custom menus 32:23 Wifi, Bluetooth, field sensors 33:15 Image quality, E-M1X vs Sony A9 35:32 Video including quality, stabilisation and vlogging 41:09 Verdict

[@dalethorn2]

Why high ISO when you have 7.5 stops of IS.

[@dalethorn2]

Does anyone expect that on a 4/3 camera? Just wondering if there's a real criticism applicable to this camera.

[@Mir1189]

I checked this review in order to compare how much is M5 Mark III devoid of pro features. Well... Most features which work handheld on M1X, have to be used with a tripod on M5MkIII. Things like Bracketing + composition, HDR or HiRes will usually look best when using tripod with remote anyway. I would like to see a battery grip in the future, but that would be all. Also thanks, because I would not be able to figure out why focus stacking is not working with some of my lenses. Actually i have only one PRO 12-40.

[@cameralabs]

@@Mir1189 you're welcome!

[@roberthillier6389]

What is the image Quality like on the OM-d?

[@gbye007]

An excellent review. You provide a refreshingly well balanced and thoughtful review, unlike some other of your KZbin contemporaries. You've summed up the pros and cons well without the needless disparaging remarks that others seem to revel in.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, I put a lot of effort into this!

[@KellyMercerhfx]

You hit the nail right ton the head.

[@themisterchristie]

Gordon is always good at giving impartial reviews, avoiding the fanboyism and personal biases.

[@cameralabs]

@@themisterchristie thanks!

[@weidai1301]

感谢UP, 这是对EM1X 非常好的评论，我一直用奥林巴斯无反相机，去年买了EM1X，非常好的相机， Thanks UP, this is a very good review of EM1X, I have been using an Olympus mirrorless camera, bought EM1X last year, very good camera,

[@Radio_Activity]

How nice to read a well informed and considered review of this camera. Not full of the recent knee jerk reactions and childish rants. Well done Gordon. A proper review.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, i tried really hard!

[@Gynra]

For knee-jerk reactions and childish rants, one only needs read some of the ill-informed comments from people who have never touched a micro four-thirds camera, or are into fields of photography where MFT is not best suited. Sony people seem particularly bad in this respect. It's as if they are trying to justify their purchases. Use whatever suits you, guys, and let others use what meets their particular needs.

[@truthseeker3536]

​@@Gynra Those sony fanboys dont have any real love for sony. They would not have been seen with a sony dslr 10+ years ago because canon and nikon were the most popular DSLR brands. For them it is about being seen with 'the most popular' brand at any given time.

[@andytee88]

Camera reviewers on KZbin should learn from you Gordon, this is a great review! Only useful information, and not bashing the sensor size

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! I see the pros and cons of all of them, so this approach seems natural to me. Unfortunately if you're not sensationalist though, you don't get as many views. So my approach suffers! Glad to see so many people commenting positively about this one though.

[@MKL_D]

@@cameralabs I will recommend your videos. We have been fed crap for too long and have missed out on good things.

[@cameralabs]

@@MKL_D thanks, I wish others felt the same way!

[@log0log]

@@cameralabs "I see the pros and cons" - do you really see them? highlights on ISO64? Loss of details in a shadows from iso400 and above? is iso400 "high iso" in m4/3 world?

[@SketchTurnerZero]

@@log0log I lost details even on my high end canon. It's normal thing for ISO 400.

[@MKL_D]

This is the best and most unbiased review I have seen so far compared to some KZbin primadonnas I have seen ranting and couldn't even give a quarter of the information you have given so far. I wasn't so sure about this camera but after your review, I can say it's a very good camera and the features cannot be matched by anyone, even my favorite brand Fuji.

[@donk8292]

Excellent review. In an age where most internet reviews are intentionally biased and filled with exaggerations meant to incite or inflame, a review like this is wonderfully refreshing! Thank you so much.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, you're very welcome!

[@davidwendelrobinson]

Well said Don. Agree 100%

[@cameralabs]

@@davidwendelrobinson thanks!

[@TL-xw6fh]

Great review. For all the criticism from FF fanboys, this is a seriously capable camera and has far more features than Sony, Nikon and Canon can offer. I am not in the market for this camera, but I suspect many pros will be tempted to get one.

[@michaels8597]

grown people are still saying 'fanboy'?wow

[@michaels8597]

So you just said this camera has more features than a Nikon D850 and a Sony A9?..I would love to see the proof.It is an awesome camera though,probably the best Micro 4/3 right now.

[@michaels8597]

@moo ..well those cameras do not NEED a vertical grip because it has a real battery,not something akin to a AAA,so they need the grip to keep you from having to carry 3-4 batteries..Yes,it has good IBIS and then the AF sucks in comparison,and the Nikon D850 has a crapload of controls.I have the D850 book,from Nikon,and have a DSLR with many controls and a great menu.The Sony menu might be daunting,but anyone with common sense will customize and tailor their camera to work with their flow anyway..

[@michaels8597]

@moo ..Besides,you can only compare 4/3 with 4/3...you cannot say a Camry and Lexus are the same car..

[@michaels8597]

@moo ..he never answered the question about the D850,so you were spot on about changing things for no apparent reason..

[@photozen8398]

Coming from Nikon I just placed an order of Em1x/zuiko 300 f4 knowing fully that OMDS will never be the same as Olympus vision was, they were ahead of their time and really a bench mark in camera history, what puzzles me is why? why did they choke and did not continue with the vision they had and the innovation they pioneered light years ahead of the rest, I guess it is photo channels on KZbin that brain washed people that you need FF to be a good photographer, and the crazy race to bigger megapixel count and bigger sensor so on so forth, I know I am running the risk by my decision ( Oly is a big shoe that OMDS will try to fill), but I am convinced I grabbed the last legend made by Oly that will be remembered for time to come, that will put a smile on my face each time I click the shutter and it is refreshing to see your video where you separate yourself from the rest by your shear objectivity and honest right to the point info.( My passion is bird/wildlife) And try to do the end of your video ( water bottle rinsing the legendary camera) to Sony/Nikon/Canon, etc….:)

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, I hope you enjoy it!

[@dvdaltizer]

Gordon, I love that you don’t cut any corners with your reviews. You don’t fall victim of the quick cuts and text animations (like me.) I ordered this camera and can’t wait to review it on Kinotika. Thank you!

[@suerakes]

EXTRA-ordinarily thorough review of this fab camera. You even reminded me of features I forgot to “exploit”. Thank you for your very detailed review. Your knowledge and insight are a treasure - always has been!!!

[@MrPhotoBlitz]

This might be the best camera review on KZbin. I am amazed how quickly you mastered all the options and details of this camera in so short a time. The tension builds as one has to wait almost 40 minutes for your famous walk down the alley. You certainly showed off the super-IS of this camera. Can Olympus make a better introductory video? I doubt they can.

[@cameralabs]

Thankyou! It was a labour of love!

[@MKL_D]

It is.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

Genuinely shocked at the high ISO result compared to the A9. Considering its a heavy crop I was expecting the Olympus to fare much much worse!

[@cameralabs]

Which is why I always do the tests rather than rely on assumptions! Yes, it's better than you might think!

[@JHuffPhoto]

Although image quality is good, I did notice that even on the low iso images there was significant clipping of the highlights. This may just be a result of the Olympus imaging processing or it could be a limiting factor of the small image size.

[@cameralabs]

@@JHuffPhoto it could also be the compression when it was made into a video, and also KZbin's compression. Have a look at my samples page at cameralabs.com ...

[@vladklepach]

@@JHuffPhoto I own E-M1 mkII and can say that the camera saves highlights much much better than i expected. It's really hard to see "white holes" on photos.

[@JHuffPhoto]

Gordon Laing I took a look online and I only really notice it on the iso tests. And then I really only notice it below Iso 200. It is not bad and in normal use I doubt I would notice it or care much about it. Very nice review as normal thanks Gordon

[@irishrose89775]

thanks for such a thorough review. I am looking to switch to Olympus after 40 years with Nikon. As I have grown older I find a need for a lighter camera with full features and the em1x seems to fit the bill. Thanks again for a great review. The fact that the camera generally goes for $1K less than the list in 2021 makes the choice much easier.

[@tudajfor]

OMG, I'm not even slightly interested in this camera and yet I still watched it from the begining to the end :D Love your videos!

[@cameralabs]

Why thankyou! I try to make them a bit like Top Gear in that I don't want to buy most cars, but I still enjoy watching videos about them...

[@onthemove301]

The most thorough professional review I can find on KZbin.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, that's what I try to do!

[@stevekydd]

Thank you Gordon for the balanced and measured review of the Olympus OM-D E-M1X. So refreshing for a reviewer to see past the current Full Frame hysteria.

[@papa.alfredo]

Great review, you helped me to decide what will be my next camera, THIS ONE! I never expected that because I was thinking about Fujifilm, Nikon, Pentax or Canon, however, all these features that this camera has are very tempting for me and you explained them very well, thank you very much for helping me to better decide, many greetings from Germany, Alfredo

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome! Look out for a good price as it's now quite old.

[@papa.alfredo]

@@cameralabs thank you very much, I will, I found one in 700 euro used, is that a good price? Greetings and good day

[@cameralabs]

@@papa.alfredo yep that sounds pretty good, but check new prices too

[@papa.alfredo]

@@cameralabs I will, hopefully what the camera did at the time is the same today, I mean, image quality will be the same today as it was when Camara was produced or? Because it is old I cannot take it as the camera is useless today, based on all I saw in your video, the camera still looks impressive today, construction, water protected as nothing else out there, etc, etc, etc let me know....your videos are spectacular and you are one of the very best out there greetings

[@cameralabs]

@@papa.alfredo thanks, yes, it's still a great camera, but just bear in mind its age and the fact there's unlikely to be many new lenses for this system going forward. But there's still loads to get on the used market and they are good. I'm saying go for it, but with your eyes open!

[@777sib]

Thank you, fair and fantastic review. Not all colleges have respect for brands and their employees. Great camera. Not many people understand that the best system is the one you have with at the spot. After hours of work or way. Noise is no problem when shooting raw or printing. And yes you can not do everything with it. For this moments take full frame when can carry and pay. But be happy and enjoy life.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, I thought long and hard about my conclusion.

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

Your book presented at the very end - brilliant! That confirms genuine passion in documentary photography.

[@thethirdman225]

Bought an E-M1 because of your no-nonsense review Gordon. Just subscribed to your channel because of this one.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! PS - don't forget you can support me if you're ever shopping online for anything by going through my links, thanks!

[@brucecggallagher1949]

Thank you Gordon for your inimitable thoroughness...time well spent. Cheers from British Columbia

[@Red35Photography]

Brilliant in-depth look Gordon! Brilliant info!

[@gregm6894]

Gordon, thanks for a very in depth, balanced and objective review. Your work shows a lot of photographic knowledge and skill -- which is in stark contrast to some of the other popular review sites. I look forward to seeing some reviews of this camera from some unbiased, pro level wildlife shooters. Even though I earn my bread and butter from corporate events and portraits, I love shooting nature, scenic, and wildlife subjects -- and this model holds a lot of promise.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Greg, I put a lot of work into these reviews, so it's great to hear your feedback!

[@MichaelGerrard]

Thanks Gordon, that was the best review I have seen in a long while. Well balanced and you explained many features. I think it is a bit of a niche camera but it does have its place. I am interested to see what Oly does next, maybe a new EM5 that will suit a wider audience?

[@Serenoj69]

As always well thought out, reasonable, open for critique, modest, calm, clear and to the point. The nicest and one of the best reviewers out there and of course this review does not disappoint. Great work Gordon, looking forward to your next reviews.On the cam: I use Em1.2 and it is mor ethan enough for me and I Always seem to feel compelled to tell everyone I truly dislike the menu's even after more than two years. But this one has the MyMenu of course making things a bit easier (and it might be on my Em1.2 too but now I use C1,C2 and C3 almost exclusively)...

[@New777World]

By far the best review on the EM1X! great in depth review!

[@warrendavies5370]

Best camera reviewer on youtube...no silly nonsense. Many thanks as I have this camera and your review helps.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Warren, glad you found it useful...

[@hanzkilian1806]

THANKS GORDON. REALLY APPRECIATRE YOU REVIEW - HONEST REVIEW. I AM A EM1 MKII SHOOTER CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF THIS EM1X OR THE mkIII. As a bird shooter and seeing this review, I am going with this em1x - thank you for helping to make the decision.

[@breadyegg]

Refreshing to come here, get a great review and see a comment section that isn't full of toxicity, negativity and flaming about this semi-controversial camera.

[@sdgreen1960]

Thanks for your detailed reviews, they're very helpful. It seems to have dawned on Olympus that this was priced way too high, hence the recent huge drop. Makes it much more viable. Looks a great 'on the move' wild country camera

[@kamillisowski2931]

Gordon Laing and Maarten Heilbron are best reviewers on KZbin, so much underrated channels Always best reviews So many details :)

[@cameralabs]

thanks!

[@daveparizek]

I'm totally going to use it for vlogging.

[@codyrobinson22]

My favorite Gordon Laing review to date. We had an argument years ago on dpreview when I was going through tough times and I want to apologize. I am not that person anymore. Cheers from Tennessee 😀

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Cody, I remember your name, but thankfully not the argument! Glad you're in a better place now and hope you're enjoying your photography.

[@robiulahmed]

Even though I have absolutely no intention to buy this camera, I watched this entire review because you're awesome at reviews! Also, it seems like a pretty decent bit of kit - an impression I didn't get from other reviewers.

[@Radio_Activity]

I think it's very hard to find considered, intelligent reviews of cameras on KZbin. Too much posturing and 'hey listen to my controversial opinion'. It's interesting that the more intelligent reviewers, Gordon included, have really liked the E-M1X despite a couple of flaws.

[@cameralabs]

thanks!

[@Reyfox1]

Thanks for a great review as always. There's lots of 'hate' on this camera....

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome! I try to be balanced and there is a lot to like about it!

[@AlexBond1703]

The great camera! Thank you for the perfect review.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@rpgroome]

Great in depth review. It was long but consisted of giving good information, and didn’t digress into a regurgitation of specs.

[@martinlennon4673]

Most excellent review and demonstration 👍

[@ebreckpo6563]

Thank you Gordon, for this again very complete camera review. It is always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, I put a lot of work into this one!

[@JollyRoger17]

Thanks for a very thorough and unbiased review without preconceptions about the m43 system. All to often reviews appear to be more about the reviewer and their ego then the equipment. Cheers.

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome! I try to present a balanced view!

[@thatjordandrake]

Gordon reviews are my favourite morning show!

[@cameralabs]

Hurrah, hope you enjoy it! And I didn't notice that weird video artefact you showed us, but my vlogging was face-on...

[@nikonrulz]

An excellent well balanced comprehensive review, thank you for this Gordon.

[@SourojitBh]

Awesome review! Made me fall in love with this camera 🙂

[@DgaDM]

This is the best review I've seen so far (and I have seen a lot). Thanks especially for the comparison of the ISO performance against the A9. Looks like the E-M1X is not that far behind, unless pushing it over 3200.

[@glennsak]

Great review, Gordon. I don’t miss Doug, I think you’re great on your own!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, I do miss Doug, but this kind of show is better alone for the amount of info and demos I want to do.

[@sebastiaanvanwater]

The hand held hires shot of the fire place was sharper than the tripod one... Was it because there was no shutter delay with the tripod shot? So when you pressed the shutter, you introduced vibration in the first few shots taken? Seems likely.

[@frenchcoupon3391]

Got one just now in 2024. For short movies! Call me crazy but I love Olly more than Panny 😊. The lenses, color science and the weather sealing swayed me over the Gh5 (under $1000 budget). For me- only 2 downsides: no focus peaking for MFT/Canon FD adaptor and of course bad in low light. In day time and outside- put a mic and it’s a killer camera for filmmaking. I don’t care about resolution and 10 bit.

[@westpoll1]

Great review Gordon, nothing left out. Keep up the good work!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@kenny75photography2]

Great review, Gordon and its great to see someone give this camera an enjoyable, detailed and most of all objective review, as opposed to the bashing its been getting from some other KZbinrs. Although I must admit its a camera I'd never buy myself as its a bit on the heavy, pricey side lol. Anyway great stuff, Gordon, hope you and Doug Kaye do another video together sometime in the future as it would be great to see you two team up again.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! I try to give an in-depth balanced review!

[@JennyDarukat]

I've not seen anyone else mention the IS customisations you highlighted here, this is absolutely insane. People just point out the wobble in the dpreview video, but if they'd see this I think the initial reception of the camera would've been quite different - EIGHT seconds, HANDHELD. Actually unbelievable. Really hope they pass whichever magic sauce is in this IS system down to the next iteration of the E-M1, because THAT is a feature I can actually get excited for. As for IQ for the price: since the well-beloved D3 and D3S are still great options in the modern day, I really think pixel peepers are doing themselves a disservice here. For maximum cropping flexibility and image fidelity, a Z7/S1R/A7R III will do - for a worksman (or hobbyist, be it few of them will probably buy this), there's a cutoff point where it doesn't really matter anymore, one that we've reached a long time ago. A D5 or 1DX II don't measure up for dynamic range to a D850 or A7R III either, and nobody throws a fit over that - because that's not what they're for. All these aspects, together with the increase in portability and cuts in price compared to its large bodied competition (D5, 1DX II), I really think this looks like a great camera. Just not a studio one.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Jenny, the high res mode is pretty good for studio work though, it can generate very high res images especially if the subject is static, like a product, flowers etc.

[@yukonchris]

Excellent review as usual, Gordon. While many channels offer entertaining glimpses into a new product, I would say that your channel is the real thing in terms of serious real-world product evaluations. This look at the E-M1X seemed balanced, fair, and detailed enough to prove truly useful. I especially appreciated your comments which put the E-M1X in context against competing, or similar, products. Cheers. All of that said, I was never in the market for an E-M1X. My conundrum at present is how do I get more reach in my equipment arsenal? As an Olympus and Canon shooter, do I buy an EOS R with an adapter and take advantage of my existing, and excellent, Canon 400mm f/4, or do I buy the Olympus 300mm f/4 and utilize my existing, and excellent, E-M1? Either way, I'm out about 3K Canadian, so it comes down to the system. I stopped using the 400mm when I used a 7D, because the two together were just so heavy. Would the EOS R, lighten things up at all, or would I be just as well served with the M.Zuiko 300 and my existing E-M1? The other concern, is that I love using vintage glass, and own quite a few old lenses via adapters. They would just perform beautifully on a full frame sensor, whereas right now, I use them with mixed results on the E-M1. Anyway, I realize that this is off topic, but I'm wondering if you have any thoughts? I live way out in the wilds of northern Canada so trying either option in person is impossible.

[@cameralabs]

Hi Christopher, glad you enjoyed the review! In terms of your next buy, there;'s nothing light about the EOS R system yet so if that's your goal, full-frame may not be your best bet. As you know you'll get the reach from MFT - and that Leica 100-400mm is excellent - but you lose out on light gathering and potential for shallow DOF compared to a big bright lens on full-frame. So you need to think about what you want. Even though you're in a remote location I'd say it's probably worth heading to a store to check out equipment in person when you're spending this much, or you may be able to rent. Good luck!

[@novakmiler7944]

Gordon is the best. Hands down. Camera looks great. Thank you.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@wernerwehner5541]

Hello Gordon, thank you for your great video. best regards

[@MrFerbis]

Best reviews, I learn and enjoy them very much...thank you!

[@cameralabs]

You're very welcome!

[@osmanakman]

Thank you so much for the detailed presentation.

[@toxictabasco]

Excellent review and demonstration of a great camera. Very comprehensive and detailed. Thank you.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@sylvainhimmo]

This is the best review for this camera! Love it! Thank you so much! This camera has so many features. One of the best camera so far. Can't wait to see the how it will perform with the 150-400mm f4.5. Too bad it missing the top LCD and not an OLED view finder with higher resolution. Hopefully the AI will be upgraded for animals and bird watching. Thank you so much for this amazing in dept review!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, you're welcome!

[@williampegram]

Excellent detailed review. I Much appreciate the effort that went into it! Regards from Spain Gordon:-)

[@cameralabs]

Muchas gracias!

[@pablo9364]

Excellent review . Have no intention of buying it but you made it very interesting

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@whcvip]

Thank you mr. Laing, yet another great review sir.

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome!

[@tomrhardwick]

You're spot on, the mft sensor is but a quarter the surface area and probably a quarter of the mass of FF, and this is used to great effect with IBIS. The tiny sensor has far less inertia and momentum than a FF sensor, so it can have long excursions while at the same time travelling at a great speed, and acc and decelerating faster. The chip vibration uses less energy, consumes less power and makes less noise. The 7 stop claim is proof of all this, and your 8 sec HH exposure is remarkable testimony.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, and yes, that's the thing people have to weigh-up. If you can sacrifice very high ISO performance, you gain a lot in things like IBIS.

[@cameralabs]

@@janpavlicek3502 it's definitely an issue. If you need fast shutters in low light, then yes, you'll be using high ISOs, and if you want the cleanest results, you'll also want a big sensor.

[@kwak10r1]

Good review Gordon, I enjoyed watching that. It is good to see the features of the camera demonstrated and explained without any of the usual hysterical drama lamas that youtube is infested with.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, I try to be balanced! Glad you appreciate it!

[@cinemenico]

Wondering if it works out the way they intended. Maybe a handful of birders and sports shooters, but the latter already seem to be using Canon/Nikon/Sony. For me, it's just more bulk and costs at very little increase in appeal over a E-M1 Mark II or G9. But I'm glad they're sticking to giving MFT a home. Now I just want to see Panasonic's 10-25mm f/1.7 and I'm looking forward to their next gen MFT cams. Because up to the GH4 I was like 'man, I seriously need to go APS-C or bigger' with its great camera body and features but struggling from ISO800 upwards, not having the best color and lack of IBIS. But we've sure come ways since then. Can't wait for GH5S-type performance in a G9 body (with IBIS). Would leave very little else to wish for and doesn't require me jumping to their FF S-line, benefitting from the large collection of compact MFT glass I've gathered over the years.

[@cameralabs]

It's certainly lovely to use, and yes I'm looking forward to trying out that new Lumix zoom too...

[@Bayonet1809]

I wish that 10-25mm would be a more common equivalent focal length range, I would find a 20-50mm much more useful than the standard 24-70mm.

[@CrotZari]

A very good in depth review! I feel that you liked it even though it is a small sensor camera. Personally I have the EM1 mk2 and a slew of great lenses and I was hoping for Sony A9 level AF and a new glorious viewfinder with higher resolution. I feel somewhat cheated on these two accounts considering the pretty wild pricing of EM1-X, compared to anything else in M43. Your point of having to choose what kind of object the camera needs to recognize also resonates with my own feelings. I feel that much of the selling-points of this camera already exists in some form in my EM1 mk2 and therefor a purchase is not on the table for me. I understand the sentiment that it might be "cheap" in comparison with the Nikon D5 or the Canon 1DXii, but that is not a relevant way to look at it for me. I just own M43 gear and will only compare the new body with other M43 gear. As such, I find the Panasonic G9 more interesting price-wise with a bigger and more high-res viewfinder and rather good videooptions. The EM1-X does not shoot 4K 60 or 10 bit 4:2:2 video and for the life of me I can not understand the omission of these features. Priced higher than anything M43 has to offer it should have ticked all the boxes. That is my two cents, anyway.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Stefan, glad you enjoyed it!

[@PaulSafford]

Not sure if you monitor such an old video for comments but this re-appeared in my suggested videos and I decided to rewatch it. It left me wondering how it would hold up to a newer full frame, like the R3...

[@andrear9500]

This is one of those cameras you use and then you never want to put it back in the bag. Although I do shoot M4/3 I find it hard to accept the price unless you are very specialized in some photography. In that case you only have A9 to rival, with pros and cons. A difficult choice for me but an obvious one for some. Great job Gordon!! Nice index menu and very very high like/dislike ratio! Wow

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! It does feel really good in your hands...

[@stevespeer5371]

Excellent delivery of great content.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@skysurfer5cva]

I'm surprised Oly isn't marketing the heck out of the drink and sandwich space on the top deck of the camera. That's a feature no other camera maker offers and you are apparently the first reviewer to mention it. :-) When the EM-1X debuted, I bought an EM-1ii. My main reason was to lighten my kit for hiking. If I want big and heavy, my gripped E-5 is even bigger than the EM-1X.

[@gilang27]

Very well reviewed. Good job, Sir!

[@ksggor]

Great camera and review! Thank you!

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome!

[@ToolCraze]

What camera did you use to film at 43:27 ? Great review by the way. The way they should be done.

[@lalitjee]

this is a review with very useful information, great balanced KZbin review [ without the drama ] thanks.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, glad you like my approach!

[@lalitjee]

@@cameralabs all the new cameras they are posting Tests/reviews out in the wild, birds,streets and sports cars.No real-world events, weddings-i would like to know the camera capability for all day events, weddings etc.thanks

[@cameralabs]

@@lalitjee I don't shoot weddings so can't say, but it wouldn't give you much benefit over an EM1 II with a battery grip.

[@Jay19876]

To me it looks like there is a 1 stop difference in noise at high ISO's when comparing the EM1 X (or EM1 mii) to the Sony A9. That minor drop in image quality should be an acceptable compromise to many wildlife and landscape photographers that regularly hike with telephoto lenses. Also, the price for a telephoto lens is considerably more affordable on MFT format compared to APSC or FF, making the overall affordability of a complete kit financially more accessible.

[@blie8767]

Very thorough, balanced, and honest review. A few questions on the new/improved (C)AF: * Is the new AI-based system better than standard CAF + tracking? I.e., do you get a higher in-focus ratio using the "cars+trains+planes" setting than if you track the same objects using the standard CAF + tracking? * Can you use "cars+trains+planes" on other objects than... cars, trains, planes? E.g., birds? * How is the in-focus ratio if you zoom while tracking? * Some reports suggest that AF in dim lighting is much improved with the 1X over the 1. Is this your experience?

[@cameralabs]

I used the CAF + Tracking for lots of subjects and it worked fine, but it'll focus on whatever area you select, whereas the AI modes will focus more intelligently on a certain area, like the driver.

[@neilcole3406]

Yes Gordon! But would you buy a micro 4/3 camera with your own money as your only camera?

[@cameralabs]

I travelled with M43 exclusively for several years

[@thinkinginpictures4071]

Some say your reviews are too long, but since the information is so good...I'd say, not long enough! Thanks for the great info.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@thatsentertainment5602]

Great review! Would you recommend the EM 1X over the OM 1?

[@davidfromdownunder]

Cheers Gordon, a very informative review. I am predominantly a Fujifilm x series shooter but looking for a change as one does after almost 10 years in the one system. Although the newer OM-1 has more up to date specs I usually have a grip attached being an ex EOS series shooter in my film days so I am used to larger bodies in hand. Currently I can pick up this old but a goodie for $1800 Aussie Dollars so I am seriously thinking about the jump as I don’t need a larger sensor for my purposes. Just a tough decision as I am waiting to see what OM systems bring out next and if they build an M1X styled body for the OM-1

[@cameralabs]

I doubt they'd do another like this, so if the form factor is what you're after, I'd say go for it

[@davidfromdownunder]

@cameralabs Thanks mate, you are right I think I might just do it and gradually pick up a few lenses down the line to go with it. All the best for the 5'th test @ The Oval. Your lads deserved the win at Old Trafford, pity about the weather on day 5

[@thamoigeemapao391]

Amazing review, i find everything i need. thanks

[@cameralabs]

Glad it helped!

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

I kinda wish Olympus would move into APSC. That kind of weather sealing is so needed, and APSC would work better in lowlight. (Pixel pitch much less on a 24mp APSC sensor) Lenses would be larger but man, Olympus would check a lot of boxes moving up to a larger sensor size

[@nakedcongress1741]

Thank you for a very informative review 🙏

[@CallMeChato]

The bottom line is that everything looks great. Definitely a pro camera.

[@MiaogisTeas]

Great review, would have loved to see a segment on the cordless tethering. One question. Either I'm confused about the way the live ND was demonstrated, or that was an odd example. Aren't we meant to set the shutter speed and aperture to what we desire, and /then/ set an ND to enable the shot to be correctly exposed? 🤔

[@cameralabs]

no, it doesn't work like that in this mode - it's doing a digital simulation, not the real thing.

[@finnillson4808]

Jared Polins “review” was absolute garbage compared to this. How is his KZbin a thing?

[@cameralabs]

Well he's catering for a different, more entertainment-driven audience and I've actually grown to enjoy his content. I thought his first EM1X video was pretty fair. He also has about 8 times more subs than I do, so clearly it's an approach that's working for him. But I'm trying to do something different here, with a more technical, unbiased, journalistic view. I'm glad there's room for both styles here, although I wish I had his subscriber count!

[@KathyXie]

All his video was basically m43 is not professional

[@davidwendelrobinson]

@@cameralabs You got my vote for your style. Sometimes Jared is entertaining and sometimes completely over the top in a bad way. Yes he is entertainment, but so are TV sitcoms. Doesn't make it real or useful. I think he has some good things to share, but maybe needs to tone done the negativity a notch or two. But then again that. negativity is what some people find entertaining. (just like a TV sitcom)

[@cameralabs]

@@davidwendelrobinson it's a hard balance to strike and as I've mentioned, the entertainers do much better in numbers than I do. Frustrating as revenue here is directly proportional to views which is why so many chase the views with clickbait, volume or other tricks. None of that feels right to me which is why I stick to my approach, but sadly it's not the road to any kind of riches or even in some cases sustainability. I'm considering moving to a patreon model.

[@mopz2093]

Jared P over rated.

[@gernerchristensen8114]

OMG Gordon awaiting a much more beefed up E1MK3 w. new sensor tech etc, they offer a sensor 4 years old in their coming flagship. I was certainly prepared to upgrade from my EM1MK2 and sell my Sony FF system costing a fortune. But after these informations ... no thanks and buy Oly after 6 years of shooting together. I am confident this will kill Oly for good and thinking of a IBIS Fujifilm XT4 waving ahead of us, I can still keep the weight approx as low as the Oly system. Thanks for a brilliant review and hope this is OK to slip my remarks about a new comining camera into this review.

[@davidwendelrobinson]

Always the best, most informative and detailed reviews, pertinent to real photographers. Thanks again. I'll buy you another coffee, come payday. :-)

[@cameralabs]

Cheers, much appreciated, and thanks for all your comments!

[@klackon1]

Cracking review Gordon: thanks a lot.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, you're welcome! It was a lot of work this one!

[@arcaswissi]

as usual detailed and good review. Unfortunately contrary to your kind words I see many artefacts in hires pics as well as weird results from the live nd of the sea. Generally Olympus sharpenings produces quite some halos, else a great camera which is very sturdy and has great ibis. My main complaints besides price are the outdated EVF and LCD.

[@MrZombs123]

you forgot to add that the EVF is also a progressive display... not sure if any other mirrorless cameras have a progressive EVF with a high refresh rate.. im assuming this would help in lower light environments as well as tracking?

[@tkarlmann]

Really well-done video!! I need the GPS sensor. What happens to your location ID, using your preferred method, if you find yourself out of cell-phone range?

[@cameralabs]

Most phones have GPS receivers independent of cell coverage

[@tkarlmann]

@@cameralabs What will you do with your out-of-service GPS-equipped Cell phone? Write those locations down with pencil & paper, or just remember them?

[@missti9012]

Looks like an amazing camera, the price is down now, do you think is a good option in 2021 for M43s shooters? great review by the way!

[@ricardodafonseca9043]

you have the best reviews

[@cameralabs]

Thankyou, I try my hardest!

[@andymiles5156]

Great review Gordon. From what I see in the video, the optics in that new wider viewfinder appear very good at the edges. I still can’t get over how poor the optics are in the Panasonic G9 with the edge distortion and text blurring at the edges. I’d love to see a viewfinder with the Panasonic display paired with the Olympus optics.

[@cameralabs]

Yes, I think people underestimate the importance of viewfinder optics.

[@hagentrondheim3675]

Super review, thanks. I wonder how useful the focus bracketing is for landscapes.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! I've not used focus bracketing for landscapes, but I know some people do very successfully.

[@EDHBlvd]

An 8 second handheld shot with your “coffee hands” is insane. Must be amazing ibis.

[@cameralabs]

The Olympus IBIS is the best in the business - a pro of the smaller sensor.

[@imcheaperthanyou9805]

Nice review Gordon however i feel you made a incorrect statement at 14:20 mark. The Panasonic pre-burst on the G9 is also in raw not just jpeg. Page 116 in the advanced G9 manual for reference. Cheers!

[@cameralabs]

Really? In the 4k 6k photo mode?

[@imcheaperthanyou9805]

Sorry about the link its breaking when i copy and paste it :(

[@imcheaperthanyou9805]

@@cameralabs Marlene here explains it better than i can kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmiwepprqax2q9k

[@terrywbreedlove]

Hoping the Panasonic EVF in their new FF camera arrives in an Olympus EM1.3 and EM5.3.

[@cameralabs]

Hmmm, I think it's quite an expensive part right now, so for a while will probably only be on high-end bodies with big price tags. But we can hope!

[@terrywbreedlove]

Gordon Laing very true but I do expect to see prices go up on at least the EM1.3 and most likely the EM5.3 as well.

[@veist2930]

High quality review, excellent! The camera has many nice features, but is very expensive and I am not sure that price can be justified. Even though the Sony A9 costs only 1/3 more, the Sony lenses are very expensive.

[@HusseinKefel]

Hi Gordon, nice camera but hefty price as you said. Thanks for this good review

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, I put a lot of work into this one!

[@HusseinKefel]

@@cameralabs Hi Gordon, indeed you've put plenty of work and efforts into this video which I thank you so much