OM 5 In the Dolomites & My Impressions

In this video, I will share my thoughts and impressions on the new OM-5 camera from OM System. I will share my experiences along with images from this camera and some of the associated specifications. I will also highlight some of the computational features I use. The imagery shown in this video is a small sampling of approximately 10 days in the Italian Dolomites. All of the images were shot using this camera.
The lenses I used with the OM-5 are the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO, M.Zuiko ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO and M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO.

[@JeevesTCW]

Some truly wonderful photo's Frank, compliments

[@Bakin]

Thanks for featuring the OM-5 camera. I have the EM-5 Mark III and believe both these cameras are excellent for those hiking and traveling as to their small form factor and many features.

[@toke7560]

I don't normally like colour. But, your pictures are so beautiful.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Glad you like them!

[@stevestarr13]

I have been using an EM5 mkii and an EM1 mkii in the Dolomites since September 2017 and have had great success with both cameras

[@ftaylorsmith]

They are both great cameras. If you get the chance to try the OM-5, it's pretty amazing!

[@andysamuel9399]

thank you for the awesome photos.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thank you too!

[@jackpinoh]

You did a fantastic job of presenting the camera. Great photos!

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dumm005]

Nice shots! 🎉

[@davidblack2632]

Great video! I have been using my OM-5 for a month now and really like it. It is a fun camera to use.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thanks David! I agree it is a lot of fun to use...

[@garzapedroa]

Great shoots even that you did not use the f2.8´'s PRO

[@rudyhulsmans7443]

Beautiful photos! I have to put the dolomites on my short list!

[@ftaylorsmith]

Yes you do. You will not be disappointed.

[@spamllama]

Amazing images, Frank!

[@ftaylorsmith]

Many thanks!

[@michaelknibbs]

Beautiful compositions and tack sharp. Not a fan of the over saturated look. But I am impressed that you did the whole gig on three f4 PRO zooms. Great stuff.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thank you very much!

[@NicoleBrown-wx9lx]

Awesome Video and Images Frank!

[@ftaylorsmith]

Glad you like them!

[@pineapple8407]

Thanks for the great video and beautiful shots. All the video parts here were also made with the OM5?

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thank you & yes!

[@gordon3988]

Some wonderful photos! Video clips looked fine. Few cameras suited for long hikes or a backpacking trip (small and lightweight), this could be one. Would it work reasonably well as a studio camera as well?

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thank you very much & it certainly could also be used for studio work.

[@sabineacahaya2980]

Good and interesting video with lots of outstanding images of my favourite landscape and hiking area. You were lucky with the weather too! The Om5 might be the perfect hiking camera for me, i skipped the line after the initial E-M5 because i usually require mire FPI for my images and also regularly use features like LiveND, StarrySky and HHHR with my E-M1 III and OM I. But i am not getting younger, every kilo counts when hiking and the OM5 offers all the landscape features i might need. How well does the IS work compard to the Om1? Regards from Munich - Sabine

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thanks for your kind comments! This camera is very well suited for hiking. The weight, size & features are designed for this type of use. The IS works really well. Especially when paired with a synced lens.

[@arqtpiedade]

Thank you for your presentation! Excellent pictures ! I'm not sure whether to buy the OM-5... I like taking landscape and street photography... but I take a lot of photos of my daughters... who do sports... how does the camera behave in this department...thanks!

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thanks for your kind comments. The OM-5 works well with both categories.

[@rudyhulsmans7443]

Would like to hear your thoughts on the OM-1?

[@ftaylorsmith]

It is still my "go to" camera. I love it!

[@Swaggerlot]

If you are excited, I have to ask if you have already tried the OM-5 Mk 3? For example the 'starry sky' is merely a firmware update that could have already been provided in the MK3, much like the ND option. OM Systems are doing a lot of shooting themselves in their legs.

[@kjl6138]

Agreed. Unfortunately, this is a lame upgrade and an embarrassment for OM compared to the OM-1. They better step up their game.

[@RobShootPhotos]

I've heard the firmware update thought. The E-M5 Mark III has a TruePic VIII processor and the OM-5 has the TruePic IX processor. It's a hardware upgrade with updated firmware. The newer processor gives the ability for the updated firmware to work properly. So no, this isn't just a firmware update.

[@Swaggerlot]

@@RobShootPhotos Very mute point, best argued by the publicity people.