OM System OM-5 - After 3 months, have I decided to keep it?

I reviewed this camera shortly after I purchased it but it has a few design flaws that concerned me at the time. I have now been using it for several months and in todays video I will tell you if I have decided to keep it.
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[@samson40a]

And the fact you buy your own kit is why I like and respect your reviews

[@gregfeeler6910]

I think you are a bit hard on the OM-5 for it's smaller battery size/life and the "unlimited" video recording feature. Even without an external power source you still get far longer than the 30-minute video limit of the E-M5 Mk III. The point of the OM-5, after all, is to have an upgraded E-M1 Mk III in a smaller, lighter, package, and you can't have that and a giant battery both. Otherwise, I liked that you pointed out that the OM-5 is quite small, yet can handle larger lenses more like an OM-1 with the quick addition of the ECG-5 hand grip. I have both the OM-1 and OM-5 and I love both. For travel it's hard to beat the OM-5 with just any combination of compact MFT lenses - and not just tiny primes, but also some pro-grade zooms which are half or less the size of a FF equivalent. I don't believe I actually heard you say if you are keeping your OM-5, but from the tone of your video it sounds like it to me. Good job!

[@mattbibbings]

I got my om5 new from Cotswold Cameras for £699. Not the fastest delivery, but you can't argue at that price.

[@RB-pp5tv]

I do worry about OM System surviving if it continues the same mistake that Olympus made, ie holding back on features on the E-M5 models. To numerous M43 users, the E-M5 models (and now OM-5) are what we want as a compact but HIGH QUALITY camera. Olympus had insisted in degrading this line since the E-M5 II and look where Olympus is now. Many of us traditional M43 users believe in a smaller camera with the latest sensor, the latest IS and AF etc, and are willing to pay. We don't want the big E-M1 models and all those fancy wildlife or fancy film making features. I'm afraid that more will move on to Fuji or other systems, after seeing this OM-5. OM System is still doing the same thing as Olympus here, using very old sensors, old USB connection, and re-using left over parts in the trash bin for essential functions. Sigh.

[@WaddyMuters]

As long as OM System only puts out used Olympus gear, I’m going to buy used gear as well 😁

[@JensMHA]

I am somewhat crossing my fingers for a OM-5MkII with the OM-1 internals come autumn...

[@zorros3477]

Hello Bob! Are you aware of any gimbal compatible with OM5 please? And many thanks for you channel with helpful content.

[@gordonmelrose9700]

Hi Bob…..what type of grip do you have for the OM5. It’s small grip is my only issue with my OM5, otherwise it’s great.

[@smkunder1]

I have been in and out of Olympus M43 several times and thinking of going back again. Just wondering what your thoughts are on future of OM Systems?

[@zepps46]

Hi Bob just to let you know I bricked my new OM-1 checking for updates and that was my Acer Microsoft laptop so I don't think its just an Apple/Olympus problem gladly I got a full refund.

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

Oh my that's disastrous, imagine encountering that out of warranty!

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

I can recommend getting a ~£200 refurbished windows 11 laptop if just for upgrading stuff and drivers

[@alangamble3236]

Hi can you please let us have a link to where you can obtain the Dummy Battery thanks. Always enjoy your unbiased reviews.

[@AvpStudios]

Really sorry, I forgot to include this so here is the Amazon link: geni.us/83wvhYj

[@dvdaltizer]

For American viewers, the term "slated" in British English means to criticize harshly.

[@Joe_I_Hadley]

I lik😊e all your videos

[@edwardpike1]

I use to own a m 4/3 lumix but my son got me interested in Fuji so I bought a Pro 2 . Well after having been a photographer for over 60 years (took it up while serving in the army back in 1959) I needed something lighter. I looked at several KZbin videos on m 3/4 systems and hit on the OM 5. I ordered it on line, started to send it back, but decided to keep the camera and am glad I did. I do have a question that you or your viewers can answer. I had the original lumix 20 mm lens which is noisy when it focuses but is really sharp . Do the Olympus 17m or the lumix 20mm ll , also make noise when they focus? And really enjoy your videos. They made me come back to m 4/3 .

[@barbgannon3252]

They do on the EM5 - M3 (just tested them). So if this OM5 is as they say essentially a rebadge of the former, then I'm guessing it's a yes.

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

As far as i know the ii 20mm did not get a new focus motor

[@angeloplayforone]

What is the brand on the battery adapter? Where did you buy it?

[@AvpStudios]

Sorry, I forgot to include the link so here is the Amazon link: geni.us/83wvhYj