OM1 - For Birds in Flight at Bempton Cliffs

[@balthanki]

Very informative video. Thanks Roger for sharing

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting. Glad you liked it.

[@ukwildlife]

Nice video and photos. The puffin taking off towards the camera was a fantastic image

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks very much. Much appreciated.

[@sabyasachibanerjee124]

This was a treat to the eyes. The interaction shots in particular. Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@wildcat1065]

Excellent video Roger

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks John. Much appreciated.

[@a.riswick7693]

Don't be humble. Modesty isn't in its place. These are really lovely pictures of amazing birds. Of course it's not an everyday adventure but what a great opportunity to test your new gear. With so many pictures to choose from it's a battle to find the right one. Somehow like a fairytale come true. I really enjoyed it, doesn't mean those "common" backyard birds have a charm on its own. Great there are good nature loving Bird photographers. It's not only the gear.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment.

[@UrbaneHobbit]

Thank you for this practical master class on shooting cliffside waterbirds!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks. Glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@patthompson1253]

wonderful video Roger! I live near a Gannet colony in Newfoundland and love shooting along the cliffs in the summer - I'll have to get one of the locals to get us out there on a boat. Bravo!

[@rogerhance5883]

Glad you liked it Pat. Its a lot easier on a boat. Gannets are such fantastci birds to photograph.

[@kbhutia8466]

Awesome pictures....

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks. Much appreciated.

[@maggiebullock3220]

Thanks Roger, great images and video!

[@rogerhance5883]

Cheers Maggie. Much appreciated. Hope your keeping well.

[@maggiebullock3220]

@@rogerhance5883 Thanks & you Roger. Delighted to get my OM-1 but struggling a bit with setup! May drop you a line for some help, hope ok!

[@rogerhance5883]

@@maggiebullock3220 Hi Maggie, Mike Lane has a video he is about to release on how to set up the OM1 for birds in flight. I think it should go public at the weekend.

[@maggiebullock3220]

@@rogerhance5883 Thanks Roger, I'll keep a look out for that.

[@bump947er]

Thanks Roger.....I have been waiting for my om1 and after looking at your video and pics I am glad I chose this camera. The pics are wonderfully good and a treat to look at....

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment John. You will enjoy using the OM1.

[@smkunder1]

Great video, you are giving me confidence to feel the OM1 can complete with the big boys. Well done

[@rogerhance5883]

Cheers Steve. Much appreciated. The OM1 easily competes with the `big boys`.

[@brianlemke6017]

Maybe the question should be can the big boys compete with the OM-1

[@rogerhance5883]

@@brianlemke6017 Very true Brian. 😀

[@cliffday1183]

@@brianlemke6017 I have Sony A9ii+ 200-600 and OM1, 300 f4 pro ....Sony much better on IQ, low light etc, high ISO superior has slightly more resolution for cropping bursts are usually all in focus even 100 -200 images, HOWEVER......OM1 more enjoyable to use, more fun, better handling, ergonomics,considerably lighter, more portable, faster frame rate, Pro Capture is a game changer for wildlife and BIF, has focus stacking and focus bracketing, live composite mode, Hand held High Res, plus a host of other features and is only £2000 compared with £4200 - tbh performance to cost ratio OM 1 all the way for wildlife - however for other genres the Sony wins - so I"m keeping both systems

[@brianlemke6017]

@@cliffday1183 I have Nikons - a D850 and Z6ii, plus a collection of F and Z mount lenses. Agree with you on the full frame advantages for resolution, IQ etc., however, the Nikons don’t compete with either the Olympus or the Sonys on AF and BIF - my D850 has great action AF but it doesn’t match the best of mirrorless capability; my Z6ii AF is slow and the subject detection inadequate. I’m keeping my Nikons for landscape, astro and street. The OM-1 takes over for birds, wildlife.

[@davidosborn3356]

Nice video Roger. Always a great trip and a great watch.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks David. We went out three days running, which was quite amazing.

[@davidosborn3356]

@@rogerhance5883 very envious of the boat trip. We went to Bempton in April just for a change, but in truth I think it was a little too early and I was a little disappointed as there wasn’t as much going on as I’d hoped. Can I just email you a Q regards DeVinci?

[@rogerhance5883]

@@davidosborn3356 Off course David. No problem, although I am not an expert with the software.

[@barryjackson5138]

Great shots Roger om1 and pro cap is a great combo

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Barry. They certainly are great combination. .

[@wayneemery5709]

Really nice set of pictures Roger 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Wayne. Your comment is much appreciated.

[@naturalismundi4359]

Its a nearly impossible task to video birds from a boat if there is any chop. Love the Gannet pictures! I shoot with two OM-1s and the same lenses. For wildlife, particularly for low angled shots they are the best!

[@rogerhance5883]

Totally agree about trying to take video when the boat is rolling about. Very difficult. A freind of mine shot his video in slow motion and it was a lot better. I agree about the OM1 being brilliant.

[@davidbrown2052]

Outstanding images and video. I live close to Bempton and this video has given me some excellent ideas.

[@rogerhance5883]

Glad you liked the imagers and video. Thanks for the kind comment.

[@RichardCookphotography]

Great video Roger. Well done

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you Richard. Glad you liked it.

[@davidblack2632]

Looks like a fun time and your got some great photos. I enjoyed your video.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@robertmaier7519]

Superb. A pleasure to watch!!!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you for the kind comment. Sorry its taken so long to reply. I only just realised I had missed your comment.Once again, sorry for the long delay in replying.

[@nerves]

Wow! great work!!!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@ivanmartinphotography]

Fantastic set of images. The gannet feeding is absolute chaos and it's easy to get overwhelmed as there is action happening everywhere and you never really know where to point your camera! Well done on keeping a cool head 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Ivan. It was quite an experience, and as you say, its difficult to know where to look.

[@allenfutrelle9090]

Great job, I'm impressed with that camera.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Allen. Its a cracking bit of kit.

[@petersmith4098]

excellent video Roger, the pro capture looks great I will have to try it

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Peter. It should work well on the EM1mkIII.

[@jenspeterkragh6155]

Super video Roger :-)

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks. Much appreciated.

[@MikePageKaltenberg]

Thanks, some really useful info. About to head to the Skomer puffins with my OM-1 and 100-400 lens.

[@rogerhance5883]

Glad you liked it. I hope to go to Skomer next year. Good luck at Skomer.

[@mikeyc7072]

Wonderful!!

[@rogerhance5883]

Cheers. Much appreciated.

[@corrbox2]

Hi Roger, This was a very interesting and intriguing video, and very well produced. I found it very captivating and a video I will watch again to learn the features of the new OM-1. Thank you again! 😀📷👋

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Joel. Glad you liked it and sound it helpful.

[@JanicevD]

wonderful pictures and very useful information. thanks!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@paulisraelsonisraelsonlaw654]

Roger: An excellent video. As an Olympus OMD1X, OMD1 Mark III and now OM1 owner, I genuinely appreciate your specifying the settings for the bird in flight shooting as this can be very challenging. Thank you. PJI

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comments. Glad you liked the video.

[@philiphadley2280]

Well done Roger i really enjoyed the video and i now know what setting to try next year hopefully at Bempton cliffs.

[@rogerhance5883]

Glad you liked it Phil. Good luck next year at Bempton

[@BrentODell]

The thing that stands out, to me, is the lack of rolling shutter distortion at those high, electronic-shutter, burst rates. Impressive, indeed.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Brent. To be perfectly honest, I have never found `rolling shutter` to be a problem with OLympus cameras.

[@catherinetremerryn]

Incredible shots Roger. You have made me vv happy as I now know what I should be trying to achieve. Have noticed a big difference in the OM re Macro lens and bugs. My goodness I hadn’t realised how interesting a Marmalade hover fly could be - although I haven’t got there yet. I have two of your lenses and feel that if I can get a hover in focus, hopefully I’ll be able to get birds, many thanks, I look forward to yr channel.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Catherine. I find the OM1 has improved my macro work as well. Its certainly great for birds in flight.

[@brucegraner5901]

You have quite a few unique and beautiful images. I've noticed the OM1 has been well received by the press and is sometimes mentioned in such company as the Nikon Z9, Sony A1, and Canon R series cameras. Considering the predictions that MFT was dead or on its way out this is quite an accomplishment. I use a Lumix G9 with the 100-400mm lens and I'm quite appreciative of a lighter kit that still offers a very long reach. I'll look forward to future videos from you.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Bruce. The OM1 is a real game changer. I have just uploaded a new video where I use it.

[@RWROW]

Super set of images. Thanks. Hope you weren't prone to seasickness.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment. To be honest, I do suffer from sea sickness, but fortunately the fresh air and a pill I took beforehand helped. 😊

[@mikegibbons8694]

Wot, no Albatross!😁

[@rogerhance5883]

No Mike. It was very shy whilst I was there ! Must have heard I was coming !!!!🤣

[@stevemurnan1702]

Very interesting Roger and really nice images. I shall try the C-AF for BIF tomorrow and see how it compares with the C-AF+TR as I've only ever used the latter.

[@rogerhance5883]

It's worth a try. If it's only one bird then C-AF +TR may be the best option but with more than one bird C-AF seemed to work best.

[@brianlemke6017]

The image at 5:25 - beautiful. Likewise the puffin shots using pro-capture starting at 7:25 - fantastic. Truly a game changing technology. Are you seeing any buffer issues when using pro-capture? Excellent video. Well done.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks very much Brian. That image is one of my favourites.

[@Tirelirelou]

@@rogerhance5883 Very fine video but you did not answer the question about buffer issue when using pro-capture @brianlemke6017.

[@robbyvillabona]

Great video. I've had my OM-1 for over a month now enjoying shooting birds in flight. I regularly shoot using Pro Capture even just for regular BIF since I'm thinking the camera can often find focus faster than I can decide to press the shutter release. Not really sure if it's worked to my advantage but I figured why not?

[@rogerhance5883]

Glad your liking the OM1. I think its a great camera and Pro Capture is a game changer for birds in flight and action sequences.

[@ammadoux]

thanks so much.

[@rogerhance5883]

Cheers. Thanks or the kind comment.

[@patthompson1253]

Did I notice Mike Lane on your boat? I also follow his channel as well.

[@rogerhance5883]

Yes , it was Mike Lane, - also David Tipling. There was a group of us went. I am not sure what the collective term for a group of nature photographers is ? 😂

[@ronmccombe-mywildlifewande1750]

Hi Rodger brilliant images. I have just bought the OM 1, could you tell me if the Zuiki 100-400 lens has any shortcomings with the faster shutter speed and pro capture or does it fall shore on some of the settings? Ron McCombe

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment about the images. The 100-400mm lens is very good for the price. Its not one of the `pro lenses` so although Pro Cap will work with this lens, you do not get the full 50fps and autofocus using SH1. I think you only get 20fps and autofocus on the 100-400, which is still very good . If you check out Mike Lanes recent video on Pro Cap, it explains which Olympus lens give the full 50fps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4vcZ397rL1sntk. For use in a hide, the flexibiltiy of a zoom is a big advantage, and I have made a video comparing the 100-400 to the 300mm F4. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZi4apevrtBqZ9E Bear in mind that the 100-400 is only F6.3 at 400mm. Its great in good light, but in dull weather you will need to up the ISO. Hope this helps. One day I will get up to your hide. It looks a great set up.

[@rafaelsegui4845]

Congratulations for the video. By the way, which sd card do you use on the om1? Thks!!!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks. I use these cards www.wexphotovideo.com/sandisk-64gb-extreme-pro-300mbs-uhs-ii-sdxc-card-1779482/

[@rafaelsegui4845]

@@rogerhance5883 thank you!

[@klackon1]

Great video and excellent images, Roger. I must try using CAF + bird recognition. I have been using CAF + TR + bird recognition from day 1 (4 months, now): But as both you and Mathieu Gasquet recommend it, I really must give it a go. My relucyance up to now is due to the fact that I do mangae to obtain a high percentage of keepers with TR.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Pete. I used C-AF+TR intiially, but I found that having Birds selected in the subject detection was enough when using C-AF. As you say , you will still get a high percentage using C-AF+TR, so if its working for you, all well and good.

[@karlburchill2704]

Incredible photos May I ask what boat you hired And how much is it?

[@rogerhance5883]

Sorry its taken so long to reply. I only just realised I had missed your comment. If you watch this video, it gives details of how to hire the boat and the coast. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZLaoXSDpLqlZtE Once again, sorry for the long delay in replying.

[@alanryder]

Another helpful and informative video, thank you. One question which arose at about the 11:40 mark was what do you focus on when using Pro Capture for the diving gannet? Are you following it in and then fully depressing the shutter button once you see it has entered the water or something else?

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Alan. Regarding the Gannet diving using Pro Cap. I am using a faily wide angle lens and prefocusing roughly on where I think the birds are going to be diving. With a wide angle on the Olympus you will get a fair bit of depth of field anyway, and I have stopped it down to F4 or F5.6. I am looking where the fish has been thrown, and I then compose at that spot. I watch for the dive using the flip out screen. I half press the shutter so pro cap is running. As soon as I see a bird dive, I fully press the shutter. That way you get it every time.

[@alanryder]

@@rogerhance5883 Top answer - thank you. Focussing on the dive point is what I sort of expecting but just couldn't work out how you were getting it right! The DoF tip makes a lot of sense too - focussing on where the fish went into the water is something that didn't occur to me! 🤦

[@denisv6272]

Thanks for these useful informations. I was curious to know how much the AF efficiency decrease going from the 300mm f4 to the 100-400mm ???

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Dennis. I think the 300mm is slightly sharper, but in good light, its difficult to tell. Considering how cheap the 100-400mm is, its a great lens.

[@MDMiller60]

Thanks Roger. Was it irritating to see various focus boxes covering the screen, while shooting?

[@rogerhance5883]

Not really Michael. When trying to photograph when there is more than one bird it tends to focus on the nearest or more central bird, so it does not jump about as much as you think.

[@MDMiller60]

@@rogerhance5883 Thanks. I am referring to another video, by someone else, where they said that when you press down on the shutter button or back focus, that two additional boxes come on screen.

[@rogerhance5883]

@@MDMiller60 Not really had that problem Michael. I dont use back button focus, only front shutter button focus.

[@MDMiller60]

@@rogerhance5883 Thanks. I don't remember which actuation he used, but he said when he focused a new set of boxes appeared is the VF and it was distracting. I don't have the OM-1, rather I have the M1 III and am agonizing over trading it. When you have a box over the head or head and eye and you press the shutter, do you get a new set of boxes in addition of the ones that were tracking, in the VF?

[@rogerhance5883]

@@MDMiller60 Not quite sure what you mean. If you watch this video at 6mins 12seconds kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6DTdXuonbyAY9U it will give you an idea of how the tracking looks in the viewfinder or rear screen. Hope this helps

[@BrianLee-yd6op]

Excellent Pics Roger. I've been to Bempton quite a few times but never been out on the boat. I use a G9 and a canon 7d mk II and i am considering going to Olympus because of the OM1. How do you think it will get on with the panny lenses especially the 100-400 which a very sharp lens for a zoom. Did you get chance to photograph the Black- Browed Albatross from the cliffs?

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Brain. Not sure how it will do with the Panasonic lenses. They will obviously work O.K. but I doubt you will get all the advantages that you would from Olympus Pro Lenses. I did not see the Albatross, whcih was a bit of a disapointment.

[@davidc8039]

These shots are amazing and thanks so much for sharing them along with all the helpful info. I've only had my OM1 for a few weeks so am still getting used to it after my EM1 Mkii. Do you use back button focus, or shutter button focus for birds in flight?

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comments David. I never use back button focus. I use shutter button focus. I did try back button focus for a while, but found it no real advantage. Some people swear by it, and thats fine. We are all different, but for me it shutter button focus.

[@davidc8039]

@@rogerhance5883 That's very interesting - many thanks Roger :-)

[@antonystephenson4324]

I’m going to Bempton next week. Where did you access the Cliff and did you walk far to get these shots?

[@rogerhance5883]

All the pictures in the first half of the video are taken from the cliffs. You park in the RSPB Bempton Cliff car park, walk through the visitors centre, and follow the short pathway down to the cliffs. You can either go left or right. There are plenty of viewing platforms each way and its best to walk around them all to see which is the best. It depends on wind and closeness of the birds. Its best to photograph the birds flying into the wind. Watch out for tree sparrows which are fairly easy to photograph, often near the visitors centre picnic area. Good luck.

[@maxiguppy]

Thanks for video! Seems 100-400 is good for stills. Did you crop any images? Best wishes!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment. Quite a few of the images are cropped slightly. Its not easy keeping a flying bird perfectly central in the frame, so you have to accept that with some images you are going to have to recompose in post using the cropping tool. I try to fill the frame as much as possible. The only problem is that they fly so fast that you will often end up `clipping ` part of a wing !

[@maxiguppy]

@@rogerhance5883 I was asking because I Wonder if it is true that cropping in m43 system is not the Best idea :). But seems its ok when done reasonable :).

[@rogerhance5883]

@@maxiguppy It depends on how much you crop. If its only for the internet, then you can crop quite heavily, and it will still be O.K. . I will regularly crop for KZbin, slide shows and social media. You can still crop 1/3rd of the file size of an Olympus file and produce good quality A3 prints. I think there is a lot of rubbish talked about the need for having full frame, although thats only my opinion. Watch this video of Mike Lanes kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn_NYqCtqJeGfa8 Its in two parts and you need to watch both. He has A3 prints made from a full frame Sony and the M4T OLympus, and the people cannot tell the difference.

[@maxiguppy]

@@rogerhance5883 thank you very much for fast response :). I follow Mike's Channel for some time already. But I remember Mike said in one of his videos he usually doesnt crop m43 :). I have a nikon system but for dslr (apsc). Since going mirrorless is changing a system anyways I seriously consider m43 as om1 seems to be great :).

[@rogerhance5883]

@@maxiguppy One of the reasons that

[@wansonicful]

Great sharing Roger. Love all the pictures. By the way, are you using firmware 1.2 on the OM1? If yes, is there any difference from the previous firmware. Thank you.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Kris. To be honest, I have not updated the firmware yet so this is as I as it came. I have heard the latest firmware makes quite a difference. I will update in a day or so.

[@steveoshea7359]

Excellent video Roger. What processing software do you use?.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Steve. I download to Lightroom and use that as a sorting programme , as well as a Raw converter. Once I have played around with the sliders in Lightroom, I import to Photoshop CC, and finish it off there. Usually cropping, adjusting levels, and and burning or dodging needed. I sometimes put the image through Topaz Ai if I have put the ISO up above ISO 2000.

[@dannahtheresssedy8527]

I hope you get what you're looking for!

[@sanclewphotographic]

What great images, proves that you don't require 50mp to get fantastic shots just know how to use your Camera, super stuff, Regards.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank very much Colin. I think there is a lot of rubbish talked about needing huge mp files. I can print to A3 and even A2 from Olympus files.

[@sanclewphotographic]

I like you Roger have been doing the same for years with throughly good results.

[@rogerhance5883]

@@sanclewphotographic Result ! 😀

[@rhiwderinraytube]

It is a tragedy in the SW with the appearance of avian flu. Dead and dying gannets and gulls turning up on beaches and even pavements and roads in towns.

[@rogerhance5883]

Yes Ray, it really is tragic, and very worrying for the future.