10 Default Olympus OM-D Settings That I Change

[@Bakin]

Robin; perhaps God is a FF user and giving you a hard time !

[@robinwong]

I thought so too! This deserves a pin!

[@Lauren_C]

Divine entities probably use 35KM cameras. 😝

[@archnharina]

One might argue that God brought down the storm so Robin gets sympathy points. XD so he might just be a MFT user for all we know ;) Thanks for this, Robin!

[@WSS_the_OG]

God has no "faith" in MFT, apparently.

[@comelachapelle8337]

You are so good and funny sometimes. Great vidéo as usual. Thank you.

[@robinwong]

For those of you who made it to the end of the video, don't panic, both myself and my gear survived the violent thunderstorm. I found out minutes later (after filming) that trees were falling and properties and cars were damaged, just several miles away from where I was filming. There were flash floods happening around the city, causing traffic jams everywhere. Also, a tree fell onto the train tracks and effectively suspended the entire train service for that particular line, which happened to be the one I need to ride to get home. I found alternative means of transport of course. However, when the tree fell, the train service was halted immediately and the passengers were reportedly stuck in their respective trains for almost 3 hours before emergency evacuation process started. Apart from minor inconveniences, I am just thankful I am ok, and unharmed.

[@gaoldias]

Hi Robin. I have an old E-M5 Mark 1 which doesn't have anti-shock (0) as an option. What do you suggest I set it to in this case? I shoot landscape and urban.

[@ottomellar6774]

I was impressed how wet your glasses were! I also wear glasses and the only time I really don't like them is in the rain. Usually, in the rain my hand is above them and people think I am shielding from the Sun, so people helpfully tell me that the Sun is not shining. Hmmmm. I may shoot more one-handed and shift the power button ...

[@CliffWarren]

Love this! As a person who lives in a desert, we never see a storm this strong! Stay safe and thanks for sending your part of the world to us.

[@CramerGallimore]

I wasn't concerned about the gear too much...hoping you didn't get injured!

[@robinwong]

@@gaoldias try taking a few shots with the normal shutter, do you see any softness/unsharp images? Shutter shock is not that common and you should not have to worry about it. If you are shooting landscape then you can set 1/8s delay for the anti-shock, since your subject is stationary.

[@nholmes86]

I really enjoy your optimism even under the rain

[@gabmilitao]

For tip #5, here I give kudos to Panasonic cameras. If I want to set a button to do something else, I simply hold that button for one second and the selection screen pops up automatically, no need for digging inside the menu.

[@johnsmith-gs4qf]

Nice feature. I switched from Panasonic to Olympus because Olympus has more reliable auto-focus, but I still like Panasonic video.

[@guyracine7998]

Hi Robin. Another great video, this time with a dramatic ending! My favourite setting for the E-M1 Mk II is the AF Targeting Pad. That being said, I recently had a surprise when it stopped working altogether. Every time I would want to move the AF target, I would get an icon telling me that Touch was off even though the setting said it was on. I finally found out that, according to page 112 of the User Manual, drag operation can be disabled or enabled by double-tapping the monitor while keeping your eye in the viewfinder. I thought it was worth mentioning as others may get the same problem.

[@robinwong]

Hey Guy, thanks for the kind words. I honestly did not expect the storm to get that much worse, and I was a little worried. Thankfully everything was ok. The video was meant to be a quick quide, and as much detail I tried to squeeze in the video is pushing 15 minutes long. People are not interested to watch anything past 10-12 minutes, so I have to decide to exclude some dettails. Unfortunately, you are right, there are some important information, but I guess that can come at later videos.

[@guyracine7998]

Your videos are perfect the way they are and I’m always looking forward to your next one. But I thought this was worth mentioning in a comment as extra info.

[@danielsimoncini8596]

Glad you’re safe Robin ! Your passion is communicable Congrats!

[@robinwong]

Thanks Daniel, appreciate the kind words

[@arthurrmcphee4885]

This is a brilliant video. I made these changes immediately I got my camera years ago. What I don't understand is why these aren't the default settings as they improve the out of camera results you can achieve from these amazing cameras. Most people who got these cameras have been shooting lower quality "out of box" experience compared to most other cameras and maybe this was why they didn't sell too well? I for sure when first using the camera wasn't impressed at all with the results it gave me up until i discovered these settings and changed them. It's like Olympus marketing made them poor out of box shooters from get go, why I have no idea. Great video my friend, well done and thanks for making and sharing this despite the terrifying weather!!

[@robinwong]

No worries, glad I can share, and glad you found them useful. I think Olympus, or any other camera manufacturers have a very "safe" default camera settings. They are configured for those who may not be too well educated on photography technical controls. But once we know what we want, we do want to customize our camera and optimize it for our own shooting workflow, and I am glad Olympus makes their cameras fully customizable!

[@frankkatusa6855]

My OMD D 5 III is the worst out of the box camera I have owned. I will follow this video after I come back from my trip to Europe tomorrow. 'btw. I have been shooting 50 years, retired pro and have used all formats from 8x10 to Minox....I do not like this camera one bit

[@petersmitham8273]

Now there’s dedication from our premier Olympus ambassador!...📸😘🌈🇬🇧

[@robinwong]

I do my best!

[@paolarossatomusic]

Thanks Robin for this very interesting new video! Now I think you need a boat to go home...

[@robinwong]

I knew I should have packed the boat in my camera bag

[@thomasheatherington357]

For me, one of the most useful videos to date. In addition to the core content, I found myself pausing the video each time a custom menu was displayed and checking your settings against mine, which provided additional value (i.e., permitted me to recheck my settings vs. yours and also provided re-orientation to many settings I don't use frequently). Thanks much.

[@BillAlpert]

Robin: your positivity is contagious and heartwarming. Thank you for sharing it, along with all the invaluable shooting best practices. My OM-D has never produced better images! God bless and best to you and yours!

[@tristanrujano]

Robin makes everyone around him better, and happier

[@stolenorange]

Lucky your Olympus gear is waterproof. I can't believe you finished the video with lightning over your head 👏👏 👏

[@robinwong]

Yeah me and my camera are definitely not lightning proof.

[@LL-zk2ny]

Thank you for providing these settings especially filming during the increasing THUNDERSTORM conditions! Much appreciated!

[@danthegeetarman]

Wow, that is one wild storm!!! That shows your dedication! Even thunder and lightning cant stop you from doing great videos!

[@marcohuerta510]

Quite frankly one of the most epic videos. Came to learn about useful OM-D settings, but witnessed your amazing commitment to what you do. Kudos to you! You are a legend, my friend.

[@judahgamermedia]

Robin your smile and attitude when delivering your content and hands down a breath of fresh air! I really enjoy you and your work! keep up the great job!! looking forward to more videos!

[@annwright1980]

I just love your enthusiasm well done keeping your cool in the storm my camera is in the post I can’t wait to try your suggestions many thanks 😊

[@mickarnold]

Thank you Robin for showing me these 10 things you always change on a new OM D camera. I will shortly be taking delivery of my first ever m43 camera, a used OM -D EM10 and I expect I will be following you on many of your preferences. At the moment I am looking for any insight I can find that helps me familiarise myself with what seems a very complex system before I receive my “new to me” camera.

[@jonathanbryant7410]

I have never enjoyed a camera settings video like this. I was smiling the whole time at the battle with the thunder god. Great work and thank you!

[@cheung2046]

I salute to your dedication to photography even under such harsh weather condition! ❤️❤️❤️

[@robinwong]

Thanks, I did not think the storm was going to be that bad!

[@alangauld6079]

Mad conditions for a video. Well done for persevering. I've never bought anyone a coffee before but that surely deserved one!

[@kai-shankwek-rupp5713]

1000000% dedication from the superhero of photography!

[@stevemiura8767]

I have had an OMDEM1 markii for a number of years and wish I had seen this much earlier. I just got a new OM1 yesterday and this will be fantastically helpful. Thank you

[@jennyburden444]

This one video has changed my use of my camera. I have wanted to use wysiwyg for ages but never knew my OMD em1 mk2 did this, thank you so much Robin😊

[@rleegabe]

I find your instruction videos fun to watch and as I am new to Olympus cameras very very helpful. Thank you.

[@MrVara411]

I always learn something with you, Robin! Thanks for braving that thunderstorm for us!

[@giorgosg8760]

OK!!!! This was your best video. I enjoyed it. I felt that I was there, in a thunderstorm. It reminded me some (few) sudden summer thunderstorms in my country. PS. You have also proven that Olympus pro is indeed weather-sealed !!!

[@robinwong]

Thanks George, appreciate that! Surely, this is my most dramatic video yet

[@WSS_the_OG]

Great video, simply great. The lightning, thunder and rain really made it fantastic!

[@Bario_]

Today, you and your KZbin channel have been a great discovery for me. I like your English pronunciation, your voice, your kind smile and your great videos about Olympus cameras. Of course I have subscribed to the channel, it has my "likes" and I'll tell my friends about it. The script of this video, and its tremendous ending make it great. Thank you very much and a hug from Malaga, Spain.

[@Diffusion8]

Wow Robin, that was crazy towards the end! Great composure!!!

[@ted356]

I am catching up on all of your videos Robin. Just recently subscribed. Laughed when the thunderclap happened right when you talked about anti shock. 😊

[@mattconheady4987]

This dude's videos always brighten me up

[@John-rr4zz]

Fantastic vid. A Professional carries on even under fire.!! I have an EM5 mk3. and I didn't know any of these shortcuts. All sorted now Thank you very much. That storm was Mad.

[@learntoread365]

thank you for your hard work showing us how to use the camera. You will deserve it.

[@hidoisensei]

Lots of good points, thank you as a new Olympus user. That was quite a hilarious video, the weather just kept getting worse and worse!

[@Radiohutch1]

Robin, your stuff is always helpful and sometimes amazing. I enjoyed this and made some changes in my settings. Thanks! -Dave-

[@markuslohse1406]

You are my man! I bought some days ago a used M1II but in very good conditions. I love you videos they helps me a lot to lern to get in touch with the camera. Thanks from Germany!

[@Helldiver83]

Robin, regardless the conditions you are always so positively dedicated to the shutter therapy:-) BTW the thuderstorm is no so bad companion there, it add the "mood" to your latest videos :-D Enjoying your sense of humor even in such bad weather and as always thanks a lot for precious tips. I am also keeping my fingers crossed for your future collaboration with Peter Forsgard. Yours latest Q&A session was a great fun! Stay safe!

[@RTFM70]

Great video Robin under very difficult weather conditions. All your recommendations are very useful and I use all of them. Stay safe!!

[@flowermaze___]

Thanks!! New to an EM Mk2 and these settings help. It’s such a cool little camera, incredible tech! Coming from a fuji, the stabilising is really something special :)

[@ayoubsl4875]

Thanks a lot, trying to get into photography feel very overwhelming, I'm getting a clearer approche thanks to you

[@carmenfissenden2530]

I have followed your tips long ago, but for those who may have missed them, this was a timely reminder .

[@robinwong]

Thanks Carmen

[@clintjohnson5914]

Robin.. I added an OM-1 MKII to my micro 4/3 line up and your videos have helped to make it one of my primary cameras-- I'm going to spend this weekend just roaming and experimenting with all the features. Thanks so much ,,your channel really is indispensable for Olympus shooters..

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I did exactly the same 2 weeks ago. I am loving the EM1 Mark ii - and loving Robin’s videos!!

[@clintjohnson5914]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Cheers Mark... Much success.. perhaps,,,crisis averted???..

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@clintjohnson5914 haha - now the crisis is - how many Olympus cameras should I buy?? 🤣🤣

[@jpdeardenphotography]

Thanks for the video and braving the storm. That was an epic storm and glad you OK and nobody else hurt

[@robinwong]

Epic storm indeed!

[@Wajiraut]

Thank you Robin. Its a great video for me as I'm new to Olympus. I was a other brand user for over 20 yrs.

[@pmcbMadeInIreland]

Thank you, these tips are invaluable and i appreciate you making them plus the time it took you. First class.

[@guntherbischeltsrieder9758]

Thanks Robin, I am a Viewer from Germany. Because of your fantastic YT-Videos I have learned a lot more in using may Oly OM-D M1 MII in a proper Way. Looking forward for your comming videos.

[@19interceptor72]

Absolutely love your content and style of presentation! Starting with the "Let's DO THIS!" 😀. Coffee coming your way my friend!

[@extremelydave]

OMG!!!! LOL!!!! One of your best videos Robin!!! Watching you battle the storm I was laughing my butt off!! Truly an epic video. Loved it. YOU MISSED THE MOST IMPORTANT TIP!!! Listen to Robin Wong. He knows what he is doing and will make your photography experience the best it can be. How you keep finding new things to show me and enhance my OMDS knowledge amazes me. I can't thank you enough. You ARE the man......

[@robinwong]

Thanks Dave, you are far too kind. I do my best, and honestly if I knew the storm was going to get that bad, I would have stopped earlier! The camera is storm proof, but I am not!

[@stevengotz]

As I was watching this, the thunder and lightning (plus hail) started outside at the same time Robin's did. I thought it was all coming through the speakers. :) Useful video as always.

[@kojik4636]

Thanks for keep posting THE BEST INFORMATIVE vids on olympus cameras! As a noob to photography, I was clueless about those massive settings. Greetings from a hiker in JPN.

[@freshsprouts]

I have just seen your video. We never get such crazy rain storms here in Denmark. Very interesting to see and a great video regardless 😉🌱

[@karolinabat]

I'm laughing out loud alone in my house with your video right now. The magnificent tips I knew thanks to you and the laughs have been a gift. Thank you Robin !! :))

[@ZedBeeblebrox]

I found this video very helpful to improve my workflow with the E-M5 MkIII. Thank you very much, Robin.

[@anirockshady8120]

Best part is the dedication. Thanks for the video mate and the vide :)

[@bobneedham6224]

Robin - an instant classic video. Loved the content too

[@dangerfoxgaming110]

I think that was the most exciting tips video I've ever seen! Great content, as usual. Thank you for taking the time to make and post!

[@Mike-vd2qt]

Great video, I loved the rain and storm. I've watched a bunch of your videos about Olympus cameras because I like the idea of smaller, lighter, but I cannot stand the complexity of Olympus menus. It feels like they designed the cameras to function handicapped, thus requiring you to spend months figuring out layers of menus.

[@kodithebear]

Just picked up the OMD EM5 (OG :)) and this video helped turn off the annoying features. Thanks

[@kbell2660]

Thank you! I just switched from a Canon Rebel to the EM-5 Mark III. Your videos are so helpful.

[@MrMauriziomazzoni]

How could I miss this one! Thank you so much for this advice 👍👍👍

[@zacharynash1883]

Great Video and super helpful for my E-M10 III. Thanks Robin!!

[@photonspark]

Thanks Robin, I'm telling all the channels I'm subscribed to: Recently there are spam bots that post links to bad websites on any newly posted video. I've just reported and removed one of those links here... I suggest you keep checking your new posts for any short link with a time stamp, for the first 1-2hours after posting a new video...

[@nefrace]

I really love your positive energy through all of your videos! I've purchased the first OM-D E-M1 and it's not even came to me but I'm already very excited for it. I'm already have E-PL5 and one of my friends want to buy it from me. He was really impressed to see it in action.

[@JeevesTCW]

Thank you Robin very useful as I've just gone back to Olympus for my backup camera (EM5iii), Rich

[@bmiller025]

Great job again good sir! I actually laughed about #1. As someone who has his 300 f4 on the camera and it hanging from a cross-shoulder sling most of the time, I really treasure having the on-off lever easy to read, and on top of the camera, so I don’t have to lift it up to turn it on or off, the way I had to with the older Olympus dslrs. The AEL button on my camera is already dedicated to back-button focus, too. I pretty much always use all of the others settings you demonstrated. It was a good review for me.

[@robinwong]

No worries, as I said in the beginning we set the camera to suit our own shooting workflow and preferences. I suggested changing one of the buttons, any button to ISO shortcut, since the AEL/AFL was the one clearly shown in the video frame, I chose that.

[@LA3198]

While watching this video I changed the position of the power switch and most of the other things as well... A couple of days later I grabbed my camera and turned it on and it was broken... I wouldn't turn on. I changed the battery, took the lens off and put it back on and got very frustrated....... Then I remembered that I had followed the video and changed the position of the power switch.... Then I got a good laugh because the joke was on me.

Hahaha! Such an epic ending which brings even more character to your video. Kudos.

[@nolejd50]

HAhahah such a great guy! He literally withstood a thunderstorm to finish the video!

[@robinwong]

I honestly did not see the storm coming, I thought it was a regular rain

[@MontanaJim]

I tried moving the power switch. That's great! BIG Thanks!

[@dorkvania7212]

I keep saying Oly needs to show off the conditions it can handle better, but stay safe! The rain looked gorgeous, though.

[@robinwong]

No worries, I do what I can! I am perfectly safe now, thanks.

[@pipebear7036]

Robin, that was excellent. Thank you so much. You have opened the world of manual for me :-)

[@KayKastum]

What a thunderous presentation!

[@fredericeeckman3002]

I judt bought my first Olympus, an em-1 mk1. It is what it is, but I'm fzr from being a pro, I'm just an enthousiast with a very limited budget 😅 You're videos are SO useful, i was happy with my Lumix G7 but I wanted that little something more. And I don't regret at all, I love my olympus !

[@Bunstonious]

Assuming I have these settings on my OMD EM10 Mk ii, this is an extremely helpful video! Thankyou for sharing.

[@jaimesilva3934]

Thank's for taking the time to make this useful video. I'm happy to see that some of your options are the same as I use since I start using Olympus OMD cameras.

[@robinwong]

No worries, glad I can share!

[@aquilaa2]

Very useful tips, i have been followed these useful tips long ago.

[@robinwong]

Glad you found them useful!

[@Kongkw]

Thanks for your sharing. I am not a OM user. Your sharing make me want to be a OM user 😊

[@marklaurendet1861]

Thanks for another good set of tips. With regard to AF focus points could you do a session explaining AF and phase detection. IE does phase detection work with single shot mode or just continuous focus mode. I also saw an Olympus video that said phase detect AF could not work with the smallest focus point you showed, but it was unclear if the presenter meant only in continuous. There seems to be some debate in forums where phase detect is used and if it works in the smallest AF point you showed. It would be good to clear the matter up.

[@SteveStanger]

Holy cow! That was some storm!!!

[@robinwong]

Yeah, I did not expect it to get that bad!

[@novatoi]

now i know how hard working u are ... and look at the picture , i can tell my e-m1iii is also thunder and lightning proof ... lol . Take care my friend ☕️

[@robinwong]

No worries, I do my best

[@VictorReynolds]

Hi Robin! Thanks for another helpful video. I remember a similar video you made where Iwas able to apply your tips to my E-PL6. Glad you are safe. All the best!

[@tomboyle1949]

Thanks for the great tips Robin.Keep them coming

[@BatsRFlyingRats]

Great video!! Thank you for the clarity and just got my first Olympus OM-D camera and this was super helpful answering a lot of questions I had and a few that I didn't even know i had as well!

[@robert9874]

The tips are Great and the results much better, Thank you,

[@garys639]

The joys of living in KL , sorry to stuff up the Paypal donation the other day,haven't done one before and pressed wrong button, hope the right amount came through eventually.

[@robinwong]

No worries Gary, thanks for the kind support, appreciate much!

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great tips Robin. Thanks for sharing.

[@jobomumpiz]

great video as ever ... the on/off tipp and the AF targeting pad didn't work on my older OMD EM5.2, but I don't bother ... I love how calm you dealt with the thundersotrm ;)

[@robinwong]

I may have a calm face but my heart was racing and it almost jumped out of my chest

[@deborahturski5095]

Fantastic info!! Thanks so much. SO glad I found you, Robin!

[@cliffterpher]

An amazing video. This is the most incredible performance _ any tips on weatherproofing modifications?😄

[@pabloperlado]

It's time since I hadn't such fun watching photo cameras reviews! Congrats and careful with rain in Asia it's something different than in SpIn....😂

[@WayneLeary]

I enjoyed the sound effects and drama ...they were cool! And the content lol

[@vincentortega6827]

Hi Robin! So much braveness you've shown out there but really appreciated what you have contributed to your channel just to share your knowledge to us. Take extra care specially this pandemic, keep rolling those tips and tricks!

[@joseluis610]

Hi Robin. I have an old Olympus E-520. I also have a few lenes that I bought at the time. Perhaps over 10 years ago. I want to take up photography again and want to buy a new E-M10 Mark III OM-D Olympus. My question is : Would the lenses of my old E-520 be valid for a new E-M10 III MD-D Olympus??? By the way, I love the video where you praise the E-520 and how it made you fall in love with photography. Thanks for everything.

[@alex-sd]

Love the thunder sound!

[@ptecza]

7:25 Robin, now you have 3 buttons for setting ISO/WB: Fn1, (o) and AEL/AFL :)

[@palamj2]

Fantastic tips Robin.

[@robinwong]

Cheers

[@serhiirudenko6183]

I recently got an old used EM-5 1st gen, and really shocked how capable this little camera is.

[@jimwallar8920]

More good suggestions. I will be making changes to adapt 4 or 5 of your recommendations. Thanks, once again ,!

[@robinwong]

No worries, glad you found some of the tips useful