Should You Upgrade to the OM-1 Mark II?

[@sandydt57]

oh you make so much sense ,im sick of all the moaning , and if you compare the price of the mark ii to other brands its soo good , and im sick of people saying om and micro 4/3rds is collapsing.. thank goodness for your channel

[@leehoyphotography]

Thank you for being a part of my KZbin community! Appreciate your participation!

[@albertjones2894]

New to your channel Lee, just wish I had seen it sooner, I am a OM-1 user shooting wildlife and Landscapes so you are a breath of fresh air. Will be looking at your tips on getting the best out of the 100-400.

[@leehoyphotography]

Welcome to the channel, Albert! Glad you are enjoying it!

[@DavidL5star]

I have just moved from Nikon full frame - D6 & D850 - and wow! I’m very happy I have the OM-1 and the Mk ii. I have been truly amazed at the quality, not to mention the weight differential due to my advancing age (71!). Love your videos and no bullshit approach.

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks so much David! Greatly appreciate it!

[@ronschuddeboomdigiscoping3693]

Hallelujah Lee..so glad with your thoughts about the new camera. I got really tired about these negative comments here on KZbin. And you know… I had exactly the same thoughts about new iPhones or Mac-whatever coming out each and every year having people to upgrade without hesitation. Thanks, keep posting!!!( I ordered the OM-1 mark ii with “The big White” last week😀👍…)

[@leehoyphotography]

Love it! Thanks for watching and commenting Ron! I can't wait to get mine soon!

[@formermpc10]

I hope it works as well as advertised. Good luck!

[@anthony-qm3pn]

@@leehoyphotography I think it’s important for OM systems to introduce and all new higher megapixel sensor for marketing purposes to let everybody know that they are still competitive, even if it’s only 4 megapixel boost in resolution, at the same time, increasing dynamic range slightly over the current sensor and maintain it capability that can be done on the current sensor if possible that would show a competition and the doubters that they are still in the game.

[@MrHammy2280]

I have been an Olympus user for 28 years and twice I went to the Nikon Z7 but always found myself going back to Olympus. Why because I found the image to be just as good if not better as a full frame and the gear is lighter and the weather seal is second to none especially here in Northern Ontario. I have always said I use what gets me out there shooting and the Olympus/ OM-1 does that for me.

[@leehoyphotography]

Love hearing this! Thanks for being a part of my KZbin community!

[@MrHammy2280]

@@leehoyphotography thanks for having me I look forward to watching more of your content and I’m always eager to listen and learn new things. I was just saying on a Facebook for OM why are so many people hung up on MP get out there use the camera. I also told them I have printed and sold a number of 30 x 60 and 40 x 72 metal prints using the EM-1 Mark lll and OM1 without any issues.

[@leehoyphotography]

Because "crop city" here we come! ;) That is why they want more megapixels, so they can throw most of them away!

[@youphototube]

I have two systemsNikon Z8 and OM-1. I have the Olympus 300mm and Nikon 600mm PF. The Olympus is as sharp as the Nikon but the blur and high ISO is considerably better on the full frame. The images are better on the full frame. I use the Nikon system for landscape, street and winter birding. The OM-1 I use in the summer months for insect photography, macro, birds, fungi etc. The close focus with the long prime and macro is considerably better on the OM-1. The full frame falls way short. The Nikon is not in the same league for my small wildlife photography. The Nikon files for landscape and shore birds is far superior to the OM-1. Finally, the OM-1 has 7 stops of IBIS and the Z8 has 5. However in the real world the IBIS is far better on the Nikon Z8. I have been doing side by side tests with the Nikon 600mm pf and Olympus 300mm. The image is much more stable in the view finder on the Nikon Z8. The autofocus is also better on the Z8. Both systems have their strengths. The Nikon costs a lot more. If I were to choose only one that could do it all it would be the OM-1. I am lucky I can afford to have both.

[@dons7991]

Thank you for "telling it like it is!" I am over the whiners complaining about firmware updates. My OM-1 came at firmware 1.0 and is now at 1.5. That means 5 firmware updates in less than 2 years! Your point of the OM-1 (and soon OM-1 Mark II) have incredible capabilities, but it is up to the user to learn how to make them "sing"! So TRUE!!!

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks for being a part of my KZbin community and thanks for taking the time to comment! I appreciate it!

[@mattwalter9956]

Awesome info on the live graduated neutral density filter, Lee! And great video, as usual. And loving your wolf and bison shots - truly fantastic!

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks so much Matt!

[@danieled.2583]

As an OM-1 user, I sincerely hope that, as they have always indicated and promised us, an update relating to AF only will also arrive for us customers who have placed their trust in the new OM SYSTEM brand because the AF tracking on people was already lacking, ( compared to other brands), from the origin. The OM-1 is a fabulous machine and I would buy it again and I also understand that the release of this new model was a must in order not to fall behind the releases of competing brands (see Panasonic G9II) but the promises were not kept due to the sole marketing do not serve to retain customers who will think twice before investing more money...

[@leehoyphotography]

I can't speak to the people tracking since the only time I photograph a person is candidly (I have found bird tracking actually works pretty well on them). What promises do think weren't kept? I am asking sincerely, not my sarcastic side! ;)

[@formermpc10]

​@leehoyphotography My OM-1 has not been reliable. I suspect it was released before they got all the bugs out, and wonder if the OM-1 1/2 will have the same problem.

[@mcfl1]

Your perspective is appreciated Lee. Common sense and practical takes. My rig is the OM1 w 300mm F4 Pro. I know you've been to my wonderful country of Ecuador to photograph our wildlife so you understand the challenge of photographing in a mountain cloud forest or other of the many habitats we have here. Olympus and OMSystem has been a phenomenal camera system for this type of photography. Light enough for trekking up slippery wet mountain, weather sealed for the elements, with incredible tools such as ProCapture and 50 fps CAF . I welcome the new additions to the lineup. These are just more OPTIONS for the photographer. I can't understand why this makes so many people angry. I agree with you If it doesn't fit one's budget, understandable but the so called equivalents offered by other systems will always have some compromise also. Thanks and hope to see you by these parts again soon!

[@leehoyphotography]

I LOVE Ecuador! The highlands are spectacular and love the wildlife! Glad you are enjoying your OM System! It is weird how many people are upset about the new body, but I guess Apple experiences the same!

[@UweSchröder-n2r]

Great statement about the two main innovations in the OM system. Your honest opinion (as always very refreshing!!) helps me a lot judging these innovations. 👍👍

[@leehoyphotography]

Love hearing that people appreciate my style! Thank you for watching!

[@peterbudd1803]

Well said Lee. Something I have been saying for years about Social Media. :-) Preordered mine this week. ( yes I have an OM-1 but will sell that.)

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks Peter! I literally exited ALL but about 4 FB groups this morning! Such a great feeling!

[@klackon1]

Good presentation: and you highlighted the things that annoy me too. A couple of months ago I decided that I was giving up bird photography, due two the last two years being quite disappointing. So I sold one of my two OM1 bodies and the three lenses I used for birding. I am concentrating on macro, including insects in flight and close ups of birds landing and taking off from a feeding post. Having viewed Thomas Eisl's assessment of the OM1 mark II, I decided to pre order one and trade in my other OM1 and TG7. The revised AF will be of great value, as will the 8.5 stops of IBIS - I handhold most of my insect shots. I am looking forward to picking my OM1 mark II up and using it in a few days time.

[@leehoyphotography]

Macro is so addicting especially with OM System! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@joerghummerjohann4854]

Great video, Lee! Thanks a lot. I've found out, that adding the TC1.4x to the "big white" helped me a lot while sooting small seashore birds e.g. sanderlings on the beach. Handheld or placed on backpack while lying on the ground. After adjusting the shutter speed to this "new dimension" I got great images. I'm really happy about this combo on the OM-1

[@leehoyphotography]

See, someone gets the importance of shutter speed with long focal lengths! Rock on man! Thanks!

[@DivisionStreetDrums]

I shoot motorsports and the 2x crop factor is so great to have. Fortunately my mkii and mkiii are still amazing for what I do. Everytime they come out with a new camera I get the older models alot less expensive. Love it, great video.

[@leehoyphotography]

Your plan of how to upgrade is a good one! Not everyone always needs the newest body right away and let the price drop, more accessories, more use! Glad you enjoyed the video! Welcome to my channel!

[@JimsPhotographyArt]

I'm still using a couple E-M1X's for birds and wildlife w/100-400, 300 f4, and 40-150. Completely happy with this kit and the E-M1X is absolutely "good enough" for what I do. I use Pentax & Fujifilm for everything else. Just like in my cabinet shop, I have certain tools that work best for each task ;)

[@leehoyphotography]

Knowing what camera works great for you is a very beneficial thing! Not everyone needs the latest and greatest. The 300 F/4.0 has produced so many incredible images for me! Thaks for commenting!

[@dzeng]

I just got the OM1ii a few days ago and I have to say it’s worth the upgrade if you’re coming from a ~4+ years m43 camera or a different system. I’m coming from a G9/GX9. The sensor is quite amazing. I don’t have any scientific tests but I can see that it doesn’t clip highlights as easily as my previous camera. If you’re coming from a different system, I think it’s also worth it to get the flagship experience with all the bells and whistles. The one thing I wished this camera had was illuminated buttons so you can see them in the dark. Thanks for the video.

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you are enjoying the OM-1 Mark II!!! Better to memorize your button locations through muscle memory than have them light up! Train your mind so that it just "knows" where they are instead of having to look and your photography will improve!

[@timafken2297]

Those 5min rambling at the start alone is worth to subscribe. Being a Olympus / OMDS hooter my self (since the E1 Days)… I bloody have to agree!… just that I don’t have two OM1, but just one and an EM1X …. And waiting badly for an OM1X

[@leehoyphotography]

Hahahah, thank you! You know, I prefer not having the built-on grip so I can leave off on my landscape and macro bodies and add to my wildlife bodies!

[@alang.321]

As an OM-1 user who wants OMDS to do well, I would prefer to have the option of a paid upgrade through firmware for improvements or features that can be implemented on the OM-1. With the same sensor and processor, it’s difficult for general users not to have the impression that the Mark II is mostly a re-branding and a firmware upgrade.

[@leehoyphotography]

If they could have done the AF improvements through that, I am confident they would have done so. No reason not too, but these are going to be hardware related.

[@j.guerrero6643]

I agree… just common sense. I cannot understand the amount of idiots saying completely dumb things about OM Systems and their products after this announcement. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I also preordered one in advance of a trip to Borneo.

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks for your comments! I hope you have a plethora of amazing subjects in Borneo to capture with the new body!

[@berntlie6799]

Good to see straight talk. I'm very happy with the OM-1. Two problems I've had: * "Record" button on RHS top tends to get stuck. Is it too tight, or is it due to accumulation of dust + sweat around it's base/socket? Fixable by some dissolution liquid + blower? Or design flaw? [First experienced in 40C heat with sweating + dusty conditions] * Some AF problems with birds/animals partially covered by grass/leaves.

[@leehoyphotography]

First, thanks for being a part of this community! Second, probably some dust, sand, etc. The weatherproofing means that everything is tight and I have had some bigger sand particles get in my dials and make them sticky for a bit, but after some use it is fine. When using covered up animals, switch the small box (not single it is too small) and move the box to the animal eye. If there are too many obstacles, go to manual focus with peaking and bam! That is what I do in heavy snow!

[@jpsteiner2]

Thanks. Great discussion. I had taken your tip regarding higher shutter speed and ISO. Even with the OM-5. Made a huge difference! Sharp cardinals, blue jays, starlings, finches and sparrows in take off from and landing on my bird feeders (urban wildlife 😉).

[@leehoyphotography]

I love hearing how people see improvements in their images when they learn from me! Thanks for the feedback!

[@tacsci]

Thanks Lee! As a macro shooter I came up with some the same thoughts for me in terms of upgrading the camera. I'll keep my OM-1 but that 150mm-600mm looks like a good intro lens for wildlife and with the close focus of the lens, I bet it kills with butterflies and dragonflies. The synced IS is also a huge improvement over the 100-400. Keep on preaching, brother.

[@leehoyphotography]

I agree, the 150-600 will be better than the 100-400 IF people remember to use a fast enough shutter speed! And it will be perfect for big insects! Heck yeah, that reach means spooking fewer subjects!

[@AguilaDeOnix85]

Exactly, man. Get it or don't. These channels play with people's emotions no matter what brand they have. I might get an OM-1 used to add to my EM-1 MARK II so I can dedicate that exclusively to macro and reptiles.

[@leehoyphotography]

The difference from the E-M1 Mark II to the OM-1 is WAY more than the difference from the OM-1 to OM-1 Mark II! So yes, that would be a great addition!

[@lennyv3358]

First time coming across you love the way you did it. I think I can learn something from you. Thanks

[@leehoyphotography]

Thank you for being a part of my KZbin Channel community!

[@Telewest792]

Love my OM-1 and i am with you brother been with Olympus all my photography life from the EM 3 to OM 5 to OM D E 1X and i have always loved their products . I would love to get the OM-1 Mark 2 just for that filter but for now i can fix it in photoshop for now i would rather spend on great lenses i have the pro 12-40 and the 40-150 pro and a 100-400 and a macro 60 and a prime 25 and all are great i wouldn’t say no to the new 150-600 but the cost is just out of reach . Every thing i shoot from sport to landscape and macro has by far exceeded my expectation , i also say go shoot after all we as people are the photographers the camera and gear are just tools so be happy what you have and stop wingeing.

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks for the great comments and words!

[@federicoalberto66]

Thanks for telling like it is man! I couldn’t agree with you more on everything you said. 💪💪💪

[@leehoyphotography]

You are welcome! I will keep it up!

[@jpdeardenphotography]

Just come across your channel. Subscribed straight away like your no BS talking straight away to the point explainstions afterwards. Saying hi from across the pond in UK. I'm an OM SYSTEM shooter too I have the om1, om5 and em1 mk3 and various lenses. My passion is wildlife and landscape. I have set up a yputibe channel depicting my days in the life a paralyzed wheelchair-bound photographer and how OMSYSTEMS works for me with limited mobility

[@leehoyphotography]

Welcome to the channel! Thankful for your participation!

[@jpdeardenphotography]

Thank you so much

[@andymok7945]

Yes, many people line up year after year to the amongst the first to get the new Apple product. My phones last me at least 5 years. I do like the OM1 II and I have the the OM1. I also bought the 150-400mm f/4.5 August last year. Still hurting of the price but is a great lens. Now, even if I did not have the 150-400, I would cry and buy the 150-400.

[@leehoyphotography]

Andy - the 150-400 is so worth the price! I would rather upgrade my phone less often for that lens! I figure the OM-1 Mark II isn't for everyone, but for those looking for what it provides, it will be an amazing camera just like the OM-1.

[@cryptographerchris4856]

Thanks for keeping it real.

[@leehoyphotography]

Always! I will continually do that in my videos!

[@richardfink7666]

I`have been on the waiting list for the OM II since September`23. And I didn`t know what was coming, only that it would be a high-end camera.

[@leehoyphotography]

Wow, very cool! Hopefully, that new camera smell will grace your senses soon! I will do a first impressions video when I get mine!

[@matttheking1655]

Straight forward Talk, you’ve earned yourself a sub!👊

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks for being a part of my online community!

[@metalmick99]

Thanks for another entertaining, interesting, and informative clip, Lee. I can't see myself getting an OM-1 II. I'm only an amateur/hobbyist, so with only a little more than a year owning the camera, I think I'll wait for the next model. But that doesn't mean I'm blind to the advances it has made, and I acknowledge that as a professional you will get value from the new model. It's a tool that you use to generate income. I too, thought the graduated ND was pretty impressive, but more than that, it's the implementation of it that makes it such a useful addition to the camera's feature set. It's as if the people at OMS sat down and said - yet again - "what's the very "_best_ way to do this? And that really, typifies the camera: it hasn't just been made, it's been made _good!_. Oh, and though I didn't comment, I found your clip on cold-weather dressing very interesting - I can't comprehend how harsh those conditions would be.

[@leehoyphotography]

You should indeed wait! The OM-1 is a KILLER body! I am NOT selling mine! Thanks for the well thought out comment and welcome to the channel!

[@briancampbell5243]

Watching this 8 months later with my mk I and 100-400 non pro. I was wondering if upgrading to the 150-600 with the sync IS ( now that it’s $2k and not 2700) is worth it. But now the mk ii is 2k 😮 tough call. I would love to have both. Any idea what prices may do next. Year?

[@leehoyphotography]

Brian, get the lens before upgrading the body! You won't regret it! The OM-1 is a kick ass body and the lens is that much better than the 100-400! Regardless of pricing, do that!

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

As always, I enjoyed your beautiful statements. Have a nice time in Yellowstone, and see you again in the next video👍

[@leehoyphotography]

I'll be back! (picture a great Arnold voice there)! Starting workshop #4!

[@stevenmeisel4288]

I, for one, will not be upgrading the body; the innovations are simply not enough to offset the expense. Now, if they upgrade their sensor to 25 or 30 megapixels (which I know they can do), I would jump on that. But in my work I never use the ND filter or shoot in a way where the buffer is a problem so pretty much everything else is cosmetic for me. In fact, if the price of the original OM-1 falls enough in clearance sales, I might buy another one of those as a back-up. I shoot a lot of small birds, often from a distance, and commonly walk around with the 300 mm prime with the 1.4x TC attached. Typically pretty good and meets my needs but sometimes I need more reach. And sometimes I miss a shot because 840 mm equivalent is too much for a scenario (and there is no time to switch lenses). So I've been considering the 150-400 pro lens. I know the added reach isn't much (840 to 1,000 mm or around 15%) but it'd no doubt be sharper and faster than my current setup. And I could zoom out as needed. But then the 150-600 comes out, giving me about 30% more reach for a lot less money (but another half puound of weight). I am wondering if it would be wise to buy the 150-400 pro lens and add the 1.4 xteleconverter to it all the time. That would give me an effective range of 210 - 1,120 mm (without adding the internal TC). I'd be carrying less weight. But I worry if by adding the 1.4x TC to the 150-400 pro lens I would sacrifice sharpness to the extent that I'm losing the quaility of the glass I'm paying such a premium for. Thoughts on that? Thanks much for your videos; I learn a ton from each and every one!

[@leehoyphotography]

Steven, lots of great questions and options for you. For me, I use the 150-400 all the time for wildlife and I never find I need the MC-14. But I am very good at being patient, practice great fieldcraft, and I am not ever worried about letting somethign go that is too far away. None of the other ambassadors or pros I know use this lens with the 1.4X (that I know of). We have tested and it did quite well. Obviously, price is an issue, but the 150-400 is easily the best lens I have ever owned. If you do put the 1.4x on a lot, just remember to keep that shutter speed up! Thanks for watching!

[@stevenmeisel4288]

Thanks for the quick reply! I take it you would not recommend the new 150-600??@@leehoyphotography

[@leehoyphotography]

Oh, I would fully recommend for the right situation and person!

[@tonyblake8841]

I won’t be upgrading to the mark ii as I just can’t justify changing the camera after buying the OM-1 a few months ago. But in saying that as a bird only photographer I don’t need many of the changes but would happily pay for a firmware update to the mark i if it offered things I wanted, eg AF.

[@leehoyphotography]

If you just bought the OM-1, focus on mastering that camera body and then maybe the Mark III will come out sometime later. The OM-1 is phenomenal and for me the AF is amazing! I will continue producing videos on the OM-1!

[@tonyblake8841]

@@leehoyphotographyYou are right. There is a lot for me to master on the OM-1, and the AF is pretty amazing already.

[@afriquelesud]

On my radar right now, TG-7 + OM-1 II + 150-400MM Pro lens. The TG-7 for daily incl street photography, on project sites, etc. The big one for shooting wildlife inoffensively. The antelope won't mind. The cheetah won't care.

[@leehoyphotography]

Would be a great kit for sure! I am going to get a TG-7 for underwater in the Galapagos as traveling with my underwater housing, etc. to Ecuador is a bit much! Thanks for watching!

[@gregfeeler6910]

Lee, what a breath of fresh air!! Like you, I am sick to death of the whiners on KZbin and other social media nitpicking the OM-1 Mk II and this new 150-600mm lens. First it was "OMDS won't support the brand" but we got the first OM-1 which converted more people to MFT than any camera ever. Then it was, "Ah, but that is probably really an Olympus design. OMDS can't innovate on their own" and here we have the OM-1 Mk II after just two years (far more responsive than Panasonic or just about any other company), and now it's "Every upgrade should be free firmware." Give me a break!! No one has a right to expect free new functionality through firmware upgrades - fixes to improve what you bought - yes, but not new features. And even "fixes" are limited by the hardware platform and the state of the art of a given technology at the time the product was produced. Olympus went over the top adding new features to the E-M1 Mk II, which bit them on the butt when they introduced the Mk III which was criticized as not being enough of an upgrade from the enhanced Mk II. Your cell phone and computer example are spot on! Keep up the great work and telling it like it is!

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks Greg for taking the time to share encouraging words! Means a lot! Expect more directness and a BS free zone from me in future videos!

[@gregfeeler6910]

@@leehoyphotography You are welcome. You deserve encouragement.

[@majamogens]

Thanks for a great video - I totally agree with your thoughts about comments on various forums - I'm ONLY here on KZbin. But - and unfortunately it's a big but, I'm retired and can't afford to change cameras as often as before (10 years ago). My wife is from Thailand, and we live permanently here in Denmark, but we visit her family at least once a year for a month. And yes - I'd love to have LiveGND, but now I've been able to live without it for +50 years, so I expect to be able to until I've saved up for an upgrade. And no - I don't want to "stay at home" to be able to save for it faster. I'm a hobby photographer - who basically only photographs nature/landscapes/cityscapes/little portraits, so it's mainly my 8-25 mm that sits on the camera. I also have a 75-300mm which on our last trip was used for less than 5% of the shots, but now that I also have a 40-150mm (f:4.0) it will be even less. The collection also includes 45 and 75 mm both f:1.8. You mentioned that you ambassadors can come up with suggestions for the OM-System - I have had this idea for a long time, to which I would of course like an answer - why not use a round sensor that can utilize the full circle of the lens. The camera must be a little bigger to 'accommodate' it, but not as big as with a battery grip, and when you can just select sections later, it is not necessary to change 'hand position' - in "the good old days" where you had a film that had to be used as best as possible - yes, then it was a necessity. I would really like to have as much wide angle as possible (I had a 4/3 7-14 that I sold to get an 8-25mm) but I would imagine that with a round sensor, a fisheye covering the entire sensor would , give a perfectly rectilinear image after defisheying, without losing much, and thus 'super wide angle'.

[@leehoyphotography]

Money is always a consideration and I 100% respect that! The reality is like with my iPhone, I had the 13 but skipped the 14 and got a 15. The 14 just didn't have enough for me to upgrade. Will be the same for some with various camera bodies! I will certainly ask the engineers about a round sensor!

[@sweden_ove2074]

❤ I love your frank talk. Yes GND is what I want too. Soooooo muuuuuuch. And the Human subject detection. Two absolutely gorgeous new functions. Ok, the cameras are a bit more expensive than mark1. But thats life. Its war times. Things get expensivier. OMDS have to make profit. Love you for asking for GND. I will order a Mark 2 when I can afford. I need the worlds only GND camera too! 😅 Keep on your frank words.

[@leehoyphotography]

You bet, I won't be changing to make my channel more successful, to increase views, etc. I will ALWAYS be this way love it or hate it. That is how I am! Thank you for your comments!

[@sweden_ove2074]

​@@leehoyphotography❤📸

[@d-entrecasteaux]

Hi Lee. I'm new to your channel. I have extensive experience with the OM1 + 150-400mm f4.5. My question is if the MKII performs better in one specific application. That being ProCap 50fps SH2 1/4000 bird takes off and flies toward camera with C-AF. Am I going to get more keepers with the OM1 MKII. How many more keepers are you getting?

[@leehoyphotography]

Sorry, I missed this comment originally! I am still testing out the OM-1 Mark II as I have only shot it for two weeks for birds. I know that sounds like a lot, but I can't do a fair assessment! I am leaving for Cuba and then Patagonia in a few days. That will give me almost a full month more using it and I will do my first impressions video then!

[@creativeip]

Great talk! I am getting OM-1 M2 and 90mm Macro in a week from now. I used Nikon for about 15 years and then Sony for 2 years. Basically, I believe that it's not the camera but the person behind the camera makes the difference. However, a good gear is always helpful and saves lots of time. I love Nikon system and I hate Sony for its poor colors. It is very difficult manage Sony colors especially for macro where we use 3-5 lights and Sony often fails to understand mixed lighting (due to bounced light). If OM really works well in other areas, I will sell my Sony a7IV. WHat would be your suggestion?

[@leehoyphotography]

Well, I am still in the process of using my OM-1 Mark II's in various genres and settings. I have done a lot of birds in flight, quite a few perched birds, about 300 macro images, and one day of landscape photography. I always prefer to reserve recommendations until I have a really good grasp on the camera. I will be doing a first impressions video in May after using it in Cuba and Patagonia. I have used in Florida on birds in flight and Peru on the Amazon. I want to get a lot more clicks under my belt before doing my first impressions video. I will say landscape I am utterly blown away! Birds in Flight, I am working with the new AF to see if I prefer it or the OM-1. I have three different OM-1 Mark II's, I have tested on one birds in flight and it is definitely faster than the OM-1, but I want to see if it is as productive.

[@creativeip]

@@leehoyphotography Thank you so much !

[@mark.physique9119]

Thanks for the video, however I still get updates for my older IPhones ;)

[@leehoyphotography]

Well, who says there won't be OM-1 firmware updates? I see peoople coming to this conclusion, but I am not sure what they are basing it off! I mean. I got firmware updates on E-M1x after OM-1 came out. Thanks for watching!

[@mark.physique9119]

I emailed OM system about it, and they (customer service) told me they ‘currently’ don’t plan any updates for this camera.

[@leehoyphotography]

They just announced firmware updates a short while back!

[@HotGates]

Yep great video and so true;) I'll be upgrading to the new camera but won't be buying the new lens because I already have the 150-400;)

[@leehoyphotography]

The 150-400 is my BABY! Love that beauty! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RobertSagan-p9f]

The 400 is still the king! Only two advantages of the 600 is the reach and price, otherwise “One big white lens to rule them all.” 😊

[@HokKan]

19:00 Why can't they crop? Full frame sensors have more megapixels. Being able to crop is one of their advantages.

[@leehoyphotography]

I never said they can't, in fact, becasue of shorter focal lengths they have to. Which puts them right back to the sensor size of the OM System. Having to crop because of short focal length isn't really an advantage. It is a necessity and, when you consider how much you have to pay for full frame lenses, kind of crazy.

[@HokKan]

​@@leehoyphotographyyou did. At 19:00. You literally said, "they can't crop". Twice. "They can't crop. I won't crop. They can't crop." So, why can't they crop?

[@gregm6894]

@@HokKan You completely missed the point of Lee's challenge. He's clearly just saying that part of his challenge of shooting puffins in a 30 mph wind, would be that no one gets to crop their images before comparing them. He is not saying that FF shooters can't crop, but is stipulating that as part of his challenge. He statement was not at all confusing.

[@evenhandedcommentor6102]

@@gregm6894 Baloney. The point of Lee's challenge is to give himself an unfair advantage over Fullframe systems. Why not just take on the best FF system has to offer and let the chips fall? Hmm? It sounds more like someone wants to have their cake and eat it too. On the one hand...you don't need to crop, just get closer to the subject with fieldcraft. So, if the FF users don't have the reach, why can't they get closer than you? And on the other hand, why is cropping not allowed anyway? You do know they call anything smaller than FF sensors, "crop" sensors, right? Here's a thought, shoot what you have and make the most of it by any means possible.

[@leehoyphotography]

In the challenge I was issuing, if you get "closer" you will fall about 150' off a cliff. I like how you even admit I would have an "unfair advantage." You proved my point completely and it isn't "unfair" it is jut factual!

[@petermcginty3636]

Thank you

[@leehoyphotography]

Thank you for watching and being a part!

[@dutchaus5813]

Great video Lee! I just purchased an OM1. Received great savings during the Boxing Day sales. But would have held off if my local camera store had advised me to “wait, something is coming” I know they can’t officially say a new model is coming but a little hint would have been nice. Moved to M43 after owning full frame for years. Have you had any experience with the OM1 for Motorsport photography? Especially panning shots? Keep the down to earth videos coming!!!

[@leehoyphotography]

Hey bud, thanks for watching and commenting. If someone gives a hint, etc, they could lose their ability to sell the gear. Besides, the OM-1 is so awesome I am NOT selling mine even with OM-1 Mark II coming! I am not into motorsports, but the AI detection is incredible for it! I tested on a race on a TV and it was perfect! I will keep them coming!

[@jazzcats1000]

Common sense... so uncommon nowadays. I too suggested Live GND way back in 2022, glad OMDS picked up on it.

[@leehoyphotography]

Common sense will have to a class in the future! ;)

[@RichardBO9]

I think "common sense" is a punishment. :)

[@RichardBO9]

In my research on the OM-1 ii, I encountered your channel. I SO appreciate your no BS approach. I subscribed.

[@leehoyphotography]

Welcome aboard! Thank you for subscribing!

[@jamessaxon3859]

Thanks for the video. I pre-ordered the OM1 Mark II, plan to keep my 2 OM1s. Would I have preferred a bigger sensor and more features, of course I want it all, but you take what is available. I wish someone would tell OM Systems to increase the multiple exposure option from 2 to 5 or more. Decided against ordering the 150-600 at this time because the 150-400 gives me great images. Safe travels my friend.

[@leehoyphotography]

Hey James. Good to hear from you. I think some ambassadors have asked for more multiple exposure options. I never use, not my thing, but hopefully that will come. Yea, you do not need the 150-600 if you have the 150-400! Unless you just like collecting glass! ;)

[@jamessaxon3859]

I do some creative photography with multiple exposure, zoom blurs, etc. I like to get it right in camera to reduce the time in post processing. When I was using Nikon I got used to the 10 frame multiple exposure option although I mostly used 4-7. Love my 150-400 and at this time not going to "collect" more glass. If I see a need I will. @@leehoyphotography

[@formermpc10]

Why are you buying something that doesn't meet your expectations?

[@RamblingTog]

Out of interest what is the benifit of being an om system ambassador? Is it money or free kit

[@leehoyphotography]

Neither. I make very little being an Ambassador. I do it because I believe in it. I have only been given one free camera (an entry level model). I don't ask for free stuff and I don't expect free stuff. We get paid to do a few things like writing articles, doing an in-store event, etc. But it is NOT what you would think it is. I don't do it for me. I do it for OM System. That is why I can be so honest. I am not here for money and I don't get free stuff. I am here because I believe in this camera gear. So, I understand MOST KZbinrs are there for what it does for them. I am here to educate, inspire, entertain, help save people money, make wise purchases, learn their gear and master their camera so they can master their photography. And if someone doesn't believe, tough crap, I am who I am! You will NEVER see me sell myself out for money, gear, popularity, etc. I can't stand that shit! Be real, be yourself, and accept the consequences (good or bad) that goes with that.

[@debsunderman6567]

Spot on! Love your honesty…No BS

[@leehoyphotography]

I will always keep this channel authentic, real, and with as little BS as possible!

[@EddieFarrey]

Thanks for the information.

[@leehoyphotography]

You bet!

[@susanstevenson8333]

Lee do you know what photo editing software programs will be compatible with the OM-1 Mark iii?

[@leehoyphotography]

Susan, for me I do pre-sharpening and noise reduction in DxO PureRaw 3 and then I edit in LR. Most editing programs will handle OM-1 Mark II RAW files. But those are what I prefer. Thanks for watching!

[@deboranorz4371]

Thanks!

[@leehoyphotography]

Thank you! That is awesome Deb! I very much appreciate it! Any future topics you would like to see?

[@anthony-qm3pn]

I’m not sure how possible it is for micro 4/3 sensor resolution to go beyond 26 megapixels resolution without losing dynamic range lowly capable pixels are smaller than a full frame sensor, some micro 4/3 photographer that the 20 megapixel sensor perform better than the Panasonic 25 megapixel sensor, being packed OM-1 is using a stacked sensor which is your technology and the sensor that used in the G9II.

[@leehoyphotography]

I don't ever care if I get more megapixels than I have now! I am content on that front! Thanks for watching!

[@andersjames1774]

Thanks Lee! I really appreciate your videos and no-nonsense comments and honest perspective. Hi from a birder in Sweden

[@leehoyphotography]

It seems many think I am a "paid" spokesperson. Some of you are smart enough to tell I am 100% honest on my videos. Thank you and would love to get to Sweden some day!

[@anthony-qm3pn]

I think OM systems is a company needs to bring out next year 2025 new camera with completely new technology to be seen as being a successful company, I would like to see all new OM-2 with 24 / 28 megapixel stacked BSI Sensor with an all new image processor with all new cutting edge technology, want to see OM systems really wow us for a change, let’s keep our fingers crossed That there’s something a new coming in 2025.

[@leehoyphotography]

I am wowed by the improved AF of the OM-1 Mark II, I don't think people realize how much faster the new body is!

[@vanitythecat885]

I just love what you say.

[@leehoyphotography]

Well, I am so glad to hear that because not everyone feels the same. Of course, being from west Texas means I don't really give a crap if they don't like what I say! ;) Thanks for being a part of my KZbin Community!

[@kbruff2010]

You and I would get along very well!!!

[@leehoyphotography]

Hopefully we can meet in the field someday!

[@oliverstoer]

Very refreshing approach to KZbin. Answers first, explanations later🙏 Thank you. Subscribed! Btw: I also preordered the Mark 2 on the day of announcement.

[@leehoyphotography]

You know, you can ponder and purchase whenever and if you wait for the next iteration, it will still be a great camera! Thank you for your kind words!

[@formermpc10]

Good luck.

[@anthonygarbo8114]

Great video . . . thanks for the insight.

[@leehoyphotography]

You are welcome!

[@anthony-qm3pn]

I understand that the doubled up on the ram with this new camera, After all, this is a computer with a lens on it , when I buy a computer, I never buy the computer with the bass ram that comes with it,I always double up before purchasing it, Adobe Lightroom minimal requirements for ram 8GB, recommended requirements is 16GB Or more, no different for a camera when running new firmware.

[@leehoyphotography]

Some people just don't get the difference in hardware and software updates! You do! Thanks for watching Anthony!

[@RamblingTog]

It's the most expensive upgrade going, I'll wait 12 months when it will be half price

[@leehoyphotography]

And waiting is always a legitimate option! Not everyone always needs the newest stuff! It is WAY more productive to master what you have, than always buying the newest gear!

[@narinthip3058]

My 0m-1 is still more camera than my skills. Yes, the many refinements on OM1.2 are really nice. If I only have one body, I would get one but I have two OM1.1 already. I will wait for price to come down and may get one next year. Many thanks for your inputs Lee. Cheers.

[@leehoyphotography]

The OM-1 is a KICK-ASS body! Not everyone needs to upgrade now! I LOVE my OM-1's and will not be selling them any time soon!

[@furiousdoe7779]

Lee ... I love my 150-400 mm I. got it and had some pain in my wallet afterwards , but alike the 300mm Pro... it is worth it. But add the 150-600 ? I dont know yet. I do Africa a lot .... so it's worth it also for. the small size of micro 4/3 and taking it with me in the cabin instead of in the bulk of the aircraft (this last idea is plain stupid in my opinion).

[@leehoyphotography]

Hey man, photography is nothing but money and time! ;) I personally think the 150-600 will be great, but for those with the 150-400 I am not sure it needs to be in the bag! Maybe, again money and time! I am VERY happy with my 150-400!

[@TheSannaeriksson]

Yes I'm also so tired of all the crap people are yelling all around internet about this camera and the new tele lens and it's only a sigma lens, it's to big, m43 is about small gear bla bla bla If you want small gear then buy the OM5 and a smaller lens! How hard can it be? You can't build a small tele lens that reach 1200 mm and that you can put a 2× teleconverter on for 2400 mm reach. Oh it will be soft image quality bla bla bla. Maby it will, so what? it's 1200-2400 mm where do you get that reach for that price and so light weight? For me all those whieners just show lack of knowledge in how things work. Get a degree and build it yourself if you think you can do it better. I don't need the new OM1 mark ll but I have ordered it. Will I keep my two OM1, yes I will just as I kept my earlier cameras because I most often by my gear used and save money that way. Maby I sell one of the OM1, but probobly not. I use my cameras for different type of photography.

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks for watching and you are correct! Whiners are going to whine! I just don't have time for it! ;)

[@chaowei145]

Hahahaha, Uncle Lee, your chew are so sharp.

[@leehoyphotography]

I am not exactly sure what that means, but I dig it anyway! ;)

[@cjk1943]

❤the video

[@leehoyphotography]

Thank you very much!

[@rudigerwolf9626]

Totally agree with the strategy of multiple bodies for specific genres. Enjoy Yellowstone. You’re right, Tony is a whiner!

[@leehoyphotography]

Hey bud, great hearing from you again! I am starting workshop #4!

[@eelco6587]

Really spot-on! Most other brands copy as much as they can from Olympus their innovations. Unfortunately they also receive more appreciation for them from reviews, than when they reviewed the Olympus/OM-System camera. Thanks Tony Northcr*p. Olympus/OM-System saved other brands a lot of R&D, by developing great features so they didn't had to come up with them them selves. Still hope that they can bring the AF improvement and the human detection to the original OM-1.

[@leehoyphotography]

I will be curious to see the future OM-1 firmware updates. I love both mine and will continue using both! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ericfrommer8251]

I will upgrade to the new camera in a year or two , love the mark I , have plenty of faith in it and I WILL get many great shots with it. I will be buying the new lens within the year as money allows. Might have to charge it on a no interest credit card! I’m all in on Om systems!

[@leehoyphotography]

Yea, that is the thing, no one has to buy it right away! I am looking forward to having it ihave it in the field! I leave for Peru on February 16th and hope to have it by then!

[@WarrenCapps8]

I don't know how the closed caption is generated, but it is terrible. Can you actually edit it?

[@leehoyphotography]

It is auto-generated by Adobe Premier. I just don't have the time with my schedule. I have been on the road teaching workshops since January 2nd. I will be home 4 days between next workshops. Sorry, maybe at some point down the road we will have time!

[@WarrenCapps8]

Hi Lee, I get it. But, it is really amusing what came up instead of OM Mark II. @@leehoyphotography

[@leehoyphotography]

Hahah, no telling what it did! Plus, my accent probably makes it even harder on the AI!

[@jasonpalmer2497]

well said 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leehoyphotography]

Thanks Jason! Appreciate your kind words!

[@ericlundquist3466]

I had a negative response but I erased it. Done sounding like an asshole when really the om1m2 isnt bad and i guess when you think about it, 20mp is enough for 99.99% of photography. So no more sounding like a whiny b and enjoy that they are putting in effort to make new product

[@leehoyphotography]

Hahaha, well, I didn't see it but love the fact you recognized it! I mean, it won't be for everyone and that is ok. I skipped the iPhone 14 and went from 13 to 15 because I didn't feel the 14 was enough for me to change. Thanks for watching and commenting Eric!

[@ericlundquist3466]

@leehoyphotography it was fairly uneducated and actually typical consumer response. [droll lisp] Why the same sensor ! We want like... 40mp and everything decked out on steroids !" Sat back and read my responses to many videos and left with "dude you sound like a dumbass" so went 1 by 1, erasing them.

[@leehoyphotography]

Hahaha, well, I appreciate your adjustment and being on this channel! PS aren't we all dumbasses at times?

[@ericlundquist3466]

isn't that the truth. Next Nov ill invest in a telephoto lens so I actually have something to shoot in winter after I get my bonus. Have the 6mm Laowa, 20mm pro, 18mm Laowa, 45mm olympus and 90mm pro macro but nothing to use in winter. Extremely boring lol. And about to get more GAS this Wednesday for the x100VI but you gotta admit, that's a fun looking family camera to take out with family or wife dates. Question for Nov. What is the best telephoto in the 2k range for om1?

[@leehoyphotography]

The new 150-600 which is a bit more than 2K is going to be the best wildlife lens for that price for bird photography. If mainly mammals, the 40-150 F2.8 with the 1.4x and/or the 2.0x is also amazing! The 100-400 which is below 2K is just not my favorite lens and for a bit more the 150-600 will do much better!

[@formermpc10]

A glowing "review" from someone already on Team OMDS? Shocked. I'm not buying it.

[@leehoyphotography]

I didn’t do a review, if you had watched the video you might have heard that. Watch the new one and you’ll realize how idiotic this comment is.

[@vermis8344]

"I'm not buying it" I bet OM is quaking in their boots.

[@recreationalplutonium]

if you don't upgrade to this insane new camera you are just D U M B

[@leehoyphotography]

So now you are converted huh?!! Well, welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@recreationalplutonium]

yeah man. I borrowed an EM5.3 from a friend and a few hours after taking it out I ordered an OM-5. I'm not into Bird/Wildlife (yet) so the OM-1 didn't make too much sense for me. But the OM-5 is a great camera I can take out on my hikes. @@leehoyphotography

[@gregdonoghue3464]

Or just want to wait for a new OM-1X, which if up to me would have the 25 MP Sensor that is now out there. Even OM Systems still calls the M1X a Pro Camera. To work with the great long lenses, a new Pro Camera is called for!

[@winheiMR]

Ich sehe nur dich und kaum was von der OM II , komischer Kanal.

[@leehoyphotography]

Not sure what is strange, I said I would be ordering two. I don't have them in hand yet. The video was discussing reasons to upgrade, not to show the OM-1 Mark II.

[@cheisfree]

This new version is for me a shame and certainly an industrial disaster. First because differences with version 1 are so light and useless. Second because price policy is like a suicide. I've bought my OM1 3 months ago 1000 $ less than what costs the version 2. OM1 version 1 has 99% of hardware and 98% of software we have with OM1 version 2. So, if I want an upgrade, I would have a look on the G9ii, and you know what ? It's less extensive. Who can believe you ? We are not stupid. You are an ambassador so your videos are just ads. Be honest and tell us how much you paied your 2 bodies OM1ii...

[@leehoyphotography]

"Industrial disaster" that seems a bit hyperbolic? First, why are you so convinced that is the case? Was the iPhone 14 an industrial disaster even though it only had a few upgrades over a 13? The Panasonic cameras lack MOST of the features of the OM System. I lead workshops all over and I RARELY ever see a Panasonic in the field and I can't even remember the last time a client had one. Accusing my videos being ads? Well, you sir a a full blown moron. I paid a LOT more for my bodies than you think! You social media "gurus" are such experts and yet, you know nothing. I am sorry you are so upset, go get a Panasonic and find out how far behind they are on wildlife photography. Be my guest. Or watch my channel and actually learn something. Or watch one of those channels that uses hyperbole like you do. Either way, don't care. Whiners probably won't enjoy my channel anyway.

[@cheisfree]

Thanks for your answer. Why a disaster ? Simple the price. Here in France you can buy a second hand OM1 v1 for 900€. 1600€ less than this 'new' version. Who would accept to pay 1600€ more, just to get a larger buffer and GND ?

[@vermis8344]

"Certainly an industrial disaster" If I bet on a keyboard warrior being right, how badly would I lose?