Olympus OM-D EM-1 Mark III - Real-World, In-Depth Review (4K)

[@chriseyrewalker]

1. So, did you find what you were after? If not, what did I miss? 2. Should this video have been shorter? Or do you appreciate the length and details shared?

[@stephenfox5133]

Chris Eyre-Walker I’d be happier if it was longer. Your content on real world use cases with Oly cameras really sets you apart from a lot of the other m43 channels. In short, it’s great! I want more!!!😠😂😂

[@russellhague1573]

Superb video, I really don’t think you could have added more given your time slot. Perfection would have been addition of birds in flight picking up a fish maybe and usage in a dark church wedding shots testing face recognition~ but as I wrote I am not complaining More Please !!!!!!

[@sajansomanna2734]

Everything I wanted to hear! Did watch around 5 other reviews but nothing was as comprehensible and clear as your's. Well done!

[@JonasKonijnenberg]

I like the dog on the background

[@JonasKonijnenberg]

But the length was great. Good comparison with similiar cams and feels like an honest opinion about every feature and the difference between them. I also really like the fact that you point out it's about the story and what you do with all electronics (instead of that they make your story)

[@ronpearce7198]

Extremely well done evaluation! To me this is one of the best presentations on a new camera I have ever seen. Especially in combination with the break free video ahead of it. I saw the Break Free video when it came out and thought WOW and then when I saw this follow up to how, what, when and where and a simple explanation to the differences between the cameras. Great job! I was going to get the EM1 Mk3 anyway but, now I am more convinced. I have the EM5 Mk2 and the EM1 Mk2 and have been very happy with them, especially after coming from years of shooting with Canon. The Olympus line up has brought the fun and enthusiasm back into my photography. By the way as a testament to the weather sealing capabilities I took the EM1 Mk2 to Africa and Victoria Falls shortly after it came out. Our guide advised me against taking it, as we were going to walk next to the falls and he had seen many cameras ruined. I just smiled.... It was like being in a hurricane and it never flinched, not once and we were in those conditions for several hours! He was blown away as I just kept taking shots and the camera was fully functional. My wife had a rag under her rain gear and we just kept wiping the water off the lens, the 12-40 f2.8 Pro, so I could get the shot until I couldn't see out of it for all the water on it. I also shot on a rainy day all day in the Smoky Mountains in the US and never a problem. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Given the time frame you had to do it, you did an outstanding job.

[@JohnJohnson-xw5dg]

One of the best camera reviews I have watched. Real photography, and thats a complement from a Fujifilm user

[@wparo]

Thank you for this vid. I tried many cameras from Sony Canon Nikon and Panasonic but I always feel just happy to use Olympus. I ended up buying 4 of them!

[@drewhumphrey]

The benefit of leaving a tripod at home is amazing. Saves weight, makes travel easier, and you look for more compositions!

[@chriseyrewalker]

100% agreed!

[@ar43r]

Even if you has an Olympus bias it is so good to see a real photographer speaking about real photography. No pixel count, no microcontrast, no corner sharpness in comparison to 10 other brands. Big like and subscription ;)

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks for tuning in ;-)

[@JorgeSBurns]

Don't know what you think about the latest news from Olympus and their exit from the Camera business, but at least with the Mk III they seem to have left on a high. Their decision seems to sadly reflect consumer focus on specs over substance. Your real-world review with clever movie project included, was a joy to watch and brought home a philosophy that might be summarised as "Photography flow". I've been aware of the Olympus brand from childhood ever since my father introduced me to his ever-so-pocketable Olympus XA in the 1980s and I listened to my sister's excitement with the OM-1. These models were "classics" in their time and your review makes me think that the OM-D E-M1 Mark III is a fitting stallion from the same stable. It was a brave move to stick with µ4/3 amidst the growing competition from full frame sensors chasing pixel power and public contentment with the social media friendly quality from do-it-all phones. The Olympus seemed sandwiched between extremes. Sadly, purchasing power seems to have prevailed and one suspects that many might be missing the point made by your video; that the Olympus system works brilliantly with all the right compromises. For example, so what if the viewfinder doesn't quite have the highest resolution, it is certainly fit for purpose and allows efficient use of the processor for making the most of additional features. Photos are about capturing fleeting moments, the narrative is the most important aspect and a higher resolution viewfinder might sound like a persuasive selling point but it really adds nothing to the shot. Cameras are so much more than megapixels. Sticking with the same sensor for long enough to evolve associated aspects of the processor and surrounding body makes sense to me. People should try using their cameras with gloves on! For a special high resolution shot, do we really need more than 50 or 80 MP that the clever Olympus mechanics can provide anyway? Not that I want to gripe, your video deserves positive comments. It is just frustrating that Olympus fell victim to an internal corruption scandal that has forced it into the situation of a needing to have short-term profit drive decisions. As your videos show, Olympus provides a splendid range of excellent lenses for impressive kit that punches well above its weight. The µ4/3 format provides an optical geometry allowing for excellent compact high quality lenses and world-leading image stabilisation. Congratulations on your very enjoyable review. It helped me consolidate thoughts that the Mk III is something that would be worth owning one day to upgrade an EPL-6, that has nonetheless provided excellent shots in "trees become tripods" journeys...portability is key. Thank you for sharing, keep up the great work.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Well put. Thanks for your thoughts. I can only agree with you.

[@tomrandall6539]

Just found this and subscribed! A proper in depth real world look. I'm an E-M1mk II user myself, eagerly awaiting the rumours that have been hitting about the next model. I actually needed this video - although I get awesome results from my set up and love it, I've seen even more bashing than usual recently and it has started to make me think about things; I'm not usually influenced like this but right now in 2021 it seems everyone is moving over to Sony and bashing Olympus. This video just reminded me of what I already know, so thank you!

[@wheretheyhaveribs55]

I got a Em-1 Mark 3 because of you and your videos. I hope you have lots of projects and work so we can see your vision.

[@DavidPinkus2309]

Wonderful review, I love your channel. I sold all my Nikon gear last year and purchased an EM1X and EM12 and do not regret one bit for my wildlife photography. I will be upgrading the EM12 to the 3 as I love my EM1X. I always prefer shooting handheld and the Higy Res mode has sold me alone.

[@evanmcknight2566]

Thanks, this was a fantastic review. The one I've watched after seeing all the others. I find it interesting that most of the people using Olympus gear are actual professional photographers with youtube channels on the side or to promote their business and those that downplay the system are full-time KZbinrs. I'll keep using my Em1 mkii for now, it does everything I need it to do, but some of the new features on the mkiii are really nice. For me it just shows how good of a camera the Em1 mkii is.

[@badgerag]

1. Great coverage. 2. Great and in depth, really enjoyed hearing about the whole process, and that gives valuable insights into how the photo business works. Thanks!!!

[@RobShootPhotos]

Great to have you part of the Photography and Olympus community! You would be a great guest on KZbinr Rob Trek's live show. He is a small channel but he has brought some from the M43 community together.

[@chriseyrewalker]

I'm always down for M43 chat.

[@jonerikrolf2029]

Chris - a masterful job presenting the capabilities of the Mark iii in the context of making the delightful “Breaking Free” video. I also very much appreciated your segment on the camera’s new video capabilities. The 120 FPS in full HD will certainly work for me in story telling in my wildlife videos although I would have very much have used an addition of 4K at 60 FPS. One video capability that I didn’t see you mention was the really excellent focus stability that the Olympus phase - detect system provides plus how you can adjust the sensitivity of and refocusing.

[@pwol9]

Probably the best "camera review" video I've ever seen, well done!

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thank you.

[@chrisbrown6432]

Wow what a story. Thank you for your in depth shooting on the Olympus EM1 mark III.

[@davidblack2632]

Love you talking about your experiences with filming the Break Free video. I also like your telling the differences between the three Olympus cameras.

[@dandanu2526]

A very well made review...thank you for that.I chose em 1 mkIII for the extraordinary autofocus and eye detection AF.

[@gavinduffy5220]

Wow-what a great review and the film was excellent. Sealed the deal, putting the order in for the camera today. Thanks

[@robstephens1436]

Amazingly genuine review. Loved the fact that you used the gear in such extreme conditions and produced some amazing results. Currently researching mirrorless cameras but your review has seen me make my mind up. Going from FF Nikon to the EM1 Mk III and looking forward to being excited again by the camera

[@hericperez]

Hats off! You Sir are a real Olympus Visionary, very well explained and accurate, right to the point. I've bought the E-M1 MIII already, but I am so happy to found this review. Thank you and Keep Going.

[@edwintam2349]

This was an EXCELLENT review. Really indepth. Not all of it applies to me, but the detailed description of what you did to push the camera to its limits was most appreciated. I find it interesting that when I first got into photography, I was more interested in what "objective" reviewers had to say, as opposed to Olympus Visionaries, or Fuji Ambassadors, or other brand dedicated photographers. Now I find that those general reviews are relatively superficial, and the vast majority of them cover more or less the same issues that anyone with a bit of knowledge could have guessed at. News flash: full frame isn't everything! Instead, I want to know how the camera performs from those who know the gear, menus, capabilities the *best*, especially in terms of how the whole ecosystem works. Sure, there might be a bias, but so what? Nothing in life is unbiased (I do research at a university, so don't kid yourself on so called objectivity), so I rather hear that declaration, and then have the reviewer really dig into how to extract the most from a camera/lens/system. The reality is it's difficult to take a poor picture with any modern camera: those who whine incessantly about some missing/altered feature probably need to rethink their photographic skills and approach. Great review.

[@chriseyrewalker]

word.

[@ickledotco]

I’ve seen some other reviews but it was worth waiting for yours. Thank you!

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks John!

[@faisalee]

Subscribed!!! Awesome presentation and review without being bogged down by numbers and specs but real results 👍🏼

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@rudypdigitalworldinc.perci1029]

Just bought my dream toy em1 markiii can't wait to get out there and play big boy games. Thanks for your detail review.

[@framue]

Great making of / review 👍 ... didn’t feel like 50 mins 🏃‍♂️... your review confirmed that pre-ordining the E-M1 iii as an upgrade to my beloved E-M5 ii was the right choice 😁 ... since you offered to answer technical questions 😜: ls there Auto ISO (with or without exposure compensation) in movie mode? Obviously you have proven that one (or at least you) can produce great videos in uncontrollable conditions independent of your answer. I always enjoy your content. Thx, Frank

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks for watching! And: Yes. The camera has auto ISO in movie mode. It’s one of the new features.

[@professionalpotato4764]

This is really amazing. Handheld, long exposure, little bit of astro? Without tripods??? And autofocus for video? I'm really really wanting it now. Even though Olympus is probably no more. The lack of 10 bit video is a bummer but the other advantages outweigh it so much.

[@momchilyordanov8190]

Good review from positive side of things. P.S. You need half of a stop exposure bump in this room.

[@Prashant.Khapane]

you have got me interested in this system, Chris. Suffering from plantar fascia rupture I'm now calibrating my gear and thinking of leaving behind my full frame sony for this Olympus.

[@chriseyrewalker]

You won’t regret the move. The added mobility of the lighter m4/3 system and lenses really turns photography into fun again. And isn’t that what it’s about?

[@peterlemke3468]

Mr Hardcore well done. Informative and detailed review of the new camera and where it fits within the Olympus family. Looks like evolution rather then revolution but still a very capable go anywhere do anything camera.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks. I reckon we don't always need a revolution. When the technology is ready I'm sure Olympus will keep revolutionising.

[@andrelloyd4010]

An excellent overview. Many thanks for producing and kindly sharing the wisdom and experiences !

[@SteveSmith-bt5gj]

great project Chris! tks for sharing your experience with the EM1 MkIII

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks for watching Steve. Hope you found it useful.

[@karenwillshaw7772]

Thank you Chris for such a wonderful video. I've just received my Mkiii yesterday, so I'm hoping to set it up over the next few days.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Enjoy it Karen. Hope you are well :-)

[@karenwillshaw7772]

@@chriseyrewalker Thank you Chris. Yes, doing well in southeast Queensland :). I hope when Olympus does a new firmware update they do consider BIF :) :). I just didn't want to go down the path of the heavier body ;)

[@PeterJehle100]

Excellent review, very informative. Definitely not too long, a review needs to give all the information it can and not cut corners. Really enjoyed it.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks Peter!

[@hedonist.photography6153]

This will really help!! Keep up the good work!

[@marcioa99]

Great review!

[@dawn5668]

So informative thank you. Can’t wait to get my hands on one!

[@ynkkruse]

Great review, thanks for the detailled explanations! Videos like this one go a long way in making purchasing decisions for the average consumer (like myself :D) a lot easier. I guess it's time to finally upgrade from my EM5 MkII. After 3 years of intensive usage during travel and at home I now finally feel comfortable purchasing a "pro" camera. Live ND and especially the hand-held high-res mode make me feel excited, as I hate tripods :D

[@chriseyrewalker]

You won’t regret upgrading. Massive difference between the EM5 Mk II and the EM1 Mk III

[@henrycolestage7650]

Dang it! I consider myself a (very short length) filmmaker instead of a photographer. And you just gave me every reason why I should upgrade my MKii to MKiii. My bank account is going to hate you but I think I would be really happy with it. I use the 12-100 Pro as my main lens and the Oly and that lens do 99% of what I need. Thanks for the in depth review!

[@chriseyrewalker]

You won’t regret it ✌🏼

[@Rasmus98]

Love this review and thanks for answering my emails, really appreciate it

[@kyoto_hiro2302]

Thanks for the great review! I also get the OM-D EM-1 Mark III.

[@a.jackman4044]

Super sweet dog you have there on the couch. Assign him/her a role in "break free 2". I enjoyed the chosen perspective. Desirible piece of equipment.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks! Been taking care of him while the old folks are on holiday. He's definitly going to be a part of a movie one day. Loves to 'break free'...

[@quickklik]

great video last june i wanted to take a sea-scape so i walked into the sea where it was about 5 feet deep as I got there i fell over dropped my om-d m1 mark III and it fell to the sea floor it was under water about 5 mins before I found it went back to our caravan and washed my camera under the tap and left it over night when i went to turn it on it worked perfect so I can confirm the camera is 100% water proof

[@hanajurakova1285]

Hi Chris, congrats to the hero library shot. It looks epic. I was wondering which aperture settings you used.

[@markhughes3277]

Great review, love your videos, wish they were more frequent

[@etchd_]

Great work mate! awesome break down of the story and BTS. You accent is definitely changing hah

[@chriseyrewalker]

Haha thanks mate. Yeah I’m nothing proper... so my accents adapts. You have no idea how many times I said E-M1 Eggs though... couldn’t get it right. Will never be the same again🤣

[@karenwillshaw7772]

Chris, thank you so much for the wonderful review. I met you a few years ago at CameraPro Brisbane. I've been waiting for this camera to be released. From your review it appears the CAF AF / Tracking is improved as I do shoot birds in flight and animal eventing (lure coursing etc). Looking forward to having the EM1mkIII. Thank You!

[@tim1398]

I'm still waiting for a real BIF test of this camera...

[@karenwillshaw7772]

@@tim1398 Not a bad idea instead of jumping into the frying pan

[@ombertoyaa]

Chris this one as the one you made about the Atlas back pack they sold to me, the back pack I bought and now you convince me to upgrade from the EM 1 matk 2 to the 3. Olympus should get you on comision .....

[@chriseyrewalker]

i wish...

[@williamcalder8267]

Very informative Thanks 👌

[@chriseyrewalker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephanepost]

Excellent review, Chris! Reading the rumors of the MkIII (which were technically pretty accurate), it didn’t sound very appealing for me (shooting the MkII) because of the lack of a newer generation sensor (for higher dynamic range and a little better noise performance), EVF and LCD. With that said, I absolutely love actually shooting with the MkII and wouldn’t want to switch to any other camera brand from that perspective. But now that it’s out, the new features like HHHR mode and Live ND actually look really appealing as I have changed my shooting style quite a bit in the last year. It all started with the purchase of the 12-100/4 Pro which led to me going lighter, often leaving the 40-150/2.8 and my tripod at home). I shoot a lot of long exposures and for the “shorter” ones, I don’t need that tripod anymore and with 10yrs of practice, I don’t think that my composing skills need it that much either anymore. With much less time for photography than I’d like, this newfound (both physical and mental) agility and speed makes me more productive, landing me more keepers with less time, meaning that bringing the camera for shorter sessions is much more meaningful and much less frustrating. But, this also means that I don’t use the original (tripod) HR mode very often anymore, which I really miss for its amazing qualities, so that HHHR mode is starting to look mighty enticing! And if the Live ND works well enough, it will occasionally save me from fiddling with filters and holders. Now if only Olympus would combine the two…!

[@quadcoptervision]

Exceptional review - outstanding

[@chriseyrewalker]

thanks Victor!

[@Lainer1]

Best video about this gear so far.

[@OlympusMcLeon]

Very useful. Thank you❤️

[@plaidchameleon25]

Well presented, some might have found the length of this review to be too much, but you answered every question I had before I started and many that popped into my head during viewing.

[@smkunder1]

Just watched, great video, I am what you say as being Olympus curious, do you think in 2021, that Olympus is still as viable. Also any concerns with the switch to Digital Solutions for the future of system,

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks! Yes, I still make a living with my Olympus cameras. Even in 2021. As for the new OMDS brand, yes from everyone at Olympus that I have spoken with, (Olympus EU, Australia, US) the outlook is promising and positive. Plenty of new and exciting products to come this and in the coming years. The roadmap is full of exciting stuff. 😉

[@mfreider]

Your short movie was impressive but with this video with tons of details and behind the scene shots made a killing combo! Omg! just two guys, two cameras, 5 lenses, all carry on. Everything in movie is done on Olympus cameras, no special lights, lenses, CGI, no tripods! And of course huge credit should go to your creativity. Huge thank you for detailed absolutely interesting review. Actually, not review, but sharing of experience and photography knowledge!

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks Mike! I shared this comment with Roy, the cinematographer on this project. Your words really made our day! Thank You!

[@drtod]

I left this comment on your 1X video and it applies here as well because I'm looking into this system: "Until this system can cleanly shoot at ISO 8000, it is a non-start for me. The lighting in most ice hockey rinks is so poor that high-ISO is the only option to properly expose the image. Shutter speed: 1/1250, Aperture: f/2.8. Majority of my images are taken between ISO 4000 - 6400. When the camera system can perform this, it will be on my list for consideration as the size, weight, and build quality do have me interested."

[@ryeosewt]

Hi Chris, great review again. The idea of a lighter camera is very appealing. Could you give us your opinion about the camera for video production? (I don't necessarily mean vlogging - just in general, for holiday stuff etc). I got the feeling dat Pany is going for heavier camera's. Could be an opportunity for Oly.

[@daveparizek]

Best review EVER!

[@timafken2297]

Hmmm... where did you find the 10Bit 4.2.2 external recording.... haven’t seen this info

[@chriseyrewalker]

I think this is a mistake that was overlooked. It's 4:2:2 via external recorder (like the Atomos Ninja), that I know. I'll check with Olympus if it's 8 bit or 10 bit though.

[@3dwag]

Chris Eyre-Walker - Chris, Great video and thank you in advance for checking with Olympus about the external 8- or 10-bit question, I’m looking forward to their response. Anyways I’ve got it on preorder at my local dealer, as there are so many new features which I’m looking forward to, many of which will directly improve my handling and workflow - moving my EM1ii to backup/ B-roll duty and trading in my EM5ii.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Got news from Olympus. It’s 8bit.

[@CedricHaindl]

@@chriseyrewalker Yep - just did some research here as well: www.getolympus.com/us/en/digitalcameras/omd/om-d-e-m1-mark-iii.html.

[@craigb8379]

Thanks Chris - great project to do in such a short amount of time. Incredible that you could achieve it with such a short gear list. Full credit to your skill and vision, plus to Olympus for their gear. I really appreciated the detail provided and did not mind the length at all. I have the E-M1.2 so have not tried Olympus’ application of joysticks for AF point control. Other brands that I have tried seem sluggish in their responsiveness. How do you find the Olympus joystick effectiveness? Do you find a difference between E-M1X and 1.3, other than the tactile differences you mentioned? Cheers, Craig

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks Craig! As to the joystick. I think it's definitly easier and faster to use than the dial pad / arrows. Each camera feels a little different, so you have to get used to the responsiveness and speed of it. But I do find it to be very responsive and easy to use and use it all the time to move my focus point. In fact, I now tend to move my AF point much more often compared to before where I would focus and reframe.

[@annamay6351]

As a lifelong Canon shooter from film days through DSLR's, I was strangely not excited with all of the Canon R5 news. I am looking for something different. Even with Canon going mirrorless, the lenses I have and the RF lenses are just huge and I am not getting any younger. I find, that unless I am going specifically to shoot something, I leave my kit at home because of the weight. I have never researched micro 4/3 before and I am just starting on that process now. I have come across some random videos on youtube about Olympus. I am a little worried with the current world event's if this system will be around for awhile longer. No one has a crystal ball and I am willing to take that risk. My question to you would be: I shoot a wide variety of subjects, but what I enjoy the most is shooting rehearsals for a couple of local amateur theater groups. I switch between the 7D Mark II and the 5DSR depending on how much movement for a particular shot. The lenses I use most are the 85m 1.2 mark II and the 135 2.0. My eye is more for telephoto and dreamy look. If I bought the EM III, I would think I would want the 45mm Olympus lens. Again I am just starting the research journey so I apologize if this may seem like a silly question, how does the 45mm look compared to the older Canon 1.2 mark II (I don't like perfect pictures, I like a little not perfect if that makes sense)....Thank you for your time.

[@jerryhughes4720]

Great video - all of it! and the Break Free Video from a few days back - that was skillfully done. Thank you both have been entertaining and informative. You said that the HHRR ISO is better than the EM1x, this is interesting, is this because there is no limit to the ISO, or are there actual improvements to ISO performance between the 1x and 1iii? You also said that the Starry Sky works 'because of' the TruePic9 I hope it will be introduced into the 1x .... in fact I hope they can upgrade the 1x firmware to incorporate both features.

[@chriseyrewalker]

From what I've heard they are trying to implement the starry sky feature into the E-M1X. But it's not 100% certain yet.

[@alexmetcalfe4668]

Great video Chris. Just got my MKIII from Olympus. Can you recommend a source for setting it up?

[@chriseyrewalker]

Hey Alex! Congrats on getting your Mk III, you’ll love it for sure. To be honest, I’m not the best guy to talk to when it gets to setting up every little feature of the camera. I mainly (like 99% of the time) use it in Manual mode with S-AF focus mode. So I’m constantly balancing shutter, aperture and ISO and that’s about it… 😅

[@alexmetcalfe4668]

@@chriseyrewalker thanks mate. All set up now. I'm a big fan of using C-AF on the back button as you can use it as S-AF or C-AF depending on how long you hold the button down for.

[@wahabdilawar]

Excellent video. I am torn between EM-1 Mark ii and EM-5 Mark iii. I have been using EM-10 Mark ii for 3+ years and I am loving it, but it struggles with autofocus in low light and it doesn't have a fully articulating screen for shooting my videos, which I shoot on a tripod. Also my EM-10 Mark ii almost can't do face detection in video and keeps hunting even with my face moving very little in the frame. EM-1 Mark III is out of question because of the price. So... please help me decide. Thank you very much for your time and effort.

[@tkarlmann]

Is this camera, ALL thing considered, excellent for shooting high-end Weddings? (I shoot alone with no/minimal assistants; and yes, I, have to carry all my 'kit' everywhere on the Wedding Day. I have carried a FF kit for years for W's, but don't like the weight & bulk)

[@chriseyrewalker]

Look up and consider contacting Nick Ghionis. He’s an olympus visionary specialised in weddings. He’s the expert on weddings, not me.

[@cwog001]

How did you set up Back Button Focussing on the Olympus OMD EM1 Mkiii

[@stevewoodard5087]

What is your opinion on the EVF which seems to be one of the few criticisms of the camera....?

[@chriseyrewalker]

It’s lower resolution than most newer mirrorless cameras. But it has an extreme refresh rate and the lower resolution has never bothered me tbh

[@skipsaunders5974]

Yes, I did find what I was after..... with one caveat: I'd have liked to see the iso, f-stop, and shutter speed associated with the images. Maybe you could provide a blog with each image and its associated meta-data?. (I believe, the mkii does have the ability to adjust the auto focus response time for "things that pass between camera and object"...)…. Lastly, (and another topic), when will you visionaries be able to talk about the new 150-400mm lens?.... I want to know whether or not that lens will beat the Lumix 100-400mm lens I'm currently using for "birds in flight" pics. Thanks

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks. Sorry for not adding the camera data... I definitly should have. You can get the full resolution files of the film here (for personal use): bit.ly/BreakFreeFullResDownload Those have the data in them. As for the 150-400mm... I know as much as you do. I haven't seenit , heard more about it or touched it...

[@alandimery3379]

That's great. Thank you for the review. One thing you never mentioned was wildlife, or more particularly birding. Is the mk3 a better birding and wildlife camera than the mk2 please? And if so, what extra features does it have for this. Thanks.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks! Honestly, I don’t shoot birds enough to comment on that. Best ask fellow Visionary Jari Peltomäki about that. He’s a legend and knows what he’s talking about. If you want the best, then go for the EM1X as it has the bird detection feature which is absolutely amazing.

[@ryanvacation7319]

Personally I would love a small Pen-F sized camera or even smaller like a Pana GM1 sized camera with a lot of the bells and whistles of the EM1 mark III - weather sealing and all. Overall system size is the main reason I’m staying with m43s. I would certainly pay premium for that ad I prefer using smaller cameras for hikes and travel.

[@BjornarFrantzen]

Star autofocus : O

Hi Chris. Thank you so much for such an insightful reviews. I was fighting, between a Sony FF and this model, which I should get. After watching your video, I am pretty sure I would get myself another OM-D. Though, may I have your opinion on how this model performs in low light condition? Thank you a lot, Chris.

[@chriseyrewalker]

The larger sensor cameras will always be better in lowlight / high ISO. But I find that the E-M1 III definitly is usable up to 6400. And, personally, I barely ever have to shoot that high for my work.

@@chriseyrewalker thank you for the reply. I am going to get the EM1 III and getting excited to capture Northern Light with it in my next trip. I look forward for more videos of yours, they are all so helpful and inspirational.

[@GooboMunich]

Hi Chris, thx for the great and real-world review of the E-M1 III. But I have just one question: Do you think that the improvements after 4 years are enough? My wish was a better sensor with lower image noise in low light. What do you think? BR, Jan

[@chriseyrewalker]

Ultimately, there's never enough improvement. We'll never be 100% satisfied with anything. However, I've made my living with the Olympus cameras for the past 5 years. So the real question is: do my clients care?

[@andresgonzalezcerda7635]

Excelent review!! Many thanks. Let’s talk about lenses do you use and why? I’m those days there are several new ones from Panasonic. Have you tried those?(25-50 f1.7)

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks! I’m fortunate to have access to OM System PRO lenses. So haven’t really looked into any Panasonic’s. My all time favourites are the M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO lens and the 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens. Wouldn’t leave the house without those.

[@andresgonzalezcerda7635]

Still with the 7-14 after the 8-25 was released?. Now you can install an ND In the front… This review was so good, I do look it gain and again and found new things to try on my oly. Many thanks.

[@VuHoang-hu1fw]

May i ask about the camera' setting in the snowboarding shooting? They are shot in sequential low with caf tracking right? thank you

[@chriseyrewalker]

Correct.

[@johnathanquinn9143]

Another excellent review, very well put together and I think you covered all the points that make it a worthy upgrade from the Mk2 and a worthy addition to the the M1X as a second body. I have a question though. At minute 40:40 you’re comparing the Mk2 & mk3 particularly in the video functionality, and you say that its able to output 4.2.2 at 10bit to an external recorder. Is that correct? I’ve looked through the specs on the Olympus website and it only mentions recording at 8 bit, internally. I ask as, if it does 10 bit then that’s a game changer for me. Another review also mentions external recording but also in Prores. If you can shed more light on it then that would be appreciated. 👍🏻

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks. I checked with Olympus, and, unfortunately, this is a mistake that slipped through. It’s 8but external recording too. However, still in 4:2:2.

[@johnathanquinn9143]

@@chriseyrewalker Thanks for checking. I thought it was an error as 10 bit external would of been a big talking point in this body, especially for Olympus...

[@AngelikuS_]

@@johnathanquinn9143 you must to use a monitor átomos ninja for it

[@mohdfirdaus9050]

I thought SSWF was implemented way back in olympus 43 DSLRs. Not sure why they make it like a new thing. Unless it is an improved SSWF. Great video by the way!

[@chriseyrewalker]

It was. I believe it has become much more powerful and effective on the newer cameras though.

[@JoeMustang99]

I liked the video length just fine. Gotta admit I thought you were done after Part 1 and nearly left. Glad I didn't. I'll probable trade in or sell (donate!) my 5ii and 1i bodies (and maybe a 1ii) and get a 1iii to go along with my 1x and 5iii. I'm expecting some 1x firmware updates in a couple of months, after the initial rush for the 1iii has subsided. Excellent video, much appreciated.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks for sticking around! Fingers crossed we get all the Mark III features in the X soon. Would be so nice!

[@MarcyMoe]

4k ,60fps where is it?

[@chriseyrewalker]

on Olympus's todo list.

[@MarcyMoe]

@@chriseyrewalker 😂

[@jimbean532]

Brilliant!

[@ookiemand]

How does the battery life compare to the EM1-2?

[@chriseyrewalker]

I'd say about the same.

[@catherinetremerryn]

Great revue answer deep envy :)...

[@chevypowertogo-9070]

where the Heck is this BREAK FREE Video You Talk About? update i give up i cant find the LINK anywhere?

[@chriseyrewalker]

bit.ly/BreakFree-EM1III-Film

[@chriseyrewalker]

Try reading the video description. I linked to it there too 😉

[@raredreamfootage]

Have you tried the Mark II? I'd be interested to know the performance difference with IBIS, ISO and Autofocus.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Watch the second half of the review. I compare it to the X and the Mk II.

[@aurelienjusselme374]

Thanks for the review! Can't wait to get mine, to replace my EM1 mark I :) I wanted to get a mark II a few months ago, but decided to wait as soon as the first mark III rumors appeared. The AF ergonomics and the joystick interest me a lot! But it's the fourth review I read/watch where the youtuber insists on the "real world review" vs the "usual specs review". It's a bit obvious that Olympus gave marketing instructions to its influencers... To compensate the future classic reviews which will point the oldness of the EVF or the 20MP sensor and give their final rating on these components, I suppose. And I agree they are enough in most situations, and to publish photos on the net, but why selling a camera with so old components that price??? While the Panasonic G9 already has a much better EVF for 2 years, and is 700€ less. It looks a bit stingy for a "professional camera" . Anyway, I still like these reviews (Petr Bambousek's one is very good too, more animals-photography oriented). They show that you don't need a FF camera to make good photos, and you can have a much lighter bag!

[@chriseyrewalker]

I can assure you 100% that Olympus did not give any marketing instructions to me for this review. Same goes for the project. It's all my concept and words. Of course, Olympus supported the Break Free film and in return made this review possible by letting me take the camera and use for 12 days straight in all kinds of scenarios. But that kind of was the point: come up with a cool concept/project that also allowed me to create an honest review based on real experiences. I think people are getting tired of reviewing gear by the stats and numbers... just compare them for yourself and done. But actually showing how a product is used by pros like Petr Bambousek and how we benefit from the advantages of a system to get our job done, is worth so much more than complaining about the EVF or sensor. Because, to us, those things don't matter. It's what we capture and why we capture it that matters.

[@mikepasatieri502]

the mk2 breaks videos into 4GB files, does the mk3 still do this?

[@chriseyrewalker]

Yes

[@atomikmaster1]

Before I watch this due to the bias one eyed view. Can people tell me is another camera compared or mentioned in this ad?

[@chriseyrewalker]

I compare it to the EM1 II and the EM1X in the second half. Check out the time stamps in the video description if that’s all you’re here for ;-)

[@atomikmaster1]

@@chriseyrewalker Are you allowed to come to compare this to another camera manufacturer? As in a direct showdown say in lowlight conditions to the Sony A7III and or Fuji XT3? If yes can you do it please? If no why not?

[@chriseyrewalker]

Sure, I could compare with other brands. But, honestly, I make a living with these cameras and my clients are happy with the work I deliver. I don’t see any reason to compare / switch / review any other camera. The whole point of this review is to show how I use it to successfully do my job. If you’re after a numbers or comparison review... I’m sure there are plenty out there. But ultimately, every camera is great these days. All it comes down to is to figure out which one ticks most of the boxes for your type of work.

[@atomikmaster1]

@@chriseyrewalker thanks for your reply 👍🙏

[@przybylskipawel]

As a video camera E-M1 II nad III has one huge downside that keeps me back. Limited recording time. Considering my needs it is basically a dealbreaker. And it is not justified by anything. Tax, heat or canibalization of other Olympus camera lines. And it could be easily lifted with a firmware update. Yet it hasn't been so far, which kinda sucks.

[@dejanmilo]

I want it

[@barikly88]

I need.. To buy..

[@jigjitsu5599]

Ghe best reviewer

[@ddxjon]

susbscribed... was epic...

[@nooddles12]

Unrelated to the video, but has anyone told you that you look like the actor from Suicide Squad, Rick Flag?

[@chriseyrewalker]

never heard that one before… thanks? I guess? 🤔

[@nooddles12]

@@chriseyrewalker No insult given sir. Just an observation, manifested as a comment.

[@lionelf.3782]

The best review I've watched for the last days. Congrats and thank you for sharing your vision of this new camera.

[@marcioa99]

Great review!

[@stephenfox5133]

Wow. This is incredible. When all the FF fanboys like Tony, Fro & the rest hit us with specs you just do it. This is photography. This is why we have cameras! Crazy you can do all that in such a small system. I’m also really pleased I jumped on an EM1 mkii in November,...just need the 12-100 now🤞☘️

[@AnastasTarpanov]

The others are promoters and entertainers, Chris is a photographer and working pro, I think this is the real difference.

[@freequest]

Yeah, those guys don't get it I kind of don't bite any more when they throw a jibe towards Olympus or M4/3. Those guys have never had to hike though 10-15km of thick untamed Australian bush you get a real appreciation for the lightweight and ruggedness of Olympus. I just lol when I imagine those guys doing that with FF gear and an array of lenses and their tripods. All I need is one camera one lens and that's it.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Some of the other regular 'reviewers' on KZbin also make a living off YT. So they need the views... nothing gets more views than a good old negative controversial rant, like saying M43 is dead... (LMOA!)

[@klackon1]

I belong to the EM1X group and Olympus wildlife shooters group on Facebook. A good many of the images are stunning; so it amuses me when FF advocates keep telling us M43 is dead/not for professionals. I own an EM1X and love it. My other camera is the outstanding Sony A7R4. From my personal point of view, they compliment each other beautifully. I previously owned and EM1 mark II and Sony A9.

[@brianric]

@@klackon1 Why did you get rid of the A9?

[@nordiclightphototours153]

Chris, what an excellent review. I have enjoyed every minute of this video. As a professional landscape photographer and Aurora chaser (as I live in Norway) I can't wait to add the EM1 Mark III to my Olympus kit. I am an Olympus shooter - and great advocate of the system (converted many photographers to the system) - for many many years and I love the innovation Olympus puts in his cameras. I am very pleased to hear that Olympus removed the ISO limitation on the HiRes shots, as this will help me to to shoot even more Aurora images with decreasing noise. Over the last years I have tested the HiRes mode on the EM1 Mark II to shoot the Aurora, but the limitation of the ISO (1600) caused an issue. Now I crank up the ISO with decreased shutter speed to capture the Aurora. My tests with the EM1 Mark II have shown that the thought process I had was correct. So now I am happy the I can do more tests with the EM1 Mark III. The new EM1 Mark III will help to open a whole new set of opportunities to shoot the Aurora. I recently wrote an article about "how to shoot the Northern Lights with your EM1 Mark II" - which was published by Olympus Passion magazine. With the knowledge I have put in this article I am sure the Olympus EM1 Mark III will greatly improve the Northern Lights shooting experience. Especially with the new Starry Sky AF functionality allowing long exposure shots handheld, will be a quantum leap in shooting the Northern Lights. I am more than sold on the Olympus gear and bring the Break Free messaging forward. I love the system!

[@nathanhirschphotography871]

After watching a million videos on the EM-1 Mark III you sir have convinced me that this is the one. It's incredible what you've created with such a small & light kit.

[@thomasploner9424]

😒 niiiiice, now I want a new camera... this is how you convince me, reading out a spec sheet always ends the same (Sony 😂) - this is different. As a user of multiple brands I definitely agree on the fact, that olympus cameras are just a joy to use!