@Wildmanrouse talks about using the OM-1, shooting super high ISO, pro capture, Af tracking and more

[@TL-xw6fh]

Truly wonderful images, Andy! Really impressed by your professionalism and the composition, lighting and quality of the images. It's also a perfect demonstration of why professionals do not need to carry bazookas and FF camera systems anymore!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thanks so very much for watching and the kind comments. Means a lot b

[@DmitryAKo]

It’s not just ISO number. It’s how much camera sensor will have to compensate between 6400 iso and given lighting conditions. If you shoot dark football field on Friday night with 1/1000 SS with 6400 or 8000 iso you’ll see the camera struggles. If you expose your image to bright sky while shooting BIF, you’ll find unrecoverable shadows at iso 800!! Take it easy with your excitement. The camera is good but people should know it’s limitations..

[@Wildmanrouse]

I find that the limitations are with a photographer's imagination and negativity. That's what usually lets images down.

[@anupamsadhukhan5620]

In this video you shown some pics. Which lens do you use to capture? 1500-400mm?

[@Wildmanrouse]

Yes 150-400

[@michaelbierbaum-z5x]

Hello Andy, thank you for your great video. I love your pics and vids you showed us in this vid. Great quality and lovely pics, I am impressed. I wish I could make some pictures like yours in the future as I am just starting now with wildlife fotography. Please keep going, I love watching your vids. Greetings from Germany Michael🤩

[@Wildmanrouse]

Guten tag Micheal. I am sure that you can and will. Just shoot in your own way and in what you believe. And I'm going nowhere, which of course my critics will hate!

[@Patomas01]

Great images. Which lens are used (much bokeh everywhere)

[@Wildmanrouse]

150-400 mainly

[@mhaagmans1]

You are aware that the ND function is not a real filter? It takes multiple pictures, like 4x1/8 to simulate a 1/2 exposure. That's why you got the effect on the flamingo picture. Very clever though, not sure why they all don't do this, it's not rocket science, though you need a very fast sensor read-out.

[@Wildmanrouse]

I am aware yea but it's not something I need to say. It's the results that count bf for me as a photographer not how it works. I care not as long as it does!!!!

[@JoeMaranophotography]

I would love to have a go with the OM1. Been using the Lumix G9 for many years and what loses me the most images would be the autofocus *hands down!* That Crab image is ASTOUNDING!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thank you so much and give it a go as you have nothing to lose, just rent one for a few days

[@briancampbell5243]

Great tips. Thank you! Do you use back button focus?

[@Wildmanrouse]

Never in my life.

[@Peter-Hantswildlife]

That Leopard image was shit hot mate 😊

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thank you!!!

[@lapplandfotograf]

what stick do you use for these photos near the ground? You are surely in the car... Thank you for an answer

[@Wildmanrouse]

No I'm not surely in a car. Sometimes I am on foot.

[@lapplandfotograf]

but it is not allowed in Samburu ;-) @@Wildmanrouse

[@umgawa12]

You certainly showed the full potential of the OM-1. Your photographs (I hate the term "captures") are so satisfying to look at. I've watched so many vids from experts whose photographs really aren't that good. Just because a picture is esxposed properly and is in focus does not make it a good photograph. All but one of yours (the lone lioness with a turd on the ground to her left) were museum quality. I'm now a new subscriber!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Great. And that would be the lioness that just sold for a few hundred dollars I think!!!

[@umgawa12]

That gave me a hearty laugh....I think the turd's, I mean, the joke's on me!@@Wildmanrouse

[@timdeen2911]

I only just found your channel Andy, and I am very glad I did. This is golden. This video is the last push I needed to get an OM-1. I've been on the fence all the time because of the FF talk and the so called worse performance of a smaller sensor. Your images are stunning, and they truly motivate me to get out making pictures and spending time in nature. As for lenses. What is your primary lens? I can imagine either the 150-400 mm F/4.5 or the 300 mm F/4? Thanks for this video.

[@Wildmanrouse]

Glad it helped Tim and you should join our OM club as you would like it - www.patreon.com/wildmanrouse

[@RichardBO9]

Holy Crap! Those photos are freeking gorgeous. My OM-1 mark ii arrived yesterday. This isn't my first foray into MFT's but this time I am committed to figuring it out and making it work. If more of the KZbinrs talking about MFT had photos like yours, OM would be the dominate brand. Subscribed. Do you have any videos on how you develop your photos in photoshop?

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thanks richard. Yes we have a private site on Patreon where we post all of our exclusive content. Travel diaries. Podcasts. Workflow walkthrus the lot!! Take a 7 day OM combo membership here - www.patreon.com/wildmanrouse it's only a cup of coffee per month!

[@J0o87]

Thank you, guess i needed someone to say this, will try asap.

[@mirrorlessreflections]

Hi Andy, great video as always. Can you clarify one thing for me, please? You speak of using Pro-Cap with tracking, is that the normal CAF+TR as opposed to CAF with subject detect? Thanks

[@Wildmanrouse]

Apologies for the idiot replying he has been blocked. Yes that is right it works so well if the setup js right. Checkout the description as there is my linktree in there as I have an OM-1 course that details this.

[@kevinharding9361]

Wonderful images ! Great info. First time watching one of your videos - excellent. Since I'm in the process of selling off half of my Sony kit to get the OM-1 and a few lenses (sadly not the 150-400) I've subscribed.

[@Wildmanrouse]

Glad it was helpful and welcome!

[@aristosmichael9749]

I am shooting wildlife with the Eos R6 paired with the RF 800mm F11 .. the OM system looks so promising... planning on snatching an OM camera with the 100-400 😏

[@Wildmanrouse]

I think whatever works for you is a good idea!

[@juanignaciodeleze3437]

Amazing images, what lens was used on those high iso shots? Have a great day!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Mainly a 150-400mm but sometimes the 40-150 f2.8 too

[@jonathanscherer8567]

I'm curious now that the G9 ii is being released, have you tried one out, and how does it compare? With your experience using the OM-1, I hoped you might have some insights.

[@Wildmanrouse]

Yes I saw that but have been out of the game for a few weeks for personal reasons. I doubt if I will test it as no one will give me one to try!!

[@joetag5429]

The pole camera images are the business, wow! How do you preview and then trigger the camera? Love that technique. COYI

[@Wildmanrouse]

I guess!!!

[@smkunder1]

Wow, I love the capabilities of OM1, just have not brought myself to using them, thanks for pointing these out and the inspiration. Well done!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thank you

[@mclachlanwild]

Love my OM1s for above and below the sea. Another fabulous video with tons of great advice. The crab image was my favourite!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Great to hear!

[@amaimani]

Gr8 video. Photos r superb and am about to get me OM1. I wish the photos had exif data to know what lenses were used. Can you please clarify? Subscribed and look forward to watching more

[@Wildmanrouse]

Mostly 150-400. On my new Patreon site I will be adding exif

[@amaimani]

@@Wildmanrouse Thank you dear Andy

[@THEFOXMAN1]

Absolutely loved watching this Andy. Thank you. 😊

[@Wildmanrouse]

So glad!

[@sabyasachibanerjee124]

Beautiful pictures and a very strong use case for the OM-1.

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thanks so much so appreciated

[@gregpatterson134]

which lenses are you finding best with these shots?

[@Wildmanrouse]

150-400

[@melvyndavid]

this is the first of your talks i have seen and i shall be watching a lot more in the coming weeks. i only got my OM1 last week having been using Canon for over 50 years I am still at the being overwhelmed stage. Thanks for my first insight on what can be done by a photographer and not being talked down to.

[@248horns]

What is the system like for noise levels when using high ISO and having to crop like we often have to do for wildlife? What other would system would it be comparable to in this respect?

[@Wildmanrouse]

No idea I just use the OM-1 and find it's noise performance good for my professional clients.

[@248horns]

So you are an OM Systems ambassador and you don't know??

[@deborahhammond8576]

I love all your images and the simple straight forward no nonsense way you describe everyone. I’m new to Olympus from Canon FF and really scared of all the noise. I use Topaz but an in depth tutorial on how to reduce noise in LR and PS from high ISO images would be great.

[@Wildmanrouse]

For me the noise is less than I experienced with other models. I simply reduce using Photoshop enhance and it’s great then. Nothing more complex than that as the file is pretty noise free provided it’s exposed correctly. Just try it and you will see. I do one to one sessions too which might be of interest if you check the linktree in the description below

[@stevepersighetti3400]

Do you only use PS Enhance or do you also use eg DxO or Topaz products? And great video, thank you, @@Wildmanrouse

[@kbruff2010]

Excellence

[@joanrob1]

Fabulous photos and advice! Thank you. When you say pole, do you mean monopod or tripod or some other device for shooting off the side of a boat, for example, or from a vehicle. Can you describe the process?

[@Wildmanrouse]

I use a monopod for that nothing more complex than that, with a trigger cable. It's very 1970's but it's reliable and it works. Best to stay old school and basic I find

[@joanrob1]

Thanks, Andy. I'm going to give that a try. I'm often in a kayak and have a low view, but always want to be even lower. :-) I might just need to use my lcd more! I forget about it often. But now with bird detection, it's really possible, as you point out, to get the eye in focus without worry or fuss.

[@gregm6894]

@@Wildmanrouse Andy, you might want to give the RM-WR1 Wireless Release a try. I bought one and simply love it since it works with the built in wifi, and you can still use it with a cable with other OM/Olympus cameras. I haven't had a single problem with mine -- it has a 15 ft. range.

[@kenspo]

Tried 4/3 with my concert photography. Totally useless..But that's my experience. Beside that, I like the OM system, :)

[@Wildmanrouse]

Sorry to hear that, works perfectly for me.

[@kenspo]

@@Wildmanrouse That’s the important thing. Find what works for you! Im impressed What you get out of the OM system :)

[@michaelj.1121]

Did it with a PenF - satisfactory results for me

[@AmirUnleashed]

Beautiful images. Thank you!

[@silviugheorghe7118]

Cool video. Thanks!keep it up!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thanks, will do!

[@andysamuel9399]

thank you for the awesome pictures !

[@Wildmanrouse]

Glad you like them!

[@dieseldavey]

All these images Andy are stunning. I would be made up to get just one image like yours. 👍🏻

[@Wildmanrouse]

I’m sure yours are great too mate, I’m just a lucky …..

[@dieseldavey]

@@Wildmanrouse well Andy if your “just lucky” then you need to put the lottery on. I am not butt licking but can honestly say as a wild life photographer I would say you are one of the best. You take care 👍🏻

[@LukeTaylorPhotography]

Your photos are fantastic!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thank you so much!

[@HotGates]

Great stuff Andy I really like the OM-1 and also have Nikon Z8, But the only thing that bugs me is the 20mpix for birds you can never get to close and buy the time you crop the image the way you want your pixels are for facebook posts only I believe.

[@Wildmanrouse]

Not my experience at all. I hardly crop my images as I get close enough for my photos. Also the images take interpolation very well. Just my view of course as a pro everyone is different.

[@TL-xw6fh]

No need for more than 20MP. The high end Nikons and Canons are all 20MP too.

[@HotGates]

@@TL-xw6fh Canon yes except the R3 that's 24mp and the R5 that's 45mp but Nikon is 47mp not 20mp.

[@TL-xw6fh]

@@HotGates We can all be selective in how we compare. The pros still rely on the DSLRs and they use Nikon D4 (16MP), D5 (20.8MP) or the Canon EOS 1DXiii (20.1MP).

[@BernardSolomon]

M43 gives you a 2x crop naturally so getting close enough should be easier I think?

[@danielmackenzie680]

These are incredible photos❤! Inspiring stuff

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thanks so much! So appreciate you saying. Lots more of my work with the tips behind them on Patreon.com/wildmanrouse

[@FierceSleepingDog]

Very nice

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thanks

[@alecstewart9099]

Superb advice on using the om1 backed up with amazing images.

[@Wildmanrouse]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@creaph]

Merci et bonne journée

[@Wildmanrouse]

Merci bien

[@formermpc10]

As a nature/wildlife photographer I've been quite disappointed in the OM-1, and would not recommend it. I mostly use my EM1.2 still. I hope my comments aren't deleted because I'm not a cheerleader. I'm just a photographer who doesn't have a relationship with any company (nor do I want one).

[@Wildmanrouse]

They aren't deleted but I resent the implication that I'm a cheerleader. It's a great camera and sorry that you don't get on with it, I just say what I find and I'm just a professional photographer that uses it.

[@garydubberly6608]

Great photography and excellent advice on the OM-1.