Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
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Uzay wrote:
Sony A1 + 200-600 vs Oly OM1 + 150-400
Does anyone has used or have both systems can compare these two duo?
Don't care much about ergonomics or weight, main goal is AF and tracking
I have one chance and i don't want to ruin it
Thanks
I came to the OM-1 and 150-400 from the Sony A1 and 200-600. Both are fantastic and both have advantages and disadvantages, as all systems do now.
A1 and 200-600 definitely more reliable CAF for BIF, but can be challenging to initially acquire focus, but locks on and sticks once it finds it. OM acquires quicker, but will drop focus and reacquire after a few - fine if you have a prolonged sequences, but annoying if you have a short window of opportunity.
A1 buffer is bigger and clears quicker, especially with fast CF cards. OM buffer fills quickly at the 50fps, especially if using pro-capture.
Pro-capture is a game changer, and one of the primary reasons I went with OM - it is amazing. If Sony had such a feature, I would have stayed. The other pro of the OM is the 150-400. The 200-600 is a very nice lens, absolutely no complaints from me, but the 150-400 is simply sublime and the reach is amazing. For me, the pro-capture and the 150-400 convinced me to sell off the Sony (had to in order to buy the 150-400).
The example photo is almost routine with the OM, almost impossible to get that instant with the Sony in my experience. I never thought I'd sell the A1, it was the best camera I had ever used, but the performance of the OM was close enough, and had a few advantages for me, that I migrated.
Pro-capture and 50FPS
Sony A1 + 200-600 vs Oly OM1 + 150-400
Does anyone has used or have both systems can compare these two duo?
Don't care much about ergonomics or weight, main goal is AF and tracking
I have one chance and i don't want to ruin it
Thanks
I came to the OM-1 and 150-400 from the Sony A1 and 200-600. Both are fantastic and both have advantages and disadvantages, as all systems do now.
A1 and 200-600 definitely more reliable CAF for BIF, but can be challenging to initially acquire focus, but locks on and sticks once it finds it. OM acquires quicker, but will drop focus and reacquire after a few - fine if you have a prolonged sequences, but annoying if you have a short window of opportunity.
A1 buffer is bigger and clears quicker, especially with fast CF cards. OM buffer fills quickly at the 50fps, especially if using pro-capture.
Pro-capture is a game changer, and one of the primary reasons I went with OM - it is amazing. If Sony had such a feature, I would have stayed. The other pro of the OM is the 150-400. The 200-600 is a very nice lens, absolutely no complaints from me, but the 150-400 is simply sublime and the reach is amazing. For me, the pro-capture and the 150-400 convinced me to sell off the Sony (had to in order to buy the 150-400).
The example photo is almost routine with the OM, almost impossible to get that instant with the Sony in my experience. I never thought I'd sell the A1, it was the best camera I had ever used, but the performance of the OM was close enough, and had a few advantages for me, that I migrated.
Pro-capture and 50FPS
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3200s 2500 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 19, 2023 at 11:11 AM
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Two versions of a red-tailed hawk as it eats the head of a bird it caught.
ran through Topaz, enlarged then cropped.
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2000s 250 ISO -0.3 EV
ran through Topaz, enlarged then cropped.
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2000s 250 ISO -0.3 EV
Apr 19, 2023 at 11:39 AM
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This lens has been on my mind for a while now. I have one on order and I was surprised my dealer said they seen a couple come in used. I was shocked anyone would sell it, but as anything, everyone has their reasons. I’ve been using the 300 pro and it seems fabulous but I will trade a couple of things for this lens if it comes in. The flexibility seems outstanding and I’m using the OM1 more and more.
jeffryscott wrote:
Does anyone has used or have both systems can compare these two duo?
Don't care much about ergonomics or weight, main goal is AF and tracking
I have one chance and i don't want to ruin it
ThanksI came to the OM-1 and 150-400 from the Sony A1 and 200-600. Both are fantastic and both have advantages and disadvantages, as all systems do now.
A1 and 200-600 definitely more reliable CAF for BIF, but can be challenging to initially acquire focus, but locks on and sticks once it finds it. OM acquires quicker, but will drop focus and reacquire after a few - fine if you have a prolonged sequences, but annoying if you have a short window of opportunity.
A1 buffer is bigger and clears quicker, especially with fast CF cards. OM buffer fills quickly at the 50fps,...Show more →
jeffryscott wrote:
Uzay wrote
Sony A1 + 200-600 vs Oly OM1 + 150-400Does anyone has used or have both systems can compare these two duo?
Don't care much about ergonomics or weight, main goal is AF and tracking
I have one chance and i don't want to ruin it
Thanks
A1 and 200-600 definitely more reliable CAF for BIF, but can be challenging to initially acquire focus, but locks on and sticks once it finds it. OM acquires quicker, but will drop focus and reacquire after a few - fine if you have a prolonged sequences, but annoying if you have a short window of opportunity.
A1 buffer is bigger and clears quicker, especially with fast CF cards. OM buffer fills quickly at the 50fps,...Show more →
Apr 20, 2023 at 06:41 PM
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Tri-colored Heron in South Carolina. Only took off the edges for the square crop. Just barely missed focus on the whole eye, but the OM-1 did well as the bird was bobbing his head and looking back and forth as another bird flew in close.
Tri-colored Heron
Tri-colored Heron
Apr 30, 2023 at 12:32 PM
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I've used the lens for landscape shots a few times now with success. The details from far away are sharp. The lens was at 178mm for this one on the OM-1.
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
Apr 30, 2023 at 01:07 PM
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I've lived in the area around the parkway my whole life, so I've seen a lot of photos of it. I don't see many photos that make my jaw drop anymore. This was one of them... Great shot.
Apr 30, 2023 at 06:59 PM
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rscrawfo wrote:
I've lived in the area around the parkway my whole life, so I've seen a lot of photos of it. I don't see many photos that make my jaw drop anymore. This was one of them... Great shot.
Thanks a bunch, what a great compliment!
I've lived in the area around the parkway my whole life, so I've seen a lot of photos of it. I don't see many photos that make my jaw drop anymore. This was one of them... Great shot.
Thanks a bunch, what a great compliment!
May 01, 2023 at 08:19 AM
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Cooper's hawks, Tucson, AZ. A male and female pair I've been photographing extensively (the male for a few years, the female is a new mate, a second year bird still in immature plumage).
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/4000s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/4000s 2500 ISO 0.0 EV
OM-1 M.150-400mm F4.5 + MC-14 lens 428mm f/6.3 1/640s 5000 ISO 0.0 EV
OM-1 M.150-400mm F4.5 TC + MC-14 lens 700mm f/8.0 1/640s 4000 ISO 0.0 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/7.1 1/4000s 8000 ISO 0.0 EV
May 01, 2023 at 10:09 AM
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From last weekend
Female Red-winged Blackbird
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Piping Plover
Brant
© palmor 2023
Female Red-winged Blackbird
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 lens 400mm f/4.5 1/1000s 250 ISO 0.0 EV
© palmor 2023
Song Sparrow
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 lens 400mm f/4.5 1/1000s 320 ISO 0.0 EV
© palmor 2023
Red-winged Blackbird
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/1000s 800 ISO +0.3 EV
© palmor 2023
Piping Plover
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2000s 400 ISO +0.3 EV
© palmor 2023
Brant
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2000s 1250 ISO +1.3 EV
May 02, 2023 at 06:50 PM
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Good stuff Jeffry! We are in Tucson for the NANPA summit. Should have sent you a pm before we arrived. Patrick
May 02, 2023 at 06:51 PM
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Red Bird by Alan Kefauver, on FlickrMay 11, 2023 at 06:55 AM
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Hound 1 by Alan Kefauver, on FlickrMay 11, 2023 at 06:56 AM
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Crested Caracara
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 lens 400mm f/4.5 1/1250s 200 ISO -0.7 EV
May 12, 2023 at 08:53 AM
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Harris Hawk
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 lens 300mm f/4.5 1/1000s 250 ISO 0.0 EV
May 12, 2023 at 08:56 AM
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Pyrrhuloxia
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F2.8 lens 97mm f/5.0 1/3200s 500 ISO 0.0 EV
May 12, 2023 at 09:05 AM
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Immature Ruby Topaz Hummingbird.
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/1000s 200 ISO 0.0 EV
May 13, 2023 at 04:07 AM
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Vermilion flycatchers, Tucson, AZ. The male is still feeding three fledglings from a nest I followed at my local park.
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 406mm f/5.6 1/2000s 2000 ISO +0.3 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2000s 2500 ISO +0.3 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3200s 8000 ISO -0.3 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3200s 6400 ISO -0.3 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3200s 8000 ISO -0.3 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/1600s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2000s 3200 ISO +0.3 EV
May 14, 2023 at 05:17 PM
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Black-crowned night heron eating a baby red-eared slider. Tucson, AZ.
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3200s 500 ISO -0.7 EV
May 14, 2023 at 05:31 PM
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PV Hiker wrote:
Good stuff Jeffry! We are in Tucson for the NANPA summit. Should have sent you a pm before we arrived. Patrick
Would have loved to have met you, sorry I missed this reply.
Good stuff Jeffry! We are in Tucson for the NANPA summit. Should have sent you a pm before we arrived. Patrick
Would have loved to have met you, sorry I missed this reply.
May 14, 2023 at 05:35 PM
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jeffryscott wrote:
Vermilion flycatchers, Tucson, AZ. The male is still feeding three fledglings from a nest I followed at my local park.
No worries with the conference we were quite busy. The resort where it was located there was also Vermilion Flycatchers opportunities like yours. A true SH1 Pro Capture at 120 FPS moments! There was a pair of Verdin weaving a nest.
Would have been fun to go to some of the spots you have been posting some very nice images from.
Patrick
Vermilion flycatchers, Tucson, AZ. The male is still feeding three fledglings from a nest I followed at my local park.
No worries with the conference we were quite busy. The resort where it was located there was also Vermilion Flycatchers opportunities like yours. A true SH1 Pro Capture at 120 FPS moments! There was a pair of Verdin weaving a nest.
Would have been fun to go to some of the spots you have been posting some very nice images from.
Patrick
May 14, 2023 at 07:18 PM