Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
p.93 #1Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
say_doyster wrote:
@mitesh@
So many great shots with this OM set-up. And you have created great images with many types of gear over the years. Are you finding the OM-1 and the 150-400 combo somewhat unique in the overall feature set? Pros, cons? Surprises? Disappointments?
Don't want to start a fanboy/critic war at all - genuinely interested in your experiences to date.
Also, I know that craft plays the dominant role with anyone who delivers exceptional results regardless of gear and you touched a tiny bit on your approach in your response to my genuine love of and response to your "bird flying away at...Show more →
Hi Bill,
Great questions! I think you’ve seen a number of people say that this OM 1 + 150-400 combo is more fun to shoot than some of the higher end FF set ups from Canon, Sony, etc. I echo those sentiments. I usually would have taken 2 a1 bodies + 200-600 + 600/4 on a trip like this. Not only is it a lot to carry around, but switching between gear causes missed shots and accidents when you’re in a hurry. Around sand and salt water, that can lead to very unpleasant outcomes. Having just one camera and one lens — both weather sealed — to cover everything was so liberating. Not having to carry a tripod or fiddle with extenders was also a huge benefit.
Most of the advantages of the OM system are well known. Since I’ve been using this combo, I’ve been most impressed with the AF improvements over the E-M1.2 + 300 PRO combo I used before. In good light, the combo is very fast and surefooted. There is a noticeable drop off in hit rate as light levels decrease. That’s of course to be expected, but it seems like it was more of a drop than what I would have expected with Sony. I also would have to concur with those who have experienced dropped focus during a burst and focus not being on the subject despite the subject detection identifying the subject and AF being engaged. I’ve also found the EVF to be less than optimal for low light action.
Overall, the advantages over a larger, comparable FF system are numerous and can yield an increase in the number of keepers and the variety of images captured. Some of the terns flying with fish in their beaks with waves in the background were taken with me standing in the ocean. I would not have dared to do that with a heavier, more expensive FF system. Even some of the owl and bear images I’ve posted previously I likely would not have gotten with any other gear. That is simply because I had to put myself in positions that I may not have been able or willing to with heavier gear that probably would have necessitated a tripod to shoot at the slower shutter speeds I shot at.
Several of the very accomplished photographers who regularly post in the N&W forum are good friends whom I’ve shot with several times. They all use primarily the Sony FF system and they were surprised not only that I repurchased an m4/3 system, but that I’d leave the Sony at home and take the OM on a photo trip! After seeing the results, they’re shocked that the m4/3 combo performed so well. OM has really closed the gap with this camera body and this lens.
Hope that answers some of your questions!
@mitesh@
So many great shots with this OM set-up. And you have created great images with many types of gear over the years. Are you finding the OM-1 and the 150-400 combo somewhat unique in the overall feature set? Pros, cons? Surprises? Disappointments?
Don't want to start a fanboy/critic war at all - genuinely interested in your experiences to date.
Also, I know that craft plays the dominant role with anyone who delivers exceptional results regardless of gear and you touched a tiny bit on your approach in your response to my genuine love of and response to your "bird flying away at...Show more →
Hi Bill,
Great questions! I think you’ve seen a number of people say that this OM 1 + 150-400 combo is more fun to shoot than some of the higher end FF set ups from Canon, Sony, etc. I echo those sentiments. I usually would have taken 2 a1 bodies + 200-600 + 600/4 on a trip like this. Not only is it a lot to carry around, but switching between gear causes missed shots and accidents when you’re in a hurry. Around sand and salt water, that can lead to very unpleasant outcomes. Having just one camera and one lens — both weather sealed — to cover everything was so liberating. Not having to carry a tripod or fiddle with extenders was also a huge benefit.
Most of the advantages of the OM system are well known. Since I’ve been using this combo, I’ve been most impressed with the AF improvements over the E-M1.2 + 300 PRO combo I used before. In good light, the combo is very fast and surefooted. There is a noticeable drop off in hit rate as light levels decrease. That’s of course to be expected, but it seems like it was more of a drop than what I would have expected with Sony. I also would have to concur with those who have experienced dropped focus during a burst and focus not being on the subject despite the subject detection identifying the subject and AF being engaged. I’ve also found the EVF to be less than optimal for low light action.
Overall, the advantages over a larger, comparable FF system are numerous and can yield an increase in the number of keepers and the variety of images captured. Some of the terns flying with fish in their beaks with waves in the background were taken with me standing in the ocean. I would not have dared to do that with a heavier, more expensive FF system. Even some of the owl and bear images I’ve posted previously I likely would not have gotten with any other gear. That is simply because I had to put myself in positions that I may not have been able or willing to with heavier gear that probably would have necessitated a tripod to shoot at the slower shutter speeds I shot at.
Several of the very accomplished photographers who regularly post in the N&W forum are good friends whom I’ve shot with several times. They all use primarily the Sony FF system and they were surprised not only that I repurchased an m4/3 system, but that I’d leave the Sony at home and take the OM on a photo trip! After seeing the results, they’re shocked that the m4/3 combo performed so well. OM has really closed the gap with this camera body and this lens.
Hope that answers some of your questions!
Jun 20, 2022 at 04:08 PM
p.93 #2Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Much appreciated, Mitesh. I wonder when OM might actually get a handle on production to make both items more readily available. The work presented from all the photographers using this gear is quite impressive.
If anyone else has input/experiences to share, I am certain I am not the only one who might be interested...
Thanks!!
Bill
If anyone else has input/experiences to share, I am certain I am not the only one who might be interested...
Thanks!!
Bill
Jun 20, 2022 at 08:29 PM
p.93 #5Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
O6081993 by Deepak Kaw, on Flickr
O6092284 by Deepak Kaw, on Flickr
O6071612 by Deepak Kaw, on Flickr
O6051417 by Deepak Kaw, on FlickrJun 21, 2022 at 10:55 AM
p.93 #7Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
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Common Merganser with ten chicks
free ride on Mom
Killdeer with day old chicks
Killdeer chick
European Starling
Common Merganser with ten chicks
free ride on Mom
Killdeer with day old chicks
Killdeer chick
European Starling
Jun 21, 2022 at 09:44 PM
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p.93 #11Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Sunrise - Rockland Harbor .. Maine
OM1 - MkIII 40-150 f 2.8
OM1 - MkIII 40-150 f 2.8
Jun 26, 2022 at 04:48 AM
Jun 26, 2022 at 10:29 AM
p.93 #16Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Pen-f with Oly 60mm f/2.8
20220616-_6160053 by Aaron English, on Flickr
20220616-_6160053 by Aaron English, on Flickr Jun 28, 2022 at 08:27 PM
p.93 #17Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Up in Algonquin with the E-M5II and 12-40 Pro last year
Jun 29, 2022 at 08:09 AM
p.93 #19Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Orcas. First three are composites.
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Jun 29, 2022 at 12:07 PM
p.93 #20Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Light on a swampy pond
E-M5.2, 12-40 pro
E-M5.2, 12-40 pro
Jun 30, 2022 at 08:48 AM