Filming and photographing Red kites and Buzzards with the Lumix G9 II and the OM-1 cameras 

Great video Mike thank you for posting. The buzzard striking the kite is amazing along with the photo bombing magpie 👍

Thanks Mike. Really interesting to see both cameras working the scene. I love the slow motion video. Private land with baited birds gives lots of opportunity for camera testing which most people don’t have.

Thanks Mike, for taking the time to make this video, I also have purchased the G9MKII for video and have gotten the same results, but only using a tripod and not handheld. Great hybrid camera, with a ""native" long focal zoom lens for handheld shooting. That been said, I have tried many settings on my Om1 for video and now get a much better result in video with these 2 settings. Video speed setting is now at 0 and my video sensitivity setting is -1, resulting in the camera sticking on subject much better using AFC in Movie Mode. I do not use AF tracking with video. BTW, I'm the guy that explained to you and Dennis how to turn on focus peaking and have it stay on, in the "video manual mode" using the OM1 in his RU-vid channel when you commented there because you were having the same issue. Anyways as far as the G9 MKII and using the Oly 150-400mmpro is the inability to have the dual IBIS, so taking handheld video and even stills, I'm looking at a very shaky EVF which is VERY disappointing. I love my Oly 150-400 pro. but luckily, I never sold my Panasonic Leica 100-400 native lens resulting in super rock steady handheld when set on Dual IBIS for stills, and in Boost I.S. for video. I'm always moving around for "the shot" so rarely do I use a tripod. I shot my best ever video the other day using the G9MKII and the Panasonic/Leica 100-400mm lens in slow motion handheld with an Osprey in flight coming straight at me (eye to eye amazing) with a mullet in its talons and then lands 2 meters away on its perch. The whole video is laser sharp. If I would have been on a tripod, I would have never captured this moment. I have gotten used to carrying around my OM1 with the dual battery grip and the 150-400 pro, beefy looking but still a very lite weight kit. To now carrying a much smaller G9MK11 and P/L 100-400 which is very strange to me. But whatever, so I carry them both on hikes, now. I have also used the G9MK11 with the Oly 12-40 f2.8 pro and the Pany 9mm F1.7 for B-roll with no issues it just using the longer focal lengths with Olympus glass that there is an issue. Keep the Great videos coming. Especially the bird in flight instructional videos.

FantStic video clip Mike. I watched your previous clip of the G9 II regarding video and this confirms the video capability. I am most impressed with G9 II. My OM-1 is not much good at video and Sony a1 although better will not stay locked onto bird at any great distance shooting. Seriously looking at buying the G9 II as a replacement for my G9 in view of the video capability. Keep on posting your superb hands on wildlife clips 👌😊

Amazing video - I just found this channel and love it. Being from Texas, we don’t get to photograph the species he has access to in the UK and EU - so it’s very interesting. The tutorial format of many of the videos is both appreciated and useful. I always laugh when he calls the ground the floor. I guess I shouldn’t poke fun since they invented the language! Cheers

Great video Mike, I do enjoy watching your stuff, first met you at one of your workshops at Jessops in Leicester helped me a lot and been enjoying Wildlife Photography ever since.

Its impressive what these new tools allow us to do! I really enjoy being able to focus more on getting the shots I want, and less time fighting a finicky AF system.

Hey Mike. Wonderful footage and shots of the birds of prey. Well done. Greets Stefan

Great video. Looks a brilliant set up

Super content as always Mike! Wow, if I am in UK, I would reach out and try to check this out for sure. Yes, the G9 II video AF capabilities look amazing even with the slow-mo video. Not sure when OMDS will catch up with that but hope it is part of their plan.

Thanks for sharing your great day out. Seeing your adventure on a Saturday morning while having my breakfast makes a good start to the day.

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Another fantastic video.. always loved the red Kites as we used to live in Didcot oxon and could feed feed them out of the bedroom veluxe window with a go pro so majestical in flight... now we live in spain i have swapped the Red kites for Vultures

Great footage and shots Mike - thanks.

Thanks for the video Mike, I live quite close to Northants so see Red Kites a lot, amazing birds.

Are you sure that the fights weren't set-up by the Magpie for a laugh! Wonderful images.

Lovely shots excellent stuff. We have many red kites around the Chilterns area not too far from me where they were released 30 years ago. It's a splendid site when you see dozens of them suddenly appear diving and fighting. Some of the locals feed them have them eating in their gardens. I saw that the OM1 version 2 is rumoured to be announced hope they add 4k120 might consider getting one but the G9II is looking awsome.

Nice video Mike. Will you be reviewing the new 15-600 thats been announcement as well as the new OM-1 II body :). Thanks Mal

wonderful job

Great stuff....might just try it.

Great video, I also added the G9m2 mainly for video to my OM-1 and still getting to learn 👍

Impressive photography Mike.

Thank you Mr. Mike. So helpful to see and hear, clear intelligent information about using OM-1 and G9ii. I aspire to purchase some land with hope to establish a quiet place I can photo wildlife. Appreciate your work.

Awesome again. Hoping you get your hands on the new OM-1 Mark II to some comparisons.

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Great video. 2 great cameras. micro 4/3 is alive and well.

Nice footage Mike, we do not have those private places here in my area so I have to move (on foot or by bicycle) a lot to find my opportunities...

Wow! Stunning shots Mike! You seem to be enjoying the 4k120p a lot. Have you tried the 5.7k 60p? You get subject tracking and more dynamic range there, since DRboost doesn't work in 4k120p

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Top quality Mike as always! what lens do you use with the body? Absolutely stunning footage mate

that was brilliant. I love the g92 but still can't part with my om1.

Any possibility you'll get the chance to test the AF on the OM-1.ii soon? I find your videos inspiring, and trust your findings.

Stunning images both in Motion and Stills. I bought the G9ii a couple of weeks ago. I would love to see a video from you how you set it up for video AF. There are so many options it,s making me dizzy. Would you do that? Thank you for your work!

Thanks Mike. I look forward to your videos. Beautiful photos and lovely video. Could you please share your G9II video settings? I returned my G9II as I couldn’t get the C-AF to lock onto a bird at 4K 60 or 120p like you manage. Many thanks!

Hi Mike,Excellent information and Vid as ever. Do you find the video as good with the Oly 100-400 (bird against hedgerow etc) Obviously the contrasty lighting helped the Pano to keep focus well?

Wow! Some serious interaction here. I lived in Lancashire for 25 years and never saw Red kites or Buzzards once. The last time I visited (2018) I saw both species on the M6 travelling towards Preston. What has changed?

What birds were they feeding on? Did you capture them catching their prey?

Great video Mike. Nice to see that the G9II holds the focus so well in 4k 120p! What focus settings did you use? I will go to Vancouver Island for a bald eagle photography workshop in June with exact that combination: G9II for video and the OM1 for pictures.

The lens cover, where did you get it from? Great video thanks, Mike B

Hello, wich camera is better for taking ohotos, OM1 or G9II?

Mike this is off topic, but I was wondering what your thoughts were on the new OM-1 mark II?

Quick question Mike. When using the G9 II with OM System lenses I assume the lens IS does not operate and just the camera stabilization is functional ??

Red kites like angel-beings - how visionary it can be sometimes if we look with our mind's eye. Once again the pity of the coming future holds me and I weep at the loss of the God-given beautiful world 10,000 mysteries 10,000 miracle species all to go extinct one by one Oh why can't we wake up to this Ah. Live in a concrete box and watch old videos of the ancient world. Coming soon 2120 -- 100 years after David's 2020 warning.

hi mike thanks for sharing this sad video. it shows where nature should not go. Feeding birds unnecessarily teaches them their natural behavior. it is a form of bio-industry. I hope that the environmental movement will realize this in time and take action against this. I will not like your video for that reason.