Olympus OMD EM1 III: HANDS ON first looks 

Seems like a natural upgrade to my original E-M1 when prices drop a little after the initial rush. Yes, I'm disappointed that there's no new sensor but hey, one has to live in the real world. :)

@@BobAndersson it's definitely a decent upgrade to your Mark I, but then so would the Mark II.

Still checking OMD reviews ... Most reviewers of OM-Ds say that LiveSCP menu system is intimidating. Try following: Menu> CogWheel> D1> Control Settings>P/A/S/M/B ... Uncheck "LiveSCP", Check "Live Control". Then switch the camera to PASM or B mode, and to enter menu press "Ok". Everything important is on the right column, while you see all possible options on the bottom. I prefer this method, since i dont use touchscreen, and i can change settings while looking through EVF, without losing view of the subject. Live SCP will be still available, but through "Live View" button and then OK, in case you like to adjust sharpness, saturation, white balance or other more detailed settings.

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Thanks, that's what I aim to do!

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Thanks! It's a slow slog even to 200k! PS - I visited Bulgaria about 10 years ago and had a lovely time, especially around the ski areas of Bansko and Borovets, hiking in Summer. I also stayed in Rila Monastery which was amazing!

Completely agree. It looks more like an "S" version than a truly new model. Same everything with the exception of the processor and joystick. I wonder where is Olympus heading to with such modest upgrades in the new Mark III bodies (EM5 and EM1).

Sadly, if you look at their sensor supplier Sony, they don't have a new sensor availible, that suits the EM1 specs. Oly had to go BSI, which today maxes out at 11 fps with AF (on A6600). I think to slow for a EM1. The stacked sensor technology of the A9 is also still not adoptable for sensors with higher pixel pitch. So Oly has to wait. And tbh, it whould make more sense to introduce a new sensor in the flagship.

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MuertoInc You bring up a good point. From this point forward, where will the market for the E-M1x reside? This EM1 mk 3 with smaller form factor with basically the same features and lower price point sounds the “death knell” for the M1x, I suspect. I trialed the M1x for a day during a promo event for it when it came out last year, and the weight and size differential from my EM1 Mk2 soured me on upgrading at that time. It’s one pound heavier, I believe, but felt like 3 lbs carrying it around for several hours.

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Good question. Not obviously, but I'd need to take another look.

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I know, at last!

My EPL-9 does auto ISO in manual video since 2018 😂

Thanks, i agree about not hearing the sound very clearly. Unfortunately the sound wasn't recorded very well in the field, so I didn't concentrate on that section.

Let's wait for the price of the r5.

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Thanks, glad you like my reviews. It's too late to do a full review now as there'd be minimal demand sadly. BUT I am hoping to do a series of videos about light options and there would be an Olympus episode!

They say it needs the power of the dual processors on the EM1X, plus I think they want some differentiation

Likewise, and the internal 'Keystone Compensation'' and 'Live Composite' features since the G9 is Panasonic's photo-centric m43 flagship body.

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They are simply running out of R&D budget. Then you only can reuse. Look at the near-bankruptcy Nikon with the Nikon D6 turd muffin.

When Fuji updated the X-T2 to X-T3 with minor improvements (and still no IBIS and same sensor), everyone said that it was a worthwhile improvement!!!

All sensors typically have a filter in front of them

I remember it well, but I didn't make a video about it at the time. I do still have it though, so i could do a new video about it in the future depending on how popular this series turns out.

That was a awesome camera

I either point the camera at the back of the screen (so you see the buttons around it) or use an HDMI recorder.

@@cameralabs thank you. Any reference for HDMI recorder ?

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Yes and for more frames than the Mark II

@Michael Whyte ah, I didn't realise that. No, the Mark III is 15 frames as well.

Yes, that clip was filmed with the camera.

Wise choice

I remember the V1 fondly! Sony offers 250, 500 and 1000fps slowmo on some cameras like the recent RX100 series.

V PR for 2.4k shouldn't you be comfortable shooting at 6400+ iso?

@@corygraw9729 Interesting experience you have there. I use an E-M1 I with 90mm, 180mm and 300mm legacy MF lenses, and the latter with a 1.4x TC giving 420mm, or 840mm FF equivalent, all hand held, and I find the IBIS, even of several generations ago, very useful and effective. I doubt a camera with several stops better IBIS than I have would have any problem delivering significant utility at focal lengths greater than 40mm.

CWB Ray I recently took some panning shots and you definitely need to get the right IS settings. Panning cars I set my EM1ii to vertical shake only and it made a massive difference. This was on the 12-100 at the long end going down to 1/30s On my first try I accidentally left it on in all directions and testament to the amazing IS, many of them came out with a sharp background 🙄🙂 I didn’t try real slow then as I knew something was going wrong.

But as I said in the video, is it good enough already?

The GH5s has a m4/3 BSI sensor - go to Dpreview and look at their studio scene test shot images and compare it's images to an E-M5. That's right, the original 2012 E-M5. Personally I don't see what the fuss is about BSI on larger sensors..

@@cameralabs Exactly. People tend to think sensors are supposed to sell like iPhones... and change every single year. They don't. This is an amazing camera for anyone who knows what photography is all about.

@@MuertoInc This camera is very good but not so good when you come to price point... The Panasonic G9 is 1000$ now and this one is 1800$. Is the panasonic G9 so far away from it ? Yes for autofocus, no for everything else.

1fareast14 correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the 20 mp MFT sensor on the em1 have one of the fastest readout speeds?

The only problem is... it's not an Olympus.

Although the G9 is an amazing camera with more video options (an better video codec), a better EVF and a cleaner fully touch menu system than the Olympus EM1 mark 3. The Olympus stands out with its phase detection continual auto-focus and better stabilization. For birds in flight photos and video, the Olympus outperforms the Panasonic with a better keeping rate (the evf keeps up on Olympus while the G9 show the last frame). The arrival of the new 150-400mm f/4.5 lens (with internal 1.4x teleconverter) will be a turning point for Olympus user’s looking for wildlife photography and videography. Face and eye tracking are much better on the Olympus for wedding photos and video, (thanks to a fast phase detection continuous auto-focus). For bracketing photos, the Olympus offers a much broader range indoor or real estate photos (Max EV range in AEB, Olympus 14, Panasonic 8). Handheld hires, internal electronic ND filter and autofocus starry AF are fantastic assets not found on Panasonic! Olympus has two types of internal HDR. The IBIS is superior on Olympus, no video "wobbling" with electronic stabilization for Vlogging. A 2 sec pro-capture is truly incredible! In addition, the Olympus camera is smaller, more discreet for street photography. In addition, Olympus PRO lenses with fixed aperture are outstanding build quality while the Olympus f/1.8 prime lens are cheap and still deliver amazing images quality (just not weather sealed though). Olympus camera are more customizable, just more options to fine tune. Olympus has a lens "roadmap" when there is nothing to advertise at Panasonic. Weather sealing at Olympus is the best in the industry. Not to mention that the Olympus comes with an external flash for the price!

I guess your partner is not an Olympus but you still would not refuse making love to her/him.... Fanboyism is so,silly 👶👶🏼👶🏻

sylvainhimmo good comparison. 👍But from what I have heard the 150-400 is huge ( not much smaller than FF) than and will cost btween € 9000-1000 euro. So I guess 90% of us cannot afford it🤔

I'm assuming the fade occurs after contstant use, so buying a new II or III would resolve that. They're quite similar, so go gor whichever has the least use if buying 2nd hand.

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c0ldc0ne I would tend to agree with Tim, I like the x100v but it's too expensive for what it is (for me anyway), a fixed lens street shooter. It's a nice camera though.

mwah you ,might wanna check Lumix Photographers on Facebook the GG with the 100-400 does a great job

Yes, that's always been a problem - Sony and others have been very aggressive on pricing which has resulted in Olympus often looking a bit expensive.

If the EM1 Mk II is cheaper, then go for it.

Yes, this system makes a lot of sense to me. The lenses for FF are twice the size and weight, and in many cases twice the price too. So I don’t really care if a FF body is cheaper and the same size. And the IBIS will never be as good as MFT, that’s just physics.

I think maybe we all have to stop expecting each new camera to be a massive upgrade in every respect. It's just not possible all of the time anymore.

@@cameralabs Even Sony's A9 II improvements over the A9 were underwhelming, same for A7R IV vs III (in that case the gap was wider but nothing to write home about)

@@cameralabs I agree 100% with one exception....it's one thing to release a new product every 6 months to a year with minor enhancements, another to wait 3 to 4 years to release a new camera with 3 year old components and charge more. At the very least update the EVF and sensor. With everyone using phones for photography today, camera companies need to excite existing customer to upgrade. This will keep the money flowing into R&D for future products.

No, they never sent me one to test for a final review.

@@cameralabs :-( ok thanks!

Everyone does.