OM-1 VS E-M1X Subject Tracking which one is BETTER ?? - RED35 LAB 

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Thanks very much. This type of real-world testing and review is highly useful and actually tells me what I need to know.

Finally a good video for weeks now nothing appended. Happy with the outro and futur videos ✌️ Thanks!

Great Jimmy. Many thanks for testing, as requested, the birds in flight capability. Much looking forward to getting mine. I wish I’d had it last week on Christmas Island, where my EM1 Mk 2 struggled a bit. Cheers.

Thanks for the tracking comparison, Jimmy. Liking the new interface too. Off topic slightly, there's something different about the colour grading of this video (in the studio) compared to your previous videos. Looks very nice. Cheers

Thanks for this video! I agree with you on E-MX1's behavior on bird tracking! At the beginning I could not use it so well since my response speed was faster than E-M1X and ended up lost focus so many times! Plus as you said, it is not possible to choose target with nipple. But just after it was announced one of Japanese bird photographer mentioned that "can do that".... I'm looking forward to compare myself the difference soon, I hope.

It is good to see all these improvements, I'm really looking forward to see what the smaller models will look like (OM5, PEN).

I saw most of the clips in the live talk, last weekend, but it's nice again to see that the little beast can do now :)

Very interesting, thanks Jimmy. I am excited for my new OM-1 to arrive as I've been battling along with BIF on CF+Tr on my E-M1.3, which is appalling.

It is worth mentioning the improved user interface for subject tracking. Subject tracking is engaged with C-AF or C-AF+TRK, and can be controlled via function button (toggled on/off and selected using control dial). With the E-M1X, it took a menu dive to turn it on/off, so I used to just leave it on and set up C-AF or C-AF+TRK to switch between them. With the OM-1, I can set up two different C-AF modes with different AF Target Areas, and toggle subject tracking on/off, making it easy to switch AF target area while using subject tracking or switch subject tracking off if it gets confused. This is a very good thing. I do want to add, however, that the OM-1 lost a very useful feature. With the E-M1s, you could specify AF Mode in the Home Position settings. I would specify S-AF as AF-Mode and single point as AF Target Area, and leave AF Target Position unchecked (this is important), and I would set the joystick center button to the Home Position function. This way, with the function lever in either position (set to C-AF), I could use the joystick center button to toggle to S-AF and back to C-AF. The OM-1 does not allow AF Mode to be set in Home Position, and doesn't toggle back to the previous AF settings with the Home Position function (it sets it, and leaves it). I think this is a very bad thing. Especially the fact that you can't get back to the original AF Target Area, but also the loss of that third AF setting is a move backwards. I've contacted OMDS about it. If anyone else would weigh in on this with them, it might help convince them to fix it (i.e. just make it work like it did with the E-M1s).

Cool video. Glad you are an embassador again. That the 🐱 🐶 AF worked on squirrels didn't suprise me ... Aren't squirrels just small cats 🤣

The subject tracking looks insane! So cool! I read that the old tracking mode (without subject AI) is still there but works the same (not that well at all). Have you tried that out as well? Thanks for all these videos on the OM-1 by the way. It tides me over whilst I wait for my copy to arrive (it's on its way!)

oh, nice glance of Laowa Argus 25mm right there Jimmy 😎

Agree with you about menu for om.1 I am the oly user for a long time since first om1 is the same

Great video Jimmy. Only issue I have is the shipping date for my OM-1 on a pre order. I will be going to Cyprus on 22 March for a wildlife photo and video trip but looks unlikely I will get my OM-1 by then 🥲🥲. Oh Well my EM1 mark iii cameras will just have to do. On the bright side I will have a good reason to go back 😊😊 Peace

I like the green tracking box, like something from a video game. TBH I still haven't used all the features on my EM1 MkII and I also don't have a couple of grand to spare. But I do like what they done with the new camera. Maybe in a few years. Great vid Jimmy.

I hope they push a firmware update to add dogs and cats tracking to the EM1X. I'm holding off upgrading to the OM-1 for now, but might just have to take the plunge later this year and see if there is a used market for them.

It's 2023 now, I am still on an E-M1III. I am still leaning towards the E-M1X to add to my setup instead of the OM1. Here's why: 1. It's less than USD1,000 "like new" on MPB. That's half the price of the OM-1. 2. It comes with a grip. The OM1 battery grip is considerably more expensive than the optional E-M1III grip which I cannot reuse on the OM1. 3. I can leverage the same batteries I already have for the E-M1III. 4. I don't have to learn two different menu systems when using my E-M1III and an E-M1X. If I added the OM-1, I'd have to deal with two different menus. 5. The body ergonomics of the E-M1III and E-M1X are MUCH better than the re-designed OM1 with its new wheel placement (WTF?!) and the smaller buttons (again, WTF). 6. The subject detect auto-focus is probably good enough - or not USD1,000 worse than the OM1. Same for noise/dynamic range. It's not a big deal.

Looks like the OM-1 highlights the fronts of the cars and focuses on those. There might be situations where (the depth of field is shallow enough and) I'd want the driver in focus, but typically I think the front of the car is more relevant and the better choice - an option would be even better still obviously.

Great video! I traded in my E-M1X for the OM1. I have been using the OM-1 since Thursday and totally agree with you. Subject tracking is amazing.

Really looking forward to the OM1X :-)

Great review as usual ;) straight to the point and very informative!

Hey man, when will you review a new 40-150 lens? Cant wait!

I am really interested in your journey with the menu system. I have owned a long list of Olympus digital cameras, but never felt like I "got used to" the menus. I still struggle sometimes to find something in the menus. Having said that I'm not looking forward to starting from scratch...again. Is it possible to save the settings from an M1.3 and load them into the OM-1? I'm guessing that would be too much to ask. Failing that, could you make a list of the items you would change on your new OM-1 right out of the box? I have such a list for my M1's as each model has slightly different menus and I can't copy/paste the settings. So first day with a new Olympus is dedicated to getting the basic menu setup the way I like it. The next step is to setup the custom menus 1-4. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. FYI, I don't do video. Stills only. If that matters.

I hope that EM1x will have a big update on it later.

Hello. Thank you for all your great content. I'm interested in buying a second camera body. Currently, I own an m1x. Will you please share your insights? Do you recommend getting a second m1x, or OM 1? Is there possibly another model you recommend? Thanks again.

At the moment, Bird af only works with caf with tracking for EM1X which works well for a perched bird but BIF it is a bit too slow. Just took my OM-1 for birding today and the bird af is so much better. I got shots that were possible with the EM1X, the af acquisition is so quick as long as the birds are in the frame, they will focus instantly where as with the EM1X, it takes like half of a second before the camera can start tracking and by then, the birds might be gone. I got so many more good shots today .

I use S-AF for bird photos on my EM1 mk2. C-AF and tracking is no substitute for knowing how your subject moves and behaves. The same rules apply to sport photography.

I'm so tempted to place an order for an OM-1... it's big money, but there are so many upgrades over my EM-1 M3.

You mentioned files from the OM1 that are not yet supported. Would you please elaborate? I am considering the OM1 and am very new since I'm coming from an E620 DSLR. Thank you.

Does the rear lcd touch screen still remain active when using an external hdmi monitor?

I wonder how well the OM-1 tracking work for fast indoor sport, and how many usable shots out of 10. My EM1 MKII with 40-150mm F2.8 is very average.

I will probably sell my EM1X and EM1.2 and pick up the OM1. Wildlife AF is important for me and plus I just have way to many cameras. I will keep the Pen F though.

OM doesnt pay you but you get at least 25% off dont you?!😎 in my opinion you deserve it and still not enough for your work💪👍 Once again nice video. Really looking foward to this cam. Still waiting for my 150-400 pro. If this machine is delivered *ordered mid february last year) i might go for the OM1

When do you think a OM- 5 or whatever they will name it will come and what they can cut for a lower price and a bit weight?

I know that a lot of people think this doesn't matter that much, and in many ways I agree, but I would still like to see a 43 megapixel om systems camera. I am very happy with my 20 megapixel E-M1 iii, but if an OM-1X (E-M1X ii) came out with 40+ megapixel, I would be willing to spend $3000+ for it. That being said, I think this is where OM needs to go. If they want to become one of the most sought after nature wildlife cameras, they will do 3 things to compete with Sony/Canon/Nikon: 1) Keep the similar performance to OM-1 (maybe 24 frames per second would suffice), 2) bump the megapixels to compete with the R5, and 3) keep putting an emphasis on improving video features. Look, I am extremely happy with what I have, but I want my investment to keep winning financially, and imagine how many people would prefer the lightweight portability of micro 4/3, but the detail and flexibility of having larger files for cropping, and higher res video and/or more video fidelity: i think this is the winning formula for OM, and micro 4/3 as a whole

Hi Jimmy, surprisingly there is no video anywhere that I've seen about any improvements to the image quality other than computational wizardry. I wonder why! Would you be doing any portrait session that you have done while reviewing lenses in the past? I found that very useful and also enjoyable

Thanks for your great video. I currently use EM5 iii with Panasonic 100-300mm Mega OIS for birding.If I upgrade to OM 1, can it work well with Panasonic 100-300?

If you'd like to challenge the four legged thing C-AF mode, there are two K9 Toss and Fetch teams within striking distance of London, one just north of Luton, and another down in Southhampton. It's like shooting fish in a barrel.

I have a very hard time finding RU-vidrs using OM Systems cameras for sports. Do you plan on testing the auto focus for people doing sports?

Could you please check if the 300mm f4 pro with 2x teleconverter still works with the OM-1. Like the bird tracking and autofocus performance? Thank you!

Does anyone know if the om1 records video backup to the second card? I can’t seem to find info on this.

Mike Lane FRPS has just compared thia AF between OM 1 and G9 II, both using the 150-400. He's keeping the G9 II,

Can anyone advise if starting from scratch would you go for the OM-1 with kit lens or go for a used EM-1X with a superior lens for the same money? Many thanks

Thanks for the video! Very informative as always. While all these AI tracking modes are excellent for wildlife photographers, I would really like to see how (if) the new eye/face detection works better n AF-C WITH shallow depth of field (for example, with a toddler running around home, is the OM-1 eye/face traccino reliable at f/1.2-1.8?).

How is the tracking system for portraits? Moving people? I'm mising this feature in the menu?

As much as I would like to invest in a OM-1, the fact that they removed the GPS kills any chance that I will do so. It's a feature I simply can't do without, and I am floored that they removed it.

Saving for the om1! Looks amazing! Menu system on my em1 mkii is not difficult so new one must be even easier!

Enough! I want comparisons of EM-1 to the best FF you can get!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im excited now, should I upgrade, should I switch, are my photos gonna look less like shit with more AI involved and less me involved, could this camera just take photos without me touching it please, does it vlog good, is this m43 sensor with shit lowlight performance gonna be better than the previous smallass sensor with shit low light performance. so many questions. I asked them last year. Am I gonna ask them next year too. Shivering, I can't even sleep.

I'm waiting for someone to do a sports video. Say a football match to see of the AFC tracking follows a particular player despite other players crossing over in the scene.

I choose E-M1X over OM-1. Simple because is cheaper and the AF works fantastic. In bird mode E-M1X can recognize rabbits as well. I never got problems with the AF. Very accurate and fast for stills and flying subjects. I am very happy with the purchase. Just $1080 from E-bay almost new. If you add battery grip and extra battery for the OM-1 the camera will end at $2650. $1570 more than E-M1X which I bought. No thank you!

I don’t understand why people are surprised about the animal tracking. I think it may be because people are talking about it being “dog and cat” tracking. I don’t think they really read the menu that says Animals like dogs and cats. I think they miss the word LIKE. It should work on any 4 legged animal like a 4 legged dog or cat.

Hello... 👋🙋 , a question... , I want to acquire a new Olympus OM-D E-M1X body (I love the E-M1X... 💖 , also now the price is much more interesting...) , I'm not a professional photographer (or videographer...), just an "advanced" amateur photographer... (sometimes I also record a "good" video...) , and I see the E-M1X as sufficiently and exceedingly fast ... , etc... 👌👍 Do you think in my case it would be worth acquiring the new Olympus (OM SYSTEM) OM-1 ...?? 🤔🤔 Thank you very much and greetings... 🙏🙏 👋🙋😃

so what I am hearing is that this is a better bird camera. So if we are shooting landscapes and people there is effectively no change.?

Maybe they'll update the E-M1X into the OM-1X with dual TruePic X processors, a huge buffer for more 120 frames per second images, and dial CFExpress B card slots. The current E-M1X is selling for only US$1,699 and that's an absolute bargain.

'I am not selling you the camera' Too late you already have!

I have very mixed feelings about tracking. Watching rectangles and squares might take away from shooting actual photographs. My OMD EM 5 M3 doesn't have bid tracking. I take decent photos regardless. EM1-X was the best thing since sliced bread for the Olympus gurus of wildlife photography before the OM-1. What really has changed?

Bird AF also focuses on and tracks large flies,I kid you not.

Isn't it that with car tracking it is more important to get focus on a grill and lamps and not the driver? It is a car that is a subject. I think they might have deliberately prioritize that over tracking the driver.

Come on, man. Where's your 150-400 pro?

Everyone is talking about the bird af tracking, what about humans, portrait photographs??

Dude, OLY didn't update EM1X software. its a pure software stuff.

I admire your enthusiastic style, but to be fare you praise the CAF abilities of the OM-1 and show photos of large static birds, geese on a pontoon, my Panasonic G9 nails these shots, and your squirrels shots too. You show a distant bird flying with a white tracking box, but not the subsequent images, or crops. I’m not seeing anything here that makes me want to trade.

This better have pigeons in it...

雞仔。。。餅？😆

Yep, can see OM1 is better in the genres you discuss, but birds and moving cars not really my thing, epic landscape, street, macro and of course birds in the bedroom, so not actually seeing much to tempt me with the new system.

Sadly, this camera changes nothing. m4/3 system's main problem was never subject tracking or AF accuracy. The real problem is, that the big companies went mirrorless and started making cameras and lenses that are smaller, cheaper, more capable and modern than the DSLR models. From there, m4/3 lost its main advantages - size, price and mirrorless functionality like IBIS, EVF and silent shooting. And now, the differences with the mirrorless Canon, Sony, Nikon or Fuji are things like level of detail, low light performance and DR in which departments the m4/3 cannot compete because of the smaller sensor. Maybe the GH6 model has its place, because video works with slightly different rules, but a photo-centric flagship model with m4/3 sensor is a no-go imo.