Photographing Scotland with Micro Four Thirds - Olympus E-M1 Mark ii 

Dear OM Systems, I would like to nominate Chris Baitson as a candidate for one of your new Om Syatem ambassadors. Seriously, OM Systems, if you're watching, at the very least, hook this guy up with anything he asks for. I've been thoroughly enjoying your content but that Milkey Way/light painted shot was next level!

I used to be one of those people that were "oh, never a MFT camera. The photos will look just like some 2005 mobile phone". Recently, I was on a quest to look for a new camera to try out and one that really caught my eye with its style was the Lumix GX80/85. I saw it was MFT and said nope! After a few months of going back and forth on it, I decided to cave in since there was a solid deal for the Kit that includes the camera and 2 lenses. I figured worst to worst I can always return it back. I added a Lumix 20mm 1.7 to the order since I read great things about it and I mostly shoot primes. My biggest regret about this camera and MFT system is that I didn't get involved with it sooner! I've had everything from Nikon to Pentax to Leica, etc and I have to say that this camera is right up there with my all time favorites I've ever owned. Which is crazy because the price of the cameras and lenses in the MFT are extremely affordable when compared to many other options out there. Since I've gotten the Lumix, my Leica has literally just sat in its bag and gets no use because I enjoy the Lumix that much. Now I know the camera isn't an Olympus/OM but I posted about it because that camera has garnered my interest in all other aspects of MFT and especially about OM cameras. If there's anyone else out there on the fence about MFT and unsure about giving it a go, I say to you don't hold back. The pictures do NOT look like old mobile phone photos, they're top notch! I really enjoyed your video and your photos, thanks for sharing it with us!

Your pre morning image on day three using your phone light was just an incredible image. Totally blew me away. Thanks for all of your great videos.

Great video! Thoroughly enjoyed all the photos. The Milky Way with rock in the foreground was absolutely fantastic. Really superb! Scotland has such beautiful landscapes.

Absolutely love the content. Well done Chris.

Wow absolutely amazing trip Chris. Some of the nicest photos I’ve seen in a long time. Who says micro 4/3 is no good for taking seriously good photos. So long as there is a seriously good photographer behind it. Fantastic 👍🏻👏🏻

Like this "road trip" format" and all the problem solving, very interesting and great pics.

I liked the one with the sky and the lit forground. Great job.

Really great video the Astro section was brilliant.

Another awesome video Chris! Makes me want to go to Scotland even more....

Marvelous images and a great video.

Great video Chris, your Milky Way shot at Bow Fiddle Rock is mesmerising. Good to see you got some clear skies. Thanks for posting 👍👍

I'm off to Newfoundland in July and taking my new 12-100mm F/4 lens with me on my EM1 MkII. I figured I could learn a lot by watching your videos and this one in particular; I was right :) Thanks Chris.

Amazing shots, nicely presented, someone would want pics like them for cards ,calendars ect , well done Chris 👏

Cracking video mate. I live abroad now but love Scotland so much that I lived in the Outer Hebrides for 3 years. I’m going to be coming back Spring next year and then every 3 months just to go and photograph Scotland again.

Great video and superb images Chris, really enjoyed this ! Nice one 👌🏻

I'm far from being a photographer Chris but always enjoy your videos. It sounds like Scotlands got you like its always got me. I could go on with endless lists of places to visit but I'm aware this is only a "comment". It doesn't sound like you will anyway, but if I could give you one piece of advice, it would be, don't go in the summer. The clouds of midges are ferocious.

Well, who says mft is a poor relation. They should watch this. I'm about to buy an om1. Ive flogged my 5dmk4 and lenses as im knocking on a bit and they were getting too heavy. A friend gave me an old em1 and it was a revelation. Light, tiny and even the cheap lenses were fine. So the cash from the Canon is funding the om1. Can't wait. Thanks for such an inspirational video. Superb comps and use of the light.

Hi Chris, thanks for your demonstration, I will visit Tasmania on this summer and take some star light photo, this video teach me a lot!

Fantastic images!

really nice video, very impressed with the astrophotography, very inspiring, must give it a go. I too am a fan of Olympus so seeing it in action is great. Thanks for the content !

Nice--I have been looking for a video like this. I hope to go to Scotland next October with my own E-M1 mkii!

Thank you!

That astrophotography was 🔥. I'm going to Colorado for the first time and will be going to hit up the Red Rocks at night, along with doing snake photos. Your Scotland work's got me inspired.

I have not seen the video yet and I know I will like the em1 mark ii is my camera also your videos helped me decide to buy it and I am very happy since 5 months ago I have it still has a lot to give to the em1 mark ii

Cracking video, that astro shot was🔥, I'm yet to use my mft system for astro usually stick with my trusty canon 6d. Glencoe is definitely on my bucket list. Cracking video.

Your recap at the end was great - so good to hear your experiences and feelings. Is there anywhere that you sell prints of your work?

Welcome to Scotland! Great shots btw!!😊

Great video Chris. 🙏

Top Drawer When yer coming back up .. You should explore the Mambeg / Glen Mallan rd it's a single track rd , Colintraive - Dunoon i've cycled that ... There is also a 4 1/4 mile footpath at Glen Striven , There is another wreck that everyone on YT doesn't know about is the fishing boat in the Holy loch and other wrecks at Dumbarton . You'll see them on G .Earth And take a wander from ❤Greenock to Inverkip and further down ie Views from Weymess bay , Largs , Cumbrae Isle , Ayr etc .. There is hunners of places ... if yer also interested Clydecharters do Sugarboat tours of the MY Capyatannis that lies in the Clyde off Greenock for the last 50 yr .. There is also Green Lake / Pond Check out John Mckenna he's on here , he went there Just giving you a few alternatives

Well, it took me more than a week before I could watch this video but I am glad I did. Took quite some useful tips and thoughts from it. And what an adventure and what a photos!

Hi chris I live up here in the highlands . also do photography . if you go to glen coe early in the morning or late evening is best as it gets packed with tourists these days at all these popular locations so be aware ,also lots of photographers . Rannoch moor is spectacular anywhere on the west coast near isle of sky or the isle of skye itsself will blow you away with the views and potential photographs. good luck and always check the weather before you venture up here again . Good luck and keep up the good work.

Beautiful photos’s and video ❤

Hi Chris, astrophotography, is very inspiring! will try that myself, keep up the good work....

Loving M43 👌

Wonderful pictures!

Have you been to Glenco yet Chris?