MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

Anyone here actually purchased a new OM-1 and can comment on it's performance. I am not interested on Nikon, Sony, Canon etc... owners commenting on WHY their choice is a better choice. Would like to hear more about some of the computational modes etc... from actual users here. I read the reviews, but wondered what actual hog users think . Thanks for posting and taking the time if you are familiar with this camera. I already have EM-1 and really need another body... Had kind of decided on EM-5 for value/price but now am thinking again which can be dangerous and costly. Thanks again... Bob

ELNikkor

My OM-1 was the lightest SLR film camera I ever owned back in the '80's. I liked it, but was more heavily into Nikon, so sold it.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Irrelevant.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

I bought the E-M1 mkIII 5 months before the OM-1. If I had waited 5 months, would have bought the OM-1. They are approximately the same weight and size, but hardly the same cameras. Two stop increase in ISO, better exposure / focus pattern, still has the 50mp JPEG / 80mp handheld high resolution (but faster), better menu system, and more. I promise you that I would have bought one if I hadn't purchased the the E-M1 mkIII recently. Now the E-M5 is a great camera and would add to your arsenal. Yes, I do not own a OM-1. But for just the above mentioned items, I would find it worthwhile upgrading the body. I will need two years before I can convince my wife to sell my E-M1 mkII, move my E-M1 mkIII to second body, and to buy the OM-1. And who knows; by then, OMDS may be bring out their 34mp sensor 4/3rds camera. It really is all good stuff.

I also like my E-M1 mkIII over my mkII. I just know it would have been worthwhile buying the OM-1 over the mkIII.

ricardo00

Just curious, which computational modes are you interested in? You are more likely to get people who are experienced with these modes by posting in forums specifically focussed on the micro 4/3 system, for example on DP Review or on Fred Miranda:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/1041
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/board/61

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Your images will be no better with the OM-1. Your decision will be your own. If you read reviews like you said you did then those folks are also ACTUAL users.
Again, your images will not improve with any new camera, it is only a pipe dream.
Your decision has already been made, but better images are not in the offing, your just now looking for justification.
Personally I think you should buy the OM-1.
This post is not meat to be negative, just honest.

Jerrin1 Loc: Wolverhampton, England

I had better outline my camera history in order to provide you with a balanced view. I purchased the original OM1 back in 1975 and since then have owned 10 Olympus cameras. I currently own 2 OMD - S/Olympus OM1 bodies plus a 300mm f4 + MC14, MC20, 40 - 150mm f4, 60mm f2.8 macro and 14 - 150mm II. I shoot wildlife almost exclusively, and have to say that from my perspective, the OM1 is the best wildlife camera on the market at this time. I must reiterate, that this is my personal view. For perspective, I part exchanged my Olympus EM1X and EM1 mark III for my two OM1 bodies. Prior to that, I owned a Sony A9 and Sony A7R4. The OM1 AF speed and accuracy are truly brilliant: and CAF + TR + bird recognition is simply amazing. The 5.7 million dot OLED EVF is excellent and the new LCD back panel a vast improvement over the old one. Though 50 fps sounds a bit of a gimmick (and I did not bother to use such a high frame rate for a couple of weeks), I find it to be fantastic for birds in flight. I have not moved off SH2 (50 fps) for BIF, as it enables me to choose the best wing beat captures. Low light performance is really good and the images appear to be sharper, thanks to the new sensor (though that is subjective, I suppose). Pro Capture is just marvellous, as are in camera focus stacking and focus bracketting. The updated in camera ND filter also looks very good. I reckon that if you purchase an EM5, you will end up kicking yourself for not choosing an OM1. But, the OM1 is not for everyone. I purchased two of them because I believe OMD-S has targetted wildlife and, to a slightly lesser degree, sports photographers with this camera. It therefore suits me perfectly. But I suggest that you consider your genres of photography prior to making a final decision. I wish you good luck regardless which camera you choose.

Jerrin1 Loc: Wolverhampton, England

So the images you capture with your modern Nikon, will be no better than images you might capture with a Kodak Instamatic or a Kodak Brownie 127? You must be a truly brilliant photographer: because there is no way I could capture images with either of those cameras, that would come close to those I capture with my OMD-S/Olympus OM1 cameras. I know this to be a fact, because I owned an Instamatic and a 127.

rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines

Take it from the one who knows!

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City

whitehall Loc: Canada

I recently purchased an EM 5 mk iii and am wondering if I should upgrade to the OM 1 for travel photography. For other types of photography I own a Canon R 5, but for travel, weight is an issue, so I am interested in this exchange. Sorry to but in.

Dave Sr Loc: Nazareth, Pennsylvania

I replaced my D800 with the OM-1, then upgraded to the MkII and MkIII over the years, and the OM-1 a couple weeks ago. The OM-1 menu is more user friendly, modes as stacking and Hi-res compute much faster, and 'subject detection' auto-focus is just amazing (bird detection even works for airplanes :-) I haven't noticed a great difference in noise at high ISO but haven't looked very carefully either.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

That will make me look again.
I hated the menu system of the EM-1.

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

Hey Bill, I am the first in line in the lens FIRST camp... You are speaking to the choir. I am looking for a second body with viewfinder as I hate to change lenses... I don"t really need justification , just looking at options. Way too many folks think a new camera will make them the second coming of Ansel... I know better ! Sorry for your misinterpretation..

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

Actually, once the initial setup is over, I have really no prob. with settings. I rarely have to go into menu. I was really spoiled with the top deck 4 button panel on my 60D and loved canon's consistency with this arrangement. I just need another body and want to jump to 20 mp etc...

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

You are NOT butting in.. I am really interested in what you think of the EM-5. It was on my short list before considering the OM... Might be at top of list after reconsidering finances.