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Field testing a 4/3 OM System/Olympus OM1 camera and a couple of its wildlife photography/scenic lenses
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Aug 13, 2023 17:58:14   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
gwilliams6 wrote:
Here is one review/ comparison I found. I do not know if this is from any brand-supported reviewers, so I cant vouch for any paid bias or not.

From Photography Life: Best Camera for Sports and Wildlife Photography in 2023
https://photographylife.com/best-camera-wildlife-photography

The OM System is excellent for wildlife shooting and I know many who love it. We wont get into a debate into the image quality pros and cons of micro 4/3rds vs APS-C vs Fullframe. Use the format that suits your image quality needs and be happy.

Full disclosure, I have used APS-C and fullframe for my wildlife shooting in the past, and I prefer fullframe image quality with high megapixel cameras like my 50mp Sony A1, and 61mp A7RIV, and fullframe E-mount lenses from Sony, Sigma, Tamron that can resolve those high megapixel sensors.

However you would not go wrong to go to the superb OM System. You can make excellent photos with it, and save size and weight. Not sure how much money you will save in the long run with the best OM lenses, but that needs you to do further research .

If after doing your research you find the OM system is best for you, go for it and be happy.

Cheers and best to you all.
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As one that shoots both the Z9 and OM-1 for wildlife my favorite raw files are those 45+ Nikon files, but I get a lot of great images from my OM-1 and it’s ideal for situations when carrying my Nikon equipment is inconvenient.

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Aug 13, 2023 18:04:00   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
Jerry Coupe wrote:
I changed to Olympus m4/3 system in early 2017 after a shoulder injury that made my FF Canon gear too hard to handle. I really like the size and the selection of Olympus gear. I have shot this kit in Tanzania, British Columbia, several times in Alaska and in the state of Washington, photographing wildlife, both birds and animals.

My experience is that in low light at ISO 6400 shooting eagles and also bears, the images are a bit noisy. When I am smart enough to keep 'exposure to the right' then the noise cleans up pretty good in LR. Most of these images are with the Panasonic/Leica 100-400 lens, not the Oly 150-400.

I suspect that the really high megapixel FF gear from Nikon, Canon and Sony will produce images a bit sharper at the same ISO levels, but for many of us amature photograpers, the quality is very good with Olympus kits.
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The OM-1 is a nice step up in higher ISO’s.

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Aug 13, 2023 21:13:25   #
Barn Owl
 
Jerrin1, Thanks for this specific info and I will copy it and paste it into Word. The responses from UHHers have been exactly what I had hoped for.

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Aug 13, 2023 21:14:53   #
Barn Owl
 
SuperflyTNT, Thanks for your "real world" response to my questions. Best to you and yours.

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Aug 13, 2023 21:17:12   #
Barn Owl
 
burkphoto, I am in the process of coping your recommendation into Word ASAP. Thanks for your response.

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Aug 13, 2023 21:44:21   #
radiojohn
 
Please explain in what ways that aperture is different. The "I know something you don't know" applies to me. I don't know what you are talking about.

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Aug 13, 2023 21:53:48   #
moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment
 
radiojohn wrote:
Please explain in what ways that aperture is different. The "I know something you don't know" applies to me. I don't know what you are talking about.


If you hit "Quote reply" when you post, the rest of us will know to whom you are addressing your question.

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Aug 13, 2023 22:44:54   #
radiojohn
 
ricardo00 wrote:
In so many ways, this analogy is flawed. It is something that I really don't want to argue but if you seriously believe that a f/4.5 lens on a micro 4/3 sensor is the equivalent of a f/4.5 lens on a full frame sensor, then the micro 4/3 system is perfect for you.


I really need to understand this theory more!

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Aug 14, 2023 01:21:41   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
radiojohn wrote:
I really need to understand this theory more!


For exposure purposes it’s the same, f/4.5 is f/4.5, but the depth of field is greater on the smaller sensor. So if you’re looking to get a narrow depth of field on M4/3 you need a bigger aperture than on full frame. It can be an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on your needs.

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Aug 14, 2023 06:16:52   #
See_the_shot Loc: Bluffton, SC
 
If you want to find out about the capabilities of the Olympus system, go to three experts on YouTube who have between them, hundreds of videos testing and explaining various aspects. Rob Trek, Robin Wong and Peter Forsgard are my favorites.

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Aug 14, 2023 06:59:11   #
Barn Owl
 
See_the_shot, Will do and thanks for the links.

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Aug 14, 2023 08:06:35   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
Barn Owl wrote:
I just wrote a note to Jan Wagner with a request for him to field test a 4/3 OM System/Olympus OM1 camera and a couple of its wildlife photography/scenic lenses. With a fast check in YouTube, there are several photographers switching to the OM system. There is no way to tell the connection those photographers have with Olympus. I think Jan Wagner could provide an objective review. Further, I would be interested in knowing from UHH pro-level members what they have discovered in the serious field testing the 4/3 OM System. Realistically for many of the UHHers, the $$$$ of the higher level full frame RF Canon lenses and Sony bodies are not within our price range.
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The OM system offers precapture in RAW. Game Changer.

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Aug 14, 2023 08:14:04   #
radiojohn
 
Thanks for the, ah, illumination!

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Aug 14, 2023 08:16:02   #
fetzler Loc: North West PA
 
moonhawk wrote:
If you believe the 150-400 is heavy and expensive, you should try to imagine what a full frame equivalent would cost and weigh.

That would be a 300-800 f/4.5 zoom with a built in TC that would get you 1000mm. It hurts my shoulders just thinking about it, and you'd be cryung all the way to the bank.

And you probably wouldn't get nearly as good weather sealing or IS.
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When you compare the price of the OM lens to similar lenses for larger cameras (e.g. Nikon, Cannon) you will find this lens is very cheap and light weight and yet of high quality.

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Aug 14, 2023 09:11:25   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
billnikon wrote:
The OM system offers precapture in RAW. Game Changer.


Yep, others are finally catching up, but Nikon only offers it for JPEG so far. That’s the firmware update I’d most like to see, give me 15fps instead of 20 if you have to, but give me pre capture with RAW.

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