OLYMPUS 300mm F4 IS PRO - INCREDIBLE FIRST SESSION!!
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Күн бұрынI try the Olympus 300 F4 IS Pro in the field for the first-time taking lots of photos on the Olympus OM-1. I was lucky to have nice light and I even tried my hand at some landscape shots. I hope you enjoy, Cheers, Duade
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Chapters
00:00 Winton Wetlands
01:33 Sunrise Shots
07:14 Grebes
09:03 Egrets BIF
11:23 Summary
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Music
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Lysithea - Candelion // Epidemic Sound
Baby Bye - Vicki Vox // Epidemic Sound
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Running Circles - Cody Francis // Epidemic Sound
@johnpavett68 11 ай бұрын
Really like the way you overlay the post processed shot with the RAW, really cool
@kevins8575 11 ай бұрын
Yes! That's very helpful to me, too.
@alandargie9358 11 ай бұрын
Me too!
@UnluckyNewbie 11 ай бұрын
This combo with MC-14 is great option for Wildlife. Duade, if you can - please try best oly zoom please- 150-400 F 4.5 Pro
@robbiefishing 11 ай бұрын
This was excellent Duade, I loved it. I note the fox at the end. I had one walk up to me over there yesterday afternoon. I stood dead still and it walked up to just 1 meter from me before it realised I wasn't a tree. LOL
@brucegraner5901 11 ай бұрын
For those of us who prefer a lighter, but sophisticated kit, thanks for giving MFT a chance. I look forward to your final impressions of the OM-1 and the format in general.
@rolandrickphotography 11 ай бұрын
The OM-1 is fantastic, it offers features none of the competitors has. For animals in action that is specially the ProCaptureSH2 mode. - The animal and eye detection is at least as good as the one of the Sony a1. The M.Zuiko lenses outer worldly good. Honestly, I don’t understand why Olympus ditched the camera section. However, the new company OM Systems did an awesome introduction with the OM-1.
@Reloading20 11 ай бұрын
It seems like MFT has moved in the direction of high quality but hefty gear. The cameras and lenses don't seem all that much smaller than the competition. The om-1 is basically the same size as an r7
@brucegraner5901 11 ай бұрын
@@Reloading20 I think that's a good observation. I just rented an R7 and found my Lumix G9 more refined across the board, BUT, an R7 Mark 2 with some of its rough edges smoothed out and that 33-meg sensor, combined with the 100-500 zoom, would be a very serious lightweight contender, maybe a replacement for the much respected Nikon D500. The R7 has eye-track while my G9 is more face-tracking but I was surprised how often the R7 told me it was locked on the eyes of a bird when it actually had the wing. The Lumix 100-400mm is a very sharp lens but not as smooth as Canon or Nikon glass but it is lighter than the Canon zoom and at least a grand less expensive plus I really like the ergonomics of the G9 which was way ahead of its time in 2018. If Lumix can improve the G9 even as half as much with the G9 Mark 2 it would be a camera worth waiting for.
@richardfink7666 11 ай бұрын
@@Reloading20 The lenses make the difference.
@Reloading20 11 ай бұрын
@@richardfink7666 like I mentioned, many mft lenses aren't much smaller, if they even are smaller, than the comparable rf lenses.
@mjchayphotography 11 ай бұрын
Fog is terrible for birding but is awesome for landscapes. Great shots, Duade. Nice little compact setup that Olympus kit is 👌.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks, yes, totally agree and I am happy I was able to take advantage of it, Cheers, Duade
@colintraveller 11 ай бұрын
Improvise adapt overcome
@msyuan1124 11 ай бұрын
I love this type of video. There’s a mix of gorgeous wildlife/scenery, not only the perfect wildlife shots are shown (nobody only takes stunners), and a gear review, to boot. I always take delight in your videos. You’re brilliant!
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, I appreciate the feedback, it was a great session, Cheers, Duade
@roycejohnson929 11 ай бұрын
Another great Video Duade, yes I love my Om-1 and my 300 F4, I add the 1.4 teleconverter when required, the 40-150 F 2.8 is also fantastic. Have booked a trip to O'Reilly's with the two Mad Photographer's in September but we are going to extend our stay to three weeks total ,to have a good look around in the back blocks. Cheers and enjoy your new lightweight combo, its also great for bees and butterflies !
@Canon1DMkII 11 ай бұрын
It's an outstanding kit.
@alecstewart9099 11 ай бұрын
Great to see your enthusiasm and love for your subject and not bring everything down to what is the best gadget to use. Although of course I will still look forward to a 300mmm f4 review!
@alandunn4459 11 ай бұрын
Nice photos. I use this lens with a em1 mk2 and it works brilliantly for bif. I'd recoomen the Mc-14 teleconverter as well - it never comes off mine and doesn't negatively impact image quality or focus speed.
@Canon1DMkII 11 ай бұрын
I bought a used 300 f/4 several years ago and had the same sort of reactions. It is that good.
@denisesavage2382 11 ай бұрын
Love your enthusiasm when you're out in the field Duade! There's something quite infectious about it. My favourite moments are always when you go to talk to camera and then spot something and off you go to grab a shot . . . .Love it!!
@hstein27 11 ай бұрын
Excellent shots Duade! Will be interesting to compare OM-1 and 100-400 vs. R7 and 100-500!
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Yes, I need to do that, my R7 is in at Canon at the moment but I will do that when I get it back. Cheers, Duade
@DerWaldstreicher 11 ай бұрын
Its really nice to see you having fun with MFT. I think its still an underapreciated system and your MFT-videos capture exactly why most of the MFT-users love their system: Its light, its small, it has great lens qualitiy and most imortant: its just a lot of fun to use. It would be nice to see some more MFT-content of you in the future.
@ladyethyme 11 ай бұрын
Wow gorgeous shots!! I love the pure honest joy in your voice. I lol’d at the ‘kind of concerned I’m excited about photographing a tree” 😂👍🏼🍄
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks, yes, it was a slight concern :-) Cheers, Duade
@briancooperwildlife 11 ай бұрын
I like the great energy you always have when you take a picture. It is like your you never took a picture until then. Amazing that you still have that emotion all the time.
@pdel7007 11 ай бұрын
Yet another enjoyable watch. I'm a Canon user but it's interesting to see other brands. I often use my RF100-500 for landscape pics whilst out looking for birds
@thymespianostudio5197 11 ай бұрын
Been loving the recent content and this is no exception, keep it up! Since finding your channel, i've been loving wildlife photography more and more. You're a huge inspiration 👍😁
@Lonewolfandalens 11 ай бұрын
I have been using this lens with EM1 MK II and its a killer combination. As others have said, this performs extremely well with 1.4tc while maintaining the image quality. It’s nice of you to show m43 gear here Duade as they have some pro level gear with very low price which might help a lot of hobbyist or entry level photographers, even help others who are thinking of making the switch. I switched from Nikon 2 years ago and have never been happier. I even had few images do well in international photography competition so image quality wise there are no issues at all.
@patrickmuller3248 11 ай бұрын
DUDE! That foggy sunrise is just stunning! Also funny how you are "struggeling a little bit" in the beginning just to have an incredible session later. That's how it goes sometimes :)
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
So true!
@isotechimages.9130 11 ай бұрын
Your videos show that it does not matter what brand you use they are all pretty good with different strengths.
@giannimoisson4000 26 күн бұрын
Impressive pics, really love it.
@markwhitesell4491 11 ай бұрын
I'm so glad to see and hear about your experiences with the OM-1. I've had my OM-1 for about a year and the ProCapture feature that you mentioned has completely revolutionized my bird photos. I use the ProCapture SH2 feature about 50 percent of the time I'm shooting and I love the take-off shots that I get, which I always used to miss. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your experiences with the OM-1. Thanks for your wonderful videos.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark, the OM-1 has one of the best implementations of procapture of any camera I have used. I look forward to using it more. Cheers, Duade
@motivatedoutdoors 11 ай бұрын
So enjoyable watching you in the field. Your enthusiasm is undeniable and contagious. Already looking forward to the next video.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@brianhoulihan9335 11 ай бұрын
Great video Duade, it was an incredible morning, Great to catch up again, Cheers😎
@TomazNMelo-tf9sc 11 ай бұрын
Best thing in this video is see your happiness with all moments. We watch and want to get out right now to photography.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, it was a lot of fun, Cheers, Duade
@johnclark9499 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Duade, another great video. Landscape photographer as well as bird and wildlife, and what a place to do both! Super camera and lens combo as well.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks John, it turned out to be a wonderful morning for sure, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade
@laurelb8372 11 ай бұрын
What stunning light for those foggy landscapes, and the silhouette, interesting to see how the lighter kit performed 👏
@chrisbrown6432 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Duade. I have been waiting for you to do another shoot with the OM1 so I am excited. Absolutely beautiful landscape and bird photographs.
@wildcat1065 11 ай бұрын
Really pleased you are giving the OM1 and 300mm f4 a crack. It is the kit I have been using for a while as it is so good, so light and has some awesome features. I also have the Canon R5 and 100-500 and find I almost always use the OM1 as the Procapture and in-camera image stacking has transformed my photography. Despite any prejudice about low light performance, my default ISO is 1600 and I find that even 12800 is usable as long as you don't underexpose and use DXO to tackle noise.
@richardfink7666 11 ай бұрын
that`s right
@highanddryful Ай бұрын
Does the the Om1 IS sync with the IS of this lens
@wildcat1065 Ай бұрын
@@highanddryful . Yes it does.
@JohnDrummondPhoto 11 ай бұрын
I've always enjoyed your bird photography. But your landscapes are exquisite! I look forward to your full review of this OM-1 kit.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@stevesharkey3312 11 ай бұрын
Been waiting for this for so long. I moved from Canon 90D to R5, missed crop factor but after Canon stopped Sigma I cancelled my R7 order (it is too compromised too) and was thinking the ON1 with that very lens might be the perfect accompanying body (together the cost less than a 500/600mm f/4 lens for the canon and seem to get great results.
@Andrew-nx5hh 11 ай бұрын
Great video. Love how you show raw and post processed pictures. Also liked the landscape compositions. Thanks!
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@treeman3663 11 ай бұрын
Hi duade looked very cold 🥶
@rreichar1 11 ай бұрын
Very nice video! You’re absolutely right about just getting out there. I almost never regret it once there. Many times I think that the conditions are bad or whatever but I usually end up getting something that I enjoy. I really am enjoying the OM-1 with the 300mm F4. It works great with both teleconverters as well.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, yes, I agree, getting up can be tough but once out there I have a lot of fun. My mate has the 1.4 so I will try that out also. Cheers, Duade
@Norm4man 5 ай бұрын
Thankyou Duade, as an ex-Zimbabwean now living in NZ I have purchased an R7 and this in conjunction with your videos has re-ignited my passion in nature. I am starting to get into bird photography and look forward to sharing my journey with you.
@Duade 5 ай бұрын
Great to hear Norm and congrats, have fun with the NZ birds, the Tui is such a cool looking bird. Cheers, Duade
@mikem922 11 ай бұрын
Duade I really enjoyed the beautiful subdued winter light and tones and it looks like you did too! So much creativity on offer with the mist/fog and wonderful to see many moody silhouette shots. Trees and underrated and make great subjects in mist/fog conditions like this. That foggy sunrise on the hill reminded me so much of rural NZ this time of year (and the Hutt Valley river valley I live in). The sunrise Grebe shots are a delight and so beautiful in that light. Impressive subject tracking and focus on the Cockatoo and Egrets inflight Duade. An impressive and versatile package with the OM-1 and 300mm F4 coupled with the crop factor. Great to see the OM-1 name live on from the original film camera of the same name 50 odd years ago. A really enjoyable winter landscape and wildlife experience and your enjoyment in the field was infectious! Thanks as always mate.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike, it was very enjoyable for sure, yes, as well as possums NZ inherited lots of Australian trees. As a small kit the Olympus offers a lot for its price. I look forward to continuing to try it out. Cheers, Duade
@karlrichards 11 ай бұрын
This is the most fun I've seen you have for a while now.
@archiemccafferty9136 11 ай бұрын
Great video here Duade that highlights a number of things........ 1: you'll always get better images if you get out early and scout your location and intended subjects behavior and movements, rather than staying at home and missing the best light and activity. 2: take "the blinkers" off and immerse yourself in your surroundings , it's amazing what else you might observe. 3: be prepared.......make sure you've got all your camera gear ready to go, wear suitable clothing, and experiment with different POV and heights etc. You also amaze me with how quickly you seem to adapt to different equipment, formats etc. The Olympus gear certainly looks the goods and so compact too!! I will be interested in what Canon reports on your R7...........hopefully something that is isolated to just yours! Thanks for such informative videos and your willingness to share your skills and thoughts.......much appreciated!! 👏👏🖒🖒
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment and wonderful observations, all very true and things I am constantly working on myself. Yes, it will be interesting to hear what Canon have to say. Cheers, Duade
@forresthogue3532 11 ай бұрын
Just want to say THANK YOU for giving OM system a chance! It’s honestly a wonderful system and I find so much joy when using their cameras! I used to own the Sony a1 and multiple g master lens but then I tried the OM1 and the 300mm combo and I was hooked! I find myself using the 1.4x teleconverter quite often to give myself 840mm range and the image quality with the teleconverter is still exceptional! Autofocus performance is affected slightly, though. If you choose to get the 1.4x teleconverter, I’d love if you could do a review on it! Lastly, would be really cool if you could get your hands on the Olympus 150-400 review to do a review on it with the OM1:) just some ideas Thanks again!
@MichaelFogleman 11 ай бұрын
Love your videos, Duade! I had a feeling the fog would burn off as the morning progressed. It's fun just watching you walk around and getting excited about each new thing that catches your eye. Even the landscape shots, especially that morning sun!
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@johnaustin8393 11 ай бұрын
Great video. Can't wait for your reviews on the camera and lens.
@Lil-JensStudio 11 ай бұрын
The absolute best photography videos on KZfaq are your out-in-the-field sessions! I could watch them for hours on end. Not only do you give us useful information in regards to the particular equipment, you also provide a fantastic entertainment element. Love how you always make the best of every situation- switching from birds to landscape and back as the situations warrant. As for the weather conditions on this kind of day, I actually prefer the diffused lighting created by clouds and limited fog. This helps me to keep from blowing out the highlights and improve the fine details of the white plumage of Egrets or other brightly colored water birds. Color enhancement/saturation can always be done in post editing. Of course, a warm ray of sunlight at daybreak or at sunset is always a nice touch but it doesn't always work out that way.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, you are too kind, I too enjoy the infield videos, but they can be boom or bust if there are not birds about. Yes, overcast can be great as you can shoot all day, works well for bush birds. I struggle a bit with water birds as the water takes on a white reflection which can be hard to deal with. Have fun out there, Cheers, Duade
@PhilThach 11 ай бұрын
Nice work as always, Daude! I really like that location. There is one more birding lens to try out with the OM-1 but it's really expensive. One day I'll look into OM-Systems, right now I'm preparing to experiment with the new Sony a6700.
@neilcole3406 11 ай бұрын
What a wonderful playground you have!
@vandamner 11 ай бұрын
I noticed how excited you were. I would be too. That’s an awesome venue to be photographing in. Keep the great work rolling sir.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, yes, it was a fun morning for sure, Cheers, Duade
@cguerrieri4866 11 ай бұрын
That was a great session. For a birder, you caught on to landscape pretty well! I loved the whole session, what an incredible morning Well done, thanks for sharing
@rflsms 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful shots, Duade!! Truly amazing! You must be freezing at the start 🥶 Leaving the bed must have been hard, glad you pushed through for us!
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Yes, it was a chilly morning but well worth it, Cheers, Duade
@Wilbafarce 10 ай бұрын
Looks refreshingly light!!
@wayne8113 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Duade
@maxspeed30 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic thanks Duade
@MrTmiket0007 11 ай бұрын
Amazing photos with a beautiful honey and blue colors 🐦😍
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, Cheers, Duade
@yuqin405 11 ай бұрын
Always enjoyable to watch.
@tibtechtalks 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your great video. The landscapes with trees are absolutely beautiful and amazing. ❤
@fiddlefox 11 ай бұрын
That was great. It was intimate and great to see how you approach birding in general.
@Harry-bh5dg 11 ай бұрын
Great video really like the fact you can combine bird and landscape photography. Even though you had you've still managed to grab some great shots
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Harry, yes, it turned out to be a great morning, Cheers, Duade
@jordansitorus 11 ай бұрын
The scenes in the intro are breathtaking...The colors are simply amazing! rewatched the 1st 60sec several times. You are great at what you do Duade, cheers!
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@thedarkslide 11 ай бұрын
That location is mind blowing, what a source of great photographs to the photographer exploiting it! Well done!!
@MrTmiket0007 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always, I love that type of weather and the colors it's wonderful for different types of photography 🐦👍🤗
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, Cheers, Duade
@williampegram 7 ай бұрын
Your enthusiasm and enjoying of nature & photography are contagious :-) Now I want to go out & take photos. Regards from Barcelona, Spain
@rogerhance5883 11 ай бұрын
Excellent video. I really like that you show the raw file, how much you crop the image, and the final result. I really enjoyed your previous video on using the OM1. What is the tall thin thing you have on top of the camera in the final parts of the video ?
@utubify100 11 ай бұрын
Looks like another nice prime you have there, Duade - enjoy breaking it in. Nice landscape portion this time as well...Always keep growing the skill set, I say. May the next session be a good one & best regards! ~ Chris
@Duade 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris, yes, it was a lot of fun and a great light kit. Cheers, Duade
@kwok-penglooi799 9 ай бұрын
Great video. I can sense your excitement in this video. You're like a kid in a candy store making this video. Well done Duade :)
@janwedek 11 ай бұрын
Would love to hear your thoughts on this lens vs the Olympus 100-400.
@alandunn4459 11 ай бұрын
100-400 is great but doesn't crop as well as the 300 f4. You really notice the quality of the 300 f4 compared to the 100-400 when your target is 50 metres or more away.
@vermis8344 11 ай бұрын
For a relative newbie still reeling from sticker shock, like me, it's very encouraging to hear someone of your calibre saying things like "I got this second hand". 😅
@kimraymond2749 11 ай бұрын
No need to apologise for wonderful landscape shots. Getting into nature is the whole point of the exercise, so why not record it. A desire to get a photographic record of birds I see has morphed into a growing love of photography in general and in particular birds in landscape. I have read many reviews of the Olympus 100-400 and 300 f4 but still look forward to yours. My M.Zuiko 75-300 does a great job for the price and is so portable, but too often I find myself wishing for greater reach especially with small birds.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Kim, very true and yes that is the reason we head out. Glad to hear your 75-300 is doing well. I will hopefully do a review of the gear in the future after using it more. Cheers, Duade
@Travelingseniors-xt9yh 11 ай бұрын
Love your enthusiasm and some great shots. I have had this combo over a year and it works well. The sync IS means a tripod is really optional maybe even a hindrance.
@michaelschneider9710 11 ай бұрын
The Panasonic 200 f2.8 is a very nice lens to consider (a bit hard to find used) , I also have an old 150mm f2 Olympus from the older four thirds (vs current micro four thirds), there is a simple adapter that works well with the OM1. I shoot with both a Canon and Olympus and Panasonic. Gotta love the backpack options with OM1
@richardfink7666 11 ай бұрын
Das Objektiv hab`ich mir heute gekauft und ich hoffe es ist kein Fehlkauf!
@kimduggan7631 11 ай бұрын
Lovely video and photos.
@Chris_Wolfgram 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic stuff Duade :) I did landscapes for many years before getting really serious with birds a few years ago, so I get it :) I've been starting to carry my wider angle lenses in my back pack lately, and threatening to do some more landscapes again soon :)
@rossthefiddler5890 11 ай бұрын
I'm glad to see these photos in that environment. They were so beautiful. The 300 f4 Pro lens was always a little more that I wanted to spend, plus I preferred the convenience of a zoom & why I ended up with the 100-400 f5-6.3 lens. Thankfully I was able to later get the OM-1 too.
@jsimes1 11 ай бұрын
Landscape photographers would have thought you crazy wishing the fog and mist away! 😄You got some great shots with and without the fog!! I loved the shots of the grebes diving under the water!
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, yes, in the end the fog worked out well for the landscape shots. Cheers, Duade
@pixelpaddy98 11 ай бұрын
I like the in the field videos. Keep em comin. Cheers
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks, I enjoy them too, they can be a bit stressful trying to get shots and record it all. Cheers, Duade
@SpruceUp612 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to show us all these types of videos we really appreciate it. I know it's a lot of work! I switched to micro four thirds last year after going through all full frame systems and apsc. Never in a million years would I have thought I would be an Olympus or Pansonic guy but here I am. There's something about the system that is just fun, not to mention portable. Obviously in many situations a larger sensor is better but I'm not a pro wedding or nature photographer and just like to have fun. But I will say there's no drawbacks for any of my landscape photography with M43. I like more depth of field without worrying about diffraction because I can just go to F11 and get F22 DOF. Just plain fun cameras, especially for video work as well. People don't understand until they try it, unless of course they use insane shallow depth of field as a crutch to make up for weak composition for portraits and such. But then again try out the Olympus 75mm 1.8 and it's bokeh city, if that's your thing. So many affordable lenses to experiment with.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment and great to hear you are enjoying your kit, I agree it has a fun element to it that is for sure. I am struggling a little bit with shadow noise and higher ISO but that is to be expected from a smaller sensor. I look forward to using it more. Cheers, Duade
@gregm6894 7 ай бұрын
Duade, thanks for this wonderful video. The Landscape shots you got were stunning, and the bird images are equally excellent. This is one of the rare photography videos that makes me want to grab my camera and head out right now for some shooting. Unfortunately it's actually bed time right now, but I'll have to re-watch this early in the morning! :-)
@AliasJimWirth 11 ай бұрын
Wow, Duade, you came away with some awesome photos. Your editing skills coupled with your choices are excellent. Your landscape photos on today's outing rival any I've seen. Humor seems to be the order of the day with yours and some other channels I watched; subtle but nice. I laughed at your comment about not getting run over. Happy to have you around for some more videos, lol. Cheers!
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, perhaps I need to take more Landscape shots, my wife has been telling me this for years. Cheers, Duade
@173jaSon371 11 ай бұрын
Really enjoy that opening landscape shot Duade! The Whistling Kites too! ! I'm now finally learning to do those little things like taking advantage of a lighting scenario and gaining the eye for what to shoot; and when to shoot it. Starting to shoot more landscapes really opened my eyes on how to better compose my wildlife shots too. Also, that wetland looks seriously incredible for bird and nature photography. Reminds me very much of a huge marsh I go to which used to be a channel of the Mississippi River here in extreme southern Illinois. One side of the road is sheer bluffs up to 200+ ft tall, which snakes den in after migrating out of the swamp. In summer there are tons of wading birds nesting and wood warblers, and not a soul in sight. Uphill it opens into dense forest and downhill is a nice winding river with a railroad bridge over it. Birds migrate right up the Mississippi River and stop along the way for a rest in this area.
@brianmckeever5280 2 ай бұрын
It is fun to watch how much you enjoy your "job". I saw the landscapes behind you, and was screaming at my laptop. Then, you noticed too and produced some enviable landscape images. Blue gums make great subjects. How did it feel getting great shots _without_ lying in the mud? What are the four-color blue-ish bands across the top of the trees on the road? And sulfur-headed cockatoos, I think they are my favorite bird ever.
@benoutside7593 11 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video! You took some really nice photos!
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Ben, it was a lot of fun, Cheers, Duade
@mjsvitek 11 ай бұрын
Olympus gear is such a good drug. ❤
@Gaztography 11 ай бұрын
The trees worked mate, brilliant images. Loved the whistling kite image. We get the red kite is the UK, beautiful birds. Stunning location.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, yes, I was happy with how they turned out, yes, we have a number of Kites down here, the Whistling is common around water. The Black Kite is also numerous inland. Cheers, Duade
@WildOwlFilms 11 ай бұрын
Loving your videos and photographs. You show the real beauty of Australia and its wildlife and landscapes. You are making me also want to rush out and buy the Olympus OM1. It's a brilliant piece of kit.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@daviddouglasuk 11 ай бұрын
Great video. Please compare the OM1+300 F4 vs Sony A7iv + 200-600
@TerryD23 9 ай бұрын
I absolutely LOVE the 300/4... Recently bought the OM Systems 150-400/4.5... Also a fantastic lens!
@b.s.4478 11 ай бұрын
Hi Duade! Gorgeous pictures you got there! Landscape with a "600"mm prime...who knew? 😂 Amazing! Loved the fox at the end of the video, what a cool spot! And what a nice body + lens combo, a small powerhouse! By the way, Pro-capture is an extraordinary feature. Cheers from Portugal!
@larbueno 10 ай бұрын
I bought this lens when it first came out and paired it with an EM1 mark2. I really loved the combo for bird stills, but I'm primarily a videographer, so traded that lens in for a Sigma 150-600 Contemp, Metabones speedbooster and some cash and put them on a Panasonic GH5. The versatility of that Sigma lens far outweighs the sweet size and performance of the Oly 300mm f4. The Oly was razor sharp, but the Sigma is at least knife sharp, too...I still think the best bargain in long-tele zoom lenses ever. Thanks, Duade. Another sweet video.
@Duade 10 ай бұрын
My pleasure, yeah its a very sharp lens which is great, congrats on the Sigma, Panasonic combo. Cheers, Duade
@woodygreen6826 11 ай бұрын
Between product pricing and practicality, the OM-1 is the only mirrorless that currently has any chance of taking my trusted Nikon D500 out of my hands. Great video, always enjoy your enthusiasm. :)
@kevindiossi 11 ай бұрын
Excellent video and images.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin, I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade
@bolleolympus 11 ай бұрын
F8 givs the best results. I've own one since it came uot. Very satisfied with it and also Em1x
@ForrestWest 11 ай бұрын
That Olympus system looks really nice! I see you're using the flexshooter pro ballhead. I've been very happy with mine.
@David_Quinn_Photography 11 ай бұрын
Those fog photos are amazing, I wish our fog was that thin, you can't see more the, 6' (2M) in front of you sometimes with how thick our fog gets in my part of Maryland
@Duade 10 ай бұрын
Thanks, yes, that fog was perfect, the dense fog can make things very difficult, thanks for supporting the channel, Cheers, Duade
@brianlemke6017 11 ай бұрын
Great video, really happy to see you giving the Ollie gear a go, Duade. I’m a Nikon guy but, not wanting to buy a Z9 and 400mm 2.8, about a year ago I bought the OM1 + 150-400 4.5 TC pro combo for birds and wildlife. And I was blown away. The full frame fanboys have no idea how the OM1 leaves their gear in the dust, from AI detection to frame rates (raw) to pro-capture (also in raw) to live ND etc. I know. I recently upgraded my D850 and Z6ii to a Z8, which works great with my 500mm 5.6 pf lens. But, even with Nikons latest and greatest features, it doesn’t keep up with my OM1. As much as I love my 150-400 (up to 1000mm ffe reach!!) I think the 300 may be their most versatile and sharp wildlife option. There used to be a 300 2.8 - it would be an amazing - although pricey - choice if they brought out a new version. Looking forward to your full reviews, including the compromises of M43 - which IMO are dwarfed by the advantages.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience, Brian, yes so far very good, the only thing I am struggling with a little bit is the shadow noise at higher ISO which is to be expected. The AF is also very good for BIF etc but like most mirrorless can get confused at times by reeds and grass etc. If you have time what AF settings are you using? Cheers, Duade
@brianlemke6017 11 ай бұрын
@@Duade pretty simple for me. I find bird AI detect with all focus points selected (tracking off) picks up the bird quickly and locks on most of the time. I also have the AEL function switch next to the AF-on button programmed to toggle between all points and single point (for when the bird is in the bushes or against a tricky background). The AEL button itself is programmed to turn bird AI on and off or when pressed, to scroll to animal, planes, trains etc. On the lens I use the memory set button to set a preset distance and then the lens function buttons to recall it. I have my standard bird settings saved as C1 on the top dial, animal settings as C2, high res as C3 and bird pro-capture settings as C4. Each of those gives me a set starting point I know,then I adjust from there. Looking forward to hear what works best for you. And yes, the low light, high ISO situations are the trickiest. That’s why I think a 300 2.8 would be an amazing high end telephoto for this system. Cheers, and keep up your work please. Love your enthusiasm.
@Duade 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and tips Brain. Cheers, Duade@@brianlemke6017
@kellyr2681 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful shots again. I was there 2 days ago and got the Grebes diving also. I couldn't find the Antechinus that are about at the moment. The OM1 was on my list for a potential buy. They are vastly under rated cameras in my opinion.
@kevins8575 11 ай бұрын
Great video. I had almost as much fun as you did. The first image of the heron on a branch would be a perfect one for editing out the upper-left branch. I'm sure that Jan would have done that!
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin, yes it was fun, yes, I would have cloned out that branch but the actual shot quality was so poor it was not worth the effort ;-) Cheers, Duade
@rcjp 11 ай бұрын
Duade you are my new favourite tree photographer :P
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
lol, maybe I need to focus on trees a bit more. Cheers, Duade
@tonyw3250 11 ай бұрын
Looks like the camera and lens is a nice light setup for a walk around.
@d-entrecasteaux 11 ай бұрын
Great stuff. I really like that when the bird is close enough, the OM1 focuses on the bird’s eye and tracks focus at up to 50 fps. I can hand hold this OM1/300mm f4 combo far longer than my Nikkor 200-500mm f5.6. Stabilization is amazing. No need for a tripod except for video.
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks, yes, the IS is incredible, Cheers, Duade
@przybylskipawel 11 ай бұрын
Can't wait for the review :)
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, I have the Nikon 180-600 arriving any day so will have to do that first. Cheers, Duade
@billcoote1692 11 ай бұрын
Looking forward to your review of this 300 f4 lens, I own one and match it to an OM-1 camera which I really enjoy using. Love this video. Thanks very much.
@andreaskentis565 11 ай бұрын
It will be very interesting to see the final ful review. Especially in poor light condition and iso performance. Keep the excitement and real work! 🙂👍
@klaustomasini 11 ай бұрын
Have fun and enjoy !!
@Duade 11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, I sure did. Cheers, Duade
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