1 - I've been shooting with OM System for years now. I own a lot of accessories and all the PRO lenses for the system. It would be a massive investment to jump to a different system to ultimately do the same job. (more on this in point 8) 2 - I still believe that the weather sealing and ruggedness of these cameras beat all other brands. I've taken my OM-D through places I wouldn't dare take other cameras. I've shot at -35ºC at 6500m and +45ºC in sandstorms. Stood under waterfalls, shot in storms no matter where... these cameras just work. They don't overheat or break... not one OM-D body has ever failed me. I've slipped and fallen ONTO my E-M1X in Iceland on a glacier... nothing. (the lens broke a little though). 3 - Features - The HandHeld Hi-Res shot feature is amazing and I use it a lot and more importantly the stabilisation. No other brands comes close. I can handhold several second long exposures. I haven't shot a photo on a tripod in YEARS. Years of travel without a tripod is amazing! 4 - The portability aspect. Yes, the full-frame cameras have gotten smaller. But the lenses simply can't compete with micro 4/3. Especially the difference with the wider and telephoto lenses. I own full-frame lenses for my cinema camera and each time I'm surprised at how much chunkier and heavier they are. 5 - The price. Full-frame bodies might have gotten cheap. But lenses on a PRO level, with the weather sealing, build quality and most importantly: the sharpness level of the OM System PRO lenses (Olympus is a lens manufacturing company after-all) can't compete. 6 - Ergonomics. I love how this camera sits in my hands. Not too big, not too small. I've held Sonys and hate how uncomfortable they are. 7 - I switched to Olympus many years ago for all the above reasons (and more) and shooting with the E-M1 (Mark I) back then rekindled the joy of photography. I was excited to take my little camera out and shoot. Something I didn't feel with my Canon 1D Mark III back then. This is super subjective... but a camera that is a joy to use, always works and ultimately makes me go out more, be more creative and shoot better photos is the one I want to / should be using. 8 - Photography, as a professional, is about more than just the choice of technology. It's about the business side of things too. A relationship with a brand that trusts my visions and supports me with whatever crazy project I come up with is worth maintaining. And by 'brand' I mean the people behind the brand that I have had the pleasure of working with for years now. Even when a different brand comes out with a new piece of kit that might be 10% better in some tiny aspect... ultimately, that 10% or that new feature won't change my work. Sure, if someone re-invents the wheel... maybe I'd consider it. When I see all the KZfaqr reviewers that jump ship every time a new piece of kit is out just to get the views and money... that, to my eyes, isn't a smart way of doing business. It's money, and not relationship driven and not a long-term sustainable way of treating people. Just my 2 cents. I know that the last point (8) is super subjective, of course. But many years ago I felt like I could do better work with Olympus, so I sold everything and went for it. Not only did I do this because I could finally travel with all the kit I needed to shoot surf - but I also knew / hoped that there was a relationship I could build with this brand. And - 8 years later - this was one of the best professional decision of my life. Gear isn't everything. It's the work we do with it. So, if you are looking at a new piece of kit... just ask yourself if it will make you a better photographer and if it will help your business on the long run. And these decisions are just as subjective and personal as they are objective. Sorry for the lengthy response, but I hope you now understand where I'm coming from.

@@chriseyrewalker Your response was excellent, point driven and educational as well. I have the EM 1Mk ii (Did not feel the Mk iii was enough improvement to change) I also have the G9. I am very much considering purchasing this camera and your video was extremely helpful. Great work and thank you!

Glad you found it useful. You most certainly won’t regret the jump up from the Mark II to the OM1.

That footage is certainly inspiring. Wow. Talented guy you are.

Chris, while researching the EM1 a long time ago I remember calling my family to watch your videos because your tenacity in persisting with environments that project the cold even from the TV screen was admirable and inspiring (no worries there). You also being a great photographer in these harsh realms results in some truly original and stunning work. I am a long term Digital Olympus user (17 years!) and have been patiently waiting for a (any) camera that can cover my unique requirements with the additional hope that that it can cover almost every situation (especially including pro video capability)... I'm delighted to know that Olympus is the brand that has emerged to meet this requirement (and way more!). Great work over the years. Keep it up. Thanks.

Great review, indoor explanation combined with outdoors images and video. Seems that OM is targeting action, sports and wildlife photographers. The best news is that OM System will keep updating their cameras and lenses so giving confidence for their customers. The proof of the pudding will be updating the lower models to keep with new technologies.

What's your commentary on the higher price point? I think the camera price is justified, but a battery is $100 now, the grip is a whopping $350, so a full kit (body, grip, 3 extra batteries) goes up beyond USD3,000 for most buyers. Compared to the E-M1 III and its accessories that is quite the price hike.

Thanks

Thank You Alan! Spent some loooong days on polishing this up as best I could. But then again, the dirty work in the fields is what matters most to me. And I'm glad our projects did the camera justice.

Thanks Andrew. Much appreciated.

Thank You!

It done, 2 lenses, 1 camera and a loads of filters sold! 12-100 bought!

Thanks for watching the whole thing ;-)

I appreciate that! And enjoy the OM-1! :-)

I appreciate that, thank you!

Thanks 👍

Thanks Rania! We really got lucky with these projects for the short amount of time and restrictive conditions we got to execute them in :-) Cheers to safaris and sunsets ;-)

Danke! Es war mir vor allem wichtig, dass meine Erfahrungen durch die Qualität der produzierten Fotos und Videos unterstützt wird. Eine neue Kamera kann noch so Toll auf Papier aussehen... am Ende kommt es halt drauf an was man damit macht.

@@chriseyrewalker wirklich toll geworden...geht nicht besser. Hätte garnicht gewusst, dass Du Deutsch kannst, perfektes und akzentfreies Englisch. Wow.

Have you seen the old OM-1 in the background on the right side ;-)

Yeah... been a few busy months haha. But stoked with the outcome and feedback so far. Made it all worth it.

Glad you liked it

My pleasure

Glad you enjoyed it Definitely check out the MTB films too ;-)

check out the full cut and making of. I just published them ;-)

Glad it was helpful! And enjoy the new camera ;-)

My pleasure!

Awesome! Thank you!

Thank You :-)

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks! Full version coming tomorrow. Stay tuned 😉

Glad you found it helpful! I think OM System did all the right things with the release.

@@chriseyrewalker yes, I agree. The camera looks great. Something I can really look forward to own in the near future. I hope Om-systems can keep this going like this!

Thanks for watching Glenn ;-)

It sure is a respectable upgrade! I have a few original OM-1's around the house too. Love them! It might be sad to see the Olympus logo go... but it's still embedded in the OM name I suppose. Also, I don't think the people behind OM System will ever forget where they came from. The legacy will live on.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Mate! Got a few of the old OM-1's around the house too... kinda more as a sexy decorative item than anything else.

Thanks Chris! Can't wait to see what you'll do with the OM-1 if you get your hands on it :-)

Thanks a lot! Couldn't have not have it in the frame now, could I ;-)

Thanks André! Loved your review too btw.

Thanks Jeremy!

Thanks Matt!

Thanks Peter! 👍

Thanks. And you won’t regret the upgrade!

Thanks for watching. Happy to hear that you’re sticking around with OM System. Honestly, the OM-1 will definitely be a big jump up from the Mark II and you’ll most certainly love it.

Me too about to retire and plan to travel around Australia aiming for birds in flight .will keep my mk 2 as back up ….can’t wait

You mean sales pitch?

Thanks. I'm glad you found it helpful. But I'm sure some more technical reviewers will do a better, less subjective, deep-dive into the numbers. Something I'm not too interested (or good) in.

Who knows what the GH6 will bring... I'm sure it will be a great camera too. And together with the OM-1 these two will keep showing and pushing what the M43 can offer.

No AF in the high-speed modes. But I think you’ll have troubles finding any camera that can focus at those fps.

@@chriseyrewalker Is there audio in the high FPS?

@@chriseyrewalker Nice work! What is improved is e-shutter performance but at same time original mechanical shutter burst is decreased from 15 to 10FPS. These hi burst numbers are very often mixed behind features and there is limitations on lenses etc. I have Olympus gear and I shot photography BMX & Mountainbike action and I must say this is not have been the system for me. So there is limitations for me, AF, noise, pixel/crop flexibility and background seperation.. But I like there is opinions for everybody who is in more video. (:

Thanks for watching William