Thanks

Thank you. Mr. Trek. You're the OM Systems manual that is not included in the box!

Rob, I just moved from SONY after 10 years to OM System and got my first OM-1 last week. I am so glad to found your videos to set my camera correctly. You have done an amazing job in coaching this. Thank you so very much. Regards, Vijay

This is probably the best tutorial I've seen on YT, concise, useful and well presented with no fuss. I was having a tough time trying to learn my new camera with a pdf guide but this made it all straightforward

A classic Rob Trek instructional video: clear, concise, and eschewing jargon, and including items and procedures applicable across all OMDS/Olympus cameras.

Always love your Olympus and general photography videos, Rob. You're a star!

Thanks Rob - great video. Have had my OM1 for a couple of weeks, upgraded from an OMD EM5II - similar but different. I really find your more basic tutorials very helpful - clear, concise, not too fast, not too technical all delivered with a very pleasant voice. Look forward to more.

Hello, Rob, can never thank you enough for making these great tutorials!! Truly shortens the learning curve! Great Job! Looking forward to more of your great videos on photography.

@Rob Trek - Wow, you are killing it lately. Thank you so much for all of the education and wealth of content lately. I hope good things come of it. You rock.

My new OM finally arrived! Thank you for your video, it’s just what I needed. I have read the manual several times while waiting for key cords missing from my order. Now I’m finally ready to set up settings and your video was posted 2 days ago. Prefect timing. You Rock!

Just bought an OM-1 and your videos are excellent tutorials on a very complex, versatile and beautifully designed camera. Thank you. I moved over from Canon and some heavy L-Series lenses. My shoulders and lower back haven't stopped expressing their gratitude.

OMG, Excellent video. Have not had time to work on learning about this camera for about a month. Found your video and it made me learn so much so quickly. Thank you! Looking forward to watching your photography and other OM-1 D videos.

Thanks Rob, so glad I found your videos. Have gone for a Canon, which I’ve used for years to an OM 1. So different and I was beginning to regret my decision to change. Your video has helped immensely.

Great vid Rob. Just moving up from OMD E-M1 to OM1 System. Will be back for more OM1 gems as I progress. Many thanks, Ray, London, UK.

Having just got my own OM-1 after waiting many long weeks for it to arrive, I'll make a point of viewing your videos to help me learn about the camera's features and how to set it up. Many thanks Rob.

Appreciate your knowledge on this subject, thank you

Just purchased my OM-1 and stumbled on this tutorial. The information is spot on and well done. Thanks so much. Have subscribed and will watch further content on the OM-1.

Thanks Rob for a great video explaining the OM-1! I got mine at the beginning of May and your video helped me understand the best settings to use until I get to know it better. You've done a great job!

I got a grip quite quickly after getting my camera also a second battery but struggling to get a wireless remote control! Loving my camera, changed fron Nikon D500 with lots of Nikon and other manufacturers lenses. Wanted lighter system.

Excellent. Very helpful.

Very nice. I actually set up some custom modes earlier today with the OM-1; two modes based on aperture mode. I soon saw a mistake I did... * I set up the custom modes with the 12-45/4 attached. Problem: default aperture then was f/4, irrespective of attached lens To fix the problem, I redid the customization with the fastest lens I had in my bag: the 20/1.4 * Now, the default aperture equals the largest aperture if the lens I attach. So... my conclusion: attach the fastest lens you have when you set up the custom modes - at least if you want the default aperture to be max opening for the lens.

That was so helpful. I have just moved to an OM1 and your video has saved me a lot of time, for which I am truly grateful. I now feel on top of the menu structure and able to set the camera up for the various types of photography I am interested in. Following your very clear step by step instructions the menu seems now to be pretty logical and easy to implement. As I said, it would have taken me ages to get to this point had I not watched your video a couple of times. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning more. I am now about to raid your library and am sure I will learn a lot. People like me (amateurs) really do benefit from videos from people like you (knowledgeable) and are genuinely appreciative of the effort and time you put into these nuggets of gold. Many of us would be hopelessly lost without them. Thank you.

Thank you for the feedback Rob. Much appreciated.

Really appreciated your approach to the set-up. Your directions were very easy to follow!

I asked yesterday and today you deliver. Thank you! Hope you enjoy your coffee (:

Hi Rob, I just purchased a new OM-1 & still have my OM-D EM-1 MKII that I have owned for 3 years, your video for the setup has helped me heaps, as I have usually only used Auto on the MKII, thanks very much & I have subbed you as well, back in the 70's I purchased the first 35 OM1 which took amazing images Cheers Ric

Best om-1 tutorial video!

Thank you a great set of informative KZfaq sessions. The best explanations and logic on the settings and use. I have just purchased the OM1 after a break from photography for a few years and previously a Nikon man. Following your library with interest. Shout if you ever visit London, UK and I will buy you a beer !

Thanks Rob, that was great information and I have set up my OM-1 in both modes as you suggested. Sorry your vision is deteriorating especially as a photographer.

This was an incredible video, clear, concise and in terms we can all understand. I have subscribed because I suspect the future holds more informative content. Thank you.

Really helpful, clear video. Just got my OM1 a couple weeks ago, and holey moley the menus are sooo different (with so many more available options) compared to those of my previous, 9 year old OM-D. Thanks!

You are AWESOME! I just got this camera and am so excited after watching this!

Thanks - great video.

Grazie mr.Trek molto interessante e comoda buona sera.

Thanks, Rob. My OM 1 is in the post although during the wait I have downloaded and began reading the Manual. Well there may well be some camera improvements over my current Mkiii but the manual for the OM1 is Olympus complicated mess. I’ve now looked at video #1 in your series and was pleasantly surprised how easy the functions are to understand when projected in a clear and concise manner. I look forward to viewing the ongoing videos and it should go without saying that I have subscribed to your channel. Super.

Very grateful indeed. Thank you so much Rob. 😊

Best tutorial for a camera I've seen great job!

This was a great tutorial. Just bought you a coffee. Thanks so much.

Thanks

Hello Rob, Thank you for producing an excellent series of videos on the OM-1. I have just ordered my OM-1 and should get it later in the week. I have been using the Panasonic G9, GH5 and GH6 with the Leica series of lenses, but I thought I should use the OM-1 as my primary camera for photocentric activities. I have used your videos to put myself through an intensive course of learning about the OM-1. The clarity you provide when using the various functions of the camera are invaluable. Your detailed understand, knowledge and advice will assist me no end. It is my understanding that the auto focusing of the Leica lenses on the OM-1 should be fine, but the lens Panasonic O.I.S. system will not be compatible with that of OM System 5-Axis Sync IS camera bodies . So my question is does this apply to all Panasonic O.I.S. lenses or just certain O.I.S. lenses in the range? My Panasonic/Leica lenses, which use O.I.S system, are the F1:4.0-6.3/100-400mm Zoom and the F:2.8 /200mm Prime, although I do have other O.I.S lenses in my Panasonic/Leica lens collection. I have already purchased the Olympus F:1.2 /25 mm Pro lens and I eagerly await the OM System 90mm Macro lens, which I believe will be released in Australia in March or April 2023. Once again Rob, I can't thank you enough! With kind regards, Bill

This was VERY useful. Thank you, Rob.

This was an excellent tutorial and exactly what I was looking for to help with my new OM-1 Digital. Thank you. I look forward to rewatching this and watch your other videos.

Great info. Enjoying your videos. Got my OM-1 about 3 weeks ago, and just added the 40-150 2.8 Pro lens. It's a beast of a system. Now to figure it all out lol

Thank very reason, the new OM1 owner.

amazing -

I just got the camera. Excellent video. thank you

Thanks!

Thanks, great video, need to watch again while changing my settings!

The camera looks so good, I haven't had one in my hands yet. The one thing I wish OM would do is put an aperture ring on the lense (like fugi) then let front dial be SS and back dial EC. That would be, for me, the perfect set up.

I've been looking for something small enough to carry with me outside. As I get older, I find the weight of a full frame is getting to be a bit too much. I use Sony for in studio/on location. But I've decided to try OM Systems for this particular use. Actually, I was very surprised to see a mirrorless named OM-1. As I put myself through Uni with an OM-1 film camera a very long time ago.

Great video Rob. Very helpful for new people.

great job👍🙏

Thank you for your contribution!

3 times watching, excellent!😄

Allow me anther take on basic settings. Unless you have a specific use case in mind that requires the A mode (macro) or the S mode (sports/action), just leave the camera in P (Program) mode and take advantage of the camera "smarts". This is a great setting for "walking around" photography - when you see something interesting, frame and take the shot, letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed. Then, look at the image you took and ask yourself "Can I improve this shot?". Maybe you want to blur the background so you want to open up the aperture; maybe you want more background in focus, so you want to stop down the camera. If that is the case, then you don't have to leave the P mode - just use the program shift mode (rear dial) and get the settings you need, and take the shot. This works not just for beginners - I have been using this approach for a long time. Sometimes that first (P) shot is all you are going to get - the scene changes, the light changes, etc. So getting that first shot quickly is important. I also generally leave ISO at the default ISO 200 setting - I only change that (or go to auto ISO) if the light is difficult. Anyway, just a different view on this issue.

Love your clear messages Rob. I'm interested to know if your best settings - particularly AF for humans - changes for the OM-1 mark 2 Thanks again

Great tutorial, thank you!!

¡Gracias!

great video! Subscribed

My comment is that a novice trying to get started by the instructions that are great for someone with knowledge. I ask for beginner instructions with step by step help and I’m sure would be great if I could find them. I read in an introductory article. I found them I thought. But all but my recorder were there. I’m sure that my threat of getting my money back would scare you to death and probably break your bank $69.00. If it is at all possible send me basic set up procedures as you do promise. Thanks for letting an old man 85 y/0 next week and this recorder was a part of that. Bye now and have a great week end. BARRY

Very HELPFUL

Hi Rob, your video is absolutely great and everything is understandable for me - BUT - coming to the end to save the settings on C1 i.e. the camera don't save it and the settings are always as before the changes. What I've done wrong??? May I ask you to explain the final settings please? I'm German and the camera language is German as well.. when I come to save in C1 there are 3 button: First Abrufen with yes or no. Second Zuweisen with übernehmen or zurücksetzen. Third Einstellungen speichern with beibehalten or verwerfen. I tried is 4 times now without success. Maybe one or more of the settings to save on C1 is wrong... I would much appreciate to hear from you !!

Takk!

Excellent Thanks

Thanks alot for this info!

Hi Rob, great, thank you for your quick response!! I've got it now saved on C1 and the second details saved on C2. Rob, in case I would change a details while using C2 i.e. and want to keep the added/changed details in C2, what is to click on? Will go on with your tutorials !

Great stuff

Excellent video, thank you for doing this. One comment, there are a few clips where we can hear an annoying high frequency artifact in the audio. I'm not sure where does that come from?

Just got my OM1. This was very helpful. Only question…face detection won’t turn on when I dial into shutter priority. ?

Hi Rob I have just discovered your videos and I am a beginner photographer with the OM-1. I’m like a teenager with a Ferrari! I only have one lens which is the Zuiko 100-400 Zoom as most of my photography will be birds. Therefore should I bother with the first Custom Setting you recommended? I’m guessing it could be good as a base and set the other Custom settings up using this base? I’d like to have a Custom Setting for Pro Capture and I’m guessing you have a video on this? Cheers and thanks for the great videos.

Hi Rob, which settings can I use best for my OM-5? Should I take them from your tutorial for the OM-1 or the Mark III? Cheers, Heinz

Rob thank you, clear, concise and simple. however, I have one problem and can't seem to have the live view display on the monitor consistently. I have to turn the camera off and then back on to see the monitor but much of the time that doesn' t work and I have to put my eye to the EVF to see the menu and the super control panel. Help please. This is worth two coffees.

Hello there and thanks for all the great information on the OM systems. I am a new owner of the OM-1 mk2 camera. Can the histogram be moved to appear in another location instead of top left position?

Great videos Rob, I just bought an OM-1 so its really helping me. I wonder if you would know why my camera keeps cutting the video after about 5 seconds? I tried a different memory card and it allowed a 12 second video but then the next videos were just 5 seconds. Hope you can help!

Díky!

Thanks for all the great videos you do about the OM-1 which I just purchased along with the Olympus 100-400mm. My question is, do I use only IBIS and leave the lens stabilization off or use both. Thanks.

Great video to learn from. Still I wonder why you cannot choose anti-flicker settings when in high-speed sequential SH2?

Danke!

My only issue with MFT is it is not great when I print on 4R which is my usual end point in photography

Hi Robb, Is there a way to name the custom settings C1-4 on the camera? I would forget them if not using the camera frequently? Thanks. I have always enjoyed your detailed explanations on OM cameras. Do you have an episode on GPS for the OM1? It would be nice if OM system make a hot shoe unit for GSP instead of relying on cell phone.

G'day Rob. Thanks for your great videos on the OM1. I have one ordered and can't wait to I receive it. Is there any problems with charging the battery in camera or should I invest in a stand alone charger? Kind regards Warren

Another nice instructional video. One question if you adjust the base rear LCD brightness like you did, will it change the base brightness for exposure compensation as well? Not sure if I would recommend to a beginner silent shutter. It would could lead to confusion with the flash

What scenarios would you use exposure compensation? Shouldn't you get a properly exposed image with aperture, iso, and shutter speed?

AS lways - I somehow managed to scramble a bunch of settings, and started over, used your video as a starting point. Quick question - the option for "CAF/MF" seems to have disappeared from the list of available modes. I'm usingCAF, and have a button set to toggle between manual and CAF, which I find works well, but wondered where the CAF/MF went? Thanks,

Hello Mr Trek. I find your videos really helpful. As a long term full frame Canon user recently changed, I have a question. On my Canon 5Div, with BBF when I focus where I want, if I release the back button focus, the camera stays focused on the plane until I start shooting again. If the bird for example makes a new pose in the same spot, the camera is already focused. I cant get my OM-1 to do that. Am I missing something?

Rob I have a getting old question. I'm really struggling to see the spot focus point and the tiny tiny black lines for the focus area. Consequently I'm never sure where it's focusing. Can the black lines be changed to another color or thickened. Perhaps the spot meter square could change from green to another color or a solid box?

10:46 Can the aperture and exposure compensation dials be switched in the camera menu?

Hi. Thank you wry much ..what about the viewfinder??? Am I the only one who sees nothing in the viewfinder? I can only see the thing I am shooting in the screen. Why would OM make this so complicated?

Hello Rob.Can I use this tutorial to set my OM-1 Mark 2 ?

Great tutorial. My OM1 is on pre-order at the moment. What make/type of SD cards do you recommend?

Just bought my Om-1, so thiis is very useful, Rob. If you set say, your example for C1 and when you are out and about, can you still just tweak the settings if need be?

Rob Trek, Can you please help with the back LCD display brightness of the M-1 mark II. I cannot find a way to adjust the brightness to be the same as am seeing a subject. So, the problem is the screen in bright but when I take a pic, the final image appears much darker. Thanks

Why my custom settings are not saved even though i independently set them.

Hey Rob I am trying to find the setting on my om-1 to display my shot immediately on the monitor when i take a pic and just lower the camera and view it quickly on the back (its an eyesight and old school thing ). Is there a way to do this and set the display time? I have to admit the manual is just frustrating me. Thank You

Hi, sorry, I wanted to ask you something. In the histogram of om1 there is a peak or mountain colored green. What does this parameter indicate? Obviously it moves with the entire histogram based on how I want to expose the photo. Hi thank you very much

Rob - Since your settings place all stills and videos in SD # 1 that card is likely to fill up first. So, shouldn’t you assign the read from card to SD #2 in order to play back all stills? Curt Smith

is your om 1 getting warm while using for photo? also can you hear the battery "working" electric sound while turned on?

Hi Rob. Thanks for another great video. Can you tell me what settings are needed to output HDMI using a decent smart phone as a monitor ?. I have set up with a video capture card and decent cables to the phones. I have tried two apps so far, USB Camera and USB Camera Pro. I have tried different settings in the app and the camera. I am getting a phone screen that just shows lines of interference colour or a black screen. I am using a modern Ulefone X10 Pro and an older OnePlusOne phone. Both are compatible with the apps I have downloaded. I have tried the capture card to connect a video camera to my computer and tested the output. If I go into Zoom or WhatsApp the Sony video camera works so it looks like the capture card and connectors are OK. I have looked at some KZfaq videos of others using the same card and connectors and they seem to be able to get a good image on the screen straight away without going into any detailed settings. Do you have any advice on what the setting should be on the Olympus EM1 Mark 1 to output the correct HDMI signal. I would appreciate any help. I have been trying to get it going for 2 days. PS. I have tried the setup on 2 cameras. The Olympus EM1 and the Nikon D7100. Same problem on both.

Hi again. I only have one SD card and it’s currently in slot 2. Because of cost I’m not in a hurry to buy another card. Is that ok? Or should I invest in another card?

Rob: Here is ANOTHER time I need Help! I just bought a second OM-1 from ebay. For all intents & purposes, the camera works fine; however, it fails to focus in S-AF mode. Is there some combination of settings that could cause this? Well, partial False Alarm! I RESET everything, and now S-AF works fine, Whew! Any idea what would cause this? I _thought_ S-AF was working fine, I've been shooting with the camera, and I use S-AF a lot, but I've been playing around with different settings ... I _CERTAINLY do not want to run onto this situation on a Wedding shoot! A RESET is far too risky in the field ... at a Wedding. Any ideas? Thanks so much.