Micro Four Thirds: It Just Keeps Getting Better

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • I wanted to showcase the live composite mode on my Olympus E-M1 Mark ii camera. This video is the first in a series of feature spotlights.
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Komentáře • 87

  • @geraldbraun6267
    @geraldbraun6267 Před 2 měsíci +17

    I use live comp for star trails and it works fantastic! I have taken photos that are over an hour to 2 hours long making a really dramatic effect.

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      I’ve never actually done star trails with it, I’ll have to try it and see how the results turn out.

  • @katyg3873
    @katyg3873 Před 2 měsíci +34

    The Olympus m4/3 systems are ridiculously underrated. Easily as good as Fuji in my opinion.

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci +8

      I completely agree Katy, which is why I’m trying to highlight them to people on this channel. Thanks for watching.

    • @humanelements2
      @humanelements2 Před 2 měsíci +11

      I agree. I switched from Fujifilm to Olympus M43 and have no regrets. The image quality was slightly better but in exchange you get SO many cool computational features that other manufacturers don't care about. Plus the lenses are tiny - and cheap when buying used!

    • @r423sdex
      @r423sdex Před 2 měsíci +1

      You can do this on the Ricoh gr3

    • @Afriqueleblanq
      @Afriqueleblanq Před 2 měsíci +1

      Ditched the two major brands, investing in a few OM-1 II's with 12-100 & 150-400 pro lenses. We use photography to promote tourism, so street photography, landscapes, wildlife, some astro, portraits, etc.

    • @benejpocock
      @benejpocock Před 2 měsíci +1

      I'm with you. I jumped into Fuji with an X-H2 when I finally came back into photography a couple of months back, but now have an OM-1.2 sat alongside it desperately trying to dethrone it. I have to say, it's doing a sterling job. The main problem is, I think, is that people can't see past the MFT sensor. As it's small, they don't think it's up to the task, which, as we can see from @ChrisBaitson and other photographers, just isn't the case.

  • @ted5017
    @ted5017 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Many thanks for taking the time to do this video. Great location, indeed. I still have my Olympus OM-1N and OM-3 from the 70s and I am a Panasonic G9 and GX80 user. The MFT format and advantages are simply great. Long life to Micro Four Thirds and more lens exchange between the companies!

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      I need to grab a G9 and an GX80, I’ve heard good things about both of them cameras.

  • @ThomasSchifferli
    @ThomasSchifferli Před 2 měsíci +9

    Live comp is great for fireworks!

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      Never considered that actually, I’ll have a go when the time comes and film it!

  • @uwes.2008
    @uwes.2008 Před 2 měsíci +5

    A fantastic video - makes me want to go out and take photos straight away! Never thought about using live composite this way!
    I really enjoy your videos - there's so much life and enthusiasm in them; great to watch! 🙂🙂

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you very much! It took a long time to get comfortable acting an idiot in front of a camera 🤣

  • @FierceSleepingDog
    @FierceSleepingDog Před 2 měsíci +2

    Love my MFT gear. Fun, capable, and portable.

  • @MurphyGreg
    @MurphyGreg Před 2 měsíci +8

    Love your passion. Just bought an OM-5 with the 12-45 f4 pro lens. Your videos helped me a great deal in deciding between Fuji and OM 🙌🙌👍

    • @zachbenson9548
      @zachbenson9548 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Have fun with that 12-45, it's an incredible lens! Pair that with the 40-150 f4 pro and a fast prime of your favorite focal length you'll be set for almost anything.

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you and glad I was able to help! How do you find the OM-5?

    • @SpudUna
      @SpudUna Před 2 měsíci +1

      I’ve also just bought the same kit. Came from Nikon ZF, great camera but a brick. The OM-5 does everything I want it to do and more. Extremely pleased with it.

  • @johnpark8297
    @johnpark8297 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Really interesting and entertaining Chris, never thought of using this feature in the way you demonstrated. I’ll give it a go, interesting results. Top work, look forward to the next instalment 👍

  • @DanielVictor-cf1mh
    @DanielVictor-cf1mh Před 28 dny

    thanks chris, until now i did'nt even knew about livecomp mode of my E-M10 Mk II and stacked manually taken photographs together... could have had it so much easier 😀

  • @MicroPixelated
    @MicroPixelated Před 2 měsíci +3

    Tried live comp with fireworks 💚 great video, your enthusiasm is contagious!

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      I’m going to have to try fireworks, there have been a few comments about them.

  • @pmr5346
    @pmr5346 Před 2 měsíci +2

    thanks, a very good video and , as I like to do seascapes, will be trying this out next time I get to the coast.

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you. I just wanted to try something different, while it works great at the coast just be careful with the clouds 😆

  • @kennuff2
    @kennuff2 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thanks for this video Chris. I have just bought the EM1 Mkii after watching another 'live comp' of yours so a new series is just at the right time for me.

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      Get yourself down to Spurn and have a go like I did! Will have to meet up at some point if your game.

    • @kennuff2
      @kennuff2 Před 2 měsíci

      @@ChrisBaitson Hi Chris. that would be great. I live across the Humber opposite Spurn, I'll swear I could see you on the beach the other day.

  • @iancarne2529
    @iancarne2529 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great pics and video as usual. It's interesting, and very generous, that so many professional photographers want to pass on their skills to others. But I think today's lesson is to wear waterproof shoes.

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      I had wellies in the car. Mistakes were made.

  • @gregthomson1910
    @gregthomson1910 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I am a Nikon guy and just bought an Olympus E500 just to play with, (well it was dirt cheap) I must admit I can’t stop using it !! Going to up my Olympus collection for sure

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      Everyone has something that works for them, like you Nikon, but it’s always nice to find something new and fun.

  • @Bigfarmer8
    @Bigfarmer8 Před měsícem

    Slowly but surely nearing a thousand likes for this video Chris. That must mean something! 😃

  • @richarddelloyd3387
    @richarddelloyd3387 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks dude... the OG OM-5 inspired me most in 2012 and the whole M43 in general has been a love affair that will never die... I never paid too much attention to this feature so it's great to see it through new eyes in fun creative ways... love it, keep at it, this is what is pure and creative. Cheers man!

  • @everydaygrandad5642
    @everydaygrandad5642 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great content yet again 👌

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the support!

  • @zeframHood
    @zeframHood Před 2 měsíci +3

    Some nice shots there and a very useful video, never used live composite or live time on my em10 mark 3, not really understanding them I just left them alone, after your video it reminds me of how you can do long exposures on smart phones, which I have been enjoying doing, but I agree certain situations suit this technology more than others, I’m interested now, I shall have to have a go with Livecomp next time I’m out somewhere it would work well with.

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      I’d agree, it’s very similar to how smart phones work, or perhaps more like how star trail photos are typically done, only it’s in camera and less faffing about when you get home and I’m all for less faff!

  • @tedphillips2951
    @tedphillips2951 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Very interesting & helpful video!

  • @philipvye9887
    @philipvye9887 Před měsícem +1

    Great vid I have an Oly EM10 mark 2 and have not really understood Live comp until now. One question when I view the shot the info has the time of the pre- set ie 1.3, 1.6, 2, 2.5 etc. Seems a little strange to me, i know I have the total time from taking the shot. I like that you can see the image building on your screen and I can stop the shot at my leisure. Please make more of these tutorial type vids they are great.

  • @ericrjennings
    @ericrjennings Před 2 měsíci +3

    That first image was nice

  • @philmetcalfephotography
    @philmetcalfephotography Před 2 měsíci +1

    Nice one Chris ... never used Live Comp as you've demonstrated .... will definitely give it a go .... thinking about it could work really well in pools of water at the base of waterfalls to exaggerate the movement swirls, if you follow what I mean ?

  • @artistjoh
    @artistjoh Před 2 měsíci

    The GH7 rocks. MFT is an exciting format with treasures from both major manufacturers. Love my Olympus lenses on my Lumix bodies.

  • @JezdziecBezNicka
    @JezdziecBezNicka Před 2 měsíci +4

    Livecomp is obscure enough that other manufacturers didn’t steal it yet.

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      They will sadly copy at some point.

    • @SpudUna
      @SpudUna Před 2 měsíci

      Ricoh GR has had it for quite some time

    • @SpudUna
      @SpudUna Před 2 měsíci

      Mono lobster pot = brilliant.

  • @reeshmalms6686
    @reeshmalms6686 Před 2 měsíci

    Computational photography is the future and micro four thirds is the perfect system for that

  • @Vincenzo-bm1up
    @Vincenzo-bm1up Před 2 měsíci +1

    Just don't use "fast" exposures below one seconds, unless for very short times. 1) they will drain the battery out 2) [apparently] they will cause the banding you see at 6:14. It is perfectly possible to shoot star trails with no banding whatever at reasonable speeds of 1/2 minute / one minute. Never seen any banding myself, shot dozens of live composite images day or night.

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      So longer exposures work better? I’ll give it a try.

  • @salgado_fotos
    @salgado_fotos Před 2 měsíci +1

    Some very cool examples 😁I think that for those images the ND digital filter would be very useful (adds photos with the consequent expansion of the dynamic range and noise reduction). But I think it is present from the EM1 Mark III model (it is a mode that I constantly use on my OM1 MarkII)😅

    • @benejpocock
      @benejpocock Před 2 měsíci +1

      I've just picked up an OM-1.2 and have to say the computational features, especially the GradND filter, is an absolute winner.

    • @salgado_fotos
      @salgado_fotos Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@benejpocock 👏👏👏I think high resolution shooting with 14bit is another gift. Not to mention the ND 128 filter, that is, 128 stacked photos, with the consequent expansion of dynamic range and color fidelity...

    • @benejpocock
      @benejpocock Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@salgado_fotos Totally agree. I’ve only had it a week though so still very much in discovery mode!

  • @georgemahlum6542
    @georgemahlum6542 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I don't do video...but ...For me M43 will get better when Panasonic and OM resume their "rangefinder style" bodies that they both seem to have thrown by the wayside...Cheers

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      I had an old LUMIX GX7 and really liked the rangefinder style to it, as well as the tilting EVF.

  • @gwilymjones1582
    @gwilymjones1582 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I must go down to the sea and sky, I left NY shoes and socks there, I wonder if they're dry😢😢

  • @ianjefferson694
    @ianjefferson694 Před 2 měsíci

    I use Live Comp at night to create abstract skyscapes with Stars and Aeroplanes as they take off over San Francisco

  • @richardfoo1770
    @richardfoo1770 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi Chris can I know which brand of tripod ,L bracket &
    Nd filter use ? You should start a course for m4/3 Step by step teaching how to photograph?

  • @debsunderman6567
    @debsunderman6567 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Why aren't you using the nd filter in camera instead of external nd?

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Because the camera doesn’t have an ND filter inside of it.

    • @user-dy8uf4ys7j
      @user-dy8uf4ys7j Před 2 měsíci

      Видимо при использовании live-composite нельзя использовать встроенный nd-фильтр.

    • @debsunderman6567
      @debsunderman6567 Před 2 měsíci

      @@ChrisBaitson oh you are not shooting with the OM1 m1 or 2

  • @peterzeegers9266
    @peterzeegers9266 Před 2 měsíci

    Why not just do an extended exposure?

  • @nomansarker5556
    @nomansarker5556 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Actually, I somewhat disagree with live composite shots looking bad with clouds. I found this out by accident when I took star trails photo and it was cloudy. The effect came out real cool and looks like "warp drive". Give it a try.
    I would share a photo, but my comments with links are getting deleted.

  • @jvkrause
    @jvkrause Před 2 měsíci +2

    What’s that red camera bracket?

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Just a generic Amazon one. There’s a link on my storefront from my links section.

    • @MrKreweesti
      @MrKreweesti Před 2 měsíci

      Nice video, but why you always use your l brackets the opposite way? I've also seen you use it on the Sony the same way. That piece of aluminum on the grip side doesn't look very comfortable. 😅

  • @sirnubenegra
    @sirnubenegra Před měsícem

    .membah when MFT were smaller than DSLRs?

    • @houghwhite411
      @houghwhite411 Před měsícem

      Peperidge farm remembers Lumix GM-1

    • @houghwhite411
      @houghwhite411 Před měsícem

      Honestly they could rerelease GM1 mk.ii and I'll buy it before thinking about it

  • @danram69
    @danram69 Před 2 měsíci

    what is the filter system you are working ?

  • @marcel9568
    @marcel9568 Před 2 měsíci +1

    2:52 It’s 2024. Why show old fashioned black and white to show the capabilities of a modern camera?

    • @ChrisBaitson
      @ChrisBaitson  Před 2 měsíci

      Explain why black and white is old fashioned?

  • @jimjasper9851
    @jimjasper9851 Před 2 měsíci

    I only clicked on this to find out what the title meant! Try to name the videos so as to give the viewer an idea of what to expect!