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Great video Thomas - it's so refreshing to see content about OM Systems that isn't 'just' wildlife and landscape photography. I know they're pushing themselves in that direction, but having a compact, lightweight and weather sealed system (the only manufacturer to have their kit tested to an IP standard as far as I'm aware) is really useful for street and travel photography too. It's also great to totally dispel the myths about MFT sensors being substandard (and I say that as a Fuji X-H2 user who picked up an OM-1.2 and is thinking it might dethrone said Fuji!).

An important aspect of the OM-1 is that taking pictures with it is just fun. And it got even more fun once I upgraded to mark 2 ;)

Dear Thomas, you have contributed heavily to the impossible. Your always relevant, technical in-depth and interesting videos have turned a die-hard Nikon full frame shooter into a MFT evangelist. I will never leave Nikon FF for studio work, but you have convinced me about the qualities of MFT. I now focus less on technical perfection and more on the creative part. Do not get me wrong, the MFT picture quality surprises me time and again. I find myself enjoying photography again. I have moved from a used E-M10 and E-M5III to a new OM-1 Mark II (today) in no time. Keep up the fantastic work. Big shout out from Denmark. /Per

Great advice about getting the OM1 mk1 while it is still available.  The camera previously sold in the UK for £1999. This week I picked one up for £1378 with a free 2x converter 😊.  I already had the em1 mk1, em1 mk2 and em1x. I have watched several of your videos about the OM cameras over the last couple of weeks and found them very educational.  Thank you.

I have two Olympus OMD cameras, the EM1 MKII & MKII and the EM5 MKIII AND EM10 MK 4.I Also have a Panasonic G9 and G95 along with a handful of zooms and prime lenses,  my favorite all around lens is the Olympus 12-40 f2.8  such a versatile lens.  The great thing about the 4/3 system is that the camera and lens are very compact making it easy to pack the above zoom and a few primes, great camera for travel.

Thomas so happy to have caught this video, this is an epic masterclass in visual storytelling, so inspiring learned so much that I can't wait to incorporate into my travels and workflow!

I wanted to say that your latest video was incredibly refreshing, educational, and professional. Your insights into the Olympus/OM-1 system cameras are always the most informative and logical. For travel photography, I particularly appreciate the versatility of the 12-100mm F4 lens and the artistic capabilities and sharpness of the 45mm 1.2, which remains my all-time favorite Olympus prime lens. The 45mm focal length is perfect for capturing stunning shots of Budapest's castle, parliament, and other landmarks from across the Danube. Budapest is especially enchanting at night, so it would be fantastic to see some night photography from your trip as well. Keep up the excellent work, and thank you for all your efforts!

What a fabulous tag along trip; thanks for taking us along!!

Vienna waits for you! Love my om-1mii🙂

Didn’t realise I’ve been in & out my local American Embassy here 😂 love the story-telling, often we go for a trip, took lots of photos, sort & edit them, and these went straight to HD storage and failed to create a story. I must practice this. Thank you.

As a happy user of the Olympus E-P7 for my street photography since last December , I have found myself seriously considering selling all of my Fuji gear (X-T4 and a few lenses) and getting an O-M1 2. The way you create content is second to none. What a pleasure to watch. I subscribed instantly!

I recently took my OM1 to southern Spain, where I visited several mosques and cathedrals.  I was shooting handheld at F4, up to about 10,000 iso, using the high res. mode, which gave me exposures of about 1/60 to 1/80.  The images were smooth and without noise, with very nice dynamic range, even at iso 10,000.  Of course, you are limited to subjects which don't move, and you have to wait while the camera processes the file, but the images were comparable to full-frame, if not better.   In the old days, I used to shoot bursts and combine later in PS; now the camera does it for me on the spot, and spits out a nice raw file!  This is my favorite feature on the OM1, and I use it all the time when travelling.

Thanks Thomas for sharing your experience.

This video made me realise not having the greatest might not be the worst.

As a fellow user who started photography seriously with an EM5II (gift from my parents). I didn't chased for specs, technical handing. Basically saved money for lenses and just shoot.

It's when I got older, chasing FF is a dream which also became a reality, Sony A7RV was my last.

Though through the journey throughout I did picked up some other M43 gear like the G9 and GX9.

But the EM5II photos I took, I didn't bother about pixel peeping, I just had fun.

I picked up the OM1 mkI due to its fantastic pricing and that inner child fire in me got lited up again.

I am really excited to handle it and maybe I started with Oly systems, I still preferred their colour science.

M43 will always be a system I am confident to reccomend others.


Realising that sensor size is not everything but who is behind the camera.

Remembering the greatest photos in your own collection was taken with a very old gear. Do not fall for manufacturers marketing.

And I have to thank you for letting me remember that.

Thank you Thomas, an inspiring story and many tips…Just purchased an OM-1 and a 14-100f4 pro lens, I’m already having fun, the features are amazing🙏🏻

I first purchased the OM-5 and primarily use the 12-45 f/4 and the 20mm f/1.4 with it. A terrific combination for street, for travel, in good weather or bad. I recently purchased the OM-1 mk i used and am really impressed. It is an amazing camera I still learning to use. When the winter holidays approach, I may trade up to the OM-1 mk ii, unless OM Systems announces an OM-5 mk ii this year.

Such a beautifully shot and edited video! Very entertaining and educational:)

Thomas, thank you. It was wonderfully done!

Thomas - thanks for this - very interesting.  It looks like you were having fun and that is a huge part of photography!

When I go on a trip, I carry the 7-14 f2.8 with me. I must pay attention to shoot parallel to the ground, but the panorama is fantastic. Especially if there are clouds in the scenario. I also love flares, in that case. Perfect in interiors of palaces. Not for people. And also 75-300 in the luggage.
Good video and smart editing. I like it