Olympus EM1MKII Setup Tutorial (Edited version with no music)

This video is my 10 ten customizations I've made to my EM1 MKII cameras for shooting events, weddings and portraits. (This is the same content from a previous video but without background music)

1. Back button focus : Custom Functions (CF/gear icon) Menu - A1 - AEL/AFL - Set S-AF to mode 3 - Set C-AF to mode 4

2. ISO/White Balance mapped to front button: CF Menu (gear icon) - B - Button Function - function button - Set to ISO/WB

3. CAF mapped to Lever: CF Menu (gear icon) - Tab B - FN Lever Settings - Set to mode 2

(AF settings are now sticky to the physical lever positions on the back of the camera and will remain where you leave them. In position 1 I leave S-AF set and in position 2 I leave C-AF)

4. Flash mode viewing S-OVF mapped to FN2: CF Menu (gear icon) - B - Button Function - FN2 and set to S-OVF

5. Card Slots Set to Dual independent (arrow down) with card 1 set to RAW and card 2 set to JPG: Camera Menu 1 - Camera Icon with Shaded Diamond - 1 Set to Raw - 2 Set to LN

6. Image Review Off - Wrench Menu - Rec View -Off

7. MF Clutch Off: CF Menu (gear icon) - A3 - Inoperative

8. Picture Mode Set to set to Muted and -1 Contrast -1 Saturation: Camera 1 Menu - Picture Mode - Muted - Info and then set contrast and saturation

9. Flicker Reduction Off: CF Menu (gear icon) - D2 - Flicker Reduction -Off

10. Auto ISO Warmth set to off: CF Menu (gear icon) - G - Auto ISO Warmth - Off

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[samsona]

I have only just ordered one of these to see how it compares to my Fuji. Thanks for this excellent tutorial

[ansomeBob]

Thanks for the new "quiet" version, much appreciated. I often watch these videos time after time, always learn something new.
Regards from Wales

[JoseSantos-uccl]

God! I hate your loud intro music, yet I enjoy your tutorials.

[klausihlerholm]

Just got my first mark ii today - I have been shooting with a G9 for quite some time now. I really like your video and enthusiasm.
Great advice thanks 🙏

[meooowww]

Superb I love your clear slow-paced tutorials...I can follow and change settings as you speak...Many thanks

[edoardofrezet]

thanks a lot, many useful tips to set it up properly and have a faster workflow. Especially the front button for WB and ISO is absolutely precious (at least for me). Thanks again!

[ajudd]

I just upgraded to an E-M1.2, and your setup gives me a good base to start from. I used this video to help configure my Mark I, too. Thanks!

[tomfenn]

Yay! Just found this 'updated' no background muzak version. Far better with background music removed. :)

[briankent]

LOVE these tips - have been shooting back button focus forever, but as I do a fair amount of event photography I really appreciate these recommendations! Good stuff indeed!!

[bobdrawbaugh]

Thank For this and even writing it out. I've just upgraded to the Mark II from the Mark I. I know I'm a little behind the times. But, what an upgrade.

[davidbeaton]

Thanks for a timely and helpful response. Keep up the good work you are doing for all us Olympus users!

[rickvestuto]

Great you
I've got a cool feature for you that you may like
Did you know that you can "Hold Down" the Fn2 button and while you're holding down the button
Roll the front "Wheel" to re-assign what that button does.
It's way simpler than having to go into the menu to re-assign "Fn2"button function

Please keep these videos coming
Regards, Rick

[robjeeves]

Wow. What a great informative video. Thank you for creating 🙏

[nicogavrais]

thanks for this tutorial.Personally, I configured the back button also for the C-AF: a single support or pumping for an S-AF and if continuous support I have a C-AF

[kennynvakehve]

hold the OK button for a few seconds and it will reset the focus point to the middle...and rotate the front dial to change the size of the focus to a smaller one.

[LaurenceRoach]

Brilliant Version - nice presentation - Thanks very much

[deenugent]

Thank you Joseph for the great tutorial!

[Smoothblue]

I have the older M1.1. When I shoot sports I shoot JPG because I need more buffer because at some point in a race it is continuous people. I also use the muted picture profile and also drop the saturation and contrast -1. And carefully expose to the right. I really like the M1.2's autofocus, larger buffer, and two card slots.

[tkarlmann]

Excellent video -- thanks so much for sharing! Can your Button Layout be saved to one of the Custom Mode buttons (C1, C2, C3)?

[jamesboon]

I have watched many of your videos and you have taught me many things about my camera. I have a question regarding a remote control,
Not the cable release, not the one used by using your cell phone, not the built in timer etc. I am talking about the hand held remote.
Is there an Olympus hand held remote.
I purchased an 'Olympus Remote Control RM-2' but I am unable to figure out how it works with the M 1 Mark II camera.
I went through the camera options and found "Shooting Menu 2 - RC Mode". But this seem to be for controlling flash.
Did I buy the wrong remote or can you assist me getting the correct Remote Control.
I like the idea of not touching the camera when shooting HDR or close up's.
I appreciate your help.
Thank you and I look forward to watching more of your videos.

James.