OM-1 Birds in Flight settings

I have put a lot of time into testing the settings of the OM-1 and in this film show the options I am using for birds in flight.

Thanks to David Smith of OM Digital Solutions for help on technical questions, but all errors are mine.

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[stephenelderphoto]

I look forward to your videos every week Mike, because you have what many youtubers lack: credibility and integrity. I know I can expect some sincere opinions and usable tips. This video was so full of excellent information (what a surprise!) and now I’m looking forward to your Pro Capture video. I really hope that comes to fruition. Thanks for all your efforts Mike.

[garywong]

Dear Mike, your videos draw the line between the true professional and the semi-professional. You not only give advices on what the setting should be but also WHY it should be and HOW it works. This is very educational and fulfilling. Thanks !!

[cliftonwhittaker]

Thank you for a very informative video, Mike. I don't shoot Olympus at this time but the videos are so well done that I watch anyway. And who knows what I might choose to shoot in the future. I'm 80 years old now and weight and balance is starting to mean more to me.

[tapere]

Excellent. Having just purchased an OM-1 I have found your videos invaluable. Thank you so much.

[wolfgangkiesewetter]

Hi Mike, thank you for this interesting video. As I am currently testing my new OM-1, your explanations are very useful for me.
I have one remark about the AF Mode C-AF+TR versus C-AF: If you use AF-Field mode ALL there will be no difference. But if you use a smaller AF-Field, there will be a relevant difference. With C-AF the focus will get lost, when the bird is completely outside the AF-Field, while it stays in focus when C-AF+TR is selected. I tested this with a dummy bird and shutter button half pressed.

[geoffcowen]

My wife and I have just been through the 3 bird in flight videos and found them very useful. Many thanks.

[RachelMcNulty-botm]

Thanks for a great video. I have just upgraded to the OM1 and about to go on a trip to photograph puffins, so this has been extremely useful, thank you.

[charlesfarnell]

Thanks Mike, you have put a few questions to bed!! Thats been a great help.

[Vincenzo-bmup]

06:51 As far as I know the difference between C-AF and C-AF+Tracking is that the former relies on subject recognition throughout, while the latter switches to generic shape and colour tracking after the shutter button is released. So C-AF tries to track especially the head and eye of the bird and should be best overall. C-AF+Tr may be of advantage when the bird turns its head back and forth all the time, so when the head is not visible the generic shape and colour tracking may save the day. Birds in flight however tend to keep the head very steady throughout, and that may explain the equivalence of the two methods for this use-case: after the head is detected, even the generic shape and colour tracking will work as the head stays its course for most of the action. You should see a difference (whatever it may be) between the two methods for birds looking nervously for food on the ground, for instance. I am just speculating as I just got my OM 1 and I am busy making all possible mistakes using it.

[HB]

Great mike literally just bought a om1 . All settings help are gratefully received 😊

[blindsouris]

What a beautiful zoo park, vast, calm and seems not crowded.

[tonyslater]

Another great video Mike, no nonsense useful content. Already adjusting the settings on my OM1 and looking forward to trying it out

[sbom]

Hello Mark and thank you once again for another no nonsense, practical guide, delivered at just the right pace for people to grasp what they are being told. I finally took delivery of my OM-1 two weeks ago today and spent the early part of this week setting it up for various styles of photography. I have been an Olympus user since 2007 and used all the OM-1 bodies and was surprised how long it took me to get my head around the new camera and I think that was primarily because of the issues you touched upon in your video today, namely, I was questioning if I now really needed to thinking about some of my settings I previously used to help with problems that now no longer exist. Had I known you were going to post todays video I would have waited and spared myself some time.😄

[joerghummerjohann]

Great video, dear Mike! I used similar settings before and was very happy with.
The "Bird Mode" is just INCREDIBLE good. I shot puffins, fulmars and northern gannets in flight from a small boat while driving through heavy sea in Ireland. A very good keepers rate.
My giod old OM-D E-M1ii wouldn't have done that.

[kimmaree]

Really appreciate the time and detail you dedicate to your videos Mike. The explanations combined with photo examples help immensely. The fact you don't rush through makes it much easier for me to follow and process all the information. Keep up the good work 👏

[billcoote]

Good info here, love my OM-1. Thanks for the great insight into the settings for birds in flight.

[paulisraelsonisraelsonlaw]

Another excellent and informative video providing the specific information and suggestions we need to take better images. I look forward to the video regarding pro capture. Thanks again. PJI

[laurencearnold]

Thanks for that simple to follow tutorial, I’ve got a Om1 on order been 2 months now, looking forward to trying BIF and pro capture.👍

[margaretbeardsmore]

Thanks Mike, I’ve just upgraded to the OM1 mark 2 so appreciate your input with settings.

[rubesmm]

😀 Thx Mike, This was an excellent and informative description for setting up the camera for bird photography. I particularly enjoyed your explanation of why you have chosen the various settings