Why OLYMPUS E-M1 MARK II Is My Main Camera In 2023?

I am currently using Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II as my main camera and the OM System OM-1 has become the secondary, back up camera. I explain why in this video.

0:00 Intro
0:25 Insect Noise
0:48 Video on OM-1
1:13 Follow Up
1:57 Bihzhu's Live Music
2:25 E-M1 Mark II Images 1
2:55 Summary of Events
4:22 OM-1 AF Failure
5:45 E-M1 Mark II Images 2
6:15 OM-1 As Back Up
6:50 Why Not E-M1 Mark III?
7:53 E-M1 Mark II in 2023
9:10 E-M1 Mark II Images 3
9:38 What Is The Future?
11:22 Micro Four Thirds
12:49 Conclusion/END

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[aroundomaha]

Rob I sense your frustration with Internet criticism. I appreciate your honesty and insights. Many people are looking for validation via reviews. There is a small group that enjoys stirring things up with caustic remarks. The majority of us who follow your channel simply appreciate the heart and integrity of your reviews. Thank you!

[kiccsavo]

Dear Robin, in my opinion you are among the few photography oriented YouTubers who I find trustworthy and credible and also competent.

[numbersix]

What a great guy Robin really is! He gave away his Mark III !
Let's all take good care of our Olympus cameras.

[mattfowlerkc]

The EM1 Mark II is a great camera. One of the best value options on the used market right now. I have one and use it several times a week.

[danny_r]

You’re one of the few that’s completely honest in their reviews so I always trust what you have to say ❤

[jpprindle]

IGNORE the haters, Robin. To quote Frank Sinatra, "Some people get their kicks, stompin' on a dream."

I've been watching your videos off and on for many years now, and you are hands-down the most honest, down to earth, real-deal photography-based content creator on YouTube. You should be able to voice whatever opinion you have about the new OM-1. If you don't like the AF, you don't like the AF. It's really that simple.

Also, it's very nice of that guy to send you an OM-1, but that doesn't mean you should sing false praises about it, if that's not how you truly feel. The fact that you gifted your MarkIII to someone else to balance out the karma is way more than most people would do, and shows what kind of a person you are.

Just keep being yourself, dude. I - and I'm sure many others - am here mostly for you and your great personality and passion for photography, regardless of what brand of camera or lens or whatever you're discussing.

Keep rocking, dude!

[deenugent]

I just came back from my hiking trip in Glaciers National Park, USA using my E-M1 MarkII, and all I can say is, the photos looked great. I have no complaints whatsoever, so your video about this particular camera is valid Robin. Keep up with your great videos!

[GhostPaw]

Robin stands by M4/3 and I stand by Robin!
Truly, thank you for years and years of honest reviews and tips. My photography is lifetimes better than it would've been without all your knowledge and advice.

[DodgeViperGTS]

I work with the OM System OM-1 regularly and extensively in many different areas of photography and the OM-1 is a great camera that I really enjoy, but Robin is absolutely correct in his criticism of the autofocus. I can confirm this from intensive experience. I have firmware 1.5 and the problem is still there. The camera is really super well equipped, it's just a software problem and I hope they fix it.

And yes, also I tried all the different settings from the toturials and it didn't solve the problem. I've even tried my own ideas that go beyond that, but without success. However, this only affects the S-AF and C-AF in very poor light and poor contrast. Scene detection works very well!

[ronalderb]

There is no such thing as a perfect camera. Thank you for your honesty.

[mattisulanto]

Thanks for sharing bro. Great shots from Bobo, Bihzhu and the band looked awesome.

[brakmaster]

Love your reviews Robin. Ignore the noise you are one of the most honest Youtubers. Keep up the good work.

[johnmillar]

It's quite simple, the EM1ii is a fantastic all rounder camera. Love mine!

[madhkrisvlogs]

Love your honesty bro and picked up an EM 1 Mk iii after being inspired by your videos in spite of having a Sony full frame. Enjoying the light weight and high frame rates of the MFT for my birding. Keep up the good work Robin.

[vkmccable]

Robin, thank you, I appreciate your honesty. I have both the Olympus and Sony systems and find myself using my Olympus system 90% of the time.

[kazzi_]

I just bought a second E-M1 Mark II since my previous one's bayonet relase button broke and couldn't be repaired by any service. And I am again super excited and satisfied with this camera :)

[edfrancis]

My EM1 mk 2 is the last m43 body I bought, and still more than meets my needs! The temptation to 'upgrade' is always there, but my thin wallet holds me in check! 😅

[liveinaweorg]

That's the camera I use and it is everything I need for what I shoot. 12-40 and 40-150 Pro lenses make for a superb setup.

[apelsinas]

Fully love your dedication to the M4/3 system, I myself have started my photography in M4/3 and I think ill stay in it for long time. I like that you adress the problems with the m4/3 system and different cameras and that you are honest rare to find people like you on here.
Love your reviews and videos the most.

[AguilaDeOnix]

Hi Robin! I'm still rocking with my EM-1 Mark II and love it! It's still really versatile after almost a decade. I want to get an OM-1 one day but I can wait.